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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
Several Nests Found.

w. c. Wheeler, who has been en-
ployed by the selectmen to search for
the Brown tail moth nest, since the
notification received from the Maine
Agricultural department, the first of
the present month, has, sad to re-
late, found these much dreaded
pests in several localities on the south
side of the river. Specimens sent to
the state entomologist at Augusta
brought back a report leaving no
doubt as to their identity. Five
nests only have thus far been found
but this is taken to indicate that
more are sure to be discovered. OF
these, two were on apple trees on
the river road, third on an apple
on Baptist Hill and two on naples,
one on Mt. Pleasant avenue and one
in the vicinity of Keenville. None
have thus far been found on the
north side of the river ut this point.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
A Red Letter Night.

Tuesday night will long remain as
a red letter event in the history of
Sunset Chapter, No. SO, Order of the
Eastern Star. On that occasion an
old folks masquerade dancing party
was held in Grange hall. Previous to
the dancing there was an entertain
ment. This consisted of a drill by
IA ladies', handsomely costumed in
yellow and white, led by Mrs.
Carolyn D. Fairbrother as Ruth and
Mrs Emma G. Dunton as Naoma.
They represented the cleaners re-
turning from the harvest. Several
very pretty tableaux were shown in
this under colored lights. Lees Hall
rendered a vocal solo, accompanied
by Miss Clara J. Vosmus, and two
readings were given by Mrs Elizabeth
Merrill and Mrs. Violet Y. Fogg. An
order of II dances was then INDUCED
in, music being furnished by kendalls
orchestra which also played several
selections during the entertainment.
The affair was given under the di-
rection of Mrs. Carolyn p. Fair
brother, Mrs. Emma G. Dunton, Miss
Blanch B. Pollard and Fred c. Dun
lap. The floor managers for the hop
were e. F. Fairbrother, George
Smith and Levi Bean. Ii was one OF
the most pleasant events of the
winter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
SkOWhE0AN MARKET

PRICES fsiu rKouVeEEs
o.r>-t.le cts.
Wuol--UnNa>aej. 20 70 a ets,
n DIES M >klNs-Hides, / cts, tfimmec ~:
lamb SKINS - Il IS cts. cali sNu>, /. 10 lo cests
pet pound.
psAss- land picked yellow eyes, ss.so to $50.
pea beans, s. 50
EFEF-O1 heel. TO Q cts.
PotLTSf-t owls, 10 TO u Cts per b ohiekeE. IA
TO 20 Cts
RouNp Hoo-7l2 to 5 cts.
IAtiow-Roush, cts. per H.
htITER-ttrs, quality, stamped, n 10 cts. PER 10
ECGS-7o ets per doz fresh
POTATOES, 60 per buShe
NesEsE-Ibe 10 iSC per 10
KKrAIL MARKET.
fioUR-Sprinc wheat Patent 81 SO 10 IS a. VIA
ter whoa, pat IS 90 10 So 60. Winter wheat hoies
5000
IoRN- $500 per bag; meal and cracked corn. 81 -
per bag; OaIS eS cts = bu.
{ : MEAL Sos per bag,
FEKp-Mlddhngs, S1.oo per evt; Gluten. 81. 7s PEI
cWt.
SrRISG BRAs-Stso per cvt
MIXED FEEp-$LSs per cwt
SALT PuRk-Is cts 10; by the Dbl. zee lbs, $1,000,
CREESE-Is to cts per To-
BvTrEE-as 10 90 cts. per 10.
EGGs-1s CTS per doT fresh,
1EhS-35 to Co cts per 10
CoFFEE-, % TO as cts per ID.
LARp-Domestio, IS cts Pure, y cts, GomPouRd,
10 cts.
MoLAssKs-pure Ponce, 40 to Sc cts Pure Bassa
does, 80 cts.
SUGAR Granula,ed Sugar best quality, IS lbs. Soi-
s. 90; Brown IS lbs. for sl00
PorAToEs--7o cts. per bushels
DRT FIsH-C"d To 10 cts per ID, Pollock, cts.
OS,oNS--s cts. er 10.
PouLTKY-Fowls, 10 cts. per h; Chickens "a eAs.
per ID;
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Congress on assembling for the
special session Monday, had placed
before it the proposed tariff bill, in
printed form. The time of the $685.
ion will be consumed in making chang
ss in the text and perfecting the bill
As much as possible. The bill propos-
ss cut in the tariff on lumber and
wood pulp, and 66 per cent. cut on
cheap print paper. A cut has been
made throughout the iron and steel
schedules. Hides are to be free, and
the duties on leather, woolens and
window glass have been reduced. A
duty Of four cents pound on coffee is
levied. But after Congress has
wrestled with these items for couple
OF months or more, they may be made
to "look like thirty cents" If the
tariff is taken OF of wooden goods the
wages Of workmen will have to be low
cred.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

