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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

We take this method of expressing
eur thanks 10 the many friends and
neighbors, who so kindly assisted Us iu
our sad bereavement IN the loss Of our
loved one Especially does our graft
tude 60 ont to the Pythian Sisterhoo
for the beautiful fora Offering.
GEORGE FoRTIEE and Family,
MIR. and Mrs. Paul LANEY
and Family.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

There are some things the Car oil
Russia must do besides making speeches
and promises. The draft Of the address
to the throne in reply to the emperor's
speech at the opening of parliament was
submitted to the lower house of parlia.
ment last week by the commission.
Ii consists practically of the following
ten demands:
General amnesty.
2-'rhe abolition of the death penalty
3-rhe suspension of martial law and
all exceptional laws.
Full civil liberty.
5-The abolition of the council of the
empire.
6-The revision of the Fundamental
law.
The establishment of the RESPONSE
bility OF ministers.
S-Fhe right of Interpolation.
9-Forced appropriation of land.
10-Guarantees of the rights of trades
unions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Charles D. Lvermore, the veteran tel
egraph operator, who died In Portland
last week, was a native of Hallowell,
and son of the late Danforth p. Liver
more, who was one of the first men In
the country to learn telegraphy, and at
the time of his death, few years ago,
the oldest active telegrapher 10 the ser.
vice. Charles was stricken with fatal
disease, and as a last resort submitted to
a serious surgical operation. Showing
the grit of the man, short time after
the operation he sat up in bed, and
wrote this dispatch to the general mana
ger: "Just had leg taken of above the
knee. Now for speedy recovery -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Farmers are finding that the open-air
treatment is as good for their cattle as
for human beings. And why not: Go
through those communities where tuber-
eulosis has reigned almost supreme, and
where there has been great slaughter
OF cows, and you will find that the cattle
nave been treated as go many machines
Tor the manufacture of the greatest pos
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

After thorough examination Of the
subject, Miles NJ. Dawson, actuary for
the Armstrong committee Of New York,
startled the public, the other day, by
stating that "there is not fire insur-
ance company 10 this country that
knows whether it will be solvent or not
when It pays it's San Francisco losses
The surest way for these companies to
establish their solveney before the pub
lie is to pay their losses promptly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

When drying off after bath stand
n the bathtub in water up to the an
Ties When rubbed with coarse towels
until the body is all aglow, step out
md wipe the feet. This prevents that
uncomfortable chilly feeling experience
I'd il one steps Immediately out Of
bathtub full OF water on TO the bath
mt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24
Memorial Day.

Before the issue of the next REPORT
Err, the nation, with uncovered head,
will have stood at the graves of its pa
triot dead, and decorated them with the
sweetest. fsirest flowers of springtime
Memorial day is day sacred to every
loyal heart. In the swift march Of the
ceaseless years, the country for which
these heroes fought and for which they
died, has shown a growth marvellous
aud unprecedented in material prosper.
ity, and we trust also in those higher
qualities which make for the nation +
true honor and lasting fame. We are Il
happy and contented people, progressive
and prosperous, at peace with all the
world, CIVILIZED and unciviiz d. These
men whom we honor died for their
country. The highest and hottest gift a
man can make is that of his own life.
There can be no greater sacrifice than
this. History holds In its keeping no
more precious Offering; the heart never
gave up greater treasure. May these
shrines of patriotism which we decorate
speak to all our souls in unutterable
language that will enable us to renew
our allegiance to our beloved country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Probably giving up the conversion of
senator Tillman as bad iOb, the Presi-
dent the other day preached short SER
mon to the members of the civil service
reform league. Among other things he
said:
SIR is true at the present that it is i'm
possible to disassociate certain classes of
appointments from such conditions and
a. get no way has been devised to secure
s. ch disassocaton, Yet it remains true
whether avodable or unavoidable, the
Intrusion of political considerations into
the choice of men whose duties are pure
~ ministerial ia always detrimental TO
The serviee.n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

