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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
For Town Officers.

The important offices to be filled by
election at the annual town meeting,
Monday, March II, are three selectmen,
treasurer, clerk, collector, member OF
the school committee, town agent and
auditor. IL Is understood that all OF the
gentlemen who have filled the places
named, for the term which expires
March II, are candidates for reelection.
We believe it to be generally conceded
that they have served faithfully In the
various departments OF town govern
ment and 1t Is safe to predict that the
msjority of them, probably all, will be
honored by reelection
A mass meeting under trade union
auspices, was held at Labor Union Hall
on Russell street, Tuesday evening, at
which time the following nominations
we're made Third selectman, Chas. A.
Burnor; road commissioner, Michael st.
Ledger; member Of the school board,
D. G. Richards. Messrs. Burnor and st.
Ledger have been citizens Of Skowhegsn
for manv years and both are known as
men of industrious habits and are gen
orally we'll regarded. In Mr.. Richards
case q query arises In the minds OF many
as to the propriety Of his becoming the
candidate of the labor unions for the
position named. Assuming that 1t is
necessary to occasionally perform use
full labor In some form In order to quail
ify for membership In a labor union,
il seems almost difficult to understand
when Mr.. Richards could have prepared
himself for admission TO any of the
Skowhegan trade unions. The state
ment is rightfully made that any man
that Is physically able to do so and will
not engage In some useful occupation,
that they may thus be privileged to pay
honest bills, Is drone and burden to
society and the earlier trade unions
learn to discountenance such persors by
refusing to allow them prominence In thti'
councils and by refraining, above all
things, from endorsing them for public
office, the sooner will they command the
respect OF the public and realiz' their
ambitions for the betterment Of their
class.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Explanatory

will be recalled by the members Of
the Skowhegan Grange and by many
Others who we're planning to attend
the lecture announced for the evening
of February 8, by President Geo. E. Eel
lows of the University of Maine. that
Mr.. Fellows did not arrive in Skowhe-
gan on that date and that the lecture
was consequently cancelled. No word
was received from him at the time but
he has written +. P. Pennell who had
the matter in charge, under date of Feb
ruary 10, making full explanation and
Offering apology for not keeping bis en-
gagement. 1t seems that he had the
date OF the lecture correctly recorded
among his appointments, but had 1t con-
fused somewhat in his mind with other
matters. 40 that as he remembered it IL
was to have occurred one week later.
He was away from home preceding Feb
ruary 8 and very much occupied with
preparations for the legislative hearing
on the question of the appropriation for
the State college, and the secretary in
charge of his office at the college failed to
notify him MIR. Fellows of course regrets
the outcome of the incident exceeding
ly. He will gladly fill the engagement
at a later time if the Grange wishes him
TO do so.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Our n unicipal Building

Correspondence has been going on for
the past month, between one of the
members of the special committee on
municipal building which reported to
the town at the March meeting, one
year since, and firm of architects in
Toledo, Ohio. This firm claims to be
able to design building that would be
satisfactory to the people of Skowhegan
which can be built for 100000; they also
state they can find parties who will
lease the theatre or operahouse in such
building at rental of @ per cent on
the cost of construction, presumably
com puted on the cost of the operahouse
portion of the building. They propose to
furnish plans at once, without expense
to the town, and to guarantee the esti.
mate OF cost which will accompany
them. They also propose that the party
whom they have in mind as the losses of
the theatre shall give a bond that will
make his lease secure to the town.
II Lulb uElu Coll uO VIM bhOy 5"J my
can, they are Just the people that skow-
hogan has been looking for. There
could be no question but what the town
would vote to build IL they could feel
sure that the opera house would rent on
basis to cover the interest on the in
vestment, leaving the rental to the town
for the use of its Offices in the municipal
building at a figure which could be fair
ly computed at the interest Oh the cost
of the Office portion
1t is expected that the proposition
above referred to will be in shape to
present to the annual town meeting,
Monday, March, IL, and If this Is the
case, an article will be inserted In the
warrant under which the town can take
any action that may appear to be advis
able.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21

