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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-27
MR.. sHEPPERsoN's DEATH.
Formerly Lived Here and Was
Held in High Esteem.

Mr., George y. shepperson, THE young
druggist, who died In Newport News
Wednesday after brief illness. was well
known In this CITY among the druggists,
few months s ago. he g had iW liyed in Rloh,
mond several years, and besides having
q number. OF relatives here, had made
many friends, He was h son Of Mrs.
Virginia and the late Rev, Dir. Charles
Hhepperson, and a nephew Of the Reys,
and uncles being prominent ministers Of
tho Presbyterian faith. Deceased was g
auiet, unassuming man, well educated
ana polished In manners. He ~ surylyed
s Ihs Ok who is stenoEraphar ia the
ONCE OF the Panama Canal Commission,
In Washington, r. g. Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-27
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to Richmond Tuesday evening, from a
extended Northern trip. They Will go !
the Sweet Cl,alybeate Springs next week
to remain the rest Of the season. II

Dr.. Basil spalding sailed Tuesday last
for Europe. Until5his return, about Sep
ternber / st, DR. r. D. Merrick, OF No. wv
EAST Franklin Street, will attend to his
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-07-27
Poems You Ought to l[,1op,,.

Whatever your crowded
hours With AFFAIRS minutes
timer life with BIT Of
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Meeting of Somerset Veterans
Association.

Agreeable to notice the Association
met at Lakewood, Tuesday, sept IS h.
There were about sevsnty-fve veterans
present together with relatives and
friends from different sections of the
county. The officers present were Col.
E. Gould; Lieut.. Col, Isaac Dyer;
Maj, P. II. Butler; Chaplain, :. F.
Emerson; Quartefmaster, Sam'l. Vose.
Col. Gould called to order at 10:45 for
the morning session Chaplain Emer-
son offered prayer. The Association
decided to hold meeting once In three
months, the next to be held with Rus
sell Post, Skowhega1, Tuesday, Dec. IS,
com rades 5. F. Emerson, F, H. Wing
and c. c. Hartwell were appointed as a
committee to draft a constitution and
bylaws to govern the association.
Beautiful and patriotic songs and solos
were rendered by Comrade Gould and
Emma Il. Dunton, with crisp concise,
patriotic speeches by Rev. F. a. Leitch
and Rev H. F. Huse of Skowhegan
which closed the morning session.
Intermission was passed by the veter-
ans in eating the sumptuous rations fur
nished and renewing again the associa-
tions of other years, the memories of
which rolled In upon them like the
pillows of the sea. There seems to be
fraternal ties existing with these ex-
warriors of the Republic that cannot be
found in any other organization, and
will go out only when the last veteran
shall have passed away.
The afternoon session opened by the
choir singing NEARER My God to Thee"
followed with prayer by Rev. D F.
Faulkner of Madison; solo, Emma q.
Dunton; song, "Tentlng on the Old
Campground" by Comrade Gould At
this point Gen. j. L Chamberlain and
Gen. Isaac Dyer came upon the stage
and received splendid ovation from
the comrades and all others present
Gen. Chamberlain's address was on the
Final review of the Army. The ad-
dress was concise, eloquent, pathetic, as
he called up the different corps, divi-
sions brigades and regiments with their
different commanders, and the nigh y
struggles they had endured through that
-four years of tremendous conflict. How
wildly these awful scenes come back to
these veteran soldiers as they were pre-
sented by the speaker, made doubly
vivid and interesting because given by
one who took an active and distinguish
ed part in the stirring events enacted
nearly half a century ago
The patriotic ladies of Somerset
county were invited to form an auxili
airy to the veterans association in such
way and manner as they may deem suit
able and it is hoped that they will do so
at an early date. A cordial vote of
thanks was rendered the Somerset
Traction Company. the Maine Central
and Somerset Railroads, the proprietors
of the grounds and hotel for courtesies
received and after singing the "Star
rpangled Banner" the meeting was
brought to close.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Levi Turner, Esq. of Portland, who
has been appointed by the G vernon
Judge Of the Superior Court OF Cumber
land county, to take the place of judge
Bonney, deceased, had very strong
backing, and lie eminently fitted to fl
the place. He ranks high IN his profes
sion and Is regarded as one Of the ablesI
of the younger members of the bar,
Judge Turner Is a native Of Somerville,
Lincoln county, and was born in 1859, &c
that he is AZ years of age. He obtained
his education at Coburn Classical Insti.
tute. Bucksport seminary, the Maine
Central Institute and Bowdoin college,
graduating from the latter in 1881. He
then took course in the Boston Uni
versity Law school and studied law III
the offices of Hon. A. p. Gould at Thorn
aston and Hon. Charles <. Littlefield at
r cklsnd, and was admitted to the bar
in 1891. He served term in the Legis-
lsture in 1889.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Only Two for "a Quarter 4"

