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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12
NIayneId.

Cbas. Packard of Guilford was in town
last week on business.
p Forest Campbell of Bingham is in town
visiting relatives.
John Morrison has gone to Smyrna
called there by the death of his sister.
Chester Williams is In town.
Frank Bryant is home from Shirley,
where he has been at work in mill
Two robins are flying around trying to
find bare ground enough to Light upon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12
SOlOn.

A w. Rowell went to Bingham on
business Tuesday.
Miss Leafy Padham is working for
Miss Ethel French.
Mrs. Berry who is stopping at Thomas
Cross is very sick.
Mr. G. A. Young of Portland is in
town
MT Harry Page has moved his family
in to the rent vacated by Nat Lombard
Nrs Joseph Green has just returned
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12

In this Department showing the New Fab
RIGS in great variety; Mohars, fancy and plain, SOC
to 81 so a yard, in all desirable colors
Batistes, in black, white, navy gray and sky, at
Soc yard.
Panama Cloths at 50c 75c and 800, in black,
navy, brown and garnet.
New Grey Beges and Suitings at 25c, SOC and Toe,
New French Serges, Storm Serges, Cheviots, Pru-
nellas, Lutinas, Florentines, Novelties, etc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12
Independent
Telephone Hearing
and Rally at Bingham
On "Wednesday, April 10

At two O'Clock P. NJ, the Som
crset Farmers Co operative Tele-
phone Company will be given a
hearing by the selectmen Of Bing-
ham, at Grange Hall.
All persons interested in the
telephone question anywhere in or
around Bingham, Concord, Emb-
den and Moscow or at Caratunk
and The Forks, should be present
to obtain such information as is
desired in the practical working
up and building Of line.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12
West Forks.

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Jones have gone
to his home in Nova Scotia. where they
will make their home 10 the future pro-
viding Mrs. Jores is conlented. Mrs.
Jones is the daughter of Frank J. Durgin
When you travel, why not hire mile
age book of r. T. Patten and save one
third of the expense?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12

Brief notices Of births, marriages and death
are solicited for this column AID are published
toithout charge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-04-12
MARRIED.

Bingham-Narch 81. Mr.. Howard Russell and
Miss Nina Bean.
Sangerville-March %. Mr.. Clarence w.
Teomss of Sangerville and Miss Leila b. Row
e OF Hartlsnd.
Norridgewock-Aprile 6, Mr.. Adelbert Decker
ano Miss Bertha Bigelow, both of Smithtield.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-23
Progressive Matrimony.

You ran always tell a young nus
band from an old one by the way he
acts when ne goes for a bucket of wa
ter" said Uncle Hiram. Three months
married, he swings the p|ump-handle,
whistles and casts covert g%lances At the
house as though some one were looking
at him from the window. One year
mar-ied, he swings the pump-handle
NEE slowly, smiles occasionally, and
seems to be annoyed because the mea.
Is late. Two years married, he looks
sour and glum, kicks the cat over the
coal house and looks at the house as II
h. would like to choke somebody.
Three years married, he sits on the
doorstep and smokes, while his wife
works the pump-handle. kansas City
Journal.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-23
Prison for Kissing a Man.

For kissing a stranger in a moment
of eXuberanCe, an ~lS-yeaT-old waitress
at Tetschen, Prague, has been SEN
fenced TO IA days Imprisonment. The
offense took place at the railway sta
ton, and the injured" man COM
planned at once to the police and the
girl was arrested. So impressed was
the magistrate with the Nervousness
of the crime that he increased the Sc
verify of the sentence by ordering the
girls four fast-days on the fortnight,
and also directed that after completing
the sentence she should be banished
from Bohemia and sent to her home in
Dresden.
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-23
Chicken Pie.

