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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

The other night the Maine Daugh-
ters' Club of Boston celebrated the
seth anniversary of the admission of
Maine to Statehood. The chief speech
of the evening was made by William
G. Crawford of Allston.
"You can tell a Maine man," he
said, "as far as you can hear him
brag, and as for the Maine women
well, to see them it's no wonder the
men brag." "haine," he continued,
"has best reason of all to remember
her rocks and rills, her woods and
tempted hills Wherever in the
country you see fine stone build
ing, there you see Maine granite;
the water power from her rills is un
equalled, and her forests, besides the
wood pulp that in newspapers and
magazines give Maine the largest
circulation in the world, go to make
your spools and your tootbpicks, and,
it is said, nine tenths Of all the
checkers in the world"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

The mighty and relentless Atlantic
ocean has claimed an enormous toll
the past year. Two hundred and
twenty persons perished by ship
wreck and SO vessels met with disas-
ter off the New England and British
North American coasts or while en-
gagged in the New England or Cana
dian trade during the fall and winter
season of 10000, which ended Sat-
urday night. OF the SO vessels cast
ashore or lost at sea six steamers and
Sc sailing craft were totally wrecked.
The financial loss exceeds %, 900, 900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

On Tuesday, Col. Roosevelt and
son, with his physician, guide, inter.
prefer and naturalists, started on his
extended trip to Darkest Africa,
which is to be primarily in the in
terests of science and for the benefit
Of the Smithsonian Institute, and n
cidentally for sport. The party is
fully equipped, and will be absent
some fifteen months. Col. Roose-
welt was in the best of spirits, and
anticipates having "a bully time"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

On Thursday notable eulogies were
pronounced in New York city to
mark the 72nd anniversary Of the
birth of the late President Grover
Cleveland. At the memorial exercises
President Taft, Governor Hughes,
Chief Justice Fuller and Mayor Nc
Clellan made addresses. Several
hundred Of New York's most promi-
nent citizens attended. Mrs. Cleve-
land with party Of friends occupied
box in Carnegie hall where the
ceremonies were held. This is the
nrst time the President has left
Washington since his Inauguration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
A Quick Response.

Mrs. Jones Ia suffragette)-1 don't ask
special privileges, Mr.. Jones. What
do ask is that you, for example, man.
should treat me exactly as you would
another man. Instead Of talking small
talk and treating me like thing to be
protected, and all that, assume toward
me the attitude you do to Mr.. Warning.
ton. Treat me like a good fellow. Mr.
Jones (quickly)-Why, certainly, old
chap. Lend me flyer, Will your
London Graphic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
The Water Situation.

The bill introduced by the town of
Skowhegan, granting the municipali-
ty the right to furnish itself with pure
water, in event the Skowhegan
Water Company failed to do SO, has
been adversely reported by the Ju-
dietary Committee of the Maine legi-
stature. Their report of Sought not
to pass" was foreshadowed by their
attitude, manifest at the hearing on
Wednesday, the 18th instant, as re-
ported in our last issue.
The present contract which the
town of Skowhegan has with the
Skowhegan Water Company, for by
drant rental, does not expire until
August 10. 1909. For the period sub
sequent to that date, relief having
been refused by the legislature, the
town must either renew its contract,
arrange for purchase of the works
under an appraisal, plan to use the
water from the hydrants and pay
what the courts say is just, or make
up its mind to ignore the water COM
pany altogether and furnish its own
fire protection. OF these alternatives
there is not the slightest question but
what the renewal of the contract,
even at the advance demanded, is the
preferable one, with the majority of
Skowhegan people, provided the
terms of the contract have reason
able prospect of fulfillment. 1t is
equally certain that no contract will
accepted unless better things are in
prospect than have been experienced
for the past twenty years.
All along there have been minori-
ty in favor of public ownership of the
works. Few can doubt but what that
would have been the wisest course to
pursue when the works were INSTALL
ed, and the public ownership idea has
gained Roadway during the present
controversy, the plan commencing
itself as being even at this time pos
siblv the least Objectionable. The
majority are, however, still opposed
to purchase and it would be doubt
less easy to get vote to ignore the
water COMPANY altogether. If such a
vote were passed, it would seem to
necessitate some additions to our fire
fighting machinery and just how the
equipment of the town should be ex-
tended would doubtless be a some
what difficult matter to decide upon.
The special committee appointed
by the town at the annual meeting on
March 8, to seek charter from the
legislature, held a conference at the
municipal building Tuesday evening.
So far as the charter was concerned,
it seemed no further effort could be
made at the present time, the adj
verse report of the Judiciary Com
mittee above referred to amounting
to final defeat, 80 far as this session
of the legislature is concerned. 1t
was felt, however, that the COM
mittee might be able to secure some
slight betterment of existing condi-
tons, as to purity Of supply, and
water pressure, and they took some
steps looking to this end.
Concerning permanent settlement
OF the water problem, 1t did not seem
that much could be accomplished at
the present time. The committee and
general public, while by no means
losing interest in the matter, will
await davalonmaDta
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