The Gardiner Reportef-Journal hope
fully says: Gardiner 10 former years
had lot of briekyards and saw mills,
aud now it has neither. 1t used TO have
four machine shops and now it has but
one. But it has two shoe shops that
employ more people than all the shops
that it has lost.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

The earthquake in California cured
quite number of chronic cases of rheu-
matism and kindred diseases, so that
crutches were thrown away, and those
who were formerly invalids went on
their way rejoicing. Still, we don't
think that earthquakes will be recon-
mended as a safe and reliable remedy
yet awhile.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

In the court at Portland, sentence of
] / months in the county Jail for an at
tempt at self-murder, given James May
Of Westbrook by Justice Peabody, was a
novel one in Maine Jurisprudence. The
indictment was based on the common
law and the indictment WAS demurred to
on the ground that the statutes, by not
providing specifically for attempts at
suicide, intended to omit punishment
for this off nee. 1t is just as much a
crime 10 kill ones self as ones neighbor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

The celebrated Ferris wheel, seen and
used by members Of the Maine Press
Association on their trip to the Worlds
Fair at Chicago, and which was after
wards removed to ST. Louie, has been
blown up with dynamite, and relegated
to the Junk heap.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Japan's four and half per cent bonds
held abroad are secured upon her lmpe-
rial tobacco monopoly. For the year
ended March 81 last the net revenue OF
that monopoly was SO 2S4, 900 yen (Sl6,-
GAP ,000). That is l,273,000 yen $685.
500 more than WAS estimated when the
loan WAS floated in New York and else
where. That is another made good"
for Japan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

The Gar of Russia refused to receive
in person the deputation appointed to
convey to him the address Of Parliament
but said he would receive it through the
accredited minister. This was indeed
bombshtll, and the members are so in
censed that it is predicted that Parlia-
ment will soon dissolve.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

sible amount of milk for the market,
have been kept 10 close quarters, breath
ing vitiated air, without the health CIV
ing treatment that nature has provided
in the open air. The farmers Of Maine
have been too careful In keeping their
stock in close, warm quarters.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24
OrindA \ Reed.

Mrs Reed died May 10th at the ripe
age of So years and two months. In
early life she married the late Mr..
Woodbridge b. Reed. She and her
daughter, Mrs. Annie Magoon with her
son, Maurice B. Magoon made their
home at the farm about three miles north
of Skowhegan. Here drs. Reed came
as bride some sixty-fve years ago
Her early life was spent in Madison
where she united with the Free viii
Baptist Church.
Mrs Reed was much respected and
loved by her neighbors and friends for
her many noble traits of character
She was held in the highest esteem by
all who knew her. She has beeu a de
voted wife, an al 'etionate mother and
grandmother and a thoughtful neighbor.
She will be remembered a long time for
what she has done
The funeral services were held at the
home on the morning of May 12th a
10 80 Rev George Merriam OF the
Bethany Church otiiciated.
Mother thoa art .s forrest;
I'll
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Plant Virginia creepers in your flower
garden this spring, and then In the
course Of five years, If the fool-killer
doesn't get hold of you, write us what
progress you have made towards the
Insane Hospital.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

We never can say why we love, but
,nly that we love The heart is ready
mough at feiguing excuses for all that
does or imaRines Of wrong but ask
to give n reason for any of Its beau
Sful and divine motives, and 1t can
My look upward and be dumb.--LoW-
Ill
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24
John Doe Proceedings.

John Doe" proceedings were ahol.
Ished by law in Great Britain in 1852
Previous to that time John Doe had
figured in the old fashioned ejectment
action for the recovery of the posses
sion of land, together with damages
for the wrongful Withholding thereof.
For various reasons of convenience
and history dating from the reign of
Edward III. A did not proceed against
B directly in such case Instead A
delivered to b an entirely false state
ment from the fictitious John Doe"
that a had devised the land to John"
for a term Of years, and John had
been ousted from it by the equally
fictitious Orchard Roe" Then Rich
ard informed b that he was not going
to defend the action himself, but B
must do It. and SO on Occasionally,
by way of variety, John Doe" gave
place to one "Goodtltle"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Lawyer-You say YOU left home on
he Goth. Wltness-Yes. sir. Lawyer
And came back on the 25th5 Wit
less-Yes. sir. Lawyer severely
What were you doing In the interm7
Hitness-Never was In such a place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

