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The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
EAST MADISON.

Very hot and very dry, hardly a
thunder shower to moisten the
parched fields and lay the dust in the
highway. The hay crop will be a
light one.
Norris Cleveland, mail carrier on
route 4 is off duty this week on &C
count of illness. F. o. Eaton, night
carrier, is substituting.
Miss Ida Fuller, agent for the Maine
Bible Society was in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Spear are
housekeeping this summer at the
Bigelow Cottage.
A machine for boring wells has
been operating in town the past
week.
Fishing for white perch is in order
now and good catches of these fine
fish are reported.
The Lichtenfel family of New York
are at their farm home above the
village for the summer.
Lyman Jewett of Skowhegan was
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Miller and granddaughter re-
turned to Providence, Saturday after
a visit of two weeks with her brother,
C. A. Jones.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
How the Dutch Eat,

4 Dutch meal Is always reminiscent
of a game OF cards. for the mother
deals out all round the table, and when
that first hand Is played out she deals
afresh. and so on until the dish Is
empty. There Is no promlscuous serv-
ing. as with US, and the quick feeder
az such a person could exist in leisure.
ly Holland) reaps no advantage. II
meals are to be likened to games Of
cards, oar meals In Dutch eyes must
look like games of rab."-LondoD
Queen
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
MADISON CENTRE.

What every one wants just now is
rain as it is very dry and fires are
running in many places.
The Spiritual Ladies Aid Society
will meet at Lakewood grove, Tues
day, July %, at one O'Clock, p. M.
They are to have picnic supper and
attend the theatre in the evening.
II the day is not fair they will meet
with Miss Olive Hayden.
The Golden Glow Branch OF l. 8. 8.
will meet with Mrs. Ephriam Deane,
Thursday, July 30. All please bring
needles and thimbles as there is work
to be done.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
STATE OF MAINE.

Somerset, IS. New Portland, June 80, 1908.
In the matter OF Petition Of Somerset
Farmers Cooperative Telephone
Company, and Decision of the Sc
lectmen Of the town OF New Portland
thereon.
COURT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The undersigned, John Metcalf, Manager
Of the New Portland < Pennington Tel Co
now comes. within two weeks from the fling
OF the decision Of the selectmen Of the town
OF New Portland with the Clerk of said town.
and says he is interested in the matter treat
ed in the petition and decision, copy Of
which is hereto attached. and is aggrieyed by
the said decision OF the selectmen of said
town of New Portland:
Notice is therefore hereby given by the
undersigned OF an appeal by him from said
decision.
JOHN MErCALF.
STATE or MAINE
County Commissioners Court,
Somerset County.
Received and filed July J, 1908.
Attest; w. T. seekins. Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

In olden times a wrestler who had
won a belt used to go to his village
church on the following Sunday wear
ing the belt. On the Sunday following
that he went to some neighboring
church In his belt and claimed preced-
ence over the other young fellows.
Nearly all the champions were men
great In girth and weight. Old Stead
man, accounted by many the most
powerful wrestler ever known. was
twenty stone weight. - Manchester
Guardian.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
BINGHAM.

c. E. Mlllett has just moved into
his new barber shop, north OF the
post office.
f. H. Colby's family is now occupy
ing their new cottage at Pleasant
Pond.
Ed Bunker, conductor on the pas
senger train has moved his family to
Kineo.
Mrs. Waldo Dunton and her friend,
Miss Cuddy, have recently visited
friends in Kingheld.
Bessie Carney was visiting friends
in Scion a short time ago.
Mrs. Lizzie Goodrich, who has been
at Skowhegan several weeks, the
guest OF Mrs. Bacon, returned home
last week.
Alfred Chase of Rochester, N. H.,
is now In town for a stay of several
weeks.
Georgia Colby, who has been en-
ployed the past FIVE years as assist
ant In the postoffice, has resigned and
her place is being filed by Gertrude
Pierce.
Lu and Stanton Carville go to
Spring Lake this week to visit their
father, John Carville.
Rev. w. A. Richmond will preach
at Caratunk next Sunday in exchange
with Rev. VIM. Sweinson who will
preach in the Congregational church
here at the usual hour.
Mrs. w. B. Goodrich and Leon
Goodrich have returned from three
days spent at their Pleasant Pond
farm.
The rear of the drive reached
Bingham ON Tuesday night, one week
ahead of their time last year.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Fred CLARK
both of Caratunk, arrived on Tuesday
evenings train, which owing to the
Wild West Show at Waterville, was
nearly two hours late.
The farmers telephone line has
been extended through the back part
of the town to Henry Cooley's and
beyond; also to Smith Corner, Con
cord, and other places in the neigh
borhood
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
Greatly Underestimate.

