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The Washington times., 1905-07-09

men make their own living by the deft.
ness of their fingers and by the courage
of their hearts to struggle with the
world in spite of the terrible disadvant-
age under which they labor
The women of the establishment en-
gage in al of the following pursuits:
brafding cf belts and bags from shoe
strings and fancy braids. making aprons.
and other kinds of plain sewing. and
wash and dust clothing. They are as
tireless as the men, and as eager to get
work and support themselves thereby.
The Washington times., 1905-07-09
Tra gedies in Trea asureIand

hunt of the soldier has not been fruit
less is demonstrated to any traveller
who will journey out from Hernosillo,
the capital city of the state Of Sonora
Here, there, and everywhere Yaqui skel-
etons are found. Frequently they dan-
gle from limbs of trees, where they
were lynched, but more often they
were shot, their bodies being left where
they happened TO fall
The Washington times., 1905-07-09

set to work according to his, or her,
qualifications and aptitudes-
"They don't Ike to have their names
mentioned n the paper" said Mrs
Cuttings. but I am glad something is
to be written about the home / hope
1t will bring them lots of work, which
IL what they want now. They are al
ways glad to work if they can only get
orders for it.
The Washington times., 1905-07-09
Closely PatrolIed.

The Yaqui country is closely pa
trolled by Mexican soldiers. officially
assigned to hunt Yaduis. That the
The Washington times., 1905-07-09

-HE outrages committed by the
Yaaui Indians In Conora during
the past week have served again
u diroct otten tim To this turbu-
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
Harm OnY

Mrs Sophia F. Marble returned last
week from visit to relatives 10 Msssa-
chusets.
The snow fell to the depth of three oil
four inches during the storm on Sunday
Samuel w Herrck has been chosen
traverse juror TO attend court a, Skowhe-
gan, beginning Dec. 20
Bernice Bartlett closed long term Of
school 10 West Athens. and returned
home. Saturday, Supt Ball pronounced
her school the best he had iu his superin-
tending district.
The Maccabees nominate officers OF
Thursday evening, the odd Fellows NOM
mate officers on Friday evening, and the
Grange elects officers Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Erce Bulen is very i'll with pull
monary tuberculosis at her fathers, Frank
lin Hurd's, in this town.
The Ladies' Aid Society held fair 10
the hall on Monday his week. and az en-
tainment in the evening to procure funds
to help pay the Indebtedness on the par
sonage.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

Melvin Hutchns of Cobb DIVINITY
school is spending his vacation with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Hutchins.
Quite goodly number we're preseu. al
the grauge meeting, Saturday. Officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
G. F. Williams goes to North Arson,
this week, to work for the Carrabasselt
Stock Company.
The circle met With Mr.. and Mrs. {
H. Nye, last Thursday evening. There
were over forty present. The next circle
will NEE, with Mrs. William Parsons.
School closed last Saturday, after a
very successful term of thirteen weeks
taught by Miss Bessie Johnson of Turoer.
They had an entertainment in the after
noon and their teacher had nice little
treat for them OF ice cream.
Quite a number from North New Port
land visited the school here, Saturday
afternoon.
J S. Spaulding Of Athens was 10 town,
last Wednesday and Thursday on bust
ness.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
Arson Grange.

Dec 2nd was the annual election of
officers of this grange At an early hour
mem bers of the order residing In sur
rounding towns were assembling at the
ball. The meeting in the forenoon was
devoted to the comforting of the 3rd
and 4th degrees on seven new members
A bountiful harvest dinner was served
of which nearly 150 people partook,
In the afternoon the election of officers
was held. The following are the newly
elected officers: Master, II. b Ellis;
Overseer, Perly Adams; Lecturer, Edith
Davis; steward, Harry Hilton: Assistant
Steward, Joseph NJ Norton; Chaplain,
Arilla Steward Treasurer, w c Emery
Secretary, George b. Walker; Gate
Keeper, Leon Getchell; Ceres, Lottie
Ellis; Pomona, Sadie Adams; Flora
Eunice Peterson; Lady Assistant stew
ard, Ethel Young. The executive COM
mittee and other officers will probably
be appointed at the next meeting, The
installation of the officers will without
doubt take place on the first Saturday
In January. This grange starts on the
most favorable conditions 1t has made
rapid progress In the year about to close,
during which time il has finished its
large and commodious hall, increased
its membership very largely. 1t Is con-
stantly receiving new members. Has
recently leased new piano for use in
the meetings, and Is harmonious or
ganization This grange like other or.
CARNATIONS of the kind has become per
nently established.
The experimental stage is passed, and
1t Ia doing the great work 1t has to do
The future will Sea greater growth and
prosperity 10 Arson Grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

