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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

Brocke's Chop Mill.
Try us for sale bills.
O'conner. the well driller.
w. E. Larson, real estate.
We can print your butter wrappers
Dollar watches at the jewellery
store. Il
Sour pickles>s<t the City Meai
Market.
o'conner. the veil driller. dom
stay long.
See The Nerperce Land Company
for real estate bargains.
Just received fine line of watches
at the Jewellery store. Prices to
suit the times. If
B. +. Richardson the Jeweler all
work on watches and clocks guarn-
teed for one year. u
For SALg-A two seated Mitch
ell hack. Good as new. Enquire
at The Herald Office.
For Sale--A good team of work
horses weight about 500. Enquire
of Lewis wagerley, Nezperce.
Your horses feet Is a good place
to save money. Billie, the horse
sheer, saves the foot and the horse.
Chicken feed of all kinds at Post
Office Store. Grit, shell, and alfalfa
meal at reasonable prices. Try it.
All members of the farmers union
Who have stock 10 ship are requested
to notify A. W. Williams, shipping
agent, at once.
DR.. Shavley wishes to announce
that on or after Monday. September
2sth, he will be located in Nezperce
and will answer all professional
calls.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

There will be a meeting of the
Nes Perez County F. E. & c. U. at
Nerperce on Saturday, January 2,
1909, at 10: 80 a. m. for the purpose
of electing officers for the ensu-
ing year and such other bust
ness as may come before the meet
ing. There will also be afternoon
and evening sessions. All unions
are requested TO send full delega-
tons. c. w. Booth, president.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stock hold
ers Of the Bank of Nezpercs, a
corporation. doing business at Nez-
perez, Idaho. will be held at the
Office of said bank on the second
Tuesday of January, 1909, at 2
o'clock p. m. of said day, the same
being the 18th day of January. 1909 ,
for the purpose of electing directors
and for the transaction of other
legitimate business.
D. v. Dowd,
Cashier of the Bank of Nszperce.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Nezperce Co
operative Telephone company viii be
held at Ilo, Idaho, on Saturday the
End day of January, 1909, at
10 o'clock A. NJ.
P. w. Mitchell, president.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-31

Members of the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Company: I WILDE
gone during the holidays Send
your assessment to the Exfmers State
Bank, Nezperce, Idaho.
Thos Thostenson. Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Edward Payson Page.

Rarely has any announcement come
as unforeWarned and certainly none
ever affected this community NOR
profoundly than that which made
known the death Of Hon. Edward =
Page on Friday evening last lie mad
been about as usual during the week
and until he went to his home about
i've O'Clock on the day mentioned
The sad news coming TO 30 many who
had seen and cOnversed with him but
. few hours before seemed almost in
credible and was received with sin
cere aud universal regret.
People now recall that Mr.. Page
had made arrangements, during the
past few months, whereby d portion
Of the many labors performed by him
for SO many years would fall TO the
care of others. This had been
thought to be only the natural desire
of man who had labored necessarily
through long business career, and
who had accumulated abundant com
potency, to provide for more leisure.
but it now seems that Mr.. Page.
though he never mentioned the fact
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
NUMBER

