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The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20
SHggestionS for Christmas
Buyers.

Christmas neckwear at Ira A. Mort ne
Holiday goods of every kind at NJ. B.
Heselton's.
Special prices on ladies' and childfens
coats at Stewards.
Handkerchief from lc to Sl.0O at
Dyer Dry Goods Co.
At Robbins jewelry store they have a
fine line of cut glass.
Bison & Morrisette have up-to-date
Christmas neckwear.
Big sale of pictures at cut prices at
Dinsmore & BiekfCrds.
Great sale of Christmas candies at the
Somerset Fruit Co.'s. See ad.
The most artistic hand painted china
can be seen at Robbins jewelry store.
Large assortment of fine stationery at
Fogg's drug store. Just the thing for
Christmas presents.
Sampson & Avore are subscription
agents for mags zines. Call and get a
catalogue Of price,.
Christmas ribbons; fine assortment
Of wide fancy ribbons for making holi-
day gifts at Miss williams.
Why not make your gentleman friend
present Of a travelling bag from the
store OF Chas. T. Ward Co.
Only four days to Christmas and this
year you'll find at Bucknsm's the largest
aud choicest selection OF suitable gifts
he has ever shown.
Special prices on pipes and smokers
articles ut ProVtncars cigar store for
next three days-Bsrgains for Christmas
you should see them.
All the good things for an ideal Christ
mas dinner may be obtained at the
Skowhegan market, Including, lettuce,
celery, radishes and sweet potatoes.
Can you invest 35o, SOC or 75c any
better than by buying some member Of
your family a pair of Christmas clip
pers at Jas. Lewia's-Other qualities up
TO 5000
Don't fail to look at Chase's sleighs If
you have any idea of buying. He sells
the B, f. Watson and the F. o. Bailey
sleighs, two of the best sleigh builders
In Maine.
One OF the most attractive holiday
windows is that OF j. p. Oak, and that is
but reminder Of the appropriate and
pleasing gifts at any price you want to
pay that you'll find within.
g. r. Fogg has a large line of pocket
books, mirrors, haii brushes, clothes
brushes, fountain pens and other articles
too numerous to mention, all we'll adapt
ed for Christmas gifts.
The Law Court has been In session at
Augusta for several days past and a
number OF Somerset cases have been
under consideration. Among the Show
hogan attorneys in attendance were l..
l.. Walton, Fred F. Lawrence. Forrest
Goodwin, e. N. Merrill and Edward F.
Merrill.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20

Here are Sc Handkerchiefs, Sc Christmas Boxes
Sc Bells &c Towels &c Ribbons &c Hat Pins DC
pu,ses. and many Other useful articles
100 Handkerchief, 10o Towels, loo Doylies, loo
Ribbons, 10c Beauty Pins, loo Hat Pins loo Purses,
10c Bells 10c Bottle Perfumes, loo Box Paper, lOc
Side Combs 10c Back Combs, Toe Embroidery Hoops
and hosts of other pretty useful things.
25o Handkerchief, Csc Handkerchief Boxes, Csc
Ribbons 25o Golf Gloves 25o Mittens, 25c Fancy
Collars 25o Windsor Ties for the Boys, $50 Ties for
Men, 25c Collar and Cuff Sets, 25c Beauty Pins, Csc
Brooches, Csc Belts, 25c Belt Buckles, 25c Bottle
Perfume, Csc, Box Juvenile Perfume bottles, 25c
Purses, 25o Back Combs 25c Side Combs, 25o Hat
Pins. 25c Hat Pin Holders, 25c Pin Cushions, 25c
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20

Aprons 25c Towels 25e Doylies, 25o stand Covers,
25c Shams, 25c Sideboard and Bureau Scarfs, 25e
Arm Bands, CSC slipper Soes, 25c Toilet Combs 25e
Hair Brushes, 25o Calendars 25c Shaving Pads, 25c
Match Holders and many other things useful as
well as ornamental.
SOC Handkerohiefs SOC Mittens SOC Gloves, SOC
Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets, SOC Pin Cushions,
soc Nide Combs SOC Back Combs, SOC sets Back and
Side Combs to match 500 Perfumes SOC Purses, soc
Leather shopping Bags, SOC Boston Bags, soc
Aprons SOC Towels, SOC Doyes, SOC stand Covers,
soc Shams, SOC Bureau and Sdeboard Scarts, soc
Shirts. soc Boys Sweaters soc Outing Night Robes
for Men, Women and Children and lots SOC
articles.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20