The Maine Farmer of November 30th
has an extended article on The Cara
bassett Stock Farm here with large
and very fine picture of the Jersey barn
and also of the new Holstein barn
The barns and the stock they contain
are, indeed worth travelling miles to see.
From time TO time and very often, for
that matter, the ADVOCATE has spoken
of this great company and the work it
Is doing, along the choice stock and
extensive dairy Zine. This company
has done much for the town and this
village In particular. 1t employs from
80 to so men about the farms and one
most liberal in paying their help big
wage for short day 1t Ia not too
much to say that the company Is one of
the best to work for. All OF this money.
or a very large per cent of it is dstri-
buted about town by the men who earn
it, Besides this hundreds and thousands
of dollars have been paid In their extern
sive building operations, TO local dealers
The Company believes in patroniziDg
home dealers and practices what 1t
breaches. 1t has created and is main.
tanning a business that means much to
this community. v lille the employees
ana traders get ulIect OoneHt, Tue
farming community, for miles around,
are gamers as we'll. It is worth some
thing to purchase the best stock, near
home at reasonable figure. The Cara
baseet Stock Farms Company has made
this condition possible. This company
is yet in its infancy 1t takes time to
establish great business and it is safe
to predict from information of the best
authority that the next five years will
see far greater improvement along the
various lines of this company's work
than the past has given, Advocate
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
Caratunk.

Another stormy Sabbath.
Mrs. Eta Morris and Mrs Nell Durgin
of The Forks were in town shopping one
day last week.
Mrs. Mary Morton is very low and is
expected to live but short time.
The Thomas Berry house owned by c.
A. Wilbur Of Madison, has been newly
paoered and painted inside, which makes
it very pleasant rent.
Miss Sadie Fcss aud Miss Helen Baker
went to North Arson, Saturday, as the
guests of Miss Verna HIATT over Sunday.
From there they went TO Pennington,
Monday, to enter the Normal school for
the ~nter term This will be siss Fos,
second term, and Miss Bakers first.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Jones went TO
North Anson, Saturday, to be the guests
OF M. H. French and wife over Sunday.
From there they will visit Mr. Jones'
home in Shelburne. They will travel by
the way OF Bangor, St Johns and Halifax
They will visit 10 Nova S Scotia about
three weeks and on their return trip will
attend the Sportsmens' show 10 Boston.
Mr.. ADD Mrs. Leon Webster came to
town, Thursday night; Mr.. Webster TO
90 into the woods for w. H. Clark. and
Mrs. Webster will board with Mrs. Archie
CLARK.
Mrs. Martin passed away, Sunday
night at II o'clock. The cause OF her
death was old age.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
JackInan

About four inches of snow has fallen
since Sunday. 1t will greatly help the
lumbermen.
Rev. Mr. Hague of the Maine Mission
airy Society visited here a few days last
week.
Mrs Fred Dion, who has been sick, is
gaining so as to be around the house a
little.
Mrs. Ed Mckinney is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. A. c. Moore.
The stores are all very prettily decoral-
ed with Christmas goods and holly.
Miss Edith Newton is at home from
Portland where she has been working in
a store She will return 10 few days.
The school at Moose River began Dec.
nth for a term of ten weeks.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet with
Mrs. Leonard Moore, Friday afternoon,
Dec. IS.
The Moose River Primary school closed
Nov. 2o, those who were not absent or
tardy during the term were as follows ::
Thrza Colby. Tavia Crawford, Reedie
Sawyer, Harry Smith and Annie Gauy =;
those who were not absent only one day
and not tardy were Ivy Colby, Lewis
Kennedy, Gladys Moore, Mabel Nc
Daniels and Anna Thibedeau.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Etnckley.

