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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
EnqIish Sporting Parsons.

70 the London Times a correspond
ent writes: "Once when duke of
Grafton was thrown into a ditch a
young curate who had been closely
competing with him for pride OF place
shouted. Lie still, your grace and
cleared him and his hunter and the
fence at a bound So pleased was the
duke with the performance that he
declared he would give the young di-
vine his first vacant living and not
long afterward carried out the prom
ise, vowing that IL the curate had
stopped TO pull him out of the dixie be
would never have patroniZed him.
Sporting parsons are still to be found
In almost every county today who can
hold their own in the first fight when
hounds run hard and some of the keen
est fox hunters In all times have been
supplied from the ranks of the clergy.
Even the warning against their
'hawkynge, huntynge and dansynge' in
the reign Of King Henry vi. appears
to have had very little effect"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
sKoWhEGAN MARKET.

fKlCFs tAir fhyINNFNs
OAfs-s5 SIS
NouL-C nNashed - Cts.
HDEs ~ >kiNs-hides, S TO zig IS tri1iia1a
VT; lamb SKINS so &c 20 e,s; sail skins, SC TO frS
BsANs- Hand picked yellow eyes, sa.5o TO $3s<
pea beans, 81 50.
RKEr-0A Beef, 10 Its.
PoulTEY-Fouls, &c te u cts PeI b chicken, .
TO y cts.
RoUNp Hoo tts.
TAIow-Rough, cts. Pef TO-.
BtrrER-Flrs quality, stamped. IS 10 3 SIS Pc IL
EGGS-7s ots. per doz fresh
PorAToEs COS per bushel.
CHEEsE-I6o TO lsc per 10.
skrAiL NASkEr.
FlovR-sprine " heat Patent, $3.50 to S. 7S. VS.
ter ~heat pat 50 90 10 Sc go Winter wheat -ho~zSr
CoRS- 80 per bag meal and cracked corn, S. ~
per bag; Oats es cts a bu.
{ S MKAL, SI.6s per bag.
FERp-A iddiinss, g. 90 per c~ti Gluten, S'.6S pr
cwt.
SrRNC BEAS-'i IS per owt.
MIXED FEEp-$ISS PER cxt.
SALT PoRk-I7 cts 10; by the Dbl, 700 ios.' S7o.@-
CHEEsk-2o cts per ID.
BVrTFH- 20 10 a cts. per To,
ECGS- 90 cts. per doz fresh.
TsAS-s5 TO 90 cts per 10
CoFFsE-.o To IS cts per 10.
LARD Domestic, - cts Pure y ets' N9mPoorat
10 cts.
MolAssEs-Pur Ponce, 40 tts Pure Barbados
SrcAR Granulated Sugar best quality, Is los e
S. co; Brown, rs lbs. for $I.oo.
PurATosS-7o cts, yer bushel.
DHY FIsH-Col, to 10 IT'S. per ID; Pollock, So
ONSSS-s cts. per ID,
Potl R4-FoNis. ,t IS, PEI H. hsken &c ets. &c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Railway development in China is
simply wonderful. In 1875 the city
of Shanghai, the most important
trade centre of the country, was con
nected with the port of Woosung by
railway fourteen miles in length
For twenty years this was the only
railway i'll operation in China. Then
came the line from Tientsin to Shan
haikwan, since extended to Pekin
and points in its vicinity, and by a
northeastward projection connected
with the Manchurian system. BY a
recent report it appears that there
are now 3,746 miles OF railway in OPP
Grafton in China, 1922 miles under
construction and still other lines soon
to be undertaken.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

1t is remarked, by those who are
familiar with the judicial qualities of
the different members of the Supreme
Court of Maine, that the prospect for
liquor sellers IN this county for the
present year is far from rosy. Judge
Spear of Gardiner will preside at the
March Term, Judge King of Ellsworth
will conduct the September term and
Judge Cornish of Augusta will return
here again in December. None of
these distinguished jurists are reputed
for their leniency as to fines or terms
of Imprisonment for violators of the
prohibitory law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
A Worthv Antaoonist.

