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The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Obituary.

The numerous friends Of Mrs. Ed
mund Coolidge will regret to hear Of
her death, which occurred Monday
morning Sept. 9. Mrs. Mary Z. Cool
idge was the widow of Edmund Cool
idge who died July 3, 1905. Mrs.
Coolidge was born in the town Of
CornYilie Dec -, 1924. Her girlhood
and young Womanhood was spent IN
that town and vicinity. In her youth
she was great reader and lover Of
poetry and also Of nature, and WAS
never happier than when she could
be among the birds and flowers and
In the fields and forests and along the
water courses. All these had mes
sages for her She drank in all the
brightness and sweetness about her
both III the natural and spiritual
world. Occasionally a. this time she
would put INTO verse her best
thoughts, some Of which are still
found among her writings. IL ls45
on July 1, she married Edmund Cool
idge and moved TO Scion where theg
lived together in happy married lie
for so years.
Their home was always open =
welcome and entertain friends and
acquaintances. Their hospitality Was
most generous, their sympathies sin
cere and unaffected. During the last
few years Mrs. Coolidge has been an
Invalid and for the most part confined
10 the house and many days TO her
room and bed. Her room where she
could receive visitors, was the Mecca
Of nelghbors and friends who richly
enjoyed her society. Almost always
cheerful, importing warmth and sun
Oh fn atx
privileged to exert beautiful infu-
ence 10 those about her. As she grew
older her interest in public affairs
was undated In the Congl church
her generosity was most helpful. She
was generous contributor to it
support and gave with liberal hand
to the Parsonage fund. Missions in
the state schools Of the town, and the
recently instituted library were OBJ
jects of her benevolence. A gener-
Gus collection of valuable books made
fine beginning for the local public
library.
During her invalidism she had the
best of care and attention. Her son.
F. A. Coolidge and wife were con
stantly ministering TO her wants and
anticipating her needs. Most faith
fully and patiently did they perform
this service OF love. She was the
mother of four children. Three died
III infancy, one survives, F. A. Cool
idge. One other should be mentioned
as sharing in this loss. viz: Mrs. Jen-
ME Pollard Bates, who from child
had received a mothers love and
care as member of Der aunt's home.
1t was as mother that she always re-
garded her and felt always a daugh-
terly interest. Much devotion and
care was also given by her to her
dear Mother Coolidge, while an in
mate of that home.
Mrs. Coolidge rests from her labors,
and as true saint of God has gone
home TO be with her Heavenly Father
for ever more.
The funeral services were held at
the late residence Wednesday, Sept.
II. Rev. c. F. Sargent Of Winthrop,
former pastor and intimate friend
spoke words Of eulogy and comfort.
Rev. Z. S. Cudworth, pastor of the
Cong'l. church, assisted in the serv-
ice. Large numbers of friends and
relatives were present. Mrs. Cool
idge is survived by her son, F. A.
Coolidge and an aged brother, Fred
Pollard Of SkoWheGan.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
September Probate.

