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The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
ORGANIZED 1928
Annual Statement Of the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance Co.


For the Year Ending Dec 81 1908
Insurance In force Jan. 1, 1903 s77,359.017.0O
Written In 1908, 26,203 063.00
s103.562, ,0S0.G0
Policies terminated during the
year 22,176619.OO
Insurance In force Dec. 81 1908 sSl 1856, I6l.00
ASSETS, DEC. 81, 1908.
Deposit notes. 1885,, ,359.OO
Real estate, 50,000.00
Cash deposited In Bank, 120,699.89
Cash in office, 646.99
Bills receivable i44000 80
Total assets Dec 81, 1908 S7,7i0, ,706.21
LIABILITIES
Reinsurance reserve S45,70S.47
Losses adjusted, not yet due 5,979.30
Losses reported, 19,65.83
Commission and brokerage I1,7ii.96
Assets to protect policy holders 1892 695.65
s7,7l0,7 706.2l
Summary for the Year 1908
Total admitted assets, s7,7lo, 7o6.2l
Net surplus, not including deposit
notes, 232 .65
Losses paid in 1908, 3568l8.6S
losses paid since organization 1913 1885, .46
Gain In assets in 1908, 403 206.2
F. H. & C. G, PLUMMER
General Agents for Me.
12l Exchange st. PORTLAND, MAINE
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Maine Central R. R.

arrangement Of TrAiDs in Effect
june Al, 1909.
Trains leave Skowhegan as follows: $40 A. NJ, for
Oakland, Lewiston, Wsterville, Augusta, Brunswick
Portland. Boston, Montreal and Quebec.-7 s. A. M
for Somerset Railway. Moosehead Lake. and all points
west; also to Bangor, and Bar Harbor-Ia:ss p. M
for Somerset Railway. Moosehead Lake, W:terville
Brunswick, Portland and Boston, Dexter. Dover and
Foxcroit, Greenvle, Bangor, Oldtown, Vanceboro.
Maritime Provinces, St. John and Halifax, b. & A.
R. R. s.so p. M. (mixedD for Waterylle enabling
6anvill. june. Portland, Boston and with through
sleeper to New York, and take night Pullman for
Portland and Boston and all points east; also with
the local train leaving Waterville at 6as p M. for
So. Gardiner and way stations. Sundays only. $50
p. M. for Waterville.
ARRIVALS :-7as A. M. mixed from Wateville.
10 3s A. M. passenger from Portland, Brunswick,
Augusta, Oakland, Waterviile and Bangor.-4.so P.
M. from all points, 8.y5 P. M. from Boston, Port
land and Lewiston, Augusta. and points east %
1915 A. NJ, Sundays only, Portland, Lewiston, Win.
throp, Oakland, Brunswick. Gardiner, Augusta and
Waterville also from hangor and way stations.
F. Il. BOOTHBY, General Passr. Agent.
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President & General Manager.
General Office, Portland Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
Users:

Study the Tulloss Touch System.
1t can be learned In your spare
time, will enable you to make the
change from sight to touch with
out losing day nom your regular
work, and will bring you
the speed and salary Of an expert
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29

You know that the value OF any article
is based solely on what it can be
bought for in the open market.
Pianos of low quality are sold without re-
gard to any fixed price principle, and unfor-
tunately, the uninformed and unsuspecting
purchaser, gets an inferior instrument much
to his disappointment and loss.
How is a piano purchaser to be safe and
sure in making a purchase? To the man.
woman, or young person about to purchase
piano we would say: This store points to
the straight safe road. We handle only RE-
LIABLE GOODS. On this point there is no
question. Our unlimited guarantee which is
behind every piano we sell, Is an absolute
protection for every purchaser. We recon-
mend the MERRILL PIANOS because we
are familiar with the details OF Its manu-
facture, and the many thousands OF these
instruments which have been sold in New
England,-a goodly number OF them by us,
to satisfied purchasers, speaks volumes for
the reliability Of the instrument.
J. N. & |. J. SMITH, Skowhegan
Only Authorized Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-29
77-Page Free Book

which describes this fast and &C.
curate method. 1t will tell you
moro about actual, practical, fast
typewriting than any instruction
book you ever saw. It ID fill-
I'd from cover 70 cover with new
ideas and valuable helps. 1t tells
how high speed d gained; how mis-
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
SICK TWO YEARS
AFTER THE GRIP
Tonic Treatment Is Necessary
After the Acute Stage of the
Disease Is Past Before the
Health Can Be Fully
Restored.


