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The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Grange Field Meetings.

The dates and places for the field
meetings of the Maine State Grange
have been selected and the speakers
have been announced. Those who
will be heard in the different sections
of the state will be Mortimer White
head of New Jersey, past national
grange lecturer; Leon s. Merrill,
state dairy instructor, Rev. j. II. Lit
tie, chaplain of the Maine State
grange, and G. S. Stetson state mas
ter.
The field meetings will be held at
the following dates and places:
Aug. 10, Waldo County, Montville
Centennial Park; Aug. IL Knox
County, Oakland Park; Aug. II Lin
coin, County, Fair Grounds, Damaris-
Gotta; Aug. 13, Sagadahoc County
Merrymeeting park; Aug. II, Aroos-
took County, Easton; Aug. IS Penob-
scot County, Etna Campground; Aug.
10, Hancock County, Blue Hill Min
eral Spring; Aug. 90, Washington
County, Jacksonville Campground; !;
Aug. 21. Piscataquis County, Dover;
Aug. 90, Somerset County, Lakewood /;
Aug. "a, Franklin County Strong,
Allen Campground; Aug. 25, Andros-
coggin County, Auburn, Lake Grove
Aug. 26, York County, Old Falls; Aug
81, Cumberland County, Gorham; Aug
28, Oxford County, South Paris; Aug.
80. Cumberland and Oxford County,
Fair grounds, Fryeburg; Aug. 81,
Kennebec County, leland Park, Au-
puSta
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The advertisement of the Shaw
Business College In another column
should appeal to those in need of a
business education. A school which
allows. its students to attend one
month and guarantee full satisfaction
before payment is required must be
worthy of patronage. Twenty five
years continuous service In prepar-
ing young people for business, coup
led with the privilege of personally
investigating it's merits before pay
ment is required, has gained the con-
fidence of the public. The forty
eight page catalog, giving full de-
tails of its work, is to be had for the
asking.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The most unhappy of all men is the
man who cannot tell what he is going
to do; who has no work cut out fol
him in the world, and docs not go in
to any. For work is the grand cure
of all the maladies and miseries that
ever beset mankind. Go through oul
colleges and seminaries of learning;
ask the students what they intend tc
do when they get out, and more than
one half will answer "don't know"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The Hollingsworth q Whitney COM
pany of Winslow handed each worker
at the mill last pay day slip of paper
announcing that hereafter If any en-
ploye wished to make deposit at the
office of the company, he would be
given credit for the same and interest
would be paid upon such deposits at
the rate of five per cent year. The
offer was pleasing one to the men
and women of the mill and although
less than a week, several deposits
have been received and many others
are planning to lay by little of their
pay each week and receive the bene-
fits of the company's generosity.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The Rev. Elmer F. Pember of Ban
gor, who has so acres of potatoes all
in one strip on his big farm in South
Levant, is desposed to discredit the
claims of the Aroostook pessimists
and believes potatoes are capable OF
reproducing themselves by means of
slices from the tubers for an indeti-
mite time, though no renewal was
ever made from the potato balls. He
says the trouble with Aroostook is
the seed was planted when the land
was too wet, and the crop was drown
ed out in the low places. He has 90
acres growing with hardly missing
hill
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
SEES MOTHER GROW YOUNG.

alt would be hard to overstate the wonder
full change in my mother since she began to
use Electric Bitters,' writes Mrs w. L. GiiPat-
rick of Danforth, Me. "Although past 70,
she seems really to be growing young again,
She suffered untold misery from dyspepsia for
20 years. At last she could neither eat,
drink nor sleep. Doctors gave her up and all
remedies failed till Electric Bitters worked
such wonders for her health" They invigor-
ate all vital organs cure Liver and Kidney
troubles, induce sleep, impart strength and
appetite. Only soc at G. X. Fogg's.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Work Out Races.

