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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-02
ATHENS.

Messrs. E. II. Holman and Herbert
Judkins of Skowhegan were in town,
Sunday.
Mrs. F. G.. Greene is spending some
time with the family of her son, DIR.
s. F. Greene Of Solon.
The Misses Laura E. and Pearl Cor
son were at home from Morgan's
Business College over the holidays.
D. F. Judkins of Skowhegan was
the guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy Judkins over the Sabbath.
L. E. Jacobs Of Skowhegan has re-
Gently sold his place In this village to
Mr.. Charles Tosier Of West Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Judkins enter
tanned select party of young people
at their home last Saturday evening,
In honor OF their neice, Miss Marion
Drake of Somerville, Mass. Finch
furnished the usual attraction for the
evenings enjoyment. Cake and ice
cream were served.
The remains of Mrs. Marybeth
Greasy Littlefield, whose death occur
red at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Liston Coohem, Providence, r. l. was
brought here for burial last Thursday.
The deceased was the widow of the
late William lefieid, whose death
occurred eight years ago last sum
mer. Mt. Vernon was her native
town and the place where her girl
hool was spent. She was married to
Mr.. Littlef1eld when quite young and
up to the time of his death had always
lived in the town. Four children
were born to them, Mrs. Coohem OF
Providence, r. l. with whom she
was living ct the time of her death,
Miss Alice Littlefield and Mrs. Ella
Fish both Of Maiden, Mass. also one
son, Frank, who died in boyhood.
Her three daughters accompanied
her remains to this place and the
funeral services were held Friday
forenoon at the home of Mr.. Robert
Hayden, where many Of her former
neighbors and friends were gathered
to pay their last tribute Of love and
respect for ono who had lived so
many years among them. The daugh.
unremittingly for mothers comfort
have the sympathy OF their many
friends In town In their bereavement
M. J. Hight made a business trip to
Skowhegan, Monday.
David Sharp recently enjoyed q
visit from his son, George, who is
employed near Boston, Mass. 1t had
been six years since he had made q
former visit to his father.
The M. e. B. Society will meet, Fri
day afternoon of this week with Mrs
Maude Flanders.
An all day session of the Athens
Grange will be held next Saturday
Jan. 9th. The exercises will be in.
teresting. The officers for 1908 will
be installed.
WEDDING RECEPTION.
The wedding reception of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hayden, last Friday
evening, at the new Grange hall,
! proved to be- the social event of the
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BIRTHS.

Madison-Decem ber n to the wife OF
Joseph White, o daughter.
Skowhegan December Is. to the wife OF
Joseph Chabot, a daughter.
Canaan-December H. to the wife Of Benja-
min Lewis, a daughter.
North Anson-To the wife of r.. l.. Savage,
q son.
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Tobey and Covel have built their
wood choppers a camp and howell and
the crew are busy cutting wood.
sOLON.

soLoN.
Miss Lottie Smith, who is a teacher
in Portland Is home for her Christ
mas vacation.
Mrs. j. H. Gray and daughter, Alta
were In Madison shopping, recently
Miss Gertrune Merrill, who has
been spending few weeks in Med
way, Mass, came home Saturday
night.
Miss Hargraves of New Hampshire
is in town visiting friends.
MIR. Elias Smith is home from the
woods for few days.
Mr.. Littlefield of Skowhegan was in
town Monday night.
Mr.. P, y. Longley was down river
Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Mr.. L. W. McIntire is spending a
few days In Auburn with his mother
and sister.
Miss Florence Irvine who has been
spending few days in town with her
parents, has returned to her work in
Auburn.
The Rebekahs have a ten cent
social in Caratunk hall New YEARS.
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Swain who have
been spending their Christmas vaca-
tion in town with Mrs. Swain's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. McIntire,
started Saturday for their home in
Maynard, Mass.
Miss Mary Wilson went to Man
chester, Thursday afternoon for a
few days visit with friends.
Sheriff Rowell is attending court at
Skowhegan this week.
The Woman's Club will serve re-
freshments at the library Jan. from
until p. M. this being year since
the library was organized.
Mrs. Turner Davis and little daugh-
ter started for Boston, Tuesday where
they will spend the month with her
sister and other friends.
There will be an all day meeting of
the Grange Saturday, Jan. 4th, the
forenoon TO routine business and in
stallation in the afternoon. Those
outside the Grange who wish for a
dinner such as the Grange can pro-
vide, can secure 1t for as cents at the
noon hour.
Lower rates have been secured for
those wishing to 60 to the annual
meeting OF the Somerset Farmers
Telephone Co. at Norridgewock Mon
day Jan. 6, the round trip fare being
as follows: Bingham, S1.20; Scion,
90; Embden, rs; North Anson, 56;
Madison, 35. Tickets are good to re-
turn the next day.
Miss Alta Gray, who has been in
town for two weeks, returned to her
school In Hebron Monday, her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
FL. Gray, accompanying her as far as
Waterville, whore they spent the
night.
ter, was in town Saturday. Miss
Ethel French returned home with
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kingsley Of
Bar Harbor spent Christmas week In
town, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Whipple.
Christmas passed warm and quiet.
The trees Ia both churches we're well
attended and the entertainments by
the children very interesting.
Mrs. Waiter Hunneweu and son,
Kenneth were in Madison Saturday.
The Ladies Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Everett Butts, Thursday at
Up. m.
At the regular meeting of o. E. 8.
Thursday, Jan. 2, the officers for the
coming year will be installed.
There will be special meeting of
keystone Lodge F. & A. Nj, Saturday
evening, Jan. 4, for degree work.
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CANAAN.

