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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13
Mr.. G. e. Fuller attended the Dairy

Mr.. {. H. Fuller attended the Dairy.
mems meeting at Pennington last week.
MIR. John Decker who has been sick
for some time with consumption died
last week at his home at Peers corner,
at the age of SO years. The funeral SER
vices were held Saturday morning at
the Smitbfield Baptist church, Rev +.
G. Davis officiating MIR. Decker had
been q resident of Smithfield for many
years and one of the good farmers OF
that section. He sold his farm there
and moved here to live with HIS daugh-
ter, Mrs, George Harlow about two
years ago. He leaves widow.
Mr.. Lyle Owens of Oakland and Miss
Lola Maud Littlefeld of Norridgewock
were united in marriage at the Baptist
parsonage Saturday evening of last week
by Rev. II. G.. Davis.
The Baptist Fair will be held in their
vestry on Thursday afternoon and even
ing of next week, Dec. Goth. An
especial feature of the fair will be the
handkerchief table which will contain
hankerchiefs from great many different
states of the society and many of them
are of the finest kind very suitable for
Christmas presents. There will also be
present line.
MIS-. Linwood Holbrook received the
sad news last week of the death of her
brother, Mr. Forrest Fletcher, which &C.
Cured in the fearful accident on the
Maine Central railroad at Monmouth
The remains of Mrs. Elisha Towns
was brought here from Augusta last
Saturday for interment. Prayer was
offered at the grave by Rev. Fl. Gould
Mrs. Towns lived here for many years
before the death of her husband. Their
farm was on the starks road.
A new time table was adopted by the
Somerset road Monday of this week.
The morning mail now leaves here at
8 IA and the afternoon at l 90 While
the trains arriving from the west include
q mail on the freight at a. m the re
gular passenger at $50 a m and the re-
gul.r passenger in the afternoon at As
Mrs. Webster died Sunday in Somer-
Vile. She was an old resident OF this
town and the wife of the late lawyer
Webster who will be we'll remembered
by the older Inhabitants.
Mr.. Fred A. Tobey and Leland MFR
rill were drawn on the traverse jury last
week.
Mrs. Almon has been receiving a visit
from her sister and her husband for
few days of this week
DR.. Became has re urned from a quite
prolonged visit to his parents in Halo
we'll During his visit there he was con-
flneed to the house created part of the
time with assesses.
Mrs Cora Smith and her son, Chaun'
cey, are expec ed to arrive home some
time next week
Mr.. Bert Caswell of Harrison will ar
rive in few days to take charge of the
can making in the corn shop. He has
engaged rent in Mrs. Hilton's house at
| Peet's corner.
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BINGHAM.

BINGHAM.
Sheriff Clyde Smith was 10 town MOI
day and Tuesday OF this week.
Mrs. Abbie Webster OF Caratunk was
in how'd, recently, returning from Au-
Eusla.
Edwin Morris and vile of The Forks
we're guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Philander
Morris on Monday night reIuruiog home
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Will Whorff was 10 town, Tues
day. on her way 10 Skowhegan.
Mr. Edward Spaulding. who has been
III OF pneumonia al the Bingham hotel
several weeks, died on Saturday and the
Semaios were carried to Shirley for burial.
Robert Hilton is night Waterman for
the American Shoe Finding Cos. plant.
Harold Hight went to Sandy Stream to
scale with Sam Andrews.
Roy Badger is scaler at Fred Baker S
camp on the south branch of Austin
Stream.
Mark Dinsmore is emf Logged as scaer
Tor Mahoney & Everett.
Mrs MARTA Savage and Mrs. Clara
Houghton have returned from Boston,
after stay OF several weeks.
William Reynolds was taken sick with
Aemorrhsge OF the lungs while at work in
the woods near Kingheld He was
brought here to his mothers home, and is
now little better.
The Congregational church looks fine
With the rev electric lights.
The work OF wiring the Masonic hall
was commenced this week.
Davis Howes of Scion was in town Z
lev days recently.
There came near being serious fire ir
ibe cid hotel building one day last week
The chimney in the part occupied BY
Frank Hilton burned out setting fire &c
the 500, 10 an unused fire place which haC
been boarded up. The escaping smoke
caused alarm. and investigation showed
the wood work on fire Chemical FIRE ex
singuishers were used and but little dam
age was done.
Henry Washburn was arrested las
Friday by Sheriff Smith for liquor selling
and taken before Judge Bachelor o
Skowhegan.
Sale and supper held in the Fraterni,,
building on Tuesday were not so largely
attended as they have sometimes been
but results were very gratifying. The en-
ierianment 10 the evening a, Kennebe'
ball was very good and well attended.
Christmas shopping has commenced il
good season this year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13

