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The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

Amos Shepherd Hill Jr., was born
March 3, 1924, three miles east of this
town on the old stage road. He re-
ceived his education at Dudley's Cor
ner in the "old red school house. "
In early life he married Henrietta
Brown of this place and to them four
children were born, all living as far as
l know. He lived for a time at the
corner above mentioned; in the last
of the fifties he spent two years in the
gold mines of California then return
ing home. During the Civil War he
was engaged in buying cattle for that
great cattle king, Gideon Wells.
to the gold fields of Montana and af-
ter time went to Colorado.
In about 1872 he came to Boston,
where he had employment; in 1873 he
was called to Skowhegan by the death
of his brother, John o. Hill and later
visited here.
where he stayed short time then re-
until June 1907 which time he went to
Portland, Oregon, to visit his daughter
Mrs. b. Q. Adams stopping with her
until February 1908 which time he
went to see his sister, Mrs. e. II. Neil,
in East Los Angeles, Cal, where his
death occurred Apr. 5, 1863. His wife
died several years ago. He leaves
one sister and the daughter above
mentioned, Mrs. S. o. Plummer of
Ohio, Francis B. Hill of Nevada and
Charles A. Hill of Kentucky and a
number of grand children, eight nieces
and nine nephews.
A Nephew
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
BLACKWELL.

Miss Eda Danforth spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. E. o. Danforth, returning to her
school in Skowhegan Monday.
M. M. Moore has recently purchas.
ed new pair of oxen from parties at
Pleasant Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Pratt passed a
few hours the guests of Mrs. Pratt's
mother, Mrs. W. d. Moore.
Miss Mary E., Livingston spent Sat-
urday and Sunday the guest OF her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D.
Moore.
Lewis Cushing is at work for II. E..
Spear, Lakewood.
Mrs. F. E. Welch returned home
Saturday having spent several weeks
the guest of relatives in Massachu-
setts.
Mr.. Howard Patten has recently
purchased new horse from parties
in Newport.
Very cold weather for the time of
year.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

Another Woman Cured.
Christiana, Tenn" l suffered from
the worst form of female trouble so
that at times l thought I could not
live, and my nerves were In dreadful
condition. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured mo, and made
me feel Ike different woman. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold to suffering
women. Mrs. MARY WOOD, RED 8.
II you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills, don't hesitate TO try
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
For thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for ell forms of
female ills, and has cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displacements, fibroid
tumors, liberation, Inflammation, ir-
regularities, backache, and nervous
prostration.
If you want special advice write
OrittO Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.
1t Is free and always helpful.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Beware of Ointments for Catarril
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the. mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. I. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting d.
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. It is taken in.
ternally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. !.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price. 7sc. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

In one OF the ponds at the Green
lake hatchery there have been held
since last fall some fifteen large sal
mon, from four to six or seven pounds
in weight. 1t was the intention to
send these to the exposition at Spo-
kane, Wash, but it is now getting 80
late that the shipment of these large
fish in warm weather would probably
prove fatal to them, and orders have
been received to release them in
Green lake. They will be put in the
lake this week
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
BROWNS coRnER-CANAAN.

