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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
KIckeh hv A Hnrne.

Capt. John Dolle of Fire Company No. 2, met with a serious accident this afternoon. In loosing a horse for ex- ercise the animal turned and kicked him squarely in the breast. Captain Dolle was knocked out for a while. He was given attention as soon as possi- ble It Is feared he is internally hrmlsed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
A B:rthday Party.

Saturday afternoon about twenty five little folks gathered at the hos pitable home of MT. and Mrs. W. S. Monk on Broad Street. the occasion be- ing the celebration of the 4th birthday of their little son, Samuel H. Monk. It was an ideal afternoon for lawn party and the merry little tots in their white frocks made a pretty picture.
 About o'clock the guests were in- vited into the dining room. where they enjoyed refreshments at long table laden with all sorts of good things to eat. The little host was the recipient of many pretty gifts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
Lots of Water.

The river steamer City of Mobile arr rived down this morning from Gaines vile and way points on the Tombigbee river. A man who made the trip re- ported plenty of water and much of the low lands submerged. The report brought by people on the steamer Hard Cash, arrived down from Selma yes terday. report the conditions on the Alabama. south of Choctaw Bluffs. as not quite so bad as at first reported. but bad enough In many places stock and cattle was seen standing knee deep in water and being fed from boats While the water Is rapidly reced'ng it Is feared much loss will be suffered by planters,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
CnndItInn nf rnttIsnn-

Columbus, Ohio. March 2s.-Ths follow. ing bulletin issued at o'clock tonight by the physicians attending Governor Pat tison: "Governor Pattts has had a dag of rest. quiet and helpful st, and the pres- eut indications point to aN good night. Tenn Ierature normal, pulse S2. respiration a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Miss Alice Stern returned Saturday from Havana with Mrs. Greil and Miss Daisy Forcheimer and left yesterday for her home in Louisville. Ky.
 Mrs. Griel has returned to Montgom- cry.
 MT. L. Hammel has returned from New York. where he has been quite i'll.
 Miss Ethel Tutwiler of Atlanta, Ga, Is visiting her aunt and uncle Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Tutwiler, 1O5 N. Franklin Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

eral days later she was carried to the home of her mother.
 At about 1 o'clock last night she breathed her last, surrounded by her mother and a few devoted friends. The remains were taken to Union Springs where they will be inferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
spenI1InE at DeI Champs.

At Del Champs station, on the Bay Shore Railroad, today was enjoyed an old-fashioned barbecue. It was un- der the management of Jack c. Cleve- land Among those who spoke were Richard B. owen. Jr., candidate for Sheriff, and Max Hamberger, IT,, for State Senator. A special train was run from Mobile. returning here at to- night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mir and Mrs. J M. Baker left yester- day afternoon for Hot Springs where they will spend several weeks.
 Miss E. Newkirk, who has been vis- iting Mrs. J. P. Schuh for several weeks left this afternoon for Chicago.
 IT. A. Denton has gone to Atlanta where he will spend several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mrs. l.. Privett and Mrs. E. Phillips have returned home from Uniontown, where they have been visiting friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
Miss Mans Entertains.

Miss Lillian Maas entertained the Bachelor Girls Saturday evening at her parents home on Broad Street. The parlors were decorated with violets and asparagus fern. The prize. pair of silk hose. fell to Miss Florie Sterne. After the game a dainty luncheon was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Miss Meta Lelnkauf, who for some weeks was the attractive guest of Miss Etta Bloch. returned Saturday to her home in Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Miss oline McMillan and Miss Ella Wheeler left today to visit Mrs. Lee McMillan in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mrs. G. M winship and her mother Mrs Miller, have returned to Wash ington. D. C.. after visiting Mrs. How ard LauderdaIe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
HOUSES LOCAL DAY
MANY DISTRICT MEASURES Atr;
 PUT THROUGH.
in Addition, Several Resolutions De- signed to Cut Down the Printing Bill of the Government Are
 Passed.

