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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
Obituary.

Charles F. Dunbar died at the resi-
dence of Silas Durrell in Embden,
where he made his home, Friday night
at 7 O'Clock, after being confined to the
house but a few days He was on our
streets the preceding Monday but was
not in his usual health and was immedi-
ately after taken Ill, the cause of his
death being diabetes. He was the son
Of Frederick and Augusta E. Dunbar
and was born in Embden in 1852. His
education was obtained at the district
schools and later at Arson Ac tdemy.
He married Miss Olive DurIe,l of his
native town and one son was born to
them, Harry Z who is practicing law
in Boston. For some years he lived in
Madison but since the death of his wife
in the summer of 1905 he, for the most
part. made his home in Embden. He
joined the Euclid Lodge of Masops at
Madison and had held the Office of Dep
uty sheriff aud was also a special de
putty under the Sturgis commission
Mr. Dunbar was highly respected citi
zen and man of much worth in the
community Besides son he leaves a
mother, four brothers apd two sisters.
The funeral service was held in the
Congregational church in Madison. Mon
dsv afternoon at 80, Rev. MI Booth
by officiating The burial was in Madi
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

The telegraph operator responsible for
the railroad wreck near Volland, Kan,
in which forty -nine lives were los;, was
Is years old, and bad the work of an ex-
perienced railroad man to do. Not only
orders from the train dispatcher, but he
had to set signals for coming trains
To handle some OF these orders required
a cool head, On the morning of the sc-
cident he received several of them and
lost his head. Then he ran away. The
railroad company hired this boy at small
wages. II was cruel, wicked thing to
put Il mere boy i'd such u responsible
place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Rev. Smith Baker, D. d., pastor Of
Willston church, Portland, the birth
place OF the Christian Endeavor Society,
rendered his resignation, Sunday. DR..
Bakers resignation was unexpected and
was learned of with regret by the entire
congregation. His sole reason Is that he
considers a younger man can do better
work, despite the fact that his health lie
as yet unimpaired. DR.. Baker is In his
71st year. He is just at the height Of
his preaching powers. He says he ex-
poets to continue to preach, but will &C
cept no more pastorates. DR.. Baker is
native of Litchfield, K-ennebec county.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
The State Legislature.

After lengthy ana thorough lnVebu-
cation, conducted with the utmost fair
ness on both sides, the committee on
the senatorial vote to which was referr-
ed the claim of George w. Heselton,
Republican of Gardiner, to The seat In
the Senate held by John E Reardon,
Democrat of Oakland, has given the
seat to Heselton All the Interested
parties agreed to the following figures
for the county: Heselton, 6086; Aver,
1918; Reardon, 6071.
The two insane hospitals want good
round sum. At Augusta $50 $50 TO Is
wanted for enlargement, improvements,
and the usual expenses. At Bangor
$3.50, 600 ia wanted for the new wing,
and sos. 997 for deficiency in running
expenses for the next two years
The University of Maine has surprised
the Legislators by asking for perpetual
appropriation equal TO three flft1s of a
mill on the State valuation, which would
amount to about $4,000 year on our
present valuation.
Mt. Weeks of Fairfield has presented
bill providing a system of primary
elections, in accord with the endorse
meut of the late Republican State con-
vention.
A bill has been presented to incorpo-
rate the Enchanted Sire am and improve
ment Company, Greenlief Lawrence and
Harry b. Lawrence of Gardiner, Henry
b. McKenney of Jackmau, Elizabeth $.
Haynes of Augusta, =. w. Philbrick and
William Snow of SKowhegan being
named as incorporators. The company
il authorized to erect dams and other
wise improve the fiowage on Bull log
pond and Enchanted Stream in Upper
Enchanted town in the county of som
erset, and to charge tolls tor the passage
of logs over it's dams.
The Governor has appointed Hon.
Milton l. Merrill of st. Adams. former
ly state Senator, to the position of
Trustee of state school for Boys.
Mr.. Allan of Dennysvlle has introduce
ed bill which forbids the employment
of all children under IA years of age, at
all times, In all kinds Of manufacturing
or mechanical establish ments. The bill
seems to meet with great favor, as it
goes right to the spot"
Monday afternoon, Mr.. Weeks of
Fairfield presented resolve proposing
an amendment to article four OF the
constitution of the State of Maine, es-
tablshing a peoples vote through the
optional referendum, and direct initia-
tive by petition and at general elections.
The provisions of the resolve are about
what the Referendum League has asked
for, but does not provide, for submitting
any part of the constitution to the
people.
Mr.. Danforth of Skowhegan introduce
ed an act to incorporate the Kennebec
Trust Company of skowhegan naming
as incorporators: CHARLES F. Ward,
Albert g Blunt, Samuel w. Philbrick,
Wallace Emery, Forrest II Colby and
Amos X Butler The capital stock is
placed at $4,000
Both branches voted for u S. Senator
on Tuesday. In the Senate the vote
stood
For William p. Frye %
William NJ Pennell @
In the House the vote stood
For William p. Frye SO
William NJ. Pennell. so
Wednesday noon the vote of both
branches WAS compared, and William p.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
Dainty II Not Substantial.

