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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17
AJAX HILI-NORRIDGEWOCK.

Mrs. Kate c. Holbrook and son Ell
ton returned to Skowhegan Saturday
after spending the summer at the
home of her brother, w. c. Fletcher.
Mrs. Holbrook is one of the success
full teachers in Skowhegan.
Ralph Packard returned to his
studies at the l. of NJ. Friday, after
spending the summer with his parents
MI and Mrs. O. X. Packard.
Quite lot of people from this yicin-
ity attended the fair in Skowhegan
Friday and Saturday and report a very
good fair.
CLYDE f. Mower of Dexter made a
short visit last week at the home of his
uncle. w. c. Fletcher. Mr. Mower is
a student of the L. of M. and re-
turned to his studies there Sept -.
Charlie Williams of Pennington was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rog-
ers, Sunday
Mrs. James Wallace entertained the
Larkin Club Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Obed Allen are spend
ing several days in Pennington.
Mrs. w. c. Fletcher made a short
business trip to Freeport last week.
f. c. Palmer attended the State Fair
in Lewiston Tuesday afterwards going
TO Rumford Falls where he spent a
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EAST SkOWHEGNN.

Mrs Clarence Hilton ard Mrs
Frank futile With Miss Hazel Tuub
were visiting at Mrs VIII Tuttle 5
recently
Mrs. =. 4. Webster vas visiting her
mother. Mrs. : c Burrill last Week,
also visited al the cemetery in this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. + Moores were call
ing on friends in this place Sunday
Their daughter. Miss Alice. has return
ed TO her teaching in Bangor
Mrs Mary Kicker, who is visiting al
the home of her son in Skowhegan,
Frank Emerys, is expected back TO
her home at l. F. Moors soon, in ca
naan.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Wardwell
made a short call in this place FRIDAY
Mr. Wardwell has harvested and
threshed eighteen acres of oats this
fall Mrs Wardwell will spend this
week al China Lake with friends who
have a cottage there.
f. B. Richardson has been having a
fine lot of grain threshed and has a
good crop of beans to harvest 1t is
very busy time now With the farm
ers as many have large crops to har-
vest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cool aceompa-
MED by Mrs. Cools sister, Mrs
Charles Nelch. went to Hagwood Sat
urday night TO attend d dance.
Hebron Tilton had his old horse
"Durock" laid at rest She vas the
old faithful family horse of Mrs. Til
tons parents. the late Nh and Mrs.
Ripley Chase.
Mrs. Charles Weleh of Springfield,
Mass. Who visited last @tek with her
sister. Mrs Harry Cool lett Monday
OF this week for Corinna 10 visit with
two other sisters at thar place.
Charles Written recently purchased
a nice horse OF Arthur osborne. We
understand Mr.. Osborne will soon
leave for California where he will be-
gin work for Matt Gilman in the
creamery business. Mr. Gilman was
formerly Pittstield boy We learn
that Mrs. Osborne and little daughter
will Join her husband later,
Miss Sadie Emery is staying with
Mrs. Fred Allen and assisting her with
her house work and attending school.
Mr. nd Mrs. Fred Tilton of Burnham
were guests Tuesday of this week with
their brother Hebron Tilton.
Mrs Margret Whittcn and son AL
mon attended the Communicating one
day at Etna. They went with her
older son Perley in his auto.
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Laura Holman Judd and baby Flor
ence.
Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Brown of Bethel
Me-, were guests a few days last week
of their cousin. Mrs. Manley Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Pooler and
daughter of Pittstield were brief visit
ors at George Ayers Sept. 10.
George Fellows of Buffalo, N Y,
was a recent visitor at J. T. Nights
and showed his interest in his native
town by subscribing on his departure,
for The Observation-Disclosures.
We are sorry to learn that Manley
Mason had the misfortune to lose one
of his stage horses last week.
Herbert Laid and family who ar
rived at Fox Brothers, Aug %, for
their annual visit have returned 10
their home in Madison.
We regret to learn that Mrs. B. {.
Taylor is suffering from sprained
ankle and that Mrs. George Bennett
from a severe attack OF acute rheu-
matism
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WEST PITTSFIELD.