On Saturday last the rain surely
interfered with the Matinee Races
advertised, as the early morning
brought rain and the sky was over
cast throughout the day causing the
regular events to be postponed. Lo-
cal horsemen, however, decided to
have a try at it 30 partially settle
differences of opinion as to speed of
their several animals and jolly, good
natured crowd G altered to see these
events run off which resulted as
follows:
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

President Taft is already making
arrangements for his autumn trip
Westward, journeying as far as Dem
yer, Colorado. He contemplates
leaving Beverly, his summer home,
Sept. 15, his 52nd birthday, and will
not return to Washington until the
latter part of November.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

Scientists have found in a cave in Swi zer-
ago, when life was in constant danger from
wild beasts. To-Day the danger, as shown by
A. w. Brown Of Alexander, Me-, is largely
from deadly disease. "If it had not been for
DR., Kings New Discovery, which cured me,
could not nave lived" he writes, suffering
as did from severe lung trouble and stub
born cough" To cure Sore Lungs, Colub-
obstinate Coughs, and prevent Pneumonia. its
the best medicine on earth. soc and SI.oo.
Guaranteed by q. K. Fogg. Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
A NIGHT RIDERS RAID.

The worst night riders are calomel, croton
oil or aloes pills. They raid your bed to rob
you of rest. Not so with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They never distress OF inconven-
ience, but always cleanse the system, curing
Colds, Headache, Constipation. Malaria, asc.
at G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

Some men never lose their pres
ence of mind. In New York city, the
other day, man, threw his mother
law out of window in the fourth
story of burning building, and car
ried feather bed down stairs in his
arms.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The Northern Baptists, at their re-
cent National Conference in Portland,
Oregon, took strong ground in favor
of total abstinence from into xicating
liquors on the part of the individual,
and prohibition on the part of The
State
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

And now talk is being made about
building an electric railroad in Aroos-
took county, from Presque Isle to
Washburn, with an ultimate addition =
al extension of 110 miles north to the
st. John river.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

Mr.. Bryan has been such a success
full political leader, his letter to tine
President urging the election of U. s..
Senators by the people, must indeed
have great weight
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

Last Sunday clergyman preached
SO eloquently and effectually on
Summertime Christianity" that the
organ blow boy curled himself up and
went to sleep. The last hymn even
had to take vacation.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
ROBERT MORRIS Pastor,
Residence, ~ Main ST.,
Morning worship at 1915 O'Clock. Sub
ject, "rhe Gospel Leaven."
Sabbath school at IL o'clock. Philathea
Bible Class at IL O'Clock, Mrs. Philo Steward,
teacher. All young ladies cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
Praise and prayer service Sunday night at
7 o'clock.
During the months of July and August the
Young Peoples Society will be held on Thurs
day evening in conjunction with the regular
prayer service Of the church.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GEORGE MERRIAM, Pastor.
Residence. SO Madison Avenue.
Telephone, 1853
Sunday services, Io:45 a. m, sermon by
the pastor; IL clock Sunday School; g
O'Clock, Y. p. S. c. f. 7 o'clock, evening
worship.
This evening 7.3o, (Thursday) conference
of the church.
AT t6 p. m. next Sunday the conservation
meeting of the c. f. Society. The Presi-
dent Mrs, II. C.. Judkins will be the leader.
Subject. lessons for me from the book of
Acts" cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend these services. The classes of
the Sunday School will please remember the
offerings for the evangelistic work of the
State Convention.
Mr.. Don Morrison will play at the morn
ing service next Sunday.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. Fred A. Letch, Ph D. Minister.
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Bible Study IL O'Clock. Layman's Bible
League IL o'clock, DeForest Perkins,
Teacher, Leslie f. Jacobs. President. Ep-
worth League 6 o'clock.
Subject, Io45: The Christ That Draws
Men. Evening service 7 o'clock.
The Epworth League of the M. E. church
will hold its Sunday evening meeting in
conjunction with the usual evening prayer
service at seven o'clock beginning next Sun
day, Aug. 1.
Class Meeting Tuesday 7.3o.
Church Prayer Meeting Thursday 7.3o.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Society will hold
their Sunday service, during the summer, in
the Universalist church. corner North and
Leavitt streets, at Io.45 a. m, and the
Wednesday evening services at Madison
avenue, corner Russell street. at 1880. Sub
ject, "Love." The public is cordially in
vited.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

A woman has such an imagination
that before the seamstress who sews
for her by the day has got on the troll
ley car In front of the house she can
speak of her as her tailor.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The grangers are having the cour-
age to tackle questions like this dur
ing the heated term: sis it possible to
be honest in business and be success
full at the same timer"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
State School and Mill Fund.
Skowhegan Receives S6,525 this Year
Against S5,837.36 last, an Increase
Also of $50 Scholars.

