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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Skowhegan Citizens Entertain the
Boys in Blue" in a Royal
Manner.
Historic Event Commemorate.

Not alone on the anniversary of
Lees surrender, but on many other
occasions in past years, the citizens
of Skowhegan have been guests of
Russell Post or have benefited by
events given under their auspices,
and as the date came in sight this
year it was determined that these
courtesies should be in some measure
returned. Through the efforts of j.
Wallace Blunt, DIR. @. R. Viles, w. II.
Wildes and E. K. Delano, who served
as committee of arrangements, a
plan of cooperation was provided
and company of about 200 were as
sembled in Grand Army Hall on Fri
day evening last, April 9th, the 44th
anniversary of the surrender of the
great southern leader to General
Grant. Something like one fourth of
those in attendance were Civil War
veterans and they were there IA hon
ored guests, upon invitation of the
citizens of Skowhegan.
The supper was in the especial
charge of E. K. Delano and, in his
capacity as caterer, when the supper
hour arrived, a fine layout OF steamed
clans, Holsters, ETC., was ready for
the banqueters. After the courses
had been leisurely disposed of and
the minds of the company had been
reduced to a most comfortable and
receptive condition behind wreaths
of smoke, rising from pipe and cigar
in all quarters of the room, Frank 2.
Pencil arose to fulfill his duties as
toastmaster for the evening. Mr..
- ponsiSS-Sa a veteran,
not of the war of the sIxtIes, but of
the Lees Surrender anniversaries of
later years, having Invariably been
among the guests hidden by Russell
Post on these occasions, and his Sc
lection for the position Of toast mas
ter was therefore eminently appro-
pirate.
After a few remarks in keeping
with the spirit of the occasion, Mr..
Pencil proposed the toast "The
Boys in Blue" and called upon Harold
j. Phillips, Esq. to respond. Mr..
Phillips remarks were in decided
good taste and the manner in which
he discharged his duty, in voicing the
sentiments of those present toward
the fabric of "Federal Blueo and the
men who wore it in the war between
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The grand jury in Kennebee county
has fovnd an indictment for criminal
libel against Rev. Henry N. Pringle of
Waterville, field secretary of the
Christian Civic league of Maine and
the editor of the Christian Civic Lea
que Record. Mr.. Pringle is accused
of libeling George w. Heselton of
Gardiner and Fred Emery Beane Of
Hallowell, both being former coanty
attorneys, in their alleged conduct in
liquor cases wherein detectives or
"spotters" were employed by the
Christian Civic league. Mr.. Pringle
appeared in Court Mondry, and gave
bail in $1,000 for his appearance from
day to day. The statutes provide in
criminal libel penalty of imprison-
ment for less than YER and a fine
not exceeding $1,000.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The liquor interests are really get
ting alarmed at the growing pro-
hibition sentiment throughout the
country. The executive board of the
New England branch of the hotel and
restaurant employees and bar tenders
international alliance, met in Boston
last week, and passed resolution for
the better protection of the liquor in
terests. 1t calls for a legislative
committee to act for the organiza-
ton; law granting a permanent IL
cense system to all cities Of $4,000
population or over; a bill limiting
local option to municipalities and
towns with a population of less than
$4,000; each municipality to have
complete control of the license COM
mission, two thirds of the fees to go
to the town and one-third to the
state; levy of $40 on all liquor
dealers to support a board of in
spectors, the inspectors to see that
all liquors are 80 per cent pure, under
heavy penalty, in the belief that
drunkenness is due mostly to adulter-
ated liquors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Centenary M. E, Church.

Splendid congregations assembled
in the auditorium of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church, Sabbath
morning and evening. The decora
tiohs were very attractive and con-
sisted of lilies, ferns and flowers.
The choir rendered, "Ring Lily Bells
Ring" and was assisted by organ, cor
nets and violin. A duet was sung by
Miss Florence Smith and Miss Lena
Landry.
The PASTORS sermon was on "Life-
Life Nevermore to Die" The text
was: ~ am the resurrection and the
life" John 1125.
The Easter concert was a splendid
success consisting of Easter choruses
by the choir and school, singing by
the primary classes, reading en-
titled "a Vision of Glory" by Miss
Mabel Moody. The piece of the
evening was the cross exercise. Be-
fore large white cross entwined with
ferns and Easter lilies, four young
CONTINUED on third page)
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Isn't 1t really enough to jar you to
read what the French press says
about our esteemed friend, Ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt? "When the Caesar
OF modern democracy goes hunting,
Europe, Asia, Africa and America,
climb to their windows and watch
the caravan OF publicity pass" is the
way one of the papers describes Mr..
hoosevelt's journey to East Africa.
majority of the French CORE
'pondents sent to Naples to chronicle
their Impressions of Mr.. Roosevelt
say that the former President of the
United States is absorbed in him
self. Mr.. Roosevelt talked freely
out principally about himself and his
work. Well, we'll, what are we
gong to do with those naughty
French editors?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Easter in Skowhegan Churches.
Island Avenue Congregational.

