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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02
HIGHLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond A. Young
and daughter Gladys, Of Worcester,
Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Young, who were In town visiting
relatives, returned to North Arson,
Sunday, with their auto.
Mr.. Herbert Gould sod his farm,
recently.
Mr.. Frank Parsons of Dead River
passed through town, last week.
Mr.. Chester Williams of Embden
was visiting at Mr.. NJ. NJ. Luce's.
Mr.. Obed Allen was visiting friends
and relatives In Madison.
Master Lodya and Miss Ethel Nut
ting were visiting at Blanche. and
Maybelle Howard's, Thursday.
Mr.. Elroy Abbott of Pennington
visited friends in Highland, recently.
Mrs. r. A. Young and Miss Ger
trude Howard visited at Warren
Gould's, last week.
Mr.. Guy Howard, who has been
working at Biselow returned home,
last Friday.
The wells and brooks are running
dry and people will have to 90 to
rivers and ponds for water.
Mrs. Nancy W. Burns is on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stafford are
having a weeks outing at Hancock
pond.
Frank Blanchard and wife and sons
Fred and Merton of Pennington were
In town, last week, making the trip in
their Stanley steamer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02

hams Vegetable Compound is the most
successful remedy for all kinds of
female troubles, and I feel that l can
never praise it enough. "--MRs. LIZZIE
HOLLAND, Noah, KY.
The Changeof Life Is themostcritical
period of woman'S existence, and
neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain.
Womeneverywhere shouldremember
that there is no other remedy known to
medicine that will 80 successfully carry
women through this trying period as
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs.
For 80 years it has been curing
women from the worst forms of female
ills - Inflammation, liberation, dis
placements, fibroid tumors, irregulari-
ties, periodic pains, backache, and
nervous prostration.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02
BLACKWELL

The school in Eames district began
Monday, Aug 30th, with Miss Pearle
Danforth as teacher.
Miss Mary Livingstone of Madison,
visited her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. w. d. Moore several days last
week.
Miss Jessie Linscott of Worcester,
Mass, returned home Saturday, after
spending several weeks the guest of
relatives here.
Harold Danforth is working in a
dental office at Madison.
Mrs. Ella Snow and daughter Grace,
of Belmont, Mass, having spent sew
eral weeks, the guest of friends and
relatives here in Maine, returned
home Thursday.
AIRS. a. J. Trefethen of Dexter,
Maine, who has been visiting rela-
tives here, returned home Friday.
Misses Alice and Maize Weston,
also Miss Ella Morrill, were calling on
friends III this vicinity one day last
week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02

headaches, nervous
prostration, and
hemorrhages.
/, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmademe
well and strong, 80
that / can do all my
homework, and at
tend to the store
and post-offce, and
Ifeel muchyounger
than / really am.
ct u1io DinE
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02
Notice !!

All my accounts that are not settled
on or before Sept. 18th, will be left
With my attorney for collection.
2wA ]. 81. CARB1NO, Caratuuk, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable Compound

Noah, KY. III was passing through
the Change of Life and suffered from
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-09-02
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
n Horses Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
Without loss CT time. %
.,)FFyERs, Congestions, Innamma.
Annzss tons, Lung Fever. MILK Fever.
N sPRAINs, Lame ness. Injuries.
IRE Rheumatism.
g. C. SORE THROAT. auinsy, Epizootio
Cures Distemper.
S 3D.; WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
E)COUGHS, Colds. Influenza, Inflnmed
TREs Lungs, Pleuro-PneumODia.
lCOLIC. BeIlyache, Wind-BiOwn.
TnRss Dinrrhea. Dysentery.
O G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H.lKIDNEY d BLADDER DISORDERS.
CURES
H. lsKIN DISEASES, Mango. Eruptions,
GREs Ulcers, Grease, Farcy.
LK.)BAD CONDITION, Staring Coat,
crREs Ind gestions Stomach staggers.
Gr each; Stable Case, Ten Specifics, Book. &C., 81.
At Druggists, or sent prepaid receipt of price.
HUMPHREYS HOMEO. MEDICINE CO., Corner
william and Ann Streets, New York.
D-BOOK MAILED FRLE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
BECAUSE PEOPLE
DESERT THE FARM
High Prices Have Come to Stav
AS Rural Population Is
Playing Out.

