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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-08-20
MADISON CENTRE.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Spear have re-
turned from their cottage at South
port.
Fred F. Spear was a caller at the
home of Mrs. w. D. Hayden, last Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hayden OF
Athens with Miss Thelma Levill came
to Lakewood Saturday to meet their
daughter Annie, who has been in
Portland and Augusta for the past
two weeks. They returned home,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Carrie Nurting has sold her
farm to party from Fairfield. They
are to take possession In September.
The town has a crew of men at
work on the road below the Killcare
farm and judging from what we hear,
they are doing good job as we an
derstand, one of our most devout men
turned handspring right in the hard
road. think our near by selectman
will be down that way more often in
the future.
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Early Tomatoes.

A truck gardener tells that this Is
the way he raised early tomatoes: He
took dry goods box 2 by 3 feet
and eight inches deep. In each corner
Of the box he set piece OF two inch
pipe. so that he could water the plants
from the bottom. pouring In the water
and letting 1t permeate through the
soil, which was composed Of sandy
loan put into the box after the bottom
had been covered to the depth OF three
inches with well rotted and sfted sta
BILE manure. The seeds were planted
and ligAtly covered and the soil kept
moist. but not wet. In one week
after planting the green tops appeared,
and In three weeks they we're trans
planted into similar box, being
set an inch deeper than they grew
In the FIRST box. They grew In the
box In sheltered places for three
weeks, when they were ready for the
garden.
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CORNvILlE CENTER.

The heavy thunder shower last
Thursday afternoon was a record
breaker. A half dozen telephones on
the old West Ridge road we're put out
of commission, and the lightning that
ran in on the wire at Byron Robin
sons did considerable damage to the
residence. Another bolt at about the
same time struck the barn, but short
distance away, running down the
horse fork cable to a point near the
floor and then tearing timbers into
fragments before entering the ground.
Two men and two pairs of horses
were knocked down and the barn
floor hlled with smoke that had a de-
cided birthstone odor. 1t was close
call from death and fire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Merrill return
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sOLON


Miss Ida Abbey carried her aunt,
Mrs. Wrinkle, to Bingham, Wednes
day.
Samuel Gould spoke here in town
at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon
Miss Florence Later, who is at work
in Bingham, was home "Wednesday
night.
Miss Jeanne Rowell of East Madison
and friend was in town calling Oh
friends, Wednesday.
Mr.. Fred Severy was quite sick
Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Miss Mary Pollard, who has Deen
visiting her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs
F. A. Coolidge for few days, return
ed to her home in Skowhegan. Thurs
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hamblett OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, arrived here on
the three O'Clock train Thursday
afternoon to visit their daughter,
Mrs. Fred Drury.
Mrs. Olive Magoon, who is quite
sick, remains about the same.
Quite a number from here went on
the excursion to Kineo, Friday.
Mrs. Lester Patterson, who has
been away on visit to her people for
a number of weeks, returned home
the first of the week.
Mr.. Fuller Smith of Winchester,
Mass, is In town on a visit to his
parents.
Mr.. Abel Rowell was in Skowhegan
on business, Friday.
Miss Helen Williams is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. Alfredo Maynard
Mrs. P. S. Longley went to Madi-
son, Friday afternoon.
Miss Caroline Rowell of Portland is
spending a vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Rowel.
Rev. Mr.. Meservey took the boys
of his Sunday School class over to
Lake Embden, Friday. returning Sat
urday.
Mrs. Henry Wilson took Mrs. Maud
McIntire and party to Lake Embden,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Daniel Maynard was home
from Madison, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hannigan OF
Madison were in town, Tuesday.
North Somerset Grange have post
poned their Children's Day at Mrs.
Isaac Holway's until Saturday Aug.
80. 1t is hoped large gathering will
be there.
Those who took advantage of the
low rates and went to Moosehead
Lake last Friday were well pleased
with the trip. Several went to North
East Carry and others over to Kineo,
but it was fine trip for every one.
The Methodist Sunday School went
to Lake Embden, Wednesday, for
their outing.
North Somerset Grange will have a
Cattle Show at Scion, Tuesday, Sep
TENDER %. Other announcements
will be made later concerning ar
engagements.
Some crops are doing fine this year
Mrs. Fred Magoon has large quaint
ity of bell peppers from few plants
Corn in this section Is fine and looks
like full Sill for those who are fort
innate enough to have one and will
plant the corn.
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GRANGE NOTES.

