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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-31
Russia has a larger proportion of
blind people than any other European
country. Two out of every thousand
OF her people are sightless.

A boy in Berlin only IS years old
has been convicted of the crime of
lese majestic, and has been sentenced
to three months Imprisonment.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-31
Criterion.

Criterion.
Shoppe.-Will this Wash?
Clerk-Like Wall street stock.-N. Y.
sun.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-03-31
CITY LIFE AND DEATH |
NEW YORK NOT A SALUBRIOUS
PLACE OF RESIDENCE.
CORRUPT POLITICS A CAUSE
Last Years Death Rate Higher Than
in ANY City in the World
Moneyed Masons
Land Values.

EW YORK.-Met-
ropolitan indeed is
New York! A re-
luctant b e a | !: h
commissioner has
figured out that it
had more deaths
last year than any
other city in the
world! T h a t
statement requires
a definition. There
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

The most wonderful Straightaway
ride ever made 10y man WAS the gallop
of Francis Xavier Aubrey, ci-CteYant
Canadian voyageur and famous pony
express rider from Santa Fe, y. NJ.
to Independence. Mo-, in 1855 - 800
miles in five days and thirteen hours.
In 1852 he had covered the same dis
lance in little over eight days. and
his record Wis on the wager of $1,000
that he could do it in an even eight"
In the whole distance he did not stop
to rest, and he changed horses only
with every t0O or POO miles. He WAS a
stocky French Canadian. light hearted.
genial, adventurous and absolutely
fearless. For some time he was an
overland frcighter. and he also made
the enormously difficult and dangerous
drive of a flock of sheep from New
Mexico to California across the deserts
of the Colorado He WAS killed in san
ia Fe-McC lures Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs w c. Pierpont of Madi-
son were the guests of Mrs. Alma Sc
ward several days last week.
We have new dressmaker 10 the viii
age, Mrs. Leon Gould recently OF Madi-
son.
The ice rink at Lakewood proves an
attraction to the skaters here.
A. |. Squire OF Scion was brought 10
his fathers home here Wednesday OF last
week. He is soon to undergo another
operation for appendicitis.
Nh Adelbert Thompson and wife Of
Skowhegan were calling on friends here.
Wednesday.
Mrs. Eva Russell and daughter Hazel
left, Thursday, for Lexington, Mass.
where they will spend Christmas week,
going later to friends 10 East Bos'on.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w c. Pierpont of Mad
son visited Mr.. and Mrs. Mellen Bos-
worth one day las, week
Miss Gertrude Hayden who is attending
Shaw's business college 10 Portland,
spent her Christmas holiday with her par
ents here.
Mr.. and MIrs. Albion Thompson spent
Sunday with relatives in Scion.
Forest Bosworlh was the guest OF his
sister, MIS-. Lester Shepley Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

In hardening, bright steel should not
be exposed naked to fire or fame.
1t may with advantage be placed In Il
covered box containing bone dust or
animal charcoal in some other form, or
another plan is TO smear soap all over
the article to be hardened. Water or
oil is the medium generally selected
for plunging the article in to cool it.
Petroleum Is recommended if extra
hardness is desired. Either mercury or
salt water will give great hardness, but
the steel is rendered brittle. Oil is the
best medium for hardening steel if
toughness is required
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

A Lady Bemtiful living in subur-
ban village mel an old man on the road
one day and 5>lled after his family, his
health, etc The old man gave rather
gloomy account Of things He had TO
work all day and every day, and he
was growing old and felt the cold and
was always tired. He wished he could
rest a bit after his long life of labor.
He was weary. very weary.
Lady Bountful reminded him gently
that every one had his share of work
to do in this world, and that it was all
only a preparation of the world to
come where there will be no tears or
labor
The old man shook his head and smil-
ed cynically
THAT may be for the likes of you.
he said. "Bu there'll be work for the
likes of me II will be the same thing
there: John. clean the sun John,
hang out the moon John, light the
stars John. stop the wind. They will
find something for me to do, ma am
you'll see
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Canaan.