Washington. Dec. 2s-"The nreser,
nigh prices for farm products have coma
to stay, the rural population is PLAYING
out, the present census, If II classes tho
unincorporatcd villages as towns will
show between 60 and 20 per cent Of popu-
lation living in towns" declared Repre-.
sentative Champ CLARK Of Missouri the
minority leader in the House. to-day
AT the present rate in 20 wears the Uni.
ted States will cease to he an exportina
nation for agricultural products except
as to cotton.
'One of the principal causes of the high
prices OF farm products Is the world
movement of people toward the towns
and cities. While a few people IN towns
and cities have gardens and raise chi *
ems and occasionally pigs. practically the
entire town and city population are hon
producers of anything to eat. but are con
sumers only. For the first time last wear
Argentine beat us in exporting corn. ana
Argentine and Brazil are now fixing to
take the frozen meat trade from Us In
til we adopt the intensive system II aeri-
culture, We have nearly reached our limit
OF agricultural output"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
TRAFFIC EXPERT INSANE.
Second Nicc-PreSident Of ncndinE
Crnzcd from Overwork.

Philadelphia. Dec. cs.--Bernard H.
Bail. second vice president and gem
eral freight traffic manager OF tho
Philadelphia & Reading Railway COM
pany. became violently insane to-day
in his Office In the Reading terminal.
the compary's big office building, and
after o struggle was removed to a
hospital for the insane. Policemen
hastily summoned found Mr.. Bail on
the hoor Of his Office, handcuffed and
held down by private policemen and
railroad officials. lie was taken from
the building struggling and fighting
10 release himself from those who
held him and was conveyed secretly
TO the hospital.
No Information ha. been given out
OF the Reading Offices. and the facts
in the case were learned from the po-
lice. it Is believed that overwork
was tho cause of Mr.. Bails break
down.
Mr.. Ball was recently appointed
second vice president. lie was con-
sdored one OF the greatest experts on
freight traffic In the country. He has
been with the Reading company q
long time and rose from the ranks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
TUCKER MARTIN.
Many Guests mt Erlllinnt " cddinE In
HrattlcbOrO.

Brattleboro lee 2S.--Miss Margaret
Eusan Martin. eldest daughter OF L. S.
Judge and Mrs. James Loren Martin.
md Murray Montague Tucker, son OF
Hr. and Mrs. John NJ. III, key. were
married this evening at six o'clock at
It, Michael's Episcopal Church. Rev.
Andrew Harpe", Jr., oftciatng
Miss Martin was attended by her
sister, Miss Helen Ruth Martin. as
maid Of honor and her trademarks,
Miss Beulah Peddrick Tucker, a sister
e. the bridegroom. ard Miss Knth-
srinc Gray Martin, sis1c.' II the
bride. Or. Julius e. Dewey Of Mont
peiier Was best man Miss Martin
was given away by her father Judge
J. J.. Martin.
Following TIE marriage ceremony
reception was held in the Martin
aome, the closer personal friends of
.ho bride and bridegroom being pres-
snt. Guests were present from Rut-
land. Montpelier. Burlington, Bellows
talls, Barre, Bennington. ST. Johns
bury, St. Adams and springfield, VI.
Boston. Springfield, Holyoke ana
North Adams. Mass, and New York
city. After short wedding trip MI
and Mrs. Tucker will return to Brat
tleboro when they will he at home to
,heir friends at II Chase street after
%cbruary I.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30

bii'ty upon the ground that the ship
ments could have been transported over
a. route carrying a lower rate, the In
terstate Commerce Commission has or
dered repa.3tion Of unreasonable
charges upon IS carloads Of newspaper
shipped from Grand Mere. Quebec. to
san Francisco, in the case Of H. r. Will
liar VS.. the Canadian Northern Quebec
Railroad company.
The commissions hold that II the rate
assessed was in fact unreasonable. the
defendants should be required to make
rcparhtion. irrespective Of the fact that
the shipper would have enjoyed lower
rate II his shipments had moved over a
different route.
In another decision to-day, the COM
mission holds that long continued main
| tenance Of lower rate raises no pre-
sumption Of law that a newly establish
ed higher rate Is unreasonable. The
case was that Of the dealers. brokers
and manufacturers OF cotton seed oil at
Memphis, Tenn. against railroads trans
porting their product. resisting the pro-
posed Increase In the rate. The COM
mission holds that the increased rates
from Memphis to Louisville Cincinnati
and Chicago are not unreasonable. al
though lower rates between these points
had been in effect for many years
In still another case. the Standard
Hardwood Lumber company VS. the
Southern Pacific Railway company, the
commission holds that when railroad
rate is found to be unreasonable In
specific case in given territory, II
Ia also unreasonable from all points "
the territory which took the same rate
on traffic transported under similar cir
cuinstances aad conditions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
ANOTHER ATTEMPT
At A SETTLEMENT
Committee of Vermont Strikers
Draft Resolution 10 Submit
to Unions.

