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The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

In the death of Mr.. Joseph A. Ho-
man of Augusta, the we'll known
newspaper man, in the Oath year Of
his age, there remain but two of the
original members of the Maine Press
ssociation-Hiram K. Morrell of
Gardiner, and William A. Pidgin of
the Lewiston Journal. In his boy
hood Mr.. Homan had hard struggle
with poverty. When school boy in
Boston he was in the procession to
welcome Gen. Lafayette, and he Of
ten told us how proud he felt when
the great Frenchman affectionately
put his hand upon his head. Early he
chose the stage for his profession, ap-
pearing in minor characters with Ed
win Forrest and Charlotte Cushman.
This he disliked, and he learned the
printing business, after which he
drifted down to Maine and worked as
a journeyman printer In Bangor and
Augusta, finally becoming one of the
proprietors of the Gospel Banner and
Maine Farmer. His mind was richly
stored with ancient lore, and he
except up with the procession" in mod
ern affairs. His mind was as clear
as crystal, and his heart was as pure
and untrammeled as a child's. He
lived next door neighbor to James G.
Blaine, and was the intimate friend
and counsellor of the great statesman.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The great premium voting contest
of the SOMERSET REPORTER is be-
coming one of the principal subjects
of conversation all over Somerset
county. We looked for the enthusi :
asm and interest to have a slow and
steady growth; it has mounted by
leaps and bounds. The candidates, al
ready named( six new ones this week
appear to be the advance guard only,
as we are in receipt of inquiries indi-
eating the purpose of many others
to participate In this friendly rivalry
There is no limit to the number who
may join in the contest. Such prizes
as are waiting to be awarded the win
ners are worth striving for by any
one and hundred candidates would
not be out of proportion to their value
The REPORTER will welcome all who
enter and furnish all the assistance in
its power, candidates already entered
and those yet to come being treated
absolutely alike in this respect.
The entering in Glass l of the name
of Miss Della McDaniels Of Cornville,
will no doubt awaken much interest
in the circles of northeastern Somer-
set as the candidate is popular mem
Der of Wesserrunsett Grange and her
sponsors are two active members of
that order.
A communication elsewhere in this
issue accounts for the name of one of
Skowhegan's most popular school
teachers being entered in Glass 2. If,
as stated, all her present and former
pupils could become interested to
work for Miss Townsend the army of
little workers would be formidable
one.
In matters of this kind industry and
hustle are important but ingenuity
plays a great big part. It's entirely
the proper thing to keep on the move
among friends and acquaintance5
getting them to subscribe or renew
their subscription to the REPORTER,
but the one who does this carefully
and persistently, and who also finds
ways to reach beyond his own imme
diate locality and get coupons from
places and from people that his COM
petitors will not think of, is likely to
land a winner. An excellent method
in this respect is to search out the
the names of former residents of
Somerset county who are now living
in other states. Many take the RE-
porter now and will renew, sending
their coupons on request. Those who
are not now subscribers will willingly
respond to request of this kind, COM
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Birds are Farmers Friends.

Birds and their habits were studied
at the meeting of Skowhegan Grange,
last evening, this subject proving, as
it could hardly fail to do, of great in
terest and profit. The program was
particularly fortunate, the good for
tune being due no doubt to wise
forethought in connection Herewith.
The songs, poetical quotations,
speeches, papers as we'll as the dis
cussion were all perfectly adapted to
the idea of the evening and in har-
mony with each other.
The question, "Resolved that Birds
are friends, rather than Foes, of the
Farmer" was discussed and at it's
close the Grange passed practically
unanimous vote in favor of the affir-
native of this proposition. The COM
mittee had arranged colored prints,
showing most of the birds common
to Maine and these added greatly to
the interest of the evening. There
was an excellent attendance and all
present will remember the meeting
as one of the best in the history Of
the Grange. Lack of space prevents
more extended account, which we
are sure our readers would be in
terested, were it possible to give each
of the several events of the program
more fully.
The arrangements were in charge
of Miss Grace l.. Choate, Miss Dor
othy Elliott and Miss Gertrude
Townsend, all teachers in the Show
hogan schools. The care devoted by
them to the preparation of the pro-
gram proves, if such proof were
necessary, that in matters pertain
ing to education, our teachers work
with an enthusiasm which is rarely
found in any other calling or pro-
fession.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Coupons Obtainable
as follows

coupon Will be printed in each and
every issue OF the SOMERSET REPORTER
good for one or more votes, according to the
number printed therein.
l. For every yearly NEW SUBSCRIBER to
this paper at Sl.5o, 2O0 votes will be given. a
new subscriber may pay as many years in
advance as he wishes and receive votes at
the rate of 200 for each si.5a per year paid;
but all these payments must be made in ad-
vance at one time.
For every $50 paid by present sub
scrlbers, either arrearages of accounts or in
advance on present subscriptions, one hun
d.ed votes Will be given.
Votes will be counted each Wednesday
morning during the contest and the figures
OF such counting printed in the following
issue OF the paper
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Our Feathered Guests,

