VOL.. XXIII. PHILLIPS. MAINE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901. N O . 2 2 . SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLÌ EMSPO RTS M E N ’S SUPPLIES AGAINST $5 00 L'CENSE FEE. opening the barrels he found them to be full of pickerel. Mr. Merrill had Doesn't See How It Will Help remembered his promise to “ send down a few pickerel.” U. n. C. UNIFORTlITY. Guides or Sportsmen. Mr. Murphy has sent four barrels o f 1 here are times when perfect ammunition is a necessity— the fish to New York and is finding no not a luxury. Then the superior system of U. M. C. construc­ Way Accounts Will Re Balanced difficulty in disposing of the remaining tion and loading proves itself a friend indeed. if Law Is Passed. ban el at home. The local fishermen are prophesying that when Frank American Shooting Records and Game Raws of the U .S. and Canada St r a t t o n , Jan. 9, 19Q1. free for the asking. Repeating Rifles To the Editor of the Maine Woods. Merrill gets home he will have a fisli As this is the year when the law story to tell. In company with two Factory, repeat. They don’t jam, catch, or fail to extract. In a makers assemble it accounts for the others he is camped near Flagstaff, not Union word, they are the only reliable repeaters. Winchester many projects and two-penny schemes far from Carrabassett. It is not known Bridgeport, rifles are made in all desirable calibers, weights, and which we see advanced in every paper, how long he intends to remain, but styles ; and are plain, partially or elaborately ornamented, giving the law makers a pointer on what those who know him best say that it Metallic rl&W Conn. suiting every purpose, every pocketbook, and every taste. they ought to do. Among the schemes will probably be as long as the fish hold out. - Lewiston Journal. A gen cy IM inoim ster Am m unition advanced is one to make the fee fora Cartridge guide’s license $5.00 per year instead of 313 Broadway, is made for all kinds of shooting in all kinds of guns. $1.00. Now that would be all right if C D C r Send Name and Address on a Postal Accideutiil Shooting. N. Y. City. — It- L-* for our 164-Page Illustrated Catalogue. the correspondent has money to burn; Co. and if he has he,, might send me $5.00 WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS C0„ New Haven, Conn. for advertising at one of the sportsmen’s Ten Cases Occurred During the shows, in “ Hunting and Fishing ia the Season o f 1900. HOTELS AND CAMP s HOTELS AND CAMPS Dead River Region.” But to lay jokiug aside, how is this to help us or the B oston, Ma s s ., Jan. 7, 1901. ON R a n g e l e y L a k e . R v n g k l e y L a k e s , I Bald Mountain Camps are near the Middle For HEALTH, REST, or PLEASURE, sportsmen? To the Editor of the Main e Woods: Mingo Spring Camps. | Grounds, Slunk Grounds and Stony Batter The meanest guides in the whole lot The hunting season for 1900 is over Located on Mingo Point, Rangeley Lake I and as convenient as other public camps, for Best of salmon and trout fishing; eosy cot­ Little Mud pond, Big Mud pond, Kcnnebago f THE RANGELEY LAKES are unsurpassed. will be the first to obtain a license, as the records show that the grand old tages; open fires: (lie famous Mingo Spring river. Steamboat accommodations (). K. water; pine and balsam groves. Everything Telephone at the camps. Two mails daily. ► Write for a copy of the descriptive book, “ The Riunford tliat will give him as good a recomen state is still the sportsman’ s paradise. for the comfort and convenience of Sportsmen You’ll get a reply right back, if you write iVpocket maps of the Rangeley Lakes. Mountain View House. dation tor six or eight persons. Rate, $1.00 a the season’s record. Those who have day, extra charge for fii e. Address, ► PORTLAND & RUM FORD FALLS RAILW AY, I see by the report of Secretary E. C. J a s . 1’ . H a y n e s , Marsh Road, Farrington of the Maine Fish and Game lost their lives while in the Maine Pine Point, Me. ► R. C. BRADFORD, Traffic Manager, Portland, Me. J f M il o , m e ., P. o . association, that the guides’ license law woods through the carelessness of some Nollesemic House, on Mollesemic lake, 5 miles ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦? has “ failed to meet the expectations” of other person. And right here I want to from the railroad at Millinoket. Reached by its fathers. There is an old saying which ask what is going to be done about it? canoe or buckboard. One of the best regions is true now, that “ you can catch more The commissioner’ s report for 1900 in the state lor hunt ing. Pickerel and perch POAGHING AT BEMIS at the door, while the trout can’t be beaten. le t Us Keep Yon Posted flies with molasses than with vinegar.” shows there were ten cases of accidental Col. Farrington also says “ The guides shooting in Maine the past season. Six Camps newly furnished. Pure spring water. concerning the hunting and fish­ W m . L. Ho b b s , Prop’r., Milo, Me. Less Legislation and More Rigid of these resulted fatally. Four were ing in Sunrise Land. We shall must be held to stricter account for Bn F h i l l i f s & R a n g e l e y R. R. their doings,” etc. I wish Col. Far­ mistaken for deer and one for a bear. Redington House, be glad to do so, if you will Enforcement Needed. rington would tell us what he would do There are many ways an accident may One-minute’s walk from station on P. & R send us your address. R. R. The best of pond and stream fishing in to accomplish this. He must think we happen. A hunter might shoot at game Here is situated h Hotel ot rare attractive­ 12 cents brings you postpaid Wants a Warden Who Is Liable close proximity to house. Deer, fox, wood­ aie terrible villaius and,law breakers. and hit another woodsman in range. ness in beautiful location for summer board­ cock or partridge shooting unexcelled any­ our attractive monthly publica­ ers and at the same time in close proximity where. Address to Show Up Any 'I iine. I am in favor of protecting our fish Most any real accident can be excused to the best, places for fishing on Rangeley M r s . W . H. H a r r i s o n , P r o p ’r, tion, newly written, newly illus­ lake. Hunters in the season ;uso find plenty Redington, Maine. B e m is, Jan. 7, 1901. and game, but I don’t feel like suggest­ for we have only sympathy for the man of deer, partridge and woodcock near the trated and newh dressed, every hotel. The cuisine here is such as to hold Deed River House on the line of P. & R. R. R. To the Editor of the Maine Woods: ing any way of doing it where such so unfortunate as to injure another patrons year after year, the rooms are what Good stream fishing near house. Deer and month ii the year. people from the cities like, large, well lighted partridge shooting. Registered guides fur­ Noticing that ail kinds of fish and noted men as Mr. Farrington and my through accident. But it seems to me and pleasant. We serve vegetables, berries, nished. For terms address The Sunrise Route, friend Mr. Carleton have failed; yet the use oi the word accident, as applied fish and game at appropriate times in Hie G u s t J o h n s o n , game legislation is talked about, it has year and the table is always supplied with Box 103.______Rangeley, Me. Dept. K. Calais, Me. occurred to me that less legislation and would it be better to limit both resident to shooting, is becoming altogether too excellent fresh milk and cream. Pure water runs to the house from a spring above. This v ia F u st is. a more iigid enforcement of the laws and nonresident to one deer to carry common. is a particularly good place for safe and King and Bartlett. home, giving them the right to kill What about the man who goes into pleasant boating and the drives and walks FOR SPORT- already enacted would be far more bene­ are unsurpassed, v'roquet and lawn tennis ficial to the fish and game. another to eat while hunting? But let’s the woods with little or no experience? grounds adjoin the house. Write for a free bring rod and gun to Kineo, the | hear from others or this subject. He has heard stories of big game. He circular to heart of Maine’s best game region, | Other parts of the state I know noth­ L. E. BOW LEY. Mountain View House, 45-90 Win. has visions of a record head that will Mountain View, Rangeley Lakes, Me. and stop at ing about, but here there is certainly need of a warden who will attend to his astonish everybody—At last comes his flT. KINEO HOUSE, business without fear or favor. In the opportunity. He sees a bush move. ALBURN MARKET GLUTTED He hears a twig crack, that must be a C. A. JUDKINS, Manager, Kineo, He spawning season a man has been hired A u g u s t a , M a i n e . for a month or more for several years by moose or deer—and the deed is done. No hay fever there. Everything With Pickerel Sent There by He did not intend to kill a human The Augusta House will be during the coming tor comfort — steam heat, baths, Captain Barker to watch the beds on legislature, headquarters for senators, rep­ telegaph and post office, unsur­ Bemis stream and the famous cold Frank Merrill. being. Thought sure it was game. He resentatives and committees. The house has passed cuisine. Send for hand­ spring which is known here as the The Auburn market is glutted just is sorry, and the murder goes on record been thoroughly renovated and refitted and some new Kineo booklet. It’s free. hatchery. After the trout are done at present with pickerel. About two as an accident. now every room is heated by steam. Notv is spawning they are removed from the weeks ago Frank Merrill was about to The state of Maine has enacted laws OR RES for the protection of game. Laws to the time to engage rooms for the opening ’I f ' * spring and returned to the lake. This go up into the Maine woods on a fishing * week. Address takes care of this for the season, but and hunting expedition and called to regulate the killing of the same. HOTELS AND CAMPS. during the past two seasons beaten Laws to license and regulate the guide H. E. Ca f e n , Proprietor, see his friend, Jerry Murphy, before We have 50,uuu acres of land which contains paths have been kept well trodden taking his departure. service for the benefit of all. Why not Augusta, Maine. some of the best fishing and hunting territory •Eu s t is , M e . to be found in the state. Deer and other Tim Pond Camps. along the stream, and around the pools “ Would you like to have me send you go one step further and pass a law that game in abundance. Headquarters for par­ In the Dead River region. Fly fishing and ties making camping trips to different square tailed trout guaranteed every day in the grass has shown evidence of the a few pickerel, Jerry?” asked Mr. will punish this sort of crime, with at points. Just tlie place to come if you want the season. Game plenty. 1000 feet above the least ten years of enforced retirement IN D e a d R i v e r R e g i o n . poacher’s wrork. Not much, if any of to get a deer. Address H a r r y M. P i e r c e , sea level. Send for circular. Merrill. Hotel Blanchard. Hunting, Fishing. J. S. Eusti», Me. Boston correspondent, J u l ia n K. V i l e s , Eustis, Me. this has been done by sportsmen. There “ Sure,” baid Jerry. “ Send them where moving bushes will not take the D u k r e l l , Proprietor, Stratton, Me. F. H. Lothrop, 72 Rutland St. are hundreds of men employed in the along.” form of fleeing moose or other game? Via RANGELEY. A t F a r m in g t o n . That moving bush is* just the place Hotel Willows. Pleasantly located for hunt TROUT TWELVE WEEKS. woods around the lakes who have no re “ Well, how many do you want?” The Seven Ponds. ing and fishing parties. Guides furnished at asked the fisherman. where a hunter may be concealed, and short notice. Delightful scenery and drives gard whatever for fish and game laws. Clean Camps. Good beds. Inquire of Report comes from Metalluc brook and “ I guess I can take care of all you should it be game, to shoot without C. A. M a h o n e y , P r o p ’r, Fish When He Wanted It and mill stream that the same poaching was will send,” said Mr. Murphy, and thus seeing is a most foolish proceeding with P h i l i . i ps M e . Phillips Hotel, near station, new furniture, They Were Square Tails. done. Report from Richardson ponds, the matter rested. Mr. Murphy had but little chance of success. electric lights, steam heat. True sportsmen have but little regard A. L. Ma t t h e w s , P r o p ’r. Metalluc pond, Four1 ponds and other almost forgotten the affair when the for the man who does this kind of shoot­ B a n g o r , M a i n e . Camp to He Built at Tim Pond places around the lower lakes state that expressman drove up to his store yester­ ing. Some day there will be a tragedy Windsor Hotel. Headquarters for sportsmen Next Season. a large number of deer were killed dur day afternoon and unloaded five barrels. Table first-class. Free carriages. F. W. ing the summer. The only game ward­ “ What have you got there?” asked in the Maine woods when the sports D u b g i n , Prop’r. M o o d y B r o s ., Clerks. Over at North New Portland, Mr. ami ens in this vicinity are at Rangeley, the fish dealer. man so wounded will turn his rifle in C o n v e n i e n t f r o m r a n g e l e y . Mrs. Julian K. Viles of Tim Pond Rumford Falls and Andover. While “ Why, fish, to be sure,” said the the right direction and play the part of Camp Among Clouds. Excellent hunting Camps, are very pleasantly situated for and fishing. Good accommodations. Take there is no fault to find with these men, other. fool-killer without waiting the slow your own cook. Inquire of the winter. Mrs. Viles has been quite C. H. Neal, Rangeley, Me. it needs a reliable man on the ground, “ But I have ordered, no fish,” said pace of justice. Something should be These ponds are situated twenty seven ill for several weeks past but her health one who is capable of the posit’on and done. What are you going to do about miles from Rangeley and are reached by Mr. Murphy. He saw, however, that buckboard to Kcnnebago lake, thence by has greatly improved with the past who is liable to show up any time at the fish were addressed to him. Upon it? R o x b u r v . steamer across the lake and again by buck- week or two. Mr. Viles is enjoying ex any place where there is a suspicion of b o a r d to our camps at Beaver l ’ond the cen­ e w i s t o n a i n e poaching going on. Such a man as that tre of the Seven Ponds region. L , M . cellent health as usual and is dividing The new buckboard road is not new enough will do more to protect fish and game to Le dangerous, and constant work upon it Hotel Atwood, opposite Lower Maine Central his time between the local tin work and than all the legislating that can bo done. is rapidly reducing the number of deaths re­ R. R. station. Thoroughly renovated, re­ getting thoroughly rested before the There is need of a warden on duty in ported to us daily. From our Camps upon Beaver pond excellent trails afford easy ac­ furnished, new proprietor. All modern opening of another fisliiD g season. winter as well as in summer. ^ You have no doubt already begun to make ^ cess to a number of ponds where splendid conveniences. First-class table, cosy rooms. The fact is that Mr. Viles is very pop­ We understand that Warden Jones of trout fishing is an unfailing certainty and Stratton, is employed nearly all the time ^ plans ior your the capture o f an occasional fish quite a com- When in Lewiston give us a call. ular among anglers and other summer mon occurrence. No expense lias been spared in his field and we feel that it is only in securing the grandest mountain and lake visitors for his genial ways and accom­ justice to the guides and hotel men as scenery for the exclusive use of our guests, P. U. N e v e n s , Proprietor. modating spirit—so that they work him well as the summer visitors around the for which no charge is made. Trout rise so hard in summer that he actually | OUTING IN MAINE I freely to the fly during the entire season and r.ewiston, Maine. lower Rangeleys that we have such a "tales” of 10-pounders are constantly heard needs rest. man here. W. W. Sm a l l . Happing in the guides’ quarters. Game of all Tim pond, where Mr. Viles holds the ^ in 1901. When you joint up your ^ kinds is so abundant as to he a positive nui­ fort in summer, is one of the greatest sance and the following may he hunted in No Law Rreakers In West Free­ the open season: Minges, Moose, Caribou. places for just lly fishing for square Catamounts, Bears, Deer, "Draw-1 oker, A t F a r m i n g t o n . tailed trout that we know of. Mr. % Fishing Rod .... $ Hedgehogs, “ Hearts,” House Flies, I art- man. Stoddard House. Viles is so confident of his ground with ridges, Ducks, Drakes, “ Seven up, Weasles, reference to this sort of thing that he Wardens and other small game. We are in receipt of a letter from * bear in mind that the RANGELEY LAKE ^ While Black llies and Mosquitoes are very Most central location. Electric lights and advertises to charge not a cent if his Marshall Taylor of West Freeman in rare, tar ointment is served at every meal electric bells. Heated in the summer by hot guest doesn’ t find good fly fishing every which he takes exceptions to some ideas * and is deservedly popular. An excellent and DEAD RIVER REGIONS furnish un- ÿfc table is kept, upon which more or less food is air and in the winter by hot water. day in the season. expressed in an article in a recent issue, * served, most of which is consumed by our To back up his claim that there are under the heading, Strong Needs W i l l H . M c D o n a l d , Prop’r. surpassed facilities for the amusement of efc guests without abusive language. Good beds always fish at Tim, Mr. Viles tells of Warden. Below we give the substance * are not unknown; while every luxury to be On Mooselookmkguntic L a k e . found in any modern hotel, may be called the experience of one of his guests last of his letter: * anglers. ^ for. Anything that a third-class camp trying Mooselookmeguntic House, year who was with him twelve weeks “ I think that by the number of deer to pass itself off as a comfortable well kept situated in the heart of the best fishing and had trout at every meal but two— said to have been killed near Strong last ile Write for free booklet about the Sandy ^ one, finds it necessary to promise, we do, to district of the Rangeley lakes. The hotel is any extent. We seek patronage from anyone 2,000 feet above sea level and hay fever is as the gentleman in question only summer that they need three or four * who desires to visit the real backwoods and guaranteed to be absolutely unknown. omitted trout from his menu twice dur­ wardens, but when the men from Strong River, Phillips & Rangeley and Franklin & ^ who is not afraid to take desperate chances. Address, from November until May, Theo ing the summer, it is safe to guess that come to fish for the chance to be game § B o a r d a n d boats furnished at reasonable L. Page, Proprietor Senate Cafe, Washington, Megantic Railroads. ^ rates. Guides furnished on application. D. C. After May 1, Haines’ Landing, Mo. those two omissions were made volun­ warden and use for bait ‘the West Free­ * Parties wishing to visit this place will please tarily. man law breakers’ as they call them, write in advance so that we can have camps Yia R a n g e l e y . 5 Mr. Viles will next season build a they had better get their bait nearer * N. BEAL, Phillips, Me. FLETCHER POPE, Redington, Me. In readiness. The railroads will sell excur­ Kennebago Lake House, on the shore of Ken- Supt. S. R. R. R. Gen. Man’g ’r. P. & R. R. R. sion t ic k e t s at reduced rates from B o sto n to camp at Tim pond for Mr. Jasper Bid- home. There are no game law breakers Range ley. nebago lake. The best fly fishing in the well of Collinsville, Ct. Mr. Bidwell in West Freeman or near there, and this Q. M .VOSE, Kingfield, Me., Supt. F. & 1*1. Ry. Ask anyone about Beaver Pond Camps and country every day in the year. High altitude. has been visiting Tim more or less for a can be proved. There isn’t a man or & if they d on ’t speak well of us, then address No hay fever. Pure water. Game in abun­ us direct for any desired information. number of years past and he is very boy in Strong that can say we ever * dance. R i c h a r d s o n Br o s ., Proprietors. Ed . Grant & Son, Beaver Pond, Me. fond of the place. killed or hunted deer in close time.”

