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The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
MooRe,s mILls.-CANAAN.

Mrs. Samuel Given from Topsham
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ruth Moore,
and other relatives in town.
Mrs. Bradford Booker from Clinton
visited friends in this place recently.
Miss A. B. Goodrich and friend from
Wateryille passed Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Tibbetts in Hartland
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell and
son from Fairfield, were in town sun
day.
Theodore Branch from Waterville
was a recent guest at F. D. Getchell's.
Ansel Booker and Harry Grindall
from Winslow made a brief call on
friends here recently.
Garfield Horne has returned to
Lowell, Mass.
D. M. and Chas. Foster attended the
Soldiers reunion at Waterville.
James Churchill returned home from
Belfast, accompanied by friend,
Chas. Marsh.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
NORTH CORNViLLE.

Charles Gardner has finished the
mason work at G. w. Bates and is
now working at the Red Horse Inn.
Mrs. G. w. Bates received the sad
news of the death of her brothers.
wife, DR.. Byron McIntire of Los An
geles, Cal, last week.
Austin Collins is to have a new
chimney built. Mr.. Chas. Gardner is
to do the work.
Miss Hattie Roberts, a trained
nurse of Gorham is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Roberts.
Fred McCollar attended the cattle
show at Scion, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hight of Ban
gor were In town several days last
week, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Russell.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
CARAT NIX

VIM. Lanigan and party of Water
vile went to Jackman Saturday and
returned Sunday. They made the
trip in Mr.. Lanigan's auto. Mrs.
Annie Savage of this place accom-
panied them.
Rev. Mr.. Swanson preached his
farewell sermon Sunday, from these
words, "For know that after my de-
parting shall grevious wolves enter
in among you, not sparing the 1ock?'
which was very good and appropriate
for the occasion, Acts 1929.
Mr.. Bin Page and party from Show
hogan were in town all day Sunday
Their auto got out of fix so they were
obliged TO carry it to the repair shop.
They started for Jaokman after it
was pronounced all right.
Harry Sullivan has his house done
so they intend to move in this week.
Mr.. Miller, who is canvassing for
kitchen outfits and utensils, has met
with good Success so far.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
A Paying In vestment.

Mr. John White, of 3S Highland Ave,
Houlton, Maine, SAYS; "Have been troubled
with cough every winter and spring Last
winter tried many advertised remedies, but
the cough continued until | bought 50 c.
bottle Of Dr. Kings New Discovery; before
that was half gone. the cough was all gone
This winter the same happy result has follow
ed; few doses once more banished the an
nual cough, am now convinced that Dr.
Kings New Discovery is the best of all
cough and lung remedies" Sold under guar
antee at G. r. Fogg's drug store. soc and
sIoo. Trial hottie free.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
ATHENS.

Mrs. Lavina Smith, wife of Fred
Smith OF Guilford died at her home in
Athens, Saturday p. m. She had
been in failing health for long time
but failed rapidly at the last. She
leaves a husband, Fred L. Smith, q
son, Arthur, and two daughters be
sides her father, Daniel Wentworth
and many other relatives.
Athens Grange visited Cornville
Grange Saturday afternoon and
passed a very pleasant afternoon.
Miss Marion Holman is at home
from New York City where she is en-
ployed as stenographer.
Athens Grange will hold its annual
cattle show and fair October End
There will be a ball in the evening,
music by Towne's orchestra of Mad
ison. Be sure 10 bring something to
represent your home or farm work.
achelder's mill near Dore Hill has
shut down for want of water.
A forest fire broke out near Mr.
Hatch's on the Brighton road, Sun
day and crew was called out by tel
ephone to assist in putting 1t out. 1t
Is thought to be under control unless
a strong wind arises.
OUR SHOW AND FAIR
Three well known orchardists Of
Cornville will act as judges of fruit al
the Athens fair so be sure to bring in
your fruit and make a good showing
Other hall committees are as follows:
Corn and vegetables, R. L. Baird
who has been specializing in corn in
Iowa for the past few years, James
McC orrison, whose specially has beer
market gardening and Geo. Allen;
quilts, Mrs. Hannah Barker, Mrs
Winnie Locke and Mrs. Bertha Traf'
ton; rugs, Mrs. Annie Fox, Mrs. Jas
Taylor and Mrs. Alvah Eaton; knit
ted goods, Mrs. Llewellyn Eaton
Mrs. Abbie Farmer and Mrs. Martin
Jones; canned fruit, Mrs. Nina Locke
Mrs. Agnes Johnson and Mrs. c.. R
Oliver; butter, Mrs. Charles Chap
man, Mrs. George Aver and Mrs
Ellen P. Jones; cheese, Mrs. George
Allen, Mrs. o. M. Mason, and Mrs
Fred Whittier; camera work, r. l.
Baird, Mrs. Thirza Foss and Mrs
Abbie Fox; fancy work, Mrs. Berth,
Ball, Mrs. ARA Fox and Miss Cath
crime Tobey; hall committee, Mrs
Lizzie Corson, Mrs. Grace Oliver
Mrs. Nettie Sanders and Mrs. Flor
ence Elliott; aids, Mrs. Edna Hight
Mildred Barker, Muriel Greene anC
Cora Hayden. If hall com. and aid
will please be on hand in good season
the work of arranging the hall will b.
much easier and better done and al
be at liberty in short time.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
1LACkWE ELL,

