davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
DEBS TO YALE MEN,

Eugene " Debs. socialist nominee for
President. while at New Haven. Conn.
last night. had behind him several Y ale
students. who came out of curiosity and
simulated interest so we'll that they were
invited to sit on the platform.
One of them was B. H. Sullivan of Chi
cago, son Of Roger Sullivan, democratic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

to visit the tuberculosis sanatorium. The
party will make an inspection of the
sanatorium. remaining for the day as
guests of the institution, and returning
by special train this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

Harry Kemp. deputy grand regent of
the Royal Arcanum in Virginia. is in
Petersburg. Va. from an extended trip
through the southwest in the interest of
the order he represents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10
ONE DAYS HAPPENINGS IN
THE WORLD OF POLITICS

Taft will 60 southern speaking tour and then visit the
White House.
Bryan promises prosperity and attacks President
Hughes is said be needed at home.
Dazell suggested next Speaker of the House.
Republican victory, says Boss Cox
Gift of $4,000 from Carnegie to republicans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-10

MELROSE. Mass. October 1O-Eldridpe
Henry Goss. author and banker. died YES
terday of pneumonia He was seventy
eight years old. Mr.. GosS had been
treasurer OF the Melrose Savings Bank
for twenty-four years and was the au-
thor of numerous historical works. the
best known of which is a life of Paul
Revere.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
BROWNS coRNeR-cANAAN.

Rev. o. NJ. Chase assisted by Rev.
G. II. Bowie and Rev. r. p. Chase
held a meeting Sunday at the Steam
Mill school house. Rev. o. NJ. Chase
will conduct a meeting in the Lake
George district Sunday May 81.
Mrs. Anna Pierce, who has been
STAYING with her sister, Mrs. Wesley
Bailey, went Tuesday to visit rela-
tives in Hartland. She will then go
to her home in Hermon, Maine, for a
visit of several weeks.
Miss Eva Goodwin of Skowhegan
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Laforest Goodwin, Sunday.
Frank Barnes came from Lowell,
Mass, Wednesday, where he has
been employed in shoe factory. lie
will remain for the summer with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Barnes.
Mrs. Charles Allen, who has been
in feeble health, is now able to be
about and she visited with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Maude Burrill, few days
last week.
Lorenzo Starbird was in Bangor re-
Gently, on business.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. II. Chase, who has been sick with
pneumonia, is much better.
NC. Woodbury. went to Norridge-
wock Saturday, where he has employ
ment with his team.
George Weeks found one of his
nice lambs dead in the pasture last
week. Mr.. Weeks owns some fine
lambs about eight weeks old and
weighing about sixty FIVE pounds per
head.
Lorenzo Starbird has taken the
contract to put a new roof on the
barn belonging to George Cover and
single the same.
Mr.. Newball Holmes of Skowhegan
passed Sunday with his sister, Mrs
Eugene Sinclair.
Miss Maude Robinson and nephew,
Othello Robinson, of Sherman, Me-,
came Saturday for visit with rela-
tiyes. Miss Robinson will return to
her home in about ten days while
little Othello will remain with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jewell, for longer visit.
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Schylur Bur
rill entertained Mr.. and Mrs. c. l..
Allen and daughter, Miss Ethel, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Allen and son, Leslie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Damon, Mr..
and Mrs. John Maxwell and baby
Evelyn and Ralph Wyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Almon Rowe, visited
at s. B. Wyman's Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
CORNVlllE CENTER.

Our road Com. Folsom, is doing
some good work. He had of the
new machines called the King Dray
going the past week and he has done
the roads in this town more good
than machines could in the same
time and the expense not one-half
what the road machine would have
been.
The dance at the Hall here Friday,
the 22d, was largely attended and a
good time enjoyed by all. We learn
there is to be another in weeks from
that night.
Joseph Judkins has moved into the
H. j. FoRg house on East Ridge.
r. F. Judkins had a fine COW break
her leg one night recently.
Mrs. Walter Morrill,, who has been
to Waterville to have her eyes treat
ed by DR.. Hill, is now at home. Her
eyes are about the same, we fear she
may lose the sight of one.
Mrs. Emma Frost is stopping with
her sister, Mrs. W. II Morrill,.
Miss Hazel Moody is attending
school in Skowhegan.
This community was saddened by
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