Residents of >kowhegan and vicinity
may now ship package weighing not
more than two pounds TO Boston by E1-
press for twenty-five cents. Previous to
the PRONUNCIATION of new schedule by
the American Express company, under
date of Aug 81. four pounds we're &C
cepted for transportation to Boston for a
quarter, and not many years since the
limit of weight to be sent for twenty five
cents was five pounds. The new seized.
ule, of which the two pound, twenty
five cent limit to Boston is part, raises
express rates between nearly all New
England points, on small shipments, the
advance in some cases, virtually doubl
ing the rate L is interesting to note
that this advance in rates is almost CO.
incident with the date. August 20 b, on
which the new law for the regulation OF
the rates of railroads and other common
carriers went into effect
The REPORTER does not hear that the
express company accompanies its adj
vance in rates with any arguments as tC
the justice of the change The insur.
ance companies, when they coolly ad
vised the public, a few weeks since, OF
the rise in rates on property in the bus
mess district of all the cities and large
towns of the United States, grsciously
informed US that so per cent. of the
total premiums paid was not sufficient
to pay commissions running expenses
and profits and that, as the losses in q
few great conhagrations, all in large
cities, had been such that it seemed thai
they would have to pay back in insur'
snce about half of what they collect in
premiums, ii was necessary to advance
the rates. However, regardless of the
explanation offered by the insurance
companies and of entire lack of explain
alton so far as the express people are
concerned, the true reason is easily
comprehended and it is the same In both
cases: They had the power and had
made up their minds that the American
people would stand another turn of the
screw
One need not think that, as they do
not often ship packages by express, that
the change 10 rates does not affect them
The merchandise which comes by ex-
press is consumed and paid for by the
public and the cost of trsnsporton is
added to the price. The new rate is
just as truly an added burden to the
people of Maine as if the State tax had
been raised. 1t may be some con-
ISOLATION to reflect that the price on
small packages cannot DO increased
much more for it is now very near the
postage rate. What the express rate
might be but for the competition it
meets with in the United States mails,
it would be diff 'ult to predict.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
H.ald-Pnine

On Tuesday noon sept. Z. Nj En-.
mons z. Head Of Arson and Miss
Laura Z. Paine were united in marriags
at the home Of the brides parents, Nh.
and Mrs. ". Il Paine on Bloomfield
street. Rev. 3 B. Merrill OF the Islaad
avenue church, ofieiated, using the
double ring service The wedding gifu
were numerous and choice, and the
goodly company Of relatives and friends
present were profuse and hearty in their
congratulations. After a delightful
wedding lunch the happy pair departed
somewhat hastily on their bridal trip
followed by the best wishes of their
many friends Ga their return they
will make their home n Arson
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The Great Central Maine State Fair,
which was held on its spaciou and al
tractive grounds at Waterville, last week
being the third year of its exhibitions,
proved a wonderful success, like the
others. It has practically demonstrated
the fact that progressive Maine ia capa'
BILE of sustaining three State Fairs, al.
though some of the little town and local
fairs will be obliged to drop out. The
exhibits were full 10 nearly every de-
partment. La the big coliseum, under
the spreading tents, forming the "whitt
city," in the cattle and horse stalls-!r
fact. everywhere, there was complete
exhibition Of the products of the hand!
and brains of Maine men and women
while manufactures of farm machinery
and household goods from abroad con
tributed largely to the display. SO WI
think the Central Maine State Fair hal
demonstrated in three short years tina
1t has come to stay. In all the excellent
management of the big show we can SCI
the mastery hand Of its President, Mr.
E p. Mayo.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