Ibid you visit any Of the old caves
when YOU were up in Scotland Jur
kins was asked by friend.
Yes replied Iorkns remlniseently.
land by gum. we had to forcbly pull
Maria out of one cave"
Good gracious She was fascinated
by it's beauty. suppose"
mo, 1t wasn't beauty. You see. th"re
is wonderful echo in the cave 4
Maria couldn't benr to think OF The
echo having the last word. Liverpool
Mercury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Every one interested in the work of
che University of Maine will regret
the resignation of Prof. Gilbert M.
Gowell from his position so long &C.
cupied as head of the department of
animal industry of the Experiment
Station. He has been connected with
the institution for quarter of GEN.
fury, and the scientific world has re :
lied with the fullest confidence upon
the judgment, wisdom and fairness
of Prof. Gowell as expressed on
many occasions and upon many
subjects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.: THIS
following are the real estate transfer
recently recorded in the county regis
try:
Brighton-E R. Badger to ". J..
Foss; Edwd. A. Merriman to Cha&
H. Bagnell ct al.
E. Flanders, $3.50.
Norridgewock-L. L Morrison tG
Chas. ". Pierpont, s1t0.
Madison-Stanley Renter to Marc
NJ. Spear; Fred E. Daggett TO VIM. A
Booker, s1100.
Skowhegan-Delia j. Bowden "a
Lewis A. Caswell; Geo. Piper TO 3D.
ward Duby; Geo. L. Bidwill to Man
rice j. Mitchell; Eva A. Webster "a
Leroy L. Sanford, $500; HerbeT
Wentworth ct ais to Fred Wood.
Moscow-Roy NJ. Savage ct al Is
Emmett F. Newton; John J. Landes
to Emmett F. Newton; Henry Wash
burn to Emmett F. Newton; Mark A
Dinsmore 10 Emmett F. Newton
Sewall A. Dinsmore to Emmett F.
Newton; Emmett F. Newton to Tia
Notwen Lumber Co.. Sumner W
Turner to S. w. Gould; s. W. Gou&
to CHARLES Green.
Athens-Benj. Moody to Preston c
Small, $500.
New Portland-North Village Water
Works 10 Betsey l. Pease ct al.
Cambridge-Henry Watson ct al t.
Charles Horn. Sl0
Pittstield- Clara +. Taylor 10 ". Z
Pushor.
Moose River-Forrest Goodwin e
al to Johu Sands, $1,000
Anson-Fred W. Norton TO JameR
NJ. Norton.
Detroit-Angie y. Willard TO Nella
A. Savage, 500.
Canaan-W Winnie E. Hubbard tE
Walter L. Hubbard; Scott Lord t.
Chas. NJ. Jewell, $500; Ensign F.
Hubbard to Waiter l. Hubbard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The death of Hon. E l.. Pattangall
of Pembroke, reminds us that another
member of the "old guard" in politics
has passed away. In personal APP
pearance and in his manner of speak
ing on the floor of the Maine House
of Representatives he often remind
ed us of Stephen A. Douglas, ''the
little giant of the West" Every
thing he undertook he carried for
ward with great vigor and earnest
ness, while his sweet and kindly
nature attracted and held many
warm personal friends. He was the
father of Mr.. w r. Pattangall of the
Waterville Sentinel.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

District Attorney Robert T. White
house of Portland has been assured
by the department of agriculture at
Washington that pure food inspec-
tor will soon be appointed for the
district of Maine. AS soon as this is
done the district attorney will pros
ecute all violators of the law. Those
who sell impure liquors will find to
their sorrow that there are other
laws besides the Maine prohibitory
law that have teeth to them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The Maine Central Railroad Com
pany didn't have to go outside OF its
own system to find a gentleman for
general manager, able and competent
to take the place of Mr.. Evans. Nor
ris Mcdonald, the general superin-
tendent, was chosen, and he was pro-
noted purely on merit. All agree
that his twelve years OF vice for
the corporation fully fit him for the
responsible place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

During the holidays on the front of
one of the big turrets of the battle
ship Minnesota" was the motto
"Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men,"
and this motto was suspended on the
two big twelve-inc guns which are
ready to belch out death and destruc-
ton. That was perfectly proper;
nothing in national affairs is better
calculated to ensure peace and good
will as being fully prepared for war.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BENJAMIN b. MERRILL, Pastor,
Residence nc NJ IA Street.

