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The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Obituary.

Benjamin \. Foss, a thoroughly re =
spected citizen of this place, died at
an early hour this morning at his
home on Bush street. He had been
in failing health for some years and
his condition had been such for the
past fortnight that the end was not
unexpected.
The deceased was born in Brighton
January %, 1927. His early life was
passed on the home farm, varied by
occasional employment in the woods.
He came to Skowhegan when about
twenty three years of age and in 1875
engaged in the carriage business, the
occupation which he followed until
failing health obliged him to retire
from all business activities. He was
married in 1856 to Miss Emily Stock
well of this place, who died in 1895.
The deceased was a member OF
Somerset Lodge. Somerset Chapter,
Mount Moriah Council and DeMolay
Commandery. He is survived by
three brothers, David Foss of Bright
on, Chas. +. of sebatis, Maine, and
Joseph of this place; and by four sis
tiers, MRS. Martin Marsh of this town,
Mrs. William c. Young of Greenville,
Mrs. Llama Wood of Braintree, Mass,
and Mrs. NJ. Shay of Montana.
Funeral ceremonies will be OBJ
served at the home on Bush street, at
half past two next Sunday afternoon.
Rev. George Merriam will be the
officiating clergyman and Somerset
Lodge will confer the funeral rites OF
their order, De Molay Commandery
acting as escort.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

A series of meetings of great i'm
portance has just been held at Ban
COR, in the interests of the Theologi-
cal Seminary there. Such prominent
utation, like DR.. Washington GLADDEN.
and DR.. Henry Van Dyke, have taken
part and crowded the Hammond
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The Democratic national conven-
ton expects to be in session four
days. They must have considerable
preliminary business before they
come to the nomination of Bryan.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

What a great improvement has
been made in recent years in the
manufacture of butter. Butter of a
quality that readily sold years ago,
would not find customers if placed in
our markets today.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The acquittal of train dispatcher
Lyons at Bangor shows once again
that Maine Courts do not propose to
put too much responsibility on one
person, evidently thinking it belongs
to a corporation.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

A gentleman who is nearly hun
dred years old, tells US that the first
thing he looks for in a newspaper is
the story aud if it's a love story he
likes it all the better. Just think of
that, young men!
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Our Maine farmers who held on to
their apples, last fall, although they
were offered a good price, find too
late that they made a great mistake.
The person who wants 1.-THE last dol
lar" for his product usually "gets
left.u
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Spiritual Meeting at Madison.


The most successful Spiritual meet
ing ever held in this place was given,
Sunday, in Union Hall. through the
strenuous efforts of Mrs. Iona L.
Strickland, VINO was chairman of the
meeting, and who is secretary of the
Madison Camp Association and vice
president Of the Ladies' Aid. The
hall was we'll filed promptly at 2.3s
p. M, to hear the world renowned
psychic and spiritual lecturer, Rev.
MAY s. Vanderbilt of Brooklyn, \.
Y, perhaps she would be quicker
recognized as Rev. May s. Pepper
who tor many years was pastor of the
First Spiritual Church Of that city.
The lecture in the afternoon was
very interesting. Mrs. Vanderbilt
explained that the belief was not of
late origin by reading letter Benja-
min Franklin wrote TO his cousin on
the transition of one of their rela-
tives in the nth century, which fully
contained the theory upon which
Spiritualism is based. With a short
intermission. during which time
there was a selection sung by quar-
tette, with Bertha Rushworth pianist.
the seance then began. The mes
sages were delivered in a straight
forward manner from those in the
spirit world. reaching out to friends
and relatives still in earth life, which
proved very conclusive evidence to
all who witnessed the communica
tions. Many from the spirit world
manifested independent of any ballot
placed upon the stand.
In the evening the hall was filled
to Its utmost capacity. The subject
of the evening service was taken
from the Bible, exemp lifying the
practice Of this broad religion during
the history OF the Old and New Tes-
lament. Much important informa-
ton was communicated and under
stood by those in pursuit of such. 4
trio furnished music. with a vocal
solo sung by Miss Neva johnson of
Norridgewock. which was highly APP
preciated Miss Beatrice Towne pre-
sided at the piano, then followed the
last seance, after which the meeting
closed.
1t was grand success from begin
ming to end The people of Madison
realize il was rare treat. We are
very pleased 10 he able to assure
them that We snail be able to listen
again 10 the voice OF this able
speaker and medium in the early
summer months at Lakewood. The
remainder Of the collection that was
left after defraying expenses was
given TO the Ladies' Aid.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The night riders i'll Kentucky, be-
sides burning tobacco warehouses
and other property, go the houses of
certain judges, take them out of bed,
and administer severe whipping.
Nice State to live in.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The Pullman company gave S175,-
600 to it's porters and conductors who
had served the company during the
year and had clean record, being a
months pay, which was pretty good
tip. Corporations that do that have
no fears of strike among the work
men
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