The entertainment given at town
hall on Monday evening under the
auspices OF o Z 5 was very largely at
tended and everybody seemed happy.
The dance and supper were well patron
lied aud goudly sum was netted for
the Treasury
Everybody seems to be enjoying this
ideal Christmas weather and the good
roads.
Mr.. Baker of Bingham visited his
daughter. Mira Maxield at Christmas
time.
Mrs. Biokford of Skowhegan has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. Lord for a
few days.
Miss Gertrude Belle Moody is home
from 0ldtown on vacation of two weeks.
Miss Olive Gleason who is teaching in
Pittstield is home for the week.
Chas Barbour of Pittsfeld spent
Christmas in town.
Miss Hida Nelson is attending NJ. {.
Pittstied
Mr.. and Mrs Omar Furber were in
Pittfeld Sunday
Miss Allie Goodrich of Skowhegan
was in town Monday and attended the
entertainment at the hall Monday even
ing.
The Misses Goodwius who ara teach
ing in Mass are spending htistmas
at their ola home.
The Tuesday Club met with Mrs. {. d.
Harris Dec. 10Th. After the usual pre-
liminaries the following program was
presented; Roll call and quotations
Reading, "A Wholesome Lesson" MIS-.
Augusta Harris; Dreams Ahead
Mrs. Harrington; song, I'm Trying 80
Hard to Forget You" Mis- Drawn;
Reading, Mrs Moody; Piano Solo, Mrs.
Harris The guessing contest was fol-
lowed by Refreshments and club adjourn
ed about about 40 The next meeting
will be with Mrs Smith on Jan. 23rd.
Miss Annie Rand was home to spend
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank l.. Penney, Old
town, spent Christmas with relatives in
town.
MIR and Mrs Fifeld Mitchell visited
in FAN field, Monday.
MIR and Mrs Farnham have returned
from Winthrop
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Early Autograph Hunters.

A certain .ktossa in early Roman days
seems to have been the mother Of an
tograph collectors Cicero had Il collec
ton. which must have been fine one,
for he speaks of it with particular
pride The fever even in those far
back days, was contagious. Pliny
speaks of Pompcius Secundus. at
whose house he had seen autographs
of Cicero, Augustus, Virgil and the
Gracchi, and his own collection WAS
valued at Sla0oo Of our money. Then
came the thrush Of barbarians and we
do not again meet with the collector
until the beginning Of the sixteenth
century, WHEN he reappearS in the per
son of a Bohemian Sqnrr who kept Il
book to record his exploits in the chase
and enriched il with The signatures of
his great hunter friends
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

There are few pastimes known to
the people of Morocco that are not con
nected with religion" writes a traveller
children play football of a kind, and
leapfrog. and practice wrestling and
fencing. They also pursue rabbits with
curved sticks and throw these with eX-
traordinary skill Some few experts
claim to be able to Kill cartridges with
the same simple weapon The great
game of the adult Moor is the label
barood, or powder play This exercise
is taken on horseback. and to see a
body of Moorish horsemen come down
AT the charge with guns high above
their heads to Il given spot. where they
fire their weapons and then pull their
horses up on to their launches. is Il
sight that will never be forgotten even
by those who have seen cavalry ma
neuvers in Europe, Moors are very
proud of their horsemanship and with
reason"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

Quite a number of the neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewellyn Sterry
assembled at their pleasant home by in
vitalion on Monday evening last. the
feature of the evening being Chris mas
tree and an entertainment, which was
short but well carried out. consisting of
select readings by Mrs Antoinette Nor
ton, Mrs. Annie S,erry and Mrs Ella
Sawyer which was responded to with
much merriment by all present. Refresh
mt MS of candy, popcorn and apples were
served after which came the distribution
OF presents from a we'll loaded tree, all of
which were both pretty and useful, among
The most costly was nice gold watch and
chain. After a social chat all departed at
late hour declaring it to be one of the
most pleasant gatherings OF the season.
Presiding Elder c. A. Southland of the
Augusta District preach, d his farewell
sermon 10 the M. E church in this place
last Sunday afternoon after having served
a Term OF six years in that district; he
goes 10 another field Of labo'. HIS sermon
was very able and we'll chosen for the
occasion.
Mrs A. M. Gray we regret to announce
is 10 very feeble condition.
Mrs. (. A. Palmer and little daughter,
lvanella, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Day in New Sharon, Tor
few weeks.
Deputy Sheriff L. +. Frederic is attend
ing court at SkoWhegan, this week.
H. A. Thompson has lately bought
very nice bay horse weighing about Jour
teen hundred pounds.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Browns COrner-CANAAN.

