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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

When Paul d Sargent, Commissioner
Of Highways for Maine, was in town in
) ptember on his way TO approve the
location for the bridge at Bingham, he
.ook the opportunity to inspect the
street across the Island between our new
,teel bridges. The work was then near.
lng completion and he expressed himself
as very much pleased with the way il
had been carried out. As the State road
IN this town commences at the Canaan
own line and runs to the line Of the
fown Of Fairfield by way of Water street,
island avenue, Main street and Middle
road, this piece across the Island forms
short section of it and Mr.. Sargents
comments thereon had, therefore, the
weight of official approval. Mr.. Sargent
has recently written X. f. Parker, chair
man of the Board of Selectmen, author
zing him to have photograph made Of
Island Avenue, stating that the same Is
wanted for an illustration in the publish
=" 'NPoi' VI 'HN hIShHa9 > VI Maluc
which Mr.. Sargent is to issue during the
winter. l. is pleasant to think of a por-
ton of our roadway thus presented as q
model for other towns aud we should be
thankful that Mr.. Sargent selected Island
Avenue for this purpose. While our
highways are doubtless in as good con-
ditiOn as those of the average Maine
town there is some Skowhegan roadway
that we should not view with pride in
the pages of the Maine Report.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

While order is somewhat restored at
st. Petersburg, there have been the past
week notable demonstrations by reyo-
lutiooists in various parts of Rlssia.
Jews are massacred with the utmost
uarbarity. Citizens are killed who come
n collision with the soldiers. At War
saw there is a rein of terror, and at
o lessa there have been horrifying mas
sscres and fiendish cruelties. The Car
has Issued manifesto giving great llber-
ty to the people of Finland.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
ONO
Death of Mrs. Warren Gerald.

Mahala v, wife of Warren Gerald
passed TO the higher life, Nov. l, 1905
She was a great sufferer to the last. She
was born in Canaan, Me, Nov. 20, 1912
the daughter OF D .vid and Louisa Good
ridge. She experienced religion some
nineteen years ago and had never lost
her faith in God.
A husband, two sons and four daught-
ers and sixteen grandchildren are left
to mourn her loss; also one brother and
three sisters, besides many more distant
relatives and host Of friends. They do
not mourn as those without hope, for
the dear mothers whole trust was in
God. She was faithful companion and
a loving mother and will be greatly
missed In her home, as mothers works
are never forgotten.
Funeral was held at the Union church,
Canaan, Saturday forenoon, Nov. 4. Rev.
Geo. Merriam of Skowhegan, spoke
words of comfort to the bereaved from 9
Tim. ". Z. Mrs. Chas. Harris and
Mrs. Geo. Weeks sang two hymns which
were chosen by the deceased.
Mother, dear mother. we laid you 10 rest.
In the valley so lone and still:
With flowers and cypress arranged oa your
breast,
by the side Of the mnrmuring rill.
The zepher's breathe sweetly among the green
boughs
That wave DER your lone narrow bed
And the sunlight falls softly amid the green
leaves
That rustic and nod DER your head.
Mother, dear mother. our home IL so sad,
Where lately your loved form was known;
And dreary, and lonely, and dun Is the hearth
Where the light in your COuutenance shown.
And your voice once was music 10 fond, loving
hearts,
But now 1t is silent and still,
oh, sadly we've turned in our sorrow and pain,
From your grave at the foot OF the Hill.
Mother, dear mother. your place at our hearth
Can never, no never be filled;
We miss you at morning, at noon. and at night
With pain that can hardly be stilled.
The toll hardened hands that are folded to rest
The smile that was tender and sweet;
The eyes that oft beamed with affection and love
The presence that made home complete.
Mother, dear mother, you've passed from this
life,
To the home of the pure and the blest;
You've eft far behind you the toll and the strife
And have entered the mansion of rest;
But the fond loving lesson and precepts you
taught,
Forever will live IN the heart,
Till we meet you At last on that bright golden
shore,
In land where we never shall part.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
The Vote EnlaTging