Washington, March 26.-FoIlowing the Presidents suggestion, the House today passed several resolutions to cor rect the useless printing of public documents and to empower the print
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Der of the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of Mobile County lie is survived by one sister. Miss Mamie Garrity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

The Hamilton Whist Club was enter tained this afternoon by Mrs Harry Donald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

, The members of the Harmony Club will entertain at a card party on We'd nesday evening at their club rooms on Alabama Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mir. and Mrs Charles Hervey and their guests, Captain and Mrs. 6. c. Nicely, left yesterday for visit to Louisville and Cincinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Fletcher Mcknight spent Sunday il Uniontown with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mrs. Daniel Wheeler and son, and Mrs. Raymond Carrel1 will leave tomor- row for short visit to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Mrs Helen Ullman has returned home after a visit to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Miss Maggie Cothran Is visiting he aunt at Huntsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

W. o. Dobbins of Meridian spen yesterday In the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

W. P. Bates of Hamburg spent toda in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
Personal and General.

Rev. Father Edward Krwan. the venerable and beloved priest in charge of St. Patrick's church. was reported today as considerably improved from his condition last night. Father Klr- wan was stricken Friday night on his return home for q visit to the Bish- ops house. Fears were at first en- tertained for his recovery. but the de- cided improvement manifested today proved gratifying to his many friends, regardless of creed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Miss Lillian Levy has returned from Mobile after a pleasant visit to friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
Depository for County and City oi Montgomery
Condensed Statement of the Condition
 of the First National Bank

AT MoNTGoMERY. ALA. Al the Close of Business, Jan. 20. 1soe.
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts .. ..sI.oos.4a3.sl Premium on U. s. Bonds .. 100000 Alabama Bonds. Stocks etc. s4I,445.A Banking House .... ...... 129.l20.ft Other Real Estate ........ ss,04I.0o Cash and Sight Exchange. l,3s2,2S42s
 s3.l10.ssl75
 LIABILITIES. Surplus and Undivided Profits. net .... 1So.slU.sV GircuiaIion .. ........ - svo.ggSS.sSyy Deposits ..s... .....s.s... z'e4s.ofs.s'
 ss.I1o.ssA77 A. NJ. BALDWIN 4. s. wooLFoLK President. CashieE.
 J. O. SHREVEPORT.
 Ass't Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27
Mobile Society Newe.

Mrs. S. S. Morrow of Memphis is visit ing Mir and Mrs. T. H. Lake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

Social and Personal. Frank Lett of Tuscaloosa spent yes- terday in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-27

President w. II. Holcombe of the Board of Revenue and Road ComEnis- sloners. returned this morning from a
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
The Seasons Dancing Event

milburn Hall was the scene of a very
pleasant dancing party, Friday evening
of last week, the affair being carried
out under the management of the young
ladies of the Skowhegan Telephone ex-
change. The prevailing color of the
decorations was blue, loyal recognition
of the color which has come to be dis
tinctive in connection with the tele-
phone business. The card containing
the list of dances was decorated with
the blue belln and the various Wales
and schottisches were named for signs
and terms in everyone use between tele-
phone exchanges. Some of these terms
like "Line Busy" are familiar enough to
the general public while ~ any, and
other expressions made up language
which is understood only by those who
preside at the switchboard.
Forty couple took part in the grand
march and the sixteen dances enumerat-
ed on the program. Those present from
out of town were Miss Gertrude Dill
Miss Josephine Gafney of Augusta, Miss
Ethel Neyens, Miss Margaret Craig and
Mr.. Rogers of Lewiston, Mr.. Fame of
Bangor, Miss Eta Buck. Mrs. Lillian
Sylvester, Mr.. Dickey and Eugene 10
we'll of WaterVille, Miss Esther Eaton of
Fairfield, Miss Nettie Moore of Pitts
field and Miss Carrie Ross Of Madison
This is the fourth party of the kind to
be given in the State, the operators of
Augusta, Waterville and Bangor having
recently held similar events, Skowhegan
being represented, in the case of the
first cities named by several of the force
of the Maine Telephone Company.
The REPORTER notes that the number
for its own telephone call, "55-2'', APP
pears in connection with one of the
dances on the program and is wonder
ing what significance attaches to the
letters "a. B." which Immediately fol-
low 1t.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
starts on New Season

The Commonwealth Shoe Factory
closed a very satisfactory seasons run,
last week, and we're very busy the first
few days of this week with their semi
annual stock taking.
The season on which they are about
to commence, lasting until April, 1907,
opens auspiciously. and the prospect of
good orders and steady work for the
three hundred or more employees seems
excellent. 1t is hoped to maintain an
output of 1900 pairs per day. Medium
grade shoes are made and the work
turned out for that grade is said to be
the equal at least of any the Skowhegan
factory has ever produced.
Three hundred tons of coal, over a
years supply, has just been put in.
This would seems to indicate that the
Commonwealth Shoe & Leather Com
pany have confidence in their ability to
keep their Skowhegan factory busy for
twelve months at least.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
SOLON.