A single attachof the grip may mean
a lifetime of misery hpropIer precautions
are not taken to !. tore Tue piood ana
drive out the lug mug 2olsons tiiat
cause the so callea iafter-efscts OF the
diskase. y.
The danger fre:a the gr1p ~ selaolh
over when The ell tsse'eF's'5e sslNp.ola "a
the fever, tie c. .11', 'ne .eacaope ano
the depression oi Suits pass t"ay
The grip leaves pehlna l, w ,5 VIA Ia,
powers, thin blocd' llhinileu uise4.ion
and over-sensit.re nerves. condlIlon
that makes the system al easy prey 70
pneumonia, bfohet.l,s, rilc ui'i..'lsIh, nfr'
vous prostratioh' ahleFt1 co1S Ia pt1al.
Too much stress eai'.'9'' oe i"ii on 'ts
Importance OF SIR ,a,,''nb 'ho oio0o
aud nerves dun Na1ese- n'e, a. WI
Mrs. w. ID. 49,, o. 4 . ~ I" "
Union street; NJ ~ N a. LIS y
her cure py th9 ~ In .'a Ill -;
Il was si'S ! > es ''s ioa ~, 1;t ~
an attack OF t. 8 M e1 .S se. t'''{
reiiel from t53 = ,"ls ,or r1e". 49,
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Rev. Selden ]. Gould.
(Contrlbuted)

The subject OF this sketch was born
In Smithfield, Me-, Dec. 1847, and
passed away, Aug. 1909. He was
left an orphan at a very early age to
fight life's battles alone in the world ;
but he was full of courage and energy
all through his life. He was edu-
Gated In the common school Of his
native town, the Eaton schools at
Norridgewock, skowhegan High
school, Commercial College at Au-
burn, and Bates college at Lewiston,
by means Of his own perseverance
and industry at various kinds of man
ual labor, and later by teaching. He
was most successful teacher both In
common schools and as principal OF
several High schools In his native
county, in Oxford Co., In New Ham =
shire, In Virginia and the Province OF
Quebec. He SO loved the work OF
teaching, and was so faithful to the
| interests of those scholars intrusted
to his care, that, In former years, the
announcement that s. J. Gould was to
be the teacher, was thought to be a
sufficient recommendation for the
school.
While he had a great love for this
work, and achieved such success, the
ministry was his chosen life work, and
he prepared for this high calling at
Bates Theological seminary four years.
He united with the Free Will Baptist
church at Smithfield, when but boy
and ever after strove to follow In the
Masters footsteps. He was actively
engaged in the ministry for nearly
20 years, and as pastor, city mission
ary, Sunday school teacher, and Sum
day school Supt., In country, village
and city churches. He was enabled,
through Gods strength, to achieve /;
vast amount Of good, and there have
been many to "rise up, and call him
blessed" His influence was ever on
the right side, and while the couragd
of his convictions enabled him to
speak very plainly sometimes, there
was always the kind heart beneath.
Though for the last few years he
has preached only occasionally in the
pulpit, his efforts to promote temper
ance, morality and Christianity in the
community, are a sermon in them
selves, and the seeds of kindness
which he has sown in all the bright
glad years, and in the sad weary years
of pain, will blossom and bear fruit
throughout all eternity.
He leaves wife, nee Mary Ella
Cummings, of Albany, Me-, and two
daughters, May Evelyn and Maud
Anna, and three sons, James Leonard,
Pearl Dexter and Ray Selden to
mourn his loss, also two sisters, Miss
Arvilla A. Gould of Norridgewock
and Mrs. Loretta F. Allen Of Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gould lost an infant
daughter, Rose Ella, fifteen years
ago.
While those who are left to mourn
the loss of the loved ones feel so sad
and lonely, yet they "sorrow not as
those without hopes" for they trust
that "some sweet day by and bye,"
they, too, will hear the welcome mes
sage "Come," and be forever with the
dear ones in the better land.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
PlsHoN's FERRY

The rain of Sunday afternoon was
a welcome visitor.
School at this place commenced
last week, Miss Frances Brooks,
teacher.
Work on the bridge is progressing
finely.
Mrs. John Totman and little daugh-
ter of Boston, who have been pass
ing several weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. v. Totman, returned home last
Friday.
0Manley Morrison, Of Clinton, was
in this place last Sunday.
Harry Ellis and Ernest Varney
have been threshing with gasoline
power in this vicinity the past week.
Edward Strickland with a party of
Skowhegan friends, passed last week
at Sibley's pond In Canaan.
w. T. Totman, e. ]. Mitchell and
W. E. Palmer attended the masonic
meeting at Skowhegan and Lake
wood, Aug. 26-26.
The farm buildings of Mr.. Hoffmei-
ster, known as the Albert Jay place,
and situated about 2 miles from this
place, were burned Saturday morn
Ing. Cause Of fire unknown. Insur-
ed.
Mr.. Gardner Gates OF Boston was
In this place Thursday and Friday of
last week, and visited the home Of
his boyhood days, which b now own
ed end occupied BY 3. ]. Mitchell
Mr.. O. had not bean n this vicinity
for about - yea1M etHd uOtes many
changes he says, for the better.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
The man who thinks he is witty gets
q lot of self-approval.