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become the excepted thing instead of SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. THE FIVE DOLLAR LICENSE. FISH AND GAME ASSOCIATION. the exception, be said, and beyond that BOSTON LETTER. —beyond the summer travel is the No Scarcity o f Moose In Aroos­ Meetinsi In House ot Kepreseiita- tourist trtivel of the sportsmen. First Well-known Aroostook Guide took County. tives Tuesday Evening. of ail come the fishermen, aB soon as the Visits Boston. Shot Shells Loaded to Order. . ice is out, then the summer visitors, Deer Innumerable and Increas­ Commissioners and Others Make and then the hunters who stay till into Du P o n t ’ s December. The extension of the rail­ Desperate Encounter Between ing Each Year. Interesting Remarks. roads, be said, meant the extension of Moose and Wild-cat. Special correspondence to the Maine Woodsl [Special correspondence to the Maine Woods] the sporting travel. The Pullmans are Gunpowder A u g u s t a , [Special correspondence to the MAINE WOODS ] R a n g e l e y , Jan. 9, 1900. Jan. 9, 1901. going to the very heart of the forest. AND The public meeting of the Maine Boston, M a s s ., Jan. 8, 1901. J. G. Harlow’s communication of Jan. No road has to emplov heavier motive Sportsmen’s Fish and Game association As a rule the guides licensed by the 4, on the subject of a $5.00 license, has power than does the Maine Central dur- in the house of representatives, Tues commissioners of inland fisheries and Smokeless been receiving proper attention here. i ng the summer. And no trains in the day evening was well attended and it game of the state of Maine, though a He seems to think it would weed out country excel those which cross our was in every way successful. President hardy, fearless and honest and capable Powder lots of second-class guides and give state. The fast trains and frequent Vickery first called upon Hon. L. T. nature, are not men of large education, more employment to the few.' trains which ttie people of Maine enjoy Carleton, who spoke upon the subject, outside of the element of naturp, the For Shot Guns and Rifles. Hy observation leads me to think today are in a larger measure due to the “ The value of Maine’s Fish and Game.” forests, fields and lakes. Many of them, that the man who takes out the license immensity of our sporting tourist For sale by Mr. Carleton referred to the state mu however, are men who have travelled “ for fun” is the one who has outgrown travel. He also mentioned the possibil­ seum, saying that more than 10,000 more or less extensively during the guiding as a business and gone into a ities of Maine as a health resort for J.C. Corson, Wilton, Me. people have visited the museum and months when their calling has not sup­ more civilized calling, but who does oc­ those suffering from pulmonary dis­ more than 5,000 people have registered plied them with the opportunities for E. I. DUPONT tie NEMOURS & CO., Wilmington, Delaware. casionally guide a day or two just for eases. Within ten years, he said there there. The state now has 125 speci­ labor which the hunting and fishing recreation and who is desirous of doing would be more people with pulmonary mens of Maine fish and game. The' season affords, and some are menjof cul­ it legally. diseases coming to Maine during the distance, and at several intervals found commissioners are working with very If there is any fellow who is in ear­ winter than there are going to Florida. ture and more than ordinary under­ evidence of further encounters, though H. M. B A R R E T T , limited means but they are adding to WELD, riAlNE. nest and anxious to outdo himself and It behooved the state, be said, to see standing of the present-day affairs of the wonder of it all was that the wounds the collection constantly by the assist­ men. Perhaps the city sportsman who Builder of FINE CEDAR BOATS. others, and satisfy those by whom he is that its attractions for the sportsmen of none of the several animals engaged U3r “Write for price list and descriptive ance of those who are friendly to the employed, it is this same fellow who is were kept up; and whatever the state is naturally at all times in touch with seemed to be fatal, as is often the case catalogue. interests of Maine fish and game. Mr. “ not a guide” but trying to be. Again did, the railroads alive to their own best the movements of the world finds less of in such encounters between wild Carleton referred to a beautiful painting E. M. WHITE, OLD TOWN, ME. I am afraid he would be able to produce interests would meet more than half­ interest in guides of this kind than in animals. All the time the tracks were of a landlocked salmon painted by MANUFACTURER OF the necessary five dollars and we would way. the hardy, untutored men whose lives becoming fresher as the party advanced. have him to contend with just the same. Walter M. Brackett of Boston, the price have been full of backwoods incidents Finally the party heard sounds which FINE CANVAS CANOES, of which is $400. Mr. Brackett is ready Here in Rangeley 1 really believe and thrilling adventures, and who are led them to believe that another conflict made with cedar ribs and linings, free from all im to contribute $100 on the price of this SEVENTH ANNUAL SHOW perfections and second to none in the market. A1 most any guide would lend another five totally unfamiliar with the hustle and was in progress not far ahead of them, sizes built to order and those not in stock, will be made picture and it is expected that $300 will bustle of city life. at short notice. Also manufactures poles, paddles, dollars and take his word as security, and, anxious to get a view of the fight chairs, etc. be raised by contributions. The value Under the Auspices of National Occasionally one of these rough sticks and I fail to see in wbat manner he if possible, the party advanced slowly from the north woods gets up the neces­ would be worth any more to his sports­ of fish and game to Maine no man Sportsmen’s Association and with great care, finally coming in Wood and Bamboo Rods knows. It is within our memory that sary courage to take him to , the city in men, or how he could be any more effi sight of the contestants without attract- made to order and repaired. the out-of-doors vacation has become a search of knowledge and entertainment. cient or satisfactory, than he has been Will Open March 2, 1901, and ng their attention. In fact, it is doubt­ Call and see my special Rangeley Wood recognized institution. Col. F. E. It was my pleasure, just at the begin­ Rod and Sgdit Biamboo. before. Continue Two Weeks, ful if the animals would have paid any Boothby, general passenger and ticket ning of the holiday business season to T . HOAR. As for helping the fish and game by attention to the new comers, had they agent of the Maine Central railroad, es­ run across one of these men, in this city Rangeley , - - Maine. swelling the funds at the disposal of the At Madison Square Garden, New seen them, they were so thoroughly timates that during the year 1900, 250,- for the first time in his life. This man commissioners, the suggestion seems to interested in their own affair. Knapsacks for Sportsmen York City. I had met before in Aroostook county, be in part, a good one, but in my opin­ 000 people came to the inland territory As they approached, a peculiar and and he is well known to a great many and Guides. ion what the commissioners now feel alone. This is certainly not an over es­ The coming Sportsmen’s Show will be interesting sight met the gaze of the timate. sportsmen who are likely to read this Snowshoes made to order and repaired. and always have felt the need of far replete with new and attractive features hunters. Retreating as rapidly as was Guns repaired. Boots and shoes repaired. letter, but he is a man of retiring dispo­ Harness repaired. Chairs repaired and more than money, is an earnest cooper­ There is no place on this green earth, on a larger and grander scale than any possible under the disadvantages under sition, a modest, big-hearted, whole- bottomed. Also harness supplies. ation and a little missionary work by certainly not in the United States, that attempted heretofore. The scene will which she labored was a cow moose of W. E. Tw om bly, Rangeley, Me. souled fellow, whose name, for obvious those influential and high priced fellows is comparable to the state of Maine for represent— fair size, upon whose broad back was her graud scenery, wonderful lakes and reasons, I will not mention. Suffice it and a complete and truthful report at The land of Hiawatha, the home of perched a large calf, apparently badly TAXIDERMISTS. streams, pure air and her fish and game to say that “ Rufe” is the cognomen by the end of the season. the Ojibway Indians, of whom there wounded, but still making the best of resources. Mr. Houghton, of the Ban­ which he is best known in his native TAXIDERMI T. Trout nezzo, the only ar The commissioners have never been will be a large number present. They his opportunities, and to all appear tistic method of mounting fish by which the gor & Aroostook railroad, says the rail­ will inhabit an island situated in a lake, haunts. There are several others in the natural color is preserved. Work of every found lacking in new ideas, but they ances enjoying his novel ride. At least description done in the highest style of the roads of Maine are only enabled to same general locality known hy the liave been lacking in supporters. on which the Indian dances will be per­ that is the conclusion that Rufe and his art. J. W a l d o N a s h , Norway, Maine. maintain very excellent passenger serv­ same name, so that there may arise a If there is anything to be done that formed and their home life portrayed in companions arrived at and who could ice which they furnish, by the patron­ question as to which is here meant. will tend to help the fish and game it detail. better j udge the case. In the mean Log Cabins a Specialty. Rufe had never been in a city larger will be something that furnishes better age of the people who come to Maine to The lake will be larger than at any time a large bull moose, apparently the j than Lewiston before, had never seen protection. It seems to me that all reg­ spend their vacations and to fish and previous show and will contain fifteen head of the animal household, was Geo. H. Snowman, an electric car but once and that a bunt. Our farmers realize more fully hundred live trout, weighing from two having a lively time in an attempt to Rangeley Lakes, istered guides should belong to a diminutive four-wheeler, and subways, Rangeley, Haine, guides’ association. This would grad­ than ever before that our trout and to five pounds. These will be transport­ drive off an intruder in the shape of one music halls and theatres of any preten­ salmon, our perch and our bass, is a ed in the United States Fish car to the of the largest wild-cats ever seen in that Contractor j * ually bring the business under control tion, not to mention department stores mine to them. So their opposition to Garden, to insure safe delivery, and part of the Pine Tree state. The c* and Builder. o f reliable and responsible parties and and large hotels, were entirely beyond fish and game laws, formerly quite in­ sportsmen who delight in casting the fly sportsmen and the guide watched the enable facts to be ascertained and faults his knowledge. Rufe came to Boston sistent, has nearly disappeared. will have an opportunity to enjoy a lit­ sight several minutes before they were A. J. HALEY, ^corrected with despatch and justice. mainly to see the sights, incidentally to The question is bow best can we hus­ tle fishing. discovered, and even after they were take in the sportsmen’s exhibit at the Contractor and Builder. band and develop our fish and game re­ The state of Maine is preparing a most seen they paid very little attention to Russell Spinney, the well-known Park Square garden (the first fie had Years of experience sources so as to get the most out of attractive exhibit, being a fine specimen the common enemy. The hunters ad­ -Rangeley, as well as Aroostook, guide, ever seen), and at the same time bad in the Rangeley Lake them for the state. In a decade theie of every game animal found in the mired the pluck and resourcefulness of region in the construc­ has returned to town from the Aroos­ will be ten people for each one that vis­ made up his mind to buy a few Christ­ Maine woods. Guides and woodsmen to the moose family and did not molest the t io n of cabir s , ttages took region. Durin r the hunting sea mas gifts for liis family and one or two ited Maine in 1900. We have many the number of eighty or more will be in bull, though they had ample opportuni­ and hotels, which I «on he has been engaged as guide at of his down-east cronies, so he told me. streams and lakes without fish. Stock attendance to give information. There ty and probably the legal right to do so, take pleasure in referring to as the Atkins’ s camps at Monsungan and Win- Our friend was yery much interested these waters with square tailed trout will be camps and log cabins, coon trees but when the big cat attempted to best class o f work that has been socket lakes. When asked as to the in the strange sights of the city, and and the lordly salmon and they will be and squirrel cages and a special exhibit make his escape his career was quickly done in this region. Camps and •condition of game in that location he was “ more skeered” of the “ auto-have- gold mines. That is wbat Maine is try­ of large fish. ended, and the three moose promptly cabins a specialty For further in­ replied: “ There is absolutely no scarcity horse” wagons than he ever was of any ing to do. To foster these interests it This state of Maine exhibit will be got out of range. The calf was badly formation apply to o f moose in that region. The present bull moose that ever chased him away is necessary to have wise laws. The under the personal supervision of the A . J. H a l e y , Rangeley, Me. laws which are well observed by the hurt and seemed unable to travel at all, more intelligent the communities, the Hon C. C. Nichols, state game warden. up on the west branch. The total lack guides, are so strict and prohibitory in so his intelligent parents arranged for better are the game laws observed. The Adirondack Guides’ association of snow and the mild May weatliei at their provisions that the game can herd him his impromptu ride upon the capa­ Hon. Wm. T. Haines spoke upon the will make a very elaborate exhibit, try Christmas time were mysteries which and pass the most critical months in cious back of the mother-moose. The subject of “ Appropriation and How to ing to outdo that of former years. This he could not fathom, but what struck FOR SALE. the most critical months in safety. Per­ party were very well satisfied with the Be Raised.” exhibit will consist of live game ani­ him with the most force was the re­ sonally,” he continued, “ I got nothing adventure aud with the trophy which He said in opening that the people of mals, game fish, log cabins, lean-tos and markable cheapness of everything which remarkable in big bulls, but plenty was secured, though the coveted king The famous Knowlton Soda and Maine little appreciated the vast amount new features which the guides will in­ goes to make a genuine Christmas for small or ordinary ones, but there were of the forest was not hung up by the Sulphur Springs. of work that has been done by Mr. troduce of life in the woods. the youngsters, and the magnitude of lots of them around and the hunting cabin door that night. The water from these springs Carleton in the interest of fish and The Canadian exhibit, under the the large stores with their armies of was in a general way very satisfactory.” clerks and the still larger armies of pur­ is a certain cure for game. Mr. Haines expressed himself as supervision of Mr. L. O. Armstrong, The six day’s bicycle race of last “ When asked about how the Septem­ chasers. R ufe had brought along a few strongly in favor of liberal appropria­ will be of great interest to sportsmen week, at the Park Sq., garden, was the ber license law affected the deer in that dollars to spend on his friends, and can­ tions for our fish and game. The money and naturalists. Among other attrac­ sporting event of the week in New section he said it did no harm. That, vassed the large stores pretty thorough­ Dyspepsia . . , goes back to the state and is distributed tions there will be a heaver dam with England, and drew one of the largest although it was, perhaps, no great bene­ ly before he made his selection. But in the rural districts, affording the live beavers, just as tliey were taken crowds nightly that ever witnessed fit to guides and hotel men by bringing people an opportunity to earn higher when he did buy he bought a small from the wilds of Canadian woods by such an event. The accidents to those and has cured some o f the worst many sportsmen for that particular pur­ wages than they otherwise would. The truckload of things, and in his own the trappers. The Indians and guides who participated were few and not cases o f Piles, Liver, Stomach pose, that it was, however, very con­ water of the state is as valuable as the words, “ the whole consarned outfit will be present in large numbers and serious, and the event may be set down and Kidney Troubles, etc. It venient for parties in the woods and land, if properly handled. Mr. Haines only cost about ’ leveu dollars, and, by will bring many relics from their native as a great success. The winner, though also increases the appetite. added another pleasing feature to out­ urged strongly the necessity of making gosh, thar’s more Christmas joy in them woods, which are rare and interesting. a typical southern boy, his home being ing. The deer, he said, are innumer­ appropriations large enough to afford things than was ever sold out o’ Si For circulars, analysis and tes­ There will be rifle, revolver and pistol in Atlanta, Georgia, found a warm able, their nunfbers increasing every scientific investigation. Jones’s store in Punk Centre, since I timonials, address, contests. welcome and some enthusiastic admirers year. fust knowed him, 40 year ago, yes six! Maj. V. W. MacFarlane of Greenville, Spaces for the exhibit of sportsmen’s of his skill and endurance in the north, “ There are,” he says “ many well- created something of a stir by intimat­ supplies, boats, launches, golf goods, For all his interest in things new, known public camps, and one might and has found Boston to be one of the ing that a wealthy man had shot a fishing tackle, guns and ammunition Rufe could not help “ talking shop” J. B. KNOWLTON, most hospitable cities that he ever think the country well taken up by moose in close time and then told a will be reserved on the gallery, the every time he found an appreciative camp owners, but few realize the ex­ ground floor being entirely taken up visited. Boston loves a bicycle race, couple of guides that he had a “ pull” audience, a characteristic, and a very with features. and the popularity of events of this Proprietor, tent of rivers and lakes in that part o* that would protect him. ■ interesting one which I liave found to To insure the most desirable locations nature are gaining in public favor Maine. There are vast tracts where one Commissioner Chas. E. Oak followed it will be necessary for intending exhib­ be almost universal among the wood- may travel for days and not see either rather than otherwise. W in c h e s t e r . STRONG, • MAINE. MacFarlane and said that no man dared itors to make early application for space. ! land guides which it has been my good camp or trail.” J A. H D h e s s e l , General Manager. j fortune to meet in the last ten years. stand before the commissioners and say P. O. Box, 1,353, New York City. One experience which Rufe related to N e w A dvertisements . that they had a “ pull” of any descrip­ The Brook Trout and the The action taken by the guides at an interested audience in the office of Julian K. Yiles, Eustis, inserts an ad. tion. He further said that two of the The M a in e W oods will be in New Jackman should be heartily indorsed by Determined Angler. wardens are on the case referred to with York at the Sportsmen’s Show referred the Quincy House, one evening, may he Wanted—addresses of those who have all Maine guides. The influence of an By Chas. Barker Bradford. instructions to prosecute if enough evi­ to above—10,000 copies. Orders for of interest to the readers of the M a in e photographs of fish and game. See ad. active and well organized guides’ asso­ space should be placed early. dence can be secured to make a convic­ W oods. The snows came early last ciation in any locality is a good one and J. W. B r a c k e t t , Publisher, tion possible. Phillips, Maine. fall in some sections of Maine, and the It is with them that the commissioners^ Representative F. M. Bennett of Hol­ guide was out with a party of gunners wish to deal. The work of guiding has lis, whose subject was “ The Duty of Stoddard House. from Worcester county, this state, after been in the past in a fearful state of dis­ the State In Stocking Waters Hereto­ [Special correspondence to the Maine W oods.] big game, a few days after the first fall cord, the rules and regulations being fore Neglected,” said York county had F a r m in g t o n , Jan. 7, 1901. of snow, and quite early in the morning regulated by tradition and customs 3,000 miles of trout brooks and be Recent arrivals at the Stoddard House tracks of three moose, apparently one rather than by law and a little foresight, thought a few fish in York would be a calf and two old animals, were found and when it becomes possible for the Allen D Emery, W P McDonald, C Cl Guiles, good thing. He intimated that York E G Swift, W E Walsh, Wm thickens, Boston; together, seemingly leading toward one different associations to negotiate with CC Files, J S Merryman E S Aubln, S 1 of the lakes with an Indian name which folks didn’t get but mighty little of that Felker, A M Palmer. E A Gay, M L SIGnner, E each other and with the commissioners, Turner Hatch, C C Blake, 8 C Lang, W H Lit­ abound along the route of the Bangor & 5,000,000, spoken of by Governor Hill in A L i t e r a r y g e m —The most successful book the worst times may well be considered tlefield, Portland; Washington Huff, A L on gentle fishing since Izaak Walton his message, and that the most of the N e w Y o r k Aroostook railroad. The tracks were Mills ; F A Rich, Fred A Tainter, gave us the Complete Angler.