This incident actually occurred in an
intermediate school, and defines what
some people think constitutes a phil
anthropist: School teacher to the
scholar "James, what is man called
who boards his money!" "a miser."
"Right; now what is he called II he
spends his money recklessly" IA
spendthrift. "Right; but what is a
man who gives his money away?" ga
fool!"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Some day the good people of our
State will wake up to the fact that
they have been devoting too much
time and energy to the legal side of
the temperance question, to the utter
neglect of its moral element. o, for
the old fashioned Washingtonian
meetings, that moved the old and
young half century ago, when men
reformed their lives by the hundred,
and brotherly love and helpfulness
prevailed. Young men have been
going down to the devil while people
have been organizing and organizing
and organizing to tinker the statutes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

There is still an immense body OF
snow and ice on the ground at the
headwaters of our rivers and streams,
and in regard to heavy freshet
everything depends upon how it goes
away, whether by warm and heavy
rains, or by the gentle sunshine.
Usually when we have plenty of snow
in Maine, it gradually fades away,
without disastrous freshets.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

James 9. Jones, formerly Of Fair
aeld, now resident of Middletown,
N. Y. was in Skowhegan recently.
Mr.. Jones was born in this county
and always resided here until the fall
Of 1907. Business matters occasioned
by the death Of his brother, Henry
Jones, at Eureka, Cal. on the 10th OF
last II onth, lead to his visit here at
this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

George T. Angel of Boston, who
last week passed away from this
life, had given the main portion of
his time and talents to his unspeak-
able charge, the dumb animal He
was SO years OF age, and had been in
failing health for some time. He
caused to be established more than
and England, and was active in
movements for the prevention of
crime and the sale of adulterated
foods. He had printed and circu-
lated more than 100000 pages of
humane literature. What If the poor
creatures he has helped had been
able to speak his praises?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
ALI She Paid For.

On her way home from morning serv-
ice Mrs. Scott complained to the friend
who had Joined her of the exceeding
dullpess Of the sermon.
Eyes, mamma. but 1t was very
cheap" little. Jimmy FASTENED to say.
"You only paid n dime for It,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Since Elk President Roosevelt has
gone out of office, we hear no more of
simplified spelling in the executive
department. 1t is quite time to let
the miserable thing die out every
where.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
lice For lJniforpoS

do you think we ought to have a
bigger army and larger navy"
"Oh. yes" replied the beautiful girl
'Tt would be so nice If all the boys AT
the dances could appear In uniform,
with epaulets and braided collars."-
Chicago Record ii erald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Come to find out, the new rules
adopted by the National House are
rather a help to the Speaker in his
responsible position. Your "Uncle
Joe" is rather hard man to muzzle,
and those who aspire to get the
better of him must arise very early
in the morning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Business is expected to be I'M
usually lively on the Kennebec river
the coming season. All tire ice that
has been put up will be shipped and
there will be quite call for vessels
for shipment of lumber and in other
departments of business.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

