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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
LINCOLN'S DISPOSITION.
Ordinarily Cheerful. II Held Strain
OF Deep Melancholy.

OF Deep Melancholy.
Hopeful and cheerful as he ordinarily
seemed, there was In Mr. Lncoln's dis
position Il strain of deep melancholy.
This was not peculiar to him alone, fof
the pioneers as a race were somber
rather than gay. Their lives had been
passed for generations under the most
infested streams and where they breath
ed the poison of decaying vegetation.
Insufficient shelter. storms, the cold of
winter savage enemies and the cruel
labor that killed off all but the hardest
OF them had at the same time killed tho
happy go-lucky gaycty of an easier
form of life. They were thoughtful.
watchful. wary; capable, indeed, Of
wild merriment, but 1t has been said
that although n pioneer might laugh he
could not easily he made 10 smile.
LincOln's mind was unusually sound
and sane and normal He had cheer
full. wholesome, sunny nature. yet lie
had inherited the strongest traits of the
pioneers, and there was in him, more
over, much of the poet, with a poet 3
capacity for joy and pain. 1t is not
strange that rs he developed into man.
hood. especially when his deeper nature
began to feel the STRINGS Of ambition
md of love, that these seasons Of de-
preston and gloom came upon him
with Overwhelming forcc.-Helen Nico.
lay In st. Nicholas.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
FOUND THE KEYNOTE.
The story of nm Angry Fiddler aud n
Dancing bridge.

The old Sixth street bridge was q
suspension bridge, and in connection
Herewith n story used to be told Ev-
rrybody knows that soldiers in crossing
suspension bridge must break step
ana bands are not allowed 10 play
marches because Of the cumulative
force Of the vibrations. which are apt
to either destroy the bridge completely
or crystalline the iron cables. Now.
sound Is vibration. and this explana-
ton, not very scientifically put here. is
the basis of the story. remembering
That every object is supposed TO have
keynote. which when struck gN n mu-
sical instrument evokes responsive vi
brations in the said object
The story goes that many years ago
mn old man carrying n fiddle in n case
once started across the bridge without
paying toll. He was called back by the
tollkeepcr. protested his inability to
pay. but was not allowed to cross
Threatening vengeance. the old fiddler
seated himself on the wharf under the
Allegheny end OF the bridge and began
TO scrapc away on his fiddle for hours
apparently trying all sorts OF notes
half notes and combinations OF notes
and chords. Suddenly he seemed to
find what he sought for. for his face
lighted up. and he began to scrape
Steadily on n certain chord. A moan
went through the bridge. Faster play
Ell the old man. and the wire cables
fairly sang in response to the wild
notes Of the fiddle. Furiously the old
fiddle scraped away. and the cables be.
gan to vibrate. slowly at first. the vi
brations growing stronger and stronger
rs The keynote sounded on the violin.
The bridge began to tremble, then to
sway
BY this time the tollkeepers saw
something was up. for the pedestrians
on the bridge began to run. drivers
whipped up their horses and men and
women with blanched faces declined to
ret foot on either end Of the structure
A messenger there were no teIe.
phones them was dispatched for the
superintendent. and he came running.
The old fiddler was pointed out. and a
constable was ordered to arrest him.
but. there being no suspicious person
law then In existence. the officer shook
his head. The bridge was cutting up
oil sorts OF capers, swaylng back and
forth like swing, until Mt last the su-
perintendent in desperation ran to the
fiddler and promised never 10 demand
toll from him. An agreems..St. was en-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23

$3.50 a. m.-Daily. Local for Suffolk,
Franklin, Emporia, Danville and in.
termediate stations. Close connec-
lions made at Danville with fast
through trains carrying Pullman
sleeping cars and through coaches 10
all points South and West
$3.50 a. m.-Daily. Local to Clarks.
Vile, Oxford, Durham and interme-
diate stations. Arrive Durham G:35
p. m.
1880 p. m.-Daily. Fast Express train
for ali points South and West, carry
Ing through Pullman sleeping car to
Charlotte.
1880 p. m.-Daily except Sunday, for
Durham and intermediate stations.
Trains arrive Norfolk 1885 q. m. and
6:35 p. In.
City Ticket Office. 95 CRANKY Street,
(Monticello Hotel)
STANTON CURTIS,
Passenger Agent, Norfolk, Va.
n. 3. SPENCER, General Manager.
w. n. TAYLOR, G. P. A.,
Washington, o. C.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23

Suffolk G Carolina r. r. train en-
route from Elizabeth City, N. c., and
intermediate points arrive Portsmouth
1915 q. M, daily; returning leaves
Portsmouth, 4:5h p. M, except Sun.
day. Sunday, 700 p. m.
Connections Mt Jacksonville and
Tampa for all Florida East Coast
Points, Cuba and Porto Rico.
Only line out of Norfolk operating
through sleeper to Charlotte. N. O.
No. 80 arrives ut Portsmouth daily
at 500 q. m.
No: 80 arrivep at Portsmouth daily
al $3.50 p. m.
,. W. BROWN. IT,,
Passenger Agent, cor. Main and Gran.
by SITS, New Atlantic Hotel Bldg,
Norfolk. We.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
THE BARK OF TREES.
Natures Provision For the Relief of
the Growing Plant.

