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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07
The Grange for Cooperation


At meeting of Somerset Pomona,
held In Norridgewock, in May 1905, a
movement was set on foot for investi
eating the possibilities of cooperative
buying and selling for Somerset county
Changers and Ansel Holway OF 5kowhe-
gan, A. Gordon of Bingham and +. l.,
Brown of Palmyra were specially chosen
az a com mittee to investigate the matter
and report. Supplenenting this action,
at the Pomona meeting held in Pitts
field. last December, j b, Labree was
appointed delegate TO attend meet
ing called by w. T. Guptili, secretary OF
committee appointed by Sagadahoc
Pomona Grange at Augusta, December
10.
At this meeting most of the Pomona
Oranges of the state were represented
and the whole field of possible coopera.
ton was carefully discussed An organ
ization was perfected by the choice OF
Thos F. Daggett of Foxcroft president,
< A. Rogers secretary and W. Cup
till treasure AID executive committee
was also appointed, consisting of one
member from each of the Pomona
Oranges of the state, Ansel Holway OF
Skowhegan being the representative for
Somerset Pomona.
From the report of the committee
first above named. appointed by Somer.
set Pomona, submitted at the annual
meeting in Skowhegan in January, 1t
may be noted that cooperative enter
prises were contemplated in the original
purposes of the Grange, and it only in
line with foundation principal of the
order that Somerset Pomona and the
state cooperative association now formed
are acting.
Delegate Ansel Holway is to attend a
meeting of the Maine Pomona Coopera
tive Association in the early future at An.
gusta, after which further plans will be
announced. The present intention seems
to be to concentrate the efforts of the
association on department for the sale
of farm products in the effort to realize
to the farmer a larger share of the price
paid by consumers, than he now gets
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07
Church otes.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

CENTENARY NH hODlol EfloNofAA-'
Rev. Fred A. Leitch, Pastor.
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Morning service, Io45; Bible Study, u
O'Clock; Junior EpWorth League o'clock
Epworth League, 3 O'Clock. Eyangelistic
service, 7.
The subject Of the morning service will be
"Heroes If the Cross, and Of the evening,
That Boy OF Yours"
The Womans Missionary Societies will
meet with Mrs J. y. Smith, Water street,
Monday afternoon at O'Clock. Tea will be
served at O'Clock.
The monthly social and business meeting
OF the Epworth League Of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church was held at the
home of the vice president, Mrs. John Nut
ting, on Monday evening Alter the usual
business was transacted, the pastor, Rev.
Fred Leitch, rose, and in few felcitous
words, referred to the work and faithfulness
Of one Of the members of the League, and
also spoke of her contemplated change Of
relationship to the church and her home in
going to enter the more serious response
bilities Of life. In commemoration of respect
and esteem Mr. Leitch in behalf Of the Ep-
worth League presented Miss Bertha Berry
with a silver berry spoon. The remaining
young people.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GEokGE MERRiAm, Pastor.
Residence. 80 NJ adison Avenue.
Morning service al 1915; Sunday school
at II; Christian Endeavor at D. Evening
service at 7.
Subject of the morning sermon, "The First
Prayer Meeting in the Early Church. AT
the evening service the pastor will give an
address to the young ladies and girls.
The Junior Christian Endeayor society will
meet in the church parlor at 4 p m, Sunday.
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BRHJAMiN b. MERRILL, Pastor,
Residence ne lain Street
Sunday services: Io4s morning worship
II o'clock, Sunday School. Christian En-
deavor meeting at 9. Gospel service with
address by tie pastor at 7.
Mid week prayer meeting this evening at
7.3o.
The Working League will meet at the Par
lors, next Monday afternoon, at o'clock.
TIE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Soc!En.
Madison Ave. Cor. Russell St
Services Sunday, "a m. at Io.4s and Wed
nesday evenings at 100. The public art
cordially invited; subject. Soul
FIRST BAPTIST.
Morning worship at Io.45 Singing by the
chorus choir under the direction Of Mrs
Phlo Steward. Sunday School at : clock
Young Peoples meeting at O'Clock. Gospel
praise service at O'Clock, p. m
Prayer meeting tonight al 100.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07
The Big Clothing
Sale is Still On
Here's chance for you to save
money and money saved is
money earned.

