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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Sheriff Removal.

An up-country view of the Republi
Can plank advocating a Constitutional
amendment giving the Governor
power to remove delinquent sheriffs,
is to be found in the following editor
ial from the Oxford Citizen:
The proposition in the Republican
Platform to give the Governor au-
thority to remove from Office officers
who fail to do their duty, and appoint
another from the same political party,
is calling for much spiteful comment
from our Democratic friends. Won
der why? Is it because this most ex-
cellent proposition has a Republican
origin or is it because the critics do
not want to see an honest enforce
ment of law? Probably both. If an
officer has no respect for law nor for
his oath of Office, why keep him in
power, why block up the avenues of
progress and reform by retaining men
in positions which call for honor and
trustworthiness, who manifest lack
of those virtues by ignoring the oath
which binds them or should bind
them to their duty; men who would
violate their own oath of office need
not be expected to honestly and i'm
partially bring other offenders of the
law to justice, and provision should
be made to remove such men and
place worthy men in their places.
This is one of many steps toward re-
form and progress that the good peo-
pie of Maine may look for at the
hands OF the Republican party.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Keith's Theatre.

For the week beginning Labor Day,
a bill has been arranged at Keith's
Theatre, which in respect to head
line features and general excellence
will surpass anything given so far
this season, notwithstanding that the
new idea OF FIVE and one -halfEhour
shows has developed an entirely new
improved class of entertainment.
PROFESSIONALLY the most notable
feature will be THE Love Waltz, y
a Vienesse Light Opera, written
especially for vaudeville and follow
ing the line Of the waltz operas that
are now the craze. The production
was made by Jesse Lasky and is one
OF the best ever given outside of
legitimate play houses. Another
notable attraction will be Nat Wills,
the most famous of comedians.
Other strong features will be Les
Silvas, Portuguese Company, who
nave distinct novelty in a ladder
balancing act; Fred Stafford, assisted
by Muriel Stone, with an entertain
ment of their own: Scott & Wilson,
as gy mnastic testers; Quilan &
Mack, who are well known in the
skit as travelling dentists; Lyons &
Parks, in dancing specially; Van
veno & Lahore, acrobatic comedians;
Creyon, ventriloquit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Walker Reunion.

The reunion of the " alker family
occurred on August 26 at the farm OF
Nahum @. Hilton in Arson. The des-
pendants of Stephen and Sybil Will
iams Walker to the number of So
were present.
The forenoon was spent in greet
ings and social chat. After dinner an
association was formed with Orlando
Walker of Arson, president, and Mrs.
H. G.. Walker, secretary.
Among those present from away
were Mrs. Mary Walker Danforth and
her granddaughter from Waldron Ill.
Mr.. E. G. Walker of Chicago, Ill. Mr..
Ralph Sidgley of Everett, Mass, Mrs.
Eunice Walker Curtis, Mr.. Walter |
Curtis, Miss Ella Curtis OF Gardiner,
Me.
Four generations were represented.
Mrs. Eunice Walker, aged "A years
was the oldest member of the family
pres ent, Master Edward Lewis Rouil-
lard, aged six weeks was the young
est.
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Co. E Band at Moosehead.

Company E Band went to Kineo
and Greenville last Sunday, and
about 40 towns people accompanied
them and a most enjoyable time is
reported by all.
They gave concert at the Moose
head Inn, from four to five p. M. and
one they should feel proud of. The
Greenville listeners had nothing but
praise for them, and hope they will
come again.
Had this trip been little better ad-
vertised there would have been. as
many more taken advantage of it.
Mr.. Greene, agent at Madison, who
engaged the band for the Company,
went along to assist in making it a
pleasant trip for all. The day was
perfect and everything went off in
fine shape.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, Death has again entered
our Grange and removed our worthy
and respected sister Mrs. Judith Par
menter therefore,
Resolved, That although a worthy
life has been ended here, and one
more link in our fraternal chain has
been broken, we would bow in sub
mission to the will of Him who doeIh
all things well.
Resolved, That we extend onr
heartfelt sympathy TO the bereaved
husband and other relatives of the de-
parted one with the hope that He who
is mindful of Us all will comfort them
Resolved, That we the members of
Canaan Grange in token of respect
for our departed sister drape our
charter in mourning for thirty days,
and a copy of these resolutions be
placed on our records.
Committee on resolutions.
Mrs. Virginia Nye
Mrs. Lizzie Salisbury
Mrs. Addie A. Holt.
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VERY ANNOYING.
This Hardly Expresses What Skowhegan
People Say of It,

