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The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

much in evidence by those who were
obliged to be out riding on the high
ways.
Ben Berry Of Kennebec Avenue re-
turned from Scion Saturday night
where he had been digging potatoes
with his machine. Monday, he com
menced digging five acre piece for
himself.
DR.. and Mrs. John Allen Of Portland
on their return from Kineo, were the
guests Of friends here on Wednesday.
Mr.. Allen is the son of John II. Allen,
prominent merchant Of this village
twenty five years ago.
Judge Simmons and Mrs. Simmons
who have been attending the James
town Exposition during the past
week arrived in Boston, Saturday,
and will probably return home the
last of the week or the first of next
week.
Miss Addie IFenlason arrived home
from Waite, Washington County,
Monday noon, where she had been
visiting her brother who is quite Ill
with consumption. Monday after
noon she resumed her position in w.
L. Churchill's dry goods store.
Mrs. W. C. Robinson has received
word from her husband that he will be
at home in the near future and re-
main until Christmas before taking
his trip to Alaska. Mr.. Robinson has
travelled extensively in Alaska, hay
ing visited that country seven differ
ent times.
A large congregation assembled at
the NJ. Z. Church Sunday to listen 10
the reopening exercises. Music was
furnished by the church choir. The
decorations were potted plants taste
fully arranged. Misses Blanche Nit
chell and Ethel Young were the
ushers during the day and evening.
In the morning Rev. D. B. Holt of
Bath preached from Matt. 5:48; "Be
Ye Perfect Even as Your Father in
Heaven is Perfect" Rev. Mr.. Holt
also occupied the pulpit in the even
ing and spoke from the words in
Romans 10: 10; "For with the Heart
Man Beleiveth unto Righteousness
and with the Mouth Confession Is
Made unto Salvation" The sum of
over $1,000 was pledged towards the
church debt, leaving an Indebtedness
of less than three hundred dollars.
During the past summer this church
has been thoroughly remodelled and
furnished with new pews, giving
seating capacity Of about 300. Elec-
trio lights have been placed in the
building, and it is finely finished and
furnished for building of worship.
Its location is all that could be de-
sired, and this church is enjoying
season of prosperity.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Unexpected Death of Albert e.
Weston

Albert H. Weston died very sud
denly of disease of the heart at about
seven O'Clock last Sunday evening.
He had been about as usual during
the day and returned to his boarding
place on Main street just after six
O'Clock. He was not feeling well and
a physician was sent for. Remedies
were administered and he seemed to
be more comfortable, but 1t seems
this relief was but temporary as the
end came but few moments later.
His close st associates have known of
his tendency to heart trouble for
many years, but his health, though
not of the best, had shown very little
change for long time, and his death
was to them quite unforewarned.
The deceased was born at the old
Weston homestead on the Waterville
road in 1874, the son of the late Abel
Weston, and has always lived in this
place. His education was obtained in
the common schools and at Bloom
field Academy. Years ago he was
employed for time at the Oilcloth
factory and later engaged in the ma
chine shop and foundry business, his
partners being Samuel Cleveland and
Geo. G. Downing. In 1896 he was
elected president of the First National
Bank, retaining this position to the
time of his death. He is survived by
a brother, Geo. Weston, and sister,
Mrs. John Webb. His only fraternal
connection was with Carrabassett
Lodge, l. o. o, F., and in that order
he had held the Office of Noble Grand.
| Funeral services were observed,
yesterday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. Daniel Onstott, formerly pastor
of the Centenary Methodist Church
of this place. The interment was at
the South Cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Skowhegan Grange.

