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The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
The State Legislature.

Towns will have to continue to sup
port their own poor, and not depend
upon the counties
The attorney General will not be
deprived of an assistant.
! By q vote of % to 7, the Senate
passed the Eaton resolve providing
! for a constitutional amendment CIV
ing the governor power to remove
delinquent sheriffs and providing for
| the automatic repeal of the Sturgls
law upon the acceptance of the re-
solve at a special election next Sep
TENDER. 1t is thought that this can
not pass the House by the necessary
two thirds vote unless two of the
Democratic members vote with the
Republicans.
The House, by large majority,
passed the act giving the Governor
power to remove county attorneys If
they fail to do their duty.
The Governor has used the pruning
knife or the fish and game appropria-
ton, and cut it down from SAT 800 to
$37 500. He's got to do that OH sew
eral bills, or veto them.
Ought not to pass Is reported on
bill giving suffrage to women.
Senator Howes introduced bill to
amend the revised statutes providing
that a person found guilty of illegal
possession of intoxicating liquors
shall be sentenced to pay a fine of
800 and to serve so days in jail.
Both of Senator Looney's ballot
bills were turned down. SO the pres
ent system of voting in the State will
continue.
Mr.. Colby of Bingham presented
amendments to the law making Sc
lectmen of towns ex -officio fire ward
ems, raising their pay and increasing
heirresponsibilities and making the
act apply to cities as we'll as towns.
Mr.. Bemis from the committee on
agriculture reported sought not to
pass" on bill "An act to establish a
bounty on hawks, so-called, for the
better protection of domestic fowl
and BIRDS"
Mr.. Howes of Somerset has present.
ed new draft of the ac5 for the pre-
vention of tuberculosis among cattle.
| 1t provides that the cattle commits.
sioners shall use from their apPro-
priation such sum as they may deem
necessary for the purpose OF vaccina-
ton of cattle against tuberculosis.
The committee on ways and bridg-
es has reported ought to pass on the
resolve appropriating S25, 0t0 for aid
in building a highway bridge across
the kennebec river between the
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

a pleasant position in the Managers
office of the Maine Central Railroad
at that place.
Miss Nina Hussey who has beer
spending a two weeks vacation witt
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hussey, returned to her duties al
teacher, In Brockton, Mass, Monday
of this week.
The entertainment and dance giver
under the auspices of the Senior Glass
Of the N. Fl. s. last Friday was wei
supported by our citizens. About
sixty dollars was taken for the enter
tainment and the dance. Several OF
the members of the Bates Glee Club
gave the entertainment which was
of high class and much appreciated
The net proceeds for the class was
about twenty two dollars.
The carpenters have been busy in
the Grange Hall this week putting on
the window castings and VAIN
e-.<a now theL hig "esss .-3eas
ron nnisned fooR Crra1 rs gUuu 90 see.
There is still much more work to be
done on the stairs and anterooms, as
we'll as finishing the dining hall, but
the members OF this enterprising So
ciety keep everlastingly at 1t and
hardly a week goes by without seeing
something done toward completing
the work. There are few Of the
workers in particular whose efforts
have been untiring and to whom the
grange and our people owe debt OF
gratitude and had 1t not been for
them we feel that the work would
L. kor nd
through.
DR.. Edgar Emerson addressed the
people upon the subject of Spiritua-
lisnn in the G.. A. r. hall on Tuesday
evening of this week. His address
was listened to with marked atten-
ton. DR.. Emerson Is man of pleas-
ing address and thoroughly interested
In his subject.
q. L. Carr whose critical illness we
mentioned last week, Is much better
at this writing and hopes are enter
tanned that he will be out again soon.
The second degree will be conferred
in Quinnebasset Lodge 1. o. o. F. on
next Monday evening.
Charles Bruce and his brother
Harry Bruce went to New Sharon last
week to visit relatives and while there
Charles was taken severely sick with
appendicitis; prompt measures were
necessary and he was operated upon
as soon as physicians could make
ready. The operation occurred
Sunday and the conditions were un-
usually bad, the appendix being
broken up and very septic. The ply
sicians feel however that there Is
fair chance for his recovery and we
most sincerely hope that he may.
Mr.. Bruce is one of our enterPrising
young men and his many friends ex-
tend him sympathy in his sickness.
He is at the home Of his aunt and is
having every care possible.
Arthur WEIGH is sick with the
measles.
Master Alfred Bruce is also having
the measles.
Getting about time for maple syrup.
Last year we purchased several gal
Ions and after it had been setting in
the cans for number Of months big
pieces OF cane sugar crystallized from
the compound; sort Of maple-sugar-
cane syrup AMI a dollar and quarter
a gallon at that, for some of it. o ye
disciples of David (Harum) lido
others as they would do you, only do
them FIRST"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