Rev r. p. Chase and Mrs. Chase also
Rev. G., H. Bowie and wife went to
Moore's Mills, Sunday, where Rev. Chase
conducted religious services.
Rev. Mrs. Corson's meeting, Sunday
in this place was not as well attended as
usual. She will have another in four
weeks
Moses Horn went to Bingham, Satm-
day, to spend Christmas with his parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Horn.
Arthur Hooper passed Saturday night
and Sunday in Norridgewock
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jewell partook of
a nice Christmas dinner with their son
Clifton Jewell and wife.
Aaron Soue and wife went to Madison,
Saturday, where they were the guests of
his sister, Mrs. William Rowell.
Mrs. O'Heron returned from Bangor,
Friday, where she went to visit her
parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cover of Skowhe-
gan passed Christmas with his sister,
Mrs. Charles Tilton.
Mr.. Laforest Goodwin and wife recent
ly visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cover.
Amasa Burrill has closed his house and
gone to Massachusetts to spend the win
ter with relatives
Several from this place attended the
dance at the village, Monday evening
and report fine time.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28


The vulture is seen at Its best when
a dead tiger. brought into camp to be
skinned, Is exposed in the open. Over
head is a clondlesS sky, and not bird
to be seen In that great void by the hui
man eye. The tigers body is thrown
from the pad 10 the ground, and before
the skin has been removed there above
one and always nearing the earth are
the vultures crcling. polishing like
things of air. now dozen of them, in
a few minutes score or two and then
a hundred strong Then. when the
hayed carcass of the tiger is left by
those who skinned it, the vultures de-
scend Down they come like feathered
thunder out of the Sky. and from east
and west and north and south, the very
embodiment of power While they
whirled aloff and in their quick de-
scent to earth and now. as they wad-
die around HAT carrion beast mis-
shapen ghouI.. whose only apparent
strength is thal of the myenng jaws
which tear ami gorge the tigers flesh,
until within fhp hour naught of that
splendid bruir remains but clean
picked skeleton Sir Edward Brad
denis Thirty Years Of Shikar.'
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
SOlOEl.

Mr. p $, Longley WAS at Skowhegan
Thursday on business.
A whist party was held in the banquet
hall. Saturday evening, and was attend.
ed by good sized company.
Thursday evening Mr.. aud Mrs Thos
j Young entertained large party of
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Pettingil were
called to 6ivermore Falls, Tuesday, by
the death of Mr.. Pettingil's father.
Mr.. Charles Williams and son start
on their return trip to their home in
Colorado, Thursday morning. Their
stay here has been short, being made
necessary by his business at home.
Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, ,was ladies'
night with Scion Lodge No 12S, |. .. o.
+ at Odd Fellows hal. The members
of the lodge entertained their wives,
children and friends to the number of
about one hundred aud fifty 1t proved
to be a very successful affair.
Mr. and Mrs. John Swain returned to
Patten, this week, for the winter term
of the Academy. Mr.. SWAIN beside be
ing principal of the Academy is also
superintendent of schools.
At the last regular meeting of North
ern Light Rebekah Lodge, No. 10, l. o
O. F., the following officers we're elected
for the ensuing year: Mrs Ruby Cross,
NJ. g Mildred Mason, V. G.; Sarah
Thompson, Rec. Sec; Cora Cram. Fin.
sec Mary French, Treas. The install
lation will be held at the first regular
meeting in January, Saturday evening
the 9th inst. The service will be con
Quoted by Mrs Maude Emery of North
Anson, Warden of the Rebekah Assem-
bly,. All Rebekshs are cordially invited
to be present whether members of this
! lodge or not.
NJ L. Williams and daughter, Elfie,
returned home, last week, from Law
renee, where they have been making a
short visit with Mr.. Williams brother
Mr.. Albert Whipple was home over
Sunday, spending Christmas with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. l.. Whipple.
Mr.. Allie Squire, who has been sick
for so long, was moved to East Madison,
last week, where his father lives.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Wilson of Skowhe.
gan were in town over Christmas visit
ing Mr., Wilson's father, Mr.. ). Z. Viii
son.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. G. Whipple aud child
rem were in town spending Christmas
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs w. l..
Whipple. They returned to watervile,
Tuesday.
The Methodist Sunday School had a
Christmas tree and refreshments in the
vestry, Monday afternoon.
The Congregational Sunday School
observed Christmas by supper in the
Banquet hall, Monday at 9 o'clock for
the children, their parents and all those
who attend services at the 3ongrega
tional church In the evening Christ
mas tree and exercises were held.
Mrs Bickford from Portland is in
town visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph
Greene.
Miss I.ettie Smith is at home from
Portland, spending the holidays with
her parents.
Yrs. Ruby Crosse is recovering from
her recent severe Illness.
Mr.. Corydon Felker is in town for a
few days Mr.. Felker is making his
home with his daughter, Mrs. John Ford
at Phillips
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