At the next Regular meeting, Octo-
Der 30th, the Grange will carry out g
program appropriate to Halloween
The ladies are requested to bring
cakes, also old fashioned twisted mo
lasses doughnuts and cornballs. The
gentlemen are requested to bring
their best eating apples, and every
body should bring a jack O. lantern
ready to light. 1t has been thought
best to permit each grange member
to invite one guest only,
The following ladies are to meet al
Grange Hall, Saturday afternoon
Oct. 20, at 2.30 O'Clock to make all
necessary arrangements:
Miss Georgia Davis, Mrs. Carrie
French, Mrs. G. d. Miller, Mrs. Elvs
Adams, Mrs. Nellie Hill, Mrs. Evelyn
Pratt, Mrs. Clara Eaton, Mrs. Grace
McGregor, Mrs. Mamie Watson.
"Please come In your rags and come
In your tags,
But not in your silken gowns,
Bring sheet and a case your form
to grace,
And little white mask to cover
your face
LECTURER.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

The time was, and not far back
either, when it was considered mannish
in woman to belong to club. But
that day has passed away, never again
to return. The proceedings of the
Federation in Augusta, last week,
made up of some three hundred repre-
sentatives of a total of 118 clubs in
this State, show that woman is fast
advancing to her true position, and is
as fully capable of doing business as
man, and she does not lose her higher
nature by so doing. We expect more
from her than from "mere man, and
are never disappointed. BY becoming
member of a club for mutual i'm
provement, she becomes no less de-
voted wife, a faithful mother, and an
efficient housekeeper. Indeed, she Is
better fitted for all these important
stations on account of the alliance
with her sister workers and shapers
of character. The essays and discus
sions at the meetings in Augusta were
able and stimulating. 1t was the best
meeting ever held by the Federation.
The weather was perfect, and the hos
pitality of the people of the capital
city was unbounded.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
NORTH ANSON

There will be preaching services at
the Universalist church, Sunday.
The venerable j. c. Peaks has been
quite feeble during the past week.
W. f. French of Madison was visit
ing his son, NJ, l.. French, last week.
Charles Poland has charge of the
work on the new hotel being built by
the Bailey Company.
: Selectman NJ. P. Moore has a crew
at work on the new water works
which is to furnish fire protection for
the village.
o. w. Bryant has recently pur-
chased desirable yoke of steers of
M. p. Moore. Mr.. Bryant has now
two yoke of these choice animals.
Saturday was bitter cold day. The
farmers dug potatoes with mittens on
their hands and buffalo coats were
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Obituary.
Mrs. Susan Greenwood.

This respected lady was born in
Moscow, June 6, 1928, one of family
of seven children born to Benjamin
E. and Eliza Russell Cleveland, the
mother being direct descendant OF
Joseph Russell, a revolutionary SOL
der. OF these children two only are
now living, Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott
of Monmouth, Me-, and Augusta, wife
of Mr.. Fred Baker of Illinois.
On May 3lst, 1861, she was married
to Mr.. Calvin r. Greenwood, and
there came to their home three chill
simmons of Moscow, Charles F
Greenwood of Port Wing, Wisconsin
and Mr. Elmer +. Greenwood, our re-
spected townsman.
The husband of the deceased was g
volunteer in the Civil War, laying
down his life upon the altar of service
in that conflict which shook our con-
tinent and caused Rachael to weep in
tears for her slain sons. AT the death
of her husband the farm was sold and
the brave hearted mother made hel
home near Bingham village with heI
family and began that heroic fight
against adverse circumstances, tC
raise her family, providing for theil
needs and giving them place of ser
vice in the world.
In early years she was converted tt
God and joined the Methodist Episco.
pal church of Bingham of which she
has for over sixty five years been 6
member, giving to the church of heI
choice her prayers and love and loya
service.
During the past twelve years she
lived with her son at his residence on
Madison avenue. Growing intirm
with advancing years and being af-
fiicted with blindness she was con
fined to her room much of the time
Last Thursday morning, October II
she quietly passed away entering hel
eternal reward where death is swal-
lowed up in victory.
Funeral services were held at the
home on Saturday morning, conduct
ed by the Rev. DR.. Leitch, pastor OF
the Centenary NJ. E. church. The re
mains were taken to Bingham for
interment.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Death of Former Citizen.