Benjamin j. Preslie of Bingham waa
10 town on business, Saturday of last
week.
g. W. Cover, R,q., attended a meet
Ing OF the Mystic Shrine ln Lewiston,
Thursday evening of last week.
Mrs. C. E. Bartlett, who has been
passing the week with friends In Port
land, Is expected home tomorrow.
&, F. Fairbrother, who ha been pass
Ing the week on business 10 Knox coun-
ty, is expected home, Saturday evening.
Mrs. Fannie Gushing and her daughter
Miss Edna, went to Portland, Monday,
to pass Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearson.
The second annual ball of the Show
hogan Fire Department occurs at the
Hall in the Department building tomor-
row friday evening.
Announcement Is made by the Marston
Worsted Mills Of a five per cent ADVANCE
In the wages Of the employees OF their
weaving department, to take effect on
January LIST.
The jewelry store Of J. r. Philbrick Ia
always attractive and never more so than
at this season, and In his stock NAV be
found a most desirable line of inexpeu-
sive goods.
At a recent eli elton held for the pur-
pose by Company E at their armory,
Nay =. Varney was chosen lat Lieuten-
ant to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Edgar H. Murphy.
Mrs. Edward Barnes, formerly of this
place, died n Haverhill, Mas0., Nov. 20,
as the result OF surgical operation.
The remains were brought to Bath, her
early home, on the Saturday following
her death, for interment.
One Of the first duties of holiday shop
pers should be to visit j. P. Oaks store;
In that way you'll probably find Just
what you want and be saved valuable
time at this busy season. His stock lie
full OF suggestions for Christmas buyers.
Miss Virginia P. Tufts of Boston is
expected here tomorrow for visit at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Stinch-
field. Miss Tufts has just returned from
a two years trip abroad, one of which
was devoted to the study of the piano.
forte with Professor Bath of Berlin, and
the other to travel 10 England and on
the Continent. Miss Tufts s the lady
for whom Miss Virginia, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stinchfield,
now In her third year, was named.
Logs are arriving 10 the yard OF the
Skowhegan Lumber Companys, during
the present days of good shedding and
1t ls expected that the mill will be ready
10 commence operations In three week9.
The teams now go by the way of Alder
street and Pennell street, but a little
later those from the north side will GO
by way OF Elm street and across on the
Ice. The teams of the Skowhegan Ice
Co. are already on the river, fading 1t
safe so far as their work Is cor cerned,
but 1t might not be solid enough for
load OF logs and there is not SNOW
the Ice to the mill at the south shUre.>
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20

Buchanan, the druggist, has just re-
ceived a carload Of cider barrels and kegs
Winter oyercOats and suits matchless
bargains for Christmas and New Years,
at Ira A. Norton's.
We run our soda fountain the year
round; same In January as July. Ned
II. Lambert & Co.
II you want to buy good reliable
sleigh 20 TO L. w. Chase on Madison St
and look at his B. r. Watson sleighs
They don't cost any more than West.
ern sleigh, and Judge for yourself if they
are not worth double the money.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20
TOWN and VICINITY

Mrs. A. II. Gledhill of 80. Glastonbury,
Conn. is visiting at the home of her son,
Oscar Gledhill.
MISS Vera Snow took the morning
train, Saturday, for Boston, where she
will be the guest of frienGs for the next
two weeks.
Misses Nellie and Katherine White,
who have been teaching in Beverly,
Mass. since September, are expected
home, Saturday evening, to pass the
Christmas vacation with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, Chns. B. White.
John G. Griffin left here, Monday
morning, for a business trip through the
middle est which will take him as far
south as Somerset, Kr., the residence Of
his brother. The local paper In that
leading journal of this county, the "SoM-
ERsET REPORTER"
The list and location of fire alarm
boxes, with all of the signals for which
the fire alalm is used, has recently been
Issued by G. R. FogR, printed on card
In convenient form. Mr.. Fogg will be
pleased to furnish them to any one max
ing application at his drug store. BY
mistake they were dated 1905 instead Of
1907.
II. G. Woodman Of Worcester, Mass,
was in town, last week, having been In
Cornville for brief visit with his broth
err, S, 8. Woodman. Ii will be recalled
that Mr.. Woodman Is the manager of the
American ideals Company, who gave
such delightful entertainment here a
few months since. The demand from
other cities ard towns In Maine for this
company to fill return engagements has
been such that there Ia a possibility they
will make another tour of The state,
next May. and at that time Skowhegan
people may have chance to hear them
again.
William FL. Fuller has recently reeeiv-
ed from Miss Addie Weston OF New
Orleans, La, a souvenir OF that city In
the shape OF a miniature cotton bale on
which are seated the figures OF two
darkies In characteristic costume. Miss
Weston attended the Skowhegan High
School at one time and from her acqusin-
lance then formed with Mr.. Fuller was
cad to send him this remembrance on
learning, through the columes OF the
REPORTER, of his fall aud subsequent
Illness. Mr.. Fuller is still quite i'll and
confined to his bed but seems to be I'm
proving. He was badly shaken up, how
ever, and does not expect to get about
much until late In the winter.
The clerks and carriers OF the Show
hogan postt flee took occasion to call
on Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. p. whiting at
their rooms at Hotel Oxford, last Satur-
day evening, to present them with a
Morris chair, aud to Cffer their best
wishes and congratulations on their
recent marriage. Assistant postmaster,
G, E. Durrell Is always the speechmaker
on such occasions, 10 fact 1t lie currently
reported that he forecasts the future to
such an extent as to have typewriter
remarks ready for delivery from time to
time as 1t may become necessary to con
graduate members of the post0 Nice
force under similar circumstances, and
bis address in this instance In the pre-
sentation OF the chair to Mr.. and Mrs.
Whiting were Just what the occasion
called for. Mr.. Whiting responded ir an
informal way to the good wishes OF his
associates, after which refreshments
were served.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20
And want to tell you how far little will in
buying presents Great Store

