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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

admitted to the bar at Bangor in 1898.
In the fall of the same year he settled
at Norridgewock which has since been
his home. After entering upon the
practice of his profession he took a
post graduate course at the Univer-
sity of Maine Law School and receiv-
ed the degree Of Master Of Laws. He
represented the legislative district in
which Norridgewock is included, in
Continued on Third Page
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Fortunately for Gov. Fernald Gov
ernor in a few days. the demands
upon his time and attention at public
functions are not as great as those
made upon the Governor of Massachu-
sets, where several executives have
gone down under the pressure. Three
to our knowledge have been killed
outright. But Gov. Fernald has a
strong mind in sound body, and will
be able to stand quite a racket. We
shan't any of us ever be ashamed of
him or his efforts whenever he ap-
pears in public; but don't lay too
many burdens upon him.
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Mooers, on the farm, until twenty
three years of age. at which time he
accepted position as travelling sales
man for Steadman, Hawkes. Company
of Portland, wholesale grocers. This
relation was destined TO be long con-
tinued and his resignation, necessita-
ted by the duties of his new office,
comes at the end of twenty one years
Continued on Third Page
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Declaring that the Standard Oil Co
of Indiana, the Republic Oil Co. OF
Ohio, and the Waters Pierce Oil Co.
Of Missouri, conspired and com
bined to monopolize the oil business
in Missouri, the state Supreme court
Of Missouri has issued decree
BUSTING all three corporations from
the commonwealth and filming them
500, 900 each.
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a sensation has been caused in
Washington by the Court imposing a
Jail sentence upon three labor leaders.
Twelve months in Jail for Samuel
Gompers, president; nine months for
John Mitchell, one of the vice presi-
dents, and six months for Frank Nor
rison, secretary, all of the American
Federation of Labor, was the SEN
tence imposed by Justice Wright of
the Supreme court of the District of
Columbia, for contempt of court in
violating an order previously issued
enjoining them from placing on the
"unfair" or 1--WE don't patronize" list
the Bucks Stove & Range Co., of St.
Louis, Mo. Gompers spoke for him
self and his associates, while tears
were streaming down his face. He
declared that he was not conscious of
violating any law of the country. An
appeal has been made, and the par
ties put under bonds. The President
has been appealed to, but he replies
that he can do nothing with the case
while it is in the hands of the Court.
In the meantime labor organiza atoms
are making demonstrations.
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Happily, Castro, President of Ven
ezuela, has fled the country, never to
come back. He went away just the
right time to save his head. He
came into power on the top wave of a
revolution, and goes out as revolu-
ton was throwing its spray upon
him. The Venezuelans have had
quite enough of Castro. President
Gomez has been put in his place, and
the wheels of government move on
finely, all the exiles returning who
went out under Castro. A new era
seems to be at hand for the country
and its new leaders. Several war
vessels of our country have been sent
to its posts, and the friendly relations
of our country with the Southern Re-
public have been resumed after an in
terruption of eight months.
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Somerset's New County Officials.
partments
Somerset's Sheriff.

John A. Mooers, who succeeds
Clyde II. Smith as Sheriff of this
county tomorrow, was born in North
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, fifty
three years ago, and his education
was received Ill the common schools
of that place. He remained at home
working with his father, Alonzo
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published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
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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.
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While, as we stand upon the thresh-
hold of a new year, it is a favorable
opportunity to make good resolutions
let us not be discouraged if we fail to
keep them all. 1909 is spread out be
fore us as an open book with blank
leaves, upon which all of us may
write our personal history. If we ac-
complish nothing worthy of record
our lives will be blank indeed; and
should we be called to account at the
end of the year, our condition will be
worse than that of the over careful
servant who kept his masters talent
wrapped in a napkin. Better to
strive and fail than never to strive at
all.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