There will be meetings at the
church, Canaan village, every Sun
day at II a. m. and Sunday evening
at z and Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Our church is now heated by a fur
mace and is very comfortable and our
meetings interesting, to which all are
welcome. The pastor will take for
her text next Sunday, 1.-THE Master
has come and calleth for Thee"
The first annual prize speaking con-
test Of the Canaan High School will
be held in Canaan Grange Hall, Fri
day evening, Jan. 10. Prizes will be
awarded to the best speakers by a
board of judges who will act upon
the merits OF the speaking. Much in
terest is manifested in this work and
a good programme has been arranged.
Music will be furnished during the
evening. The entertainment will be-
gin at 7.45. Admission 10 cents.
Everybody is invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis of Boston ar
rived Saturday for visit with their
son, DR.. w. j. Lewis.
The drama valley Farm was pre-
sented at Grange Hall Friday even
ing by members of Skowhegan
Grange. All express themselves as
highly pleased with the entertain
ment. A social dance followed with
music by Rolfe's orchestra.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the home of Mrs. Jennie Bean, Dec.
"a at 4 p. m, when her eldest daugh-
ter, Mabel Bessie was united in mar
rage with Clarence Elwood Jewell
,f h In 20 q
resident of this town for the past two
years, having previously lived In
Hartland. Mr.. Jewell Is engaged in
the meat business. They have the
best wishes of many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Callegan and
brother Ralph of Dawson City, Alas
ka, who are on visit to Maine were
guests of A. ]. Keene, Monday and
Tuesday. They were associated in
business with Mr.. Keene in the Klon
dixie region several years ago. They
were accompanied by their sister,
Miss Callegan of Princeton, Me.
Ernest Rowell of Skowhegan was
the guest of Miss Maymie Peavey on
Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Prescott of Bath
visited her cousins, Misses Mildred
and Kate Keene, last week.
Amasa Burrill Is quite i'll at this
writing.
Mrs. Cora Furber is in Waterville
called there by the critical illness OF
her niece, Mrs. Myrtle Goodrich.
Gertrude Moody returned to Mass
achusetts, Monday, after passing a
vacation of two weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Moody.
Percival Johnston, who has been
the guest of friends In town, returned
to Oakland on Monday.
Miss Mildred Keene has secured a
position as stenographer at Skowhe :
gan and will enter upon her duties at
once.
Ned Nutting is home from Lewis
ton where he Is attending school.
Eugene Fowler has returned from
the woods.
Mabel Hilton of HaverhiIl, Mass, is
the guest of Mrs. Georgia Burrill.
Miss Mary Burrill is stopping with
Mrs. Hattie Barrett this winter.
Scott Lord has been seriously i'll.
DIR. Lewis attends him.
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Lots
Of People

CAN'T lind rent,
Can't secure good house girl,
Can't sell their farms,
Can't find employment,
Can't find lost articles
Can't do hundred things because
they don't advertise In tho REPORT
Err. 1t is really wonderful how much
can be accomplished by the use of
these little, low priced advertise
mente.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-02
NEW LAW FIRM.

