VOL. X X II. PHILLIPS, MAINE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2G, 1900. NO, 24

H O T EL S AND CAMPS. HOTELS AND C AM P S iS P O R TS M E N’S SU P P LIES- SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. HOTELS AND C A M P S . [HOT ELS AND C A M PS. Vakni m Po n d . L a k e M e g a n t ic , Qu e . ___Lake View Farm. C ottage J on Varnnm pond. Frank M urray’s Lake House, on the lake shore, Situated near the best tro u t an d salm on fish­ ft short drive from the club house on the Spi­ ing in this vicinity. B oats an d guides fu r­ der, offers ail modern inducements to the nished. Parties m et at tra in in F arm in g to n . sporting public. Messenger service for re­ Telephone 2-30. ceipt and dispatch of telegrams, messages, When you make the next D. C. AVERiLL & So n , Temple, Me. etc. Electric lights and telephones, iirst-class cuisine and accommodation. The Lake ; winter examination of your House boat, run solely for the W i n c h e s t e r s convenience New York Cit y . of Club Housem se gueguests, is available at any hour, Ashland House. * T eam s me e t all tr;tins, baggage ba aecotmnoda- tion on boat and teams;, passengers prefer­ Corner 4th Avenue an d 24th stre e t. A m eri­ ring the road route provided with carriages, double or single. Sporting parties, going or FISHING . ROD can and European plans. returning, will be wise in making Murray’s Factory Loaded Shotgun Shells* Rooms, per 'kiy, $1.00 a n d u p w a rd s. Lake house their temporary headquarters.' Remember the Landlocked Salmon and square-tailed, “Le a d e r ” loaded with Smokeless powder and “N ew At P h i l l i p s . speckled, genuine Brook Trout to be found in the Via Bingham . Comfort Cottage. Brook fishing. Pure water. Riv a l ” loaded with Black powder. Superior to all waters of the No hay fever. Headquarters for commercial Carry Pond Camps. travelers. Lunches will be delivered at the other brands for If you want moose, deer and other smaller station to those who telephone irom Farm­ ington. Dinners are served at the Cottage on game come to my cam ps. G uides fu rn ish e d arrival of trains going to and from the UNIFORHITY, RELIABILITY AND if desired. Shot a t gam e g u a ra n te e d . P a r ­ Rangeley Lakes and Dead River region. RANGELEY LAKES tridges very plenty. D eer a t ev ery po in t. Trains stop thirty minutes. Team from tlie louse carries passengers .to a«*d from the . . . AND . . . Hen r y J . La n e , Bingham, Me. -otise free of charge. STRONG SHOOTING QUALITIES. W. E. M il l e t t , Prop’r, Phillips, Me. Rangeley L a k e s . Winchester Shells are for sale by all dealers. Insist u p o n Camp Bemis and Birches. Via R a n g e l e y . Bemis. terminus of Rumford Falls & Range- Dead River Pond Camps. F Ishing, Hunting. having them when you buy and you will get the best. DEAD RIVER REGIONS. ley Lakes II. R. Two train s daily. S team ers Sim on Oa k e s , Rangeley, Alt1. connect to all points on the lakes. Birches GO' issix miles distant on Student’s Island. Cosy log cabins, open tires at both places afford comfortable hom es for the sum m er fo r ladies Via Ra n g e l e y . Via. SANDY RIVER, PHILLIPS & RANGELEY, and gentlemen. Excellent ttshing close at Kennebago Lake House, on th shore of Ken- MOOSE QUESTION DISCUSSED. tainly not increasing. Something must band. Send for circular. nebago lake. The best 11 y fishing in the he done if desirable heads are to be ob­ Capt. F. C. Ba r k e r , P rop’r., Bemis, Me. FRANKLIN & MEGANTIC RAILROADS. country every day in th year. High altitude. tained in the future. A close time is At Erro l, N. II. No hay fever. Pure water. Game in abun Ought There to Be a Close Time Stage connections at Dead River Station for Stratton and Eustis; at Carra- Umbagog House. (lo< <1 accommodations. Near dan ce. R ic h a r d s o n B r o s ., Proprietors. the surest and quickest way to accom­ basset for Flagstaff and Lower Dead River and Eustis, connecting with all trains fishing grounds. O. C. Bu m fo rd , Pm p.r. For Term ot Years? plish this end, but I would not advocate to and from Boston. Backboards connect at Eustis for Tim Pond, Round Moun­ tain Lake, Chain of Ponds, Megantic Preserve, King and Bartlett; at Rangeley In Dead R iv e r Re g io n . On Mo o se look m eg uk Tie L a k e . this action ou account of the immense for Loon Lake, Kennebago, Seven Ponds and Megantic Preserve. Hotel Blanchard. Hunting, Fishing. J. S. Mooselookmegruntic House, Sportsmen Give Tlieir Opinions loss to the state by the large falling off Maps and information about Hotels and Camps, Furnished on application to OrRKKLL, Proprietor, Stratton, Me. situated in the heart of the best fishing of visiting sportsmen during a close district of the Rangeley hikes. The hotel is on the Subject. F. N. BEAL, Phillips, Me. FLETCHER POPE, Redington, Me. At F l a g s t a f f . 2,000 feet above sea level and buy feTer is tim e. Lake House and Camp. Camp is reached from The replies to our question in regard hotel by boat. Great hunting. Moose and guaranteed to he absolutely unknown. My experience of the past nine seasons Supt. 5 . R. R. R. Gen. Man’g ’r. P. & R. R. R. deer seen daily. Address, from November until May, T h e o to a close time on moose came in so fast s. c. D ru m : Li.. F staff, Mi in the state make me believe that it L. 1’a g e , Proprietor Senate Cafe, W ashington, that we think it best to begin the pub­ Q. M .VOSE, Kingfield, Me., Supt. F. & 1*1. R y. I>. C, After May 1, Haines’ Landing, Me. would bo to the best interest of all con­ At W ilso n ’s M il l s , M e . lication of them at once. They will be cerned to make a very short open sea­ to** Aziscohos House. $1.50 nay. $7 to $10 w eek. continued through the two special Licensed guides furnished. F r e d F l in t , P r’r. At R a n g e l e y La k e s . son, say of two weeks, the last week in Bald Mountain Camps. sportsmen’s show numbers. October and the first in November. Via Ra n g eley . thing knows that they can take care of Accommodations for forty people. The PR ESEN T LAW O. K. This would draw the moose hunters and time on moose in Maine for a term of The Seven Ponds. famous Middle Grounds, are within a stone’s themselves. They move from one place jears?” I answer yes. As long ago as throw of these camps; Shark Grounds, Stony Boston, U. S. A., Jan. 19, 1900. at the same time greatly reduce the risk Batter, good tty fishing. Little Mud Pond, Big to another from year to year as the cli­ 1893, a law was passed th a t no beaver Mini Pond, Kcnnebago River, all within easy to the moose. T. C. Phelps. distances. Steamers pass the the camps daily. In answer to your question “Ought mate changes. They like deep snows. should be killed or destroyed for a Terms satisfactory. i there to be a close time on moose in H. C. McCormack. period of four years. The reason given E. B. W h o r f f 'H aines Landing, Me. Maine for a teim of years?” much can CLOSE TIME ADVISABLE. for the law was that those valuable fur be said pro and con by the public, but Boston, Mass., Jau. 19, 1900. WHALES QUESTION EASIER. At P h il l ip s . bearing animals were liable to become Phillips Hotel. The place for dinner. it seems to me the guides and coru- From what I can learn from people in Boothbay Harbor, Me., Jan. 19, 1900. extinct in Maine. In 1897, the tim e was F . S. Vin in g , Prop’r, Phillips, Me. | mission are in closer touch with this Maine aud from my own experience In reply to your question “Ought further extended for a period of six COPLEY SQUARE HOTEL, ! matter than we who are dubbed sports there, I siould think it very advisable there to be a close time on moose in years in which no beaver were to be Huntington Ave. and F.xeter St.. or liunters, and that they are the ones to have a close time on moose for a Maine for a term of years?” will say killed or destroyed. The last legisla­ Bo s t o n , m a s s . ! to answer the question by amending the periotl of years. If there is not some­ ture in repealing the old statute in rela­ Three minutes walk fiom new Back Bay that I do not feel competent to answer S tations of Boston & A lbany an d N. V.. N. H. law to judiciously protect the game if a thing done moose will be extinct in the question intelligently. If you should tion to heaver, enacted a new law which & Hartford Rai roads. T h ie e minutes walk j depletion is perceptible. to Mechanics’ Building and Sportsmen’s Show. western Maine. - Geo. H. Payne. ask if there should be a close time on says: “Whoever at any time kills or de­ These ponds are situ ated tw enty-seven Headquarters for Mee mtlc and Massachu­ Personally I think that the present whales or some monster of the deep I stroys any beaver shall be fined $100 wiles from Rangeley and are reached by setts Fish and Game Chios. European plans. j law, strictly enforced through the ener backboard to Kcnnebago lake, thence by Rates $1.50 per dav and upwards. PROTECT MOOSE FIVE YEARS. might send you an answer, and even and costs, etc.” I believe the above steamer across th e lake an d again by buck- F. S. RIS'TEEN & CO., P roprietors. I getic work of guides and the respect of legislature was correct. board to our camps at Beaver Pond the cen­ then my reply might not be any more j hunters, will mean much to the guides, The Birches, Grand Lake, Me., tre of the Seven Ponds region. Jan. 16, 1900. j correct than if I answered yours in rela­ Why should not the same reasoning The new buckboard road is not new enough J. WALDO NASH, NORWAY, MAINE, a larger revenue to the state, and plenty apply to a law on moose? Those large to be dangerous, and constant work upon it It is my opinion that it would be tion to moose. is rapidly reducing the number t>f deaths re- j TAXIDERMIST. j of moose for years to come, as the and powerful wild animals are the pride Trout 'ltd Sainton Painting on Birch Barb much to the interest of sport if there A. R. Nickerson, ported to us daily. From our Camps upon j majority of guides report tlu m more of the people of Maine, and all hports- Beaver pond excellent trails afford easy ac­ and Bird’s-Ey* -Maple panels. I do work of was a close time on moose for five years. Com. of Sea and Shore Fisheries. cess to a number of ponds where splendid pvery description in the highest style of ! plentiful than ever before. men who love the Maine forests and trout fishing is an unfailing certainty and ; tlie art. The recent reports indicate that they the capture of an occasional fish quite a coni- j Your paper is read with more than WOODBURY SAYS YES. streams. Is there not danger of the are working down into the state in mon occurrence. No expense has been spared usual eagerness now, touching as it moose entirely disappearing and becom­ in securing the g randest m o u n tain and l a k e - goodly numbers. There were two shot Brunswick, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. scenery for the exclusive use of our guests,! does, upon matters of especial interest ing a thing of the past, like the “buffalo tor which no charge is made. Trout rise ! in this vicinity this last fall and with I think there should be a close time freely to the fly during the entire season and to me. W. W. Blair. of the plains” unless they are wholly- the equally goot^ reports all over the of three years put on moose. “tales” of 10-pounders are constantly h eard protected by law for a series of years? flapping in the guides’ quarters. Game of all GLAD TO SEE IT. state, this question of close time on Geo. E. Woodbury. kinds is so abundant as to be a positive n u i­ What objection can there be to such a sance and the following may be hunted in moose should be favorably considered the open season: Minges, Moose, Caribou, South Framingham, Jau. 18, 1900. law? If a law was passed making a by the commissioners. BULL MOOSE SCARCE. Catamounts, Bears, Deer, “D raw -P o k er,” I would be glad to see a close time on close time on moose for a term of years Hedgehogs. “Hearts,” House Flies. Part­ F. H. Ball, Portland, Me , Jan. 17, 1900. ridges, Ducks, Drakes, “Seven up,” Weasles, moose for five years. Eugene Soule. they would surely increase in number Wardens and other sm all gam e. Manager Duck Lake Club. Concerning the question “Ought the same as the beaver have increased 'While Black Hies and Mosquitoes''are very MOOSE ARE PLENTY. rare,tar ointment is served at every meal there to be a close time on moose in in number, and as many people would and is deservedly popular. An excellent Maine for a term of years?” I will say table is kept, upon which more or less food is G reenville, Me., Jan . 19, 1900. HUNTER SAYS NO. come to Maine to see them in their served, most of which is consumed by our I think there are plenty of moose in Crystal Station, Me., Jan. 12, 1900. that my experience in the woods for the forest homes as now come to slaughter guests without abusive language. Good beds past six years has led me to believe that are not unknown; while every luxury tube Maine, they are too plenty, they are In regard to close time on moose I and kill them. Jos. C. Holman. found in any modern hotel, liiay be called if we wish to preserve the moose, a for. Anything that a third-class camp trying easy to get. I think laws are all right think it unnecessary and all together to pass itself off as a co m fortable w ell k ep t close time for at least five years is nec­ as they are now. Birty Du'y. uncalled for as there are more moose in ALL UP FOR CLOSE TIME. one, finds P necessary to promise, we do, to UN essary. This is shown by the fact that anyextent. We seek p atro n ag e from anyone Maine today than there have been for W orcester, Mass., Jan. 22, 1900. who desires to visit th e real backw oods an d THREE YEARS CLOSE TIME. while the cow moose are constantly in­ who is not afraid to lake desperate chances. twenty years before. I have hunted, It would not be necessary to turn Worcester, Mass., Jan. 20, 1900 creasing (owing to the close time) bull Board and boats furnished at reasonable trapped and guided all over northern rates. Guides furnished on application. moose are growing scarcer every year. back the hands upon the dial of time Parties wishing to visit this place will please 10'CIGAR In reply to the moose question will Maine for twenty years or more and more than a few years to find in the write in advance so that we can have camps say that I think a close time of three I spent the entire month of October hi readiness. The railro ad s w ill sell ex c u r­ never saw moose as plentiful as at the last season at my camp, but did not see columns of the sportsmen’s journals, sion tickets at reduced rates from Boston to Yourpleasure while sinohing years at least would be a benefit to the present time. Besides I think it would aud they but echoed popular clamor, Rangeley. one bull moose, although cows were moose supply of Maine. If there is not be an injury to the deer as the moose Ask anyone about Beaver Pond Camps and it, is part of our profit very plentiful. the claims of abundant moose! Abun­ if they don’t speak well of us. then address some measure taken soon, I think the hunting takes the attention of a great dant caribou! Moose upon the in­ us direct for any desired In fo rm atio n . One has but to read the reports of the moose will be a thing of the past. many sportsmen and that saves hun­ crease! Caribou upon the increase, d rant ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS. E . G & SON, B eaver P ond, Me. Geo. E. Brigham. game commissioners for the last few dreds of deer which would otherwise be years to secure an intelligent answer to from all parts of Maine! On P h i l l i p s & r a n g e l e y R. R. killed annually. The moose are on the GOOD SCHEME. your question. F. L. Shaw. We need not now concern ourselves Redington House, increase, while the deer are on the de­ seeking for tlie motive which prompted Eustis, Me., Jan. 19, 1900. One minute’s walk from station on P. & R. WHEN IN BOSTON, STOP AT THE crease, no matter what they say to the MOOSE INCREASING. these boastful claims, nor what resulted "• R. The best of pond and stream fishing in In reply to your question will say that close proximity toltouse. Deer, fox, wood- contrary. Wm. St. John. Boston, Mass., Jan. 16, 1900. from their reiteration. ®wk or partridge shooting unexcelled any­ I think it would be a good scheme to put Timely notes of warning were ridi­ where. Address a close time on moose for a term of Replying to the query “Ought there Mrs. \V. H. H a r r i s o n , P ro p ’r, MERICAN CLOSE TIME NOT NEEDED. culed and unheeded and now the stern Redington, Maine to be a close time on moose in Maine for years and give us three months for deer reality is in painful evidence—caribou Greenville, Me., Jan. 19, 1900. a term of years?” I have to say briefly HOUSE shooting, also repeal the heaver law. practically extinct and moose rapidly At Jackman. In reply to your question of close that I have given the matter some Seald Pond Camps, Ja ck m an , M aine, F red Hanover St., near Scollay Sq. Beaver are killing lots of timber and becoming so. thought, and it is my opinion that such Henderson, Proprietor. Fine lake and brook Nearest of the large hotels to Union Station, they Are getting very plenty. time on moose for a term of years, I As selfishness seems to he the princi­ ashing, not only in tlie spring but, every day Steamers, business and amusement centres. a statute would be a very Unwise one. 'luring the entire season. “All the trout you Wm. Lockyer. don’t think there is any need of any pal power which governs things mun­ "'ant to catch.” Comfortable, separate LARGEST ROOMS in the city for the price ($1.00 per day and upward). Steam heat more protection than what there is. If Anyone who has visited the Maine eabins with good spring beds. Excellent * i !