81 90 Handkerohefs, s1o0 Towels sIo0 Neck
Soarfs, s1.oO Collars, s1.oo Gloves, sI6o Aprons,
81 90 Purses, 400 Bags, S1.o0 Fur scarfs,
$l.oo Children's Fur Sets 81 % Napkins,
$l.0O Doylies, 81 90 stand Covers, *loo Sideboard
and Bureau scarfs Sl.OO Collars and Collar and cuff
Sets, s100 Pin Cushions. s10o Comforters, 81 90
Blankets s1.oO Bed Spreads. 81 90 Suit Cases 81 90
Wrappers, S1.0O Shirt Waists, sl.00 Kimouos, 800
Porteres, s1.0o Lace Curtains and this is only few
of our many Dollar articles.
Fur Scarts and Mufs of every grade Lots of
this week.
% dozen new white Lawn Skirt Waists just in
this week 81 90 and 81 % each.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-12-20

With every SOC necktie Char. F. Ward
Co. will give you very pretty Christ
mas box.
For sale or rent, Jan. LIST, 1907, the
Drew house East Front ST., South Side,
bath. plped hot aud cold wster'-MoT-
rlson.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
Judge Parker Writes That
Frisco Will Give a is
Year Contract.

and in the improvement of the
grounds.
A bonus of So, 600 for the first nights
show in the new opera house has been
guaranteed by the Commercial club,
and indeed larger sum than this
ought to be realized. Several Of the
ladies of the city are so enthusiastic
at the prospect Of replacing the pres
ent ramshackle opera house that they
have voluntarily promised to go out
into the neighboring towns and sell
tickets to the first nights attraction.
AS the opera house will be situated
within block of both the Frisco and
Katy stations, and as trains on both
those roads leave in all directions at
midnight, it ought to be possible to
secure many out Of town people at
the various attractions. The Frisco
people, through their donation Of the
use Of the ground, have shown their
desire to promote the proposition,
and the Katy also will undoubtedly
cooperate.
All that is needed now to make it a
thorough success Is the hearty support
of all the citizens of Vinita. With
that block parked, with fountains and
trees there and a beautiful casino, In
full view Of all passengers on both
roads, and located in the business GEN.
ter of the city, Vinita will have one
of the most unique and attractive ad-
yertisements in ali Oklahoma. But,
in addition to this, the city will have
a modern and up to date opera
house, a fine ball and assembly room,
and a tirst-class natatorium with the
finest water in the southwest.
The Frisco will do its share: now
will the people do theirs?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
ORGANIZED
Young Mems RepubIi-
can Club Is Now Rea-
dy for Business