BENJAMIN b. MERRILL, Pastor,
Residence nc M1sA Street.
Sunday services: 1915 morning worship
IL O'Clock, Sunday School. Christian En-
deavor meeting at g,
Prayer meeting this evening at 100.
The Working League will hold an all day
session next Wednesday, Jan. 29. commenc-
ing at 9 a. m
The Coz d Will Club will meet with Mrs.
b. B. Merrill next Monday at 4 p. m.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GEoRGE MERRIAM, Pastor.
Residence So VI ADDISON Avenue.
Morning service al 1915; Sunday schooi
at Ia; Christian Endeavor at 8. Evening
service at 7.
Next Sunday will be C. +. day. Miss
Margaret Koch will speak at Io.45. At $50
there will be meeting of the Juniors. a
hearty invitation is given to all boys and
girls to attend this service. At p. m. Miss
Koch will speak again in the auditorium at
union service. An offering will be re-
ceived.
Monday evening, Jan. 27th, Miss Koch
will give a reading in the vestry. Admission
as cents; children, thirteen and under, I5c.
Miss Koch is known throughout Maine f-r
her readings as well as her {. 4. work.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.3o.
FIRST BAPTIST.
R1y. THEODORE LYMAN Frost, PASTOR.
Residence "a Main ST.
Morning service at Io.A5; Sunday School
at IL; Christian Endeavor at g. Evening
Service at in the main auditorium. Mrs.
Philo Steward, musical director; Miss Annie
Allen, organist.
.-,,ht I,
evening subject. "Ihe Reckoning Bap-
tisms al the evening service.
CENTENARY METHODIST Episcopal.
Rev. red A. Leitch, Phi d. Minister
Residence, IS Island Avenue
Morning service, Io.45. Bible Study Il
O'Clock; Junior Ep~orth League, O'Clock
Epworth League, o O'clock; general prayer
and praise meeting, at O'Clock, Class meet
ing, Tuesday, 7.3',. Church PRAYER service,
tonight, 1870. Mr.. Lees Hall leader OF sing
ing and soloist.
Sunday morning subject The Angel
Standins in the sun" evening, "Not IN
Word but Power
Preaching service, Blunt schoolhouse,
?. 3oi Bigelow Hill Mission, :, Mr. Judson
Packard, lie der
Brotherhood St. Paul. Monday evening
40; Mr.. |, (. Jacobs will speak upor
personal Impressions OF Legislation upon a
Legislator"
TIE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY.
Madison Ave. Cor. Russell 81.
Services Sunday, a. IN. at 1915 and Wee
nesday evenings at 7.5o. The public arr
cordially invited. Subject, Truth
Y. NJ. c. A.
Rooms in Steward block, entrance next L
First National Bank. Meetings Sunday al
ternoon at 4, and Tuesday evening. Bibl
Class, Saturday evening. All are welcome
to these services.
UNIVERSALISr.
The Universahst Sewing Circle will NEE
With Mrs Geo, IL. Pishon on Leayitt stree
on Thursday P m, an. 80.
SALVATION ARMY.
A. A. Bivans, Captain.
Residence 1873 Water st
Meetings: Daily at s p. m. Soldiers
private meetings. Monday evenings JUNO
meetings, Sundays at 3 2. m Jail meetings
Sunday at 10 a. m Special gatherings
Sundays at s p. m. Everybody invited.
Some men are worthless-and SOM
others are not worth that much.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
Keith's Boston Theatre.

An event that promises TO be one Of
the most notable of the season 81
Keith's is due TO happen next week
the first appearance in vaudeville in
Boston as single entertainer of May
Irwin, unquestionably America'e
greatest comedienne. Since she start
edi in Chicago last September, Miss
one of triumph after triumph, thG
business she has drawn to the theatres
she has played being far in excess OF
that ever done by any single star in
vaudeville. She has a number OF
new songs OF the kind she sings S.
well, including Pm Afraid TO &c
Home III the Dark which is ire
mendous hit, together with some a
these she has made famous in the past
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
Problems In Fiction.

