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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Captain Roger Sterne, the father OF
the author of "Tristram Shandy,' was
the original of Uncle Toby. As captain
of Chudlelghs regiment of foot n
marching regiment ever on the move,
Roger Sterne and his family tasted the
most varied military and domestic ex-
periences in Flanders. at Gibraltar and
finally at Jamaica, where the old cam
paigner died of country fever A
simple minded, good natured, but shift
less and rather peppery freshman, Rog-
er bore his disappointment brayely aud
carried his load of debt with a light
heart My father" says Sterne, was
Of a kindly. sweet disposition, void of
all design and SO innocent in his own
intentions that he suspected no one, SO
that you might have cheated him ten
times a day if nine had not been sutti-
Client for your purpose" Such a char
acter and such n father supplied the
germ from which the genius of the son
developed his conception of one of the
most perfect and delightful portraits in
the gallery of English fiction.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Even thus early two prominent per-
sons are mentioned for the next Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor-Wiliam
NJ. Pennell of Brunswick, sheriff Of Cum
berland county, and Frederick w. Plais-
ted of Augusta, sheriff elect Of Kennebec
county. Col. PAisted's nomination may
be blocked by either of two things
whether Mr.. Cyrus w. Davis would like
to try it again, or how he enforces the
prOhibitory law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
Municipal Court Matters.

Sheriff G. II. Smith has been giving
his attention to Northern Somerset, re-
certify, returning Tuesday from three
days trip, during which he went as far
as the Northwest Carry at the head of
Moosehead L Ike. He succeeded in Sc
curing evidence of single sale sgsinst
Theodore Poulin and Nelson BARLEY Of
Jackman, and Isaac Thibodeau OF Moose
River. Poulin and Thibodesu are also
charged with maintaining a liquor nui-
sance. While in Jackman he searched
the premises of Joseph Pooler, fading
80 gallons of liquor in an ice house, OF
which, however, members OF the family.
In M. Pooler's absence, denied sny
knowledge; this liquor WAS se'zad and
hbelled, and hearing will be held be-
fore Judge Bachelor on Nov. 23d.
Pouip, Thibodeau, BARLEY and sever.
al ctiz ms, who seemed TO have reason
to believe that Sheriff Smith might get
them in his net. fled to Canada, but the
first three named subsequently returned,
submitted to arrest ard are expected to
arrive here this morning, accompanied
by Deputy Sullivan Newton, for hear.
ing in Judge Bachelors Court.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The penalty of San Francisco conduct
towards the japanese school children
may be the boycotting of American
manufacturers by Japan. That would
be unfortunate In the extreme. Material
consequences would at once ensue to the
trade of stricken San Francisco Just as
1t is bravely struggling to build up the
town. We don't think that war will en-
sue, but II 1t should there would be dam
ger of our losing the Philippines and
Hawaii.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
Shetland Wool

A curious historical legend Is con.
nected with Shetland wool. Over 300
years ago a man-of-war belonging to
the Spanish armada was wrecked on
one of the islands. The sailors who
escaped taught the natives to make
brilliant dyes from roots which they
found, resembling those used for like
purposes In Spain. Those persons who
now wear bright Shetland knit "com-
forters" are unconsciously wearing me-
mentos of the "Invincible" armada,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
The Roofing Ordinance.