without question received a renomi-
nation and election.
A. a fnancier Mr. Page VIZ en-
dOwed with dascernment far beyond
the average Of men. While connect
ed with many enterprises. it il vita
the skowhegan Savings bank that bis
name will be most often recalled and
the phenomenal growth Of that in
stitlOn has been coincident with his
term Of management. Among the
bankers Of the state his judgment Of
securities has been regard ed a. IN
usually accurate, and the same quail
ity Of mind enabled him to discrimi-
nate between the worthy and IN
worthy in questions Of credit. Many
resident Of this county, Of good
character and improved ability bu.
possessing small means, will have
cause to RENE mber Mr. Page with
gratitude, for his superior judgment,
amounting in such instances almoss
TO intuition, enabling him to extend
them credit, when banker with per.
ception less keen would not have felt
justified in doing so Firms and in
dividuals in nearly all the commun-
tiles of this county, now engaged IN
prosperous enterprises, owe their 6rst
start to Mr.. Pages ability to tell IN
whom TO repose confidence He was
a loyal friend to many people, and,
the expression, Il have lost the lbes.
friend | ever had" has been sadly
and thoughtfully uttered by many
lips during the few days that have in
teTvened since his death.
His loss to the community is such
a. can never be entirely replaced
He was ready with his counsel and
his means to develop any local en-
terprise and his influence in public
affairs will be sadly missed. His long
business career was notable success
throughout and the fortune resulting
therefrom is known to be very large.
1t is understood that he left no will.
The funeral occurred at the home
on High street at 80, Monday after
noon, and business was generally sus-
pended throughout the town, from
the noon hour until after the services.
Rev. B. B. Merrill OF the Island Ave
nue. Church was the officiating cler-
gyman. The attendance was large
and among those who thus gathered
to solemnly attest their respect for
the deceased was the Rev Father
Lacroix. pastor of St. Mary's Church,
who has rarely or never before been
present at the funeral obsequies OF
anyone, other than members of his
own parish. All walks of life were
/ represented and among them thu
number of prominent men of affair
from other communities was espe-
cially noticeable. The bearers were
I c. j. Young, John Holden, DR.. L. A
Dascombe, 5. J Walton, c. J. Abbey
and Charles r. Cook.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
skOWhEGAN MARKET.
PRICES FAD FsopvoEss

OArS-sS cts.
Wool-CnW ashed, 75 cts.
HlpE> Nd skiNS-H,des TO 6la ots, tHsszss4
Vt lamb skins SC to &C cts; o4i skins, g. to -
each
BEANS Hand PICKED yellow eyes. $7.s 50 to &5.ss
pea beans, s. 50.
BkBT-OS beef, 10 cts.
Pouirw Fowls, 10 tie =. cts per il ehcLvs, a
to y cts.
RoUNp Hoe cts.
TAtLow-Rough, cts. Per 10.
Bl1rKR-Fus quality. stamped, IS 10 IS ets- 20 a
EGGs-3o cts. per don fresh
POTATOES 6oo pei eushe
CEEEsp-I6c 10 ISc per 10
KErui MAskBT.
FlorR-Sprinc 4hsst Patent, s. SC 70 Ss.ss- Was
ter whoa; pat 50 10 s. 60. Winter ~beAs 1hacr,
5.ooo
CoKN-s $50 per bag; meal and cracked con-, s. 81
per bag Osis & cts bu
5 MKAL. st.6s per bag.
FEKo-MiddlmRs. si.6s Per eSt, Gluten, $sD5s Frs
owt,
SPRING RE4S--ei.so per oSt.
MIXED fBKp- 80 per cat
SAT- PoEkIa cts lb by the Dbl, 700 ,es- So *.
C1EESE- 10 cts per h.
RU-rER- "a to IS cts. per 10
EG0S-33 Cts. per tos fresh.
lEAS-3S 10 CO ots PER il
CoFFEK- 10 3s cts pet H.
LARD Domestic "A cts. Pure, i5 cts NoEsp aaass,
10 cts.
MolAssss Pore Ponce. 80 cts Pure barba4'~s'
20 CTS.
SUGAR Granula,td Sugar, best quality, &c los 10
S. 90; Brown, IS lbs for 81 90.
PorAroEs--7o cts. per bushel
DRY FisH-God, to 10 CTS. per 10 Polioek' -.
OSSSS-s Cts PET ID.
Portrw-Fo~b. rt c,s. per -; h'eSsz 70 cts -
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
An Acknowledgment.

In the sad bereavement which ha4
SO recently come upon US we have
been made to feel very fully the value
and Office of human sympathy. That
such thoughtfulness and kindness
should be shown us is not wholly
surprise, nor were We completely I'M
aware Of the multiple sources from
which the sentiment of sympathy
would come and the feelings of deep
sorrow and regard would be made
manifest, but these expressions touch
our deepest feelings and will be
herished with other memories of
him whose life gave just warrant for
them. Because we could not hope,
for many months at least, to meet all
to whom our gratitude extends, We
take this means of making acknowl-
edgment.
Mrs Edward p. Page
and family.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

ability. II the Court did not see fit TO
recognize him it would be very salts
tory to him.
The crowded court room was quiet
and every person present awaited
breathlessly the announcement from
the bench and it came in much the
language expected.
Justice Cornish after complimenting
Attorneys Simmons and Butler, the
former for bis learned argument, the
latter for his frankness and brevity,
explained that as the unconsttution-
atty Of the Sturgis law had not been
established, the sitting in nisi prius
must recognize the statute. He then
ruled that Mr. Butler was clothed
with full authority to act for the
state in the prosecution OF liquor
cases and that Mr.. Young was clothed
in full authority to act for the state
in other criminal cases.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Death of Fred S. Hall.

