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The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Sorosis Mid-Winter Meeting.

In the annual program, issued last
fall by Skowhegan Sorosis under date
of Tuesday evening. February Is, APP
pears the line mid Winter meet
ing. The date was subsequently,
changed to last Tuesday evening, and
the program carried out on that oc-
casion was far more elaborate than
the ordinary reader would gather
from the simple statement in the club
calendar as above referred TO. Sore
sis sometimes has banquet at its
mid winter meeting; sometimes a
play is the feature of this annual az
fair. This year both a banquet and a
play were provided and each in its
own department was superb.
The banquet was served by caterer
Delano i'll the Grange banquet hall at
six thirty and the members of Sorosis
with their invited guests, TO the mum
Der of one hundred and twenty five
in all, sat down to the fine spread
arranged for them at this time. The
serving of the repast occupied the
time until nearly eight O'Clock and at
that hour the guests made their way
to the upper hall to be entertained
for the remainder of the evening by
listening to the farce comedy entitled
ga Family Affair." given by members
of Sorosis, who names appear in the
following cast
Dan Gillespie. whose Imagination runs
away with him. Mrs. Elizabeth Greene
Jorkins Iobson high authority on 20
~ - - - Mrs. Lola Blunt
sally, bans cook, who can really Keep
Miss Cnmson, his housek eeper in the
matrimonial market, MTs.N toilet Fogg
Louisiana, dark brunette on the VAR
path. Mrs. Lois Patteu
were required to carry out the vari
GUS dramatic situations. Master Ray
mond Fogg, seven years of age, filled
the roll of one of these nicely, while
the Others were stage infants, con-
structed of inanimate material, who
could be depended upon to stand the
rough handling which was a part of
the play and who would wall or re-
HAIL DIS ClTCuIISldIlt6S ISIuiItd-
1t will be noted that the various parts
were taken by those who have pre-
viously appeared in Sorosis plays and
other amateur productions and those
who have thus become familiar with
their ability in the past will not need
to be told that this was an all star
company. The story of the play is
irresistably funny and it was carried
out with a snap and dash that kept
the audience in an uproar of laughter
for most OF the evening, the applause
at times being SO enthusiastic that
the players were obliged to cease
their lines for some moments to al
low it to subside
The ladies, who were fortunate
enough TO be guests of Sorosis on
Tuesday evening will remember this
play as mirth provoking comedy,
rarely if ever equalled in the history
of local amateur theatricals.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Keith's Boston Theatre.

Two people who are particularly
well known TO Bostonians will head
next weeks bill at Keith's-Aubrey
Boucicault and Dorothy Dorr. Bouci-
cault ranks among the best light
comedians of the day, and is also a
clever character actor, while Miss
Dorr has won recognition in leading
roles, both in comedy and in more
serious vein. The vehicle they have
selected for their joint appearance in
vaudeville is a diversion of the
second act of "Divorcons," one of
the brightest bits of work ever
written by any dramatist, a scene
that simply scintiliates with humor,
both in the way of situations and
dialogue. The characters are es-
pecially well suited to their por-
trayers, as can be easily perceived.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
As a Candidate for County
Commissioner.

Samuel w. Herrick of Harmony
announces his intention of being a
candidate for the position of County
Commissioner at the next Republican
county convention,
Mr.. Herrick is we'll known citizen
of our county having been active in
business and politics for the last
twenty years. He has always been a
staunch Republican, and is a member
of the Masons and Past Noble
Grand of Evening Star Lodge No. IS,
|. o. o. F., of Harmony. He is also a
prominent member of the Grange.
Mr. Herrick informs the REPORTER
that Harmony has never had a
County Commissioner, although it
has been one of the strongest Repub-
lican towns in the county.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
For the Spring Term.