Mr.. Samuel Moore of this place pass
ed away very suddenly at his home
Sunday morning, his wife having died
about four weeks ago He leaves two
sons Fred and Frank, Fred having re-
Gently sold HIS farm started with his
family for California, Friday morning
Mr.. Moore was man much respected
in the community and will be greatly
missed.
We have free bridge at this place
once more
Victor grange elected her officers. Last
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Sophia Davis is in Watervile
visiting.
Miss Blanche Hall has gone to Brooks
for several weeks.
Mrs Susan Hall has returned to
Watervlle
Mr.. Penney and wife of New York,
who have been staying at \ J. Ryer-
sons a few weeks, has returned home.
Mr. Charles Wheeler Is visiting old
neighbors and friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. Almon Smith Las recently had
a telephone put into his house.
Mrs. Dora Bessey has been to Shaw
nut visiting, the past few days
L. p. Kicker and wife visited in Water
vile, Monday.
Mr.. N J. Ryerson and Al Crosby
visited Boston, last week.
Geo. Gaylord has Ihreshed twelve
thousand bushels Of grain, this season,
with gasoline power.
Mrs George Foster has been very sick,
the past week, with asthma.
Another correspondent writes:
A very enjoyable afternoon was pass
ed at Ryerson hall, Saturday, when the
Kennebecside Club held it's first ami.
versary meeting. AS usual the meeting
was called to order by the president,
Mrs Ethel futile. After a short BUSH
ness session the following program was
carried out: Roll call, German heroine;
reading, 1.-THE Artist Hoffman," Mrs.
futile; paper, Luther Mrs. Mabel
Decker; lesson review, by the club;
song, Kiss Georgia Morrow with Miss
Alice Hiuckley accompanied; song, Miss
Alice Hinckley with Miss Faith Hinckley
at the piano. After the program a so.
cal hour was enjoyed, Refreshments
consisting of sandwiches. cake and
chocolate were served The room was
very prettily decorated with the club
colors, green and white, potted plants
and evergreens being used to help carry
out the effect. Miss Barbara Weaver.
Freda and Nellie Wagner who acted as
walters wore the club flower, the violet
Mrs Bertha Holt, Miss Emma Ander-
son and Mrs Clara Crosby were the
guests of the afternoon. The next meet.
ing will be Dec 30th
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

Last Monday Ernest Varney shot a
deer in the field just back of his house
and when dressed it weighed 40 pounds.
Fred Getchell has a crew cutting and
yarding lumber on the Bella Burrill lot
down IN the bog. They find quite LOT
OF good pine, spruce and fir. Most OF
the crew boards at George Stewards.
The snow storm of Saturday night and
Sur day will give US good sleighing 10
this vicinity. Some are olready hauling
wood and logs.
Mrs. Chase, who is cared for by her
daughter. Mrs. HuntIey, on the Eaton
road, was very low Saturday. Mrs. Chase
Is 10 her nineIieth year.
The doctor says if Adelbert Richardson
keeps quiet and warm and don't get any
mo, cold, he will be out in few days.
Canaan will have grist mill in the
sweet bye and bye" if nothing happens
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

Harry Ferpald. who has been sick with
rheumatic fever, attended by DIR. L. w.
Shean, Is better at this writing.
Arthur Feruald, who was irjured 10 a
railroad collision is expected home as soon
as the doctor will permit.
The second term OF school taught by
p H. Williams closed last Friday with a
fine treat OF peanuts and candy.
DR.. Edward W. Barrett. who has been
in the optical college in Boston, has re-
Gently returned, having received his di-
ploma. He has been studying by mail
md in actual practice for nearly five years,
and has the latest improved instruments.
He will have his office in Canaan for a
time before going TO practice in the city.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

the result was big spree Thereafter
Mr. Murphy knocked about In all sorts
OF efforts TO make a living, and finally
landed in Portland, where he had a
brother. In Portland he became the
proprietor of an inn, where he was his
own best patron of the bar He wound
up in Jail, and then his reform followed.
re went into the temperance movement
with his whole soul and strength. and
his famous "blue ribbon" was worn by
millions in America and Great Britain.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
kIOOre's MiIls-CANAAN,

