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The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
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BINGHAM.

fN0HANs
The Master OF the State Grange,
Obediah Gardiner, will be here at the
next meeting of the grange, Aug. 18th.
The members of the oranges are re-
quested to bring food which will be
served to grangers alone.
Lena Colby is now sick with the
measles and Florence has just recovered
The Misses Hodsdon are again spend
ing a few weeks In Bingham
sister, Mrs. Will Ladd.
Ingram Pierce's little child has the
whooping cough, and is very sick.
Mr.. anG Mrs. Henry Lovejoy were
recently called to Athens TO attend the
funeral services of Mr.. Lovejoy's sister.
Mrs. KiusIey and wife of The Forks
were In town, last Tuesday
Mrs Thomas Rollins has been quite
Ill. the past week.
Mrs. Melvin Bean is critically III.
Mr. and Mrs W B. Goodrich return
ed home after five days absence In
Portland, spending one day at Orr's Is
land and one at Old Orchard.
Sanford Abbey of Portland IS at home
accompanied by friend, Miss Peckham
Mr.. W. w. Stoddard of North Arson
has been in town the past week making
estimates on additions to be made to
the Bingham Mill If the American Shoe
Finding Company
The long expected feed wire for the
Bingham Electrical Co arrived Monday
and crew began srinGing 1t, Tuesday.
Mr. Thomas Cahill gave a pleasant
social dance In Kennebec Hall, last
Friday evening
Just as the peaceful inhabitants of
this quiet little village we're completing
their Sunday afternoon maps, they we're
suddenly and ludely awakened by the
most peculiar terrifying wavering
shrek. Whence IL came no one knew
Again the strange sound pierced the
air. 1t had steamy tone. People
rushed to their front windows to see
what was the matter and some OF the
more courageous even ventured out on
their front yards. When the fearful
sound came third time they decided
1t was steam whistle. heavy roar.
ing putting sound could now be heard
down the street steadily coming nearer
and nearer. Still no one knew what II
was. Some of the courageous onet
who had run out on their front yard,
began to hasten back to their front
door steps Then around the corner
came cart the like of which was never
seen before. 1t had four sides and was
on four wheels and in it was a steam
engine, the cause of all the trouble
This contrivance was hauling string
of carts of all sizes and loaded with
everything. Bringing up the rear was a
side-show freak with long hair sitting In
the shade of canvas door. From be-
meath came a chorus of yelps. The
Linn Dog Show had arrived in town.
Leon Goodrich who has for a lonp
time sold daily papers has sold out the
business to Benjamin Presley, news
agent on the train Hereafter the pa
pers will be on sale at Eta Hollis mil
linery store.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
A Good Dog.


1t Is related by Professor Bell that
when a friend of his was travelling
abroad he one morning took out his
purse to see If 1t contained sufficient
change for a days jaunt he Intended
making. He departed from his lodg-
tngs, leaving trusted dog behind.
When he dlned he took out his purse
70 pay and found he had lost a gold
coin from It. On returning home In
the evening his servant Informed him
that the dog seemed very Ill, as they
could not induce him to eat anything.
lie went at once to his favorlte, and as
soon as he entered the room the faith
full creature ran to him, deposited the
gold coin at his feet and then devoured
the food placed for him with great
eagerness. The truth was that the
gentleman had dropped the coin In the
morning. The dog had picked 1t up
and kept 1t In his mouth, fearing even
to eat lest he should lose his masters
property before an opportunity was af-
forded him to restore it.-Chambers'
Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
Loves Young Dream.