Mrs. Josiah Clark has gone to hos
pital in Lewiston for treatment.
Eda Danforth came down from
Pleasant Pond to visit her parents
Saturday.
Chas. French and Frank Moody
have been threshing in this vicinity
the past week.
Leo Murphy returned to his home
in Augusta last Wednesday.
W. d. Moore and Miriam Adams
went to Bingham Saturday.
Harold Danforth is working in
Massachusetts, for publishing house.
Mr. and Mrs. E. o. Danforth attend =
ed grange at Madison Saturday night.
Eunice Danforth is stopping at
John Chase's for few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
EAST MADISON

There will be service at the East
Madison church next Sunday after
noon at 8 O'Clock. The East Madison
Grange ds invited to meet with US at
this service. There will be special
music. The PASTORS subject will he
"To Him That Overcometh." We re-
greet to announce that Mr.. Frost will
be with us only two more Sundays.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
CORNvlLLE.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, Athens
Grange met with w Q erru Ms 9 { {
Grange, occupied the officers chairs
and rendered the following we'll ar
arranged program:
Opening Chorus Grange Choir
Reading Mrs. May Emery
Selection braeys Ofcnest'a
Recitation Fred Collins
Trio---Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Johnson
Reading, "Don't Cave In,
Mrs. Abbie Farmer
Recitation Miss Josephine Hight
Chorus orange Cnor
Reading Miss Vira Ridley
Selection Braleys Orchestra
Reading Mrs. M. M. Drake
Vocal Duet Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Allen
Recitation, "The Cold Spare Bed"
Mrs. G. w. Bailey
Illustrated Song--Every ody Works but
Father
Recitation, The Musical Family,
Mrs. E. II. Nolmen
Chorus Grange Choir
Stories by the members
Reading Mrs Eta Chapman
Reading Brother Barker
Selection Braley's Orchestra
Tableau
Paper-Farm Life, Its Realities and Possibil-
tiles, George Hight
Chorus, "The Old Farm Gate" Choir
Vocal Solo Mrs. Agnes Johnson
Selection Braley's Orchestra
Closing Song, "America,'' by All
Mrs. E. G. Frost, after spending a
portion of the present month with
her mother, Mrs. r. j. Robinson, re-
turned to Boston on Tuesday of last
week.
Mrs. Eva Noble with her two
daughters, left town, Saturday, for
her home in New York City. She
Was accompanied as far as Portland,
by her sister, Mrs. Everett and little
daughter Helen, who will visit there,
with friends, before returning to New
Jersey.
Miss Lizzie Parsons is spending her
vacation with her sister, Mrs. May
Tooker, in Westfield, N Y.
Mr.. Frank Currier, former resi-
dent of this town, is passing few
days here with relatives and old
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer of
Hinckley attended the dance at
Grange hall on Thursday evening.
About the usual number we're present
and good time reported.
Mr.. II. l.. Palmer, who has been
passing brief vacation here, has re-
turned to his home in New York City.
Mr.. Palmer is in the employ of the
New York & New Jersey Telephone
Company, in the capacity of chief
clerk of their Brooklyn office.
Mrs. l.. Nj. Whittier arrived home
yesterday frome Augusta where she
had been to see her husbands sister
Miss Ellen Whittier, at the state hos
pital for the insane, Mrs. Whittier
also made brief visit with friends in
Fairfield.
Miss Pearl Corson of Athens visited
over Sunday at the home of Guy
Moody.
Miss Bridget Fleming of Skowhegan
is visiting at G.. w. Neil's for a few
weeks.
Howard Herrin has gone to Show
hogan where he has employment.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
BIoELOW HILL.