• . * n ir n r r f r n n m Ifl dane, it is to be expected that railway table and beautiful location, 2700 feet above and electric1 light1 in every room in the houf MOOSE INCREASING. anyone gets a moose after the 15th of woods for a series of years, if at all ob­ $50,000. has ju‘ 181 st * been spent on the house, giving corporations, proprietors of hotels, the sea. Large and small game in abundance, patrons every modern improvement and conven­ E u stis, Me., Jan. 15, 1900. October he earns what he gets. They serving, cannot help noticing the rapid hend for circular. ience at moderate prices. camp owners, guides, and others deriv­ EUROPEAN PLAN. T he special break­ In reply to your question I will say are increasing more than the destruction increase in moose. Five years ago the 15 Miles from B in g h a m . fasts at 40 cents and table d’hote dinner at 50 ing direct pecuniary benefit from visit­ centB are famous. that I do not think it will be wise to put therefore I do not think there is any writer saw but one moose during the lake Austin. Fishing, H unting of th e best . C. A. JONES. ing sDortsmen, will continue the famil­ summer canoe trip of nearly three Sew Camps, Boats, F irst-class. a, close time on moose for a term of need of close time. iar aud threadbare cry of “plenty of C. M. J o n e s , Bingham, Me. weeks’ duration. Last year in almost years, in view of the fact that moose Adalbert Harrington. moose and plenty of caribou, and the same territory, hardly a day passed are steadily increasing under existing “moose and caribou are rapidly increas­ that one or more was not seen. So it It is the absolute uniformity of laws, and that moose are the biggest GAME LAWS ALL RIGHT. ing,” and promise good sport therewith appears that there is no necessity for u. n. c. charge ia our U. M. C. Factory- card in the hunting season. I think the Portage Lake, Me., Jan. 14, 1900. in order to harvest a large crop of dol­ i the law. Loaded Shells, and the close atten­ moose law is all right. W. S. Em ery. In regard to a close time ou moose I j lars from their dupes. If enacted, I believe it will drive the tion paid to every detail of construc­ think that the man who tries to get that j But is it safe or wise to allow the de- Smokeless LAW W ELL ENOUGH. , great majority of sportsmen who would tion, which make them so deserv­ does not know what he is talking about, stiuction of the rei t. naturally visit Maine during the mint­ edly popular throughout the world. Onawa, Me., J a D . 13, 1900. unless he wants to drive all of the ! caribou to go on to complete extermina­ ing season, to other territory. This S h e l l s I do not consider it necessary to place sportsmen out of the country. As for tion that selfish interests alone may be would result in a large financial loss to a close time on moose as they are quite moose, what the sportsmen kill will qualified? To allow selfishness instead the state at large, railroads, hotel keep­ plentiful and not an easy animal to never decrease their number for there of sense to rule—to allow the people to ers, livery men, guides and others. capture, being very acute both in sound are more moose every year and as to remain supinely indifferent and ueglli Nitro Powder-U. M. C. No. 3 Prim ers I have heard sportsmen repeatedly Union Metallic and scent. I consider the law regarding protecting them, they will take care of gent or be misled until it is too late: Ml sportsmen know th a t the make the statement that if a law of this moose well enough as it is. themselves. As far as the sporting The more thoughtful and discerning: hands and arms in shooting become nature is passed, they will arrange for John I. Bodfish. goes, there is no true sportsman who those having the best interests of the accustomed to the recoil produced Cartridge Co., their hunting trip elsewhere than in the will kill a small moose or a cow and as state at heart, and who look beyond this ky any uniform charge, and th a t ANTLERED BULLS RARER. " state of Maine. Louis E. P. Smith. « long as the cows are not killed, the day and hour, see the handwriting upon the slightest, unexpected variation Bridgeport, Conn., Boston, Mass., Jan. 17, 1900 moose must increase. The game laws the wall, and it is to he hoped being of load will make a perceptible dif­ SPORTSM EN’S PRIDE. 313 Broadway, N. Y. M y ideas on the Maine moose question 1 are all right except for the caribou. forewarned they will giid on the ference in their marksmanship, Farm ington, Me., Jan. 16, 1900. are these: Large hulls are certainly he- They ought to put that back on the old armor and wage successful conflict; coming rarer. Bulls in general ate cer- i standing for any man who knows any- You ask “Ought there to be a close Continued on Page 4 2 PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, JANUARY 26. 190 0 Two Fishermen. MOOSE CLOSE TIME. MORE TH A N 35 YEARS AGO. SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES. SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES.j SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES, There are men who stand on the moss-grown Greenville Junction, Me., ) bank, Jan . 23, 1900. J Or wade to there hips in the stream, Letters From Various Places There ought not to be any close time W ith a long cane pole, near Pickerel Hole, I About luteresting (Question. on moose. We have a great many more Shot Shells Loaded to Order. _ _ And then, like a thing of steam, Oriental Throw here and there with a spiteful swirl, moose today than we had 35 years ago. Slashing the surface all o’er, Guides Who Are Well Known This is not hearsay but I know it from Du Pont’s And, feeling a bite, with all of their might actual facts. In November last within Powder Hills, Throw the pickerel high on the shore. Give Their Views. a radius of three miles of my camp at PORTLAND, MAINE. Gunpowder And then there are men who will steal along, In addition to the letters published Spencer mountain, there were at least AND Like a panther upon its prey, on two other pages in regard to the 25 or 30 moose. There were six bull Manufacturers o f And drop a line with a skill most fine And gather their fish that way. question of close time on moose, we moose killed within that circle. On the Now, which one is right, and which is wrong? tajre pleasiu’e in printing the following: whole there were but a few moose Smokeless ami . . . . Smokeless Or have we the right to say ? killed around the lake on account of bad For both of them catcli a fairly good batch still-hunting. Samuel Cole. Big! Grate Sporting Powter. While fishing a different way. NEW IDEA. Have your shells loaded with Powder —New England Sportsman. Boston, Mass., Jan. 22, 1900. Oriental Powder. It has no superior. For Sale by For Shot Guns and Rifles. Answering your inquiry regarding a PHILLIPS HARDW ARE CO., P h il­ LAW ENOUGH. lips, Me., and dealers generally. close time on moose, I will say: For the RANGELEY SPORTING NOTES. Stacyville, Jan. 22, 1900. For sale by past five years this is just what I have Improvements Being Made on advocated, notwithstanding the opinions I think there is law enough on moose J. C. Corson, Wilton, Me, now if it is well enforced. They are of those who claim that the moose are Lincoln, Me., Jau. 21, 1900. Rangeley Hotels. , increasing faster than they are being getting quite plenty here now, but deer E. I. DUPONT de NEMOURS & CO., Wilmington, Delaware. There seems to be plenty of cow and killed. My idea is this: Make a close are falling off. Robert N. McClure. Guides’ Employment During calf moose but large moose with good time for three years, then give an open RESORTS AT GREAT POND, j H. M. BARRETT, heads are growing scarcer every year. Months of Winter. season of not over six weeks, then FROM OCTOBER 15 TO 22. WELD, HAINE. Old logging camps are being fitted up Builder of FINE CEDAR BOATS. [Special correspondence to the P honograph.] another close time of three years and so P ortland, M e., Jan . 22, 1900. and new ones built every year. Many of Hunting Lodges Where Sports­ ESP*Write for price list and descriptive on until it is plainly evident that they I think we ought to be allowed from R a n g e l e y , M e ., Jan. 23, 1900. them are stocked with provisions and c atalo g u e. have made a substantial increase. It is the 15th of October to the 22ud to kill men Go For Sport. The hotel men have secured a good the easiest and quickest possible way just as certain if something is not done moose in th e state of Maine. G r e a t P o n d , M e ., J a n . 20, 1900. E. S . TWADDLE, supply of ice this year, all of which is provided to get the sportsman right that the moose will before many years R. H. Jordan. BOATS AND CANOES, WELD, HAINE of the first-class quality. To those who onto the very breeding grounds. Every A’tbough somewhat out of the way, be where the buffalo is now, an animal are familiar with the character of the thirty-three miles from a railroad, Great only to be seen in some private park. $1000 FOR EVERY MOOSE. guide wants his man to get his moose MORRIS CANVAS CANOES. cool crystal water of Rangeley lake and and will take him if possible to the pond has long been the Mecca of a cer­ that of Marble’s spring, and anticipate a I sincerely hope that this matter will Medway, Jan. 20, 1900. have the serious attention of all true breeding grounds as long as he can find tain number of sportsmen, some of vacation in this section next summer, I don’t think there ought to be a close comfortable quarters and easy ways of whom have frequently come twice a sportsmen. I am perfectly aware that Send for illus. catalogue. B. N. MORRIS, Veazle, Me. this will mean considerable. The Ran­ time on moose and these are my reasons: getting there. As the moose has no year, even from other states. And this from a certain class these ideas will be geley Lakes Hotel Company have laid in In the first place there are plenty of hiding place I thing a close time for at quiet little village, with its high eleva­ opposed. They are the same kind of E. H. C E R R I S H 117 tons for th eir own use. moose in this state now and they will least two years the proper remedy. tion giving fine air aud cool breezes, its people who thirty-five years ago would last a good many years under the pres­ • L. A. Hunt. charming scenery and cosy homes, is be­ Origi nator and Man’f’r of have laughed if they bad been told that There are at present twenty carpen­ ent law; another thing, when you put a ginning to be appreciated not alone for the millions of buffalo would all be ex­ ters at work on the interior of Marble’s close time on moose you stop a good the sport its lakes and woods afford, but CANVAS CANOES terminated within so short a time. So I building. There is more business going many sportsmen from coming to Maine, also as a most desirable spot in which say again that unless something is done EXHIBITION NUMBERS. on in the village than at any previous hunting. I think for eveiy moose head to spend the warm days of July and and Row Boats. the history of the moose will be a repe­ winter, and the spring will bring such a that is carried out of this state there are A ugust. Exchange St., Bangor, St. stir as only business men know how to tition of the history of the buffalo. one thousand dollars left. I think the The summer of ’99 brought several j tak e advantage of. D. F. Hunt. law is good enough now. 10,000 Each to Be Circulated In new people, among whom were E. A. Hand Made F. W. Powers. Trout and The proposed new camps are begin­ MOOSE PLENTY. Boston and New York. Oliver of Yonkers, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McKie, aud Winford Lewis of Salmon Flies. ning to exist in the imagination of the Oxbow, Me., Jan. 20, 1900. MORE PLENTIFUL- Double Snell and Hook. Boston, and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rock- people. It has been decided to call I think the law on moose is all right Best wearing FLY made. A shland, Me., Jan . 21, 1900. Advertisers Who Have Already wood of Attleboro Falls. F. A. Fuller nRS. H. H. DILL, Rangeley, Haine. them Pickford’s Camps on Rangeley as it is now for a few years yet. Moose I think that there ought not to be any Boston^ who came first in ’98 for four lakes. The task of building will be seem to be as plenty in this locality as Ordered Special Spaces. given to a contractor of this place who : close time on moose. I think the moose weeks, made a six weeks’ stay in ’99. Artificial Flies. they were ten years ago. The large are more plentiful than they have been will put on sufficiently large crews to moose may be a little scarce but there Preparations for our special sports­ Union river runs past the village on I am again tying flies on Lake St., near for ten years before. If the law is kept Steamboat wharf and less than five minutes rush the work to completion in time to i men’s exhibition numbers to be distrib­ the west, while Great pond lies toward are plenty of the medium and smaller the way it is now they will increase walk from Rangeley Lake House. I shall be meet the wants of the early spring j sized ones. C. H. Botting. the north, with Rift, King and Long rapidly. Clarence E. Reed. uted at the shows in Boston and New ponds on the east aud Silver lake, where glad to see all of my old patrons and many guests. The two leading features of the new ones. Yon will find a good stock of flies York - are going forward rapidly and four thousand salmon were placed last place are rustic work and a good table. and leaders. Mr s . L. D. J a c o b s, NEVER SAW MOOSE THICKER. KNOW WHEREOF THEY SPEAK. fall, is only a few rods from the village Nothing will be passed in the first in­ we expect to produce papers that will street. Rangeley, Maine. Twin Lake, Me., Jan. 21, 1900. stance that will add to the neatness and Kineo, Me., Jan. 17, 1900. be full of interest for patrons of Maine’s Best known among the hunting lodges I am 27 years old, have been in the attractiveness of the camps and its sur­ We, professional guides, do not con­ woods and waters. iu the vicinity is J. F. Haynes’s camp at roundings, and those who know the woods for 15 years and a registered sider it necessary to have a close time Alligator lake, four miles away. It is Wood and Bamboo Rods Pickford Brothers will testify that they guide for six years, and never saw the Following is a list of those who have most pleasantly situated on an island i made'to order and repaired. on moose for a term of years. We have commanding a fine view of the lake and Call and see my special Rangeley Wood know and appreciate a good table. moose any thicker than they are now. seen as many moose this year as ever ordered special advertisements for those Rod and Split Bamboo. is a commodious lo, structure with I have added Picture Frames to my business Moose have been increasing for the last before and do not believe they are de­ n u m b ers: large living room and kitchen below and and solicit work in this line. At Upper Dam there are extensive four or five years and I think they are creasing in number. We know whereof sleeping rooms above. “Mine Host” E . T . HOAR, Haynes has provided everything needed improvements in operation. A building well enough protected now without hav­ we speak. Boston & Maine Railroad. RANGELEY, - .... M A1NE 100x40 feet is being erected on the sigflit for the comfort and pleasure of his ing a close time on them for a few years Sandy Johnson Sandy River Railroad. guests. Last year a party of ten ladies John Mansel of the old kitchen, which was originally longer. Robert McDougall. and gentlemen from New York, Phila­ Knapsacks for Sportsmen the first camp at this place. Seventeen Orlando Barrows Franklin & Megantic Railroad. delphia and Boston, came up from Bar Fred Smart * Harbor to spend the “Fourth” there, | and Guides. workmen are employed. The building INJURY TO SPORT. Ed Harlow P hillips & Rangeley Railroad. will be two stories high and flat roofed. celebrating in fine style with bonfires Snowshoes made to order and repaired. Jem tland, Me., -Tan. 22, 1900. Wood Gerrish Loon Lake Camps, R. S. York, pro­ and fireworks. The trout in Alligator Guns repaired. Boots and shoes repaired. On the ground floor will be the dining I Harness repaired. Chairs repaired and In reply to your question ‘ Ought prietor. lake are said to possess a finer flavor j bottomed. Also harness supplies. room and kitchen and above this the than any other trout in Maine. The there to be a close time on moose in SHOULD BE CLOSE TIME. Pleasant Island Camps, Billy Soule, W. E. TWOMBLY, R angeley, Me. sleeping apartments. late Gen. Charles VV. Roberts of Bangor, Maine for a term of years” I will say South Paris, Me., Jan. 23, 1900. proprietor. a veteran fisherman, made the February no, because I think it would be an in­ All the lakes are very low, much I think there ought to be a close time trip to the lake for more than forty jury to,the sporting interest in Aroos­ Birches aud Bemis, Capt. F. C. years, and never tired of sounding its The Handiest Tool KBSE lower than they were during the fall. on moose in Maine for a term of years, j Safety P o c k e t Axe with Folding Guard took county. We are living on the bor­ Barker, proprietor, praises. The lake has been stocked The river above the dam is only a small Frank H. Skillings. with salmon, and some excellent ones der of Maine and Canada and to have a Angler’s Retreat Hotel, Middle Dam, stream running through the stubs, were caught there last year. close time on either moose or caribou is while in the narrows between the two \ CLOSE TIME IN MAINE. Maine, E. F. Coburn, proprietor. At Middle Branch pond F. E. Mace only for us to protect the game in Maine Richardson lakes there is only a river of A ugusta, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. Camps at Bemi s and Birches, Capt. F. has a cottage, Forest Home, in a good for the sake of helpiug our Canadian fishing region Trout and white perch running water. All the docks are high There ought to be a close time on C. Barker, proprietor. Durable, convenient and ornam ental. friends, and I think there are more are found there, and at Half-Mile pond, ! A DWARF in nizo, a GIANT in exe- and dry. None of them could be ap moose in Maine for a term of years. within easy reach of the cottage, are j ciution Sold by leading Dealers, or moose aud caribou in this part of the Mountain View House, L. E. Bowley. «ent prepaid on receipt of PR IC E proached with a rowboat even would fine trout and salmon. Mr. Mace is an county now than there have been for W. A- Newcomb. proprietor. 