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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-11
PISHON'S FERRY

The sick are Commissioning; Master
Elmer Jackson who has peen seriously
Ill of typhoid pneumonia is now con-
sidered out of danger.
Sanford Strickland is at North Fair
field this week at work on hay press
for M. L. Chase.
Thomas Manktelow returned to
Buzzards Bay, Mass, on Thursday
last, after short visit with his family
here, who we learn are soon to go to
Massachusetts, for the remainder OF
the winter.
A large number from the place and
vicinity signify their intention to 60
to Augusta on Thursday 18th, inst. In
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-11
LABOR.

The Comm ttee on Labor will give a Pub.
lie hearing in its room at the Slate House in
Augusta.
Wednesday, Feb. II. 1909 at 4 p. m.
Re-assigned from Feb. 3, 1909.
No. 4. On an act to amend Section AZ oil
Chapter 40 Of the Revised Statutes relating
to the hours of labor Of women and children
No. 10. On an act to amend Section as
of Chapter 40 Of the Revised Statutes, relat-
ing to the hours of labor by striking out (6o)
"Sixty", in the:eighth:line Of said section, and
inserting "Fifty.eight" (sS).
No. 80. On an act to amend Chapter 40
of the Revised Statutes, and Chapter as Of
the Public Laws Of 1904 relating to the
employment Of minors in Manufacturing OF
mechanical establishments in this State.
A. w. MACE, Secretary.
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Dead River Log Driving Company

The members of the Dead River Log
Driving Company are hereby notified that the
annual meeting Of the company will be held
at the Augusta House, Augusta, on Tuesday,
the 10th day Of February, 1909, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, for the following purposes.
Viz
Ist To choose a Moderator.
and To hear the report of the Treasurer
and take such action as may be thought
proper.
grid To choose officers for the ensuing
year.
4th To vote money to defray expenses Of
driving logs and other necessary bills.
9Th To see if the Company will vote to
amend its Charter by extending it to include
Little Spencer Stream between Big Spencer
Pond and Big Spencer Stream and Big
Spencer Stream between Little Spencer
Stream and Dead River.
9th To act upon any other business that
may legally come before them.
3w4 5. w. PHILDRIcK, Clerk.
Skowhegan, Maine, January IS, 1909.
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INTERIOR WATERS.

The Committee on interior waters will give
a public hearing in its room at the State
House in Augusta,
Wednesday, Feb. II. 1909, at O'Clock P. m
No IL. On an Act to authorize the kel.
logg Lumber Company to erect and maintain
piers and booms at the mouth of Moose
River and in Long Pond.
No. -. On an Act to incorporate the
Sandy Stream Dam and Improvement Com
pany.
FRED II. BARTLETT. Secretary,
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INLAND Fisheries AND GAME.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries and
Game will give public hearing in its room
(cffice of Fish and Game Commissoners) at
the State House in Augusta,
Monday evening, Feb. IS, at 7.3o O'Clock
On petition of Geo. Fland RS and Others
asking that May6eld and Kingsbury ponds
be opened to ice fishing
Monday evening, March /, at 7.3o O'Clock
On an Act to amend Sec. IL CHI 81, X. S..
to permit the taking of beaver in certain
townships in Franklin and Somerset counties,
with petition for same.
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The Committee on Inland Fisheries and
Came will give Public hearing in its room
(offce of Fish and Game Commissioners at
the State House in Augusta,
Wednesday. March 3, at p. IN.
On petition of c. l.. Whitney and Others,
praying that not more than 10 fish shall be
caught in one day by one person in Pleasant
pond, Somerset Co.
HARRY NJ. BIGELow, Secretary.
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Dead River North Branch Log
Driving Company.