A telegram to Geo. H. Pishon of
this place on Friday last announced
the death of Chas. F. Drew, which
occurred at Newburyport, Mass from
brights disease on Thursday of last
week, Oct. II.
The deceased was born in Scion in
this county in 1S49 and his marriage
occurred in that town to Miss Effie
Williams of Emblem about 1872 For
twenty years Mr.. Drew followed the
trade of barber in this place, por-
ton of this period in partnership with
Joseph H. Hutchins. He disposed of
business to Mr.. Hutchins and remov-
ed to Haverhill, Mass. in 1892, fol-
lowing the same occupation in that
city until he was compelled to cease
work on account of ill health abott
six months since. Mr.. Drew was an
exemplary citizen and, notwithstand-
ing his residence here was 80 many
years ago, strong feeling of friend
ship was entertained for him by many
of our people, by whom he was thor
oughly respected.
Besides the wife above mentioned
he is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Eva Drew Kelley of Haverill, two
sisters, Mrs. Rufus Townsend of this
place and Mrs. Jennie Head of Nor
ridgewock and one brother, Joseph
Drew of Scion.
The remains were brought to this
place and funeral services were held
at the home of his sister, Mrs. R. II.
Townsend on Winter street, Tuesday
morning, conducted by the Rev.
Fred A. Leitch of the M. E. church.
The members of Carrabassett Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of
which the deceased had long been
member, were present and conducted
the burial service of their fraternity.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Narrowly Escaped Death.

Frank H. Tracy of Mercer while
digging potatoes, had very narrow
escape from death by a stray rife
bullet the past week. The bullet
struck the handle of the potato dig
ger, grazed hole in it larger than the
bullet itself, broke a button in the
front of his shirt and struck him in
the breast, giving him a shock, but
not injuring him much. Had the bull
let struck Tracy in vital spot instead
of first striking the handle of the po-
tato digger the result would have
been fatal. 1t Is not known who fred
the rife, but it is thought that the
bullet must have come from mile or
more away.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Well, the President has shot the
big black bear out in the cane brakes
of Louisiana. Here is his own testi-
mony:
eve got three bears, six deer, one
wild turkey, IL squirrels, one duck,
one opossum and one wild cat. We
ate them all except the wild cat, and
there were times when we almost felt
as if we could eat that"
He felt so happy over the achieve
ment that he gave guide $40 who
told him he was "no tenderfoot."
The health of the President seems
about perfect. On Monday he had a
great reception at .Vicksburg, Miss,
when the whole town turned sout to
hear his speech. He was introduced
in most patriotic manner by John
Sharp Williams. On Tuesday, Nash
vile was visited with like results.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

ing, by unanimous vote adopted the
report Of the committee of % on the
proposed amalgamation of the Con-
gregationalist, Methodist Professionals
and United Brethren churches. The
action of the triennial council, ex-
presses the purpose and the expec-
tation of the Congregationalists to
consummate a union of the other two
bodies and leaves the details to a
future high church general council,
the Congregational members of which
are chosen by each state body, where
they may be instructed as to the mind
of the churches after fuller knowledge
of the proposed details. This result
has been reached by compromise on
both sides.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

The European wheat crop is going
to be shorter, If anything, than the
American crop. And this will mean q
pretty serious shortage of wheat the
world over. The only country in
Europe where there will be more than
an average crop is Russia. Respon-
sible authorities estimate the worlds
Wheat crop for the present year at
not far from 1920, 900, 900 bushels, or
about the same as the crops of 1902
and 1904, and less than the crops of
1903, 1905 and 1906.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