Boston. Dec. @.-vermont's granite locl:-
out. afYectinE 4,51o workers, was brought
into Masea chusetts to-day when joint
committee, made UP Of one man from each
Of the six local unions affected. visited
the International union headquarters Mt
Quincy in an endeavor to arrive at some
agreement which will end the trouble.
This statement was given out after the
conference:
"Our conference with the officers Of the
International union at quincy has resulted
In the drafting OF a proposition which Will
be submitted to the local unions in YER
mont. and II approved by them, 20 the
Granite Manufacturers association, too.
which we hope Will result in peace The
terms of that proposition cannot be made
public at present. 1t frs. must be
submitted to tho unions VI Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30

again transport coal fleets down the
Ohio.
Packet stations below Pittsburg re-
port unprecedented ice gorges. At
East Liverpool, Ohio. Ice has damned
against the stone abutments of the
old county wooden bridge to such an
extent that the authorities are ar
ranging to break the pack with dy-
Mantle. At Steubenville, Ohio. tho
Pennsylvania railroad captilevev
bridge In course of construction is be u.
ing watched day and night.
At wheeling. W. Va. rivermen re-
port danger to craft In that harbor.
From Wheeling TO New Martinsvillc.
W. Va. a distance Of So miles, O. solid
sheet 1T ice marks the course Of the
Ohio river
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30

while. and as the company must DIS
patch a steamer every Saturday TO live
UP to tho British mail subsidy the
tmbria was pressed into service. She
may mako two more trips TO this port
before she is broken UP FOR junk, but
this plan is not certain. When Cap
tain War; Of the Campania arrived IN
Liverpool on that vessel on December
% he and the crew wero transferred
to the Umbria, with only two days
sailing grace.
The Cunard line Is building TWO
new steamships. one Of them the 49,
O00-ton twin-screw liner Franconia'
and the old type Of boats. wonders In
their time. have been consigned to
the scrap heap.
The Umbria has had long ana
varied history. Ever since she came
across the Atlantic on her maiden
passage from Liverpool she has had
more or less adventure. On her trial
trip she developed speed Of Fl knots,
which, In those days, was considered
marvellous. She was only 5000 tons.
but The London Times" referred TO
her at the time Of her launching as
the biggest ship. other than the Great
Eastern. that had ever been built. In
1892. before the wireless system had
saved worry for the steamship agents.
the Cmbria was missing for thirteen
days. Her shaft had snapped on at
the block. and she drifted at the mer-
cy Of the sea until the sttai..h.p bu-
hemian took her In tow. Captain NC
Kay told the assisting steamers skip
per that he could make repairs, and
four days after the Bohemian left her
the Tmbria was able to get under way
and make port.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
REMINGTON BORNE TO
GRAVE BY BOY FRIENDS

Canton, \. V, Dec. oS.--T ..e funeral Of
Frederic Remington. the artist, was held
here to-day with burial in Evergreen
cemetery. The Rev. Almond Gunnison.
president OF St. Lawrence University and
an intimate friend of the dead artist. de-
livered the funeral address. The bearers
We're six Of Remngton's boyhood friends.
John c. Howard. James Ii Westbrook,
Judge 4. r. Herman and Edward l..
Strong. all of Ogdensburg. and James
Johnson and Frederick Lewis Of Canton.
Among the senders Of floral tributes was
the New York Association or Rough
Riders
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
REVIEW OF THE
NEWEST MUSIC
lections That Are Worthy of Special
Mention.