The members of the Dead River North
Branch Log Driving Company are hereby
notified that the annual meeting of the Com.
pany will be held at the Augusta House,
Augusta, on Tuesday the 10th day of Feb.
ruary. 1909, at II:I5 O'Clock in the forenoon
for the following purposes, viz;
Ist To choose Moderator.
and To hear the report of the Treasurer
and take such action as may be thought
proper.
ard To choose officers for the ensaiAg
year.
4th To vote money to defray expenses Of
driving logs and other necessary bills.
5th To act upon any other business that
may legally come before them.
AVA 5. w. PHILBRIcK, Clerk.
Skowhegan, Maine, January 2S, 1909.
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INLAND FISHERIES AND GAMES

The Committee on Irland Fisheries and
Game will give Public hearing in its room
(office of Fish and Game Commissioners) at
the State House in Augusta.
Wednesday, March 49, 1909, at p. m.
On petition OF c. l.. Parker and others Of
Brooklin and vicinity, asking for a 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.
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MILITARY AFFAIRS.

The Committee on Military Affairs will
give a public hearing at its room at the
State House, Augusta,
Tuesday, Feb. 23, at II o'clock a. m.
9. An act to consolidate and revise the
Military Laws of the State of Maine.
FREEMAN M. GRANT, Secretary.
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SALARIES AND FEES.

The committee on salaries and fees will
give Public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta.
Tuesday, Feb. %, at 1880 O'Clock P. m.
No. 49, On an Act in relation TO the
compensation of the county commissioners
for Somerset County Increasing their salary
fro m $3.50 to $1,000.
ID. NJ. LIBBY, Secretary.
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Legislative Notices.
inland FISHERIES AND GAMES.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries and
Game will give Public hearing in its room
Coffee Of Fish and Game Commissioners at,
the State House in Augusta, on Wednesday,
Feb. II, at 2 p. m. No. 10, on petition oil
Arthur Durgin and al others, citizens OF
Som. Co., praying that Dead Stream Pond
Lower Cold Stream Pond ana Horseshoe
Pond, in Som. Co., be opened to ice fishing,
HARRY NJ. BIGELoW, Secretary.
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Lots
Of People

Can't do hundred things because
they don't advertise in the REPORT
Err. It is really wonderful how much
can be accomplished by the use of
these little, low priced advertise
ments.
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STATE LANDS AND STATE ROADS

The committee on State Lands and State
Roads will give public hearing in its rooms
at the State House in Augusta, at 4 p. m.
Tuesday, February 10. 1909, on
Resolve No. 81. Resolve in favor of aid
in building highway from Pleasant Ridge
to Dead River in Somerset County
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Do the people who never have a
doctor always live well?
The man who makes his money in
yeast doesn't always rise in the
social world.
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=. The News of Somerset's Busy Towns II

the interest of the proposed bridge at
this place.
If the proposed bridge, across the
Kenneebec river at this place ma :
terializes, presumably the name of
this place will be changed to Hinckley,
east side, or East Hinckley, but as
long as the ferry boat phys to and fro
in It's season, let us not "outgrow'
the name of Pishon's Ferry and then
we will know "where we are at"
Jack Lewis has moved to Fairfield,
and Frank White is moving into the
house vacated by him.
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CoRNVILLE.

The Snow Bound Club was enter
tanned, Saturday evening at the pleas
ant home of Mr.. and Mrs. q. s.
Moody. The programme was very
interesting one. 1t began with a
piano solo by Mrs. Moody, which was
highly appreciated, followed by toasts,
stories and games. Through the
games mixed candy and Moxie was at
hand, and later the party was in
vited to the dining room, where
oyster stew, cake and coffee was
served. The party returned to their
homes after most delightful evening.
The Snow Bound Club will hold their
next meeting in two weeks.
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For Sale.

No. Davis Swing Churn fitted for
power. Lever butter maker rs lb.
capacity. International Harvester Co.
Farm Machinery. 3m49
H. B. WHIPPLE, Bingham, Ne.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-11

Even the seamy side of life may
not be all that it seems.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-11

A pair of spectacles are also looking
glasses.
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INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.