Mr.. F. N. Sanderson went on a bust
ness trip, last week, to Massachusetts,.
Mr.. c. c. Reynolds, F, M. Foster and
F. Boston we're all at home from Fairfield
over Sunday.
Isaac Bean from No, Canaan was at
this place, Sunday.
Mr.. Geo. w. Lambert visited with rela-
lives on the river road in Skowhegan, one
day last week.
Perley Gerald and wife have gone into
the camp to cook for the crew who are
numbering for Ansel Goodrich.
Mr.. Reuben Reed is one of our enter
prsing farmers who has his winters wood
hauled to the door.
Mrs Alonzo Reynolds has been very
critically III the past week, attended by
DR.. Lowe.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
EmDnen.

c K. Triplett of Bangor, special agent
for the U s. pension department, WAS in
town. last week, on official business.
Harlan Boyington and party went
hunting. last week, and brought home
three nice deer.
s. B. MORN and wife spent the Sab
bath with his parents
T. F. Millett of Gorham, secretary of
the Dirigo Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
was in this town and North Arson, last
week
The young people had lots of fan
skating and coasting. last week. Aboat
four inches of snow fell the 10th.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
Madison Centre.

Herbert Spear and Walter Clark re-
turned, Monday, from hunting trip up
river. But not deer.
Mrs Perley Corson started Monday,
for visit with her sister, who resides in
Boston, Mass.
Master Carl French, who has been seri-
ously III for the past three weeks, is gain
ing rapidly.
Miss Mary Blanchard, who has been i'll
for long time, is so she rode out one
day last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
w est Athens.

We think we have some smart old
ladies' up here. Mrs Thomas Gray walked
the distance of SIX miles, Dec. 4, at the
age of 81 years.
Sumner c. Whitman was the guest OF
M. S. Cleveland and John Avory few
days past
Tom Manklelow has sold his stand 10
parties from New York.
Mrs. Ernest Ball closed a successful
term of school, Friday, she taught The
Lincoln school.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

The Ladies' Aid Society of Splritualisis
held their last meeting with Mrs. Alice
GRAHAM and elected The following officers
tor the year 1906: Miss Olive Hayden
of Madison president; Mrs. Annett Bur-
CESS OF Norridgewock, vice-presideu,;
Mrs. A A Cass OF Skoshegan, treasurer;
Mrs. Alice GRAHAM of Skowhegao. sec
tetary Their next meeting will be with
Miss Olive HAYDEN. Dec 40 h.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
A Fearful Fate.

1t is a fearful fate to have to eRdure Me
terrible torture of Piles. 81 can truthfaRy
say writes Harry Colson, of Masonville. La
"that for Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Pro
trudng Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, is he
best cure made" Also best for cuts, burr
and injuries. z5c at q. X. Fogg's druGgist
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

As soon as the child is done nursing apply
Chamberlain's Salve Wipe it off with soft
cloth before allowing the child to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this with the best
results. Price IS cents per box. For sale by
6. X. Fogg's Drug Store, Skowhegan; L. {.
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, TsckmAn.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

No one likes man who is everlastiagIy
saying" Beg pardon"
The man who talks too much, as rule
does not talk enough at the right time.
Two heads are better than one, but one
OF them nearly always does the business.
Some women try to attract attention by
trying to look miserable.
True love is responsible for many follies
and few crimes.
Love for popularity has put many man
out OF the running.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

The dates of the big fairs for 1903 are
already arranged That at Bangor will
be the last week in August, that ct
Lewiston the first week in september
and that at Waterville, the second week
in September. Aad all three will be
hummers
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

The 18Th annual meeting of tho Maine
Sportsman's Fish and Game Association
will be- held at Bangor, Jan. 2, beginning
at 4 p. m. Officers will be elected and
fish and game matters discussed.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
North Madison.

The next regular meeting of Golden
Glow Branch of | :. :. will be an all
day meeting at the home OF Sister Lille
Dean on Wednesday, Dec goth. Mem
bers please come prepared to sew.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
A Timely Topic.