1t is now stated that the weapon
with which Buica shot King Carlos
was presented to the assassin by the
King at a shooting competition at
which Buica won first prize and at
which King Carlos presided.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

We wish to call the attention of our
readers to an article on page three of
this issue under the heading CEN
couraging Private Forestry" This
article is taken from Golfers Weekly
of February % and refers to bill in
troduced in the New York state
senate. While the proposed legis-
lation applies to New York only, the
principles recommended are such as
may be studied with view to their
effect upon the forestry question of
any portion of the Union.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
WEST ATHENS.

The friends of Rev. James +. Taylor
have hung his picture IN the Union
church at West Athens rs a mark OF
respect for him.
There will be services at Union
church, Sunday, March LIST at D. m.
conducted by Rev. james F. Taylor
Mr. Lester l.. Devol, who has been
working at Augusta for some time
past is at home for a short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver r. French and
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Braley, who have
been to May field the past winter, re-
turned home last week.
Mr.. Frank S. Holmes of Augusta
was in town, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. French and
family are spending this week in
Scion.
Daisy Savage is moving to SkoV-
hogan.
The fruit growers OF California can =
not get help enough, and are now
loudly calling upon Congress to re
peal the Chinese exclusion act.
What a change in sentiment! The
people of the Pacific coast are finding
that the Chinese are the most indus
trious, orderly. honest and faithful
laborers that ever crossed the seas.
They do the work that white men re-
fuse to touch and work that the en-
terprising Japanese abandon for EN-
ployment more remuneTative.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Senator Foraker says that the stu
alton in Ohio is 'entirely satisfac-
tory" We presume that it is also
satisfactory to Secretary Taft. In
deed the campaign for the nomina-
ton has narrowed down to Taft and
Hughes with Taft greatly in the lead
at the present time.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
EAST SkOWHEGAN.

Farmers are nearly done getting up
their wood and Seth Davis was saving
George Stewards, Monday, and their
next job, "a cords, for Sidney Pooler
and Henry Richardson's, finishes
up the jobs on the plains.
Apples put up by Elba Danforth
and John Ames last week for A. Nc
Intire, Al bbls., Evelyn Lyon % bbls,
Almon Sanford II bols., Elvin Rirh-
ard & Son 26 bbls., Elba Danforth has
85 bbls. Ben Davis and 40 bbls. Bald :
wins; MIR. Danforth thinks he will
keep his Ben Davis till the fourth of
July Baldwins he will put up soon
at one dollar and twenty five cents
per barrel which is enough to make
any man shed tears.
Elwood Richardson and Henry
have secured their ice and Herbert
will put up his this week
The ice is about IS inches thick in
Oake's pond and the cakes weigh
about 300 pounds, as handsome ice as
ever was cut.
The bean pickers finished picking
Herbert Richardson's beans one even
ing last week.
Mrs. Lydia Pooler received hand
some present from her cousin, Ida
Kellum from Fairbanks Alaska, re
Gently.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
A Patriotic Social.

