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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Bingham

Ben Russell and wife,of ieasant Pond
were recently in town.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Spoff1rd II Caratunk
passed through town, rue-aay on their
way down river.
+. Il. Colby and party have returned
from trip to Tho Forks.
A reception was given Rev W. A
/ Richmond last Friday evening at Mrs.
Albert " ebster's. Mr.. Richmond hav.
ing just returned from four weeks
trip TO Virginia.
/ j. A. Munroe, superintendent of the
Central Pacific K. K. accompanied by
his wife, formerly Miss Hattie Baker,
and lady friend were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Baker, Friday of last
week.
Iva Briggs, who has been working at
Skowhegan, is now visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Briggs
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Boyce of Auburn
have been guests of Chester Rollins and
wife this week.
( Mrs. Ernest Andrews and her little
daughter are visiting MIS- Andrews
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tinkham of Madi-
son.
Philander Morris and family of Con.
cord have been spending few days at
! Pleasant Pond.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilton and
daughter, Emma, went to MADISON, Fri
day, TO attend wedding reception.
Nora and Allen Lander have been
spending week or two at their Pleasant
Pond cottage.
Carrie Ross, telephone operator at
Madison, passed through town. Friday,
on her way to Caratunk, where she will
be the guest of Eda Baker.
large mum Der from Bingham attend
ed the so called cattle show at Solon
LAST Monday, but saw neither cattle nor
go-round and rainy afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Martin and
daughter, INA, were recently in town.
Frank Saunders has been in Boston
during the past week.
DR.. Fl. H Nevers lost valuable horse
last week. The animal was feeding
and became entangled in some wire
causing it to fall and break leg, max
ing shooting necessary.
Bingham cattle show will be held at
the usual place, October 9Th.
The Joint experimenting school COM
mittee of the superintendent's district
including the up river towns and Athens
will hold meeting in the Congregation
al Church in Bingham, Wednesday after
noon and evening, Sept. 18th, to which
the school boards of Bingham, Scion
aad Athens are cordially invited, espec-
tally that of Bingham. State supt. Stet-
son will be present to advise and in
struct in the afternoon and give pub
lie address in the evening. No lover of
education will be debarred from the
afternoon session. Teachers are earn
estly invited and an Educational Associ.
alton will be formed if possible.
The next meeting of the Sunshine
Society will be at the residence of Mrs.
Harry Saunders.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Whitney have
returned after vacation spent at Peaks
Island.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
West New Portland.

We are very sorry to hear Of the recent
death OF Joseph o. Smith, the editor of
this paper in his death Skowhegau loses
one OF its most esteemed citizens.
There were about forty attended the
Sabbath school picnic, which was held
last Wednesday in Eden CaIsley's woods a
short distance from this village.
All of the schools 10 town commenced
Monday morning, except the North New
Portland high school, the teachers are as
as follows Maurice c. Foss principal of
the high school. and Miss Mabel Seward
teacher Of the primary school at West
New Portland, Miss Rubie Farrand teach
er in the Birch school, Miss Ethel Usher
ness on Millay hill, Mrs. Will Rand on
Portland hill, Miss Johnson at East New
Portland, Miss Mary Webb in the Dyer
schoolhouse.
Those who have been spending their
vacation in this village are returning to
their home and business.
Harry Mitchell and wife have returned
to their home in Brunswick. Mrs. Chas.
SWEET, Mrs. Mitchelns mother returned
with them for short visit.
The road commissioners, William Mitch
ell and Lorenzo Moul,on, are making a
great improvement in the looks and the
strength OF the covered bridge at East
New Portland.
Fred L. King spent the Sabbath with
his family in this village.
Sam Vose and family from Madison
passed through this place last Friday on
their way to King6eld
Mr.. Frank WILDER Of Sidney, but for
merly OF this town, is visiting relatives in
this town.
The rain of the past few days was quite
welcome for the crops and pastures were
getting quite dry.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

James Locke went to Pennington,
Tuesday, on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Norton went 10
Skowhegan, Monday, to be the guests oil
B. A. Sawyer's family for few days.
C. w. Smell contemplates building a
new two-story house in the rear future,
with all the modern conveniences.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nichols went to
Skowhegan, last Friday, on a business
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Sterry recently
received the sad intelligence Of the
death of their brother, Mr.. William Leav-
lit, OF Plymouth, Me. Mrs. Leavitt has
the sympathy of the entire community in
her sad bereavement
Mr.. Harry Duley, formerly Of this
place, but recently of Portland, Me-, with
his wife and little SOD, are visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Duley.
Miss Bertha Gordon started, Monday,
for Freeman, where she has position in
a school.
Miss Ellen Witham went to Wilton,
Saturday last, TO resume her duties as
teacher in the academy.
John Higgins, one of our successful
young college graduates, has recently
been engaged as principal of Wilton
academy.
Harry Moore of this place is clerking
for Ruel Norton of Arson for short
time.
c w. Smell recently bought nice
span of work horses.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
East Madison.

