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The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
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Skowhegan, Maine, August Il. 1903
Pursuant to the above request, to me d.
rected l hereby give notice that a meeting
OF the Somerset Central A Agricultural society
will be held at the office OF Walton u Walton
at two o'clock p IN. on Friday, August y, for
the purposes specified In said request
s. III. BRADBURY,
Secretary OF the Somerset Central Agrcu'
tural Society.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
EVERYBODY3C
COLUMN - ~
Lost Wanted For Sale
For Rent Found

Advertisements In this column not to ex-
coed i've lines inserted once for 25 cents, four
times for SO cents Each additional line five
cents. In computing lines reckon an aver
age of words. Stamps taken
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
Skowhegan, Me-, August II, 1903

- . - NIe,
To s. II. BRADBURY,
Secretary of the Somerset Central Agrt
cultural Society, Skowhegan, Maine
Dear Sir
We the undersigned, life membe ofthe
Somerset Central A gricultural Society, here
cy request you to call a special meeting Of
said society, at the Office Of W alton Wal
ton, Water street, In said Skowhegan, at two
the purpose OF authorizing a loan OF SEQ
from the Skowhegan savings Bank to said
society, with interest, and directing c, Davis
Miller, president, and II. T. Patten treasurer
to give the note OF said Society for said 500
and interest, and mortgage OF the Socetys
grounds. com monty known as Fairvlew PARK
for the payment of said note and interest
and to execute said note and mortgage for
and in behalf OF said society, and to transact
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
BIRTHS.

Gorham, n. H.-Aug. Q to the wife Of l. n
Hall, o daughter.
Concord-Aug. g. to the wife Of Chester W.
Robinson, a daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
CORNVillE

S. S. Woodman, formerly of this
town, is to hold an auction of house,
hold goods, near Palmer's store, next
Monday, at 1.30 p. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
Services at Malbons Mills.

Rev. @. M. Chase will hold religious
services In the Sch6olhouse at NAL
bons Mills, next Sunday, August 18th,
at one O'Clock p. m. All are cordial
ly invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
PlSHON'S FERRY

The work of excavating, prepare
tory to building the abutments to the
bridge across the river at this place,
commenced last week, some Is or &c
men being employed. The Good
Templar hall has been converted into
a home for a portion Of them, while
the rest find board in private fami-
lies. The Office Is in the vacant store
of w. V. Totman. We are glad to
see this work going on, but presume
1t makes our ferryman realize that he
will soon have to seek new occupa-
tion. -tTV
Mrs. John Totman and little daugh-
ter of Boston, are visiting at W. v.
Totman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sands of New
port, were recent visitors at Alfred
Hilton's.
Jimmie Gilfillan of Skowhegan, re-
Gently visited his cousins, Edward
and Lauren Strickland.
We were sorry to learn of the in
disposition of our friend, A. Richard
SON Esq, of East Skowhegan, also of
the severe illness of Mrs. Nettie
Gerald Of Clinton.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