FRED II. BARTLETT, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-11

A canning factory is soon to be
started in Carmel. The plant, includ :
ing building and equipment, will cost
about s12, 900 and building will be got
under way at once by Dorman Hux-
ford & Co. of Boston. 1t will be prin-
cipally.a sweet corn canning plant,
but string beans, pumpkins and
squash will be put up. About 100
acres have been signed. During the
busy season employment will be given
to approximately 100 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
HARMON SCORES
 ADMINISTRATION

Buffalo, N. Y-. October 25.-The Ma tional Monthly. edited by Chairman Nor man E. Mack of the democratic nation al committee, and now the official or- gan of the committee. gives considera- ble space in its November number to an article by Judson Harmon, governor of Ohio, in which he bitterly assails tine republican administration at Wash ington on account of the new tarifr bill and other alleged political iniqui- ties.
 Governor Harmon was the principal speaker on Democratic Day. at the Texas state fair at Dallas, October 16, and his address there, taken in con nection with his article in Chairman Mack's National Monthly, has given. rise to the statement in political quar- ters in close relation with MT. Mack. that the chairman of the democratfo national committee has dropped Will liam J. Bryan Of Nebraska as a presi- dential possibility. and is now engaged in grooming Governor Harmon for the democratic presidential nomination in 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
HOUSE CLEANING DA YS
 BUSIEST OF THE YEAR
Mere Man sumbles Over Rugs and Polished Floors Tn Darkened Railways When He Comes
 Home at Night
BY DOLLY DALRyMPLE.

g One afternoon recently I set aside to some dinner calls and others. which had been hanging over me for weeks like the sword of Damocles.
 At the appointed time I arrayed my self in my best new tailor made and set forth on my journey, which con- cluded in many reflections and a few experiences, all of which harbored around the fact that everybody in town was house-cleaning, and that I had chosen a very inopportune time t make calls.
 Of course there has been a decided revolution in the manner of house. cleaning nowadays, but the sins com mitted in it's name are nevertheless many and worthy to be called so.
 In days gone by when every inch of floor in one's domicie was covered with padded with rolls of things, when every window had it's stiff brocaded lambre- quins and real lace curtains; when a piano had heavy woolen cover over it and oodles of vases sitting upon 1t; while the chairs had silk or crocheted tidies, the very idea of house-cleaning 6 was a function anathema marantha of women.
 But now. as then, even with im- proved conditions as to rugs that may be taken up. floors that are polished housewives who. with their own hands, housewives who. with their own honds clean the picture frames and oil paint ings, wash the ornaments and polish the brass, and go to bed every night for a week at o'clock, aching in every joint with the oft repeated l excuse, I've been house-cleaning.'
 Everywhere I went on this partlcu- lar afternoon there were the inevita- ble signs of this delectable function being in progress-such as step lad ders on the front porch and stalwart man. servant scrubbing windows with yards of nice, clean rags under his arm and bundles of tissue paper to shine off the glass, while the maid was en- gagged in rubbing furniture just inside the reception hall, and gentle, pung ent odor of furniture polish greeted 'SS.pr unsuspecting nostrils as you were in rather uncertain tones:
 lYoya don't know whether Miss Mary t7Asee you CT not; we's house-clean- sxses,s
 4 In one instance I was agreeably sur 9rised to find the lady of the house Xsounds like a book agent. doesn't fHD in, and as she appeared in a z1pfnk and span, imma white froclS 2dhe said:
 # T am awfully glad to see you. I've t1ust Jumped out of my bath after
 leaning and scrubbing things all day And do don't look at me, for mercy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
Cannon Receives Ovation.
Will Greet President.

Hickman, Ky, October 25.-Practically all the western Kentuckians who can find conveyances will be in this city to- morrow afternoon at o'clock when the fleet bearing President Taft and his suite is sighted off No 6 island in the Missis- sippf river. Tennessee and Missouri towns have also contributed their share of tho visitors, and 1t is estimated that 10000 strangers will be the guests tomorrow of the only Kentucky town which the Pres- ident is to visit during his present trip.
 The holiday dress is the rule for citi- zenry and buildings The speakers stand has been placed on the first ring of the bluffs rising from the Mississippi, and from this there is chute to the pagoda on the wharf where the party will land and be greeted by a song from 300 Ken lucky school children. Besides President Taft, Governor Wilson and Congressman Ollie James will speak.
 A feature of the celebration Is load of Fulton county, Kentucky cotton for the view of the governor, who recently is said to have declared that no cotton is grown in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
PROVEN ECZEMA CURE
A Trial Bottle of oil of Winterorees
 Compound Is Offered at 25 Gents