The great evangelist, DIR. j. Will
bur Chapman, and his singing com
panion, Charles M. Alexander, are on
tour to the Far East. The fedora
tion of churches in Portland are max
ing an effort to secure their services
when they return to this country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

At the present time no ole can tell
for certainty whether or not there
will be coal strike. People who can
are just now getting in their next
winters coal, just the same.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

In the statistics issued by the CEN
sus bureau, pneumonia has now taken
the first place as the most deadly
disease; and consumption, which
hitherto has always been first, has
fallen to the second place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
Monetary,

When we hear girl refer to her
dresses and shoes as frocks and boots
we know her father is making more
money than he used to.-Ohio State
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Maine potatoes have recently taken
a jump in price in the New York
markets. They are said to be most
in demand of any potatoes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
Meeting of SorosiS.

Sorosis met in the library parlors
Tuesday evening March %, with Mrs.
May Butler and Mrs. Bertha Steward
as hostesses. The subject of the
meeting was the ''Cruise of the Ma
toms Fleet and the program which
was in charge of Mrs. Frances Law
renee was as follows: Vocal solo,
Carroll Goodwin; Paper, From
Hampton Roads to the Golden Gate"
Mrs. Violet Fogg; Vocal solo, Mrs.
Elizabeth Green. Recess. Piano duet,
Miss Bessie Allen and Mrs. Amelia
Gould; paper, "Around the World"
Miss Myrtis Genthner; Song, Miss
Gertrude Webb; Paper, "Signifcancs
of the voyage" Mrs. Mertie Lamb.
Self-sympathy is the road that leads
to misery
Man eternally lives an epic of which
the Author is Divine
Success is the only thing that can
turn a mans head when he has stiff
neck.
Dr. Daniets-Horse Colic3Cure-cures or
money haCk--4t any dealers; Insure your
horse against collie. lyS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

All women are riddles, but some of
them are rather plain.
The fellow who writes epitaphs
naturally selects grave subjects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

A silver dollar makes more noise
than a five dollar bill when it is
dropped into a contribution box.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Moore, continued. Gould & Law
renee; Simmons.
The following are the pIeadings OF
five of the respondents against whom
indictments were returned by the
grand jury last Thursday:
j. Harry Williams, Skowhegan,
nuisance, guilty.
George IL. Markham, Skowhcgan,
nuisance, not guilty.
Sadie Mcdonald of Somerset juno
ton, nuisance, guilty.
Minnie Griffin of Somerset juno
ton, nuisance, guilty.
Charles Collins of New Portland,
rape, not guilty; afterwards retracted
that plea and plead guilty.
Those who pleaded guilty and
others who have been tried and found
guilty will be sentenced later in the
term. Those pleading not guilty will
be given jury trial as soon as the
criminal docFet is reached.
Tuesday afternoon was occupied in
trying the two indictments against
Warren Durgin of West Forks On
the single sale action he was ad
judged guilty, and on search and
seizure found not guilty. Folsom for
State; Merrill & Merrill for re-
spondent.
Wednesday forenoon was occupied
by the action of Margaret j. Arm
strong ct al vs. Martin A. J. Munster
to recover on two prommissory notes
of total value of about 81, 200. Yer
dict for plaintiffs. Merrill; Peaks with
Walton & " alton.
Wednesday afternoon Harry L.
/ Williams of Hartland was arraigued
for trial on search and seizure result
ing from a visit of the Deputy En-
forcement deputies to his hotel. the
Park House, about one year ago. The
jury rendered its verdict, not guilty,
at the opening of court this morning.
Folsom for state; a. Simmons for re-
hpondent.
The case of State VS. Warren Durg-
in, nuisance charge, is now ON trial,
and upon its completion it is expect
ed that the case of State vs. 6. II
., - s,ls place VIZ
dP.
1t is practically certain that the
term will be completed this week, ad
journment being looked for or
Friday or Saturday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

The fool is often happy in his folly
and the wise man lonely In his wisdom.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
Municipal Court.