We announce TO our friends that we have
opened a law office on Madison street, over
F'uller's Drug Store We solicit the patron
age and cooperation OF every citizen and
business man, and we assure all that we Will
work for the best interests OF our clients.
FRANK l.. AMES.
tf5l j. EDWIN TAYLOR.
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CORNvilLE CENTER.

CUHNVTLLE CEN En-.
Miss Jones, the deaconess from
Boston, will speak at the church here
at 2.3O and TOO O'Clock p. M, Sunday.
A cordial invitation Is extended to
the public.
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PUBLIC CARRIAGE

THE PUBLIC CARRIAGE BUSINESS
Including transfer OF passengers, or
parcels to and from trains and about
town. Orders left by telephone or
otherwise at the City Drug Store, at
Benner's Grocery or at A. e. Bison
& Sons Shoe Store, will be promptly
attended to. Can do business to
points outside the village If desired,
and will take orders for late evening
or night work.
3w51s C.L. CLEVELAND
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-02

To remove mildew stains use lemon
Juice.
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WEDDING RECEPTION.

The wedding reception of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hayden, last Friday
evening, at the new Grange hall,
proved to be the social event of the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-02

TWO new cases or scarlet FEVER In
Apwn, Mrs. John Otis and Roland Bus
vol The schools will not begin
again until next Monday and not then
Il there are new cases to any extent.
TMare was an extremely large at
tendance at the regular monthly Re-
y kah supper last Friday evening.
The committee furnished a dne en-
Enrichment. Music was furnished by
hig8's orchestra.
Q,dnne basset Lodge l. o. o. +. will
hold . semi public installation at
their hall next Monday evening. All
II the brothers are requested to be
present and bring cake. The mem
bers Of Somerset Rebekah Lodge and
afew invited guests will be present
- enjoy the exercises. Light re-
xcs hments will be served. The reg
oaar meeting OF the lodge for the Of
Aoars will be held In the evening.
IN lodge will be opened for the bus
ness meeting at ESQ.
Alr. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller ex-
pot 10 leave next Monday for Flor
Ia whore they will spend the re :
nafni8er Of the winter.
Fred Eyerett's youngest child is ON
Ne sick list.
FoxTis Rowe Is sick with the grip.
II. g. Whiting and w. F. Brown are
attending the Supreme Judicial Court
~ SEowhegan as jurors.
Tho Village Improvement Society
Will meet In their rooms, Friday af-
AsruoOn Of this week. The meeting
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
FLAG WILL HAVE as STARS
Change Required by the Admission Of
Oklahoma to Be Made.

After July A, all of the flags made
for the use of the government will
contain 46 stars in the field or union
to conform in number to the states.
The additional star follows the admis-
sion of. Oklahoma to the family of
states, an act of congress in he early
part of the nineteenth century requir-
ing that on the admission of a new
state one star is to be added to the
union Of the flag, to take effect on
the Fourth of July next succeeding
such admission. Oklahoma came into
the union November 16, last.
The As stars are to be in six rows,
the first third, fourth and sixth rows
to have eight stars, and the second
and fifth rows seven stars each. The
stars rest on a blue field.
A great many American flags now
flying from public buildings will have
to be altesed to meet the new condi-
tons.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
Teachers EXAMINED HERE
Many Number | Certificates Gran
ted by Board
IN The CLASS
General Improvement Shown by An
nual Observation-Disclosures at
Summer School