Reverence for decorum and even for
social preiudices did not hamper the
real masters OF the English novel. 1t
did not Stife in the cradle Vanity
Fair" or "Wuthering Heights or "Di-
ana of the CrOssways' or Adam
Bede" There are problems enough in
all these works. but they are handled
by men aud women of genius. who
treat both their subjects and their
readers with respect London Stand
Ri
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

While not possessed of what many
term personal magnetism" Gov.
Hughes of New York is looming up
largely as a Presidential candidate.
AS Congressman Littlefield, of our
own State, characterized him in a
recent speech, he is "safe, sane,
sound, sensible and sincere" And,
when you come to think of it, what a
lot of first class candidates the Re-
publican party has got for the place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

yes" said Miss Passay, hes an
awfully inquistive bore He was try
Ing to find out my age the other day,
so just up and told HIM was fifty.
That settled him
We'll" replied Miss Pepprey, Il
guess It is best to be perfectly frank
with fellow like that"--Philadelphia
Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Charles Emory Smith, editor of the
Press, Philadelphia, Pa, died sudden
ly of heart disease, on Sunday. He
was born in 1912, and had held with
honor many public positions, but the
work of his life in which he achieved
the MOST fame was in the field of
journalism.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The news that President Roosevelt
will iestore to the people the Repub
lie of Cuba, at the earliest possible
moment, has been received with
great Joy by the people of the island.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

In the sudden death of Edmund
Clarence Stedman, of New York,
there is the removal of that rare
combination, poet and business
man. While not generally known to
fame, his poems were graceful and
beautiful, and generally uplifting.
During the civil war he was the war
correspondent of several metropoli-
tan newspapers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

We are reminded of the coming of
the beauteous springtime by the ap-
pearance of the gay and handsome
seed catalogues. If we could only
reproduce in the garden what is
shown upon the printed page!
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
Seemed lncomprehensible.

Mrs. Somer-What delicately con
structed things these big steamships
are. Mr.. Somer Why do yon say
that? Mrs. Somer-Just think of the
breaking OF screw disabling the
whole ship.-Philadeph North Amer
lean.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

II you think that no one cares for
you in this cold, cruel world, just tell
your neighbors that you propose to
keep hens. You will be surprised
what an immediate interest they will
manifest in you. We never knew
now much we loved a certain gentle
man in our neighborhood until he
purchased rooster that crows regu-
larly at two O'Clock in the morning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
Justice Savage's Finding.
NORTH ANSON.

George Kennedy has moved his
family to Kingfield, where he has en-
ployment in the mill at that place.
Bert Witham has been filling his
large ice house, from which he sup
plies the village, during the past
week.
Miss Nellie Pullen went to Farm
ington the last of the week to re-
sumo her studies at the Normal
school.
Saturday morning, A. B. Ellis sent
George Jackson with his big horses
to Kingfield to haul white birch to
the factory at that place.
John Butler has closed his labors
with the Carrabassett Stock Farm
Company and intends to move to
Bingham in the near future.
Miss Nancy Salley has been very
i'll with pneumonia. During the
past week her brother, Joseph, who
lives 18th her has also been sick.
There was large attendance at the
installation of the officers of Brook
field Tent of Maccabees, Friday even
ing. An oyster supper was served.
Miss Sawyer, the trained nurse,
who has been with Mrs. Emery dur
ing the sickness and death of her hus-
band returned to Lewiston Monday
afternoon.
Napoleon Roderick, who lived in
the Dinsmore tenement, so called, on
Maine street, moved his family to
Fairfield Saturday. He was employed
in the mills of the North Arson Lum-
Der Company.
Everett Tracy of Waterville, repre-
senting the anti saloon league spoke
in the Congregational church last
Sunday morning, at North New Port
land in the afternoon and in the
Methodist church here in the even
ing
The closing of the mills of the North
Arson Lumber Company causes lull
in the business appearance of the
town. The most of the men employ
ed there have gone to other places
for employment, and those that had
families here are moving out OF town.
The mill during the past two years
has been the means of distributing
thousands of dollars in the village and
surroundings. The industry will
start again in April. To continue the
work through the coolest weather
made it expensive and Improbable.
There came near being a fire in
Gardner Savage's store, where the
Farmers Central Telephone Office is,
Monday evening. The support of a
large lamp gave way letting 1t fall to
the floor. Fortunately, the blaze was
quickly extinguished.
Mrs. Maude Emery, president of
the Rebekah Assembly, went to Bar
Harbor, Monday, returning to Water
vile, Tuesday night, to visit the
lodge in that city.
Miss Eva Park, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. II. B. Merry +,
for the past two months left, Thurs
day morning. to pass her third win
ter in the South.
Mrs. H. E. Ware is spending a few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. David
Bodfish in Palmer, Mass.
Mrs. Jesse Spalding has been very
sick during the past week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect
and lists OF presen ts accompanying accounts
OF weddings, receptions, anniversaries, ETC.,
inserted at cents per line; poetry with obit-
less than 10 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
subscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
yard to their subscription must be sure to
give exactly the postoffice address to which
the paper is going, including the number Of
X. r. d. route, II delivered by rural carrier.
This Ia especially important when change
of address s requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
lnf.reata Of All.

