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The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
DEATHS.

Madison June II. Mrs. Charity Harmon, aged 81
years
Pttsheld June ,s, Mrs. Sarah Hanson, aged 81
years.
Skowhsgan-June At, Joseph o. Cayouet,e, aged IT
years.
Skowhegan-June at. Mrs. Ann Hamilton. aged 80
years
Alpena Mich-June IT. Chas. Davis, formerly of
Canaan.
Levston--June as. Charlie Sidney, aged about s.
years.
Pittshed June a., Reuben Carr, aged % years,
Norridgewock-June 40, Miss Emily Danforth, aged
56year.
Mercer-June Benjamin c. Mosher.
Norrdgewock-June a., Albion Morse, aged 46
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
BIRTHS.

Palmyra-June IS, to the wife Of Galen Maxim, a
Pittsfeld-June II, to the wife OF Frank Hunter, a
daughter.
Palmyra June 70, to the wife of w F. Thompson,
a
Palmyra Inc "a, to the wife of Walter Small. a
daughter,
Madson-June rs. to the wife OF John Hoyle. son.
Norrids ewock-June 10, to the wife of William
Brooks, son.
Madson-June 10, to the vile of CifoA Frazier, a
daughter.
skowhegau June Al, to the wife of Alon1o Corson.
a
skowhegan-June IS, to the wife of William Boiler,
a daughter
Phtsheld-June IS, to the wife of Frank Hunter, a
daughter.
West Athens-June az. to the wife of Andrew
Knights.
Norridgewock-Jun "a, to the wife Of Walter Ward,
a
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
NORTH EAST coRNViLLE.

H, A. WEIGH, who was quite i'll last
week is able to be working on the
road this week.
The road machine is here doing
much needed work. -.---. f
Carolyn Barker is teaching in Bing
ham.
Fire crackers and other goods with
which to celebrate the glorious Fourth,
a full stock, Bowman Hardware Co.,
Skowhegan.
The Fairbanks" school league
organized April 80 now numbers 33.
Monday June "a was, what might be
termed "Artist's day" The name
boards tastefully made by Mr.. VIM.
Roth were placed iii position at the
noon hour by Mr. Berry. AT the close
of the afternoon session Annie and
Abbie Fox were on hand with their
camera and photographed the league,
the school and several individual
members. Several orders were re-
cieved for the different sizes and 1t is
hoped that enough orders may be re-
ceived to enable the league to pur-
chase a large Fairbanks picture.
Mrs. Berry and her daughter, Mrs.
George Taylor have papered and
painted the interior, the outside is to
be repainted soon. All are hoping
for a successful evening June 20, that
a new table may soon be added to the
furnishings.
c. w. Deering has his boats on
grounds ready for picnic parties.
One party of about 80 has been there
and the Athens Father Lights Mis-
sion society are to hold basket pic
mic there Saturday June 30. Should
any party wish to have ice-cream
served Mr.. Deering will prepare for it
if sufficient notice is given him.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27

of the horse trot. Skowhegan will
have to go some to get away with the
money.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McRae were
guests of Mrs McRae's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Wilson.
Edward Hall returned to Berlin,
N. H., Tuesday after weeks vaca-
ton in town.
A good deal Of the knowledge people
acquire is about as useful in their bus
mess as counterfeit money.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
MADISON CENTER.

All lot owners in Blackwell Hill
cemetery are requested to meet
Saturday June 29th at 9 O'Clock a. m,
at the yard to clear up and do all ne
cessary work.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27

Full line Of Fourth of July goods at
Fogg's drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
Free of charge at the Parlors of
HOTEL COBURN
IF YOU HAVE

Blurring, Dizziness, Neuralgia Head
aches, spots before the eyes, Granulated
lids, various nervous and brain affections
entailing not only positive injury to the
sight, but all manner Of constitutional
ailments, wrinkles around the eyes, and
fits of temper, you should consult DIR.
Marks at once. He helps people to see
greater distance, helps people to see
clearer, helps folks to see things as they
actually are, helps readers to read, writ
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
NORTH CoRNViLGE.

o. E. King Ia in town after his
family who has been stopping at Mrs.
w. Davis's for awhile.
E. w. Cronkhite and G. w. Bates ar =
rived home from fishing trip
Monday might.
A party of six went to Kingsbury
ponds Saturday consisting of F.
Hodges, F. H. Paine, B. Hurd, II.
Weymouth and two visitors from
Boston.
Josiah Hall and wife from Rum
ford Falls passed through town Sun
day.
Freeland Kincaid and wife were in
town over Sunday.
School closes this week after a term
of ten weeks.
Call at G.. W.. Bates's and see his
new presents With pound OF tea.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27

