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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03
Somerset \. j. Court.

DECEMBER TERM, 1906.
LuemLus A. EMERY, J, Presiding. o.,
WIN. T. SEEKIsS, Clerk.
THos J YoUS5, County Attorney.
CrclL Gay. s,enographer.
CLYDE H. SMITH, Sheriff
JoHN TAYLOR, Messenger
DEPUTIES: Willis c. Emery of No. Arson; F. l..
Perkins Of Madison; Abel w. Rowel Of solon' J A.
Goodrich Of Skowhegan, and Fred Kimball OF Mercer
Friday, Dec 28th, first jury trial was
entered npon, Edwin P. Page and John
Holden Va Gerrish ct al. This was an
action of trover for the recovery of the
value of a horse taken by the defendant
under claim of ownership by virtue of a
mortgage given by former owner.
Verdict for plaintiffs for S174 95. Wal
ton & Walton for plffs, Fletcher for
defts
The cases Nos 1875. 1879, 1852 and 1853
set for trial, Friday, were settled and
entered neither party These were Yeo
vs. Philbrick and Philbrck VS. Yeo and
were controversies caused by the sale of
farm in NorridgewOck.
The first. deceit was claimed; the
second commission on sale WAS sued
for; the third was on bill and acct and
the fourth was for damages sustained
on account of warrant being sworn out.
saturday the case of Milburn Co VS..
Page ct als was heard before the jury.
This was an action brought by plaintiff
company to recover for rental of car
barn and power under lease to the
Skowhegau and Norridgewock Railway
and Power Co, and brought against de-
PENDANTS as they, by purchase. had &C
quired the property of said railway com
pany. After the evidence was taken
out the case was withdrawn from the
jury and reported to the full court.
Monday the case Rountiy VS. United
Box Board and Paper Co. was. tiled.
This was a suit for personal ipju les
claimed to have been sustained by
plaintiff while in the employ of said de-
PENDANT company in Fairfield, the injury
being to his Id as result of falling
through a rotten floor of the mill. The
case was given to the jury about p NJ
and they returned sealed verdict at Z
M, which upon being read at the
.peniug of court, Tuesday morning, wac
fouud to be- for the plaintiff for 1925 co.
smith for plff; Eaton for deft
The cases 140 Palmer VS. Quimby and
165 Taylor vs. " bite were settled and
entered neither party. Case No. $50
Towe vs. Morse was continued owing
to illness in plaintiffs family,
Tuesday the case Piper vs. Brown was
heard his was an action for damage
10 stock being pastured by defendant
for plaintiff, it being claimed that IT
was neglected and allowed to run wild.
Verdict for defendant. Cover tor pm
Walton & Walton for deft.
The case D. d. Stewart vs. Pooler of
Palmyra went on trial late Wednesd ay
forenoon This is an action to rec IVA r
for legal services rendered defendant,
the amount sued for being $1293 De-
fence does not deny the rendition of the
services in question. but sets up the
claim that they are exorbltant
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03

Big bundle old papers, cents, RE-
PORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03
EVENTS IN 1906
A Years Record From
January to December.
DAILY HAPPENINGS.
Havoc of Storms, Volcanic Erup
lions and Earthquakes.
A NOTABLE OBITUARY ROLL
Losses of Life and Treasure by Fire,
Accidents and Violences of Nature.
Miscellaneous Affairs, Personal,
Political and Sporting Items-A
Chronological Review.

Chronological Review.
Destruction of life and property In
both hemspheres caused by the forces
of nature has been notable character
lstic of the year 1906 In March oc-
Cured the earthquake upheayal on the
island of Formosa. Early in April
Vesuvius burst forth, destroying life
and property for miles around the vol
canic mountain. A few days later the
San Francisco earthquake and fire ca
lamty startled the world with its al
mo. unparalleled horrors.
In August an earthquake devastated
the coast cities of Chile, causing heavy
loss of life especially In Valparaiso.
In September a destructive typhoon
swept over Hongkong and cyclone
caused great destruction on the gulf
coast, notably at Mobile and Pensacola.
A fierce West India hurricane in Octo=
Der destroyed life and property on the
coasts of Venezuela, Honduras, Saliva
dor and Cuba Iandslides. cloudbursts
and foods. shipwrecks, fires and rail-
way accidents added TO the years rec
ord of victims. 1t Is estimated that
over 10000 lives were sacrificed the
first ten months by the manifestations
of natures fury ana the accidents of
travel on sea and land.
The obituary record of the year in
cludes Carl Schurz, Mrs. Jefferson Da-
Wis, Henrik Ibsen, General Joseph
Wheeler General William r. Shafter.
Senator Arthur Pue German. Christian
TX. of Denmark, Adelaide Ristori,
John Lawrence Toole, Russell Sage and
Marshall Field
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03