the news of the death on Sunday May
10. of Mrs. o. X. Case, one of the most
highly respected ladies of this place.
Although in failing health for the past
two years, the end came Unexpectedly
after an illness of five days. She was
born in Cornville June IA, 1884, and
was formerly the wife of Major VIM.
a. Morgan, who was killed i'll the war
of the Rebellion, leaving her with two
children. She was married i'll 1870, TO
Oliver H. Case of CornYille, by whom
she had one daughter. The funeral
services were held at her late home,
and were largely attended by friends
and neighbors also the VIM. {. Nor
gan Post, @. \. R., and the Ladies
Relief Corps of Athens, of which she
was member. \ member of the
Christian Baptist Church, kind and
sympathetic friend and neighbor, a
devoted wife and mother, her kindly,
cheerful nature endeared her to all.
Patient through her suffering, her
bright, brave spirit upheld her TO the
end. Beside the husband, two
daughters Mrs j. X. Brown, of Angus
Ia, Mrs. W. c. Eaton, of Skowhegan,
and one brother, Mr.. Roscoe Mcclure,
of Cornville, survive her.
"bnlV waiting till the reapers
Have the last sheaNes gathered home
For the summertime has faded
\ nd the Autumn winds have come
Quickly real eis, gather quickly
All the ripe hours OF my heart
For the bloom of life has Withered
And hasten to depart
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
RENERE-CORNNILLE

Miss Pearl Collins spent Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Bertha Paul at
her home In South Scion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Sawtelle of
Fairfield spent Sunday with their
nephew, Perley Priest and family.
Mrs. Birdena Conant and a lady
friend of Skowhegan spent Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Commits parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph French.
Ernest Rowell is taking his annual
mail carriers vacation. The first
week of which he spent with friends
In Lawrence, Cambridge, Boston and
Portland. The first of this week he
spent here with his parents, and at
present is in the northern Maine fish
ing region.
1t is rumored that Santa Claus has
lost his calendar, for he is seen in the
region of Hilton Hill quite often this
spring.
Baker and Priest report that they
have recently Matched from one
hundred and forty -four tested eggs,
one hundred and eight chickens.
This is no egg story as some tell it
but they feel quite satisfied after the
poor luck they have had.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

House and has quite number of meal
ers. The logs are not running into
the boom very fast and full crew
will be put on later.
Mrs. F. Blackwell, of Waterville,
visited Clara Tibbetts over Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Joy visited Mrs. Elmer
Decker several days recently.
Mrs. Mary Blanchard of Waterville
visited her brother, E. c. JOY, over
Sunday.
Miss Floy Walker visited in Water
vile several days this week.
Mr.. Bradbury Dinsmore has sold his
farm and was in this place Saturday,
looking for desirable place.
Mrs. Susan Hall and three gaand
children of Brooks are visiting at
Mr.. Walter Halls.
Mrs. Arthur Wardwell visited her
people in E. Skowhegan over Sunday
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

life's journey together. Her cousin,
Mrs. Amanda Thompson of this viii
lage, has spent the last two winters
with her, and was her constant COM
panion TO the last, and together with
Mrs. Browns children, did all that
love and tenderest care could do to
make her declining y ars happy ones.
Mrs. Browns illness covered only a
few weeks duration, and although
she had attained a grand old age, she
still retained her interest in historical
research, and had made a valuable
collection of family geneology. Her
many relatives and friends in this
village, Scion, Skowhegan and Mad
ison, will regret to hearI.of her death,
and will miss her coming to her sum
mer home on the shore of the Ken
nebec river in Scion.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
SMlTHFlELD.

The mill building belonging to VIM.
Baker at South Smithfeld was totally
destroyed by fire about II O'Clock
Wednesday night. The engine and
boiler are thought to be all right.
The loss is estimated at $500 with no
insurance. The cause of the fire Is
unknown.
Mrs. Betsy Ellis has returned to her
home in town after spending the win
ter with relatives in Portland. She
was accompanied home by her
brother-in- law.
The firm of Sproul, Paul & Co.,
Boston, Mass, whose card appears in
another part of this issue, wishes to
inform their shippers, that they will
continue business under the same
name, as before the death of the late
Mr.. G. F. II. Paul. They respectfully
solicit your shipments, which will re-
ceive the same prompt attention as
in the past.
Mr.. Wheelock Mosher is newly
painting his house, and H. 3. Groves
is giving his blacksmith shop new
coat of paint.
Ansel Holway was calling in town
last week in the interest of Grange
Paper.
Bertha Bates of Norridgewock was
visiting relatives in town last week.
Miss Dora Libby of Blackville, s. c.,
is in town on vacation.
Mrs. Naomi Groves is visiting her
grand daughter, Mrs. Carroll Holmes,
in South Smithfield.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
EAsT CORNVllLE.

