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accompany the remains to their home
where interment will be made.
Charles Baker well-known and re-
spected citizen, died at his home on
Commercial street. Wednesday, after
a long and painful Illness. Mr.. Bak-
err has been a patient sufferer and mas
been at the hospital several times
since October for treatment He has
been faithfully and tenderly cared for
by his devoted wife and children dur
ing his long illness, who will miss
sadly a kind and loving husband and
father. Mr.. Baker was from Palmyra,
Me-. and has lived for the past Is
years in Hartland where he had many
friends and relatives who will mourn
his loss. His age was so years. He
leaves a wife, Ida L. Baker, and two
children, Mrs. Florence Wyman and
Oliver Baker of Hartland and one
brother, ]. II. Baker of West Pitts
field Services were held at the Metho-
dist church on Friday Rev. J. O. Rut-
ter officiating. A beautiful and appro-
pirate solo was sung by Charles Moul-
ton Arrangements were in charge
of A. r. Burton. The bearers we're A.
r. Buck, John II. Jepson, Frank b.
Davis and J. S. Page.
Rev. J. o. Rutter who has been pas
tor of the " E. church for the past
year is to become pastor of the Metho-
dist churches at Hodgdon and LIN
neus. He will leave host of friends
in HartIand where he has faithfully
and earnestly worked during his stay
here. Mr. Rutter is native of Man
chester, England but has lived the
greater part of his life in America. He
came to Hartland from Swans Island,
where he was a successful pastor of
the church federation for several
years. He was pastor of Brownville
Methodist church for five years. For
nine years he was teacher in New
England Southern League being locat-
ed in Rhode Island. His wife is an ac-
tive worker in the Church Guild and
has many friends who Will miss her
pleasant and kindly words of en-
Their daughter, Miss
Evelyn, who is attending the Boston
University has made many friends dur
ing her vacation here and will be
greatly missed among the young peo-
pie. Their many friends wish them
success and happiness in their new
field of labor Rev. Montford Hill of
Belfast, who is to succeed Mr.. Rutter
was unable to be here Sunday and by
his request Mr.. Rutter preached Sun
day morning
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HARTI4ND.

Miss Gusta Baker of Pittsfeld was
in town to attend the funeral OF her
: uncle, Charles Baker on Friday.
w. H. Russell. Who has been in
Washington State for several months,
is in town calling on friends
News was received by Mrs f. G.
Varney and Arson 7 Gratrix this
week of the death of their mother in
California of pneumonia. Mrs. Ora
triX has many friends in town who
were grieyed to hear of her death.
Mr.. Rodney Baker and family have
returned from Fort Fairfield where
they have been for several months.
Mrs. Bakers sister, Miss Mckinney.
accompanied them home
The w. C. T. I held an interesting
meeting at the home of Mrs. G. F.
Pratt Tuesday afternoon.
A. X. Libby and Eli Littlefield at
tended the Republican convention at
Bangor, Wednesday.
Mrs. w. C. Humphrey of Pittsield
has been the guest of her parents for
the past week.
Paul Brown has returned from Sc
boomook
Mrs. Pheland has returned from
Massachusetts where she has been
passing the winter. Her sister accom-
panied her to remain for short visit.
Miss Ethel WaIdron returned from
the Bangor hospital Saturday
A. d. Baird is in New York receiving
medical treatment
Clyde Linn is at home for visit
with his parents.
A Public Whist was held in the Lii
brary rooms, Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the Public Library A good
time was enjoyed and the sum of $14
was cleared
The Changers gave an entertainment
and dance, Thursday evening, which
was we'll attended The sum of $24
was cleared.
A Contest Social was held at the
home of Mrs. A D. Baird, Tuesday
evening by the members and friends
of the Y. p S. c. E. A good time was
enjoyed by all present. Refreshments
of ice cream and cake We're served.
Isaac Hart died at his home in
North Hartland, Wednesday, after
short illness.
The members of the Lenda-Hand
club and several others met at the
home Of Mrs. Charles Lovejoy, Sat
urday evening, to give Miss Dena Traf
ton shower. Miss Trafton was form
erly a teacher at the academy and has
many friends in town.
Michael Flanagan, wel-known and
respected citizen. died very suddenly
Wednesday of pneumonia after an i'll
ness of but three days. Mr.. Flanagan,
familiarly Known as Mike" was a
friends of all. both young and old A
great lover of out door life, he lived
close to the heart of nature; and pass
ed all of his leisure time at his camp
at Moose Pond where he was often
heard initiating the call of birds
which seemed to know he was their
friend. He always had kind and
CHEEKY greeting for every body and
will always be remembered in the
town of Harrland where he has lived
for the past twelve years. He was en-
ployed at the Linn Wooden mills as
weaver where he was ever faithful
His age was about 60 years. A broth
er and sister who reside at North
Turner, Mass. sent an undertaken to
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~ The News of Somersets Busy Towns Il