The New York Democrats are appar-
emily waiting with open arms for the
return of Bryan. That seemed to be the
indication at the Jt fl rson dinner, the
other day. At the present time the
party is entirely sh rat on the candidate
question, and no one ought to be sur
prised If they should concentrate on
BRYAN,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Il being understood that John z. Swa-
ssv of Canton has entered the field for
candidate for Congress In the Second
District, Mr.. Littlefeld is at home, look
ing after politics.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

have lived to know that the great
secret OF human happiness is this. New.
er suffer your energies to stagnats-
Adam Clark.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

In franklin, Neb,, a temperance town,
II hailed on Monday as minutes, and the
hail stones were as big as base balls.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

We are ali wise. Tie difference be
ween persons is not in wisdom. but In
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Some men are born rich and some 9TH
ers manage to win out by keeping aver
lastingy in the game.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

Mrs Minnie Laney. wife of George
Fortier died May 18th at her home in
East Madison after an Illness of six
weeks from heart trouble. Everything
possible that loving hands and doctor's
could do was done but of no avail She
WAS loving wife and mother, and held
in high esteem by all who knew her.
Funeral services were held from st
Mary's Church, Wednesday morning at
8 o'clock conducted by her pastor Rev.
FIR, A o. --acroix. she leaves to mourn
her great loss loving husband and three
small children, father and mother,
four sisters and three brothers, Mrs
Flora Dealy, Mary Lany, John Lany,
Mrs. Omer Beaulieu, Norris Lany, viii
lie Lany and Mrs. Bert Cowett all of
Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
Itching Blind. bleeding, Protrsding Piles, Drug.
gists are authorized to refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure in TO IA days. 60c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24
Obituary.

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Paine of North Corn
Vile died in the Gath year of her age,
and was buried from he late home May
1lth. Mrs Paine is Irvved by one
brother and three sisters, Her brother
and one sister were present at the
funeral service, the other sisters live in
the West. One child, an adopted sen
remains to mourn her loss.
Mrs Paine was one of the first mem
bers of the Athens Grange, and up to
within few years had been a regular
attendant upon its meeting, taking a
deep interest in all that pretaned to its
interest and welfare
The last two years have been years of
great suffering, yet she WAS patient
through it all The large number of
friends present and beautiful collection
of flowers testified to the place she held
in the hearts of the people in the com
munity where she had lived for several
gears
Rev. L G. March of Athens officiated.
Appropriate selections of music we're
rendered by quartette from Athens
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-05-24
TO CURE CoLDIN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUINlNE Tablets.
All druggist refund the money If it fails To cure
1y46 f. ". Groves signature ls on each box. 2bc
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Church Notes.