The Young Mems Republican club
met last night the court house with
a good attendan, and effected a per.
manent organization The constitu1
tion and bylaws as prepared by 1.-THE
committee we're adopted. But three
officers are provided for, president,
vice presidentsand secretary treasurer
and the simplest possible organiza-
tlon is outlined.
Regular meetings are to be held on
the last Wednesday Of each month,
with special meetings at call Of tle
president. Dues are to be by assess
ment All Republicans between the
ages Of 10 and 40 are eligible TO active
membership, while all over 40 may
be elected honorary members The
constitution may be amended BY a
two-thirds vote at any meeting.
Nine members constitute quorum.
The constitution having been adopt
ed, the club proceeded to the election
Of officers, and the following were
chosen:
President, Wigliam Meeks.
Vice President, r. E> McClIntock.
Secretary Treasurer, Jonc W. Blue,
A committee ON organization was
appointed, consisting Of J. II. Butler,
W. NJ. Simms. 0. L. Conner, E IT.
Smith and r, NJ. McClintock. This
committee is to have general direc-
tion Of the work Of organizing clubs In
the towns and country districts round
about Vinita. A number Of the
members OF the club have already ex.
pressed their willingness toassist in this
work,both as speakers and as workers.
Before adjourning, the club listen
ed to a number Of short speeches,
among others from j. II. Butler, DR..
II. G. Mccarthy and ]. M. Darrough.
A number OF new names we're added
to the club roll.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
CAPTURED
A Revolutionary Band
Successfully Attacks
a Train

Warsaw, July 2s.-A passenger trair
carrying government money, and
guarded by detachment Of soldiers
was attacked today by a numerous
and well-armed body Of guerillas'
Some lively firing ensued, during
which TWO gendarmes, four soldiers and
two civil employees we're killed and
Others were wounded.
The attacking force finally succeed
edincarrying awaYss, 900 and the arms
OF the defenders Of the train. They
probably. belonged to the same band
that captured a train on Thursday,
announcing that the revolution had
begun. The countryside is said to be
. ferment and sympathizing with
the guerilla bands.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
WILL MAKE
LARGE GIFTS

New York, July 2S-Russel Sage's
fortune, estimated at s7o,OOO,O0 will
be given to charity. Those close to
Mrs. Sage declare that millions will
be distributed to all worthy objects
in accordance with an understanding
reached by the flnancier and his wife
long ago. Mrs. Sage has always been
a student of philanthropy and if
there is no contest she will Immediate
ly begin, it is said, the distribution Of
a vest amount of money.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28

From present indications the pro-
ject for large and beautiful casino
on the Frisco right of way opposite
the new station will be carried out.
Judge Luman +. Parker, who went to
st. Louis Wednesday to interview the
Frisco officials on the subject, has
written to w E. Halsell that the
Frisco will give fifteen year contract
on the ground, with personal as
surance that the ground will not be
taken back as long as the business is
managed in the manner set forth by
Judge Parker in his sketch PLAN The
ground being thus secured, the rest
ought to be comparatively easy.
The cost of the building and the
improvement of the grounds will be,
it is believed, at least $4,000 Offers
already made for the theater and
various concessions insure an annual
income to start with Of $4,000 With
this assured income to build on, a
stock company will be formed and ev-
cry citizen of Vinita will be given ali
opportunity to subscribe for stock.
In doing SO, man will have the as
surance that he is helping the city to
a much-needed improvement, and al
SO that he is making a good invest
ment.
The bonus of $4,000 which was rails
ed under the auspices Of the Gem
mercial club for the proposed natator-
ium Of Or. G. w. Williams will be ap-
piled to the casino project with the
consent Of DR.. Williams, who will
have charge of the natatorium This
money will be used in the equipment
Of the bath rooms and natatorium,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
A Hearty Welcome.

Regardless of politics. Vntans this evening extend cordial
welcome Frank Frantz governor of Oklahoma They
tend him the freedom of the city during his VISIT and
him that there anything he wants he has only ask for it.
For his patriotic service soldier Of the republic for his
sturdy honesty Office for his hard work in behalf of
hood for his successful defeat of the Warren amendment the
people of Vnita admire him and respect him. They glad
to have him in this city, and hope he will enjoy his visit
And every citizen of Vnta should be present at the Com
mercia club tonight to extend personal welcome to the
governor and to show him that Vna unit in coming
him. He the first governor to visit this city, and Vinta
should recognize the fact The reception will beg at
o'clock
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
ATTEMPT TO STIR UP
STRIFE WITH NEGROES
M. A. SOrreII Shows, However, That
Separate Political Clubs Are Best
for Both Races.