Bobby" asked his Sunday school
teacher. do you know how many dis
ciples there werer' The little boy
promptly said that he did and answer
cd, Twelve" Then he went on,
"And know how many Pharisees
there were too"
Indeed"
"Yes'm. There was just one less
than there was disciples"
why, how do you know that? 1t is
nowhere stated how many Pharisees
there were"
81 thought everybody knew It," said
Bobby. THE Bible says. Beware of
the 'leven of the Pharisees,' doesn't it
Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
~ The News of SOmerset's Busy Towns sss

Mise. Charlotte Greenbank of
Wellesley. Mass, came Thursday OF
lat week 10 spend her summer vaca-
ton with her friend, Miss Louise
Carr.
Mrs. II. J Merriek Of Augusta and
two children are spending few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Holbrook.
Mrs Perry of Washington, d. c.,
will arrive this week to spend her va
cation here IA usual. She will room
with Mrs. Caroline Morse and take
her meals at Porter's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Boardman re-
turned 10 their home in Orono, Mon.
DAY.
The annual reunion of the Eaton
aud y n. :. Alumni Association will
be- held here the 18th of August, The
afternoon will be passed as usual
every body going to the school build
Ing and renewing old acquaintanees,
having business meetings etc. Sup
per will be served in the grange din
my hall at the proper time and
reader has been engaged to help out
in the entertainment of the evening,
The notices of the event will not be
sent TO the local members but only to
those ous OF town.
Mr. George Harlow is cutting the
hay on the Albion Morse Farm.
Phil Carr has been up river this
week repairing the damage done to
the Postal telegraph wires by The
woods fires.
Mr.. f. S. Miller and party consist
ing OF Mr. and Mrs. Cony Russell and
Mrs. and Miss Drake went to Lake
George Sunday after church where
they took dinner and stayed for some
time, after leaving there they went
through the towns of Canaan, Clinton,
Benton, Fairfield and then home.
The ladies' OF the Congregational
church have engaged Mr.. Edward II.
Frye, monologist and impersonator to
give a reading in the Grange hail on
Tuesday evening the 2lst. The pro-
ce eds to go for the benefit of the
church. His Interpretation of "David
Harum,n Rip Van Wrinkle" and
ACROSS the Atlantic" are said to be
masterpieces.
Mrs. Rose Nadeau and daughter
Miss Ada, are working at the Nor
ridgewock house, Mrs. Nadeau as
cook and Miss Nadeau as assistant.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
DEATHS.

Pittsheld--July :, Mrs. Hattie Il. Grover
aged IS years
Caratunk-July 8, Charles Pooler Of Pleas
ant Pond, aged 81 years
Skowhegan-Iuly 10, James f. Chase, aged
IS years.
Hartland-July II, Wildsworth, only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wadswofth Chapman, aged
years.
Waupaca, Wisconsin-,Iuy 5, Mrs. Fred
Reitz, aged 81 years.
Norridgewock-Iuly y, Levi Chllds, for
merly of Farmin gton, aged about 70 yesFs.
Cornville-July 10. Mrs. Hannah tlongfe-
low.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
STATE OF MAINE


somerset ~.
Town oil New Portland.
The within named Somerset Farm
ers' Cooperative Telephone Company on
this thirteenth day Of June. A b. 1908. hay-
ing proved that the within order of notice
has been fully complied with and public
notice given as within ordered, and hearing
having been held at East New Portland in
said town of New Portland. at one o'clock in
the afternoon on the thirteenth day Of June,
A. D. 1908, in accordance with the within
order, and after full opportunity for all
parties to be heard.
Permission is her by granted said Somer-
set Farmers Cooperative Telephone Com
pany to construct its lines upon, over aud
along the highway and public roads of said
Town of New Portland as within set forth.
The poles Of said Company shall be placed
well back from the bitches so as to allow the
unobstructed use Of the road machines; the
poles shall be of cedar, and they shall be suf-
6ciently tall to carry the wires attached to
them no less than sixteen feet above the
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
BIRTHS.