eral services were held at the home
Thursday afternoon.
The next meeting of the Sunshine
Society will be with Mrs. S. I. Good
rich on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. F. H. Preble was quite i'll last
week.
The sch ools in Moscow will begin
Apr. 10Th.
At the town meeting held in Con-
cord Monday Mar. 9Th the following
officers were elected;
Moderator, w. w. Hamblet.
Town Clerk, E. o. Vittum.
Selectmen, E. 0. Vittum, @. N. Rob-
inson, Roland Boynton.
Treasurer, P. X. Morris.
Supt. School Com, j. ID. Atwood.
Road Commissioners Thomas
Howes, Leslie Rean and P. A. Will
liams.
Truant Oficer, J. B. Marson.
Money raised for the support OF
the poor, $4,000
Town Charges, 285.00
Schools, 46O.00
Text Books, $500
/ High School Tuition, $500
I Roads, l222'0 w
Town Debt. 1850
Collector of Taxes, M. II. Perry at
per cent.
Concord schools begin Apr. 26th.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

towns of Fairneld on 8 ~ - -
Q onnties Of eousesssS ana &onhebeo.
In the committees hearing 70 moor
porate the Bingham 4 Dead River
Railway Co. Senators Howes and
Donigan of Somerset and Representa-
tives Wing of Kingfield and Colby Of
Bingham spoke in favor of the
me asure.
The committee on the University of
Maine has voted against the mill tax
of one fifth of mill on the State val
uation for maintenance and another
fifth of mill for new construction.
In place thereof the committee rec
ommends an appropriation of $780, 900
a year for two years for maintenance
and in addition thereto $50, 900 for
1909 and $50, 600 for 1910 for new dor
mitories. Also that students out of
the State shall pay tuition fee of
500 per annum.
Horace s. Withee and 25 others of
Skowhegan, who petitioned for regu-
lations in hunting rabbits with dogs,
have leave to withdraw.
An act was report d to regulate
fishing in Jimmy Brook, So called, in
the towns of Cambridge and Parkman,
in the counties of Somerset and Pts
cataquis."
Finally passed an act to revive and
extend the charter of the Skowhegan
Trust Company. Resolve in favor of
the town of Starks. An act to regu-
late fishing in Brown brook and Perry
pond and tributaries, in Somerset
county. An act to incorporate the
Parlin Stream Dam & Improvement
Co. An act to extend the charter of
the Fairfield Trust Company.
Mr.. Wing Of Auburn made violent
attack upon the Trustees of the In
sane Hospitals, but the House rather
stepped upon his speech, by passing
the resolve in favor of these institu-
ton, which call for nearly half a mill
lion dollars.
An act providing that the attorney
general or the assistant attorney gen.
eral may take charge of all prosecu-
lions of liquor cases and that when
such official is SO acting he shall have
full charge and control Of the cases
was introduced. That seems to be
putting another guard over the county
attorneys.
The other day L. L. Walton Of
Skowhegan appeared before the Legal
Affairs committee in behalf of the act
providing for fire and police com
mission for the town of Skowhegan.
The town wanted the commission and
did not care whether it was elected
| by the town or appointed by the
selectmen.
From present appearances, the
county attorney bill, and the Hastings
bills for mandatory Jail sentences,
will be about all the liquor legislation
/ passed this session.
The State House extension resolve
! lies upon the Senate table.
The resolve appropriating $4,000
for aid in building a highway bridge
across the Kennebec river at Pishon's
Ferry, between the towns of Fairfield
and Clinton in the counties of Somer-
set and Kennebec, was passed to be
engrossed in the House Tuesday. The
location of this bridge is between the
northeast part of Fairfield and the
northwest part of Clinton and between
the counties of Kennebec and Somer-
set. Mr.. Higgins of Starks intro :
duced an act to amend the revised
statutes relating to the payment OF
superintendents of schools 80 that
their salary shall be fixed by the
experimenting school committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

Athens-Aarch 8, Mrs. William Adams.
Skowhegan--March T. William ii. Fuller,
aged rs years
Athens--March !, Mrs. Flora A., wife of
William Adams, aged y years.
st. Albans-March g. Mrs. William Leach,
aged "a years
Skowhegan-March I, Mrs. Sidney Smith.
aged 70 years.
Norrdgewock-March2 2, Alfred Witham.
Pittsfeld-MaTch 8, Mrs. Delana Cook.
Pittsfi eld-March Is. John +. Lyford, aged
81 years.
Bingham--March ., Joshua Grant, aged CO
years.
Pleasant Ridge March 4. Mrs. Morrill,
Rowe.
Bingham-March9 Miss Lizzie Miller. aged
f2 years.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
EAST ATHENS.

