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The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

Captain; G. F. Quint, LIST Lientenent,
with a company of ten men. The Com
pany'meets on the first Saturday of each
mouth for practice.
Austin Andrews died, Thursday
morning, the I'd Instant, after liugeF-
ing illness of several months, at the age
of 70 years and II months. Mr.. An
drews WAS twice married his first wife
being Miss Ellen M. Libby and five
children were born to them William 81.
of Auburn, Mrs. Frank Pierce of this
town, Mrs. George Weston OF Skowhe-
gan. Rev. Frank G.. of canton, Mass,
and Mrs. Frank Paul, Rock Island, Illi-
nois After the death of his first wife
he married Miss Sarah Gammage, De-
cember 80, 1868, and one son was born
to them, Austin, with whom Mr..
Andrews spent his last days All of the
children except Mrs Paul we're present
at the funeral which was held, Sunday
afternoon at l O'clock. He is survived
by his wife and children, two brothers,
Joshua and Hiram, of Emblem, and two
sisters, Mrs. Holt of salem, Me, and
Mrs. Robbins of Rochester, N. Fl. Mr..
Andrews was wellknown in this cem-
munity as he had passed his long life in
and near this village. For some years
he followed the trade of blacksmith
and later resided on a farm He was
an upright, kind.hearted man, agree
able, and accommodating. In his death
the town loses good citizen. Rev. r.
T. Crane was the officiating clergyman.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
New Portland.

The family of Elias Huchins have all
been sick in the past two weeks with
colds and grippe, but they are improving
at this writing
Mr.. Will Parsons left home, Friday,
for few weeks visit with his brother,
Rev. Henry Parsons of Pemaqud, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Merry entertained
a few Of their friends Saturday evening.
The people of East New Portland were
aroused Monday evening at about half
past eleven by the alarm OF FIRE, it being
the buildings of Mrs. Eunice Cuts, but
by the tfficieut service of the telephone
there was soon a crowd on the scene and
they succeeded in saving the barn but the
house was entirely destroyed The occu-
pants of the house at the time Of the fire
were Mrs. Cults and son and it is ex-
treemely hard for them as Mrs Cults is
an aged lady and in feeble health.
MIR. and Mrs. c. B. Walker entertained
a party OF friends, Friday evening Mar. 3,
it being in observance Of MIR. Walkers
birthday The company was very pleas
anty entertained by the host and hostess
a dainty lunch was served, and after wish
ing Mr.. Walker many returns OF the day,
the company dispersed to their several
homes.
Miss Bertha Rogers of Arson is spend
ing a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. p. B.
Merry. N
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Brighton,

Miss Lillian Forbus who has been at
tending the State Normal Sohooi al
Pennington has returned home.
Mr.. Frank Bryant accompanied by his
sister Annie has gone to the Maine Cen
eral Hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Frances Forbus Mildred Haskell
and Willis Crawford attended the
Grange meeting at Athens, Friday.
Mr.. Lawrence Goodwin has gone to
LYNN. Mass, where he is employed in
the PatIician Shoe Shop.
Homer Archibald of Lowell, Mass,
was in town few days last week call
ing on friends
Chester Williams, spent Saturday in
Harmony.
Mrs. Louisa Foss has gone to Harmo
nv where she will assist Nrs. f 0. Turn
ar care for her mother who is very i'll
Frank Dennison of Bangor was In
town, Monday.
Willie and Perley Bryant are home
for a short stay.
Little Abbie Whitman, daughter OF
Mrs. Horace Whitman, fell down cellar
one day last week and broke her arm.
The state Deputy Larribee spent three
days in town at the home OF "iilif
Crawford. While here he secured
quite a number of applications for mem
bership TO Brighton Grange
Mr.. and Mrs. Hard Cooley held
their reception in Wyman's Hall, Satur'
day evening, March 4 They were the
recipients of many pretty and useful
presents. A list will be given of them
later. A fine treat OF confectionery and
nuts were served Quite number were
there from out of town and all had an
enjoyable time.
Mr.. Warnie Hilton of Kingsbury war
in town Sunday.
There are not many better teams IL
town than the one owned by Master Lee
Smith. His driver is fine black dog
named Curly which gives HIM some
good rides this nice sleighing.
Oren Packard and wife are visiting al
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Clarke's. Mr.
Packard is one of Skowhegan's best
PAPER Hangers. While here he is doing
some paper hanging for MIR. and Mrs
Clarke.
Miss Ada LeadDetter OF 0I' Aioahf
spent Sunday the 2oth with Mr.. ano
Mrs. G. B. Decker.
The Ladies of Brighton Grange are
anticipating fine programme and sup
per Gentlemen's night, March Is. They
seem to be trying to Guido the ladie'
who had their meeting several weeks
ago. There will be an all-day specia
meeting of Brighton Grange, Thursday
March 16, for the purpose of comforting
degrees on class of candidates The
State Master, Obadiah Gardner OF Rock
land will be with us on that date.
The Wesserunsette Dramatic Clut
present their play at Bingham at the
Opera House, March IL.
Mr. Willis Crawford, Master,of Brigh
ton Grange while visiting the grange.
at Athens and Cornville last week had
the pleasure of staying with Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. A. Stinchfeld of South Scion
with whom he lived two years. At the
time he picked some strawberries which
Mrs. Stinchfeld canned. 1t has beer
26 years and Mrs. Stinchfield had the
pleasure of having them for tea after
having kept them 80 long for this pur
pose
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