Melrose Highlands, Mass-Iuy I, to the
wife OF Angler l.. Goodwin, daughter,
Mary Eleanor.
Waltham. Mass-to the wife of Frank j.
Craig, daughter.
Skowhegan-July 8, to the wife OF George
II. Lunt, a daughter.
Sherwood, North Dakota-Juy 4, to the
wife of Malon +. Mantor, a daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
CANAAN.


Mrs. G. D. Harris is visiting rela-
tives in Providence, R. l.
Mr.. Earle, wife and little son of
Somerville, Mass, are guests of his
mother and brother, DR.. F. E. Earle.
Fire was discovered on the blue
berry bog, South Canaan, Sunday
about noon. About seventy five men
went to the rescue but were unable to
check the flames which spread rapid
ly among the heavy growth of timber
bordering the bog.
Miss Nichols of Searsport, Maine, is
the guest of Miss Shellie Harris.
DR.. L. w. Speare was in town, Sum
day. His household goods are being
moved to Hartland where he is TO
locate.
Miss Charlotte Clark OF lewiston
and E. H. Harlow of Auburn are
guests of Miss Mabel Smith
Mrs. Tilton of Skowhegan Is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Lewis Nelson.
Miss Maymie Peavy, who has been
teaching school in Millinocket, Me.
arrived home, last Saturday, for the
summer vacation.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
Tho 0randast.

"What is the grandest thing in the
universe?" asks Victor Hugo IA
storm at sea-" he answers and contin-
ues, "And what is grander than a
storm at sea- THE unclouded heav-
ems on starry, moonless night.
"And what is grander than these mid
night Skies" '"The soul of mana
spectacular climax such as Hugo loved
and still, with all its dramatic effects,
the picturesque statement OF a vast
and sublime and mighty truth.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
John METCALF.
STATE OF MAINE


- Somerset, S.
SEAL Court of County Commissioners.
- March Adjourned Term,
July 7, A. D. 1908.
Upon the foregoing appeal. IT IS ORpER-
Ell, that the County Commissioners meet at
the Court House in Skowhegan, in said
County, on Saturday, August 1, A. D. 1905
at eleven O'Clock a. m, at VIII CHI time and
place hearing Of the parties will be had and
such further measures taken in the premises
as the Commissioners shall Judge proper.
And it is further ordered, that public notice
of the time, place and purposes Of sad hear
ing be given 10y publishing an attested copy
of said appeal, with this order thereon, two
weeks successfully in the Somerset Reporter,
the county newspaper. printed at Skowhegan
in said County, the last publication to be two
weeks, at least. before the time appointed
for said hearing that all persons and corpor-
ations Interested may then and there appear
and be heard if they see ut.
Attest: W. I. Seekins, Clerk.
A true copy Of appeal and order of Court
thereon.
Attest " 7. Seekins, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
MAYFIELD.

q. G. Tozier, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Steward and Mrs. Frank Chase from
Skowhegan were in town over Sun
day.
Mrs. Vina Webster, who has been
in poor health for some time, is now
able to go to Skowhegan where she
will stay while for treatment, after
which she will 60 to Waterville.
Mr.. Gerald, who got his leg and
arm broken few weeks ago, is gain
ing very rapidly. DR.. j. Sumner
Bragg of Harmony attends him.
Miss Gladys Young of Madison is
spending her vacation with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Bry-
ant.
F. M, Wyman returned from Skow-
hogan Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

Teacher (after reading the "Charge of
the Light Brigade'b-Whow were the six
hundred referred to in the verse, Into
the jaws Of death rode the six hun
dredf' Pupil expect they were den
lists, Observation-Disclosures Bits
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

A woman is always willing to com
promise-when the concession all
comes from the other side.
1t often takes great load to get q
man down on his knees.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
If You Are Going to Paint

you simply want the paint you think
Ia the best. If we cannot convince
you that "Monarch House Paint" Is
the best, we won't ask you to buy it.
Come In and talk with us, it may save
you lot of extra expense.
The Blunt Hardware Co.,
Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
Crazy.

Wigwag-I believe there's tlnge OF
insanity In all religious enthusiasts.
Henpeckke-Ye take the Mormons,
for instance, ANY man that wants
more than one wife In plumb crazy
Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

Beware OF the man who does not re-
turn your blow: he neither fergives you
nor allows you to forgive yourself
George Bernard Shaw.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
The Spoor.