The candidates In each Of the three
classes are beginning to make a hustle
for votes among their friends, and we
may safely state at this time that the
contests are well started We learn that
much interest is already manifest in
nearly all sections.
1t is we'll to remember that con-
testant can solicit subscribers or votes
in any territory-the field is open Each
new yearly subscriber counts 200 votes
and every year paid by an ola sub.
scriber whether arrearages or in advance.
100 votes.
The standing of the vote, this morn
ing is AS follows:
GLASS MOI.
Mrs Emma l.. Bickford Skowhegan 2I5O
Mrs Eta B LaCasce, Skowhegan, ll05
Mrs. G w. Emerson, Skowhegan, 1oGg
Mrs Grace l.. Buker, Skowhegan, 10la
Miss Vonie P. Eaton, skowhegan. GG7
GLASS NO. 2.
Mrs Clara b. Leayitt,
Norrdgewock ........ 1855
Mrs. Della c. Brown, Caratunk -. PIT
Mrs ?. 5. Longley, Scion 1850
GLASS NO. 3.
Miss Belva l.. Bush, Athens ........26l7
Mrs. Thomas Noyes, Athens ......1174
Mrs. II Nj. Flanders, Athens. $3.50. 1850
Mrs. L W. Shean, Canaan. ......... $50
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

1t Is an acknowledged fact that So
$50, 600 has thus far been stolen from
the taxpayers of Philadelphia by the
contracting combine which has been
building the city filtration plant and the
two boulevards. Can 1t be any wonder
that In that city party lines are cut
asunder, and the people are marching
under the banner Of return to old-fash-
Toned honesty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Francis Hendricks, the state superln-
tendent OF insurance, 10 New York, on
Saturday made public supplementary
report by R II. Hunter, deputy superin'
tendent of insurance, and Chief Exami-
ner Vanderpool on The condition OF the
Equitable Life Assurance society OF the
United States at the close of business
on June 30, 1905. He finds the Society 5
loans in satisfactory condition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
skoWHEGAN MARKET
PRICES rAtt PRODUCERS

PRICES Fkir PRODUCERS.
DArs-S- cts
WpoL-Uuwashed. g It's
HIDES ANp ~kIN--hIIts is lamb skIut C
to 75att car -alu-, p IL 11 cts Ret.
BEAN~-Hau picked yetiov eyes. g. 70 70 IS,
lea beans. So ~ 81 Hu.
BREF-O& aeef & T. -ets.
forLrTH -f3w's. 10 T. Is cts. per TO-, chickens
u Ia t6 cts
RorNp Hoo to scts
TALLpw Rough cts. PEI no.
bUTrEk-t irst Quatlty, stamped. I'D to zs Her ~
Zoos 2s Is per dor fresh.
fprATots- Ntw6oc, per bushel.
cheese, lseto lac per III.
RETAiI mAhKKr.
FiavR-srunr whea. Patent, az te S 2s =,
Winter wheat pat S5N To tee Mnter wheat
coRN-slso per bag. ME, an cracked corn
81 20 per bag.
{. 5, MEAS so per bag.
fEED-Middhngs, 81 = e. cwt Chicage EluteN
81 As per cwt
STRING BRAN-Sl5h aer ewt.
MIXED FEgD-sl 81 per ,wt
SALT PoRk-l2C H. hy fhe hbi, 2oo BIS, SO %
CHEEsE-l6 per 70.
BUTTKR-25 to o. cts PER 10
EG0s-S2 cts dhz fresh.
TEAs-25 to 70 cents per H.
COFFEE-le 10 S' cents per lh.
LAaD-pomestic u cts Pure, Z cts. Com
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 40 pure Barhadoes
80, Maple, 2se PER at; Choice Cooking, 2So.
SUGAR-Grauulated sugar. best quality
pounds FOR 81 90; Brown, l. pounds for e..
PorAroEs-Tsc per bushel
DyFIsH-Cod,s To 10 cts per II; pollock 30
OSIoHs-Sc, per 10.
New Cheese lbc,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