During the Christmas season of
1907, one dry goods firm in Augusta
sold five thousand dollars worth of
pocket handkerchiefs. Think of that
We hardly think the Christmas trade
this year has kept up with that.
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The calendars that have appeared
for The new year are very handsome,
some of them being real works of art.
Thus beauty, without money and
without price is brought directly to
the homes of the people.
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Terms eff Courts

Supreme Judicial: The third Tuesday in Marc
and September, and fourth Tuesday In December
Civil and Criminal.
Probate:-The seound Tuesday of each month
County Commissioners:--R Regular Terms, the frs
Tuesday in March and August and the second Tues
day in December. Special sessions the first Tues
day of every month except December.
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In a recent address Ex-Governor
Utter of Rhode Island called riches
our spiritual danger. That is Utter
nonsense. How are you going to pay
the parson and the janitor, keep the
meeting house warm, or send money
to the heathern without riches?
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upon to participate il the conduct Of
them in many ways. Among these
have been chief Of the Madison Fire
Department and chairman Of the
board Of selectmeH He was unani-
mously elected to this latter office
four years since and the reflections
have been by unanimous vote at each
succeeding annual meeting. The sc
continued on Third rag
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Lloyd @. Griscom, Ambassador of
the United States to Italy has resign
ed. He was one of our best repre- =
sentatives of the government.
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A cheerful scientist predicts a thirty
per cent increase in the price of liv-
ing within two years. Then we will
have to take to the woods.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

People who entertain the idea that
President Roosevelt has sent his final
message to Congress have another
guess coming to them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

Twelve members of the House
committee have gone to to Panama,
to familiarize themselves with condi-
tions under the present form of
government of the canal zone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

The December Term of the Supreme
Judicial Court, which opened on Tues
day of last week, adjourning on the
same day after brief session, re-
convened at 1896 on Monday last
The Traverse Jurors, list of whom is
given below, reported for duty and
were impaneled. OF the cases as
signed for trial on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday the following DISPOSE
tions were made:
| Fairbrother VS. Carrabassett Stock
Farm Continued. Simmons for plain
tiff; Merrill & Merrill for defendant.
Nickerson VS. Mrs. Aver, Aplt.,
entered neither party. fhurlough for
plaintiff. Manson Il Coolidge for
defendant.
Pottle vs. Wilson & Trustee, entered
neither party, no further action.
Gould & Lawrence for plaintiff; Mer-
rill Il Merrill for defendant.
Wheeler ct al VS. Carney, entered
Mother party. Townsend for plaintiff;
Goodwin for defendant.
Whitney ct al VS. Somerset Mining
Co., entered neither party, no further
action. Steward for plaintiff; Walton
& Walton for defendant.
Currier VS. Bean, defaulted for
1882, without costs. Haley for
plaintiff; Manson & Cooiedge for
defendant. a
Odds Gasoline Engine Works VS.
Gould, entered neither party, no
! further action. Walton & Walton
for plaintiff; Gould & Lawrence for
defendant.
Milburn Company VS. Berliawsky,
defaulted. Gould & Lawrence for
plaintiff.
Huntoon VS. Southland, defaulted for
$135.35. Folsom for plaintiff; Gould
& Lawrence for defendant.
Reed vs. Fort Halifax Powder Co.,
defaulted for S237.75 and costs, Sl3.83
Cover for plaintiff; Eaton for de-
! PENDANT.
On Monday John Brigonal Nc
Williams of Starks, now employed in
the Marston Worsted Mills at Show
hogan, was admitted to citizenship.
One divorce case was heard on
Tuesday afternoon.
On the opening of court Wednes
day morning, the case of Wyman VS.
American Shoe Finding Co., was
taken up. This is an action for per-
sonal injury alleged to have been re-
ceived by the plaintiff, Harry Wyman,
while at work near the plant of the
defendant company at Bingham.
The attorneys for the plaintiff are
Forrest Goodwin, Esq. and Daniel
Steward, Esq. and the case for the
defence is being conducted by John
Nelson, Esq, of Waterville. 1t is
probable that this case will go to the
jury today.
Under today's assignments, the
case of Bragg VS. Day, Manson &
Coolidge for plaintiff and Chas. l..
Macurda for defendant, was defaulted
for sos, and continued for Judgment.
john r. Williams of Little Squaw
Mountain Township, formerly en-
ployed by Henry BARLEY of Jackman,
was arrested at Bangor last week by
enforcement deputy Obed f. Stack
pole and has been sentenced to 30
days in Jail for contempt of court.
The respondent was summoned AS a
witness in some liquor prosecutions
at the September term and failed to
appear to testify. He was again sum-
moned at the present term and again
neglected to obey the order of the
court. This led to contempt pro-
ceedings being brought against him
and he is now serving the sentence
of 30 days above noted in Somerset
Jail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