While the presence of from one to
five Sturgis deputies in Somerset
county, with Skowhegan as their head :
quarters, has been productive of no
arrests since early last summer, we
feel positive that it has operated to
reduce the sale of liquor to mini
mum. They are employed to devote
their whole time to searching out vio-
lators of the prohibitory law, and it
should be possible for even one
deputy, so far as Skowhegan is con-
cerned, to keep such constant watch
on all places where a suspicion of the
sale of liquor for tipping purposes
exists, that the business will be
greatly restricted and in many cases
abandoned. 1t would also seem that,
with his entire time at his disposal, a
deputy should be able to secure evil
dence of actual sale, or in any event
to lay his plans 30 carefully that no
searches would be made without more
reason for them than was developed
by the results In the raids of last
week. 1t should be possible, with men
of average keenness, to tell almost
invariably, from observing the patron
age and general procedure about any
place of business, whether or not an
illegal traffic is being carried on. If
the present deputies are not acute
enough to do this, or to obtain posi-
tive evidence yof sale, before taking
action, they should be replaced by
those whose abilities are up to that
mark. There is certainly an injustice
in subjecting any one to the indignity
of a search upon insufficient evidence.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Hon. Bert M. Fernald of West Po-
land announces his candidacy for the
Republican nomination as Governor
of Maine, and lays down his platform
on the vital questions that are likely
to come up in the campaign, next
year. He is happy to see that many
of the measures which he advocated
in his candidacy four years ago, have
been adopted by the party. He is
opposed to resubmission as advocated
by those who are outspoken in favor
of license, but would not oppose a
referendum of the prohibition ques-
ton in such a way as to separate it
from party politics; he believes in the
enforcement of all law while it is law
and that the State authority should be
exercised to see that all law is proper
ly obeyed; he believes in tax reform,
in public utilities commission and in
liberal appropriations for roads; he
believes in fair and just taxation and
the economical adm Illustration of
State affairs. On national questions,
he believes in government aid to the
merchant marine and reasonable re-
vision of the tariff by the friends of
protection. In fine he believes in the
"square deal" SO now we have two
Republican candidates in the field
Hon. w. T. Haines of Waterville, and
Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald of West Poland.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

During the base ball season just
closed there seems to have been less
Of rowdyism than in previous years.
Managers have learned that clean
base ball is what the public wants and
are willing to pay for. If this fact is
at last comprehended by them, next
year should see a further improve
ment in the sport that truly deserves
the description, "the national game".
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Brig. Gen. George M. Helm, COM
handing the second brigade, Miss
issippi division of the United States
Confederate Veterans, one of the
wealthiest planters of the Delta and a
lifelong Democrat, declares that the
achievements of Roosevelt have made
Democratic success impossible and
that the Democratic party should
unite in electing him President.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

The old Maine Farmer-a house,
hold word in the homes of Maine
has Just passed it's seventy fifth mile
stone. 1t shows no indication Of old
age, but with it's present facilities,
both mechanical and intellectual, it
bids fair to become bigger, better and
buster than ever.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Last Friday the fall of copper in
Wall street, New York, created con-
siderable of a financial panic. So
great was the pressure upon banking
Institutions, Chas. W. Morse, formerly
Of Bath, was forced to give up the
presidency or dictatorship in many
banks and industrial schemes.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

The State ticket headed by Henry
NJ Whitney of Brookline was declared
10 be the choice of the Democrats of
massachusetts, in the coming state
election by the Massachusetts ballot
Jaw commission, Friday night. The
oecision came after listening to testi-
nony for week in regard to proceed
laes at the disgraceful convention in
Springfield. Bartlett was thrown out.
But that makes no difference. The
next Governor of Massachusetts will
@ the gentleman who now so ably
nils the place.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

As the schools throughout the State
are now in full swing, numerous ex-
cuses from pupils come to the teach-
ers' desk. This good one recently
came under our observation:
"Please excuse Willie as he has
torn his trousers on a nail. Hoping
you will do the same, / am
Your truly
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

In the revelation caused by the
probing of the milk business in Mass
schusetts, 1t has been found that
about IS per cent of the milk used in
Boston and vicinity is controlled by
contractors, who fatten their own
pocket books, and squeeze the farm
ers accordingly. The middle men are
the ones that make the money.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Oh, the golden October days that
ne have all enjoyed! Earth and sky
and trees submerged in gold during
DAYLIGHT, while night cast over all the
s;lver sheen of the Hunters moon.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

William Murtha of Jackman was
expected to appear here for trial in
the Skowhegan Municipal Court yes
terday, on charge of single sale, which
Sheriff Smith was prepared to prove
on two counts against him. He did
not arrive, however, and late in the
evening word was telephoned by the
deputy at Jackman that he, Murtha,
had left that section and his where
abouts were unknown. He has real
estate to a considerable amount in
Jackman, this conside ration being the
grounds for permitting him temporary
liberty on his srecognizance, pending
the hearing, and it is not likely that
he has left Jackman permanently.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Marconi's triumph in the wireless
telegraph business seems to be pro-
pounced, and he is satisfied with the
result. Thursday last was the open
Ing day, when about five thousand
words were sent across the ocean,
mostly congratulatory and press
messages.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