heater at the Somerset Worsted Mills,
blew out Monday night. 1t was fortu-
nate that this accident occurred when
there was no one employed excepting
the Waterman, az the employers pass
this place almost constantly.
The last snow fall has greatly improv.
ed sleighing, the roads are in excellent
shape for travel and farmers have been
busy all the week hauling wood, also
their farm produce to market.
About thirty couples enjoyed the
phonograph dance at Grange Hall, Sat
vrday hight, every one reports an ex-
cellent time with the exception of the
lady who tended the machine, she did
not have much time for resting, but the
way she manipulated the records show
ed that she was an expert in that line.
The Somerset Worsted Mills have
partitioned off part of the upper floor
which has hitherto been used as store
room, and will use this place for wind
ing, spooing and pattern room.
Elmer Reed went to Kingsbury Friday
and returned Saturday, bringing down
the last load of Mr.. Dyers Household
goods, he reports the snow drifted badly
all the way above Athens.
Quite a number we're out Tuesday
afternoon, the weather was little mild
or than 1t has been for the past week
and all seemed anxious to seize the op
portunity for -sleighing, there we're
quite a number colts out and one or two
of these were moving pretty good
dip. Skowhegan horsemen had better
look out when they get on the river, az
some of these colts will probably be seen
there.
The merits of the different makes of
axes seems to be the chief topic at the
present time, each one advancing the
feature OF his favorite make.
Hiss Flora Reed went to Belfast last
Wednesday for a weeks visit with
friends, accompanied by her niece, Mrs.
T. II. Anderson.
You ought to see the SOC fleeoed lined
underwear that Chas. +. Ward & Co.,
are selling for 500.
There Is to be a Christmas Concert
and Ball at Grange hall the evening of
Dec oath, with music by KendalPs or
chestrs of five pieces. Supper will be
served and the whole affair Ia to be un-
der the auspices of the grange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Walter Cushing, then of Skowhegan,
by his mortg GO deed, dated the twelfth day of
April A. ID. 1905, and recorded In the Somerset
Registry of Deeds, book 2i3, page $50. convey ed
10 the undersigned, certain parcel of real es-
tate situate In said Skowhegan and bounded as
70 lows to wit: On the north by Bridge Street,
on The east by the Kennebec River; on the south
by land of. or occupied by Edward Wilson and
on the west by land of Augusta +. Turner, ana
by land of S W. Gould and being the homestead
OF the late Samuel Parker; and whereas the con-
dition OF said mortgage has been broken. no 4"
therefore by reason of the breach OF the c0ndi-
ton thereof claim foreclosure of said mort
gage.
Dated at Skow hogan this twelfth day OF Dec
en- her, A. ID. 1908.
Somerset Loan Il Building Association,
3w60 BY + F. DANFORTH, Treasurer.
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ATHENS.

Mr. James Chapman has sold recent
ly to Mr.. Almon jackson of North New
POI tland 10 (ten) head of fancy oxen.
To a farmer this is by no means small
item in the way of Christmas trade.
The many friends of Mrs. l. c. Elliott
are deeply concerned to hear, that, as a
result of consultation with a physician
In Foxcroft, she has gone to Portland
hospital for treatment.
The Women's club met Tuesday even
ing, Dec II, at the home of the vice.
president A paper on The Tudor Mon
archs was read by Mrs Georgia Curtis
and another paper, Interesting Things
about London was read by Mrs. Nellie
Dunton. Edinburg after Flodden, was
reoited by Mrs. Minute Hight. The
above mentioned numbers together with
the Character sketches of some OF
Shakspear's heroines furnished fine
program. The next meeting will be In
three weekp. This will be observed as
as Gentlemen's night.
L. c. Williams and C. C. Kinsman
who have been in Boston for the past
week returned home Monday evening.
Miss Marie Bunker, Somerset Academy
class '06 went to Pennington, Monday,
to attend the winter term of the Far
mington State Normal school.
The rural schools close this week.
Presiding Elder Phelan of Pittsfeld
occupied the pulpit Sunday at both the
morning and evening services Mr..
Phelan Is an able and interesting
preacher
At the last meeting of Athens grange
a building committee composed of
George r. Allen, B. Z. Barker and
James Chapman was appointed to direct
the affairs of the New. Grange hall. M.
c. K. Turner was elected Master of the
Grange for the ensuing year The
other officers will be elected at the next
meeting.
Christmas will be observed at the
church on Tuesday evening, Dec. 25th.
Mr.. Leonard James who for the past
four years has been a citizen of this vii
lage is about to move to Palermo, Maine
where he will make his home with his
sister for the present, He carries with
him the best wishes of host of friends
Deputy State Commander of the
Knights of the Maccabees, Fred l..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13
EAST SKOWHEGAN.

