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The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

From the various reports of confer
ences among the members of the Re-
publican party in the several counties,
it seems to be the settled determine
ton to carry every county in the
State, without single exception.
This can easily be done if the proper
spirit and energy is put into the cam
paign. Two of the counties were
carried by the Democrats two years
ago by the narrowest margin. This
can be easily overcome, and all the
counties take their place in the Re-
publican column where they belong.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Services at Bigelow Hill.

The Rev. Orlando Williams, pastor
of the Friends Church at North Fair
field, will hold services at the Big
Glow Hill Schoolhouse, next Sunday
afternoon at half past two, to which
all are invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Ignorance Is Bliss.

But it's expensive-f the ignorance
applies to Paint. Monarch House
Paint is sold subject to Chemical An
alysis. When you buy it you know
you are getting Pure Lead, Pure Zinc,
Pure Linseed Oil and Turpentine
Dryer. Why not be quality wiser
The Blunt Hardware Co.
Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Our exchanges state that Democrat
after Democrat h different parts OF
the State declare their determination
to vote for Fernald for Governor.
They have become sick and tired Of
Bryan, and all the gush and humbug
he represents, and don't want to do
anything that can be construed as
helping his cause the least little bit.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

DIR. Jones of Waterville, member of
the Democratic national committee,
and chairman of the State committee,
seems to be more level. headed than
the rest of the gang. He admits that
Maine will 60 Republican, but gets
consolation from believing that 1--WE
will certainly cut down the Repub-
hcan majority.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The logic of events has put an end
to the opposition for a second term
for Governor Hughes of New York.
We knew there could be no organized
opposition of any Importance. Turn
down Gov. Hughes, and you turn
down the prospect of the Republican
party carrying New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Democrats in the Kennebec section
of the State are trying to get consola-
tion in betting on the size of Fernald's
majority. That must indeed be COM
forting.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

We have heard of a prayer meet
ing adjourning to enable the members
to attend a political caucus. And
that's in the line of good government.
But in Louisville, KY, court adjourn
ed the other day for the purpose of
enabling the Judge and jurors to see
the circus parade.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The temporary rule of the mob at
Springfield, Illinois, shows that the
United States government is still in
need of it soldiers with good shoot
ing apparatus and muskets well load
ed and skillfully used. The day of
universal peace has not dawned.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Marriage.

Mr.. Benjamin F. Wiley and Lorena
Decker of Holliston, Mass. were
united in marriage at the parsonage
of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church on Tuesday morning Aug.
25th by DR.. Fred Leitch. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiley are spending a few weeks
in Maine and will visit with friends of
the bride at Caratunk, the old home
of Mrs. Wiley, who was a daughter
of Atwell Williams of that town.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Use of Names Forbidden

AS we are informed that petitions
are being circulated for a County.
Ticket, bearing our names, together
with the names of three avowed re-
submissionists and opponents of the
Sturgis Law, We wish TO say that we
have positively forbidden such use of
our names on said ticket. We have
no criticisms TO offer in regard TO the
three democrats referred TO that are
mentioned on this ticket, either as
men or citizens, simply being IN
willing to be associated politically
with any enemy OF Prohibition or op-
ponent of the fundamental principles
of the Prohibition party. Neither do
We censure the one who arranged the
ticket. HIS conscience and mis- mo-
tive, were better than his political
Judgment.
Signed Arthur c. Dinsmore
Lewis G. Baker
Chas. E. Ball
Bingham, Me-, Aug. Is, 1905.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For Representative to the Legislature
FORREST II. COLBY of Bin gham
JOHN w. HIGGINS of Starks.
w. S. BEMIS of Harmony
GEORGE G. WEEKS of Fairfield
ALONZO IL. BURsE of Pittsfield
MAHLON PATTERSON of Scion
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