The wife OF farmer had sister
come from Chicago 10 make a visit
One day the thrashers came and the
guest insisted on doing the work alone
and sent her sister away TO rest When
twenty-seyen thrashers fled in TO sup
per that night they found a sandwich
tied with ribbon. one chicken croquette
one cheese ball the size OF a marble
and buttouhole bouquet at each
plate -Emporia (Kanl Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

For the past few days newspaper men
have been sending their congratulations
to Joseph A. Holman of Augusta, who on
Saturday last celebrated the ninety-hrst
anniversary of his birthday. Mr.. Ho-
man is a poet and an actor, having been
on the stage with some of the old stals
but above all he is newspaper man,
having brought into large circulation the
Gospel Banner, and for years was one Of
the proprietors and editor OF the Maine
Farmer. He Is one of the charter men,
bers of the Maine Press Association.
Two or three original poems were sent
to him Saturday, but he bore up under
them first rate. He lives next door to
the Blaine mansion, the great statesman
being among his most intimate and
valued friends. Mrs. Holman, having
shared the Dys and SORROWS of her hus-
band for about sixty-six years, thinks 1t
is too late now TO talk about u divorce.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

A London physician claims that candy
factories and sealing wax factories are
the finest health resorts for consump-
tivcs imaginable. Both Industries EN-
ploy mainly women and girls, who are
invariably robust, rosy and cheerful.
The candy girls are allowed to eat as
much sugar as they like, with an excel
lent effect upon their health. There is
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
County Commissioners, Court.

Messrs. l.. C. Williams of Athens,
Geo. T. Tibbetts of Fairfield and henry
C. Crowell of Pittsfield, county commits
sioners for Somerset county, have been
In session at the court house, this week.
On Monday they were occupied for the
forenoon with a telephone hearing, on
petition Of the New England Telephone
company for right to set poles and string
wires on certain highways In Brighton
plantation. The commissioners granted
the rights asked for, so far as they had
lrisdlction over them, but they advised
Messrs. Frank ID. Henderson of Portland
and Steven Wing Of Watervlle, who
represented the New England Telephone
company, that, In their opinion, pet.
ton should be addressed to the assessors
of tn plantation OF Brighton, and that
they were undoubtedly the only author
ity from which such rights could be le-
gally secured. o her important business
has been the auditing OF the books of
the treasurer, Ruel II. Reed Of Harmony,
whose term expired December 81, he be.
Ing present and submitting his books and
pap RS for that purpose.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

William I. Stead, the we'll known Eng
lish newspaper man, is just now on a
trip around the world in the interests CT
peace. He says that at the approaching
second peace conference at The Hague,
Great Britain will raise the question Of
taking steps to provide for the mainte-
nance of international pta3e.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

The longest distance ever compassed
by human vision Is 1S3 miles, being
the distance between the Uneompahgre
park. in Colorado, and Mount Ellen, IN
Utah. This feat was accomplished by
the surveyors Of the United States
coast and geodetic survey who were
engaged. in conjunction with repre-
sentatives Of other nations, in making
a new measurement OF the earth
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Portland will fittingly observe tn one
hundredth anniversary Of the birth OF
the poet Longfellow that comes on the
n of February, the city having ap
propriated $500 for the purpose. No
doubt most of the schools throughout
the State will have proper services.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