Since December started in we have
very cold weather for the beginning oil
winter; not snow enough to make good
sleighing as the roads were rough before
ii came.
Lake George and Oaks pond are frozen
over.
George Goodwin finished pressing hay
10 this vicinity, Nov. 28ih, and moved
down on the river lad.
Judge Kelum and wife left Skowhegan
on the 80 train, Dec II, and make a
short stop at Lewiston a I'D Auburn from
Lewiston 10 Boston and stop few days,
and from there to New York City, where
they will meet party OF friends who will
90 with them to Niagara Falls and Phila-
delphia; from there to Was hing,ou, D..
{. About the first OF January they leave
for Florida, and from there 10 Havana,
Cuba; then return through he southern
states to Kansas City 10 visit his only
brother; from there to Phoenix. Arizona,
his old home. On leaving there they will
visit friends n Pasadena and Los An
geles, up through San Francisco to
Seattle, arriving 10 that city about the ist
OF March, when Mr.. Kellum will leave for
Fairbanks, Alaska. His wife will return
to her old home in Skowhegan and re-
main here till the opening OF navigation,
which will be abou, the middle OF June,
covering 10 months lime and travel Of
10 900 miles.
The snow OF Dec. 4 will make excellen,
sleighing if /, don't blow.
The work of hauling wood has already
commenced.
Miss Marjorie Davis of Mattapan
Mass, is boarding for few weeks with
Mrs. Evelyn Lyon.
Old naners FIVE cents a bundle al the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13
DEATHS.

Piusheld-Noyember aa Mrs. Ameda Hardy Ward,
aged Ga years
Annabessacook- December 6, Forrest E. Fletcher,
aged IS years.
Skowhegan December J, Rupert son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Reynolds. aged two and one half years
Fairfield December 6, Mrs. VIM Roundy, aged 70
years.
Holden, Me-December 8, George p Goodwin, for
merly Of Canaan, aged 66 years.
Canaan December 9, Mrs. Nathaniel (BurrilD Hail.
aged 60 years.
Skowhegan-D December 8, Mrs. Minnie Adams, aged
50 years.
Skowhegan-D December II, Mrs. John A. Colby,
aged ~ years
Skowhegan December II, Perley Ames, aged 60
years.
Somervile, Mass December g, Mrs. Webster, for
merly OF Norridgewock.
Norrdgewock-December g. John Decker, aged 50
years.
Augusta December 6, Mrs. Theodisis Townes,
aged "a years.
Observation-Disclosures II, Thomas Head, aged So
years.
Bingham December g. Edward Spauding.
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CANAAN.