Hon. Pascal P. Gilmore, treasurer
Of the State, has completed the ap-
portionment of the school and mill
fund for the year 1909, the amount
available for this purpose this year
being s569, ,1sS.19, which is an increase
Of s29, ,262. IL over amount distributed
in 1908.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Church Notes.

Copy for notices under this heading
must arrive at our office not later than
Tuesday morning.)
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

After heavy meal take couple oil
Doan's Regulets, and give your stomach
Regulets bring easy, regular passages OF the
bowels.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Celebrates Her 85th Birthday.

Thursday July 10Th the relatives
and friends of Mrs Nancy F. Spofford
gathered at her home in Bingham
to celebrate her s5th birthday.
This is the fourth time that chill
dren, grandchildren, and other friends
have met thus, first on her 10th, then
10Th, then 80th and now S5th birthday
and have always received the same
warm welcome and enjoyed the gene
rous hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G.
Gilman who keep the old home and
tenderly care for the dear old grand
mother.
The guests brought to Mrs. Spofford
numerous gifts as token of the love
and respect they bear her.
She also distributed among her
children and grandchildren 80 patch
work quilts all hand made which they
prize highly, While quilt making
has always been her speciality they all
feel that she has quite out done her.
self this time.
At twelve O'Clock about 35 sat down
to bountiful dinner of baked beans,
brown bread, and white bread, pick
les, pies, and cakes, tea and coffee,
lemonade, and ice cream to which
ample justice was done. After dim
ner short program was carried out
of which the most notable feature
was the singing by Mrs. Spofford and
ten great grandchildren of the hymn
America.
After the singing poem by Q. b.
Gilmon was read by his daughter Miss
Lizzie Gilman. Also poem compos-
ed by one of the daughters Mrs. Alma
Spofford, which reads as follows:
To MOTHER.
This honored title we all know
Is one you humbly wear
Among your friends and nelghbors
And children everywhere.
We gather here 70 greet you
With reverence profound;
The hardy oak is like your llfe
Uplifting solid, sound.
Your four score years with five beside,
AS has been often said
Might be weight upon your brow
But It's crown instead.
And farming back your busy life
How bravely you have met
All cares, deep trials sorrow, pain
Weneyer can forget.
How very much we owe to you
our reverence and love
Your goodness and your loving care
Is like to that above.
She's made this earth brighter place
She's always doing good
These blessings follow where she goes
Thank God for motherhood.
Many years have come and ended
Since that far Off July morn
Silver In our hair is blended
Since our Mother dear was born,
So now in perfect faith
She may meet the rising tide
Knowing that In Gods good care
No evil can betide.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

Itching, torturing skin eruptionS, disfg-
ure annoy, drive one wild. nOan's bint-
ment brings quick relief and lasting cures.
Fifty cents at any drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Money. Y.MAKING FARMS Sc s.us s.'s I,

Mms at ali prices from s4O0 to $4,000. e. A.
AEkRlMAN. Real Estate Agent Madison. Me
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

The more a girl could help around
the house the more she'd rather her
mother did it.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

A woman's baby couldn't be any
more wonderful to her even if it was
twins.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
1908
1909

wing gives the number scholars appo
towns and plantations of Somerset county:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
BLACK SILKS

Black silks are always staple, and this sale is like swapping dollars, with every advantage in your favor. Don't delay your buying, for choice selection can only be made while ctooLc ara counnlata
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Refrigerators--Perfection in the Raney

The time is fast approaching when you will begin to think of Refrigera- tors, and from our viewpoint backed by years of experience we think the Raney Refrigerator comes as near being perfect as any on the market. It is built by master Workmen who have spent years in the construction of refrigerators and ice boxes-they are familiar with all the science necessary for making a perfect re- frigerator Perfect circulation of pure dry air is one of their strongest points as only a perfect circulation of dry air will keep everything fresh and sweet in the hottest weather
 The saving of ice i'll one seaosn will speak volumes in its favor. The con- venient shelves and compartments gives an opportunity to keep every thing in perfect order and especially made for easy cleaning. It is also one of the most sanitary refrigera- tors on the market today. Wherever Raney has been sold there is no use trying to supplement it with some other make-for once used it becomes a permanent fxture-full line to select from raneC Al 0O ing in price $7.98 to. D4O.OV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

White Habutai Silk. When we tell you these silks could not be imported from Japan at the price we mean it. 20-inch wide, lustrous, wash able. Special sale f0H price the yard. .... HY
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
USES KEY TO UNLOCK
JAWS OF AN ENGINEER
Policeman Charles Brown Se-
yereIy Bitten by Prisoner