The 22nd inst. was celebrated by
the First Baptist Y. P. S. G. E. Socie-
ty with patriotic social. The yes
try was decorated with red, white
and blue bunting and crepe paper,
also national and C. E. flags Not
withstanding snow and ice outside
and ice cream, glace cherries and
cake inside, most enjoyable even
ing was spent.
The reception committee were
dressed to represent the following
Characters:
"Ulncle SAM" Mr Dow.
Goddess OF Liberty" Mrs. Dow.
"s artha Washington" Mrs. Marble.
"Miss Curtis" Miss Mary Emery.
"Priscills," Miss Gertrude Emery.
"Pochahontas," Miss Hunt.
There were also soldiers of various
ranks. The program, almost every
item of which was warmly encored
was as follows:
Introduction. Mr. Dow
Song. Good old L. :. y. MI. Kryes
Remlnisce nee. martha Washington
Mrs. Man BILE
Vocal Solo Miss Florence bore
Recitation. Homer Goodwin
Humorous Lecture. Frank Huckins
Violin Solo Miss Adelinc Mark
Flag Dill, Ten boys
song, "Roses Everywherr, Miss Eta SWEET
Recitation, PRO Patrla. Mrs. Alice DOW
Tenor Solo, Nh Frost
$50 were supplied with refresh
ments.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Cards OF Thanks, Resolutions OF Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
nj weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc,
i,,serted al cents per line; poetry with obit-
navy notices, 10 cent? per line. No charge
les than 80 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 1900 names.
suhscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
ard 10 their subscription must be sure to
give exactly the postoffice address to which
gong b She eupa
This is especially important when change
of address is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and al ALL
ether times.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Van Dyke is the eminent author of
Little Rivers" classic in the liter
ature OF the day.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

ENTERED As SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Percy Allen Knight, son of Judge
Enoch knight, formerly of Portland,
has inst died. He inherited his
fathers journalistic qualities, and
was for many years an editor of the
Cleveland, o., Plain Dealer. He was
a fine writer and one of the best post
ed men in that city.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

man weighing 100 pounds brought
suit for divorce against his wife who
weighs $50 pounds. He charges that
she would take him and toss him up
to the ceiling and allow him to drop
to the floor, "just to see how it sound =
ed" That is probably a little de-
ightful exercise intended to develop
the growth of the little fellow.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

1t is stated from the Office of the
Secretary of State that the total cost
OF the enforcement commission crea-
ted by the Sturgis law, passed by the
Legislature of 1905, from the begin
ming of this year to the first of this
month is S2357 %, while the fines and
fees collected in the same period
amount to s3405 70, which leaves a
balance of s104s. 40 as far as this year
is concerned.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

$. r. EMERSON. travelling Representative
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
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The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Address all communication to

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The SOMERSET REPORTER, Skowhegan, Me
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

After a lengthy trial by a military
court at ST. Petersburg. Lieut.. Gen
eral Stoessel, so long known as 1.-THE
Hero of Port Arthur" twas condemned
to death for the surrender of Port
Arthur to the Japanese. The court,
however, recommended that the
death sentence be committed to ten
years Imprisonment in fortress, and
that he be excluded from the service.
The old hero was deeply affected by
the awful verdict, which is deemed
unjust by those who at the time knew
of Gen. Stoessel's brave defence. He
has the sympathy of the entire world,
and it is doubtful if the sentence he
has received will ever be carried out.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The big war feet was welcomed to
Callas, Peru, on Thursday, by all the
residents turning out in a body, and
the entire city being in holiday attire.
Enthusiastic crowds went down the
bay on excursion steamers and cheer
ed the American men-of-war. Every
where in Lima, the capitol, may be
seen the bluejackets of the American
feet. These witnessed spectacular
event in special bull6ght on Mon
day, under the auspices of the gov
eminent. Rear Admiral Evans, who
has been suffering almost from the
beginning of the voyage from rheu-
matism, is slightly better. The feet
will give an entertainment on Friday.
On Saturday the fleet will sail for
Magdalena bay.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Crosby Stewart Noyes, editor in
chief of the Washington Star, Maine
man of more than national reputa-
ton, died in Pasadena, Cal, on Fri
day, aged SO years. He was born on
a farm in Minot, Me-, and adopted
the newspaper profess ion in his early
youth. He was an unce asing worker,
setting his stamp upon Washington
journalism as a purveyor of clean,
sound and sensible facts. He saw
that the columns of his paper were
never defiled. Retaining always a
strong love for his native State, his
columns ever showed a friendliness
towards this section of the country.
We shall all miss him.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The stalwart Republican journal
doesn't mince matters in the conduct
of this municipal campaign at Bel
fast. 1t brings out its biggest guns to
fight the election of Mayor Hanson
saying;
1.-THE present mayor has domino
ted every branch and department of
the city government. They have
been subservient to his passions and
his prejudices. Every one who has
refused to bow to his will has been
subjected to personal abuse on the
street corners and from public plat
forms. No one could question his
methods or criticize his official acts
without mourning his bitter enmity
He has been fire brand in the com
munitY, a menace to its prosperity,
and an meter of strife. Democrats
as well as Republicans have incurred
his displeasure. Not content with at
lacking the living he has sought to
defile the graves i'll Grove cemetery
of respected citizens who long since
passed away. 1t would be detrimen-
tai to the best interests of every citi-
zen, no matter what his political affil-
iations to continue such man in
office"
Whitelaw Reid, the American Am
bassador to the court of st. James,
has been paying visit to this coun-
try. He sees in the future a strength
ening of the ties that bind his own
country to the nation to which he is
accredited. In a speech the other
night in New York city, before the
Pilgrim Society, he said he saw a
vanishment of the Japan war buga-
boo, and this aroused his auditors to
pitch of enthusiasm that found full
vent only in roaring demonstration
that fairly shook Delmonico's ban
quet hall. Just returned from Wash
ington and about to sail for England,
the AMBASSADORS words, carefully
chosen and delivered with impressive
deliberation, took on significance
that strongly moved the 400 diners
whose guest he was. Having ridi
culed the suggestion that war between
the United States and Japan was
within the range of possibility, the
ambassador departed from his pre-
pared speech to add:
$50 far as the information and be-
lief of the officers of the diplom attic
service extends, there is absolutely
nothing in il.
The sun., 1908-06-21