The annual examination Of teachers
for the city schools was held Thurs
day and Friday last in the high school
building. The examining board consist
ed OF Superintendent George w. Brin-
die. Mr.. Lee Siler, principal of the
third ward school, and Mr.. w A. Pit
ger, principal of the second ward
school. Twenty-six teachers took the
examination
The following persons took the en-
tire examination: Misses Alice Bow
ers, Dora Wolfensberger Ella Aid
ridge, this city; Miss Ruth Miller, Of
Kearaeysville, and Miss Edna Rob
erts, OF Middleway. teacher OF the
c0lored school this city. All received
No. certificates except Miss Rob-
erts who received an excellent No.
q.
The following persons took the ex-
animation in one or more branches
OF study: Misses Laura Homrich, Lot
tie Mckee, Berta Sharff, Grace K.
Lindsay, Clara B. Lord. Florence Cur
tiss, Clara V. Cutting, Blanche CAN'T,
Josina Showers, Della b. Hill, Ella e.
Swartz, Lulu v. Muth, Frances
IIerge9heimer, Annie Fl. O'Neal, IDOL
lie Ryneal, Lorena Mason and Lucetta
S. Logan, Mr.. Lee Siler, principal of
the third ward school, and Mr.. D. H.
Dodd, principal of the fourth ward
school. The board granted No. GER
fificates to the above class, also.
The following teachers have added
additional branches to their certifi-
Gates: Mr.. G. w. Miller, principal OF
the fifth ward school, English and
American literature. ind Logan and
Miss Aldridge, German.
These teachers holding state certi-
ficates were not examined: Mr.. ]. N.
Fries and Miss Margaret Frye, of the
high school faculty. and Mr. J. w.
Corsey, principal of the Sumner
school
The following teachers were excus-
ed from examinations because they
are attending the summer school at
the West Virginia university at Nor
Santown: Mr.. c. H. Harris, of the
high school; Miss Maude Betz, of the
fifth ward school; Miss Grace Bird,
of the second ward school, and Miss
Vanetta Chambers, of the third ward
school.
1t may be added that to obtain a
No. / certificate a teacher had to
make not less than rs per cent. in
any one branch and an average mark
of at least 80 in all the branches.
The teachers for the city schools
will be elected tonight and their sal
aries fixed by the board of education.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11

Tuscar5ra Tribe Now Ready
Business FOR the Year, Says
naeLa... c-..l.h
saehenn Grub

The officers of Tuscarora tfsb Of Z
Red Men recently elected. we're IN
stalled Thursday night by Deputy
Great Sachem w. w. KILLER, assisted
By First Great Sanap A. r. Hammill.
The following are the officers:
Sachem- Charles Grub.
Senior Sagamore--L. M. Walker.
Junior Sagamore-CharIes C. Mock.
Sachem Grubb's appointive officers
were then installed as follows
First Sanap-W. r. Snyder.
Second Sanap Homer w. Mason.
Warriors-Ernest Brandenburg, L.
w Pedrick, E. H. Bender and D. r.
PearreH. 5
Braves-E, H Keedy, John g.
Thompson. Earl Ambrose and Melvin
Fry.
Guard Of the wigwam--c. w. Fore
man.
Guard OF the Forest-W A. Henry.
The following officers were elected
last January for year:
Chief of Records-C. K. Chambers.
Collector of Wampum-W H. Bow
ers.
Keeper OF Wampum-E. C. Smith.
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reforms if the machinery of that party
can be retained in present hands. Its
paper platform. divided like ancient
/ Gaui into three parts-barren promises
makeshifts and evasions-it is hoped
will make a good campaign Transparent
cy, but no one seriously believes the
Republican party indorses that neutral
: manuscript which held the convention
together until 1t could ratify the NOM
!. nation of presidential candidate.
Duties of the Democracy.
There are three things that this con-
vention should do. 1t ought to pre-
sent in a plain and ineligible man
ner the serious industrial and present
conditions that are disturbing the
peace and happiness of our country.
We should then proceed to cour-
= age0us exposure of the Republican
policies that are cooperating with pri-
vvate greed in the general oppression
OF the people. Most important of all,
we must exhibit readiness and an
ability to grasp the problems OF the
hour aud to effect their solution in a
manner that will satisfy the sober,
common sense of the multitudes
whose interests are at stake.
Among the great evils that affiict
the country at the present time is the
abuse of corporate power. At first the
advancing aggressions of the corpora
tions are not discernable to the com
mon eye, for every move is carefully
covered up until sufficient political
strength is attained to defy the pro-
tests of the people. Thus the constant
and insidious invasion of the peoples
rights finally results in a species of ar
rogance and defiance so formidable In
its appearance that the body of the
people, in fear of even worse aggreS-
sioas. hesitate to exercise their right
Sfui authority over these colossal enc.
mics of the commonwealth And SO
we behold a subversion of our free in
sstitutions, a government voluntarily
subordinating itself to selfish, private
ends, special privilege resorting to
cumming, bribery aud intimidation to
maintain its unholy power, while the
! masses timidly hope that when avarics
I has at last reached the point of safety
i it will then beneyolently permit the
people to resume their rightful share
in the government of themselves
Whenever the mutterings OF the PEG
.ple become too threatening the cry Of
'ssonfscation goes up, and appeals arr
frantically made to the sacred rights
ss8f property This Is intended to affrigh
Fthe ears of honest men In the enjoy
'rnent Of the fruits OF their industry
and thrift and thus by playing upor
Saeir prejudices and fears to detel
them from casting their influence OF
the side Of wholesome reforms. Th'
cry of confiscation Is the historic de
Tense Of usurpation. Let the people
take warning Whenever the wrong
OF today become the vested rights o
tomorrow tbe,na ton Is In deadly peril
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
BELL BEGINS BATTLE
Speech of Temporary Chairman
of Denver Convention.
SUMMARIZES CRITICAL ISSUES

