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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-09
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IN JACK STRAW
DRAMATlST VAUGHAN SEEN AS
CENSOR OF MANNERS
JOHN DREW AS A MASQUERADlNG
WAITER ALARMS MILADY
Russell Brothers Skirt the Edge of the
Limit at the orpheum and
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Frederick" as presented at the Mason opera
house Tuesday evening, June s, lYOS'
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Grasshoppers in Vermont.

There are plenty of insects to wage
a constant battle within this county
but we are in some respects more for
tunate than other states and even
than other sections of Maine. 1t
would appear that the brown-tail will
not do us much harm this season al
though their flights have extended to
our very borders and we may be very
sure that they will be very general
here next year unless something akin
to providence interferes to save us.
We have grasshoppers in abundance
but they are generally reported to be
doing less damage than last year and
are not nearly as destructive as in
some of the other New England
states. The following news item con-
cernIng this pest in Vermont gives
the extent of their depredations in
that state:
The farming sections of northern
and central Vermont are infested
with swarms of grasshoppers. They
have caused much damage to crops
during the past fortnight and their
ravages continue still. The farmers
know of no means by which effectual-
ly to rid themselves of the pest and
are forced to see their fields laid
nearly bare without appreciate at
tempt at reprisal.
The oats and hay crops will suffer
most by the depredations of the in
sects. In many places the grasshop-
pers have eaten the grain and grass
to the very roots. The pests flourish
ed on all growth during the past dry
season, but continuation of the re-
making them seek new fields.
The grasshoppers come in swarms.
Descending upon field rich in high
grass and luxuriant grain, within a
few hours their havoc has undone
natures development of months.
Then they move to new pastures and
repeat their ravages. This has been
true throughout the central and
northern sections of the state for two
weeks, and the farmers are unable to
stem the tide or minimize the destruc-
tiveness OF the pests.
Occasionally IN irate farmer wades
into an army of grasshoppers with a
spade or other farming implement,
and swinging right and left, takes a
small measure of satisfaction for his
loss in miniature slaughter Of the
insects. But these attacks have little
effect upon the general body of the
grasshoppers and their exactions
from the fields continue no whit de-
creased.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Mail Connection with Somerset
Road Re-establiShed.

Commencing with next Saturday,
August l4th, Skowhegan is to have
postal connections with Madison and
points north of that town, on the
Somerset Railroad or supplied from
points along that line. The mail will
leave here by the $3.50 P. NJ. car of the
Somerset Traction Co., connecting at
Madison with the north bound train
on the Somerset Railroad at 4.46.
The arrival from the same territory
will be by way of the south bound
train on the Somerset road, arriving
at Madison at 7.34 A. M, arriving
here on the 900 car of the Somerset
Traction Co.
This in large measure re- estab-
fishes the service which Skowhegan
lost by the discontinuance of the stage
line to Norridgewock on February LIST
last. The only towns which we dc
not get in the connection via Madison
are Norridgewock, Smithfield and
Mercer. These will continue to be
reached by the way of Oakland, on
trains leaving here at 7.50 A. NJ. and
1925 PM. as they have been since
February. For Madison and points
north of that town, the service is
slightly better than was formerly
furnished by The Norridgewock stage
as there is gain of half an hour on
the arrival and an equal saving on the
departure, over the stage schedule
Skowhegan people end residents OF
towns on the Somerset line will be
very glad to have this service open
ed. 1t is matter of regret that we
cannot also have the Norridgewock
stage, as in former years, but it is
plain we shall have to be content
with the mail connection to Norridge
wock and vicinity, via Oakland, fol-
the present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Death of S. L. Whittier.

Samuel L. Whittier, one of Show
hegan's Oldest and most esteemed
citizens, died at his homo on Spring
street, Thursday morning of last
week. He had been i'll and confined
to his bed for about a month and the
end finally came by reason of his ad-
vanced age and consequent inability
to rally.
The deceased was born in Pleasant
Ridge Plantation, the son of James
and Sally Whittier, 81 years ago. He
followed farming in his youth and,
after his marriage, which occurred in
Concord, July 10, 1s49, he worked for
a time in a general store in North
Arson and later ran a blacksmith IS
shop in Madison. After coming to
this place he purchased and drove the
stage line running to The Forks for
eight years, continuing, as long as his
health would permit in the trucking
and teaming business.
Mr. and Mrs. Whittier had been
greatly blessed in the length of their
married life, go years. At the time OF
their 5Oth anniversary, in 1899, the
event was appropriately observed by
a gathering of relatives and friends.
On the date of the Goth anniversary
July 10Th last, Mr.. Whittier's health
was such that no observance, even OF
the most simple nature, could be
held. The surviving relatives are a
widow, two sons, Evander A. of Lew
iston, and Frank w. of Springfield,
Mass. and grandson, Russell H., son
of the last named.
The deceased was a member of De
Molay commandery and of the Uni
versalist church. Rev. Geo. E.
Leighton of Portsmouth, N. H., past
or of the Leavitt Street Universalist
church of this place for several years,
conducted the funeral services which
were observed on Saturday afternoon
last. The family lot in the South
Cemetery was the place of interment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Rear Drive Passes Skowhegan.