WHEREAS, Congress have received information that
ISAAC VAN WAR1, John Taulding and David Win
anis. three young volunteer mlitiamen OF the State
Of New York, did on the I'D cay Of September last
Intercept MAJOR JOHN ANDRE, ADJUTAN1 GEN
ERAL OF 1HB BRi1iSH Amy en- his return from
the American lines in the character of and not
withStanGing the large brihes offered them for his
rclcasc--nobly DlSDAlNlNG 70 SACRIFICE THEIR
COUNTRY EOR lHE SAKE OF GOLD, secured and
conveyed him to the commanding oncer of the dis.
trlc. whereby the dangerous and traitUrous conspr
acy of BENEDICT ARNOl.D" was brought to light.
the insidl0us designs Of The enemy baihed and 1HE
UNITED STATES RESCUED FROM IMPENDING
DANGER.
RESOLVED. That Congress have heh sense of
the vrtuoCS and patriotic conduct Of the said Isaac
vaa Wart. John Pauding and David Wiliams-In
timony whereof ordered that each or them receive
annually OF the public treasury hundred Gul-
lars in specie or an equIva.nt IN current money OF
these States during lie. and that the Board of War
procure for each Of them \ SILVER MEDAL, on one
Side OF which shall bo shield with this inscription.
FIDELITY" and the other the following
motto Nincit Amor FarR, and forward them to the
Commander Chief. who Is requested to present the
same with y copy OF this resolution and the THANKS
Or CONGRESS FOR THEIR FIDELITY AND TIE
EMINENT SERVICE they have rendered their
country
The sun., 1908-06-21

stream at frequent intervals. For greater
part Of the distance the outlook is one of
upspoiled nature. There are no big cities,
no mills or factories, nothing in fact to dis
turb' the rural peace and quiet OF the little
valley.
The shallow river flows placidlv along
between the hills, twisting and doubling
through narrow, fertile meadow. Great
eims and willows overhang it's grassy banks
thick ,clurnps of birch and alder trail their
branches In the smooth current. On either
hand rise lofty, hills covered with dense
forest Of mixed timber in which oaks and
chestnuts intermingle with beeches and with
Towering dogwood On the further slope
of the ridge to the westward are many
big estates and chain Of important COM
River. To the eastward. on the Harlem road
are White Plains and a string Of closely con-
nected towns and villages. Between the two
Is the Sawmill River Valley. it's rural beauty
still unmarried.
Nepperhan. Gray Oaks, Nepera Park,
Chaunoey, .Ardsley, Woodlands, Worthing-
ton Elnsford and Eastview are almost
without exception small villages purely
residential in character They are Of
interest chiefly on account OF the fine country
estates located on the high ground to east
and west.
Nepperhnn and Ne pera Park at the lower
end Of the valley are included within the
boundary lines of Yonkers. They have
city water. macadamized streets, electric
light, free mail delivery and good schools.
Building has been active there In recent
years and the towns are growing rapidly.
Ardsley, the most important of the Saw
mill River settlements, contains rather an
exclusive residence colony The village itself
lies spread out along two intersecting high
ways. one leading southwark to Yonkers.
the other eastward to Soarsdale and west
ward to Dobbs Ferry.
Woodlands consists of practically nothing
more than q summer hotel and few scat
tered cottages fronting on narrow, wind
ing lake formed by damming up the river
Elmsford occupies narrow ravine that
separates two sunny open stretches OF the
Sawmil Valley. 1t is situated about mid
way on the trolley line connecting White
Plains with Tarrytown.
To the north Of Elmsford the railroad runs
part way up the steep eastern slope of the
ridge, overlook ing at Eastview a broad
undulating plain. on which Is located a
trottng track and an extensive stock farm
owned by we'll known New York business
man. just above the station Is an artificial
lake that forms part Of the water supply
Of Tarrytown. Tho railroad traces out
great loop around the lake midway up the
slope OF the ridge, approaching within ten
minutes walk OF TRrrytown. ~ IN
To the northward lie the Pocantico Hills.
the valley OF Sleepy Hollow and other places
Familiar 10 rSadafs OF Washington Irving.
In - = +. T.
The sun., 1908-06-21