The September term of the Probate
Court was in session last week, COM
mencing on Tuesday, the 10th, Judge
A. Simmons presiding. Business was
transacted as follows:
The wills OF Roxanna Johnson, late of New
Portland. Emma j. Pray, late of Cornville
Robert Litteheld, late Ct Concord, Benz. S.
Gordon, late Of Starks, Nancy ]. Fowler, late
Of Canaan, George w Digg es late of Mercer
authenticated copy of will Of Seaborn f.
Hyde, late of Boston, Mass, were presented;
and the wills Of Alonzo McIntire, late Of
Skowl cyan, Henry Rawles, late Of Skowhe-
gan, Henry \. Ellis, late of Smithheld
Horace w. CLANCY. late Of Skowhegan, Ruby
J. Tibbetts, late of Fairfield, and Charles
Ham. late Of Cambridge were allowed,
Administrations were asked for in the es.
tates of Stephen Adams, late of Norridge-
wock, and Amasa B. Fjnson, late Of Hartland;
and granted in the estates Of Warren l..
Turner late of Athens, Charles f Eames, late
Of Arson Charles l.. Sidney, late Of Skowhe.
gan, and Amy Benjamin. late Of Arson.
Accounts were presented in the estates
OF Melvina Susan Brown, late OF Skowhegan,
Jane Russell, late of Madison Charles Cor
son, late of Athens. Abel Davis, late OF Pitts
field, Isaac S. Ford. late of Mercer, T. James
Eaton. late OF Flagstaff, and guardians &C.
count of Charlotte Bragg Of Detroit; and al
lowed in the estates of Washington b. Bragg
late of Skowhegan. George 5. Gould, late OF
Florida, Frank V. Gilman, late Of Arson,
Ilarleston L. Whitney, late OF Skowhegan.
Sumner Franklin Steward, late Of Skowhegan
Paul n. Vigue, late of Skowhegan, and Lewis
X. Williams, late OF Madison.
I.iscenses to sell real estate was asked for
in the estates, Samuel F Conant, late OF Show
hegan b. c. Mosher, late OF Mercer lola q.
Boston ct ais OF Palmyra, Irene p Chandler
ct al Of Pittsheld; and granted in the estate
Earle Cecil Mutt ct ais Of Fairfield.
Petitions for allowance were presented in
the estates of Francis Low, late Of Skowhe
gan. and Amanda NJ. Fielding, late OF
Athens.
Petitions for distribution and to have col
lateral inheritance tax assessed were present
ed in the estate of Abel Davis, late of Pitts,
field.
Representation of Insolvency was filed in
the estate Of r James Eaton, late # Flagstaff.
The adoption of Bessie NJ Berry by Fred
A. and Mary +. Dinsmore Of Arson was de-
creed
Guardians were appointed as follows ::
Florence NJ. Strickland Of Fairfield for Walter
H., Floyd n, Carl L., Annie l., and Cecil F.
Strickland Charles n. Boston Of Palmyra for
lola c., Enroll {. and Easton Boston;
Thankful L.Adams of Noridegwock for Mari
on +. Adams; Fred 7. Brown Of Fairfield for
George Dennng Brown.
Petition was presented and granted to com
promise claim in the estate Of Daniel W..
Mosher, late Of Norridl ewock.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Fogg-Spear.

On Wednesday morning, Sept. 18th,
very pretty home wedding occurred
at the residence of Mr.. G. P. Fogg, in
Cornville, when his daughter, Lizzie
NJ, was united in marriage to Mr.
Arthur W, Spear, of Pittsfield, Me.
The home was tastefully decorated in
green and white, autumn leaves and
flowers. The bridal party entered
the parlor to the strai6s of the wed
ding march played by Miss Annie
Whittier. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. l.. g. March of
Athens, only relatives and immedi-
ate friends of the families being pres
ent. The young people are both
we'll known and popular in their re-
spective towns. Mrs. Spear has been
an active member of the Methodist
church of Athens and an earnest
worker for its best interests. She
was also a member of the Grange.
Mr.. Spear has been manager of the
electric light plant at Pittstield.
Both will be much missed from
their circle of friends. After the
ceremony, wedding breakfast was
served, and the happy pair left for
California, their future home, follow
ed by the good wishes of their many
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Keith's Boston Theater.

A feature much out of the ordinary
will be among the leading attractions
at keith's next week-Burr Mcintosh,
the well knowl actor who has won
fame in many parts, notably as
"Tafy" in ''Trilby" and who has be-
come even better known as photo
grapher, is to deliver an illustrated
lecture on Secretary Taft's Visit TO
the Philippines" Mr.. Mcintosh was
the official photographer on this not
able trip and the camera records he
made are therefore authentic. The
talk that he gives is fully as interest
ing as the pictures, and abounds in
anecdotes relating to the MANY prom
inent people who were members of
the party.
Walter C. Kelly, "The Virginia
Judge" who is scoring this week one
of the greatest successes made by a
monologist in Boston, will be retain
ed for a second week. Kelly is in a
class by himself.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Somerset Pomona Grange.

A special session of Somerset Po-
mona Grange will be held with Fern
wood Grange, New Portland, on Tues
day September "a. Welcome will be
given to members by l.. d. Jones,
master of host Grange, Eugene Dan
forth of North Arson will respond.
The members are cordially invited
to discuss the following topics:
Which is advisable in this climate, to
pillow in the fall and leave the fields
bare through the winter or to provide
a cover crop? Are secret organiza-
tions Diet rimental or benefit to the
communities where they obtain?
Members OF Fernwood Grange will
entertain the visitors with readings,
recitations, vocal and instrumental
music, etc. 1t is expected a staff
officer will be present and address the
meeting.
CLARA B. LEAVTTT,
Lecturer.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
You Will Make No Mistake if You
Follow This Skowhegan Citizens
Advice.
Never neglect your kidneys.