A movement has developed for the es-
Establishment of district court, so called,
comprising the counties OF Penobscot,
Kennebec, Androscoggiu, Cumberland
and York, with perhaps four judges.
The proposition is TO give the new court
about the same powers and jurisdiction
as the Superior Courts now have.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

A striking illustration is that OF his
Satanic Majesty waiting at the dumping
ground of hades, with pitchfork in hand,
to consign TO oblivion all the New
YEARS. day resolutions that come to him
through the pipe line from earth. Just
fool Satan by keeping the resolutions
Yourself
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Having gone into the Presidents Cabi-
net, Mr.. Cortelyou has done the right
and proper thing to resign the chairman
ship of the Republican National COM
mittee. IL will be hard however to fill
the place of 80 capable man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Our older citizens will recall the brave
Mai. Gen. Hiram g. Berry of Rockland,
who was among the earliest from Maine
to fall la battle IN the civil war. His
widow, Mrs. Almida M. Berry, died last
week in Brooklyn, N. Y, at the age of
~ years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

II additional evidence is wanted that
Charles E. Hughes, the new Governor
of New York, is no mans man, being
entirely independent, IL is furnished by
bis inaugural address. In 1t he endorses
several of the positions taken by the
Democrats In the campaign, and boldly
speaks his mind on many leading vital
questions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

nothing like it to clear the complexion
of sallow, yellow skinned girls. Expe-
rience shows that the sugar eater is
proof against consumption ana 1t ia i'm
possible for her to become drunkard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
Superfmpoaed.

In the hall OF a philharmonic society
the following notice was posted
THE seats in this hall are for the
use OF the ladies' Gentlemen are re-
Quested to make use OF them only aft
err the former are seated II Riso.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Down in Texas they are fighting the
return of j. W. Bailey to the U. 5. Sen
ate. They are afraid he has received
large sums of money in fees from cor
porations.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
Diamonds and Hearts.

A good audience assembled at Grange
Hall, last evening, to witness the drama,
Diamonds and Hearts, on the opening
night of the three days annual fair, now
being held by Skowhegan grange. Many
of them had come for miles over well
nigh impossible country roads and all
had braved a temperature which pro-
missed, and subsequently proved to be
the lowest of the season thus far, un-
doubleday the record of cold for the
winter. Everyone must have felt amply
repaid for their attendance, however, as
the play was fully up to any standard
that could have been set by the most
enthusiastic anticipations. Each anna
teur dramatist sustained his or her part
most admirably and the result was an
evening of rare pleasure such AS can only
be had where the delight of seeing our
own friends and acquaintance, with
whose personal characteristics we are
entirely familiar, assuming characters
and speaking sentiments not their own,
is added to the ordinary interest of a
dramatic production. The following is
the cast of characters
Bernce Ialstead, Mrs. Nell Hill
Amy Halstead, Miss Sadie McIlwrath
Inez Gray, Miss George Davis
Mrs Hastead, Mrs. Watson
Hannah May Barnes. Mrs. c. d. Miller
Dwight Bradley, Marshall Niles
DR.. Burton, Almon Sandiord
Sam, Leon Smiley
Abraham Barnes, MI. Parker
Sheriff, Mr.. Charles II, Chute
The difficult role of BeInice, the hero
in. was splendidly taken. through all
her adventures. by Mis-. Hill, and the
characters of Abram Barns and Hannah,
were carried out by Mr.. Parker and Mrs.
Miller in a manner that aroused the en-
thusiasm of every one by the faithful
ness with which they portrayed the
affection between the bachelor brother
and his elderly maiden sister, who were
types to be found on many a New Eng
land farm of the present day Mr.
Vlles, an uDgratefnl son, INSCRIPTIONS
and designing, won much favorable
comment, MIR Sandford WAS just about
perfect as young physician, and Miss
McIlwrath and Miss Davis were delight
full in the character of friends of Bernice
Halsted and the companion of her rash
attempt to fool the young doctor.
Mrs " stson, whose ability to carry out
any part assigned to her is well under
stood was admirable as Mrs. Hslsted,
ready to stand by her son, Dwight Brad
ley in every emergency created by his
selhsE plans, while Mr.. Pencil and
Mr. Chute, as attorney and officer, and
Leon Smiley as sam, the colored ser.
want, performed their parts in just the
manner to perfectly complete the cast
of the play,
The drama VALLEY Farm" is to be
given this Thursday evening, and the
fair closes tomorrow evening with
"citizen's' chicken pie supper, followed
by social hop.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Teacher Is there any connecting
Ink between the animal and the veg
etablo kingdom Bright pupil-Yes.
mum. there's hash philadelphia In
Qurer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