32 50 Descriptive Circulars on the ice permit. expert fisherman aud seldom ever fails I application. M anufactured by the last 25_or 30 years. to get a good string. W. L. MARBLE. Gladstone, Mich. BETTER WAIT A WHILE. Bald Mountain Camps, E. B. Whorff, Billy Soule has a small crew at work 1 The close time on caribou as passed proprietor. On the shore of Great pond is Camp W illim antic, Me., Jan. 19, 1900. Pleasant, F A. Avery, proprietor. on the bridge from Pleasant Island to ! by our last legislature drove away more I don’t think there ought to be a close Copley Square Hotel, Boston, F. S. Camp Pleasant is in one of the best All Sportsmen consider that the mainland. The piers are built and j than half of tlie^sporisinen from this hunting grounds in the county, the Risteen & Co., proprietors. a good strong bridge will soon be com­ part of the county and worked an injury time on moose now, anyway. I think meadows affording fine feeding places pleted to the mainland where he will to all parties interested in sporting we had better wait awhile and see how Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston, Mass., for deer. The pond is full of pickeiel, ELLIS’S LOTION and dead streams flowing into it from build two new camps this spring. camps and if we get close time on this year turns out. There are lots of maps. moose it will ruin the sporting business moose left yet. A great many of them the west, gives good troiu fishing. Dr. Is the best remedy for Sunburn, Sportsmen’s supplies, F. A. Fowler, and Mrs. F. S. Bunker, now of Lowell, The guides have a very mysterious entirely. are small ones and the men that come Chilblains, Ivy Poison, Eczema, Norcross, Me. Mass., took 175 trout with a fly one day way of disappearing in winter. It is j I am in favor of an open time on to hunt them want large ones so will not last spring. Blackheads, Pimples and all quite curious what becomes of them so j moose, caribou and deer from the 1st kill a moose unless he has got a good Mingo Spring Camps, Chas. E. Bel­ On one of the islands in this pond is a Scalp Diseases, hives, blisters, suddenly. Some of them having fami­ day of October to the last day of Decem­ head. If the large ones are not plenty cher, proprietor. camp owned by Massachusetts parties. Sojourning there, surrounded by hills burns and all insect bites, de­ lies are there caring for the live stock, 1 ber each year, and more protection for we will get more time in hunting up The time for receiving copy for the and forests, one is seemingly in the lightfully soothing after a shave. preparing wood and performing othej- ; all these anim al from the 15th day of large ones. heart of a vast wilderness, while a mile domestic duties, while otheis could be ! February to the 1st day of April, when There were six moose inside of a mile first special edition has been extended row and a short walk brings one to the Ask your druggist for a bottle. found at work in the different lumber­ the snow is deep and crust is hard. from my camps last year and not one of to February 10. post office and daily com m unication MANUFACTURED ONLY BY ing crews. Some have camps and traps j C. H. Weeden. them killed that I know of. with the outside world. NATT ELLIS, - - Rangeley fie and are alternately in camp and in the Wm. L. Hobbs. Ten miles away is Brandy pond, a i beautiful sheet of water surrounded by village. Still a fourth class may invari- j MOOSE ON INCREASE. — MOOSE (QUESTION. a fine 'beach, and Eagle lake, where ably be found about the village working j Twin Lakes, Me., Jan. 21, 1900. NO NEED OF CLOSE TIME. Howard Lord has a camp and where SUMMER HOME FOR SALE. game is plenty. or playing as the case may be. Theie is I am 70 years old. I have guided 35 G reenville, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. Located in one of the prettiest of Maine no need of any of them being out of em- i Opinions of Phonograph Readers villages, a fine, large residence, admirably years and I never saw the moose any I do not see any need to have a close suited for summer home. Roomy stables ployment, wages being $1.50 per day in thicker than they are no v and don’t see time on moose in Maine. They are in­ and outbuildings in good repair. Buildings Are Asked For to Print. Improvements In Commissioners have a fine situation on a knoll, commanding and around the village and the demand why they want a close time on them. creasing all the time. a beautiful view. A pretty lawn and large for laborers being equal to the supply. [ Moose have been increasing for the last Henry Tremblay. To P h o n o g r a p h R e a d e r s : Department. shade trees add to the attractiveness. Build­ Occasionally when the sun comes out ' ings are in excellent repair. For particulars five years. B. B. York. write to F. N. Beal, Phillips, Me. bright and warm as it does many days Ought there to be a close time on A u g u s t a , Me ., Jan. 22, 1900. this winter there is a feeble effort at a j A shland, Me., Jan. 21, 1900. moose in Maine for a term of years? The commissioners are placing nice council held on the platform in front of | LOOKING FOR LARGE HEADS. Moose are actually increasing in the the Rangeley Mercantile company’s quartered oak cases for the stuffed birds r . v a y w a y s u p e r i o r 11I1Q SI"/( S t r o n g e r C arratunk, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. vicinity of Big Macliias. I have a good Please mail me your reply before Feb­ j V © s than tiie b est old-sty]* tru. ks. All store, but the frost renders these gather­ and animals in their department. The chance to know as I do a great deal of - g ra d e s a n d *izcs f o r a ll p u rp o s e. P a t ­ ings rather half hearted in spirit. In reply to your question In regard to ruary 1 , for use in my Sportsmens’ num­ case has glass on all the sides and will ented In Kug!-nil < aoitdii u (1 died D. E. H e y w o o d . close time on moose will say we do not 1 travelling in the winter in the woods. S ta te s. W a rra n te d 11 e y* rs bers of February 16, or March 2. show off the specimens to a better ad­ THE NEW - EPARTUHt TRUNK*oO., ------— ------I have seen more tracks and signs this require a close time at present. Moose vantage than was possible when they m s * 78 Summer St., Boston. fall and winter than for a number of Yours very truly, Circulars For Sportsmen’s Shows. were never more numerous in Somerset were on the shelves. By this means, J. W. B r a c k e t t . Since the inception of the Sports county. I saw 30 different moose dur­ years. As long as the cows are pro­ too, they will be better preserved. men’s Exposition idea, the P h o n o T R U N K S tT H M ing the hunting season of 1899 in just tected I don’t see why they won’t in­ Chairman Carleton is much elated Send fpr catalogue. g r a p h office has been Maine headquar­ crease. I travel about the same coun­ ters for printing circulars and cards to two towns. One reason why there were oter his victory in Somerset county. He try this winter that I did last and I see FOR BOSTON EXHIBITION. be passed out to prospective customers not more moose killed last fall was be­ broke the record as he secured the first more moose and more signs. Sportsman’s Paradise for Hunting and Fishing at|those big shows. The P h o n o g r a p h cause sportsmen are looking for larger conviction for violation of the game job printing department has for the heads and will not kill small bulls. • Wilber L. Bartlett. Game Warden Nichols Here In past twenty years made a specialty of laws in that county. This was done SEMINOLE HOTEL, w ,5 S . S t RK’ Geo. C. Jones, Registered Guide. Owned and operated by the Plant System. printing of every description for hotels Interest of the Show. after the jury had failed to find another On high elevation in the pine land among and camps that cater especially to hunt­ t.he orange groves. Perfect climate North­ Calais, Me., Jan . 23, 1900. State Game Warden C. C. Nichols of guilty. ers, fishermen aud summer visitors. OPPOSED TO CLOSE TIME. ern help, supplies and management. Good Replying to your inquiry relative to a Foxboro, Me.-, who passed through Phil air. good water and good roads. Cyclists' and Our plan of work with relation to the automoblli9ts’ paradise. newspaper and job printing department Boston, Mass., Jan. 23, 1900. close time on moose in this state I beg lips last week on a trip to Rangeley and O. L. F h is b r k , M anager. has resulted in the accumulation of Referring to your inquiry regarding to say that I think it would be a good the Dead River region, soliciting contrib­ Interesting Rook. Open from January to April. hundreds of costly half-tone cuts of a close time on moose I will say that I thing to have a close time for two or fishing and hunting scenes that are utions to the Sportsmen’s show in Bos­ Among sportsmen particularly, and three years, especially in Washington f YOU are to visit Maine this year von adapted to the printing that our cus­ am at present opposed to the same and ton, met with excellent luck in this part readers generally no one book among I I-* waTlt “MAINE WOODS and WATER tomers need and they are always sub­ for the reason that I do not think moose county, where there seems to be a pros­ of the state. recent additions to our village library FOLK and Stories of Hunting and Fishing,” which tells all about these sports ject to their orders without extra to any extent are on the decrease. pect of an increase by being let alone. will be found of more interest than in Maine and gives a select list, of 000 guides, charge. We frequently have orders to* The way to protect moose at present We should like very much to see besides many charming stories for the craft.. “go ahead and get up a good circular j “Wild Animals I Have Known.” It is If you don’t, go you surely want, it. Forty is to enforce the law in every respect. Washington county become a good Improvements at York’s Camps. halt-tone illustrations an.d 150 pages. Post from the ground floor.” This often in- ! the work of the poet and naturalist free on receipt of 50 cents Address H. L. clu des writing, arranging and printing.! The same should be said regarding deer. moose hunting region, and it seems to Mr. R. S. York will make mauy im­ combined; yet a friend at our elbow, GOODWIN, Farmington, Maine. Orders for printing should be seut in If the law was now put on moose, the be the opinion of many people in this provements at his camps at Loon lake, who bad just read the chapter entitled as soon as possible, now. We can do ; slaughter of deer would be on the in­ vicinity the best way to obtain such a for the coming season. The dining your work as quickly, as anybody, but it “Wully” suggests that Ed Grant must COON FOR SALE. takes time. crease as moose hunters would be likely result is by a close time of two or three room will be enlarged and a new -wharf have furnished the facts in this particu­ I have a very handsome male co<*n, two years old that weighs 50 pounds, which I J. W. Brackett, to turn their attention to deer hunting. years. H. F. Dowst, built, adding still more to the comfort lar case. If this is not so Ed must look will sell fo r $5. Phillips, Maine. D. T. LIBBY, Phillips, He. Frank S. P ratt. Gen’l Mgr. W. C. R. Co. and convenience of guests at that resort. w ell at his laurels. 1865. o n 1/1 1 A PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, JANUARY 26, 1900 3

yearly. The landlocked salmon with THE GREY WOLF. which the waters abound are probably STRANGtLY ILLUMINATED. the gamiest fish that rise to the lly and Cowardly In Extreme When Face W eird Effect of PhoMphorcscenc* on they are continually increasing in size a Ship In Bering Sea. and number. A catch of a 6-pound or to Face With Enemy. “I have often heard of the wonderful 8-pound fish is not a rare occurrence. [Special correspondence to the PHONOGRAPH.] phosphorescence of southern seas,” re­ marked a traveler from the north, “and C a l a i s , M e ., Jan. 24, 1900. I have seen some pretty fair samples of. ADJOINING WATERS. it in the Atlantic between New York and L. & R. The grey wolf known in Maine as the English ports, but I did not know until In all directions there are ponds and timber wolf, is what you might call a recently that it prevailed to any extent streams teeming with fish and frequent­ cowardly “vaimint” and, although bold in northern waters. ed by deer and moose, and for those under the pressure of hunger, dreads “Last August I was on board a reve­ SnOKELESS nue cutter in the Bering sea, about 63 who wish to visit these adjoining the face of man and will always flee degrees north latitude, hound north, waters, guides, boats, teams, etc., are from it. But should the sportsman ever when one night about 10 o’clock I hap­ pened to go on deck, and I was almost GUN = POWDER frightened by the sight of the sea. The wind was blowing sharp enough to raise the whitecaps, and the whole sea look­ Is cut into grains of exact size and not crushed ed as if it were lighted from its depths and screened. There are no large grains to by a million arc lights, throwing their white rays upward and under the flying work their way to the top of the can-no dust to foam. The hollows of the waves were settle to the bottom. dark, but every crest that broke shower­ ed and sparkled as if it were filled with It is waterproof and wet or dry, new or old it will light. From the sides of the ship great always be the same quick, strong and reliable rolls of broken white light fell away, and powder. This cannot be said of other nitros. she a broad pathway of silvery foam as far back as the eye could reach. This powder is manufactured for use in all guns, “But about this hour was the most rifles and revolvers and though it has been on striking display. Here it was as if the ship were plowing through the sea of the market but a short time it will be found in the white light, and as the water was hands of sportsmen from Maine to California; thrown back from her prow it fell in glit­ tering piles of light upon the dark sur­ from Florida to British Columbia. Write for face beyond and was driven far down be­ catalog. low, lighting the depths as if all the elec­ tricity of the ocean were shooting its sparkles through the waves and turning LAFLIN & RIND POWDER CO.. NEW YORK. itself into innumerable incandescenta that flashed a second and then shut out forever. I stood on the forecastle deck looking down into the brilliant white tur­ p a r l o r . moil of the waters until I began to feel as if we were afloat upon some silver sea, and a really uncanny feeling took possession of me. The white ship was furnished on short notice. Sportsmen run face to face with one, let him be lighted by the phosphorescence of the taking such excursions will find the sure to keep in an upright position and waters, so that as high up as the deck there was a pale, weird white that made Mountain View House just the place in not stumble or fall in the face of the one feel as if the ‘Flying Dutchman' which to leave tlieir families. The water wolf, for if he does the wolf will be on NO IIAY FICYER. were abroad upon the seas and had pass­ iu the vicinity of the hotel is always him like a flash. Should he fall and get ed by us. The masts towered in ashy The air is dry and invigorating and calm, which makes boating and bathing up before the wolf gets upon him, gray above the decks, and every rope and line stood out distinctly in the light, but BILLINGS' SPORTSMAN'S KNIFE. the cool breezes from the woods are especially safe for ladies and children, directly the hunter is in a stand­ made still purer as they sweep across cast no shadow. It was all as ghostly and they need never want for amuse­ ing position again, the wolf will as if we had gone up against the real HANDY, COMPACT, RELIABLE. th e lake. A t an elevation of 2000 feet m ent. crouch on his belly close to the ground thing, and it was a positive relief to get above the level of the sea, the exuberant 1 back into the wardroom, w’here there was Telephone and post office are in the and very often will allow the hunter to ozone makes its gentle influence feit, something more human. I don’t know hotel. Two daily mails. Steamer to go quietly up and knife him without and the worst forms of hay fever yield i how long it lasted, but when I went to HMMI and from Rangeley touches at Mouutain offering the Slightest resistance. bed at 1 1 o’clock I could still see the sil­ at once. T1 e health seeker can find j wuamwaamltBSBtaausm View twice daily. ver shining through the air port in my rest and quiet here. Oiigirally they were very thick in stateroom.”—Washington Star. CUT HALF SIZE. HOW TO GET THERE. Maine, forming in large packs and keep­ THE ROOMS. ing the deer very scarce, but now it is They Knew Faith. Price $1.50. The Mountain View House is finished j By steamer, or Boston & Maine R. R. only occasionally that one is to be found. A teacher, "wishing to impress upon the and furnished in a way which invites j to Port'and, where one takes the Maine the minds of her pupils the full nature SENT POST PAID TO ANY Last fall I ran face to face with one a of faith, took them one day to the river­ ADDRESS IN THE UNITED few miles above the village of Princeton, side and, seeing a boat in the middle of STATES OR CANADA. one of the sportsmen’s great hunting the stream, said: paradises. We were not forty feet “Now, my little dears, if I were to tell you that there was a leg of mutton in The blade is drop-forged of the best tool steel and slides into the apart. As we had nothing but a handle. The Knife is strong in construction and reliable in operation. In that boat, weuld you believe me?” fishing rod and a cast of flies, we did I “Yes.” using, the lock bolt is drawn up, when the blade may be pushed out. not see how we could secure him on a “Well, then,” she said, “that is faith." The lock bolt is then thrown in engagement with the handle by means of a brown hackle, and knowing the coward­ j Some time after the same children spiral spring. j were going through an examination when ice of the animals we thought that we I the question was asked, “What is faith?" would have some fun, so we gave a tre­ j and all the class, a s with one voice, Billings’ Magazine mendous yell and a whoop and ran for j shouted out, “ A leg of mutton in a £ZZ:',: him, and I ask my readers to believe me i boat!” Tfca Screw=Driver, PRICE $1.00 Postpaid. Works on the same principle as the knife. Invaluable to the Sportsman in caring for his firearms. BILLINGS' MAGAZINE SCREW-DRIVER. CUT HALF SIZE Address THE BILLINGS & SPENCER CO.,

Mention th e Ph il l ip s Ph o n o g r a p h . HARTFORD, CONN, DINING ROOM.