She was waiting for him at the door
when he returned home from business,
and he clasped her In his arms. The
honeymoon was over. and they had
been Just three weeks in their new
fiat. Her delicious dinners had not
yet proved all that he had hoped for,
bpt he was good natured about 1t be-
cause their servant was little more
than a girl. The bride was looking
after the cooking herself.
oh Dick" she said as she took his
hat. coat and bundle of newspapers,
1--WE had such a delightful day. Flor
ence has been here, and she was de-
lighted with our coy corner, as she
called 1t. Then we went out shopping
together, and I've the loveliest"--
Yes, yes, dear he said, "but you
can tell me all about 1t at dinner. I'm
a little hungrier than usual tonight,
and-why, what's the matterY'
Dick" she tremblingly said, "rve"-
There, never mind, dear, II you have
spent a little more money than you
should have done. Well make 1t up
somehow"
But, Dick, I've let the girl out for
the evening. and
"Oh, never mind the girl Well walt
on ourselves, and I'll help you to wash
the dishes. There now"
But, Dick. dear. I've been so busy
I've forgotten the dinner" - London
Tit-Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
Quilted the Barber.

A distinguished senator from the
northwest strolled into the barber shop
In the senate wing one day for shave.
The chairs were all occupied. The
statesman. seeing this, started to go out
with the idea of returning a little later,
but the head barber of the tonsorlal
parlor sought to detain the senator. He
called after him in a rather strident
tone:
You're the next, senator!'
The northwestern senator wheeled
about assuming a sad smile, placed a
hand over his fast pulsating heart as
though the throbbing there panied him
and said to the head barber.
BE good enough not to remind me
of that any oftener than you can help.
| understand fully that l am tabled,
but permit me to enjoy what peace l
may until the blow falls"
And the occupants of the chairs
chuckled under their soapy Masks
American Spectator.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
CANAAN.

Miss Charlotte Clarke, Lewiston, is
visiting at Geo. Smiths.
Miss Nichols, of Searsport, is visiting
Miss Shellie Harris.
very heavy shower passed over this
place, Monday, p m doing much
damage to telephone service. Tighten
ing struck in Frank Lewis door yard
within a few feet of the house Mr.
Lewis and children were in the house
and felt the shock considerably.
Mrs. Marian Kicker, widow of the
late Noah Kicker, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs Hiram Church in
this village, last Thursday, after lin.
gering Illness Beside the daughter
she leaves two sons, Henry A. of Houl
ton and Percy of Hinckly, Me. Funeral
services were held at the house. Sunday
at 2 p. m. Miss Hannah j. Powell
officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs G. d. Harris spent
Sunday at West Palmyra.
Mr.. Columbus Baker, Bingham, has
been visiting his daughter Mrs. Geo.
Maxfeld,
Mr.. Harmon Bean has moved into
the Walter WHEELER house.
Miss Fossie Jewett has just returned
from a visit In Pittsfield.
Quite number attended the meeting
at Good VIII Pines, last Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

Instead of being stupid bird the
ostrich is one of the wlsest and most
wary. About the dwellings of white
settlers, who have neither the time
nor the inclination to disturb him,
he becomes so tame that he unconcern-
edly mngles with the poultry and milk
cows as if he. too, were dOmesticated.
He Is always fearful of men on horse
back, but is not ut all disturbed by the
approach of people on foot unless they
are followed by dogs. These he great
ly fears. On the plains he often asso-
ciates with the deer or the guanaco,
and an alarm of any kind will send
them rushing away together.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
CARATUNk