The Academy school grades VIII and
TX will open for the spring term,
Monday, March 30. Grades / to VII,
including the school on Jewett ST.,
will open, Monday, April s. The
Riverside school opened, March %,
and the Blunt school will open, Mar,
80. The date of opening the other
rural schools will be announced later.
Owing to meeting of kindergarten
teachers at Bangor, the kindergarten
will open, Tuesday, March 81.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
al Bank

Our community as well as the in
stitution with which he comes 10 as
sociate himself, will benefit by the
accession Of Mr.. Merrill and this fact
may De the more thoroughly appre-
ciated through the comments of the
Pennington Chronicle on the matter,
given below, wherein is recounted the
many important positions that gen
tleman held in that community.
The town Of Pennington and county
of Franklin are TO meet with a
serious loss in the final consent of
Carleton +. Merrill, treasurer of the
Franklin County Savings bank, to
accept the position Of treasurer at
the SkoW hogan Savings bank. The
latter institution is more than twice
the size of our local bank and the
financial inducements il could offer
were more than our bank could
match.
For fourteen years Mr.. Merrill has
been the efficient treasurer of our
Savings bank, succ feeding in 1894 his
father, |. Warren Merrill, who was
for an even longer term in that
position, so that father and son have
held the Office over thirty years.
During that time the deposits of the
bank have steadily increased and its
securities were never so we'll selected
as at the present time.
Mr.. Merrill and his family will be
sorely missed from business, church
and social circles in Pennington. He
is treasurer of the town. treasurer OF
Franklin county, trustee OF the
Public library, director ofthe Abbott
school, trustee OF Fewacres and
trustee OF Maine Normal schools.
Dir. and MIR. Merrill nave been mem
beers of the Old South choir for years
and latterly Mr.. Merrill has been the
conductor.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas. The silent and mysterious
messenger of death has removed from
our midst our beloved and respected
sister, Ellen Eaton, therefore be il
Resolved that in her death we have
lost a worthy sister, one who i'll
health was ever ready TO assist in our
labor, and extend the hand of friend
snip TO all.
Resolved, That We extend our
fraternal sympathy to the family of
the deceased.
Resolved That We the members of
Canaan Grange in token of respect
for our departed sister, drape our
charter in mourning for 80 days and
copy of these resolutions be placed
on our records.
Mrs. Clara E Moody.
Mrs. Eta Kicker,
Mrs. Virginia Nye
Committee on Resolutions.
March %, 1905
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our gratitude
for the kindness shown us in our sick
ness and sorrow. The written and
spoken word and the silent sympathy
of flowers have all helped us to make
our great sacrifice" which the loving
Father in Heaven has seen fit in His
great wisdom to require of us.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Guy Pennel.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The Omitted Home Protectors Fra
ternity", of Port Huron, Mich, is
hopelessly insolvent, following in the
grim pathway of scores of other fra
ternal organizations.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
A Card.

To my many friends In Somerset
County.
| take this method of announcing
myself as Republican candidate for
the Office of Sheriff of Somerset
County.
Should the people OF this County
nominate and elect me, | can truth
fully say that my policy will be to en-
force all laws on the Statutes, within
my Jurisdiction. without fear or favor.
We understand the work of the
Office having been intimately con-
nected with it for the past five years
as County Commissioner.
ask nothing but fair and just
voice of the voters of this County.
Very respectfully yours,
2wl3 L. c. WILLIAMS.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
The New Treasurer of Skowhegan
Savings Bank.

The trustees Of the Skowhegau
Saving Bank are to be congratulated
upon having secured Mr. Carleton F..
Merrill Of Pennington for the posi-
ton Of treasurer Of that important
financial institution, the largest with
IN the borders Of Somerset county.
Mr.. l.. II. Goldsmith. VINO has been
serving az treasurer since December
of last year, viii now become the
Assistant Cashier Of The First Nation
al Bank.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The Third District Republican con-
vension to nominate candidate for
Congress and to select two district
delegates and two alternates to at
tend the national Republican conven-
ton at Chicago will be held at Water
vile, Wednesday, April 20, at II a. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Right Rev. Charles H. Fowler of
New York, perhaps the leading Bish-
op of the Methodist church, who
died Friday, had presided at several
Methodist Conferences in this State.
One of the items in his great work
for the church was the Inauguration
of the 10th century thanks offering,
whereby more than $40, OO0,0 900 was
raised for the church.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

An important decision has just been
rendered by the U. s. Supreme Court,
taking the ground that State Courts
cannot fix railroad fares for passen-
gers or freight. Only one Justice
dissents.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
NORTH ANSON

