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The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

The New York Democrats have
decided, as far as Tammany is con-
serned, that the campaigns shall not
begin until quite late. But whether
early or lase, the Democrats haven't
the slightest hope of carrying the
State, either on the State or National
ticket. Prominent democrats are
coming out every day, declaring their
allegiance to the Republican ticket.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Suicides following defalcations are
taking place almost every week.
The fast, hot-house life people are
leading, the poor striving to vie with
the rich in artificial manners and
adornments, surely lead to this, The
latest case of this at Minneapolis
brings this out emphatically. Happy
will be the day when the people of
country return to simpler and more
reasonable style of living, and decide
that in all ways they will be them
selves instead of cheap limitations.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Senat or Hale is on trip to Europe,
with a subcommittee Of Congress to
visit London and Scotland, to investi-
gate the actual operation of the Bank
of England and other English and
Scottish banks. His stay will be
brief, and he will be back in season
for an active participation in our
State campaign. The recent death of
senator Allison makes Mr.. Hale the
senior member of the Senate in point
of service, and also advances him to
the craftsmanship of the committee
on appropriations, which is regarded
as the most important chairmanship
in Congress.
Mrs. r. J. Davis left Monday noon
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

s. F. Emerson, G. w. York and Simon
Grover.
The following letter was received
from Gen. Howard.
Burlington, VT, Aug. II, 1908.
Comrade Saml. F. Emerson,
Co.lH. 3rd Me. Regt.
Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Comrade:-
Your very kind letter and invita-
tion to meet with my old 3rd Maine
Regt is received and ] regret to reply
that a previous engagement to lee
to the sea, at Dixon, Illinois, on
you on the 18th. Please express nv
greetings and best wishes to the sur
viving comrades present.
Very sincerely yours,
oliver o. Howard
Major General, L. S. Army
Retired.
RESOLUTIONS OF BID MAINE RECT.
ASSOCIATION.
Whereas: Almighty God has in His
beneficence enabled us once more to
meet in annual reunion as an Associ-
alton in this beautiful town of Show
hogan, therefore be it
Resolved: That we render thanks
to the Giver of All Good that we SOL
diers of the civil war are still able to
stand up for all that is good, true and
noble; that we again aver our loyalty
to that grand old flag that waves and
stands for liberty peace and good will
to all nations and to all men.
Resolved; That this Association
wishes to express its heartiest thanks
to Russell Post No. 96 and Russell Re-
lief Corp for the fine manner in which
they have entertained its members
to the Maine Central r. r. and East
ern Steamboat Co. for courtesies re-
ceived and to any and all who in any
way aided in making the reunion one
of our best.
j. S. Smith
VIM. McDavid
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

What a relief it is to learn, that as
the supply of tin is getting scarce in
this country, the prospect is that the
old tin cans may be utilized. Hereto
fore they have been a perfect waste
and nuisance. Now the government
officials connected with the geolog-
ical survey, send out word that the
supply of tin in this country is get
ing SCARCE, and it is in order to save
the cans.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

What grand time Governor Guild
of Massachusetts, will have in Maine.
He has gone into the dense wilderness
where there is more health to the
square inch than any other place in
the broad universe.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

FRANKLIN and Androscoggin county
Republicans declare that this year, of
all years, they will roll up a Repub-
lcan majority that will be surprising
They are thoroughly aroused on the
main issues of the campaign, and we
may all look for "the tramp of the
cowhide boots" on election day.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

I'VE thought we'd rather move than
clean house"
An original idea
Not so original 1t had also occur
red to the people who vacated the
abode we leased - Kansas City Jour
Da1
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For Representative to the Legislature
EDWARD r. DANFORTH of SkowhegaI
FORREST H. COLBY of Bingham
JOHN w. HIGGINS of starks.
w. s. BEMIS of Harmony
GEORGE G. WEEKS of Fairfield
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

While chickens are now hatched by
electricity, it will take the most rapid
kind of chain lightning to keep up
with the price of eggs as it scars aloft
between now and Christmas. Some
very hopeful persons predict price
mncomfortably near a dollar a dozen.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Little Joe reading)-What is a fic-
titious character. aunty? Aunty-One
that Is made up dear. Little joe
Then you are a fictitious character,
aren't you, aunty Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
The Old Standby.