The cheerful mans thought sculp-
lures his face into one OF kindness.
touches his manner with grace and his
business life with friendliuess toward
humanity -Jaeksboro CTe1l Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

We love to expect, and when expec-
tation is either disappointed or graft
fed we want TO be again expecting
Johnson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

The cost OF the Sturgis law to date lie
10 round numbers, $40 600
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Head and shoulders above everybody
else, as Presidential possibility looms
Mr.. Taft, Secretary OF War.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAX ALIVE BROM0 Quiniue Tablets
Druggists refund money II Il fails 10 cure. Il
W. GROVES signature lie on each box. 9c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

chm Ing, Protrudlng Piles Drug
Eists are authorised TO refund money ii PALo
DIN TMENI fails TO cure in { to IA DAYS sec
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

srrHnKD AS SECOND GLASS mAIL MATTER.
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COMING ELECTIONS.
4 GUARANTEED Cure FoR P1LRs

Thursday, January y, Congregational, Church.
Monday. January IS, Somerset Lodge
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Big bundle old papers, 8 cents, RE-
PORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17

Cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect and
lists of presents accompanying accounts OF
weddings receptions, anniversaries, etc, IN
serted at cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. No charge less than
80 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
subscribers writing the REPORTER with regard
10 their subscription must be sure to give exact
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Address all communications to
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
BETHANY BAPTIST CHuKcH

GEosGE MKsslAN Pastor
Residence 50 Madison Avenue
Morning service al Io45, Sunday school
at IL; Christian Endeayor at @ Evening
service al :.
Special meeting Of .ae church Thursday
evening OF this week.
EIRSI BATTIST
NJ morning sermon, hut Sabbath School
viii be held al IL; !. 7. meeting at 6, ana
regular Sunday evening PRAYER meeting al
o clock as usual.
Thursday night PRAYER meeting a. 80
Island AvENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BEsJANlN 3 MgRRlll. Pastor,
Residence IIo ain Street
SUNDAY services. Ia45 morning worship,
with sermon by the pastor Il O'Clock, sun
day school Christian Enaeay9r meeting At
o. Gospel service with special musie and
address hy tie pastor al :.
The church anniversary and roli can a-cun
this evening a, o o'clock.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SacIr1
Madison Ave or. Russell s.,
services sunday. .. ri at 1915 an Ned
nesiay evenings Al 80. The public arg
cordially invited. subject. Truth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
Church Notes.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Rev. Fred A. Iei:ch, Pastor.
Residence, - Island Avenue.

Rev. Fred A. Leich, Pastor
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Morning service, Io45; Bible Study, II
o'clock Junior Epworth League, ) O'Clock;
Epwor,h League, 9 O'Clock. Evangelistic
service, 7.
The subject OF the morning service viii be
- Marvellous Work. and Of the evening,
"lhe Ideal }aung Woman
The Social Circle viii meet with Mrs WI
liam Smith next Monday afternoon at I
O'clock
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-17
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
Published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
By ELMER E. McNEELIE.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
One year, .......x1.50 Six months,....-.......7oc
Three months, .............38c.
ii 70 Will be charged II not paid until end OF year
The Washington herald., 1907-07-21
TBRRORISTS KILL SPY
Destroy Agent Of Police Who
InVadeS Their Councils.
PLANS TO Kill COUNT WITTE
He Hntcilcs Bogus Bomb Plot while
Reporting Hovements of the Reds
OstensibIy "A ProIetRrian, Lives in
Private Like Prince on Subsidy.