Made with biscuits instead Of III,
usual crust is improved by breakins
open the biscuits and buttering them,
There Is no better way of seasoning
any gravy-as for instance the cream
sauce on toast-than by buttering the
toast the last thing, as it let's the but.
ter run into T. in little streaks with
out entirely blending, with good re-
suits to both looks and flavor. In the
biscuit chicken pie, split the top crusts
of thin, butter, and arrange them
over the top of the chicken, which is
laid sandwich fashion on the bottom
trusts,
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-23

But the sound OF his knock at thd
door, when he came at his usual hour,
nearly made the women faint.
A thin little man was Mr.. Hobart,
but sensible and vol to be alarmed.
He declared that tn the morning would
be- time enough to clear the mat
ter up.
His sister sat in a chair all night
dressed. and walked a hundred times
from dreams of Eideous Indian depfe-
dations. She was YEARLY doing when
parted.
An hour later, while her back was
turned, the head Of an old and silently
whistling Indian appeared at the open
window.
"Ketchum papoose,' said this awful
redskin, and his voice was hardly au-
dible.
She whirled about, saw the face,
tried to scream ana failed.
"Injun Jim ~. a-p sick drawled
the chieftain, who had satisfied him
self that his son and heir was present
the youngSter being seated OF the
floor, engaged again in the intricacies
of bread and molasses. "H-e-a-p sick,
heap likum biscu.t-lah-poo.'
Miss Hobart rallied.
perhaps" she thought, Charles
has p%acitied the tribe
oh! Mr.. Indian jim said she in {
tremulous voice. lis this your son
your little boy"
"Yesh. heap my boys. lnjun jim
heap likum Discuit-lah-poo 49, heal
sick"
Are you sick, Door man? You shall
have all the biscuit You want"
She felt so relieved to find this alb
sence of hostilitiaS and of a desire t.
lift her scalp and burn the house, tha
anything would have gone to the chief
tain had he made the proper request
Az IL was, she Witnessed. with awe
the storing away Of Il very large pack
/ age of food in the pockets of tn
Washoe.
Here she said, in a timid, tenta
I tive voice, lis your son-your nice Ii
Q tie boy-very nice little boy, and II
very sorry
"Yesh, heap nice, al! same lnju
. Jim. You like buy um? Two dollar
= half you buy I'm, heap goot.'
Mercy! Oh-oh." she gasped. III
would sell it-se,l his son, Two do
lars and a half. And after sucn
night, Oh-oh. NO, Mr.. .Iim-James-
take him back to his yearning mothe
Oh. gracious
d AS the warrior slowly Shutfled ava
TO the gate. leading his son and he
S by the hand, the bright little face W;
turned towards tic woman, who vi
Z standing in the door.
1T is a beautiful child" she said.
e wish | had noticed before"
The Tucumcari news. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1905-1907, 1906-06-23
SOME FISH RECIPES.
Food and Should Be Used
More.

Served In the best ana most appetiz
ing manner. fish is one of the excep-
t~ionally valuable elements of diet foI
the spring and summer months. It,
comparative cheapness CCmmendS !
to many; its easy dilestibility an'
light wholesome character win iavo
with others; yet on the whOie It's hSt
Is less general than II deserves 10 be
But no class of food loses more by
careless cooking. BY quick ana skill
full handling and close attention tt
seasoning. the higher GavOrs and more
delicate qualities Of fish are deve.opet
in a way that is often a surprise. II Il
worth while to experiment Il liti!e or
the best modes of preparation, So as ,t
secure the highest excellence in the
result.
Here are three ways of cooking hall
but, which may be used for any soilu
white fish:
BAKED HALIRIT.-T chicken or
smaller halibut is considered prefer.
able for baking. for which a piece OF
the required size is taken. Wipe care
fully. and lay on a fish sheet over rich
milk in a dripping pan. II with SAT-
~ r r .,,aa, sol, rorl Have the
', 49,. ,,.,n 'ory or,en with
~" ,ha ,or pomovc IN
pork to- crisp the surface before taxing
up. Shredded or shaved potatoes,
w. a, .,,,oL wanna m. fish
mno r,,,,o,
y" . - nE. ED v.tYtt
o., ,r,.nnunL s,.ak Of balibu,
+, LAMA ,ryino nav. add a salt
,a,rni ~ s,l, ,w, ar three slice
- onion -. NM, u color, in short bits,
,nrin" ,r r~,r.,,v and milling water
Simmo, until tho fish part
.oo,i,n ,,om ,ro hopc Drain and
na" ,m,a n.,. .,Le. Pm, = larp
..La.t,, -, ln,,,r and one
aa,n T., ,ho r,,.i,g nan ruh tngeth,
,.,,h ,i,,h ~ s,It and ono of viii
,onnor and ada . runfnl of the stoc
n witch rho fish has cooked. or hal
~. mnch with half a rupful OF rio
cream Stir uptil smooth and we
~,bickered draw hack from the fire,
and stir in the beaten velk of one egg
Have ready , min, of hot mashed pc.
,a,o. with This make Il border on
haLing dish Arrange inside IL
border the fish in alternate layer
with the souce and n grating OF fin
chase Cover the ron with the Chees
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20
oHlo's NICKNAME.
The Tree From Which the Buckeye
 State Took Its Title.