outlet of Rangeley Lake, fronting the MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE. grand old forests, which rise far above comfort. The rooms are large and con­ Central R. R. to Farmington, then by that body of water, it derives its name— venient, the beds are first-cla'-s and the Sandy River and Phillips & Rangeley R. Attractions at That Beautiful Re­ “Mouutain View”—an appellation sug sanitary conditions are perfect. The R., rarrow gauge, to Rangeley, thence dining room has a pleasant location directly by steamer or carriage to the sort as Set Forth In Circular. gestive of charming scenery and, there­ fore most a| propriate. All around are overlooking the lake, and the table is hotel. supplied w th fresh milk, cream, eggs, Or, leaving Maine Central R. R. at Trout and Salmon, Bi? and Little, the cedars, firs and birches of the un­ broken forests, clothed in all their milk and berries in their season. The Rumfurd Junction, without change, hv That Got Hooked. natural beauty, and across the lakes, guests are always served with the best Rumford Falls & R angeley-Lakes R. R. which the market affords. direct to Bemis, thence by steamer to The Phonograph job printing de­ the woody slopes which never tire the LOOKING UP THE LAKE. The large open fires in the parlors and Haines Landing, and our teams to partment has just turned out a quantity eye. The lake itself is the most beau- offices and the broad verandas which Mountain View. surround the house, are among the first Term s $2 CO to $3.00 by th e day, $10 00 when I say I have seen many long jumps Women Students In Russia. of the hotel’s attractions and are greatly to $18.00 by the week. For fu rth er in­ by animals, but the one made by this If a Russian woman wishes to study at appri ciated by the guests. They add in formation, floor plans., etc., address, any of the universities in her own land, wolf as he took to the woods exceeded etiquette does not allow her to do so until no small degree to the general air ol L. E Bo w ley , any other I ever saw. she is married. Not infrequently she ease which seems to pervade the house, Mountain ViewT House, goes through the civil ceremony of mar­ in all its apartments. Rangeley Lakes, Me. riage with a man student whom probably Taxidermist Business Continu d. she has never seen before, and this mar­ The list of catches of trout and salm­ THE GROUNDS ABOUT THE H- USE. Owing to the death on the 30th of De­ riage is quite legal, though perhaps the on given in the circular was published Much attention has been given to the cember of Mr. Sumner L. Crosby of couple may never speak to each other earlier and so is omitted here. We again. On the other hand, if they like grounds for outdoor pleasures and those Bangor, head of the firm of S. L. Crosby print above only a part of the half-tone each other and they so desire, they are who do not care for more substantial & Co., the widely known and celebrated married for life. If they do not, the mar­ cuts that appear in the circular. sports, will find enjoyment there. The taxidermist house, the business of the riage is dissolved when their university roads are fine and riding or driving concern, under the same firm name, will course is finished, and they are free to A Tough, Tough Fish. marry some one else. along the Hikes through the forests, is a. be continued by E. J. March, who re­ The celebrated mathematician Sonya pleasure not soon forgotten. Fish seem to have no sense of feel­ tains all the old and skilled employees Kovalevski went through the marriage ing, and piauy people believe that the of the firm, thus guaranteeing that the ceremony with a student whom she then A FISHING REGION. angry and energetic movements of a saw for the first time and who afterward reputation of the house so firmly estab­ Not only the tourist and health seeker, fish when it is caught are due rather to became her husband. The education of lished shall be kept up to the fullest ex­ women in Russia stands better than in but the hunter and fisherman as well, annoyance at losing its liberty than to any sense of pain. I can confirm this, tent. The amount of business now in most European countries owing to the will find the region around the Moun­ because I have over and over again the hands of the firm is very large and persistent efforts of the Russian women tain View house an ideal country, in themselves. of very attractive circulars for L. E. tifill of all the lakes in the Rangeley i taken an undersized pike that has been requires the services of a large force of region. Its clear waters and charming which to spend a summer vacation. Bowley, proprietor of the Mountain 1 once or twice caught and put back into workmen, and the well earned reputa­ Bofn Relieved. From early spring until the close of the View House on Rangeley lake, of which coves, in which are found the fragrant the w ater. tion of the house will be fully sustained “Can you forgive me and love mo season, trout fishing is at its best and the following is a copy: water lilies, affoid delight to tourists Upon one occasion three of us—boys by the present management. still,” said the newly made bride “when and all lovers of nature. many are the good catches recordi d of the Old brigade—were fishing in a I confess that my teeth are artificial?” ANNOUNCEMENT. small pool in a narrow, sluggish river. “Thank heaven!” cried the groom as Jones caught a small pike, and as it Wants to Build. he snatched off his wig. “Now I can cool The season of ’99 was th e was undersized, being barely four Mr. F rank S. P ra tt, Box 2797, BostoD, my head.” busiest and most satisfactory pounds, he cut the hooks out of its gul­ Mass., proposes to build a first-class log The pupil of the eye is so called be­ of any in the history of th e let and threw the fish in again. Inside cabin in Maine, and would like to secure cause when looking in it a very small of 30 seconds Jones caught the same image of the observer may be seen; hence Mountain View House, and Mr. plans for the same. Can anyone offer fish again. Once more he cut out the the term, from the Latin “pupillus,” or suggestions. Bowley wishes to th an k his hooks, and this time he had to maul it little pupil. guests for tlieir patrouage, and very much. Once more it was kicked invite them to come again this in. season. They will find many Then I caught it, still bleeding. I got improvements, among them the the hooks out with difficulty, and be­ ‘A PERFECT FOOD — as Wholesome as it is Delicious.” erection of a cosy, homelike fore 1 could throw the fish in again a cottage located on the lake terrier dog bit it half through. Then I WALTER BAKER & CO.’S shore, one of the m ost beautiful kicked the fish in. and Brown caught it. At last we got so tired of catching situations in the region. This this fish that I threw it away in dis­ with the home cottage and the gust. It caught in the fork of a willow hotel which receives im prove­ tree and staid there for h a lf an houB, BREAKFAST COCOA ments every year, will he in when a crow attacked it, dislodging it “ Has stood the test of more than ioo years’ use among all readiness to entertain the fish from the tree, but not before it had re­ classes, and f o r purity and honest worth is unequalled.’* ermen as soon as the ice leaves moved one of the eyeS. T he selfsam e —Medical and Surgical Journal. the lake. fish was caught next day by the keep­ Costs less than ONE CENT a Cup. er.—Fishing Gazette. Trade-Mark on Every Package. ITS SITUATION. W A L T E R BAKER & CO. LTD., The Mountain View H ouse first de­ N e w A dvertisements . TRADE-MARK. Established 1780. DORCHESTER, MASS. mands attention for its attractive situ­ Change of time on Phillips & Range- ation and beautiful surroundings. Fgom OFFICE ley railroad. its position overlooking a cove near the

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j chase and not witli the idea of extermi­ ; think there ought, to be a close time for T RANSPO RTATION. TRANSPORTATION P h i l l i p s P h o n o g r a p h . ’ MOOSE QUESTION DISCUSSED. nating it altogether. I am willing to : a term of years, and that the open sea- forego my pastime for a reasonable j son ought to begin 15 days later than it TIME - TABLE. Published Weekly at Phillips, He Ought There to Re a Close Time period if in doing so I shall be able to does for moose. David I. Ames. For Term of Years? look forward to better opportunities SANDY RIVER R. "f^All-ROAD. News of the North riaine W oods for sport at some future time. ' NO CHANGE A T PRESENT. 31 outlay, Oct. 16, 1890. and Country. Sportsmen Give Their Opinions True lovers of sport ought to favor a Kennebunk, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. ARRANGEMENT OF TRAINS. policy which will save their favorite on the Subject. In reply to your inquiry, “Ought I n E f f e c t T h u r s d a y , N o v .23, 1899. T r’n l T r’n 3 T r’n 5 Advance Subscription Rates. pastime from being destroyed. The there to be a close time on moose in Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between Houl- North. A. M. P. M. P. M. O ne Y ear,...... $1.00 Continued from Page 1. ton and Bangor on train leaving Houlton ai fate of the buffalo should be a warning Maine for a term of years?” my answer 8.20 A. M.,and Bangor at 4.45 P. w. S ix M onths,...... 50 Until further notice trains will leave Ban­ Three Months...... 25 will arouse the people to a realizing to all sportsmen that no matter how would be the law cannot be changed gor as follows: Farmington,...... lv 9 30 12 10 4 45 sense of the impending doom of moose plentiful, any kind of game can be prac­ 7.00 A. M.—For and arriving at Lagrange ai before the close of another hunting sea­ 8 15 a. m., Milo 8.40 a. m., Brownville 8.50 a. m. So. Strong,...... Subscription Price when not Paid in Advance. tically exterminated. Katahdin Iron Works 9 40 a. m., Norcross 9.43 1 a r 10 10 1 35 and caribou in this state and the great son. If then there is satisfactory evi­ S tro n g ...... 5 15 O ne Y e a r,...... $1.50 Edgar F. Randolph. a. in., Millinocket 9.55 a m, Sherman 10.45 am , { lv injury aud loss that would result there­ dence of the lessening of the number of Patten 11 10 a m Island Falls 11.12 a in, Smyrna S ix M o n th s,...... 75 P h illip s ...... 10 33 2 05 5 35 from. moose in this state, make a close time Mil's 11.45 a m.Weeksboro 12.10 p in. Masardis T h ree M onth s ...... 38 MOOSE PLENTY AS EVER. 1 03 p m, Ashland 1.30 p m, Houlton 12.10 p m, Single copies 5c. Subscriptions may begin It will require effort aud probably on them for two years as an experiment. Presque Isle 1.57, p. m Cavibou 2.25 p m., at any time. expense to educate and arouse t.je Norcross, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. New Sweden 2 53 p. in., Yan Buren 3 55 p in., T r’n 2 Tr’n 4 Tr 116 I would then favor a close time each Fort Fairfield 2 15 p m Limestone 3.15 p m, South. A. M. A. M. p. M. people to a sense of the threatened I think moose are just as plenty as Dover. 9 10 a m., Guilford 9.35 a. in., Monson Subscription price when not paid within I following alternate year until it was evi­ Junction 9.53 a. in.,Greenville 10.50 a m. three months, $1.50 per year. danger; but the best interests of the they wrere four or five years ago, and dent that the number of moose was not 4.45 P M. F or an d arriv in g at Milo 0.20 p m Brownville 6.32 p m, Kathadin Iron Works, P h illip s ,...... " lv 7 30 8 00 1 15 state are at stake and who shall say that with the present law they will breed i being lessened. R. W. Lord. 7 15]) m, Dover and Foxcroft. 0 40 pm . Guil­ ..lv 7 50 8 40 Credit for remittance on subscriptions is effort and expense should be spared — faster than they are shot. Enforce the ford 7.09 p ni, Greenville 8.20 p in, N orcross7.25 S t r o n g ,...... 1 36 given on yellow slip on paper. If this is not pm , Millinocket 7.37 p m, Sherman 8.20 pm , correct notify the Ph o n o g r a ph . We do not aud who shall he so pessimistic as to laws we now have and there will be BULL MOOSE VERY PLENTY. P atten 8 45 p m . Island Falls, 8.45 p ni. Houlton So. Strong,...... mall receipts. 9 40, p m 8 20 1 T he P h o n o g r a ph is glad to receive com­ say healthy sentiment, sense and right plenty of moose. Chas. Daisey. H enderson, Me., Jan. 21, 1900. 4.00 P. M.—For and arriving at Lagrange F a r m in g to n ,...... 9 30 2 05 munications from its readers Upon topics of cannot enlist more recruits and wage 5.26 p m. public Interest, but the name of the author I have been employed as guide for six ARRIVALS. must in all instances accompany the commun­ more successful warfare than unadul­ CLOSE TIME NOT NEEDED. WESTON I I'M IS Pres. F . N BEAL. Sup ication, not necessarily for publication, but years, but have been familiar with hunt­ 9.20 A. M — Leaving Greenville at 6.25 a. in., as a guarantee oi good faith. terated selfishness? Stacyville, Jan. 14, 1(100. ing for twenty years and never saw bull Monson Junction 6.23 a in .Guilford 0.40 a. m., T he P h o n o g r a ph does not hold itself re- i Then let us hope that the good work Dover 7.00 a. m.. Katahdii. Ironworks 0 20 a FRANKLIN £ MEGANTIC RY. You need no close time on moose, for moose so plenty before in all my ex- m, B row nville 7.15 a. in., Milo 7.30 a. m , La ■ v * sponsible for, nor does It necessarily endorse ! Shortest and easiest route to Eustis and d A uu the views of Its correspondents. may be taken up by those who should they are almost as plenty as deer and 1 grange 7 57 a. m. i perience. 1.05 P.M.— Leave Caribou 0.15 a ni, Presque River rqgion. ®[ifo When ordering the address of your paper ! lead and arouse such enthusiasm as will i think the Maine laws, if they keep on, will Three years previous we got one Isle 0 42 a. m., Fort Fairfield 6.20 a. m T i e 1 changed, please.giv 9 the old as well as new ! spread from neighborhood to neighbor­ Houlton 8.20 a in, Ashland 7 00 a m , T IB A E “TAFiXi3Ea. lie address. j be the means of keeping the sportsmen | moose each year; this year there were Masardis 7.20 a. in., Weeksboro 8.18 a. m. Smy ti l. Remember that the publisher must be hood, from town to town, and city to away from Maine woods. I think the rna Mills 8.42 a. in.. Island Falls 9.15 a. in notified by letter when a subscriber wishes j four moose taken out of the same hunt­ Patten 9.10 a in, Sherman 9.40 a. in.. MiUi- In Effect October 2, 1899. hisyaper slopped. All arrearages must be j city, until a salutary public sentiment game laws are all right as they are, and n o e k e tt 10 27 a m, Norerossl0.39 am , Biown- ing ground and a number more sighted. ville 11 30 a m. g o in g n o r t h . A . M .A . a is aroused throughout the state which just as fine as they can be at present. I don’t tlnuk there is any call for close „ . T j E. Division, The price of $1.00 per year for the P hono-' 7.20 P. M.—Leaving Greenville 3.33 m. Boston, Lv. { w . Division, 4 , g r a p h applies only to subscriptions paid in ad­ will finally become irresistable. And J . C. Tracy. time at present. I think the law is all Monson Junction 4.32 p.m..Guilford 4.*0 p. m.. vance. All arrearages must be. paid at the rate let us indulge the hope that the legisla­ Dover 5 08 p m., Limestone 9.45a ra, Yan Buren Portland, L v ...... of $1.50 per year. Do not expect any deviation 1 i right. Everett L. York, 9 55 a.m . N*w Sweden IO.57 a. m„ Caribou Farmington, Lv ...... from this rule. ture of the state iu the year 1900 will MORE MOOSE TUAN FORMERLY. 11 45 s . m., Presque Isle 12.13 p. i d . Fort Fair- Stroii)#. L v ...... 8.15 Registered guide. field 11.15 a. m., Houlton 2.00 p 111., Islan d West Freem an, ...... 8.25 take high and manly ground and enact Falls 3.00 p. m., Patten 2.55 pm Sherman 3.28 5 Greenville, Jan. 10, 1900. ♦ H i l l s i d e , ...... 8 306A 1 t such wise laws as will ensure the per­ p. m. Millinocket,, 4 16 p in, Norcross 4.30 p m, ♦ S u m m i t , ...... 8.35 5.3# The Edition of the Phonograph In my opinion there is no need of any LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE. Katahdin Iron Works .1 00 p ni, Brownville S alem , L v ...... 8.40 petuity of its most attractive and valu­ 5.30 p in, Milo 6.40 p m. Lagrange 6.06. p m. 5.40 j close time on moose for a long time, as Kennebago Lake, Me., Jan. 23, 1900. ♦Mt Abram June., ...... 