Any itchiness Of the skin is an.
noying.
Little danger in itching sA.n d.
seaseS,
But they make VOC miserable.
Doans Ointmen, $ a reyerfat,-
ing cure
For Piles, Eczema. al itching
troubles
Skowhegan citizens endorse L.
Frank pooler, Al Laughton Street,
Skowhegan, Me, SAYS; Il know
Doan's Ointment TO De a valuable
preparation tor skin irritations. Our
little boy had a sort of rash on one
side OF his face and try as we might,
we could not get anything that would
heal the affection. A friend finally
told me about Doan's Ointment and /
got a box at SIMPSONS drug store.
My wife used it in the child's case and
benefit soon resulted. The rash soon
disappeared and there has been no
return of il since. l have also OBJ
served the effect of Doan's Kidney
Pills in case of kidney trouble and
can recommend this remedy as highly
as Doan's Ointment.
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburp Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the Unit
ed States
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
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Passed Pleasant Day in skowheean.

The Waterville Seminal of Frida,
last contains the following repor
from which it may be gathered thai
the ladies of that city were hignl,
pleased with their visit here and the
matter in which they we're receive d
and entertained:
lone of the best times the womau'e
club ever had" was the announce
ment of one who does not often miss
the best things in the club.
On Thursday happy crowd OF
women, each carrying bag or
basket boarded the morning train
Tor SkoWhegan. On their arrival
they were greeted by the familiar
smile and hearty grasp of the hand of
the former president of the club.
Mrs. Marsh, and an equally cordial
welcome was theirs from the hostess
of the day, Miss Page. The ladies
were escorted from the station to the
commodious house and grounds of
Miss Page, where they were en-
courageo TO roam around the grounds.
Some visited the stable TO become
better acquainted with the beautiful
horse and dog there, others visited
the garden and gathered luscious
currants from bushes still well laden
with the fruit, yet others visited the
flower gardens and sampled the black
cherries and apples. Some were con.
tented TO occupy easy chairs on the
roomy verandas, where later what
was styled picnic lunch was served
to all, but this lunch was 80 well
supplemented by hot coffee, sherbet,
etc., by the hostess that it assumed
unusual proportions.
After refreshments the chairs were
removed to the front lawn where Mrs.
Marsh, surrounded by Der old official
board, gave a very interesting talk,
consisting of a glance backward and
a good look forward for the women's
clubs of Maine. Later, the ladies
were photographed in group on the
lawn, and when they started for home
felt that all the pleasure possible had
been crowded into their four hours
stay in Skowhegan.
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Adventures of Surveying Party.

Henry Crowell was in town Tuesday
to attend the monthly meeting of the
board Of County Commissioners, and
left yesterday to return to the north
ern part of this county to continue
his working with E. E. Greenw God on
the large surveying contract which
they have in that section. For the
past few weeks they have been at
work near the Canadian boundary
but have now transferred their camp
to Hobbstown in the Dead River re-
gion. They have some strange ad-
ventures in the forests where their
work has to be performed, camping
wherever they happen to be when
night overtakes them. They are de-
pendent for supplies on a corps of
employees who make trips to the near
est settlement for them and during
the last week one of these men was
chased by bear and 80 badly fright
ened that he dropped his pack and,
after running far enough to escape
pursuit, did not dare to return for it.
He reported that Bruin was accompa-
MED by two cubs and was full of fight.
The pack and its contents of supplies
were never found, although careful
search was made for them the follow
ing day and in consequence the mem
bers of the surveying party were, for
time, on very short ratiCns.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
4 Paying Investment.