This is not halfway sale. Not price reducing
sale it is usually done with the prices marked up
and then down agan-ts genuine complete, once
or-a clearance sale of the surplus stock of the past
season, at prices which will leave doubt of
earnestness in the matter. We want you to come
in and see what doing, whether you intend
purchasing not.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07

RICHARD YEo, NorrIdgewook
It's River Road.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07
Skowhegan, Me, Jan. 2Ist 1907.
To WHOM IT MAJ CONCERN =

To WHOM It MAJ CONCERN =
Having purchased the interest OF
Frank P. Pennell in the insurance bust
ness heretofore conducted under the
firm name of Pencil & Company, |
have this day sold and transferred the
business formerly of Pencil & Com
pany to John c, Griffin, together with
the goodwill of same, and l bespeak
for him a continuance OF your patron
age. All customers of this office can
feel sure that their interests will be
we'll cared for by Mr.. Griffin. All per
sons holding policies issued from this
office desiring any change in same
should take them to the Office of John
c. Griffin. GEO. w. COVER.
2y5
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07

Comic, sensible and sentimental val
entines at M. B. Heselton's.
Plenty of lettuce, spinach celery and
psrsnips at A. R. Jewett's market.
Bucknam's "Neyershed" tooth brush
beats them all. Guaranteed to be the
best brush ever sold for Zoe.
Let us frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use a new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture aud ask you no more.
BRAGG h VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-07
Ball R. R. Watch
Hamilton Watch Go
Rockford Watch Go
So Bend Watch Co
The above w atch-
es are the best for
fine tim ers. We
have watches from
$I.25 to $Ioo.
Gail and Examine Our Line.

The long evenings at this season afford
opportunity for much reading and other
close work. The hours so employed are
often marred by headaches or other uou-
bles caused by eye-strain. Lenses prop
erly adjusted stop more headaches than
medicine. Examination free.
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29

The public moneys of the city of Fairbanks last year amounted to Sll3,- 531. Of this the receipts from taxation in round numbers, were S25,OOO; from federal licenses, S44 ,O00; from police fines, S25,OOO; from poll taxes, Sl,2OO, and various other items, including lands sold, dog taxes, etc., 10 make up the total. All the receipts were eX- pended, the chief item being for the fire department, Gin round numbers) S24.O0O. The schools cost 3l4,OOO; the street department, 313000; the police department, s11,O0O; the general ex- penses, including salaries of the mu- nicipal officers, s8,o00; poor, a2,6oo, hos pitals, S2,200, etc., including big re- duction of the citp debt. The indebt- edness of the city at the beginning of the last year was S35,O00, and at its close, S18,000.
 A Nome paper of April 8th says: A strike of such phenominal richness, be- cause there is so much of it, has been made here, that on one claim alone S4,- 100000 is in sight The mother source of the gold that has made this camp famous has been found. Nome for two days has gone mad. Right within sight of this city, where thousands have tramped for the last several years, are riches which make Nome the richest placer camp in Alaska, and perhaps ln the world. The people have become so excited that the men talk millions in- stead of thousands. It in reality is not placer fiud but ledge of deposits of fahl bard, that peculiar formation that has given the Homestake, of South Da- kota, such worldwide reputation, that has heen struck. For miles along the base of the hills the people have staked. They are stalking everywhere.
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29
he N0rthIand The Latest News, from Reliable Sources, Concerning the Great
 North. Condensed. Information for Everybody.