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SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. I SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. i SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. ABOUT SEPTEMBER LAW. Does Not Increase Killing. Daily News an account of the meeting: Augusta, Jan. 3, 1901. and proceedings of the Jackman Guides’'' To the Editor of the Maine Woods: association. Among the resolutions *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦j Sportsmen, Hunters and Guides I do not think the September deer law passed is one in support of the Septem- Give Their Opinions. should be repealed. The only reason ber license law. I am glad to see the suggested is the danger of fires in the people who are most interested in game Laflin & Rand Powder Co., Yeas and Nays In Regard to Be woods. I believe as many people will and game laws come to the front in­ go into the woods without this law as stead of leaving questions which most, pealing the Law. M a k e s with it. It is a well-known fact that affect their interests to butchers, bakers The following are letters from resi­ before the passage of the law deer were and candlestick makers, whose knowl­ dent and nonresident sportsmen, hunters killed in September, and the license edge of practical game legislation is. and guides, who give their opinions as system, in my judgment, does not in­ limited to theories which experiences; to whether or not the September deer crease the killing. H. M. Heath. has not considered practical or expedi­ law, so called, should be repealed. ent. For the last few months there has ap­ Section 21, provides for the killiug of Thinks September Law a Piece all kinds of Powders one deer between September 1, and peared in different papers articles fro id October 1, for food purposes to be con­ of Folly. numerous would-be-reformers of the» sumed in the locality where taken, in North Perry, Jan. 4, 1901. September law, attacking this subject either of the counties of Oxford, Frank­ To the Editor of the Maine Woods: from all standpoints, chiefly that Sep­ lin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, I certainly think the September deer tember shooting has caused au unusual Aroostook, Hancock, or Washington, law should be repealed. I think it was scarcity of game, that the guides and by any person having procured a license a piece of folly in the beginning. sportsmen who once obtaining a license» therefor, for which a nonresident pays C. W. Person. go forth igniting everything combusti­ $0 00 and a resident of the state $4.00. ble. One paper opposes it on the ground Worked Well at Rangeley. that fawns will not have milk on tap Licenses Did Not Diminish Deer. for all kinds of Cuns: Rangeley, Jan. 5, 1901. through September, if through the work­ Andover, Me., Jan. 4, 1901 To the Editor of the Maine Woods: ing of the license law they are deprived I think the September deer law, so- of their mater. They also claim that a. ; To the Editor of the Maine Woods: ♦ called, should not be repealed. It has great amount of illegal killing is done» ♦ In regard to the September deer law seemed to work well in this section. by parties whose license gives them a. ♦ ♦ I can say that it is all right and a good Geo. M. Esty. chance to slaughter indiscriminately. ♦ thing for the Btate. I know of about a ❖ People who have this disposition w ill # dozen licenses that did uot diminish the violate the law anyway. Especially ♦ Gives Camping Parties a Chance. ♦ deer any for they did not get any, and where the said people are in the heart ♦ every one of the guides know that deer Enfield, Jan. 4, 1901. ♦ of the Maine wilderness, miles from a. ♦ are plenty enough in Oxford and Frank­ To the Editor of the Maine Woods: residence, as most hunters are as a gen­ ♦ Enclose six cents in stamps for 1901 Calendar. ♦ lin counties. I never saw them so I have always favored the September eral rule at this time of the year. ♦ plenty.as this fall. There were seventy deer law for the reason that it gave ♦ Sportsmen from other states are re­ ♦ shot here in Andover and they seem to parties camping in remote parts of the specters of the laws ot this state and ♦ be just as plenty as ever. I would like Correspondence Invited. ♦ state a chance to lawfully have game cases like this are exceptions. A good î to see a close time on moose for a term through September and relieved the percentage of sportsmen are not blood ♦ of years. -, I want to see the law repealed guides of chances of being caught kill­ hunters, and those who have beenj m ♦ ♦ on sending ten pounds of trout for $1.C0 ing deer in close time and losing their years past and secured heads do not. LAFLIN & RAND POWDER CO., for no one can raise ten pounds for $1.00 license, etc. S. M. Hodgkins. wish for further trophies. They make and our trout are diminishing in our their annual pilgrimage at this seasons 99 Cedar Street, - - New York Citv. lakes fast, and that is something we Causes Indiscriminate Slaughter for the outdoor life only. should look after very closely and keep ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<►♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦+♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ of Deer. There have been only ten licenses is­ the lakes well stocked, for what the sued at Patten this year, and not over Gardiner, Jan. 4, 1901. sportsmen want is good fishing. five heads were taken out. No forest G. P. Thomas. To the Editor of the Maine Woods: close to me. He struck me with his ' Settled to the Tune of Forty fires during September or October, and A GREAT BEAR FIGHT. paw, knocked off my hat and scratched ! I am most emphatically opposed to according to the commissioner’s report me on the hand, but I dodged the main Dollars. September Law All Bight. the September shooting of deer for two the same can be said of other sections Five Hears Killed In Six Minutes reasons. First, it is used at a time force of the blow. Then he struck me a Since we published the paragraph on Rangeley, Jan. 4, 1901. of the game land under our present law. when deer are coming to the water and The guides are learning that their by Buckskin Sain. second time and pushed me against a the slaughter of deer in and about To the Editor of the Maine Woods: tree and tore my clothes, but as I had very tame, and are shot without effort. business depends on their ability to Strong our leporter has been informed The September deer law is all right as my hunting knife handy I buried it to Second, under this law I am convinced stop poaching and to have proper car© When and Where Bears Hiber­ of a little illegal shooting that took it is. No change needed for this section that an indiscriminate slaughter is car­ the hilt in his breast. Then I jumped place up in West Freeman during the | of forests. AH are not of the same of the state. C. T. Richardson, 2nd. ried on and the license is passed from mind, of course, but you cannot educate nate For the Winter. back a short distance to reload my rifle, last summer. It seems that a certain j one to another so that where only one them to a standstill in a few years. [Special correspondence to the Maine Woods.1 and in the meantime the bear got be­ well-to-do farmer up in that region was hind a rock and looked around a corner Can’t ’Leil lentil He Hears the deer is supposed to be filled a half If you want something practical put T o g u s, Me , Jan. 1, 1901. troubled very much with the deer that to watch me. I tired and hit him on dozen are slaughtered. It has, accord­ the close time on deer December 1, and I bad a conversation to-day with tramped down his oats and corn. After Evidence. the side of the face. Then he backed ing to my observation during the two thus stop woodsmen from slaugi taring; Buckskin Sam, who was formerly a threatening the deer ' many times, he away from me and I gave him two shots Augusta, Me., Jan. 5, 1901.^ years that September licenses have been deer enough on December snow to ruu scout for General Custer, and who has resolved on taking one’s life. With I in the neck. The bear gave a few To The Editor of the Maine Woods: issued, doue more to destroy our game the camps through the winter. been for the last three or four years a this determination he shouldered his than all the shooting from October to growls and tumbled down over a ledge, If the September law tends to increase guide for hunters and fishermen at the gun one bright morning and proceeded December combined. I am luformed by probably about a hundred feet, into a forest fires or to decrease the game, it Hopes Law Will Be Repealed* Rangeley lakes, with headquarters at to his field. On arriving at the spot, most reliable guides whom I have cave below where I could not get at should be repealed. Some claim that it Berry Mills, Me., Jan. 4, 1901. Bemis. He has come to Togus to spend there before him not more than ten rods \ known and employed for six years, that him. does neither, that about so many people To the Editor of the Maine Woods: the rest of the winter, but expects to away stood a fine looking deer. Re­ this law is most shamefully violated and “ In tbis fight the bear had torn off go into the woods anyway, and they I hope to see the September deer law return to Bemis when the season opens membering his resolution he aimed that during the month hundreds of deer my sweater and my vest and here on my will not go cold and will not go hungry. repealed during the present session off in the spring. 1 asked him to give me steadily at the heart of the fine creature are killed illegally. I hope the perni­ right hand you can see the two scars re­ I do not know till I hear the evidence, the legislature. D. W. Berry. some points shout the lakes and about and tired. It is more thau useless to say cious practice of issuing licenses will be maining yet to show where he scratched as the Irishman said when asked to the Maine hunting, and the following is that the deer died on the spot for the at once and forever revoked. me with his paw. I came out of that law breaker was a good shot and he gen­ plead. C. S. Hichborn. Law Is Well Enough as It Is* his reply: I may add also that I would make it fight with my hands and face bleediug, erally made his game stay with him Rangeley, Me., Jan. 6, 1901. “ The year 1900,” said Buckskin Sam, but my slight wounds soon healed and I obligatory at all time during the open To the Editor of the Maine Woods: when he gets good aim. All this hap­ In Navor o f September Law. season for every hunter to employ a “ was the most successful season for afterwards took my reveDge in selling I think the September deer law is weI2 sportsmen at the Rangeleys for many pened on the day before the fourth of Boston, Jan. 4, 1901. guide. This liberty to hunt unattended bear pelts and meat. I sold the bear July. That same day after the law enough as it is. Let us have one law years past. The hotels and cottages skins to Joe Edmonfls of Dixfield, Me., To the Editor of the Maine Woods: at any time is also being abused in kill­ long enough so we can understand it be­ were full almost to overflowing, and the breaker had thought over his deed he and the meat I took to Boston and sold Rferring to the September law on deer ing indiscriminately and without limit fore it is changed. I do not think it has fishing was also fine. Some bears were at once drove to get counsel. The at­ in Faneuil Hall market For two of the I can only say, so far as my experience by aliens to our state. 1 would compel a tendency to increase forest fires in killed and a considerable number of torney advised him to settle, whicli he every visiting sportsman to pay a li­ best bears I received $48. I have that goes, I don’t believe there are any more September for 1 think sportsmen as well deer, but the guides seemed to be anx­ did to the tune of forty dollars. old sweater now which I have preserved killed than would be if there was no cense and employ a guide. Certainly as guides are anxious to preserve the ious that the moose should Again reports come that during the as a reminder of what I believe to be law. It is a well known fact that even there are valid reasons for this and un­ forests of Maine. J. F. Herrick. increase, and that may be one wihter of 1898 when there was a yard of one of the greatest bear fights on record, in August a large number of deer aie less Maine is to eventually lose its game five deer on Day mountain, they were reason that few moose were killed in for it was six minutes to 12 o’clock killed. My opinion is, the best way to and the large revenue it now affords. Doesn’t Think It Bight to Hunt all killed in less than a month after the the Rangeley country, at least compared when I commenced the encounter and prevent the killing is to stop the taking Our laws must be simplified and made Doer In September. to those slain in former years. A great snow had become so deep that it was more stringent. W. P. Giddings. just 12 o ’clock when I got through. A out of the state of more than one deer to Oakland, Me., Jan. 5, 1901. many sportsmen and visitors came to impossible for any animal to travel. sportsman from Boston offered me $5 a person. I met a party of six last fall, To the Editor of the Maine Woods, the lakes from various parts of the The law abiding citizens are all wishing A Benefit to the State. for the sweater, but I concluded not to they had 12 deer and I venture to say I dou’t think it is right to hunt deer:- United States from Chicago, Philadel­ that a game warden might be appointed sell it to him.” that the most of this lot was hung up in Augusta, Jan. 4, 1901. in September and I think that law phia, Boston, New York and many other so that the deer slaughter can be Then I asked Sam a few questions Quincy market for sale. Such people To the Editor of the Maine Woods: should be repealed. Wm. P. Blake. stopped. places. about bears and he said: are not sportsmen, as their only object The September deer law should stand. “ You ask me about my book,” he “ Early in the spring, say along in is to have a good time and to pay their It works well, furnishes an opportunity September Law Favors Guides* continued. It is entitled, ‘ Life and March, the pelt of a bear is at its best, expenses out of the game they kill and under its provisions that a certain class Rangeley, Me., Jan. 7, 1901. Adventures of Buckskin Sam,’ written as during the time they are in winter WHEN YOU ORDER carry out of the state. One deer ;s can and do take advantage of, who To the Editor of the Maine Woods: by himself and was printed by the quarters their fur grows long and thick, enough for anyone to cairy out. A true otherwise could not. The object of the The law favors guides and sportsmen*, Rumford Falls Publishing Co., E. N. so that skins taken about that time sportsman will not carry out any, nor law is to accomplish the greatest good. and the deer seem to stand it well. I Carver, manager. The work contains command the highest price in the mar Baker’s Chocolate kill more than he can consume while in This is certainly done and the individ­ think it safe to try it another two years. 185 pages and the price is $1.00 per ket. And here I may mention one fact camp. If all who go into the Maine ual who takes the benefit of it and the D. E. Hey wood. copy. The first copy was not issued that perhaps is not generally known and woods were sportsmen no law would be state and people of the state who re­ until June 1, 1900, and in three months that is that bears den up according to or Baker’s Cocoa |needed to protect the game. ceive the benefit of it are both made the September Law Should Be Be» thereafter I sold 450 copies. I have the time that there is a heavy fall of D. F. Hunt. happier and richer thereof. been around the world twice, and in EXAMINE THE PACK­ pealed. snow. When the snow becomes so deep E. W. Whitehouse. Houlton, Me., Jan. 4, 1901. the book I have given a sketch of my AGE YOU RECEIVE that they cannot wallow through it with Deer Made AVilder by Hunting In To the Editor of the Maine Wood?. adventures from boyhood almost to the A N D MAKE SURE comfort, then they hunt up their home Helps to Protect the Game. I think the September deer law, so present time, including short stories, THAT IT BEARS OUR September. for the winter. The past season they Augusta, Jan. 4, 1901. called, should be repealed. I believe it tales of the civil war, scouting with denned up early, say along in the first TRADE-MARK. Princeton, Me , Jan. 4, 1901. To the Editor of the Maine Woods: is all wrong to permit a certain number* Custer, the surrender of Robert E. Lee, part of December. And there is another To the Editor of the MaineWoods: Regarding the September law, so- who can spare the time in September to and a few poems.” point in regard to the places where I do not favor the September deer And here is an account of bis last “ La Belle called, allowing the killing of deer un­ go into the woods, to shoot, wound or bears hibernate. If a bear was born flu law, not on account of .danger from set­ frighten the game so that when the true boar fight, given almost as he narrated a den he will, when grown, seek out a ting forest fires, but from the fact that der a special license, will say that I Chocolatiere ” liave given the matter very careful study sportsmen, either residents of Maine or it to me today: den in winter. But if he was born in a there are many chances for leaks in it, “ On the 17th day of October, 1898,” and attention and am fully convinced in yearly visitors, seek the woods they hollow log or under the stump of a tree Under the decisions of the U. S. Courts and the deer are undoubtedly made my own mind, that for such guides and find the game scarce or scattered. said Buckskin Sam, “ I killed five full he will seek similar places when the no other Chocolate or Cocoa is entitled to wilder and harder to reach in full open grown black bears in six minutes, in be labelled or sold as “ Baker’s Chocolate” sportsmen as are well disposed towards Either the September law should be re­ time comes for him to enter some sort or “ Baker’s Cocoa.” season. Chas. A. Rolfe. pealed or the law amended so as to per­ the town of Byron on West mountain. our fish and game interests, it is a very of a winter habitation. When the mit anyone to kill deer in September You ask liow I came to run across so mother bear comes out of her deu the good thing and an advantage to the without a license—in which event the many bears at once. It happened in Walter Baker & Go. Limited Deer Slampeded Before October. state in protecting its game as well as to deer would soon become extinct. cubs are old enough to travel with her, Established 1780 the land owners in guarding against The law, with the exception of the this way: I had been out hunting for and they remain with the old bear all Augusta, Jan. 4, 1901. forest fires. September clause, is all right. deer, but did not see even one. I went the following summer and winter, but DORCHESTER, MASS. * To the Editor of the Maine Woods: George H. Gilman. To the unprincipled and unreliable up|on the side of the mountain next to when another lot of young bears are COLD MEDAL, PARIS, 1900 I think the September deer law guide, it may afford an additional Weld, and when I had reached the top born the mother drives the yearling should be repealed if it is desired to Thinks It Is a Good Law. chance to practice unwarranted methods of the mountain, my eye could com­ bears away, so that they may shift for keep the late of decimation down to Augusta, Me., Jan. 5. 1902. of destruction. When the guides are mand a view of the country for several themselves and allow the very small that of the increase. To the Editor of the Maine Woods: miles. Then I began to descend on the ones a chance in the great battle of life.” Those wishing Besides enlarging the opportunity for made to realize, however, that in the fu­ From the best information I have been H. M. Cobu rn . west side of the mountain, and when I surreptitious killing, the present law ture—somewhat different than in the able to obtain about the September de e had traveled a short distance I came to JOB W O R K allows the deer to be stampeded from past—every guide detected in a willful law, I conclude it is a good law, because sportsmen do go into the woods in Sep­ a “ blow down.” In this there were Willows Hotel, Farmington. violation of any law is to be punished as of any kind are invited to call on their haunts before the beginning of the tember and they will not allow them­ some fallen spruce trees, and as I stood [Special correspondence to the Maine Woods] real hunting season in October. severely as possible through the courts, selves to suffer for the want of food* there picking o ff a few pieces of the F a r m in g t o n , Me., Jan. 7, 1901. MAINE WOODS Chas. E. Nash. and is also in every instance, without therefore I think it would be better if gum, I heard a noise behind me, I Late arrivals at Willows Hotel are: any leniency, to be barred from the they are allowed to take deer for food purposes upon the payment of a license grabbed my Winchester repeating rifle A E Ferguson, Roy Fernel, Ola Calden, Wm for samples and prices. privilege of acting as a guide for at Carey, Rose Matthew, Frank Miller and wife, Thinks No Deer Will Be Left. fee, which has afforded quite a revenue in which there were only three car­ Granville Mayo, Miss Ethel Hood, Ira Knowl- least one year, I think the beneficial ef­ to the state for the past year. ton, Miss Addie Carey, Roscoe Dudley, Geo W ork satisfactory. Guilford, Jan. 3, 1901. tridges, and on turning around I saw Bonney, Gussie Dudley, Bert Houlton, Vivian fects of this law will be acknowledged They must go under the control of an Calden, Wilton ; Julius G Sarrow, New York : Prices to suit. To the Editor of the Maine Woods: b y everyone. Chas. E. Oak, experienced guide, whose duty it is to five bears. J M Wheeler, Lewiston; G -L Russell, Rhode see that the law is not violated and “ There I was, alm ost in a corner, but Island; A N Ogllvie, Rangeley; M R Hines I would say, my opinion is that there and lady, Philadelphia; F P Waill, I D Ames, Address, " under whose guidance forest fires will at the first sh ot I d rop p ed one bear and Madison; Janies Walker, Chas Woodcock, will be no deer in Maine in a few years Let the Law Stand. not be likely to occur. So it would Wm Christie, East W ilton; S F Smith. C P if the September law stays as it is now. seem to be for the interest of the state then I shot tw o m ore on the other side Jones, Wm Hoake, Bangor; F S Hovey, John J. W . Brackett, B. W. Howe, Patten, refers us to the of a log my s e c o n d shot killing two S Heath, S B Waugh, H T Briggs, E I Lowe, I think the September law is a big mis­ following which appeared in the Bangor in thé way of preserving tbe game, and Portland; L L Hubbard. Waterville; Geo L Editor and Publisher, for the best interests of land owners bears. Then I s h o t another bear, but Smith, Augusta; B F Safford, Salem; W L take and should be repealed. Daily News, and was written by him: who dread forest fires. Jones, Strong; L W Tripp. Rockland; A R E. A. Ham. the fifth bear s to o d on his hind feet Phillips, J S Eynon, Boston. Phillips, Me. I see in a recent edition of the Bangor S. J. Cliadbourne, 4 MAINE WOODS, JANUARY II, 1901

