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The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
Meeting of the Somerset Veterans
Association.

The June session was held at
Grange hall, East Madison, June Is.
The day was an ideal one in every
respect and the little village of East
Madison gave the "Boys of Sixty
one" a grand reception. Old Glory
waved across the streets and from
the homes OF the citizens, while the
decorations at the hall stirred the
hearts of all with patriotic fervor.
To Comrade A. E. Bosworth and
those who gave freely their assistance
great credit is due. The ladies of
East Madison Grange furnished a
sumptuous dinner and all in at
tendance pronounced it a success
from start to finish.
At the hour of meeting Col. F. h.
Wing called to order with the
following officers answering to their
names: Chaplain, j. D. Emerson;
adjutant, S. F. Emerson; quarter
master, Samuel Vose. The choir
sang BLESSED be the Tie that Binds
and the chaplain offered prayer.
Then came that stirring song Rally
Round the Flag" with Miss Hattie
Roweil at the piano. The AdJutant
and Quartermaster submitted their
reports of the last quarter which
were adopted.
The following comrades were re-
ported as having died since the last
meeting: Davis of Harmony; Geo.
( Williams and Lyman Rowe, Embden;
VIM. Adams, The Forks; ID. T..
Thurston in Madison; Byron Smith,
Bingham. Comrades j. ID. Emerson,
E. h. Gould and A. E. Bosworth were
appointed as committee TO draft
resolutions in memory OF these
comrades.
Place for the next meeting was
considered and it was decided to
hold the September meeting in
Bingham.
There was a large attendance at
the opening of the afternoon session
both by bne veterans and citizens.
/ Comrade E. E. Gould came to
the front with the song Marching
through georgia Colhi ''uo "a "A
Withee recited the poem, sherman
Marched Down TO the Sea-; Comrade
s. F. Emerson read selection en-
titled s.The Struggle for Round Top
at Gettysburg"; then the choir sang
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the boys are
marching; Comrade E. E. Gould
read an article on the age of COM
rades at the time of enlistment, also
giving statistics showing the ra-
pidity with which they are dying.
G. VI. Emerson was called upon to
give description of draft which
occurred in Madison III the time OF
the war. Miss Lula I. Jewett
favored the comrades with a splendid
recitation. Then the Star Spangled
Banner' was sung and Comrade j. ID.
Emerson gave all account of a draft
in New York city i'll 1864. Comradee
F. II. Wing gave a recitation, and
remarks touching upon incidents
connected with the war were gwen
by comrades S. F. Emerson, +. II.
Wing and E. E. Gould. The entire
audience sang America" and one OF
our lively and interesting meetings
was closed.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
MooRe's MlLLs.-CANAAN

Mrs. Steward from Skowhegan has
been visiting her son, f. L, Getchel
and other friends in this vicinity, the
past week.
Mr.. G. w. Lambert passed several
days recently with friends in Fairfield
and Waterville.
Mr.. Medwin Fernald and wife from
Troy also Mr.. Frank Smith and sister
from Corrina were recent guests at
Josiah Fernald's.
Mr.. G. E. Farnham and wife are in
Pennington, where Mr.. Farmham has
employment.
Mrs. L. n. Stevens passed several
days at Chas. Farnham's in South
Canaan while Mrs. Farnham visited
relatives in Augusta.
Mrs. A A. Goodrich and son re-
Gently visited relatives in " est Pitts
field.
Mae Whittredge from Lawrence,
Mass, is passing the summer with
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Foster.
MIR. Harry Fernald, who has been
very sick for long time is much
better and is very grateful to the
neighbors, who were so kind to assist
him in bis illness.
Mrs. Kicker from Clinton and
daughter passed Sunday with Mrs.
J. L. Moore.
G.. A. Williams and family were
recent guests at j. w. Boston's, in
South Canaan.
Somehow the average girl just
can't help loving young man whom
her mother dosen't like.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
SMITHEIGLO.

Herbert Berry had a horse drop
dead while driving on the road last
Saturday.
Mrs. Lorinda Holmes is visiting her
sister Miss Margie Stevens.
Frank and Roy Tracy are at home
from Kent's Hill for their summer
vacation.
Frank Wentworth of Vassalboro
spent Sunday with his children and
parents In Smithtield.
Miss Alva Cunltf is at home from
Skowhegan for vacation.
E. A. Taylor is in town in the in
terest of the Bible society of Maine.
Albert Gilman and Roy Stevens are
in town from Augusta for a short
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trustrim Wentworth
attended the unwilling of the soldiers
monument at Madison last Friday.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
Obituary.