their names we're called, those not In
favor answering no. When the result
was announced in which the motion was
Loaf things commenced to get blue. Mr..
Ames' party claiming that the count was
not correct. He was declared out OF
order by the moderator, who tried to go
ahead with the remaining articles OF the
warrant but was prevented from doing
80 by the vigorous protest set up by Mr..
Ames and psndemonium was let loose.
The moderator called upon the officers
to assist but they did not feel disposed
to interfere during the high tension OF
feeling which was evident at the time.
After a time enough quiet was secured
80 that the remainder of the articles OF
the warrant were rapidly passed over
and the meeting adjourned Parties on
Mr.. Ames' side of the question say that
the latter part of the meeting was not
conducted in q legal manner and will ask
for another meeting to be called while
those on the other side say that every
thing was done legally and Is 80 record
ed on the clerks books.
Mrs. Mary A. Heald has received the
sad news that Mrs Harriet Homsted OF
Stevens Point, Wis. died at the Veter-
ans Home, Waupaca, Wis. about two
weeks ago. She was the oldest daugh-
ter of Cyrus Heald and was In her
nineiieth year. She is survived by one
son who is a druggist in Worcester,
Mass and one sister In Norridgewock.
Mr.. g. B. Hutchins has got his mill
ready to commence making apple
barrel stock, next Monday morning,
and has good supply of lumber at the
mill ready for business SO after next
week you will know where to look after
apple barrels.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Canaan.

George Farnham was home from
Wayne over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Jewell have re-
turned home, after spending the winter at
North Canaan with their daughter, Mrs.
Cecil Chase.
Harry Penney died at his home at
Moore's Mills, after lingering illness Of
consumption. The deceased was most
estimable and highly res oected young
man, a member of Canaan Crange-held
the office OF secretary of the order for the
year 1904, but was obliged TO resign be-
fore the close of the year on account of
failing health. He leaves father. mother
and one sister, Mrs. Ida Blackwell, Of
Fairfield. Funeral services were held at
the home Tuesday at p. M, conducted
by Rev. G. w Hinckley.
Mr.. ]. Q A. Butts was reelected town
clerk at the annual March meetiog. Mr..
Butts has held the office for so consecu-
tive years. Although quite advanced in
years. he can read the finest print without
glasses.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Athens.

Town meeting was held March oh. J.
F. Holman, William Foss and Almon
Foss were chosen selectmen; MIR. c. E.
Ball, superintendent of schools; L. r,
Jacobs. clerk aud treasurer; w Sanders,
secretary Large appropriations OF money
for everything were voted for and taxes
will be unprecedenty high the coming
year.
We learn that Mr.. 5. M. Pratt, who
has been some time i'll at his boarding
place, is now on the road to recovery.
The dinner at the hall town meeting
day brought in to the society some S7s,
we understand.
The funeral of Levi E. Lord vas on
Wednesday of last week, Rev. Mr..
Vaughn presiding. On Saturday MI.
Mansell Lord, accompanied by his sister,
Miss Lot,ie, returned to his home 10 Dat
vcrs, Mass. So another home is left des-
olate by death.
Miss Ina Emery came from Watervlle
last week to attend the funeral OF her
grandfather, Mr.. Lord but was sick and
was unable to do so. She returned 10
her school, Monday morning.
The Peats family, who have lived in
town some two or three years, have sold
their farm and moved away.
Mr.. Leo Merkle passed away on We'd
nesday OF last week, after few days Ill
ness from pneumonia. Mr.. Merkle was
German and came to this country about
twenty years ago and to this town about
ten years ago His business was grading
and beauliiying the cemetery, work Tor
which he had peculiar taste and fondness,
His love OF flowers was uncommon and
his own lot was proof of this love, for 1t
was beauty spot in the season of flowers,
and many hours work were given to
graves of those too poor to remunerate
him. Mr. Merkle was kindness and un-
sefishness personi6ed 10 any way he
could assist the needy. His Bible was
his best read book and his knowledge of
Scripture was shown in his ever having a
passage ready for illustration. He had
many friends and his funeral was attend
ed by large congregation, everyone who
could carrying quantities of flowers. The
funeral was on Thursday OF last week,
Mr.. March speaking beautiful words OF
comfort Mr.. Merkle had several chill
dren in Germany and other parts of the
world, also one beloved sister. who will
sorrow at his death in far country His
age was near 90.
Miss Leaphie F. Henderson arrived,
Friday evening, from Pennington, where
she is attending Normal school, and
will pass her vacation here.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Scion.