I'VE get our hints from nature the
inventor said. Take, for instance. the
hollow pillar, which is stronger than
the solid one. The wheat straw showed
MS the superior strength If the hollow
pillar. Solid, the wheat straw would
be unable to support its head of grain
Where did man get his idea for ear
rlage springs: From the hoofS of the
horse. which, like the springs derived
from them. are made from parallel
plates. Scissors we get from the jaws
of the tortoise, which are natural scis-
sors; chisels from the squirrel, who ear
ries them in his mouth; ADDE'S from the
hppopotamus. whose worries are adZes
of the best design; the plane from the
bees jaws; the trip hammer from the
woodpecker. "-C Chicago Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Athens.

The Benevolent Society will meet with
Mrs. M. J. Hight on Friday, Dec. 20 in
the afternoon.
Christmas was very pleasant day and
observed here by many small dinner
! parties and tree 10 the hall in the even
ing with very interesting and appropriate
exercises.
+ Mr.. and Mrs George Aver were guests
of Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Williams at dinner,
Dec. IS. Mr. Boston, principal of Som
erset Academy was also guest at the
same time and place.
{. F. Spaulding and family Of Harmony
dined with his mother and other friends
in this village at the home OF S. T. Good
rich.
c. Z. Ball, who passed last week look
ing after some of the more northern
schools under his charge, returned in
season to pass Sunday and Christmas
with his family here.
Clarence Hight of Dexter has been re-
Gently visiting friends in this vicinity
He was accompanied by Mrs. Hight.
We notice teams passing loaded with
ice, so the ice harvest has commenced.
1t seemed to be of fine quality aud thick
ness. We also noticed Tuesday forenoon
that pr. Ellingswoods grey colt was CT m
ing off the Scion road with no rider in
the sleigh. He made the regular turns
into his home stable all right and was
soon lesurely followed by the DIR, him
self on foot who soon returned with his
team, which is all we know of the spilling
If there was one.
Mrs. Harriet Wentworth received an
valuable Christmas present from the West
at the holiday term
The Christmas meeting of the Woman's
Club is to be held at Mrs. Ella Filing
woods. Christmas souvenirs are to be
exchanged by the members and Annie
Emery will read paper, New England's
Institutions OF learning, with other nice
things to be enjoyed this Tuesday evening
Thu Union Church Sunday School
celebrated Christmas in Wesserrunsett
hall, Monday evening. The members of
the s. S. gave cantata entitled Santa
Claus Dream The children deserve the
hearty applause which greeted them for
the excellent rendering OF their parts.
Three trees tastefully trimmed and bountl-
fully laden, delighted the hearts of many.
Rev. Mr.. March received barrel OF flour
and a fine collar and cuff box and Mrs.
March a sum of money from their people,
showing their good will for pastor and
wife.
WEST ATHENS.
Rev. L. G. March will speak on a New
Years theme. Sunday morning at the
church. Hour OF service 10 30. The
public is cordially invited to this service.
A cottage prayer meeting will be held
at the home OF Mrs. Ed. Ward, Tuesday
evening, Jan. 4 The service will open
at ? O'Clock. Friends and neighbors are
invited to be present.
BUNKER HILL.
The entertainment and Christmas tree
exercises given under the auspices OF the
Sunday School on Saturday evening the
23rd was decided success. The school
house could not hold the people that
came, the children did the parts assigned
them well and the tree was loaded with
happy membranes of love aud good
wishes.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
North Fairfield.

Mrs. Ruth Jones of Lewiston is spend
ing the holiday season with her daugh-
ter, Mrs Eugene A. Covelle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert b. Goodwin spent
Christmas with Mr and Mrs. Angler l.
Goodwin of Fairfield village,
Mrs. Georgia Hoxe returned home
after a weeks visit at her sisters home,
Mrs fhos A. Marshall, in Lewiston.
Harold Hoxie, a student at the Uni
versity of Maine, is spending his Christ
mass recess at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. IL. Hoxle.
While cutting wood, Saturday, Paul
Clifford cut his foot quite badly, and it
was necessary for the physician to attend
to the wound.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Already We'll Made.

