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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21
ID a k at Togus.

The Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton bad delightful field day at To-
gus, Thursday.
There were one hundred and 7fty-sir
memb ers present from chapters in Ban
gor, Rockland, Thomaston, Watervile,
Bath, Portland, Biddeford, Skowhegan,
North Arson, Gardiner, Augusta, Lew
iston and Auburn The daughters were
met at Augusta by committee who pre-.
scented each with a tiny flag badge in re-
coguition of the anniversary Of the
American flag. The cars which took
the party to Togus were decorated with
flags and bunting and with the State
banner, The D. A. RS met warm re-
ception at Togus and a salute of 10 guns
WAS fired for the original Is states
Col. John T. Richards, governor of the
Togus home, and several of his non
commissioned officers escorted the
ladies to the 6. A r. hall, while the
walks on all sides were lined with hun
dreds of veterans eagerly watching for
The State regent, Miss Baldwin of
Bangor, presided at the meeting which
followed. Prayer was offered by Major
Henry = Burrage. and Mrs. A ) Bangs
gave greetings from the koussinoc chap
ter OF Augusta. The address of vel
come was by Col Richards, and the re
spouse by Miss Baldwin Then the
meeting disbanded to listen to fine out
( of nv q "a m IF a
Home band The guests were then
shown to the mess bail and saw 1000
veterans served TO dinner, after VIII b
the Daughters went to the Home hotel
where dinner consisting of five courses
was served them. The menu was boail-
/ lon, boiled salmon, green peas, French
fried potatoes, chicken eroquettes,
mashed potato, lettuce, chicken salad,
olives, hot rolls, assorted cakes, ice
cream, black coffee.
! In the pie SAINT parlor of the hotel the
/ business meeting was held. The report
showed great gain in membership the
last year, and many important subjects
were discussed, after which the meeting
was closed, and Col. Richards and his
courteous aids showed the visitors about
the grounds The deer park, containing
! uCtl, GIN dud Utdle, INC t8ACbbANC buIid-
ings the handsome lawns. the public
gardens, the respectful veterans. the IL
| brary and readirg room and all the vari-
Gus buildings were of much interest TO
the Daughters There are 1858 mem
bers of the Togus home, but many are
nov away on furloughs, SO that the
number present on Thursday was 1855
| For their dinner that day, 1890 pounds
of veal was used and y bushel potatoes.
/ Coffee is served for breakfast and din
ner, it taking los pounds a day OF
milk 800 to 400 gallons per day i used
on the tables hen beef is on the bill
of fare for dinner, it takes 1900 pounas.
The 2 80 cars carried the D. A. Rs
back to Augusta The ride is delight
full and takes one past the insane asylum
and many other points of interest,
among which is noticeably prominent,
old Fort Western, built IN 1854 which
stands on the east bank of the hennebec
This delightful outing on one of the
rsrest days of June will long be remem-
U !
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Skowhegan High School ana
Bloomfield Academy.
EXERCISES INCIDENTAL TO THE
CLOSING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
JUNIOR EXHIBITION.

An audience which just a little more
than comfortably filled Grange Hall as-
sembled, last Friday evening, to witness
the exercises which completed the
course of the class of 1905 in the Show.
hogan High school and raised the class
of 1907 to the dignity of seniors A
very enjoyable program was given by
the juniors, the shepherd prizes were
announced and the graduating class re-
ceived their diplomas.
The junior class carried out the entire
program in which they we're concerned
without any direction from their teach
ers and others Each member appeared
before the foOtlights and recited his or
her part unannounced except by the Sc
quenoe in which the names were printed
on the programs, copy of which was
furnished to all In the audience. An.
other feature, that of the bow to the au-
dience, preceding and following the
reading or recitation, thought so neces-
sary in years past, was omitted, this
formal salutation no longer being taught
| by the best instructors in elocution.
Part second of the program consisted
of comedy" Striking Oil', in which
members of the junior class assumed
the various roles. The young ladies and
gentlemen aquitted themselves credit.
ably both in the recitations and in the
play, eliciting frequent applause. The
entire program gave evidence of compe.
tent instruction and of faithful work on
the part of the pupils, The play was a
happy selection for those who were tC
bring it out and for the occasion al
which it was to be produced. 1t a
bounded in amusing situations and the
frequent laughter and applause mus
have convinced the youthful comedians
of the success they were making. Tht
following is the program as carried out
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Everybody was surprised at j. Roscoe
Days abuse of the President, calling
him an anarchist. We expected better
things of him, as be was born on the free
soil of Kennebec county. Now he has
even in stronger terms reiterated his
abuse by finding fault with any invesli-
CATION of the condition of the packing
houses. The Portland Press facetious Y
call this "The Break of Day II he
continues to make these breaks, it may
soon be tall Day" with him.
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A special meeting of the Somerset
Pomona Grange will be held at Bing.
ham on Tuesday, June %, when the
following topics will be considered
The grass crop; when to cut. how 70
cure, and how to market TO bring the
most profit to the farmer.
Why do We favor the election Of
United States Senators by popular vote?
During the hot days Of haying what
kinds of nutritious foods can be obtained
and how prepared for the table with the
least expenditure of heat and effort?
Among the speakers will be Messrs
/. F. Houghton, A. 5. Burke, II. b.
Whipple, Il w. Ellis and others All
members present may consider them
selves especially invited to take a part
in the discussion.
The address of welcome will be given
by Mrs, H D Baker, Master of Bingham
Grange. Response Geo. b. Walker,
Overseer of Pomona There will be
music, reading Rotations, etc
CLARA b. LEAvIrr, Lecturer
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To Divide TOmhcgan.