CENTENARY METHODIST EftsCoFAi
FeF. rel 4 LeH1t, Pzsssf.
Fea1ea-e. % ls.sad Avenue.
Gran Army sunday The veterans Of the
Russell Post vi worship IN Tie Centenary
N. +. church, ~a5oatd morning at Lax;
subject, "IEe Republic II = u AMI It's
Victories There wil. be SPECIAL music at
the morning service.
Evening service, 7, sa5Jec,, "I6e Republic
Of God and rs Victories
Bible study Il O'clock. Epw5rth League
o CLOCK; junior Epworth Leagae, J.
Class meeting Tuesday, 80.
PFaFer meeting thursday 80.
FIRST BAPTIST.
H. T. Hvsg. Past9f. Residence = Asiu Street.
Revival meetings continued III the church
tonight, tomorrow night and Sunday. Miss
Frances 3. Adams, evangelist, viii speak at
each service. Singing under tbe direction
Of Mrs. fa.ia steward, assisted By the choir
Of tie -Hur-n Al naa nave Mt 1eard MISS
Adams speak sill sGizly ".sa :, improve
.lese a. .pe rtaajties The fzu4us Terry
Alexander r-vva hymns HiN x sung. The
pubic ~ .aas .nv,-5. i.#3z. afternoon
n the ses,ct .. 5 81 .aer- ~. ,e aela a
meeting J., s,sz=ats . ~ Il & s.. j and
scholar. II - ta- -ffer e.ade- / the
-rauH.af s--...
M9a3a: evening q - s-s:-s = ,a- much
there ~ q te--p. Z. Ms tra1ees B.
y ans. evangelist. F..-. Is - -o.4'aly
invited.
Ia.#ss4 HAf9l.F CHaRcH
or zzz ME5stsx, Pastor.
Fesisen-s, e Aalis9a avenue.
The annual meeting Il the church VII oc-
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Big bundle old papers, 8 cents, RE-
PORTER office.
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,,,.,s If Thanks, Resolutions of Respect and
- ~ presents accompanying accounts OF
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80 AZ cents per line; poetry with OBITUARY
Snafices. 10 cents per line. No charge 1888 imam
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- heir subscription must be sure to give exact
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g5otng including the number OF X r. u. route,
:, l57ivered hy rural carrier This is especially
IGNORANT :, when change of address Is request
81 INIT should also be observed when making
entrances and at all other times.
Address all Communications to
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The Somerset Reporter
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Published every Thursday at Skowhegan' Me-
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-30
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. 4

Asa Farr, now in his SOth year, has been
poorly the past few months.
The ladies' society met Thursday Of last
week with Mrs Orrin ID. Farr
The Both anniversary of Spofford Grange
will occur Wednesday April II.
The spring term of schools in districts
Nos l. and will begin Monday, April
8.
Miss Ruth Streeter is spending a vaca-
ton at home from the Northheld SEM
mary.
o. e. Randall has been on the sick list
and under the Doctors care, but is better
now.
o. r. Farr kept FIVE teams busy draw
ing logs from the Ware lot in Westmore-
land.
Miss Mary Cobleigh has been spending
ten days in Boston and vicinity with re-
latives and friends.
Miss Emma Hutchins has been at home
recently from the Mortified schools, where
she has been an attendant the past three
years.
Mr.. Brown Of Bernardston has moved
his family this week to the Smith place,
Mr.. Torrey's people having moved to
Brattleboro recently.
Norris Farr moved his family this week
to the A. p. Richardson house on the
Goodrich place. Frank Richardson having
moved back to the old farm in Westmore-
land.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-30
NEWFANE.
The Late Elias Howard Chase.

A paper from Illinois, sent to relatives
of the late Elias Howard Chase Of Long
Prairie, contains an estimate OF his char
acter, showing that he was one of the
solid men of the West, which is OF in
terest to his old-time friends in Vermont.
Mr. Chase, who was 20 years of age. was
born in Andover. the son of Hubbard and
Cynthia Howard Chase, and brother Of
Mrs. ID. A. Benson and the late Worthy
N Chase of Newfane. The late William
Chase of Texas, a teacher and editor,
who welded a strong pen, was his
brother His oldest sister survives in
Illinois. Elias and this sister. Cynthia,
went West In early youth to teach school
and were successful in the work After
ward Mr.. Chase took up farming and
other interests and by industry. economy
and intelligence about business matters
possessed by but few of his age and
neignborhood he accumulated a good for
tune. He was called a true and upright
man, whose life was an inspiration to
his community. Mr.. Chase was III two
years and had his earthly affairs In good
shape for the end. He married first in
Michigan and again in Illinois, having
five children by each marriage. His
widow and seven surviving children
share equally in his personal property.
While living he divided his real estate.
By the terms of his will Mt. Zion Meth
odist church receives a perpetual fund
of $1,000. part OF the income to be de-
voted to repairs on the parsonage; Mt.
Zion cemetery $500, income to be spent
in keeping up the same; and the interest
of $1,000 is to be spent for books, ETC.,
for the poor In his home district, and
the balance, II any, in paying teachers
salary. Mr.. Chase in recent years in
herited some money and business inter-
ests from DR.. Howard, his mothers
brother, a large real estate owner of
Akron, Ohio, and a prominent physician
of that city in its earlier years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-30
HALIFAX.