At a dinner >given in his honor by
the Republican Club of New York,
Ooy. Hughes made the following clear
Statement of his attitude toward the
Residential nomination:
u do not seek any public office. l
have not sought, nor shall / seek, di-
hetly or indirectly, to influence the
*iection of the vote of any delegate
any convention and with reference
the action of any delegate to any
convention there will be no sugges-
lion or thought of influence, protest
or reprisal in the executive cham
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
Ehe A. Drew.
Skowhegan, Me-, Oct. "a, '07.

c. E. Turner of Boston, accompa-
MED by his son, Henry, and by an
other Massachusetts gentleman, J. E.
Robinson by name, was in town last
week on the way to Athens. Mr..
Turner was a resident of that town
for several years and very active in
all its affairs. His work on behalf of
the Athens centennial, one of the
most successful affairs of the kind
ever held in this state. will be dis
tinctly recalled by everyone connect
ed with that event.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, etc, taken at the RE-
PORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
ALIENS.

a HENS.
Miss Belva L. Bush is home for a
weeks vacation from her school in
Bingham.
Chas. G.. Doe returned to Boston,
Monday, having spent a portion of
his vacation with relatives in town.
Mrs. G. F. Aver made a business
trip to Bangor, last Friday.
L. E. Jacobs was in town the first
of the week making arrangements
for moving his household goods to
Skowhegan.
The Lincoln school, Miss Jennie
Fox teacher, is enjoying vacation
this week.
The meetings in the interest of the
church have been extended into the
present week. During the past two
weeks in which they have been held
the attendance has continued good
and many have expressed a desire to
lead Christian life.
The entertainment given by the
Franklin School League at the AGA
denny building last Saturday evening
was we'll attended while the program
was one to reflect credit upon teach
er and pupils. The amount Melted
the League was $500.
H. c. Doe is clerking for Hight &
Aver.
! Charles F. Ward Co. of Skowhegar
are showing an extensive line OF
Ladies' and Gents fur coats.
! w. A. Dore, mail carrier on Route
No. l was confined to the house
Wednesday, with a severe cold
/ Dnhnrf uoudo., CnrxrnA no m q 7
pro tenn.
Mrs. s. F. Buswell of Boston, who
for the past ten weeks has been the
guest of her niece, Mrs. Clara NJ
Doe, and other relatives and friends
in Scion and Skowhegan left here
Thursday morning, for Hampden
where she will remain for a few
weeks before returning to Boston.
The students at the Academy are
preparing for a play entitled the
"School Marm," which they propose
to give in the near future. The last
meeting of the "Athenium" for the
fall term will be held Thursday even
ing of this week.
The Athens Grange will dedicate
their new hall, Friday, Nov. /, there
will be an all day meeting. In the
afternoon, the public are invited
The evening entertainment will con
sist of the drama "Valley Farm" by
the original company, followed by 1
dance; music by Kendall's orchestra
Dinner and supper will be served 10y
the grange at usual prices.
Mr.. Frank York, "gunner" on the
L. S. Battleship Illinois, arrived home
last Saturday for ten days furlough
When Frank comes home the small
boys as well as some of the larger
ones, are quite willing to make hin
the hero of the day and any descrip'
tion or narration of his is eagerly lis
tened to by them. During the pas
summer, the fleet, of which his ship il
one, has been cruising from Hampton
Roads to Virginia and he has becom,
quite familiar with the Exhibition a
jamestown, as we'll as with othe
places of interest. The time for Thu
furlough comes at most opportun,
time as his ship is to sail with tn,
squadron for Pacific waters in Deem
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

The triennial council of the Con-
siegationalist church, in session at
cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday even
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

In this world the hardest knocks
we get are delivered by our supposed
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24

Brillianey may be impaired to the
complexion by powdering with dia-
mond dust.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-24
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