ing green corn from his garden.
Some of the ears are nine inches long
and the corn is we'll developed.
SOlON.
Rev. J. r. Wilson is spending this
week at Northport.
Mr.. A. w. Rowell and A. J. Adams
have commenced ON the road to the
corn factory.
Mrs. Abby Webster of Waterville
was the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
Dudley Healey, last week.
Miss Glare McIntire is spending the
week at China lake with Gladys Mer-
rill.
Mr.. Perlie Hill was home over Sun
day from Moxie; his family will go
back with him.
Miss Minetta Moore, the trained
nurse who has been caring for Mrs.
Fred Drury, left here, Monday; she
will spend few days in Boston and
then 20 to Kennebunk as district
nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Hunnewell and
children spent Friday and Saturday
on Robbins Hill with Mr.. Hunnewell's
sister.
The friends Of Mrs. Hattie Gross
Mathews will be panied to learn of
her death in a hospital at Portland,
Saturday evening at eleven O'Clock.
Mrs. Mathews had been in the hos
pital several days and underwent an
operation from which she was ap-
parently gaining and expected to be
able to come home, this week, when
Saturday, she was taken suddenly
worse and sank rapidly. The funeral
services were held at the home in
Waterville, Tuesday. Mrs. Mathews
was a native of Scion, the daughter
of Mr.. Thomas and Lydia Cross Of
this place; she also has two brothers,
Walter and George, and several other
relatives here, beside her husband
and two children in Waterville, all Of
whom have the sincere sympathy Of
their many friends here.
Towne's band of Madison has been
engaged for the centennial August 10,
instead of the Norridgewock as was
stated, last week, in order to have
the orchestra for the evening.
Mr.. Nahum Stewart Of Skowhegan
was in town, Thursday, looking after
his men and work here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Wood of Show
hogan were In town over Sunday and
Mr.. Wood kindly assisted the choir in
the Congregational church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wood 90 to Bingham from here.
Mr.. Frank L. Ames Of Norridge-
wock was in town, Wednesday, look
ing after poles to sets telephone line
to the corn factory.a Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aston Rowell, and
Miss Ethel French and Carl Hume
well Of Madison were the guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Azel Jones at Mr..
Townsend's farm in Bingham, the
first of the week.
Whites moving picture show that
to Bingham, Monday.
Albert Murray of Bingham was in
town, Monday.
Mrs. L. w. McIntire entertained IA
large party of young people at her
cottage at Lake Embden, last week.
Miss Sawyer, who has been canvas
sing for a children's story book, left
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mcfarland en-
tertained quite family party at their
home, Sunday. Among the number
were a brother and his wife and two
uncles from Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. VIM. Hamblett, Jr. and family
spent Saturday with his parents in
Embden. His mother is quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Emery of North
Arson were in town calling on friends,
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Will Stewart has been fencing
lot at the falls, owned by Mr.. F. A..
Coolidge and Mrs. Helen Pollard.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. William Small of
Hartland are In town visiting Mrs.
Small's sister, Mrs. Ferris Rowe.
Mr.. Daniel Mason is receiving a
visit from his parents whose home
is In Litohfleld, Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Miller and Mrs.
Ada Drake will leave this week for a
short visit to Auburn and vicinity In
Mr.. Miller's touring car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe of New Sharon
are visiting Mrs. Rowe's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. O. K. Packard.
Mr.. and Mrs s. K. Fuller and Mrs.
Ida Sawyer enjoyed an auto trip
through eight or nine towns Sunday.
The course being through Norridge-
wock, Fairfield, Waterville, Winslow,
Vassalboro, China, Albion etc. They
visited many places familiar to
earlier days.
Chauncey Hol: and Suuie A. Fair
field, both of this place, we're united
in marriage last Saturday. A recep-
tion was held at Glen Farm, the resi-
dence OF Amos Holt, last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Whiting returned
to their home In New York, yester-
day after spending their summer va
cation here.
The ladies of the Baptist Society
will hold food sale In their vestry,
Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Chas. Huntoon Is visiting his
brother, Mr.. w. W. Huntoon for a
short time.
Rev. and Mrs. F. q. Davis expect to
leave Monday for Portland where
they will spend the remainder of the
summer.
Miss Rena Barker is at home from
Boston on visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Barker.
Mrs. Herbert Haynes and Mrs.
Charles Sawyer were called to Farm
ington, Tuesday, by the very serious
illness of their mother, Mrs. Mary
Anderson.
Miss Velna Briggs of the Farmers
Telephone Exchange, spent Monday
in Waterville.
Mrs. Abbey Webster of Waterville
was in town few days of last week
visiting her son, Mr.. Fred Webster.
Mr.. John Cleveland has been hav-
ing green corn from his garden.
Some of the ears are nine inches long
and the corn is we'll developed.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
BLACKWELL

]. H. Hunnewell arrived home this
week from vacation trip to Boston.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

FOR RENT-A desirable small Tenement
up stairs Mt Pleasant Ave-, electric lights
and artesian water. MRS. b. F. WEBB.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

Arnold and Currier have Tidal
Wave Flour.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
CORNvlLlE.

s. s. Woodman, formerly of this
town, is to hold an auction of house
hold goods, near Palmer's store, next
Monday at 100 p. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

FOUND-A bunch of nine keys on a ring
with chain attached. Owner can have same
by calling at this office and paying for this
adv.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

BOAR FOR SERVICE, rear Falrbrother's
Stable PALMER 4 co. 4w32
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12

VISIT THE NEW CARRIAGE REPOSI-
City Building-Bargains In Car
riages, Harness, Robes Blankets, etc.
j. NJ. SCRIBSER, Manager.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
Farmers telephone %.

FOR SALEM Cords of Dry Stove Wood,
under cover, miles out on Canaan road;
either by the cord or the whole lot
The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-12
NEARING THE END.
Date of Closing Contest Saturday
September 4th.