/ The Maine game laws came up for
vindication in the Skowhegan NUM-
cipal Court on Thursday Of last week,
the arrest of two citizens of Hartland
having been made, by direction OF
game warden Fred II. Clark of Smith
field, for killing deer i'll close time.
The respondents were John Walker
and Randall Stevens and they took an
appeal from the sentence OF guilty as
pronounced by Judge Fred F. Law
renee. They have been released un-
der bonds but it is intimated that they
propose to settle their fines of $40
and costs in each case, before the
converting of the September Term of
the S. j. Court, at which time they
would otherwise have to appear for
trial.
j 1t is up to Maine, The question is
whether the growing of beef cattle
could not be made profitable indus
! try on New England farms as 1t was
40 or so years ago. 1t is question
that can only be answered by the test
4 of actual experiment, and the dairy
ing industry has such monopoly of
the farmers interest that there are
few to make it. Such an experiment
however, was tried last winter by the
Connecticut Agricultural College. 1t
brought bunch OF young steers from
+ Vermont about the middle of Novem-
Der, and after feeding them systemat-
ically for hundred days sold, them
at profit of more than ten per cent
over all expenses. AS these include
/ feeding from its own supplies at
mark ct rates another profit is to be
! there included
! All the we'll known anglers through.
out the country are being notified by
the Maine Central railroad that Moose =
head Lake will be free from ice on
May 10 and on that date the railroad
will run the train which is due at
Bingham at s, 40 p m through to Kineo
station. This will allow of all the fish
ermen arriving on the spot as soon as
the fishing has commenced and as a
/ large number of inquiries have been
received it is believed that there will
be quite a colony there at the opening
and according to the lake the kfishing
will be good this season.
A man with a lot of money is always
a great help to himself.
Amanly woman is to be avoided but
ladylike man is beyond endurance.
An opening for small boys-A hole
in the ice.
1t takes a woman of great strength
to hold her tongue.
You can't Judge the value of thing
! by the price card attached.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

cards of Thanks, Resolutions OF Respect
md lists of presents accompanying accounts
~ weddings, receptions, anniversaries, ETC.,
Inserted at cents per line; poetry with obit-
uary notices, 10 cents per line. No charge
less than 30 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
.ubscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
.srd to their subscription must be sure to
1--WE exactly the postoffice address to which
The paper is going, including the number OF
K. f. d. route, II delivered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when change
NJ address is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER. Skowhegan, Ne.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
Death of William F. Blunt.

DR.. William Frederick Blunt died
after brief illness on Monday last,
heart disease being the principal
cause of his end. He was born in
Norridgewock, October 6, 1881, the
son OF Mark B. Blunt, and his earlier
years were passed in that town and
in Pennington. He was also a resi-
dent OF North Arson for time and
and settled at the farm on the river
road, about two and one half miles
from here, where he lived for %
years. Something like five years ago
he sold the farm and moved to town.
In the days before the railways
were built in this section, he drove
on various stage lines, Augusta to
Norridgewock, Waterville to Bangor,
and on other routes. During the 80
years of his Skowhegan residence, he
practiced as veterinary surgeon
He was in every way most worthy
citizen, of genial and obliging dis
position, and universally respected
He was married in 1854 to Marcia
Head and to them were born three
children, Walter E, who died in 1890,
Miss Hattie, who died in 1891 and Mrs.
@. E. Townsend who survives. One
sister, also, is living, Mrs. Elizabeth
Longley of Los Angeles, Cal, and
there are three grandchildren, Mrs.
Fred Pelcher of Waterville, Ralph P.
Blunt of Pennington, and Miss Leila,
the young daughter OF Mrs. Townsend
of this place above mentioned.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Centenary Methodist Church,
yesterday forenoon at eleven O'Clock,
DR.. Fred A. Leitch officiating.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

8. p. EMERSON. Travelling Representative
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25
The Somerset Reporter

A Weekly Republican Newspaper
published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Ne
by ELMER e. McNEELIB
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

SLID II paid within the year.
S20O win be charged II not paid until
end OF the year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-25

Dr. Dauiels-Iiorse Colic-Cure-cures or
money hack-4t any Dealers Insure your
horse against collie. 1yS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-29
FRANKLIN. IDAHO.
4, DEATH OF a PIONEER. Is
Thomas Mendcnhall Closes IIonorcd
Career After Brief Illness.

