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The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
Patrons at Lakewood.
Great Gathering of Changers in Lake
wood Grove. Some Fine Speeches.
Very Profitable Pomona Field Day.

Great Gathering of Changers in Lake
wood Grove. Some Fine Speeches.
Very Profitable Pomona Field Day.
Somerset Pomona Grange held its
annual field day at Lakewood last
Monday, the gathering, as is always
the case, calling out q large number
of people, members OF the orders, and
citizens of Somerset county who are
engaged in agriculture, even though
not members of the Grange, The
speaking program was carried out
from the stand In the center of the
grove, presided over by Willis G.
Hobart of West Cornville, Master of
Somerset Pomona Grange. The
Lakewood band, Elmer E. Towne,
leader, was in attendance and gave
their best numbers from time to time
as opportunity offered.
The meeting was called to order at
about ten O'Clock in the forenoon by
Master Willis G. Hobart, who took
the opportunity to welcome the pa
irons and others to the session and TO
say a few words otherwise for the
good of the order. Mr.. Hobart is a
member of East Madison Grange and
Lakewood is comparatively near his
home and the location of his home
Grange. From the speakers stand,
from which he conducted the pro-
ceedings of the day, he could look
across the lake almost to the door of
his own residence and the hall of East
Madison Grange. He is a veteran
Granger, and has attended and spoken
in the meetings of most of the
Oranges of tho county. There were
very few of the thousand or more
people that assembled at Lakewood
last Monday to whom he was not per-
sonally known and he was therefore
specially fitted to extend the forma
welcome of the day. Everybody who
heard him, says he did it just right
and this should be the kind of com
mendation to content any man
granger or otherwise.
Leon s. Merrill of Scion was the
speaker to follow Mr.. Hobart at thu
morning session. Mr.. Merrill is con
nected with the Maine department o
Agriculture as State Dairy Instructor
He is in great demand on Pomona
Field days and similar occasions. Ii
1898 he spoke at every one Of the II
Field meetings held in the differen
counties and this year he is booked
for eight of them. OF course Somer
set county people would be- expected
to have a special interest in Mr.. Mer
rill, one of their own people. 1t wal
gratifying to hear him at such
meeting and they we're interested t.
hear, later in the day, State Maste
Stetson refer to him as the best MAJ
the departmental serv ice of Main
had ever had.
w. ]. Thompson of China, the Lee
turer Of the State Grange, can Away
be counted upon 10 do his shar
toward the entertainment and prof
of any meeting. He is thorough
familiar with the work of the orde
and with the subjects in which a fiel
meeting is sure to have an interest
He was the speaker to follow Nj
Merrill and his address closed yer
profitable forenoon.
Continued on Third Page.l
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26


Weeks had lapsed into months, and
norain had fallen. The parched earth
nad lifted up its hands to heaven,
crying like child for the life giving
mud. The fields had become sere
md barren; leaves shrivelled up and
uopped from the maple and elm,
saYing some of the branches as bare
nd skeleton like as In November;
we ferns and golden rod and wild as
sn by the roadsides were either dead
" buried in dust; the blazing rays OF
Nesun had curled up the corn blades,
W blackened and withered the green
vegetation; and even the flowers
wat had not been killed lifted up
Weir little petals for the kiss Of life
nacame from the falling dew. The
snptural promise of seed time and
as'Vest seemed but dream, never to
realized, and hope was dying in
~ehuman breast. At last the clouds
aaered and rolled In from the south
~ the curtains that shut out the
ia we're drawn, a drop of rain here
= there made the faint heart look
spvard and wish for more. And then
..me the life-giving rainl Gently at
'', and then increasing In volume.
|.Wtwo long days and nights 1t came,
s1ng the old earth, 80 that by
S@e unseen telegraphy the very
oascape flashed back its joyful
a.nes and, the happy people still
stlahed the trust that 1.-THE Lord is
|sN0, and his mercy endureth for
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
Address by Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens.

A large audience gathered, Sunday
evening, at the Island Avenue Con-
gregational Church to listen to an ad-
dress by Mrs. L NJ Y. Stevens of
Portland, Maine. The meeting was
held under the auspices of the w. G.
T. U. The pulpit was decorated with
flowers, pine and white ribbon. Mrs.
L. w. Weston, president of the Union
presided. After the opening hymn,
prayer by Rev Rob't. Morris and solo
by Mrs. Eldena Smith Hawes, Mrs.
Stevens was introduced as president
OF the State and the National Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
Death of Former Skowhegan Pastor.