The death of Mark Written oc-
Cured at his home in Canaan June
y, at the advanced age OF 81 years, !
months and "A days. Mr.. Written
has been a sufferer from chronic
rheumatism for many years, but du-
ring the last two months he has been
an intense sufferer from an incurable
disease and within the past week 1t
was felt that the end was near. He
died peacefully. By his death
Canaan loses one of its loyal citizens
as he was a man of noble principles
and always stood for what he thought
was lust and right. He was a life
long resident of this town having
lived on the farm and in the home
that he established in early manhood
fifty nine years. He was the son of
James and Polly Written who died
years before him. Mr.. Written was
married TO Naomi Mason of Canaan
with whom he lived very happily
until death took her from him Octo-
Der 8, 1895, aged II years, months
10 DAYS. OF this union 10 children
came to bless their home. He is sur
vived by eight of them who were all
present at the funeral services except
the eldest son Alpheus, who resides
at Blackfoot, Idaho. He leaves II
grand children also two brothers and
two sisters and a large circle of
friends who extend sympathy to the
family in their sorrow for kind and
loving father. The funeral services
were held at the home June IL, at 10
O'Clock a. M. Rev. Mrs. Treworgy
spoke words of comfort her remarks
being we'll chosen and impressive.
The flowers were beautiful, silent
tokens of love and respect. The
burial was i'll the family lot III the
village cemetery.
oh. father thy gentle voice Il hushed'
Thy warm, true heart Is still,
Aud on thy pale and peacei Il face
Is resting deaths cold chill.
THY hands are clasped upon thy breast.
I've kissed thy marble brOw,
And in my aching heart know
have no father now.
When leave this world of changes,
When | leave this world Of care.
shall find my darling father
In our Fathers mansion fair.
Farewell father! Farewell father!
| must say my last farewell
Til we meet beyond the river,
Happy there with the to DWELL
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
EAST CORNNlLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Neil are on a
few days visit with relatives in
Exeter.
The meeting at the church was well
attended. There will be a meeting
next Sunday by James Taylor at
1890 a. m.
Walter Trask is in town visiting
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. B. Hight and little
daughter Helen of Skowhegan, were
in town over Sunday the guests of
MIR. flights parents, Walter Morrill,
and wife.
F. L. Moody and wife, and Fred
Moody Jr. and wife of Skowhegan,
made call on Mrs. Elizabeth Moody
on Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
JACK MAN.

All of the students who attended
school out of town have returned
home for their summer vacation.
Geo. Farley from Cass Lake, Mimi,
returned to the West after spending
his vacation with friends at this place
and his parents at NARROW, Que.
A social dance was held at Jack
man Hall Friday evening.
H. l.. Holden is making prepare
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
ATHENS.

Charles E. Hinckley of Worcester,
Mass, has been in town this week,
called here by the critical illness of
his father, J. W. Hinckley. Mr..
Hinckly went to Massachusetts about
eight years since and for the past six
years has been conducting a milk
route at which business he has been
very successful.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
BROWNS CORNER-rANAAN

Remember the lecture on Socialism
Saturday at 7.30 p. m. at the City
schoolhouse.
Rev r. P. Chase and wife attended
Rev. o. NJ. Chase's meeting at the
Lake George schoolhouse Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Buker of
Skowhegan passed Sunday with their
son Leon and family.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
sOLON.

William R. Tuskin has gone to
BuckspoIt to visit his sister, Mrs.
Sidney T. Ripley. He will also made
short visit with his brother, T. F.
Tuskin, in Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 70 extend gratitude to the
neigh bors and friends who SO kindly
assisted in the sickness and death of
our loved father, Mark Written, tor
the beautiful flowers received and to
Trueworgy for her words OF comfort.
May their kind deeds be returned
to them when their time of such deep
sorrow shall come.
The Family
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
DR.. KENNEDY
cAvORlTE
] REMEDY

for heard so much about its good results 1t helped
so that kept it up, and now have not taken
any for year and am in good health. never have
any pains, my appetite is good, and my Old bilious
ness has left me. During the time was TAX
ing Favorite Remedy j passed two quite
large stones and 1 have never been trou-
bled with my bladder SINCE
Write to DR.. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N.
Y, for free sample bottle of Dr. David kennedy's
Favorite Remedy, the great Kidney, Liver and Blood
medicine Large bottles sl.0O, at all druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, in illumination, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indlges-
ton, dizziness, ornervous prostratlon.
Why don't you try II?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham If there is anything
about your sickness you do not
understand. She will treat your
letferin and advise you
free. No woman ever regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
Wheels and
Farm Wagons