1t will be seen by our legislative re-
port that Gov. Fernald has taken his
stand against the raising Of salaries
of public officials this year. This was
clearly foreshadowed in his inaugur-
al, but some officials seemed to regard
this as empty words, and before they
were fairly indicted into office, laid
their plans for salary grab. They
now shave their labor for their pains. "
Thank the good Lord, we have an
Executive who stands like a rock to
protect the rights of the people from
the greed of hungry officials, who
seem to think that all there is in an
Office is what money they are able to
get out Of it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
MADISON CENTRE.

Albert Noble came from New Vine
yard last Saturday to spend Sunday
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. French attend
ed the Socialist lecture at Skowhegan
last Friday night. They called it very
fine.
Mrs. Lucretia Steel was the guest OF
Olive Hayden last Tuesday.
Willis Reed has been stopping with
Daniel r. Blanchard for the past few
weeks.
Mrs. James Emerson of Skowhegan
with her sister, Mrs. Clara Gilman
spent last Friday with Mrs. w. d.
Hayden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer of Bloomfield
street, Skowhegan, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Knight last
Sunday and called on Mrs. w. d
Hayden.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

n T A PROBATE COURT held at skowhesar
- IN and for the County Of Somerset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF NAscH
In TIE year Of our Lord one thousand hlndrsd
and nine The following matters having been present.
for The action thereupon. hereinafter Indicated Is
hereby Ordered: That thereof be gwen to an
persons interested by causing copy Of this der ts
be published three weeks successfully IN TIE ohKR-
ser REPoRTEs, newspaper published at vinegar,
in sand -ounty that they may appear Al a Probate
Court to be held at SAID Skowhegan on ne
SECOND TUESDAY, o. ArsL
A D. 1904 at Of the clock IL the forenoon. a.s
be heard thereon II they
HANNAH GARDNER. late OF Comviile, de-
ceased nal account OF Frank l.. Night. al minis
traitor With will annexed. presented.
FLANILLA u. YOUNG, late Of Skowhegan. de-
ceased First and final aooouu, of John K hoCieliss,
administrator. presented
WILLIAM H. FULLER late Of Slo~hegan. de-
ceased. W. eodio.l and Petition for probate iheresi
presented by William q. Lord and EDWARD +. Da.-
forth the executors named IL said will
FRANCIS BUNKER. late OF Athens. deceased
VII and petition for probate thereof presented by J.
F. Holman, the executor named therein.
HAZEL MARTIN, late OF Hartford. Connecticut,
formerly OF Canaan in the County OF Somerset, de-
ceased First account Of I B. Barrett, administrator.
presented
FANNIEP FooLER late Of skophegan. de.
ceased. fusi account ct Sylvester J. Walton, si
ministrator, presented
SETH WING, late Of Corny;lle. deceased Third
account OF Eahraim K. Ferry, guardian Of Oreon L.
Wing, minor heir, presented.
MELVIN HlGELOW late Of s, Adams. deceas.
ed. VIII and petition tor probate thereof presented by
Alfred p bSeo~, the executor named therein.
Lucy 1. HOIBROOK Of Canaan formerly OF
Nouidsewoek Fifth account Q! Ivory Lowe, gnar-
dian, presented.
HERBERT NJ BLACKWELL, late Of Dead
River deceased, First accom-, Ct Fred 7 Blackwell,
executor presented
MARY RAGLEY late Of Ripley deceased. Psh-
ton tor license to sell and convey real present
ed by Reuel H. Reed administrator.
JOHN Il. ELLIOTT, ate Of Harland deceased
VIII and petition tor probate thereof presented BY
Dorothy NJ Elliott, the eHeoa,tIA named therein.
HARRISON BAKER. late of Sko~hegan, Se
ceased. Petition for appointment OF Iva l.. Ii.
Baker OF sad -SkoWhegsn. admmstratflN, presented
CANCELO WILLIS ate OF Detroit deceased
First and hna accom-; OF y red W Wits administra-
tor, presented
JAMES WHITE late Of Athens, deceased. Peti-
non Tor appointment, OF lanes Harmon 81 Skowhe-
gan trustee IN place OF EDWARD Dantorth. resigned.
LOREN Il ALLEN. late Of Skowheean. deceased
Petition Tor license sell and convey TEA pre-
sentrd by Cora J Allen; guardian OF Clyde /. Allies.
minor heu
FEEN L. HOWELL late Of Solon deceased
WIDOWS petition ton allowance presented
Afford II WITHAM. late Of Noridgewoek
deceased Widow, petition for allowance, presented
SAMUEL CONAN1 late of Skovsesan DR.
ceased. fna account Of samuel " Gou.a exec Ass,
presented
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS
SW- Judge OF sara Count.
N..-....4 ......
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Those newspaper correspondents
who are predicting that w. r. Pattan-
gall of Waterville will be the next
Democratic candidate for Governor,
are way off their trolley. Pat. is a
good bright fellow, and knows thing
or two about politics. He will Just
permit Obadiah to be renominated
again for second sacrifice, as he
knows from his official course that
nothing can prevent the nomination
and election of Bert M. Fernald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