Among the ordinances adopted at the
town meeting held on the second day of
last April, under the Maine statute per-
hitting any municipality to adopt regu-
lations for the government of Its pruden.
tial affairs. was one which provided that
no building within certain area, practi-
oally on or adjacent to Water street be-
tween North avenue and the North
Channel bridge, with Russell, Cross and
Court streets, and parts of Madison ave-
nue. and High street, should be rooted
with anything but fireproof material
This ordinance WAS adopted in place of
the bylaw submitted by the committee
prohibiting the construction of wooden
buildings in about the same territory
There was considerable discussion on
the question at the time, many support
Ing the recommendation of the COM
mittee calling for brick buildings, but
finally all joined in the fireproof roofing
regulation which was accepted as a COM
promise with the approval of practically
everyone present.
The ordinance is recalled at this time
from the fact that K w. Brown has
moved the eastern wing of the Heselton
House ruin from its original location to
a position near Fairbrother's livery
stable and, in repairing it for a store
hao 70 10 IL l.
roof Mr.. Browns attention has been
called to the ordinance in question and
he makes the statement that he will
abide by 1t if he finds, after investiga-
ton, that it is legally operative to the
extent of requiring fireproof roofing on
the building in question.
We are confident that the bylaw is
legal and that it's provisions are enforce
able, and furthermore we consider the
restriction to bs entirely consistent with
the best interests of the town. If any
change is made in regard to fireproof
construction, it should be by enactng a
more stringent measure rather than the
repeal of the slight restriction which we
now have. 1t will be urged that it is
sometimes desired to erect building of
cheap wooden construction and that it
is hardship to require the owner to
cover an inexpensive structure with fire.
proof roofing, but it may certainly be
urged that, if the cost of a freproof roof
exerts any restraining influence upon
any one who contemplates the construc
ton of cheap wooden building In the
business district, the influence is whole
some, and il the regulation prohibits
the erection of such building it will
serve a very useful purpose.
We should ultimately limit construc-
ton to brick or other fireproof material
in the business section of the town and
in the meantime no building should be
erected unless it is substantial enough
to warrant roof of freproof material
Skowhegan has the reputation, justly
earned, of being up to date in nearly
everything that makes town desirable
as place of business or residence, but
certainly we have long been far behind
most of the municipalities of New Eng
land in our building regulations
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Dr. George A. Gordon, the noted
preacher of Boston, dedicates his new
book, Through Man to God" "to the
Congregational Church In Temple, Me-,
where l began my ministry; to the
Second Congregational Church In Green
wich, Conn, where my ministry was
continued; and to the Old South Church
10 Boston, where for nearly three and
twenty years I have served, supported
oy the devotion of great parish"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
Gard of Thanks.

A great calamity makes the test of
friendship, and from the sorrow which
has entered our lives has been made
manifest to us the great friendship and
overhowing kindness of the good PEG
pie of Skowhegan. In this public &C
Acknowledgement of our gratitude we
wish to include members of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps, Woodbine Lodge,
New England Order of Protection,
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
Steamer Co., Ancient Order of United
Workmen. Baptist Choir, First Baptist
Church, and Skowhegan Grange; also
the young lady members of the class of
1904 of the Skowhegan High school and
other friends of Miss Estabrook; mem
bers of the firm by whom Mr.. Estabrook
il employed and his fellow workmen,
who in their fraternates and associa-
tions, united In sending beautiful floral
tributes to signify the esteem in which
our wife and mother was held by
them. All these and also individuals
who made their love and sympthy
known by floral offerings and by what
they did and were ready to do during
the illness and at the death of our loved
one, are now and always will be remem
bered with deep gratitude. We also
wish to express our appreciation of the
words of comfort spoken by the Rev. II.
l. Huse and Rev. r. A. Leitch, senti-
ments which we accept from them as
prompted by friendship and respect.
William j. Estabrook.
{. Pearle Estabrook.
Skowhegap, November 10, 1905
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Homer Bassford, a well-known ST..
Louis newspaper man, who has been
travelling with Mr.. Bryan for the past
two months, both In this country and in
Europe, and who writes an article about
him every day, insists that the Democra-
tic leader does not want his party nomi-
nation in 1908. Ii would be of no use
for him to receive it after the wreck Of
his friend Hearst, whom he so heartily
endorsed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