Mr.. John White. of 3S Highland Ave,
Houlton, Maine, says: "Have been troubled
with cough every winter and spring. Last
winter / tried many advertised remedies, but
the cough continued until bought a so C.
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery; before
that was half gone, the cough was all gone,
This winter the same happy result has follow
ed; few doses once more banished the an
nual cough, am now convinced that DR..
Kings New Discovery is the best Of all
cough and lung remedies" Sold under guar
sntee at G. r. Fogg's drug store. soc and
81 90. Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BEsJAsis b. AgssfLL, Pastor,
Residence ne Il ain Street.
Sunday services Morning worship a,
io45. Sunday School at II. Communion
service at four O'Clock. Combined services
a =.
Prayer meeting this evening as usual
BEIHASY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GKoEGe MKKKiaN, Pastor
Residence, 90 Madison Avenue.
Morning service at fo.4s; sermon ~ the
Pastor, SUI ect: The Shore and the Beach
sunday school a. II. Christian Endeayor
service at 3. Evening service at O'clock
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening.
FIRST BAPTIST.
Reg. THloDYrz LYx1s F2os4, PAs4os.
Fesaence - Nam s..
Morning service a, Io45; sunday School
a. Ia; Christian Ea5eaYor a. 6. Evening
service at 7 IN the man Auditorium. Mrs.
Philo Steward, n4sica. director, Mss ANNE
Allen, organst
CENTENARY METHODIST EpiscJpAL.
Rev. FRED A. Letc1, Pr. y. Munster.
Residence, IS Island Aysny..
Morning service, Io4s Bible study. II
o'clock; Junior Epworth League, 3 cock,
Epworh League. 8 o'clock; general prayer
and praise meeting, at o'clock; Class meet
ing, Tuesday, 7.3e. Church prayer service,
tonight, 7.3o.
Morning subject; ''The Discipline of Aztec
ton Evening Subject The Joy q Chris
tan Service"
TIE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SocE1.
At the UniyersaLst Church Cor. d North
and Lea.ilt streets, Sundays at 1913 a. n.
and on Wednesday evenings at 100 a, Mad
ison Ave. cor. Of Russell s.. The pa0hc ;
cordially invited. Subject. "Man.n
SALVATION Army
Meetings every night at O'Clock. sun
day at l a. m. Juniors, 2 p. m; CHRISTIAN
praise, P. m. a Battle Tor Souls at I ?. m.
led by Capt. Piatt and Envoy Peterson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

husbands advice so she'll be in a
position to take the opposite course.
A girls idea of happy dream is
one in which either title or a
diamond necklace looms up conspicu-
ousIy,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Terms Of Courts.

Supreme Judicial:-The third Tuesday in March
and September, and fourth Tuesday In December
Civil and Criminal
Prohate:-The second Tuesday OF each month
County Commissioners Regular Terms, the FIRST
Tuesday in March and Angus, and the second Tues
day In December. Special sessions the first Tues
day Of every month except December.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
A snre-enourh Knosker.

&C. Goodwin. of Reidsvile, ~ C., says
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a ,ure-enough
knocker for ulcers. A bad one came on my
leg last summer, but that wonderful salve
knocked it out in few rounds. Not even q
scar remained" Guaranteed for piles. sores
burns etc. 25c at G. K. Fogg's drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Important New Thoroughfare.

For the REPORTER:
The Dead River. Flagstaff and Bing-
ham road committee are now at work
on the Proposed Road which is to be
built from Bingham to Dead River
road. They pronounced everything
the most favorable they ever saw for
fine road to be made.
With the exception of two hills it
will be a level road of the easiest
kind to build. Two miles in one
stretch was made without a single
curve in surveyors line which will
be an open stretch for autos to speed
and look ahead for two miles.
They are making thorough Job of
it and cutting it all out the entire
distance all ready for the county
commissioners to come on and lay it
out.
Th.a road runs right by the famous
Rowe Pond camps and will be within
less than one and one half miles from
the West Carry Pond camps, which
will give all parties a chance to reach
these camps same day of leaving Bos-
ton.
And it will be the main opening for
all auto travelling for the entire
Rangeley Lakes and Dead River Re-
gions, as it will all come up the Ken
nebec Valley oyer this road avoiding
the hard billy roads of Kingfield, Far
mington and North New Portland.
All claim it means an increase OF so
per cent in business to Dead River,
Flagstaff and Bingham, and it means
the biggest advantage to the sporting
people of anything yet that has been
done to help them out in getting to
and out of the Dead River Regions.
r. V. Stafford, Harvey Harlow of
Dead River, VIM. Viles, Flagstaff, D.
L. Bean, M. H. Bean, of Bingham are
the committee, managers and Sur
veyors of the road.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Free Baptist Conferen nee.