George { sheldon. a well known at
torney and politician, died at sidney,
Wednesday, from complication OF
diseases after long illness He was
born in Waldo, Waldo county, in 1862
graduated from Coburn Classical Insti-
tute and from Colby college in the class
of 1898 He studied law IN the Office Of
Judge Warren C.. Phi brook, Wateryile
and william p Thompson at Belfast
and was admitted to the Somerset
county bar in lSq5 For VIII . he
practced at North New Portland and in
1897 located at August where he haA
since resided A widow and one son
survive.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Some people think that | dian Sum-
mer Is any mild weather that may hap
pen to come along in the fall But TINS
is not so. Il is that particular season
after the leaves are eff the trees when,
just before winter sets in, the sun for a
few days something like an August
warmth. Somewhere between the fifth
and the fifteenth OF November Is the
time for Indian Summer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt APP
probation of the kindness shown to me
and family by so many of the people of
Canaan, during the season of our sorrow,
through which we have SO recently
passed. The remembrance Of them is
precious to as and will not be forgotten
by our Heavenly Father,
Mr.. WARREN GERALD and FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

o. Tuesday elections were held In ten
States and seven of the larger cities, the
results of which are given In another
column. Interests OF national charac.
ter centered around the contest In New
! ork city, which was truly the storm
centre. Hearst, the most dangerous can
didate for mayor, fell but few votes
behind Mcclellan, who is chosen, though
Hearst threatens TO contest the election
Jerome, the candidate for District Attor.
ney has won out, single handed and
alone. The margin OF his plurality is
small, but his triumph is he first sign OF
political integrity for long time in the
city. Every believer Of good govern
ment will rejoice that the boodlers If
Philadelphia have been buried under ar
avalanche Of votes. Ohio is temporarily
lost to the republicans because the re-
publicans there are tired and sick Of
Boss rule. The lightnngs Of public In
dignation are fl ,shing everywhere. NJ
party can claim any OF these triumphi
and let us all heed the lessons which
they teach.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Rear Admiral Prince Louis OF Batten-
berg, who is 10 this country on a tour Of
pleasure and observa ion, has been dined
by the President, and is receiving
courtesies from many high officials. He
seems to be a gentleman in every way
worthy these expressions of friendliness
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

President William R Harper Of the
University of Chicago is now living on
nothing but liquid foods, and to lessen
the pains of the cancer his abdominal
region is kept numbed. Mr.. Harper
can live but few weeks longer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The Pennsylvania railroad has just
placed an order for 5000 new freight
cars and SOC new locomotives involving
an expense of $40, 900 900. In the first
half of the last century the average
amount of income OF the whole United
States was less than this sum.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The Gardiner Reporter journal sim
cerely hopes that some day the college
will produce a graduate who is happy
compromise between the football player
who is all Drawn and the physical wreck
who Is all brain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Turn your thoughts upon the highest
things of life,' said Mr.. Rockefeller, in
an address to the young men of Cleve-
land, Ohio. II it keeps on rising, kero-
sene oil will be among 1.-THE highest
things OF life"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Professor Munson of the Maine Elk
pertinent Station, Ofono, is doing wor-
thy work in his endeavors to propagate
some of the varieties Of Maine apples
which are more or less obscure and yet
have possibilities in them which may
prove specially valuable to the fruit
growing interests of New England.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Piece by piece has the body of poor
Susanna A. Geary been recovered and
put together; and piece by piece are the
chains Of evidence being woven around
the guilty parties. Never was crime
more bunglingly executed in all its
details.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Unfortunately the success OF our
Maine teachers who have gone to Massa
chusetts on account of the increase in
wages, acts In such way as to draw
thence others of our bright and ambi.
tious teachers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