Guy Moody and son Arthur from
Lynn are visiting \. r. Moody and
wife.
Mrs. j. X. Brown has returned to
her home in Augusta.
Joseph Judkins and wife are NOV
ing in the Henry Fogg buildings
Mrs. Emma Frost who has been
caring for Mrs. Howard Churchill has
returned home.
Miss Cora Flanders, who has been
to California for the past two years,
has returned to her home here.
Mrs. Alice Eaton and little daugh-
ter Doris, who have been visiting at
the home of her father, A. H. Case,
have returned to their home in
Skowhegan.
John Neil of Mercer is in town at
work on the road machine.
An item published by us last week
gave the impression that Frank Cor
son had returned permanently. We
have since been advised that it was
visit only and that he was at his
farm but brief time only.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
SOUTH SOLON.

Archie Adams had an old fashioned
barn raising week before last. There
were about 80 there. Arthur Rowell
40x6Q with Is foot post and hip roof.
This is on the old Isaac Hunnewell
place, one of the so-called ''aban-
doned farms" and the chances are
this place will show a big change in a
few years as Archie is slashing brush
right and left, and starting in for "A
family too, they had little girl born
three weeks ago which makes the
3rd in three years.
Joel McIntire is almost helpless
from rheumatism not able to get out
of the house.
Ernest Paul and family were visit
ing friends in South part of the town
Sunday.
Mrs. Ada Jones who is taking care
of her sister, Mrs. L. M. Pugh, of
North Madison, was visiting her aunt,
Mrs. L. w. Spear, Sunday.
Mrs. Pugh has been sick most all
winter with heart trouble seems to
be gaining, so much that she goes out
on the porch most every day.
Miss Lucy Jewett has been sick this
last week with henorrhage.
Mrs. L. w. Spear holds about the
same.
Cecil Jewett and H. Farron of
Brighton were here Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Cudworth of the village
was visiting here one day last week.
There was a dance held at A. G..
Heald's one evening last week, about
80 present
Mrs Lew Stinchfield who has been
sick about two months seems to be on
the gain little.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
C1RATuNK

Arlie Dinsmore of Bingham passed
through town Saturday on his motor
cycle. He was en- route for his
cottage at Pleasant Pond.
Dana Lawrence travelling man for
the Baker firm of Skowhegan was set
ting tablets here and at The Forks last
week, he also set fine monument on
the Collamore Willard lot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clark went
fishing at Pleasant Pond recently and
Mrs. Clark caught trout that
weighed a pound. They got ten in
all.
Mrs. Huldah B. Young is quite
seriously i'll at w. E. Sizelinds. Her
son, Albion and sister, Mrs. Mary
Holden are with her at present.
Mrs. Jennie Comber is at the Maine
General Hospital at Portland where
she submitted to an operation for a
bad case of appendicitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Andrew and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Whitney of Bing-
ham spent Saturday and Sunday at
Pleasant Pond.
A large party of guests went to
C. A. Spaulding's camp Sunday at
L
sporting camp and have all the
guests they can accommodate.
d. H. Williams returned from Jack
man Friday with his colt Teddy r, he
is we'll broken and makes fine
looking driver.
The boys are beginning to agitate
the base bah question and are think
ing of forming nine with o. H.
Clark for manager and David Baker
captain.
John Sterling has gone to Madison
as timekeeper for Orrison Gordon on
his section of the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Witham re-
turned from Boston Monday well
pleased with their trip.
Michel Kennedy of The Forks
went to Bangor for treat ment accom-
panied by his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Mitchell, recently, but the journey
and treatment were too much and he
passed away very suddenly. His
wife and daughter were with him
when he died and accompanied his
remains home. The funeral was held
at the home, Rev. Mr.. Richmond of
Bingham officiating. The wife and
daughter have the sympathy of all.
The Moxie drivers came home yes
terday. 1t was successful drive but
much shorter than common
MIR. and Mrs. Leander Bright went
down river Monday. Mrs. Bright is
in very poor health and has gone for
treatment.
Mrs. W. S. Powell has recently pur-
chased a new Frictionless Empire
Cream Separator of the 1908 model of
the local agent, F. E. Williams. We
expect this machine will take the
cream off the neighborhood.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
BDEN.
Now SOW and plant,