.ss the Republicans are on the
; he Democrats In the Legisl ,ture
II ahead Of them in the introduce
M, 1rtant measures that are sure
and thus claim the honor
of leadership. Are not the
smart enough to get ahead
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03

ly knows much bu, everybody
now enough IT to 90 to law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03

Hire Mileage Book OF R. T. Patten.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-03

Ire Un>ctsals, sewing Circle ai.l meet
Nth Nrs Mar, MaAataey en- Maids AVE-
uue. Thur, ay ai,sfr.5u. IAN To.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
FOR COTTON PICKER
COMPANY FORMED TO MANUFAC-
 TURF MACHINE.
Wersyfck-Hssrdt Harvester Company '
 z of Montgomery Sfarts Out With n Capital of e300,O00 to Make The Machines.

A petition for the incorporation of the Worswick-Haardt Harvester Com pany was filed in the office of the Judge of Probate yesterday. In this petition 1t Is set forth that this com pany has been organized with a capi- tai stock of $300,000 for the purpose or manufacturing cotton harvesting machinery and all other harvesting im- plements. as well as motors, tools etc, and the sale of same.
 The primary object of this company, however, is to manufacture the Wors- WICK cotton picker. which was invent ed by James Worswick, and which tests nave proven practicable It has been endorsed generally as one of the most successful inventions of the kind.
 In the petition 1t Is cited that Mont gomery will be the principal place of business. A factory will be establish ca here Tn the near future.
 Of the ssoo.ooo capital stock $2oo, 900 has adready been subscribed. There F. Worswick holds 1000, George P. Haardt, 1,06O, John A. Haardt 4, A. N. Kennedy 2, and D. T. Blakey 9.
 It has not yet been decided when work will be commenced here. but a site has already practically been decid- ed on, and 1t is probable that special building will be erected.
 During the State Fair here last month. the worswick Cotton Picker was on exhibition , and 1t was the opinion of those who saw 1t in opera ton that 1t will be boon to the far- mers of the South. especially where labor is scarce. The picker has been put through several practical tests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
WAR ON TOY PISTOLS
THEY WILL NOT m PERMITTED AT
 CHRISTMAS.
Chief Taylor of Police Departnent Issues Orters ts Ills Force, CaIling Attention to Pre-
 visions of City Code.

Toy pistols, the kind that are never loaded and are, therefore. fatal, and firecrackers larger than the length and diameter prescribed by statute, will be strictly eliminated" said Chief of Police W. H. Taylor. He yesterday issued to the men of his department the following order:
 aThis is to call your attention to Section 106S of the City Code, regu- lating the sale of fire crackers, also to Sections 115s and 115s, selling pis- tols to minors.
 Please post yourself well on these sections in order to enforce them when violated. w. H. Taylor.
 Chief of Police"
 We intend that there shall be no Taylor yesterday. Some of the toy pistols are intended to discharge only blank cartridges, but little lead something's gets in, and then there is
 Following is a copy of Sections 11ss toy pistols. and Sections 10ss, relative
 Amy person who shall sell. give or deliver to any minor any small pistol, or any pistol known as toy pistol. Tn which powder and ball can be used. or metallic cartridge. containing leaden ball. which can be exploded. shall. on conviction. be fined not less than $25 nor more than $10O."
 or asns %nEr ang nisos n sse tion 115S. shall, on conviction, be fined not less than $1 nor more than $100.'
 Section 1U6S reads: Any person, away or otherwise dispose of fire- crackers larger than three and one- half inches in length and fve-eights of an inch in thickness. must, on con- viction: be fined not less than $1 nor more than $1O0,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
FARMERS ARE PAYING
 THEIR DEBTS PROMPTLY
Commissioner Wilkinson After Investi- Eation. Denies Canard Circulated
 About the Cotton
 Producers.