On the official notification of Mr..
Sherman, at Utica, N. Y, that he had
been selected as the Republican can
didate for Vice President, Senator
Burrows uttered this sentence in his
notification speech, and it ought to
be remembered by the people:
"Shall the people ruler" This
question was settled more than half a
century ago when Abraham Lincoln
stood by the sacriflcial altar at Get
tysDury declaring the purpose of the
party then in power to continue the
contest in behalf of popular govern
ment and against the rule of an arm
ed minority, that in the end there
might be established in this country,
a government of the people, by the
people and for the people,
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Think OF harmless old negro,
eighty years of age, the friend of
Abraham Lincoln, being killed in
Springfield, ILL.,, almost under the
shadow of the Lincoln monument.
Mobs are destitute of reason or brains.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Tell the ordinary Maine Democrat
that "a vote for Gardner is a vote for
Bryan" and how mad he will get, al
though he knows it's true.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The Rockland people have a new
hearse, but notwithstanding it is
credit to the city, it will never prove
popular. That is dead sure thing.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The COVER ment has not got
through with the Standard Oil Com
pany yet, and will demand another
trial of the famous Indiana case, in
which Judge Lands figured.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald is making a
most thorough speaking tour of the
State, and wherever he goes he
makes good impression. Frank and
candid in his arguments, thorough in
his analysis of the leading questions
and withal an interesting speaker, he
Is everywhere received with much
favor. He finds the people aroused
and all eager to listen. There will be
few stay at homes when the day of
election comes around. The people
are grasping the living issues on
which the campaign is being fought
as they have not done for years.
The smart editor of the Waterville
Sentinel is the latest victim of the
deadly parallel" He is having held
upbefore his astonished and bewilder-
ed gaze some of the speeches he made
when a Republican in good standing,
compared with his editorial utterances
since he went over 10 the Democracy.
The exhibition makes him appear
most ludicrous, especially as the
Republican party stands today just
where it stood before he became a
renegade. No doubt he would ex-
claim tout damned spoil" but the
spot remains.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

After being officially condemned
three times, the walls of the old city
building in Portland must come down.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The platform collapsed while Mr..
Bryan was speaking at Des Moines,
Ia, Friday. Highly suggestive.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
THE GREAT RALLY AT LAKEWOOD

Sturdy Republicans of Improve their First Opportunity
Greet Their Candidate for Glorious Afternoon
and a Highly Successful Meeting
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The Bangor News strikes the key
note of the rum business in the fol-
lowing paragraph. The time is near
at hand, If not already with US, when
a drinking man will seek in vain for a
situation. The News says:
The duties of life are becoming
more exacting. Great concentration
and skill are demanded from the
modern workman. In the days of
stage coaches the driver might be-
come intoxicated and bring his horses
to standstill without working seri-
Gus harm. But the locomotive en-
gineer who over INDUCES in liquor,
not only inperils his own life but he
places the safety of many passengers
at hazard. Our people are becoming
more temperate because public safety
demands clear heads and steady
hands. OF itself liquor is no more
dangerous than it was 100 year ago.
But no man lives for himself in these
times. The community is welded to-
gether very closely, and what is help
full to the individual is beneficial to
the public. Our methods of life and
conducting business are compelling
mankind to become sober and con-
tinue sober. The stars in their
courses are fighting for prohibition,
and against the low groggery and the
saloon.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
Skowhegan Wins from Canaan.

The game of ball at Fairview park
last Saturday afternoon, between the
skowhegan and Canaan teams, re-
suited in victory for the former by
score of 10 to 5. Kelley in right
field ana Lemieux at first base did
some brilliant work for the home
team, while Dore, the Skowhegan's
pitcher, struck out 20 men, this cir
cumstance alone making the best eff
forts of the Canaans all but futile.
Nutting, the pitcher and captain of
the Canaans, retired from the box at
the end of the third inning and his
place was supplied by Goodness, from
the Somersets, another Skowhegan
team. Nutting struck out five men
and Goodness three, total of eight
by the two Canaan pitchers. There
was fair attendance of friends of the
Skowhegan team and few people
came over from Canaan with their
club to view the game. Laney of
Skowhegan was the umpire.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