The Improvement League of the Nc
Kinlev high school, Scion, elected the
following officers for the spring term
President. Carrie Curtis Pierce: vice
president. Ida VI. Abbey; secretary,
Walter j Drew; treasurer, Roy A Row
ell care of flag, Charles W. Paige; pub
lie entertainment, Mr.. Hilton, Ida Alb
hey, Omar Badger, literary entertain
ment, Myron Jewett, Edith Pierce, Car.
roll Jones; care of school grounds, Err
nest Fentiman, William Dodge, Walter
Fentiman.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Porter of Skowhe-
gan were in town one day last week the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Marcellus Irvine
Mr.. Anon Baker of Bingham was in
town last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Clark of Bingham
were the guests of Mrs. Roscoe Stafford
one day last week.
Clyde Whipple is home from Union
N. H., on a short vacation. He has had
a position in a store at that place fol-
two years.
Mr.. T. Fl. Spear of Madison with 6
lineman was in town last week doing
some work on the telephone line.
Mason Hannaford of North Arson wal
In town last week.
Mrs. William Padham of Madison wal
In town several days last week visiting
friends and relatives.
Quite a number of young people at
tended the ball at Bingham, Friday
evening.
Mrs. Harry Pierpont Of Fairfield wa
in town over Sunday visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Holway.
Msnley Young Vas on the sick list
last week with bad cold.
Mrs. d. s. Healy was at North Arson
last week, visiting her sister, Mrs
Murphy.
There waSa large attendance at tn,
Grange meeting, Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
North COrnville.

Oscar Kincaid returned from the woods,
Friday.
Miss Mary Collins and friend, Eugene
Taylor OF Madison, was home over the
Sabbath.
Jefferson Robinson passed through
town, Friday, returning Sunday.
Merton Dennis is hauling lumber to
Steward Bros mill.
Rev. James Taylor, who has had very
severe cold, is gaining slowly.
Hon. c. c. Kinsman stayed over Mon
day to attend town meeting.
There was not large delegation from
No. Cornvilie to town meeting.
Annie McIn,ire and son Clyde OF So.
Scion were visiting at G. w. Bates, Sum-
day.
Mr.. E. w. Cronkhite and wife visited
at their sons. G.. w. Bates, last Sunday.
A nice cup and saucer free with every
pound of Red, White and Blue coffee at
Bates.
Lots OF wells are dry.
Crows have returned.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
HRrtland

Miss Harriet Cleveland, assistant dur
ing the fall term of High school here, is
spending her vacation at her home in
Skowhegan.
The Outlook Club met, Saturday, with
DIR Jennie Fuller. The following pro-
gram was presented: Roll call Sayings
OF Generals; hiatory; paper, Our
Army" Mrs. lola Hatch; paper, "Our
Navy" Mrs. Annie F. Fish; magazine
article. Mrs. Abbie A. Moulton. The
next session of the club will be at the
home of Mrs. Moulton. at which time Off
GERS will be elected for the ensuing year
and other important business transacted.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Bingham.