8.45 5.45 - This Week is 3,120. able big game, the moose and the cari­ ♦N orth F r e e m a n , ...... 8.48 6.80 there are more moose at the present u en 1 uassenger and Ticket Agent. Kingfleld, Lv ...... 0.00 bou, and to not only earn the gratitude In reply to your question of a close F. W. CRAM, Vice Pres’t and Gen. Mgr. Carrabassett, A r ...... 10.00 6. time in the northern part of the state Bangor, Me., Nov. 20, 1899, GOING SOUTH. p. M. of the present but also coming genera­ time on moose in Maine for a term of P.M. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1900. than at any time before for twenty-five C a rra b a s s e tt, L v ...... 12 00 0.35 tions. years, will say let well enough alone Kingfleld, A r ...... 12.30 7.00 years. I am in the woods nearly all the A. M. All up for a close time for a term of and have an open time in each year. Kingfleld, Lv ...... 6.50 12.35 I n this issue of the P h o n o g r a p h Mr. time and have a good chance to know Richai’dson Bros. Rangeley Lakes ♦North Freem an, ...... 6.67 12.42 Adelplius Parker, one of our well-to do years for moose and caribou! something about it, and when I began ♦Mt. Abram June...... 7.02 12.4* — S alem , L v ...... 7.O8 12.58 farmers, discusses the tax question and All up! Geo. McAleer. to guide twenty-five years ago moose A GOOD THING. ♦ S u m m it,...... 7.13 1.05 Steamboat Co. ♦H illside, . . 7.20 1.10 takes occasion to disagree with the were very scarce but now there are West Freeman ...... W ilton, Me , Jan. 22, 1900. With the opening of the fishing 7.30 1.15 gentleman whose views were given in NO, HE SAYS. plenty of moose everywhere I go. If S tro n g . A r ...... 7.40L25 1.25 C season of 1900 the Rangeley Lakes F a rm in g to n . A r ...... 8.201.05 2.05 „ the last issue. We believe that if our Farmington, Me., Jan. 17, 1900. moose are protected there will always I think that the present law on moose P o rtla n d , A r ...... 12.20 5.'>.45 J Steamboat Company will c o n n e c t Phillips tax payers should make use of You ask “Ought there to he a close be enough, and a few live game wardens is all that is needed providing the same P. M. _ with the Phillips & Rangeley R ail Boston,B oston -ar A r jI wE - D Divlglon iv isio n ...... 4.00...... 4 00 .,05 9.05 our columns for a free and full expres­ time on moose in Maine for a term of j can do a good deal in that direction. can be and will be enforced. If not I think a close time on moose for five road trains and boats on the M o o se ­ ♦Flag stations. Trains stop on notice to sion of their views, real good would re­ years?” I most emphatically answer no. W. H. Hildreth. lookmeguntic Lake. Desirable b o a ts conductor. p sult. The space is plenty for this pur­ The reason that there are not as many years would be a good thing. Close connection is made at Strong with will always be in readiness fo r th e tram s to and from PliiUips, Farmington, Port pose. moose as there were twelve or fifteen CLOSE TIME ENOUGH. J. C. Corson. land and Boston. use of private parties. Stage connections at Oarrabasset for KustU years ago, is for the fact that there was Greenville, Me., Jan. 15, 1900. md Dead River Region. C o n g r e s s m a n L i t t l e f i e l d in his re­ CALAIS NOTES. H. H. FIELD. Gen. M’g’r., no law prohibiting the killing of the In regard to the moose law, I think GEO. M. VOSE. Superintendent . port on the Roberts case said: “I be­ cow and calf moose at that time. Since there is close time enough on them now. Phillips, Maine. lieve that Mr. Roberts has every legal j New Hotel Being Erected at the law was passed prohibitinr the There are plenty of moose in this and technical right to he sworn in as a Portland & Rumford Falls Ry. cow and calf moose, moose have in­ northern Maine for everybody. There Belgrade Mills. member, but the facts are such that I creased, perhaps slowly, but none the MAINE BANKS. D ir e c t L in e to Ra n g e l e y La k e s . does not seem to be very many large [Special correspondence to the P honograph.] believe that the House, in the exercise less surely, and I do not see any valid Through Time-table, In Effect Oct. 26, 18 I bulls, but there are lots of cows and C a l a is , M e ., Jan. 23, 1900. of its discretion is not only justified, T HROUGH O M M O D IO U S PLENDID reason why such a law should be passed. young bulls. I don’t think there ought Bunk Examiner Timberlake’s RAINS. O A C H E 8. but required by every proper considera­ One Quoddy fisherman caught 165 C S ERVICK. There are on an average as many male to be a close time for a term of years. GOING SOUTH. A . M. A. M. P . M tion, to immediately thereafter expel pounds of smelts one day last week. Annual Report. Leave Bemis, moose born each year as there are We have only six weeks of open season 7 25 him.” Mr. Littlefield’s report, from The sportsmen in this vicinity are re- “ Rumford Falls. 9.10 female and the law prohibits the killing now and I think th e law is all rig h t as Augusta, M e ., Jan. 18, 1900. “ Mechanic Falls, 6.55 10.40 .09% first to last, is a most able document ] ceiving circulars from the proprietors of Arrive, Lewiston,M. C. Upper of any “calf moose” until they are at it is without changing it any more. The 43rd annual report of the bank S tatio n , and an admirable argument for the ad­ the new hotel that is being erected at 7.40 11.25 4.50 least one year old, aud have at least Fred Harrington. examiner of Maine was made public “ Portland, Union mission and subsequent expulsion of j Belgrade mills, to be known as The S tatio n , 8.35 12.20 5.45 two prongs or tines' on their horns, yesterday. The report says that there P . M. P . M. the member from Utah. j Belgrade. A picture of the hostelry is (prongs or tines, like the wrinkles in a INCREASING FAST. are 51 savings bauks, trust and bank­ Boston, | Div- 12.45 4.10 given and it shows a very nice looking 17 12.40 4.00 9.05 woman’s face, have nothing to do with ing companies and 32 loan and building GOING NORTH P . M. A . M. P . M. Lilly Bay, Me., Jan. 21, 1900. building. The view is superb. A good RATTLE OF TWO DEER. their age.) In comparison with the associations, with aggregate assets of Leave Boston, j ^ Div 8.30 1.20 There is no need of close time for many sportsmen from this section go 9.00 12.30 number of bull moose bora each year $82,299,165. The n um ber is th e sam e as “ P o rtla n d M. C. R. R., A . M. P . M. ! moose as they are increasing fast. Let oyer to that section of the state each Union Station, 8.30 1.10 5.15 Dead Body of Oue Animal a but few are killed, and a very small per that reported for 1898, while the aggre­ “ L ew iston M. C. R. R., ! the law be as it is. F. T. Authier. year. Upper Station, Grand Feast For a Fox. cent of those which are killed are under gate assets have increased $5,923,027 d u r 9.20 2.10 6. 0# The fall trapping which closed with Arrive Mechanic Falls, 10.04 2.55 6.45 the age of two years, perhaps because ing the year. The depositors in savings “ Rumford Falls, A strange fight between two wild an­ NO NECESSITY FOR CLOSE TIME. the new year, has not bee-' productive 11.35 4.25 but few of the moose have two prongs bauks, trust and banking companies, imals took place in the woods at the j Bingham , Me., Jan. 22, 1900. of the usual amount of fur, which fact “ B em is, 555 or tines on their horns at that age. and share holders in loan aud building Trains run dally except Sundays. base of Lily Bay mountain one day re- j accordingly to hunt rs indicates that I think the law which has already I do not see the necessity of a close associations have increased from 192,- This is the only standard gauge all rail line cently. William Gallouche of Greenville, fewer traps are set this winter, rather direct to the heart of the Rangeley Lakes. been passed in relation to fish and game | time on moose, at least for a few years. 625 in 1898 to 202,552—a gain of 9,927. E. L . Lo v e jo y , Supt., Rumford Falls, Me. was coming through the woods near than that fur bearing animals are scarce. has driven away sportsmen enough, aud J It would not be safe for a man to travel During the year the institutions have R C. B r a d f o r d , Traffic Mgr.,Portland, Me. that place when he heard sounds of a The effect of the new law compelling a law to protect moose during the entire in the woods in some localities about paid to depositors and stock holders battle just ahead, aud approaching the professsional hunters and trappers to Time-Table. season would prove to be the “straw here in the fall of the year, if there was $2,518,649 in interest, aud dividends, and spot cautiously,' he came upon two deer take out licenses seems to he the reduc­ which broke the camel’s back.” j such a law passed. Should be in favor increased the amount of their reserved and a fox engaged in what appeared to ing in numbers of such men. PHILLIPS & RANGELEY R. R. Elm er R. Keniston. j of it later on. C. M. Jones. and undivided profits $351,853. T h e be a desperate struggle. The latter ani­ A strange bird called the storm bird a b y s m s s°„,,rrs s a mal ran away on scenting the man, but average rate of income to depositors on River Region via Dead River Station. Slave OUGHT TO BE. WILL BECOME EXTINCT. has been seen near Macliias since the connection with every through train for the two bucks were bound togather by interest bearing deposits and to share­ Stratton, Eustis and all points inland. Boston, Mass., Jan. 17, 1900. last storm. The hunters report that it their antlers and there was no escape. Guilford, Me., Jan. 15, 1900. holders in all of these institutions has ,,0,1 “ d after Jan. 25 1900, trains on the Phfl- is a little larger than a robin. lipS iS Rangeley railroad will run as follows One of the deer had been killed in the I think there had ought to be a close I think there ought to be a close time been 3.45 as against 3.68 last year. until further notice: time on moose for two or three years. on moose for a few years, otherwise There are eighty-two national banks BAST. royal battle which had evidently been j Something That Is Needed. A M taking place, andjthe other animal was There are plenty of cows and calves now they will become extinct as the buffalo now doing business in this state with B oston, . de E. Div 9.00 Persons interested have requested the W.Div 8.30 making desperate efforts to break away but not so many large bulls as there and elk are. ’Forty years ago if a man assets amounting to $43,408,235, being Boston & Maine Railroad company to P o rtla n d ...... P M and not succeeding, had dragged the j ought to be. They are very scarce I had only been allowed to kill two buffa­ an increase of $3,499,154 from 1898. 1.10 loes in a season, there would have been run a through parlor car between Bos­ P h illip s, a r . . , P M dead buck through the snow for some think. E. A. Ham. This makes the total authorized bank­ Phillips, Lv 5.36 buffaloes roaming on the plains now, ton and Farmington. The attractions ♦M adrid, 2.30 6.40 distance, until, out of mercy an end was ing capital of the state $125,707,401, an 2.56 5.55 FEARS EXTINCTION. of the Rangeley lakes and other parts of ♦Reed’s Mill, put to its sufferings. The fox had evi­ but the people did not wake up to the increase of $9,422 during th e year. An ♦Sanders’ Mill, . 3 05 6.05 Maine, for sportsm en, are such as to 3 25 6.15 dently been feasting on the dead deer’s Old Town, Me., Jan. 17, 1900. fact until they were all gone, excepting equal distribution of these assets would Redlngton Mills, . ar 4 10 what are in parks. create a demand for the best railroad de 4 20 6.40 body, even while the other animal was In reply to your question in regard to give to each person in the state $190.15. ♦Log Track No. 2, 4 40 accommodations to be had and it is a Dead River, . . 6.50 alive. moose, we think there should be a close The buffaloes and elk I have at Carra- The report says: “The recent unfortu­ Rangeley, ar . 6.00 t7.00 matter for surprise that a through par­ 5.20 7.15 The heads, just as they were found, time on moose for a term of years, as bassett in my park, the cold weather nate failure of a private banking house W E S T . lor car, between the points mentioned, A M P M are now in the store of M. G. Shaw & without this protection we fear that has no terrors for. From choice they in this state, has disturbed public confi­ Rangeley, Lv 8 30 11.00 Has not been put on long ago. The ne­ Sons of West Cove, and they will prob­ animal would become extinct in a short lay down in the snow as happy and dence nearly as much as though it had Dead River, . } de cessity for it has certainly existed for a ♦Log Track No. 2, 8.50 11.15 ably be mounted and placed on exhibi­ tfrme. contented as any animal could be. been a chartered banking , institution. 905 11 25 long tim e. T he am ount of constant Redlngton Mills,.. j a r 9.25 11.40 tion at the Sportsmen’s show in Boston. Guy E. Carlton, Some wild animal got into the pane Such failures lead depositors to with­ i de 9 45 11 40 travel over the Farmington branch ♦Sanders’ Mill, . 10.15 Mgr. Carleton Boat and Canoe Co. recently and killed three of the deer, draw money from chartered institutions ♦Reed’s Mill, . . 12.00 alone, should w arian t the com pany in ♦M adrid, .... 10.28 12.10 THIEF IN THE WOODS. two fawns and a buck. Being so tame and prevent others from depositing PhHllps, ar . . 10 40 12.20 they were an easy mark for wild ani­ putting on the car requested. PhiUips, de . 11 05 12.35 THREE YEARS AT LEAST. therein. This is a distinct I03S to th e Portland ar . . 1.15 mals. C. G. Sm ith. 1 The Rangeley lake region is. certainly state, to the public and to the deposi­ 5.45 Unknown Animal Carries Off' New York, Jan. 12, 1900. B oston a r E. D iv 9 05 Baited Traps. as fine a hun tin g and fishing ground as tors.” The savings banks have deposits W. Div. Answering your inquiry “Ought there CLOSE TIME NEEDED. there is in the state of Maine and par­ aggregating $64,009,386; against $60,- dim tor*13 at°P °n slgnal or n o tice to con- to be a close time on moose in Maine [Special Correspondence to the Phonograph.1 Boston, Mass., Jan. 20, 1900. ties visiting that region should certainly 852,557 a year ago. There are 177,599 for a term of years?” we certainly think be entitled to as good railroad service as N o r t h E a s t C a r r y , M e ., ) I think there ought to be a close time depositors against 169,714 in 1898, 4955 Fl e t c h e r P o p e , G en. M an’g’r. that there should be for at least three, there is in the state. Jan. 20, 1900. J on moose in Maine for a term of years. of whom have balances of $2,000 or H. H. F i e l d , g . P. & t a as we know that moose are not plenty A L. Ma t t h e w s . Superintendent. In the woods, back of the Penobscot C. A. H opkins. Many Willimantic men who are fre­ more. This is an increase of 254 for | in Maine, although it may serve the pur­ quent visitors to the Rangeley region House, at North East Carry, some un­ this year. The average rate of divi­ pose of some people to say that they are. FIVE YEARS. are interested in this matter and what TEAMS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS known animal is making night hideous dends in savings banks was 3.48 per with its bowls, and has become a perfect Numerous of our friends have gone Andover, Me., Jan . 23, 1900. influence they possess will doubtless be there to hunt moose and have not even cent. Last year it was 3.53 per cent. nuisance to the hunters of that vicinity I think there ought to be a close time exerted to bring about the arrangement seen them. Another reason why there T here has been an increase of $164,192 by carryirig off their traps, bait and all. on moose in Maine for a term of five asked for. —The Willimantic Journal. should be a close season for a number in the reserve fund.