H on. N. P. N o b l e , Franklin’ s sena­ ing No. 2. R. 2, W. B. K. P., the sum of one Owners No Acres Yal Tax appointed agent to superintend the expendi­ hundred seventy-five dollars and thirty-three L T Hinds, 40n ture of the same. transportation MAINE WOODS. tor, was chosen chairman of the joint cents, as follows, to wit: $1500 $13 F0 William Bemis, 200 800 7 20 And it is hereby ordered by us, the said Republican caucus last week, and by his No Toseph Fot ter, 200 800 7 20 County Commissioners, that notice of said Owners ge Lots Acres Val Tax Lyman Ree«*, 20 (00 90 assessment be published as required by law. TIME - TABLE. grace and expedition in conducting the A C obur■ heirs. C H Adams, 2-3-4-S-6 185 $695 $13 20 4400 4400 39 60 J. S. M o o k r s , County Commissioners Published Weekly at Phillips, fie business, made a most favorable im­ S W Philbrick, 48u0 4*00 43 20 D. w . Be r r y , 4 4 1 02 of tlie S A N D Y R IV E R R. R. pression. 2 55 55 1 04 To be expended as fallows, to wit: in re­ I. W . G r e e n e , County of Franklin. 5 2 90 100 1 90 pairing tlie roads leading ibroueh the same, A tru e co p y ,A tte st., B. M. Sm a l l . Sami Raymond, 4 100 250 4 75 and < >rrin Taylor of Coplin Plantation is ap­ M o n d a y , O ct . 8 , 1 9 0 0 • J J & JN Brackett, 2-3-Ö-6 1174 567 10 77 pointed agent to superintend the expendi­ News of the North Haine Woods Ca se s of kidnapping are becoming 2-3 100 175 3 33 ture tnereof. and Country. alarmingly frequent, several having 5 100 208 3 85 On No. 4, Range 2, B. K. P , the sum of two MOLASSES LOOKED BURNT, Tr’n 1 Tr’n 3 Tr’n 5 5 434 250 4 75 hundred and ninety-four dollars, as follows, N o r t h . A. M. P. M. P. M. been attempted within the past fort­ E Brackett, 4 100 250 4 75 to w't: 4 100 100 1 90 night. The idea of a large ransom J L Brackett, 16 150 2 85 Owners No Acres V il Tax Smelled Burnt and Tasted Burnt, Advance Subscription Rates. 5 Farmington,...... lv 10 30 1210 4 40 looms up temptingly before the would- A Brackett, 4 36 250 4 75 LETreadweL, 20(0 $ 2000 $ 14 00 One Year...... $1.00 Croekertown Lum but Wasn’t Burnt. G W Bachelder, 7-9 200 300 5 70 So. Strong,...... Blx Months...... 50 be miscreants. E R, Bachelder, 3 55 150 2 85 ber Co, 19760 40'00 280 00 W W Collins, 2-3 90 200 3 80 To be expended in repairing the roads Strong,...... l ar 'SEhree Months,...... 25 2-3 110 200 3 80 therein, and Orrin Taylor of Coplin Planta­ Letter From Grandson ot Man (lv 11 35 12 42 5 10 in g le Copies,...... 3c A Ch ic a g o firm has been awarded Isaac Ellis, 4 5 50 95 tion is appointed agent to superintend the Phillips,...... 12 00 1 00 5 30 Subscription price when not paid within the contract to furnish the Russian gov­ Josiah Lake, 1 15 50 95 expenditure thereof. Who Sold the Holass°s. ¡three months, $1.50 a year. Ernest Haley, 1 25 25 48 On No. 3, R. 2, B. K. P., Jerusalem Township, ernment 1500 barrels o f prepared meat, Nathan Ellis, 1 60 60 1 14 the sum of three hundred ninety-three dol­ D o v e r , M i n n ., Jan. 2, 1901. 1-2-3-4 240 440 8 36 lars, as follows, to w it: Tr’112 Tr’n 4 Tr’n 6 for the army. Bert Pliilbriek, 1 60 175 3 33 lo the Editor of the Maine Woods: S o u t h . A. M. A. M. P. M. Credit for remittance on subscriptions is Frank Haley, 5-6 30 50 . 95 No on yellow slip on paper. If this is not O R Haley, 1-2 115 300 5 70 Owners Des Acres Val Tax Eben Hinkley, 5 50 75 1 43 I noticed in your paper from Fly lorrect notify the Maine Woods. We do not L E Treadwell Phillips,...... 7 30 8 TO 1 30 mail receipts. J H Lowell, 2-3-4 834 100 1 90 Rod’s Note Book, the mention of a cook ROAD ASSESSMENTS. 4 76 325 6 17 20000 $12000 $276 00 The MAINE Woods is glad to receive com­ Chas G Smith, Settler’s lot book by the Ladies’ Social union of Strong,...... lv 7 50 8 40 1 50 munications from its readers upon topics of 1 75 75 1 48 No Id, 163 800 18 40 C F Lamb, 6-7 65 250 4 75 Chas G Smith, “ “ public interest, hut the name of the author 7 50 50 95 Phillips and it is asked “ how many of So. Strong,...... must in all instances accompany the commun­ State of Maine. No 11, 63 E3 1 21 ication, not necessarily for publication, but J R Tootliaker, 4-5-6 1544 420 7 68 Chas G Sm tli, “ “ the readers among the anglers and hunt­ ran klin , ss: Court of County Commis­ Celia Nile, 5-6 150 200 3 80 Farmington,...... 8 20 9 30 2 20 ¡as a guarantee of good faith. , No 13, 112 137 3 15 ers will send her forty cents for the sioners, December Term, A D., 1900. 8-9 1,56 402 7 60 Chas G Smith, Mill lot No The Maine Woods does not hold itself re­ F Edwin Oakes, 8 504 1.50 2 85 On the first day of the present term being 12. 10 150 3 45 book.” As I am not in either of the WESTON LEVIS Pres. F. N. BEAL, Supt. sponsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse the 26th day of December A. D., 1900, we, the L D Nile, .8 50 00 1 14 the views of its correspondents. A K Martin, Settler’s lot subscribers, County Commissioners, for said F B Nile, 8 44 150 2 85 No 1. 100 classes mentioned I will send with the When ordering the address of your paper County of Franklin, having by one or more Wm Oakes, 4 6 25 48 4 50 95 A B Martin, “ “ forty cents a short biographical sketch changed, please.glva the old as well as new of our Board, in the month of September A. è No 2, 80 €0 1 84 address. D. 1900 , made an annual inspection of all the 5 30 30 57 A B Martin, “ “ Time-Table. 2-3 100 225' 4 27 hoping it may entitle me to the book. Remember that the publisher must be county roads in the unincorporated town­ Eliza Oakes, No 3, 70 1 61 notified by letter when a subscriber wishes ships and tracts of land in said County of John Collins, 5 37 50 95 R A Huse & Son, Settler’s I was a Franklin county boy and have Franklin, and having thereupon made an es­ Dexter Lamb, 1 25 25 48 lot 14-15, PHILLIPS & RANGELEY R. R. Ms paper stopped. All arrearages must be Warren Stevens, 4 _24 25 48 216% 600 13 80 been a subscriber and careful reader of The only all-rail route to Rangeley Lake. paid. timate of the amount needed to put them in R A Huse & Son, Mill and repair so as to be safe and convenient for Jos Tibbetts, 5-6 47 85 1 61 Land, The quickest and easiest route to the Dead The price of $1.00 per year for the Maine 15 2p0 4 60 yonr paper for fifteen years and am a River Region via Dead River Station. Stage public travel, have assessed upon the follow­ 6 40 115 2 18 Unknown, Settler’s lot No 5, 83 83 1 90 W oods applies only to subscriptions paid in ad­ ing unincorporated townships and tracts of Rod’k Brackett, 5-6 60 300 5 70 grandson of the man who sold the maple connection with every through train for vance. All arrearages must be paid at the rate 7 100 140 2 60 “ “ “ 6 90 90 2 07 Stratton, Eustis and ail points inland. land in said County of Franklin, exclusive of David Hoar, “ “ “ 7, 122 122 2 80 of $1.50 a year. Do not expect any deviation water, and land reserved for public use, for W H Tibbetts, 7 25 25 48 molasses in Phillips, which he acknowl­ On and after Dec 12, 1900, trams on tlie Phi 1 from this rule. 7 48 “ “ “ 8, 66 66 1 51 tlie repair of tlie county roads therein during Bert Herrick, 25 25 “ *• “ 12, 92 92 2 11 edged looked burnt, smelled burnt and lips & Rangeley railroad will run as follows J. W. BRACKETT, Publisher. the year A. D., 1901, the following sums to Ernest Ross, 5-6 50 300 5 70 “ “ “ 9, 37% 37 85 until further notice: w it: R R Wilcox, 5 2 150 2 85 .( ^ tt I, ^ tasted burnt, hut said notwithstanding 4 99 150 2 85 74 74 1 70 kAbt. a m p m On that part of No. 2, R. 1, W. B. K. P., tor­ 10O 150 2 85 Frank F Cook, House and all that, it really was not burnt, and my Phillips, Lv ‘ ...... 2.30 5-.30 The Edition of Maine Woods merly known as Greenvale Plantation, tile Abram Ross, 10-11 lot 150 3 45 sum of one hundred forty-five dollars and Soule & Hinds, 5 50 75 1 43 Unknown, Height of land second cousin on mother’s side, N. V. •Madrid, 2.55 6.45 farm, •Reed’s Mill, , . . 3.05 5.55 This Week is 3,840. twenty-six cents, as follows, to w it: To be as follows, viz on the 125 125 2 87 Worthley, is now living on the farm •Sanders’ M i l l , ...... 3.25 6 05 Owners Des Lot No Acres Val Tax main roads "in said Dallas Plantation and t Phil p H Stubbs, Hotel E Nile of said Plantation is appointed agent and land. 700 16 10 where that wonderful molasses was Redington Mills, . . j “ * j° ¡¡S John Clark, 35 2 $ 10 $ 22 ft) superintend the expenditure thereof F J D Banijum, 2 cottages FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1901. Jas L Collins, 19 81 125 2 75 and lots, made. My wife was from Anson and •Log Track No. 2, .... 4.40 6.40 Lyman Dun­ On the new road in West Half of Dallas 100 Dead River...... 5.00 16.60 Kingtield & Dead River Rangeley, a r ...... 5.20 7.05 ham, 34 128 100 2 20 Plantation leading from Dead River Station R R Co, Station, etc, 3 45 we kept a boarding house in Lowell, G eo Oakes, E part 28 105 138 3 03 to Rangeley village, the sum of two hundred E E Jenkins and H S Wing, WEST. AM PM Write an Item. thirty-eight dollars and sixty-one cents as Mass., for six years with an average of 0 M Smith, “ 27 31 Geo, Woodcock House, 150 3 45 Rangeley, L v ...... 11 00 8 30 “ S “ 28 26 follows, to wit: Leon San Dorn, House and T he columns of M a in e W oods are 1« x E “ 7 iorty boarders. Add the Phillips cook Dead River, . , 11.15 8.50 24 No lot, 100 2 30 •Log Track No. 2, . . . 11.25 9.05 open for discussions, suggestions and “ N “ 25 50 475 10 45 E A Davis, Saw mill, 800 18 40 book to the experience which we have J Lowell, C “ 24 08 Owners Range Lot Acres Val Tax Redington Mills, . . { & £ ¡ f 5 information of every kind that might c <1 Isaac R Buhier, 4 9-10 100 $125 $ 3 12 cad and I think we can have our food 25 22 To be expended as follows, viz: $150 on road •Sanders’ Mill...... 12.OO 10.16 c .. 26 73 “ 5 10-11 150 175 4 37 from Kingtield Pne to No. 4, R. 2 line and $243 well cooked. interest our readers. “ S E “ 30 13 Elwell Bubier, 6 5 50 75 1 87 on the road leading from Grant’s Mill to •Reed’s M ill,...... 12 10' 10.28 We want to publish your views upon “ S E " 27 1 280 6 16 J A Burke, est, 4 6 35 50 1 25 Somerset County line, and the Dead River I herewith enclose draft for one dol­ •Madrid,...... 12 20 10.40 W H Ellis, “ 5 6-10 150 175 4 37 road from said line to liDe of Highland Plan­ Phillips, a r ...... 12 35 11.05 fish and game or local subjects. or un­ “ 6 10 100 125 3 17 tation, and L. T. Hinds is appointed agent to lar to renew our subscription (in name •Trains stop on signal or notice to con ­ If you have spent a delightful summer known, part lot 22 120 Geo O Fall, E part superintend the expenditure thereof. of Mary B. Ingham), also forty cents in ductor. 21 11 of S public lot, 132 132 3 30 on Washington Plantation, so called, being Fletcher Pope, Gen. Man’g’r. among our hills and lakes we would be 24 3% Philbrick Guile, W a pan of No. 4, the sum of ninety dollars ano stamps for book. H. H. Field , G. P. & T. A. “ S 25 13 central part See three cents, as follows, to wit : A L. Matth ew s, Superintendent. pleased to have you tell us about it. “ s w 26 23 175 3 85 No 7, 33 33 82 L e b b e u s W o r t h l e y I n g h a m . Tell us of the catches you made—and, F A Hight, 20 114 Chas W Guile, N W Owners No Acres Val Tax E part 21 125 250 5 50 part Sec No 1, 2191 220 5 50 L V Dodge, 1 10 25 173 $800 $24 80 the catches you did not quite make, H Bemis 23 66 75 1 65 Etta Dill, Thomas Anderson, 20 50 1 55 $100 Reward $100. D E & H E Fletcher Pope, U 350 7 75 Levi Gardner, 70 100 of the deer you shot and of those you Hinkley, 31 160 Heber Bishop, 1 75 1 87 3 10 Portland & Romford Falls Ry. A F Cooper & Co, 3 25 63 Fred Wilkins, 30 100 3 10 The readers of this paper will be pleased to just missed. 33 100 175 3 85 Levi Gardner, 100 375 11 62 D i r e c t L in e t o R a n g e l e y L a k e s . J Oakes, N part 18 70 75 1 65 Chas Blanchard, 1J 15 42 Danforth Skeetnp learn that there is at least one dreaded dis­ We are ever glad to receive breezes C Soule, N E part 28 38 125 2 75 Sidney Wakelv, 2 8 20 heirs, 110 2f0 ease that science has been able to cure in all Through Time-table, In Effect Dec. 10, 1900. G Oakes, E part 28 2 25 55 Chas Haley, W cen­ 6 20 Its stages and that is Catarrh. Hall’s Catarrh wafted from the Maine woods. David R Chandler, 40 100 3 10 h r o u g h o m m o d io u s S Hano, W part 27 9 50 1 10 tral part S Pub lot 40 150 3 75 Clarence Kelley, 120 Cure is the only positive cure known to the PLENDID Alonzo Hinkley, 1 4 4 25 63 250 7 76 medical fraternity. Catarrh being a consti­ T r a i n s . C o a c h e s . S ERVICB. Local items too, are ever appreciated. N Ellis, 137% 100 2 20 140 250 J 7 F Oakes, part 30 175 200 4 40 Herrick & Soule, 2 10-11 41 1 38 tutional disease, requires a conslitutional GOING SOUTH. A. M. A. M. P. M A J Haley. 25 63 Parsons & Chaney 25 to 1 55 If your neighbor is out of town, tell us S Oakes, 28 J M Derby, 30 50 treatment. Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken In Leave Bemis, 7 25 29 58% 175 3 85 Ernest Haley, 3 10 25 1 55 ternally, acting directly upon the blood and let us John Adams, 50 25 77 “ Rumford Falls, 9.10 2.40 about it or if your friend is ill, Coe & Pin- Bert. Haley, 3 10 25 Da' id R Chandler, mucous surfaces of the system, thereby des­ “ Mechanic Falls, 14 8 20 169 100 3 10 6.55 10.39 4.07 know it. The fact may be of interest gree, 7884 George Dow, Jonn Foster, 100 40 1 24 troying the foundation of the disease and Arrive, Lewiston,M. C. Upper E A L Low­ G L Kempton & Co, 44 50 1 25 Nathaniel Sevey, giving the patient strength by building up Station, Nathan Ellis, 2 20 50 35 75 2 32 7.40 11.25 4.50 t o others. ell, cottage 20 John Townsend, 40 80 2 48 the constitution and assisting nature in doing “ Portland, Union lot, 50 1 10 “ 3 100 100 2 50 Its work. The proprietors have so much faith Station. 144 50 1 270 175 5 42 in its curative powers that they offer One 8.35 12.20 5.45 To be expended as follows, v iz: $18 on road David R Chandler, 90 35 1 08 P. M. P. M. Ev e r y camp owner or hotel proprie­ leading from main road to A. M. Dunham’s S Schofield. 44 25 13 Daniel Pease, Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to Harrison Ellis and 35 50 1 55 cure. Send for list of testimonials Boston, W. Div. 12.45 4.10 tor, who caters to those who have a lik­ house; $127.26 on the main road in said Plan­ E. Div. 12.40 4.00 9.05 tation to line of the town of Rangeley, and wife, 3 12 To be expended on road therein leading Address F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O. Sumner Lang, 14 20 from Weld to Wilton, and D R Chandler is Jgir*Sold by Druggists, 75c. GOING NORTH. P. M. A. M. P. M ing for the art piscatorial, is now pre­ on the road leading to Rangeley Plantation 20 to the westerly side of the bridge; and Clark Chas Neal, 14 appointed agent to superintend the expendi­ Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Leave Boston, | 8.30 1.15 paring for the summer visitors. They M. Smith of said Greenvale Plantation is ap Arthur Kennedy, 14 20 ture thereof. 9.00 12.30 Lydia D Jacobs, 3 63 “ Portland M. C. R. R., A. M. won’t forget any part of the equipment. pointed agent to superintend the expendi­ On Washington Plan. (Cross Road) the sum P. M. ture thereot. Tootliaker & Young, 125 1 Union Station, 8.30 12.55 5.15 H W Loomis, 1 4 1 25 of twenty dollars and thirty cents, as fol­ New Vineyard. “ Lewiston M. C. R. R. Don’t forget that many people do not On that part of No. 2, R. 1, W. B. K. P., for­ 42 lows : t • wit John B Marble, 1 74 Owners No Acres Val Upper Station, 9.20 1.55 6.05 know of the existence of you or your merly known as Sandy River Plantation, the “ 2 26 87 Tax Gould Wyman and Mark Stevens of Arrive Mechanic Falls, sum of three hundred twenty-nine dollars Wilkins & Mosher, 156 $250 $7 75 10 03 2.39 6.45 D L Nile, N central Stratton were in town the first of the “ Rumford Falls. 11.30 4.10 house. Reckon as a part of your ex­ and sixty-eight cents, as follows, to w it: part S Pub lot, 23 1 25 Joel P Wilkins, 2nd 40 50 1 55 John Townsend, 65 225 6 97 Owners No Acres Val Tax Simon Oakes, 4 40 1 25 11 11 week, guests of Frank Wyman. “ Bemis, 5.25 pense this year an advertisement in the Oakes & Quimby, 1 34 1 25 130 130 4 03 Jesse Ross, Heirs, 350 350 14 08 To be expended in said cross road leading Trains run daily except Sundays, except as M a in e W oods. It is read by the J W Ellis, 200 “ 2 174 63 Thaxter Cook and family of Freeman otherwise noted. 200 8 00 Arthur L Oakes, 4 50" 1 25 from main road in said plantation to John people you want to reach. They are Coe & Pingree, 7555 3777 $150 08 Townsend’s house in said plantation and visited at A1 Greenwood’s Saturday. This is the only standard gauge all rail line J C Holman, 100 100 4 < 0 Stephen R Phil- direct to the heart of the Rangeley Lakes. W Stetson, 242 brick, S half John Townsend is appointed agent to super­ looking for an advertisement of a loca­ 150 6 00 intend the expenditure thereof. Mrs. Bertha Jacobs entertained her E. L. Lovejov, Supt., Rumford Falls, Me. A W True, 100 100 4 00 middle Pub lot, 181 181 4 52 tion which will satisfy their desires. Chas Hinkley, 200 300 12 00 Ross & Wilbur, N On Perkins Plan., the sum of one hundred Sunday School class Tuesday afternoon R C. Bradford, Traffic togr..Portb»nd, Me. central part Sec and ninety-six dollars, as follow s: to w it: Tours may be the place. Chas E Mooer, 100 100 4 00 Jerry Lowell, 100 125 5 00 No 7, 304 35 Owners No Acres Val Tax and evening, Jan. 1. A pleasant time J C Pierson, 122 75 3 00 E A Rogers, N W Peter Merchant, 60 $350 $11 20 was enjoyed by all. 112 part Sec No 7, 80 2 00 Augustus Welch 60 400 12 80 R e m e m b e r that the M a in e W oods William Haley, 250 10 00 E A Rogers, cen­ David Durrell, 113 75 3 00 Adams & Legroo 350 900 28 80 Birch lumber is coming in fast to the as the only paper published that gives Alonzo Huntington, 50 100 4 00 tral part S Pub lot, 30 50 1 25 dreth place 120 1300 41 60 mills here, and several teams are haul­ Coe & Pingree, 100 50 2 00 Leroy Smith, 1 4 you weekly service among people who Orrin Hinkley, 100 50 2 00 4 50 • 1 25 C F Blanchard, /t^AU-ROAD. 4 9 50 50 1 25 Kelley land, 100 3 20 ing squares from Strong for Frank Luce. are interested in Maine. If you appre­ David L Perry, 25 25 1 00 2 7-8 44£ Orrin Hinkley, 100 50 2 00 51 1 27 C F Blanchard, * ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS. ciate our assistance, help us, we can do Harrison Mooers, 100 100 4 00 ,"l 7 6l| 75 1 87 Hellen land, 160 150 4 SO Mr. Frank Wyman and wife were in 4 2-3 168 220 5 50 C F Blanchard, In E f f e c t M o n d a y , N o v . 12, 1900. Mial Lamb, 100 75 3 00 John W Wilbur, N Strong Thursday evening. more for you. Fred J Lufkin, 65 65 2 60 160 275 8 80 sSPullman Buffet Parlor Cars between Cari­ G H Mooers, 100 100 4 00 £ middle Pub lot, 181 100 2 50 C F Blanchard, Joseph Irving Allen of Industry was in town bou and B -mgor on train leaving Caribou at Tootliaker heirs, 100 125 5 00 John W Wilbur, S G Knowles land, 35 225> 7 20 6.25 a. m. and Bangor at 3.10 p. m. I t is gratifying to receive from many W part Sec No 1, 1404 1 50 Charles Newell,- 125 900 28 80 Saturday. S C Sprague, 100 100 4 00 Geo Young, 2 19 7.00 A. M.—For and arriving at Lagrange at John Oakes, 70 75 3 00 63 4 10 32 8.16 a. m., Milo 8.36 a. m., Brownville 8.55 a. m., of our readers letters of appreciation for J C Pierson, cottage Coe, Pingree et als,2 8-9-10-11-13 253 254 6 35 Clarence Kelley, 60 100 3 20 “ 3 8-9-10-11-13 514 515 12 87 Katahdin Iron Works 10.00 a. m., Norcross9.46 the service that is given in the M a in e and lot, 150 6 00 Frank Russell, 50 100 3 20 a. m., Millinocket, 10.00 a 111, Sherman 10.50am, “ 5 7 50 50 1 25 Joseph G Knowles, 40 125 4 00 TRANSPORTATION, George Winslow, cot­ “ 6 1-2-3-8-11 500 500 12 50 Patten 1115 a m, IslandFalls 11.15 a m, Smyrna W oods, not only on account of the tage and lot, 150 6 09 Mrs O Hammond, 5 10 32 Mil's 11.60 a m,Weeksboro 12 15 p in, Masardis, Coe, Pingree et W W Wilkins estate, 80 300 weekly news from the various hunting G M Bonney, cottage 9 60 l. 08 p m, Ashland 1.35 p m, Houlton 12.15 p m, and lot, 175 als, Sec No 4, 158 158 3 95 Wilkins brothers, 160 2 40 Presque Isie 2.02, p. m., Caribou 2.30 p. m., Coe, Pingree et Jones brothers, 70 2 40 and fishing resorts of Maine, but be­ E H Shepard, cottage als, E part Sec FRANKLIN & MEGANTIC RY. New Sweden 3.03 p. m., Van Buren 4.05 p. m., and lot, 150 6 00 E N Carter, 160 15 48 Shortest and easiest route to Eustis and Dead Fort Fairfield 2 20 p. m Limestone 3.26 p m, cause we give the news of North Frank­ No 1, 165 165 4 12 Frank Holt, 20 250 Leonard Pratt, cot­ Coe, Pingree et 8 00 River region. Dover, 9.10 a m „ Guilford 9.35 a. m., Monson tage and lot, 150 6 00 Charles Foster, 5 30 96 Junction 9.53 a. m..Green ville 10.50 a m. lin , also. C E Parker, cottage als, N E part Sec K J York, 290 250 8 00 No 8, 214 TIME-TABLIQ, 3.10 P M. For and arriving at Milo 4.31 p. m., and lot, 150 6 00 215 5 37 90 100 3 20 Brownville 4.42 p. m., Norcross 5 38 p.m , Milll- H A Haskell, cottage Coe, Pingree et O F Conant, 30 75 2 40 nocket 5.52 p m, Sherman 6.40 p m, Patten M a in e ’ s population as officially an­ and lot, als, Sec No 5, 806 805 20 12 S S York, 4 10 32 150 6 CO Coe, Pingree et In Effect Nov. 7, 1900. 7.03 p 111, Island Falls. 7.03 p m, Houlton 8.00 p nounced, is 094,466, an increase of five Joshua Wells, cot­ als, Sec No 2, To be expended on the main road leading SOUTH. m , Mars Hill and Blaine 9 12 p. m., Presque tage and lot, 150 575 575 14 37 from Weld to Wilton, and the road leading to A M Isle 9.47 p.m .. Caribou 10.15 p. m., Fort Fair- per cent over ten years ago. We do not 6 00 Coe, Pingree et Bigelow, lv O W Russell, cottage als, N part Sec Charles Newell’s; and Ossian Hildreth of 11 00 field 10.05 p. m. and lot, 150 said plantation is appointed agent to super­ Oarrabassett, 11 25 4.45 P M —For and arriving at Lagrange grow as fast as some of our sister states 6 00 No 9, 417 417 10 42 ( ar Unknown, Burnside, Coe, Pingree et intend the expenditure thereof. 11 55 6 05 p. m., Milo 6 35 p. m , Brownville 6.45 p. because they take away so many of our cottage and lot, 150 6 00 KIngfield, ( P M m. , Katahdin Iron Works 7.25 p . ni., Dover als, Sec No 6, 826 826 20 65 On the road leading over Dodge Hill in ( lv Ross & Beedy, 125 5 00 said Perkins plantation, the sum of one 7 00 1 00 and Foxcroft 6 55 p. m , Guilford 7 19 p m., smart men. This, however, is not say­ E W Durr ell, 100 4 00 Coe, Pingree et Salem, 7 20 1 20 Monson Junction 7 55 p. m , Greenville 8.30 p. To be expended on the roads therein, and als, Sec No 3, 817 817 20 42 hundred thirty-eight dollars and eight cents, Strong, ar 7 45 1 45 m., Quebec 1.30 p. m., Montreal 8.35 a. m. ing anything against the many who re­ Cyrus Campbell, 100 50 1 25 as follows: to wit:— Charles D. Hinkley of said Plantation is ap­ Owners No NORTH. A M P M ARRIVALS. main, as they are smart enough to stay pointed agent to superintend the expendi­ Luther Flagg, 100 50 1 25 Acres Val Tax ture thereof. Minot Flagg, 200 225 5 62 James Merchant, 300 $600 $19 20 Strong, lv 8 15 5 10 9.20 A. M.—Leaving Montreal 8.05 p. m., Que­ here. An increase is noted in all but Ira Bubier, 100 50 1 25 120 120 3 84 Salem, 8 40 5 35 bec 2.40 p. m., Green ville at 5.30 a. m., On the east half of No. 3, R. 1, W. B. K, P., Henry Tibbetts, 200 225 5 62 O C Merchant 75 200 6 40 Kingfleld, {{“ 9 00 5 55 Monson Junction 6.25 a m..Guilford 6.42 a. m., four of the counties, Hancock, Knox, Rangeley Plantation, the sum of one hundred Thadeus Flagg, 100 “so 1 25 E E Howland, 160 375 12 00 9 15 Dover 7.00 a. m., Katahdin Iron Works 6.20 a sixty-seven dollars and thirty-one cents as John P Adams, 320 Carrabastett, Lincoln and Waldo, The largest per­ 850 27 20 9 45 m, Brownville 7.20 a. m., Milo 7.30 a. m .La­ follows, to wit: To be expended as follows, viz.: on the new R O Dunning, 130 300 9 60 Bigelow, ar 10 15 grange 7.57 a. m. centage of increase was made in Aroos­ No road leading from Dead River station to Mrs W Cushman, 160 150 4 80 1.05 P. M.