The village school opens Tuesday, the
fifth, Miss Fuller of the Lower Mills,
teacher.
The grangers held special meeting,
Saturday evening, in regard to their fair,
soon TO be held here.
A large party Of the young people en-
joyed a straw ride to the Twelve Corners
fair, Saturday afternoon.
Prof. w. J. Thompson, state lecturer
OF the grange, was in town, Tuesday
night, leaving for Augusta the next day.
Burt Harvile sprained finger while
playing ball at Twelve Corners, Saturday
Fred North of Skowhegan was in town
over Sunday.
The church sociable is postponed unit
next week, the date 10 be decided later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Brown OF Cambridge
Mass, arrived in town, Saturday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

MIR. and Mrs. George Morrill, of
Augusta were the guests of Mrs. Sarah
Morrill,, Saturday.
Albert II. Clark of Fairfield visited
in St Adams, last week, attending the
State Fair at Bangor Thursday,
Miss Lenora Clark went to Bar Har-
Dor, saturday, where she is engaged to
teach school for the year.
F. T. Palmer and family of Skowhegan,
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. w.
Thompson over Saturday night and
Sunday. W. E. Magoon returned with
them, Monday morning, and will be
employed by F. T. Palmer & Co in
the manufacture of farm carts etc.
Mrs F. L Fitzgerald visited at
George Fosters in Canaan, three days
last week making calls during that time
on many friends and neighbors.
The st. Adams base ball team have
played twelve games this season
and have been beaten only twice.
Reul Robinson of Camden gave a
lecture at Grange hall Saturday even
ing subject Beacon lights in history"
Ernest Field of st Adams is in a
Greenville hospital for treatment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

Mrs. F. V. Barker visited her sister
Mrs. Joshua Williams at Skowhegan
several days last week.
Marion Drake who passed her vacation
with friends in town returned to her
home in Somerville, Mass Monday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

hostess 1t was a very pleasant meeting
and enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs Scott Lord are enjoying
a vacation at North Pond, Smithtield
Mrs. Margaret Chase of Pittsfield is
the guest of her brother, Mr., William
Harris
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter OF
George A. Burton In Bankruptcy
BANKRUPT,
To the creditors OF George A. Burton of
Shawmut, in the county of Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day
OF Augusta. ID. 1905, said George A. Burton
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting OF his creditors win be held at
Daniel Lewis office, Skowhegan, Maine, on
the 18th day OF September, A. D., 1905. at 10
o'clock in the forenoon at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint n trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting. lw36
September 2, A. ID. 1905,
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee In Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

In the matter OF
Joseph W. Blsisdell In Bankruptcy,
BANKRUPT,
To the oredi ors of Joseph W. Blaisdell OF
Fairfield in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, q bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the End day
OF September, A d. 1909, said Joseph W
Blaisdell, was duly adjudicRted bankrupt, and
that the rst meeting of his creditors will be
held at Daniel Lewis office, In Skowhegan,
Maine, on the 23rd day of September, A. d. 1905
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time the
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. lw36
September O. A. d. 1905.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee in Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States for
the District OF Maine.
" IN Bankruptcy.
Fred B. Goodrich In Bankruptcy.
BANKRUPT.
To the creditors OF Fred B. Goodrich
Of Palmyra, in the County OF Somerset
and District aforesaid, . bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the End day of
September, A. ID. 1905 said Fred b. Goodr rich
was duly adiudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting OF his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis office, in Skowhegan Maine, on
the 23rd day OF Septemb Der "A d 1905 at 10 o'clock
In the forenoon, At which time the said credit
ors may attend, prove their claims, appoint .
trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting. lw36
September 2, A. D., 1905. DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Flour! Flour! Flour !

Have you noticed the number of different
Brands of Flour that carry? Over dozen dit
ferent Brands, all guaranteed, with prices ranging
from $3.50 to $3.50 per oarrel Is it possible that
can't suit you in quality, quantity and price
Better call while the stock OF old Flour lasts.
We will soon be ready to buy potatoes for ship
ment and would like to do business with all the
GOOD FARMERS. Get your diggers and bask-
cts ready from us and give your teams extra
quart of grain from store, then you will be
prepared for Biz.
Best time in the world to buy your Grass Seed
you know and if you buy it at the right place
depot Store) you will always be happy, and have
hay to SELL
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
STATE OF MAINE.