Mrs. Chas. Seyery and Mrs. F. A
Coolidge went 10 Madison, Friday after
noon.
Chas. Rowell went to Wateryille, Fri
day.
S. Remick and wife of Madison
passed through town. Friday, on their
way to Caratunk.
c. II. Severy, Wallace Johnson, Asher
Davis and Dan Maynard started Satur
day afternoon for a ten days hunt on
Chase stream.
Miss Mabel Harville was in skowhe-
gan, Tuesday.
Mrs. W, H. Soper, Mrs Daniel York
Mrs Wright Cram and Mrs John Row
ell spent Saturday in Waterville shop
ping.
Miss Sadie Smith was in Madison,
Saturday.
Miss Lulu Irvine was in Bingham on
business, Saturday.
Miss Inez Miller of Bingham is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Abbey.
The boilers and some of the machinery
have arrived for the saw mill.
Howard Steward was in town on bust
ness Saturday.
Malon Mantor and his mother were in
town, Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Mcfarland attended the
funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Austin Taylor
in Brighton, Saturday.
Mrs. Fremont Homestead and little
daughter, who have been spending the
last ten days In town, returned TO their
home in skowhegan, Tuesday.
Mr.. Thomas Tuscan arrived home
from Boston, Tuesday evening
Nj. l.. French of North Arson Was in
town, Monday, and purchased the stock
of groceries in the Chas. Rowell store.
John z. and A. c. Williams returned
home, Thursday, from weeks visit in
Boston, Lowell, and Haverhill, Mass
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
The skowhegan woman's Club.

The Skowhegan Woman's Club met 81
The Library Parlors, Oct. 81, at 30 p.
~. The first snow storm did not keep
the ladies at home for there was a large
attendance.
The following program was carried
out; 6ecretary's report, Mrs. Marble !;
address of welcome by the president,
Mrs. Eliz beth Merrill, In which she
called the attention OF the ladies 10 the
clock presented TO the three clubs by
Mrs. Julia Robbins; song, Miss Gertrude
Webb; report OF Federation, MISS Han
| nah Page; report Of Frs'iyAl, Mrs Az
mes Steward; piano solo, Miss Sarah
snow.
|. Lecture on Historic Mexico, Mrs.
Grace Loburn Smith. Mrs. Smith held
the audience Ia rapt attention for more
| than an hour. She compared Mexico
| with Egypt, giving points Of similarity
that were very striking and a brief bis
| tory OF the country from the time OF the
AZ ecs until the present time. She
spoke OF many places of historic interest
| and especially of Militia and its ruins, and
made the Pyramids very real. She de-
scribed the Alqarado house which dated
from 1925 and is the present home OF
Mrs. INITIAL, the well known student of
Mexican archiologo and she met there
Miss Alice Fletcher of Washington, who
has devoted much time to the study of
the Indian.
The Mexican Independence day, June
| 16 b, was described. The patriotic ex-
ercises with parade of 5000 troops and
the opening OF the National Congress Of
Mexico at which Pres. Diaz, the maker
of modern Mexico, was present and read
his own message. At the close she gave
the ladies an opportunity to look at a
collection OF stone carving and numer-
ous photographs of the country and the
International Geological Congress Of
which Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are members.
The president announced the lecture
by Prof. A. j. Roberts on "The Bible as
Literature" to be held at the Bethany
church, Nov. 8, at Z As p. 10.
Refreshments were served under the
direction of Mrs. Jennie Phibrick and
Mrs. Helen L, Pulsfer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
SkoWhegan Grange.