Mrs. John Jones has been very i'll
during the past week with pneumo-
mia. Her husband is also quite feeble.
Mr.. and Mrs C. y. Cole have re
turned from Everett. Mass, where
they have been several months during
the winter.
Principal Tapley and his brother
in law, William Twaddelle, arrived
home from the Bermuda Islands,
Friday night
The series of meetings at the T. b.
church during the past two weeks
have been well attended Sunday
evening there were 80 present from
Madison.
George G Mann died at his home
in Lancaster, y. H.. Wednesday, the
18th inst He was the son of the late
DR.. D. d. Mann of this village and
was born here in 1915. In early man
hood he went 10 Boston in the EN-
ploy of the late Joel Gray who was al
that time proprietor OF the Quincy
House and Mr.. Mann continued in the
hotel business i'll that city for period
OF A. years. After leaving Boston
some years ago, he went into the no
tel business in Lancaster, y. H., as
sociated with Mr.. George Marshall.
formerly of this village. Mr. Mann
being out OF health he passed some
time the first of the winter with his
brother-in law, Columbus Marshall of
this village, having returned to Ian
caster only few weeks ago. OF his
immediate family he leaves wife
Mr.. Mann possessed AN excellent busi :
ness tact and during his lite had done
business with great many different
men. He was agreeable, kind heart 2
ed and possessed the faculty 10 make
friends. His remains were taken here
to his boyhood home on Union street,
Thursday night where the funeral
service was held, Saturday afternoon
at O'Clock. Rev. T. b. HAITI otiiciat-
ing. The burial was in the family lot
in this village cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Fighting Bob" is to be relieved
Rear Admiral Charles s. Sperry will
be commanderin-c chief of the Allan
tic battleship feet when it leaves San
Francisco in July to encircle the
globe. This important detail was de-
cided on by President Roosevelt and
his cabinet recently. Rear Admiral
Evans, on his personal request, will
be relieved of the command at the
conclusion of the big naval review at
San Francisco on May 8. The admir-
al considers this the completion of the
work he was assigned to do-to take
the Atlantic feet to the Pacific coast
On the cordial invitation of Japan,
the big feet will visit that country.
Admiral Evans retires in August.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Greatly to his credit. President
Roosevelt says he cannot endorse
legislation which would legalize trade
boycotts by labor unions. In other
words, he is not in favor of legislation
to destroy the business of the country.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

On Thursday Mr.. Bryan celebrated
the 4sth anniversary of his birthday
by delivering a speech on national
issues in Chicago.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The tobacco war and night riders
are causing farmers to pull up
stakes" and leave Kentucky to its
own destruction.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
Somerset S. ]. Court.
March Term COS
u. SPAR. j.. Presiding.


\. II. SPAR j.. Presiding
%H. I. sTEKIS.. t1,rk,
CIf III II. SMITH, Nherin
FRED l.. HAIpEN. stenogfapher
II. l.. JHt>s. Aessen ger
bkrUrIEs:--J. y. Goodrich. .. y. Lewis
Skowhegan: l.. r.. Frederic, ~tarks. v. G..
Emery. No. Arson: has. J. savage. Nor-
ridgewock; L. l. Cook Athens.
The cases on trial as we went to
press last week, Padham rs Meader
ct al, and Meader ct al VI Padham
went to the Jury. Thursday night,
who later returned a verdict for
Padham for the sum of s436 81.
Friday morning the personal dam
age case of Jos. Symonds of Madison
VS. the Maine Telephone and Tele
graph Co. was entered upon, Bernard
Gibbs for plaintiff, Butler & Butler for
defendant. This is a suit for dam
ages which the plaintiff claims to
have sustained, Oh being thrown from
his team, his horse, as it is claimed,
having taken fright at a reel of tele
phone wire by the roadside in the
town of Madison in use by the EN-
ployees of the defendant Company in
the early summer of 1907. The evil
dence in this case occupied the at
tention of the Court during Friday and
Saturday; the arguments of counsel
were ~ ade, Monday forenoon. After
being charged by the presiding Judge
the case was given over to the de-
cision of the jury about the noon
hour, who late in the afternoon re-
turned verdict for the plaintiff for
1896. 25.
Monday afternoon the case of
Faunce VS. Judkins was entered upon
h.aSw hDf = L., 50,
was an action for alleged deceit in
the sale of farm. The plaintiff is
Austin p. Fauce and the defendant
Laroy Judkins OF Athens. Hon. For
rest Goodwin for the PLAINTIFF; Butler
& Butler for the defendant, The
contention of the plaintiff was that in
selling his farm the defendant stated
that il cut 80 tons of hay; that after
purchasing, he the plaintiff discover
ed it only cut about 80 tons. The de-
tense was an absolute denial of ever
having made such statement, and the
plaintiff evidently failed to prove this
case as the verdict was for the de-
PENDANT.
An action between the same parties
for trespass was detaulted upon pay
ment of S30,S3 without cost.
tuesday afternoon was occupied
with the case of John l.. Smith, plain
tiff VS. Frank L. Benner, defendant,
and the action was brought to recover
from the defendant payment for 26
barrels of apples at s1.50 per barrel,
sold as plaintiff claimed, to defendant.
1t was the contention of the DEFEND
ant that the apples were not bought
by him, but were consigned to him
for sale. The jury after hearing the
evidence decided that the plaintiff
failed to prove his case, rendering a
verdict for the defendant. Gould x
Lawrence for lplaintiff; Cover x
Hight for defendant.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