Ketchikan is preparing to celebrate the Glorious Fourth.
 w. Pollard Grant, editor of the Atlin Claim, has gone south for visit.
 Kenai will have fishing plant this summer which will employ sixty men.
 Alaska's governor is to make the big talk, at the breaking ground fuss, for the A.-Y.-P. fair.
 Oregon school children are to con- tribute to fund to be used in search for the North Pole.
 Ex-Congressman Waskey has return ed to Seattle from a visit to Valdez, Seward and Cook Inlet,
 The Miners and Merchants Bank of Nome recently declared semi-annual dividend of F per cent.
 The U. S. Revenue cutter Rush will proceed to Unalaska to protect the seals in American waters.
 The name of the manager of the Skagway base ball team is Tanner, Perhaps it should be Walloper.
 Wrangell's sails are filling for a Fourth of july celebration that will s'prise the neighbors, deed it will.
 The eulachon are running in the Chil- kat, and the joyful natives are reaping harvest where they have not sown.
 The La France reached Dawson May 10th at midnight, completing the first trip from Lower Labarge for the season.
 Fifteen head of cattle, that were being driven from Whitehorse to Yu- kon Crossing, were drowned at Little river.
 The editor of the Whitehorse Star has a reputation as the biggest liar in the North. That is better than no rep. at all.
 "Nellie, the School Girl" is in jail at Skagway for giving whiskey to Indians It might be stated that "Nellie" is also an Indian.
 From the Sentinel we learn that the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce has a regular attendance of seven or eight Pretty good.
 William Crussell, aged g, a member of the Ketchikan Logging Company, was killed instantly by falling tree on May 20th.
 Deputy Marshal Grant, of Wrangeti broke two bones in his right hand in making an arrest recently. We hope the other fellow will recover.
 The cable announces that a great many counterfeit gold coins have been put into circulation in Alaska. We'll why not? It will just fill in missing link. What more fitting for counter felt government than a counterfeit coin?-Ex.
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29
Will Pay $500 for Emblem.

The management of the Alaska-Iu- kon-Pacifc Exposition, which will be held in Seattle in 1907, opening June 1 and closing October 15, is looking for an official design and is willing to pay $500 for one that will meet with it's ap- proVal.
 Although many designs have been submitted since the exposition was launched, none of them have been con- sidered suitable. The management wants design, simple and yet effect i've, that will express in a glance the broad idea for which the SlO,OOO,OOO eX- position will stand. The idea which the em mblem will have to typify is the primary purpose of the exposition which is the exploitation of the re- sources aud potentialities of the Alas ka and Yukon territories in the United States and the Dominion of Cauada, and the making known and fostering of the vast importance of the trade of the Pacific Ocean and the countries bordering upon it. Ia addition the ex- position will demonstrate the marvel ous progress of Western America.
 All designs should be drawn just as they are expected to appear. The $500 prize is not offered for suggestion but for completed drawing or painting. Designs should be sent to Henry B. Reed, director of exploitation, ard marked on the cover "Oficial Emblem Design"
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29

Gen. Greedy is reported to be in favor of hanging federal judges in Alaska. The Generals remedy has come too late. It is no more necessary.
 The letters A. B. on the mountain so named, near Skagway, showed upunus- ually plain this spring, which was no doubt an omen of victory "At Bat"
 At Fairbanks, Judge Gunnison has issued an injunction restraining the striking miners from interfering with the operation of mining properties.
 The switzerland of America" is the name applied by Seattle paper to Hoods Canal. Poor fellow! If he could only take trip to Southeastern Al aska.
 If Alaska will now sit still. moving picture will be taken of her to be eX- hibited at Seattle in 1909. That's the kind of picture for Alaska, she's nov ing right along.
 Transportation companies operating on the Lower Yukon seek to avoid the payment of the government tax. Why don't they just raise rates; the con sumer never kicks.
 The mushing record of the North is claimed by George Dreibelbis and A. L. Hamilton, who made the trip from Richardson to Fairbanks, distance of 75 miles, in twelve hours.
 A travelling preacher at Skagway an nounces that the closing days of the worlds history are at hand, and yet the people of that town go right on playing ball as if nothing had happened.
 The attitude of President Roosevelt and the rulings of the courts have placed the Seattle companies, formed to exploit Alaska coal lands, in pecu- liarly unpleasant predicament. They have sold stock, but have no way of gobbling up the coal.
 On Fidalgo bay, below Ellamar, T. W. Blakney is developing copper prop erty from which he expects to begin shipping in a short time. The ore is above the average in grade, running from to IT per cent, and he has three large ore bodies in sight.
 Twenty-two Michigan men headed by George W. Ross were passengers on the Bertha enroute for Homer, on Cook in- let, where work will be started immedi- ately on the development of coal mines. They expect to employ additional min CTS at Seldovia.-Prospector.
 Advices from Gibson state that Edi- tor Henry of The Tanana Citizen, who was indicted by the grand jury for criminal libel, was taken aboard a steamship bound for Fairbanks, hand cuffed and with his legs chained in irons to the deck of the vessel.
 Word comes from Fairbanks that Judge Gunnison has granted the de- fendant's motion for nonsuit in the famous Dome creek cases which Judge Wickersham refused to try. The cases were initiated by Capt. E. T. Barnette against Capt. l.. B. Anderson and others who developed them and proved their worth. He claimed the property by right of an alleged prior location. After the attorneys had got all their evidence in the defendants attorneys moved for nonsuit and Judge Gunni- son allowed the motion.
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29