A woman who ran Maine hotel and
failed, bias a surprising variety of liabili-
ties. One item OF her reported debt con-
sists of bills for $707 worth of liquors
held by Portland and Boston dealerp.
And this in Somerset county where med
ical attendance is reasonable And all
this, despite the old story that you csn't
run a successful hotel Will water
wagon. Enforce the resubmit l-Le,oiS-
ton Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Gompers seems TO be "dead duck in
the pitt In several instances in the
recent election, where the labor unions
made an unreasonable and class issue,
the unions were defeated. The unions
are all right but when they appeal to the
voters they must exercise a little CON-
mon sense. The people of this country
have habit of thinking for themselves,
outside Of any and all organic ations.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The unfortunate marriages of Misses
Gould and Vanderbilt should teach our
American girls that titles are not always
the most valuable adjuncts to husbands.
A true American citizen, who has an
honest hand, pure heert and clean
life is better than any titled spendtbrft
without merit, especially II be is a snob.
Aud what do titles amount to anyway ?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
Fruit Eating 4. HeaItb,,I

If people ate more fruit they would
need less medicine and would have bet
ter health. Fruit eaten early In the
morning on an empty stomach serves
as a stimulant to the digestion, and ap-
pies and oranges eaten at any time in
the day are good for bilousness. Stew
ed prunes and figs are also healthful
at any time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The noted f mwood stock farm at
Lewiston junction, established some
eighteen years ago by the late J. s. Sar-
born of Boston, will become thing of
the past after the first of January. This
is made necessary on account of closing
so much 10 turning out fine road no Sc:
that it's dscontinuance will be a great
loss to the state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The new turbine steamer Governor
Cobb OF the International division of the
Eastern Steamship Co., to run between
Boston and Portland, on her maiden
trips, averaged 1874 knots an hour for
five hours and 26 minutes in which she
covered the distance between Deer Is
land and Portland breakwater. The
boat is beauty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Manufacturers of medicine are now
obliged to publish on the wrappers the
component parts of their compound. 1t
Is Just little embarrassing in some
cases. This is an extremely satisfying
la" to the old topers, as they wish TO
purchase that medicine that contains the
greatest per cent OF alcohol.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

About the best paragraph concerning
the recent election is this from the Ken
nebec Journal:
Tin New York state the voting booths
are in all sorts of strange places. AT
Tuesdays election Hughes voted In
BARRIERS shop and Hearst at al under
takers establishment, in both instances
1t was very appropriate after all, for
Hughes had pretty close shave and
Hearst was buried"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Even reformed football" Is terror.
Ia SATURDAYS games man was killed at
Fort Shaw, Mont, the leg OF player
was broken at Aon Arbor, and the game
at Norfolk, Va, ended In riot.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

When the writer of the articles in the
Cosmopolitan on 1.-THE treason Of the
Senate states that Senator Frye of
Maine is a man OF wealth, he assumes
altogether too much. Senator Frye has
never been a wealthy man; he has never
had extravagant habits and has never
been 10 more than moderate circum-
stances. The sensational writer will
have to guess again.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
Made Them Feel Cheap

Addressing one OF his Southern audi
ences, Sam Jones once requested all the
husbands who had not spoken harsh
word TO their wives for month TO stand
up. He shook hands with those who
arose and then introduced them to the
rest Of the audience as the "27 biggest
liars In Tennessee"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

james r. Garfield, son of the mar
tyred President, is, on the 4th of March,
to become Secretary of the Interior in
the Presidents Cabinet, In place Of Mr..
Hitchcock, who retires. Attorney Gen
eral VIM. 81. Moody, has been elevated
to the Supreme Bench.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
sKOWHEGAN MARKET
PRICES rAIn PRODUCERS