The meeting at the "City" school,
house Sunday was we'll attended.
Rev. Dysart OF Skowhegan spoke in
IN able manner followed by remarks
from Revs. Bowie, o. M. and r. r
Chase. E. Barrett had charge of the
singing.
Mrs. E. @. Pnrinton, who has been
visiting for week in the home of her
son Herbert Purinton, returned to the
village, Friday.
Mrs. Paulina Kimball is assisting
with the housework in the home of
Irving Smith, Cornville.
Mr.. Simon Brock was In Pittsfleld
Monday on business.
Miss Gladys Webber of Pittsfield
has been passing few days in the
home OF @. H. Lancaster.
Harold Chase, of Skowhegan was in
the place recently working on his
fathers farm, fencing.
III. L. Purinton was In Cornville
Tuesday where he purchased yoke
Of oxen OF George Nell.
Sylvester Whitehouse Of Hartland
is doing carpenter work for Wesley
Bailey.
Miss Eva Jewett, teacher in the
"City" district, was obliged to close
her school Thursday as she was i'll
from the effects of bad cold.
Moses Horne went to Bingham, Fri
day, for q few days visit with his pa
rents, Mr., and Mrs. George Horne.
Irwin Lewis who has employment
on the farm Of Rev. Hunt, Charles
ton, Me. arrived home, Tuesday, for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Lewis. He returned Monday.
.Lemuel Lancaster has been a suf-
feTer for the past few days with a
sore eye.
Mrs. Annie Metoaif Of Midway.
Mass. who has been visiting In the
home of her cousin, Mrs. Ellen
Barnes, during the past two weeks re-
turned to her home Wednesday.
John Wyman and Lemuel Lancaster
went to Alton, Me-, Monday, where
they are engaged in digging ship
knees.
Cecil Lancaster of Hartland was
recent visitor at his fathers, @. II.
Lancasters.
Miss Lillace, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Schylur Burrill is con-
dned to the house with sore throat.
Miss Kate Lewis, who is employed
In the home of O. w. Day, Skowhe-
gan passed Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Sarah Lewis.
Friday, April 80, as Mrs. Jane Chase
was walking across the floor at her
home, her strength instantly failed
she fell striking in such a way as to
fracture her hip. DR.. Earle was sum
moned but the fracture could not be
reduced as she is lady eighty Ave
years old. Aunt Jane, as she Is COM
monty called, has the heartfelt sym
pathy OF her many friends in this sad
misfortune that has come to her in
her declining years.
Mrs. Goff former wife Of Lemuel
Lancaster of this town was arrested
In Lowell, Mass, Monday, Apr. 20,
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

People are not having very good
hatch of chickens this season.
Ed. Whittier with his crew of car
penters are expected home from
Lexington, Mass, about the 10th.
Fred Weeks is attending school in
Athens.
Oranges, Bananas and good line
of Confectionery and Cigars can be
found at G. w. Bates.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
NORTH coRNvllLE

About six inches snow fell Friday
making quite good sleighing here.
The boys did not hang any May
baskets Saturday night because they
were afraid the girls could track
them,
A very nice warm rain Monday
night and Tuesday.
Mrs. Owen King has been very sick
this Spring with neuralgia In her
head. The children have also been
sick.
Walter Davis went to Skowbeghn
last week to work for Frank Estes.
A nice cottage at Lake Auburn to
sell or rent. Inquire OF q. w. Bates
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

selling the hav on the Rowell farm,
which he bought a year ago for 81
ton.
Mr.. P. Fl. Cromwell is going to
plant acres of potatoes, and 2 acres
of corn and he has bought several ton
of grade fertilizers; he says it pays to
buy the best. Good potatoes are
selling for 75 cents bushel.
1t seems quite discouraging to see
snow at this time of year for those
that have to buy hay.
The roads in town are very muddy,
but are not in very bad condition.
The people in this town have been
hauling their lumber to George
Ricker's mill, and would not haul il
to Fred Tibbitt's mill on account of
poor saving and losing their lumber.
Mr.. Willis Turner has sold his oxen
and bought horse, 10 do his springs
work with.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
NORTH EAST coRNWLLE

G. F. Barker has treated his build
ings to coat of paint. Also Philan-
der Hoyt is painting his buildings.
Elsie Rose Cooley has returned
home from Ed. Taylor's, whore she
has been at work the past few weeks.
George Taylor was home from his
work Friday and Saturday, returning
Sunday afternoon.
e. r. Berry who has been suffering
from bad lip is improving under the
care of Doctor Ellingwood.
Once again the flag floats over the
Fairbanks school which seems to in
terest the children very much.
Edward Sanford went to Palmyra
one day last week to work for Perry
Fnrbush.
Quite yourg winter for this time
of year.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
PLEASANT RIDGE.