As was to be expected, our govern
ment has taken notice of the revolution
against Palma's government in the little
republic of Cuba. President Roosevelt
has addressed an important, and we may
say, fatherly communication to the
people of Cuba, warning them against
the continuance Of the rebellion against
the government. He speaks not only as
the executive, but as friend OF Cuba,
who participated in her struggle for lib,
erty says that this nation asks nothing
from Cuba, save that it shall continue to
develop as 1t has during the seven years
of its life as a republic; civil war will
throw her into anarchy. The treaty
made when she became a republic gives
the United States the right to interfere
for the maintenance in Cuba OF a govern
ment adequate for the protection Of life,
property and Individual liberty. BE
shall perform his ddty without Sinking.
Ia his judgment 1t Is imperative for the
sake of Cuba that there shall be an i'm
mediate cessation of hostilities and some
arrangement which will secure the per-
manent pacification of the island. TO
accentuate bis words the President has
despatched several war vessels to the
island, with some 1000 marines to await
orders. He has also sent as emmlsaries
Secretary Of War Taft, Assistant Sec
rotary of State Bacon, and Gen. Funston,
to bring about peace If possible without
intervention. This communication has
been well received by the Cubans, and
although there has been spirited fighting
the government has suspended hostilities
for the present, and so have the rebels,
who will have to back down from their
present claims before there can be per-
manent peace.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Somerset Pomona Grange.

A special meeting Of the eomerSet
Pomona Orange vii be held 9th
Athens Grange On Tuesday, sept nth
An address Of welcome vii be given By
Rev. johnson; Rev > r Emerson vii
respond.
The following questions have been
chosen for djseassiou-Wil special
farming yield greater crop than geHer-
al farming2 What il he beat crop for
a farmer 10 rare vino lives far from
market? These lesti5ns vii be open
ed by y W Dodsou and B. 2 barker,
followed by Calvin Jones. Hm Bailey.
Jr, Walter BemIs, { Turner. W. r.
Herrick, DR.. YIN Mclaughlin and it is
hoped many others.
There vii be addresses by stats
Deputy e :. stetson. Rev I. y. March
and { Z Bal Readings. Mrs. May
Emery and MIRA. Maui FLANDERS For
music there will be choruses, duets and
solos BY request the afternoon session
will be open TO the public
CLARA &. LEAFITT, LeclureL
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

We think we may Justly claim the
Third District as the banner district OF
the State. Complete returns from the
cities, towns and plantations in this
District give Congressman Burleigh q
plurality considerably In excess Of the
original estimates sent out on election
night and which ranged from 1900 to
1900. The official returns show that Mr..
Burleigh has carried all four of the
counties, running ahead Of his ticket in
all of them. His plurality in the dis
trict is 1904 The plurality for Govern
or Cobb 10 the Third District is 1347.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Admiral Evans of the new war ship
"Maine," complains that when some OF
his ships were in Portland, the men were
abused when ashore. He claims that a
party of sailors who were behaving
themselves were ordered by the police
to move on, aud that one officer dubbed
sailor without any cause whatever,
and that the men did not retaliate on the
officers. This is stoutly denied by
Mayor Clifford and the Portland police,
but an unfortunate controversy is 10
progress. There is little doubt but the
police exceeded their duty.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The West is not all sgrsrisn. Seattle,
the commercial metropolis OF the far
Northwest, has stepped hard on an am
bilious scheme of public ownership,
beating 1t By ma prity of 935 in total
vote of 10000. The proposal was to
bond the city for over 81, 900 900 for the
construction of street railroads TO be
owned and operated by the city, and to
undertake other enterprises which would
eventually increase the bonded debt to
IS 900 900
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
OFF for Cuba

Frank S. Cairns left here Saturday
morning for Cuba. His brother, Mr.,
Santiago Andrew, who passed the winter
here, several years since, and TWO sisters,
live In Santa Clara province, in the city
of Cienfuegos, on the southern coast of
he island, about 150 mites from Havana
and in the district which is the seat OF
the present instruction. Advices from
them indicate that conditions are very
bad with constant menace to their safety.
Mr.. Cairns, from his long former resi-
dence in Cuba and bis lifelong expert
ence with all kinds of conditions among
Spanish provincial people, hopes to be
able to eff ct something for the safety
of his relatives.
While Mr.. Cairns gave the dangers tC
which his relatives are exposed as the
reason for his sudden departure fol
Cuba, we note by an associated press
dispatch eminatlng from Washington
that he is member of the Taft party
which left that city for Cuba the after.
noon of September 16. Besides w. H
Taft, Secretary of War, and Mr.. Cairns
there were in the party two Of MI
Taft's secretaries; Captain f. X. Nc
Cay, President Roosevelt'S military aid
and j. C. Macias, of the United States
bureau of insular affairs. II is under
stood that this expt dition goes at The
desire of President Roosevelt to investi
gate the reasons for the present state OF
nsurrection In Cuba.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Somerset =. j. Court.