Lewiston last week, the guest of her
sister. Mrs. Emerson.
Old and young, big and little are no.
titled to be on the lookout and in
readiness for the May ball to be given
in Grange hall Further particulars
will appear later.
Rev Mr. Farmham of North Vassal-
boro has been the speaker In Union
church the past three Sundays.
Fred Hicks has been passing sew
eral days with his family at home.
Mr. and Mrs A. y. Burrill have ar
rived home from a short stay in West
Pitts6eld.
The High school began its spring
torn Monday.
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PITTSFIELD,

Pittsheld Grange discussed the ques-
ton. Where is the best place to
live" at their regular meeting Sat
urday evening. April. l3. OF the 81
members present. only six preferred
the city There were readings by Vel
ma Noble, Rhea Kimball and others
Lola Farnham had charge of the mu-
sic. The lecturer gave an alphabetical
rhyme which deserves special mention.
Four names were presented for admis-
sion.
A Farmers Institute will be held in
Grange hall, April 81. 1t will be an all
day meeting and Commissioner Buck
ley will be present and give a talk on
Intense Farming"
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MADISON,

1t was decided at a meeting of the
selectmen and the Madison Board Of
Health. Wednesday, to lift the ban
which was placed on all public gath
erings on March %, on account OF the
threatened epidemic Of smallpox.
business has been practically at a
standstill for the past two weeks, and
the citizens of this village are nov
jubilant over the fact that the threat
ened danger is now past
Fred Wthee. who has been in Bos-
ton for the past week, returned.
Thursday. with eight horses.
Eugene {. Williams, who has acted
as janitor for the village schoolhouses
and the Madison Public library for
the past seven years, has resigned He
will go in about three weeks to Bling
ham, where he has purchased farm.
Rev. J. A Beecher, who was recent
ly appointed to the passionate of the
First Methodist Episcopal church, ar
rived. Thursday, to begin his work as
pastor.
Miss Elgiya b. Luce. who has been
the guest of her sister in Auburn for
the past two weeks, arrived home
Thursday.
hlTS. Il. II. nay ilto itANs " thHNHAst3
to pass a few weeks with friends in
Boston and New York.
Mrs. Michael Bowen Of Nelson y.
b.. arrived Thursday to visit her
daughter. Mrs. Edward Miller, Heald
street
Mrs. J. NJ Spence, who has been in
New York City for the past week, re
turned home Wednesday night
cidp has
gone to Rockdale Mass, for visit
to her husband who is employed there.
Ralph Elliot has been i'll with ty-
phoid fever at the home of his parents
on Park street.
Miss Evelyn Scott returned Thurs
day night from Leicester Mass, where
she has been spending her vacation.
Mrs Flora Knapp of Pennington is
in town this week, the guest at the
home of her brother, Fred A. Manter,
Arson side.
Ralph Gilman has moved his family
from the Rebecca Will house, Arson
side. into the house of his father, f.
D. Gilman.
Mrs. d. II. Randall, Arson side,
went to Biddeford last week, where
she will enter the Trull hospital for
treatment.
Rev. c. A. Brooks and family have
gone to South Portland, where he will
take up his duties as pastor.
Miss Florence Walker, who has been
the guest of relatives at Madison Cen
ter, has returned home.
Merle Jilson and family have gone
to Greene, where they will make their
home with Mr.. Jillson's parents.
Mrs. Edward Brewster, Arson side,
who has been i'll for the past few
weeks, is reported on the gain.
Charles Bracket has gone TO kineo
where he has secured a position as
carpenter.
A Grenier, Arson side, was on
business trip to Boston last week.
Mrs. George Washburn and Mrs. w.
B. Brown were visitors in Skowhegan,
Friday.
Mrs. William. Morrison of Hartlanl
has been in town, the guest OF her
mother, Mrs. James Perkins Bean
street,
Absolom Graham has moved into
the Rebecca viii house, Arson side,
which has recently made vacant by
Ralph Gilman's family.
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SMITHFIFLD,