One thing ought to be aimed at by all
men-that the interest Of each individ-
ually and OF all collectively should be
the same, for II each should grasp at
his individual interest all human so
cIety will be tiissol we'd Cicero.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Over $4,000 government officials
and employees live in Washington.
With this little army the government
has suffered much less from dishon
esty and "graft" than the business
corporations of the country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The Kennebec Central Railroad,
connecting the city of Gardiner with
the soldiers home at Togus, has been
running some twenty Ave years, and
not a single accident has ever oc-
cured upon it. The stockholders
have steadily received dividend of
six per cent on their investment,
making it the best paying railroad
property in the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
A Good Job Comma.

Jcweler- How was your boy pleased
with the watch sold you? Fond Fa-
ther-Very well, sir. He isn't ready to
have it put together yet, but be pa
tent. III send him around with 1t in
q day or two.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

A French cardinal, being small OF
stature and hunchhacked nj that, al
ways gave the keenest repartee when
addressed with "highness" and "emi
nence" My highness is five feet two
inches, and the eminence | carry on
NV hnnk :"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Those of our Democratic brethren
who are just now mapping out high
moral programme for the Republican
party in the next campaign, should
remember that
A mule once got up on his ear
To sing where the whole world could hear,
But to chant when he tried
The poor animal died,
30 rare was the high atmosphere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Mrs. Russell Sage heads the list of
heavy taxpayers in New York with
an assessment of S7,25S,0O0 on per-
sonal and real estate. She doesn't
appear to be tax dodger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

If woman doesn't want to be pop
ular with the other women in her
neighborhood all she had to do is
wear better clothes than they can
afford.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The fruit growers of the State will
meet in the Office of the Commission
er of Agriculture, in the State House,
Friday, Jan. "a, to discuss the growth
and output of apples in Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

A Spanish proverb declares that ga
papelitos "a paper cigar, a glass OF
clear water and kiss from a pretty
girl will sustain a man FOR whole
day"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

According to the official report of
the Railroad Commissioners, So per-
sons were killed on Maine Railroads
last year, and 3O4 received injuries.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23
All They Deserve.

"Some people claim they don't get
nuthin' out O. life
And they are the kind that don't
put nuthin into it TO draw interest
on Louisville Courier-journsl.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

A woman thinks it disgrace if her
husband drinks and man thinks he
is disgraced if his wife won't let him
drink,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

James Ryder Randall, who was
born in Baltimore, and who wrote
maryland, My Maryland" has just
died at Atlanta, Ga.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Missionary-Can you give me any
information about Deacon Jones who
labored among your people three years
ago? Cannibal-W the last heard
about him he had gone into consump-
tion.-Judge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

The new Republican Mayor of Bos-
ton is looping off salaries and dis
charging useless officials right and
left.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-23

Orders for engraved work Of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, ETC., AIKEN at the RE-
PORTER Office.