sEFrE@IHg TfPa, Iyst.
w p. WHHEH9H 81, ] Presiding.
VIZ. I. SEfKi&s, Clerk.
THO. ] Yar.5, County An9rney.
SfEsLEY Ism, Steno2rapher.
CLYDE II. SMITH, Sheriff
w. Il HAWKS, Messenger.
DtuTiEs:-D 6 WOOD Of Hsrh5gewocs. J. A.
Goodrich Of Palmyra. ]. = RIM # Cambridge: A.
W. Ro"el Of Soon, and Z. Ai@9od Of New Port
land.
The September term of the sup eme
Judicial court for Somerset county be-
gan at the court house, Tuesday last,
the 18th inst. at 10 o'clock a Hon.
VIM. p. " hitehouse, associate justice,
presiding
Rev F. A. Leitch, pastor of the Meth
odist church. made the opening prayer
and Sheriff Smith made the usual proc
lamations.
The grand jury for the year was en-
pannelled as follows:
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Sorrow In the Home.

Lawrence Franklin, youngest son OF
Geo, z and Carrie Chase, died, Tues
day of this week, at IL o'clock noon, at
their home, 81, North Ave, after an i'll
ness of eight days, at the age of ? years
and 10 months.
In health he was the sunlight of the
whole household; he was a great suffer
er but very patient to the last. Their
many friends extend their heartfelt
sympathy and condole with them in
this their hour of sorrow.
Services were held at st Mary
church, this Thursday morning at
1890
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The PIohibtionists as party made a
big drop In the recent election. AS the
total cast for Governor is In the neigh
b orhood of 10000, being little in ex-
cess of that figure, and as the Prohibit
tion vote Is less than 1000, it follows that
the party has fallen under the required
one per cent and will have to resort to
nomination papers next time, II 1t keeps
up its organization.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

F. W. Whittier Of Los Angeles, Cal,
arrived here, Friday Of last week, and
will pass fortnight with his brother,
Wilmot 3. Whittier. Mr.. Whittier Wa
here at the November election to vote for
James G. Blaine il 1854 and leaving
for the West Immediately thereafter.
has not since returned He is engaged
IS a contractor in cement construction
work and employs $50 mep.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

There will be something doing in the
Maine woods this fall, when the open
season begins, if we may Judge from the
application for licenses received at the
State House. The number of non-resi-
dent hunters which came to Maine last
fall was large, but the indications are
that an increase will be shown this
season.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Secretary Shaw has announced that
What we want is more five dollar
bills" That meets with universal favor.
But If we can't have more five dollar
bills, give US twos and ones. A little
eh4nge would be better than nothing.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
Mercer Fair.

The annual Cattle Show and Fair for
the people of Mercer and vicinity ia To
be held at that village, Monday, Oct L
There are conpeten. committees in
charge of every department and tha
usual excellent exhibition may be count
ed upon. There is to be grand ball in
the evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Ia one little sentence, that didn't take
him minute to utter, Mr.. Bryan ruined
his chances of being nominated candi-
date for the Presidency, but in all his
later utterances he has been trying to
hedge and explain away his railroad
speech. Too late; alas 100 late
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

All the regimental associations that
meet In Augusta are sure to make pill
grimsges to the National Home at Togus.
some OF the "boys in blue'' will doubt
less fnally bring up there, blessed
asylum for the veterans, where they
have nearly all the comforts of home.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Happy, rosy-cheeked, full of life and
buoyancy, the children have returned to
their schools to resume their studies.
There are large classes in the four COL
leges, and there is plenty of room in the
sehoolhouses. This is different from
the situation In New York city, where
on account OF the crowded condition of
the schoolhouses hundreds OF childre n
have no school facilities.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The cucumber crop in Maine was
mostly failure on account Of the rust
that struck the vines, leaving them
looking as though they had been stricken
by Spanish mildew. Potato vines suf-
iered more or less from the same trouble.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
BOyd-Cushing.