Miss Nina Candage of Blhehill, Me-,
closed her school here Feb. 10, with
a box sociable in the evening, the
money raised to be appropriated to
papering and painting the school
room. A supper earlier in the term
was to raise money for curtains.
Ed Taylor, who suffered an attack
of sciatica few weeks ago is so much
improved that he is about his work.
Mrs. Charles Taylor, who has been
sufferer from sciatica for several
months, is somewhat improved 80
that she can take few steps.
Three families here cannot fail to
be pleased with the visit Of the Post
Office Inspector to Athens. AS the
outcome, J. H. Taylor and Son and
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
Legislative Notices.

INLAND FISHERIES AND GAMES
The Committee ON Inland Fisheries and
Game will give Public hearing in its room
(ofice Of Fish and Game Commissioners) at
the State House in Augusta.
Wednesday, March %. 1909, at p. m.
On petition OF c. l.. Parker and Others Of
Brooklin and vicinity. asking for law to
prevent the hunting of deer with horns, or
bells. or otherwise.
On Bill, an act to regulate the length of
trout that may be taken in ponds and lakes
at nine inches
HARRY NJ. BIcELow, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
CANAAN.

Canaan Grange observed Ladies'
night last Thursday evening with the
following officers: Master, Susie
Holt; Overseer, Grace Weeks; Chap
lain, Alice Rolfe; Lecturer, Della
Harris; Secretary, Clara Moody;
Treasurer, Clara Stewart; A. s.. Es-
tella Lewis; L. A. s., Nellie Goodrich;
s., Harriet Lord; Flora, Jennie Bean;
Ceres, Bessie Jewell; Pomona, Alice
Kelley; G.. Keeper, Gladys Nelson.
The lecturer presented very inter-
esting program consisting of songs,
piano solos, charades, tableaux. A
drill by eight ladies conducted by
Mrs. Harris was much enjoyed and
brought forth hearty applause Re.
freshments were served by the sisters.
The evening was much enjoyed by all
present.
Mrs. Jennie Bean and daughter,
Grace were home from Skowhegan
from Thursday until Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Goodrich and
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bean passed Tues
day In Waterville.
Miss Shellie Harris returned from
Old Town Sunday where she has been
visiting for several weeks.
Supt. F. L. Rowell is holding a
school the present week at the High
school building for the benefit of our
teachers.
Miss Edna Nye went to Newport,
Saturday, where she will remain for
several weeks.
Irving Harrington, who has been
employed as scaler for numbering
firm in northern Maine, returned
home Saturday
Charles Horne has gone to a Lewis
ton Hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Gould of Skowhegan is visiting
friends in town.
Mrs. Estelle Martin and sister,
Annie of Oakland are visiting in
town.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
BINGHAM.

A. G. Dinsmore went to Boston Fri
day of last week and will visit his
twin sister Mrs Ben Moore formerly
of this place. They plan to celebrate
their birthday together which occurs
on Saturday, Mar. 9th.
Mrs. Mary Colby went to Portland
to attend the funeral services of Mr..
George Merrill on Monday of this
week.
". W. Stoddard has been ill with
the grip the past week.
w. E. Benjamin of Portland was in
town on Monday night.
Village schools closed on Wed. of
this week. The High School teacher,
Miss Edna Denham is going to her
home in Bowdoinham on Thursday.
Mrs. Jane Reynolds and her daugh-
ter Nellie from Monson are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy and
other friends in town this week.
Mrs. George Noddin of N. Arson
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Noddin the past week. ;
w. E. Robinson went to Augusta on
| Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Emma Chase accompanied by
Mrs. Bert Huff has gone to Skowhe-
gan to visit her daughter Mrs. VIII
Snow.
Emily Patience who lives about a
mile out of the village was brought to
town on a hand sled by her trained
lamb last Monday.
On account of illness among the
teachers the week of the training
school on grammar will be omitted,
the work of the other week will be as
previously announced.
Chas. E. Ball and wife are among
friends in Athens and Skowhegan.
Merton T. Goodrich, a student at
the University of Maine has been
--s0 =
The Methodist Circle met last Tues
day with Mrs. Fred Smith.
Benz. Presley Is agent for the Show
hogan Laundry.
They are setting the engine at the
Bingham Electric Light Station this
week and we hope to have lights
again soon.
Mrs. George Harding and two chill
dren of Bangor are in town for
short time.
Mrs. Thales Spaulding of Moscow is
very sick and is under the care of
trained nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Murphy of Oak
land were in town recently.
Jennie Cahill was called to Pitts
field by the illness of her sister Flor
ence.
Mrs. Hussey of Augusta arrived in
town Saturday night to care for her
daughter who has pneumonia at the
home of s. T. Goodrich.
Mary Clark who Is visiting friends
at Caratunk was taken sick there with
the grip. Florence Owens Is taking
her place.
Arlie A. Dinsmore has be en- admit
ted to partnership with his father, the
Arm name to be henceforth A. @.
Dinsmore & Son, and they have
bought the undertaking business of
Timothy Smith at Scion.
Joshua Grant, sixty six years of age
died at bis home in the back part of
the town on March second. Funeral
services were held on Thursday at 10
Bingham Village Cemetery.
Mrs. Hannah Grant of Bangor ar
rived in Bingham Wednesday to at
tend the funeral Of Joshua Grant.
Among the many who have severe
colds or grip are Chester Rollins and
Robert Hilton.
Mrs. Morrill, Rowe of Pleasant
Ridge died on Monday after brief
illness. She leaves a husband and
child and large circle Of relatives
and friends.
Lizzie, the daughter of Alfred Mil
Ter who was operated upon Sunday
for appendicitis, died on Tuesday at
8 O'Clock D. m. She was twelve years
old and will be sadly missed by her
parents and brothers and sisters. Fun
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