Now SOW and plant.
Fred Bunker and Frank Doney, of
North Arson, were in town Sunday.
Leyman Rowe, a veteran of the
Civil War died the 23rd, having had
shock the 18th, from which he did not
rally. He was member of Co. F.
Goth Me. Infantry. He lost his left
hand in the service. OF immediate
relatives he leaves two daughters and
other more distant relatives. His
wife passed to the other shore about
four years ago. Mr.. Rowe was about
~ years old.
James Murphy sold a good colt to
Arson parties the first of the week.
II. E. WEIGH and Morris Moore, of
Madison, were in town Sunday.
Benjamin Young, a veteran of the
Civil War, passed away the 24th after
a short illness from an abscess near
the brain. His age was a little more
than 70 years. Comrade Young was
man who none could dislike. He
was much attached to his home and
family of which he leaves a widow,
one son and four daughters to mourn
his disease.
DR.. Wing of North Arson, assisted
by DR.. Brown of Brigham, removed
three tibroid tumors from the neck of
Frank Halves of Concord, last Mon
day. Mr.. Halves rallied from the
operation and seems to be doing we'll.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
HARMONY.

At caucus of Republican voters
held last Saturday, Mr.. r. H. Reed
was chosen chairman and DR.. VIM.
Mclaughlin, secretary. The names
of the three delegates to attend the
county convention at Skowhegan
were balloted for on one ticket and
resulted as follows: VIM. G.. Bailey,
w. S. Bemis and R. II. Reed. The
balloting for delegates to attend the
State convention at Bangor was on
single ticket and the following were
elected: E. A, Bailey, VIM. Nc
Laughlin and s. w. Herrick. 1t was
voted that the delegation to the
able means for the nomination of
Sam'l w. Herrick for county COM
missioner. 1t was also voted to in
struct the same delegation to use
their influence for the nomination of
E. N. Merrill Of Skowhegan for
western Senator.
The grange will observe Memorial
day on Friday this week, by inviting
all the veteran soldiers to meet at the
hall in the afternoon to listen to
exercises appropriate for the oc-
casion. At a special meeting last
Saturday evening the grange con-
ferred the third and fourth degrees
on Miss Sybil Davis.
Evening Star Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
and Morning Star Lodge of Rebekahs
will unite in observing the ami
versary of the orders at the church
on Sunday forenoon, June 9TH, to
listen to an address by Rev. Mr..
Walsh of Wellington. The two orders
should meet at their hall at 10
O'Clock sharp and march to the
church in due form.
Rev. Mr.. Ham of Cambridge
preached a memorial sermon at the
church last Sabbath to a good con
gregation.
DR.. VIM. Mclaughlin intends tc
attend the Somerset Educational
meeting at n. Arson on Thursday ano
and Friday of this week.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
MAYFIELD.

Mrs. Juliet Webster of Bingham, is
the guest of her son M. L. Webster of
this place.
F. M. Wyman has returned home
from Chandler where he has been
visiting his sister.
Miss Rena Brown has been home
from Hartland on a short visit but has
returned to her work.
A. L. Flanders was in Bingham
Saturday.
E. N. Merrill of Skowhegan was in
town last week, stopped at A. l..
Flanders.
Perley Bryant spent Sunday at
home.
George Cook also G. C. Brown have
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
CALIFORNIAN's LUCK.

"The lucEiest day of my life was when 1
bought box of Bucklens Arnica Salve:"
writes Charles F. Budahn, of Tracy, Califor-
MIA "Two 25c boxes cured me of an an
moving case of itching piles. which had
troubled me for years and that yielded to no
other treatment" Sold under guarantee at
6. K. Fogg's drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

gone to Winslow to work on the
boom this summer.
Miss Bertha Cook was in town
Sunday.
Mrs. Austin Baker of Brighton was
in town Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
HINCKLEY.

Frank Blackwell and wife reached
here from Riverside, Cal, Saturday a,
M. and are visiting at Mr.. Frank Pen
neys i'll Canaan.
Mrs. Door and two daughters of
Skowhegan, visited her brother P,
Bessey, Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Nora Goodwin visited Mrs. L.
p. Kicker Sunday.
The Cook has arrived at the Boom
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
CARD OF THANKS

Harsh physics react weaken the bowels,
cause chronic constipation. Doan's Regulets
operate easily tone the stomach cure con-
stpation. DC. Ask your druggist for them
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

If your own child "cuts up" you call
it cuteness. But if somebody else's
child performs a few stunts, you call
it showing Off"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
EAST SkOWHEGAN.