The practical cultivator understands
that nature makes provision for getting
rid of the bark Of trees as the trunk in
ereases in size. On the growth of the
past season may be seen small olive
spots. These are formations of cork.
From year to year, in subsequent de-
velopment. these little patches spread,
really eating their way through the
bark. This Is the provision which ma
ture makes for finally rifting the bark
in each species Of plant. These cork
cells hive their own special lines OF do.
vel0Dment. and this Is the reason why
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
Chesapeake s.
Ohio Railway
HOURS THE QUICK EST LINE

See q. w. Robinson, Agent C. G. o. Ry.
Before Arranging for your trip.
Through Trains Vestibuled. Electric
Lighted. Steam Heated, Dining
Cars La Carte through the
grandest scenery East of
the Rocky Mountains.
For Richmond, Cincinnati, indiana.
polls, st. Louis, Chicago, Louie
Vile, Nashville, Memphis,
West and Southwest:
1910 A. M, and 5:25 p. M. daily.
Local for Richmond and Jamee River
Points:
7:40 A. NJ, week days.
Local for Richmond.
$40 z a. vseb zsys.
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IkniEiitn of Old.

The knights of the days of chivalry
were so well protected by their armor
that they were practically invincble
to all ordinary weapons. Even when
hismounted they could not be injured,
save by The misericorde thin dagger,
which penetrated the chains of the ar
mors. In more than one battle knights
fallen from their horses could not be
killed until their armor had been bro.
ken up with axes and hammers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
He Hnd Been Trea,.a

Ola Lady tcompassionately) - Poor
fellow. suppose your blindness is in
durable. Have you ever been treated ?
biihd Man (sighing)-Yes, mum, but
not often. "Tain't many as likes to be
seen goin' into public house with a
blind gar.-London Tit-Bits.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
Soft SOpD.

Yes. dear" said the pctted young
wife. examining hcr birthday gift.
these diamond earrings are pretty,
but the stones are awfully small"
"Of course. my dear replied The dip.
lomatic husband. but if they werc
any larger they'd be all out OF proper
ton TO the size Of your eors."-Wash.
lngton Star
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
Not on the Uniform,

Gents" said the trolley car cou.
ductor. you mustn't stand on the bacl,
platform. Yer breakin' the rules
Some of 'em amt" piped up the 1T.
tie man. They're standin' on my feet
Catholic Standard and Times.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23

street station. They were afterward
arraigncd in the Harlem court.
This is pretty pickle you are
all IN said Magistrate Brecn.
He fined them SO each. Gunslcr
and Wcshler paid their fines. but the
others. being unable to meet the
requirements of justice, were locked
in cells.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
OLD DOMINION LINE
DAILY eERvlCE

foh NEW fOhk-From TNlSJE%,
Company's Wharf. Nor. sss$isssS
folk. every week day. at
$500 p. m. +. -,
FARE-F1rst.class, one way. $500,
meals and stateroom. berth included.
Round trip, limit thirty days, $14.O0.
Steerage, without subsistence, IS.
Tickets on aale at G. q. o. Railway
Ticket Office.
NIGHT LINE BETWEEN
NEWPORT NEWS AND RICHMOND,
Steamers Brandon and Berkley leave
Pier "a" $3.50 every evening, paSsen.
gers only.
Steamer Hampton will leave Pier
"a" daily. except Sunday, at 0 O. M,
going to Norfolk. and at 4 p. m, going
to Smithfield. Steamer Accomac will
leave Pier "a" daily. except Sunday,
at a. M, going to Smlthfleld, aud
about 2:30 p. M. going to Norfolk.
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier 6.
All business between Newport News,
Norfolk, Smithfleld and local points
transacted at Pier "a" foot of Twenty.
fifth street.
M. B. CRowELL, Gen. Agt.
II. 70. Walker. Vice.Pres. & Traf. Mgr.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
Love.