At the last term Of the Supreme Judi
cial Court fer this county I:aac Greer,
formerly Of Copin Me now residing a,
Gardiner, Forrest Il. Colby Of Bingham
aud Louis Cakes of Foxeroft were ap-
pointed commissioners to divide Tonne
gau township among the parties VIII
At present have az ownership in common
of the 10000 which makes up the lrsc'.
These three commissioners met here on
Monday OF the present. week al the office
If Walton & Walton to confer with this
firm who represent Massachusetts,
parties interested in the matter snd with
Butler II Butler who are council for the
Coburn heirs, who hold one-tourth it,
terest.
This township borders on Moosehead
lake opposite kineo. II present plans
are carried out the commissioners viii
make q personal view of the property ia
August and 1t Is expected that practi-
cally the entire month Will be occupied
IN this inspection.
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The semi-annual statement OF the
Bank Examiner showing the condition
of all State banking institutions on the
2S.h day of April, places the combined
assets at 1921 ,Os2 453 %, as against
S1lG, 7G7 437.l3 on the rs OF October,
1905, an increase for six months of S. :
3l5,0 15 81. The addition of four mil
lions and quarter to the banking cal
ital of Maine is divided among the saw
ings banks, the trust and banking com
panies and the loan and building asso-
Citations. This is one of the sure indca-
tions Of the prosperous condition Of thu
people of the State.
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Mills-SaW yer

A small company, the immediate rel a.
tives only of the contracting parties as
sembled at the pleasant home of MIR.
and Mrs. A b Lamb on Turner avenue.
yesterday forenoon, to witness the cere-
mony which j1inrG in matimouy. Ches-
ter Horace Mills. ouly son of Mr and Mrs.
F Marion Mills of this place, and Miss
Eunice Clara sawyer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Grin Sawyer of Moose River
At half past eleven Rev, F. A. Leitch
of the Centenary NJ. f church took
his station in the alcove of the room
which had been prepared for the cere-
mony with tasteful floral decorations
and the bride and groom entered, pre-
coded by the pastors little daughter,
Fredonna, as flower girl and greeted by
Mendelssohn's wedding march played
by Miss Bessie Allen. A period of con-
graduation followed the marriage cere
mony and the guests were then invited
TO partake of refreshments.
The groom is graduate of the Skow.
hogan High school afterwards taking a
course in the Law School of the U. of
NJ. For several years he practiced
law in this place, afterward continuing
the same profession at Jackman, where
he met the lady who has now become
his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills left on the 70 so
train for Kineo from which place they
will proceed to their home in Jackman.
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Hill-LeAVitt.

On Monday evening of the present
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. T..
Leavitt. on the Norrdgeworck road,
their daughter, Miss Nell l.. was united
in marriage to Mr.. Fred Randall Hill of
this place The ceremony was perform
I'd by the Rev. George Merriam Of the
Bethany Baptist Church in the presence
of the relatives of the contracting
parties. The home had been prettiy
decorated for the occasion and at the
close of the marriage service the com
pany was served to refreshments by
Miss Hazel Leavtt and Miss Elizabeth
Parker, sister and niece of the bride.
The groom is one of Skowhegan's
progressive young farmers, a prominent
member of Skowhegan Grange, now
serving his second term as master of
that organization. The bride is also an
esteemed member of the same order and
has served as its lecturer and in other
positions for terms in all period of six
years She is graduate of the Univer-
slty of Maine and is known as a reader
of more than usual ability, her mono
logues and recitations having been lis
tened to with pleasure by SkoWhegan
audiences on many occasions
Among the gifts with which the
newly welded couple were remembered
were checks for substantial sums as well
as many beautiful and useful articles
Mr. and Mrs Hill will commence their
welded life with the best wishes, of all
in their circle of aeqaintance They are
to reside at Mr. Hills farm, just OIL the
river road toward the southeast part Of
the town.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