The Rev Orlando Williams, pastor
of the Friends church of North Fair
field, will hold meeting at the Bige-
low Hill school house, next Sunday
at 2.30 o. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
Mark Merrill has purchased a fine

Mark MerriIl has purchased hne
piano of the Wade mark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philander Baker have
gone to New Portland. They will
take in the Scion fair while they are
away.
Mrs. West is the guest of Mrs. Geo.
Spaulding.
A large crew of men are fighting
Are where 1t is raging on Enchanted.
Everything Is dry and the want OF
rain is felt very much. The continued
drought is getting sericu'.
MT. and Mrs. c. g. Stewart have
taken trip to Northeast Garry for a
few days. outing.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
IP|FUL
ADVICE

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
illness you are too modest. You
need not be afraid to tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain to the doctor. Your
letter will be held in the strictest con.
fidence. From her vast correspond
enee with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that will
help your case. Such letters rs the fol.
lowing, from grateful women, es-
tablish beyond a doubt the power OF
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24
LYDIA e. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

to conquer al female diseases.
Mrs. Norman r. Barndt, of Allen
town, Pa, writes:
Ever since l was sixteen years of
age had suffered from an organic do
rangement and female weakness; In
consequence had dreadful headaches
and was extremely nervous- Ny physi-
clan said I must 60 through an opera
ton to get well. A friend told me
about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and took 1t and wrote you
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks to you l am to-
day . well woman, and am telling
ali my friends Of my experience"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

Stand close to all, but lean on none
The Somerset reporter., 1908-09-24

On Saturday, Sept. 10, Athens
Grange met with Wesse rru nse &C
Grange, occupied the officers chairs
and rendered the following well ar
arranged program:
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
UNDESIRABLE PAIR" GONE.
Negro and Woman Who ouarreed as
Though They Were Married.


Norfolk lost two undesirable citi-
zens" Friday afternoon as the result
of the family" quarrel the evening
previous between Jack Thomson, un-
desirable colored porter, and Eta
Beesley also colored and equally un.
desirable.
Eta bought ticket for Omaha and
took an afternoon train out Of town
The last time she left town Thomson
created a disturbance at the Junction
depot but this time he was In the city
bastile and couldn't disturb. He was
in the bastile because he had threat
ened to kill the Beesley woman.
A little after Eta left town Thorn
son was escorted to the Sioux City de
pot by Chief of Police Flynn. Thorn
son had blown into Norfolk from Siou,
City and Flynn gave him a choice be
tween Sioux City and Madison. He
went to Sioux City.
Before she left the Beesley woman
said she had a husband somewhere
but that 1t wasn't Thomson as hat
been supposed. Thomson has beer
quarreling with her as though sht
were his wife and the general opinion
seems to be that Norfolk had to stant
the presence Of the two a little bi
too long.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
ROADS TO RENEW FIGHT.
Hill Probably Will Invade Hartman
Territory in Idaho and Oreuon,

Portland, Ore, Dec. 2S.-All efforts
to bring about compromise between
the warning railroad interests in the
Pacific northwest have come to naught
and renewal of the fight that was
stopped about year ago will now be
the result
Color is lent to the rumor that Hill
intends to invade Hartman territory
by the supplanting of the Northern Pa
cific men on the Portland & Seattle
road, the so-called North Bank line up
the Columbia river, by men formerly
closely connected with the Great North
ern. The election of F. b. Clarke as
president of the Portland & Seattle and
the announcement that the Astoria &
Columbia River road would be operated
by the North Bank is one of these
moves.
Active work is to commence soon af.
ter the new year on the Union Pacific
line to Puget sound, and surveyors are
now at work on a proposed line down
the Columbia river on the north side
from Vancouver, Wash, to Ilwaco, thus
paralleling the Hill line as the North
Bank has parallel the Oregon Rail
road & Navigation.
The presence of surveyors and right
ofway agents in the Willamette valley
south of here and the same thing in
the Cascades south of Mount Hood
and in the Des Chutes country, is TAX
en- to mean that the Hill interests are
planning to invade Oregon from the
north, thus tapping a virgin country
and districts where Hartman has al
ways had the monopoly on traffic.
There is also a fight on in Idaho
with Hill and Hartman men seekin&
new routes through the Bitter Roots
east of Lewiston
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
PRICE is HIGHER HERE.
Dead Body Would Not be Stolen for
$1o-Nor SIS.
[From Fridays DARYL