By a special arrangement with the D. D. ID. Laboratories of Chicago the druggists of Birmingham can at present offer the D. D. D. Prescription for ecze- ma in a special trial bottle at one-quar- ter of its usual price. This oil of win tergreen compound will surely convince cation you will get instant relief from the itch and soon you will see signs of cure.
 No matter how many salves and other so-called slxin remedies have failed, this oil of wintergreen liquid (unlilke salves) will penetrate. to the inner skin. killing the eczema germs. VIII you not-on our special recommendatfon-cal at your drug store?-and get a Recent trial bottle of D. D. D. Prescription. Sold by all drug- Sists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
TAFT BEGINS VOYAGE
 DOWN HE MISSISSIPPI
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.) guest of the Commercial club of St. Louis, he referred to the part that body took in the inspection of the Panama canal by business organizations several years ago. At the coliseum he dis cussed waterways for about 25 minutes, but at luncheon with the Business Mems league of St. Louis, and at the East St. Louis meeting, he merely thanked his hearers, using his voice less than five minutes on each occa- sion.
 Lost Voice in Texas.
 "I left most of my voice in Texas. tried vainly to recover it in Arkansas, and lost what was left of it in -.lis- souri," he told his Illinois auditors. Except for his hoarseness, the Presi- dent looked in fine trim and ready for the final laps of his long journey around the country.
 The rest of the days programme was carried out without 8 hitch. After speak ing at the Coliseum the President went to the Planters hotel for rest and lunch con. His health was drunk and some short remarks were made by the Presi- dent and several of the guests
 The chief executive contented himself with expressing his qualification at the reception accorded to him.
 Following luncheon came an automo- bile run to East St. Louis. An appear ance of ten minutes on the stand enred the Presidents part in that function and then he was conveyed to the St. Louis leyee, where he embarked on the Ole ander, which vessel will be a floating White House until Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
Successful Balloon Flight.

Wronke, Prussia, October 25.-T. St. John Gaffney, the American consul gen. eral at Dresden. landed here last night after a successful balloon flight of ap- proximately 16O miles from Dresden. Mir Gaffney was accompanied by Captain Van Funk. The flight was a trial trip for the Heyden, the new balloon of the Saxon Air Navigation club.
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there and he probably would not be able to attend.
 Mir. Sherman delivered the dedicatory address at the government structure, re- viewing the history of the postal service and predicting it's extension and cheap ening to the public. He also eulogized the courts of the country.
 Cannon Receives Ovation.
 Speaker Cannon received an ovation when he mounted the rostrum and his in- dorsement of President Tafts stand on the waterways question was vigorously applauded.
 President Taft's brief address was of the briefest sort;
 ''Everywhers I have been impressed with the ability of this nation to assim- Hate the foreign emigrants who reach our shores" said MT. Taft "All coun- tries of Europe send their men and wom- en to us but we have evolved from these varying a type of citizens of which we should be proud. This type has all the traits which go to make thls the great est country on earth"
 Other speakers today were Governor Deneen and W. A. Rodenberg. representa- tive of this congressional district in Con gress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
Irish Land Bill.

London, October 25.-The House of Lords tonight passed the third reading of the Irish land bill in greatly amended form. The Earl of Crewe. secretary of the colonies, on behalf of the government. protested against the amendments, and expressed doubt whether the House of Commons would accept them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
NOTICE A. F. & A. M.