Island Avenue Congregational.
An unusually large audience attend
ed the morning service. The services
began with song by the children of
the primary department, accompanied
on the piano by Miss Faith Harris,
and included selection by a choir of
girls in the vestry accompanied by
Miss Sarah Snow. The church quar-
tette consisting of Mr.. Leighton, Mr.
Harris, Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Bragg
rendered some very fine selections
which were highly appreciated and
the pastor preached on "The Love of
Easter" The concert in the evening
consisted of musical selections by the
choir, chorus of children, a choir of
five girls and a song by Helen Lord,
with some choice readings and recita
tions. Miss Sarah Snow, Miss Faith
Harris and Miss Marion Lord were
the accompanies of the children who
reflected much credit upon themselves
and their trainers. The choir were at
their best and the readings and reci-
tations were Of high order. All
seemed filed with the Easter Spirit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

1t is to be a hard summer for the
poor in the big cities, as notification
has already been given of a 100 per
cent increase in the price of ice.
This no need to have been. Had
the trust begun their operations
sooner i'll Maine, enough ice would
have been secured to keep the price
within reasonable bounds. But what
does the trust care for the poor, or
anybody else?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

We presume that Col. Boothby, of
the Maine Central Railroad, has
done more than any other man in our
State in attracting summer visitors to
our borders. OF course this has
helped his road somewhat, but it has
helped Maine more. There is an in
SEPARATION in working for Maine, for
it is we'll known that it is the best va
cation State in the Union.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Mite Box Opening.

The Epworthians of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church held
their monthly business meeting in the
parsonage on Friday evening. The
President, Mr.. Emmons Head was in
the chair, reports were received from
each department and old and new
business was transacted. The inter-
esting event was the opening of the
mite boxes by the captains Of the
dollars and thirty seven cents was
counted. Refreshments were served
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Kennebec Clear of Ice.

The ice in the river above skowhe-
gan dam broke up at nine o'clock
Tuesday evening, the 18th instant,
and the river cleared as far as Nor
ridgewock during the night. 1t went
out the 18th last year. Reports by
telephone this morning indicate that
the Kennebec is clear as far as Indian
Pond and on the West Branch as far
as Dead River Dam. The water is
very high and almost all the powers
on the Skowhegan dams are shut
down.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The REPORTER is called upon this
week to chronicle a sad incident in
the murder at Bingham and the sub
sequent suicide of the man whose
reckless mind was responsible for the
deed. In taking his own life he
brushed from the public mind all sen =
timent save that of pity and wlthall,
saved the county the costs of court
proceedings which would have other
wise been sure to follow.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Some men are lucky if they don't
get any lower than than the bottom
of the ladder.
BY and by man gets tired of
asking for his daily bread and insists
on having pie and cake.
Heaven will be awfully tiresome
for the pessimist if he is unable to
find anything to growl about.
People who try to stand prosperity
are foolish. They should sit down
and take it easy.
Why is it that nearly every woman
who marries for love always in
sists that her daughter shall marry
for home?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The statement issued from the
federal treasury for March is exceed
ingly encouraging. The tide of bust
ness depression seems to have turned
suddenly. According to this state
ment the treasury receipts have
materially increased and the steady
Enlargement of the deficit account
has been checked. There was a gain
In March of s7,SoO,OOO in customs
revenues over the revenues OF March,
1908, and the gain in receipts from all
sources was SS,761, 900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Mr.. Obadiah Gardner is being placed
in position to explain his conduct
the past winter as chairman Of the
legislative committee of the Grange,
concerning the tax OH wild lands.
Mr.. Gardner asks for suspension of
judgment until he can make a full
explanation. That is fair, but we
hope nothing will happen to drive
Mr.. Gardner from the Democratic
candidacy for Governor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

st. Paul had no idea of the EMERY
widow" hat when he said it was IN
seemly for woman's head to be I'M
covered in church. In Boston the
good fashion now prevails in most OF
the churches to have the women re-
move their hats.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