County OF somerset IS -
I, Geo. N. Page, Cashier OF the above named
bank, do soemnIy swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
GEO N. PAGR, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this and day
IL 81 SAMUEL W GOULD, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
& (. i WYY1SN'' Directors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

When you travel, why not hire a mile
age book of r. T. Patten and save one.
third Of the expense?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
OF sKOWHEGA

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, sJ73,63o3O
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, Io,I7fo
U. ). Bonds to secure circulation $4,000 90
Bonds, securities, etc 9I,Sco. 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures, 100000
Due from National Banks mot Reserve
Agents. 7,o37.s g
Checks and other cash items, 774S6o
Notes OF other National banks, 1914 90
Fractional paper currency, nickels & cents, Ioa.45
Lawful money reserve in bank, wiz
Specie, 4I,94q.7s 4I,749.7S
Rede mption fund with u s. Treasurer
Is per cent of circulation, 10000
Total, $7l6,64s.oS
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 5Iso,ooo.oo
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, 55,86r. Is
National Bank notes outstanding, I49,op5. 90
Due to Trust Companies and Savings
Banks, Io,o7I.5a
Due to approved reserve agents, J,437.67
Dividends unpaid, 5I9.oo
Individual deposits subject to check aos,97o. 70
Total, 57t6,64s.6S
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07

We sell big bundle of old papers for
3 cents at the REPORTER offlce.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-09-07
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
IN BANK RUPTCY.

In the District Court OF the United States 70
the District of Maine,
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mistress Tillotson of GLADDEN. Hail.
announced the aid at the door.
Anne went red and white at this
contretemps and Tarleton sprang up
with such an exclamation that Lord
CORVALLIS, who had risen also, looked
establishment from one to the other
Then the commander caught the situa-
ton and laughed, as did the whole COM
pany.
The merriment sent resentment to
Anne's face, and the general sobered In
stantly into courteous contrition.
You bear easy honors, mistress" he
said, therefore overlook our hilarity,
which, do protest, was yet Ill timed
In the pain which the hard usage of
such a noble mansion must bring. /
regret" he added, that such things
must be. War Is not tender game,
and beauty must suffer with the rest"
you mistake" she told him quickly.
II come not to complain, but to ask a
favor. A negro was taken on this
property and is now held by your men.
He has been my own body servant all
my life. Surely you cannot lack for
servants. l ask you now to give him
back to me-"
ITS the niger named John the Bap-
fist. presume, SIR" suggested one Of
the officers. Colonel Dundas has him."
CORVALLIS bowed. with an easy, good
humored smile on his big, confident,
masterful face. 1--WE who enjoy the
hospitality of this mansion can scarce
refuse so light favor to her who, I'M
der happier circumstances, should be
our hostess. You shall have your body
servant, mistress"
Il thank your lordship," said Anne,
with dignity.
Seating himself, CORVALLIS wrote q
hasty line, folded the paper and hand
ed it to her.
Colonel Dundas brigade lies with
Simcoe at Spencer's ordinary on the
Williamsburg road" he said. HE will
give you return passes"
The officers rose as she swept a low
courtesy from the threshold. The aid
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held her stirrup with Difference, and
she cantered down through the gates
and took the west road with joyfully
beating heart and the written order in
the pocket of her gown.
But she did not finish the Journey.
She had Jared scarce half the way when
far popping came from the distance
The next hill showed puffs of smoke
hanging above the trees, and she knew
that the sound was the rattle of en-
gaging musketry. Could her eye have
pierced beneath that foliage she would
have seen the first skirmish of La
fayette's campaign, the brilliant charge
of McPhersons dragons upon Sim
GOES rangers.
She had pulled up, startled at the
sound, when low but familiar voice
called her from the thicket.
John the Baptistr' she cried.
"Yas'm, Mis- Anne, cts me-" he re-
Fponded. VIII a moist GRIN, parting the
bushes. II warn gwinter curry no
Britisher bosses longl 'Twarn' no use'n
'em wallopin' me-meh hides tougber'n
whit leather"
They let you go?"
He threw back his head like a bay
Ing hound and laughed loosely.
Norm! Dem squinch eyed scoun'ls
nuvver let muffin go. l KEEP meh eyes
skunt en- TUX ter de bresh dis ve'y
mawnin' slicker'n er weasel. Creased
lightnin' couldn't ketch me! Whut yo'
dom heah. Mis- Anne? Whar yo'
been?
"At Burwelrs."
"Yo jes' ride lickety cut down dar
ergain. OATS de bes' place. 'Speck
Mars John be down dar 'treckly."
For fortnight Burwells heard the
grind and rush Of the armies SO near.
Az length this lulled. CORVALLIS had
Withdrawn sullenly into Yorktown.
Then In early September a momen.
tous message flew from np 10 lip.
Washington was eomingl The wary
commander IN chief, pretending plans
against New York, bad led Sir Henry
clinton 10 recall part OF DIS force from
the Chesapeake and fhen, turning front
had marched Win speed for Virginia.
where CORVALLIS lay viii an ms army
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
the improved amendatory bill is considered
as rather remarka BILE.
Other Matters Taken Up.