The buckeye belongs to the tree family of which the horse chestnut is the most conspicuous member.
 In plain English, says writer in the Ohio Magazine, "the family name is soap berry suggestive of the cleanliness of our state, morally and physically.
 Tt grows to a height of from eighteen to thirty-five feet and is often very graceful in contour, some- times like great soft, green ball flecked here and there with pale yell Jewish blossoms.
 "No other nut is so beautiful with its rich mahogany coloring, highly polished and distinctly marked with white scar like the iris of the eye. It was from this resemblance to the dusky eye of buck that the Indians gave 1t the name of hetuck or buck eye.
 During the early days of Marietta a certain tall, finely proportioned man in a procession excited so much admiration that he was called a Buckeye as compliment by the Indians: but 1t was during the poli- tical difficulties of 1S40 that the ap- pellation of Buckeye was first given to the state and people of Ohio.
 "When William Henry Harrison was candidate for the presidency. his opponents said that he was better fitted to sit in log cabin and drink hard cider than to rule in the White House. Hence his friends made him the log cabin candidate and through the doorway of the pictured cabin near which he sat, could be seen the barrel of cider, coon skins and strings of buckeyes decorating the walls.
 "On Washington's birthday in 1840 a political procession gave vent to much Buckeye sentiment, cabin built of buckeye logs was drawn in the parade.
 "And so from that time Ohio was known as the Buckeye State, her in- habitants as Buckeyes and the buck eye itself was symbolic of her many graces and virtues"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20

Historic Jamestown is to
 Have a Big Exposition

Ter-Centenial of First English Settlement America
 Be Celebrated Next Year.

took place. which revolutionized tho sea-going fighting craft of the world and formed the nucleus from which tho modern battleship evolved.
 The special points of historical in terest connected with the first set. clement are Cape Henry. Old Point Comfort and Jamestown. At Cape Henry the ships of Newport's Aotilla first anchored, and a cross now marks the spot where the adventurers landed there in 1891 still stands. Point Com fort was their first harbor. It was so denominated because it afforded per feet shelter and safe anchorage for the storm-tossed wayfarers. James, town. where the pioneers landed in May, 1907, was the final stopping place of the party.
 Hampton, the home of friendly In- dians, known as Wecoughtan, Is the oldest continuous settlement of Eng llshmen in America. It Is on Hamp- ton Roads, just across from the ex. position grounds.
 Fortress Monroe. originally pail. saded fort of the first settlers. planned in 1914 and fortified few years later, is now the finest fortress in America and chief artillery station of the United States government. It stands sentinel before the grounds. separated by ten miles of water. while midway between IS the Rip-Raps, a modern fort.
 Newport News, where the greatest shipbuilding plant of the country is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20