Get your prices elsewhere. Then
come to US and we will sell you so
much cheaper you will think we are
making you a present. We buy our
Wheels in carload lots and can make
profit at figures that drive our COM
petitors to despair.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25
Two Large Stones
Passed From Bladder

John Johnston, of 216 E. I'd St,
Plsinfeld, N. j., who for over IA
years has been tax collector of
that city, writes: about three
years ago I began to suffer with
dreadful pains in my kidneys. |
was also at times very bilious, bnt
my most serious trouble was with
my water. Sometimes | could
hardly pass 1t, and when | did it
was attended with most excru-
ciating pains. Nothing helped
me and I began to despair. l de-
cided to try
The Somerset reporter., 1908-06-25

mas Deen Ill OF laUe ner INQUIRER Mfs'
Eunice Church from the village is
stopping with her for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Withee of Nor
ridgewock we're in town Saturday to
attend veterans day at the Grange
Hall, they passed Saturday night and
Sunday with their son Milford and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Chapman of
Athens were guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
Joseph Cover Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lashon of
Skowhegan visited with her parents,
Rev. o. NJ. and Mrs. Chase Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Ripley Chase went to
West Pittsfield Sunday to pass the
day with his daughter, Mrs. Hebron
Tilton.
Saturday Mrs. Eugene Sinclair went
to Skowhegan where she will visit
until next Friday in the home of
Westley Ross. Then she with her
daughter Martha goes to Augusta to
see her husband and from there she
will 90 to Massachusetts, where she
will be employed in the home OF a
relative.
Mr.. Schylur Burrill and family,
Mrs. Everett Damon and son Samie,
and John Maxwell and wife passed
Sunday with S. B. Wyman and family,
who have the care of the town farm.
Miss Lola Knapp, who is III at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Thomp-
son is no better.
Several of the farmers are having
their hay pressed to make room for
this seasons crop. Carl Fitzgerald
with his crew is doing the work.
Messrs. Frank Tibbetts and George
Weeks were in, Fairfield Tuesday on
business.
Frank Hubbard and family visited
relatives in Cornviile Sunday.
LARONE.
MIR. and Mrs. Carl Bigelow of Au-
burn are stopping in Larone with Mrs.
Bigelow's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
0. H. Stevens.
Since Saturday the 20, baby girl
of eleven pounds has been stopping
with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hooper.
]. G. Morrow is remodeling his
house by putting in a bay window
on the front, new window on the
south and enlarging the front room.
The annouce ment was received
here last week of the marriage of
Lester II. Packard of Skowhegan and
Iva Nilla Merrithew of Centreville,
N. B. the marriage 20 take place last
Monday the %.
John Rowe of Smithfield was stop
ping in town last week painting E. P.
Holway's house.
DR.. Dascomb was called to town
professionally last Saturday the 20.
We notice in the list of awards on
Subscriptions for the Grange the
paper National Grange the name of
Ansel Holway as the winner of the
prize of $500 in gold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ketchum with the
twin babies were visiting last Sabbath
at F. w. Farley's.
Mrs. Frank York of Skowhegan has
been stopping in town with her sis
ter, Mrs c. d. Sheaff
A June frost did small amount of
damage to early gardens.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18

Affairs. lie has held number OF
Ofilccs In the national conferences OF
charities and corrections. aud Is a
member OF the National Prison asso-
citation. the Academy OF Political and
Social Science aud the National
Economic league. and he has taken
an active Interest ln the promotion
OF undertakings Cor the prevention
and relief OF tuberculosis.
Mr.. Fox Is also widely known as
an advocate Of measure 10 restrict
ana regulate child labor For many
years he has been a powerful force
In shaping leglslaiion in. New Jersey
for tn hetterment OF the dependent,
defective aud delinquent classes
Tho new secretary of the United
States Brewers collation. Is a man
of extensive knowledee aud great eX-
perlence, He Is capable and sincere
and he believes In his cause. The
prohibition agltators will hnd In him
a vigorous and determined adyer-
sary. a man not afraid of them be-
cause they hide hehlni a self-im-
posed morality"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
DEAFNESS CAUSED BY CATARRH-
RELIEVED BY PE-RU-NA.