A gentleman, who is good authority
on the potato business up in Aroos-
took county, states that the total
shipments from August, 1908 to April
/, 1909, have been very close to
eleven and three quarters million
bushels and that at the last nam ed
date about Is per cent of the 1908 crop
remained unshipped. The same
authority figures the 1908 crop at
close to 16, 100000 bushels.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

"For 10, the winter is past, the
rain is over and gone; the flowers
appear on the earth; the time of the
singing of birds is come, and the
voice OF the turtle is heard in our
land y
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

2. Marion Crawford, the famous
American, Italian novelist, died on
Friday. He was a brilliant writer,
and has left his imprint upon the lit
srature of the times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Congressman Burleigh last week
presented in the House of Represent
atives the petition from the Legisla-
ture of Maine favoring the passage of
a law which shall permit the taxation
by states of deposits in savings de-
partments of national banks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

What looks SO we'll on a farm as a
corn house with the cribs filled with
bright yellow corn that shows on the
outside through the Stats? Recent
years the high price Of corn has
stimulated our farmers to pay more
attention to this branch of industry.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Friday was the fortyfourth ami
versary of Lees surrender at Apo
mattox, which marked the downfall
of the Confederacy, and the close Of
the great Civil war. Our own Gen.
Chamberlain, who is still living, had
conspicuous part in that history
making event.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

One OF two newspapers that were
Inclined to mildly criticise the Gov
smor's veto of the Hastings bill, on
closer examination have changed
their minds, and now strongly en-
dorse it. That veto we regard as the
Aviation of the prohibitory princi-
pie. The East Maine Conference
always temperance body-in session
At Ellsworth, passed resolutions en-
dorsing the veto.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The new thousand dollar bills are
graced with a portrait of Alexander
Hamilton. In looking over the bills
in our pocket book, we should not
have noticed this if our attention had
not been called to it by an exchange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Ethan Allen Hitchcock, Secretary
Of the Interior in the cabinets of Pres
dents Mckinley and Roosevelt, died
in Washington on Friday, from COM
plication of diseases, superinduced by
a severe cold.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Many Senators and Representatives
the Maine Legislature have been tell
ing the people in mass meetings about
the work of the recent session. And
not one OF them need to be ashamed
OF his part
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Few persons would think of eating
dandelion green's in any other way
than boiled. Yet they are said to be
very delicious in their raw state after
being crisped on ice and served with
salad dressing. The hint is timely
one in view of the fact that the
green's season is about commencing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

After trying Democratic misrule
for eight years, the city of st. Paul
has returned to the Republican fold.
The entire city ticket, with but one
exception, is elected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Mrs. Abby Libby of Westbrook will
share in an estate of $10,000,0O0 left
by her brother, Charles A. Warren
of San Francisco.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

In moving the stove if You drop
root upon the carpet, cover thickly
With salt, and it may be swept up
without backing the carpet.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Everywhere you turn you see the
printed admonition, Forget It,"
Mighty poor advice, for to forget
things would rob life of it's discipline.
We can forgive, but memory should
ever be alert.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

1t makes the mouth water to read
that the first Sehago Lake salmon for
the season has been captured. 1t
took the fly on the first throw.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

There has been such fall in the
price of Holsters at Portland that it is
now sale to inquire the price at which
they can be purchased.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The report comes that this is poor
year for sap. We doubt it, judging
from some of the editorials we have
seen in Boston papers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

1t isn't the man who is most on his
feet and who makes the most noise
that accomplishes the most in legis-
lative halls.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

y NSlst conference
I'm be held with the Mount Forest
church of Berlin, N. H., April 2l-26,
Bishop William F. Mcdowell, D. D.,
In. D., presiding.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

A receiver has been appointed for
! The Outing" and several other
western magazines.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

The country roads are settling them
. elves pretty rapidly, and they will
Loon be in good condition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Or. Daniels Horse Renovator--for your
horse-makes blood--gives vim, strength and
health. ly9
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

.-xR,p AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

A lot more people would take a
friendly interest in you if you made
a noise like a roll of greenbacks.
And woman likes to dine in a
restaurant with her husband so that
he cannot blame her for the cooking.
Lies gamble, and every man has
q chance-unless he's n Wall street
lamb.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

p EMERSON. Travelling Representative
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23