had The matter of organization under
consideration for some time, and it is
with unanimous consent that the
negro will organize on true Republican
principles, and will work in harmony
with the white Republicans on a
basis Of true reciprocity, that is, you
help me and will help you.
The negro had no inclination to join
the Young Mems Republican club,
and even had an invitation to join
been rendered, it would have been
respectfully declined, for the reasons
above stated.
The negro is sensible Of the fact
that he will have to guide and plo-
tect his own civil and political rights
under statehood. All he wants is a
chance and a square deal.
M. A. SORRELL,
Republican Central Committeeman.
The negroes Of the new state have
adopted this idea of separate organi-
zation, and call has just been issued
for a conventionto meet in Langston,
Okla, on August 20 at ! p. M, for the
purpose Of pushing the work Of the
nter-Territorial Negro league. There
will be 300 delegates, divided equally
between the two territories. The
Cherokee nation is entitled to 30 dele
gates.
The best friends of the negroes are
not those who hold out to them false
hopes as to social equality with the
whites God made gulf between
ukhe two races that can never be bridg-
ed. The negro will develop In pro-
portion as lie learns to rely upon his
own endeayors, and it is best, there
fore, that he and his neighbors or
ganize their own clubs, where they
shall develop leaders Of their own, in
stead Of relying upon white leader
ship at all times.
If the negroes will carefully study
the question they will find that not
designing Democrats, but such men
as Booker Washington and, in Vinita,
NJ. A. Sorrell, are their true friends.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
JUST A LITTLE.

"None OF you members had a railroad
pass this session. I understand he said
10 state senator Just after the adjourn.
ment Of the legislature this spring
"No, sir. Not a single one was issued,
was the reply.
Some Of the members mast have hated
to pay cash faresl'
"wel. perhaps"
@Do you think # made any difference IN
their feelings toward the railroadsf How
was IL ln your own case. for lnstancef
.sWen. there was just little feeling
Just a little
"But, OF course. you d.dn't betray IT,
"Oh. no. When ] rose up and stated
that the railroads Of this country injured
lie people and killed 81 to every one In
any country Of Europe. ard ihnt the prcsi-
dents Of four roads had more power In
washington than the whole presidential
cabinet put together. was earefui not TO
show any personal animus Ne. can't
say there was much feeling -oHly just a
liffle-iust q shade"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28

The Democrats are endeavoring to
create row among the negroes be-
cause Of the editorial in yesterday s
Chiettain against the enrolment Of
both negroes and whites in the same
young mems club, OF course the So
licitous Democrats have been able to
play upon the prejudices of some of
the negroes, but not Of many. Most
Of the colored citizens are little too
shrewd to be humbugged by those
Democrats whose state COMMITTEES
man has just announced that the COM
ing campaign is to be one Of "the
whites and Indians against the mig
gers and Republicans.
It has been found everywhere that
the Republican party is strongest
where the negroes and whites have
separate organizations. This is true
now in most Of the southern states,
and the strength Of the Republican
party is therefore increasing rapidly
In Muskogee last year the negroes
and whites, aftera series Of fights ia
one club, organized white mans
and negro's club, and in the last cleo
tion the Democrats we're swampedA
Booker Washington, the leader Of
the negroes Of the United States,
bases his whole teaching on the sepa-
rationof the whites and negroes, SO
that the latter will learn TO rely on
themselves. And, as showing chat in
telligent and educated negroes every
where recognize the force dRNNker
Washington's S advice, and tflaC'the ne
groes can gain the best results only
through reliance on themselves, the
following letter, received this MORN
ing from M. A. Sorrell Of this city, is
pubiished
10 THE EDITOR OF THE CHIEFTAIN:
Your editorial Of July 27 in regard
to the negro social and political well
fare should not be considered as hav-
ing been initiated by The Chieftain,
although The Chieftain's advice Is ac-
ceptable to the negro. The negro has
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
American CafCer Killed

Chefoo, July 2s-Lieutenant Clar-
ence England, navigation officer, OF
the cruiser Chattanooga, was wound
ed today by a rifle bullet fired by a
member Of the crew of a French ar
mored cruiser and died this evening.
The accident was the result of a
Frenchman on board the French
cruiser firing alta target in the water.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28

st. Petersburg, July 2S.-New OBJ
stacles have been encountered by the
government. NJ Guchkoff and Prince
Ivof have refused 20 enter the minis
try. This presages the practical ship
wreck Of the entire scheme, since
without them it would be difficult to
convince even the conservatives and
liberals Of the sincerity Of the govern
ment's coiciliatory promises. Moth
ing startling has developed today.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-07-28
STANDARD CUTS
PRICES ON OIL

Pittsburg, Pa., July 2s,-The Stand I
ard Oil company today reduced the
higher grades Of crude petroleum
three cents and other grades two
cents, as follows: Pennsyl sania, 161;
Tiona, III: Seconds, l6l; Cabell, l2l;
Corning, 1l3; Newcastle, 1Ss; North
Lima and Indiana. 81; Somerset, 50:
Ragland, 50. Kansas is quoted at 50
for % grade.