Miss Wayne Peavey. who has been al
home for two weeks, returned to Farm
ingion, Monday morning. to resume her
studies at the Normal School.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. K Salisbury and Mr..
and Mrs. Ellie Salisbury and two little
sons. South Canaan, were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Moody, last Sunday
Mrs. S. A. Hodgkins, Saltwater, Me-.
visited at c. d. Harris. last week.
E. B. Jewe,t is moving his family back
TO the fam 10 No. Pitts6eld.
There will be an entertainment and
Christmas ee al the town hall Monday
evening Dec. 24,h All are cordially in
viied.
Miss Mille Tut,le has returned home
from Watervlle, called here by the illness
OF her mother.
Alouzo futile has been visiting his
daughter 10 Cornville, recently.
Scott Lord was called home from Bos-
ton, Monday by telegram to attend the
funeral OF Mrs. N. ] Hall.
The body OF Geo. Goodwin, formerly
Of this town. was brought here for burial,
asst Tuesday.
Fred Barnes of Waterville arrived in
Town, Tuesday night, called here by the
death of his grandmother, Mrs. Hall.
Ed Snos of Mercer is in town buying
apples. Gil
Mrs. Ann, wife of Nathaniel J. Hall Of
this village, died at her home, Sunday
morning about 7 O'Clock after lingering
illness, aged 6o years. Mrs. Hall has
been in failing health for more than two
years. but was confined to her bed about
ten days. Besides her husband she
leaves one daughter, Mr.. Laforest Barnes
OF this town and one sister, Mrs. Stephen
Richardson OF Wisconsin. Funeral ser
vices will be held at the church Wednes-
day at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. o
NJ. Chase, North Canaan.
When you are in Skowhegan why DOM
you look at the soc f.eced lined under
Near for 3oc at Cbas. F. Ward Cos.
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Old papers FIVE ceuts bundle a. the
REPORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-13
MARRIAGES.

Pittsheld-November 30, Earl c. Clifford Of Pittsheld
and Miss Catherine {. Coriss of Brighton
Hartland December I, by the Rev. w. c. Baker,
Mr.. Harold A. Stein OF Hartland and Miss Annie
Bragg Of St. Adams
Skowhegan- December 8, by E. F. Merrill, ESQ.,,
Mr. John W. Harris and Miss Flossie Bernard, both OF
Skowhegan.
Skowhegan-December II, by the Rev F. A. Letch,
Mr.. Benjamin F. Gaylord and Mrs. Clara White, both
OF Skowhegan.
Observation-Disclosures 8, by the Rev. F. G.
Davis, Mr. Lyle Owens of Oakland and Miss Lola
Maud Littleheld of Norridgewock.
Skowhegan- December IL, by the Rev. F. A. Leitch,
Mr. Robert B. Hamilton and Miss Harriet |. Barron,
both Of Arson.
East Madison-December s, by the Rev. A. A. Cal
laghan. Mr. Loren Foss Of Moscow and Miss Emma
Nottage OF East NJ adison.
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MADISON CENTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Strickland and
son. Lee. of Madison were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Rufus McKenney last Saturday.
There is 10 be special meeting of The
Golden Glow Branch, |, S. S. at Edgar
Claiks. Thursday, Dec. 40.
Perley Small of Athens came to Horace
Spears last Monday, and will work 10
Spears new mill on The Fogg lot.
Mrs. E. P. Moore was over from Madi-
son last Thursday and visited her mother,
Mrs. E. P. Moore, returning to Madison.
Friday.
Miss Arlen Mckinney, who has been
seriously III, We are very glad 10 write is
improving.
Will CLARK, Esq, OF Caratunk made a
lew calls in this place one day last week.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11

i2.l6 D. u.. lab So. -, NJ. Ysrl and 49,.
rissa. ..'.I'is to ofan.l.,ss g.. a., ~.
''' 500 10 O." Aii-"i'' Io'in' ,A,ls4 "A
u' as4i b. ZOO. SLAP ai.i aiumA,s H..
airI boo iais pes. viii.o.t eiah,,.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11
ALL ABOUT THE FARM.
Don't try to expand the blacksmith's


Don't try to expand the blacksmith's
bills.
Too many farmers are depending on
the native grasses in their pastures
Good tools, like good labor. may
come a little higher at first; but
in the end they are the cheapest an
best.
II a horse calks himself. bind It up
with tar wagon grease. II will keen
dirt and bacteria out and the sore will
heal at once.
Round tile are the best for nearly
all purposes. They are easiest TO lay
strongest, and do not get out OF place
80 easily in the ditch after being Gov
cred.
There are so many little job
about the farm or home buildings
when putty is very useful, that every
one should keep little on hand. II
packed In An oiled paper with little
kerosene upon II and put into a tin
can with a close cover. II will keep
a long time
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11

1874 p. Daily, No q. Washington and PIa,,
Ia Limited. Coaches and sleeper fer CohrsI.
ayannah and Jacksonville. Dining ear sss,ies
402 p. Daily. No. 80. United State 81,
Nail Sleeper and day coaches % New Orr,
without change. Sleeper Danville 20 Brroi,g
ham. and Salisbury to Memphis. Dining car -.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11
NAMING RURAL HIGHWAYS.
Boards Of Supervisors in Some Sec
lions Of Country Active in
This Matter.