The Somerset Traction company ex-
perienced its worst day for the preeent
season, last Monday. The big rotary
pillow with crew of men commenced the
battle with the snow at an early hour In
the morning but their best forts could
not get the road open for business
during the day and no cars were run.
The snow pillow ia designed for just such
conditions and worked finely 10 the big
drifts. IL Ia estimated that 100 men
would not have done the same work In
weeks time that this big machine ac-
complshed In one day. The pillow which
the company use on their road in towr
and for any part Of the line after ord =
nary snow, is not the one they depend on
for outside work after the heavy storms
and the larger machine is seldom seen
south Of the car barn on Madison ave.
nue..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
No Possible Excuse.

A reputable citizen calls attention to
the fact that some Skowhegan business
places, that are all the time under the
ban OF suspicion, have become more
audacious of late Ia their manner of con-
Quoting business on Sunday, and that
the volume of trade carried on by them
on that day ia of landoffice proportions.
Our informant believes they should be
closed every day 10 the week, and while
he may be right in this view, the point
which impresses us most at this time lie
the especial objection to Sunday bust
ness of this kind. II it is probable that
1t be granted that il is difficult to pre-
vent 1t, we cannot, at least, see why
our sheriff should permit the public
sensibilities to be affl cted by Sunday
violations In addition to the misdemean-
ors Of the other six days of the week.
Skowhegan people are not prudish or
puritanical to an unwarrsnted degree
about such matters. They have a view
of things, dominated by common sense,
that permits business that ia in the
nature of public necessity or even Of
public convenience, to be carried on on
Sunday, and so far as legitimate tran
sactions are concerned, are disposed to
allow the man who wishes to sell and the
peraon whose convenience or necessity
is served, to be governed by their own
consclences in the consideration OF what
business may be appropriately done on
Sunday, but the average self respecting
citizen does not look with favor upon a
condition of things that allows class OF
business that is all the time under
suspicion, to thrive and flourish like the
proverbial green bay tree Oh the one day
In the week which, by the customs Of
religion and the statutes of the state Ia
set apart for far different things.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Log Driving Companies
II old Annual Meetings and Elect Officers
Tuesday forenoon.

II old Annual Meetings and Elect Officers
Tuesday forenoon.
The annual meetings of the Kennebec
Moose River and the Dead River log
driving companies we're held in the p@
lor of Hotel North, Augusta, Tuesday
forenoon, a large number of the men,
bers of the different companies being
present. Hon. William T. Haines of
Waterville acted as moderator at the
different meetings. The usual business
for the year was transacted and officers
were elected az follows:
Kennebec Log Driving Co., Directors,
F. L. Bradstreet, G.. G. Hume, Frank e
Boston, A Ledyard Smith and William
Philbrick The report of the treasurer
shows the total expenditure for the past
year to be $79, 1877 05, and the total re-
ceipts $S1 1882. The total debt of the
company for the year 1905 was SIC, 1914 81
and for the present year 81 851.A show
ing decrease of So, 042 27.
Moose River Log Driving Co Direc-
tors-w. j. Lanigan, president; W. T..
Haines, A. Ledyard smith, l. Brad
street and H. b. Lawrence. Treasurer
and Clerk, s. W. Philbrick. The treas
urer's report shows the debt of the com
pany on Jan. l, 1907 to be IS, ITO so
Dead River North Branch Log Driving
Co. Drectors-E- p. Viles, president; A.
B. Page, Orion B. Brown, S. W. Phil
brick and w. j. Lanigan. Treasurer
and Clerk, S. W. PhiIbrick. The report
of the treasurer shows that the company
is entirely out of debt and that there is
a balance of $417.S7 in it's favor
Dead River Log Driving Co, Direc-
fors-E. p. Viles, president; {. g..
Hume, w. w. Thomas, Fl. B. Lawrence.
William M. Shaw, James w. Parker and
w. j. Lanigan. Treasurer and Clerk,
s. w. Philbrick The report of the
treasurer shows that debt of the COM
pany has increased 81 1923 over last
year and ia now s9,446 80. The report
also stated that after the drive and dur
ing the fall large amount Of work was
done on the dam. and also rebuilding a
butter, the cost of this including the
lumber used en- the dam and the gate
hoists amounting to 81 1928,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
WINTER ROADS