Bingham's town meeting, held on
Monday last was record breakeT-the
attendance was good, $6S75.OO was rails
ed for various purposes. Twenty two
articles were acted upon according to
the warrant, and the meeting adjourn
ment in just one hour aud twenty minu-
tes from the time of opening.
Teams will be nearly all out of the
woods this week, and all report good
winters work.
Parker Sauborn of Skowhegan was in
town on Tuesday of this week.
Mr. and Mrs, Jerome Abbey of Show
hogan were in town last week.
The funeral services of Amanda Baker
of Moscow were held at the Congrega-
tional church Friday afternoon of last
week.
Mrs. Milton Plummer of Rochester,
N. Il. is caring for her mother Mrs.
Alfred Chase who broke her leg by a
fall on the ice last week Mrs. Chase's
condition is as comfortable az can be
expected.
Mrs Charles Norton of Madison was
in town Friday on her way to visit her
friend, Mrs B. F. Russell of Caratunk.
Alice Webster returned Friday to
Caratunk, having spent a.week at Water
Vile.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. sElbis
Curtis is quite i'll this week
There was large attendance at Tues
day evenings dance, and a very good
time.
George Colby is spending few days
at Skowhegan, the guest of her friend,
Edith Knowlton.
Saturdays Lewiston Journal contain
ed an article of interest by l. Z. Bate
man about Bingham and vicinity.
Town reports made their appearance
on Thursday of last week
Mr.. Eben Hunnewel is very sick at
the present time.
Mrs. Herbert Rowe who has been
working for Curren Smith was obliged
to go home on account of severe cold.
James Rogers who ia scaling for +. Il.
Colby up river was at home over Sun
day.
For the benefit of the Bingham libra
ry the young people by request will
soon present the drama, "Tomkins'
Hired MAN.
Mrs Scion Bunker of The Forks went
to the Maine General Hospital for sur
gica treatment for appendicitis on Tues
day of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Dow and son of
Iivermore Falls are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. l. G. Pierce Of this place.
Steven Steward of Moscow had slight
shock few days ago and is now quite
feeble.
Ernest Mayer was in town the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Houghton cele-
brated their golden wedding at their
home ON Wednesday of this week. The
occasion was very happy one and
many old friends we're present
Herman Baker has commenced saving
wood In town with an engine run with
kerosene oil.
B. M. Steward went to Lewiston, We'd
nesday, to see his daughter, Mrs. Car
bino, who 10 rapidly gaining at the
hospital.
Under the auspices of the Bingham
public library the three act drama,
''Tompkin's Hired Man" will be pre-
sented In Kennebec hall, Wednesday
evening. Mar Is. This play is one
which will please the public and Is
worthy of good house. 1t will be pre-
sented by our popular dramatic COM
pany.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Mayheid,

Bertha Cook is home from Pennington
Normal school,
On the sick list are Nancie Morrison,
Clara Millett, John Flanders, Abbie
Whitehouse and little Oracle White; Ann
Adams OF w. May6eld is helping care for
Oracle.
A number went from here 10 Willard
Cooley's reception at Brighton, Saturday
night.
Frank Bryant has gone to the hospital
a, Portland for medical treatment; his
sister Annie accompanied him.
DR.. Williams of Bingham was in town,
Monday attending some OF the sick ones.
William Bryant was at home from Blng-
ham over Sunday.
Charles Burton has been visiting rela-
tives 10 town.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Starks.

Misses Mabel and Doris Beane Of
New Sharon we're the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Frederic, a few days this week
Hiram Waugh. who recently sold his
farm to William Gilman and son Of
Pennington, has bought Alonzo Quimby's
stand at Starks village and is moving in
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Palmer OF New
Sharon was in town. last Monday.
Mr.. add Mrs. A. G. Sawyer went to
Madison Tuesday on business.
E. A. Cook of Belgrade is to begin a
singing school in this place, Thursday
evening Of this week
E.E. Frederic finished loading a car
with hay, Tuesday, to be shipped to Bos-
ton parties.
A little stranger recently arrived at the
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

Mrs. S. F. Greene and Miss Inez
Whipple went to Athens last Tuesday
returning Wednesday. Mrs. Greene
was invited to read paper on the In
ray Caverns'' before the Woman's Club
of that town.
There is to be a grand ball in Cara
funk Hall in this village, next hednes-
day evening. The affair in under the
management of Fred Lombard and
Jacob Goodwin There is to be a sup
per served at intermission.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

The selectmen were authorized to
hire such sums as might be needed for
current expenses until tax was assessed
and collected.
The time for collecting taxes was fix
ed one half to be collected on or before
the 18th of October, 1906 and the other
half on or before the 18th of February,
1909
vote was taken to pay Mr.. F. <.
Storer 500 for expenses incurred in
carrying his daughter to and from
school during the past year.
A sum of 81 900 was raised to repair
Old Point bridge.
The matter of cleaning up and fencing
the burying ground on Wilder Hill was
left with the selectmen.
Everything went az lovely as a mid
summers day up to this point and when
the next article was taken up, which
was article mum Der thirty in the warrant,
reading as follows:
"To see what sum of money the town
will raise, this year, toward buying the
toll bridge in said town for the purpose
of making IL free and pass all necessary
votes respecting the same"
Mr.. r. L. Ames who was one of the
voters instrumental In getting the article
put into the warrant, made speech OF
some length in favor Of 1t. His propo.
sition being that the town should raise
the sum Of $1,000 this year and next
year another sum Of d. 900 and then ask
the legislature for state aid to help pay
the balance. A vote was taken and the
motion declared lost by the moderator,
this WAS challenged by Mr.. Ames and
the house was checked of by the check
list, those in favor answering yes when
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Madison Centre.