Rev. Webster Woodbury. of South
birmingham, Mass, passed away at
his home, Tuesday afternoon. He
was born in South Paris and lived
there during his youth. From 1870 to
1871 he was pastor of the Island Ave.
Cong. Church of this place and Ia we'll
known here. He has been retired
for several years. He was 81 years
old at the time OF his death. Funer-
al services occur this afternoon at
So. Paris and the interment is to be
made at that place.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
There has been break in the price
=, wheat. and -four will be cheaper.

Those agents engaged in the sale of
farms tell US that in the last three
roars there have been over two hun
a,ed and fifty families come to Maine
and purchase farms in the central
mart of the State. And taking every
thing into consideration, these people
will never be sorry that they came.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

Some Of the Southern States are
discovering that lynchings and freak
legislation are keeping people away
from that section, who otherwise
would become investors and good
citizens. The men in the Northern
States, who run down the towns in
which they live are doing precisely
The same thing.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

Money may make the mare go, but
1t falls down when It attempts TO start
stubborn mule down the pike.
You can't afford to bank on a man
unless he has plenty of sand.
A woman isn't necessarily smart
because she says things that make
Others smart.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
Note Close of Contest.

This is to remind all those who
have promised me their support In
the REPORTER voting contest that
votes must be in by 4 O'Clock on the
afternoon Of Saturday, September 4.
/ trust you will not disappoint me.
FRANK HUCKINs.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

Edward II. Hartman, the railroad
king, returns to this country, broken
in health, shattered man physically.
What would he give for the sharp ap-
petite and good digestion of some
OF the poorest paid employees on his
roads?
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
August Meeting of Board of Trade.
Report of Water Power Committee. Com
parison with Other Powers. Some
Committees Announced.


Committees Announced.
Skowhegan Board OF Trade held its
August meeting at the Municipal
Courtroom last Friday evening. Va
rious matters were taken up, the most
important being the report of Engi-
neer G. s. Humphrey. Mr.. Hum
phrey has been making a survey of
the Kennebec river, from the Great
Eddy to Bombazeen Rips, as voted by
the town at a special meeting held
last May, with reference to water
power development. He exhibited a
large map of the region in question
and read his written report. This
was commented on in the nature OF
condensed summary by the Water
Power Committee and their report,
given in full below, gives an excel
lent resume Of Mr.. Humphreys find
ings.
A letter was presented by c. A,
Ross, from a woodworking firm which
is seeking q location. This was re-
ferred to the committee on manufac-
lures.
Letters were read from E. NJ. Bland
ing, secretary of the State Board oil
Trade, stating that the invitation of
the Skowhegan Board for the State
organization to hold its annual meet
ing here, had been received and was
receiving due consideration. The
matter is as yet undecided.
The meeting left in the hands oil
| President Ordway the appointment Of
| two committees, one to take up the
work of interesting capital in the
water power development plan, anC
another committee to confer with the
officers of the Somerset Central Agri-
cultural Society with reference to the
affairs of that organization.
REPORT OF WATER POWER COMMITTEE
Skowhegan, Me-, August 10 1909
To The Board of Selectmen of the Town 0
Skowhegan, and The Skowhegan Board o
Trade =
We herewith submit tn
report Of the investigation and Survey of tn
Water Power possibilities Of the kennebe
River at Skowhegan, and the recommends
tons for improvement and development
made by Mr.. c. $. Humphreys, c. E. of tn
firm of Snow & Humphreys. Of Boston
Mass, and Madison, Maine. We have care
fully examined the above report and FIN
that the work has been executed in
thorough and trustworthy manner, and tina
Mr.. Humphreys has done, not only tn
amount of work prescribed and contracte'
for. but has, in several instances voluntar
performed extra work, such as showing tn
IS foot contour on his map of the rive
when only the and 10 foot contours wer
ordered. We heartily commend his repol
and recommend that you pay his bill at you
early convenience.
The investigation covered three separat
and distinct schemes for improvement an
development tt. E.
l. The Repair and improvement of ii
!, present dams and their development.
2. The constructions Of two new concre
: dams with one power plant located at II
: dam on the South Channel, and
3. A plan for as complete utilization
our possibilities as practicable.
In very brief, Mr.. Humphreys finds III
by spending about $4,000 on our presei
development, the power could be increase
1850 horse power or about 65 per cent.
Continued on Third Page)
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

They are again enforcing the "blue
laws" in Sanford. The strict enforce
ment of these Sunday laws right up
to the handle, is most effective way
to break down the Christian Sabbath.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