Names share of the product of the
sales of Red Cross Christmas stamps,
will be $500 which will be devoted
to the work of the sanitorium at
Hebron.
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Claus Spreckels of San Francisco,
tho fnmoue eugar millionaire, died
from the effects of an attack of pneu :
monia, last week.
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Clerk OF Courts.
WILLIAM T. SEEKIHs, ...............,.. Skowhegar
County Attorney:
LEROY r. FOLSOM, .Norridgewocl
Judge OF Probate;
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS, ................ North Ansor
Register OF Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS kowhegar
Register of Deeds;
LLKwELLYN GooDwiN,....... ........... Skowhegar
Treasurer:
E. p. DYER. .Hartanc
Sheriff and Jailer:
JoHN A. MooERs, ................. .Skowhegar
DEru1,Hs; Frank Don'ey, Anson; Elmer {
Trafton, thens perlev c. toss Bingham; r. II
Harris, Canaan Henry d Brophy, Fairfield; Fred
Burrill, Hanland: G. W. Chadbourn. Harmony; Chas
S. Ada 5. Iackman Rufus H Mckinney, NJ adison:
S. Williamson, New Portland; 5. H. Frost Pitts
field; Chas. f, higelow, Norridgewock; Carroll \
Sterry. Starks Frederick d. Stevens, Smithfeld;
Chas. H Chute, Augustus Gilblar. Skowhegan,
c. {. Hanson. St. Adams Ansel A. Ames, Flagstaff
John l. Foss, Solon.
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Somerset S. J. Court.
December Term 1908

LESLIE c. CORNISH, j., Presiding.
WIN. T. SEEKINs, Clerk.
CLYDE IL. SMITH Sheriff
RUEL ID. SMALL, Stenographer.
II. Z. THING, M essenRer.
DEPUTIEs:--George II. Rhodes, George H.,
Foster J. A. Goodrich, r. l.. Pc kins, Willis
G.. Emery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

This time the State Poultry Show is
in Portland, Why wouldn't Bidde-
ford be a good place for the II, 1t ex
hlbit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

The nations forests this year sup
piled 1000, 900 Christmas trees.
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County Commissioners:

GRoRGE /. rBBKrrs. Hinckley
HENRY CRowKLL, Skowhegan.
GRANVILLE d. PERKINS, Madison.
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The President has given an urgent
invitation to Canada and Mexico to
send delegates to a Conference to be
held at the White House, Feb. IS,
next, to take measures looking
towards conserving the natural re-
sources of the entire continent. This
is the outgrowth of the two confer
ences of Governors which have been
held in Warrington. The main object
of the conference will be to point out
that the natural resources are not
limited by the boundary lines which
separate nations, to develop a better
knowledge of the naturalresources OF
each nation on the part of others to
invite suggestions for concurrent ac-
ton for the protection of mutual in
terests related to conservation.
Beginning tomorrow, it will stand
the grocers we'll in hand to be careful
what they sell, for from that day the
pure food law is to be enforced to the
letter. The samples of food gathered
at random throughout the State, from
different grocery stores, are found to
be fearfully and wonderfully adulter-
ated. Now in the future it will not
be enough that the packages the re-
taller receives from the VIII olesale
dealer or. manufacturer be properly
labeled; each package the retailer
delivers to his customers must be
labeled as required by the law. AT
the same time, from our Tt aiding of
the law, we do not understand that
the innocent retailer is liable to pen
atty, but that the manufacturer is the
one to suffer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