The snow storm of the past week
was unusually hard for the birds, just
arriving from the South. Their food
supply was cut off by the snow, and
the low temperature was below their
habit. They left their customary
haunts in our fields and woods, and
hovered about the lawns and build
ings of the village. The hospitality
of the townspeople responded to the
needs of these shivering, hungry
visitors, and quick lunch counters
were provided on doorways and
piazzas.
Flocks of Hermit Thrusher, the shy
sweet songsters of the deep woods,
covered the lawns with tiny foot
prints as they searched for food. 1t
was a rare opportunity to watch these
birds, usually SO difficult to see even
with an opera glass. One lady had
the rare pleasure of catching in her
hands .one of these thrushes, and
warming his feet in good motherly
fashion. Bits of suet, raw beef and
crumbs thrown out during these cold,
late storms will aid materially to con-
serve bird life. *+*
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Assault and Attempt at Suicide.

Assault and Attempt at Suicide.
William Brawn of this place is In a
cell at the Skowhegan Police station
this morning, under arrest for assault
on his wife, late last evening, the
circumstances reported indicating his
intention to threaten her life and
possibly to commit murder.
From the affair as reported it seems
Brawn had been up river at work and
drove here last evening from Anson,
hitching his horse to freight car in
the railroad yard. His wife and her
mother, Mrs. Levi Maroon, lived in a
house just off from Court street above
mentioned and he demanded admit
tance. There had been family trouble
and his conduct as reported had been
such that his wife proposed to live
apart from him. As the doors were
not opened to him he proceeded to
break them down and rushed in with
a rifle in his hands. His language
and manner was Of the most threaten
ing sort and the two women, fearing
he would shoot one or both or them,
rushed to the windows and called for
help. Brawn added to the excite
ment of the occasion at this time by
drawing a razor, and gashing his
throat, making several severe but, it
seems, not fatal wounds.
Chief of Police Fred G. Dunlap was
within hearing and quickly responded
to the call for help, Officer Frank
Thompson, Sheriff John A. Mooers
and Deputy g. II. Chute arriving soon
afterward. Brawn was restrained
from further violence, either to the
inmates OF the house or to himself
and medical aid summoned. After
the cuts in his neck had been sewed
he was taken to the police station.
A letter found OH his person, ad-
dressed to his wife, states his inten-
tion to commit suicide, but threatens
no harm to anyone else. After the
alleged attack, apd before the arrival
of the officers, he hid his rifle outside
of the house. Following arrest he
confessed having had one and told
the officers where to find it. 1t was a
Winchester repeater and the maga-
zine was full, or nearly 80, of cart
ridges.
Brawn had been at work about here
during the past few years, not long
since at the Oxford block, cleaning
brick. Only recently he had come to
the attention of Sheriff Mooers from
his Incorporate habits and liquor
may be safely charged with part or
all of the unfortunate incidents above
narrated He will be placed on trial
for assault in the Municipal Court
tom OrrOw.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

On account of poor health, Gen. A.
B. Farnham of Bangor, Adjutant Gen
eral of the State, has resigned, and
Col. Elliot @. Dill of Portland has been
appointed in his place. Col. Dill was
chief of ordinance, and was in the
line of promotion. His appointment
to the place is very pleasing to the
younger element of the National
Guard. He has been a successful
newspaper man for some eighteen
years. Gen. Farnham's poor health
is caused by serious wounds he re-
ceived in the civil war in which he ac-
lively participated throughout the
entire conflict. He is the most pop
ular man in Bangor, and everything
he has ever asked for at the hands of
his fellow citizens has always been
extended to him.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Mrs C. S Adams of Jackman still Maintains the in Glass
Frank Euckins Leads in Glass