Agricultural Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson made a statement yester- day in which he made vigorous denial or the assertions that have been made in some quarters thaf>the farmers are largely ans1al., respensible esDg for the cramped section. stating that the farmers arc paying their debts all over Alabama wherever they are able to do it..
 Commissioner Wilkinson says that he has investigated the matter. has written to large number of leading bankers and business men throughout the State to find the condition of mat ters: how much cotton is being held paying theft debts.
 One of the conditions discovered by the Commissioner is that farmers are bringing in their cotton. storing it receipts in favor of Eheir he Creditor creditors. % In this manner the receipts are shown large. but yefy little new money is put into circulation. He said that the one-third of the cotton crop is being held in this manner.
 I have found that in some sections many or the farmers are unable to Commissioner. "This is due, however, to unforeseen causes. Some of the smaller planters have been forced to sell at the low prices offered for cot ton. ana did not have enough to pay
 Their crops were short. they had great trouble in securing labor, and other troubles beset them. I found There the greatest difficulty has been Dor.
 T believe that those who are able we get more for it. 1t Is that much bet ter for the State."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
NEWS OF CENTERvILLE.
Thanksgiving Dinner h Given by Mr
 and Mrs, 0. C. gmfth

and Mrs. c. c. smith.
 Centervilie. Nov. 29.--(Special. )-- Mir. and Mrs. Charlton G. Smith. Miss Dorothy Smith and Miss Lillian Butt Ter, entertained a number of friends at Thanksgiving dinner last even- Ing at "Greyledge." the beautiful coun- try home of MT. and Mrs. Smith. near
 The dinner was an elegant affair and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. After dinner the spacious dining hall was thrown open and the happy guests whiIed away the morn. ing hours in the mazes of the dance Those who did not care to dance played whist ana other games and listened to
 The. guests who attended were pr knd Mrs. Oscar Whitfield. Miss Fannie Whitfield. Miss Theo i'ennington, Miss Eva L. Fedier, Newton Whitfield, How ard Kelly and John Angel of Birmfng- ham: Mir. and Mrs. John Stone Leeper Mrs. s. P. Davidson and w. W. Law. ender of Centerville, Misses Adelaide Mahan and Estelle Fancher, U. n. Smith, K. L.. Mahan and Mrs, Frank Fitch of Brierfield.
 The members of the Farmers. Union of Bibh County are holding special session. at the Court House here to- day. Several hundred farmers .are in speakers are here to address the farm CTS.
 On Wednesday, Deputy Sheriff Charles Oakley landed in jail here a negro man by the name of simpson Miles, charged with having committed criminal as sault. His trial will come up at the next term of the Circuit Court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
NEW FORAGE PLANr.s
Interesting Experiment at Texas
 SeatiOn.

Station.
 San Antonio. Tex. Nov. 29.-(Spe- ciaL experts at the Ag- , ricultural Experiment Station near this city. have demonstrated another forage plant for this county. It is jailed guar. and comes from Asia
 N1 plant grows up about two feet, and Is covered with bean pods like snap beans. Not only these beans, but the whole plant. leaves. stalk and food products. In fact, it Is said to be more nutritious than cowpeas or alfalfa, and to yield far greater gross tonnage per acre. furthermore the plant withstands drouths, and is not only hardy. but requires little cultiva-
 A. number of farmers hereabouts made the experiment of cultivating this plant simultaneously with the now being gathered Is a decided suc-
 The first experiment with this plant was made here because the climate Is more like that of Asia Minor, from which 1t comes; experts believe, how ever, that the plant will grow equally well in the Western States, and the Government will follow up its experi- ments in those States with Texa&
 This plant is used in Asia Minor as food by the natives but in America It Will probably be used chiefly for animals, though possibly 1t may be served as breakfast food. It belongs to the leRumes. and promises to be a valuable addition to the agricultural products of this country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
PLEASED WITH RECEPTION.
cel.nb.. B-:.st s.l, Tee. Res.r'

Cslambss B..ket Ball Tee. Returns
 From Montgomery Trip.
 Columbus, Ga.S Nov. 29.--(Special.)-- The Columbus Y. M. c. A. basketball team, which returned this morning from Montgomery. may play the crack team of the University of Chicago. The fame of the local aggregation has spread to Chicago, and negotiations have been opened with the idea of ar ranging a game.
 The Columbus boys are enth husiastic over their Montgomery trip and the cordial reception there, and say that while they won the game last night they had to work for 1t strenuously. They did not know, that Montgomery had such an excellent team and before the game had progressed far, found that they were. up against the real thing.
 Montgomery comes to this city on Saturday. December T. and the game is anticipated with the keenest interest. i, It will be a social as well as athletic event, and the home team will not lack for encoura cement.
 Columbus may also play the Bir- mingham Y. M. c. A., and Auburn dur ling the present season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
DEATH OF MISS MAxwELn.
TuscaIoosa Woman sueeumbG to T
 Operation.


