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The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
NUMBER 7
Meeting of Woman's Club.

The Woman,s clnb hold ity ra,,,l..
,o..ti,,,, r7at-.,..
Hs en- "aiy IL III the Library
Patiob with Mrs. Mary {. S.inch-
field and Mrs. Alta s. Elliott serving
"A bosfeeee. Aiiga LlIa 1ti.h+ III -
dav :, .harao aaa - ~
az e"'0 INC Oiuo
pieaSih8 musical program which was
as follows:
Violin solo War March ~ ~. p,;..,.a
from alfalfa T. Abbstt Kendall ,.i,b Ne
Anne Alien at the piano
seer tafy.s report.
Violin SD, Nj kendali.
Report d mid@inter meeting Of director
Of the Maine Federation Of Womens clubs
held IN Augusta Ian. %, by Miss Louise
C9bnfn.
Two vocal solos, % For the Wings Of
Dove, On Muses. Wing" by Miss
Harriet Marble with Mrs. Carleton Merrill
at tn piano.
Recess.
VOCAL uet, Il Wyuld that my Lovr,"
'rs. kmma Dunton and Mrs. Nina Bragg
NTH Ass Ella Hight at the piano
Paper, Outline q Mend, lssohn's Life and
Wor.s. written by Miss Ella Hight, read ~
Alfs. Elizabeth Merrill.
Piano SOLO, "kondo Caprcciosa" BY Ms
Esther Robinson Of WateEv.lle. Miss Robln.
) responded - an encore.
Piano solo in tao parts. (a) "Duetto.s
90 Hunting Song " Miss Esther Robin.
SON
Vocal trio, LIT Thine E,es, from Elijah,
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SKOWHEGAN MARKET.
PRICES rAiu PRODUCERS

0tTs-61la cts.
Woos.-Unwashed. &C 10 a cts.
HlDFs A>D aAiSS-HidrS, cts, trimmed
'amo SKINS 30 /, > cts; eaH skins, . to I6 cess
RfAss- Hand PICKED yellow eyes, sa.sO to S3.ss;
pea beans, s. 50
BEkF-Ox beef. 8 to cts.
Poultry -to~ls 10 to IA Cts. per h.; ehiekeH. II
10 40 cts.
Rousp Hoo, to s cts
TAILoW-Rnusht ttS. per ID.
kuTTgR-Frs, quslty, stamped, as to IS cts per 10
EGGs-37 cts per dol itesn
porAToEs, Go per hu'hrl
CnERsK-tdc 10 is per 10.
XkrtIL MANKET.
FlouR-SprinG wheat Patent, $3.50 to ss1s. VIE
ter wheat pat 50 10 50 50. Winter wheat ho'cs
S.boo
CoRS- Sr.,s per bag; meal and cracked corn, SI4s
per bag; Oats D. cts bit.
{ ) MEAL. St.n5 per bag.
FsRp-hiddhnGs. $500 per ewti Gluten, $40 POI
cNi.
SPRING BSNS-st4o per cwt.
MIXED FEgp $50 per ewt.
SALT PosK-I7 cts lb by the Dbl. 400 lbs, S1o.eo.
CEEESE-IS to 70 cts per 10.
BUTTER as 10 20 cts. per ID.
EGGs-34 cts per doz fresh.
TEAs-75 to 90 cts per ID
CoFFKR- 10 IS cts per ID.
LAKD- Domestic. IS cts; Pure. IS cts Compouns,
10 cts.
MoAssBs-Pure Ponce, 90 to 50 cts Pure BaAha
docs 80 cts.
sucAR GRADUATED Sugar best quality, IS lbs. icI-
s. 90; Brown, Is lbs. Tor &iOO.
PurAToEs-1o cts. per hnshels
DRY FIsH-Cods to 10 cts PER ID, Pollock, S et'
On oSS--S cts. CT ID
PouLTKY-Fowls, 10 cts. per ID. Chickens a cts
per ID.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

"Well, yes" said old Uncle Lazzen-
berry, who was intimately acquainted
with most of the happenstances of the
village, "Almira Stang has broken off
her engagement with Charles Henry
Tootwiler. They'd be goin' together
for about eight years, durin' which
time she had been inculcatin' into him,
as you might call 1t, the beauties of
economy. But when she discovered
just lately that he had learnt his les
son so well that he had saved up PIT
pairs of socks for her to darn immedi-
ately after the wedding she 'peared to
conclude that he had taken her advice
a little too literally and broke or the
uatch."-Puck.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
to be congratulated in every way
upon the success OF their efforts.