I'm cunning for railroads" an
bounced the trust buster.
Then come with me-" whispered the
near humorist. 81 can show you some
of their tracks"-Southweste Book.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

Tan, Just tan, seems to have great
popularity as bathing costume.
Life is the mill in which men are
made.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

That is good lesson on patience
which is learned through pain.
The failure to be feared is that of
fearing to begin lest you fail.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
MARRIAGES.

Pittsfieid-.Iuly s, by the Rev. b. w Rus
sell, Mr.. Charles Ii. Mcdonald and Mrs.
Sarah M Roberts
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
State of Maine
Public Notice

In conformity with tne provisions OF Chap
ter thlrty-two OF the Revised Statutes, and
upon the petition of five or more citizens Of
the State, and deeming it for the best inter
est OF the State, the Commissioners or In
land Fisheries and Game, after due notice to
all persons interested In the subject matter
of said petition, and public hearing thereon
In the locality to be affected, and deeming it
necessary and proper for the protection and
preservation Of the inland hsh Of the State,
hereby adopt the following needful Rules
and Regulations relating to the times and
places in which ami the circumstances under
which inland ish may be taken in the waters
Of Iron Bound pond, so-calied, in the towns
ut scion and Athens, also Baker pond, So
called, in the town OF Scion. County of SOM
erset.
Rules and Regulations.
section D. It shall be- unlawful to fish for.
u Se, catch or Sill any kind OF 1sh az any
time In the waters and tributaries Of Iron
Bound pond. so-called, situated in the towns
OF scion and Athens. Somerset County: also
= aters and Tributaries Of Baker pond go
called, situated In the town ofSoon some
81 Countt.
section ?. The above rules and regulations
shall remain iu force Tor a term OF four years
from June - A. D. l1us
ated tins twenty second ia, Of June, A.
u. 1903
/. T. CARLETON, Chairman.
". BRACKETT,
+. +. RING.
Commissioners OF Inland Fisheries and
came. jw77
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
State of Maine
Public Motto G

In confor nifty with the provisions of Chap.
terthirty-two Of the Revised Statutes, and
upon the petition of FIVE or more citizens of
the State, and deeming it for the best inter-
est of the State, the Commissioners of Inland
Fisheries and Game, after due notice to all
persons interested in the subject matter Of
said petition. and public hearing thereon in
the locality to be affected, and deeming it
necessary and proper for the protection and
preservation of the inland fish of the State,
hereby adopt the following needful Rules
and Regulations relating to the times and
places in which and the circumstances under
which inland fish may be taken in the waters
Of the tributaries to Flagstaff pond, some
times called Pickerel pond, in Flagstaff Plan.
tAtion. Somerset County.
Rules and Regulations.
period of four years from June "a, A. D. 1903,
on the waters of the tributaries to Flagstaff
pond, sometimes called Pickerel pond, In
Flagstaff, Somerset County. During said
close time 1t shall be unlawful to fish for
take, catch or kill any Kind OF fish in said
waters, or have the same In possession.
Dated this twenty second day Of June A
d. 1908.
L. T. CARLETON, Chairman
]. w. BRACKET,
E E. RING.
Commissioners of Inland Fisheries an
Game. 3w27
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Rules and Regulations.

Commissioners of Inland Fisheries an
Game. away
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-06-13
LAKESIDE NAN
FOR ASSESSOR

The first man to make his an
nouncement for county assessor is R.
G. Osborne of Lakeside, who author
ICES the World to print the follow
ing announcement:
To the Voters of Chelan County:
Having served three years as Dep
uty Assessor in Chelan County, one
year under j. B. Holmes and two
years under the present incumbent
NJ. P. Spencer, and having prior to
coming to this county six years ago
served in the same capacity for ten
years in Nebraska, and believing that
l am qualified to fill the Office sat
isfactorily, l therefore announce that
will be a candidate for the Office
of County Assessor for Chelan coul-
ty on the republican ticket, subject
to the September primaries.
K. G. OSBORN,
Lakeside, Wash.
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DON'T EXPERIMENT.
Advice.
You will Make No Mistake if You
Follow this WenatCkee Citizens