Mr. and Mrs Philander Baker were
called to Scion, Saturday. to attend the
funeral Of Jonathan Wilson.
Mr.. ADD Mrs Kneeland and little
daughter of Arooslook are the guests oil
Earl Kneeland and wife.
Mrs Collamore Willard and her father
David Brywn are spending two months
at their cottage al Pleasant pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Sterling are the
happy parents of baby gid. born July
%.
Miss Belle Wilson of The Forks has
been visiting relatives IN town the past
week.
|, is to be regretted that so few were
out to listen to the really fine sermon, last
Sunday, by Mr. Hunt.
G S. William received telephone
today, advising bin OF the death of his
nephew, Ernest Gibbons.
w. J.. Holway is quite sick. He is
under the care OF Dr. Bates
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Witham are down
river. They will visit Skowhegau, Ban
gor and Kingheld before they return.
Miss Katherine Fox who has been
working at Philander Bakers since the
close OF her school. went home, Saturday.
Archie Clark has underpnned his house
with slate, rock and cement. He is al,o
painting his buildings which add ve'y
much to the looks OF he place. {. A.
Foss is doing the work
tH.t.ox L., k,,,It ~
south and west side Of his house. Now
he has a fine looking place and more
comfortable.
Some of the citizens of this place are
agitating the question, why Can't we
have a sidewalk"
Mrs. Eta Morris and Mrs. Nan
Whorf of The Forks were in town one
day last week.
Mrs. Lephy Turgeon and her mother
Mrs. Hackett went past one day, !ast
week, on their way to Sherman Beams.
Mrs. Alice Spaulding of Embden has
ling.
Fred Clark took a business trip to
Skowhegan recently.
The firm OF Baker and Marble OF
Skowhegan set three sets OF headstones
10 the cemetery here, one day last week.
Raspberres are quite plenty.
There will be game of ball between
the Caraturk's and North Anson's at
this place, Friday Aug. 3 and one be-
tween the Great Northern Of Madison and
the Caratunks also at this place FRIDAY
August 10
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
NORTH ANsoN.

Miss Elizabeth Bodfish returned, Fri
day to Palmer, Mass
Lester and Arthur Williams are visit
ing their aunt in Yarmouth.
Mrs. Martha Walker of Denver, Col,
is visiting relatives in town.
MIR and Mrs. E. L. Savage went to
Fairfield, Friday noon, for short stay
Everett Fenlason went to Boston,
sunday, and returned the first of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gould of Port
land are the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. S,
Gould.
Miss Cunningham of South Jefferson
was the guest of Mrs. w. Fl. Williams,
last week
Mrs. Caroline Sperry of Chicago is
visiting her nephew, F. Fl. Holley, and
Mrs. Holey.
Lester Bailey of Worcester, Mass.
was visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Bailey, last week.
Will Collins surprised his parents,
by coming on the Sunday train from
Portland for brief visit.
r. Fsirbrother is having his house on
Milk street renovated and new fouuda-
ton has been placed under it.
James WEIGH of Madison and Linnie
WEIGH of New York city were guests at
Orlando Hooper's, Wednesday.
John A. Russell and George Null of
Boston arrived here Monday, the guest
of Mr.. and Mns. Calvin Walker.
Miss Edith Talcott of New Vineyard
was the guest of Mrs. Helen Hilton and
son, Harry, the first of the week.
William Williams OF Lewiston arrived
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
plsHON's FERRY.

Poor hay weather But few farmers
in this vicinity have finished at the
writing,
Logs now cover the river for TWO miles
above the boom
Work on the boom was suspended,
Monday, for the day, on account of the
prevailing south wind.
A heavy thunder shower visited US,
Monday afternoon. No damage was done
by il,
The annual assembly at Gopd Will
Pines commenced last Friday. Consider
ing the wea ther il is well atteeded and is
a most Ell joyable occasion for the boys.
1t closes next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Pratt and little son
OF Fairfield are guests at Asa Prau's.
Mrs. Ella Perkins of Fairfield recently
passed several days with her father, Rich
ard Wells.
Miss Steward of Lawrence, Mass. was
a recent guest at M. d. Hollis aud Eliza
Kelley's.
Miss Ina Kelley recently passed short
vacation at her home here.
Arthur Totman passed Sunday with his
parents. w. V. Tolman aud wife.
M. d. Holt went to Brighton Market,
Monday.
Several from here attended the circus
at Watervil e, July II and came home in
the drenching rain.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
ATHENS.