All the leading newspapers of the
South are unanimous in their praises
of President Taft's position on the
Southern questions. This extract
from the influential Atlanta Constitu-
ton perhaps fairly represents the sem
timent of them all:
"From whatever angle we view it,
this inaugural expression of Presi-
dent Taft is epochal. If his admins
tration stands by the policy he has
announced in the matter OF appoint
ments in the South, this section can
go about it's affairs confident that
there will be no disturbing factor to
arouse it's animosities or to mar it's 30
cial and economic serenity"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

The prohibition issue has suddenly
stirred up great CONSERVATION in the
Massachusetts Legislature. The com
mittee on constitutional amendment
has voted to report to the legislature
a resolve providing for an amend
ment to the state constitution to pro-
hibit the manufacture and sale of in
toxicatipg liquors within the COM
monw ealth. lie is doubtful if the
measure can be carried this session,
but it will will cause lively fight.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
Recent Marriages.

Mr.. Ned Z. Reed and Miss Grace
Knowlton were married at the par
sonage of the Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church by DR.. Fred LeitcA
Oh Thursday evening March 18th.
MIR. and Mrs. Reed have the best
wishes of their many Skownegas
friends ard will 60 into house keep
ing on Pleasant ST.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

The anthracite coal miners and the
operators have had conference in
regard to wages after the first of
April. at which no agreement was
reached. The speakers agreed to re-
new, for three years, the present con-
tract. The miners are in no condi-
ton to strike. as they were three
years ago, and we trust an agreement
may be reached at another conference
which is pending.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
Fire at Somerset Junction.

We learn that the BARLEY house at
Somerset junction was totally des-
troyed by fire on Tuesday last, little
or nothing being saved of the con-
tents. 1t was a twelve room house
run by Joe Malonson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
Undoubtedly Sincere.