Brief notices Of births marriages and death
are solicited for this column and are published
without charge.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27
DR.. A. Marks
0CCu|iSt and Expert 0ptiCian
OF Great Repute, Remarkable Skill, and Large Expe
rence of Charlotte N. c., will spend the
months ut
Hotel Coburp, SkowbeqaD

DrvA. Marks comes to get the benefit of
theSfemarkable climate, and combines
business with pleasure while here. To
those having any ailment of their eyes,
causing pain or imperfect sight, he will
give them a satisfactory examination,
scientific electrical apparatus
The Somerset reporter., 1907-06-27

effort helps to sew
oworkw With far and greater comfort
examined
and Specces Eye Glasses
A.. Marks will furnish them reasonable prices
HOTEL COBURN, SkOWHEGAN, ME.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
Notice

To the Justices of the Peace of Hen
derson County.
l hereby announce myself as a can
lqate Tor the Office of Tax Collector for
henderson County. Believing that the
counties business should be cond ucted
as economically as q private business.
L will if elected do all the work for
three percent instead of five, and will
return the difference, two percent, or
about $1,000 per year, into the court
mouse fund. In time this saving will
pay for the court house and viii relieve
the tax payers of Henderson County of
a heavy burden.
Respectfully
w. G.. JORDAN
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07

N
Thne p Iyey and wife, who hav,
been stopping at Mrs. AL. Anderson
for the past few months, have left fol
Norfolk, Va.
A. w. Calhoun, of the Henderson.
vile Wholesale Co., was the orginaI
starter of the agitation for lower freight
rates, which seems about to bear fruit.
The wife of county commissioner w.
s, Hamilton is seriously ill. Nh. Ham
ilton was unable to attend the commits
sloner's meeting on Tuesday for that
reason.
Miss Helene Morris is Sreported quite
i'll at Durham, where she is attending
the conservatory of music. It is possi-
Bile some one OF her family may go there
to bring the young lady home.
Both Judge Guion and Solicitor Spain
hour have been invited to address the
big Board of Trade meeting scheduled
for Thursday night. Don't miss-the
fine talks these gentlemen know 30 well
how TO deliver.
We regretto record the death of Mrs.
G. w. Howard, which occurred at her
residence on Broad ST., Monday, at the
age of 38 years. She had been a resi-
dent here many years and is survived
by three children. The remains
taken to Savannah.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
Union Meeting

Following is the program OF the
union meeting of the Carolina Baptist
Association, to be held at Refuge church
beginning Friday night, March 20. and
closing Sunday noon, the 3lst.
Friday evening. Z 80. Devotional SER
vices conducted by Pastor w. A. Nor
ris. Introductory sermon by Rev. Geo.
Wharton.
Saturday, 10. 90 a. N. Praise service
led by local choir.
1880 Bible lesson and exposition by
Rev j. B. Boone. Song service.
1I,00. Church grouping on the CO.
operative plan. Discussed by Revs. T.
A. Drake, J G. Stepp, z. A.. Shipman.
Song service. H
11.30. Reciprocal relation as existing
between Fruitland Institute and the
Carolina Association. Judge Blythe
and Prof. T. Il. Posey.
$50. Social greetings aud refresh
ments.
1.30. Evangelistic work in the Asso-
citation. ReVs. J,J. Gray, j. @. Ward,
W. A. Morris.
$50. Cheering words from the
churches represented, led by Pastors
A. r. Love, J. L, Brookshire, r. F.
Hamilton. w. B, Case.
90. Special conference of the ex-
cutive and mission committees.
Sunday morning. 1000. S. s. Mass
meeting, superintend ent presiding.
Praise service by local choir and visit
ing music circles. The days lesson,
taught by DIR j. A. Frazier. Short ad-
dress by G. S. Jones.
1l.00 Sermon by Rev. A. r. Love.
Collection, to be applied to local
church needs. B~enedictiOn.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
Ie satds she. HoaeI Gases, msy opeu