A good attendance of their own mem.
bers, together with the visitors from
East Madison and Wesserrunset Oranges
made large audience at last evenings
meeting of Skowhegan Grange.
The entertainment program consisted
of singing by the grange choir; a talk on
Halloween Customs by Mrs. Grace Mo-
Gregor; reel alton, with piano accom-
paniment, "Life's a Very Funny Pro-
position, After APP, by Albert R. Smil.
ey; recitation, 1.-THE Switch for Hiram
Brown, by Mrs. Albert Watson; and a
duet, "Be Glad, Oh Ye Righteous"
Messrs Smiley and Watson.
" ILLS G. Hobart of East Madison and
other members of that grange, and l.. F.
Parsons and other members of IVES.
serrunsett Grange, participated in the
speaking which followed the evenings
program, in which fluctuations were
exchanged between the visiting and
local oranges
Announcement was made by the Sec
rotary of Skowhegan Grange of Farmers
Institutes, to be held at Canaan, Mon
day, November 8, and at Norridgewo
Tuesday, November @, the hours of
meeting to 1890 a. m, and 80 p. m in
each instance.
The evening closed with a supper
served in the banquet hall,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
ATHENS

Mis- Mabel Jodklns returned home
from Mayfeld, Friday, bringing homs q
foe deer
D4rius Bunker Of skowhegan, formerly
resident OF this place, was n town a
few days last week.
FRIDAY afternoon as Mrs Packard and
daughters OF Skowhegan were driving
near John lights on their way q Bu2h
too her horse stumbled throwing Mrs.
Pack I'd out 90 10 he horse, bu, fcrua-
ately escaped Injury save small bruI {
and broken harness and lhiIl, whc6
vas up By Dan Reed aud John High =.
who came to their assista -ce.
They say Chas. F. Ward CO. Of Sko@-
hogan are selling hily CEN fl coed liued
underwear for thirly-nine cents.
{. Z Turner is on a business trip to
Boston, this week
The schools in town with but one ex-
ception have taken one weeks vacation
before completing the winter term
Miss Mabel Judkins, teacher at the
Longfellow school, returned with a
hunting party from Mayfield, Friday
She enjoys the proud distinction Of hay-
ing secured fine buck deer.
There will be an entertainment at the
Mckinley school, Friday evening, Nov.
g, to which all are invited.
The Church Fair given by the ladies'
of the Methodist Society was a success
both socially aud financially. Mr.. Brad
lee in his lecture, "Punctual People,
was entertaining in the highest degree.
Mrs. D. F. Judkins and little Donald
of Skowhegan are guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Ellingwood, this week.
The report is current that q. C. Tobey
has sold his farm, commonly known al
the Copp farm, to parties out of town
also Fl. P. Bush has bought the old
town house" and lot.
Chas. F. Ward Co. would like soc
pairs OF haDd XII, stockings 10 exchange
for goods.
Somerset Academy closes this week
| for two weeks vacation.
The social event of the week occurred
Tuesday evening when a goodly number
of the ladies of the Women's Club to
gether with the gentlemen as invited
guests Assem- bled at the home of one of i'll
members, Mrs. Ella q. Russell in Corn
Vile. The program arranged for thin
first evening was in the character o.
Mature Studies" and several specimens
had been gathered by the members II
addition to the regular program paper
on Alfred Tennyson was read by Mrs
d. F. Judkins visitor from Skowbe-
gan Women's club. This was highly
enjoyed as was also the music furnished
by Mrs. Judkins aed MIR. March. Mrs
Russell was assisted as hostess by Mrs
Flanders and after the literary program
had been enjoyed the company were in
vited into the dining room where theil
appetites were appeased by delicious
cakes and coffee, served in a most pleas
ing manner by the hostesses AT a late
hour the company dispersed and with
many regrets that the time had passed
all too quickly. May the club and III
friends enjoy many more such pleasant
gatherings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
Parish Gathering and
Roll Call.

A parish gathering and roll call of the
members of the First Baptist Church
was held in the vestry, Friday evening,
Oct. 26,h, At 80 supper was served
In the vestry to company of the friends
and members of the church to the num-
Der of about 120. After supper while
seated about the tables remarks of in
terest in connection with church work
were made by different ones-these be-
ing concluded with an address by Rev
F. <. Leitch of the Methodist church
Musical selections were rendered by
Miss Wyman, Mr.. Hall and a quartette
of ladies, Mrs. Steward, Mrs Huntington
Mrs Murray, Mrs Estabrook. 1t was a
very enjoyable and profitable evening.
Among the older members of the
church present were Mrs Lucinda Oak
Deacon c. X. Turner and Deacon Levi
steward
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
s Saturdays Races.