Landlady's son addicted to nickel
literature) Say, pardner. what's meant
by stand by TO repel boardersY Mr..
Newcome (sadly eying his dessert
Stewed prunes
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Harry Thaw, who for many years
has been bankrupt in morals, has now
become bankrupt in purse. He has
been terribly feeced by his creditors.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

The effort to work the members of
the Grange in support of the candi-
dacy of Obadiah Gardner, just be-
cause he is Patron, proves to be a
fat failure. The members of this
organization, which has done 30 much
for the uplifting of the farmers of
Maine, are in the habit of thinking
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
Weekday Excursion to Kineo.

In addition to the Sunday excur-
sions to Kineo, there will be a week
day excursion next Friday, August,
14th on the Somerset Traction Co.
and Somerset Railway. Special cleo
trio cars will leave Skowhegan at
6.45 a. m. connecting with the $50
a. m. train at Madison, and returning,
the Somerset Traction Co. will make
close,connections with trains leaving
Kineo at $50 and p. m. The round
trip fare from Madison TO Kineo will
be S150 for adults and SIS for chill
dren. Steamers may be taken at
Kineo station for sail at different
points on Moosehead Lake.
There is something in this item
from the Portsmouth Times worthy Of
consideration by those who are inter
ested in the question of good roads:
THE effects of the many automo-
biles on the State highway is to be
plainly seen. The top dressing has
all been sucked OFF and in some places
the road is disintegrating.
If the towns are 10 raise money to
build highways to have them torn to
pieces by automobiles, the owners of
which belong ont of the State and
pay no local taxes, there is something
for the tax commissioners 10 consider.
We have noticed that the macad-
amized roads constructed only year
or two ago, are already losing their
surface.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

for themselves and voting as they
please. They know that the intro
duction of party politics into their
ranks would work disaster.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Secretary Loeb has come to Maine
for his vacation. He is a man who
knows how to do a great deal of
thinking without much talking.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

All the ice houses in Maine will
probably be emptied before winter,
and then there will be busy times
along the rivers.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Maine gets s23,557 from the Ma
tional government under the Dick
act, for the National Guard.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
Monarch House Paint"

is made TO paint houses with. We
have Paint for other purposes, but
Monarch House Paint is especially
made TO stand the weather and wear
and it does it.
The Blunt Hardware Co.,
Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For County Treasurer
ELBERTON p. DYER of HartIand
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For County Commissioner
GRANVILLE ID. PERKINS of Madison
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
NUMBER 33
In the Municipal Court.

Alter quite period Of inactivity
the sturgis deputies resumed opera
tons IN this town and county Mon
day On Tuesday. forenoon ". 2.
CLIFFORD Of this town and Deputy
Howard Of Auburn paid visit TO the
Hotel Linwood, which is located on
Main street. Here they found Two
pints Of whiskey which was in the
pockets Of coats hanging in two dif-
ferent cupboards. These were seized
and the respondent, George Mark
ham, proprietor of the house, was
given a hearing that afternoon before
Judge Bachelor in the local municipal
court. The charge was search and
seizure. He plead not guilty The
Judge ruled otherwise and imposed a
fine Of 800 and costs and so days IN
Jail. An appeal was entered and
sureties furnished for his appearance
at the Septe m Der term Of the supreme
court for this county.
Wednesday was quite a strenuous
day in the municipal court. A re-
spondent from Jackman named Nel-
son BARLEY, brother 10 the man who
has appeared SO many times in the
past, was before the court on three
charges. These are a search and
seizure, nuisance and maintaining a
place resoued to for gambling pur-
poses.
1t seems that at an early hour Tues
day morning four of the Sturgis dep
uties descended on the hotel in that
plantation run by BARLEY and secured
a large amount of liquor. These were
Deputies Stevens, Weston, Beaulier
and Earney. The seizure consisted
of 126 bottles OF beer and about 40
bottles OF whiskey. The respondent
was arrested and brought 70 this
town. The trial was held yeste rday
forenoon. On the search and seizure
charge he plead not guilty and waived
examination. The Judge imposed
sentence of 500 and costs and so days
in jail with so days additional if the
fine and costs were not paid An
appeal was taken.
On the nuisance charge BARLEY
plead not guilty and waived examina,
tion. As this was not within the
jurisdiction of the court he was held
in the sum of $500 for the supreme
court in September, probable cause
being found.
On the third count, that OF main
tanning a gambling house. BARLEY
was fined $50 and costs. An appeal
was also taken in this case.
The liquor seized at Jackman ar
rived in town by express yesterday.
In addition to that mentioned above
there were two kegs of beer and an
empty keg.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For Register of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER of Skowheg gan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For County Attorney
LEROY X. FOLSOM of Norridgewock
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For Judge of Probate
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS of Anson
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