August LIST was observed as Young
Peoples Day. The chairs were hlled
by the young people and a pleasing
program arranged by Miss Tilda Dore
was successfully carried out.
Mr.. C. E. Turner presented to the
grange five pictures of Masters of the
grange which were accepted with
pleasure and resolve to have Mr..
Turner's to place with them.
At the last meeting, August 10Th,
the grange favored holding fair the
last of September or first of October.
Wasserrunsett grange of Cornville,
will visit Athens grange occupying
the chairs and furnishing the pro-
gram. The Athens grange furnish
ing dinner.
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DEATHS.

Somervllle, Mass-Juy 81, Mrs. Helen F.
(Gravesl Dinsmore, aged 66 years.
Acknowledgements l6 Mrs. Elizabeth Plum
mer Cobb, formerly of Pittsfeld, aged ~
years.
Observation-Disclosures Is, BENZ Fairbrother.
Australla-May TO- Leonard Richardson,
formerly of this place.
Standpoint, Me-August is, Orville u. Bak-
er, aged go years.
Portland-August Is, capt. zenas Vaughan
aged rs years.
Skowhegan--August Is, John Stanley,
aged 81 years.
Pittsheld-August 10, John erie aged 81
years.
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MARRIAGES..

Observation-Disclosures Is, by the Rev. Or.
Fred A. Letch, Mr.. Calsie w. Greenleaf and
Miss Della LaJulippe, both of Skowhegan.
neutrality-suspicious. I, by the Rev. Dr. F.
\. Leitch, Lawrence /. Narnum OF W est
Brooksvile and Mary Elyra Snow of Skow-
he2an.
Rumford-August II, Samuel George Turn
er. formerly of Hartland, and Miss Mary
Evangeline Cook of Rumford.
Embellishments 10, Mr. Charles Durap
and Miss Dodge.
Medford, Mass-August -, Mr. Clarence T.,
Paul and Miss Florence May Wood.
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Savoy Cabbage.

Savoy leaved cabbages are largely
used in Europe They are marked by
q peculiar fne crumbling OF all the
leaves, particularly those Of the head
They are generally OF better table
quality than common cabbage. more
tender, finer In texture and OF more
delicate favor. The plants are better
able to resist cold. but do not give so
large a yield Of heads. and the heads
are less solid and cannot he handled
so well as the more common sorts
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The Spiritual Aid Society will meet
at Lakewood Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 2.3O
p. m, full meeting is desired as 1t is
the last before Camp meeting.
The Golden Glow S. s. will meet at
Mrs. Augustus Jewett's Thursday,
Ang. 81.
We all feel like saying, Rain, rain
go away, come again some other day.
viii Bartlett of Lewiston, who has
been stopping at w E. French's for q
a few weeks has returned home.
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of or in the outside wall of said build
ing and that the expense of said
tablet and the inscription thereon be
paid by the town from the donation
of Seven Hundred Dollars
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To Produce Good Paint.

The manufacturers must use Pure Ma
terials, must put them together in
correct proportions. Monarch House
Paint ia Pure as we'll as correctly com
bined-18 years prove 1t.
The Blunt Hardware Co.
Skowhegah, Ne.
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A man has grand time when his
family is away until he wants DO find
his favorite shirts.
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BIRTHS.

Athens-AuRust 49, to the wife of Professor
r. l.. Baird, a daughter, Florence Edna
Skow hegan-August 49, to the wife OF Fred
l.. Moody, Jr., a son.
Observation-Disclosures IL, to the wife OF Ed
Devereau. son.
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The Somerset X. Il. Will offer special re-
duced rates with the following fare for the
round trip to Lakewood including the rare
on the electric cars-Bingham. 90c Solon
Csc: Embden, SIC: and North Arson. 45c.
The steamer Margaret b. will be in com
mission making hourly trips from East
Madison, for those desiring to reach Lake
wood from that direction.
The stable will be open as usual for the
convenience of those coming by team.
Splendid opportunities are offered at Lake
wood this year for meals and lunches
Following the speakers in the afternoon there
will be an cellent Vaudeville Entertainment from
the agency of Jos. J. Flynn, and also perform
anee at 8. 10 p. IN.
The Day to close with Grand Ball
for which music will be furnished by
TONNES ORCHESTRA
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Addresses by the following
well known speakers