Mrs. Harold Lebrack of WaterVille
arrived Tuesday of last week for a
visit with her friend Mrs. Leslie Al
len. She returned to her home Sat
urday night.
Mrs. Emma Cool left by auto for
Bingham Tuesday of last week, where
she will visit for a time in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Cool.
Mrs. Hebron Tilton, who has been
in very poor health during the sum
mer. went to Skowhegan Saturday of
last week where she entered Somerset
Hospital for treatment Her brother
w o. Chase of that place accompa-
MED by DR.. Wadsworth came after her
/ in Mr. Chase's new Ford car.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen and baby
! Mr.. and Mrs Leslie Allen and Hebron
Tilton and daughter, Mrs Fidelia
Brown and his little granddaughter
| Miss Pearl Tilton Miss Sadie Emery
and Frank Callahan spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Tilton at
| Hartland village.
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BUNKER HILI-ATHENS.

Mrs Ina Woodbury. and Miss Rosa
Blanchard of kingsbury visited rela-
tives in Brighton and Athens few
days of last week
Mr. and Mrs - L. Bunker visited
at Bonnie Brasier's in Brighton one
day recently.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Corson, Mrs.
Flora Wentworth, Bert COrson and
Ivan Raymond of Brighton passed
through town on their way to Skowhe-
gan to attend the fair Thursday, Sept.
10th. The trip was made in Mr.. Cor
sons auto.
Mrs. Matilda Thompson visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ellie Corson in D1sh
ton one day recently.
Mrs. E. r. Bunker and friend Mrs.
Lydia Smith of Brighton went to Har-
mony one day recently, to visit Mrs.
Bunker's brother, John Foss, who was
so badly hurt by an auto few weeks
ago He is reported of being some
better.
Mrs. Ehe Corson and daughter,
Christie Keaten and baby Walter Wis
tied in town Thursday of last week.
Mrs. Irene Wentworth of the west
part of the town visited her brother
Albert Small. a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs william Ham and chill
dren of Brockton, Mass, who have
been spending the summer months
with Mrs Hams mother, Mrs. f. K.
Bunker, have returned home.
Fred Hayden of Brighton was in
town recently.
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MADISON CENTER.

Orran Blackwell of Readfeld was
calling on friends in this place last
week.
MIR. and Mrs Robert Hayden of Ath-
ems spent several days at Lakewood
the past week Occupying the Bonnie
Brier Cottage and returning home,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Tibbets of Athens
spent last Sunday at the Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hilton of Cham
berlin Hill returned home last Fri
day. Mr. Hilton was seriously i'll at
the home of Miss Olive Hayden where
they were visiting.
Robert Hayden of Augusta with his
wife and three children were guests
of the Hayden family last Sunday
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.IACk MAN.

Wilfred DUDE has been visiting
friends in town.
J. BARLEY has completed his new
bungalow on Forest Ave.
y. W. BARLEY who has been IN
Portland Hospital, is expected home
this week.
George Haggin and family have re-
turned from ST George, P. @, where
they were visiting the past week. They
made the trip in o. Pooler's auto.
T. Murtha of St George was in town
last week.
Mrs. A. Pooler and j. Blair went TO
Long Pond last week on visit.
The Sacred Heart Academy opened
last week with large number OF
scholars.
A. Piper has engaged a new book
keeper.
A. ]. Mcintyre is building camp
near the Hilton Farm where he and
Mrs. Mcintyre expect to pass part OF
the winter.
W. Cookson took a trip to Bangor
last week.
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CONCORD.

Many people from this town attended
the Republican Rally at Bingham,
Maine. last Saturday night.
Miss Elsie Murphy is working for
Mrs. Simeon Howes.
George Rollins is repairing his
buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Felker and aunt
of North Arson were calling on friends
in this town, Sunday.
Mrs. f. L. Cox of Eustis is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Sumner Ellis.
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POMONA MEETS At
EAST MADISON
Veterans of Civil War Guests OF the
Order. Entertaining Program Pre-
scented.