Owing to the lateness Of the season
and the very cold weather small crowd
attended the races at Fairview park, Sat
urday afternoon. Rimrod, the black
stallion owned by james Nuttipg, won
the 2.25 trot or pace in three straight
heats. Guy Roberts was second, Lux
ury, on whom the faithful pinned their
hopes, WAS third, and Lady Stirling was
fourth. The purse WAS 800 and the
best time made WAS 1891. La the 2.27
class there were but two starters. Stan
ley c., the black gelding, won In straight
heats. Miss Arch r WAS second. The
best time was "a. The purse was 1926.
This closed the racing season at Fair
view park until next Decoration day
when an interesting meet will be held.
Mr.. Nuttipg, the owner OF Ramiod,
winner of the 2.35 class, says that, as
Mr.. Day, owner OF days Luxury" OF
fered TO sell Days Luxury fl ,ur for $4.75
per barrel, for one week, IL his horse won
the race, he feels guilty Of depriving the
people Of their opportunity, and he has
persuaded Mr.. Day TO sell the fl Jur for
one week at 81 rs. Ii Ia very well
known that DAVIS Luxury fl 5ur can't be
beat. but "Jim" says he has little black
R4mrod that can beat "Day's Luxury,
the horse, any afternoon. Now walt for
&he Ice racing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01
A Fact to be Lamented.

Less than ten per cent of the citizens
of Skowhegan who are qualified to vote
In town affairs were present at Weston
Hall, last Saturday afternoon, and of
this number about fifty RETAINED from
voting on the Library appropriation. the
question about which the interest of the
meeting chiefly centered. OF those
who did vote, something like 81 voted
against the appropriation and "a in it's
favor. SO far as those who were present
were concerned the decision was em-
phatic From this result the library
will have to continue on its present
basis of limited service and without the
addition of new volumes This condi-
ton is not because those present at the
special meeting desired to be niggardly
in respect to appropriations for the Pub
lie Library; everyone who was heard on
the subject protested willingness to
provide literally for that institution and
those who spoke for Russell Post were
especially emphatic in their declarations
on that point. The appropriation, how
ever, is withheld, through the efforts of
Russell Post because that organization
hopes to thus compel the trustees to
grant them the use of rooms in the
library building for their headquarters.
1t is in a sense idle to speculate as to
what the result would have been if there
had been six or seven hundred voters
present as there is at our March meet
ings. The members of Russell Post
doubtless believe it would have been the
same, but there are many who think 1t
would have been different. The meet
ing was, however, properly called and
sufficient notice given 80 that everyone
could participate who chose to do so.
1t certainly is tactic be lamented that
so few deemed the subjects to be acted
upon worthy of their attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01

Mai. Shorey of the Bridgton News has
had his say In our columns, and we trust
his mind Ia now at ease. and that the
corner of the universe resting on bis
shoulders will be lighter burden. He
draws vivid war picture and none
has better right to do this than he,
because In the civil war there was no
drawer soldier--but we don't believe that
In war he ever found 1t good tactics to
train his guns on his own men. He is
doing that now. Cling to the Sturgis
law, or anything like 1t, after 1t has
been repudated by the people, and you
shoot the life out of the principle Of
Prohibition by law, and terribly wound
the Republican party which he pro.
fesses 10 love. In the meantime II is
pleasing to notice that a recent inter-
view of large number OF Republican
representatives elect reveals the fact
that a large majority are In favor OF the
repeal of the Sturgis law. The Major
will have to transfer his batteries to the
State House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01

Statistics gathered at Washington
show that the wage Garner In this coun-
try is receiving more pay and working
shorter hours than ever before. The
Increase of pay Is more than In cost OF
living. Still more important has been
the increase in the number employed,
amounting to AZ per cent over 1894 and
to 400 per cent over 1890. The CON-
bned effect of the increase in the aver
age wage and In the number employed
WAS to increase the total amount paid In
wages per week by 657 per cent above
1894 and SO per cent above 1890
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01

A good thing has come out concerning
local campaign orator during the re-
cent struggle In Maine. my friends, d"
said the political speaker, with burst
of eloquence, for which he is noted, II
will be honest" There was large
number of his neighbors present, and
the terrific outburst of applause which
followed this remark entirely upset the
point which the orator was about to in
troduce.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-01

We remember the time when it was
thought impracticable to raise paying
wheat crop in Aroostook county, and In
deed all grain was neglected. This year
the wheat crop there Is one OF the best
for years, and the quality of four being
turned out by the Houlton roller mill Is
making such demands on this plant that
1t is expected that 1t will be neces airy to
run night and day to keep up with the
grists coming In.