Pleasant Ridge Plantation held its
annual meeting recently and elected
the following officers: Sidney Berry,
moderator; Albion L. Healy, town
clerk: Albion l., Healy, Floyd e.
Hunnewell and Eli M. Steward, Sc
lectmen or assessors; Albion L.
Healy, road commissioner; Sidney
Berry, town treasurer; Morrell Rowe,
collector; Evander Andrews, schoo
committee; Albion L. Healy Supt
Money was raised for the following
purposes: For schools, $3.50; fol
State road, $15; for other purposes
S100.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

and taken to Portland where she was
in custody of the u. S. Marshall until
Friday morning. Then she plead
guilty to the Indictment in U. s. Cir
cult court and was fined one hundred
dollars. This fine was paid by Har-
mony man whom she had sent for.
The above is copy of a letter that
Mr.. Lancast received dated May l.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Does Not Stimulate

Ayers Sarsapaa does not stimulate 1t does not make
you feel better one day. then bad ever the next It
is not strong drink No reaction after you stop using It
There is not drop of alcohol in it. You have the steady
even gain that comes from strong tonic and Alternative
We wish you would ask your doctor about this he
knows Trust him. Do as he says LCzQs,G Lovs Mass
Ayers Pills How long have they been solo? Nearly sixty
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
HlNCklEY.


Mrs. Crommett who has been stay
ing for few weeks at A. F. Ward
wells has gone to Canaan.
J. w. Crawford left for Providence,
r. I. Tuesday morning for few days.
visit.
About fifty voters took the train at
this station Saturday afternoon for
town meeting in the interest Of a
bridge across the Kennebec river.
They came home feeling much pleas
ed that so many of their townsmen
are in favor of it. Hinckley also has
very kindly feelings toward its neigh
boring towns Canaan and Clinton.
A Sunday School was organized at
the school house here, last Sunday
May 2. with good attendance. Miss
Lucy A. Dinsmor was chosen Super
intendent; Mrs. E. G. Joy Assistant
superintendent; Melvin Palmer,
Sec'y. and Treas; and Mrs E. Q. Joy
organist. The hour is from eleven
until twelve O'Clock and all are cor.
daily asked to attend.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
PiSHON's FERRY

A bridge at this place is assursd and
all are happy over the fact. The
three towns, Clinton, Fairfield and
Canaan who were asked to raise $4,000
each toward the same have voted to
do 90 much to the satisfaction of ev-
cry citizen In this vicinity and the
surrounding towns.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

At midnight, sos saloons and ten
breweries in 10 countries of Michigan,
which voted "dry" at the last election
closed Friday of last week their doors.
Thirty of the SO counties in the state
are now "dry."
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
+ IGHlANO

A very enjoyable day was spent at
Mrs. M. s. Howard's, April 18th. in
honor of Mrs. Nancy w. Burns S9th
birthday. Mrs. Burns has lived in
Mr.. Howard's family for eleven years
or more. She was born in Efnham,
New Hamphire, April IL, 1920. She
was the daughter OF John M. and Ju
dith (Clough) Prescott. Her fathers
family moved to Maine in the town
Of Gilman, now known as Lexington
Plantation. She was taught how to
use the wool and fax wheel and va
rious others of olden times. In 1910
she was married TO Robert Usher of
Kingfield, they then moved to Rock
land, Maine. Three daughters and
one son were born TO them, Mary e.,
Laura A., Oniza p. and Bennie +.
But one survives, thet js Mrs.
Oniza z. Bean of East Belfast. After
Mr.. Usher's death she married John
Pike OF London, England, but they
quietly lived in the Dead River and
Highland Plantation region. After
his death, she married Abram Burns
of Lexington. lie died a few years
ago. Mrs. Burns has one daughter,
Oniza. who survives, one grand
son, Leland II. Piper, three great
gran daughters, Mildred, Rosalie and
Violet Piper, who reside in Belfast.
The guests all returned home wishing
Mrs. Burns many more happy bi rth-
days.
Mrs. Oniza Bean OF Belfast who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy
W. Burns returned to her home, Mon
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

d lOuS tiuI6. OoC-
tors had failed to
help me. Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound was
recommended, and
/ decided to try it.
1t cured mytrouble
and made me well
and strong, so that
l can do all myown
work" !" Mrs. JOS
EPH HALL, Bards-
forn Nv
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
MADE
WELL AND
STRONG
BY Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bardstowh, Ky.-"I suffered from
and otherfemale troublesf for
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06

Many girl longs to be an angel
and wear halo just for the sensation
of trying on new kind OF headdress.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
Amos Shepherd Hill, Jr.
Editor Some rset Reporter,

Editor Some rSet Reporter,
Dear sir
would like a place in the
columns Of your next issue to correct
statement that appeared in your
issue of Apr. 22ud in regard to Amos
Shepherd Hill.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-05-06
HARMONY.