Many man with wheels thinks he
is the whole political machine
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Three Gentlemen who Assume Responsibility Important
Of the Government of this County, Tomorrow
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As Governor Cobb retires from pub
lie life, for the present. it is pleasant
and timely to say good word CON
corning his administration, especially
as we can do so and keep within the
bounds OF truth. He has made 4
model, faithful and painstakiug eX-
eeutive, giving his careful personal
attention to all the details of business
that have come before him No
party. however humble, has knocked
at the executive door and been
denied admission. All have been re
eeiyed cordially, and their causes
given due consideration. We have
never known a Governor who has
been more in touch with the people,
or whose heart went out more IN
tensely towards them. On several
occasions, when grave public ques-
tions were pending that required
pluck and courage for heIrsettlement,
he has risen to the heights of states
manship, and has received the APP
plause of the people regardless Of
party ties or affiliations. Still in the
vigor of manhood, we look forward
to the coming years when the people
of Governor Cobb's district viii crown
him with additional houors in the
councils of the nation.
When coal shoots upward IN price
there isn't SO much TO chute down
Nar6
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31
Meeting of Sorosis.

Sorosis met at the library parlora
Tuesday evening, Dec. %, with Miss
Gertrude Weston and Mrs. Georgia
Wilson, hostesses. The day was in
charge of Mrs. Frances Lawrence and
Mrs. Mary Lord.
The program opened with a vocal
solo by Mrs. Agnes Steward with Mrs
Mary Lord at the piano, Mrs. Stew
ard kindly responded TO an encore.
A paper, "Sketches from Life Among
Social Workers." written by Miss
Margery Morrison, was read by Mrs.
Jennie Perkins. After recess Mrs.
Agnes Steward sang "The Little
Spring Song with Mrs. Mary Lord at
the piano. Mrs. Emma Good ridge
gave a book review, My Mamie
Rose" by Owen Kildare. A reading,
THE Herald Angels" given by Miss
Gertrude Carter completed the pro-
gram. Next meeting will be January
18th, in Library Parlors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

J. Frank Harvey of Palmyra COM
mitted suicide Sunday morning 10y
shooting himself with revolver he
mad borrowed, saying that he wished
to shoot some cats. He went to his
stable and was found there immedi-
ately after the deed. DR. Byron PUr-
ter of Newport was summoned Mr..
Harvey had been in poor health some
time, being in somewhat depressed
condition of mind. His age was %
years and 6 months. The widow sur
wives. Mr.. Harvey had served Pal
myra as town clerk for several years
and for some time had driven the
hearse. He was something of a poet.
\ poem he composed was read At the
Palmyra Centennial June 20, 1907
The funeral services were held at
O'Clock Wednesday at the Palmyra
church.
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Destruction of Life and Property
by Accidents, Wrecks and Fires.
Miscellaneous Items of Interest.
The World Of Sports--A Chronology
zeal Review.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

Approximately 5000, 600 Red Cross
Christmas stamps, the proceeds of
which are 20 be used to relieve and
prevent the spread of tuberculosis,
were sold throughout the New
England states, during the Christ
mas holiday season. 1t is estimated
that already $4,000 has been taken
in, the cost of each stamp being one
cent each. Many of the stamps will
be used on the New Years mail as
the sale Is 10 continue until the first
of the year. When the sale of the
stamps ceases New Years day. the
various agents will send in a report
TO the state Offices and at that time
the exact figures of the holiday :
sale will be known. Fourteen cities
and % towns in the state of Maine
have been at work selling the stamps
Captain +. J. Morrow of Portland.
who has charge of the work said that
probably 1853, 900 stamps have been
disposed of in Maine. Portland took
l44,60O; Bangor, So, 500; Augusta, IS
900; Wateryilie, 10000; Biddeford
10000 and Skowhegan. 10000 each.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

When coal shoots upward IN price
there isn't SO much to chute down
ward
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-12-31

Bryan reiterates that he is still in
the game; that he is the leader of the
Democratic party, and don't propose
to give up the leadership whether he
is the newt nominee for President or
not. All (which greatly pleases the
Republicans.
The Lamar register., 1908-10-28
LETS CAT OUT OF BAG.
German Manufacturers to Flood
America With Goods IL Bryan
Should DO Elected.