Arson Conference of Free Baptist
church holds its fall session in Athens
Wednesday and Thursday, September
Is, II commencing Wed at 10 a. N.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

Il have used Dr. Kings New Life Pills for
many years, with increasing satisfaction.
They take the kinks out of stomach, liver ana
bowels, without fuss or friction" says N. II.
Brown, of Pittsheld, VT. Guaranteed salts.
factory at G. X. Fogg's drug store. age.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

a superb finish is obtained by
using Campbell's Varnish Stain en-
floors, furniture or interior wood
work. These stains are sold in Il, IS,
75c and S1.40 cans. Ask Stew ard
Hardware x Plumbing Co., for color
card.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

When Orville and Wilbur Wright
put their flying machine on the mark
ct, we can all visit our castles in the
air.
Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores OF any itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief cures quickly.
Perfectly safe for children. All druggists sell
IT,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

Never can tell when you'll mash a anger
or suffer a cut, bruise burn or scald Be pre-
pared DR.. Themes Eclectric OIL instantly re-
lieves the pain--q uic&y cures the wound.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
County Commissioners

County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS, Athens.
GEORGE /. rBBBTTs. Fairfield.
HENRY CRowHLL Skowhegan
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Sheriff and Jailer:

NL'Dh N UNI III 'okOWNcRah
DEPUTIES: J. D. Ring, Cambridge; George
Rhoades, Harmony Ernest A. Cook, Athens; ]. A.
Goodrich, Skowhegan W. W. Nye, Fairfield; Willis
c. Emery. North Arson; E. L. Perkins Madison;
Abel W Rowel Solon; c. S. Adams, Jackman;
W. A. Bigelow, St. Adams; A. F. Buker, farmland
E. E. Frederick, Starks; w. E. Ves, Flagstaff
Fred H. kimbal, Mercer; E. E. Atwood, New Port
land; F. ]. Durgin, The Forks; E. A. Piper Smith
field; ]. D. Foster, Pittsheld; Sullivan Newton, Jack
man; Geo. H. Foster Canaan /. c. Pierce, Bingham;
Chas. J. Savage Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

Most men who think they are
great don't even look the part,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

Some men are not salts fed with
counting trouble; they go ahead and
maEy it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03

The famous Merrymeeting park,
near Brunswick, which had been
owned by the Lewiston, Augusta &
Waterville electric road, has been
sold to a syndicate OF Boston Hebrews
for a summer resort. 1t is the inten-
tion to make il very exclusive. The
park will now be closed to the public.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-03
Church Notes.

Copy for notices under this m ealiinK
aust arrive at our office not later thaa
uesday morning.
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4O-Acre Farm For Sale

One mile from postoffice, room house
with pantry and toilet; large wood shed and
barn 4Ozt5 feet. Also other outbuildings.
Land well adapted to market gardening
with a good pasture and some timber. For
further particulars inquire OF
w. l.. HILL,
tf3s Skowhegan, Me-, II. r. d. No. G.
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COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk Of Courts.
WILLIAM 7. SHEKISs, .................. Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YOUNG. Scion
Judge OF Probate:
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. North Arson
Register Of Probatel
NATHAN FOWLER. .Skowhegan
Register Of Deeds:
LLEwBLLYN GOODWIN. ...... ............ Skowhegan
Treasurer:
T. J. DYERI. '...''..'..'.., Hariland
Sheriff and Jailer:
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Everybody is more or less suspicious
of a suspicious man.
Love is the poetry of life and
matrimony is the corned beef and
cabbage.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-04
EDISON PLANS TRIP
TO CALIFORNIA
Great Electrician Promises Fans
lily to Take Vacations
Oftener q
SPECIAL DISPATCH 10 THE CALI

NEW YORK, Aug 3--Yielding 70 the
persuasion of wife and friends. Thomas
A. Edison will forsaks his beloved
laboratory and take a vacation. Toward
the end Of this month he viii start for
San Francisco. and proposes 70 remain
in California for a month OF more, but
at what point he has not yet definitely
decided This will not be his first trip
to California. Edison recently said to
The Calls correspondent that he har--
bored a most pleasant recollection or
the trip he made there soon after his
marriage.
Hereafter Edison proposes TO take
life more easily. lie has promised his
ing night and day, Sundays and holi-
days in his laboratory. Not only that.
but he is going to take jaunts about
and see something of the rest or the
world He has bought himself a place
in Florida, where he will spend a cou-
pie of months in the late winter and
early spring next year.
Edison is anxious to devote more
time to pure science and less to COM
mercial investigation He plans in fu-
ture to engage in the kind OF work
done by Faraday. Clark Maxwell
Helmholtz. Lord Kelvin and other SCI
entists. He will not cOnfine himself in
future to the electrical field, by any
means. AS matter of fact. he is more
personally in chemistry than
electrical matters. He has been delv-
ing into chemistry off and on since his
bOyhOod He is interested in all kinds
of things aside from electricity. For
paratus for the production Of Portland
cement
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-04
GRAFT CHARGE RESULTS
IN ARREST FOR LIBEL
PaIo Alto Tax Collector Gets
Warrant for Man Who Filed
Doodle Accusations