For reasons unnecessary to mention
some people never have brain flag.
Any man may be justified in blow
ing his own horn, but not in going on
q loot.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
The Somerset Reporter
Weekly Republican Newspaper
I'D every Thursday at Skowhegan, Nj
FINER E. McNEELIE
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
s1.5O Six months....-....75s
u yea three months...............3Sc

If thanks, Resolutions OF Respect
ess
81 vea la nj : cents per line; poetry with obit-
lpsel'T rotices. 10 cents per line. No charge
,' ma nnr mailing list OF nearly 5000 names,
ErtPs the must Be w sure to-
laro .rsctly the postoffice address to which
evensnsr Is going, including the number OF
he par route, if delivered by rural carrier.
III =; especially important when change
1nn ,s-ess Is requested but should also be OBJ
fsool' wben making remittances and at all
other times
The SOMERSET REPORTER skowhegan' Me-
EMERSON. Travelling Representative
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26
Bath Sir Knights As Guests.
De Molay Commandery, Privilege Enertains Dunlap
Commandery of Bath An Imposing Parade-Merry Days
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Ties Strengthened.

The Sir Knights early days
dured hardshp which taught
received
ent day occasionally set pgrmage albeit
the of
the far less arduous pilgrimage
Dunlap Commaney OF Bath
their Molay
meeting
the old
friends
utilization united
distinguished a company gathered within gates.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

--rrRrp AS SECOND CLASS NAIL NATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

The Somerset Traction Company's Fleet:
Steamer Margaret b and Launch Ariel 80
at disposal Of guests during their stay at
Lakewood.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

All took passage for Lakewood on
the cars Of the Somerset Traction
La Junta tribune., 1909-04-24
SOME MORE LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. II. B. Tomb, of Seattle. Wash,
who has been the guest of Mrs. C. A.
Lowe for several days. returned home
last Wednesday.
c. F. Althen and NJ. E. Simpson
leave early next week for Grand
Junction to look the field over with
view to locating.
The Santa Fe people put on the
new motor car service between San
Bernardino, Redlands and Los Ange-
les on Tuesday, April Goth.
Rocky Ford claims to be the pos
SCISSOR of fifty-two automobiles,
twelve OF which have been purchased
within the last six months
Mr.. and Mrs. P. v. Miller left last
Tuesday night for Hoskinsville. Ohio,
where they expect to spend the sum
mer with Mrs. Miller's parents.
Charles A. Lewis arrived Wednes-
day morning from Fort Worth. Tex
as, to join his wife. who has been
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Jack
Devine. for several weeks.
Mrs. J. I. Bolser is down from Colo
RADIO City. visiting friends. and
has been the guest Of Mrs. William
Fiscus during the past week.
Fred Cunning and Tom Moore have
leased the room in Central block for
merly occupied by Proctor & Co., and
will start q moving picture show
Las Animas Leader.
Harry Badger writes from Filler,
Idaho. renewing his subscription to
the Tribune. and says: Keep me on
the great family Journal list. It's like
getting letter from home"
At q recent election held in Fowler
for the purpose Of voting bonds for
the enlargement Of the Fowler nigh
school building, the vote carried; and
the school will be enlarged before the
next term.
Gov. shafroth has appointed Harry
A. .Pettee. Of Holly, water commits
sioner for irrigation district No. 81.
and Samuel Tilden Curtis. Of BeuIah.
water commissioner Of irrigation dis
trict No. is.
An amendment to the articles Of
Incorporation Of the Pueblo and
State Line Railroad was filed in :he
office Of the county clerk last Tues
day. The amendment gives the com-
La Junta tribune., 1909-04-24
Special Corset Sale
Begins Sat-. Apr. ~
@Z2 2z|7||2Z! lz3!2Z3%
BE PROPERLY FIT

We are now up to the minute with models cut on the
most approved lines. Corsets that are today ideal,
practical and hygenic for all figures giving correct
poise, comfort and service. Indeed merit de-
pends upon fit and quality The type cannot fully
illustrate them, you owe it to yourself to try them
on. Ours guaranteed.
La Junta tribune., 1909-04-24