ST. Petersburg. July 2o.-The newspa-
pers report the mysterious assassination
Cf man named Alexander Kazantser.
who was engaged by the government To
report the do.ngs OF the revolutionary
organization.
kazantsef's body was found IN a for
est beside two loaded bombs and a blood
stained axe. a memorandum in one of
The pockets Of hls coat contained a list
q telephone numbers Of high officials.
including the governor general.
The resoiutoniries admit that Kazant-
scn masqucraded as one OF them. while
reporting their movements to the secret
police He occupied luxur!ousiy fur
nished fat. and received a heavy subsidy
from the government.
Kazantsea pretended to plan a conspir-
acy to assassInate CoGnt Witte. lie gave
two terrorists bombs. which were 20 be
thrown az Count Witte when ne left his
house 10 attend an imperial council But
the terrUists were killed by the police
when they went TO the appointed place,
and when Kazantseh treachery became
known 10 the other revClutionaries they
1ecreed his death
The Washington herald., 1907-07-21
TEST OLD AGE PENSIONS.
British Miners VIII Make Expert
ment Which Is Closely Watched.

British Miners VIII Make Experi-
ment Which Is Closely watched.
London. July 2O-The payment Of old
age pensions by a labor organization TO
its needy, aged members is the expert
ment just iuaUgurated which is attract
ing unusual interest For years govern
ment old age pensions have been ad-
vocated, but no ministry dared 70 present
definite scheme
The Nottinghamshire Miners Associa-
ton is the organization making the ven
ture. 1t has membership Of 5000 and
SS99C0o in its treasury. II viii pay. pen
sions Of 81 a week 10 miners over sixty
who are unable 20 work, for the next
thirty months.
If the scheme succeeds great pressure
wiz be exerted on the government to es-
ta5lish a national system OF old age pen
sions. There are 2,oaa,0]1 persons over
sixty-fve years old in Great Britain. To
give each 81 a week would require over
S13.Oo0.O09 year. This burden no party
has cared 10 saddle. on the country.
4 Is probable the question viii be
cbne a campaign issue soon. The tariff
reform party is making the subject
bait for wOrkingmen, promising the
pensions can be paid out OF the tariff
income.
II the Nottinghamshire experiment
proves the practicabiIity OF such pen
si0ns the agitation is bound to become
so strong through the project that it
must be taken up.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-21
AUTOS KILL TWO IN ITALY
FOolhardy Chauffeur Sends Big Car
Through Bridge Rail.
Another Upsets HIS Machine while
Trying to Avoid CoIliSiOn-Two
More May Die.

Milan. July 2O-Two fatal motor acci-
dents occurred near here yesterday. A
young ex-chaufeur, named Terragni, pre-
vailed upon the custodian Of big garage
to take advantage Of the absence of the
staff on the national holiday to make a
days excursion with a 55-horsepower- rae
ing car which was lying in the garage
to be tested. Terrangni was quite unfit
ted to drive this type Of car. his expert
ence being limited TO tourist machines.
While hUrrying back to Milan toward
midnight. without lights and at the maxi
mum speed Of 120 kilometres (seventy-five
niles an hour. the automobile dashed
through the wooden parapet Of a bridge
over the river Olona. turned a complete
somersault. and plunged 10 the bottom
of the stream. Terragni was taken out
dead. and his companion was found in
dying condition.
The other accident, IN which Signor
Cont, head manager Of a motor factory
here, was killed on the spot. while an
other occupant Of the automobile was
fatally injured, was due TO the chauffeur
running into the curbstone while endeav-
oring to avoid an approaching wagon.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-21
FRANCE FACES CRAFT EXPOSE
High Official Said to Have Proftet
by Army Contract.
Parliamentary Party Prevents Hush
ing OF the Facts by Opposing
Final Closing of Old Deal.

Paris. July 2O-FTance is threatened
with serious political scandal in con-
nection with JAe supply Of beds for the
army.
The government contracts for the pro
vision, and keeping Of the beds at so
much year. and It is stated that the
twenty years contract given in 1887 was
at much higher rate than ever was
paid before.
As the contract is now expiring the
government. in accordance with its terms.
should take over the ccmpauy's beds and
pay S3.20o.O0O for them, and Parliament
has been asked 20 vote this amount
But the parliamentary committee ad-
vises against any such payment on the
ground that the contract of 1887 was "a dis
honest one. and that a certain politician
whose name has not been divuged. re-
ceived $4,000 as commission 10 insure
the signing Of the contract.