Hon. N. J. Bachelor, Master National Grange
Mr. c. S. Stetson, Master Maine State Grange
Mr.. E. B. Norris, Past Master N. Y. State Grange
Mr.. W. J. Thompson, Lecturer Me. State Grange
Mr.. L. S. Merrill State Dairy Instructor
Hon. M. L. Merrill, Member State Tax Com.
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AT A PROBATE COURT held at Skowhegan
&Aen and for the County Of Somerset, on the
SECOND TrRsnAY OLE ArGrsr
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
NEW RAILROAD PROPOSITION.
Glenwood Springs Interested in the
Movement.

State Senator Taylor and Banker
Cliff Parks of Glenwood Springs were
in the city Tuesday having come up
from Delta where they met with the
business mems association of that
place in the interest of railroad which
they hope to see built, taking in the
North Fork, Crystal river country via
Glenwood Springs cutting off the
roundabout way by Grand Junction and
shortening the route to Denver and the
east by about 100 miles. 1t is plain to
be seen what the advantage of such a
road wsuld be to the fruit growers of
the Uncompahgre valley and the Glen
wood folks hope to secure the aid of
the Uncompahgre valley towns IN push
ing the project. We understand that
preliminary surveys have been made
but the recent panic has some what
put a check on the project at present,
but at the return of prosperity it is
hoped that the work will be again
taken up. Western Empire.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Notice of Adjustment Day

Estate of Elsie Sargent Deceased.
The undersigned. having been appointed Ex-
ecutor of the estate of Elsie Sargent deceaeed
late of the County af Delta. in the State of Colo
rado, deceased. hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court of said Dets
County, at the Court House in Delta, in said
County. on Monday, the-S lethl day Of April
4. d. isoe, at the hour Of 1 o clock P. n. Of sale
day, at which time all persons having claim
Against said estate are notified and requested Il
attend for the purpose of having the eame ad
justed- All persons indebted to said estate ar,
requested to make immediate payment to tn,
undersigned.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this 9Th day O
March, A ID. 1878.
CHARLES H. MCNEIL. Executor
of the estate of Elsie Sargent, Deceased.
MILTON II. WHICH, Attorney.
First pub. March Is; last pub. April 3, 1905.
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This company expects to double their
output during the coming year.
District Attorneys
Association Meets

District Attorney Hugo Selig, OF this
city was one of the principal speakers
before the district attorneys association
which was formed at Colorado Springs
February 81.
The meeting at which the association
was formed was held at the Antlers
hotel, and Attorney General Dickson
presided. Plans for permanent organi-
zation were decided upon and a com
mittee appointed to report at the next
meeting of the association which will
be held at Fort Collins on July l. C.
C. Hamlin and o. C. Collins, of Cole
RADIO Springs were elected president
and secretary respectively, of the as
sociation.
1t will be the aim of the association
to secure a revision of the criminal
code of the state at the earliest posi-
BILE moment A committee, of which
District Attorney Selig is a member,
was appointed to frame suggestions for
a revision of the code.
The various speakers were unanimous
in blaming public sentiment to a great
extent for the lax enforcement of law
which is fast becoming a menace to the
state. Too free an exercise of the
pardoning power of the state executive
was also deemed to be an active con-
tributory agent to the general reign Of
apparent disregard for law. -Montrose
Press
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Directors Meeting.

The board of directors of the Un-
compahgre Valley Water Users asso-
citation met here Monday and elected
officers for the ensuing year. The old
officers were reelected, and are as fol-
lows: w. E. Obert, president; L. E.
Ross, vice-president; j. ]. Tobin treas
urer; Ira Mcneil, secretary.
The directors called general meet
ing of the stockholders of the associa-
ton in this city for April 18th, at which
time the matter of issuing credit GER
tificates will be taken up.
These credit certificates are designed
to be a means toward the end of facili-
tating the completion of the irrigation
project in this valley. The plan has the
hearty concurrence of the government
officials, and unless some unexpected
obstacles are encountered, will un-
doubtedly be adopted and put into exc
cution at the earliest possible moment.
Briefly the plan is to allow farmers
who expect to use the water from the
system to take contracts for the con-
struction work on the canals, bitches,
laterals, etc. Their work will be paid
for in certificates of credit issued by
the Water Users association, and these
certificates will be accepted in turn by
the association in payment of water
rights The certificates will be trans
ferable, and to all intents and purposes
will serve as actual money in all trans
actions touching the purchase of water
rights under the tunnel. This plan
will enable many prospective water
users to purchase water and pay for it
in work. who possibly could not raise
the ready money.
Another good feature of this plan is
that it will greatly facilitate the work
of finishing the system. Lack of funds
on the part of the farmers will not
operate to delay matters. Montrose
Press.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
STATE OF COLORADO, I

STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF DELTA. 49,
IN THE COUNTY COURT IN PROBATE.
liz. PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO 10
EMhA wilma, GREETING:
WHERE rs, 1t has been made 2, an,,s,r ,,, tho
County Court of Delta County, in the St-tc Of
oiorado that you, the said Emma Wilma are an
~ nsI, q. aS o, Mary flzlna, late of the County
you reside out of said State
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the
pfovisions OF the statute in such case made and
provided, and by order of Court duly made and
entered you are hereby notified thnt an instru-
ment OF writing purpOrting to be the last will
| and testament of the said Mary Wilma. deceased
was presented to said Court fer probate on he
Ith day of March A. d. 1905. by Nelson Wilma
residing at Delta. in the State of Colorado: that
the sad decedent was at the time of her decease
a resident OF Delta County. in the State of Colo.
rado; that the said decedent according to the
s.. s.lu a.iessd VIII devised and bequeathed her
to wit:
FIRsI-I give, devise and beau-ath to my bus-
band. Nelson Wilma Of the County of Delta and
state of Colorado. all the property of which l
may die seized. whether real, personal or mixed
and wheresoever situate. to have and to hold to
MIN and his heirs and assigns forever.
| SDcoSD-I hereby nominate and appoin,
Nelson Wilma to be the executor of this my last
Will and testament, and direct that he be per
mn nit,ed to act as such without giving an, bond
WI Mss Ny hand and seal. this sixth day of
May, A. D., 1877.
MARY WILMA, (SEAL-D
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to be and
appear before sad Court at the County Court
Room in the Court House in Delta. in the COUNTY
OF Delta. in the State of Colorado, on the I3th
day Of April. A. D. 10 : then and there to attend
the hearing on the probate of the said alleged
last will and testament of the said Mary Wilma
decea-sd, and further to do and perform what
shall then, by the said Court be required and
adjudEed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court al
my office in Delta in said County, this eth day OF
March, A. D., 1903.
{ sEu FRED N. DICKERSON,
1 COUNTY Judge and Acting CLERK
[ COURT. BY /. S PRUETTE, Deputy
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Notice Of Adjustment Day.
tate of William Blurnberx sr. Deceased.

Estate OF William Blumberg Sr. Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ad-
Sr.. late OF the County of Delta, in the State of
Colorado. deceased. hereby give- notice that he
will appear before the County Court of said
Delta County. at the Court House in Delta in
said Coonty. on Monday the 9Th day of April.
A. D., 1875, at the hour of 10 o clock A. n. of
said day, at which time all persons having
claims against said estate notified and re-
questsd TO attend for the purpose of having the
same adiiustssl- All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment
te the undersigned.
Dated at Delta, Colorado. this 9TH day of
March. A. ID. 1905.
WILLIAM II. BLUMBERG, Administrator of
the estate of William Blumberg Sr. Deceased.
MILTON X. WEloH, Attorney.
First pub. March Is; last pub. April 3, 1905.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate.
IN THE MATTER OF. THE ESTATE Oh
nQNAIl ROSCOE Nc AEEE A MINOR