document was signed by George J.
Gould. president, and F. w. Ire
land, secretary.
Congressman ]. NJ. Miller, accom-
panied by his wife, left New York
on Wednesday of last week for Pan
ANA, Mr.. Miller being a member of
the congressional committee sent to
investigate conditions on the isthmus.
Steen
The first of series of
social stunts to be given by local
Elks with the idea in view of pro-
noting a more friendly feeling among
the herd, as well as giving the wives
of Elks an opportunity to meet and
become better acquainted, took place
at Elks' hall last evening. Dancing
and other diversions were the at
fractions.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Tyner, former well
known resident of La Junta, and Mr..
George B. Harcourt, of Indianapolis.
Ind, q travelling sales agent for 'he
Wabash-P0rtland Cement Company,
of Michigan, were united in the holy
bonds Of wedlock Monday. April 10th,
at indianapolis. After brief we'd
ding tour through Northern Indiana
and Ohio. they will leave for Detroit,
Mich, where they will reside in fu-
ture.
Permits to wed and Join the mar
ried throng were issued from the
county clerks office during the past
week ~ follows: w. J. Park, OF To-
ledo. Ohio. and Ruth Smith, of Ord
way; Homer o. Ward and Rubie Ell
sic Keller. Of Canon City. Colo; EN-
NETT =. Warner and Carrie NJ. shad-
bolt, both Of La Junta; Charles E.
McNulty and Catherine O'Sullivan,
both Of La Junta; Frank w. Roe. of
Rocky Ford. and Ethel Flora Tay-
lor, Of Aanzanola.
N. w. Mcintyre. general manager
of the La Junta Land Company, Reg.
Garvin and the Longworth brothers
made the trip to Colorado Springs
Iast Saturday afternoon in the COM
pany's big Thomas flyer, making
the record time of four and one-half
hours. Arthur Longworth. who Is
pupil Of De Palma, of New York. OF
Vanderbilt cup race fame, was in
charge Of the machine. and made
the round trip without hitch or an
accident. which Is going some for an
auto ..5ha Marty made the return,
La Junta tribune., 1909-04-24
This Ad is About
High Class Corsets
THE BEST WAY

the cuts show some of the models. The revival of
Directore and Empire Styles emphasizes the import
ance of the corset Use in the selection and be
satisfied with none but the best. The saleswoman
will arrange fitting if desired.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
A Final Reminder

That after tomorrow You will have
to pay the full price for that fine wai-
ranted $; Salz pen which is now sell
ing for $l.5O at Tilley's. tAdvD.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
BARRIERS Notice.

On and after December l, all BARRIERS
will raise the price from IL cents to
l. cents for shaves. No extra charge
will be made for shaving neck.
lAdv)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
Jasper County Club to Meet.

The first meeting of the Jasper
County club OF the University OF Mis-
souri, Will be held at 1:i5 o clock to-
Plans will be discussed for sending
the Missourian to all the high schools
in Jasper County. The Jasper County
quartet probably will be reorganized.
The Jasper County club has the
largest membership of any county club
in the university. The club brought
more new students to the university
this year from Jasper County than
came from any other county in the
state.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
KANSAS PLAYS ARE PULLING
Scrubs Score on Freshmen by Using
JayhaWk Formations.

The Washington and Kansas plays
used by The scrubs last night proved
a puzzle to the freshmen. In twenty
five minutes OF SCrinmage the scrubs
made = touchdown The freshmen
Were unable to score. With beather-
age back in the game at quarter, o.
Roberts is being used at tullhack.
The scrubs are short on backticld men
and usually have to fill out the back
field with line men.
John GriSg. a senior and ID. Gov
ington, a sophomore, are among the
new recruits. Grisg will try FOR a
tackle position and Covington for an
end. Tomorrow afternoon there will
be a game between the freshmen and
the scrubs.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29

Miss agnes Milner. OF tn" Illinois
state university. is much pleased with
Columbia. There is so little OF the
diSasreeahe and so much that is
pleasing to the eye" she said this
morning. The columns on the quad
raLsle are magnificent and when |
think why they are there, they seem
even more splendid"
Miss Miner will give talk tonight
on The inexpensive Resources for the
Small Library"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
-.eNe u, Los ? .on,lsea.

rhr IS ~ r-,.- TIA l.ausG"::
fAd N"":.aw u"', :.o-",uI u promised
'is >rar a,a -"Ji - That rh"Ie vii
1T, O.. -, "s .,: .on.-s - Ia. r,':..
evolve - ...ri. &I,i :, sufficient, !arg"
'--.:. ar. e.. E>l.r.> IA Sat he crowd
IA WAY II. II "rtr"r% lave teen
aaHt.o,: her" Il :rrn.rr >rar- was 4
'ol.r Hsa a'G v"a "a We're r0M.
pnlirI To va; an boar before gaining
entrance 10 III" grounds ana after
he: do Ut IL thry were unable to
ri Ii" seats they had bought Many
persons Vino stood out in The streets
tGr hours We're unable To g-t inside
tn" park Both Monjlaw ana I.ansdon
realize thar this wa, not treating the
puhlir fairly ana nave agreed that
lher- viii lit is 4 repetition ot This
AL Go"n il He. can prevent 1t.
" VIII guarante" in:,1 every per
son who hugs Il box seat or Il grand
stand seal viii @at it this year"
l;jr>,iun sad ana Mon.!aw concHr"ed.
There always VIII b" more or less
,omfUSion in the lleacher seats" l-ans
don continued. because the siecta-
tors will hot stay III their seats after
they Ghrliu Them -
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
a DAUGHTER for DR.. Tuttle.