Love does not ask for perfections it
asks only for It's own. You cannot pro.
pitiate it with gifts or satisfy it with
VII virtues If you cannot pay 1t back
value for value in its own coin, and IL
fhls tribute be paid it will forgive ev-
cry weakness -Woman's Life.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
A Rich Personality.

We should make rich personality
our great aim instead of a fat pocket
book. If the aim is directed toward
the pocketbook the head will suffer-
The heart will starvc. and the life will
deieriornie .-Succcss Magazine
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
us Carving.

HE carved out his own fortune"
Nonsense! lie married it>.'
"WeTl. lie had TO ciil out lot Or 9th,
or fellows, didn't he :"4Clevcland cad.
er.
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tered into. tie hddlGr pledging TO keep
secret TO his dying day the KEYNOTE. SO
that no revengeful musician ever again
could place the structure in Jeopardy
without studying out the keynote him.
self.-Pittsburg Gazette.
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steamers, Newport News, Washington
and Norfolk will leave daily as fol.
lows:
NORTHBOUND.
Leave Portsmouth, foot OF
North street ........ 500 m
Leave Norfolk, foot OF Wa
ter street ............. 6:Oopm
Leave Old Point Comfort. TOO ~ IN
Arrive in Washington. -. 700 m
Arrive in Philadelphia.
Penn. r. r. .s'1O: 50 m
Arrive In Philadelphia. B.
o. r. r. .ss11 10 a IN
Arrive in New York. Penn.
r. R. ......... ......... s"1:1eam
Arrive in New York. b. &c
o. II. r. .............. $500 M
SOUTHBOUND.
Lv. New York, Penn. r. r. 1900 p IN
Lv. New York. b. &c o. r. r. 1900 D m
Lv. Philadelphia. Penn.R.R 2:55pm
Lv. Phila. B. &c o. r. R.. 2:0S p IN
Ar Washington, Penn RR. 6:10pIn
AT. Washington. BE- ORR. $500 p IN
Lv. Washington .......... "6:30p;n
Ar. Old Point Comfort. e. 1900 n IN
Ar. Norfolk .............. $500 IN
Ar. Portsmouth .......... 80 IN
Daily. ""Dally except Sunday.
The trip down the historic Potomac
River and Chesapeake Bay on the clio.
CANT steamers of this company ID I'M
surpassed. The steamers are compare
lively new. having been built in 1891,
and are fitted up in the most luxuriant
manner, with electric lights, call boil
and steam heat in each room. The ia.
hles are supplied with every delicacy
of the season from the markets. ot
Washington and Norfolk For tickcts,
reservation OF staterooms and further
information apply to ID. j. CALLA.
HAN, Agent, Norfolk, Va.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY

DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO
ALL POINTS SOUTH AND WEST.
THROUGH PULLMAN CAR TO
CHARLOTTE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23

What reason could not avoid has OF.
ten jbecn cured by delpy.-Seneca.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
Clyde Steamship co.

Steamers to Philadelphia 3
MONDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY,.
Sailing from Philadelphia.
TUESDAY, THURSDAY and
SATURDAY..
Freight received and delivered daily
at c.. & o. Pier No. 6. Office, River
Road. JAS. w. McCARRICK.
Gen. Southern Agt.
w p. CLYDE & CO., Gen. ACTS.
IL South delaware Avenue, ph,Iadsl
pija. Pa.
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IN EFFECT JANUARY rs, 1905.
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~ ~; : s s,; z F.! News So 2,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-02-23
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat COmpanV

The new and powerful Iron Palace
steamers, Newport News. Washington
and Norfolk will leave daily as fol.
lows:
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
The Violet In Mythology.

~violets." says n. Hudson Moore In
his "Flower Fables and Fanoies," "oc-
cupy a conspicuous place in Greek my
thology. We are told that 10 was be-
loved by Jupiter. who. on account OF
Juno's jealousy. changed her into a
heifer. Such common food as grass
was far too gross to serve as nourish-
ment for the sweetheart of one of the
gods. Therefore a. something wonder
fully delicious he created the violet,
that 10 might feed upon It's fragrant
petals" Che Greek name of the flow
err is Ter. and the Greek adopted it as
their national emblem. The Romans
also extolled this emblem of modesty,
and 1t was the fayorite flower of Mo-
BANNED. Besides being the emblem
of humility, the violet Is held to sig
nifty love of truth.
Four flowers only, Mr.. Moore re-
minds US, have entered into politics.
the rose in England, the lily in France
and the chrysanthemum in Japan. The
fourth is the violet, which was more
closely associated with one man than
with the country. The violet is ever
reminiscent of Napoleon the Great,
whose emblem It became.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
A conscientious Jury.