The present winter has by no means
been the worst we have ever had, so Tar
as keeping the highways open is con-
cerned, but ii has been harder to con
tend with than the winter OF l9Oo d.
Last season there were almost no storms
until after February lst., and those that
came afterward were not sufficient to
make the total expenditure for the year
Oh the snow roads up to the average.
This year we have had an unusual num-
Der of storms each of which left the
country roads in condition to require
considerable attention. The walks In
the village have been broken out after
IS storms. rather more than the usual
number of times to the present date
Methods of handling snow and making
snow roads have not changed materially
during the past three years The town
purchased it's first snow roller three years
ago and another the following year and
both have done good service this season
The larger of the two is used chiefly IN
the village streets and the shorter one
on the roads in the Abner Currier dis
trict. A road machine is also used to
some extent in the village and one is
found very useful in the Tuttle district.
A square stick under a sled, so far az
the other country districts are concerned,
seems to give as good satisfaction as any
thing that has ever been tried.
Our highway department has accepted
the care of private walks for eighteen
of our citizens, the present winter, to the
extent of breaking them out after each
storm at the same time that the walk Is
broken on the abutting street by the
widewalk pillow. a charge of from *l.oo
to 81 90 is made for the service thus
rendered, the commissioner intending 10
do the work at very near the actual cost
The snow storm of last Sunday and
Sunday night made it necessary to EN-
ploy thirty men for a part OF the day on
Monday Even this does not equal the
operations carried on by the highway
department in summer when, on sewer
and road work, there are some times
fifty men on the payroll.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Ball R. R. Watch
Hamilton Watch Co
Rockford Watch Co
So Bend Watch Co

The above Watch
es are the best tor
fine timers. We
have watches from
$1.a5 to $500.
Gail and Examine Our Line.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21

RICHARD YEO, Norrldgewock,
It's River Road.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
We
Are Selling

We are selling the
finest make of Watch
es in the world for r.
r. service.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21

Ask to see new spring raincoats at
Ira A. Norton's.
The Second National Bank pays three
and one-half per cent on time deposits.
Let US frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use new
sind of backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Town Meeting Approaches

The selectmen are busy at this season
winding up the years business OF the
town which closed on February 20. At
that time they hope to have all bills pre-
sented and paid and affairs otherwise In
such shape that the annual report may
be issued soon thereafter and in such
form as to present a comprehensive
statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures for the past twelve months and OF
the present resources and liabilities of
our municipality. Quite a number OF
articles have already been presented for
the town warrant and it may be well for
all to understand that, as the warrant
must be posted not later than Saturday,
March 2, all who have Articles to pro.
pose should present them prior to that
date. The signature of ten citizens to
any proposition la sufficient to secure It's
insertion In the warrant, or the select
men may, " they see fit, insert any arti.
Gle of their own initiation or upon the
suggestion of any resident of the town.
One of the articles already on file 10 to
provide for the purchase OF a pair OF
horses with such equipment as will be
necessary to use with them in the ser
vice of the fire department and also tor
use upon the highways. 1t seems that
the town now pays Ave dollars for every
time pair of horses is attached to the
apparatus at a FIRE and four dollars day
for a man and pair of horses for work
in the highway department. Those
of our citizens who favor the pres-
ent proposition believe that the town
could employ one pair of horses the year
round on the highways and that they
could serve the purposes of the fire de-
partment at a less expense than the
present arrangement Moreover 1t 10
planned to keep them in the stable in
the rear of the fire department building,
or In the building itself, and it is urged
that this would result in getting out the
apparatus more promptly &C tires.
A part of the plan, though not neces-
sarily consequent upon the purchase and
equipment of the team, would be to ut
up rooms so that two OF the members OF
the department could sleep at the head
quarters each night. 1t is estimated
that a pair of horses and harnesses
would cost $500. II they were used by
the highway department 800 would
have to be added to this for sled and
carts. The figures for making changes
in the fire department building, In case
the horses were stalled there and If
quarters were also fitted up for the men,
are not 80 easily arrived at but from
$500 to 5000 could be thus expended &C
cording to what was deemed most OK
pedient.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21