NJ Iegg. Savings Building
Dc folowsi
ondosng tho recommendations have heard
aud PcunA Auao Of having had knowledge OF the truth OF
awe remedies have
aiug the
aud do a feel that them.
"why all
good and comparatively Inexpensive remedy that makes
cures, benefits
by catarrh, all the afflicted just
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18

The Rlople 0f Linn county have
had their courts Hwamped with llil-
gation tor two years. ever since that
ronnif went dry The entire pres
ent term of court has been taken up
With local option liquor eases Local
option cnuniisa take enormous guam
fities % liquor from the counties
that are wet Two firms at Salem
do large business making ship
meals 10 iInn, Lane. nentOn aud
Lincoln counties. an 0f witch have
heavy costs Tor liquor prosecutions
Local option cause only strife and
taimol,
The Albany Herald has just print.
"a the following from the New York
Morning Telegraph
n - the fashion oi che day 10 be
hysierical, 90 ruah into reform. Go
correct the ahuaa of aus business hy
destroying the business itself Nv.
cry 80 often some corner OF tho
wofii suffers from movement 90
abolish al alcoholic beverages Just
now this country T. passing through
the periodic reform against liquor.
The p0'iry of tho Morning Tele.
stapa eiways liberal aud sensible
The indlscrlmlnaie Rnd bitter hght
op an forms ~ the uso of alcohol
q foolish in the extreme. n aims
ot the cofrecllon OF abuses hy de-.
sifpNing frtal industries aud aoprlV.
ips a coa iderahle body 0f our peO-
pie of employment
Tho Rrrai army which lives bN tho
hrew'nv and allied industries q en.
tiilt3 % quite AZ much consideration
AZ ihoe Who sanr from the misuse
pf alcohol sad lts side should be siv-
ca falr heRflng.
in lne with as policy az fair play
lhe Mornlng Teleefanh publlshes the
fplloNlRs interview with Nr. ungh
r. foxt enc new crotary Of the
Nniisd states OfeNiue association.
Nisioas Attacks oi keIormcfs.
Az. foS opened The iniertleo With
ihV sIaiemenl that che RrcNers' as
saelnlian WAS forced into the neht
eEelnsi che prohibition movement by
the Vleeps attacks ~ ne rotorm.
efR
rhe nl,lmate aim "a the anti.
- o'0on league said Nr. foN. s'ls
natlonal nFohlhni0n. The Ultimate
fesal1 eonld 40, oniy he the dcslruc.
tIon ~ oae Of the srtatesi ladaslfies
~ che 1ouHlgl "a take away the
means "a uAhlns 4 ilWnN ffom zoe.
600 labor lRtusIfy Witch sapports
10 mAny allied trades aud huslness
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18

as the liquor traffic. The dealers
Ia malt, hops. barley. rye and corn.
which are used By the bFoweries and
dlstlllcra. distribute every year
$3.50, cot, 900, most OF which goes 90
the farmers. Hundreds OF millions
are Invested In the manufacture OF
special machinery and appliances
which brewers use, throe.fourths or
the manufactured tobacco A. sold
through ihe llQUor trade more than
half the soda water and aornted
drinks are sold through the saloon;
5OO0 hotels are dependent on their
bars for profits. aud would be forced
cat OF business II the sale OF liquor
were prohibited $4,000 travelling
ealesmen are employed In selling
liquora and allied lines; the makers
0f glassware sell half their product
90 the liquor trade and IA ase are
only a few of the Industries that
woald sufg ~ from prohibition.
Prohibition a Failure.
so far prohibition has failed to
reduce alcoholic consumption, The
oiiielai statistics show that the reye-
nue. received from heer aud spirits
during ls06 was sisa.osb.ats, and
Ia 1907 waa sata.aOt.T2O. The Ma
ilonal Prohihliionist nf Chicago. Ia
commenting ON this statement SAYS
that the present-day crusade Is NO
cure Cor the drink evil. that Il does
not even approach a cure. IN third
Of the union so-ealled prohibition eg-
lists, Ia strict fact, no part OF the
country knows real prohibition
- u
Dealers association. in the last re-,
port. showed a great increase IA the
whiskCy hu lness. Whlskoy ana It's
substitutes. known as stomach hit
tors are the common alcoholic
drink 0f prohibition communities.
the eject OF prohibition has been 90
reduce the importation OF beer. the
least harmful drink from the pros
hlhitlonlsts' point of view. ana In
crease the importation 0f strongor
srifiluons drinks. There Is NO more
poor graie aoid
"our Investigation also shows an
annalllng Increase Ia the use 81
opium. cNcaina and fimillar drugs
Nen0fis are reQch'ng us Of general
siasnation ia communities where
prohibition aud non-ucense laws
have gone lnfO erect
Carver az Mr.. FoN.
Mr. foX d bat merchant and
hts business extends throughout the
Nuitea States and the nOmlniOn 0f
Canada ne was horn ana educated
ln Ens aud ms father hclag Vicar of
liorsley. M addition "a his many
ilninsss Interests Mr.. Fox Is an-
eared tn 4 number ~ charltahie
Norks. Ne d The editor az the New
Jersey Review az Charities aud Cor
feeiions. published b. the New ler-
sfS State Charities Aii aud Prison
Reform assQclalion ho h prosi-
ieat ~ ihN New Jersey slate board
of ChlldrSns' Guardians. 4 member
of the executive committee ol the
Immigration section az tho National
civic Federation fle a prOmlnent-
" dentlhed With many other move.
mepis Tor the promotion 81 social
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
CONVINCED OF Pc ru. na's Merit.