X y
upon the success of their efforts.
One lesson of purely local signifi-
canoe could be learned from the
gathering of last Friday evening, that
the auditorium of our new municipal
building is none too large. Had half
the number been assembled in any
audience room available before the
completion of the new building, the
evening would have been passed in
comparative discomfort and the bene-
fit to be derived from the program
very much lessened. 1t seems sig
nificant that this dem onstration as to
the seating capacity should come in
the first week that the building was
opened. Those who laid plans for
audience room to seat 1000 people
were at all times willing to admit
that they were building somewhat
with reference TO the future. They
had no disposition to argue with
those who thought such seating
wv ihi iCt Jul
present needs and that it would not
be filled oftener than once in two to
four years. 1t now seems that if there
had been 120G seats, they would have
all been occupied last Friday even
ing, and it is safe to predict that we
shall have several occasions in every
year when our new audience room
will be filled to overlooking. This
brings sharply to mind the educa-
tional possibilities afforded by com
Portable, perfectly ventilated and
arlistically attractive auditorium.
Without such meeting place of that
sort, such an observance as the Lin
coin memorial would be all but i'm
possible, and with such building
there are possibilities tor enjoyment
and culture well nigh limitless. Last
Friday evenings meeting, by the
number in attendance and the
obvious benefit derived, should make
us thoroughly content with the out
lay necessary to secure the Munich
pal Building and point us the way TO
put it to its best uses.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Mrs. Grace II. Thompson of Bangor,
who is at the head of the department
of forestry for Maine Federation of
Women's Clubs, writes to thank the
REPORTER for some editorial COM
ment on their work. With many
other citizens of Maine, the members
of the Maine Federation are interest
ed that the State should create for
est reservation and it seems the de-
partment in charge of Mrs. Thompson
is endeavoring to get a commission
appointed by the Legislature to in
vestigate the question, at the same
time calling the attention of the pub
lie to the desirability of including the
Mount Katahdin area in such a
reserve whenever it shall come to be
made. The whole question of the
conservation of our forests and the
preservation and development of our
water powers is closely related to the
one upon which Mrs. Thompson and
her associates are laboring, and so
much is involved that an opinion,
recommending a particular line of
action cannot be ventured by anyone
who has not given the subject a vast
amount of study. All the matters i'll
that field are, nevertheless, of un-
doubted Importance and the move for
investigation by legislative COM
mission will be likely to meet with
general approval.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Town Improvement Society.

AS the date for the regular meeting
of the Town Improvem LIT Society
fell upon the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the birth of Lincoln, the day
was given over to the consideration
of this subject, and the program in
charge of the president, Mrs. Ciemen-
tine A. Weston, was wholly in the
nature of a commemorative service.
RolIcall was responded to by the
members with anecdotes and reminis
cences humorous, pathetic and tragic,
and many germs of thought that had
been gathered from the sayings of
this great man.
An essay npon Lincoln and the
War;, written and read by Miss Lii
liam c. Smith was worthy effort hon.
oring the subject and credit to the
writer.
An address by Miss Louise H. CO.
burn upon The Lincoln Centenary,
brilliant and comprehensive in it's trib
ute to the man who made simple truth
and service to men his religion, re
celved the closest attention and ap-
proyal of the large num6er of mem
beers and guests present. The musis
comprised many of the old war songs
given by the entire audience with
piano accompaniment, among them
being the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public, "Marehing through Georg-
ia", "Tenting on the Old Camp
Ground, and closing with Gamer
ican
The rooms were very pleasingly
decorated with profusion of Amer
lean flags and reproductions of some
of the best portraits of Lincoln, under
the direction of Mrs. Henrietta Webb
and Miss Sarah J. Anderson. whe
served as hostesses for the afternoon.
The next meeting which will occur
on Friday Feb. Goth in the Library
parlors, will be the third federated
meeting of the clubs with the program
in charge of the Town Improvement
Society. Members will please note
that no guests are to be invited upon
that day.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Melvin Bigelow of St. Adams.