With the coming of cooler days one must pick the dresses which will be in harmony with the change, and noth- ing is finer than the little smocked frocks of alpaca for young girls. They not only can be worn for the end of the summer season, but later on for school. Alpaca is also much to be commended for the making of dresses for misses wear, as they are not only serviceable but smart. In fact, 1t will be distinctly wise if for the the majority of the young folks new gowns, the chosen materials are al paca, covert coating, serve or voille. as then they will do good service right up to the time when winter clothes and furs become necessity.
 With the younger girls 1t is coming more and more to be the custom to wear the lighter washable materials all the year, the needed warmth be- ing supplied by the extra flannel un- dergaments. And the dress of dec orative design is just as necessary for the seven.year-old as for the 17-year- old miss. But for both the choice may we'll fall upon white muslin or fine pique trimmed with the broderie anglaise, which as 1t manages to com bine daintiness and durability in the most satisfactory fashion, Is likely to go on enjoying the favor of fashion and her followers for many a long day to come. In the case of the little damsel of seven, the design of the sketch may be followed to advantage, the broderie which forms that very effective plastron and panel being outlined with little kilted frillings of the muslin, while foloed belt of soft blush rose pink satin may be passed underneath. so that 1t may give fas- cinating suggestion of its presence through the semi-transparency of the broidery in front, though 1t comes into fuller prominence at the sides.
 Sweet IT. in her turn. might really with just few notifications. adapt the same design to her own use. the broderie panel being. of course. in her case. SO graduated as to taper at the waist and widen out again at the skirt; while transparent yoke and collar band of valenciennes lace and Q foam of frills in the same soft lace as a finish to the elbow sleeves. may also be suggested. while furthermore 1t would be advisable-and distinctly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20

decorative-to outline the broderie with ruffied frillings of Valenciennes.
 For a dress for cooler days one of the fashionable checked voiles may be made up into the faithful likeness of the one shown in our sketch, sap phire blue. with contrast on the bod ice of black and white. and the soften ing finish of some ivory-toned lace be- ing one of the most effective color schemes. Or, if made in fine sum- mer cloth .n black and white check. 1t could be worn right on into October, and in this case the waistcoat fronts could introduce some touch of color -old rose for example. would look specially we'll with borderings of black and white.
 For the grown-ups already the pret. tiest of foulard dresses are being made up, to serve double purpose-that of finishing out the outdoor season, when 1t is possible to wander around minus a wrap of any description, and an event more important one of being used for house dress.
 Paris has openly declared her belief in foulards-but they are always the new foulards, which have come under the chiffon influence and find them. selves as soft and supple. and al. most as rich in way as liberty sat ins.
 Only the simpler sort of house gowns can be made of them. but they are stunning. Red foulards. sprinkled all over with tiny white dots, are made up in fascinating ways that show skirts shirred on cords, unique plaitings and tucks and plain shir- rings without number. Of course. there is trimming. and it Is usually of a lingerie type-a sheer white yoke. perhaps with undersleeves to match. or at least with some sort of c frill or of an elbow cuff to match.
 Like crepe de chine. O foulard doesn't require Q silk lining. which makes 1t appeal even more strongly to the majority of women.
 The combination of dotted foulard with a plain foulard of the same shade is most effective of all when 1t Is car. ried out in new blue. lighter than the usual shades. as soft. in its way, as is old blue, yet a much stronger shade and one that utterly lacks the peculiar milky tone that character. izes old blue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20

Of the holding of expositions there seems to be no end. and Jamestown, Va, is next in line for recognition as the promoter of the exposition type of entertainment and exploitation. And perhaps no place in the country. from historic and romantic associa- tions with the history of the United States is moro entitled to the popular indorsement and patronage than this place in the beautiful garden-land of Virginia.
 It is three centuries since the first English settlement in America was made at Jamestown, and 1t Is pro posed that the ter-centennial of this event shall be celebrated next year from May to November 1. Elaborate preparations are being made. and the prospects are bright for the holding of successful exposition.
 In connection with the event will be an international naval, marine and military celebration on the waters of Hampton Roads. Va, near the cit les of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News. Hampton and the Government Reserve. Fortress Monroe.
 The site selected is the most his- toric portion of American territory. The first settlement was at James, town island. about 30 miles from Nor folk up the James river. but on account of the convenient transporta- tion facilities, it was decided to hold the exposition at the most suitable point near Jamestown, where the mag
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20
POLI'S s
RUSSELL BROTHERS.