The Larkin club met with Mrs.
Laura Simmonds, March ~.
Dasiel Graves is building a new
front on his house.
Mrs. Walter Hartford is very i'll with
stomach trouble.
Mrs. Mont Hartford is at DR.. A1nes s
sanitarium in Norridgewock for treat
ment.
William Dudley is building q large
barn.
Mr.. Frank Champlin has returned to
town for the summer after spending
the winter in California.
Harry Clement went to Lewiston
last week and purchased fine pair ot
work horses.
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from which she never recovered.
During these years she has borne
the affection with remarkable Christ
ian fortitude. and died expressing her
trust In a future life free from the
distresses and sufferings of wasting
disease. She had been for number
of years a consistent member of the
Norridgewock Baptist church The
funeral services were conducted from
the late home on Tuesday, April it, at
two p. m, Rev. Wylie II. Smith Off
ciating. The interment was made at
the Land of Rest cemetery.
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CANAAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Harris attended
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs Ray
Mitchell in Boston, last week.
Mrs. George Croker is convalescing
from her recent Illness.
Mrs. Grace Weeks is i'll at her home
on the North road. Dr. Earle is in
attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Cover left here
Monday for Bangor for visit with
their daughter. Mrs. George Wey-
mouth. Mr.. Cover also attended the
Republican convention which was held
In that city
George. Goodrich of South Canaan
is quite Ill at this writing.
Mrs. Florence Nj. Smith was in
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STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO
LUCAS COUNTY. IS.

LUCAS COUNTY. IS.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Ia senior partner of tn firm of F.
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid and that said Arm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR RS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
nails Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Send for testimonials free.
F.. j. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
Sold bv all Druggists. TIC.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
atination
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Notice of First Meeting of Creditors
ALBANY. N, Y.

In the District Court OF the United states
for the District OF Maine, In Bankruptcy
In the matter OF
tlroy s. Reyes In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the creditors OF Elroy : Key
of Fairfield, in the County OF Somerset, ana
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the IGN
day OF April, A. ID. 1912 said Elroy =.
Keyes was duly adjudicated bankrHpl
sors viii ,nas t hs1d nrs mesng p .p n,s lewis
in Skowhegan. Maine, on the 4th day oi
May, A. ID. 1912, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, at which time the said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint n trustee
examine the bankrupt, and transact sueh
other business as may properly come ne
before said meeting.
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy
April 10, A. ID. 1912.
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ment and ball to be given the first of
May
Miss Adreanna Yeaton of Sandy
River spent Saturday and Sunday
with Miss Nancy Savage.
Miss Matte Mattox, who was not to
teach this term, has been induced I
take the school at East Mercer.
DOUGAL MCDONALD
Dougal Mcdonald of Dodlin, who
has been in failing health since the
first of November. passed away on
Thursday at the Insane hospital at
Augusta where he has been for treat
ment for about four months. The de-
ceased was born in P. f. l., Canada
~ years ago He came to this town
to live II years ago and has been a
steady and faithful employee at the
Dodlin Quarry works during these
wears. Beside a widow and two chill
dren. he leaves to mourn his death,
four sisters, Mrs Charles De Wolfe,
of Bath: Mrs. John Mcdonald. Rox-
bury. Mass; Mrs John German; Mrs.
John Shea, and one brother, James
Mcdonald of st. Charles, p. E. |. The
funeral services were held from the
Baptist church OH Sunday at two p.
m. under the auspices of the K. of p,
of which order he was a respected
member. Rev Wylie II. Smith per-
formed the religious exercises. Bur-
ial was made at the North Side ceme-
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ETA D. OTIS