On one occasion a native In Kali,
Hawaii. cheated neighbor out of n
small sum of money The community
was indignant and determined that the
guilty party should be punished. The
day of the trial came the testimony
was conclusive, the judge closed his
charge. reminding the jury that at
takes nine to convict" for a three
fourths majority was required instead
Of a unanimous jury. 1t was thought
that the twelve might decide in the
box, but the Hawaiian likes form, and
they gravely withdrew to the jury
room. They were gone an unconsclon-
able time. At length the Judge, impa-
tent, sent to find out what In the
world was the matter and discovered
this predcament: All twelve were for
conviction, and no three could be In
duced to vote for the defendant.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
David Salley.

David Salley. the Oldest and one of the
most respected citizens of Madison, died
the 18th inst at the home of his son,
Tilson D. Salley. Mr. SalleY WAS a mem
Der of the F. B. church and a man whose
influence was always exerte' ON the side
of right, not only in the community
wnere he lived but wherever his lot was
cast. He had been honored by public
Office and was an ex-member of the
Maine legislature. He leaves two sons
and daughter, T D. Salley with whom
his last days were pleasantly passed and
A. 7. Salley, D. D. of Lewiston.
During the past few months his health
had become impaired owing to his ad-
vanced age and on Saturday night at 5
o'clock he peacefully passed away. In
his death his family, the town, and
community have lost one of the best of
men His age was 90 years, months
and 8 days. The funeral service was
held Monday afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. G. E. Paine, pastor of the F. b.
church of this village officiating. The
burial was In the cemetery on Black ell
Hill.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
How s.rn.ata Taught Singing.

81 was in South America once years
ago as a young man. and was
stranded after very unsuccessful tour
In a city there. Teach, said somebody,
and you will easily earn enough to pay
your debts, such as they are But,
alas, nobody wanted to learn the vio-
lin.
"'Neyer mind said my enterprislng
acquaintance, who was genuinely sorry
for my plight and wanted to help me,
teach singing Here was another diff
Guilty. l never had as much voice as a
crow and knew nothing about singing.
But needs must'-I need not finish the
proverb. My pupil, lady, came, and
played my violin to her. There, l
said. with all the assurance Of the
most fashionable voice producer sing
like that That is the way to sing.
She was amazed, but honestly believe
she learned more from my tone and
phrasing than if had taught her scales
and songs. London Express.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
Athens.

Sunday School picnic at Barker Pond
Friday, August, II.
Somerset Academy begins next Monday,
Aug. 20.
Miss Agnes Curtis OF Roxbury, Mass.
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Will
Jams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Plummer and
daughter OF Lewiston who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Curtis Of this
place and other relative in Wellington
returned home last Saturday.
Mrs. Mansel Lord and SOD, Alban, OF
Danvers, Mass. have been guests at the
Athens House for the past two weeks,
Mr.. Lord joined them last Saturday and
will spend his annual vacation among rel.
atives and friends in town.
Mrs. George Thompson and daughter
Helen. of Taftvlle, Conn, returned home
last Wednesday after having spent sew
eral weeks with her mother, Mrs. F.
S. Greene.
Athens Grange was well represented at
East Madison Pomona last Tuesday. A
good time was reported.
Mr.. Cecil Tilhon Of Skowhegan, spent
last Sabbath with his family in town.
The M. B. Society met with Mrs. L. c,
Williams last Friday p. m. Ths mex
meeting WIZ No u tas 6ssse 81 tho pres
ident 10 tive weeks 10 n nat date,-Fri,
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
SOLON

Mrs Marcellus Irving who has been
sick is better.
DR.. Wing of North Arson was in
town Thursday.
Dan Maynard went to Pleasant pond
Mt. blueberryng, saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. RoWell was in
Bingham Friday
DR.. L l.. Salley of Skowhegan was in
town, Thursday night.
Mrs. Nellie Corson passed Friday at
ternoon with friends on French Hill.
The NJ. Z sunday School had bas-
ket picnic at the Fails, Thursday.
Mr. Frank Wells of New York was in
town, Friday.
Mr. Chas. Gilman has been in town
the past few days putting on the trunk
line for the Farmers Telephone.
Mr. John Eustis of Mass. is visiting
his uncle Mr.. Charles Sevey.
Mr. and Mrs. Fremont Homestead of
Skowhegan, and Aiss Mary Pollard of
r l. are IN town to attend the wedding
of their sister Miss Jennie Pollard.
Nj. c. SsSsV sa4d Hh1E@g R~tsAss are
up river fishlRg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
Her Pious Wish.