The long evenings at this season afford
opportunity for much reading and other
close work. The hours SO employed are
often marred by headaches or other srou-
bses caused by eye-sUain. Lenses prop
erly adjusted stop more headaches than
medicine. Examination free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
Special Announcement Regarding {
National Pure Food Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that Foley
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, and
lung troubles is not affected by the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug law as it
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend 1t as a safe
remedy for children and adults.
g. r. Fogg and r. w. Bucknam.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-21
a SNAP F.!
For Sale At Once.

large New Mich Cows;
large Jersey Heifer; Stock Cow
and 3 Jersey Cows coming 10
soon; 2 Horses; two horse Tip
Cart, with Hay Rack; Horse
Hay Rake; Horse Hoe and
Cul,ivstor; set Double Hsr-
nesses; Set Single Harness;
Brand New \ Seated Democrat
Wagon, leather seats, pole and
shafts complete; 3 Bundles New
Hen Wire; Flows Set Spring
Tooth Harrows; 1 Single Farm
Wagon with Hay Rack; Horse
Straight Sled. TIE above arti-
cles to be sold Immediately,
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

John Fredaricks left this morning
for Douglas where he intends to re
main for a few days.
Ben BehTands left this afternoon
for his ranch in the Huachucas.
Gregg Summers, who has been con
fined to his room for the past eight
days with grippe was able to be OUT
today,
E. A. Tovrea has returned from =
business trip to Cananea.
"BlUudy" Davidson returned this
evening from a visit in Douglas
Doc" COwan. formerly fireman
the Junction LETT for the Hawaiian is
lands this morning, whore he w.
make his future home.
Charles Watson has returned from
Cauanea where h has been employed.
Today he began work as fireman at
the Junction shaft
The Salvation Army held an out
door meeting in lowell this evening.
Mrs. A. A. DePriest o. Don Luis.
left yesterday for Carlsbad \. NJ.
where she will take treatment for par
alysis
Mrs. Charles Buchta is gradually ra
covering from severe attack o. a..
TINA.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
HOTEL TO
nDEn M[YT NIEnELcnkV
VI LIZ IELHI ETLUIsLuUHI

DOUGLAS, Nov. 2O.-(speciaL) -
Il was announced definitely yester-
4ay that the management Of the new
-adsdsn hotel win throw that magni-
lcent hosiery open to the public of
Douglas at 1880 Wednesday evening.
November the 9th, at which time an
opportunity. win be afforded all VINO
desire to visit the beautiful new hotel
from cellar to garnet, and at 1880 tae
newt mnrnin%s u win ke e-e-, =,
guests.
All Of the furniture is on hand and
most Of it is in place, the rest can be
easily put in shape in the allotted time,
and Manager Jones is now in the east
engaging an army of competent pro-
SessiOnai hotel servants for the various
departments.
A great many people of DOUGLAS nave
had a look in from the sidewalk at
what was going On in the work Of in
terror decoration before the doors were
closed. Few people, however, have any
idea Of the real grandeur of the lobby,
the meZzenine floor, halls and rooms
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Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
STRIKE AT NOGALEs.