Peter j. McCardle marine engineer,
70 wears old, caused a few minutes of
real excitement in the city prison last
night by getting two OF Policeman
Charles w Browns fingers between his
teeth and hanging to them with bull
dog tenacity despite rain Of blows
from night sticks.
McCardle was taken to the police sta
ton about 8 o'clock last night by Brown
and charged with intoxication. AS. he
was being led to the cell room he
stopped and caught two of Browns
fingers in his mouth Station Keeper
Thomas S. Guest, Inside Guard William
D. Moltke and Turnkey John Edwards
sprang to Browns assistance and f1rst
tried to pull the two men apart Me-
Sardle hung on. however. and Brown
objected to the pull. Then the clubs
were brought into play McCardle was
belabored about the arms, stomach and
back. but still maintained his hold.
Turnkey Edwards solved the difficulty
by inserting his heavy brass jail door
KEY between McCardle's jaws and pry-
ing them open. Browns injuries were
but slight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
BREACH BETWEEN
HOBARTS WID[NS
Polo Players Wife to Leave for
Europe and Plans for Di-
vOrce Are RumOred

That the breach between Walter
Hobart and his wife is now past heal
ing is fntimated by the fact that she is
saying her farewef1s to her friends
preparatory to departing for Europe
this week with her children.
When the Burlingame clubman fitted
gulch back of Burlingame and she
went to San Rafael. rumors were
quickly afioat to the effect that a
series of quarrels had resulted in a
separation which would probably re-
suit in divorce.
Hobart tried to interest himself as
much as possible in his bachelor apart
ments, where he is attended by only
one valet He has a well equipped
gymnasium and now expends his sur
plus energy in working with the ap-
paratus.
Mrs Hobart has been staying quietly
in San Rafael and apparently finding
some pleasure in living. regardless of
the fact that she was in Marin county
and her husband in San Mateo county
Whatever efforts were made to re-
unite the couple were unavaiIing. The
quiet of San Rafael with her children
pleased her more than the uncertain
peace in the Burlingame mansion.
While society was speculating on the
outcome of the differences of the Ho-
barts, she gave Dame Gossip sub
friends that she would sail for Europe
this week and that her stay abroad
would be of indefinite length
And so 1T is now being bruited about
that the clubman and polo player is
not to be reconciled to his wife.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
PARENTS SEE SON
DROWNED IN BAY
San Francisco Youth Wades
Into Channel and Is Swept
Away by the Tide

ALAMEDA, Sept. 12.-Raymond L.
McCollen, 16. years old, was drowned
this evening in San Leandro bay in the
sight of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. A.
McCollon of 964 Eddy street, San Fran
cisco. He was wading in the shallow
waters of the bay with his younger
brotherp and, not knowing the basin,
slipped into the channel, which is II
feet deep. The lad was not able to
swim and was swept away by the tide
and drowned while his father fran
tried to rescue him.
The accident happened near the
Aeolian yacht club house. and the cries
for help sent up by the boys mother
brought several boatmen and yacht
club members to4the spot. They OBJ
tanned graphing hooks apd row boats
and began a search of an hour, which
ended with the recovery of the body.
1t was taken to the Alameda morgue.
The drowning followed days out
ing on the sands of the bay. While the
father and mother sat on the beach the
two boys played in the water.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
DR.. RIEHL'S LIFE SAVING
KITE is TESTED IN EAST
Difficulty Experienced With Ap-
paratus on Calm Days
MARINE

Especial Dispatch TO The Coll
BOSTON. Sept. 12-Dr. Frederick w.
Riehl of San Francisco, who invented
a life saving kite for use at life saving
stations. is about to return to San
Francisco, having failed to interest the
United States life saving board at re-
cent tests OF his apparatus here
He has won the approval of many
other persons. however, and will make
a final test of his invention before de-
parting for San Francisco He is not
entirely discouraged and viii have a
farewell exhibition at Head house. City
point, next Saturday afternoon.
The chief trouble with the invention
is that, like all kites. 1t would be USE
less in slight wind or dead calm 1t
would be available only when good
breeze was blowing, and tests here
were made on some days when such
conditions existed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
Ready to Welcome Peary