The following cablegram to the New
York sun under date of Oct. 3 shows
what German manufacturers expect to
do should Bryan be elected:
Berlin. Oct. 3.-The gladiatorlal
fight between President Roosevelt and
Mr.. Bryan has suddenly aroused Ger
man interest in the American Presi-
dental campaign and columns are now
devoted To extracts from the mammoth
campaign documents of the combatants.
German hopes Of Democratic ricfOrU
hare been rcrircd and MANI merchants
and manufacturers hare snddcniD
DrOirn optimistic about rcrision Of the
tariff rhich rW enable them to fiood
america riH their DOOds.'
The German manufacturers evidently
are shrewd observers. If Mr.. Bryan
should he elected and his downward
revision" doctrine with ultimate free
trade be carried into effect we would
soon DO flooded with Gcrman-made
goods OF every description. and our fac
tories could go out Of business
+ Protective Tnrin Theory.
on the other hand, should Mr.. Taft
be elected our friends the German man
ufacturers would not be able to break
through the wall Of protection which
would be maintained for the benefit of
American labor.
The protective-tariff theory as de
fined in the Republican platform. and
as adhered to by Mr.. Taft is that in
order to maintain high wages in this
country there must be 'thc imposition
of such duties ms will equal the differ
ence between the cost of production at
home and abroad. together with n rea-
sonable profit to American Industries"
Mr. Taft points out that the cost OF pro-
duction Is determined chiefly by these
three elements: "The cost of material,
the cost of labor and the interest on
capital, or what is known as the manu-
facturcr's profit.
1.-THE normal operation OF protection,
where competition has free scope" Mr..
Taft asserts. 'is TO, lower the cost of
producing and so to reduce prices 10
the public As n consequence. after ten
years operation of n particular sched-
ule. it ought to result that the cost of
production in this country Is made less,
and therefore that the difference be
tween the cost of production In this
country and abroad Is less, and there
fore that the duty ought to be reduced"
The Lamar register., 1908-10-28

1.-The leader of the Republican party
during the Civil War was Abraham
Lincoln. and It has never lost the i'll
spiration OF his leadership."-Mr. Taft,
at Kansas city, Mo.
The tariff affects trusts only as 1t
affects all other interests. 1t makes
all these interests, large or small, profit
able: and its benefits can be taken
from the large only under penalty Of
taking them from the small also
President Roosevelt, at Minneapolis
Mimi, April Z, 1903.
About the only one OF his original
dicta that Bryan still sticks TO is that
"the President is a hired man."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
When Taft's voice fails, his record
and the party principles remain. II
Bryan's voice should fail there wouldn't
be any rema ins.-St. Louis Globe Demo
GRAFT
Mr.. Bryan has been his own advance
agent so long that the public will hard
ly be disposed to recognize him In his
new role borrowed at that as adj
vance agent Of prosperlty.-New York
Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1908-10-28

The function OF the next administra
ton is not TO be spectacular in the en-
actment OF great statutes laying down
new codes of morals or asserting new
standard of business integrity. but its
work lies in the details OF furnishing
men and machinery to aid the hand of
the executive in making the supervision
OF the transactions (of corporations) so
close. so careful, so constant, that the
business men engaged in 1t may know
promptly when they are transgressing
the line Of lawful business limitations,
and may be brought up standing when
ever this occurs. and may be prosecuted
when the violations of law are fragrant
and defiant, and promptly restrained
and penalized.-Judge Taft, at st.
Charles. Mo.