Members of the Somerset Pomona
gave a warm-hearted and patriotic re
ception to the veteran soldiers of the
Civil War who were their guests at the
Pomona meeting held with East Mad
ison Grange, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Not
withstanding the busy time of yea
there were fair representations from
surrounding subordinate oranges. II
the absence of the master and, over
seer. H B. Ellis, past master and
lecturer of the Pomona occupied the
masters chair. The steward, score
tary and Flora were the other officers
present.
D. b. Hobart in behalf of East Mad
ison Grange, gave the welcome address
especially referring to the presence OF
the veterans and the great struggle in
which they took part half century
ago. 5. +. Emerson was called upon
to respond to the glowing tribute of
respect shown them by the Grange, so
appropriately voiced by Mr. Hobart
The question for discussion: as it
Profitable for Farmers to Spray with
Bordeaux Mixture to Prevent Blight
on Potatoes?' was considered by \.
w. Reed, r. d. Salley, D. B. Hobart,
A. E. Bosworth, Henry Hoyt, 5. F EN-
erson and II. L. Head. The remarks
of the speakers were more on the
methods of raising potatoes than on
spraying. Many questions were asked
and answered and something was
learned in regard to the production Of
this most important farm crop.
After a bountiful dinner furnished
under the auspices of the sisters of
East Madison Grange, the veterans
formed in the yestibule under com
mand of Comrade A. F. Bosworth and
marched to the hall where they were
introduced by Comrade Bosworth. The
Pomona was in open session and the
following program carried out: Music
and singing by choir of sisters of
East Madison Grange; then the follow
ing comrades were introduced and of
fered remarks touching upon scenes
and experiences connected with the
Civil War: J. ". Fogler. S F. Emer-
son. II. A. Narney. Alden Bucknam.
r. W Longfellow and Shepard Hume
well; piano solo by Margie Morrison.
the audience joining in singing Amer
lea war song by Comrade o. G.
Hutchins; recitation, Mrs. Walter
Rowell; singing "Bingin on the War
by Comrade Moses Brown; duet by
Mabel and Nellie Hobart: recitation.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech by Com
rade A, E. Bosworth; reading, poem
entitled In Memory of the Veterans
by Mrs. a. E. Bosworth; piano solo,
Mrs. Herbert Boardman; select read
ings by Hattie Clement, J. H. Savage
and Ezra Stevens.
A standing vote of thanks was ten
dered by the veterans tC the Somerset
Pomona and East Madison Grange for
the courtesy and generous reception
given them today. A selection by the
choir closed most interesting pro-
gram and session of the Somerset
Pomona.
Next meeting will be held with
Wesserrunsett Grange, Cornville,
Tuesday. Sept %.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Mrs. Oscar Nutting and son Harold
were in town last week from Hartland.
Mrs. O. A. Moody arrived home
Thursday from Corinna where she
passed a few days with friends.
Mrs. Anna Rolfe and young daugh-
ter of West Pittsheld recently visited
her brother Carl Nelson.
Elwyn Drawn is improving slowly
from a severe attack of rheumatism.
quite a company from here attend
ed the fair in SkOwhegan.
Mrs. Alpheus Mason was a caller
Thursday upon her sister in Clinton,
Mrs. Martha Smith.
Thomas Rand of Watergille was the
guest last week of Mrs. Levi Barrett.
Bert Rand, who has position IN
Massachuset it's, has arrived home for
an indefinite stay with his mother
Mrs. Susie Rand
Relatives and many acquaintances
of Mrs. Hiram Church were saddened
Saturday night on hearing of her
death in Montville where she has re-
sided for year or so. Mrs. Church
vas born and reared in this town, was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
Kicker and is survived by husband,
a son, Clyde, two brothers, Henry
Kicker of Houlton and Percy of Hinck-
ley. The deceased has been in fail
ing health for several years. The re-
mains were brought to this village for
the last funeral rites and interment
Mrs. Church was a member of the
Order of Eastern Star and while liV-
ing here was an officer and active
member of the order.
Alton Goodrich sold valuable
horse to Portland parties recently
Mrs. Scott Lord is improving from
her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kicker of
Houlton and Llewellyn Morrill, and
two daughters from Waterville were
out of town relatives in attendance OF
the funeral of Mrs. Hiram Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17
HOW CHILDREN GROW

Children grow by nourishment-no
overloaded stomachs or rich foods but
qualities that are readily converted into
life-sustaining blood; too often their
digestive powers cannot procure these
qualities from ordinary foods which results
in weakness, dullness and sickness.
If your children are under-size, under
weight, catch cold easily, are languid,
backward, pale or frail give them Scott's
Emulsion whichis pure medicinal nourish-
ment 1t sharpens the appetite, builds
healthy flesh, firm muscles and active
brains. Scott's is growing food for
children. Refuse alcoholic substitutes.
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A Lame Back. Kidney Trouble Causes II

And It will give you even worse If
not checked. Mrs. H. T. Straynge,
Gainesville, Ga, was fairly down on
her back with kidney trouble and in
famed bladder She says II took
Foley Kidney Pills and now my back
is stronger than in years. and both
kidney and bladder troubles are en-
tirely gone" Sampson & Avore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17
CORNS CURED FREE