—Lewiston Journal. The stage driver from Kineo, Claire years. O. W. Cutting. Morris, thought to bring the tricky var­ of years is the fact that when moose are Not to Exhibit In New York. shot in Maine they are generally young, mint to bay, and with that end in view, PRESENT LAW RIGHT. In a letter received from Capt. J. A. so young that the antlers make poor Crock ertow 11. he borrowed a steel trap, bought a fat N orcross, Me., Jan. 22, 1900. II. Dressel, general manager of the New Part s desiring teams 01 any vind for and rabbit for bait, cut a fir clog six feet in j trophies, which is what the sportsmen T he rain of last week carried off near­ point in is r egion, can be accommodate In answer to your question regarding York Sportsmen’s show, he informs us by notifying length, and on Saturday night, Jan, 13, i seek to obtain. This probably covers ly all of the little snow- we had. a close time on moose for a term of that Maine will not make an exhibit at set his trap and waited. the matter in a concise way. J. A. Oarrahan returned last Wednes­ HUNTOON & OAKES, years, I will strongly say no, for it the New York show this year. That night, the howls were loud and J. A. H.Dressel, day from a visit to his home in Turner. PROPRIETORS. would drive our sportsmen into New Main!- nex^ 40 Oquossoe House, Rangeley piercing, but the next morning when Sec. Sportsmen’s Association. Brunswick, surely, I consider the pres­ BIRCHES AND HE MIS. Your readers must havd wondered asked by the boys where the rabbit FURTHER MEASURES NEEDED. ent law and close time on moose all what kind of a new fangled boiler that went, Claire replied that he supposed it Capt, Barker Sees Outlook For was mentioned in your last issue. It M orristown, N. J., Jan. 17, 1900. right. Guy C. Haynes. went the way the trap did, and he didn’t Good Business. should have read ninety horse power know how or where that was. The trap I think that further measures should CAN LAST BUT FEW YEARS. instead of bore power. and bait cost him $3.00 but he says that be taken for the preservation of game, Capt. F. C. Barker, proprietor of the The first shipment of any kind from Greene's Slaee Line Old Town, Me., Jan . 22, 1900. it is worth all of that to know there is a particularly of the moose. A closed Birches, Bemis and B ark er’s Steam boat the new station was made Saturday, Jan. 20. “critter” about Mooseliead smart season for a number of years, say for We are strongly in favor of close time line on M ooselookm eguntic lake, was in DEAD RIVER STATION TO EUSTIS on moose. At present rate of killing, Phillips a few days ago to order his L. G. liackliff of Carrabassett brought enough to beat him. The mystery re­ three years, would be a great aid in our noblest of game animals can last but up a load of men for the different camps mains unsolved. saving the moose from being extermi­ a few years at most. circulars for this year. and mills recently. and all points in the DEAD RIVER REGION nated. As the destructiveness of modern The Carleton Boat and Canoe Co. Capt. Barker sees for 1900 every indi­ It is reported that the hotel at Carra­ F. S. Riateen & Co. insert an adver­ firearms increases and also the number cation that his business will be ex­ bassett will be closed after Fob. 1. SEASON OF 1899. tisement calling attention to the loca­ of sportsmen, the depletion of game is OPEN SEASON LATER. cellent. He lias already engaged anum- Mr. Jacobs expects to finish the work tion aud merits of the Copley Square sure to go on a great deal more rapidly. ber of his favorite camps for next sea- on the freight station and engine house Closes Nov. 15,1899 u n til May 10,1900. Hotel. It is located very near Meehan I take pleasure in killing game as a Milo, Me., Jan . 21, 1900. season. Improvements and enlargments th is week. ics’ building. sportsman for the excitement of tlie In reply to your question, I don’t are being made at his places this year J. P. Prescott made a trip to King- as they are every year. field last Wednesday on business. I. W. GREENE, Prop’r, Coolin, Maine. PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, JANUARY 26, 1900 5

FROM SAMUEL FARMER. RANGELEY NOTES. Millers’ Trusts and Combines In Common News of the Past Week Which A cold Is danger­ DOCTORS USE PE-RU-NA. ous. Don’t let It get the start of you. the West. Will Interest. A few doses of tny Cold Cure will break up any form Sons© of cold In a few Smallpox Cases In Oklahoma Oyster Nupperaud Entertainment hours and prevent grippe, diphtheria Territory. nnd pneumonia. It at the Hall. should be in every N e w k i r k , O. T., Jan . 15, 1900. Walkwith ^Special Correspondence to the P honograph.) home nnd-every vest pocket. It is better T o th e Editor of the Phonograph: R a n g e l e y , M e ., Jan. 22, 1900. than a life insur­ ance policy. The winter thus far has been cold and Eben Hinkley was in Phillips last MUN YON. wet for this part of the country, more week. At all druggists, 25c. vial. Guido to Health ind Medical advice frep. 1505 Arch st P'-’t., IM om en mud than ever known before by the John Herrick was in from Sanders oldest settlers. The roads have been Mill and spent the Sabbath with his almost impassible and are little better If a person is ill and needs a medi­ family. COLD C U R E now. Rain fell almost every day last cine is it not wise to get one that has Geo. Esty was at Sanders Mill Sat­ week until Friday, the 12th, but has stood the test of time and has hun­ urday. cleared off warnvas June and the wheat dreds of thousands of cures to its c re d it ? Miss Blanche Gile, who has been at Now is the time to buy your is up green and looks fine. Prophets A great many women who are ill try Phillips, returned to her home in Range- say tho hardest of the winter is over. everything- they hear of in the way of ley Plantation, Saturday evening. HEATING Cattle are very high and live hogs medicine, and this experimenting with unknown drug-s is a constant menace Master Sherman J. Hoar was threat­ $1.00 a hundred higher than one year to their already impaired health. ened with pneumonia the first of the STOVES. ago now. Wheat has been falling for I This seems to us vei-y unwise, for week. some time and is worth here only from there are remedies which are no ex­ periments and have been known years Miss Louise Wliittemore of Madrid We have tne largest stock in F ranklin 40 to 60 cents a bushel. It is .claimed i county that was bought early last summer and years to be doing only good. Station was in town Saturday, visiting before the rise. Owning these stoves a t th e here that a trust is being formed here [ Take for instance Lydia E. Pink- piiee we do, we are in a position to sell every now by the millers which will carry the ham's Vegetable Compound; for thirty her brother Ira. one in want of a stove, th a t is if prices w ill years its record has been one un­ sell. We have all kinds; also the best price of flour to a much higher figure. Miss Myra Skolfield of Phillips was at broken chain of success. No mediciue Rangeley over Sunday, the guest of her Another hit at the fanners, who in­ for female ills the world has »ver RANCES variably sell their wheat and buy their known has such a record for cures. sister, Mrs. Etta Quimby. flour, not being able to get their own It seems so strange that some people Mrs. Maggie Thompson has been m the market. Buy of us if you w a n t to save wheat ground at any of the flour mills wiU take medicines about which they quite ill. money. Best line of really know nothing, some of which of the west, and corn the same. The might be, and are, really harmful ; R ev. S. Wakely took his text from HARDWARE millers control the price of meal and no while on the other hand it is easily Matt, xiii, 45, 40, last sabbath. matter how cheap the corn we can only proved that over one million women In the county. Everyone is getting their ice in. get twenty-live pounds of corn meal for have been restored to health by Lj'dia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Saturday was a very rainy day. Phillips H ardw areC o., a quarter, while the average price of We have published in the news­ corn is 25 cents for 50 pounds. It looks papers of the United States more There was an oyster supper last Sat­ DR. J. W. PENCE, NEWARK, OHIO. genuine testimonial letters than have No. 7, Beal Block. now as though the trusts and combines urday evening at Furbish hall, from 6 to ♦ N e w a r k , O h i o . words, I prescribed Pe-ru-na for all casef ever been published in the interest of 8, after which was an entertainment and 8 . B. Hartman, M. D., Columbus, O.: would soon starve the farmers all out any other medicine. of catarrhal diseases. I believe you art sociable. The following is the program It is now seventeen years since I re­ BUSINESS CARDS. unless something to stop combines is All this should, and does, produce a right in classing all irritations and In­ brought about. At any rate I can see spirit of confidence in the hearts of of the entertainment: ceived the first edition of your book flammations of the internal organs as entitled “ The Ills of Life.” I received no other way for the farmers but to all women which is difficult to dislodge, Singing by quartette, consisting of H. E. catarrh. Ca* J. F. HILTON, M. I)., and when they are asked to take some­ it in the evening mail, and before I vote with the party that will put an end Jackman, bass: De Witt Harrington, tarrh means thing else they say, ‘’No, we want tenor; Florence Hinkley, alto; Mrs. W. retired I read and pondered over every irritation and Physician and Surgeon, to all trusts and combines that seek to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com­ L. Butler, soprano. word in the book. I was greatly im­ infla m m a- pound, which has been tried, and Office at Residence, Elmwood. control the prices of our products at. the Read i ng, Miss Jessie Toothaker I pressed with your candor and sincerity. tion of soma Telephone connections. expense of others. never found wanting, whose reliability D ialogue. The book left no doubt in my mind as to is established far beyond the experi­ mucous sur­ Singing, Bessie and Ila Oakes the remarkable virtues of your Pe-ru-na. face, and also Smallpox is having quite a run in this mental stage.” Tableaux. i r i We have th o u san d s of le tte rs lik e th e It was because of this impression that I th a t such irri­ H. E. HITCHCOCK, M. I). section at present. It was a long time Solo, Mrs. W. L. Butler resolved I would test your assertions, before it was determined what the following addressed to Mrs. Pink ham, Pantomime—A country wedding. i tation and in- Physician and Surgeon, showing that and test them in a way that could leave fla m mation disease was. The doctors disagreed. Grand March. no doubt. Strone, Maine. Monthly Suffering is Al­ Old M aid. are caused Some called it smallpox, others said it I began prescribing Pe-ru-na, as rec­ either by tak­ Office at residence of Mrs. R I. Knowlton The eutertainment was very success­ was chicken pox and still others called ways Cured by Lydia Em ommended in your book, and prescribed ing cold, or by ful in every way and was much enjoyed it Cuban chicken pox and all do not Pinkham’s Vegetable it precisely as you directed. As you D r. J . W. E gbert, of N eo­ some looal C. W. BE L L , 31. I). by those present. They received nearly know, the prevailing diseases are in­ sho, Mo., a graduate of agree yet. At any rate, if smallpox, it Compound, also Back­ three schools of m ed i­ cause. is in a very light form, and but com­ $10.00. flammations or irritations of the inter­ cin e, uses Pe-runa in I see that Physician and Surgeon. nal organs of the body, either of the his practice with paratively few have died, uot many more ache and Bearing-dawn Mr. Bert Welch has moved his family gratifying results. you generally (Office at residence of J. H. Bell.) head, the throat, than half a dozen out of one hundred, pains • from Mrs. A. E. Blodgett’s rent to John use a portrait STRONG, - - MAINE. the lungs, bowels, when you publish a certificate, and as I so we understand. It is hard to tell “ I suffered ifntold ngony every Collins’s on Allen street. Telephone connection. etc. I prescribed have just had some pictures taken, I much about it by the newspapers. The month and could get no relief until 1 tried your medicine; your letter of ad­ The school in Dalles began last Mon­ it hundreds of enclose you one. You can use it and thl> E. B. CTJKRIER, M. D. Kansas City Journal reports five hun­ vice and a few bottles of Ly-dia E. day. A Mr. Trundy of Lewiston, who tim es for these letter, one, or both, just as you wish, If dred cases in Kay county and nearly Pinkham's Vegetable Compound have has been attending the Farmington Nor­ diseases during you think it will promote the use of PHYSICIAN aui SURGEON, Phillips. Me half that number in Newkirk, but no made me the happiest woman alive. 1 mal school, is teaching. all the following Pe-ru-na. If you would like special office h o u rs, 1 to 2, and 7 to 8, r m . one here believes there have been one- shall bless you as long as I live.”—Miss seventeen years, cases that I have treated with Pe-ru-n®| J o ie S a u l , Dover, Mich. Mrs. Ilortense Sampson, who has been Office at residence. Telephone connection. sixteenth part of that number. I have and I have never I can give you hundreds of them. " Four years ago I had almost given attending business college at Portland, lost a single case Very truly yours, Dr. J. W. Pence. not learned of a half dozen deaths any­ up hope of ever being well again. 1 is spending her vacation at Rangeley. during all this A. W. Perrin, M. D. S., 980 Halsey C. L. TOOTHAKER. M. J>. way. The people are aroused to the was afflicted with those dreadful head­ ache spells which would sometimes She is hoarding at Joseph Wilber’s. time, although I street, Brooklyn, N. Y., in a recent let- danger and the schools are all closed for have often related last three or four days. Also had Miss Della Wilber is at work for Mr. D. P. Niehart, M. D., ter to Dr. Hartman Pbysiciau & St o o d, Phillips, Me. a few weeks. Have not heard that any th is to m y m edical says the following: backache, bearing-clown pains, leucor- Frank Hewey’s family on Main street. of Nebraska City, M o., p rescribes Pe- associates, who at Office at residence. Telephone connections Maine people have as yet fallen victims rhoea, dizziness, and terrible pains at ru -n a ev ery day. “I am using your to the scourge. The several towns in monthly periods, confining me to my The Bible study was held at the home first expressed Pe-ru-na myself, bed. After reading so many testi­ th e county are ap t to hear of. many more of Mrs. Jas. Mathieson Tuesday even­ their doubts, and sometimes very cYL- and am recommend- HARRY F. BEEDY, monials for your medicine, I concluded phatically, but after I had treated a large in g it to my pa­ cases of smallpox in other than their to try it. I began to pick up after ing. Agent for the leading number of cases that had been given up, tients in all cases own town. S. F a r m e r . taking the first bottle, and have con­ Anson Hoar has been cutting wood and cured them, they began to believe of catarrh, and find Fire Insurance Companies, tinued to gain rapidly, and now' feel for J. R. Toothaker, across the pond. like a different woman. I can recom­ what I said. *■ it to be more than PHILLIPS, . . . flAINE. mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Mr. Isaac Tibbetts, who has been at I rely so wholly upon Pe-ru-na in you represent. Pe- Freeman Centre. Compound in the highest terms to all work at Middle Dam this winter, cook­ very disease that affects the mucous ru-na can be had sic k women.”—Miss R o s a I I e l d e n , membranes lining the internal organs, About five inches of light snow fell ing, lias been at Rangeley for a vacation now of all druggists DR. H. H. TUKEY,| 126 W. Cleveland Ave., Canton, O. that I never for a moment think of pre­ in this section; at PerrIn>M.D.3. Tuesday, Jan. 16, making the roads of a week. SURCEON DENTIST, Two Letters which Prove scribing anything else. Since using Pe- the time I began using it, it was un­ hard and sleighing poor. Mrs. Fred York’s sister, Mrs. Josie ru-na, I have never had a patient die know n.” Office, Hauling lumber is the order of the that Lydia Em Pinkham’s Watts, from Derry, N. H., was called to from inflammation of the lungs, bladder, Send for winter catarrh book. Ad­ Vegetable Compound Will Rangeley on account of Mrs. York’s bowels, stomach or kidneys. Every case dress The Pe-ru-na M edicine Co., Colum­ + » * * * % No. 2, day this winter. serious illness. recovered in a very short time. In other bus, Ohio. Mr. C. W. Allen is hauling cedar and Remove Tumor and Cure ^ Bates Block fir to Strong; G. L. Allen, white birch, Other Female Weaknessm Mrs. Mira Hinkley was in Phillips last w eek. and Earl Whitney fir to Strong. “ Two years ago I was a great PHILLIPS, M A IN E. sufferer fi-om womb tremble and pro­ Dr. E. A. Libbey was called to Red- Artificial Teeth $5.00 and $6.00, w arra n ted th Mr. George Thompson was at home fuse flowing each month, and tumors ington Friday to attend a man who got very best. Fillings 50 cents and upwards. from Carrabassett last week. would form 'in the womb. I had four hurt there. Those having poor fitting sets of te e th , call Mr. Geo. W. Richards and son have tumors in two years. I went through on me and I will w arra n t alp erfect fit. treatment with doctors, hut they did Fred Soule of Dallas is at work in the ? COOKING MADE EASY six horses on the road this winter, haul­ Teeth extracted w ithout pain, 25 cents. All me no good, and I thought 1 w ould steammill. He is boarding at Alvah -----By th e ----- nk warranted the very best. Twenty years ing birch from Freeman to New Vine­ have to resort to morphine. flperlence in Portland. “ The doctor said that all that could Sprague’s on Main street. 