Mr. Walter Hight of Worcester,
Mass has been spending a portion of
his vacation visiting with relatives and
| friends In town. Thursday he accom-
panied his mother, Mrs Mary r. Hight
AZ far as Portland. Mrs. hight return
ed at once to Massach usetts, while MI.
Hight remained for a few days visit
with relatives in Portland.
Owing to the delay among many of
the farmers in finishing hsying it has
been thought best to postpone the date
of the Woman's Club Field Day one
Thursday Aug. 8 AS stated
last week, Mr.. and Mrs Baird of ODER
lin, o., will be with the club. Mi Baird
has kindly consented to entertain the
company with specimens in Botany and
Anthology found in this locality. The
place of meeting will be in the grove OPP
posite Dana Farmers as before stated.
Among the arrivals of last week we're
Mrs. George Thompson and daughter,
Helen, of Laftville, Conn, who are the
guests OF Mrs. Thompson's mother, Mrs.
Jane Greene.
Mrs Morris Kemp and little daughter,
Lena. of East Ottisfeld, Maine, arrived
Saturday evening. They are visiting
Mrs. Kemp's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Corson of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mellen Whitney of Elgin
Illinois were also among last weeks
arrival. Mr.. Whitney, a former Scion
boy, la Superintendent of schools in
Elgin. de left town the first of the
week to spend some time with his pa
rents in Augusta, Maine. Mrs. Whitney
will remain some weeks, however with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Judkins
There will lawn social at Mr.. Z. E
Turner's next Friday evening, Aug 3.
given under the auspices of the NJ. b.
Society; ice cream and CAKE for all who
desire. The band will furnish music
and general invitation is extended to
all The next meeting of the Society
will be Friday Aug 10 with Mrs, Lii
liam Williams. A full attendance is
desired.
The Baptist Auxiliary will hold their
Field Day Monday, Aug, IA A basket
picnic will be one of the principal fea
lures Of the day, to be enjoyed within
the Kinsman woods opposite Dana Far
mers
A delegation of daughters from the
Eunice Farnsworth Chapter, d. A. r.,
visited Mrs Mary Elliott last week.
The many friends of Mrs. Samantha
Corson of West Athens will be panied to
hear Of her death which occurred at her
late home last week. Funeral services
were held Monday, interment at Mt.
Rest Cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
Origin of Crescent Bread,

The origin Of the Viennese bread
shaped like crescent, which Is found
In most places on the continent, dates
back to the time when the Austrian
capital was being besieged by the
Turks under the terrible Grand ViEier
Kara Mustapha, and as they failed to
take the city by assault they decided
to dig a passage under the walls and
SO penetrate into the town. In the day
time the noise Of the siege made the
sound Of the tunneling inaudible, and
at nighttime the defenders OF the
place were asleep, all but the sentries
and the bakers. 1t was the bakers
who, as they BAKED the bread for the
garrison, heard the pickaxes of the
miners coming nearer and nearer and
gave the alarm. In the fighting the
Bakers association took their share
with the utmost bravery, and as re-
ward for their services the emperor
gave them permission to make spe-
cial cake shaped like the Turkish cres-
cent.-London Sketch.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02


To be frumpish in dress Is self muir
der as far as appearance goes. 1t Is
not necessary to spend a fortune or
have great quantity of garments, but
have nothing that does not suit you or
that fails to show Off your best points
Make study of yourself. Be certain Of
your opinions as to yourself and keep
to them. II you have not money to
squander, follow fashion at a distance
Never be out of fashion or wear what
Is Numerically opposed to her current
within, but never fall into the latest Of
her follies, for when she has changed
her mind you will be out of 1t. Dress
is the framework of the scheme Of per-
sonal good looks.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
NOTICE or FORECLOSURE.

Whsreas, Charles A. Leighton. OF SkGwae.
gan, in the County OF Somerset and STATE q
Maine, by his mortgage deed, dated the sixth
day OF July, A. d 1901, and recorded in the
registry OF deeds, book ISL, page lei, CONVEYED
to me, the undersigned, certain psTce 81
real estate situate in Skowhegan, in the
county OF Somerset, and bounded as foiloH-
beginning at the corner OF Milburn street ahd
land OF j. f. Williams, theLce running Norm
erly on the East line OF said Williams land,
to land OF Mary Il Bison, thence Easterly ON
the south line OF land OF said Bison to STAKE
thence Southerly on land Of W. II. Pearson
and on the West line OF land of Emma Rainty
to SAL Milburn Street, thence Westerly 7A
said S ret 20 point Of beginning; and, where's
the condition OF said mortgage has been bfo.
ken, now therefore, by reason of the breach e,
the condition thereof claim a foreclosure 81
said mortgage.
Dated at Skowhegan, july 23rd 1906.
3ws0 VIM. H. Pearson.
4. N. Merrill, Attorney
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