Word was received here yesterday
of the death of Melvin Bigelow at the
St. Barnabas private hospital in Port
land where he had been since the
middle OF last December. Mr.. Bige-
low had been out of health for a year
past and went to the above institution
for surgical treatment. The opera
ton was performed about ten days
since and death ensued on Tuesday
evening OF the present week. His age
was about SO years.
The deceased was born and had al
ways lived in st. Adams. He had
been a commercial traveller for many
years and was well known through
out this county and state. He was a
prominent member of the Democratic
party and during the last campaigns
It's candidate for state senator, came
within few votes of election. A wi
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

That was a gruesome cargo that
sailed out from Brooklyn the other
day, line steamer carrying bones
having belonged in life to 5000 ex-
patriated Cinnamon, who found death,
but not last resting places, in the
United States. 1t is with the pious
intent of interring the bones in
Chinese soil that the countrymen of
the dead Celestials have had them
dug up and sent to China. 1t is a
cardinal principle of the ancestor
worship that forms so large a part of
Chinese religion that man must be
buried in the place in which he was
born. Every few years, therefore,
the Chinese in America gather up
their dead for shipment to China and
final interment in the soil of the
Flowery Kingdom.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

An old soldier just died at the Ma
tional Home, Togus, who had been
experimenting for many years, hop
ping to discover such thing as per-
petual motion. Like Darius Green,
he had a building in which he had his
machine, an apparatus consisting OF
levers attached to fly wheel. On
these levers are moving weights, and
it was the old fellows idea that the
action of these would cause perpetu-
! al motion.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

hundredth anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln. The pro
gram, which was printed in full in our
last issue, occupied nearly three
hours, from half past seven until
half past ten, and was listened to
with the closest attention by the
largest audience that has lcome to,
gether in Skowhegan in recent years
The members of Russell Post and
Russell Relief Corps assembled at
Grand Army Hall and marched to the
Opera house in organized bodies.
They arrived just before the opening
of the meeting and were given seats
which had been reserved for their
use on the orchestra floor. In ten
minutes after their arrival, every seat
in the great auditorium was filed and
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Tuesday afternoon Gov. Fernald, at
the State house, gave grand recep-
ton to the pc ople of Maine, receiving
cordially all those who attended, be-
ing assisted by President Deasy of the
Senate and Speaker Weeks of the
House. The State House was deco
rated from rotunda to council cham
Der, while music was furnished by
Dennis superb band. In the evening
occurred the reception to the Cover
nor, officials and legislature by the
citizens Of Augusta, in the City hall.
No more elaborate decorations were
ever seen on the Kennebec. The re-
ception committee were Mayor Plais-
ted, Senator and Mrs. George E. Ma
comber, Councillor and Mrs. Fred F.
Kinsman, Representative and Mrs.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Claremont, N. H., is entering upon
unique style of city government,
which will claim considerable inter
est. Ward lines are to be eliminated
In the election and the government is
70 be administered by a Mayor and
nine councilmen; municipal officers to
% appointed by the Mayor, no poll
ncs in the business. The Mayor may
% removed by the city council in
ease Of any abuse ofhis responsible
ties.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Charles L. Andrews and Representa-
tive and Mrs. Lewis A. Burleigh.
The grand march was led by Cover
nor and Mrs. Fernald. Dancing con-
tinued to late hour, elaborate re-
freshments being served at the inter-
mission. The scene in the decorated
hall looking down from the galleries,
was one of enhancing beauty. No
such fine dresses were ever before
displayed in Augusta.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
The Proposed Postmasters League.

nc IUpVstU OotLH dotUIo LIoSuC'
1t seems that there are As postmas-
tiers of the 4th class and six of the Sd
class in Somerset county, and nearly
of them have signitied their intention
to be at the meeting which has been
called at the Courthouse in SkowhegaH
on March 2nd. Those who are NOV
ing in the matter think it desirabls
that a complete representation
should be present at the initial meet
ing, for the purposes of forming
Somerset County Postmasters League
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Nothing will compare with the
great revival which has been going on
in Boston and vicinity except the
great religious awakening of 1857 that
swept over the New England com
munities, carrying the blessings of
joy and hope in its trail. No one can
estimate the far-re aching good of the
present religious revival, and it's
genuineness cannot be disputed. The
Old Gospel has not lost its power to
uplift humanity. 1t is fitted to all
ages and every condition of mankind.
There can be no substitute, no eff
cient rival. Philosophy, transcen-
dentalism, and hundred other isms
have been tried, but they cannot
take the place of the plain and simple
Gospel of Jesus Christ and Him
Crucified.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