Robert Burns friend, DR.. Blackjack,
the blind poet, was a licentiate of the
Church of Scotland and used to preach
occasionally.
One Sunday he was supplying a
country pulpit. Certain deaf old wo-
men. as was the custom In those days,
had squatted on the pulpit stairs to be
as near the preacher as possible. Like
the mass of the Scottish people, they
abominated sermons that were read.
One of them as soon as the discourse
was begun said to her neighbor In a
tone that was audible through the
whole church, rs he readin'T'
"Tuts. woman, No, he Gamma read.
He's blind"
"Blln, is lie. Ell? That's raal fort
nate. wish they were a blind"
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
DIED

Taunton. Mass August 6. Walter Worthiue
OF Hartland, aged about 81 years
Dstroit--August 4, Mrs. James Basford aged
81 years.
Hartland-July 2s. Mrs. Joseph Church. aged
As years.
Detroit-August 8. William Written aged
s6 years.
Anson-August 7. Winona, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Elisha Knox, aged years.
Skowhegsn-August II, 5. II. Tt zier of c srn-
ville) aged 70 years.
skowhegan August 9. Mrs. @. Wallace Nash,
aged so years.
FArdeld-Ausuu IL, william P. Gibson
aged So years.
Providence, R. I-AuRust u, Mrs. Louis A.
Anc ersop.
Madison August IL. Joseph Salley, aged %
years, months and 9days.
Augusta-August IL, Mrs. Byron Savage, aged
48 years
Skowhegan-August Ii, Seth Carrier, aged
;9years.
Canasn-Augusi 10 Stella B., adopted daugh-
ter OF Mr., and Mrs. Irving Harrington, aged
IL years.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
Clever persons are always the best
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

One of the inspectors Of American
meats In England, makes the following
report at convention, testifying to the
wholesomeness OF American meats as
compared with the British product j:
ut Englishmen knew what goes on in
slaughter houses In England and how
their meat Is treated they would well
come the Chicago product with open
arms. IL Is cleaner and b tier than the
general run of potted and timed meats
made in Germany or Great Britain. |
have made careful inspection of the
slaughterkouses 10 England and have
seen things that compare unfavorahly
even with the oopditisns alleged to exist
in the great pasExR plants in the Amer
ican city"
The Somerset reporter., 1906-08-16
CANAAN.

Miss Minnie Dow, Foxboro, Mass.
visited Mrs. F. o. Furber several days,
last week,
o A. Moody ard family are occupying
their nice new cottage at Sibley's pond
for two weeks.
Chas. Harris has gone to Somerset
Junction for an indefinite period of time.
M. Leslie d. Whitum and brother,
Elmer OF Iowa visited at William Harris
Saturday and Sunday These young men
are nephews OF Mrs, HAMS.
Mrs. Bartlett and little child OF Orono
are visiting at c. NJ. JEWELS
Samuel Hubbard OF Boston is 10 town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Washburn and
children, Bangor, are visiting relatives in
town.
Mrs. Cora Ellingwood of Lawrence is
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. II. c, Cover.
Misses Ina and Mabel Smith spent
Tuesday 10 Hartland
Mrs. G. E. Farnham, Winthrop. is in
town this week
Mrs. V. NJ. Pingree, Lewiston, is the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Geo Smith.
Mrs. Thompson and daughter, Elva,
OF Hartland, were the guests OF Mrs. DR..
Shear, last Sunday.
Levi Barrett, Gorham, is the guest OF
his brother, Geo. Barrett.
Harold Lord. Boston, will remain with
his uncle, Scott Lord, for several weeks,
his parents Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo Lord hav-
Jog returned to their home in Boston.
Mrs. Bickford, Skowhegan, is visiting
her daughter Mrs. Harriet Lord, this
week.
Stella Buzzel Harrington aged -,
died at the home OF T. J Moody 10 this
village, last Friday evening, after liuger-
ing illness OF intense suffering. Early in
June Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington wen, to
Austin pond where they had employment
for the summer, leaving Stella here to
complete the Spring term Of school. She
was taken i'll very soon and went to her
aunt's. Mrs. T. ]. Moody, where she was
tenderly cared for by her, until, owing to
her serious illness, Mr.. and Mrs. Har.
rington came home and remained with
her to the last. All that loving hands
could do. was done. but to 20 avail.
Stella's quiet manner and unse fish dis
position endeared her 10 all and she will
be greatly missed by old and young.
Funeral services were held a, the house,
last Sunday at p. m. conducted by Rev.
Geo. w. Hnckley, OF Hinckley, Me.
The flowers were profuse and and beauti-
fol.