VALDEZ, Thursday, May 23.-Falling 300 feet over the side of cliff, Alex ander McCloud sustained injuries that may prove fatal. Every bone in his body was broken and he was uncon. scious when picked up. McCloud was climbing steep trail when he lost his footing
 The Valdez Prospector states that J. l.. Steele has taken forty tons of supplies to Laudlock Bay for the Stan dard Copper Company. The property is we'll developed and will start ship ping soon. A tram was put in last fall but was disabled and work had to be suspended for the winter.
 The falling of tree by men engaged in getting out piling on Latouche is- land, recently, uncovered a large boulder of 12 per cent copper ore, in locality where no ledge was known to exist, has caused quite an excitement in that locality. The find was on the Singer Mining Company's property.
 Samuel Hill and capitalists engaged with him have perfected plans for the organization of banking institution to have a capital of S1,000,000, and to be known as the United States National bank. It is the intention to establish branches of this bank throughout AL aska, the headquarters to be in Seattle.
 That's right; give them the limit. At Skagway the other day Charles Philips was arrested on warrant charging him with having given whiskey to natives, was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of $500. It is doubtful if hanging would be any too severe a penalty for that particular offense.-Ketchikan Miner.
 Work is already in progress on sever al copper properties around Mummy bay, Knight island, in spite of the deep snow, which will not disappear from the higher ground before June 1. Dis coveries were made all around the bay last year and the owners will pursue development activity this summer to see how much they have got.
 Furs valued far up in the thousands were purchased at Cook inlet and AL aska peninsula stations this winter. The more valuable furs came from the regions back of the inlet. These in clude black and silver gray foxes Large mum bers of blue, red and cross fox, bear, marten, lynx, otter and other furs of varying quality were picked up.
 Attorney F. J. Heney replied to a delegation of Alaskans, who requested him to come north and prosecute the claim jumpers and perjurers who have been busy for years to the detriment of the country and to the ruin of indi- viduals almost without number. He said that he has work on hand that will keep him busy for a year. After that, he said, he would consider the offer.
 The work on the portage wagon road on Prince of Wales island is progress ing rapidly, and Capt. Pillsbury of the commission, who is in charge of the work, expects to have the job complet- ed by the middle of June. About 1,200 feet will be substantially planked, and mile and half of corduroy laid, the balance being graded and ditched so
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29

Bonita Sewing machines at the Treadwell Store.
Douglas Island news., 1907-05-29

VALDEZ, Thursday, May 23.-Falling 300 feet over the side of cliff, Alex ander McCloud sustained injuries that may prove fatal. Every bone in his body was broken and he was nncon- scious when picked up. McCloud was climbing steep trail when he lost his footing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-12
ISM WERE TRuE?"

given at the association building, 631 IL
South Broadway, which Is called "A
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon" The meet
ings are to last from 2:30 until o'clock.
1t is announced that some of the young
men will help other young men to spend
the time just as they used to at home,
with songs and recitations.
There is also trained vested boys
choir of thirty voices which, together
with the male quartet, will render
appropriate music. At $3.50 a popular
speaker, e. Wallace Shepard of Michi-
gan, will speak on 1.-THE Infidel Answer
ed"
All men will be cordially welcomed,
especially strangers in the city.
Members of the First Baptist church are
planning for great reception to the pas
tor and his family and also to the new
officers to be held next Friday night,
October IS. The committee having the
matter in charge are hoping to make ii
an occasion of both profit and pleasure.
Representatives Of the various depart
ments of church work will extend greet
ings, to which the pastor will respond.
Last Sunday the matter of local church
support was presented and more than
one hundred new people made weekly
subscriptions for this purpose.
The pastors sermons for Sunday will
be Spiritual Health" in the morning and
Short Cuts to He'll in the evening. Tn.
ordinance of baptism will be administered
at night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-12