The rally at Lakewood on Tuesday
last was, for many citizens of this
county the first opportunity of seeing
and listening to the Hon. Bert NJ.
Fernald of Poland, the Republican
gubernatorial candidate. The i'm
preston made was most pleasing and
this one address, we are sure, will
win for Mr.. Fernald, with Somerset
people, the reputation of candid,
forceful speaker. The Republican
candidate has magnificent presence
and his manner, and instincts, both
on and off the platform, are manifest
ly those of a thorough gentleman.
Those who had previously made up
their mind to vote for him will be
strengthened in that determination
those who were wavering will be car
ried over by the charm of his person
atty, and those who may be retain
ed by party fealty from enlisting in
his support, will, we are confident,
have some regrets that they are not
at liberty to cast their votes for a
gentleman with whom honesty and
frankness seem to be natural and
deep seated characteristics.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

consolation from believing that 1--WE
will certainly cut down the Repub-
lican majority.
DR.. Wright has found that in New
York city there are six thousand
slaves to the opium habit, about Ave
sixths of whom are whites. This
number is more than three times as
great as the number of Hfiendsn in
Philadelphia. There has been a
steady increase in the importation
of opium since 1873
The champions OF the Olympic
games were awarded great recep
ton on their arrival in this country.
In response, the chief victor, Mr..
John j. Hayes, modestly said: II am
glad to be home again and to bring
back the Marathon trophy.n And
that is all he said. That don't sound
a mite like one of Bryan's speeches.
The soldier boys of the big feet are
having the time of their lives at
Sydney, N. S. W. There are excur-
sions and all kinds of sports. They
are loud in praise of the hospitality
shown them everywhere. This idea
of sending the feet around the world
was greatly criticised at the start, but
the wonderful success of the under
taking has disarmed suspicion.
The great German ambassador to
this Country for several years, Baron
Speck Won Stemburg, died in Heidel-
berg, Germany, on Monday, of dis
ease with which he had suffered for
some time While holding his official
position at Washington, he was an in
innate friend of President Roosevelt,
and never misrepresented this coun-
try in his communications or public
utterances.
Portland began the campaign Mon
ddJ AlSIll WIN q paio " 1idpos
music, fireworks, and a grand meet
ing in the big Auditorium, which was
addressed by Mr.. Fernald and Hon.
II. S. Boutell of Chicago. Referring
to Bryan's connundrum, Shall the
people ruler" Mr.. Boutell very aptly
said that 'tthe only states where the
people do not rule are the states that
are expected to give overwhelming
majorities for the Democratic ticket.n
And didn't Mr.. Taft, in his speech
at Hot Springs, Friday, answer the
question "Do the people ruler" He
showed that the people have ruled
through the Republican party, espe-
cially when they elected President
Mckinley and twice turned down Mr..
Bryan. They ruled again iwhen they
elected President Roosevelt by still
greater majority. This talk of Bryan's
about the s'people ruling" seems
very cheap the more it is analysed.
At the conferences held Monday in
Boston and Tuesday in Portland, of
leading Republicans, in consultation
with Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman
of the Republican national commit
tee, Mr.. Hitchcock announced that
he had found everything in good
shape and the expectations of the
leaders are that the usual Republican
majorities will be rolled up this fall
for the national ticket. Most salts
factory progress is being made
throughout the New England States
on their State tickets.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

We should like to know if any in
surance company in the world is to
determine how long we are to live.
Brigadier General Daniel H. Rucker,
retired, Washington, ninety six years
old, has received the following from
the company carrying his insurance.
Under American experience in
mortality tables, all lives are assumed
to have expired before the age of
ninety six; inasmuoh as you have
reached this age you are supposed
be settled just as though it had
fallen due by reason of your demise.
1t will be pleasant thing for the
General to receive the money but he
is far from being dead.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For County Commissioner
GRANVILLE ID. PERKINS of Madison
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

A pair of pantaloons in the window
of Rockland store, gave most peo-
pie the impression that they were
made for Mr.. TAFT. But they were
built for a Waldoboro youth of IT
years and All pounds. The youngster
is 5 feet, inches tall, and the panta
looms which are to encase his grace
full frame are of the following proper
tions: Waist, II inches; thigh, As
inches; knee, 81 inches; bottom of
leg, % inches, length of leg, 80
inches! The exclamation point really
comes in when you are told that the
pantaloons have got to be rebuilt
because they are four inches too
small in the waist
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, ETC., taken at the Re
PORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For County Treasurer
ELBERTON r. DYER of Hartiand
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For Judge of Probate
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS of Arson
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For Register of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER of SkowheGan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For County Attorney
LEROY X. FOLSOM of Norridgewock
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

For Sheriff
LESLIE f. JACOBS of Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
SOMERS SET COUNTY

For Senators
SELDEN +. GREENE of Solon
ALLISON p. HOWES of Palmyra
The Somerset reporter., 1908-08-27
The Somerset Reporter

Sl.75 II paid within the year.
s2.o0 will be charged If not paid until
end of the year
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-04-23
The Divide (Pronto }
NlIGSoN.