You will Make No Mistake if You
Follow this Wenatckee Citizens
Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, uri-
nary disorders, dizziness and ner-
vousness, it's time to act and no
time to experiment. These are all
symptoms of kidney trouble, and you
should seek remedy which is known
to cure the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has cured many stubborn cases in
Wenatchee. Follow the advice of n
Wenatchee citizen and be cured
yourself.
Mrs. Ed Batterman, living at II
South D street, Wenatchee, Wash,
says: Il deem it a pleasure to recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills for the
benefits 1 have derived from their
use. Sometime ago / noticed that
my kidneys were in a disordered
condition, and | suffered severely
from a dull aching across my back,
which chung to me almost constantly
| was unable to work and at times
vas laid up, felt languid and entire
! II devoid of ambition. My husband
procured Doans Kidney Pills at the
Red Cross Pharmacy and advised
me TO try them. 1t was surprising
how quickly they acted upon my kid
neys, and l was so greatly pleased
that l continued taking them until
| was entirely cured"
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Remember the name-Doan's-
ard TAX no other.
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The directors of the commercial
club held meeting in A. E. Jonson S
Office Tuesday evening and gave con-
siderable attention to pressing bust
ness. While not strictly the business
of the commercial club, several Of its
members have interested themselves
in trying to collect on subscriptions
for the experimental station, several
of our citizens having subscribed
and having not yet paid in. The
matter of the road over the hills
north was discussed, the commits
sioners having promised to send their
employees Immediately to work on
the road as soon as the citizens
money was subscribed and although
the money was sent in some two
months past nothing has yet been
done. During his visit there this
week, Mr.. Ragless called their at
tention to this fact and it is likely
something will be done to get the
work started in the near future. The
piece of road done under the direc-
ton of NJ. r. Walton, south of town,
was highly commended.
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Mrs. T. ]. Mooney returned from
Tacoma Wednesday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. L. J.Pierce were
Quincy visitors Thursday afternoon.
A. c. Trotter was down at Moses
Lake the latter part of the week.
visiting James Lee.
A party of twenty-one persons
from here spent Sunday at Soap Lake
and report fine time.
c. H. Holmes and wife went to
Wilson Greek Sunday evening.
J. H. Hayes of Spokane, was in
town last week on business.
w. E. Falls. of Seattle, was visit
ing friends here last week.
S. d. Titus and children were Wis
ting relatives at Olive Saturday and
Sunday.
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PERHAPS SHE DID.

did your daughter Inherit her tai
ent for drawing?"
well, | never thought of it before.
But may be she did. One of my
brothers is a dentist. Chicago Rec
Ord-Heral1
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tending to return to the city to take
up some higher branches of her
work. School Director Campbell
states that so far he has received
or applications for teachers from la
dies and expects to receive more.
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The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.
Barton on Thursday last, with a
goodly number in attendance They
decided to give an ice cream social
in the old school building on next
Saturday evening. Don't forget the
time or place, June IA, at the old
scbOo house. Ice cream cake and
coffee will be served All the mem
bers who wish to answer Mrs. Fos-
ter's letter TO the society are re-
quested to write a postcard or short
missive and bring it to the next
meeting at Mrs. Georges Thursday,
June IS.
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See the dishes in our window for
15c. We1atchee Bazaar. ***
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Wenatcheeites are preparing for Il
great game of baseball to take place
ir Wenatchee on Monday, June 30,
between the home team and the Van
couver team, which belong to the
Northwest League. This team. 1t
may not be generally known, is
owned solely by Waterville capital.
4. R. Dickinson, of that city, being
manager, and to say that there Will
ne a big crowd come down from the
inland city is but putting it mildly.
Although getting a bad start IL the
beginning of the season, the VAN
couver team are now playing phenCm-
email ball, the Seattle papers stating
that they are playing the fastest ard
most scientific game of any team in
the league. Last week they took :
cut OF 6 games from Aberdeen, the
team thai took the pennant last 5ed-
son. and who are as strong this year
as they were last.
Wenatchee Will probably make q
holiday Of rhe day AMI no doubt but
tEat baseball! enthusiasts from all
over the BIG Bend :! the near vicin-
ity of Wenatchee will be on hand. as
The gale will be a good one.
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About fifty guests attended the
teachers entertainment last Friday,
previous to the closing of the school
for the sumner holidays, and report
has been handed in of an excellent
time spent. Mayor Campbell, Revs.
Thompson AMI Everett were the
speechmakers. Misses J. Turney and
A. Thomas have handed in their res
ignation as teachers at this place.
~ov accenting a place at
Wilson Creek and Miss Thomas in