On Lincoln day President Roose-
welt gave the address at Hodgenville,
KY, on the old farm where Lincoln
first saw the light of day. This farm
is owned by an Association, and will
be kept in memory of Lincoln. The
cornerstone of a memorial was laid
on Friday, on the yerv spot where
stands the cabin in which the future
great man was born.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

under his leadership. The harmony
of the seventy five young voices,
rendering our national airs, which
have como to be so respected and
loved that they could properly be
termed the nations sacred hymns,
gave the whole ceremonial a de-
votional spirit and historic signifi-
canoe obtainable by no other means.
The entire evening was of a character
to give instruction to young and old
alike and well calculated to broaden
and perpetuate the influence of the
great statesman in whose memory it
was observed.
The members of Russell post and
especially their committee of ar
rangements, Chas. Smith, DR.. ]. N.
Merrill and Prescott A. Cleveland are
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

There are lots OF old fellows in
Maine, who not only voted for Abra-
ham Lincoln for President In 1860, but
who also voted for John G. Fremont,
The first Republican candidate for
President, in 1855; and they don't
consider themselve 30 almighty old
either. Why not call State conven-
non Of these veteran some time next
summer? 1t would be an interesting
event.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
In Washington.

The legal disabilities have been re-
moved from Senator Knox, and he is
to become President Taft's Secretary
of State.
On Monday, the eleventh anniver-
sary of the sinking OF the Maine,
Congress remembered the Maine, ~
by paying tribute to the heroes who
sank with her.
An immigration station is promised
at Boston.
Congress is at work hard on naval
affairs, and in an attempt to avoid
night sessions.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

1t will be good news to those who
have been out OF employment in the
Kennebec region, to learn that the
American Ice Co. intends to fill at
once all their houses on the Kennebec
river. There are fourteen large
houses with capacity of 10000 tons,
and if these are all filled it will fur
nish considerable work. But the sea-
son remaining is doubtless less than
four weeks. and good deal OF
hustling will have to be done if all
these houses are filled in that time.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

1t is predicted that 1909 is to be q
great grasshopper year, from the fact
MAT grasshoppers have been Matched
cut from dirt saved over from last
season. If it is to be worse than las,
season then the good Lord pity us,
ior wherever you went in August, in
Held or pasture, clouds OF these mis-
cradle creatures would fill the air.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

In every town and hamlet and
school district, on Thursday or
friday were memorial exercises on
the life and character of Abraham
Lincoln. We're these all gathered up
they would form noble and glowing
monument to the memory of one of
the greatest men who ever lived.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The Supreme Court has handed
down am important ruling that will
effect certain clubs. 1t decides that
4 place that is resorted to for the
mere purpose of drinking liquors, is
nuisance.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The Waterman calls attention to
the many pure and disinterested pat
riots the election of new President
brings to the frontal ready to ac-
capt an office.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Herbert NJ. Heath Of Augusta is not
emily an expounder of the law, but he
is now an ex-pouuder of the pulpit,
for he gave an eloquent address at
the Congregational church last Sun
day, in that city, on the life and char
aster of Abraham Lincoln.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The appearance in the field of a
Kennebec boy, Asher G. Kinds, as
candidate for Congress, gives four
candid ates to choose from in the First
District, and the back towns have not
been heard from.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

President Hyde reports to the alum
nj of Bowdoin at Boston that the col
lsge is now on "easy street", having
An endowment Of one million dollars.
provide FOR the teaching force.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

President Roosevelt throws his hat
into the air, and tells California that
everything she wants she can now
have. The trouble was, the people OF
California had an idea that their State
was bigger than the whole nation.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
LINCOLN'S MEMORY HONORED.