Mr.. Ed Feigan is putting in ce.
ment foundation for his new house
He has been to Higgins for load OF
lumber
Mr., and Mrs. Tokey entertained a
company of young people to celebrate
their son Earl's birthday. A most en-
joyablc time is reported.
Mr.. II Adams has e fine new Spauld-
ing carriage
Miss Irene Pound has been having a
seigc with the measles but is much
better now.
W" had fine rain after the dry
spell and every pggter on the roof and
window pane kept saying money, mon
ey, money.
Missing,-A young gentleman and
lady started for the party at Mr.. Tock-
ey's but did not arrive at destination.
There was n hen that kept running
and lodging this way and that and fl
nally stopped She had something in
her bull 1t was mouse and she Ite
it. That was the biggest catch of the
season,
Mr. III Montgomery was a caller in
Beaver the latter part of the week,
Mr. c. T. Frazee, while working in
his garden, found horned toad. He
rubbed it with stick and its eyes be-
came like red beads, and il spurted
blood out Of It's eyes so it struck Mr.,
Frazee's glasses and face, also some on
the stick.
Edgar Montgomery is working for
Mr. Fronk.
W. Jackson made a flying visit to his
claim
A party of young people tripped the
light fantastic toe at Pard Hibb's last
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Willow Greek Items.

Mr.. John Cha 'boneau and Mr.. Riley
Owens made "trip to Liberal, kans.
and Hooker, Okla, the first Of the
week
Mrs John Lyle OF Kohomo, called at
Mrs Woolery's Monday
Lamon Jones was sick the first Of
last week with sore throat, but is
able To be up and around at this writ
ing
Willow Greek vicinity is we'll sup
piled with measles. All cases are inn
proving avthe present time
Woolery and Jones report good sue
cess Mt the Larson and Robinson sales
last Tuesday and Thursday
Dr. Long was called to see Mrs.
Wauyil and Master Clayton Cranes
Saturday both of whom were sick with
measles.
Mr., VIII Fishgarb and wife attended
meeting Mt Cottonwood district Sun
day
We have been having light local
showers which were much needed by
the farmers,
Alfred Stephens is breaking sod
John Jones sold horse TO Otis Nc
Cord the first of the week
Grandma pattie is living on her farm
at the present time. Grandma has
quite bit Of courage for one of her
age, having passed her 10th anniversa
ry.
VIM Smith has been plastering his
new thrcc-room house
quite number of young people
spent an enjoyable evening with Miss
thriss Charboneau last Thursday eve
ming,
viii Reards spent the evening at
Willie Cramers last Saturday.
CHATrERBON
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Six Mile Pick-Ups.

Cleve Brown is on the sick list this
week, suffering with neuralgia.
j. n. Robbins and wife started back
to Liberal to work Mrs Belle Brown
Mrs. Robbins mother, took them to
Liberal
Florence and Francis Reddick stayed
all night with Esther and May Skinner
Sunday night.
The farmers are all busy now discing
and planting crops.
Mayme Brown stayed all night with
Florence and Frances Reddick Sa'ur-
day night.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs, Patee a three
pound girl.
Mrs Anna Wallis spent Monday with
Iola Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Cummings
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Joe Judd.
Mrs. Reddick and Mrs. Skinner spent
Monday evening with Mrs Patee.
The three Skinner girls came home
with Frances and Florence Reddck
Monday evening.
The Easter entertainment at Six
Mile was a grand success. We had Mr..
and Mrs. Tyler with us, graphophone
music, and five young men from the
Brown School House.
Alonzo Brown took his son to the
dentist at Beaver to haye his tooth
pulled.
Mr. and Mrs Charley Reddick spent
Sunday with Albert Wallis and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs Al Redeick spent Sat
urday with Charley and Edna Reddick
VIII Powers, of Kokomo, spent
Thursday with Mr., Brown and family.
By By.
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Hard Times Riverside }