'Awh surtenly does like Norfolk
better dan San Louis" remarked Bill
Jones last night as he gave final fit
at the shoe in front of him. "Dis am
a different country with different laws
an different people. In San Louis
,1ey chase a black man faster dan a
telegram.
I'm San Louis dey don't care moth
ing about youse when youse alive and
dey hab less respect when youse Is
dead. Dey'd steal your body away
from before de mourners for $40. Now
in Kansas City dey wouldn't do 1t for
less dan fifteen.
"Awh always hab most pow'ful bad
luck but in Norfolk No Norfolk
policeman has hit me since awh bin
here. They wanted to arrest me In
Kansas City before Awh had been In
town twenty minutes. When Awh and
Rufus was leavin' town and perched
down on a coal kar a Kansas City pc
liceman reached clear over Rufus and
hit me. Youse can ask Rufus"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
COAL NEAR "BURNlNG BLUFF"
John Babb, Eastern Miner Says Rock
Formation Indicates Coal,

Wheeler, S. D., Dec. 28.-The region
Immediately adjacent to the famous
burning bluff" situated on the Mis-
souri, river few miles south of here
near Fairfax, is confidently expected
to furnish the future soft coal supply
for the people of quite an extensive
area. Ignite coal has been found
over extensive areas in southwestern
North Dakota, and in limited areas
thus far in northwestern South Da-
kota, and it is fully believed that an
extensive Ignite coal deposit under
lies the region adjoining the burning
bluff.
John w. Babb an old eastern coal
miner, owns a farm near the bluff and
is familiar with the rock formation
that indicates the presence of coal.
The Missouri river skirts the Babb
farm for a half mile, and frequently at
the low water stage of the river Babb
has secured Jumps of coal from along
the banks, some as large as q wash
tub, which he has burned, and which
he claims is equal to the highly priced
Rock Spring variety.
Babb has decided to demonstrate
whether or not there is coal there in
quantities sufficient to pay for mining.
A circular shaft six feet in diameter
has been started at about 20 feet from
the bank of the river.
Three men in addition to Babb are
engaged in the work of development.
In the event that coal is not found af.
ter the limestone formation has been
drilled through, or water from the
river prevents further progress, shafts
will be sunk at other points farther
| from the river. If coal is found in
paying quantities Babb will organize a
stock company under the name of the
| Burning Bluff Coal company, to en-
gage extensively in mining operations
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03

has again been turned toward the
very little Nebraska grain is going
south. on the other hand the move.
ment toward Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Duluth Is showing an increase. while
perhaps less than the usual volume is
moving toward Chicago. Duluth re.
ported last week an increase in the
receipts at that market OF 1,75000
bushels, and 1t is claimed that much
of this came from territory that for.
merry sent everything to Chicago.
The railroads have had much to do
with this change in movement. The
Burlington, with connecting line with
Mr.. Hills favorite road, the Great
Northern. is sending great train loads
of grain from this territory to the twin
cities. The Northwestern with its
Omaha road connections is also deliv-
ering there considerable quantities of
the grain from this territory.
| A few years ago movement of
grain toward New Orleans and Gal.
weston that lasted for several weeks
sufficiently heavy to tax the capacity
to haul of all the roads reaching that
part of the United States. attracted
much attention. This movement was
accomplished largely by manipula
ton of rates which would be difficult
to accomplish under present laws and
the rulings of the interstate commerce
commission.
For number of years the Omaha
road, with a direct line from the
Northwestern system in this state tc
the north, has been carrying great
quantities of grain to the twin cities
With the completion of the Hill sys
TENS Sioux City line another feeder
for these markets, as well as the Du
luth market, has been formed, ant
wheat has been turned to the north
This is accomplished with some loss
to the Missouri Pacific and Rocl
Island roads. AS the Rock Island has
a Chicago line 1t is not so much con
cerned in this as 1t handles grair
either to the east or the south. The
Missouri Pacific however, being a st
Louis and southern road, Is not over
taxed at this time with New Orlean.
and Galveston wheat traffic from this
territory,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
NOW 1T is THE BARN DANCE.
New Schottische is Latest Terpsicho
rean Fad.

Now it is the barn dance, and II
terpsichorean enthusiasts in Norfolk
would be up to snuff they will have tc
learn it.
It's a schottische-three skips, then
three hops on one foot and three on
the other. Even it's devotees admit II
is neither graceful nor stately, but they
say ir is great fun.
1t is said those who would be most
proficient in the dance are ones who
have the most resiliency in their feet
For one must bounce continuously and
consistently. The dance begins with
a bounce and never ceases bouncing
until the music stops, when an exceed
ingly active bounce is requisite, Just
. show that the dancer is not tired.
One unpleasant feature of the dance
for the young woman is its effect en-
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
ODD FELLOWS CLUB ROOMS
A VERY PLEASANT FEATURE IN
CONNECTION WITH LODGE.
OPEN EVERY NIGHT IN WEEK