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back,
urinary disorders, dizziness and
nervousness, it's time to act and no
time to experiment. These are all
symptoms OF kidney trouble, and
you should seek a remedy which IS
known to cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the rem
edy to use. 1t has cured many
stubborn cases in Skowhegan. No
need to experiment. Follow the
advice of Skowhegan citizen and
be cured yourself.
n. P. Reed, stone mason, builder
and contractor, living at 81 East
Front ST., Skowhegan, Me, says
"Some six years ago l was so greatly
benefited by the use of Doan's Kid
ney Pills that gave statement for
publication recommending them. /
had been troubled for years with a
lame and aching back and distress
ing weakness of the kidneys. | doc
tored and used medicines of different
kinds but never found any remedy
act SO directly on the kidneys and
bring such effective relief as Doan's
Kidney Pills, sold at G R. SIMPSONS
drug store, now Sampson x Azores
l have told friends what Doan's Kid
ney Pills did for me, and in one case
offered to pay for the box if benefit
was not satisfactory. | didn't have
to pay for it and my friend said it was
the best remedy he ever used. |
know of hundreds in this section OF
country who have the same good
opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Fer sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Or. Mabie and the Liveryman.

A literary pilgrim, says the Satur-
day Evening Post, once made his way
to Summit, N. j., to pay his respects
to Hamilton Wright Mabie At the
station he asked the liveryman who
had been In service there for thirty
years:
Can you tell me where DR.. Mabie
livesT'
Never heard OF him." replied the
llveryman.
Surely you must" continued the
pilgrim. 81 mean Hamilton Wright
Mabie"
"Shucksw responded the driver. He
amt a doctor He's a reporter for q
newspaper"
When told of this incident Mr.. Ma.
bic put the seal on it by saying:
And just to think that I subscribed
for wooden leg for that liveryman"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Lord Younq'a Wit.

Looking across the table OF public
dinner at the overrubicund and f1shy
eyes OF his neighbor opposite. Lord
Young, who was a famous lawyer in
quired who the owner of the vinous
countenance might be and was told
he was the president of water trust
AYE" said Lord Young We'll, he
looks like a man that could be trusted
with any amount Of water"
Some one told Lord Young that the
house OF lords had on appeal affirmed
a decision OF his. ut may be right,
after ALL" was his lordships reply.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Energetic and Wel1-Known Madison
Citizen Dies.

Benjamin P. j. Weston, one of
Madison's most respected citizens,
passed away Thursday morning of
last week after a weeks illness of
pneumonia. Mr. Weston had been a
life long resident of the town and a
leader in the business pursuits of the
community, carrying on numbering,
farming and brick making extensive
ly. He had held many offices in
different corporations in the town,
being director in the Madison and
Indian Spring Wooden Mills also of
Somerset Railway. At the time of
his death he held the position of
president of the Board of trade and
the Soldiers Monument Association.
He was a member of the Congrega-
tional Church and it was chiefly
through his efforts that the fine brick
structure which they now own, was
built. Mr.. Weston was the son of
BENJAMIN and Ann S. Jewett, being
one of IS children. His early educa-
ton was received in the public
schools of this town and in Maine
State Seminary at Lewiston, now
Bates College.
BY his readiness to lend helping
hand to all those in need he holds a
warm place in the hearts of many
citizens of Madison, and his death will
be great loss to the community.
A widow, Sarah j. (Dinsmore) and
five children, Nathan A, Ernest c.,
and Susan H., living in Madison;
Charles P. of Orono, and Benjamin T..
of Seattle, Washington, survive.
Clarence A. Weston of Portland is
the last of the family.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Good Time for Bingham Boys.

Representative A. F. Donigan of
Bingham chaperoned a party of 40
boys from that town at the Central
Maine fair, Thursday. The boys had
fine time at Mr.. Donigan's expense.
They met Elk Governor Chamberlain
and the other invited guests and were
much pleased with their reception by
the distinguished personages. The
boys remained for part of the evening
program, leaving for their homes at
3 O'clock. They expressed their
gratitude to Mr.. Donigan for his gen.
erosity in providing them with the
days. entertainment.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
For Over Sixty Year.