tfssaids the HoheI Gates may open
very soon.
J.B. Thompson 10 NOW clerk at the
Blue RfdgeInn.
Senator ". G. stradley is in town
greeting his many friends.
Mark King Of Baxter, andM. L. Byers.
of Naples, paid us pleasant visits last
Saturday.
Raymond Edwards, who has been in
South Carolina for some time past ID
home for q visit.
Mrs. A. F. p. King has returned from
her visit to Florida, arriving home last
Friday.
Prof T. n. Posey of Fruitland Insti-
tute says the health of the students there
has been excellent this winter.
A. F. Allen of Horse Shoe, was In
town Saturday, the first time, Mr.. Allen
says, since early in January.
Capt. Wofford has sold his beautiful
home to Claude Brown for s. 1900. Its
one of the most desirable places in town.
w. e. Cunningham, jr-. of Fletcher,
was in town Tuesday, and left an order
for some good printing at this Office.
Chas Pless has moved into his new
store, and it's q beauty. It's newly
painted and decorated. and reflects
credit on that master painter, Will
Garren.
G. e. Wilson, chair man of transpor-
tation committee fer board of trade, re-
ports that the committee has succeeded
In securing quite q reduction on freight
rates to this town, notably on sugar.
Court week has brought scores and
scores Of people to town. The court
room has been nearly full ever since
court started, and the corridors of the
building have been crowded with wit
nesses, friends Of the prisoners, etc.
The Blue Ridge Tnf is doing abig
business these days. Mr.. A. G. John
Is demonstrating that he is a past
of the art of making a hotel pop
llar, and the cuisine, under the direct
ion of Mr.. Louis Haas is exciting much
favorable comment.
Judge Gullick recently received a
.etter from Miss PrlIe Drake, a relative
Of his, who is now staying IN Jackson
7ille, Fla, in which the young lady
old of her first visit to a dry dock.
Miss Drake has many friends in this
who will be glad to know she is
q pleasant time in Florida.
The patrons of Mrs. A. e. Posey will
pleased t know that her most eff
'tent trimmer, Miss Leni Moore is soon
o return to the old stard with line of
Tery carefully selected and beautiful
pring millinery. Miss Moore is we'll
rnown in this community. and Ia pre-
pared this spring to Go work of much
Effectiveness and style.
W. tAOhS b00Q0 RA6hOA ~ 0OO6O-l
nan, had a ast fight In front of the Court
Iouse, Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff stroup
them before Squire FINLEY, but
hey were tried in the Mayors court,
where his honor fined them the costs.
The men had been Witnesses in a case
tried in court.
G. w. Brooks has leased part OF Claude
Browns barns, known as the 'tannex,"
nd will operate a general livery and
business. He 10 having a band
ONE little Office built and the interior
arrangements of the barn changed some
THAT. During this summon he will op
rate a hack line 20 Green River, Sugar
Loaf and Mt. Hebron. Mr.. Brooks has
o many friends here that the success
f his new venture is fully assured.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
A Music Treat,

ChAs. Pless will receive subscriptions
at his book store for the Asheville Music
Festival, to be held April % and "a. The
attractions will be the marvellous mad
anne Sembrich and the famous walter
'Damrosch orchesta. AS seats are going
rapidly, application should be made to
MT. Pless as o as possible.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
Hospital Benefit

A lecture on YellOA stane Park, illus
trated with wonderful moving pie lures
will be given at the court house or
Monday, the 11th, at s o'clock. e. G
Culver, an old time stage driver, who
has spent 20 years in the Park, will tell
of its attractions in an interesting man.
ner. The children will enjoy the NOV
ing pictures and the lecture. The pro-
ceeds are for the benefit of the hospital.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
The. Greatest Analitu.

-. M. johnson, of Epaftanbnre juno
ton, in remitting for anothers YEAR
subscription to the Hustler, says he con
slders the dollar does not begin to paw
.Ior the quality of news given him thro
this paper. -.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
Local Time Table.
To Subscribers:

This paper is one dollar per year, In
advance. The date your subscription
expires is shown on the label. Look at
It and see how your account stand.
The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1907-03-07
A SILK TALK TO
WOMEN

During the following weeks we will talk Silks.
L is impossible to describe our big Spring line
in a small ad. like thls-so we will have a week
ly clat or silks.
sc inch Black Tafeta Guaranteed at 800
SIPS 81 so and $500 yard.
Ribsilk a beautiful lining silk. SO inches wide,
in several shades including black and white-just
the thing TO line light weight spring Suits and
Coats Price $I.25 yard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30
At the Palace.