Sydney is putting on a holiday ap-
pearance for the coming of Peary.
United States flags are displayed
everywhere. and the headquarters of
the welcoming party is besieged with
visitors inouiring for the latest news.
The French frigate Isly is here and
probably viii remain in the harbor to
aid in the welcome to Peary. No Brit
.ish warship is expected.
Peary likely will remain here two
days and then go with his family to
his home in Casco Bay, Me, where he
viii rest for a day or two, proceeding
thence to Washington TO make his Of
fetal report to the government
Commander Peary is moving south
ward in the same precise manner that
characterized his methodical and well
calculated dash for the pole. The
Roosevelt is being overhauIed and
painted at Assizes Harbor, near Battle
Harbor and her commander has or
dered that every injury sustained in
her long stay in the ice cradle of Cape
Sheridan shall be removed before she
sails for this port
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
RIINKO PASSENGERS BY
FEAR OF STAGE ROBBERS
Former Driver Tells Companion
Holdup Is Expected

REDDING. Sept. 12.--Advices from
Medford, Ore. says that Edward Minar,
formerly driver of the stage running
between Manton and Red Bluff, was
arrested there yesterday for defraud-
ing a laborer named Schuman of $50
while the latter was passenger on
the stage.
1t is alleged that Minar induced
Schuman to give him the money by
stating that the stage would probably
be held up and robbed.
John Herman, who was passenger
on the same stage, said he was de-
frauded of 500 in similar way by
another passenger.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
HANSEN TELLS STORY
OF THE BOLD RAID ON
DIR. COOKS SUPPLIES

COPENHAGEN, Sept ia re-
markable letter, giving DIR. Frederick
A. Cooks version of the trouble with
Commander Peary over supplies, -p-
pears in the Politiken. The letter was
written by DR.. Norman Hansen, a
prominent Danish physician, who sew
eral times visited Greenland to study
eye diseases.
Doctor Cook told the same story
10 one Of his closest American
friends just week ago, before Com
Dander Peary reappeared on the
scene. but said that he did not intend
to make it public because it might
lead to unpleasantness
Doctor Hansen was with Doctor
Cook for some time in Greenland and
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
Mexico's Preparations
Especial Dispatch to The Call

HALFMOON BAY, Sept. 12.--About
$4,000 damage was done by fire that
broke out here shortly after midnight
this morning in the rear of the fruit
store of John Vassale.
vassales store and residence. in the
rear of the store, were entirely de-
stroyed and he was badly burned while
rescuing one of his children from the
flames.
The fire started in the Vassale home
and spread rapidly to the store. The
butcher shop of Hatch & Wendt was
also destroyed. vassales loss will
amount to about $1,000. The loss on
the building will be about $4,000. None
of the property destroyed was insured
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
MASKED ROBBER RAIDS
SALOON IN OAKLAND

OAKLAND, Sept IA masked rob-
ber, armed with a revolver held up and
robbed the saloon of Martin O'Connel.
Twenty fifth and Broadway, att 1880
p. IN. tonig securing $3.50. He en-
tered the place when there was but one
customer present. Frank Figoni, local
singer. He covered Figoni and the bar
tender, Vincent Peters. forced them to
empty their pockets and then. march
ing to the cash register, rified that
completely.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
w. LLOYD GARRISON, SON
OF ABOLITIONIST, DEAD
PubIicist and Reformer Passes
Away in East

LEXINGTON, Mass, Sept. 12.-Wil-
liam Lloyd Garrison, son Of the great
abolitionist and widely known as a
publicist and reformer, died at his
home today. aged II years.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
TWO KILLED, NINE HURT
IN RAILROAD WRECK
Burlington Freight and Passen-
ger Trains in Collision

LINCOLN. Neb.. Sept. 12.-Two were
killed and nine injured by the coll
lision of a Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy passenger train with a freight
near Burnham today. The dead.
w. L. Rohrer. Falls City. Neb. =
car of Division Superintendent Lyman
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-13
LOSES RoNANTIo PURSE =,

LOSES ROMANTIC PURSE That James
smith. chance saloon acquaint ance. had robbed
him OF purse containing $27 was the complaint
OF George Thompson, a laborer, to the police
yesterday. In sulxtantiation Of his story he
took smith with him to the police station.
Thomps0n's chief regret about the transaction
was that the purse was one made by him ont
thoughts and memories OF an intensely romantic
character. Thompson said Smith threw away the
purse after taking Its contents.