Of age or over. Mosquitoes are unknown, and
such complaints as Catarrh or Consumption
rarely aff1ict the residents. Tho drives are
considered the finest in this part of the country.
and it is difficult to conceive more beautiful
views than are to be found in this neighbor-
hood. Many physicians recommend this local
ity in preference to Sullivan County or the
Adirondaoks for PERSONS WITH BRON-'
~CHIAL AND OTHER KINDRED AFFEC-
TIONS. The picturesque Nepperhan River
traverses the park. The Knollwood Golf Club
and the Country Club are near by. There are
churches of several denominations and White
Plains and Tarrytown are within few min
utes ride by trolley. from which points express
trains run to New York in 3s minutes. The
time to New York by the New York Central
Road. Putnam Division, BY EXPRESS is s5
MINUTES, and the daily Communication is &c per
The sun., 1908-06-21

The region has not changed greatly since
his time, large part of 1t being now in
cluded in big private estates owned by
New York millionaires. The Rockefeller
estate. one Of the most extensive. embraces
several hundred acres in the most beautiful
part Of the Pocantico Hills. Scattered
over the hiltops overlooking the Tappan
Zee and the mountains along the west bank
of the Hudson River are many fine resi-
dences. their grounds embracing practically
all the territory high enough to command
good view OF the river and the surrounding
country.
To the north of Tarrytown the character
Of the country changes gradually. The
hills grow higher and more rugged and
green fields, woods and orchards take the
place OF the big estates and costly man
sions Of lower Westchester county.
Briarcliff, which lies about three miles
southeast OF Ossining, on the Putnam
division. is building up rapidly. A num-
ber OF houses have been erected there
recently under careful restrictions as to
cost and standard Of architecture. Tho
location is attractive, and a residence
community Of well to do people is rapidly
growing up there.
Millwood, Kitchawan and Croton Lake,
three immediate stops between Briaroliff
and Yorktown, are simply way stations
established for the convenience of few
summer hotels and country estates that
lie scattered over the hills round about
Millwood is typical country village con-
sisting Of the post office, one or two general
stores and cluster Of small frame houses
The other two stopping places include
nothing more than the railroad station.
The highland country overlooking Croton
Lake Is region Of great natural beauty
that has retained more Of its pristine Wild
ness than have the more populops COM
muting sections further south. The hills
here attain an elevation. Of 900 or 700 feet,
some Of the more lofty peaks being locally
known as mountains. In the valleys are
a great many brooks and small streams,
feeders Of the Croton reservoir. The new
dam across the Croton River has vastly
enlarged the lake, making great changes
in the appearance Of the country. Long.
narrow arms, offshoots from the main
body Of water, extend far back among
the hills, wiping out old landmarks and
necessitating the construction OF new roads
and bridges.
Land values in the Croton watershed
are stfll low. The prevailing price for
acreage Ia 500, very reasonable figure
In view OF the fact that less than ten miles
below Il is a difficult matter 10 buy land
at 81 900 an acre. Rents are also on "a
moderate scale. Houses In important COM
muting settlements Ike Yorktown may
be obtained at sis to $50 q month. They