Heavy, Impure blood makes q muddy.
pimply complexion. headaches. nausea, In
digestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale,
sickIy, Burdock. Blood Bitters makes the
blood rich, red, pure--restores perfect health.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
Miss Arlettie Richardson is teach
ing school on Battle Ridge.
Miss Ida Kelley commences her
school in Benton, next week.
SOUTH JACKMAN

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Williams recent
" sold their two-year old colt, Lady
Vassor by Rex Dam by Knox, to L.
r. Moore. The dam Is eight years
old and can turn the mile track in
three minutes In wagon.
The Jackman schools commenced
Monday morning. The primary class
have their same teacher, Mrs. Frost
Williams. The grammar class have a
new teacher, Mr.. r. L. West.
Mrs. Will Morrell, who has been
visiting her mother for the past three
weeks, returned to her home in Bos-
ton, Monday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Craft went
to Waterville Monday morning to at
tend the fair.
Mrs. Daniel Hancox, Mrs. j. s.
Williams, Mrs. A. G. Moore, Mrs. L.
r. Moore, Miss Pearl Moore and Miss
Evie Newton have gone to Lakewood
to attend camp meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Newton and
Miss Velzora Newton were in Ban
gor for few days last week.
There was social dance in Jack
man Hall, Saturday evening. Music
was furnished by Days orchestra.
Mr.. James Murtha from st. George,
Beauce, was in town few days last
week visiting his sister, Mrs. Forest
Newton.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas Edward II. Schmid OF Clayton In
the state of New York, by his mortgage deed
dated the nineteenth day OF November, A.
d. 1903, and recorded In the Somerset Regis
try OF Deeds, Book 2sl, Page Alb, conveyed to
Eldora Clark of Athens in said county OF
Somerset, a certain parcel OF real estate sit
uated in Athens and Brighton In said coun-
ty Of Somerset, and being the same premises
described in a deed rom Joseph 8. Clark to
said Eldora Clark, dated September LIST, A.
ID. 1899, and recorded in Somerset Registry
of Deeds Book 2o5, Page 800. reference to
which may be had for a more particular de-
scriptlon OF said premises, and being the
same premises conveyed by said Eldora
Clark to Edward II. Schmid, containing
whereas the condition of said mortgage has
been broken:
Now, therefore, by reason OF the breach OF
the condition thereof, l claim foreclosure
of said mortgage,
Dated the Goth day of August, A. d. 1909.
JOHN X. CLARK,
Adpinistrator OF the estate OF
3w3i ELDoRA CLARK.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either of the
Estates hereinafter named.

1T A PROBATE COURT held at SkowhegaL
- in and for the County Of Somerset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF AUGUST
In the year Of our Lord thousand nine hundred
and nine. The following matter having been present
ed for the action thereupon, hereinafter Indicated /
hereby Ordered: That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested by causing copy Of this order to
be published three weeks successfully in The soMER
SET REPORTER, newspaper published at Skowhegan
in said county, that they may appear at Probate
Court to be held at said Skowheean, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER
A. ID. 1900 at nine Of the clock in the forenoon, and
be heard thereon II they see cause.
HARRIET F. sPAULDING, late of skowhegan
sented by Edward + Danforth, the executor named
therein.
ABBY w. LIBBY late of Embdcn. deceased. Will
and petition for probate thereof and petition for the
appointment of herself Administrative with the will
| nexed, presented by Gertrude A. Ward, daughter Of
the deceased.
CALVIN II. JONES, late Of Athens, deceased
Will and oodic and petition for probate thereof pre-
sented by Ellen P Jones, the esecurx named therein
ANGELINE DUIAC Of Fairfield of unsound
mind. Petition for license TO sell and convey real es-
tate presented by Joseph f. Butler, guardian.
ABIGAIL X. SMART. late OF Fairfield, de.
ceased. Petition for license sell and convey real
tate presented by Wellington F. Smart administrator
MELVIN BIGELOw, late of St Adams, de
ceased. Widows petition for allowance presented.
hO WAkD 4. MEkWIN, late OF Skowhegan de-
ceased. Petition to have collateral inheritance de-
termined presented by John W. Merwin, executor
also his first and final account.
MELVIN S. TREwoRGY, late Of Smithfeld
deceased First and final account Of Andrew B. Cole
administrator, presented,
MARY j. TENNEY, late Of Skowhegan. de
ceased. First and final account OF Harold J. Phillips
executor prest MED
CHARLES Z. PROUTY, late of Skowhegan, de-
ceased. First and final account OF Augustus Gilhair
administrator, presented.
CHARLES S. BELLMORE, late Of Skowhegan
deceased First and fual account OF Henry w. Var
ney, administrator presented
EDWIN F. ALLEN, late of Skowhegan, deceas
ed. First account Edwin d. Packard, administrator
presented.
MARY A. THOMPSON, late of Norridgewock
deceased First and final account of c. Ardelle Ames
administrative, presented.
KATIE CAMERON, late of Madison deceased
First and final account Of Mary H. Rushworth, ad
mnistratrix, presented.
JOHN H. RECORD of Skowhegan, Of unsound
| mind. Third account Of Lana A. Salley, guardian
presented.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS,
3w33 Judge of said Court,
true copy.
Attest NATHAN FOWLER. Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02