addressing Great AssembIage Of
Democratic Delegates the Eloquent
Californian Announces the Principles
For Which the Democracy Will Fight.
Theodore A. Bell OF California. tenn
stporary chairman Of the Democratic
national convention, addressing the
delegates assembled at Denver. sum
med up the issues OF the coming cam
spaign as follows k
We have assembled at time when
\ the public conscience Is demanding
honesty of purpose In the men who
The public eye is keenly sensitive to
every political NOV ement, and our pro-
ceedings here win be approved accord
ing to the degree OF sincerity appear
ing in the work of this convention
There Is widespread belief, founded
upon evidence of convincing charac-
ter, that the party In power has not
been true to its trust, that 1t has be-
trayed the common interest into the
hands of the enemies of good govern
ment, thereby FORGETTING its right and
destroying its ability to rule in the
name of the people
Apparent to every one il the fact that
way down deep In the heart of the Re
publican convention at Chicago there
was feeling Of anger and resentment
over the popular clamor for reforms
and It is equally apparent that there is
no bona fide intention on the part OF
the Republican party of granting any
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
SCHOOL FOR OFFICERS
To- Be Held at kingwood Beginning
July 18th.

Al school for officers, and non-com-
missioned officers of the West Vir-
ginia National Guard will be opened
at Kingwood on July 18th and will be
continued for six days. The officers
and non-coms from all parts Of the
state will assemble there, transporta-
ton and expenses having been provid-
ed. The school will be in charge Of
officers detailed for the purpose from
the United States army The school is
something new in West Virginia
guard circles and is of considerable
interest to them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11

II one feels dull and spiritless, in
the spring or summer, they call It
Spring Fever" But there is no fe-
II Is the after effect OF
our winter habits. The nerves are
mostly at fault. Tired, worn-out
nerves leave US languid, lifeless, and
without spirit or ambition. A few
doses OF Or. Shops Restorative will
absolutely and quickly change all
these depressing symptoms. The Re-
storative OF course won't bring you
back to full health in day or two,
but it will do enough in AZ hours to
satisfy you that the remedy is reach
ing that "tired spot" Druggists ev
erywhere are advising it's use as a
splendid and prompt general tonic. II
gives more vim and more spirit to the
spoonful than any other knwn nerve
or constitutional tonic. 1t sharpens a
falling appetite, aids digestion, frees
sluggish livers and kidneys, and
brtngs new life, strength aid ambf'
ton. Test it few days and be con-
WINGED. Sold by all dealers.
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Water Low in the Potomac.

The low stage of the Potomac river
at Cumberland was the subject OF dis
cussion at the regular meeting of the
Cumberland water commissioners.
The water is lower at the intake than
it has been in three years, and the
water board is making an effort to
have users of water be more careful
against wasting it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
NEW OFFICERS rNsTALLED
w. H. Wright President Of lnwood p
o. s, Of A, Camp.

At the last meeting OF Washington
camp, Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea, the following officers we're in.
stalled:
President-W HI. Wright
Vice President-Newto Carper.
Past President-E. r. Burkes.
Master of Forms-Harry Carper.
Sonductor-Charles Tolbert.
inSoector-H. Snyder.
Outside Guard-Jacob Horner.
Recording Secretary-R. F. Whit
ing.
Financial Secretary-Walter Busey.
Trustees-Wili'a am Cocluell, G. H.
Fowler and w. II. Wright.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-07-11
New Machinery at pistiIIerx.

The Hannis Distilling Co., Is put
ting in some new machines to joint
slaves in the cooper shop of it's plant.
This would seem to refute the re.
port circulated last week that the
company contemplated closing the
distillery here on account OF heavy
taxes imposed by the county court of
Berkeley county.