MRS. WISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over go years by millions of mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums allays all pain; cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea- 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part of the world. TWEEN
ty-five cents a bottle BE sure and ask for
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drug Act, June Both, 1905, Serial Number
I0Q0
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
G. A. R. Meeting.

Special efforts will be made to
make the meeting at G. A. R. Hall,
Friday evening, Sept. 20, interesting
to all who may be present. Come and
hear the defence of Gen. McClellan's
military career while in command of
the army of the Potomac, and don't
miss it, Open to the public at 7:46
P. M.
A VETERAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Tho Rlaht Idea.

''How DO you define the phrase as
black as your hatT" father asked
his son as the latter had Just used the
expression.
We'll" replied the youth, II should
define ii as darkness that might be
felt"-Cassell's Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
TILE TnItCH THAT HEALS

Is the touch Of Bucklens Arnica Salve. It's
the happiest combination OF Arnica flowers
and healing balsams ever compounded. No
matter how old the sore or ulcer is, this
Salve will cure it. For burns, scalds, cuts,
wounds or piles, it's an absolute cure.
Guaranteed by 6. r. Fogk and Sampson *
AvoIe, druggists, 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
LOST AND FOUND

Lost, between 9.3o P. M, yesterday and
noon today, bilious attack with nausea and
sick headache. This loss was occasioned by
finding at G. Il. Fogg's and Sampson &
Avore drug store box of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the guaranteed cure for bilious
ness, malaria and jaundice. 2Sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Tho Clock and the Watch.

what pleased me most" said the
man who had been abroad. was the
wonderful clock at Strassburg."
"Oh, how ! should like 10 see itp'
replied the ignorant youth. And did
you see the watch on the Rhine tooT
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

The compiler was unable to find
any language in which the proverbs
were friendly to women.
Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, laborers
RELY on DR.. Thomas Eclectric OIL. Takes the
sting out of cuts, burns or bruises at once
Pain cannot stay where 1t is used.
He who believes his wife deceives
himself; he who doubts her is de-
ceived all the same.
Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Tongue
coated? Bitter taste? Complexion sallow?
Liver needs waking up. Doans Regulets
cure bilious attacks. % cents at any drug
store
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed
out free, on request, by Or. ehoOp, Racine, Wis.
These tests are proving 10 the peoPle-with-
out pennys cost-the great value Of this
scientific prescription known T. druggists
everywhere as Or Shops Catarrh Remedy.
Sid by G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

"Alas. am at my wits end" ex.
claimed the monarch as he was unex.
pectedly kicked by the court jester
Bohemian.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
Terms OF Courts.

Supreme Judicial: = The third Tuesday in March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday OF each month
County Commissioners:-The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
har
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

Generally debilitated for years. Had sick
headaches. lacked ambition, was WORKOUT
and ali rundown. BurdoC6 Blood Bitters
made me well woman Mrs. Chas- Fret
toy, Moosup, Conn,
Man has two good days in his life;
the one on which he takes and the one
on which he loses a wife.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

Don't think that piles can't be cured
Thousands of obstinate cases have been cur
ed by Doan's ointment 80 cents at any drug
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

Man can rely on the fidelity of his
dog to the last breath; of woman to
the next temptation.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19
COUNTY DIRE. TORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. SEEKlRs, .................. Skowhegan
County Attorney:
fHonhs J. YouSo,. .Solon
Judge Of Probate:
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS, North Arson
Register Of Probate;l
NATHAN FOWLER. .......................Sk owhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwKLLYH GOODWIN, ....... .......... Skowhegan
Treasurer:
L. Z. DfER,. RI artand
Sheriff and Jailer
CtvDE n Sntru Skoubeoa an
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

1t is a beautiful necessity of our na.
ture to love something
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

DKPuTlEs J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony Ernest A. Cook, Athens J. A.
Goodrich. Skowhegan; W. W. Nye. Fairfield. Willis
Abel W Rowel, Soon c. S Adams. Jackman
W. A. Bigelow, ST. Adams; A. F. Buker. Hartland:
E. F.. Frederick, S,arks W. E. Vies, Flagstaff
Fred II, Kimball, Mercer; E. E. Atwood New Port
land F. ]. Durgin. The Forks; f. A. Piper Smith
field; ]. D Foster, Pitsheld Sullivan Newton, Jack
man; Fred Horne, Canaan; /. L. Pierce, Bingham;
Chas. j. Savage, Nofridgewock.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-09-19

County Commissioners:
l.. c. WILLIAMS, Athens
GEORGE T. TIRBFTTs. Fairfield
HENRY CRowELL, Pittsheld
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
mo Dictation,. Says AIdrieh.
PRETTY CEREMONY IN SENATE.
senator Frye Formally InuuEurated
Gs President Pro Tenn.