In certain sections Of the country,
boards OF supervisors are actively pro-
noting the naming OF rural highways.
In addition TO sanctioning the laudable
custom the county legislators are APP
propriating funds for the erection OF
road signs at the intersections OF high
ways giving the names OF the various
roads. The plan Is the same that has
been In vogue In our leading cities for
many years.
There is everything to favor the nam
ing OF rural roads and posting signs at
the corners indicating the names Of the
intersecting highways. There is moth
ing against the plan 30 far as can be
seen. other than the necessary insignia
cant expense Of erecting and maintain
ing the necessary road signs.
Highways can be easily and appro-
priately named. Perhaps no better
means could be adopted than using the
names Of pioneers OF the particular re-
gion. Where the surnames Of old set
tiers cannot be agreed upon, some dis
tinctiye feature Of the particular high
way can be pressed into service. For
instance. If there is difficulty in agree
ing upon the relative claims of the
pioneer Brown. Jones or Smith families.
some characteristic term like the wal
ley Road" "Cliff Road" or River Road"
can be pressed into service. When a
highway leads Enthusiastically through a
town II might be called the Pennington
road"
Not only would the practice OF official
ly naming highways prove TO be a con-
venience TO travellers, remarks the
Prairie Farmer. but the custom would
add a pleasing charm 10 every locality.
There are so many reasons why the
farmer should enjoy every convenience
possible that we feel that this well-rec-
ognlzed city custom to this extent could
be most appropriately established.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11
THE ROAD DRAG.
Action Of the Iowa Legislature Look
ing to the Improvement Of
Highways.

The following law has been passed
by the Iowa general assembly, which
is "the greatest compliment yet given
the split-log drag"
The trustees or supervisors OF roads
OF each township in the state OF Iowa
shall be authorized by this act to
have the public highways under their
control and supervision worked by
using the split-log OF other road drag.
Said trustees or supervisors Of roads
shall have the said road drag used on
the public highways under their con
troll not less than ten times for eaca
mile Of road OF said highways during
any one year. and at a cost for such
work not to exceed so cents per mile
for each time so dragged. Said
trustees or supervisors Of roads shall
see in working the public highways
under this act that the preference shall
be given 10 the person near and ad-
iacent to the public highways through
out the different townships. This ac:,
being OF immediate Importance. shall
be in force from and after It's publica-
ton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11
-Will wait at Chester until as .. 10. foi
A. Z. l.. s.O5 train from Richmond.
Between nermuda and Chestsr.

Between Bermuds and Chester.
Leave Chester (shOpsl 100 arrive bermq1f
Isl "A. M. Returning leave Bermuda ~
y. M, arrive Chest o. lshopsl 100 p. M. leill
except sunday. All trains stop st k.af
Electric ~. King.
MR. TAIAOTT. Il ~. WlLLIAM~Jf-
Cen AH. Gen. Ugh ia D.. AsE
Richmond, Va, July LIST, 1896.
r. CONNECTING LINES:
Not ~ hereby give That the faFmyiils
& POwhatau railroad Will hereafter ~ OPT.
ated Dy the Iidewater n western haif0sa
d Oinpany. -.
All moneys collected for account OF tnh
Company you will please remit 70 u. n
WlLSON, Treasurer, and all NC 0unh VIZ
be adjusted by h. y. HAZEN, Auditor =.
communications for whom should Do 81
dressed TO =. q. Bcx t02, this city.
TN. X. TALBOT,
Gen. Mr
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11

Time Fable IN effect Monday, Mays
1904. B.tween Farn,yille aud "a hmonay
MOseies aud Soutnern q. Il.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1906-05-11
Postmaster Robbed.

G.. w. Fouts, Postmaster at Riyerton,
Ia, nearly lost his life and was robbed
Of ali comfort, according 10 his letter,
which says: "For 70 years | had chro-
mic liver complaint, which led TO such
a severe case Of jaundice that even my
finger nails turned yellow; when my
doctor prescribed Electric Bitters,
which cured me and have kept me well
for eleven years" Sure cure for Bilious
ness, Neuralgia, Weakness and all
stomach, Liver, Kidney and Bladder
arrangements. A wonderful Tonic. At
White & Co.'S, drug store. 50eents.