OArs-42la cts
NoOL-Uuwashed. 81 cts
HIDES AND SRISs-hlGes. cts, laul skint s.
70 75cts calf skins. q Il 9t cts, aCh.
beans Hand-picked yellow eyes 81 5C 70 SIS
pes beans. SIS ia Fl ri.
hFEF-Ox beef : Co. tets.
rnUtTRY fowls 10 r. . rs. PER H., chicken,
p "a u cts.
ROUND Hoo SITS
TALLow-Rouch 3 cts. Pc 10.
BuTrER-tIrSt 3uAilts STAMPED, &C 70 3 per 10
EGGs- S3 Is. Per doI fresh
PaTAroEs-4sc, per bushel
Cheese, l2eto lac, Per ID.
iRErAlL MARKET.
FLorR-SprluC wheat Patent, R,.5o 70 SS.25,
Winter wheat pat $3.50 10 1850, Winter wheAs
choice, S. 50
CoRS-sls5 per bag meal AMI cracked corn
81 25 per bag.
c. $, MEAL--sl is per bag.
FEED-Middlings, $40 FER cwt GluteI tl.45
per cwt.
SPRING HRAS-S1.S0 per fwt.
MINED FERD-Sl IS per tWt
SALT PoRK-l2c II; by the bhl., 200 lbs, 5000
CHREsE-lS per ia.
BurrER-2s to q cts per Id
Eaas-S5 cts Soz fresh.
TRAs-2S 10 tn cents per 10.
CoFFKE-2p to IS cents yer ~.
LASp-pomestie, y cts; Pure, y cts Com
pound 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce 40; pure Barbados
See
SUGAR-Granulated sugar. best quality IS
pounds for s. 90: Brown, Il pounds for 81.
POTATOES eoC per bushel.
Dry EIsH-Cod,s T. 10 cts PER IL; pollock, Sc,
OSIuSs-5c. per 10.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Maj. Gen. VIM. r. Shafter, U. S. A,
retired, after a brief Illness, died at Bsk
ersyille, Cal, Monday, the disease being
acute pneumonia. He WAS brave and
noble man, and will long be remembered.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Dr. Edwin E. Beeran of Cleveland,
Ohio, who made millions of dollars in
the manufacture of pepsin chewing gum,
Is dead. He got his idea from young
woman who worked at a news stand
where he bought chewing gum. He
failed to marry the young woman, for
she didn't chews to have him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

In the University of Chicago there is
to be hereafter an entire separation OF
men and women students. There will
be practically two distinct universities,
one for men and one for women. In
other words, co ordinate education Is
substituted for co-education.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Double ignorance is where man is iG-
norant that he is ignorant
When The anguish is greatest Gods
help is highest
Nature equips all people with what is
most expedient for them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
GRrrlck ms Author.

Writing of Garrick's literary efforts,
1 suppose not every one knows that he
was the author OF such we'll known
lines as:
Their Cause I plead, plead It in heart and
mind.
A fellow feeling makes one wondrous
kind.
Or this again:
Let others hail the rising sun;
bow 10 that whose course has run.
Or again:
Hearts OF oak are our ships,
Hearts Of oak are our men,
But l suppose every one knows his
epigram on Goldsmith, who wrote like
an angel and talkd like poor Poll" an
epigram that conveyed only half the
truth, as GarrIck would have been one
OF the first to admit-London Sphere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Returns from Arizona indicate that
NOT more than fifteen per cent of the
voters supported the plan for the union
Of hat Territory with New Mexico.
And thus what would have been an un-
hos alliance fails. Arizona has saved
her Identity, and now let her patiently
wslt until she can become State all by
herself.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Peary will be star In the lecture
field while he is resting up for another
and final trip. He is bound to 20, al
though his wife makes objections.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Those who ought to know say that
the price of butter will continue high
until spring. There was never better
outlook for the wise and intelligent
farmer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Esther Sumner Damon, said to be the
only surviving widow of a soldier of the
Revolutionary war, died, Sunday, at her
home in Plymouth Union, VT, at the
age of 90 years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

great many people think that the
President is responsible for the great
Republican victery In New York. He
certainly laid the axe at the Root of the
tree
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Cuba will have to pay all the bills in
this last reconstruction matter. The
only way you can teach some people is
through their pocket books.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Among the dead letters opened in the
DEPARTMENT at Washington, the other
day, was one containing $400 In United
States gold certificates.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

sad as it may seem, diamonds are to
be twenty per cent higher this year than
last. Think of that, and cold winter
coming on
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