Mention.
From musical standpoint the new
year gets good start with the splendid
list OF new Victor Records Just issued for
January. All the records are so good
that it Is difficult to decide which to men
ton first, but suffice it to say that there
are records enough to please everybody.
whether they want instrumental or vocal
music, operate arias or popular songs.
or hymns. or whatever they may want to
hear.
Tryors band contributes two new rec
ords The L'Orchestre symphoniaue Of
Paris gives the third of splendid series
Of operate records--Faust Ballet Music.
Nos and q, which accompanies the APP
pearance OF the goddess Phryne.
The playing of the Vienna String GUAR
tct.e Is a fine example OF the spirit and
finish that can be put into popular music
and the lighter classics when properly
rendered. The Bohemian orchestra OF
London plays a beautiful new Bohemian
waltz, "A Vision OF Salome," and 1t
would be impossible for men OF any other
nationality to render a Bohemian waltz
as these players do.
Admirers Of the sprightly operate med
leys by the Victor Light Opera company
will he delighted with the two new med
leys by this organization.
Seventeen double faced records--thirty-
four selectlons-are included In the hat
Of popular numbers.
The leading contribution IN new Victor
Red Seal Records Is the great duet from
Aida sung by Gadski and Caruso. 1t is
in two parts, one record being Tho Fa-
tai Stone and the other Farewell, Oh
! Earth" both SUNG in Italian. This num-
her is perhaps the most intensely dra.
matte and meodiously beautiful of all
Verdi's writings, and these two artists
have given a marvellous repdition. Nicola
Zerola. the new tenor Of the Manhattan
Opera house. who has just been engaged
to make records exclusively for the Vic
tor. sings two arias from Nerdis Masked
Ball. including the exquisite Barcarolle,
one OF the most beautiful of all tenor
airs; and the impressive Death Scene
from Othello. which Xerola sings super
| bly,.
| Scott gives fine rendition Of ''Dio pos
sente." the favoritc Valentine air from
| Faust, and the Victor has caught and re-
produced the actual tones of the baritone
| with marvellous faithfulness. Three new
records by that favorlte dramatic con-
| tralto, Gervile- Reache, are now ohered
| to music lovers.
II youhave desire to hear this splendid
| music there isn't q dealer anywhere who
| isn't glad to play these records for any
person who wants to hear them--it
doesn't matter II tho person owns a Vic.
tor or simply wants to hear out Of curl
oslty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
RECENT DEATH.

Joshua Clarence Whitney, the youngest
OF the ten children OF Samuel Whitney.
was born in the town OF Chesterfield, n.
Y. in 1857 His first school days were
spent in the old Port Douglass school
house and afterward he attended Reese
vile Academy where he roomed for a
time with the late Joseph Cook. He was
graduated from Vermont University In
1859 with the class that celebrated Its
nftieth anniversary last commencement.
Among his classmates were c. e. Allen.
W. C.. Stacy and the Rev. f. G. Bass OF
this city. In he college days Mr.. Whitney
taught several terms Of country school.
The now obsolete custom Of having the
school master board round was then in
vogue and the "reminiscences of his
peripatetic pedagogical experiences were
most amusing
After graduation Mr., Whitney located
in Milwaukee. Wisconsin, where he studied
law and was admitted to the bar. He
taught Latin and Greek In Markham s
Academy and served for II years as
principal of one OF the city public schools.
As a teache he was sympathetic inspiring
and enthusiastic and a favOrite with the
student body as we'll AZ with his associate
teachers.
The poor children In the district had
in him a faithful friend. In those days
there was no provision made for free
text books In the public schools. Again
and again he cheerfully furnished books
out OF his own means 10 needy families.
He did many good deeds but never talked
about them. For nearly thirty years Mr..
whitney resided I'm Chicago. ILL.,. and
an vagef in the practice OF law.
lie served for twelve years as Justice
Of tho peace being reapponted four
successive times.
About three ye.rs ago .ir. Whitney
retired from active business life and he
has since then spent much OF his time at
Port Kent, y. Y. He was whole eouIed'
genial Christian man, whom everybody
liked. Usefulness and kindly consideration
| Of those about him were his leading traits
| OF character.
| Mr.. Whitney's eye sight had been failing
! for sometime and two months ago he had
a cataract removed. Shortly after while
still weak from the shock Of the operation,
he caught his foot In crossing track
| and fell The injuries sustained by the
tai! finally resulting in death lie died
December Is, 1909, in the 10Th year or MS
| age, at the old Colvin homestead IN Fort
Kent and was laid to rest In the GOWN
| lot In the Port Kent cemetery on the
beautiful shore Of Lake Champlaln. tie IL
| survived by his widow. who was Sarah
u. Colvin OF Port Kent, N. v, daughter
May Whitney Farnham, OF Malvern, Iowa;
two grandchildren. Ruth Elizabeth Farm
ham and Elsy Whitney Farnham, and by
one brother, Luther Whitney of Reese
VILE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
MEDAL FOR PEARY FOR
FINDING NORTH POLE