In every package of Marvellous Eco
for Feet is a free box of Eco for Corns.
Sc the free EGO for Corns as directed
for three nights. On the fourth night
lift out the corn and throw IL in the
fire. That's all there is to it.
ECO for Feet is refined ointment
just rub it on and all swelling. sore
ness, burning and foot sweating is
speedily banished. Eco for Feet, IN
GLIDING a box of ECO for Corns is but
rs cents at Frank W. Bucknem's. EXC
for Corns, if bought separately, II
ents.
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EAST MADISON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Clement spent
Sunday with Ella Piper of Skowhegan.
Daphne Hewitt, who has been suf-
fering with an ulcer on her eye, had
it operated on a few days ago and is
getting along all right
The Somerset Worsted Mill has shut
down for a short time.
Una Cote has joined her husband IN
Camden.
Mrs. Sadie Harville is entertaining
her sister and husband from New Jer-
sey.
There is to be a social dance in the
Grange Hall Friday evening.
There is a large crowd of men work
ing on the roads in this place.
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ATHENS.

hi. O. 0. F. hall. Sept. 3 and A the
NJ. E. B. society held their annnul
church fair as per notice given. EV-
erything passed off successfully netting
the society over seventy dollars.
Grange met in regular session Sept
5. The committee on improvements
reported and a vote was passed to
continue the work until the hall was
in readiness for the display that is ad-
yertised for Oct l The necessary
committees were appointed to make
arrangements for Oct. l. One candi-
date was instructed in the third and
fourth degree after which there was a
harvest feast.
Miss Lottie Reed went to Bigelow
Hill, Skowhegan, to begin teaching,
Aug 81.
Mrs. O. L. Bush and three children
returned in time for the children to
enter school, Aug. 81. after a pleasant
visit with Mrs. Bush's brother Cos
tello Williams in Islesboro. Miss Bill
va. who was housekeeper in their alb
sence, left last week for Auburn to
visit and take in the Lewiston State
Fair, going from there to Hodgdon to
enter sept q, upOh llCl SNSOhN y'oi .
work as teacher in the village school.
Alton and Clyde Bush arrived from
Auburn Sept Il, Clyde to return to
his studies in Somerset Academy and
Alton to spend week at home before
returning to his studies at Bates Col
lege, Sept "a.
Athens people will be interested to
learn that DR.. C. A. Smith, who left
here two years ago, after five years
of successful practice here has taken
to himself a better half. To several
who recently met him on his wedding
trip he remarked that he should be
lat home" after Oct. l.
Mrs. E. II. Emery and three chill
dren, who have been guests at A. c.
Emery's, left here Sept, / for their
home in Providence. r. l. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hamlet. who have also
been guests in this home left several
DAYS before for their home in Somer-
Vile. DR.. George Scott also left the
same day for his home in Boston
Mrs. Scott and little son returned
several days previous leaving her hus-
band for longer stay for needed rest
All are glad to know that his health
which was impaired when he came
has greatly improved during the weeks
he has spent here.
Among other guests in town, who
have recently returned to New York
! homes are Mr.. and Mrs. Teller and
baby daughter Miss Marion Holman,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Wedding presents originated in a
feudal tribute from the vassals to their
lord When feudalism ceased the pres
ents became voluntary. In the days
of Queen Elizabeth a pair of knives
or scissors was a common gift and
symbolized the cutting of unfaithful
love.
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WEST ATHENS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Clark of Scion
were in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Nell Randall and little
son of Ripley have been spending a few
DAYS with Mr.. and Mrs. S. S Huff.
Miss Amy F. Kineaid after spending
Sunday and Monday at home. returned
to her duties in Waterville, Tuesday.
Mrs. Hannah Lord of Dover. N, H,
and brother Delbert Parker, also
cousin B. S. Kincaid of No. Madison
visited at j. c. Kincaid's Sunday, Sept.
6.
There will be dance in Williams
Hall. Friday evening. Sept. IS.
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PAIMY RA.