A comedy drama with big scenic equipments depicting life in New York will be at Polls Friday even- ing. The play is called "The Great Jewel Mystery" and was written by Mark D. Swan to give full advantage to James and John Russell, the in imitable delineators of female Irish character. In the first act very sensational confidence game is worked upon a worthy and unsus- pecting lady, who not only loses her jewels but is charged with having smuggled the same. The situation Is intensified by the fact that the off, Ger working upon the case recognizes the lady as an old and much loved sweetheart. The evidence points to parties who are innocent and the real crooks enjoy the most perfect immunity. It Is in this case that Nolan and Dolan (the Russell broth ers), get to work. They essay the roles of amateur detectives and by the aid of several disguises, mostly feminine, ferret out the criminals and send them where they belong. In the last act a very pretty love story Is consummated and all are happy, especially the audience, which has had three hours of thrills and laughter. Prices are 25, 35 and 50 cents. Telephone 10S4. Sale of seats now on.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20
EIGHT BELLS"

The Brothers Byrne, who appear at Polls Saturday afternoon and eyen- ing in their latest edition of the New Eight Bells" claim originality in all they perform. They are the originators of their style of enter tainment and have no rivals. In the New Eight Bells" they have pre- sented to the public performance entirely different from all others. A production that stands alone. The wonderful effects introduced are all entirely new and amazing creations of stage art. Over forty people fig ure in the play, and the entire Byrne family are seen in the leading parts. The Byrne productions have always been the laughing hits of the season, and in the New Eight Bells" they surpass all previous efforts. Tons of intricate scenery is used; in fact, a special car is required to transport the mechanical effects, scenery, etc. For good solid fun the New Eight Bells" stands in the front rank. Prices are 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents; matinee 25 cents. Seat sale Friday. Telephone 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-09-20
FATE OF A HISTORIC FONT.
Substitution That Was Made in Church at Home of Pilgrim Fathers.


 If is reported that the font of the oh parish church of Austerfield, North Lincolnshire, the home of the Pilgrim fathers. at which the leader of the little band, William Bradford. was baptized. is nothing more than farm CTS stone cattle trough.
 Every summer dozen of Americans visit the parish of Austerfeld and one of the chief objects Is, naturally, the parish church wherein the Pilgrim fathers worshipped while the font has always been pointed out as the one from which the water was taken for Bradforyl's baptism. With a view to obtaining the facts press represent ative has paid visit to the district and gathered many interesting details. He learned that about fifty years ago the then sexton man named Miller. was ordered to remove a quantity Of rubbish and to sell what he could. This he duly carried Into effect and among the rubbish removed was the his toric Norman font, which he sold to a local farmer named John Jackson.
 After time the font passed from Jackson to hls son William. who was the tenant of the New Park farm, Austerield, and he had 1t placed In his garden as an ornament. Tn lS9o the younger Jackson ceased to be the occupier of the farm mentioned and the font. along with other fixtures, passed to the new tenant. W. F. Feld- ing. Tn the auctioneer's inventory award.dnted April n. 1895. 1t Is de- scribed thus :"Gartlen-Stone baptis- nal font. formerly In Austerfleld Par ish church."
 Mir Fielding presented the relic to his mother. who was born In Austerfield. md she In turn handed the font over to the trustees of the Primitive Meth odist chapel at Lound. a small village near Retford, where 1t now remains If is alleged that when the then in- cumbent of Austerfield became aware that the font had been remoyM be sent for the sexton and explained the gravity of the situation. Milner, in orler to avoid further trouble. con sented to prssent the church with n stone trough which he had at nis farmstead. This he did, and 1t IS the substituted trough. so 1t Is stated. that has been pointed out to the Am. erican visitors as the Identical font at which Bradford was baptized.
 During the past few weeks Auster- field churchmen have endeavored to persuade the Lound Primitive Metho- dist chapel trustees to give ID posses sion of the font, which they consider rightly belongs to Ausferneld, put without success.