society of Chicago recognizes Lieut..
Commander Robert l.. Peary as tho
discoverer of the North Pole. A com
mittee Of the society has decided to
inscribe the Helen Culver gold medal.
which had been voted to the explorer
in recognition Of his services as a
scientific man. as follows:
Awarded January 2s. 1910 to Lieut..
Commander Robert E. Peary, L. s. NJ.
for distinguished services in explora-
tion and the first achievement OF the
North Pole, April g. 1909
The medal will be presented 10 the
naval officer at the societys annual
banquet January %.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
BRADsTREET's WEEKLY
VERMONT TRADE REPORT

Reports to Bradstreets for the week
all state that holiday trade this year was
better than last year. From some places,
however, the gain was very slight. while
others note liberal gain. Manufacture
ers are fairly we'll employed and outlook
for trade for coming year Is encouraging
Merchants are planning for an Increase
in business for 1910. Wholesale furni-
ture houses and manufacturers report an
increase In demands. Food stuffs arc
moving we'll but orders are principally
for immediate wants. Demand among
machine manufacturing industries Is still
brisk and additional men are employ ed
in this line. Failure reports for the week
embrace three bankruptcies. Collections
are uneven.
Burlington retail merchants report holi-
day trade. while Of fairly good volume.
was not heavy. Results for period show
gain over that done last year. Sales
among small ware dealers particularly
good. Rutland clothing merchants re-
port trade this year was In excess Of that
Of last year. Fancy goods have sold we'll
Labor is we'll employed and a good trade
Is anticipated for coming season. Re-
ports from St. Adams show but little il
day trade shows up better than for same
period OF a year ago. St Johnsbury mer-
chants report business early part OF week
q little quiet but toward close consider
able country trade was noticeable. Man
ufacturing plants are we'll employed.
Granite manufacturing concerns report a
large increase in number Of orders re-
ceived over same period OF year ago.
Reports from Barre show but little
change in general condition over that OF
last week. The larger stores at Montpel-
Ter report a fair holiday trade but not as
large as was expected owing to condi-
tions previously explained. Brattleboro
merchants report much larger business
than a year ago Owing to peculiar con-
ditions last year. trade then was light.
Bellows Falls merchants report liberal
buying past week and outlook for future
trade much better than a year ago. La
hor Is better employed. Bennington
mills are employed to full capacity with
one exception. Some Of them are rum
ming on extra time. Holiday trade is bet.
ter than for same period Of year ago.
Hardwick merchants report larger bust
ness this year than last Granite manu-
facturers receiving some orders for spring
delivery. Reports from Springfield show
outlook good for coming years business.
Retail merchants report much better
business than a year ago
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
TRAFFIC ON OHIO ABANDONED
Miles OF Water Are Frozen
Over.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 2s.--Wlth tons
of Ice pile high against tho piers OF
bridges spanning the Ohio river here
and at points below Pittsburg, river
trahlc has been entirely abandoned.
II 10 estimated that ten million
bushels Of coal have been diverted
from tho usual river transportation
"a sontherA points ana cars are being
asked for from all railroads by coal
operator who veaiixe that 1t may be
weeks before the packet owners can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
LAWYERS PASS RESOLUTIONS
MURDER CASE ON TRIAL.
Springfield Italian Pleaded Not Guilt Y
Another In for Assault.

Woodstock. Dec. cS.--In the case Of
Justice +. Smith. apt. of Hartford. vs..
Henry S. Goddard Of Norwich an ac-
ton In trover. in the Windsor county
court. the jury brought in a verdict
Tor the plaintiff to recover $3.50 and
judgment was rendered on the YER
dict.
Francisco Celebretto of Springfield
has been arraigned for the murder OF
Eattista Carusco November IS last
and pleaded not guilty. Antonio Sap
rete. OF the same place. was also ar
raigned for an assault on Battista
Carusco with a revolver at the same
.ime and place and pleaded not guilty.
jury was Immediately impanellod
to try them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-12-30
THREE TRIES.

How far Is it between these two
towns asked the lawyer
About four miles as the flow cries.
replied the witness.
you mean as the cry flows"
NO" put in the judge, he means II
the fly crows"
And they all looked AZ each other feel.
ing that something was Wrong. Every.
hodys Magazine.