 Tuscaloosa. Nov. 29.--stSpecial.) )--Miss Mary Farley Maxwell. who was taken suddenly i'll in Birmingham last Sat ,irday. where she was visiting. and brought here and placed in the infirm- ary where quite serious operation was performed, died at an early hour this morning.
 She rested quietly for a day or two after the operation and her many friends thought she would soon recov- CT, but she gradually grew worse until this morning when the end came.
 Miss Maxwell was the daughter of James Maxwell who is brother of Mrs. Frank s. Moody of this city, and was a young woman of noble charac- ter and lovely disposition, She was ed- ucated at the Central Female College and. was a most consistent member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her untimely death is source of much grief to very wide circle of friends
 She Is survived by one sister Mrs. George Alston. five brothersr Farley Maxwell of Phifer. Robert Maxwell of Texas, Jamie Maxwell of Louisiana. Tom Maxwell of Havana. Cuba, and Walter Maxwell of Sheffield.
 The funeral will not occur until the arrival of her brothers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
PROHIBITION IN PIKE.
Campaign Committee Has Meet,nx Al.
 HruH&idwN

Brundidge. Nov. s2g@Af )-Tb. Prohibition Campaign 0ommittes elected at the county mass meeting a, Troy last Wednesday,. to work for tn. cause Of prohibition in Pike County between now and December Is. ths date set for the special election. held a meeting this morning at 10 o'clock.
 The Committee is composed of Burr Ramage. F. c. Bass. Dr. J. A. Me Eachern, J. J. Mum. H. A. McLain. F. Az Waters, Jasper Gilmore, W. D.. Lee. z. D. Flowers, William Shehane, M. Lightfoot. Jasper Johnson and Dr. J. w. Robertson.
 The meeting was called to order by the chairman. Burr Ramage. H. A. Norton was elected secretary Arrange ments were made for :. the following speakers:
 Hon. ". H. Sanford, of Troy at Tennille, Thursday alto o'clock, and at Friendship. Thursday, December 5, at o'clock. --+t = :,
 K B. Price. of Troy. at the Brun- didge school building at Brundidge. December 6. at o'clock.
 Hon. w. H. Sanford. of Troy. will speak on the streets of Brundidge at o'clock, Saturday, December IA.
 The following committee of ladies were appointed to assist in the work
 Mrs. J. B. Collier. Chairman; Mrs. r. A. Waters. Mrs J. W. Robertson, Miss Avie seav. Mrs. J. D. Nelson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Irnproyement of scboor.-

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 29.-(SpeciaI.)-A joint meeting of the Tuscaloosa County Teachers Institute and Tuscaloosa County School Improy efneHt Associa- : ton will be held at the court house in this city Friday, December 6. An in- teresting program has been arranged. the following being some Of the speak CTS: Dr. B. F. Giles, President of the Alabama Central Female College; pr. E. F. Buchner of the University, J. H. Foster. Superintendent of the Cjtv schools. pr. J. w. Abercrombie Presi. W, Brandon w.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
NEGRO WOMAN IS HELD IN
 CONNECTION WITH KILLING
She Was With Irwin Mitchell, Who Was Shot By OMcers, Before The Trouble.

The arrest of Ida Mitchell, a negress, by Ohicers J. l.. Jackson and T. E. Will Hanson, of the Police Department, yes. terday marked the only development of details in the killing of Irwin Will tis and Patrick Wednesday night.
 Ida Mitchell is the woman who was In the room with Williams at the time to arrest him.. She stated to the po- lice yesterday, after she had been ar rested. that she fled from the room as door and had nothing to do with Will liams's attack upon the officers or with the subsequent shooting of the man.
 She IS still held by the Police De- pertinent for an investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
NEWS OF RECORD

The Governor yesterday made the following appointments:
 Notaries Public---W.R R. Wade. Minter John Alston. Mobile: Frank s. Stone Bay Minette; Charles A. Harder. Pratt City; Miss Anna Adams, AyondaIe: J. A. Lampley, Louisville.
 Justice of the Peace--W. E. Thomp- son, Talladega County.
 Justice of che Peace, and Notary Pnblic-S. H. McAfeans. sRogersviiis.
 The Secretary of State was vesterd. ', notified Of the incorporation of Ths Hot Blast Publishing Company of An nist9n. The incorporators are W. n. Ean1pnasop. IT.. and Charles V. Rain water. Tke capital stock is s25. 00o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
WOMEN WORK STREETS.
Novel Scene Witnessed In Girard After
 RQfn Storm,