At the commencement at the Univer-
sity Of Maine, last week, 1872 degrees
were conferred. There were five in the
college VI agriculture, lG in the college
of art and science, two in the college of
pharmacy, 81 in the college of Technol-
ogy and Is in the college of law. Three
masters degrees were granted in arts,
two in science, three in law and the PR
fessional degree of electrical engineer
was conferred upon two candidates.
Certificates were awarded to three stu
dents who completed the work of tie
school courses in agriculture.
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The most satisfactory results were OBJ
tanned in the propeller standardization
trial on Wednesday, of the Maine built
battleship Georgia, on the Rockland
course. The speed of 10 knots, required
by the contract, was exceeded easily.
The fastest mile was made at the rate of
10 % knots an hour, with tidal correc-
tions deducted, while the average of the
five runs at top speed was at the rate of
1914 knots an hour. She is the fastest
battleshlp in the navy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The beef scandals will be Of some use
il they revive the raising of beef 10 New
England for home consumption. OF
course our farmers we're driven out of
the business. which they formerly pur-
sued with profit, by the cattle herds fed
upon the extensive ranges of the West.
But would it not be safe now to return
to the industry? How gratifying it
would be to see again sleek looking fat
cattle upon the farms of Maine. W.
saw a yoke of oxen the other day, and it
almost frightened Us.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The Democrats won't be able to stand
great many more "victories" like that
In the recent State election in Oregon.
Not only did the Republicans elect both
Congressman, a United States Senator
and all the state officers, except Gov
ernor, by very large msiorties, but the
Legislature elected will be almost unani-
mously Republican. There will not be
single Democrat in the House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Things are certainly looking very
badly in Russia, almost indicating that
the government is on the border land Of
disruption. Bombs are being thrown
on professions and in public places; the
Duma is in wild tumult, threatening 10
dissolve; the army, and even the faithful
and cruel Cossacks are showing disatfec.
ton and the massacre of the Jews go.
ing Cd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The boys in blue are mot so young as
they used to be- but they marched with
tlrm military step, five hundred strong,
81 The encampment in Portland, last
week Their numbers have decreased to
ihe extent Of three hundred since the re-
port Of last year.
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SHEPHERD PRIZES

Immediately after the play, d H,
Perkins, principal of the school, appear
ed on the platform to announce the
winners of the shepherd prizes These
consist of the sum of $500 which accrues
annually from a trust fund left by the
late Russell b. Shepherd for the pur-
pose The amount is equally apportion-
ed between the four classes giving SO
prizes of $45 aud $50. In the case of
the freshman class, the award is made
to the pupils having the highest and the
second highest rank for the school
year; in the other three classes the
progress made during thu year, az
shown by comparison ut the Ta at the
beginning of the fall term with that at
the end Of the sprlng FERN, is The basis
for the award. The names of the win
ners of these prizes for the past year
are az follows: Freshman class, Isabelle
Bird Thomas, Lula Lord { h pman; ;
sophomore class, Harriet Carolyn Lea
witt, Reginald Edison Foss junior class,
Arthur Brobston Merriam, sadie \ IBERIA
hcllwrath; senior class, Chas. French
7mith, Anna Louise bergman These
announcements were awaited with much
interest and each name received en-.
thuslastic app ause.
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS.
Following the announcement of the
shepherd prizes Principal Perkins read
the names of those who had completed
he.High school course with the pres
ent year and the class filed slowly across
the stage, each member receiving his or
her diploma from the hand of the prin-
oipal The graduates are:
Classical Gourse-Jennie Mae morrill,,
George leavitt Parker, Harold Edwin
Rowell; Marjorie Louise Saley, Charles
William Walker.
cientific-Course Edward Motley
snow, Nina Kathleen Nithee, Fred
Enoch Fish
General Course abelle Arbuckle,
Anna Louise Bergman, Lottie Dorothy
Bernard, John Percy Dane, Can Hoxle
Goodwin, Lucy lloughton Jewett,
Mollie Jewett, Roy Ropkefeller Folsom
Jones, Eva Lillian knowlton, Anna
Mildred keene, Pearl Maddocks, Eva
Mabel Moore, Mary Elizabeth Parker
Frances Anna Powers, Alice Christiana
smith, Charles French Smith, Earle
Edward Thibault, Bertha Lavinia Paul,
Bert William Paul.
1t was also announced by the princi
pal that John Weston Healey had com.
pleted the work of the school with the
exception of the final examinations and
that he was to receive his diploma as
soon as these were taken.
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Every religious convention in Maine
that has taken action on the subject, has
pronounced In favor of the position OF
Gov Cobb on the enforcement question.
What does that indicate to the good men
and women Of Maine?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