The contest in the Fourth Congress
sional District has been well and
wisely settled by the nomination of
Frank E. Guernsey of Dover as Re-
publican candidate for Congress.
This was done on the fifth ballot,
Guernsey having 100 votes, to 1874 for
George A. Murchie of Calais, the
other candidates being DIR. d. A.
Robinson and Col. [. K. Stetson of
Bangor, and Col. Stanley Plummer of
Dexter. Mr.. Guernsey is just at the
right age to do vigorous work in
Congress, being only AZ years of age.
He is lawyer by profession, and has
had legislative and other official posi-
tions. He has a clean and unassail-
able record, and is recognized as a
man of ability and absolute integrity.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

1t seems that both the leading can
didates for President are to furnish
the public with "canned speeches." ,"
both having given some of their
utterances to the phonograph. An
exchange in speaking of this way to
bring their thoughts to the public,
says: ''It cannot be interrupted save
by actual violence to the machine; it
never Detrays any signs of overwork
or exhaustion; it suffers from no
lapses of memory; its tone is not
affected by applause or the want of it;
it is characterized by as much spirit
when delivered to small as to a
large audience; and the listener may
choose mis- own time of hearing it,
and hear it as often as he wishes"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

For Sheriff
LESLIE L. JACOBS of Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Mrs. r. j. Davis left Monday noon
for visit with relatives in Richmond.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

Tuesday afternoon John NJ orris,
who was committed to Jail from Pal
myra as vagrant, was declared by
the court to be insane He was taken
to the Augusta asylum this morning.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS

nNrERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL NATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
SOMERSET COUNTY

For Senators
SELDEN r. GREENE of SoIon
ALLISON p. HOWES of Palmyra
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13

The case of John L. Otis VS. Charles
c. Moore was heard yesterday after
noon before Judge Bachelor. The
charge was assault and battery and
disturbing the peace. After listening
to the evidence the court discharged
the respondent. Forrest Goodwin for
the defendant, c. B. Hight for the
plaihtiff.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-13
The Somerset Reporter

Sl.75 II paid within the year.
500 will be charged II not paid until
end of the year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
FIRE IN 0PELIKA
STORE OF ROY E. ToRBERT IS DE-
 sTR0YED.
Loss On stock Ia About ss,0O0 And On Building eS,BOO--Second Fire
 In Twenty-Four Hours.

opelika. Dee, 2s-(speciaD- --opelilxa has had its second fire within twenty four hours.
 This morning about o'clock, the fire alarm was sounded, and 1t was found that the storehouse of Roy E. Torbert on South Ninth Street. was on fire.
 The fire department was soon at the scene and finding the Torbert store so nearly consumed by the flames, they turned their efforts to saving the ad- joining property.
 By hard work and the down pour of rain at the time. they were successful in keeping the flames confined to the one building. At one time, 1t was fear ed. the whole business block would be consumed.
 The stock of goods carried by Mir. Torbert amounted to between gT,g0U and ss.00o and on this. he had S4.0O0 insurance.
 The building, which was owned by ! W Torbert. and which was worth 93.500, was insured for s1,500. ". A. Adams, died at his home at Beulah. in this county Sunday night at 8 o'clock. after an illness of three or four days with paralysis. Ills remains were inferred in the Beulah cemetery today at ii o'clock, the exercises being conducted by Rev. H. I. Holliway of the Baptist .elhnrcn; John H.. Westerheke, who is fo pc married to Miss Fieda Abbott of this city. next Friday, has reached 0petika from his home in Fairhaven, Vt
 Mrs. c. " Oliver of Dothan. is in opelika. and will be the guest of Mir and Mrs. ". D. Newman during the holidays.
 Misses Maude Moore and Myrtle Nor ris. teachers in the public school, left for their homes at Florence. this arter- noon.
 Miss Gussie Riddle. will leave opelika Wednesday morning to spend Christ mas with her parents at Brundidge.
 Miss Nell Summers, who has been at- tending school at the University of Ala bama. came to Opelika today to spend the holidays with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
CAPT. 0D0M's PLANS
FOR CELEBRATION OF Cf2aIsrMAs
 AMONG POOR.
Entertainment Will Re Given mt the Home On Whitman Street on Msu- day Following Christ
 mas Day