Mrs. Lissey Kimball has returned
home from rhe hospital, very much
improved, having suffered very much
with throat trouble.
Mr.. j. Marble has gone to Lewiston,
to spend the summer with his brother.
Mr.. F. W. Cleves, wife and son
have returned home from Augusta,
where they have been spending the
winter with her sister, Mrs. Ella
Savage, who has been sick vita a
cancer, and died few weeks ago.
Mr..E Bailey is recovering from
the effects OF poison, wb'ch he took
by mistake in his medicine, which
was put there by some one yet un-
known.
MIR. Calvin Hilton has returned
home from Roach River, where he
has spent the winter. He Is now
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14
TRAIN S DERAILED
NEAR DESCHUTES

Passenger train No. 5 was in an ac-
cldent Sunday at Deschutes station
when the enigne. the mail and bag
gage coaches we're derailed. The de-
railment took place at about s o'clock.
From passenger coming In on the
train today the information is gained
that the cause of the derailment was
an open switch. The section man
was cleaning the switch of Ice, he
said, and had placed signal flag be-
yond hin. so that the engineer would
be warned of the switch being open,
but as no torpedo was on the track,
the engineer did net know OF the state
of affairs 30 came on rapidly with the
result as stated. IL was probably an
accident wherein no one was to bl me.
George Ferguson, one OF the Oldest
engineers on the road, was at the
throttle and stayed with bis engine
until it turned completely over. As
the engine left the track, the fireman
was thrown out. Both fireman and
engineer escaped injury which might
not be the case once in q hundred
times again when there ID great deal
of danger from being scalded.
A temporary track was built around
the scene of the derailment so that
otherstrains could travel by 1t. Train
number five arrived here this morn
Ing at about 6 o'clock. -Dalles Chron-
iele.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14

east wind bounced along and kept
thermometers below the zero mark
thIoug hout the day. Trains showever
novel little more bIiskly The Port
land papers arrived and from them it
was learned that the temperature at
Hood River was just little by-plsy
on the part OF King Frost as it was
80 below zero at Irrjgon, 30 at Pendle-
ton and q at The Dalles. A peep at
the Columbia river on Tuesday morn
ing also revealed the fact that its or.
dinarily blue tinted surface was
white coated and frozen from shore
to shore On this day the plumbe
was buster than California flea and
worked from the rising Of the sun
until the going down of the same
and then some. There was however
some compensation for even all this
as several old timers perohed on the
top Of radiators In the Mt. Hood
hotel told a spellbound and benumb.
ed crowd of listeners that some
thirty years ago they had this variety
OF Water and every year; that the
cold used to come In bunches of 80
below zero and the Hood River used
to freeze over, and ice be cut from II
fourteen inches thick.
Tuesday night the cold spell showed
no signs Of letting up and at O'Clock
the temperature dropped to or 6 be.
low zero During the night 1t moder.
ated slightly and about two inches OF
snow fell. Wednesday morning how.
ever the temperature was still below
zero, the sky overcast and the extreme
cold weather continued throughout
the day with no relief In sight from
weather forecasts.
1t Is not expected that any damage
will result to fruit trees, as the heavy
snow fall which came before the zero
weather struck here. Ii Is thought
will afford them ample protection.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14
A Compliment 10 Hood River

The Hazelood Creamery issued a
very clever little holiday greeting to
Its patrons during Christmas week
and incidentally said something very
nice about Hood River apples. 1t
was spttractively gotten up and read
as follows:
This prize Hood River apple has
been on exhibition at the Hood River
Apple Show, the Northwest Fruit
Growers show In Portland, and the
National Apple Show at Spokane. la
preparing this apple foi these differ.
ent exhibitions it has been handled
eleven times, ell tending to show the
hardness of the Oregon apple. Kind
ly accept this apple with our besI
wishes for a merry Christmas end &
happy new year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14
Put or Train With Frozen Feet