A Pleasant Place for Members to Drop
In for an Hour or SO During the
Substantially Furnished in
Oak
The Norfolk lodge of Odd Fellows
has succeeded in working its club
room plans into successful results.
The scheme was rather an innovation
when suggested Now 1t is a very
pleasant lodge feature and is fast get
ting to represent as pretty and com
Portable club room as exists in the
city.
Every night in the. week the Odd
Fellows club room is open, pleasant
place for the members to drop in for
an hour or two when down on the
avenue. The room is being substan-
TALLY furnished in oak The reading
table receives current issues of maya
zines and weekly journals.
The Odd Fellows are the only lodge
in Norfolk that owns it's own Norfolk
avenue building. The lodge pays taxes
of valuation of $4,000 on a building
that is free from debt. Over a year
ago the lodge purchased as expensive
set of robes as have ever been
brought to Norfolk. The next improve
ment in the lodge room will probably
be new light clusters to replace the
present chandeliers. BY the aid of a
DINNER the lodge now has perfect
control over the lights in the lodge
| room.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
EN|GER BROUGHT BACK
TO FACE CHARGE OF RoBBINC
ALoNZo SNYDER.
MAY YET BE A MURDER CHARGE
Snyder Has Not Recovered From the
Assault He Received-Sheriff Dwyer
is Bringing Back the Prisoner From
Iowa, Where He Was Taken.

Pierce, Neb., Dec. especial tc
The News: Sheriff Dryer of Pierce
county is expected home today with
Leonard Leniger in custody. Lenigel
is being brought back from Iowa tc
face the charge of robbery from the
person of Alonzo Snyder between Nc
Lean and Osmond some days ago. The
charge may be turned into one of muir
der, as Snyder is still in a critical con
dition as result Of the assault he re
ceived
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03

through Norfolk Friday noon with a
prisoner for the Yankton authorities.
The fellow had escaped from the asy-
lum at Yankton, where he had been
transferred from the penitentiary. The
fellows name was given as Harry
Morton and It was said that his peni-
Tertiary term resulted from shoot
ing ARRAY. The prisoner was young
man and was taken back to South Da-
kota in irons.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1908-01-03
SHOT HIN AND GLAD OF /.
MRS. BARNHART EXPRESSES SAT.
isFAcTloN WITH ACT.
BOUND OVER TO DISTRICT COURT

oOHu FldScu a. P''OVot "''S" TICS wv
Yet Been Given - Charge Under
Which She Is Held May send Her to
the Penitentlary.
tFrom Fridays Dailyl
Mrs. II. +. Barnhart faces the posi-.
lbility of term In the penitentiary as
result of having shot her husband
In the leg Christmas night. She was
arrested shortly after the shooting and
late Thursday afternoon County Attor-
ney Jack Koenigstein filed complaint
against her under the criminal stat
,Utes.
County Attorney Koenigstein sub
scribes to the charges in person. In
effect he charges Mrs. Matte Barn
mart with shooting II. Frank Barnhart
with intent to wound. The penalty in
volved with conviction Is from one to
twenty years Imprisonment in the state
penitentiary. The complaint was filed
in the justice court of Judge Lambert
Immediately after the complaint had
been filed Mrs. Barnhart was brought
into court. With her was Attorney M
ID. Tyler, whom she had secured to
look after her interests. Mrs. Barn
harts attorney dispensed with the for
NAL reading of the complaint and
waived the preliminary hearing in the
Justice court. Mrs. Barnhart was &C
cordingly bound over to the district
court. The necessary bond to secure
her release on bail pending trial was
placed at $1,000.
Mrs. Barnhart may be tried next
February. Judge WEIGH will have the
district court jury in Madison in Feb
ruary. The prosecution of the case
will not depend upon the husband but
will, 1t is stated, be pushed by the
county attorney.
The complaint under which Mrs
Barnhart will be prosecuted does moi
charge that Mrs. Barnhart "shot with
intentions on her part. In fact, hei
statement of the shooting made the
next morning Is generally accepted as
true
Il shot him and am glad of it," Mrs
Barnhart said, IL told him to go home
but he wouldn't do it. Then / shot
twice to brighten him, once down the
street and once in the air. l told him
| meant business if he didn't go home
and he started up stairs. Then I shot
to hit and of course | got him. l want
ed to show him that / was in earnest
to show him and the people of this
town that l mean what l say. l die
not want to kill him or simply would
have shot higher"
Mrs. Barnhart spent a second NIGH
in the city Jail Thursday evening ant
up to noon Friday had not been able
10 furnish the required bond of $1,000
There was no change in Barnhart's
condition Thursday, it being found i'm
possible to locate the bullet that was
lodged in his left leg near the knee
joint. 1t was said that the X-ray ma
chine would be called into service Fri
day in locating the bullet.