AS with other millionaire jewellers
of New York City, one may imagine
MIR. and Mrs. J. G. Phelps Stokes, on
some morning in December, discus
sing plans for the winter and debat-
ing whether they would go to Palm
Beach or Naples. That, with album
dant means of gratifying any fancy
and of passing the cold season in COM
pany with others of their class in
some land of perpetual summer, they
should choose to come to New Eng
land, journeying about for weeks and
months preaching the gospel of So
cialism, sets forever at rest any ques
tion as to their sincerity. 1t cannot
be doubted that they are in sober
earnest, and that the faults which
they point out in society as now or
ganized and the relief which they
anticipate from the operative
Commonwealth are both very real to
them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes had become
persons of considerable note, through
their philanthropic work, before his
open avowal of the socialistio
philosophy in the summer of 1906
and their vigorous advocacy of that
faith since that date has kept them
still more in the public eye. When
it was announced that they were tc
speak in Skowhegan, the incident
attracted the most attention in homes
where current history is understood
and where the most knowledge
exists of the notable people of the
present day. This led TO the as
semblng of an audience of liberia
proportions made up in many instan'
ces of those who had rarely or never
before listened to a speaker Oh the
subject of Socialism. However muct
the occupants of the floor and gallery
may have differed from the lady and
gentleman upon the platform, they
did not allow their divergence il
sentiment to interrupt respectful
attention.
Rev. Dr. Fred A. Leitch, pastor O.
the Centenary Methodist Church
himself a devoted student of socia
economy and of broad and liberia
views upon such questions, acted as
chairman of the meeting. Towne'i
orchestra of Madison, including i'll it,
membership some local players, fur
nished music of quality which may
always be counted upon from a com
pany of players under Mr.. Towne'i
guidance.
The affair was arranged by com
mittee of the Skowhegan Socialis
organization, of which Chas. A
Burnor was chairman. The expenses
were guaranteed by ten Skowhegal
citizens, among them some who have
very little belief in Socialism. The
income from the admission fee of tel
cents, however, left very small 'un
to be made good by the guarantors
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Col. Roosevelt's- towns people at
Oyster Bay gave him and his family a
grand reception at the town hall, on
Friday evening, the whole town, men,
women and children, turning out.
The Ex- President was happy and cor
dial, greeting all in the most happy
manner. He will depart for the Afri-
can wilds with the God speed of his
fellow citizens, regardless of party.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

The sturdy old Secretary of Agri-
culture Wilson, when asked to modi
fly or reverse his recent decision that
flour bleached by nitrogen peroxide is
is an adulterated product under the
food and drugs act, said ~ am utter
ly hostile to having the peoples food
tempered with. We want to know
that what we eat is the pure product"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

1t is evident from his brief inaugu-
raj address that Mayor Johnson of
Augusta is not going to waste his time
in words. His administration will be
marked by deeds.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

While Col. Roosevelt is away on
his hunting trip for year or more,
Mrs. Roosevelt will spend most of her
time with friends in Italy. 1t is prob
able that at the close of the hunting
trip the former President and his
family win spend some time travel
ing through Europe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Asher @. Kinds, parliamentarian OF
Congress, after coming to Portland
and looking over the field, has decided
to enter the lists as candidate for
Congress from the First District. At
this early stage Of the game, if we
were obliged to name the winner in
the race Asher's nameT0nld lead all
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Roosevelt takes with him on his
hunting trip fifteen thousand doses
of medicine. The wild animals better
take due notice and hide, especially if
this is the kind of medicine the Ex-
President has been dealing out to the
operations.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

The old soldiers 49, and they are the
people most vitality interested - will
be glad to know that the pension
agencies were not disturbed by Con-
gress, but will remain just where they
were. Suppose their contraction
would mean the saving OF few dol
lars. 1t would be as nothing compar-
ed with the inconvenience that would
follow. A grateful country cannot do
too much for it's old soldiers. Here
after let the politicians keep their
hands off of the pension agencies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Congressman Burleigh improved
the time of the brief Congressional
recess, by coming home for few days
and looking into the faces Of his con-
stituents. He is as full of life and vi
gor as ever, and is certain of the great
power and influence of the incoming
administration to win friends every
where.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Never mind the "stormy March"
Dark days always come just before
the bright ones. That spring robin
has been seen, and he is dandy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

The new government at Cuba has
hee., on trial more than month, and
peace prevails. No storm clouds are
visible on the Cuban horizon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

A Methodist church out in Hastings
Neb., has recently installed a tele
phone device in the pulpit, so that the
stay at homes may hear the sermons.
Well, did you ever? But then that is
carrying out the doctrine that il
people won't come to church to hear
the Gospel you must carry the Gospel
to them. But step further. In that
same town, Rev. Hiram B. Harrison
of the First Congregational church in
order to keep up with the times, is
advocating roller skating rink in the
basement of the new church. That
will do for this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

A universal two cent postage rate
is promised, France having joined
with England and Germany in having
this rate along with the United States.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

In the caucus at Washington, the
representative who nominated Speak
or Cannon referred to him as "the
iron duke of American politics."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Some Methodist ministers must be
mighty tough eating. The Kennebec
journal deplores the evidences of
cannibalism in rural Maine as indicat-
ed in the letter OF one of it's cores
pondents, who writes, "There were 80
present, who enjoyed bounteous re-
past, including the pastor Of the Me-
thodist church.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