NUIIVT, lA. E ~ "A. M.
 All members of Farrar Lodre N. 8 are hereby notified to meet at the hall at 1 o'clock Oct. 26. 19o9 to attend the finn eral of Brother w. A. Knight. Interment at Elmwood ceme- tery. Jom r. Annott,
 Worshipful Master. H. J. Salten, Sec.
 Worlds Champion Barney Oldfield and others. State Fair Grounds. Tuesday. Nov. 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
'Dropsy
 Given up by Doctor

T had dropsy, and was told by my family physician that there was no chance for me. My family also gave me up. My limbs and body were swollen one-third larger than natural, water collected around my heart and l had to be propped up in bed to keep from smothering. I took Dr. Miles Heart Remedy until l was entirely cured. This was in 1902, and I am now able to do any kind of work on my farm. My cure was certainly marvellous"
 L. HURLEY CURD,
 Wilmore, Ky. Dr. Miles Heart Remedy has been wonderfully successful in relieving heart trouble. Its tonic effect upon the heart nerves and muscles is a great factor in assisting nature to overcome heart weakness.
 Dr. MIIes' Heart Remedy Ia cold by all druppIsts. If the first bottle does not benefit. your druggist will return your money.
 MILES MEDICAL CO, EIkhart. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
New Minister of Justice.

Berlin. Octobe- 25.-Dr. Harman Lisco president of tho superior cor.r of ap- peals. was today appointed minister of justice. succeeding Rudolf A. N:eberlxfng, who resigned last Saturday because of oll age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
Great Jolllfication.

East St. Louis october 25.-The incep- ton of public works in this vinicity cost ing more than $s000.000 was today made the basis of a publication here, which surpassed in many ways any similar event in this section. President Taft, Vice President Sherman, Speaker Cannon and a score of other public men were the guests of the municipality during the day, which eliminated in the dedication of a new federal building.
 The vice president devoted the day to this side of Mississippi river taking no part in the exercises in St. Louis He left tonight for his home In Utica. N. Y, hav- ing been forced to decline several social engagements. The vice president ex- plained that the date for a waterways convention at New Orleans eonflicted with important business engagement which he had contracted before the ten tative programme had been arrange,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
BIRMINGHAM ART CLUB.

The Birmingham Art club will hold the first meeting of the season tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the home of the president, Mrs. W. s. Lowell, 2207 Ridge Park avenue. Members are earnestly requested to be present. Few business meetings occur during the year and this one Is especially impor- tant as officers will be elected and plans for the season outlined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26

Saturday afternoon a handkerchief shower will be given by Mrs. J. W Hood for Miss VanKeuren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26

A reception in honor of two brides to-be will be given by Mrs. H. B. Wood in compliment to Miss Ruth Hopso1 and Miss Mabel VanKeuren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26

Fairbanks at Hong Kong. Hong Kong, October 25.-Ex-Vice Pres Ident Fairbanks arrived here today. From here he will go into India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26

z Among the social courtesies to De extended to Miss Helen Palmer whose marriage to MT. Prescott will be an event of November 10. will be lunch con given by Mrs. L. c. Mcclure, the date to be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mrs. B. A. Pepperman's reception for Mrs. Orrison will be an eevnt of this afternoon.
 Tho Lakeview School Improvement association will meet at o'clock this afternoon with Mrs. F. M. Jackson.
 The Ninteenth Century club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Samuel Nabers instead of with Mrs. Meade.
 The Barker School Improvement as- sociation will have Q called meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
BOYS CLUB CHANGES HOME.

The Boys club has been removed from It's old quarters to the Massey building, where an important meeting will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30. The chapters are all asked ti be present. The rooms are on tho fourth floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26

The Social club will meet this aft ernoon with Mrs. R. D. Broyles at the home of her sister. Mrs. R. L. spark. man, 6405 First avenue, at 2:5O o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-26
COUNCIL OF CLUES TO MEET.


 Notices have been issued announcing 8 meeting of the Council of Women's clubs next Tuesday afternoon at 3:s0 o'clock. The call was made by the Nineteenth Century club and seconded by the Cadmean circle. The purpose of the meeting Is to decide upon the ques- tion of a lecture. or series of lectures from Alvah Parsons, the head of the New York School of Arts and Crafts, who will be In the south about Christ mas time.
 MT. Parsons has been head by number of people in Birmingham and Is pronounced clever and entertain ing speaker. Probably no branch of art is less understood than that whicl he teachers, and none is of more prac- tical use. He shows how one may up lift and beautify surroundings in even the most modest homes, combining the practical with the ideal. His sugges- tions as to the decoration of the home are extremely valuable. The club wom- en who have heard him are anxious for the opportunity to hear him again.