PALO ALTO, Aug 3.-Mueh excite
ment was caused at the hearing of the
defalcation charges brought against
Tax Collector E. f. Weisshaar tonight
when Fred s. May of San Francisco,
who filed the accusation, was arrested
on charge of criminal libel. Weis-
shaar was accused of having stolen
$685. Of the towns funds. An expert ac-
countant, +. S. Atkinson of San Fran
cisco, was called to examine the ac-
counts of the tax collectors office. He
told the trustees that instead of Weis-
shaar owing the town he was Palo
Altos creditor to the amount of $S.54
The warrant for Mays arrest was
obtained by Attorney Frank S. Gould,
who represents Weisshaar. May is a
member of the San Francisco real es-
tate firm of May, Laird & Co. He is
an expert accountant himself and was
asked to come TO Palo Alto by John
T. Parkinson, well known real estate
man.
The hearing on the charges against
Weisshaar have been continued for two
weeks IT is probable that the case
VIII be decided in court, as both May
and Weisshaar assert that the other
shall be punished.
May went before Justice of the Peace
Van Buren of Mayfield tonight and on
filing a bond of $1,000 he was released
from custody. He will have his pre-
liminary hearing on August II.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-04
FEARS HUSBAND
HAS ENDED LIFE
DespOndent From Lack of Work,
Man Writes Wife That He
Has Abandoned Hope
Woman Relates Pitifnl Tale OF
Poverty and Asks Police
to Find Spouse

OAKLAND. Aug 3.-Several hours
after her husband, Henry Beilweiler,
living at AT Eddy street, San Fran
cisco, had come to Oakland in search
of work, his young wife received a let
ter from him this afternoon, in which
the husband intimates that he. would
end his own life The missive bore
postmark from the postofice in this
city and opened ominously with the
words, Il have about given up hope
and do not care whether I live or
not
Knowing that Beilweiler was in de-
spondent mood because he had been OUT
OF employment for several months. Mrs.
BeilweiIer came this evening TO the po-
lice here and asked that an EFFORT be
made to. find her husband
The story of her circumstances. which
she related TO the police. was pathetic.
She said her husband had been un-
able to earn a dollar for some time.
and that gradually they had pawned
all their personal goods. until today
they had scarcely food
Beilweiler. having tried vainly TO
obtain employment across the bay. told
his wife he would seek a job here and
return to his home this afternoon.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-04
SAN JOAQUIN FARMERS
DIVIDE ON IRRIGATION
Two Plans for Securing Water
Face District, but Consum-
erS Cannot Agree
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON. Aug. 3.-Farmers in the
southern extremity OF San Joaquin
county. are clamoring for water for
Irrigation purposes, but are unable to
decide upon a plan TO which all inter
ested parties VIII agree. Two plans
are open to them.
Under the term of the Wright law
the property owners can bond their
district for funds with which to con-
struct an irrigation system. Should the
Wright law be adopted the annual
charge per acre Will be about $3.50.
The other plan open to the farmers is
that OF becoming patrons of the Stan
islaus power and water company. The
company is Offering to furnish water
rights at $40 an acre, payable within
10 years and at an annual charge of
81 for furnishing and delivering the
water Under the terms of the con-
tract which the company offers only
such land as is Watered is taxed
Those fayoring the Wright law plan
declare It better by reason of the fact
that the system will in time become
the property Of the land owners. where
as by becoming patrons of the water
company time works no ADVANTAGE TO
them. The sentiment is about evenly
divided and both factions are bitterly
opposing the plan suggested by the
other.
A committee is canvassing the dis
trict with a view of petitioninR the
supervisors 70 hold a special election
for the purpose of deciding whether or
not the district shall be bonded