News has recently been received
here of the decease of Fred s. Hall, in
former years one of Skowhegan's best
known business men. Death occur
red at St. Augustine, Fla. about the
25th of December, following an oper-
alton for the relief of appendicitis.
His age was about 20 years. The de-
ceased was born in Augusta and his
first business in this town was done as
a member of the dry goods firm of
Hall & Grant, the location being that
now occupied by j. A. Morrisette.
subsequently Mr.. Hall was member
of the firm of Hall and Wildes and
after doing business alone for a time
became the senior member of the
firm of Hall and Robinson. He went
to Minneapolis in about 1884 and en-
gagged in the real estate business.
Four children survive, Mrs w. H..
Bodfish, of Massachusetts, Miss Lena
and Miss Bessie Han of Minneapolis,
and one son, Ralph, also of that city.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Obituary

Funeral services were held at the
residence of Mr.. Fred Lampher on
High street on Wednesday afternoon
at 100 by the pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church, Rev. DR.. Leitch, for
the late Mrs. Deborah White. The
deceased passed away after short
illness, last Monday morning. For
the past two years the dec eased has
been failing in health. Mrs. White
leaves four children, Mrs. Lampher,
Mrs. Herbert Ham, Mr.. John White
and Charles White of Frazer, Mimi.
Mrs. White has been life long mem
Der of the Methodist church here and
leaves many friends to mourn her de-
parture.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
In ashington.

Both branches of Congress reAs-
sembled on Monday, after the holiday
recess.
The Senate was in session onlv four
minutes, adjourning out of respect TO
the memory of the late Senator NAL
Tory of Florida.
In the House the full quota of rep
resentatives was present. Among
the $50 bills and resolutions intro
duced was one by Mr.. Granger OF
Rhode Island, limiting the term Of
President and Vice President TO sin
years and making them ineligible to
re ele elton.
Postmaster General Meyers has is
sued an order which had a direct
bearing on the prohibition move
ment. The order is as follows:
at is hereby ordered that it shall
be condition of any contract here
after entered into for carrying the
mails upon star, screen wagon, mail
messenger or special service route,
that the contractor or carrier shall
not transport into xicating liquor
from one point to another upon s0ck
route while in the performance Of
mail service The order will be
come effective at once.
Secretary Taft is a strong advocate
of increased pay for the army, and
his annual report just sent to Con
gress completely dispels any doaE
that may exist as to the secretaxy'i
position.
Senator Aldrieh presented on Tues
day the long talked about curreB cr
bill. 1t provides for the issue by nS
tional banks of $3.50, 600 600, secured By
deposits. 1t will soon be taken up
and passed upon, section by section.
Big bundle OF old papers cents AZ
the REPORTER office
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The U. s. Supreme Court, by vote
of to 4, has pronounced the en-
ployers' liability law unconstitutional,
taking the ground that it either in
terferes with or abrogates State laws
relating to public carriers. 1t "would
obliterate all the limitations of power
imposed by the constitution and
would destroy the authority of the
states as to all Conceivable matters
which from the beginning have been
and must continue to be under their
control so long az the constitution
endurss."
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

DIR. Sanborn, Superintendent of the
Insane Hospital in Augusta, reiter-
ates in his annual report the crafty
ing fact that insanity in this State is
on the decrease. 1t was not so be-
fore the establishment of the Grange
with it's beneficient results. Farmers
had been living an isolated, secluded
life with one daily grind of labor,
"from early morn to dewy eva"
Sunday brought about the only bright
spot in this monotonous life. No
wonder people became crazy. But
the social and educational features of
the Grange were developed, farmers
and their families mingled more with
each other and with the residents of
villages and the outlying cities, the
mind was expanded and new life,
hope and JOY have been impaired.
That is one of the main reasons for
the decrease in the number of the in
sane.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