The rear drive of the Kennebec Log
Driving Company passed Skowhegan
falls last Sunday. There have been
very few jams in this vicinity. The
driving conditions have been much
improved by removal of lodges at
certain points and especially by
booms to keep the logs off from the
rocks and shoals. This has been at
tended to with much greater care of
late years than formerly. The booms
are for the most part taken out of the
river at the end of the driving season
and replaced before the logs COM
mence to run in the spring, policy
that has proved very effective. The
driving this year has also been done
on the heads of water, so called, that
is, the gates have been kept open at
Moosehead Lake half Of each day in
stead of all the time as in former
years. In opening the gates, refer
ence has been had to the position of
the rear drive, timing the turning
on the water so that the rise would
reach the rear just at the hour for
the crews to GO to work in the morn
ing. This has given the best econo-
my of water for driving and also for
water power purposes and has re-
suited in comparatively even flow
throughout the season.
Those who have launches and boats
on the Kennebec will be interested to
know that there are now no booms to
obstruct navigation and trips can be
made readily from Skowhegan dam
to Bombazee Rips.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Mrs. Lydia Creation.

Mrs. Lydia Creation died on Tues
day of last week at the home of her
niece, Mrs. Fannie p Nash, on Main
street. She had been ill of rheuma-
tism for the past six months and
heart failure, probably the res ult of
this disease, caused her death She
was born in Starks, the daughter of
Stephen and Fannie Greenleaf, June
8, 1882. She was twice married, her
first husband being John Maxfield
their children being Fannie o., Will
lam H., Herbert w. and Stephen g.,
two of whom sur yive, Herbert of
Roe Pond, Me. and Stephen G., liv-
ing in the West. A grandson also is
living, John w. Higgins, representa-
tive from S.arks in the last legislature
Her second marriage was to George
Creation of Starks who died about FIVE
years ago, since which time she had
made her home with her niece above
mentioned. Two brothers, Enoch, OF
Massachusetts and Levi, Portland
(Me.) attorney, also survive. Mrs.
Creation won and retained the respect
of all who knew her and leaves many
friends by whom she will be greatly
missed.
The remains were taken to Starks,
her former home, where services
were held in the church, on Thurs
day, the 9Th instant, and interment
was made in the family lot in that
place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
New England's Most Prominent
Lumberman Killed.