versary requiem mass Will be celebrated
at St. Vincent's church at 10 O'Clock
in memory of the first anniversary OF
the death of Rev. d. j. Healy, c. M,
the former prefect of studies of st. Vim
cents college.
Rev. p. j. O'Reilly, pastor of st. Pat
ricls church. is expected to arrive from
New York next week, following his Euro
pecan trip A fair will be given by wo-
men of the parish November a.
Very Rev. ]. S. Glass. c. M, will
preach at the 10:45 o'clock mass tomor-
row morning at ST. Vincents church.
Father Hurley will be the celebrant
A free medical dispensary is being
planned for the Plaza church by Rev. J.
Caballeria, the pastor.
The Young Ladies' sodality of the ca
thedral will meet tomorrow afternoon at
8 o'clock.
viii Give Free Lectures
A series of popular Saturday night
entertainments are being given at the
Salvation Army citadel, 121 o:-n Pedro
street This evening the subject will
be California and Dixie Lind" illustrat-
ed with stereopticon views and moving
pictures. Prof. and Mrs. Dobbins will
render music. The lectures are free. Sun
| day morning at this citadel Ensign Muir
will preach on Transforming Power"
of sunshine at 8 o'clock. Captain and
Mrs. Wood and Cadet Lewis will conduct
the evening service. Special music will
be furnished by the army brass band.
! W. e. McVay will conduct the service
this evening at the City Rescue mission,
assisted by the converts chorus. Mr..
Radford, vtce-president of the German
American bank will speak Sunday even
ing on BEST Things for Banker" >"
Mr.. Shaw will speak Monday evening.
At the Union Rescue mission tomor-
row night Mr.. Emmett of the Y. M. c.
A. will speak. Mrs. Emmett will sing.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist, will
hold the usual services today at II a. m.
and p. M, at Simpson auditorium, 734
South Hope street The lesson sermon
will be from the Christian Science Quar-
terly, the subject being Doctrine OF
Atonement." The reading will be from
the Bible, with correative passages from
the Christian Science textbook, Science
and Health, with Key to the Scriptures"
The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton has prepared an especially attract
i've program for Sunday afternoon, to be
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-12
LITTLE MEXICAN DIES
IN SQUALID' SURROUNDINGS
Child Succumbs to tuberculosis and Is
Buried in Potter's Field-Father
Is Afflicted with Same
Disease

A case of utter destitution, with the
death of a child to add to the family
woes, was found at 239 Utah street yes
terday evening.
The family upon whom misfortune after
misfortune has fallen in the last few
months is that of Manuel Mendoza.
The father is a Mexican laborer and Is
kept from earning his customary wages
by the ravages of tuberculosis, the dis
ease which claimed his 11-year-old daugh-
ter yesterday.
The mother, with the care of four other
children, all under TO- overtaxing aer
feeble strength, is unable to give them
proper attention or even the simple neces-
stiles of life All live in one little room.
The deceased child succumbed amid
these soualid surroundings where no aid
could be given to save her little life. The
body was inferred in potter's field
The family at it's evening meal had only
dry bread and watermelon. An interpreter
gained from the mother that their stock
of eatables was completely exhausted and
that the source of further supply was
unknown.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-12
WHO IS PRESIDENT
OF PEOPLES GAS?
LOWE AND HAYES BOTH CLAIM
CHIEF OFFICE
Directors Hold Meeting and Gust Or
ganizer of Corporation, EIecting
Well Known Mining Mag
nate to Place

Who is president of the Peoples Gas
and Coke company is the question which
directors and stockholders in that con-
cern are asking themselves and which
will be decided in the superior court.
At a meeting held Thursday night the
directors elected Professor Thaddeus c.
Lowe from the presidency and substi-
tuted G. H. Hayes to the office.
Lowe asserts the action of the directors,
representing only $4,000 shares of stock.
is illegal and not binding and he is still
president. Friends of Hayes are just as
confident that their champion is the legal
head of the corporation.
There has been constant friction in
the company ever since Hayes became in
terested in it and the directors have di-
vided into two groups, one standing by
Lowe and the other championing Hayes.
An open quarrel broke out between the
two men at Thursday nights meeting and
Professor Lowe left the room. When he
had gone the directors declared his office
vacant, and elected Hayes to the pres
idency.4eE -e----
Lowe has filed a complaint in the SUI
perior court through his attorney, Mrs.
Clara S. Foltz. Hayes is said to be a
heavy investor in stock of the company.
He is interested heavily in mines, being
a lessee of the famous Mohawk mine.