Eta d., wife of Switzerland Otis.
passed peacefully away at an early
hour Saturday morning, April 10.
The deceased was born in Norridge-
wock "a years ago, of Jacob and Abbie
Jones. She has been ailing and a
partial invalid for about 20 years.
She was member of the Baptist
church for Is years. Thirty years
ago she married to Mr.. Otis, beside
whom she is survived by two broth
ers. Horace and Charles Jones, and
one sister, Miss Lizzie Jones all of
this town. AS she had been growing
more and more helpless of late she
was removed to, the Sunset Hill
Springs sanitarium on the day pre-
vious to her death with the hope that
such treatment as she would receive
there would prove beneficial to her
health. The funeral services were
held from the Baptist chapel on Mon
day at ten a. m Rev Wylie II. Smith
The interment was made
in the South Side cemetery.
MRS. LUCY J. sOULE.
After an illness of six years, Mrs.
Lucy J. Soule, beloved wife of Sumner
Soule of the Madison road died at her
home on Monday afternoon, April IS.
The deceased was born at Eastport,
73 years ago. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Neweome. Beside a hps-
band, she is survived by one son, Will
liam, three brothers and four sisters.
On Mar. 8, 1906 she received a shock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

His only visitor today was P. r. Ken
nedy of Belvidere, who came to COL
lect an Indebtedness of $50 contract
ed nine years ago. Wheeler told
Kennedy today TO take one of his
horses for the see, after Mr.. Kennedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

Katie Wheeler, by strychnine poison
ing. shows the effects of the strain
under which he is laboring. He is
naturally of a nervous temperament
and the authorities look for him TO
make a full confession if be is guilty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

he visited her home. Wheeler's wife
was the widow of a rich farmer and
the money Wheeler is said to have
spent on Mrs. Bostrom is declared by
the authorities TO have been his
wife's Chickens and fresh eggs from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

will be made 10 apprehend her, as 1t
is believed she can tell something of
the poison plot if one existed. 1t de-
yeloped that Wheeler purchased a
piano for Mrs. Bostrom so that he
could be charmed by her music when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

had entered seizure proceeding
against Wheeler's team Mrs. An
nette Bostrom, the young widow on
whom Wheeler is said TO have be-
slowed his affections and means. has
not returned from Moline. Efforts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

the Wheeler farm also were supplied
Mrs. Bostrom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-06
POLICE HUNT WOMAN IN
THE WHEELER MYSTERY

Rockford, Ill, April Sired
Wheeler. the young farmer charged
with the murder Of his wife, Mrs.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
SHOOTING SCRAPE At OsINO

Joe Mini"hetti, section man at
Osino. attended the Wild West
Show Sunday and returned Monday
morning. on No. 4 we'll loaded with
dago red. Last night about 8
O'clock, he took his shot gun.
loaded with No. shot. and as he
says. started out to hunt rabbits.
He went short distance and saw
Louie Michelli standing in the
door Of the cook house. By some
means, unknown to Joe. his gun
went off and some of the shot
struck Michelli in the breast and
right hand. A. Michelli who was
standing by the stove in the cook
house was struck in the groins by
some of the shot.
Sheriff Harris was notified this
morning of the shooting and he
and DR.. West went to Osino. They
were unable to learn much from
the Italians and it was not until
the sheriff threatened to arrest the
whole bunch that he learned who
did the shooting All said that Joe
was hunting rabbits and that his
gun was accidentally discharged.
Joe was brought to town and
locked up. The wounded men
were attended to by DR.. West.
Neither of them is seriously hurt.
From boy at Osino. Sheriff
Harris learned that the men had
accused Joe of stealing their socks
and it is quite probable that the
shooting was the result of a
quarrel over that charge. The
/ Italians, however, stick to the
rabbit story, but fail to explain
why Joe started out at night to
hunt rabbits and how he
came to mistake a man for a
rabbit. The rabbit story will pro-
badly stick as no outsider saw the
shooting.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
HAD TENDER SPOT FOR HORSE
Washington and Grant Alike In Their
Fondness for the Noble Friend
Of Mankind.