The Leaders Closely Pressing Each Other,
Yet the Figures Do Not Always Show
the Relative Strength.
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. c. s. Adams, Jackman .24661
Bingham Grange ............2 1850
Norridgewock Grammar School,
Care Mrs. l.. r Folsom "a. 1902
Della McDaniels, Cornville -. 1907
Lana Nottage, East Madison go. $40
Gala Giles, Scion. -. MD
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-12-04

OFFICERS.
GEORGE NJ. REYNOLDS. President.
EDWIN A. POTTER, Vice President.
ALEX. ROBERTSON, Vice President.
JAMES Z; CHAPMAN, Vice Vice President President,
WM. q. sCIIROEDER Cashier.
CHARLES 8. CASTLE, Acting Cashier.
+. II. ELMORE, Assistant Cashier.
whPER MATTEfI Asfnf SSsner
FRANK L. sHEPARp. Auditor.
DIRECTORS.
J. OGDEN ARMOUR,
President Armour q Co.
JOHN G. BLACK.
Formerly President n,.o Continental National
HENRY BoTsFoRD.
Packer.
T.. J. BURLINGTON,
President Illinois Steel Company.
ALBERT ]. EARL1NG.
President Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway.
b. A. ECKHART,
President Eckhart 4 swan Milling Com
pany.
E.. H. GARY.
Chairman United states Steel Corporation.
JOHN r. HARRIS.
Harris. Winthrop q Company.
WILLIAM J. HENLEY,
ETeulUeut SnlCaHO q western ln0lan0
Railroad Co.
FRANK fi1BBARD,
Hubbard, Spencer. Bartlett q Co., whole
sale hardware.
EDWARD HINES,
President Edward Hines Lumber Co.
w. H. M'DOEL,
President Chicago. indianapolis Louis.
Vile Ry. Co.
SAMUEL MROBERTS
Treasurer Armour q Co.
JOY MORTON,
JOY Morton q Company.
GEORGE NJ. REYNOLDS,
President Pettibone. Mulliken & Co.
r. p. PHILLIPS,
Formerly President Federal Trust Saw.
ings Bank.
Il. A. POTTER,
President American Trust q Savings Bank
GEORGE M. REYNOLDS,
President.
ID. p. RIPLEY,
President Atchison. Topeka q Santa rs
ALEX. ROBERTSON,
Vice President.
WIN. c. sEIPP.
Capitalist.
CHARLES H. THORNE,
MONTGOMERY Ward & Co.
F. u. WEYERHAU6UR.
Lumberman and Pine Land Owner. 81.
Paul. MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02
TEsFEp Aho-PRovEN.
There Is a Heap Of soIaoe in Being
Able, to Depend Upon a Well
. Earned Reputation.

For months Augusta readers have
seen the constant expression of praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read about
the good work they have done in this
locality. Not another remedy ever pro-
duced ouch convincing proof of merit.
Major c. j. House, 10 Melville ST.,
Augusta, Me-, says: Several years
ago l used Doans Kidney Pills and
was so pleased with the results OBJ
tanned that l gave public testimonial
in their favor Since that time l have
taken Doans Kidney Pills on several
occasions and the benefit received in
each case has been of the same salts
factory nature. This remedy lives w
to all Representations and I consider
it nothing more than my duty to recon-
mend it. / advise any sufferer from
kidney complaint to go to Willis r.
Partridge's drug, store, procure Doan S
Kidney Pills and give them a trial."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York.. sole agents for the United
States. ! .--. ---.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02

The $50 sterling, silver cup given BY
Thomas Fleming Day. publisher of the
Rudder. to the Augusta Yacht Club for
the 112-mile endurance race held on
the Kennebec river July 5 has arrived
and is now on exhibition in the window
of the store of John H. Hopkins & Co.
on the East side. The cup is 49, inches
tall and stands upon an ebony base
of 3A inches. The cup bears upon one
side the inscription. "Rudder Club. Au-
gusta Yacht Club. Long Distance Pow
err Boat Race, 1909" underneath the
Rudder flag and the flag of the Au-
gusta Yacht Club. Upon the other
side is an engraving of power boat.
This cup will be given by the Yacht
Club to the winner of the Fifth of July
race as soon as the award is decided
by the committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02
DANDRuFF GERMS
Kill Every One Of These Persistent
Little Devils or You Will Lose Your
Hair in Time-Aet Before It Is Too
G0s0'