—Leave Caribou 6.25 a. m. Presque Rangeley village, and John R. Tootliaker of Henry Holman, 160 JFlag stations. Trains stop on notice to Owners Des Lot Acres Val Tax 200 6 40 conductor. »Mixed trains. Isle 6.52 a. m , Fort Fairfield 6.30 a. m., Houl­ took, 92.5 per cent. The greatest loss Rangeley is appointed agent to superintend Mrs Clarissa Parker, 160 150 4 SO ton 8.25 a. m., Ashland 7 10 a. m., Masardis the expenditure thereof. Mrs Nellie Tobin, 130 500 16 00 Close connection is made at Strong with w as 12.9 per cent, in W aldo. place, 222% $ 600 3 60 trains to and from Phillips, Farmington, Port­ 7.36 a. m., Weeksboro 8 28 a. m , Smyrna Mills Jas w Haines, home On the East half of Dallas Plantation, No. 2, Bearce & Wilson, 35 20 64 8.51 a. m., Island Falls 9.23 a. m., Patten 9.15 a. R. 2. W. B. K. P., the sum of 'on e hundred C F Blanchard, log land and Boston. place and lot, 118 560 3 00 Stage connections at Carrabasset for Eustis m., Sherman 9.46 a. in., Millinocket 16.33 a. Lyman E Moore, eighty dollars and sixty cents, as follows, to house lot, 80 75 2 40 m., Norcross 10 45 a. m., Brownville 11.36 a. A g u in a l d o has lost one more of his wit: C F Blanchard, Skeetup and Dead River Region. home place and lot, 295 600 3 60 m., Milo 11.45 a. m. lives. Wonder how many he has, any­ place, 120 150 4 80 GEO. M. VOSE, Superintendent. 7.20 P. M.—Leaving Greenville 3.35 p. m. Wm Moore, home Owners Des No Acres Val Tax C F Blanchard, Lakin place and lot, 99 Monson Junction 4.30 p.m..Guilford 4.47 p. m., w ay. J Manchester Hill pasture, 208 250 8 00 Dover 5 05 p m.,Limestone 10.40 a m, Van Buren Wm Moore, Too- C F Blanchard, Peter tliaker lot, . 30 Haynes, 29-32 of E % 10 05 a. m., New Sweden 11.07 a. m., Carlbo® Wm Moore, A K R 2, No 2, 10034 §9093 $163 67 Merchant place, 160 250 8 00 11 50 a., m., Presque Isle 12.20 p. n>. Fort Fair- N e w s p a p e r men are well represented Edwin A Jones, 3-32 of C F Blanchard, Locklin TEAMS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS field 11.15 a. in., Houlton 2.05 p m., Island Wyman place, 100 & Skeetup place, in the state government this year. Gov­ Wm Moore, J J E % K 2, No 2, 10034 941 16 93 60 100 3 20 Falls 3.02 p. m., Patten 2.65 p m Sherman 3.26 Nile’s lot, CF Blanchard, Gilbert p. m. Millinocket, 4.15 p m, Norcross 4.28 p m, 40 To be expended as follows, to wit; on the Miller lot, 40 ernor Hill is a publisher with very large Abram Ross lot, 100 600 road leading from Dead River station to 25 80 Katahdin Iron Works 3 00 p m, Brownville 3 60 6.27 p m, Milo 5.37 pm . Lagrange 6.05 p m. interests. Councilor Prescott is the Harry Bemis, 8 E Lang Plantation and Edward Cushman of To be expended on the road over Dodge part, J 100 Lang Plantation is appointed agent to super­ Hill, and John P Adams of said plantation is GEO. M. HOUGHTON, owner of one of Maine’s flourishing Harry Bemis, N E intend the expenditure thereof. appointed agent to superintend the expendi­ Gen’l Passenger and Ticket Agent part, K 63 250 ture thereof. W. M. BROWN, Superintendent. dailies. Speeker Manley owns an influ­ 1 50 On No. 2, R. 3, W. B, IC. P., Lang Town, ex­ E M Gilè, home clusive of settlers’ lots and Public lots, re­ On No. 1, Range 3, W. B. K. P. Coplin plan­ Bangor, Me., Nov. 7, 1900. ential newspaper and knows what a place, 45 175 1 05 served, the sum of two hundred six dollars tation tlie sum of one hundred ninety-seven Helen Dickson, D and forty-six cents, as follows, to wit; dollars and ninety cents as follows: to wit:— newspaper man wants almost by in­ “ E part C Owner Des Lot 11 << 14 Owners No Acres Val Tax Acres Val Tax stinct. Representative Brackett of Phil­ “ “ Elias Thomas, 22040 $22040 $187 34 J W Moody, 160 $300 $2 70 It tt E Lynn Taylor, 200 900 Partí s desiring!teams 01 any kind’for any F 232 700 4 20 Jonathan S Taylor, 150 1100 9 35 8 1 1 Write to the lips, is the editor of one of the best and Geo B Dennison, Floyd Taylor, 100 400 3 40 Orrin Taylor, 100 1000 9 OO point in tnis r egion, can be accommodated Hiram Williamson, 160 400 3 60 by notifying most widely read weekly papers in the part, 20 12 Rufus O Dyer, 200 750 6 37 H M Davenport, Edwin Eustis, 120 800 7 20 usHUNTOON & OAKES, state. Attorney General Seiders, To be expended as follows, to wit: $20 on S N Vaughn, 270 450 4 05 part, J 20 12 the main road leading through said Planta­ H M Blackwell, PROPRIETORS. H P Dill, part, J 320 900 8 10 Stable next to Oquossoc House, Rangeley Maine Woods though long known as a lawyer, has Wz 300 1 80 tion, and Edward Cushman is appointed F T Blackwell, 140 400 3 60 John Everett, part, H % 150 90 agent to superintend the expenditure there­ 1W Green, Maine. done creditable work as a newpaper re­ Fred Reynolds, 4100 3700 33 30 of; $186.46 on the road leading from Coplin Chas H Hammond, 185 650 5 85 parts, 12-13 194 300 1 80 Plantation past Adelmond Morrison’s house, porter. Representative Parkhurst of Henry Robasli, L H Dyer, 190 500 4 50 and Adelmond Morrison of said Plantation is B E Hammond, 140 350 3 15 home place, 1 70 42 appointed agent to superintend the expendi­ Bangor, is a writer of much force and Harry A Furbish, Ruel E Paine, 106 600 5 40 129 500 3 00 ture thereof. L D Grose, 1390 1850 16 65 Information polish andjsome of his contributions to Nate Ellis, part, 65 350 2 10 Joel Wilbur, part, On that part of No. 2, R. 3, W. B. K. P , oc- B E Blanchard, 160 700 6 30 1 150 90 cupiediby settlers,.the sum of $34.50 as follows, John Wyman, 80 200 1 80 Greene’s Stase Line the daily press have attracted wide at­ D E Lamb, home to w it: tention. Representative Beal of Ban­ place, 224 600 3 60 J S & F T Maule & Bangs, 12 Owners No Acres Val Tax' 200 1 20 Bradstreet, 3 1 8000 7000 63 00 gor, has had experience as the owner of E S Coe, estate, 24370 20,000 120 00 George Boole 200 $325 $3 25 E & A M Bureau, Francis Shaw, 34 DEAD RIVER STATION TO EUSTIS a newspaper. Representative Petten- 1,800 10 80 Elmyra Cushman, 265 750 7 50 Jones, 3 76 160 75 67 To be expended as follows, to Florida D Henry, 200 200 2 00 O Blanchard 3 75 wit: •i h 160 601 54 gill of Rumford Falls, is a large owner $10 on the road leading from main road 1, 200 600 6 00 80 50 45 Will start for the season to Henry Robasli’s former residence in John L Harris, 170 675 6 75 O A Hutchins Phillips, Maine, in the fine weekly paper published in said Plantation; $3 in repairing the Frank Peppers, 65 200 2 00 estate, 3 74 120 30 27 his home village. Colonel Dill and Matthias Haynes road; and $154.31 on the Flora J Vaughan, 200 700 7 00 Clhas Greene, 3 72 160 50 45 road.commencing at west side of bridge at Franklin & M AY 10, 1900. «* Major Day of the staff are both in active To be expended as follows, to wit: on the son, and or points about where to go for fish­ head. o£ tlie lake in Greenvale Plantation and road leading from Coplin Plantation past newspaper work, today, and the state Adelmond Morrison’s house, and Adelmond Lumber Co, Morrison is appointed agent to superintend lan,d, 1-2 2320 1000. 9 00 ing, hunting, boating or any kind of printer, Clarence B. Burleigh, is the _ __ ^ ______^ the expenditure thereof. - B L Haines, 1 13 160 25 22 ley Plantation is appointed agent to superfn- To be expended as followslows: to wit:—-in re­ outing you want in Maine. Send editor of the Kennebec Journal.—Port­ tendend the expenditure thereof. On tlie South half of No. 4, Range 3, B. K. P , W. CREENE, Prop’r, the sum of one hundred eleven dollars and pairing the roads lea ig through the same. stamps for circulars of hotels, camps, land Evening Express. On the West Half of Dallas Plantation, be- sixty cents, as follows, to wit: and B 15 Blanchard c Coplin plantation is Co^iMn. M i'nfl. railroads, steamboat lines, etc. MAINE WOODS, JANUARY II, 1901. 5

DRY AND FANCY GOODS. DRY AND FANCY GOODS. IN AND ABOUT STRONG. each receiving a boitle of “ ketchup.” of selectman, constable and collector, A case of scar let fever is reported in FRANKLIN AT AUGUSTA. town treasurer; sheriff four years town. deputy sheriff twelve years, U. S. deputy E. B. Clayton Post Install Officers Possible Fight Between Oxford Strong is having her share of the collector of customs. Always a Repub For Ensuing Year hand to hand contests. Last Saturday and Franklin Co. Territory. lican- two of Strong’s “ Hustlers” met and A New Year’s Sale. George Q Gammon. Jay. Republican And Partake of Picnic Dinner for an old grudge one had against the Senator Noble Presides at Joint Babtist, farmer, married; age 58. Served by the Ladies. other over “ those old chains and ice Caucus of Senate and House. chisel,” they commenced to decorate Born in Hartford, and attended school at ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ [Special Corresuondence to the M aine W oods.] [Special Correspondence to the M aine W oods.] each other with war paint in the form Livermore. Has been a school teacher, St r o n g , Jan. 8 , 1901. clerk, and merchant, and chairman of of “ ugly gore.” The combat was short A u g u s t a , Jan. 7, 1901. In spite of the cold weather last Sat­ board of selectmen. Sergeant in Co. L. It is a fact—that we are closing out Ladies’ but quite unpleasant for the short man It is said that the “ Oxford bears” and urday the members of the E. B. Clayton-- First Maine cavalry, in the civil war, who went home somewhat disfigured. “ Franklin lions” may possibly have a Post, No. 134, attended the meeting for Belongs to the Masonic fraternity and Jackets, Fur Collarettes aud Scarfs at half price. It has been whispered about that we scrap in the legislature if the Rumford it was the occasion of the installation of G. A. R. may hear more from this matter in the Falls fellows insist that a part of Frank­ officers and a picnic dinner was to he courts. lin county ought to go to Oxford. Newell R. Knowlton, Farmington. f l o .o o Jackets, marked t o ...... $5.oo served. The ladies had prepared a good While the Franklin county folks] are Republican, Unitarian, photographer, dinner consisting of baked beans, pies, disposed to be accommodating and even single; age 44. Born in Farmington and 8.00 Jackets, marked t o ...... 4.oo cakes, bread and other good things too Temple. generous, they don’ t really feel like di­ educated in the public schools of his numerous to mention which, as was re­ viding themelves or each other up for lo .o o carfs, marked to ...... 5.oo Farmers are very busy getting ice. native town, aud took the college course 8 marked, were “ good 10 partake of in a the benefit of their friends. Adelbert Tibbetts was called to at the Lewiston High school. Was for cold day.” At 2 o’ clock p. m., the in Hon. N. P. Noble of Phillips, senator 5.00 Scarfs, marked t o ...... 2.5o “ Porter Hill,” Farmington, last Sunday some years engaged in the manufacture stallatiou of officers was begun and the for Franklin county, presided at the on account of the death of his brother, of carriages, for the past eight years has following officers were installed: Com preliminary caucus of the senate and 2 .00 Scarfs, marked to ...... l.o o Albert Tibbetts. Mr. Tibbetts was at been in the picture business. Was for mander, J H Bell; SVC, James L Bos­ house, for the purpose of nominating work in the woods when a tree fell and eight years assessor of Farmington Vil­ ton; J V C, Wm W Smith; Adj, Geo T state officers and earned many compli­ 8 .00 Collarettes, marked to ...... 4,oo struck his head. He lived but a short lage corporation and is at present one of Jacobs; surgeon, Samuel Gilman; Chap, ments for the graceful manner in which time. the selectmen of the town. .Has done Wm U Hunter, Q M, Isaiah Welch; he discharged the duty. something in the life insurance busi­ All kinds of B oot, Shoe, Moccasin, and Rubber officer of the day, A F Gilman, O G, C Mrs. Elvira Goodnough is stopping The following list shows the commit­ ness. Is a member of all the leading Bernaid Vining; Serg.Maj, S D Gates; with her sister, Mrs. S. R. Norton. tees to which the Franklin county sena­ fraternal orders. repairing done promptly. Q M Serg, G W Keen. Mrs. Bert Holbrook of Wilton, was in tor and representatives were appointed: town last Sunday. Saturday, January 5, William E. Bates Senator N. P. Noble -legal affairs, James W. Brackett, Phillips. Repub­ of Strong was united in marriage to The Free Baptist prayer meeting will banks and banking, inland fisheries and lican, no religious preferences, publish­ G. B. SEDGELEY. Anna W. Vining of Avon. The cere­ be held at Samuel Locklin’s next game, claims, engrossed bills, senatorial er, married; age 33. Born in Phillips. mony was performed by Rev. T. N. Thursday at 7 o’clock. vote. He received his education in the public Kewley of the Methodist church. Mrs. Abbie Fenderson has returned to Representative Tufts -federal rela­ and High schools of Phillips and Storer JANUARY SALES. / Frank Smith was in Salem Monday. her home. She has been visiting her tions, temperance. college, Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, Miss Leona Fogg was in Faimington son in New York for some time. We Representative Knowlton—mercantile At 15 years of age he returned to Phil­ G R E A T BARGAINS IN FURS. Monday afternoon. are glad to see her back once more. affairs and insurance, counties. lips. In 1883 his father bought the Representative Gammon—military af­ Phonograph. James W. learned every $ I 2.00 Muffs, reduced to *5 - 00 $10.00 Garments, $4.98 Miss Stella Bangs is visiting in Farm­ Marshal Dunsmore was in town last tt u fairs, towns, councillor apportionment. detail of the business, from picking 6.00 3.00 8.00 “ 3.98 ington. week. tt tt Representative Brackett—inland fish­ over “ pi” to writing editorials for the 5 -0° 2.25 A surprise party was given to the Clara Crosby entertained some of her ii it Childrens’ Coats at half price. eries and game, legislation apportion­ Phonograph. By harft work and wise 2.00 1.00 daughter of Mr. Geo. Winslow last Fri­ little friends last Friday evening, it be­ ii ii ment. management he has given his paper a 1.00 •5° day night. ing her birthday. 12.00 Collarettes, reduced to 5.00 Mr. A. Weatherbee, formerly of Phil­ wide circulation. He is known through­ flillinery Department. Mrs. Dora Mitchell, who has been 5-00 tt tt 2.50 The Ladies Aid society of the Metho­ lips, now a representative from the town out New England as a successful news­ quite sick, is improving. 4.OO Scarfs, “ 2.00 2.00 Hats reduced to $7.00 dist church held a circle at Mrs. Menzor of Lincoln, is on federal relations and paper publisher. Has recently given election committees. 7.00 “ ii 4.00 Will’s last Friday evening. Mrs Olive Russell is at Farmington his paper the more appropriate title of Garment Department. 6.00 “ ii 3.00 Mr. Morton Vaughan, who has been for a few days. Franklin county readers will be espe­ ‘M a i n e W o o d s .” $25.00 Automobile’s, $19.50 4.00 “ ii 2.00 canvassing in Fayette, was at home over Wilfred Partridge is at work for cially interested in three bills that were ii presented at the opening of the session, 20.00 “ 15.00 1.50 “ •75 Sunday. Wesley Wilder. Madrid. viz: Miss Rena Walker was in Salem over Charlie Staples is visiting his brother, The apple packers working for E. H. An act to incorporate the Wiseasset, LUNT, BURBANK & CO., 3i Broadway, Farmington. Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dr. Fred Staples of Farmington. Lowell of Farmington, have done quite Waterville & Farmington Railroad com­ S. Dodge. a business in this locality. S. C. Hunt­ Fred Goodnough of Jay, visited his pany. Mr. Ralph Knowlton started Monday mother, Mrs. George Goodnough. ington had twenty-six barrels and J. C. MiMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdWMdMdMiMiMdMdMdMdMdMd An act to extend the charter of the Wells ten barrels for them. Others for Portland where he will attend Gray’s Christmas eve was pleasantly enjoyed Md Md I Franklin & Somerset Railway company. have sold a number of barrels. Business college. by all at the Congregational church. An act to extend the charter of the Md Md Messrs. Frank Pillsbury and James L. F. lloyt of Phillips was in town The church was prettily decorated with Waterville and Wiseasset Railway com­ WANTED! Md Bursiel have been storing ice for H. A. * last week canvassing for the Lewiston evergreens and gilt paper; two trees pany. Dunham. Md Md Weekly Journal. were well filled. The exercises con­ Elliott C. Dill, formerly of Phillips, $ Yellow Eyed Beans, for Md Clias. North of Wiltoii was a caller in sisted of instrumental music, duets, has been appointed upon Governor The funeral services of little Floyd Md Md town this week. singing by choir and recitations by the Hill’s staff. He is inspector of rifle Hinkley were observed in the village sehoolhouse Jan. 0th. Many appropri John Tuttle, Esq., Is in Bath this children. practice, with the rank of colonel. Col. Md which the highest market Md ate words were spoken to the bereaved week with a carload of ship knees for Dill, who represents the Lewiston Jour­ Mi Md family and friends by Rev. J. E. Clancy. market. nal at the state capitol, succeeds Col. E. Mi M i' Tory Hill, Phillips. The schools have now closed for the price will be paid. Mr. Harry Soule has returned from C. Farrington, who has held the posi­ Mi Md Farmers are putting in their ice. winter. Bigelow where he has been employed. tion for the past twenty-seven years. Md Mrs. L. B. Field and daughter, Annie, Col. Dill had a host of friends in Frank­ MU Chas. Eustis lias sold out his carpen­ visited at L. B. Bunnell’s, one day last lin county when he resided there and On Thursday evening of last week a MU Md ter business to Ulysses Hunt. DAGGETT & W ILL, Md week. during the past few years he has simply wedding reception was tendered Mr. Mt Capt. E. H. Marwick of Farmington added proportionately throughout the and Mrs. Harrison Moores of this place. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bunnell and chil­ Md STATION STORE, STRONG, MAINE. Md was in Strong last Friday with a load of state. The couple were married on Saturday, Md Md furniture for his agent, E. J. Gilkey. dren spent Christmas with her parents, Dec. 22, at Phillips and the festivities Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Carville, at New At the banquet Monday evening, ten­ Chas. Eustis was in Dixfield one day of Thursday evening at Berry Hall, MdMO^dMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMd^MdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMdMd Portland. dered Governor Powers by the heads of this week. state departments and the staff, Hon. were in the nature of a social hop. In spite of the cold weather, at an early STOVES AND HARDEWARE. STOVES AND HARDEWARE Presiding Elder C. A. Southard will A. E. Bunnell went to Farmington F. E. Timberlake of Phillips, was the hour a large crowd assembled. Good preach in the M. E. church Sunday last Saturday. toastmaster. Monday night beiDg the music for the dancing was furnished by evening, Jan. 13, at 7 o’clock. Alden Moores is able to be out after last of the year and the last of the cen­ Fuller, violin; Mrs. Moores, organ; Mr. nm w m w ’mumwmiu m u i having the measles. tury, there was a long list of speakers Hon. John M. S. Hunter, editor of the Smith and Mr. Parlin, violin; Mr. John 3 Farmington Chronicle, was in town last and it required a master hand at the toastmaster’s end of the table to make McKenney, corner. When there was a s Ranges and Heating Stoves. £ Friday. recess in the proceedings, refreshments the progress -move smoothly. The state 3 John Gilkey is working in the tooth­ o apples and candy were served. At a Largre stock including Quaker, Glen wood, At­ bank examiner, however, was fully i pick mill. equal to the occasion and ever since Mr. la e hour, after bidding Mr. and Mrs. lantic aud Clarion Ranges, Round Oak, Glen- The next supper given by the Rachel Timberlake has been receiving boquets M o k s good night and wishing them Helpers society will be at Bates hall on his work. He was happy in his in­ many happy New Years, the party dis- 1 w ood Oak and Clarion Heaters, p vsed. all voting that it was a very Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, from 6 to 8 Help... troductions and his wit was keen in his Ì o’clock. This will be followed by a comments. It was his idea to open the enjoyable evening. Get prices before buying elsewhere. 1 lecture at the Congregational church by banquet with the famous Selkirk Grace Prof. G. C. Purington on “ The Passion of Bobby Burns: Lumber Notes. WILFRED MCLEARY, B. F. Safford at Salem has twenty 1 Play.” Dyer’s orchestra will play dur­ “ Some hae meat and eanna eat, men, and six hotses yarding and will £ ing the evening. Nature And some there be that want it; Farmington, - Maine. ! But we hae meat and we can eat, cut about 500 cords of birch and abjut The village schools began last Tues­ £ And so the Lord be thankit.” day. I Babies and children need I three or four hui dred thousand of iburnmuimiumurnurw w w um m im uim uim w It was an innovation in post prandial spruce, Mr. Safford is operating in a The farmers can find a ready market | proper food, rarely ever medi- j exercises but it caught the fancy of the location about 1500 feet above Salem. at Daggett & Will’s store for their yel­ J cine. If they do not thrive | diners and started the evening on the Just Received low eyed beans. They are paying a | on their food something is I right track. We are pleased to give A large line o f Dry and Fanct good price for them. mention to this brief notice of Mr. Tim- G ontagious Goods, Ladies’ Wrappers, Un Ben Jones is attending the High f wrong, They need a little j berlake’s grace and eloquence on this ey relieve distress from dyspepsia, in- school at Farmington. stlon and too hearty eating. Are a per- derwear and Flosiery, Furniture | help to get their digestive j memorable occasion. rernedy for dizziness, nausea, drowsi- The New Year’s ball in Bell’s hall Blood Poison bad taste in the mouth, coated tongue, Caskets and Fixings. in the side, TORPID LIVER, January 1, was well attended. At 8.30 f machinery working properly, j The following write-ups appeared in There is no poison so highly contagious, ey regulate the bowels. They cure sick so deceptive and so destructive. Don’t be lache. A single one gives relief. E. J. CILKEY, the grand march was led off by Philip the Kennebec Journal: Newell P. Noble, Phillips, (Franklin too sure you are cured because all external W a n t e d , Strong;, - - - Maine Stubbs and Leona Fogg, dancing to the signs of the disease have disappeared, and se of bad health that R-I-P-A-N-S will pleasing music of Dyer’s orchestra. A county). Republican, Congregational­ the doctor says )7ou are well. Many per­ jeneflt. R-I-P- A-N-8 , 10 for 5 cento, may delightful order of twenty dances was ism lawyer, married, age 45. Born in sons have been dosed with Mercury and ad of all druggists who are willing to sell Potash for months or years, and pro­ v-priced medicine fit ft moderate proliti. | Cheap Prices in Fall and W inter danced through aud it was a late hour Oxford. He lived on a farm and attend­ ey- bantoh pain and prolong life, ed the common schools until 17 years of nounced cured — to realize when too late e gives relief. Accept no substitute, | Styles of when the tired but happy gathering that the disease was only covered up — te the word R-M’-A-N-S on the packet, age. Graduated from Hebron Academy nd 5 cents to Ripans Chemical Co., No. 10 broke up. _ ,, _____ . _ ..