In the recent election West Virginis,
that used to be considered a doubtful
State, made itself more solidly Republic
can than ever.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The Waterman says that as literature
the denunciation OF William Randolph
Hearst by Elihu Root, in his address at
Utica, N. Y. on the evening of Nov. Q,
ranks with the orations of Cicero against
Catiline, of Sheridan against Warren
Hastings and of Aristophanes against
Cleou, the greatest inVective orations of
history.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Thirty-one acres of potatoes, cultivat-
ed by j. A. Hovey In Smyrns, yielded
93l5 bushels of marketable potatoes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Prayer meeting tonigtt At 80.
The morning sermon vii &c a 3ressed .
the young. They are especially invited y
omitted ana at O'Clock here VIII he rally
and roll cal Of the {. I. S5eiety A SPECIAL
PR gram has been prepared ADDRESSES vii
be made BY Rev II. + illse an The pastor.
A most hearty invitation 5 extended 10 all to
attend this service.
The roll call CT the church will be held.
Wednesday evening, Nov. 2Ist. Supper will
be served at 7 o'o,oek. All members with
their husbands am wives are invited to Re
present
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

Even a good crop Is gathered of the
aftermath of the election.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15
SkOwhegan Grange.

The entertainment program at skow-
hogan Grange, last evening ,sconsistod Of
recitation by Miss Emma Brsgg; vocal
solo by Miss Jennie HUXLEY, discussion
of Postal Savings Banks. talk on the
relative value Of fferent kinds Of horses
and a spelling match.
la The matter II Postal Savings Banks
misa Dorothy Elliott gave very careful
review Of Their origin and purposes
From her address IL seems that England
set the example by providing savings
department IL connection with tie post
offices, something like As years ago and
that her success In thus encouraging the
habit saving among her citiz-us lead
other uafions TO follow her course until
at the present time the United States le
about the only civil d nation that has
90 postal savings d. partner. During
he discussion The following letter 10
Congressman Burltigh was submitted
ard, upon motion If {. Davis Miller. the
secretary WAS directed 10 forward it TO
him.
Edwin {. Burleigh, N. g.,
Washington. b. {.
Dear Sir
Skowhegan Grange had the question Of
Postal Savings Banks for It's discussion, the
evening Of Nov. IA, and al the close directed
me to address you as follows
Do you know if there IS to be bill favor
ing Postal Savings Banks introduced in the
coming session Of Congress and If there
should be, will the measure receive your sup
port If no such measure should be intro
duced will you introduce such bill and give
| it your hearty support
Thanking you for your long and able ser
vices in tie interest Of the Third Maine Con
gressional District and Of or nation, We
remain, SkoWhegan Grange,
Mrs. JAMES T. LEArITT, Secretary.
The conversation on the horse proved
to be one of he most interesting ever
participated 10 by the Grarge. Anon.
those who took part were {. Davis Nil.
Ter, r. F. Parker, c. II. Chute and Calvin
Eaton. The dominant thought OF the
whole M tier seemed TO be that the GER
eral purpose horse, or, in other words.
trotting breeds of good siz', developed
FOR all round purposes, were the mos
pre- fitable for the farmer TO raise, either
for his own use or for sale.
In the spelling match, Miss Lena
Packard aud Miss Lula Smith were he
most successful remaining in the liLe
after all the others had been retired aud
| finally both missing on the word ,'di.-
habile.n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

The Republicans have the national
House by about SO maiority.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-15

cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect and
,ists of presents accompanying accounts OF
ueddings receptions, Anniversaries, etc, IN
sarted at cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. No charge less than
sc cents.
with our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
hsc rihers writing the REPoRTRR with regard
n heir subscription must bo sure to give exact
" the postoff1ce address TO which the paper is
going. including the number of X. y. ID. route,
X pdaIivered by rural carrier This is especially
important when change of address Ia request
al INIT should also be observed when making
rsn,ittances and at all other times.
Address all Communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, skowhegan, Maine.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAN ATIVE BKOMO 0niniue Ia let's.
Druggists REFUND money IL T. fails TO cure.
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