Girard Nov. 29.-(Special )-Rather novel sight was witnessed on a street in lower Girard yesterday when a num- Der of women sallied forth from their homes armed with picks, sh towels and hoes, and proceeded to do some street repair work at that point that was 'imperatively necessary.
 E. The heavy rains had washed some dangerous places in the road, and their husbands and sons were off at work The women. when they made up their minds to do the work themselves, went energetic manner, and before long the rough places had been smoothed over and the street was passable again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
THE GRAND. Monday Matinee and Night, Thomas Jefferson as Hin Vau WiuEla

There Is no play in the language which can match the record of Jeffer- sons Rip Van Winkle." The unri- valed art which the actor employs in portraying Washington Irving's genial and thirsty hero has kept 1t a grow ing favorite for over half a century. Another play cannot be named which Wrinkle" It is perennial novelty" Thomas Jefferson will appear as Rip at The Grand Monday matinee and night. Seat sale opens this morning for both matinee and night perform. ances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
HUNTERS. LICENSES.
Over 100 Issued by Probate Judge
 Gaston in Past Two Weeks.

Over 100 Issued by Probate Judge
 Gaston in Past Two Weeks.
 There has been no abatement in the issuance of hunters licenses from the office of Probate Judge Gaston, over 100 having been issued in the last two weeks. The total number of licenses issued up to date is near to the 500 mark. with about half of them State licenses. <y%,
 A remarkable thing Is that very few licenses have been issued so far to negroes. indicating that they do not care to pay flor the privilege of hunting. None of those who have purchased licenses have secured State licenses. but seem content to hold one giving them the right to hunt in Mont
 State Fish and Game Commissioner Wallace stated yesterday that the number of licenses issued so far was far beyond his most sanguine expecta- tions. Jefferson County still leads in the number of licenses issued, over county
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Experiment With Cotton st.,k.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 29.-(Special.)- )-The people or Tuscaloosa County are inter ested to learn that Congressman R p Aobson has completed arrangements for the Department of Agriculture to make certain experiments with cotton stalks 10 see If they can be utilized for ferti- lizer or other useful purposes Con Eressman Hobson has had sent to the Agricultural Department samples af cotton stalks raised in the Sixth Dis trict and samples of soil from which They were grown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Hocutt-shirIey.

Tuscaloosa. Nov. 29.-(Specjai.) )-F. h. Hocutt and Miss Fannie Shirley were united in marriage at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. John Shir- ley in Northport. Rev. s. W. Clements officiating. The bridegroom is a pros porous young farmer of New Lexington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30

Mrs. M. Lightfoot, Miss Effie Lee, Miss Fannie Fleming and Miss Emma High tower.
 The meeting was an enthusiastic one and adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Adiourna Until Monday.

There being no business before the Supreme Court yesterday, adjourn ment was taken until Monday. when the Seventh Division will be taken up and causes for acton pending in that division will be disposed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Rriffaiu-Rooth

Tuscaloosa. Nov. 2g.-(Speciall- News has been received of the marriage of J. O. Britain and Miss Maude Booth which occurred at the home of inc brides parents near Romulus, Rev. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30

on account of inciemency of the weath.
 CT not . very large crowd was pres. ent Rev. R. L. Robinson preached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
COMPRESSED COTTON RATE.

Railroad Commission to Hear Argu-
 ments on Monday.
 The Railroad Commission will meet Monday. at which time arguments in the rate on compressed cotton win be continued. This hearing was post Doned last week fin order to give ti,s attorneys interested time to attend to other matters that were pressing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30

Benent School Improvement Fund.
 Theato. Tickets for Matinee per- formances only, week of December, End sold throughout city. ady-st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30

is son of Mr. winiam Britain of Mt. Olive and is . very promising young man. The bride 10 daughter of Rob- ert Booth and is very sweet and at tractjye
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
THANKSGIVING SERVICES.

All Stores Closed and Camden Ceie..
 brated the Day.
 Camden. Nov. 29-(Special l- Thanksgiving Day was generally ob. served here yesterday. All the stores A union service was held. at Associ- ated Reform Presbyterian Church, but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-30
Erecting Brick Building.

Girard, Nov. 9.-(SpeciaI. .)--William m Coghill has begun the erection of a two-story brick store building at the corner Of Broad and Sixth streets.