A plunge over bank of rock rs feet
high into the Connecticut river early
Sunday of an automobile in which
Geo. VanDyke, aged "a, of Lancaster,
N. H., one of the best known lumber
men in New England, and his chauf-
feur, Frederick B. Hodgdon, age 80. of
North Stratfort, VT, were riding, re-
suited fatally for the two men, both
dying at the hospital from the injuries
which they received. Mr.. VanDy Ike,
who is known as "the lumber king of
New England" had been in that vicin-
ity during the past few days watching
river. Up to a late hour Saturday
night MIR. VanDyke and his chauffeur
remained with the loggers, and 4
O'Clock Sunday morning they were
out again, Mr.. VanDyke giving his
men instructions. In order to get q
better view of work, Mr.. NanDyke
had his automobile driven to the top of
high bank on the riverside shore,
Just opposite here. The bank is of
solid rock and inclines abruptly TO the
waters edge After watching the men
at work below for short time, Mr..
VanDike told his chauffer to return TO
camp. In doing SO, it is thought the
young man touched the wrong lever
on the machine and instead of back
ing away from the edge OF the bank,
as intended, the automobile started
forward and plunged directly over the
bank to the rocks below. Mr.. Van
Dyke attempted TO jump out of the
car before it went over, but could not
do so quickly enough and he fell
headlong to the bottom. His right
arm was broken, his lungs and several
ribs were crushed and he received in
ternal injuries. Hodgdon was thrown
off the machine and it landed
directly on top of him. He was con-
scious when picked up, however, and
talked to the men who carried him to
the shore. Both men were Immediately
taken to the Farren hospital In Mon
tague City, where Hodgdon died
within a few minutes. Mr.. Van
Dyke remained alive until 6 O'Clock
/ Sunday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Our older readers will remember
the 49-ers," who rushed from Maine
to California in 1849, on the discov-
cry of gold there. The good ship
"Hampden" took large number OF
gold seekers from the Kennebec re-
gion, and sailed "around the horn,"
to the "Golden Gate" six months
time being consumed in making the
voyage. The Belfast Journal, In
speaking upon the subject, says that
the overland trail was marked for
years by the bones of horses and cat
tie that died on the journey, and
there were not few graves of men
and women who had been killed by
the Indians or died from privation or
exposure. Now the iron horse speeds
across these arid plans and through
the mountain Businesses, covering
within week distance that taxed
the energies of the pioneers for
months. Now CALIFORNIA; gold is
found on the trees in her orange and
lemon groves, in her vineyards and
on her ranches. The great American
desert of those early days has, through
irrigation and the advancement in
the science of agriculture, been made
to blossom as the rose.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Apple packing, according to TIE
latest scientific discoveries, is to be
demonstrated at the State Experiment
tai Farm, early in October, for the
purpose of affording opportunity to
apple growers to study expert
methods of sorting, grading and pack
ing apples according to the new stan
dard provided by the law passed by
the last Legislature. Heretofore, if
any particular plan was observed, it
was to put the biggest and fairest
looking apples at the top of the barrell
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Experts in the bureau of soils il
the agricultural department at Wash,
ington have found that the northern
counties of Maine, now covered by
timber, and which have never beer
settled, are rich in soil admirably
suited to the production of potatoes
Vast areas of this kind of soil exist in
our State. We also have a soil fitted
for producing diversity of crops
which our farmers are taking advan-
tage of, not putting their eggs all ir
one basket. But the best of all crops
which we raise here is the crop Of
stalwart men, and beautiful and re-
sourceful women.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Poor old Spain, once in possession
of large portion of the earth's sur
face-reaching out and controlling
an immense amount of territory-is
now In the midst of foreign and
civil war combined For the sake of
keeping in it's possession little
strip of worthless land, small, bare
town on the coast of Morocco, the
Spanish government went to war in
Melilla with the Riff tribe of Moors,
resulting in the disastrous defeat OF
the Spanish forces. The Moors are
known in history as terrible, reckless,
and fanatical fighters, and their sue
cess has stimulated the enemies OF
home government everywhere. The
young King Alfonzo has proclaimed
martial law and the suspension of con-
stitutional guarantees throughout the
country. The government finds its
enemies both in rear and in front.
The populace Of the large city OF
Barcelona have been tearing up rail-
roads, burning churches and converts,
and fighting battles in the streets.
Dozens Of priests and nuns were ruth
lessly slaughtered, some at the altar
while holding the crucifix in their
hands, others while bravely defend
ing their institutions against the
revolutionists. In that and many OF
the outlying places, the streets have
run red with blood. The anarchists,
who believe in the destruction OF all
organized government, are getting
in their bloody work. 1t seems to be
lust the time for them. Kingdoms
rise and fall, and 1t seems as though
the throne of once imperial Spain
was tottering for its final fall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
EVER WATCHFUL.
A Little Care VIII Save Many Show
hogan Readers Future Trouble.

Watch the kidney secretionS.
See that they have the amber hue
of health;
The discharges not excessive or
infrequent
Contain no ''brick-dust like" sedi-
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They watch the kidneys and cure
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John B. Nutting, 95 Mt. Pleasant
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Remember the name-Doan's-and
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Grace Boutelle of Bangor. the ell

Grace Boutelle of Bangor, the cid
est daughter of the late Congressman,
Charles A. Boutelle, went to prison in
London, on account of her views on
the woman suffrage question. Truly
"a chip of the old block" While
editor of the Bangor Wing, Charles
A. Boutelle, would utter his honest
convictions on any subject, even if he
knew the Office of the Wing would
tumble down over his head.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

There ia more Catarrh in this section OF the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be incurable. For great many years doc
tors pronounced 1t q local disease and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced 1t incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be q constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market 1t Is taken
Internally in doses nom 10 drops to Q tea
mucous surfaces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t falls TO
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: r. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, ONO
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Rev. P. A. Jouvln, pastor Of the
Catholic church of this town, mas re-
ceived word to the effect that he is to
be transferred to Skowhegan, where
he will take up work in new place
and among strange people. Mr. Jou-
wins Pensioners met il the church
hall Tuesday aud presented him with
beautiful address and also purse
containing a large sum Of money.
These tokens of appreciation TO the
retiring pastor were secured largely
through the efforts of the St. Anne
society. Following the presentation
Of the gift was a reception in which
all participated. Father Jouyin has
been in Fairfield for over 10 years and
the people of SkoWhegan are to be
congratulated in obtaining as rector
of their church such an able man.
He has been a hard worker among
the parishioners of his church in this
town and not only will Father Jouvin
be missed but his work also will be
missed. Father Jouvin was much
pleased with the reception given in
his honor tonight and he says that it
is an occasion that he will never be
able to forget. He made a very
touching response when the gifts
were presented. Father Jouyin has
been very popular here, not only
in his church but in the town at
large and will be greatly missed.
1t is not often that one meets man
that is always cheerful, no matter
how much of his time is taken up,
always a pleasant word to every
body, such man is Mr.. Jouvin, and is
there any wonder the parish as we'll
as the citizens in town will miss him
when he takes up his new field of du-
ty. The journal extends its good
wishes to Mr. Jouvin in his new home
and feels confident that he will make
the same mark for himself there that
he has already made here.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Twas a Glorious victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn. A
mans life has been saved, and now DR.
Kings New Discovery is the talk of the
town for curing C. V. Pepper of deadly lung
hemorrhages. 81 could not work nor &c,
about" he writes, "and the doctors did me
no good, but, after using DR.. Kings New
Discovery three weeks, felt like new man
and can do good work again." For weak
sore or diseased lungs, Coughs and Colds
Hemorrhages. Hay Fever, LaGrippe, Asthms
or any Bronchial affection it stands unrival
ed. Price 5oc. and SI.oo. Trial Bottle free
Sold and guaranteed by G. R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Will Be a Big Show.