A new innovation has been INTRODUCED
at the Palace Restaurant. which will
surely prove popular. Each evening Q
Spanish or Mexican dish will bs prepared
by one who 10 thoroughly acquainted ID
the intricacies Of these toothsoms 70
pasts. These dishes. which have bssr
In vogue at this popular place. for about
q week, have hit the public tasts. and
change the present results.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30

The Tyler still kseps up its rsputs-
tion. Good liquors and polite sttsntios
viii always win. and In parsuancs oi
this idea Clarence Tyler has made no
change In the quality Of his goods. and
has secured the services Of Uncle Gene
Lent whose genial personality makes
him popular with the Tylsrs patrcna
Everyone knows where the Tyler In
Sixth and Bond streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30
When You Travel.

II costs no more to take advantage
Of the fast time ami superior service Of
the o. R. 4 N. and connections than II
does to travel on inferior lines.
Tickets TO all principal points In the
United States. Canada and Europe on
sale at the 0. R. & N. dock. @. W.
Roberts, agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30
NEW TODAY.
Christmas Excursions.

II you are going to spend Christmas
in the Old Country consult the Canadian
Pacific. Through tickets from Astoria
TO ali points in Europe. James Finlay'
son. agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30

A prominent German paper remarks
THAT "thc elasticity of American eco
nomic life makes possible sudden re-
coyery when the financial situation
seems darkest which 10 an accurate az
well as friendly estimate Of the situa-
tion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30
NotiM

We have silver side and steslhsad net
ting, loaded lead lines. cotton twine and
rope. Plymouth Manila rope. oil clothing
and rubber boots and everything foI
fishermen. +. J. Carney q Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-30
Notice.

Door Mate, 80 cents each, Umbrella
Vases. rs cents each. You need them In
this kind Of weather. See Hildebrsnd
4 Cor.
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Try our own mixture Of eoHes--ths
J. r. d. Fresh fruit and vsgstablsA
Babollst 4 Co. grocsss. Phone Main
lasI
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COLUMBIA ana vicvcr graphophonea
and latest records at 42& Commercial
street. A. n. Cyrus. u.
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oliver typewriters snd automatic
stenographers at A. r. Cyrus. ~
Commercial street. q.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-22
Short and Witty.

Brief replies, more or less witty,
are fairly common A patient whom
the famous DR.. Abernethy had ad-
vised to take a walk on an empty
stomach calmly replied. "Whose?"
A recent example was the answer
OF the late Dean Hole to a boring
cockney fellow traveller on the Great
Northern Railway What comes
after 'Itchin?" asked the bore
Scratching" came the swift retort,
and thereafter the conversat ton
tagged.
Many brief and telling replies are
laid to the account of Douglas Jer-
rold. 1t will suf1icie to recall one
whats going on?" said bore. stop
ping Jerold in the street II am," and
the speaker suited the action to the
word.
Brief and witty was the reply Of a
Catholic cleric to an opponent in ar
.gument, who had declared his dis
belief in purgatory. you might go
further and fare worse" was the
ecclesiastic's parting shot. ...
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-22

Misses Craddock, Cienninska Cos
grove, and German united in a piano
ensemble. The Tournament of Song"
from Tannhauser, which was a very
fine example of accurate and intelli-
gent appreciation of a masterpiece.
Miss Craddock played later on
beautiful selection from Mendelssohn.
the Spring Song, with delicate mod
ulation and delightful touch. In the
reading Of King SAUL" by Robert
Browning. Mrs. Biesanz showed her
power of serious dramatic delinea-
tion in a marked degree. and was
pleasantly assisted by harp accom-
paniment. by Miss De Lone, making
it very effective number. Miss De
Lone. who is most skillful and artis-
tic harpist. played several selections
on that picturesque instrument. the
technical side of which is 40 little
known that we can not criticize. but
only thoroughly enjoy. the results of
the interesting methods and novel
lingering.
Miss Cosgrove surely was heard at
her very delightful best in the song
from Samson and Dalila." MY Heart
at Thy Sweet Voice" The mellowness
and harmony of her tones was very
| satisfactory. and it is to be hoped
that she will carry on her musical am
billions.
For the second part of the pro-
gram the class. all in exquisite white
gowns, and each carrying queenly
American Beauty rose. the class flow
er. We're seated on the stage, overhung
by the pretty electric lanterns.
The Right Reverend Joseph B. Cot
ter presented the Reverend John J.
Lawler. with a few cordial words Of
welcome. Father Lawler is a most
eloquent speaker. and has very much
Of real value to give to his audience
and the class. He spoke directly to
the subject Of education. and most
earnestly in favor OF the convent train
ing, which combines religious instruc-
tion with the secular branches
! eeveral priests from out of town
were present, among them being Rev
Father Traynor Of Waseca
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Jean B'tiste, After All.