Special sunudeuce.
Franklin. Idaho March 25.-Thc
largest funeral that has been held
here in a. long Time was held yes-
terdav in the mcetinghousc, over tho
remains Of Thomas Mendenhan who
departed this NE ON March a. after
am illness Of about two weeks from
am absCess.
The choir rendered somo very APP
proprIate selections The speakers were
Priest IS. q. Parkinson of Hyrum.
PRIEST Geo a. Parkinson and solomon
D. Hale of Preston S. G.. Parkinson
and j. o. Nash of the Franklin bishop
rlc. An spoke Of the excellent char
actor ana qualities OF the departed
and offered consolinF and comforting
words t1 the hCreayed family.
Deceased was the son OF Thomas and
Mary Ann Lenix Mondeuhall. born iu
the city ~ Nauvoo. m. Feb. lh. 1884.
Ills parents being members ~ th"
church participated loo tho exodus
from that city and crossed the plains
and settled iu the Salt Lake valley at
"a very early date, late living lu
suringIllc and Spanish Fork NOV
ing ID Franklin. Idaho. in 1861 on
March a. lsc3. he married Loulsa
Smart. and ~ children were born Dob
them Tie De- survived by bis wife eight
children and 90 grandchildren. AS "a
pated Boz the many Incidents COM
ncctcd with making ~ new towns and
the experiences of frontier lIfo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-29
INTERSTATE BRIEFS

Logan Notcs--Prof John T Miller
of salt Lake gave "a lecture before tne
students of the b. n. o.. this mornlns
during chapel hour Tho Agri a.
uura College rifle team made 90 score
yesterday OF sgi out of a poss bile lU.O
iu the national intercollegiate shoot
ing contest. Last season tine team mada
much better showing. The score being
al5. High man Boo yesterday shooting
was H. Porter who scored 20 out OF
possible 100.
Notcs from Magrath. Canada--Mrs.
Mary IhIsOn. late off Portland. Nr.
died last Thursday the 18TH, dt lhH
homo of her niece. Mrs Farrcn. uc1r
the bradshaw station. of pneumonia.
While moving bis house .rlm
town out 60 hills farm. Nh Jesse Fox
clipped and ZEN under The wheels of
one of the wagons upon which tho
house was loaded. The wheel passed
over his shoulder and stopped uu the
back OF DIS neck. The wagon was
camped 0u and Mr. Fox picked up
nsonsiblc The load was heavy enough
90 break The aXlo. and yet Jesse D. uut
after a few days nursing. looklns as
fresh AS "a daisy. Eight earl01ds
of immigrants effects arrived last week
from Dakota, the property OF Alr
Wagnotz who has bought some l,Gll
acres near Magrath. other settlers are
expected daily. People are heginu ug
to notice the reports of our hig yie q
off wheat and open winters a. feeling
OF conteutmeni and confidence prevails.
Notes from Maplcton-The COM
merclal club met last evening and in-
stalled live new members. the
Relief society social this week was "a
grand success and Wcu attended
The eighth grade presented uu enter
tanning program ON the Path inst iu
honor of the pioneers OF M8pletuu. The
schools attended cn mass as well as a
number of parents only "a few pioneers
were present but AIN who did attend
spoke highly of the effort snow
Is reported as being % feet deep on the
top of the mountains and DIAMOND
peak back of town. certainly shows it
An epidemic OF colds or IA
grippe seems 20 Doe going the rounds
and the schools report MA cases of alb
sence last week. 10 is somewhat abat-
ing but the older ones now seem zoo be
coming down with &c. The Fru
Growers association, organized recent
ly. bids fair 90 work up "a splendid mar
ket for fruit and cantaloupes.