q the commencement Of the Catholic
university held in Washington, y. c.,
is't week, the degree of doctor of phlos-
ophY was conferred 90 Lester B. Dona-
hue u Portland. This is the first time
10 the history of the Catholic university
ihst layman has received such an ex-
sIted honor.
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Two large steel wharves are TO be
built at Manila by the Atlantic, Gulf anu
Pacific Company to save the excessive
cost and trouble of ighterage in Manila
Bay. They will cost $3.50, 600.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Last year w. j. Thompson of China
raised ten acres of potatoes, from which
he cleared $1,000. This year he has
planted eighteen acres. Mr.. Thompson
j, Lecturer of the State Grange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

John NJ. Pattson, governor of Ohio,
aied at bis home in Milford, a suburb of
Cincinnati, on Monday. His death came
suddenly and unexpected even by his
physicians and family, aud was caused
BY relapse.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Chinese at Pekn have formed COM
pany with 81 100000 capital to publish
school text books to dspiace those com-
piled by foreign missionaries or imported
from Japan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

There were four distinct earthquake
shocks in San Francisco, Friday night
but no damage was done. The earth is
probably settling back into its legitimate
place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The President found fault with the
nsw meat measure introduced into Con-
efess by Chairman Wadsworth of the
committee, but his letter met with a
saaTp response from Wadsworth, who
ABOUT the same as told the President to
mind his own business. 1t is getting to
me heated term In Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Those dSxlers in oeomargarine in Bos-
ton and other cities who have been buy
ing the stuff and then colorng it them
selves to make it resemble butter, must
pay tax of 5000 instead of the retailer
tax OF SO
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

another new State was on Saturday
added to the American Uoion-.he State
u oSlahoma-on that day the President
amxng his signature to the act. This
o's'e is formed by the merging of Indian
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

There are sixty-seven members Of
congress who we're soldiers in the civil
war, twenty-five of whom were in the
confederate army.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The mackerel seiners off Gloucester,
Mass. are having great luck, capturing
this toothsome fish in great quantities.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Is any one surprised because the Ban
gor Republicans in their legislative eau
Gus, declared for resubmisson?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

Many of the schools are closed, and
the girls aud boys are rushing into
Maine.
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A bird in the hand is worth a DOZEN
eggs 10 the incubator.
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For Representative to the Legislature.
EDWARD F. DANFORTH of Skowhegan.
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rsrds Of Thanks. Resolutions of Respect and
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nntices 10 cents per line. No charge less than
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win our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
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Robert B. Roosevelt of Long Island
older brother of the President, Is dead.
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no CURE A COLE IN One DAN

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
All druggist refund the money II IL fails 10 cure
ly46 E. ". Groves signature is on each box. 25c
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Anyway woman is always grateful to
the man who gives her chance to refuse
him.
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Territory and the Territory OF Oklaho-
ma. So that the forty-sixth Star may
now be added to "Old Glory"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-06-21

The school colors of orange and black
were prominent in the decorations and
the front of the stage was Dor iered with
potted plants. Kendalrs orchestra fur
nished delightful music throughout
the evening and for the junior hop
which took place at the close of the ex-
ercises.
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The losses OF truth are more profitable
than the gains OF rickery.
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REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
SOMERSET COUNTY,

SOMERSET COUNTY.
For Senator's
WILLIAM G. BAILEY of Harmony.
EDw. P. PACE Of Skowhsgan.
For Sheriff
CLYDE II. SMITH of Hartland,
For County Attorney:
THOMAS j. YOUNG of Scion.
For Clerk of Courts
VIM. T. sEEKlNS of Skowhegan
For Register of Deeds.
ILEWELLYN GOODWIN of skowhegan
For County Commissioner:
HENRY CROWELL of Pittsfeld.
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A GALVANIZED CURE For PILES

VI
ching Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles Drug
gists authorized to refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT falls to cure In to IA days. 6Oc.
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For County Treasurer:
Z. P. DYER of Hartland,
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES

When paid in advance.
,o,asr .x 80 Six months. .7oc.
Wv Three nths,..............3Sc
n75 will be charged II not paid until END OF year
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The Somer set Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

prbrshed every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
BY ELMER E. McNEELlE.
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For County Commissioner;
HENRY CROWELL of Pittsfeld.