Secretary j. L. Lowell of the Maine
State Fair states that there will be a
good mid way at the fair September
CTS and and that the only part of
the features that will not be seen
there this year or in the future will be
the Objectionable ones such as all
games of chance whereby the amuse-
ment seeker has but very little pros
pect of any return on his investment.
The "African DODGERS" sledge ham,
mer stunts and many clean sports
will be allowed to show, the ten-pin
games, ring throwing contest and the
dancing girls are not to be allowed.
But to make up for them there will
be plenty OF other amusements and
the miA way will be as good this year
as"eyer land probably better, in many
respects.
All entries are to close next Satur-
day, August 14th, but the exhibitors
are making their returns in large
numbers every day now and there
promises to be one of the largest ex-
hibitions this year In every class.
One department receiving more at
tention this year than for many years
is in the cattle department, especial
ly among the oxen. Large herds Of
big oxen will be shown and many
prominent breeders are to be here.
Although the program for the
vaudeville shows on the stage in front
of the grand stand and on the track
has not yet been fully made up the
the management has under consider
alton a number of star acts. Among
them will be a Japanese troupe of
acrobats and trained animal show.
A feature also will be the appearance
of the guideless wonder, a pacing
horse that goes an exhibition mile
around the track without a driver.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

Three cent fare doesn't go. Mayor
Tom Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, has
been defeated by considerable ma.
jority of the popular vote on the
direct issue of the three-c fare
The people Of this country are unwil-
ling to require even corporations to
work for nothing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Governors Day, Thursday.

Thursday, August 26, will be Gov
ernor's Day, at the Eastern Maine
State Fair, instead of Wednesday as
at first announced. The Governor
has other engagements for Wednes-
day but will be present with the
members of his staff on Thursday,
the day following, as above an
nnuncad
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.

ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
Morning worship at 1915 with sermon by
the Pastor. Sabbath school at IL. Union
service of the Bethany and Congregational
Christian Endeavor Societies at 6. Praise
service at 2.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
ROBERT MORRIS, Pastor,
Residence, u Main ST.,
All services for Sunday and the wee k will
be omitted. The Pastor is on his ann ual va
cation.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GKoRGE MERRIAM, Pastor.
Residence, 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone, 1888.
Sunday services, Io;45 a. m, sermon by
the pastor; IL o'clock Sunday School; g
o'clock, y. P. S. C. E. 7 o'clock, evening
worship.
The services of Aug. 2and, and aeth will
be omitted,
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. Fred A. Leitch, Phi. d. Minister.
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
No meetings except the 7 O'Clock service
Sunday evening for the rest of August.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Society will hold
their Sunday service, during the summer, in
the Universalist church, corner North and
Leavitt streets, at Io.45 a. m, and the
Wednesday evening services at Madison
avenue, corner Russell street, at 7.3o. Sub
ject, "Soul." The public is cordially in
vited
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

The indications are that there will
be plenty to do, next spring, in hunt
ing the nests of browntail moths.
They have been allowed to get here
and breed, Notwithstanding the vigil
lance that has been exercised, and
energetic work will have to be done
to clean them out.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12
Cornville School Reunion.

There will be a reunion of the Corn
vile High School scholars at the
Town House in Cornville, August
Goth. All are invited to be present
with their families. Each one will
take his dinner as in the old days
If any one Is willing to furnish vocal
or instrumental music, or anything to
help entertain, please come prepared
Speeches will be welcome from all.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-08-12

When real nice people speak of
husband who Is not true to his wife
they say the words in Mortified
whisper.
Fashion hint: Care should be taken
to prevent store hair acquiring the
appearance of straw hat at the time
of the first frost.