Simple and pretty was the ceremony
which marked the induction into Office
yesterday of the President pro TEN. OF
the Senate. Senator William p Frye, OF
Maine. He was reelected TO that office
few days ago for the third time
Shortly before the end OF the days ses-
sion. Vice President Fairbanks left the
chair-a thing he rarely does during a
session-and Senator Perkins. Of Cali
fornia, took the seat on the rostrum.
Senator Allison. dean of the Senate by
virtue of having served longest in that
body, arose and moved that the Senator
from Maine be notified of his election as
President pro TEN. The motion carried.
and Chairman Perkins named Mr.. Ali
son and Senator Bacon, OF Georgia. as
the committee 20 notify him.
With courteous formality the two Sena-
tors approached the desk of the Senator
from Maine. notified him Of his election in
few words, and then escorted him TO
the chair. Senator Perkins arose as they
approached. handed the President pro
tempore into the chair and presented him
20 the Senate.
Standing behind the presiding officers
desk, Mr.. Frye made a brief speech OF
thanks. in which he referred TO the fact
that the Vice Presidents fidelity to duty
made the Office Of President pro TEN. one
more oe honor than Of activity; and the
incident closed with the lightest possible
clapping Of hands on the part OF the
Senator's.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
FIGHT ON PERSONNEL ACT
Bill introduced Yesterday in Senate
Expected to Start One.
Senator McCumber Asks Return of
Capt. W. G. Cutler, FOrcibIy Re-
tired, To Navy Active List.

The dissatisfaction which is widespread
in the navy over the personnel act. which
provides for the enforced retirement of d
sufficient number Of officers to create a
certain number of vacancies in the line
each year. viii probably result in an ex-
tensive discussion Of that act at the pres
ent session Of Congress. 1t is not i'm
probable that "A serious effort viii be
made 10 secure its amendment or repeal.
Senator McCumber. Of North Dakota.
yesterday introduced a bill 10 restore 10
the active list of the navy Capt. William
@. Cutler. who was retired by the navy
retiring board last July under the opera
ton Of the personnel act He was then a
commander IN the navy. and. under the
provisions Of the law. was retired with
the rank OF the next highest grade. Capt
Cutler was by no means pleased by his
enforced relegatlon 10 the inactive list.
and the bill introduced yesterday is the
result OF his efforts 10 return TO his former
standing.
Warm opposition to the personnel act
Is expected 20 develop when the bill
comes UP for action, and il is viewed, in
fact, as the frst gun OF a fight to secure
It's amendment. II not its repeal.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-13
Pennsylvania RAILROAD
Bulletin.
EN- ROUTE TO PITTsRURcH.

Are you going to Pittsburgh? Do YOU know that the Peunyi
vaa Railroad affords daily service between the Potomac the
Ohio which is Standard" in every respect?
The route is scencay picturesquefrs among the foothills
OF the Blue Ridge thence the valleys Of the Susquehanna
Juaiata and Conemaugh through the charming OF Penn
sylvana
1t is only nine hours from Washington Pittsburgh by the
Pennsylvania Special but this long distance
train in the world and makes the Chicago only eighteen
hours Wahingonian may also make the trip Pttsbug
hours and fifty minutes by The Pennsylvania Limited.
There nine daily trains from Washington Pittsburgh
and the schedules arranged accommodate con-
venieny travel either by day by night Day travel well served
by the Pittsburgh Express leaving Union Station 7o
the Main Line Express leaving 1850 and The Penn
syyania Limited at II: SIS a. m.
For the night travel through Pullman sleeping cars leave Union
Station at and 40 p aud arrive Pittsburgh before
business hours me morning
B. NJ Newbold A. S E D. Fifteenth and G streets Wash
ngton will be gad to give you full information Telephone Main
$3.50