MIR. Warren J. Hilton, Town Clerk
of Kingsbury, and Miss Lois Alberta
Cook OF Mayfield, were united in
marriage at the parsonage of the
Centenary Methodist Episcopal church
on Thursday evening March 11th by
DIR. Fred LeitCh.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Every once in while man gets
aggrieved by what he sees in the
newspaper, and makes his way into
the printing office with the intention
of licking the editor. We once had an
experience of that kind in a hot po-
litical campaign. The enraged man
had blood in his eye and a new horse
whip in his hand, and he was about
feet inches tall, and from what he
said we didn't think he was Sunday
School Superintendent. We don't
deem it necessary to go into the par'
ticulars of the interview; but anyhow,
when he went out he had paid his ar
reara es and years advance en- his
subscription, and was as happy as a
healthy child. For ourselves we
were able to go home to supper
without help. 1t all depends upon
knowing how to treat your large and
constantly growing list of subscribers
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Cheer up. Next summer the price
of corn will 60 down, and meat will be
cheaper. So say the cattle men.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

nr. pauies' Horse RenoVator-for year
horse-makes blood-giyes vim, strength Ana
health. 1ys
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18

Want the best and get what you
want
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper
pnhIlshed every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
by ELMER e. McNEELIE

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS NAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-03-18
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either of the
Estates hereinafter named

n T A PROBATE COURT held at SkowheaaL
- IN and for the County of Somerset on the
CncnNr Tnrrn.x or IL .nc,,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-02-02
STAFFORD
scrlbbIs's Isttsr From the County Seat.
stafford c. H., Va, Jan. 20. 1903.

Stafford c. H., Va, Jan. 20, 1909.
Mr.. Edward Waller, OF Gasrisonville,
left yesterday on q visit to his nephew
Mr.. ID. Mercer Waller, In Fauquier.
lis said that during the recent muddi-
ness a hen of the Plymouth Rock breed
got mired at Garrisonville and IL took
two roosters To pull her out.
Mr.. Hugh Adie paid the Court House a
visit this week on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ Stevens. Of
Brooke, were visitors at the clerks Of
fee on legal business
Mr.. John Il. Jones, q very worthy col
ored mar, had q tooth extracted here by
DIR. Sneed yesterday. The tooth WAS so
huge IL was "A matter Of deb ate whether
to pull the tooth from John or John
from the tooth.
Mr.. ;. X Cooper and Mr. Mitchell. OF
Ruoy, paid the Court House a visit Wed
nesday on legal business
Several years ago, just after the war,
when the Democratic party called itseli
Conservative, there was convention
held at the Court House TO nominate
county and district officers. IL Is not
necessary to say in those good old
times" that John Barley corn was electe
without any nomination, indeed, 1t
might have been said he had a walk
over until the shank of the evening. The
convention was called to order and nom-
nations made. Several Of the constitu-
ents had lepsed into iorgr tfulLess under
the courthouse table aud around the
walls. and the convention was about to
adjourn, when from under the table
arose u constituent, and calling to the
chairman 10 stentorian tones demanded
TO be heard. The chairman promptly
recognized him. He stated he rose to a
pint Of order" He was told to state
IL, when he rosred out. MIR. Cheerman,
who In hades denominated Thornton Pat
ton Tor constable OF Rock bill district?''
Ills not necessary to say that the con-
vention then ended
A committee OF the Patriotic Order
oil Sons OF America. composed OF Messrs
e. ID. Green, Frank Woodland and ] A.
McGregor, are prospecting for "a site at
this place upon which to erect "A hall.
Mr.. K. :. Moore left here today for a
business trip To the Burg.
Ex-Treasurer II. g. Chesley paid the
Court House IA visit yesterday on legal
business.
Mr.. John b. Fritter. OF Brooke, who
has been a candidate for matrimony for
the last year, says "he has not been
able TO turn Il trick yet" Hurry up
John, ss you must remember you are al.
most In the sere and autumn leaf, and
time and tide wait for no man. lfyou
don't get tied pretty soon you will not
get tied at all
There Is man who lives near here
who purchased not long since, by way
oil speculation, Il barrel OF cider and a
COW. He sold the barrel OF cider by ~.
tall for enough to pay for the COW.
Srribhlar