'Tis.the truth times are hard, but
they will te better when Mr.. Detwiler
sells bis onions.
Rev. Lundy filled his appointments at
Pleasant View Sunday night, as he al
ways does. We are truly thankful that
we can always have an old reliable like
the above named Mr. Lundy.
Fred Bridwell made successful
business trip to Cottonwood Sunday
night Why can't all the boys have
g,rls?
Frank FELTON, is delivering fat hogs
at Englewood this week.
The boys in the Riverside neighbor
hood have organized bachelors union.
We do not know the rules OF the order,
but anyone over - and under 100 can
join il they can prove they never intend
TO marry. All applications will be
considered 10y the President who lives
west OF Riverside
Listing corn and blowing is the ord r
Of the day. From the looks Of so
many teams in the fields one would ca
silly over estimate the crop Of 1908.
II f. Stout sold a dog to II. + Brid-
well last week, consideration s..
Clarence Dill is the proud owner of a
windmill. Plenty of water is nice
thing to have, besides, windmills add
greatly to the Improvements of the
country.
; A. Mouriq1and left last Monday
for few weeks visit in Blaine county
Chas. Francis returned from Colora.
do last week. bringing with him quite
a number Of horses. Chas is going tc
work his Beaver county land for al
| there is in it.
Mr.. and Mrs Blaklasly are the
proud parents Of fine baby girl.
Under the management of Mrs. Col,
and Mrs. Allen the Pleasant View Sun
day School is progressing nicely w,
all join together in thanking Mr.. Lun
dy for his assistance.
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boys drill for water They have struck
quite a vein but want to go to second
water
Mrs. Mae Murray and Grandma have
planted a big 'tater patch and garden.
Mrs. Dowers was making garden on
Good Friday, also.
u. Layton heard his dogs barking
one night and on going to them he
found a badger trying to eat one of the
dogs lie went TO help the dog and
the badger turned on him. In turning
to run lyoa know he's rather heshyl
he fell, and Of course the poor badger
was scared rs badly as he was. 1t
couldn't stop and ran right over him
Oh no, he wasn't hurt; neither was the
badger.
Well, wishing good luck to our Kind
editor who has such time with our
scrawls, will ring of
MtlNo<
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Mexico.
1t is dry.

1t is dry.
The road boss has been around put
ting some Of the boys to work fixing
the washouts.
School meeting at Mr.. Hudson's, the
LIST, was well attended. The following
officers were elected: Director, Mr.
| Bedford Clerk, J. Hudson; Treasur-
er, NJ Hester. A new district has
been organized, with 2S children in
sight
Ben Holiday has been assisting Mr.
Muller lately, rebuilding and making
new feEce.
Geo. Burkhard is breaking sod for
Arch Mitchell this week
w. +. Snyder and family arrived
home recently from Alva, Okla.
Mr.. T. Tifferton, relative of w. G.
Snyder, was out to look at claim he
recently filed on and to make prepare.
tions for putting out crop this spring
Mrs N. A. Long and daughter, Hazel
visited her son and daughter, Mr. and
Logan Fowler, near Clear Lake thi.
week.
Mr.. Ed Pudset had the pleasure(?
of seeing his team run away few day,
ago No damage jne of importance.
Misses Rosa and lIulda Rottmayel
have been visiting their parents lately
We expect to have r. f. d. in or
Grafton soon in these parts
RECORDER.
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Bovi

lla! IIa Don't il beat the bugs and
witches? I'VE are going to have sew
crnl new railroads out of Boyd, The
inspector came up from Pronto, etc"
50 the last Weeks HERALD informed Us
Fact is | was startled To see it staring
at me from the Boyd items, intend
ed to say several new rural routes out
of Boyd And the postoiiice inspect.
or, | don't know where he was from
Well, there! A slip of pencil is no
fault Of the mind.
Grandma Stallings is still alive but
that is about all. She is very weak
and very patient, Her people have the
sympathy OF the whole community
Grandpa Murry is somewhat under
the weather these bright, happy spring
days.
Mr.. Shuie is still having the Murray
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Friday night A fine time is reported
II Montgomery and family are visit
ing HeDry Roebaugh over Sunday.
Mr. Lockhart's son, who had his leg
broke while back, can now walk
without his crutch.
The cold weather did not spoil all
the fruit.
Mr.. Pounds two youngest daughters
are quite sick with measles.
Mr.. Els is getting ready to plaster
his house.
Willford Cook was over on the north
fiat visiting friends last Tuesday and
Wednesday.
GLPASEP