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
DONALD ROSCOE MoAFEE, A MINOR.
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with
an order Of the County Court, of Delta Colo
raaio, will sell at public sale at Office in the
Town of Delta, County of Delta and S.a,e of
Colorado, at the hour of ten clock A. NJ, on
Saturday the ssth day of March, A. d. leos. to
the highest and best bidder for cash. the follow
ing described real estate and water rights.
situate in the County Of Delta and State of
Colorado. to-wit; An undivided one-fourth in
tercst in and to the West Half oi Lot of section
seven in Township Fifteen South of Range
Ninety-four West OF the 9Th p. N. and East half
OF Northeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter of
Section Twelve in Township Fifteen South of
Range Ninety-hve West OF the Sixth p. NJ,
containing tl.ss acres, more or less, and all
bitches and water rights used in its irrigation,
including an undivided y interest in one water
right OF Class A and one water right OF Class h
in the Loutssnhieer Ditch, and one tenth inter
est in the West Branch of Atkins Ditch, all
situate in Delta County. State of Colorado,
Inquiry can he made ut said ONCE concerning
said pruperty at any time prior to said sale.
Dated at Dclta, colorado, March >, \. d. 1905.
MlLLARD FAlRLAMB,
Guardian Of Donald Roscoe McAfec, minor.
First pub March 9Th; last pub. March 9Th. 1908.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Notice Of Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the Board Of Reg
istration for the general town election to b.
held Iuessiay, April 9TH, A. d. 1913. for the pur
pose OF electing town officers for the Town oi
Delta. Colorado will be in session ut the regular
place of meeting of the Board of Trustees Of said
town. for the purpose OF registering all election
named days, to-wit:
Tuesday, March 3lst. IQus.
Monday, April 9th. 1913
Dated at Delta, Colorado. March 9Th. A. D.
L. ID. HAUSER,
ATTEST: Maxn-
LILLE e. WILSON.
Town Clerk and Recorder
(SEAL)
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Notice Of Election.

Notice is hereby given that the regular annual
ese1ton OF town officers in and for the town OF
Dcita. State OF Colorado, will be held at the
tesniar place OF meeting of the BOARD Of Trus-
SSS o, he town. on Tuesday. April eth, A. D.
ohicsrs will be elected:
ONE MAYOR
THREE TOWN TRUSTEES.
ONE TOWN TRUSTEE no FILL, VACANCY
OONNEf NE T0MN I,LERK AND RECORDER,
ONE TOWN ATTORNEY
A. d. 1905. ' 'n' vi - "''n
L. d. HAUSER,
u Mayor.
Town Clerk and Recorder
(SEAL-)
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13

The output Of the cannery was i3, 600
cases of canned fruit which was all
contracted for before it was put up
and is being consumed entirely by Col
orado markets. During the season of
about six months an avy eSS ninety
people were employed, and the pay roll
for the season reached $1,000. The
capacity Of the plant will probably be
doubled for the coming season.
THE NORTH FORK VALLEY PACKING CO.
This was the first company to be or
ganized with capital stock Of sl5, 900
to handle the fruit which was going to
waste by becoming too ripe for ship
ping. An evaporator plant was put in
with a capacity for handling consider
be fruit. Their success Is demonstra-
ted by the fact that they have never
been able to anywhere near sudply the
demand, and today it is impossible to
buy a case of fruit of them. They put
up an extra fancy grade which readily
brings more than the California article.
Following is the amount Of fruit bought
and packed during the season of 1906:
Peaches, 1876 tons
Prunes, 207
Apples, 100
During the season IN average Of
forty people were given employment.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
and Canning.
THE PAoNIA PACKING CO.

Realizing the necessity for some
means of taking care Of the large
amount Of ripe fruit which went to
waste every year and was total loss.
a company of home people was organ
lied with n capital stock of $4,000 for
the purpose Of building and operating a
cannery, styled The Paonia Packing Co.
1t was operated with moderate success
the first year. and in the spring of 1906
the capital stock was raised to e2O, 900
and the plant enlarged accordingly.
The output for 1906 speaks for itself.
The following figures give the amount
Of each kind of fruit bought and the
average prices paid:
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Applications for orazlns Permits

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications
Tor pernits to grase cattle and horses within the
hATTLEAENr MESA NATIONAL FOREST
during tho season of iSs, must be nled in my
oihce at Collbran, Colorado, on before
March 1905 Full information in regard to the
be used in mnkinx nppiication. will Il, Furnished
upon request DAVID ANDERSON,
SO-St Supervisor.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Big Transfer.

Hon. Frank C. Goudy, of Denver,
president of the Montrose and Delta
Canal company spent several days in
Montrose the latter part of last week
arranging the details for the transfer
of the ditch to the government.
This canal is one OF the largest under
the Uncompahgre project and involves
$120, 900. .-Olathe Criterion.
The Delta independent., 1908-03-13
Early Seed Potatoes For Sale.

Early Ohio's Improved-Early York.
Stock grown especially for seed. For
further particulars inquire Of James E
Foster, Olathe. Phone Blue, ls2.
2-mo,