The bill of the snipe is provided with
n nerve running down to the tip and
then distributing itself over the end
of the beak This is the only instance
of this kind among birds and is a
singular case of the care of nature in
providing for her creatures. The snipe
seeks for his prey in mud and water,
where he cannot see, and it is believed
that the nerve advises him Of the pres
ence Of food when his eyes give him
no information.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
DIED.

skowhegan-July %, Mrs. Elizabeth Bsek.
man Rawles, aged "a years.
St. Albans-July %. infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Campbell, aged months.
Skowhegan-July 81 Mrs Harriet Emerson,
Mslbon. aged SO years.
Lewiston July 20. Ernest A. Gibbons, aged
% years.
Fairneld-July 81, Hiram NJ. Nye aged 81
years.
Madison-July 30, James Kitchen.
West Hartlsnd-July %, Mrs.Joseph Church.
aged rs sears.
Boston-Jnly 10. Abbie g Jones. aged a
years.
Athens-July IS, Mrs. Samantha Corson
Canaan-July 26. Mrs. Marian Kicker.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

A girls idea Of f1atterer Is man who
says that another girl is handsome.
When the right young man comes along
girl doesn't have 10 give him any en-
couragement.
1t is difficult for the man who keeps his
nose too much above liquor to keep his
head above water.
Love makes the parlor dark and the
heart light.
The older man becomes the fewer fool
friends he has.
Don't expect an umbrella man to recov-
er your lost umbrella.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
MAR RTE o.

Skowhegan-July 2s, by the Rev. Geo,,.
Merriam, Mr.. william n. Morrow of HsrtlassSs
and Miss Ethelwin Adelaide Jewett Of Sow.
hogan,
Jackmsn- July "a, Mr.. Alfred Ray and Mia,
Maggie Mooney.
Jsckmsn-July "a. Mr.. Julin and Miss Val.
lier, both of Jackman.
Skowhegan-July 20, by the Rev. A. @. Ia.
croix, Mr.. Elmer Dore and Miss Flossie Cowttt
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
Brief notices Of births, marriages and dsaf,
are solicited for this coI"m" and are published
Without charge.
BORN

Anson-July 10, to the vie of Clifford Bern,
. son. '''
bolt, daughter. ao'
Plttsfeld-July 10, to the wife OF A. Z. psoh
ham, daughter.
Pittsfeld-July 20. to the wife of T. A. Apsa,.
son, q son,
Csrstank-July %. TO the wife Of Edui,
Sterling, daughter.
skowhegsn-Juy Is, to the wife of Alpbop,a
Butesu, O daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
iSdOn.

Wisdom never opens her doors to
those who are not willing to pay the
price OF admission. There are no bar
gains at her counters, no short cuts to
her goal Pay the price or leave the
goods Is her motto.-Success Maya
vino
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
FemInine Distinctions.

81 would rather marry a sugar mag
nate than be the wife of coal presi-
dent"
Even if the coal president had more
money!
Yes. You see, sugar is more refined
than coal baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

Look at that Boston girl at the pho
nograph. She is actually smiling"
Yes. she is listening to Professor
Beacons delightful dissertation on the
'Fungous Diseases That Attack the
Larvae of the Brown Tail Moth -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02
CORNVlLLE.

Rev L. G. March will preach at the
Cornyile Center church Sunday Aug 5
at go p. m. Friends will please notice
change in service. Everybody welcome.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

Bobby-Mother, can go out and
play with the Jones boy? Mother-No;
he doesn't go to church! Bobby-Well.
can go out and punch him in the nose
for not going to church Boston Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-02

Blessed are the missionaries of cheer.
fulness
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