Mrs. A. S. Baker have their mail left
at their door instead of quarter of a
mile away and Hiram Magoon and
Son have been transferred from Hart
land r. F. d. to Athens r. F. d. 2.
Carrier n. N. Cook made his first
trip over this addition to his route
March l.
There is a case of mumps at Eli
LittlefieId's and others are expected
to get mumpy soon.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
Death of Mrs. Smith.

Mrs. Nancy B. (Flanders) Smith
formerly of Cornville died on Sunday
last, aged 70 years. Mrs. Smith
passed most of her life in her native
town until the death of her husband
Sidney P. Smith, eight y ears ago. Since
that time she has made her home fol
the winter months at the futile farm
in the easterly part of this town, with
her daughter, Mrs. Chas. II. Tuttle
and it was there that her death oc-
Cured. A paralytic shock, manifest
ing itself last Friday, was the cause
She is survived by the daughter above
mentioned and by one son, Alfred
Smith OF Gardner.
Funeral services were observed
yesterday afternoon, conducted by
the Rev. George Merriam, pastor of
the Bethany Baptist Church.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
JUDICIARY

The Committee on Judiciary will give Pub.
lie hearing in its room at the State House in
Augusta,
Wednesday. March II, 1909 at 2p m.
273. On an act to incorporate the Skow.
hogan Water District.
7. II. MONTGOMERY, Secretary
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
BIRTHS.

Anson-March . to the wife of Napoleon
Gilbert. n son.
Amsterdam, n. I.-January 81, to the wife
OF Claude Barker, a son (Richard Fisher
Harmony-Msrch I, to the wife of Harry
Starbird, a SON.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, ETC., taken SOMERSET
REPORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11

The pull that keeps man out of
Jail isn't going to get him into heaven.
Appreciate the good things of life
but don't be one of them. 4
A man must have certain amount
of pull to take time by the forelock.
If girl wants to he happily married
let her marry a fellow so homely
that no other girl would have him.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
For Sale

Skowhegan, Me-, No. 100, so acres, good .
room house, barn 36x40, wood for home use
and 10000 1t. timber, SO apple trees, pasture
cows, owner forced to sell quickly; 1t Is yours
for $500; half cash; see page "Strouts
Monthly Bulletin, March Number. just out
copy free. T.. A. STROUT CO., Book 212,
Ksnt's Hill. Me. lwl0
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
MARRIAGES.
DEATHS.