6 yard. They also have 25,000 of soft * G L E N W O O D E wood lumber yarded to go to Strong to help me was to have an operation and Miss Guida Huntoon gave a party -----It has the wonderful----- have the womb removed, but I had W ednesday evening, .Tan. 17, it being Franklin County C. V. S tarb ird ’s m ill. Mr. M ark Fuller heard of Mrs. Pinkham’s medicine and REAL ESTATE AGENCY from New Vineyard is at work for decided to try it, and wrote for her her birthday. The evening was pleas­ C GLENWOOD INDICATOR #1 Louis Voter. L. B. Br o w n , Managers, them . advice, and after taking her Vegetable antly passed by playing games. Many % Which is on the oven door. A" glance at the oven door tells you Office, 51 Main S treet, F arm in g to n , Me. Compound the tumors were expelled pretty gifts were received by Miss when the heat is right. You don’t have to open the door to see if the Mr. Wm. R. Welch went to Kingfield heat is changing. The|ltti le point shows you. Houses and farms bought, sold, exchanged and I began to get stronger right H untoon. Girls can bake^as well as mothers. Glenwood cooks always look *nalet. Loans made on m ortgages. Collec­ Jan. 14, w ith bis team , to woiji for along,'nnd am as well as ever before. happy. tions and care of property a specialty. Care- Can truly say that 1 would never had Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Snowman were in 6 mi attention to all business. In terv iew s and Lewis Brackley. * correspondence solicited. gotten well had it not been for Lydia Madrid Saturday visiting friends. HANDSOME! CONVENIENT! Uncle Newell, as be is called, from E. Pinkham’s Compound.”—M a r y A. Bakes to perfection, that is the whole story of the Glenwood. Miss Ilda Huntoon has so far recov­ Is there any good reason why you shouldn’t have one? New Vineyard, is stopping this winter S t a h l , Watson town, Pa. Sold by with his daughter, Mrs. Anna Thompson. ‘ ‘ After following the directions ered from her recent illness as to be at C He is quite smart, being in his 95th given in your kind letter for the treat­ church Sunday. ment of leucorrhea, I can say that I ^ BANGS & BELL, Phillips, flame. § Bring Your' £ year. have been entirely cured by the use Mr. and Mrs. Emery Haley celebrated Mr. George Foster is hauling birch of Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedies, and the fifteenth anniversary of their mar­ 3 will gladly recommend them to my £ from the Huntoon hill to Strong. riage Wednesday evening, Jan. 24, at Dressed Poultry, frie n d s.”—A. B . D a v id s , Binghamton, their new home, that lias just been Mr. C. Riley Huff has sold his farm to N. Y. S. L. Savage, 3 finished, on Pond street. Some very If you are seeking Eggs, Mr. Douglass of Strong. Allie Norton Carriage work and wood work of every Another Case of Womb, pretty and useful presents were present­ description done in a workmanlike manner Hides, is at work for him cutting lumber. Kidney and Bladder Lower floor connecting with Rideout’s new i ed them. Refreshments were served. blacksmith shop. for com fort, a Mrs. Lettie D. Harmon visited Mr. 5heep, Trouble Cured by Lydia There was a special train Sunday to £ and Mrs. Marshall N. Burbank recently. Skins, Em Pinkham’s Vegetable clear the ice and snow from the track. 3 Mrs. E. G. Whitney and son attended Attention Housekeepers! Compoundm Mrs. Fred York is much improved in Lambs, the funeral of Edward Maiden at West Agents wanted for Franklin county for one e a r r ie n d health, under the skillful treatment of COUCH “ D F —Two years ago I had 1Freeman, Jan. 17. of the Greatest Household articles on the / TO THE child-bed fever and womb trouble in Dr. E. B. Currier of Phillips. market. Every lady pleased with it after Snow two feet in the woods Jan. 10. its worst form. For eight months after will be one of the things that £ Last Friday morning as Geo. Pillsbury one trial. The Magic Egg Fryer. Sample and Miss Evie Eustis recently visited her birth of babe I was not able to sit up. terms sent on receipt of 25c. Doctors treated me, hut with no help. was returning home from carrying his will help you accomplish your brother, W. O. Eustis and wife, in Farm­ A. P . La d d , West Bethel, Me. I I had bearing-down pains, burning in children to school, his colt became object. I have them which I ington, also Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Compton stomach, kidney and bladder trouble frightened and ran, throwing Mr. Pills­ State of Maine. We have in stock all kinds of at Fairbanks. and my hack was stiff and sore, the bury out, and as lie would not let go of am selling from $7.00 to $17.00. I right ovary was badly affected and the rains the colt dragged him on his F r a n k l in , s s . Probate court. E Groceries, Mr. A. P. Welch of New Portland was everything I ate distressed me, and side. He was very badly bruised and The undersigned having been appointed by I also have a nice assortment of iu town Saturday. there was a had discharge. three ribs were broken. Mrs. Archie the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County of which we are selling cheap. F r a n k lin , on the first Tuesday of December, the fine Smyrna Rugs which are I Ulie Weymouth is hauling birch to “ I was confined to my bed when I Toothaker was riding with him, but as A. D. 1899, commissioners to receive and ex­ 1Cigars and Tobacco wrote to you for advice and followed sh e jumped out into the snow she was amine the claims of creditors against the a comfort to use. Chairs that 3 the mills in Strong. He has some twenty- your directions faithfully, taking not hurt. Dr. Libbey was called to estate of John Moody, late cf Eustis in said and all kinds of county, deceased, represented insolvent, £ five or thirty cords to market. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com­ attend Mr. Pillsbury. hereby give notice that six months from the are comfortable to sit in are pound, Liver Pills and using the Wash, i Confectionery Cbas. Richards is hauling some hard A parish meeting was held at the date of said appointment are allowed to said 3 and am now able to do the most of my vestry last Friday evening. The officers creditors in which to present and prove their found in my stock. wood of excellent quality to C. V. Star- claims, and that they will be in session at the can also be found at housework. I believe I should have chosen are as follows: Pulpit commit­ following places and times for the purpose of i bird’s mill. died if it had not been for your Com­ tee, J. R. Toothaker, Dan Hoar, Lyman receiving the same, viz : At the store of Green i pound. I hope this letter may be the & Wyman in Eustis, on Tuesday, February 27, Kempton; treasurer, Emma McCard; C. N. Blackwell will haul a portion of result of benefiting some other suffer- 1900, an d T uesday, May 29,1900, a t 2 o’clock in £ collector, Mrs. Lyman Kempton; solicit­ the afternoon. the birch yarded by Leonard Luce. ing woman. I recommend your Com­ i or. Steve Hubely. Dated this 23rd day of December, A. D. 1899. A. M. Greenwood. S. G. Haley’s, 3 pound to every one.”—M r s . M a r y Oquossoc Lodge, No. Ill, have in­ Mrs. Benj. Burbank of Strong visited I. w. Gr e e n e , V a u g h n , Trimble, Pulaski Co., Ky. | Commissioner £ her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Allen, last stalled the following officers: C. C., Mil e s H. W ym an, i Davis Store, 3 Chas. L. Haruden; V. C., E. H. Lowell; Jewelry. Furniture. 3 week. p., D. E. Hey wood; M. of W., J. E. Upper Village, Mrs. Emma Haines is visiting her H aley; K. R. S., Geo. M. E sty; M. F ., For Sale. — Mr. Harry Berry, who has had Walter E. Twoinblv; M. E., A. L. One pair bay horses, black points, eight i mother, Mrs. Wm. Welch. years old, in good condition to work, weight JU S T R E C E IV E D a nice lot of 4 PHILLIPS, - M A IN E, £ charge of the electric light plant, hasjre- Robertson; M. at A., F. W. Miller; I. G., about 2500. Will be sold cheap for cash. Mrs. Frank Briggs is spending the Geo. H. Snowman; O. G., Jam es E. A pply to U. S. or G. T. J acobs, turned to his home in Cambridge. Mr. Avon, Me. those $1.2 5 Rockers. winter in Massachusetts. Parsons of Bangor takes his place here. W ilcox. 6 PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, JANUARY 26, 1900.

TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. TALK of no rth f r a n k l in . CHANGES OF THE YEARS. FKOM KINGFIELD. A LESSON FOR WIVES. POLITICS OF FRANKLIN. —Mrs. A. W. Bean is ill this week. Improvements In Post Offices Doings of the People In and A Reformed Outlaw. WHY HUSBANDS ARE NOT ALWAYS County Getting Interested and Carrying Mail. About Town. Oh, many a curious sight we see from obser­ —Mr. Harry Bell was ill last week. ABLE TO SAVE MONEY. Several Candi ffites For Offli HI vation’s perch; —Mr. Arthur Taylor is at work in the P h i l l i p s , Me ., Jan. 23, 1900 | Special correspondence to the P honograph. | That boy we once stole apples with now is birch mill at Wilton. To the Editor of the Phonograph: Kin g fie l d , Me ., Jan . 24, 1900. A Financial Agreement, In the Na­ Kingfield Folks Are Sti elder in a church. ture of an Experiment, Tliat Was —Indianapolis Journal. With the exit of an old, and the Quite a number attended the dance at ^ndas —Mrs. Hugh Pendexter was in Farm­ .Sealed In Smiles and Not Long Aft­ Things Up a Little entrance of a new year there are many North Anson Thursday night of last ington last Saturday. er Dissolved In Tears. —Mrs. Lavina Taylor is improving things of more local interest than the week. Kendall’s orchestra of Skowlxe- While it is too early for anyb health. —Mrs. Carrie Tootliaker of Farming many pledges made to be, alas, too often gan furnished music. It was her private opinion that he was canvas to really be at the highest not a good business man, and possibly she —Miss Addie Briggs has returned to ton was in town last Wednesday. forgotten. Mr. J. Willis Jordan is putting in a of interest to outsiders, it is was right. that several candidates are then Farmington. —Weston Lewis, Esq., of Gardiner The change in our post office in the large quantity of ice for his summer “I can handle the family finances bet­ somewhat in earnest and prop# was in Phillips last Tuesday night. near future brings to mind some facts use. ter than you,” she was accustomed to —Miss Myra Skolfield spent Sunday go ahead wit 1C a determination to i related by the oldest living Phillips They have moved the central tele­ say, and she said it so often that he final­ in Kangeley. —The German measles have broken all competitors. man. phone office from Larrabee’s block to ly told her to try it. —Dr. J. II. Rollin was in Dixfield the out in Mr. John T hom as’s family. - g IT. S. Wing of Fingfield was in From 1825 to 1829 the mail came from the post office of G. H. Winter, and we ‘‘I’ll have my personal account at the first of the week. bank put in your name,” he said, “and lips th is w eek, presum ably looking —Miss Ruth Austin is visiting her Farmington to Phillips but once a week. know now that we will get prompt and —Miss Eva Harris of Salem was in aunt, Mrs. Geo. L. Stevens, at Farming- It was brought in on Saturdays. Now will proceed to stand from under. All tlie fences around the county att ous satisfactory services. bills, everything that pertains to our liv­ Phillips last Monday. ton. we get from three to four mads per day. field. Mr. Freddie H utchins is at work in ing expenses, shall be attended to by you. —Mr. Bert Masterman of Weld visited From 1825 to 1865 with every change —Dr. E. B. Currier was called to Wil­ the woods on Mt. Bigelow. I will draw a certain amount each week relatives in Phillips this week. of postmaster came a dliange in the Huckien’s Arnica Salve, ton this week by the illness of his We understand they are getting out for such personal expenses as lunches —Mrs.Estella Bean, of Livermore location of th e post office. The office and car fare, but you shall have entire lias world-wide fame for marvi father. some very nice lumber at Crockertown. Falls, visited in town last week. was put into all sorts of places, into charge of everything else.” oures. It surpasses any other salve —Mr. Levi Hoyt, who has been em­ shoe shops, harness shops, lawyers’ We were informed one day last week Naturally she was jubilant. She hadn’t tion, ointment or balm for Cuts, C —The change in prices of post office ployed at South Paris, has returned offices and private dwelling houses. An that they cut one pine tree which scaled put in ten years telling him how he could Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcero, boxes was made by order of the post fourteen hundred and fifteen feet. Thej save money without getting the idea that ter, Salt Rlieum, Fever Sores, C ba home. old-timer says: “I was ashamed when a she knew something about it. It took a H ands, S kin E ru p tio n s; infallible office departm ent. want to know if that can be beat in any —Messrs. H. W. True and P. A. stranger called at my place of business little time to have his book written up Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 , —Rev. J. B. Ranger will deliver the pine forests of Maine. and the account transferred to her, but W. A. D. C ragin’s. m Fowler were in Portland and Lewiston and wanted to be directed to the post baccalaureate sermon before the gradua­ office, which was oLen over some old Dr. W. W. Mores was at New Vine­ finally one evening he brought home a ting class of the High school. this week. nice little checkbook and told her it was store or upstairs in a dwelling house.” yard one day last week on business. all arranged. Then he instructed her in —Mr. Walter Davenport cut one hand Births. —Mr. and Mrs. Guy Everett are visit­ If we remember aright, Major S. Dill Mr. John Tirrell of Strong was in the mysteries of drawing checks, warned ing Mrs. Everett’s brother, Mr. W. S. quite severely last week, at Russell her not to overdraw the account and re­ Freeman, Nov., to Mr and Mrs f first found a permanent home for the town one day last week, buying lumber Thompson, a son. Kelley, at Lewiston this week. Brothers’ mill. mail in 1873. A t all events the building tired entirely from the business manage­ for the toothpick factory. ment of their joint affairs. Just about a Greenvale, Jan 17, to Mr and Mrs Ztl —The family of Mr. A. Beverly who —Mr. L. B. Costello, business man­ where it now is has been the post office John Soule of Farmington was in week later she met him at the office late Raymond, a daughter. have been occupying the small house ager of ihe Lewiston Sun, spent last for twenty-seven years if the present town Monday and Tuesday of this week one afternoon and went to dinner with Strong, Jan 16, to Mr and Mrs A E Bra just across the bridge in the village Sunday in Phillips. writer remembers correctly. him. They had a good dinner, ju st such a daughter. (Mildred Gertrude.) on business. a dinner as they had had on previous oc­ moved to Wilton in the night last week. —Mr. J. A. Linscott of Farmington The end of the century brings to us in East NVilton, Jan 15, to Mr and Mrs:r l c At Machias last week H. S. Wing, casions when they had taken dinner to­ Wilkins, a son. —Last Monday the Phillips & Range- was here last Tuesday, representing the common with the