At this season of coughs and colds it
Ia we'll to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung rom
edy 1t cures quickly and prevents seri-
Gus results from a cold. r. W. Buck
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14

The decision to hold the annual meet
ing of the Grand Lodge of Maine, A. O..
Il. W lis Portland, Thursday, Feb. Is,
1905 il made
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-14
For Thin
Babies

Fat is of great account
to a baby that is why
babies are fat. If your
baby is scrawny, SCOTS
Z m Il lsion is what be
wants. The healthy baby
stores as fat what it does
not need Immediately for
bone and mus Gle. Fat
babies are happy they do
not cry they are rich
their fat is | d up for
time of need. They are
happy because they are
comfortable. The fat sur
rounds their little nerves
and cushions them. When
they are scrawny til os {
nerves are hurt at every
ungentle to u c h. They
delight in SCOTS Emul-
sion. 1t is as sweet as
wholesome to them.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-02-16
A Lucky Woman.

The st. Louis Star thus speaks
of former Mexico lady, who, be-
fore her marriage, was Miss Car.
rie Woodward, daughter of w. Fl.
Woodward, who at one time con.
Quoted a real estate business in
Mexico:
L; is possibly better to be born
lucky than rich, and the truth
Of the old story has been recently
vindicated by the ending of a dam.
age suit in New York, in which
the jury gave Mrs. Carrie w. Hart
Il verdict for 10000 against the
metropolitan Street Railroad.
The plaintiff had sued to recover
p, ZOO for injuries received in a
collision, When the ease had been
given to the jury the lawyers got
together to try to compromise on a
settlement On behalf of the rail.
road company it was agreed that
1900 was fair amount of dam.
ages Mrs. Hart's attorneys de-
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-02-16
That Man ReaYes.

New london, Mo-, Feb. ct.
J. Reaves, whose statement that
he witnessed woman thrown
from buggy into Rock River
was printed in IA. dispatch
from Nevada, Mo-, We'd
nesday, was the central figure yes
terday. Mr.. Reaves departed in
the afternoon and his present
whereabounts has not been di-
vulged by the prosecuting attor-
uey.
Mr.. Reaves was taken to the
scence Of the alleged crime yester-
day, and before leaving reiterated
in detail the story as published in
a four hour consultation with the
attorneys for the state.
He told of meeting the couple in
the buggy and nodding to them.
The appearance Of the lady. he
said, did not betray any signs of
illness, and as they approached in
their vehicle they appeared to be
engaged in conversation.
After he stopped in the brush
aud looked back, Mr.. Reaves said;
"I saw the vehicle stop and the
man, with one foot in the buggy
and the other on the railing of the
bridge, lifted the woman up. He
had his arms about her waist. The
woman appeared to be pulling
back somewhat aud in the first
attempt to dash her over the rail.
ing he failed. With a second ef-
fort, however, the man succeeded
in sending her down into the wa
ter. The woman appeared to be
groaning, but l did not hear any.
Outcry."
Mr.. Reayes in telling of himself
says: ri never took n drink of
whisky or beer in my life. | smoke
but | never use tobacco in any
other form. l have lived in Kan
sas City for the past eight years.
Previous to that spent two years
in Wichita, Kan. Prior to that
| lived in New Douglass, Ill. II
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-02-16
COUNTY MISSOURI THURsRAY az sa)1 =

clared that she should at least
have 5000. Again the lawyers
discussed Il settlement, and as a
compromise the company's repre-.
sentatives offered to pay 1850.
This was the best the company
would do, so said its attorneys, but
the the plaintiffs $ attorneys would
not accept less than 5000.
As a result of tBe disagreement
the case was left to the jury and it
was unnecessary to say the defend
ants attorneys We're somewhat
surprised when the verdict award.
ed to Mrs Hart the lump sum of
5000.
Yes, it was lucky for her that
her attorneys did not accept the
400, for whatever the result of
an appeal may be, the lady is al
most certain to receive a larger
than the 1000 with
which she would have been salts
fed.
Mexico Missouri message., 1905-02-16

Here is an interesting mention
by the Farber Forum: At his
own suggestion, VIM. Brice, who
lives north of Vandalia about s
miles, is at Fulton taking treat
ment for very peculiar malady
He is perfectly rational but at
times seems to have fts of pas
sion and will become angry and
say and do things he otherwise
would not. The physicians say
his case is a very peculiar one, His
brother-in-law, Rev. Luke Kirtley,
aud Tom Hughlett, of Vandalia,
went over to. Fulton with .hin,
Mr.. Briee is a very prosperous
farmer. He owns splendid
farm and has 5000 in the bank.