Rev Ora Chase held a meeting at
the Lake George schoolhouse, Sunday
the 18th inst, which was we'll attend
ed. He will meet with the people
here again on Sunday afternoon June
21st.
Mrs. G.. S. AmeS was called to Lew
iston on Monday of last week by the
death of her brothers wife. Mrs.
Chas. Penney.
Fine weather for farming and the
farmers are improving it.
Mrs. Jennie Wardwell and son of
Hinckley visited Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Burrill,
OF this place.
The funeral of Mrs. Alonzo Rich
ardson occurred Thursday forenoon.
, A good woman has gone to rest leav-
ing the fragrance and sweet memories
of as perfect life as humanity ever
attains' Mrs. Ella Laverty of Prov
idence, r. l., and Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Cannon of Lewiston, two daughters
of Mrs. Richardson were here to at
tend the funeral. Another daughter,
Mrs. Pauline Bray of Worcester Mass.
was unable to be here because of the
ill health of her husband.
Mrs. Often of Waterville called on
relatives and friends here Sunday.
OBITUARY
Prudence F., wife of Alonzo Rich
ardson, Esq, of East Skowhegan died
May 18th aged SO years, months and
% days. The deceased was life long
resident of this town and was the ell
dest daughter of Rev. Isaac F., and
I ID Z XNnhhA Givt
years ago March 26th, she became
the wife of Alonzo Richardson, six
children being born to them, five of
whom survive. They are Mrs. Ella
f. Laverty of Providence, R. l., Mrs.
Fannie L. Cannon of Lewiston, Mrs.
Pauline r. Bray of Worcester Mass,
Mrs. Lydia E. Pooler and Evelyn B.
Richardson of this town. The latter
has resided on the home place with
her parents for several years and has
kindly cared for them. The young
est son, Theo. A., passed away Sept.
9th 1897 aged SO years. The deceased
is also survived by three brothers and
three sisters. They are Rev. Samuel
W. Ames of Foxcroft aged SO, Isaac
Ames of SkoWhegan aged 81, Lafay
cite Ames of Canaan aged 81, Sarah
Randall of Augusta aged so, Philena
Homestead of Skowhegan aged rs,
Palonia Randall of Vassalboro aged
Il. The deceased though quiet and
unassuming has lived life well wor-
thy of imitation, ever mindful of the
comfort and happiness of those
around her especially in her home.
The funeral took place Thursday the
21st at the old homestead, and was
largely attended by relatives, friends
and neighbors. Rev. Ora NJ. Chase of
Canaan spoke words of comfort to
the Borrowing family. The bearers
were Wallace Ireland, John NJ. Buz
zen, Geo. Steward and Joseph NJ.
Ireland.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends
for their kind sympathy in our great
bereavement; their very generous and
kindly assistance and their many
floral offerings will ever be remem-
bered with deepest gratitude.
Alonzo Richardson,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Richardson,
Ella F. Laverty,
Fannie l.. Cannon,
Lydia E. Pooler,
Pauline R. Bray.
/ Harsh physics react weaken the bowels,
cause chronic constipation. Doans Regulets
operate easily tone the stomach cure con-
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

Accidents will happen, but the best-regu-
lated families keep Or. Thomas ECectric oil
Tor such emergencies. 1t subdues the pain
and heals the hurts.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28

The pessimist has his faults, but his
ideas about fishing are likely to be ac-
curate
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
Two Large Stones
Passed From Bladder.

John Johnston, of 916 E. I'd St.
Plainfeld, n. j., who for over ID
years has been tax collector OF
that city, writes: "About three
years ago ] began to suffer with
dreadful pains in my kidneys. |
was also at times very bilious, but
my most serious trouble was with
my water. Sometimes | could
hardly pass 1t, and when | did il
was attended with most excfu-
ciating pains. Nothing helped
me and | began to despair. de-
cided TO try
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
DR.. KENN EDY'S


for heard go much about its good results. 1t helped
80 that l 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 / passed two quite
large stones. and 1 have never been trou-
BLEED with my bladder since"
Write to DR.. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, n
Y, for free sample bottle of DIR. David Kennedys
Favorite Remedy, the great Kidney, Liver and Blood
medicine. Large bottles $l.00, at all druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia Z. P1nK-
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, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
Ing down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-28
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 present. We buy our
Wheels in carload lots and can make
profit at figures that drive our COM
petitors to despair.