Judge ALT. d. BreauX, of the second
ward a in town yesterday.
Lawn mowers, lawn mowers, lawn
mowers at the Lacoste Hardware Co,
Ltd.
Richard Chargois, after an absence
of several months on account of i'll
ness, has again resumed his duties at
the Moss Pharmacy.
We are sole agents for the Youngs-
vile Syrup Factory, Gold Medal
Syrup; we have it in barrels and cans.
Roy & Moutor, phone 49,.
B. F. Flanders a prominent planter
of Youngsville, was in town yesterday.
Miss Marion r. Mains, teacher of
the Duson school, was called to Pointe
Coupe Tuesday to testify in a MUIR
der case there.
Judge E. l.. Prejean and Marquis
Mouton, of C%arencro, were business
visitors to Lafayette Tuesday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23
For Rent.

Will rent my entire house furnished,
or will rent part for light housekeep-
ing, furnished.-Mrs. Julia Huff.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23
For the Summer School.

All private families who would like
to take boarders for the Summer Nor
NAL School will please notify Major
c. c. McCrory, describing their ac-
they wish to take and at what rates.
1t is expected that there will be a very
large attendance and both dormito-
ris of the Institute will be given over
to lady teachers. So most of the men
will seek board and lodging in private
families in town.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23

FOR RENT-Five room house near
Hopkins avenue, large yard. Apply to
DR.. T. B.. Hopkins.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23
New BuiIdjno,

Within the next few days Joe Pizzo
will begin the erection of a two-story
building on his lot, corner of Vermil.
ion and Polk streets. The building
will be frame covered with iron, and
imitation rock finish, and will be forty
five by sixty feet. The lower floor
will be divided into two stores, and
the upstairs will be occupied by Mr..
Pizzo and family as a residence. B.
F. Anderson has the contract.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23
METHODIST REVIVAL

The revival services at the Method
of New Orleans, closed last night. The
meetings began two weeks ago and
have proven very helpful and stimulat-
ing to the membership. Next Sun
day a large class of children will be
received into the church..
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23

c. H. Lusted, who is taking baths at
Marlin, Texas, for III i S m 3,
writes that he is feeling very well and
hopes to get well by the first of next
month and come back home.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23

L. Tapissier, of CarencrO, was a
welcome visitor to our office We'd
nesday.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1909-04-23
Lafayette Building
Association

A. b. Denbo, President I. NJ. Biossat, Jr. Secty
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
ELECTRICITY BY STEAM POWER

The Imperial Valley cities have been using steam made electrical energy this week, supplied by the auxiliary plant at Fl Centro. The plant of the Holton Power Company at Holt vile has been shut down while i'm portant changes are being made. The large pipe is being moved from the old power house to the new one, and this is being replaced at the present plant by sections brought from Los Angeles last week. It is estimated that at least ten days will be required to complete these changes The work of the El Centro power plant has been highly gratifying, the current sup piled has been steady, and the test has proved that this valley has noth- ing to fear from lack of electrical energy, as both steam and water power are atyts service.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03

Died--March at BrawIey, Mrs. catherine baumiel aged S5 years, ma tive of Ireland. Mrs. Laumier was an aunt of Mrs. 'homas OBrien. at whose home she xpired. The body was taken to Los Angeles for inter. ment.
 Died--March 20, Catherine Bump. miant daughter Of IT, and Mrs Rob ert Bump, at Heber
 Dorn--March 13, to MT. and Mrs. Frank Taggart, at Calexico. a son.
 Born-March 2s, {, Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Edgar, at Imperial a daughter.
 Diod--March 31, at his home south of Brawley, A. A. Mckinley, aged 64 years, of paralysis. Mir. and Mrs. Me- Ginley came to their Brawley ranch from Lodi, about five months ago, seeking to benefit his health The body will be taken to Lodi for inter- ment' MT. F. H. Strubbe, daughter or the deceased, and her husband arrived Yesterday and will accompany the widow to her former home
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-03
DISCUSS EMMANUEL" MOVEMENT

Attention of the public is called 70 the mid-week meetings which are be- ing held in common by the religious bodies of Fl Centro in place of the separate prayer meetings. A doyo tional preyiew of the Bible school les son for the following Sunday is con ducted by the pastors, followed by the study of the Book of Acts and Talks on New Movements of the Kingdom" by Prof. G. A. Ragan, Next Thursday night, commencing prompt ly at 7:30 o'clock, the meeting will be held in the Presbyterian Church and Prof. Ragan will discuss "OpDor- tunities for the Church Afforded by the Emmanuel Movement" all are in- vltod