__driven from the in 1873 and from Bates College in 1S77. Like Bo gets LikOm surface to break ce St, New York, for 10 samples and 1,000 J Wall Paper Five deaths recorded by the town monials. Taught the Phillips High school in out again, and to their sorrow and mortifi­ clerk, C. B. Richardson, in succession — AND — i will generally correct this ] 1877 and 1878. After reading law in the cation find those nearest and dearest to the ages of the deceased amounted to them have been infected by this loath­ I office of the late Elias Field for about a Blacksmith 407 years. The oldest of the deceased 5 difficulty. j some disease, for no other poison is so Curtains a year, Mr. Noble entered into the surely transmitted from parent to child I have hired C. B. Sweetserand I persons was Hannah Dickey, aged 99 If you will put from one- j business of general merchandise and a9 this. Often a bad case of Rheumatism, W . C, B eed y to run my shop. C. E. DYER’S years, 11 months and 15 days. The five lumbering supplies at Phillips in com­ Catarrh, Scrofula or severe skin disease, | Drug Store, deaths were recorded between Jan. 14 | fourth to half a teaspoonful | an old sore or ulcer developing in middle A ll ir o n and woodwork solicited. pany with the late Abner Toothaker, aud March 10, 1900. i 2 life, can be traced to blood poison con- I shall keep on hand many | Strong, - riaine. in baby’s bottle three or four under the firm name of A. Toothaker & tracted The Sin o f the Parent• things for sale. Sleds, Whiffle- The following officers of the Mohican j times a day you will soon see ] Co. In 1881 be went into the dry and in early Lodge, No. 25, Jr. O. U. A. M., will be life, for it remains smoldering in the sys­ trees, yokes, etc., etc. I thank j a marked improvement. For ] fancy goods business at Phillips, re­ tem forever, unless properly treated and C. W. BELL, M. D. installed Friday evening, oan. 11: P C , maining in the same till 1898. He then you for past favors and guaran­ driven out in the beginning. S. S. S. ia Physician and Surgeon. L A Jackman; C, David Richardson; Y \ larger children, from half to j resumed the study of law and was ad­ the only antidote for this peculiar virus, tee all work. (Office at residence of J. H. Bell.) C, C B Conant; A R S, Walter Jones; R ! a teaspoonful, according to | mitted to the bar in Franklin county at the only remedy known that can over­ S, J o h n Norton; F S, Henry Mitchell; come it and drive it out of the blood, and T. R. WING, STRONG, - - - MAINE. the February term of 1899. Member of Treas, Elford Winslow; Con, Jesse Phil­ ] age, dissolved in their milk, ] it does this so thoroughly and effectually Phillips, - - ‘ Manie. Telephone connection the law firm of Timberlake & Noble. that there is never a return of the disease lips; warden, E E Morse; I G, Bernie j if you so desire, will very | At present treasurer of Phillips Savings to em barrass or humiliate you afterwards. F o r S o l © « SPECIAL NOTICE Wilbur; O G, Roy Welch; Chap, C B bank. Mr. Noble during his residence cures Contagious Blood j soon show its great nourish- j la *4 r T Poison in any and all Staples. in Phillips has served many years as a rwo billiard tables, three pool S. L. Savage, f ing power. If the mother’s | s t a g e s ; contains no les and one hay press in good Carriage work and wood work of ev Mrs. H. J. Bates entertained a few member of the school board and was L m Lj mineral to break down description done in a workmanlike man friends at Bell’s hall one evening last superintendent of schools from 1894 to '« y r your constitution; it is ler. A . R . H A Y E S , Lower floor connecting with Rideout's n 1 milk does not nourish the J blacksmith shop. week with progressive whist. There 1898. Mr. Noble is past Master of Blue purely vegetable and the only blood puri­ Adm’r. of Dingley Bros. Est.,^ fier known that cleanses the blood and Gardiner, Maine. were seven tables. The prizes were < baby, she needs the emul- J Mountain Lodge, F. & A. M., at Phillips Notice. at the sam e time builds up the general won by H. J. Bates and. Miss Leona f sion. It will show an effect j and past eminent commander of Pilgrim health. The shareholders of the Phillips National Our little book on contagious blood Bank are hereby notified to meet at the Fogg as being the gentleman and lady [ at once both upon mother | Commandery at Farmington. banking house of said association on Tues­ winning the largest number of points. poison is the most complete and instruc­ vre vou abusiness m a n ? Are you a house- day the 8tli day o f January 1901, at 2 o’clock Orren Tufts, Kingfield. Republican, tive ever issued; it not only tells all •lder? Are you a fr a id of Are? ^our anx- «in the afternoon, to choose aboard of di­ Their reward was a stick pin to the l and child. 1 about this disease, but also how to cure ;y will be relieved I f y o u carry fire insur- rectors f jr the ensuing year and to transact Baptist, farmer, married; age 00. Born ice in The Home, A e tn a , German-Amerioan any other business that may properly come gentleman and a cup and saucer to the 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. yourself at home. It is free and should Niagara Fire In s u r a n c e companies. before said meeting. ; lady. The Booby prizes were won by S SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. * in Kingfield, and attended the common be in the hands of everyone seeking a Dated at Phillips, Maine, December 5,1900. HARRY F. BEEDY, Agent, H. H. Field, Cashier. Philip Stubbs and Miss Frankie Keen, and High schools. Has held the office cu re . Send for it. Phillips, riaine THE SWIFT SPECIP10 00., ATLANTA, GA. . 6 MAINE WOODS, JANUARY II, 1901. TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. rVLK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. MASONS CONFER DEGREES. G E N T .’ S F U R N IS H IN G S. CLOCKS — Mr. L. A. Worthley is in Sliawmut MUNYON’S —Geo. L. Smith of Augusta was in Current Event Club Discuss For the parlor, kitchen and cham­ this week. town this week. Woman’s Suffrage. —G. L. Lakin is in Bangor on a busi­ — Lewis Bowley of Rangeley was in ber, in china walnut, gilt, nickel and ness trip. town last week. KIDNEY black cases. Measles Are Going the Rounds In —Austin’s mill commenced sawing — Miss Eveline Oakes of Rangeley was MARK birch last week. in town last week. Kiugfleld. [Special correspondence to the Maine Woods] WATCHES —Miss Christine Cragin was in Farm­ —The village and district schools CURE ington last Friday. commenced Monday. K in g f ie l d , Me., Jan. 8, 1901.' When Prof. Munyon says his Kidney Cure For the Ladies, —The children are enjoying a little —O. P. Whittier of Farmington was Thursday night the town was in pos­ is a specific for nearly every form of Kidney disease he does not overstate the case in the skating on the river. a caller in town last Wednesday. session of the Masons, when about least. It has won for itself a place among the For the Gentlemen, thirty of the brothers from Strong ar­ almost infallible remedies. It will not cure —Robert Dill is working at the Sandy —Harry Pratt is principal of the High Bright’s Disease in the advanced stages. It rived on a special train that had will not do the impossible, but it will cure River railroad station. school at Sangerville, Maiqe. every phase of Kidney complaint, even the For the Girls, brought them here to witness the w ork —A. S. McKeen will be in his studio incipient stages of Bright’s Disease. —The firm formerly known as Pratt of the Mt. Abram lodge. The occasion Fifty-six other cures. All druggists, 25c. For the Boys. only a few weeks more. vial. Guide to Healt h is free. Medical advice Brothers is now A. S. Beedy & Co. was very enjoyable from start to finish, free—write to Broadway and 26tli St., New York. —Arthur Beedy made a business trip —Dr. Abner Wells of Connecticut is the lodge working all three degrees on All of the above mentioned articles to Kingfield last week. visiting his father, Mr. J. B. Wells. three candidates. After the work a a few weeks in New Hampshire and can be found in my well selected —Mr. Oscar Wilkins of Wilton was a —Dr. Hilton performed an operation baked bean supper was furnished in the Massachusetts. stock of goods. caller in town last week. on the lip of Roland Brown last week. banquet hall. The committee who had Frank Gilman has finished work at SAL —Mrs. Lunette Currier is sick with the affair in charge were Sumner J. —Miss Mabel Hunter, who has been Bigelow and returned to Kingfield. the typhoid fever. Dr. Hilton attends visiting in Livermore Falls, returned Wyman and Horace Gilman. The fol A> M. Greenwood, Orren Tufts was at home over Sun­ her. home last Monday night. lowing members of the Davis Lodge, We have jheked from our No. 191, of Strong were in attendance: day. Jewelry. Furniture. —The Curvo club will meet with Miss —There will be a social dance at the F. H. Vaughn, C. B. Richardson, James Among the new cases reported of the Annie Timberlake Tuesday evening, Grange hall this Thursday evening. H. Bell, W. T. True, Fred Porter, measles are Albert McMullen, Philip stock 60 Winter Suits and Jan. 15. All are cordially invited. Don’t you need a W ood Basket Arthur Tucker, J. M. Soule, Richard B. Dolbier, Will Page and Herbert Vvalker. —Miss Florence Smith, who has been —George Sands of Wilton has re­ Mills, Wm. E. Bates, C. F. Thompson, Albert Burns is working for Isaac 45 overcoats that must go for the sitting room ? visiting in Farmington, returned home turned to his work as spinner in the Percy Mason, S. E. Gates, George R. Stanley. I have some to sell, as well as last week. Hescock & Atwood mill. Winslow, Frank H. Smith, Wm. H. The members of the K. of P. lodge at a price. Some are out ol —J. F. Connelly, representing the —Miss Winifred Hinkley of Rangeley many other useful things fo r house Hunter, L. A. Jackman, D. E. Clark, are talking of getting up a drama to be Bangor Daily Commercial, was in town recently received a box of fruit and furnishings. W. L. Guild, Robert Keef, T. N. Kew- given in the near future. over Sunday. flowers from a friend in Calirornia. ley, Chas. Pierce, Nelson Walker, Geo. style, some are up-to-date The following is a complete list of the —Mrs. John Vining of Livermore —Mr. and Mrs. Fremont Vining start­ Hartwell, C. V. Starbird, F. O. Welch names of those to whom letters are di­ Falls, is visiting her parents, Mr. and ed Monday for Rumford Falls, where and W. H. Allen. but the sizes are broken. In rected that have been advertised by Mrs. M. S. Hinkley. Mr. Vining will open a meat market. Mark Sown Sale of Mr. Charles Simmons has found his Postmaster Winter: Mrs. M. J. Boying- — Oliver Goding has recently had a —Mr. Henry Fuller is conducting a mare, Betty, that was stolen several tou, Mr. E. F. Hid, Mr. F. A. Roberts, any case nothing is broken fine set of sleds gotten up by Ed Ride series of dances at New Vineyard. weeks ago, but he found her dead just Miss Mary Tibbetts, Mr. W. E. Wager. out for use in collecting cream. MILLINERY. There are thirty couples in attendance. as the robbers had left her near Hayden The Ladies’ a'd of the F. B. church so much as the price. —It is reported that on the farm of lake, between Madison and Skowhegan. All our trimmed and —Mr. J. L. Matthews, who has been have some very pretty fancy work on untrimmed hats, fancy Mr. Horace Beal of Fairfield there were at home for a week, suffering with a She was neither hitched nor fastened by sale at the post office. Lot 1. Coarse wool suit, feathers and orna­ 1800 barrels of apples gathered last fall. sore on his hand, returned to Rangeley string or halter. It seemed that the Elmer Gray of Strong was a caller in ments marked down —Mr. Alvin Wyman, who has been Wednesday. robbers had driven Betty very fast to town last Monday. one-half. this place and had left her there in the made for hard work, color working in West Auburn for a long —Mr. and Mrs. A. Hammond, who B. E. Lambert of Eustis is among the All hats purchased of cold unblanketed. From all appear­ usduringthe month of time, has returned to his home in Phil­ have been in Redington for three years, late arrivals at the Kir.gfield House. ances the old mare laid right down and January will be trim­ lips. have gone to Danversport, Mass., where Miss Bessie Simmons is teaching in gray mixed, 6 suits, former med free. died. Mr. Simmons has visited the —The people who have hauling to do they will reside. the village schools at Strong. scene and secured his wagon, robes and are taking advantage of the good sled- Sewell Vose has recently bought a —Rev. J. E. Clancy has sent about a blankets, and has had Betty laid away. price $5.00, now $3 99. ing and rushing in their lumber at a hundred descriptive circulars of his driving horse of Leon Thomas. TIMBERLAKE rapid rate. \ “ Short History of Phillips” to former Wallace Safford, son of B. F. Salford, A large congregation attended the has gone to Massachusetts. Lot 2. All wool, oxford —Master Harry Hinkley, who has citizens of Phillips, who now live in the Universalist church last Sunday even­ We are informed that the man under ing. The gathering was favored by a & SM ITH, been visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Field west. solo by Mrs. O. F. Alvord, after which color, coats cut a little long­ for the past two weeks, returned home —Miss Elva Bang1, who has been vis­ the hill has sued the man on top of the NO. 6, BEAL BLOCK. followed the address by Rev. Mr. Alvord last Friday. iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus hill for $1000. The cause of all this arises from the act of the man on top of which was a masterpiece. —Mr. Chas. Hammons is taking the Bangs, has returnea to the Exchange er than present style, good NOTICE. the hill letting his waste water flow The Main e W oods extends congratu­ place of Joseph Boston as brakeman on hotel, Farmington, where she is em­ down into the land of the man under the lations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Dr. J.R . Kittridge, Dentist, the Sandy River railroad during Mr. ployed. business suit. Former price hill. Amos Winter Mr. Winter was married of Farmington, Maine. Boston’s vacation. —Blue Mountain Lodge, No. 66, F. & Dr. Simmons assisted in the operation in New York, Jan. 2, to Miss Julia WILL BE AT —Mr. John Horn, who for the past A. M , will hold a special meeting for appendicitis on the the tliree-years- Raeche, of New York. $12.00, now $6 99. Hotel Franklin, Strong, Jan. 3. 1901. year or two has been working in the P. Wednesday evening, Jan. 16, to confer Sam Parsons’s, Dead River, Jan. 4 p. m. old child of John True of New Portland and 5 a. m. & R. R. R. shop, has finished his engage­ the second degree. After the work a ban­ I ake House, Flagstaff, Jan. 6 and 7. last week. Beat Out of an Increase of His Lot 3. Contains 42 suds Shaw House, Eustis, Jan. 8. ment for the company. quet will be served. Blanchard Hotel, Stratton, Jan. 9 and 10. About fifteen couples attended the Pension. —Mr. Ed Welch of Stratton, who is —Dancing next Monday evening at the Oquossoc House, Rangeley, Jan. 11, 12 social hop in Winter hall last Saturday and 13 a. m. doing a rushing business in the hay assembly will commence promptly at A Mexican war veteran and prominent of various kinds, some badly Lewis Reed’s, Reed’s Mill, Jan. 13 p. m. evening. editor writes: “ Seeing the advertise­ Daniel Holt’s, Webb, Jan 22 pressing line, will press about seventy- eight o’clock. Coffee, sandwiches and ment of Cbamberlain’s Colic, Cholera Dr. Proctor’s, Weld, Jan 23. Herbert S. Wing was in Phillips last E. C McLain’s, Berry Mills, Jan 24 a. m. five tons for Samuel Soule. caxe will be served at 10 cents each dur­ and Diarrhea Remedy, I am reminded out of style, others strictly Magalloway, Jan. 25 to Feb. 5 week. —All members of True Blue Council. ing a short intermission. that as a soldier in Mexico in ’47 and The rest of the time at his office, 64 Main —Miss Winifred Hiukley of Rangeley D. H. Knowlton and John M. S- Hunt­ ’48, I contracted Mexican diarrhea and street, Farmington where he will be pleased No. 14, Jr. O. U. A. M., are requested to this remedy has kept me from getting up-to-date but only one or to see all in need of his services. All has received from the Lewiston Journal er of Farmington were in town last operations pertaining to dentistry carefully be present at the meeting Friday even­ an increase in my pension for on every performed. Special attention given to pre­ ing, Jan. 18, as important business will a nice book as a prize for the best cor­ week. renewal a dose of it restores me.” It is serving the natural teeth. Teeth extracted unequaled as a quick cure for diarrhea two ol a kind. Original without pain a specialty. Artificial work of come before the meeting. rection of a story which was printer), Harry Soule of Strong was a caller in all kinds promptly and carefully done full of errors, in the Journal recently. and is pleasant and safe to take. For Teeth extracted free when plates are made —W. B. Hoyt, proprietor of the Phil­ town last Saturday. sale by W. A. D. Cragin, Phillips; E. H. All work warranted. Satisfaction guar- Miss Hinkley’ s correction was the best prices run from $5.00 to lips Marble works, is getting out two J F. Connelly of Bangor, represent­ Whitney, Rangeley; Dyer’s Drug Store, anteed. out of 30 or 40. Strong, and Lester L. Mitchell, King- Entrance 64 Main St., next door to C. B nice looking monuments. One goes to ing the Bangor Commercial, was in VTarr’s drug store — At the meeting of the share holders field. Rangeley for G. A. Proctor, the other to town last week. $15.00, now $3.99 to $10 Stratton for Edward Terrian. of the National bank of Phillips the fol lowing officers were chosen for the en­ At the last meeting of the Kingfield —State Councillor Chas. Berry and suing year: President, John A. Emery; Lodge, K. of P., the following officers Machine Work were chosen for the ensuing term: P. C., Past Councillor B. L. Voter of True cashier, H. H. Field; directors, John A. Blue council, No. 14, Jr. O. U. A. M., O. F. Alvord; C. M., Horace Winter; Emery, H. H. Field, T. M. Parker, C. E. Of all kinds done at were in Weld last Saturday to install V. C., Chalmer Vose; prelate, Ira Overcoats. Parker and George Hamlin. the officers of Crystal Lake counc'l. Sedgeley; M. of W., Arthur Vose; K. of —The ladies have arranged for a course W . S. Dolbier’s Kingfield. R. and S., C. O. Wilkins; M. of F., Simon —Mr. Fred Wells of Phi'lips, formerly of assemblies with music by Dyer’s or­ There are 45 coats, most Morse; Treas., Sumner J. Wyman. of Waterville, was arrested recently by chestra. The first will be next Monday R. D. SIMONS, M. I)., Deputy Sheriff J. B. Noble on a liquor evening, Jan. 14, at Bates hall. Admis­ On Saturday last the law firm of Ken- Physician and Surgeon. of them are either small sizes case that was found against him in sion to hall with the privilege of danc iston & Voter took up their business KINGFIELD, Waterville. He was taken to that place ing will be 25 cents each for both ladies abode in their beautiful new offices in Telephone. MAINE. and gave bail in the sum of $500 on de­ and gentlemen. All are cordially re­ the French block on Main street. They or large, there are a few me­ murrer. quested to attend and to assist in mak­ moved from the Larrabee block where H. C. BENSON, —At the meeting of the James E. ing it a success. they have been located only a short Successors to W. B. SMALL. dium sizes, prices from $3.00 Cushman post, No. 87, Jan. 3, the fol —The report of State Liquor Agent time. The new offices are spacious and Dealers in lowing officers were installed by S. D. are finished in an up-to-date manner. J. W. Wakefield of Bath shows that to $6.00, original prices Send your laundry to the FRANKLIN McKinney: Horace Prescott, comman­ during the past year Phillips bought 30 A. E. Saunders of the Cobb Divinity Fresh Meals, Canned Goods, PicMed STEAM LAUNDRY, Farmington, Me. All work guaranteed. der; Charles Fairbanks, S. V .; J. H. gallons of whiskey, 15 gallons of gin and school of Lewiston occupied the pulpit Fish k HENRY W. TRUE, Agent,Phillips, Me Gardiner, J. V .; William Walker, sur­ 184 gallons of alcohol. Rangeley bought in the Union church last Sunday. Kingfield - - . Maine. from $6.00 to $12,00. We geon; Cyrus Young, O. D .; W. H. Mc- 24 gallons of alcohol and 10 gallons of Wednesday evening, Jan. 2, the Cur- I Keeu, chaplain; John Blodgett, O. G .; whiskey. Phillips and Rangeley are the rent Event club met with Mrs. O. F. cannot describe them sepa­ Tailor Hade Charles H. Pease, Q. M.; W. S. Russell, only two towns in Franklin county that Alvord, there being about thirty present. W AR WITH Ad jt .; E. B. Hanscom, S. M.; H. A. Dun­ now have liquor agencies. Miss Lelia Hunnewell gave a very inter­ rately but if you need an ham, Q. S. —The annual meeting of the Maine esting paper in favor of “ Woman’s Suf­ Suits. —We clip the following from the Board of agriculture will be held at the frage.” Mr. Guy Small read a paper in PRICES! rooms of the board in the State House, overcoat we can se’l it to Wakefield Daily Item of recent date: opposition. A discussion followed I have marked down for the I guarantee a fit every time and Augusta, Jan. 16 and 17. Half fare will “ Harrie A. Haskell sailed on the “ Ad­ which Rev. Mr. Alvord and Mr. Denni­ next few days, my entire stock miral Sampson” for Jamaica this fore­ be granted by the M. C. R. R. Co. to all son took part in. you. the latest style of cutting. who attend the meeting. Tickets sold of winter goods in the Ladies’ noon en route for Port Antonio, where Rev. A. A. Callaghan occupied his Drop me a line and inquire he resumes a position at Hotel Titch- on Jan. 15 and 16, one fare for the round Furnishing department, consist­ This sale is for cash only pulpit in the M. E. church last Sunday. about prices and styles. field, of which he was clerk last season. trip, will be good to return up to and ing of Wrappers, Capes and Leon Thomas, Ephraim McMullen, William A. Gardner is already at Port including Jan. 19. Headquarters will Ray Phillips and Sewell Vose were in Jacke’s. and closes Jan. 12. Antonio at the same hotel. A number be at the Hotel North. Farmington last week. W oods blankets for lumbermen of Mr. Haskell’s friends went to Boston —At the regular monthly meeting of at a cheaper price than you can this forenoon to see him off. Messrs. the Phillips board of trade last Monday Sumner J. Wymau is offering some F. C. MOWER, Haskell and Gardner will return early evening Rev. J. E. Clancy appeared be­ great bargains in his cloak, cape and make them. in May.” fore the board and asked the support of wrapper line, and at the rate he is sell­ Our boot and shoe line is the Merchant Tailor, the members for the history of Phillips ing these goods they will not last a long j largest in town. W e carry the N ew A dvertisements. time so you had better take advantage Court Street, - - Auburn, Haine. which he is about to publish. Those famous The county commissioners for Frank­ present gave him considerable en­ of his marked down sale. lin county insert their annual report. Willis Jordan and wife are visiting for j “King Quality,” D. F. couragement by expressing their ap­ Notice of appointment of administra­ proval of the plan and by subscribing the finest shoe on the market. Monumental Work. trix in estate of James W. Butterfield. for copies of the work. It was voted to Lumbermen’s rubbers, leggings Notice of time and place of meeting postpone ladies’ night until Friday of of Probate court is inserted. this week, at which time Dyer’s orches­ IT IS GUARANTEED and the Monmouth moccasin Mrs. Eva L. Staples advertises a ten­ tra of Strong