In America the dandruff germs must
go. The war of determination has
been declared. The battle has begun.
and already thousands of intelligent
Americans have permanently rid them
selves of this filthiness.
Today it is no more necessary for a
man to have dandruff in his hair than
to have tartar on his teeth.
Dandruff can never be cured until
the small aggravating and indomitable
dandruff germ is conquered and des-
troyed.
! And millions of dandruff germs have
been destroyed, thanks to the great
scientist and 'iernatologist who gave
real dandruff cure and hair grower the
world has ever known.
If you have dandruff, Partisan Sage
will cure you in two weeks, or your
money back.
But besides Kidding the scalp of dan
druff. Partisan Sage is guaranteed to
stop falling hair and itching of the
scalp. 1t is a prime favorite with
women of refinement 1t makes the
hair soft. lustrous and beautiful, and is
not sticky or greasy.
A large bottle for so cents at BOwd-
itch, Webster & Co, and leading drug
gists everywhere. The girl with ths
Auburn hair is on every package.
Remember when you buy Partisan
Sage you are getting for your money
the most of the best hair invigoratol
in the world. 800 -
Sold and guaranteed in Watervill'
by The Dorr Drug Store, and in Gardi.
ner by Jackson Bros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02
AUGUSTA YACHT CLUB.
First Annual Excursion. and Picnic to
Little Swan Island.

The first annual excursion and pic
mic of the Augusta Yacht Club to Lit
tie Swan island, which occurred Sun
day, was a decided success The boat;
Is in all, left the club house at 9 o'clock
Sunday morning, carrying on board
about so members of the club and their
families.
Commodore E. A. Getchell was the
instigator of the affair and his boat,
the Colonel Morton, a 3O-foot family
cruiser, led the fleet. flying the official
flag. Vice Commodore Gannett was
next in the Topaz, II, the largest boat
of the fleet, a 40Sfoot cabin cruiser.
The boats of the fleet great and small,
proceeded in formation as far as the
Gardiner and Randolph bridge and the
rest of the way according to speed,
The vice commodore's yacht was dec
Grated with a full set of q flags
Weather conditions were ideal and
the run of Is miles was soon made.
The earlier boats arrived about II
O'Clock at Little Swan Island and by
noon the entire fleet was there.
a grove on the northern half of the
island, which is owned by J. E. Alex
ander. The time after dinner was
passed in field sports and roaming
about the island.
The early boats arrived at Augusta
on the return at $50 and the last on.s
about two hours later. But one acct
dent happened during the entire day
and that was on the homeward trip
The Perhaps II. owned by, Alfred Hop
kins. when just above Hallowell came
to grief by the breaking of the wheel
of the cog gear, which resulted in
smashing the crank case and breaking
the crank shaft. The boat was com
pletely disabled by the 'mishap and
was Obliged to accept as + from the
Moyes boat. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02

A party of Al male patients from the
Maine Insane hospital. accompanied
by physicians and attendants, left
here on Train A Saturday morning for
the summer home for convalescent pa
tients at Chase Island. The party made
the journey via Bangor taking special
steamer from there for Chase Island.
The party was Joined at Bangor by 20
male patients from Eastern Maine In
sane hospital The female patients, who
have been at Chase Island for the past
six weeks, returned home Friday night
much improved for their stay at the
summer hospital. Forty of this party
We're from the Maine Insane hospital
located in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02
Nh. WiHe Catches Big
Trout at Big Pine Point.
Ladies' Of Congregational So
ciety Plan a Lawn Party.
Items Of General Interest About
Town and Personal Notes.