DOUGLAS, Nov 20-lSpeciaL)-
A telephone message was received
here yesterday from NOgales calling
Louis Yaeger on account of a rich
strike taat had been made on the
properly of the NogaIes Consolidated
company.
The property of the Nogales Con-
solidated Copper company is located
within the boundaries Of the municipal
ity of Nogales. Sonora, and comprises
100 pertenencias. The ground was first
located as a copper property, al
though the first assays gave returns
Of $50 in gold. Since Development
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
sIxrIETH ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Nirschwing cele-
5~ated the sixth anniversary Of their
wedding by deIfg1tfuIly entertaining a
large party Of friends in Odd Fellows
hall last evening.
The affair was a complete surprise
to Mr.. Kirschwing He was told to
call at the hall fer his wife at o'clock,
she being supposed by him to be at
tending q meeting Of the lodge to
which she belongs. and his surprise
and daIigat at finding what awaited
him were bard for MIN to express.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
II daoc.uE and games and supper was
served. RudolDh's Orchestra furnishing
music fgg the Dispatch.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
Iris Shows Chance,

The Iris Theatre in Lowell will
hereafter have a performance on Sat
urday and Sunday nights, instead Of
during the whole week as the patron
age during the past week did not give
the management enough encourage
ment 10 continue as in the past. II
anything, the Lowell patrons Of the
popular amusement place Will be Civ
en- better entertainment as the latest
songs and animated pictures will be
shown here. The genial manager, ALI.
Mckenzie will still conduct the the
atre
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
BRIEF LOWELL NEWS .
MnTTc nr InTrDreT
EUILJ vi IISILHLul
o. Bnen-HoIman Case Before
Judge Grer-0ther inter-
eSting Items,
Lowell. Nov. 20. 1907.

The case of Mrs, Anastasfa O'Brien
OF South Bisbae against c. H. Hol-
man for debt, came up before Judge
Grier this morning. The evidence
was Of tangled nature. both sides
claiming TO be in the right. The al
tercation was over a board bill of
some $I2O which the defendant claim
ed was paid for with work which he
had done Tor the complainant. The
judge reserved his decision until to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

The revival meetings being held at
the Presby. erian chapel are being
well attended. This evening quite a
large gathering heard the sermon en-
titled: Must a Man Believe ia the
Bible in Order to be Saved" The
people of Lowell arc cordially invited
to attend these services which viii
be continued until Friday evening.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
-
nETIGW IVvCEG nGFRESEN-
TATivE.

Mr.. Joseph l. Cohen is in charge of
our branch Office at Lowell This Of
fee is established for the convenience
and advantage of the business men of
Lowell and vicinity Ring telephone
L-e9 for reporter or business. repre-.
sentative.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
New Attorney For Lowell.

o, c. Croote has OPENED law offices
in the building occupied by Justice
Grier. Mr., Crooke j. a young nfsn
Of ability al. aH<attorney and
known in the district, having former
ly been connected with the Z. A. Tow
raa 'cnnnauv 81 nnos NJ fhais'. actn l.liss1-
ments Mr.. Crooke's success in. Low
ell is. assured.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
Younn peopIe Wedded.

Charles Wise and Miss Lillian NJ.
Donald were united in wedlock thi,
evening at Bisbee. Immediately after
the ceremony the happy couple return.
ed to Lowell where they were rec-fy-
ed by q number of friends
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
DEM Fire Protection

The nenn-Arizona mine now has
ample fire protection as the big tank
in the rear OF tde mine has been COM
pleted and pumped full Of water.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

= = . e = . Q = . . = . . .
p Mrs. Carter's Dining Parlor, op- y
p posite Iris Theatre. Lowell. p
= Short ordes until p. N. Reg y
y ular meals from 4:30 to 700 p, y
Y m. y
3 . . . . = = . . = = . = .
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
Rushing New Bridge.

The new bridge over the creek he
tween Lowell and the Johnson add
ton will soon be completed. as the
r beams have aIready been placed
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

Tie placing OF new boilers and en-
gines at the ice plant IS nearly ccm-
pleted. The masonry addition 10 the
plant was finished recently.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

1t is a popular superstition in Ger
many that if Il young girl buries 4
drop of her blood under a rosebush
she will have rosy cheeks.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21

p ". L Kemp. of Lowell, was taken
to the Calumet & Arizona hospital,
today suffering win typhoid fever.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1907-11-21
COUNTY
Iee Plant lnnrovements

IN position, ard the umDeTIug viii
soon be completed.