The committee at it's special afternoon
session took up some other matters.
A favorable report was authorized on
Representative RiXey's bill authorizing the
Washington, Alexandria and Mount YER
non railroad in using the new Highway
bridge to construct a temporary overhead
trolley system for a period of fourteen
months from 14th street and Maryland ave
nue. to the north end of the bridge.
a favorable report was made on Repre-
sentative Ba bcocks bill authorizing the
Commissioners to levy assessments for
water and sewer service when such
assessments have not been made in ac-
cordance with existing law.
The House joint resolution extending for
two years the time within which the Wash
ington and Gettysburg Railway Company of
Maryland is allowed to extend its tracks
into the District of Columbia. was re-
ported to the House with favorable
recommendation. An amendment was in
cluded, however, requiring the company to
deposit bond of $4,000, guaranteeing the
construction of the road.
The Senate bill providing for placing old
telegraph and telephone wires within the
fire limits underground reported with
provides for the removal of telegraph and
telephone wires. The Senate bill for the
extension of NJ street, east of Biadensburg
road, was reported favorably. The COM
mittee, however, will report a substitute
bill to the House, providing for the assess
ment of all damages as benefits.
The crosstown railroad bill was not taken
up by the committee and action on the
measure at this session is not likely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
THAMES QUEER DOCKS.
Local Color on London River the Pro-
duct of Many Years Growth.
From the Metropolitan Magazine.

From the Metropolitan Magazine.
The absence of picturesqueness cannot be
laid to the charge of the docks opening into
the Thames. For all my unl1ind COMPARE
sons to swans and backwards it cannot be
denied that each dock or group of docks
along the north side OF the river has its
own individual character. Beginning with
the coy little st. GATHERINGS dock lying
overshadowed and black like a quiet pool
among rocky crags. through the venerable
and sympathetic London docks with not a
siugie line of rails in the whole of their
area. and with the scent of spices lingering
over the muddy pavement between its ware
houses, with the far-famed wine cellars
down through the interesting group of West
India docks. the fine docks of Blackwell. on
past the Gallons Reach entrance of the
Victoria and Albert docks-right down to
the vast gloom of the great basins in TIL
bury, each of those places of restraint for
ships has its own pecuiir physiognomy of
aspect and expression. And what makes
them unique and attractive is their COM
mon trait of being romantic in their use
fuiness.
In their way they are as romantic as the
river is unlike ali the other commercial
streams Of the world. The coziness of the
St GATHERINGS dock. the old-word air Of
the London docks remain impressed upon
the memory. The docks down the river
abreast of Woolwich are imposing by their
ness that forms their surroundings ugliness
so picturesque as to become a delight to the
eye. When one talks of the Thames docks
beauty is vain word, but romance has
lived too long upon this river not to have
thrown mantle of glamour upon It's banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
LONDON SHIP JUNGLE.
Greatest of River Ports, Possesses No
Quays on It's Water Front.

From the Metropolitan Magazine
This stretch of the Thames from London
bridge to the Albert docks is to other water
sides of river ports what virgin forest
would be to a garden. 1t is thing grown
up, not made. 1t recalls jungle by the
confused and impenetrable aspect of the
buildings that line the shore. NOT accord
ing to planned purpose. but if by acct
dent, from scattered seeds Like the mat
ted growth of bushes and creepers yelling
the silent depths of an UNEMPLOYED wilder
ness they hide the depths of London's in
finitely varied. vigorous. seethng life. In
other river ports II is not so. They lie
open TO their stream, with quays like
broad clearings, with streets like avenues
cut through thick timber for the convent
ence of trade. l am thinking now of river
ports / have seen; of Antwerp, for instance,
of Nantes. of Bordeaux, of even old Rouen
where the night watchmen of ships. elbows
on rail. gaze at shop windows and brilliant
cafes and see the audience go in and come
out of the opera house. a But London. the
oldest and greatest of river ports. does not
possess as much-aS~a hundred yards of
q,ays upon its river front. Dark and i'm
penetrable at night. like the face of for
est is the London's water side. 1t is the
waters side of water sides, where only one
aspect of the worlds life can be seen and
only one kind of tolls on the edge of
the stream. The Nghtless walls seem to
stand on the very mud upon which the
stranded barges lie: and the narrow lanes
coming down to the foreShores resemble
the paths of smashed bushes and crumbled
earth where big game comes to drink on
the bank of tropical streams.