ing OF the Tri-Clty clubs at Portland
Monday night, and secured the ad-
mission OF this city into the league.
Games have been set 90 be played
here on Memorial Day and July 4.
A meeting was held last night in
Watt Shipp's store. aud plans per-
fected for "a canvass Oi the business
men TO raise from Si20O TO $500 to
secure park near one of the rail-
rOads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
FOREIGN CABLES
BY LEASED

Eleven iepers AZ Aoloti
been ordered 10 Japan.
Premier Campbell-hahhe'
Great Britain Is vey l0s
die.
Lleutenant-General sni
ST. Petersburg. was ialall
today In a duel with ~
General Fock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
OREGON EIECTRC
RAILWAY COMPANY NEW
PAST IINurl,D SERVICE

Enseiive sunday, March IS. this
company w3l place ia service add
sional iocal aad limited irains be-.
tween Portland ana Salem. Hours
OF arrival and departure OF those
trains VIII be found Ia another psr,
OF ths paper, s-ti-lot
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
For catarrh OF the stomach

Gen. w. W. Duinold. Washington,
ID. g., writesi
81 have used Peruna in my family
and have found a n valuable medicine
and take pleasure "a recommending 10
10 all who sufior from oatarrh OF the
stomach OF who require a tonic OF
prompt ofiicaoy."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
SALEM MAY HAVE
LEAGUE BASEBALL.

Salem baseball Enthusiasts have
flcceeded in having this city entered
in the Tri-City league. and as result
some good games can bo expected 90
De seen here durlngthe coming sea-
son. Several local sporting men In
terestad In the game attended a meet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-18
Prominent People Recon-
mend the Remedy
Pe-ru-na.
DIR. Hartman's World Re
nowned Catarrh Medicine.

Cen. w. II. Parsons, e25 II st., N. W.
Washington, u. O., writes a. foliowss
"Upon the recommendation Of person
al friends and many strong testimonials
10 the efficacy Of Peruna in the treat
rnent OF the numerous symptoms Of the
grip with which I have been affected for
fo.lr months past, have been induced
70 undergo . trostment Of this justly
celebrated formula.
"I feel decided change for the better
by ia uso for one week only. especially
in toning up the stomach, and a conse-
quent decided effect upon my appetite.
al therefore feel much encouraged that
1 am on The road 20 complete restora-
lion.
"My numerous friends In Texas, where
1 have had tho honor 10 command q
brigade OF hor veteran cavalry In n four
year war, may accept this voluntary
testimonial 90 the merit Of Peruna from
a sense OF obligation for its wonderful
onicacy."
Pe-ru-ns o Good TOnIo.
Cen. M. O. Butler, Of South Carolina,
writes from Washington, ID. g., ~
followsi
"I can recommend Peruns for dyspep-
sia and stomach trouble.
~ have beon using your medicine for
a abort period and foel very much re-
iioyod.
"ft IL indeed a wonderful medicine,
and besides n good tonic"
Colds ln the Head ana Throat.
Chas. w. bowman, lat Lieut. and Adjt.
tth M. S. NJ. Cav. Vols, writes from
Lanham, Md, ~ foliowsi
"Though somewhat avcrse 10 patent
medicines, and still more averse 10 be-
coming \ professional sfiidavit man, ~
seems only plain duty In tho present
instance 10 add nay experience 10 the
columns already written concerning the
curative powers OF Pcruna.
''I have been particularly benefited by
its use for colds IN tho head aud throat.
~ have bcen ahio 10 fully cure myself
OF a most severe attack In forty-eight
hours by ils uso according 10 directions.
"i uso ~ ~ \ preventive whenever
threatened with an attack.
"Membora of my family aIao uss II
for liko ailments.
"we arc recommending a 70 our
frionda."