will be in attendance, by are in our stock. FIELD ement to let. , courtesy of Mr. F. N. Beal, superin­ T O B E N E F IT Large line of towels, tray cloths, tendent of the Sandy River railroad. Notice is inserted by Bert L. Parsons. stand cloths and • doilies at a S. J. Wyman, Kingfield, has marked A Deep Mystery. bargain. Lockwood sheeting, down his entire stock of winter goods. It is a mystery why women endure yard wide, yc, and 40 inch, 8c. Backache, Headache, Nervousness, RHEUMATISM A bargain to purchasers. E. C. Stanley, Kingfield, changes hisSleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and ad this week. & GO., Dizzy Spells when thousands have Daggett & Will, Strong, will pay high­ proved that Electric Bitters will quickly S. J. WYMAN, cure such troubles. “ I suffered for Smith’s est market price for yellow eyed beans. years with kidney trouble,” writes Mrs. Kingfield, - * Maine. See their ad. Phebe Clierley of Paterson, la., “ and a Creen Mountain The finest Marble and Granite work from a marker to a heavy monument given prompt W. A. D. Cragin advertises fine sta­ lame back pained me so I could not dress myself, but Electric Bitters whol­ Renovator 5c and iOc Novels. No. 5 Beal Block, and careful attention. Headstones «[leaned tionery. and reset and all cemetery work done in a ly cured me, and, although 73 years old, Nine times out of ten-cures. Ask your thorough manner. New Shop located near A large line just received at a good post office. Main St. * r-[*H The Correspondence School of Acting I now am able to do all my housework.” druggist for Renovator—5o cents and one dol and Dramatic Art, Cleveland, Ohio, in It overcomes Constipation, improves lar. Write St. Albans Remedy Co., St. Albans trade. Good line of school supplies. Phillips riarble Works, Appetite, gives perfect health. Only serts an ad. V t, about GUARANTEE. W . B. HOYT, Proo’r, J 1 50c at W. A. D. Cragin’s. Hention this paper. E. C. STANLEY, Kingfield.1 Philllos, Maine. Box 308, - - Phillips, Me. MAINE WOODS, JANUARY II, 1901 7 Killed by a Falling Tree. FARMINGTON ITEMS. Taylor—Vaughn. Freeman ("entre. BLACKSMI THING. Last Saturday forenoon at about RANGELEY NEWS NOTES. A very pleasant home wedding was Mrs. Hattie Tuttle aud little daughter, —------1 —W 11 o’clock a serious and wliat proved a Sleighing Parties In Order -One solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Addie, visited her mother, Mrs. Adelaide fatal accident occurred to Albert W. Lumberman Seriously Injured at Whitney, a few days last week. Mrs. Orren Taylor of Stratton, Me., on Ladies’, Hisses’ and From Wilton. Tibbetts, who was at work cutting John Harmon is on the sick list, he VV. D. Grant’s Camp. New Year’s uight. The contracting lumber on the Win. Coomb’s place on is attended by Dr. C. W. Bell of Strong. Children’s parties were Earle Randall Taylor and Porter Hill, which is ¡dhutit four miles Dell Se Ige'ey, w h) has been in the Candidate For OHice ot Sec. of K. of P.’s Will Have Public In­ Edith Alice Vaughn. The parents of woods cooking for Lewis Brackley, lias from Farmington. v« both bride and groom were present and returned home. State Hoard of Agr. Mr. Tibbetts and Mr. Clinton S. stallation and Banquet. Winter Coats, also a small party of relatives and pei« Mr. Clinton Blackwell is spending the M a in e W oods] [Special correspondence to the Wright of Temple were about to fall a [Special correspondence to the M a in e W oods.] * sonal friends. The wedding march, winter with relatives in town. Farmington, Me ., Jan. 9, 1901. tree and each one were chopping on the R a n g e l e y , M e ., Jan. 9, 1901. played by Mrs. Gould Wyman of Strat­ Mr. F. W. Briggs is in quite poor opposite sides of the spruce. They had health. Ladies’ Golf Last Friday evening a sleighing party Wm. Ilollaway of New York, who ton, commenced its joyous strains at from Wilton visited Proprietor Mahoney nearly completed the work when they spends most of the summer with bis Misi Edith Fentiman has gone to 7.45 aud the bridal party soon appeared. Augusta, where she will work the com of the Willows and enjoyed a most ex­ came to the conclusion that they would guide, Geo. Oakes, at Iudian Rock, has The bride was very prettily attired in ing winter. Capes, cellent oyster supper. The corning of have to push it from above in order to been visiting Rangeley to see bow it white cashmere with cream silk trim Mr. Chas. Andrews has moved his the guests was an entire surprise to the fall it into the road because it seemed looks in winter. He drove around to ming, with fresh carnations and roses in family to Kingfild recently. Dressing; Sacks all colors, landlord, but it was only an hour after inclined to fall back into the woods. the logging camps, visited Indian Rock, her band and at her throat. The groom Several of our young people enjoyed a 98 cents. the arrival of the merry crowd before Mr. Wright went back into the spruces snowsboed a little and departed well wore the conventional suit with a white candy pull at Mr. Frank Jordan’s of New Vineyard, New Year’s eve. they were seated around the tables in a short distance to cut a pole, which he pleased with his experience. rose in bis button hole. the spacious dining hall of the Willows, could use as a bar in pushing over the Hervey, and Mae Welch visited at A. J. Haley has moved into George The beautiful and solemn service was their uncle’s, Mr. G. F. Beal, in Avon. and oyster stew, ice cream, cake and tree into the road. After Mr. Wright MISS BANA BEAL, Young’s house, lately vacated by M. B. conducted by Rev. O. F. Alvord of Mrs. J. K. Richards, who has been ill coffee were being served to them. The had gone into the woods, Mr. Tibbetts Schofield. Mr. Schofield has moved to Kingfield. At its close Mr. and Mrs. for several weeks, is gaining slowly. Phillips, Maine.______following were present from Wilton: stepped into the road in front of the Ermon Toothaker’s. Taylor received the congratulations of Miss Annie Fentiman is visiting rela- Mr and Mrs A E Ferguson, Roy Fur- tree. t ves in Strong. W. S. A workman, Peter Dyone, at the those present very gracefully. Light nel, Ola Calden, Wm Carey, Rose Mat­ At this time Mr. Alvin Haley, the BUSINESS CARDS. lumbering camp of W. D. Grant, was refreshments were served and music and thew, Mr and Mrs Frank Miller, Gran­ employer of both these men made his State of Mame. seriously injured on Jan. 7, by a sharp pleasant conversation filled each mo­ ville Mayo, Edith Hood, Ira Knowlton, appearance on the scene of action and J. F. HILTON, M. D., knot piercing bis thigh while he was ment of a very happy evening. r a n k l i n , ss : At a Probate Court held at Addie Carey, R iscoo Dudley, Altie asked one of the men to go down the F Farmington, in and for the County of caught between two logs. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor will make their Franklin, on the first Tuesday of January, A Physician and Surg;eon, Ross, Ethel Hood, Geo Bonney, Gussie road a short distance to assist in load­ home at Stratton for the present. D., 1901. J Dudley, Bert Houghton and Vivian ing a team. As he spoke he noticed the Mr. Gerrie Proctor and bride returned Or d e r e d , That from and after this day the Office at Residence, Elmwood. ------•------Courts of Probate in and for the County of Calden. tree start to fall into the road where to town on the 5th. The usual demon­ Franklin be held at the following places and Telephone connections. strations at the depot, consisting of a times, to w it: On Sunday last Riv. E. A. Royal, who Tibbetts was standing and shouted out Notice. “ band wagon,” etc., were for once cred­ At the Probate Court Room in said Farm­ E. B. CURRIER, M. D. has for nearly four yeafs been the pas­ for him to run, and he obeyed, but ran We, the undersigned, do hereby agree ington on the third Tuesday of each month, ited by peacefully staying in the back­ at nine o’clock in the forenoon. tor of the First Baptist church of Farm­ directly under the tree. Stumbling, he to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of J H. THOMPSON, Judge of Probate. ground. The serenaders seem to be Attest, Fran k W. Bu tler, Register. PHYSICIAN ani SURGEON, PMlliDS.Be ington, read his resignation to take ef­ fell and at about the same time down Down’s Elixir if it does not cure any without a leader and peace seems to be OFFICE HOURS, 1 to 2, and 7 to 8, P M. fect on Jan. 21. Some of the gentle came the giant tree directly upon him, cough, cold, croup, whooping cough or Office at residence. Telephone connection, without an enemy. Notice. man's closest friends were not surprised crushing in the entire side of his skull. throat trouble. We also guarantee He was immediately picked up by Mr. aud Mrs. Oscar Wilkins of Wilton The subscriber hereby gives notice that she at such a move, but to the greater num­ Down’ s Elixir to cure consumption, has been duly appointed administratrix of C. L. TOOTHAKER, M, D. ber of his congregation the news came Messrs. Haley and Wright and carried are visiting their sister, Mrs. W. L. when used according to directions, or the estate of wholly unexpected. to the house of the former. Butler. money back. A full dose on going to James W. Butterfield, late of Phillips, PHysician & Surgeou, Phillips, Me. Drs. Palmer and Howard were at in the County of Franklin, deceased, and Last Saturday evening at the home of E. H. Lowell is clerking at the Oquos- bed and small doses during the day will Office at residence. Telephone connections once summoned, but were unable to given bonds as the law directs. All persons John M. S. Hunter, Miss Mabel enter­ soc House. cure the most severe cold, and stop the having demands against the estate of said render any aid to the unfortunate man. deceased are desired to present the same for tained about seventy-five guests from Ed Grant is in town from Seven most distressing cough. W. A. D. settlement, and all indebted thereto are re­ DR. H. H. TU KEY, At 7.15 p. m. he died. After the acci­ quested to make payment immediately. Surgeon Dentist. among her school associates. It was a ponds. He is going to Dead River soon Cragin, Phillips; Lester Mitchell, King- dent the woodsman come to his senses Eva l . Staples. Office No 2 Bates Block, Phillips ilaine. very pleasant evening spent, and from to buy and press up some bay. Ed field; E. H. Whitney, Rangeley. January 1, 1901. only once and at that time spoke, com­ Best of work for lowest prices. All work the complimentary remarks concerning can’t live unless be has plenty of work. warranted. Twenty years experience in plaining of his head. Portland. the occasion, the party must have been Dr. Peabody is suffering from a severe Mr. Tibbetts was foity years of age very ablly entertained. cold. Flagstaff. F. E. TIMBERLAKE. » . p. »0BLE. and had been once married. The funer­ This is a busy season for Flagstaff, S upplies. On Saturday evening at the G. A. R. al services occurred Tuesday afternoon Sadie Adams is working for C. T. every available man and horse being at mMIIHHWHIMH TIMBERLAKE £ NOBLE, hall, occurred the public installation at 1 o’ clock. Richardson. Mr. Richardson is improv­ work at good wages. ATTORNEYS, of the elected officers, for the year, of ing under Dr. Peabody’s treatment and I keep constantly on hand a complete the John S. App eton Post, No. 25. Roland Taylor, while working in the Office, Beal Block, It Girdles the Globe. is able to make calls. stock of Rims, Spokes, in fact a full line of Phillips, Me The installing officer was Alonzo woods at Lang town last week, cut his Carriage and Blacksmith Supplies. I have a The fame of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, Miss Florence Look and Miss Bertha General Law Practice and Fire Insurance. Sylvester, who did his work in a very foot severely. The second toe was en­ large amount of Iron from one to three Collections will receive prompt attention. as the best in the world, extends round Bridges will board with Mr. and Mr?, inches, any amount of Band Iron, all sizes efficient manner. Following the instal­ the earth. It’s the one perfect healer G. A. Proctor. tirely severed. The wound was dressed I purchased this stock before the rise in iron lation, one of those famous “ Grand of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores, by Dr. Brimigion of Stratton and is rap­ HARRY F. BEEDY, The K. of P. lodge will have a public and now my customers get the benefit of it. Army” oyster stews was served. The Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, idly healing. Agent for the leading Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only in­ iustallation and banquet to which each HHMIHMIM MltMM following officers were installed: P C, fallible Pile cure. 25c a box at W. A. member will be at liberty to invite Mr. A. Jackson of New Portland has Fire Insurance Companies Levi G Brown; S V C, J B Russell; J V D. Cragin’ s. whom be is pleased to. It will probably been in town buying sheep. He took G. E. RIDEOUT, Blacksmith, PHILLIPS, . . . riAINE. C, Alonzo Sylvester; adjutant, M L occur on January 21. home over one hundred. Alden; I M, A J Gerry; sergeant, D P Weld. Our schools will not begin until Jan. PHILLIPS, MAINE.i Prayer week is to be observed. Ser­ James B. Stevenson, Hobart; chaplain, John Keith; O D, On New Year’s eve, Miss Mabel Pratt, 14 on account of a delay in securing a FARMINGTON, MAINE, vices will be held in the vestry every Nelson Gould; O G, Aken Gognoy; S M, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Pratt, teacher for the High school. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAV . evening at 7 o’clock. Cut Prices in_ Agent tor Equitable Life Insurance Co All Chas Coburn; Q M S , Wm D Randall. was united in marriage to Mr. Walter i A party of three from Lewiston are business pomptiy and carefully atttendedto Wm Lamb and his daughter, Nellie, Dr. Russell has been confined to the Witham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob T. I engaged in catching pickerel in Flag­ WALL PAPER. house for several days with an illness Witham. The ceremony was performed ! have gone to visit Mrs. Maude Brooks staff pond and are shipping them to 25 Rolls Gilt Wall Paper, (former Tenement to Let. which has developed into diptberia and by Orletus Phillips, Esq. In society of Wilson’s Mills. market. They have caught several bar­ price 30c) with 18 inch border, Tenement to let on Main street. Inquire of The roads are now fine and sleigh Mrs Eva L. Staples. the house is in quarantine. they are very popular. The wishes of rels. price now 20c. their many friends are a happy New riding by moonlight is the order of the This Thursday evening about thirty- Mrs. F. J. Hammond of Coplin visit­ 25 Rolls Gilt Wall Paper, (former Year, as well as a happy and prosper night. Notice. five members of Merrill Rebekah lodge ed her daughter in town last week. price 30c) with 9 inch border, ous life. The happy couple were the The possessor of a certain disbpan I do hereby forbid all persons from trust­ will go to Mt. Vernon to institute % Dr. Kittridge of Farmington was in price now 20c. ing or harboring my wife, Ida A. Parsons, on recipients of many valuable and useful that disappeared from the K. of P. ban­ lodge. town January 0 and 7 for the practice of my account after this date. gifts. quet ball is hereby advised to avoid all 50 Rolls Good Wall Paper, (former B e r t L , p a r s o n s . At the meeting of the Willows associ­ dentistry. He has all the work he can Strong, Me., Jan. 7,1901. suspicious looking people as a commit­ price 20c,) price now 13c. ation last Tuesday afternoon at the Last Saturday evening officers of the do. Crystal Lake Council, Jr., O. U. A. M., tee of three are appointed to look it up. 25 Rolls Good Wall Paper, (former office of G. W. Titcomb the following There has been no storm for five price 15c,) price now 10c. Wanted. were installed by State Councilor Berry The new steam mlil is in condition to officer.* were chosen for the ensuing weeks past and the roads are in fine con­ Addresses of those who have attractive of Phillips: C., Clifford Maxwell; V. C., do some work. Mrs. L. J. Kempton 25 Rolls Green Colored Wall Paper, photographs of fish and wild game. We want year: President, C F Smith; treasurer dition for business. Large quantities of them for half-tone cuts In the Maine Woods. Austin Archer; J. P. C., A. G. Master- pressed the button on Christmas day (former price 27c,) price now i7c Correspondence is respectfully solicited. and clerk, G W Titcomb; auditor, SO lumber and birch are being hauled to man; F. 8., Henry Swett; R. S., F. S. that blew the whistle for the first time. Brown back wall paper, all grades, J. W. B r a c k e t t , Phillips, Maine. Tarbox; directors, C F Smith, L A the Jenkins, Bogert Manufacturing Co.’s Schofield; A. R. S., H. A. Coburn; (former price 10c,) price now 6c. Smith, A Belcher, W B Gilman, S C mill. Belcher. Treas., E. W. Pratt; warden, W. L. Byron. Colby & Newton’s teams are hauling Fremont Scamman. Witham; Con., Joseph McLaughlin; I. At the meeting of the First National Whist parties are all the go here just bay to their camps on the Spencer, Just Received a S., S. U. Carlton; O. S., Fred Phillips. bank of this town Tuesday afternoon now. Mrs. L. W. and G. F. Thomas while the whole town is busy getting Phillips, Maine. the old board of officers were reelected. Prominent among the social gather­ had one at the ball several weeks ago wood, ice, bay and grain. Car Load of The board consisted of: President, J C ings on New Year’ s night was that at that was in every way a success. The Mr. Cliff Wing has recovered from an Christmas and Holman; vice president, J W Fairbanks; the pavilion. A most pleasant evening Roxbury folks gave a good one at the attack of measles and gone to his home cashier, J H Thompson; directors, J C was enjoyed daucing to the music of hall last Saturday evening. They bad in Freeman for a few days, when be Holman, E E Richards, J W Fairbanks, Conant’s orchestsa. It was a late hour eleven tables. Candy was served during will return to his logging camp at Black New Year. when the company sought their respec­ Com, A F Belcher, Hannibal Russell, Geo W the progress of the game. The first brook. tive home all voting that it was the prizes were won by Mrs. Annie Reed Did you ever stop and think that Titcom b all of Farmington and A G Forest Wing and lady of Stratton banner occasion of the season. and H. H. Richards; booby prizes by Winter of Kingfield. were in town Sunday. the PH IL LIP S H A R D W A R E CO. Mrs. A. O. Reed and Ivan Hall. All It will only be a short time before we Everybody has filled their ice-house keep lots of useful articles that would Brand will read the Farmington Advertiser, a Sore and swollen joints, sharp, shoot­ passed a very pleasant evening. ing pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no with ice of the finest quality from the G. W. Richards of East Waterford, make good Christmas and New Year paper that will be published by R. A. j sleep. That means rheumatism. It is river. AND Merrow of this place. a stubborn disease to fight but Cham­ Mass., is in town visiting relatives and Mr. Isaac James of North Anson is presents, such as Carving Sets, Mr. D. H. Knowlton is a candidate berlain’s Pain Balm has conquered it friends. thousands of times. It will do so when­ cooking for Frank Cox’s logging crew. Meat Choppers, Meat Roasters George Thomas is scaling on the for the office of secretary of state board ever the opportunity is offered. Try it. Several of the mill men will also board of agriculture. Mr. Knowlton has long One application relieves the pain. For Houghton branch for Henry Porter. Raisin Seeders, Clothes Wringers, Mixed there. made a study of agricultural matters ! sale by W. A. D. Cragin, Phillips; E. H. All in Hop city and vicinity have har­ Pocket aad Table Cutlery, Skates, Whitney, Rangeley; Dyer’s Drug Store, and has a clear insight into the condi-1 vested their ice. Ice is very good being Strong, and Lester L. Mitchell, King- Fairbanks. Pearl Agate Tea and Coffee Pots, tion of agriculture. He is secretary of field. about eighteen inches thick. Nickel Tea Kettles and a fine line of Feed. the State Pomological society. In urg­ E. G. Knapp is cutting and hauling Mrs. S. B. Hunter is able to be around ing his election by the board, the citi Avon. birch for Swain & Reed. Henry Roberts again a little. We hope she may con­ Lamps, Call and get prices. zens of Franklin county are united to a tinue to improve. man and ask that his many claims for Avon kept pace with Phillips and the is helping $im. the position may be recognized. other towns by bolding a New Year’s A little more snow is needed for good An accident, which almost terminated i iniCC wishing to adopt THE P T ip r ball at Parker & Witliam’s hall where business in the woods. in a serious runaway for Dr. F. H. Rus­ LAUIlJ as A PROFESSION can olAUL SANDY sell, took place not long since. The obtain valuable information by sending ten Births about thirty couples danced to the names, with addresses, of iaaies similarly in­ doctor was on bis way to S. B. Hunter’ s clined and enclosing stamp. Stratton, Dec23, to Dr and Mrs T W Briml- music of a good orchestra, consisting Cnrvo Club Program. RIVER glou, a son, (Kenneth Iverson ) of Fuller, violin; Jones, cornet; aud Mrs. Following is the Curvo Club program and had just crossed the Fairbanks Dead River, Dec 27, to Mr and Mrs Leon F Parker, organist. At Intermission re­ bridge when the thills suddenly dropped The Correspondence School of A ctin j Wing, a son. for the remainder of the month. CREAMERY freshments of cake aud coffee were Jan. 15. down on the horse’s heels at which she started to run. The doctor, quickly M a rria ges. served by the ladies. A most enjoyable Current Events. S. G. HALEY, evening was spent. History of Scotland, Miss Toothaker realizing what bad happened, tried to DRAMATIC ART, inthrop, Dec 24, 1900, by Rev Fred 0 Nor- Novels on Scotland—Discussion and Quota stop her by running her out into the Phillips, - - Maine. is pastor of the M E church, David A tions. 759 Rose Building, n’dler o f Farmington and Miss Bessie J snow. After jumping back into the Thousands Sent Into Exile. Jan. 22. / )d of St Albans. road once the doctor succeeded in rein - mnlngton, Jan 2, by Rev G A Chapman, Every year a large number of poor Quotations from Scotch Novels. Cleveland, - - Ohio. , VV Walt o f East Dixfteld and Miss Winni- sufferers' whose lungs are sore and History of Scotland—Concluded. ing lier into the ditch and holding be r l F Bridden of Farmington, racked with coughs are urged to go to eld, Jan 1, by Orletus Phillips, Esq, Walter Modern Scotch Writers. there./ Then with the aid of L. A. ltham and Miss Mabel Iratt, both o another climate. But this is costly and Old Scotch Songs. Daggett and Dr. H. B. Palmer he was not always sure. Don’ t be an exile d. e Jan. 29. enabled to get bis team all straightened iwrence. Mass, Dec 26, 1900 Adrian V1 when Dr. King’s New Discovery for Current Events. k ero: Waltham. Mass, and Miss Mary M Consumption will cure you at home. out and proceed on his way, little worse lams of Lawrence, Mass, Old England—Chapters 1, 2 and 3. It’s the most infallible piedicine for Roger Aseham, Mrs. Currier for bis exciting adventure. ratton, Janfl, by Rev O F Alvord of King- Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lung 1, Earl Randall Taylor of Stratton and Mrs, Goss, mother of Mrs. E. S. ORM th Alice Vaughan of Lang Plantation. diseases on earth. The first dose brings Hundreds of Children nnd ad n lts h ave worms Bragg, met with a very painful accident but are treated for other diseases. The symp­ -vi relief. Astounding cures result from , Eustis. toms areindigestion, with a variable appe­ persistent use. Trial bottles free at W. Dec. 24. She went out to the stable to tite : foul tongue ; offensive breath ; hard and V Deaths. There is quite an excitement in Eus­ full belly with occasional gripings and pains A. D. Cragin’s. Price 50c and $1.00. feed the hens, slipped on some ice and about the navel; eyes heavy and dull; itching irmlngton, Jan 5, Albert W Tibbetts of Every bottle guaranteed. tis over an engine to haul logs with. It o f th e nose ; short, dry cou gh ; grin d in g of th e broke her left hip bone. At present she teeth ; starting during sleep; slow fever; and lple, aged 40 yea rs. weighs about fourteen tons. It is often in children, convulsions. ty, Dec 23, Samuel M Clark of East Liver- is as comfortable as can be expected for ■e, agel 42 years, 8 inos, 6 days, “ A Short View o f Great Ques­ claimed it will haul ten sled loads of one in her 84th year. ikland, Cal, Dec 26, »»than R Lowell, logs. uerly of Chesterville, aged 71 years, 8 mos. tions.” TRUES Alice and Guy Durrell are spending a The Christmas festival passed off very isquehanna, Pa, Mrs Margie Hardy Mc- “ A Short View of Great Questions” is PIN WORM r, wife of Rev Chas McKay and daughter week or two with Carrie White. enjoyably. Two trees were loaded with the late James P a lm e r Hardy oi East the title of a little book published by useful and ornamental presents. It Flour the Brandur Co., 220 Broadway, New Bennie White has returned to the seems as if no one was forgotton. The ELIXIR Graham Yc.'k. woods. is the best worm remedy made. It has been in Cut Flowers. The questions are as great as eternity children did themselves honor as they use since i 8 5 1 , is p urely vegetab le , harm less Rye and r all occasions—Funeral Designs and So- and as boundless as space. The easiest Mrs. S. R. Fuller is spending the w in ­ always do. A solo, “ The Universal and effectual. Where no worms are present y E mblems. Prices reasonable. Roses, it acts as a Tonic, and corrects thacondition way to understand them as they are ter in Farmington, with her son, Albert of the mucous membrane of the stomach and Bolted Corn Meal i to $2.00 per dozen; pinks 35 to 50c. per King,” sung by Mr. Ernest Hooper, a bowels. A positive cure for Constipation and sn; crysanthemums $1-00 to $-.00 per asked and answered is to remit 25 cents Sterry. Biliousness, and a valuable remedy in all m, white, pink and yel!o_w; violets, 2 >o to the publishers. Possibly we may student of Cobb Divinity school, was the common complaints of children. Price AT 3h 25 blossoms; smilax, 25c. string; calia- gf/ethis little book further notice in Sam Fuller sold $7 worth of fur the greatly enjoyed by all, also a duet by 35 cents. Ask yhur druggist for it. $3.0 0 per d ozen, w ith Reaves. CRA(}IN l)r. j . I’. TRUE A: CO., Auburn, Me. the future; it deserves it. Special treatment for Tape Worms. Free pamphlet. Edgar R. Toothaker’s. other day. H. A. Compton and E. L. Hooper. ywvyvyvwvw w w w vw * 8 MAINE WOODS, JANUARY II 1901

TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. DRUGS AND MEDICINES. DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

— Mr. Ernest Nickerson was in town — Mr. Chas. McCracken and Mr. Her­ Saturday. bert Vining are ill with measles. —Master Arthur Aldrich is ill with —W. H. McKeen and family have re­ the measles. turned home from Strong. The new —Benj. F. Safford of Stratton was in schoolhouse is completed, the nicest one town last week. in the county. Mr. McKeen can well be proud of his job as boss carpenter of the —Mrs. A. Weatherbee has been quite Strong schoolhouse. * ill with tonsilitis recently. —The Main e W oods acknowledges —George B. Sedgeley made a business FINE STATIONER). with thanks an invitation from Damon taip to Farmington last Saturday. Company, No. 1, U. R. K. of P., Thurs­ —Mrs. Dolbier is quite ill. She has day evening, Jan. 17, 1901, at City hall, Th re are few places the size of been threatened with gastric fever. Lewiston, in honor of lrs excellency, Phillips where such complete —Miss Nettie Byron has been the Governor John F. Hill and military guest of Miss Etta Taylor the past staff. stocks o f goods are carried in week. --Messrs. McKenzie Bros, with their all lines of trade.— Especially in —J. Willis Jordan of the Kingfield usual enterprise will shortly add anoth­ House, Kingfield, has sent out some er improvement to their beautiful store, stationery. Now if a person neat little calendars. by putting in the improved Lamson —Llewellyn Dill, who is wondng in Cash Carrier system. The firm are al | will take the trouble to look at the woods at Weld, spent Sunday with ways up to date, and their store as it our goods we’ean show a great his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. now is, would do credit even to New Dill. York or Boston—Rumford Falls Times. variety of fine stock in— Box —In the family of Mr. Charles Stew­ —At the installation of officers at Papers, Papers in 1 ulk, Tablets, ard of Avon, seven have been ill with James E. Cushman Relief Corps Jan 3, measles at one time, the mother in­ the installing officer was Mrs. Mary Dun­ etc., etc. W e have that nice, cluded. ham. The new officers are: President, smooth, A heavy, cream paper — Mrs. A. C. Nickerson has finished a Harriett Voter; vice president, Anna very successful term of school at East Russell; secretary, Nellie McKeen; in plain or ruled, pound pack­ treasurer, Jane McKenney; chaplain, Madrid and returned to her home in ages for 25c—box papers in Phillips. Mary Dunham; conductor, Carrie Cush­ —Rev. J. A. Ward of the Evangelical man; guard, Millie Fairbanks; past pres­ plain, ruled and fancy, 10 to ident, Nettie Hanseom. church, Kingfield, will preach in the 65c. A ll kinds o f paper pads, Grange hall this Friday evening at 7.30 Reply to the “ Wish” of Jennie R. o’clock. books and writing materials —Miss Marion Noble left home Mon­ This picture tells its own story of sisterly affection. The sufch as would generally be re­ day morning for West Bridgewater, Yes, Jennie B. with thee, I’ll go, older girl, just budding into womanhood, has suffered great­ Mass., where she will enter Howard I, too, am tired of cold and snow, quired for home, office or school But have you thought what we can do ly with those irregularities and menstrual difficulties which seminary. With J. F. Y. and Abel, too? sap the life of so many young women. use, besides Legal Blanks and —B. Emery Pratt, Esq., of Livermore Mrs. J. F. Young. Falls wishes to announce that he has a Bowdoinliam. Lydia E. Piiikliam’s Vegetable Compound can account books. If you want a always be relied upon to restore health to women who thus telephone service at his law office in nice thing for a birthday pres­ Livermore Falls. Among the Churches. suffer. It is a sovereign cure for the worst forms of female —Officers of Hope Rebekah lodge of At the Union church last Sunday Rev. complaints,—that bearing-down feeling, weak back, falling ent for some friend, get a Stan­ Phillips, for the year 1901, will be in­ Mr. Earnskaw preached taking for his and displacement of the womb, inflammation of the ovaries, dard Diary for 1901 and a Foun­ stalled next Friday evening by District text Psa. lxxvii, 5, “ I have considered and all troubles of the uterus or womb. It dissolves and Deputy Mrs. Clara French. the days of old, the years of ancient expels tumors from the uterus in the early stage of develop­ tain Pen. —District Deputy Clara A. French times.” The subject of the discourse was “ Looking backward.” Memory is ment and checks any tendency to cancerous humors. It was in Farmington last week to install subdues excitability, nervous prostration, and tones up the the officers of Merrill Rebekah Lodge, one of the grandest faculties of the hu­ No. 84. Mr. French accompanied her. man mind. Without it what a wealth entire female system. of knowledge, experience, happiness —At the selectmen’s office last Satur­ W. A. D. CRAGIN, and joy would be lost. There is beauty Could anything prove more clearly the ef­ day Geo. E. Rideout and Eastman J. in the unsullied pages of the future, in ficiency of M rsm PSnkham’s Medicine than the Ross were chosen as jurors to attend the Corner Store, their freshness, their freedom from blet following strong statement of Grace Stansbury7 court held at Farmington in February. and erasure. They may suggest hope —At the Grange hall last Friday even­ “ De ar Mrs. Pinkham :—I was a sufferer from female weakness for and bright anticipations, but the pages about a year and a half. I have tried doctors and patent medicines, but No. I^Beal Block, Main Street, ing took place the semi annual installa­ of the past are after all dearer, for they | nothing helped me. I underwent the horrors of local treatment, but re­ tion of officers for the ensuing term of are full of life. ceived no benefit. My ailment was pronounced ulceration of the womb. True Blue Council, No. 14, Jr. O. U. A. I suffered from intense pains in the womb and Phillips, Maine. It has been said that if the man with-! ovaries, and the backache was dreadful. I had M. State Councillor Chas. Berry in­ out a country was in a pitiable plight leucorrhoea in its worst form. Finally, I grew so stalled the following officers: Jr. P. C , the nation without a history wras in a weak I had to keep my bed. The pains were so Llewellyn Dill; C., WaPer Tootliaker; more lamentable condition. The mem- hard as to almost cause spasms. When I could V. C., Otto A. Badger; A. R. S., Everett endure the pains no longer, I was given morphine. oiy of its past will bring incentives to My memory grew short and I gave up all hope of Holt; R. S., II. G. Kenniston; F. S., patriotism, to effort and manliness. getting well. Thus I dragged along. To please Harrison Hamden; Treas., Daniel Wells; And how much we gain from common my sister I wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. Her Con., George Grover; warden, Bert Carl­ inheritance of these memories. Wash­ answer came, but meantime I was taken worse ton; I. G., James Savage; O. G., Clarence and was under the doctor’s care for a while. ington belongs not alone to Americans “ After reading Mrs, Pinkham’s letter, I con­ Calden. Past Councillor Chas. O. Dill but to every people where hearts throb j cluded to try her medicine. After taking two Installed M. W. Tootliaker and Chas E. with a desire for liberty; Shakespeare j bottles I felt much better; but after using six Berry as trustees and Councillor Walter bottles I was cured. All of my friends think my Census For Maine. Township 3, Range 3, (3) not to England alone but to all who Township 3, Range 4, (3) Toothaker appointed Levi Hoyt as cure almost miraculous. I thank you very much The Lewiston Journal of January 4, know the joys and woes of humanity;1 for your timely advice and wish you prosperity Township 3, Range 5, (3) chaplain. At ten o’clock the members Goethe and Luther not only to Germany | in your noble work, for surely it is a blessing to gives the complete figures of Maine’s Township, 3, Range 6, (3) retired to the banquet hall where a broken-down women. I have lull and complete faith in the Lydia. Township, 4, Range 2, (Crock­ but to those of all lands in whose census. Every city, town and planta­ er) baked bean supper tempted the appetite E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound.”—Grace B. Stansbury, 35 9 hearts their thoughts find response, Herington, Kansas. tion is presented. The following fig­ Township 4, Range 3, (south of all those present. The committee, half,) j There are spiritual lessons also to be ures are taken from their report: 33 25 who had the supper in charge, consisted i learned from the backward gaze. It is Township 6, (Berlin,) 22 26 Owing to the fact that some skeptical There have been no territorial of Fred B. Sweetser, Clarence Calden | good to remember our faults. Not people have from time to time questioned the genuineness of the testimonis’ etters changes in the counties of Maine since and John Dill. I simply to remember them with sorrow REWARD we are constantly publishing, we have Mile Square, Avon. $ deposited with the National City Bank, of Lynn, Mass., $5,000, 1890. ! or remorse, but to be taught as Paul which will be paid to any person who will show that the above Of the 16 counties in the state all but Some very good ice is being taken was taught as he recalled his early treat­ testimonial is not genuine, or was published before obtaining the from tbe ice pond on the hill. writer’s special permission.— 1/ v d ia K. Pin k h a m M e d ic in e Co. 4 have increased in population during ment of the followers of Christ, that 5000 Mr. Harold Worthley has recovered the decade, the counties showing the , from the measles. humanity, dependence upon God, kind­ largest percentages of increase being Mr. Woodman Bubier is working for ness and sympathy which made Irm the Mr. Warren Hinds. Aroostook, 22 5; Androscoggin, 10.8; first of the apostles. Proci or—Look. News From Arkansas City. The Misses Mertie and Grace Peary Cumberland, 10.7, and Franklin, 8 2 per Remember the pleasant things also. have been sick with the measles. Mr The home of Mr. Jeremiah P. Look A r k an sas Cit y , K a s ., Jan. 2, 1901. cent. Charlie Peary is also sick with the Find in them hope, courage, inspiration The father? iu New Vineyard village was an inter­ To the Editor of the Maine Woods: The four counties showing a decrease same disease. So shall present and future be richer, Gone for the esting and brilliant spectacle New Year’s My old friend, Samuel Farmer, has are Hancock, Knox, Lincoln and Waldo. Mr. Ed Virgin of Dixfield and Mr. doctor. The nobler, happier. night when his only daughter, Emma N. Hosea Whitman of Mexico visited at Mr. sold his farm, one-fourth section, 160 The population of the state in 1790 H. O. Gleason’s recently. mother? Alone Look, was united in marriage with Mr. acres, in new Oklahoma, otherwise was 96,540; 1800, 151,719; 1810, 228,705; Mr. Fred Ellsworth has purchased a with her suffer­ District No. 2, Phillips. Gerrie A. Proctor of Rangeley. Tbe called the strip, for $5,500. He proba­ 1820, 298,269; 1830, 399,455; 1840, 501,- new sleigh. A very successful term of school is ing child. Miss Azelia Prescott, who has been contracting parties stood under an arch bly has horses, cattle, farm implements, 793; 1850, 583,169; 1860, 628,279; 1870, Will the doc­ of flowers and evergreen, the bride at being taught on the hill by Mr. Otto critically ill, is somewhat improved in wheat, etc., to the value ol $1,500 or 626,915; 1880, 648,936; 1890, 661,086; Badger. tor never tended by her father, and were married health. Dr. Toothaker attends her. more. We congratulate him and are 1900, 694,466. Miss Enna Gleasou has been sick with come ? by Rev. E. R. Smith of Farmington, Mr. Geo. Wade who is driving a four glad for bis good fortune and success. 1900 1890 the measles. When there horse team in the woods for Messrs. who made use of the ring service. A He will, we presume, move into one of Franklin county, 18,444 17,053 Mr. Harold Worthley will stock his is croup in reception followed in which seventy or farm with dairy cows in the spring. Hinkley & Adams, spent Sunday, Dec. his three houses in the city, and with Avon town, 448 439 Mr. Levi Hoyt was over the hill re­ the house 30, with his family. more friends took occasion to show by his good wife spend the rest of his bor­ Carthage town, 334 390 cently in the interest of the Lewiston y o u can’t word and gift their wishes for a new 709 770 Miss Grace Wing who has been spend rowed time (now on the shady side of Chesterville town, Journal. H a r o l d . get the doc­ century’ s happiness for Mr and Mrs. Coplin plantation, 70 71 ing the holidays with home folks, re­ seventy I think), in ease, rest and com­ tor quick enough. It’s Proctor. Miss Look is one of New Dallas plantation, 172 184 turned to her work in Rangeley last fort. “ So mote it be ” Eustis town, 436 321 too dangerous to wait. Vineyard’s most popular young women. week. There is a boom on iu farfi property, Farmington town, including Don’t make such a mis­ Mr. Proctor is well known in the sure enough. Quite a number of Mr. Farmington village, 3,288 3,207 Mr. N. K. Whittemore and family, 1,243 take again; it may cost county as one of its largest merchants Farmer’s neighbors have recently sold, Farmington village, 1,251 a life. Always keep on with Mrs. Daisy Worthley, spent a day and is also postmaster and town clerk Freeman town, 397 464 one, at least, as high as $6,600. City 67 52 hand a dollar bottle of at Holman’s camp, recently. of Rangeley. He lias a large acquaint­ Green vale plantation, WHAT A BLESSING. property is remarkably low. We are Industry town, 553 545 Mr. R. H. McKenney spent a few ance outside the state among summer having a very uncommonly mild winter. Jay town, 2,758 1,541 days at Carrabassett last week. He re- ! visitors and sportsmen who frequent No snow at all has fallen here yet, tem­ Jerusalem township, 35 18 Many of Our Readers are Learn* ports business lively there. the Rangeley region. He is also prom­ Kingfield town. 693 601 perature 2 ° above zero, coldest yester­ 87 51 inent in Masonic circles, being a mem­ Lang plantation, ing to Appreciate. Mr. Ashley Wing sawed and split one j day and Monday. F. Lowell plantation, 90 49 cord of wood for Mrs. O. C. Blanchard | ber of Pilgrim Commandery, K. T., Madrid town,' 326 441 What a blessing it is. in five hours, and filed his saw once in Farmington. After a wedding trip to Mt Abraham township, 4 3 Sought after by thousands. Portland, Boston and more distant Obituary. New Sharon town, 946 1,064 Many a miserable man is happy now. the time besides. We would like to 584 660 points, Mr. and Mrs. Proctor will be at New Vineyard town, Nights of unrest, days of trouble. hear from the young man who can beat Mrs. Olive J. Wright died at her home Perkins plantation, 63 94 that. home to friends at their beautiful in Phillips, Nov. 27, 1900, aged 69 years, Phillips town, including Phil- An itching skin disease means this. Rangeley residence. 11 months. She was well known by the lips village, 1,399 1,394 Itching Piles mean it. It cures the croup at Phillips village, 674 629 Stony Brook Stratton. A list of the wedding gifts is as fol­ older residents of Phillips. She leaves Eczema just as bad, and just as hard to once. Then when any lows: Rangeley plantation, 98 58 a husband and two sons and a large cure. one in the family comes Edgar R. Jones and family have gone J P Look, check for $100; Mr and Mrs L W Rangeley town, including 616 But Doan’s Ointment relieves at once, down with a hard cold to Crockertown to cook in the boarding Look, cash; Walter J Look, berry spoon; Mrs circle of relatives and friends to mourn Rangeley village, 961 Minnie Look and family, bread tray; Mr and the loss of a loving wife and mother and Rangeley village, 663 and cures all itchiness of the 9kin. or cough a few doses of house at the upper mill. Mrs E F Look, beef fork ; Frank Look and Redlngton township, 113 28 family, collar and cuff box: Mr and Mrs F O a kind and true friend. A blessing to a suffering public. the Pectoral will cut Mrs. Emily Barnes of Clairmont, N. Proctor, salad fork ; Mr and Mrs H L Turner, Salem town, 195 218 cream ladle; A D Turner, half dozen fruit Her whole life was devoted to pilose 45 Here’s proof to back our statement. short the attack at once. H., is at her sister’s, Mrs. T. W. Brimi- Sandy River township, 21 knives; Mr and Mrs O S Turner, mustard 637 627 Mr. Samuel Carr, of 8 School street, A 25 cent bottle will cure spoon and olive fork ; Annie L Turner, ink she loved, and although she was a great Strong town, gion, caring for her mother, Mrs. Kin- 470 a miserable cold; the 50c. well; Mrs Nellie Turner, cash; Fred and Ruth sufferer for the last ten years she bore it Temple town, 394 Haverhill, Mass., say9: “ I procured caird, who is in very poor health. Turner, fruit knives; Mr and Mrs E J Voter, Washington township, 20 29 Doan’s Ointment for an eruption on my size is better for a cold Mr Orville Voter, berry spoon: Mr and Mrs P with the calm patience of one who knew 738 885 A. M. Jones arrived home last week S Voter, two pairs towels; Mr and Mrs FH Weld town, leg which caused me considerable that has been hanging on. Voter, Mr and Mrs B W Pratt., Isabelle Pratt, that when life was ended here on earth Wilton town, 1,647 1,622 Ketp th* dollar size on hand. after a two weeks’ visit with relatives Archie Pratt, Mrs Tinnie M Luce and daugh­ that she was going to rest and peace in Township D, (3) anxiety. The treatment gave satisfac­ ter, Mr and Mrs A J Bryant and daughter, 29 ‘ ‘About 25 years ago I came near and friends in Boston and New Hamp­ fruit dish; Mr and Mrs Frank Luce, crumb the world beyond. She was laid at rest Township E, (3) tory results and warrants me in saying dying -with consumption, but was (3) cured with Ayer’s Cnerrv Pectoral, shire. knife; Mr and Mrs F O Smith, bon bon dish; in the cemetery at Phillips under the Township 1, Range 5, that Doan’s Ointment acts up to the rep­ since which time I have kept Ayer’s L. T. Hinds is scaling for the Crocker­ Mr and Mrs Fred York, meat fork: Mrs DM Township 1, Range 6, (3) Lambert and son, cake knife; Mr and Mrs B F shadow of the hills she knew and loved resentations made for it.” medicines In the house anti recom­ town Lumber company. Dexter, two pairs towels; Mrs Emma Mc- Township 1, Range 7, (3) mend them to all my friends.” Card, souvenir book; Miss Evle Hewey, from her childhood, and while our eyes Township 1, Range 9, (adjoin- Doan’s Ointment for sale by all deal, C. D. M a th e w so it. Dr. T. W. Brimigion’s new house is crumb tray; I G Sharaf, silver candlestick; ing Lowell,) (3) ers. Price 50 cents. Mailed bv Foster- Jan. 10,1899. Bristol, Vt. ' completed and they will move in as soon Mr and Mrs L II Black, pie knife; Ralph grow dim when we think that “ grand­ as Mrs. Brimigion is able to move. Township 2, Range 4, (west of Write the Doctor. If you have any Stewart, travelling case; Geo McL Presson, A ma” will no more welcome us in her Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., sole agents complaint whatever and desire the There was a Christmas tree at Frank H Presson, sugar shaker; Mr and Mrs F A Eustis,) (3) for the U. S. Remember the name, best medical advice, write the doctor C. Burrell’s, Dec. 29, Duley, sugar shell; Mr and Mrs F H McLain, kind, old fashioned way, we are com­ Township 2, Range 5, 3 freely. Address he knife; Mrs Bertha Jacobs, cash; Miss Doan’s, and take no substitutes. Dr. J. 0. A y e r , Dowell, Mass. Bradford Merrill has finished bis new tJllian Scribner, .’Sir Arthur Ingalls, meat forted by the thought that sometime Township 2, Range 6, (Chain boarding bouse near Bigelow station fork; Mr W A Lee and family, lamp; Mrs she will welcome us to a brighter home of Ponds,) 5 7 Mai-y Fuller, towels; Mr and Mrs Geo D Township 2, Range 7, (3) and moved in. Clark, cracker jar; Mrs Mary Merton of Port­ where no partings or sorrows are known. land, the wedding cake. Township 2, Rapge 8, 73 A R e l a t i v e .