ing from some family among their
former neighbors.
OF course, in competition of this
kind, there is always intense interest
on the part of the general public to
see who will come off victorious.
There is a good deal of local pride,
also, in such matters and a tendency
to sympathize with candidates from
ones own town. 1t this respect it is
much like an athletic competition or
the struggle between candidates for
political Office. There is a distinct
gain to every candidate, not always
appreciated, in the broadened ac-
quaintance coming from a contest of
this nature. influence for good and
success in business, possessed by any
one, are in proportion TO the number
of people they know and to whom
they are known. The REPORTER con-
test serves to give everyone connect
ed with it wide introduction, espe-
cially among Somerset county people.
The REPORTER certainly has best
wishes for every candidate, those now
entered and those to come. 1t would
like for everyone to profit by partici-
patton in this contest and believes
that all must do SO to some extent,
whether they land the principal prize
or not.
The second prize for each class and
the third prize open to both make the
contest doubly attractive for, if the
effort put forth fails to secure the
piano, one may reasonably feel that
the other awards are we'll worth
while.
The count is made on Wednesday
morning and votes received after
nine o'clock a. m. do not show in
this report until the following week.
CLASS ONE
Mrs. G. S. Adams, Jackman ...... 400
Norridgewock Grammar School,
(Care Mrs. L. L. Folsom 49,. 1900
Bingham Grange. Observation-Disclosures 400
Della Mechanics, CornYille ........ 100
Lana Nottage, East Madison.......60 so
Verda Crymble, New Portland .....11
Gala Giles, Solon. ..............1 10
CLASS TWO
Frank Hucki:s. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 5000
Lois w. Hubbard ..... ........ 1900
Beatrice Smiley. y.....#.#............2 2300
Hazel Porter .......... ..#........-... 1900
Alta JeWett ........... .......... 1910
Vonie p. Eaton ...................7 700
Ella Eme rsOn ............ ......... $40
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The Constitutionalists come into
power in Turkey and the new Sultan
assumes the reins of Government
without much pomp and ceremony.
The utmost activity has been exercis
ed in the hanging of conspirators that
are condemned by the court martial.
Two hundred and fifty were executed
at daybreak one morning last week,
and 100 more await a similar fate.
The people are quite generally ac-
cepting the new order of things.
Meantime, the old Sultan, Abdul Ha-
mid, has been deported to Saloniki,
with a choice assortment Of four
wives, selected with care from his 400,
leaving 396 broken hearts behind.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
SKOWHEGAN MARKET.
PRlcEs PAID PRODUCERS

OATs-6sia cts.
WooL-Unwsshed, "a to as cts.
HIDES AND SKlNs--Hides, 10 q cts, trimmed VT
lamb skins 20 I.ooi cali skins, "a to 10 cents
per pound.
BEANS Hand picked yellow eyes, sa.so to $3.50;
pea beans, S.. so.
BEEF-Ox beef, TO c cts.
PouLTRY-Fowls, to I6 cts per h.; chicken,
TO cts.
ROUND HoG-sia cts.
TALLow-Rough, cts. per ID.
RuTTER-Flrsi quality, stamped, "a 10 IS cts. per h
EGGs-iS cts. per doz fresh.
PoTAToss, 90 per bushel
CHREsR-I6c to ISc per 10.
RETAIL MARKET.
FLouR-Spring wheat Patent $7.7s to So so. Win E
ter wheat pat $500. Winter wheat choice 81 as.
CoRN-SI IS per bag; meal and cracked corn, 81 %
per bag; Oats 6s cts a bu.
{, $. MEAL, SI.75 per bag.
FEED-Middhngs, SI.6s per cwt; Gluten, SI.to pc
cwt.
SPRING BRAs-tI.s so per owt.
MIXED FREp-$r. 90 per cNt.
SALT PoRk-I2 ID: BY the Dbl, 400 lbs., S7o.o1
CHEBsg-IS TO cts per II.
BuTTER-25 10 30 cts. per 10.
E.iGs-2 CTS. per doz heSh
TEAs-75 to 6octs per ID.
CoFFEE-9o to IS cts. per lb.
LARD-Domestic, IS cts; Pure, - cts; COMPOUND
10 cts.
MolAssEs--Pure Ponce, 80 to so ctsi Pure Barba
does, 80 cts.
SUGAR -Granuated Sugar best quality, ~ lbs. ioi
SI.co; Brown, Is lbs. for Sl.O0.
PorAToEs-r,oo per bushels
Dry FIsH-Ced 10 10 cts. per ID, Pollock, cts.
OSoNs-5 cts. ier lh
PoULTW-Fowls, 10 cts. per ID; Chickens a. Cts.
per 10;
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
w. II. Orcutt.