The local division of the Salvation Army is very busy preparing for ths annual Christmae tree ana entertain. nent which is to be given to the poor families of Montgomery on the Mon. day Following Christmas. At present there are only five members of the army in the city. and making the mat ter of collections most difIscult.
 The program for this years enter tainment Is somewhat different from the one Of last year. Instead of being at the County Court House. the cele- bration will be at the Salvation Army home on Whitman Street. and d the Christmas tree instead of being One of the leading features will come in main ly for the amusement Of the little folks. Instead of tagging each ar- tiele separately for each member of q family. all the presents going to Q fam. fly will be placed together in baskets. One basket will contain groceries. one clothing, and the other toys for the children. By doing this a great deal Of trouble and time can be saved.
 Enough groceries will be In each basket to supply family of i've peo. pie one day, and the other one will contain shoes, socks and underwear
 Captain odom ia preparing fo supply baskets to several hundred families this year and Is trying to make this Christmas record breaker in his ca . reer of charitable work in Montgom- cry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
soNEs-TAYLoR CASE.
Coroner Paris Believes Two Men Were
 Poisoned.

 Poisoned. Birmingham. Dec. 22.--(SpeciaL)-- Coroner W. D. Paris announced this morning that he would hardly exhume the body of John L. Taylor, believed to have been poisoned, until after Christ mas,
 He says that all the Relatives of Taylor. including his mother Mrs. Lucinda Taylor, who resides at North Birmingham R. w. Crow, a brother in-iaw. of North Birmingham; T. T. Taylor, a brother, of New Castle; c. C.. Truss, a nephew, and others want tn 6 body taken up. and that some of them have made affidavit that they believe Taylor came to death by being poi soned.
 The announcement that the body would not be taken up until after Christmas was made by the coroner sh ort,y after a conference Tuesday morning with Mir. Crow and T. T. Taylor, both of whom are said to have made affidavit they believe their relative was poisoned.
 The sensational afidavits follow the sudden death Of John Baker, who is said to have died from arsenic poison ing As a result of Mfr. Bakers death warrants charging pr. T. A Jones of East Lake and Mrs Bertha Taylor with administering the poison, were sworn out by the coroner after an ex- animation into the case.
 Mrs Taylor Is the widow of John I. Taylor, who died last June. Since the exposure concerning the Baker death, relatives of Taylor are of the opinion he. too. was poisoned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
vARNER-HALEY.
4 Popular Young Couple Are Married
 Al Greensboro.

A Popular Young Couple Are Married
 Al Greensboro.
 Greensboro, Dec, 22-( -(Spectal) )-Mtss Clara Warner and Mir. James M. Haley of Chattanooga were quietly married yesterday at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs J. M Warner on Tuscaloosa street the Rev E. A. DaneI- ly, presiding elder of the Greensboro district performing the ceremony. se- cording to the ritual of the Methodist Church.
 In the parlor where the company was assembled. were artistic. though simple decorations of Christmas greenery and pot plants.
 The wedding was attended by only the nearest relatives and few friends.
 The handsome brunette bride never looked lovelier than on this occasion, attired in a strikingly elegant, tailored going away gown of wisteria cloth. which was most becoming
 In the marriage of Miss Warmer. Greensboro loses one of the prettiest and sweetest girls ever reared here. and there are many who regret her departure, while at the same time they rejoice to think her lot is cast so well. as the groom is a prominent young business man of Chattanooga. and is also a favorite socially.
 MT. and Mrs, Haley left at once for their new home, Chattanooga. attended by many good wish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
THoMPsoN-HAYNEs.
Beautiful Home Wedding at Unaon
 Springs.