For a mild, easy action OF the bowels, q
single dose OF Doan's Regulets is enough
Treatment cures habitual constipation. q
cents O box. Ask your druggist for them.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
SANDY RIVER GRANGE.

Sandy River Grange, Starks, No
SO, met in regular session Saturday
evening, Aug. 2Sth, with a good at.
tendance. The program consisted OF
song by Sister Susie Corson, selec
reading by Sister Rose Wade, song by
Bro. Fred Hatch, select reading by
Bro. Clyde Dunton. After the meet
ing, the young members enjoyed {
social hour in playing games.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
,Twas a Glorious victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn. A
mans life has been saved, and now DIR.
Kings New Discovery is the talk Of the
town for curing c. v. Pepper of deadly lung
hemorrhages. III could not work nor get
about" he writes, "and the doctors did me
no good, but, after using DR.. Kings New
Discovery three weeks, felt like new man,
and can do good work again." For weak,
sore or diseased lungs, Coughs and Colds,
HemorrhageA. Hay Fever, LaGrippe, Asthma
or any Bronchial affection it stands unrival.
ed. Price soc. and $r.oo. Trial Bottle free
Sold and guaranteed by G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02

You know that the value of any article
is based solely on what it can be
bought for in the open market.
Pianos Of low quality are sold without re-
gard TO any fixed price principle and unfor-
tunately, the uniformed and unsuspecting
purchaser, gets an Inferior instrument much
to his disappointment and loss.
How is plano purchaser to be safe and
sure In making purchase? To the man,
woman, or young person about to purchase
piano we would say: This store points to
the straight, safe road. We handle only RE-
LIABLE GOODS. On this point there is no
question. Our unlimited guarantee which ia
behind every piano we sell, Is an absolute
protection for every purchaser. We recon-
mend the MERRILL PIANOS because we
are familiar with the details Of Its manu-
facture, and the many thousands OF these
instruments which have been sold In New
England,-a goodly number OF them by US,
to Satisfied purchasers speaks volumes for
the reliability OF the instrument.
J. N. 81. J. SMITH, Skowhegan
Only Authorized Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
wESsERRUNSETT GRANGE.

Wesserrunsett Grange held its reg
ular meeting on Thursday evening,
Aug. 20. Owing to the shower the
first of the evening only 10 members
we're present. O. H. Blackwell, @. s.
Moody and B. F. Judkins were chosen
a committe to purchase the curtain
and place 1t in the hall. At the close
OF the Grange a musical program and
box social was enjoyed by all. The
next regular meeting will be held on
Thursday evening, Aug. 9.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
KENNEBEc VALLEY GRANGE.

Kennebec Valley Grange met in
regular session Aug. %. The Sd and
4th degrees were conferred on three
candidates. Lecturers Program:
song by the choir; paper by Maize
Weston, The shady and sunny side OF
farm life. The question, Would CO.
operation be beneficial to the Grange,
was discussed by Mark Gray. Voted
to furnish dinners at the fair in An
son, Sept. "a and %.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-09-02
Somerset County Oranges.