Miss DeeplrY docs make some of the
most inapt quotations remarked
Bragg
YES" queried NcWNt what, for
instance"
We'll last night I remarked that
always avoided political discussion be
cause | didn't want to mako fool Of
myself, and she said One cannot paint
the lily or gid refined gold "-Phila-
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Called Ills BIuH.

81 see" he said. that coal las gone
up again"
Has it," she replied.
And they're raising rents he con
tlnued.
well" She exclaimed, faring MP. III
you wish 10 have our engagement bro
ken off say so. always hate TO have
people beat about the bush in case
OF this Kind
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

New Portland Grange held its fair and
sale in Music Hall, Dec. 18th, which
was we'll patronized by large number
ed with it. Useful and fancy articles,
vegetables, canned goods, homemade
candies and ice cream were on sale.
Local talent presented the highly inter
esting farce Little Goldie." After
this a social dance was enjoyed by a
large number. The net proceeds ag-
gregated $50. This Grange seems In a
prosperous condition.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

w o Paul is suffering with a very
bad cold.
Most of the apples remaining unsold
were shipped last Monday and Tuesday.
The story that John McCabe was in
jured badly in the woods some time ago,
Is incorrect, as he has lately been in
town.
John X. Jewett and family spent
Christmas with his son-in-'aw, Perley
Adams of Madison.
Mrs sumner Shipley is quite sick.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
South Scion.

Corydon Felker has sold his farm to
George Chase and is in town for few
days making arrangements to move
c. T. Durham is serving on the jury
at this term of court. Samuel Head is
looking after his stock while be is alb
sent.
The neighborhood Christmas tree was
at l.. C. Jewett's, last Monday evening,
with the usual assortments of presents.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Annther nefnrmcr.

Stella So You are really going to
marry old MllvunS had no idea
you were mercenary. Maude-l'm not.
| am going to marry him to reform
him. Stella Reform him! didn't
know he had any bad habits Mande-
Yes, he has one His friends say he is
misery. Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
A Fearful Fate.

1t is fearful fate to have to endure the
terrible torture of Piles, al can truthfuAy
say" writes Harry Coson, of Masonville, la
"that for Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Pro
truding Piles. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, is, the
best cure made" Also best for cuts, burn
and injuries. 25c at G. r. Fogg's druggist
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
COrnYille Cent1r.,,9

Preaching in the church at 80 sub
ject, WY New Years Kaleidoscope
la the evening Mr. March will give his
song recital, "Famous Gospel Singers
and Their Songs Hour for evening
service, o'clock.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
EncnnrnRlnR.

He Gust acceptcd-You say you were
never engaged before? She-Yes. He
How is that? l thought all women al
ways had three or four engagements.
She (guilelessly) - Well, | presume I
shall too. You see, this is the first
rhance | have had.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Satisfaction,

do you know that your attentions
weary mef"
do they. indeed? I was beginning
to feel that I had failed to make any
impression whatever. cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District Of Maine.
IN BANK RuPTCY.
In The mailer al
George ". Smith, In Bankruptcy


BANKRUPT,
To the creditors OF George W. Smith, OF
Bingham, in the county OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day
OF December A ID. 1905. said George w. Smith
was duly sdjudicated bankrupt, aud that the
first meeting of his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis office, Skowhegan. Maine, on
the 18th day of January, A. D., 1875 at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend. prove theirclsims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting. 1w52
December Z6, A. ID. 1905.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee in bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
DlFr

Augusta December %, Miss Julia NJ Folsom.
aged about so years
Norridgewock December 10, Moses Green
aged so years.
lewiston December IA. Mrs. Ellen Brown
Macklen Of Madison, aged q years.
Skowhegan- December u, infant son OF Mr.
and Mrs. Seldom Knight. aged FIVE daye.
Canaan-Deoember l., Mrs. Carrie A. Rev
nods, aged 38 years.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28
Notice Of First Meeting of Creditors.

sFEHICb
the District OF Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter of
Cottis Smith, In Bankruptcy.
BANKRUPT.
To the creditors of Cottis Smith of
FaiI field, in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 2srd day
OF December, A. D., 1908. said Cottis Smith
was duly adiudicated bankrupt, and that the
first me citing of his creditors will be held st
Daniel Lewis office in Skowhegsn, Maine, on
the 18th day of January, A. D., 1905. at ten
O'Clock in the fore noon, at which time the
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
December 20 A. D., 1908. lwb7
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-28

Beware so long as you live of judg-
ing people by appearances.-l