The disposition OF the late Presi-
dent Grant to talk horse was . great
cause Of offense to certain prim p0C-
pie II they had consulted history
they would have learned that horse
talk was also a characteristic Of that
distinguished soldier and fine old Vir-
ginia gentleman. George Washington
by name. declares a writer In the
Army and Navy Journal 81 found"
wrote the artist Gilbert Stuart, that
It was difficult to interest Washington
In conversation while was taking his
portrait. I began on the revolution.
the battles Of Monmouth and Prince
ton. but he was absolutely dumb. Aft
or a while ! got on horses. had
touched the right chord" Washington
was then president Of the United
States and resided in Philadelphia.
where he had a stable of six and TWEEN.
ty horses. He used to say that he
needed but one good quality in q
horse and that was to go along, for
he could always keep his saddle. pro-
vided the animal could keep his legs.
After the surrender at Appomattox
Grant had not a word to say about
the stirring events through which he
had just passed. but as he sat over
his campfire that night he turned to
his quartermaster and said: ingalls,.
do you remember that old white mule
So and So used to ride in Mexicoi"
or course. under the circumstances.
Ingalls, was prepared to remember
that or any other experience that
n
not have cared. however. to remember
just then the disastrous speculation
in raising potatoes In which he was
Grants partner when they were sta
toned together In Oregon.
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FAMILY'S WELLSPRlNG OF JOY
Hope of the Household Has Some
Fun With His Anxious Relatives
and Safety Pin.

Uncle John flew down the bach
stairs! So great was his momentum
that before he could stop himself he
had gone halfway across the kitchen
and banged into the kitchen tai lie
Turning. he rushed out of the kt"l,'
through the back hall, and oil; 3
door, which he slammed behind 81
Meanwhile Ellen, the nursemaid. m.'
before the telephone, and wil('" ...:
ped her hands-except when ::
lar intervals she needed them = =,
down the receiver in order TO II
the line was still busy.
Upstairs a red-faced, squalling baby
kicked and squirmed in the arms OF
its distracted mother. This strangliug
infant was the unhappy cause RI all
the excitement, for, so Ellen affirmed
with tears in her eyes. it had swallow
ed a safety-pin. Although, to the
mother. 1t seemed hours, it wa: In
reality but short time before Uncle
John, putting like steam engine, re.
turned. Behind him came the baby's
father, wild-eyed and pale. At The
same instant the doorbell frantically
announced the doctor.
All three men tore up stairs into the
nursery. where they formed a semi
circle round the human storm.cenrei
Suddenly the baby stopped scream
ing to gaze in wide-eyed astonisH'""nt
at the frantic men before him.
he looked down at the foo" -
murmured. "Pitty! pity" POI
large bright eafetv-nin wi
near at hand. provoking!y ir
on the nursery rug.-Youth's Cor e..
ion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
THE MONUMENTAL STEAL

The eastern papers are printing
statement made by a witness in
regard to the formation of the
steel trust. His statement is as
follows: ....
II heard Mr.. Carnegie testify
that the book value of his steel
plant was $a4, 900 that he gave
an option on it for 500, 900, 900 ;
that he afterwards sold it to
Morgan for 100000; that
he has been kicking himself ever
since because he didn't charge
$3.50, 100000; that Morgan
capitalized it, with some other
property. for $l.43O, 900, 900, and
the bureau of corporations tells us
that his fee for the service
amounted to the neat sum of $685.
500. 900"
The difference between $50, OOO,-
600 and $l;43O.OOO, 900 is $I.346..-
''.-'i
900, 900. and that is the amount
less "some other property"-that
Morgan and Carnegie stole from
the American people. There were
none so poor unless they were
supported at public expense, who
did not have to contribute to that
fund for all use iron and steel
from the the cradle to the grave.
1t was the monumental theft Of
all the ages. Joseph Observer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-05-07
Whom = klnnc ia mn.

And there is this curious psyche
logical fact to be remembered: A seri-
GUS Illness or death advertises the
doctor exactly as a hanging advertises
the barrister who defended the per
son hanged. Suppose, for example. q
royal parsonage gets something wrong
with his throat, or has pain In his
inside. II doctor effects some
trumpery cure with a wet compress
or peppermint lozenge nobody takes
the least notice Of him. But II he
operates on the throat and kills the
patient. or extirpates an internal or
gan and keeps the whole nation pal
pitating for days while the patient
hovers in pain and fever between life
and death, his fortune Is made Ev-
cry rich man who omits to call him In
when the same symptoms appear In
his household is held not to have done
his utmost duty. to the patient The
wonder is that. there is q king or
queen left alive In Europe.-G. B.
Shaw. 1.-THE Doctors Dilemma