In a proclamation appointing Thurs
day. the 80 h, as Thanksgiving day, the
President says: "The foes from which
we should pray TO be delivered are our
own passions, appetites and follies."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

From the best possible information it
is found that the potato crop this year
is less than that of last season. Fifty
FIVE cents bushel is the prevailing
retail price.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Has anybody heard any funny speeches
lately from the charming and eloquent
Mr.. Depew? How our little tin gods are
shattered.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Now is the time TO make everything
neat and tidy around the premises, pre-
paratory for the cold blasts of winter.
November comes, its flying clou Is
Proclaim the winter near"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Nice Believer apples are retailed at
two dollars and fifty cents barrel. The
apples we have seen In the market this
autumn are exceedingly sound and nice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

President Roosevelt has decided that
no action can be taken by this govern
ment at present which will be Of any
benefit to the Jews of Russia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
COrnVIlIe.

Arthur L. Savage shota fine doe deer
near the steam mill, Friday. l; dressed
over 100 pounds. We believe it is the
first deer to be shot 10 that vicinity this
season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Nov 10, Town Improvement Society.
Nov. ID, Mothers Meeting, w. c. 7. L.
Nov. X, Skowhegan Sorosis,
Nov. II, Skowhegan woman Club.
Nov. ~, Skowhegan Grange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Strange as it may seem, kerosene oil
took rise on the very day that Mr..
R pckefeller 10 public address called the
happiest day of his life.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Some Of the expert poultrymen say
that it takes cold weather to make fat
turkeys. In a warm fall the turkeys
fields for worms and bugs. A cold fall
with early frosts and SHOWS, freezes the
ground and kills the bugs. Then the
turkeys are not tempted to wander.
They loaf in the farmyard, gorge an
abundance of grain, and put on fl sh like
midile-aged woman at a seashore hotel.
But turkey raising in Maine is a lost in
dustry, and we have to depend upon
Vermont and the West for our Thanks
giving birds. Why is it?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Ii is not "lhe man behind The gun"
but the man who drags the gun behind
him, who does the mischief now.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The members of Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge were beautifully entertained Tues
day evening by the children, 1t being
"Children's Night" with the following
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The first snow storm that came Mon
day was only just little reminder.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Strange to say, we hear TO kicking or
any of Governor Cobb's appointments.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The news that eleven whaling vessels
have been caught in the Arctic ice north
of Alaska and will be compelled TO spend
another year there, though they are pro-
visioned only for tie present season, need
not occasion alarm so far as food sup
plies are concerned. Since our Govern
ment was compelled, in the dead of win
ter, to send relief overland to large
party OF stranded whalers at Point Bar
row 1t has maintained that place as a
rescue and relief station and kept suffi-
Gent supplies there to feed several hun
dred men until food can reach them by
vessels in summer. The station is In
charge of Government officials whose
duty 1t Is to render aid and succor to
sailors Ia distress. The whaling busi-
ness in that vicinity is about ruined, any
way. A few vessels continue to go to
that region or account of the high price
of whale bone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
All druggist refund the money IL 1t fails to cure.
ly+6 K. ". Groves signature Is on each box. 26c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
Passes Elk animation.

At the last meeting Of the State Com.
missioners Of Pharmacy at Augusta, f.
w. Moore, of the firm OF Lander &
Moore, Bingham, passed satisfactory
examination and has been granted Ger.
titicate of registration as druggist.
The requirements for successfully pass
ing the examinations of the Pharmacy
Board have been steadily increased dur
ing the years that the pharmacy law has
been in force, until at the present time
An intimate knowledge of chemistry,
botany, therapeutics and other scientific
branches, as well as practical drug store
Experience, is necessary. This has a
tendency TO dignity the calling of those
Who deal in drugs and compound pre-
.criptions and protects the public from
ncompetency in this most important
1rade. Mr.. Moore is to be congratulated
on his new title of registered apothecary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