The REPORTER will aim to publish twice
each month"; on the first and third Thursday
all the news from the Oranges OF somerset
county, coveringl Incidents OF the previou;
fortnight. Copy for this department snoulo
which 1t covers and In any case must be re
ceived here not later than Monday OF tht
week In which II Is to be published.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
OLD RAMESES SUBMITS
 HIMSELF TO INTERVIEWER

eating place. And that's made in Ger many, so they tell me.
 Scofflng by an Ancient.
 Why, you don't even have anything remarkable In tides. I saw few bleary-eyed old scarabs on Chestnut street. who evidently had been doing tn cir little best to start something, but nothing compared to my day. My Iilcometer used to show 85 feet every year. Philadelphia harbor won't vary seven.
 q understand you are inclined to re- gard yourselves as some pumpkins be- cause your cocktails, oxtail, and shirt tail follow the constitution--or the mis- sionary. or something. Let me tell you son. that we had them all. And I may say that our cocktail were so compli- cated that they made your army punch taste like calico tea. And I haven't come across anybody here who looks as though he had constitution enough to have dallied with many of our mixed drinks.
 Your politics. your sociology. your sciences, your crimes, your literature, your paving material are all as old as Cheops' grandfather.
 No, I'm going back into my box to wait until something new happens saw everything in Egypt. and so far as I can tell, nothing of importance has taken place since. would like to have moving picture taken of me before go. however"
 What" gasped the Classy Inter viewer, "a moving picture of . num- my?"
 You'll admit that would be a real novelty" said MT. Rameses, as he slammed down the lid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
DIFFERENT LANGUAGES.
Many Varieties Used In America For
 English.
rom the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 Besides the different modern an- guages of Europe and other continents spoken in the United States, there are at least as many different kinds of modem English. A Sunday newspaper may translate from dozens of them, turning their special words into common En- glish." In that same week. there may be other dozens which will not be trans lated rom until later. While nearly ev- eryone who reads at all reads daily newspapers to keep up with the times" special weeklies and monthlies are pub lished now In great numbers, with ths expectation that they will be read by those who arc interested in knowing all about one thing as well as something about everything.
 Thus the latest number of 'Machin- cry is full of things interesting to ev- eryone who knows good deal about modern machinery and wishes to learn all about 1t. The latest number of the | ''Bill Board' is interesting the same way to all who must know everything about amusements. The Journal of Psychi- atry' and the "Astro-Physical'' Jour nal have something interesting and im- portant on every page. But those who can read one may have to learn new language with more words in 1t than an Eskimo uses before they can under stand the other. Even If the reader can understand both, he may learn to un- derstand modern Greek about as quickly as he can learn to understand all the words on five pages of this months Ma chinery' and new monthly devoted to automobiles and aviation
 In addition to common English, the editor of the "Bill Board is now learn ing two special languages. One comes up from the circus routes as slang" It is growing all the time The other belongs to now scientific inventions, such as the bioscupe, the mutoscope and the vitascopa and many others now used in amusements. With half dozen of these special organs to read, anyone will see why the English dictionary is now trying to grow at the rate of one large new volume about every 10 years.
 It is almost hopeless 10 try to read through al lthese different English ian- guages" by using the dictionary It would take up too much time. A knowl- edge of Greek and Latin explains per- haps nine in every ten If the new and sensible words used in science and in- vention The rest must be learned Just as in guessing at 1t, with a large chance of going wrong unexpectedly while skating over thin ice." One fortunate thing is that all the words which really grow in@o the language from older words in almost any language spoken in Flu rope, grow from less than a thousand roots" To know the meaning of these roots is to have the best possible chance being right in guessing meanings, as we always do when we hear new words unexpectedly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
AIRSHIP MAY HAVE BEEN MERE PLANET

Boston. December 25.-fspecia1.)-The bright white lights seen in the sky for several nights and thought by many to be searchlght on Wallace E. Till- inghast's mysterious aeropiane. is Venus. This Is the opinion of Prof. W. H. Pick ering. the Harvard astronomer. who talked today to reporter. He bases this belief on the fact that the planet was clearly visible on the nights in aues- tion. If this had been an airship on either of the nights 1t would have had two lights and no one has reported more than one. Mir. Pickering takes but nt- tie stock in the airship theory.
 'T am of the opinion,' he said that the lights in the sky and thought to have been a light of an airship was the planet Venus. I did not look for either Venus on Wednesday or Thursday but I know that 1t shone with luster on both nights. There Is no apparent movement to the planet when one simply glances at it,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-26
Cardinal SatoIli Very Low.

Rome. December 25.-(Special 1.-The critical Illness of Cardinal Francis Satolli has caused intense grief to Pope Plus and has thrown shadow of sorrow over the holiday festivities of the people by whom the cardinal is greatly beloved. His holiness receives frequent reports of the condition of the cardinal. who is be- coming worse with each hour. He is suffering from a complication of blood poisoning and nephritis. Among the many who today made inquiries of the cardi- nars state was Monsignor D. O'Connell auxiliary bishop of San Francisco. ana former rector of the Catholic university at Washington