In truth and in fact we have now
the bright sunshine and bracing at
mosphere of springtime.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

The old and able clerk i'll the office
of the State superintendent of schools
Edward Wiggin, will retire from that
position July 1, after IS years of SER
vice and will live on his farm in
Presque Isle. He was formerly mas
ter of the State Grange, and a soldier
in the Civil War. Mr.. Wiggin is
widely known throughout the state
and beloved throughout our borders
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

ENTERED As SECOND CLASS NAIL NATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Buchanan has trap with two seats
and hard rubber tires, for sale cheap.
The famous International Stock
Food Remedies may be obtained Al
Fogg's drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26
ST BsCRIPTI0N RATES.

cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
N weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc,
Inserted at cents per line; poetry with obit-
nary notices, 10 centn per line. No charge
less than 90 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 1900 names,
subscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
Yard 10 their subscription must be sure to
give exactly the postoffice address to which
The paper is going including the number of
r. p n. route II 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., 1908-03-26

Address all communications to
he SOMERSET REPORTER. Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Harry Orchard, the wholesale and
cold -blooded murderer, who made a
full confession of his awful deeds, has
been sentenced to death, but with a
recommendation from Judge Wood of
Idaho that the sentence be commit
ed. He certainly deserves death but
as he told the awful tale of slaughter,
and revealed other murderers, per-
haps Communication would be the right
thing.
The last Legislature provided for
granite monument, to cost $4,000 i'll
memory of the Maine soldiers who
died in Salisbury, N. c. prison, during
the civil war. The monument, &c
feet high surmounted by the figure
of volunteer soldier, has just been
completed by the Bodwell Granite
Co. at Vinalhaven, and will be ship
ped to it's destination, Salisbury,
N. c., where the dedicatory services
will be held on the 5th of May.
Maine has rightly been called "the
playground of the nation, and from
every Indication the tourist business
the coming season will be the largest
in years. The various steamboat and
car lines are making preparations for
handling large crowds at the differ
ent pleasure resorts. One thing we
have long noticed-summer business
is always good Presidential campaign
years. So let our Maine people get
ready for the hosts that will flock
here.
Hon. r. w Ellis of Embden, who
died last week, will be greatly missed
from the ranks of agricultural educa-
tors, who have been long in active
life. With unfaltering trust in the
resources of Maine, with faith in her
soil and people, he did work which
will be lasting. He liked to associate
with public men, and was always
hopeful. During the session of the
last Legislature, he was present
among the members of that body
every day, not as professional lob
byist, but as an inspiration to those
who desired to do their duty in the
best possible manner.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Committee on Resolutions.
March %, 1905.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-03-26

Hire mileage pook OF <. T. Pa5ten.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08

Mr.. John White of IS Highland avenue,
Houlton, Maine, says; Have been trou-
bled with a cough every winter and
spring Last winter tried many sdver-
tised remedies, but the cough continued
until bought soc bottle of DR. Kings
New Discovery; before that was half
gone, the cough was all gone. This win
ter the same happy result has followed /;
few doses once more banished the an
mial cough. | am now convinced that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the best of
all cough and lung remedies" Sold un-
der guarantee at Red Cross Pharmacy,
Rickert 4 Wells drug store. soc and
sl.00. Trial bottle free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
CHELSEA