Major George II. Otis, who died in
Troy, N. Y, March "a, was born In this
town Jan. "a. 1880. His parents moved to
Troy In that year Mr.. Otis was a direct
descendant from John Otis, WHO settled in
bingham, Mass, in 1885. Mai. Otis was
engaged in different pursuits in Troy
previous to the outbreak of the civil war,
when he organized Company Of the Sec
ond New York Volunteers and left for the
front. He was soon promoted to the
position OF major, serving with that rank
until compelled to retire on account of
Ill health after the battle of Malvern Hill.
From 1870 to 1877 he was inspector Of Gen.
Alden's stan with the rank Of major, also
was member Of the old Citizens corps.
For 81 years after the civil war he was
boo1keeper for the Albany & Rensselaer,
Steel & Iron company. He was twice
married and is survived by a daughter
and q sister.
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g TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS
- By the Probate Court for said District
OF CHARLES ROBBINS, late Of Brattlee
Doro IN said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court
VIII decide upon the allowance of the
account of Mary F. Robbins and Charles
y; Robbins. executors upon the estate OF
Charles Robbins. late of Brattleboro in
said district deceased, and decree dis
tribution thereof to the persons entitled
thereto. at the session thereof TO be held at
the Probate once in Brattleboro in said
district, ON the 31st day of March, A. %.
1906, when and where you may be heard
IN the premises If you see cause. ll-l3
A. F. SCHWENK, Register.
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IN WINDHAM COUNTY
puMMERsToN.

]. d. Reed Of Manchester, N. H., is at
his fathers, James A. Reeds.
The spring terms of school will begin
April in the Centre, North Hollow and
South schools
The Grange Benefit society met with
Mrs. ]. w. Patch March o. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs e. H.
Brown April s.
The funeral of the late John Walker oc-
Cured at the church Dummerston Cen
tire March 81, and was largely attended
by friends and relatives Rev. ]. d. King
officiating. The bearers were e. H.
Brown, E. Huntley, Charles and Leon
Crosby. Burial was at West Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-03-30

g TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.
- BY the Probate Court for said District
=, 70 Sr al persons interested in the estate
tleboro In said district, GreetinS'
You are hereby notified that this Court
VIII decide upon the allowance of the
account OF l. A Elmer, administrator
upon the estate Of George r. Bennett.
late OF Brattleboro in said district. de,
ceased. and decree distribution thereof
session thereof to be held at the Probate
Omce IN Brattleboro, in said district on
Ine Slst day OF March. A. ID. 1906, when
premises II you see cause. II IL she
A. f. SCHWENK. ReRiSter
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NOMMIssIONRRs, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF CHARLES F. BRACKETT.
The undersigned having been appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the
District OF Marlboro Commissioners to receive.
examine and adjust a ! claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Charles f.
Bracket, late of Guilford. in said district, de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in offset there
to, hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purpose aforesaid, at Peoples National
Bank of BrattlebOro, VT. on the 9Th day of
April and the eth day of July next, from
O'Clock p. m, until o'clock p. m, each of said
days, and that six months from the 9th day of
February, A. ID. 1905 is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro this l4th day of March,
A. u. 1905. 1914
Z. T. T. s TIC XS Commissioners.
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WEST wARpseoRo.

The L. S. c. viii meet next Thursday
afternoon at A. C. Robinson's.
The missionary meeting held the 18th
was very interesting and successful.
Frank Smead, who worked in Bratleboro
several weeks, came home last week on
account Of illness. He is better now.
The Bird club met with Mrs w. j.
Davidson recently, II being present. Mrs.
Davidson had a paper on birds. The
children have made progress in bird lore
at the club and in the school They were
treated to homemade candy, nuts, etc,
and enjoyed games.