Mrs. Ruth Webb passed Friday with
friends at Kent's Hill.
Miss Marion ,Buzzell of Bangor is
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah
Buzzell.
The subject of the sermon at the
Congregational church Sunday was "A
Study in Self-Confidence," by the. pas
tor, Rev. C. Il. Sargent. The subject of
the evening lecture was Opportunities
for Courage or Cowardice.".
w. N. Kimball and Daniel Gordon
have been drawn to serve on the trav-
erse jury at the September term of the
superior court at Augusta.
Mrs. Abbie Vance and daughter, Mrs.
Edna Horn of Chicago are visiting in
town.
c. A. Brooks and nephews. E. Har-
rington and 3. Harrington of Win
'chendon, Mass, are guests of e. w.
Brooks on Lakeview avenue. The trip
was made by automobile as far as
Portland, where the machif1E broke
down and the remainder of the trip
was made by rail.
Ezra K. Maxfield of Waldoboro is
visiting in Winthrop.
MT. Wltte, WIZ IS passing tHe SuHi-
mer at Big Pine Point, caught an s.
pound brown trout in Lake Mariana
cook Friday This is the second one of
the kind that has ever been taken from
this lake.
The ladies of the Congregational So
ciety will hold Food sale at the
chapel at 2.3O o'clock next Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Emery Wood was at home from
Augusta over Sunday.
Everett Barber passed Saturday in
Gardiner.
Miss M, Alice Metcalf of Trenton, n.
j., and Miss Marguerite. Leverich Of
Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y, are stop
ping at J. L. Metcalfs.
Hollis Shaw and w. E.. Hayward
have returned from trip to Denver,
Col
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-02
REUNIONS IN MAINE.

The Norton family will hold. it's annual
reunion in Liberty at the home of e. q.
Norton, SATURDAY. August Il.
The reunion of the Smalley family Will
be held at the home of Mrs. Amelia Tay-
ior. Tenants Harbor. August IS.
The Putnam family held it's reunion at
the old Putnam homestead on the Calais
road, Houlton July %.
The Bracket family will hold its re-
union at New Casco hall. Falmouth Fore
side, August'19.
The annual reunion of the Lassell and
Sweetland families will be held at the
home of James c.. Fuller, Appleton. Au-
gust 10. !
The 29th annual reunion of the Starrett
and Spear family association will be held
August 9 in the grove in Warren. 1t Is
expected that Gen. Ellis Spear of Wash
ington will deliver an historical address.
The Fogler family will hold it's 23d an
nual reunion at the Penobscot View
Grange hall, Glen Cove. Rockland, Au-
gust 81.
Thes Bridges family reunion was held
in : West Dover at the old homestead
where John NJ. Bridges resides. There
were Al present.
The Gray family will hold its annual
reunion at Oak Grove. West Sedgwick,
August 10.
The reunion of the Bunker family will
be held this year at Franklin, Thursday,
August II.
/ The reunion of the Butler family will
be held August IS at Eastbrook.
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EAST WINTHROP.

Amos Higgins took an auto trip to
Boston last week, returning by train.
Albert Jackson of Fort Plain. N. Y.
is visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. A. Jackson.
Mrs. e. c. Rabbit of Fitchburg.
Mass, is visiting friends here.
Harry Glidden passed Sunday with
friends at Somerville.
Mrs. l.. M. Green visited friends at
Auburn last week.
The spire of the church has been
newly painted. .-..--,. s--.
f. A. Hunt of Melrose, Mass, is
passing a few days with his family
here =! 't'-
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CHURCH AND PASTOR.

Rev. E. M. Trafton has accepted the
pastorate of the Free Baptist church at
Island Falls to succeed Rev. G. H. Salley
who resigned. y
The Congregational church at Fairfield
has just received a. gift of $50 from Mrs.
Mary E. Pirington of Calais, the amount
to go towards the parsonage fund.
Rev. William w. Hackett, D. D.. has
resigned as pastor of the Baptist church
at Damariscotta to accept a call to La
the Damariscotta church August 20.
Rev. H. L. Skilln of the South ST
George church recently baptized ten can
didates. two young men and eight young
women.
A campmeeting is to be held in Lin
coin from August 1 to 8. Rev. A. A.
Walsh and Rev. C. o. Perry will be the
Ievangelists.
The State convention. ot the Sunday
school will be held.in Calais Oct, 10, 4
and Is. - =..' = Il
During the month of AUGUST no. ser
vices will be held in the Universalist
church at Dover. The interior of the
church will be thoroughly renovated and
a new pipe organ installed.
Frank Norris, superintendent OF the
South Portland Congregational sunday
| school, has resigned. Mr.. Norris. is, to
take course in dentistry and win make
his home elsewhere.
The parishioners of Rev. FIR. Hayes OF
Sacred Heart Rectory. Winn., have pre-
scented him with horse and carriage
Father Eayes was formerly curate OF
| st. .Joseph's church. Lewiston. so.
| Rev. George H. Salley, formerly pastor
| of the Free Baptist church at Island
Falls. has accepted call to the South
/! Berwick church. Mr.. Salley has had /:
years experience, his present pastorate