The REPORTER learns through Ben
jamin F. Eaton, long time friend of
the deceased, of the death of William
II. Orcutt at hospital in Washington
D. @. on Saturday last. He had been
afflicted with gaul stones and death
followed surgical operation.
Mr.. OHntt was a native of Maine.
He was a veteran of the Civil War,
enlistlng from this state, and had for
years been in the War Department at
Washington, chief clerk at the time
of his death. He was prominent in
Masonic circles and had been Emil
nent Commander of Washington
Commandery Knights Templar. His
wife who survives, was formerly Miss
Flora E.Walker, daughter of the late
Oliver Walker of this place. A daugh-
ter Mrs. Ed. York of Washington also
is living. The family have been fire.
quent visitors here and have many
friends in this vicinity.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Tail and Court.

Hugh Breingan completed a sem
tence of so days in the county Jail, for
violation of the prohibitory law and
was released last Thursday. A fine
and costs, amounting to s105.47, which
was part Of the same sentence, was
paid.
Frank Kendall of Fairfield, who had
just completed serving sentence of
four months as liquor dealer, was
taken from Somerset Jail to Portland,
Saturday, in custody Of Deputy Unit
ed States Marshall Hasty. The case
brought against him by the federal
authorities was for selling without
having paid his United States license
tax. At the hearing in Portland he
gave bonds in the sum of 5000 for his
appearance at the June term of the
circuit court which will be held at
Bangor.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
American Girl" Was All Right

American Girl" Was All Right.
The play at the Opera House, Sat-
urday evening, "The American Grip,
belongs to Skowhegan's present era,
in the theater line, one of class we
rarely enjoyed until the building Of
our new playhouse. 1t is full of life
and good wholesome mirth from start
to finish, an all round comedy, just the
thing for the average American
audience.
George F. Hall, who typified the
hustling American theatrical man
ager, was here as the star in this same
play in 1899, it then being produced in
Coburn Hall. Mr.. Hall was also here
about five years ago as the star in the
dragged Hero". The American Girl
was off the road tor quite a period
and the present tour is a revival. IL
will complete its season at Halifax i'll
June and the company will disband,
Mr Hall will sail from that port to
London, England, where he has two
years contract in vaudeville.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The debate in the Senate over the
larif bill draws it's slow length along.
In The section which deals with the
maximum proposition, has, in the
Judgment of tariff experts, one very
important feature. 1t practically
vests in the President the power to
ueclare tariff war against any nation
VI TO refrain from any such war. 1t
Is gwen to him to decide whether any
nation is discriminating against the
products of the United State in its
system of duties.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Geoffrion-B n-Beaulieu.

Louis P. Geoffrion of this place and
Miss Irene Beaulieu of Montreal were
married i'll the city just named on
Tuesday. The ceremony was per-
formed at the home of the bride in
the presence of a small company of
friends and relatives by FIR. Lepailleur,
de l'egliesEnfant Jesu, assisted by two
other priests of that Parish.
The groom is graduate of Laval
University of Montreal, class Of 1905.
He practiced his profession two years
in Coaticook, 2. O., coming from thar
place to locate here in December 1905.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Delphis A. Beaulieu of Montreal.
DR.. and Mrs. Geoffrion have been
for Il brief visit with relatives in
Coaticook, the past week, and to
other points i'll the province of Que
bee on their wedding journey. They
are expected here tomorrow evening
and will be at home to their friends
at No. 50 North avenue.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
New Honors for Skowhegan Man
DR.. George Otis Smith Elected President
Washington Y. M. C. A,