In this instance ambition fails to
avert the common name Of French
Canadian children.
"Fader Lajeunesse e say wat for
dat chile amt christened yet?. An !
say We haint got no name yet. we
hain't'
AN Fader Lejeunesse. she say
You cali dat chile Jean B'tiste.' An
say NO, sir; no, begosh. All don
care we have two, tree, couple dozen
childrens-an' we got nice start, me
we dom have no chile Jean B'tiste
no, sir; nevaire, nevaire. Dat chile
goin' have nice good Yankee name an
dat chile goin'. be nice good Yankee
man, wen she's beeg; yes. sir
"Ah'm not eggicated. me, but ma
oldest boy. Emile. she JUS lack two
day for be one school teacher, an
eets fader she say Emile. you fine
US nice Yankee name an de nextes
tame All go on Montreal All brought
you nice red tuke from canadaw.,
Emile. e t'ink an tink an he,
fader everyday e say Wall, Emile
wat name we goin' call dat leel babee
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1907-06-22
dere:" An Emile everyday she say,

dere?" An Emile everyday she say,
You watt
Along bimeby one day Emile Wen
e come from de work-'e delivair for
Frechette-Emile. she t'row hees cap
in de hair, an say 'Urrah. All got
de nices' Yankee name you haint new
aire cared =
"Eets fader SAY Good; go to tel
Fader Lejeunesse hall righ', we get
dat babee christianed.'
"An' ma sister an ali its childrens
an its man an Mis- Bodah an Mis- La
Fave. ma neighbor, we go to de church
for see de babee christianed.
"An Fader Lejeunesse e TAX de
young one in ee's harm an e say
Wat nance @
AN ma man she say Syracuse.
Den Fader Lejeunesse e get so mad
c mos drop de chile.
"'w'at kline name dat for chile
Cat'olique?' e YELL, Wat for you
don tack on Cherubusco, too?
"An' so we name her Jean B'tiste
jus de same, bagosh. an Emile Z
don get ees nice red tuke from Can.
adaw." ....
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measure to the tide of immigration.

measure to the tide of immigration.
We are composite commonwealth.
evolved from various races. peoples and
tongues. The blood of Celt, Teuton
anian, of Sclavonian and Scandina-
Wan, flows through the veins of
Columbia. 1t would be unnatural for
the Mother to be partial to one race
at the expense of the others. She
would arouse the jealousy of her sons
at home, and of their kinsfolk across
the sea.
Let US continue to invite the people
of Europe to our shores. eLt us give
them the right hand of fellowship,
embracing them as brothers, holding
out to them every opportunity Of ad-
vancing their material interests. in
spring them with so great an admira-
ton for our civil and political institu-
tions that they may be impelled to be
incorporated with US. becoming the
bone of our bone, and flesh of our
fesh,' begetting and rearing children
who. while they cherish the land of
their fathers, will love still more the
land of their birth.
When we contemplate the constant
and steady stream of immigrants flow-
ing from Europe to this Land of
Promise, bent on deeds not of war, but
of peace and industry; on. mission
not of destruction, but Of construction;
coming not to exterminate, but to join
hands with the descendants of the
early settlers in developing the re-
sources of the country; and when we
survey this scene, the glorious vision
of the Prophet Isaiah is pictured be-
fore us: Lift up thine eyes round
about and see; all these are gathered
together, they are come to thee: thy
sons shall come e1om afar and thy
daughters shall rise up at thy side,
Then shalt thou see and abound, and
thy heart shall wonder and be en-
larged, when the multitude of the sea
shall be converted to thee, the
strength of the Gentiles shall come tc
thee" -
Let us cherish the hope that the da,
is not far off when the reign of the
Prince Of Peace will be firmly estab.
lished on the earth, and the spirit Of
the Gospel will so sway the minds an6
hearts of rulers and cabinets that in
ternational disputes will be decided
not by standing armies, but by per-
| nianent courts Of arbitration-wher
they will be settled, not on the battle
field, but in the halls of conciliation
and will be adjusted, not by the
| sword, but by the pen, which "is
mightier than the sword