1t is learned that the massacre at the
American Presbyterian mission at Lipn-
chau, China, on October Is when five
persons were killed and two severely
wounded by a mob of Cinnamon, was
caused by the action Of two members of
the mission, the daughter of d.. Maehle
and deaconess, in endeavoring to dis
suade number of Chinese wOrshippers
from Offering prayers to an idol. The
two women seized the image which the
Cinnamon were worshipping and refused
to return it. The mob destroyed all the
American missionary establishments and
subjected the missionaries to many out
RACES. The bodies of the five persons
who were killed were thrown into the
river. When mission boards send their
representatives sbro ID, they should
choose persons of more discretion. II
seems that these missionaries brought
their sad fate upon their own heads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

The inventive genius of some demo-
cratic politicians and newspapers has
been brought to bear on the announce
ment that Congressman Littlel Id Is
about to retire, and stick out his law
single in New York City with Cover
nor Cobb, prematurely laid on the guber-
material shelf, succeeding him to Con-
gress. The Rockland Courier-Gazette
settles that question as follows;
This sort of forecasting is easily done
At an editorial desk when the editorial
mind works 1uently and the compositors
are in need of copy. The Courier, Ca
2 tie dosen't assume to possess pre-
science In these matters, but 1t would
be glad to stake what reputation 1t could
command as prophet that Mr.. Little
field will represent the Second Maine
District for mary years to come and
hat Mr.. Cobb will be reelected Cover
nor OF Maine with one OF the greatest
majorities ever recorded In this state of
honest men and honest principles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

cards of Thanks. Resolutions of Respect and
,;ets of presents accompanying accounts of
msoddinps receptions, anniversaries, etc., In
serted at cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. No charge less than
80 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 3 900 names,
,nbscribers writing the REPORTER with regard
~ their subscription must be sure to give exact
" the postoffice ad dress TO which the paper Is
Going including the number of K. F. ID. route.
n delivered by rural carrier. This is especially
important when a change of address is request.
ed but should also be observed when making
r1mittances and at all other times.
Address all Communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Always take your prescriptions to
buchanan
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

BUCKNAM'S PHARMACY.
Nv Gould Block, Water i.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Don't forget thai saturday candy;
AZ cent caudy for pa on Saturdays
only.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
COMING EVENTS.

ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS NAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Old papers, 8 cents bundle, REPoR
TER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Do you real ze how hard il is 20 pe.
good "hisk broom nowadays for ten
cent? That's one Of our bargains this
week, and It's good one too Look in
the window-come lnto the store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

SAWYER Fl, TUKE " have ia.t
received large line Of these artistic
photograph; all the old subjects and
many new ones. They make fine Christ
m "a presents, and as Mr.. Sawyer vii be
rushed to death this season, you had
better leave your orders here early.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
y GRGINIA

Claude A Swanson Democrat, was
elected Governor of Virginia by about
10000 plurality over Judge l.. l.. Lewis,
the Republican candidate The negroes
throughout the state abstained from
voting almost entirely The Repub-
leans gained a few members of the
Legislature
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

Cake and ice cream were served at
close of the entertainment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
ne merset Reporter
! Weekly Republican Newspaper.

A Weekly Republican Newspaper
Published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
,,. vear....y1.6 80 Six months, ............. Toe.
Three months, ..-........3Sc.
Al Is will be charged IL not paid until end Of year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09
NEW YORK CITY.

Returns show that George b. Nc
Clellau, Democrat, is re elected mayor
of New York, by between 5000 and 1000
plurality over ". K. Hearst, Municipal
Owner ship, and that William T Jerome,
indepent il reelected district attorney
by about 1000 over James w. Osborne,
Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-09

I N tfSaT IT.
Tbs sewing circle vii meet a3t Mrs {
T.. Ie#.er, Pleasant stree, THURSDAY afternoon,
November 10.