If ever there was man under per-
secution it is Caleb Powers, who for
the fourth time has been tried for
completely in the murder of Gov.
Goebel of Kentucky. In the trial
just closed the jury stood 10 to 2 for
acquittal. He will now be compelled
to stand fifth trial for his life on
July 6, 1908. For almost eight years
he has been imprisoned in one Jail or
another and he is without doubt an
innocent man. 1t is clear sheer po-
litical persecution by the Democratic
party. Powers says that he intends
to fight the case to the bitter end.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

We believe the Bryans are all good
speakers, but this one that appears in
the Senate from Florida says some
thing when he speaks. William
James Brya the new Senator from
Florida, is just one year older than
the law requires to make man elig-
ible to a seat in the United States
Senate. He is tall and of athletic
build, with frank smile and of the
type which has made the drawings of
Howard Chandler Christy famous.
He is a fine lawyer, splendid speak
er, and hard worker.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Mr.. Jerome B. Woods of Rockland
had funny experience the other day.
He missed his watch, and thought he
had lost it in the pigpen. The more he
looked at the pig the more suspicious
he became, and the porker was led
away to it's fate. A post norton ex-
animation failed to reveal the watch,
which was found a few days later
back of the barn. 1t was huge joke
on the pig, which if it had swallowed
the time piece might have died
peacefully of tic douloureux, and not
be obliged to wind up its career with
a knife. Anyway, we don't see what
in time made Mr.. Woods keep such a
watch over his pigpen.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

There are in Maine 296 blind, 2S6
deaf and dumb, 767 feeble minded,
1874 idiotic and $50 insane persons and
soon all of these will have proper &C
commodations. 1t will be a great
thing when the home for the feeble
minded is built and these unfortu-
mates are removed from the aims
houses of the State, where they are a
constant menace to the aged and in
digent.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas it has pleased the Divine
Master to sever link in the golden
chain that binds us together by re-
moving from our midst our esteemed
brother, William H. Davis, therefore
be it
Resolved, that in the death of our
brother, Skowhegan Central Body
A. F. of L. has lost loyal and faith
full member.
Resolved, that we tender our love
and sympathy to the bereaved rela-
tives and friends and commend them
to Him who can give comfort in hours
of loneliness and sorrow.
Resolved, that as a token of love
and respect to our Brothers. me mory,
we drape our charter for thirty days
and place these resolutions upon our
records, and that copy be sent to
the bereaved family and to the local
paper for publication.
Alonzo York,
President Central Body,
James A. Brown,
Treasurer Central Body,
George II. Burns,
Recording Secretary Central Body.
Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, etc, taken at the RE-
PORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Since Manila passed under Ameri-
can control there has been trans
formation almost as great as that at
Havana. Conditions have changed,
and disease has fed. The CITY is to
have big carnival the first week in
February, to bring together the peo-
pie of the different islands of the
archipelago as we'll as citis Ems of the
neighboring countries and colonies.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

New Years day was the first day of
prohibition in Georgia, and inste ad of
raising a row and smashing up the
heads of the people, the saloon keep
ers spent the time In tearing up and
smashing the fixtures in their various
drinking places, thus indicating their
willingness to obey the law.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Supt. Smith announces that
special State examination of teachers
will be held at the State House, Fri
day, Feb. 81, which will be open to
any teachers who care to take it, but
will be specially arranged for the
benefit of those who wish to qualify
for the position of district superin-
tendent of schools.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Under the Sturgis act, "a deputy
enforcement commissioners were en-
ployed during the past year, and for
the enforcement of the law it cost the
State $14, 1861.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The comptroller of the treasury
gives sensible view of the recent
financial panic, stating that the con-
ditions which made this crisis possible
are the accumulated composite re-
suits of many years of business. The
whole world has been overtrading
and expanding and nowhere has it
been more rampant than in the United
States. The reaction was inevitable.
But from every portion of our coun-
try comes the welcome news of a re-
turn of the good times we have so
long enjoyed. Let the grumbler and
the Pathfinder enjoy each others So
ciety, but the men of cheer and hope
will go forward with buoyant spirits
and elastic steps.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The Superintendent of the st. Louis
Insane Asylum takes his women pa
tients shopping as a cure for their
maladies of the mind. Down this
way it works exactly the opposite
and sometimes makes the me- / crazy
also.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The Kennebec Journal says that in
the old abandoned Free Baptist meet
ing house in Augusta, which has been
turned into a carpenter shop, the
place once used as pulpit is now &C.
cupied by buzz saw. We hope this
is no reflection on the able pastors
who have held forth there.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