Services at Opera House Under Auspices of Russell
Post Give Opportunity for Skowhegan People to
Join in Public Expression of Regard for Great
War President. Audience Fills Auditorium to
the Doors. An Impressive and Beautiful Ami
versary Service.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Gov. Morrill, was inaugurated Jan.
., 1858, and the citizens of Augusta
gave q grand ball il the evening. Al
though a gay and fashionable event,
il formed quite contrast to the
grand reception given Tuesday even
ing
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Rev. DR.. J. K. Wilson, editor of
Zion's Advocate, has accepted a call
to the passionate of the Main street
Baptist church in Saco.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Maxim, who has made an undoubt-
cd success Of his noiseless gun, was
horn in the little but picturesque town
Of Wayne, in Kennebec county. His
birthplace is pointed out with pride
BY the people there.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

dow, formerly Miss Emma Upham of
Lewiston, sister of Mrs. Ira A. Norton
of this place, survives, also two sons,
William, of Pittstield and A. p. Bige-
low of st. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The town or city that clears the
Snow from the sidewalks, instead of
leaving that duty to the citizens, is
the one that wins popular favor.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

california has backed down from
III former position, and killed the
ssnool segregation bill, discriminate
mg against the Japanese children.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

There is hardly State that touches
the temperance question at all, but
the movement is towards the ideal
prohibition.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

A candidates. promises to the peo-
pie are not worth any more than the
peoples PROMISES to the candidate.
When an old man becomes dis
gusted with the world, you can't coax
him cut OF it, as you can younger
man.
Men and women never agree on the
best way to "raise" children.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Lincoln stories that Lincoln never
ted will now have rest for hun
dred years.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
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The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The locomotives that use oil, in
stead of coal, are to be tested on the
Somerset and Rangeley Railroads.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Prof. William Mathews, name our
readers have often seen quoted, died
in the hospital at Forest Hills, Mass,
Sunday, at the age of nearly 81 years.
He WAS the Oldest alumnus of Colby
College, having graduated in the
class of 1885. The body has been
brought to Waterville for burial,
where he was born. He started at
Waterville newspaper called "The
Watervillonias", which ives after
wards re noved to Gardiner, and its
name changed to "The Yankee
Blade", which was afterwards re
moved to and published in Boston.
Our older readers will remember this
publication which finally became a
story paper. Prof. Mathews was a
profound student, the author of num-
erous publications.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The only reason some men don't
crow like roosters, is because they
can't.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

O,my! what differencei Two years
ago at this time Portland was making
mighty effort to remove the capital
to that city. 1t was a fight to the
finish. The wheels OF legitimate leg
islation were blocked, while the atten-
ton of members was given to the cap
ital question to the exclusion of al
most everything else. But Portland is a
good loser, and this year Cumberland
county stands shoulder to shoulder
with old Kennebec in support of the
proposition to enlarge the present
State House, and make Augusta the
capital city for all time. In this en-
terprise they are backed up by the
people of the entire State. The com
mittee meeting where this matter
came up the other day seemed like an
old fashioned Methodist love feast.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Skowhegan's Opera House was filed to over
flowing on Friday evening last to Witness and to par
ticpate in the observance concentrating the one
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The Dead River North Branch Log
Driving Co. elected these officers:
President-E. P. Viles, Skowhegan
Treasurer and Clerks. w. Phil
brick, Skowhegan.
Auditor-A. K. Butler, Skowhegan.
Directors-E. P. Viles, Skowhegan ;
w. J. Lanigan, Waterville; s. w.
Philbrick, Skowbegan; George M.
Stearns, Waterville; q. Guy Hume,
Fairfield.
Owing to extensive repairs made in
the fall the balance in favor of the
company was used and there is now
debt OF S37 so.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The Dead River Log Driving Co
elected these officers:
President-E. P. Viles, Skowhegan.
Treasurer and Clerks. w. Phil
brick, Skowhegan.
Auditor-A. K. Butler, Skowhegan.
Directors-E. P. Viles, Skowhegan;
w. J. Lanigan, Waterville; IL. B.
Lawrence, South Gardiner; James w.
Parker, Portland; George M. stearns,
Waterville; O. Guy Hume, Fairfield !;
8. w. Philbrick, Skowhegan.
The report of the treasurer shows
that the debt OF the company has
been reduced $2,7s9. 13, leaving the
debt Dec. 81, $4,000. The Legisla-
ture has been asked for an extension
of the charter so as to include from
the foot OF Big Spencer Pond to Dead
River and the owners OF the land and
other interests have agreed upon
this.