 Beautiful Home Wedding at Unien
 Union Springs. Dec. 2--(specIal. )--A beautiful home wedding occurred this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Emma Boykin Haynes, when her only daughter. Miss Meta Haynes. was married to Mir. Duane Ernest Thomp- son, of Montgomery.
 The entire house was artistlcally dec. orated. the hall being in green, the par- Tor, where the presents were pink, pink roses being lavishly used tied with wide pink satin ribbon The dining room was in red and green. the Christmas colors. In the parlor, where the ceremony took place. the dec- orations were in green and white Around an improvised altar burned white candles In silver candelabra ale most hid in a profusiou of handsome white roses.
 Under a wedding bell of pure white they plighted their troth. Rev. J. M. Thomas using an impressive ceremony.
 Previous to the ceremony. Mrs. c. N. Franklin sang T Would Live or I Would Die For You, and ga solo was also rendered by clay Harris. "Ah, Let Me Dream of You" and Miss Minnie Lee Rainer sang 70 Perfect Love"
 Miss Meta McAndrew presided at the piano, accompanied by Miss Mary Will Pitts on the violin.
 Miss Mary Meta Cowan. maid of hon1 or, preceded the bride into the parIe.. gowned in an exquisite lingerie 6<ess and carrying bridesmaid roses.
 The bride entered with her brother, MT. Frank Haynes. who gave her away. Mir. Thompson. with his best man, Mir. EIdredge Thompson, awaited them at the altar. having entered from side door.
 By this marriage Union Springs yields to Montgomery one of it's most beautiful, attractive and popular young women, who by her sweet disposition and strong personality has drawn around her a large circle of admiring friends.
 She wore a handsome travelling suit with hat to match. and carried brides roses.
 MT Thompson is travelling salesman for the Teague Hardware Company. and is, a young man of fine business qualihs cations and personal worth.
 MT and Mrs. Thompson left on the evening train for Montgomery. where they will keep house at Highland Park. Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Radford have is- sued invitations to the marriage of their daughter. Miss Mary Beatrice Radford. to Mir. William Ray West, Monday afternoon. December 2s. at o'clock, at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-23
Weddings tn Aiabama.
sMTTH.LowERY.
Pretty Church wedding Celebrated Ia

Pretty Church Wedding Celebrated Ia AtmOrr.
 | Atmore, Dec. 2.-(SpeciaL IA pretty wedding took place last even | ing at s o'clock at the First Baptist | Church, when Miss Jeonora Lowery and Mrs c. Paul smith were united
 in marriage by kev. George w.. McRae of Mobile.
 The church was tastefully decorated under the direction of Mrs. Julius F.. I Peavy with Southern su1ilax, mag
 nolias. pink roses. palms aud ferns. Many friends gathered to witness the ceremony. Angels Serenade by Mrs. E. F. Goldsmith, accompanied on the violin by Mss Sallie Washington, gave hotice that the couple arrived at the church. Just previous to the enter | ing of the bridal party Mrs. Goldsmith sang 70 Promise Me-" the accompani- ment being rendered by Miss Maud Adams.
 To the strains of Mendeissohn's march, by Miss Adams. the ushers. MT F. F Goldsmith and Dr. J. !. Grimm, came down the right aisle followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen. in the order named: Miss Hattie Wtgiey Miss Matte Lou ParkeFs Miss Katie Hicks and Miss Dasy Currie, Nicholas Staliworth, D. T.. Peavy. John Eng- strom and R. E. Adams. forming a SeUtf-ClFcie around the CHduCSls AHc matron of honor, Mrs. Courtney Cage, came down the left aisle. As she reached the chancel she sang 70 Per- feet Love-
 The bride with her maid of honor. Miss Jessie ,Lowery, her sister, came down the left aisle and were met at the chancel by >fhe bridegroom and the best man, pr. J. Patrick McMur- phy, who entered from the side door.
 During the ceremony the Melody In F was softly rendered by Miss Adams and Miss wash ington. The bridal party left the church to the strains of Tsnnhauser's march.
 Tho bride was handsomely gowned in an embroidered chiffon over white satin with pearl decorations. She wore veil caught with orange blos- soms and carried q bouquet of white carnations and ferns.
 The maid of honor was attired in a beautiful creation of pink silk and lace; she carried pink carnations. The natron of honor was handsome in brocaded silk and lace, carrying 6 bouquet of ferns. The four maids were handsome in directoire gowns, carrying pink carnations.
 A reception was rendered the bridal party at the homo of the bride on South Main Street.
 The bride Is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. w. Lowery and is very popu lar. The bridegroom is manager of the ]. ". Fore store at this place, and a native of Monroeville, Ala. He came here about eighteen months ago.