At Sing Sing, N. Y, prison club
has been organized composed only of
college graduates. Each meeting
is sure to have good attendance and
the only way they break out is in
song.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Bishop Andrews of the Methodist
church, who has just died in New
York city, at the age of 80 years, had
presided at several State conferences
in this State. He was noted for his
sweet spirit and unfailing Christian
hopefulness.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

People are living today who can re =
member the time when there was not
a person In this country possessed of
a million dollars Those whose entire
ambition is to accumulate riches
should remember there are no peck
cts in shroud The grave is not a
receptacle Of gold. 1t revels only in
dust and bones and decay. What
would you prefer to leave behind as
a legacy? Wealth to curse those who
come after you, or memory tn at
shall swell sweet and blossom above
your dust? Blocks of brick and stone
and marble or tender recollections Of
a gentle heart and liberal hand and
lips that whispered love and hope?
Tho your lamp OF life Is burnIn' with a clear
an steady light
An 1t never seems ter flicker, but It's alters
Tho it sheds It's rays un brok en- for a thousan'
happy days
Father Time is ever turnln down ther WICK
So 1t clearly is yer duty II you've got a thing
ter do
Ter put yer shoulder to ther wheel an try to
Efyer upon a maynard track yer better turn
about
You've lost ther chance ter do 1t when the
Light
Goes
Out.
I'd ruther die with nothln' then ter hev Their
people say
Tibet had got my money In Robin grasp
in way;
No words above my restin' place from any
tongue or pen
Would hev deeper meanin then "He help
ed his felloW-men.
SO ef YOU hev a fortune and you want TO help
the poor, 1890
Don't Keep stavin of until you get little
more;
Five upon a Miser's track you better turn
about
Yer record Keeps on bnrnin' when the
Light
Goes
out
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

A wave of excitement among our
farmers and others has been caused by
a report from the Massachusetts oard
of health, declaring that the diaries
of Maine are worse than any other
equal area visited by the Bay State
inspectors. They score the towns of
Westbrook, Gorham, Buxton and
North Berwick particularly and take
these towns as sample of the con-
ditions in the entire state. Former
State Dairy Inspector S. G. Thompson
comes to the rescue of our State from
this base insinuation, and maintains
that our State is above the average,
as compared with other States, a d
believes that with the progress we
are making all along the line, the
criticism is unfair and uncalled for.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Indeed it does seem a dark spot in
the fair record of the past year, 1852
people killed in railroad accidents,
and like number injured.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

A Fairbanks club has been formed
in Chicago, composed of men six feet
high or over. The Fairbanks tall hat
and the Fairbanks frock coat will be
worn as insignia of rank.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The second Thaw trial began in
New York on Monday. The defence
is insanity at the time the deed was
committed.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The people of New Mexico, with a
population of 10000, win be the next
to ask to be incorporated into State.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

In December the largest months
work was done on the Panama canal
since it was started.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The President has by proclamation
created a new Forest Reserve in
Arizona of 721, $50 acres.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
The Somerset Reporter

A Weekly Republican Newspaper
Published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
BY ELMER f. McNEE
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

When paid In advance.
One wear - Sf.50 Six months ........... 75c
Three mon tbs. 3Sc
Sl.75 will be charged If not paid until
end of the year
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
OF weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc.
inserted at cents per line poetry with obit-
uary notices. 10 cent? per line. No charge
less than 80 cents.
with our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
subscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
gard to their subscription must be sure to
give exactly the postoffice address TO which
the paper is going, including the number of
r. r. ID. route, If delivered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when change
of address Is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, Skowhegan. Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Big bundle OF old papers cents a
the REPORTER office.