DR.. George Otis Smith Elected President
Washington Y. M. C. A,
The daily papers of last week an
nounced the retirement of s. w.
Woodland from the head of the Wash
ington ID. Co Young Mems Christian
Association, and the election of DIR.
George Otis Smith of this place as his
successor. The Washington Associa-
tion, of which DR.. Smith now becomes
the head, was organized in 1895. It's
present membership is 5000 and its
annual receipts are about $780, 900.
The association property is valued at
$500, ,000 From the fact that the as :
sociation Is located at the national
capital, it numbers on It's rolls an un-
usually large number of men in pub
lie life, names well known both in
this country and abroad. The posi-
tion is one of wide responsibility and,
while doubtless accepted by DR..
Smith as duty, rather than from any
other consideration, is one which
may be regarded as highly honorary.
Skowhegan may be pardoned for
cherishing some pride that one OF
her SONS should be selected for the
head of the Young Mems Christian
Association at the national capital.
In reference to his election Wash
ionton daily prints the following;
The NEW PRESIDENT.
George Otis Smith, the new
head of the local Y. M. O. A., is
regarded as a splendid type of
man. He was born in Hodgden,
Me-, thirty eight years ago. He
attended Colby College and later
received the degree of doctor of
philosophy from Johns Hopkins
University. He became connect
ed with the geological survey in
1893 and at once began to rise in
that important branch of the gov
ernment service, being promoted
to be its head several years ago.
He has been a member of the
board of directors Of the associa-
tion for several years and his
opinions have been greatly sought
by the officers of the organiza-
tion.
Mr.. Woodard retired as presi-
dent at his own request. His
work for decade as the associa-
tion's head was recently cele-
brated by weeks jubilee, which.
was concluded by a banquet at
the New Willard Hotel in his
honor, attended by many of the
leading business and professional
men of the National capital.
1t may also be of interest to the
readers of the REPORTER to know
that DR.. Smiths predecessor, Mr..
Woodland, is president of the Ameri-
can Baptist Missionary Society.
DR.. Smith is quite constantly in
Washington, his position as director
of the United States Geological Sur
vey requiring his presence the great
er part of the year. His family pass
the summers in Skowhegan and he
comes here himself for such days Oh
weeks of leisure as he is able to Sc
cure. DIR. Smith has addressed Show
hegan audiences on various occasions
and is to speak at an open meeting of
Skowhegan Grange, the 22nd of next
December, on The nations mineral
wealth."
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Job Printing !!

Votes Will also he issued to patrons OF our
job printing department. As follows: \
coupon good for 100 votes will be issued for
each pay ment ofsl.1l on job printing. and
coupon for 50 votes for every additional pay
ment Of 50 cents or more. This applies to
orders for job work. aid for on or before
For our out Of town customers,
made upon receipt Of invoice
Will entitle the sender to coupons for Job
work on the above plan.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The Baptists and Free Baptists of
Maine have special committee to
draw up list of places in the State in
which Baptist and Free Baptist inter-
ests, if united, would give promise of
much larger and more successful
work. That looks a good deal like
practical union. There are not too
many churches in Maine, but there
are too many meeting houses,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

Some $50 of the representatives of
Boston Merchants, embraced in the
Boston Merchants Association, are
this week making flying trip to
some of the principal Maine cities, in
order to cultivate more intimate per-
sonal and business fellowship with
our people. They are prominent in
their various departments of indus
try.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

At midnight on the 30th OF April,
sos saloons and ten breweries in 10
counties of Michigan, which voted
"dry" at the last election, closed their
doors. Thirty of the s3 counties in
the state are now "dry."
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

A gentleman who came from Houl-
Ton on Friday last, says they were
still using sleighs there. Although it
was pretty hard "doing" in the viii
iage, just outside snow was three feet
deep, and there was excellent sleigh
mg That reminds us of a remark
made by gentleman, that two
months out of the year sleighing was
rather poor In Aroostook county!
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The two towns of Brunswick and
Topsham will plant from 450 to 500
acres in potatoes this season, which
will represent an expenditure of
about $4,000 for fertilizers and a
probable crop of from 10000 to 100000
bushels. The indications are that
Waldo county will have an increased
acreage in potatoes this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

When we hear of neighbors gather
ing at the home of a farmer who has
been sick all winter, and saving and
splitting up his wood pile, it reminds
US that the most kind hearted people
are those who reside in the country
districts.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The first day of May found the
country undisturbed by any serious
labor strikes. Where there is any
differences in the matter of wages,
there is a general disposition to settle
the disputes by arbitration.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Tn 9 people of Holland are rejoicing
over the birth of Princess who may
one day be the Queen.

A reckless automobile driver In New
York, who ran down and killed a
child, escaping temporarily, has been
indicted for murder.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

Col. Roosevelt has gathered in three
lions. His mighty gun brought them
to earth, each on the first shot. His
son Kermit shot lion, but he was
obliged to fire three times. The Col
onel feels "bully;" he is also delight
ed.u
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

The other day Mr.. A. L. Perry Of
Gardiner found in the loft of his sta
BILE, bale of hay that had been put
up by his father thirty years ago. 1t
had genuine tobacco odor, and Mr..
Perry didn't know whether to sell it
for cigarettes or fodder.