Mrs. Henry Cannon OF Skowhegan vas
the guest Of Mrs. John Nut lug last
Wednesday.
E. King took TIP 10 Pi.tsfeld last
Saturday, returning home Monday.
Ephraim Lawrence passed away last
Friday, after long illoess, aged u years.
He leaves wife and two children, Dana
Lawrence, OF Skowhegan; and Carrie
Ransome, OF California; and tw1 sisters,
Mrs. w. ID. Hayden and Mrs. Charles
PEBBLE, both of Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09
Revere

Town meeting over at last. Monday
was very pleasant day tor the sffAir.
Mrs Mary Gaylord is seriously i'll at
present Her daughter Mamie has been
called home from Augusta to care for her.
Orren Holmes has purchased and
moved onto the Butler farm
Conan Priest has been very sick the
pas, week from indigestion but is gain
ing slowly now
D. D Collins is hauling boards to
Skowhegan for Steward Bros, from their
mill iI town.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Pilez.
fails to cure any case, no matter Of how long
standing, In 8 to Ia days. First application gives
ease and rests. soc. II your druggist hasn't It
sm4s paid by Paris Medicine Co, St. Louis, No
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-09

home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Norton.
1t is a boy.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-13
GOATS EATING UP AN ISLAND
Gales Assist in Destruction, Blowing
Vegetation Away.

HONOLULU, Dec. 13.-Lanni. the
smallest inhabited island of the Ha-
waiian group, is being laid bare by the
ravages of wild goats and the blow
ing away of it's vegetation and soil by
high winds. Governor Carter has re-
turned from a trip to the island in the
United States tug IrOquOis. He says
that if steps are not taken to prevent
the continued destruction of vegetation
the island will rapidly become barren.
A colony of about 400 Hawaiians
settled on the island about twenty
five years ago. The governor found
only two of them left. They are ma
tives. each over 100 years of age, and
are the only residents aside from
Charles Gay, who leases it, and his
employees. But for assistance, the two
old natives would have died from lack
of support.
The governor will call the attention
of the board of forestry and the legls-
lature to these conditions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-13
Named By Governor Chamber
lain This Morning.
HE WILL FILL OUT MITcHELL'S TERM
,v.s Rorn in Prairie Schooner Near
umatiIia Fifty-Four Years
Ago.

SALEM. Ore, Dec. 13.-Governor
cbor,herlain today appointed John M.
coorin democrat of Portland, United
C+otAs senator to succeed Mitchell.
His term ends March 4, 1907, unless
the legislature that meets in Janu-
orv 1897. elects prior to that date.
cearin is "a years old. He was
horn in a prairie schooner near Una
fila while mis- parents were coming
OrorIand to Oregon He was educated
at Ct Narv's college in San Francisco
.nd at Notre Dame, Indiana. He was
t6a fourth member of the legal firm
of Mitchell and Dolph when they be-
lame senator's. He has been city
attorney, district attorney, democratic
candidate for congress, and special
mosecutor under Cleveland in the
famous smuggling cases. He states
that he will support Roosevelt in
his corporation control policy and Is
IN hearty accord with the land fraud
nrosecutions. He believes in liberal
pensions and free trade with the ISL
and possessions.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-12-13
LIVE PIG IN A CRATE.
Animal Gave Two BIuecoats Lively
Chase.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The police
of Orange, n. j., had an odd prlso-
ner in the woman's corridor at head
quarters. 1t was a sleek, fat, we'll
kept little pig. He was caught in
hack ward after a long chase by two
policemen about 2 o'clock IN the
morning.
The porker was seen by Policeman
C,or1ano wandering about the street,
and the bluecoat tried to capture II.
After several vain attempts Glordano
rapped for help and Policeman De-
vaney appeared. The two tried every
n,an but each time they closed in the
nip managed to get between tne1r legs
ond once or twice the pursuers were
sent sprawling.
Finally the policemen separated go
ipa in opposite directions around the
block Then they suddenly closed IN
on +be mig. which took refuge in
ward on Hickory street. and surreno-
cred It was wheeled to the station III
crate.