Edwin Coles, hobo, was brought
to The Dalles Tuesday morning in q
precarious condition. Both feet we're
frozen and 1t Is probable II will be
necessary to amputate both legs below
the knees.
Coles, while beating his way over
the o. K. N. yesterday, was kicked Oft
the train at Heppner junction and
compelled TO walk to Arlington. See
ing his deseprate condition the city
marshal of Arlington purchased him a
ticket to The Dalles, where be was
taken Ia charge by Judge Lake and
sent TO the san atarium.
Coles, who is said to be the SOD Of
a Connecticut capitalist, says he will
sue the o. r. N. for damages should
it be necessary to amputate his legs.
journal
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14
First Session of Circuit Court

The first term of Circuit Court to
be held at Hood River opened Mon
day morning, Judge W. l.. Bradshaw
presiding, and District Attorney Fred
Wilson present as prosecuting attor
ney. Despite the cold weather the
jurymen we're all present but their
services were little needed. After
calling court to order and reading the
calendar which contained about a
half dozen civil cases it was found
that most of them had been settled
out of court. those that we're not
we're continued. After sitting for an
hour court was adjourned until 80
when 1t reassembled and the jurymen
were discharged. The cases were rep
resented by A. A. Jayne, A. j. Derby,
Seneca Fouts, Il. II. HaItwig and j,
l.. Henderson.
A tact that occasioned considerable
comment during the brief session OF
the onult was that although the ooun.
ty has been 10 existance for six
months there was not criminal case
on the calendar.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-01-14
UNCLE SlZi To
HELP HOOD RIVER
SENATE PASSES BILL FOR SURVEY
May Mean Permanent Boat Landing
Near City Great Resulting Benefit
to City and Valley.

After many years Of effort TO locate
a boat landing and permanent harbor
adjacent to the business and resi-
dence portion of the city 1t is possible
that Hood River will secure il through
an appropriation from the government
as the news was received In this city
yesterday that concurrent resolution
has passed the United States Senate
directing the Secretary OF war to have
survey and an estimate OF the cost
Of the work made. The resolution
passed the senate January Sth, and
the letter announcing it, which is
from Senator Jonathan Bourne is "a
follows:
UNITED STATES SENATE,
January s, 1909.
W. Ii. Walton, ESQ.,,
Hood River, Oregon.
Dear Sir: Replying further to your
favor of the 18th Of December, In re-
gard to the improvement of the Co.
lumDis River channel opposite Hood
River, am pleased to say that the
Senate yesterday passed a concurrent
resolution calling for q survey and
estimate by the Secretary of war.
Very truly yours,
Jonathan Bourne, Jr.,
By Bruce Kester, secretary.
The matter of securing this gr ,at
benefit to the city and valley at large
was taken up by the Hood River
Commercial Club and the City Coun-
Gil last year through the persistent
efforts of j. l.. Henderson with the
assistance OF W. L.. Clark and a me-
mortal drawn up asking for an appro-
piiation for this purpose. Nothing
vas done about 1t however during the
last session of Congress but MIR. Hen.
derson with his usual energy and pro-
gressive spirit Kept the matter in
mind. Shortly after Congress con.
vened for the present session he turn
cd the correspondence relative to it
over to W. Ii. Walton as secretary of
the publicity committee of the Com
mercial Club, who found that the
memorial was incorrectly drawn and
had the mistake rectified and forward
cd four copies Of 1t to the Oregon
delegation In Congress. A prompt
acknowledgement was received from
Senator Bourne saying that he would
he pleased to bring 1t to the attention
of the Senate and also from Senator
Fulton, and Congressman Hawley
and Ellis.
Ii is very evident that an active in
terest was taken in the matter at once
as the corrected copies of the memoir
ial did not reach Washington until
after the holiday adjournment Of Con-
gress The courtesy and attention
which Senator Bourne and his col.
ssTs speaks Well QorA 1896 ssoh Eysf
egation In Congress and members Of
the commercial club and former city
council and other residents are high
ly appreoiative to them for taking the
preliminary sters which may result. Ia
giving to the city and valley Of Hood
River one OF the greatest benefits II
could have.