We learn through the Observer Of
Braintree, Mass, of the marriage of Miss
Edith F. Cushing, formerly of this place,
to Louis Il. Boyd of Bangor. She was
educated in the Skowhegan schools and
has relatives aud many friends here.
The wedding occurred at bingham,
Mass, September h, and the officiating
clergyman was the Rev. W. o. Aver, for
many years pastor of the First B tptst
church of this town. |. is interesting
20 note in connection with this wedding
that Mr.. Aver had joined in marriage
Melzlr C. Gushing and Miss Addie Pal.
ser, Miss Cushing's parents, and that he
had been for many years an intimate
friend of the family. Frank c. Morrill,,
son of Richard Morrill, OF this place, was
among those present at the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs, Boyd have been In Maine
90 their wedding journey and made a
brief visit at the home of Miss Annie
Hayden, Tuesday ard yesterday.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Now that election Ia over and the fairs
nearly all held, attention should be
called to the farmers Institutes, which
will soon be in order, and which will be
arranged by Commissioner Gilman.
These institutes are great help to the
farmers In the solution Of many intricate
agricultural problems, and are worth a
great deal more than their cost to the
State.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Before next years exhibition, the
managers of the Central Maine Fair
sht uld see to 1t that some kind of decent
facilities are furnished for feeding the
multitude, as at the State Fair 10 Lewis
tor. Something besides cheap beaneries.
set up amid filthy surroundings, are
needed.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

No more prayers at the opening of
Connecticut courts, 1t having been dis
covered that there Is no law for IT, But
there is Gospel for 1t, and the old-fash-
Toned practice continues to be honored
III our Maine courts.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20
passing out Of the shadow
Into purer life,
Stepping behind the curtain
Geitlas-a llearer sicht.n

On Sunday morning Sept. 2 1906,
George y. Page passed from the life
here to the life hey ond; and we the sur
viving members of Island Ave. Congre
gational church wish to place on record
some token of our esteem for him as a
man, our respect for him as a Christian
citizen, and our love for him as a
brother and friend. Be it therefore
Resolued: That in the death of Geo
n. Page there has passed from earth
one whose strict integrity had won the
respect of all who knew him, whose
genial and kindly disposition had made
him tho friend CT everyone, and whose
sterling christian Character had been an
inspiration and encouragement to al. q,
and while we grieve deeply over the
loss to our church and society we feel
that his influence lives and though
dead be yet speaketh.'
Resolred: That we extend to his
family our heartfelt Christian sympathy
in their hour of sorrow, commencing
them to him who said "Lo am with
you always"
RESOLVED That these resolutions be
entered upon the records of the church
and copy sent to the family.
Respectfully submitted,
r d. BAKER,
Il. b. MERRILL, Committee.
HATTIE b. FoGLER.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

II the recent split ticket election 1t
would be interesting to know Just how
many voters Ia Maine were disfrsnchised
by their manipulation of the Australian
ballot.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

Hearst has been nominated by the It.
dependence League of New York as its
candidate for Governor. When he ar
rived at the convention he was cheered
for thirty three minutes, All offers Of
fusion were turned down.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The reputation Of being good feliow
is pleasant, tut you can't run business
without other capital.
A kindergarten tear her is apt TO be a
desirable acquaintance for some Of our
young men
When YOU wan; TO borrow money Try
stranger. You are more apt to be sue
cessiul.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

|. is anticipated that when Congress
meets next December, Senator Depew
of NV York will be able to take his
seat. His recovery has been slow, but
sure.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

After one of the wsrmest fights on
record, Senator Dick retains the leader
ship of the Republican party in Ohio.
He and Senator Foraker had an endorse
ment of their work at the State conveu-
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

The papers have not yet ceased in
their praises of the mastery speech
made at Bath, during our State cam
paign, by Secretary of War Taft. 1t
will answer as text book throughout
the fall campaign in the States that hold
their elections Ia November.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

After having lived 27S days the Lewis
ton Daily News has breathed Its last.
|. WAS Dan McGillicuddy's organ, but
did him no more good than did Gompers.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-09-20

After much patient examination and
many claims, Mr.. Davis has at last come
to the conclusion that Gov. Cobb is re-
elected, and has sent In bis congratula-
tions.