Chelsea Mass-March &, Mr.. George f. A
derson and Mrs. Sarah r. Bradford.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
SOLON

Mrs. A. w. Starbird spent few
days last week, with her parents in
New Portland.
Miss Ethel French went to Boston,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-03-11
For Sale

1877 Acre Farm one mile to X. II. and only
four miles to Boston Boat. 100 apple trees,
100 acres clean, clear smooth machine work
ed fields, free from rocks and stones, 1 mile
to creamery, now in high state cultivation,
tools and machinery included for only 36OOO'
part cash. For details, travelling Instructions
and picture of the large fine set of modern
buildings see page 4"StrOuts March Bulletin
Kent's Hill. kennebec Co., Maine. lwlt
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10

Ship Cafe, Auditorium, Breakwater, Gl
Water Canals, Still Water Boating, M
Pavilion, Greatest Bath House on the c
ground, Baby Bank and kindergarten f
Club and Tennis Courts. Best Climate
Saturday Afternoons for Children Onl
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
Free Attractions. An Ocean
Voyage on Wheels

The excursion cars running a full
mile into the ocean on the Long
Wharf, Port Los Angeles.
Free admission to the 100000
Aquarium at Venice and a free ride
on the Roller Coaster at Ocean Park.
Cars leave Hill Street Station, be-
tween Fourth and Fifth, Los An
geles, at $40 A. M. Daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-10
Balloon Route Excursions. One
Whole Day for $1.00. 1O1
Miles for 100 Cents

Showing some of California's finest
scenery, including thirty-six miles
right along the ocean.
A reserved seat for every patron
and an experienced guide with each
car.
The only Electric Line Excursion
out of Los Angeles going one way
and returning anorher.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-02-27
Noted Sculptor to
Make SequOyah Bust

Washington. d. c., Feb. 27.-Mrs
Winnie Ream Hoxie, who is trying to
have the Oklahoma Legislature make
an appropriation to pay for statue Of
sequoyah to be erected in the national
capital, is one of the most noted sculp-
tors in this country Among the noted
pieces of work she has accomplished
are statues of Lincoln. Farragut, Sam
uel J. Kirkwood, The West and "vic-
tory" These are considered some Of
the finest pieces of statuary in Wash
ington. Mrs. Hoxie lives at 1892 X
street, Washington, and has a sister
in-law, Mrs. A. J. Addington, who lives
at Ardmore. Mrs. Hoxie has in her
possession the finest portrait of Sc
quoyah in existence Some of the
members of the Oklahoma congression-
al delegation are taking an active in
terest in this matter and hope to see
a statue of Sequoyah in statuary Hail.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-02-27
ENJOYABLE SOCIAL.

The social session at the Second
Baptist church last night was a happy
occasion Many friends and neigh
bors gathered as guests of the church,
literally and cheerfully dispensing
good fellowship and sunshine among
all. Mrs. L. A. Truax presided at the
organ. Recitations were furnished by
Miss Cobb, Miss Edna Pitchford and
Mr.. Gray Rev w. A. Freeman deliv-
cred witty speech on Social Life
in the Church." but 1t is claimed he
did not stick to the text Refresh
ments were served and very hand
some sum of money was earned by the
Ladies' Aid Society, under whose aus
pices the affair was given. Miss Mon
arch was voted the most attractive
young lady and was presented with a
fine cake, Miss vashti Berry being a
close second.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-02-27

Springfield. H.. Feb. 27.-Rey. W. A.
Sunday. better known as "BIllys Sun
day. a former baseball player who Is
now an evangelist was horsewhipDed
last night by religious fanatic at the
Sunday tabernacle, where, IN the pres
ence Of 5000 persons. he was conduct
ing the opening meeting Of a religious
revival.
The evangelist had just made his
opening remarks and was leaning
against the pulpit, while hymn was
being sung by Fischer and Butler. his
choir leaders, when a powerful man,
who said his name was Sherman Potts,
sprang forward with a buggy whip and
struck Mr.. Sunday several terrific
blows.
Sunday leaped from the platform and
dashed at his assailant. whom he
knocked down. The audience was on
the verge of a panic, with women weep
ing and children screaming. while
Potts and Sunday rolled and tumbled
in the aisle.
Mr. Fischer directed the choir and
the audience to sing and in few mo-
ments the entire audience was calmed.
Several men soon seized Potts and
held him until policemen came and
took him TO jail.
Mr. Sunday suffered several painful
bruises from The whip. The prisoner
said his home was near Lovington. H.
According TO his statements at the
ieal, he was once declared insane and
committed to the jacksonville asylum,
whence, after a brief confinement, he
was released.
He made the attack. he said, in de-
fense of the virtue Of women. which,
he declared. had been criticised by the
evangelist The police say that Potts
is a religious crank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-02-27
CHRISTIAN.

Rev. J f. Dinger will occupy his
pulpit at II a. m. and 1889 p. m. with
bright and instructive themes, Every
attention will be given to make you
comfortable and the services helpful.
The morning sermon will be "The Fate
of an Undecided Man. Every member
of the church should hear this dis
course The evening service will be
especially appreciated BY the large
crowds of young men who attend this
service. Don't fail to have part in
the Bible school. It's for you, too.
Come at 9:45. Bring others.