Miss Mallory Sargent IL visiting
friends In Lowell and Boston.
Miss Anna cDarborn Ii teaching
school in the II. O. Flint district ii
Tunbridge.
Ernest Luce and Miss Lizzie Dickeni
son have been visiting friends in st
Johnsbury this week.
Ernest Young left last Wednesday
morning for Boston to spend couple
Of weeks with friends.
Miss Florence Perkins Of Essex, Mass
is in town the guest at the home 81
her cousin Fernando NJ. Perkins, on the
East Hill.
Miss Ruth Woodbury. Of Roxboro
Mass, came last week to Join her
mother. Mrs. g. II. Woodbury., at the
home Of the latter's sister, Mrs. w. Il.
Townsend
Ed. D. Fuller Of Lowell, Mass, came
Wednesday night to remain IN town
for few days with friends and ii a
guest at Geo. Taplin's. He was accom-.
panied from Lowell by Miss Madeline
Adams, who had been visiting at his
home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
KNOW II WELL.
Familiar Features Well Known to Hum
dreda Of Barre Citizens.

A familiar burden in every home.
The burden of "bad back"
a lame, a weak or an aching back
Tells you Of kidney ills.
Deans Kidney pills will cure you,
Here is Barre testimony TO prove It.
Mrs. Frank Jones OF 100 South Main
street, Barre, W., says; "Aboue five
years ago / had such severe pains IN
my back that could hardly get around
the house, II | arose quickly after
STOPPING had spells of dizziness and
dark spots before my eyes, while at
night Il was almost impossible for me
TO sleep One day when my back ached
so severely that | had TO 90 around in
a stopped position was advised TO get
Doun's Kidney Pills at l.. A browns
drug store | procured supply and
commenced taking the remedy. In few
days | knew | was being benefited, for
my back became stronger and better |
continued taking Doan's Kidney Pills
until the pains in my back disappeared.
! had no more dizziness since taen,
when | have overworked or taken cold,
there have been occurrences Of the
trouble IN a mild form. | nave, then
taken few doses Of Doan's Kidney
Pills and they have never failed to re.
lieye me.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States,
Remember the name - Doan's : and
take no other.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
wILLIAMsTowN.

Ned Conant and sister OF Randolph
Center attended the r. +. ID. picnic mere
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brockway
visited friends over Sunday, returning
home today.
Several of the townspeople went to
Barre yesterday to attend the Labor
Day exercises.
E. w. Bemis injured cord in his
foot Saturday while playing ball and
has TO use crutehes.
Leon McAllster returned to God.
dard seminary yesterday where he will
continue his studeis.
Mrs. Herbert Platt has been quite
i'll with neuralgia in her back but is
improving and able to be out Of doors
some.
Rev. and Mrs. W. n Roberts are
taking carriage drive this week they
will go as far as Rutland DIR. Bisnop
OF Montpelier will preach at the Metho-
dist church next Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
WASHINGTON.

Miss Olive Dennison is very i'll will
typhoid fever.
Daniel 7. Stanley was the successful
candidate at the election Teusday.
Make preparations to attend the
fair Tuesday Wednesday. and Thurs
day.
Mrs. vviola Jeffords and daughter,
Mabel eSaver, returned last evening
from visit Of several weeks TO their
daughter and sister in Maine.
Schools began through town last
Monday with the following teachers:
village grammar room Hiss Grace
Bacon of Chelsea; intermediate room.
Miss Ida Washburn; primary, Miss
Rerniee Colby Of this town: Newman
district, Miss Lena Towsley; Simp-
son district, Miss Ethel Church Of
strafFord.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-09-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

Cash paid for watches. diamonds, gold
and silver jewelry. Burr, the Jeweler.
Stone cutters glasses. All prices frou
20 cents to $500 each. L. r. Austin
the watch and clock man.
Our shoe prices ought to interest YOU
we have a large line Of boys and girls
lhoes that will stand hard service, East
man Bros.
Heyi AIR. Fisherman--Rexall Skeeter
Skoot will keep them away so that you
can give you whole attention to the
festive trout.
Demenca 20 corrente dale 10 ale 12
a. m. terranno il loro meeting in casa
G. Card, No. Center street, per prem
deere visiore del rendieonto della festor
boscareecior