Mrs. Emmeline Robinson of Newport
was calling on friends in town Friday.
Ivory c. Cole and son Richard Cole
of Flanders. Michigan, are visiting
among relatives here at present
Miss Jenness Weeks went Monday
Sept IA, to Boston
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Keene, Jr, are
guests at L. W. Frosts.
Carl Tenney has returned to his
home in Bethel, Vermont after visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
w. Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Cole, B. L. Palm
err and family, Mr. and Mrs. o. l.
Blaisdell were among those from this
vicinity who attended Skowhegan Fair
Mrs. H. n Longley of Pittsheld is
visiting in this town.
Miss Alma Berry of st. Adams was
at Mrs. Dearborns, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. O. r. Merchant were IL
Pittsfield over Saturday night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Itching piles provoke profanity but
profanity won't remove them. Doan's
Ointment is recommended for itching.
bleeding or protruding piles. soc at
any drug store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Most dishguring skin eruptions,
scrofula, pimples, rashes, etc, are due
to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bit
tiers as a cleansing blood tonic, is we'll
recommended $1.00 at all stores
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Nebraska courts have just ruled
constitutional a law prohibiting sa-
looms within two and one-half miles of
any military post
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-17

Sell that horse, if you want to, with
an ad in Everybody's Column. Twenty
five customers (or more) for rs cents.
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RnNRAIEE- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Frank Brown Of leebofo is spending
some time with his son Austin
Mr. McGees nephew, who has spent
the summer here. returned TO his
home in Boston, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark and Mr..
and Mrs Albert Startling attended the
Skowhegan Fair, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe StaCkpole have
taken possession of their new home.
II is the Ed. Taylor farm
Mrs. Startling visited Mrs. Lloyd one
day last week.
Harold Knowles and Lee ketchum
each dug some potatoes to ship last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Burwood aud
children of Madison visited at the
home of her parents, Sunday.
Mrs. Taylor and sister of Fairfield
Center were here on business last
Week.
Mrs Lockwood from the camp WAS
Al the village Saturday
Mrs L. \ Ketehum called upon
Mrs Storer Saturday.
Jack Green of Boston who worked
for L. A. ketehum two years ago, is
doing mason work for him again at
present.
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For earache. toothache pains, burns,
scalds, sore throat, try DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil a splendid remedy for
emergencies.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

week with his brother. ". G. Palmer
Mrs Addie Burrill of Skowheean
who has been spending several days
with her sister, Mrs. James Taylor
returned home Wednesday.
Last week Mrs. Bertha Worthen en-
ttrtalned her cousin. Miss Katie Kicker
of Lewiston and Misses Mamie and
recsha Kearnes also OF Lewiston
The Progressive Club met with Mr.
and Mrs VIM knoWlton at the Grange
Hail, Wednesday evening. With good
attendance.
Lester Brown OF New sharon was a
caller At Frederic Bros. Sunday
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\. T.. CORNVILLE.
Hugh and John Gallant returned
Arizona republican., 1914-06-07
TRIAL OF GEORGE WISHART

Among the long list of martyrs who that they thought were just, one that stands out conspicuously is that of George Wishart. Even on the eve of his death he did not fear the cOnse quences, for he knew that it would only be a transmission from the earthly life to the eternal. He was executed in l545, and right up to his death he had great spiritual influence over the peO pie in the various parts of Scotland which he frequented Cardinal Beaton Archbishop of St. Andrews, was the man who at that time had nearly all the ecclesiastical sway in Scotland, but seeing the multitudes who were follow ing Wishart in preference to himself, he forbade the people of Dundee to re- ceive him.
 Seeing the people were coerced into refusing to see him, WiShart went off to the west. Everywhere he went he was attended by great crowds. Settling finally in Ayr, he was followed here by the Archbishop, who meant to have him apprehended Soldiers prevented him from holding meetings in the churches so he taught in the open air, preach ing for as much as three hours at a time
 After a month in Ayr he heard that Dundee was visited by a great plague, and feeling that it was his duty, he travelled to that town. Here a short time later an attempt was made upon his life, and when this occurred, he protected himself, saying that it was nothing as he had been done no harm. After the plague ceased somewhat, he received a letter from Lord Kenneir in the shire of Fife, saying that the Lord was sick. Making up his mind to go to the residence of the sick man, he started on the journey When, with his followers, they were gone about a quarter of a mile out of the town, he stopped and told those with him that if he went on he should never finish his journey, and upon their going to the top of a slight hill, they found about twenty armed men, laying in wait for the recipient of the bogus let ter
 Wishart then went to Edinburgh. where he taught for a time, there tell ing his followers that he had not long to live. His prophecy was correct, for upon his visit to a small town named