\ daughter was born to DR.. and
Mrs. +. W. futile, of Columbia. yes
tcrday DR.. futile is a graduate of
class Of ~ and the school OF medi-
cine OF the class of 90. He is prac
tclng in Columbia.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
{ .Aiv.)
Last Day.

Tomorrow is the last day of the
Salz fountain pen sale at half prices.
This is your last chance to buy Salz
pens at our special advertising prices.
All who have not as yet tried our pens
are cordially invited to step in at
Tilleys and examine our large assort-
ment (Adv.)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
A Rumor

That the manufacturers sale OF
fountain pens at half prices closes to-
morrow has been fully verified. After
this you will have to pay the full price
for that fine 81 pen now selling for 9Oc
Tilley's. (Adv.)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
DR.. Loeb to Address Athenaeans.

DR.. lSidor Loeb, acting dean OF the
School Of Education. will speak TO the
members OF the Athenaean society to-
morrow night on Taxation Problem
in Missouri" Following DR.. Loeb's
talk there will be debate on the
corporation tax law.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
a Fair WarninC.

Saturday is the last day OF the Salz
pen sale al half regular prices at Til
ley's Closing bargains-$2 warranted
pens. soc: Your choice OF all So pens
at $50: $50 pens with solid gold
bands. Sl.50; S. Student Specials, =
$3.50; S. pens, largest ever sold at
Missouri. S3.9:,. (Adv.D
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
MORE GATES FOR
THANKSGIVING CROWD
Nonilaw of Missouri and I.ans-
don of Kansas Perfect
inc Plans.
TO HAVE IL ENTRANCES
Those Who Buy Box and
C,rand>tand Seats Will
Get Them.
TO HAVE IL ENTRANCES

Arrangements for the annual
Thanksgiving Day game between
Missouri and Kansas rapidly are being
completed W. S. Lansdon. athletic
manager for TIE Kansas University.
and W. J. Monilaw. who occupies the
same position for Missouri. met in
Kansas City this Week to discuss de
tails OF TIE annual contest. They
went ont Ia the Olive Street ball park
% block oui The seating arrangements.
I'll u",i~r Tor the tickets VIII lee
oia,.u ,I -ai- i"re III Rich~e,h"r.,
LAR ~t"r- ala SvHlding'> Monday.
November =. r.A ta>~ in nd'ac""
u H.. 2t-... T.a~ Is iau- u. earlier
.au r.- -a'- Aa.- 4 r.'..or h,-.r.
.....r ....
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29

The first student to enroll in the
short course in the College of Agri-
culture which begins November /. is
Harold Harms. OF st. Louis. Mr.
Harms learned OF the work done in
the course through officials OF the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
Seating Capaoity Greater.


This years seating Gapaciiy Will b."
much greater than that o; last wear.
Tn" boxes. srandstand and bleachers
were enlarged this Eaar. thereby max
-; many additional desirable seats
rAiS. coupled with an efficient corps
al u~hrIs and increased gaze facilities.
~aoIi! expedite, III" landing 81 the
crowd. The matter of reduced fares
IN the railroads viii lee taken UP 10y
til, Missouri and Kansas representa-
lives, and it is expected thai a large
delegation OF out OF town people will
see this years game.
Tie referee ana head limeSnan for
this years game lave been decided
on and the TWO schools are not very
far apart on the umpire and field
judge This probably will be settled
in Iii. NEXT week James NaSker OF
Kansas City will referee the contest
ard Fred Cornell Of Lincoln. who for
years has OBLIGATED as head linesman,
again viii act in that capacity
Kansas City Star.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29

a meeting Of the 81. Louis clug of
the University OF Missouri is to be
held in room Il. Academic Hail. at
III O'Clock tonight Joseph A. Stef-
lehman is president of the club.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1909-10-29
LIBRARIAN IS LIKE
FACTORY MANAGER
Continued from Page / .
Missuuri's two-mile runner i'll track
athletics.

We need more books" said Prof. J.
Reese Lin. OF Central College. Ray
cite. Mo. in talk this morning. 1t
is better II have Il good library plainly
brary richly furnished"