world, questions and gether down town, and she enjoyed it Esq., appeared for Rev. G. B. Southwick Farmington, Jan 18, to Mr and Mrs, ley noon train ran right through to Dirigo Telephone Co. changes. For us the coming year will thoroughly until he pushed the check for have its characteristics. Growth in sizej against Mrs. Southwick, who have asked it over to her. Jack, a daughter. Strong, where the Sandy River after­ — Miss Mae Davenport expects to West Farm ington, Jan 13, to Rev and 1 growth in business interests have both for a divorce. The case was dismissed. “W hat’s that for?” she asked. noon trains waited. This was made enter the Maine General hospital to fit “Pay it,” he said. V Mayo, a daughter. (Eunice Dora.) V called for a change in the post office, Mr. Henry Dolbier, a former resident necessary by the delay caused by a “Well, I guess I won’t do any such Farmington, Jan 10, to Mr and Mrs herself for a trained nurse. of this town, died at North Andover, damaged wheel on the P. & R. w hich de­ and a larger building and better accom- thing,” she returned warmly. “You pay Dyer, a daughter. —Noble & Haley have sold the bank­ Mass., last Sunday. He was for many it yourself.” layed them until after the Sandy River dation is to be the reply to these de­ — ------J f y o u rupt stock of goods which they brought “I haven’t anything to do with it,” he left Phillips. As it terminated no con­ mands. years postmaster and member of the from Jay to A. C. Nickerson. insisted. “YouTe the cashier. Y'ou’ve Marriages. nections were lost. Looking back from the present to board of selectmen in Kingfield, and at started in to show me how to keep ex­ — Mrs. Rlioda Willard of West Free­ when the lantern hung out at the Bar­ one time served in the Maine legislature. penses down, and naturally you’ll find it New Portland, Jan 13, Mr W T Church! —Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Field have the man was in town last Wednesday to In 1865 he moved to Lawrence, Mass., no trick at all if I pay your bills. When New Portland and Mrs Mary Norton of! den House, waiting for John or for in g to n . sympathy of the entire community in attend the funeral of Mrs. Hannah Moses, while Ruel entertained the boys where he was a member of the board of I was making you an allowance for your the loss of their little daughter, Dorris, incidental personal expenses, I never ex­ Wilton, Jan 8, by J D Furnel, Esq, D Rowe. with peanuts and Osgood and Sidney, aldermen, and has since resided. He W oodman and Mrs Georgia A Robinson,; who died last Saturday of diphtheretic pected you to pay for dinners you took —Mr. W. A. Rich, formerly manager reinforced by Oliver, convulsed the leaves a family. with mo. did IV” of W ilton. croup. The little one was nearly two I f y o u of the Redington Lumber company and elders with funny stories—looking back She paid. She felt that she was being Bethel, Jan 18, by Rev Arthur Varley, I years of age. The schools were closed Phillips & Rangeley railroad, is now they all seem like the fantastic inco­ cheated in some way, but she paid, and R Kittredge of Farmington, and Miss I and no church services were held last East Madrid. then she suggested sarcastically that she Douglass of Bethel. located in Calais, representing a mining herence of a dream. What will be the Sunday. Only one other case of diph­ Prayer meeting was held last Satur­ supposed he would expect her to pay for company. changes in the oncoming three decades? the theater tickets too. theria has been discovered, that of the day evening at E. R. Keene’s. —H. F. Beedy’s agency paid their Will the P h o n o g r a p h be published “Certainly,” he replied. Deaths. little child of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Miss Ethel Wheeler is on the sick list. “Well, then, we won’t go,” she said. j m . part of the loss of the Hinkley Clothing daily in answer to new demands? West Freeman, Jan 15, Mr Edward Mi Whitney, who live in the same house, “Just as you say,” he returned pleas­ aged 71 yrs, 3 mos, 22 days. company’s stock of goods last Monday. 1865. Miss Carrie Wing has proved herself antly. “You’re the financial manager.” and it is getting along nicely at this New Vineyard, Jan 14, Ella, wife off The policy was with the German Amer­ quite a horsewoman. She has been edu­ The ride home was uot an especially w riting. Morton, aged about 36 years. ican company. Give the Children a Drink cating and driving around tLe neighbor­ enjoyable one, although he seemed to be —A partnership has just been formed hood a colt which is less than a year old, in excellent humor. She was inclined to Phillips, Jan 20, Dorris, daughter of —The funeral services of Mrs. Hannah called Grain-O. It is a delicious, appe' be morose, and she had not entirely re­ and Mrs I) F Field, aged 2 years. between Messrs. F. E. Timoerlake and tizing, nourishing food drink to take using a handsled for a sleigh. Rowe, an account of whose death is covered her equanimity when he reached N. P. Noble for the general practice of the place of coffee. Sold by all grocers Farmington, Jan 8, Lyman P Stratton, given under Farmington items, were The Ladies’ circle will meet this home the following evening. 75 yrs, 9 mos. law. They also solicit your patronage and liked by all who have used it be­ “A bill for a dozen shirts came today,” held in the Methodist church last cause when properly prepared it tastes Thursday with Mrs. F. H. Hathaway. Farmington, Jan 9, Mrs Charity W w* T h for fire insurance. Mr. Noble has she said shortly. “1 don’t see Why they of Luther P Waugh, aged 77 yrs, 8 mt* Wednesday. She was buried beside her like the finest coffee but is free from all Mrs. H. H. Hathaway is in poor addressed it to me.” already assumed the charge of the Sav­ its injurious properties Grain-0 aids days. husband in the old cemetery. health. “ 1 charged them to you,” he explained. ings bank and may be found daily at his digestion and strengthens the nerves. It “I’m not running any accounts these Strong, Jan 14, Mary A. wife of thek office in the banking rooms in Beal —Miss Emmie Timberlake very pleas­ is not a stimulant but a health builder, Mr. Geo. True has moved his family days, you know. Did you pay it?” Daniel Braekley, aged 70 yrs, 1 mo, 15 dap and children, as w’ell as adults, can block. They are reliable men of exten­ antly entertained the members of her to Salem, where he will be employed in “No, l didn’t, and I won’t.” Charlestown, Mass, Jan 16, Mrs Josephiii drink it with great benefit. Costs about (Pierce) Hatch, wife ol B Frank Hatch, af sive business experience and whatever is class in the Grammar school at her £ as m uch as coffee. 15 and 25c. a mill. Andrew Keene has bought his “Oh, you'd better,” he urged. home last Friday evening. Games were farm and will move onto it in the “Well, 1 won’t,” she answered decid­ about 60 years. entrusted to their care will receive edly. played, selections on the graphophone spring. Lawrence, Mass, Jan 21, Oapt Henry IV prompt and efficient attention. We are Madrid. “Y’ou wouldn’t have your poor husband bier, formerly of Kinglicld, aged 81 yn, pleased to note that Mr. Noble is not enjoyed and refreshments of homemade Aaron Beedy and wife are stopping Miss Lura Rowe, who visited at sued by a haberdasher, would you?” he mos. candies and cornballs were served. asked. “Just think how it would look.” to leave town, as he has always been with their daughter, Mrs. Sarah Rowe. Dennis Moulton’s recently, has returned Redington, Jan 19, John Murray of Cai home. “Well, how do you suppose I am going identified with every public enterprise — We are indebted to Mr. R. C. Reed W ill Lufkin cut his foot quite badly a to save money if I have to keep paying it New Sharon, Jan 17, John Hammond, which has promised to be a benefit to of Mercer, Wisconsin, for the following 57 yrs, 2 mos. B few days ago, while cutting birch for Rev. E. V. Wheeler gave us a very in- out like this?” she demanded. th e town. item from tfie Chicago Record, which Isaac Smith. teresting sermon Jan. 14. The subject “I could have saved money myself if I Minneapolis, Minn, Jan 4, Rufus M Claw will doubtless interest many of our hadn’t had to buy for both of us,” he aged 60 yrs, 8 mos. —The people of South Portland are Charles Heath’s daughter, Mertie, is was “The Mustard Seed.” H. readers as Moses Lufkin went from answered. Chesterville, Jan 22, Miss Maria B Lo very sick with typhoid pneumonia. getting interested in the taxation ques­ ”hillips. The dispatch is dated Red­ “Well, it isn’t fair; that’s all I can say,” she exclaimed, but she paid the Lynn, Mass, .Tan 21, Mrs Hannah Rowe,n tion. The Coast Watch sajs a meeting of wood Falls, Minn., Jan. 19. A report J. C. Wells and wife visited at Isaac Weld. 84 yrs, 11 mos, 7 days. tax payers is soon to be held to take S m ith’s recently. bill, although she did it under protest. has just reached here from relatives of A grand ball and oyster supper will be Things went along with comparative into consideration the cause of high Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Dunham drove the deceased that old man Slover recent­ given at Conant’s pavilion Monday even­ smoothness for a few days after this, Cut Flowers. 25 taxes which drive out settlers. This is ly died in California and that he made to Greenvale one day last week to see ing, Jan. 29, in celebration of the comple­ and then one morning one of the chil­ dren asked for 98 cents to get a school­ For all occasions—Kunerai Designsand a question that is likely to receive con­ a deathbed confession that he had killed Mrs. Will Ellis, wno is very sick. tion of the new spool mill. ciety Emblem". Prices reesonaole. F siderable attention, the coming year. M oses Lufkin in Gales township, this book. $1.50 to $2 00 p er dozen ; p n ks 35 to 50c, Miss Inez Hodgdon has gone to Byron “Go to your mother,” was the reply of dozen; crysanthenmms $ 1.00 to $2 00 Of course no one who really wants to county, some twelve years ago, instead of Old People Made Young. ^ ,___ i , . .... , i i dozen, white, pink and yellow; violets, to work for Alma Reed. the man uho had abdicat6d as the head i launch 25 blossoms; smllax, 26c. string; see taxes reduced will try to get a town William Rose, who was afterward exe­ of the house. lilies, $3 00 per dozen, with leaves. ‘ J. C. Sherman, the veteran editor of During the gale of last week, the barn appropriation for his pet hobby, or a cuted for the crime. In a speech from the Vermontville (Mich.) Echo, has dis­ “But I haven’t any change,” she pro­ W A. O. CRAGIX belonging to Rev. H. W. Small blew state appropriation, next winter, for the gallows Rose affirmed his innocence covered the remarkable secret of keep­ tested. ing old people young. For years he has ; down, and falling on Leon Small, M r. “A cashier should make it a point al­ any semi-public institution in his own and charged Slover with the crime. HowV I hL! avoided Nervousness, Sleeplessness, In- j Small’s brother, crushed one shoulder ways to have change,” he said. “You W e offer One H u n d red D ollars R ew ard lo. >. town—that is, unless the general good 1 digestion, Heart trouble, Constipation i surely can’t expect me to buy the chil­ any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by r — r N e w A dvertisements . and one leg and broke one of his arms. urgently demands the new schoolhouse, | and Rheumatism, by using Electric Bit- ! dren’s schoolbooks out of my pocket Hall’s Catarrh Cure. He is getting along quite nicely now, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Prop., Toledo, 0. street lights, new sidewalk, enlarged | Sedgeley advertises bargain sale of ters, and he writes: “ It can’t be praised money.” SI too highly. It gently stimulates the under the treatment of Dr. Proctor, She said he was a mean thing, but she We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cl* academy building, or whatever the ladies’ and misses garments, waists, ney for the last 15 years, and believe him jxi kidneys, tones the stomach, aids diges­ had to get the change. The following fectly honorable in all business transn< iio( S' appropriation muy be destined to secure. hose, etc. • Mr. A. H. Jones and wife of Wilton tion, and gives a splendid appetite. It Sunday they aR went to take dinner with and financially able to carry out any ohligi $ —Lewiston Journal. Insurance statement. has w orked w onders for my wife and were in town last week, visiting Mrs- a relative in another part of the city, and tions made by tlieir firm. she had to pay the street car fare on two ■We s t & T h u a x , W holesale D ruggists, Tol* R me. I t ’s a m arvellous rem edy for old Jo n es’s father, Mr. L. Chandler. O hio. people’s complaints.” Only 50c at W. lines of cars for the whole family. Then W a l d in o , K in x a n & Ma r v in , Wholes! A. I). Cragin’s drug store. one night when they were caught out in Druggists, Toledo, O. Freeman. the rain she had to pay for the carriage Hal Catarrh Cure is taken interna that brought them home, and she remark­ acting directly upon the blood and nmeo County Attorney. Miss Avis Tasli is slowly recovering ed rather bitterly that money just seemed su rfaces of th e sy stem . P rice, 75c. p e r botf I We are requested to state that B. from pneumonia. to melt away. He admitted that he had Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials frei Emery Pratt, Esq., of Phillips, is a can­ Hall’s Family Pills are the best. Miss May Durrell is visiting her sister, had somewhat that same experience with A SMALL SPOT didate for county attorney and respect­ it when he was handling the cash. After fully solicits support. Mrs. Tena Will, in Avon. that she paid the bills for two morning Clyde Durrell returned home Saturday papers that he took, for cleaning and TRADERS’ lie Feared to Presume. from a yisit to his sister, Mrs. Elmer pressing a suit of clothes, for a new hat, -AND- for four neckties and for two pairs of The American tourist is so firmly con­ Will. vinced that he is being cheated on all rubbers that she thoughtlessly asked him .MECHANICS’ hands during his European travels that Mr. F. A. Thompson and Geo. A. to get for the children. MAY BE CANCER. he occasionally oversteps the bounds of In time she began to brood over these Page with their families will move to matters. It seemed to her as if he were prudence. Franklin Mills for the winter, where Mr. MUTUAL INSURANCE The greatest care should be given t# “W hat is the price of this pin?” asked always asking for money in trifling LOWELL, MASS. MOST VIOLENT GASES HAVE any little sore, pimple or scratch which a young man in a Paris shop, handling a Page has taken a mill. amounts to pay for things that she had shows no disposition to heal under ordin- small silver brooch of exquisite work­ never been bothered about before or else ASSETS, DEC. 31, 1899. innrinrn I T CIDCT IQ ary treatment. No one can tell how soon these manship. was bringing home bills. And somehow Mortgage Loans,...... $144,465«i C ollateral L o an s,...... 22,48LB AriLMnLU n l llllu i Au will develop into Cancer of the worst type. “Twenty francs, monsieur,” said the in some ways he did not seem to be as at­ S tocks an d B onds...... 481,266# So many people die from Cancer simply be­ clerk. tentive as he had been formerly. So it Cash in office an d B an k ,...... 10,398.# cause they do not know just what the disease is | “That’s altogether too much,” said the happened that one night he found her on Bills Receivable...... 34 583.# they naturally turn themselves over to the doctor*, en Interest and Rents...... 6,975.® MERE PIMPLES. young American. “I t’s for a present to Oneh the verge of tears. Uncollected Premiums,...... 11,597.16 and are forced to submit to a cruel and dangerou* my sister. I’ll give you 5 francs for it.” “YTou used to bring me home flowers Admitted Assets...... $715,767.96 operation—the only treatment which the doctors know for Cancer. The disease “Zen it would be I zat gave ze present occasionally,” she said, “and you never LIABILITIES DEC. 31, 1899. promptly returns, however, and is even more violent and destructive than Jb your sister,” said the Frenchman, with used to let me go out anywhere without Unearned Premiums,...... $332,060.22 before. Cancer is a deadly poison in the blood, and an operation, plaster, or a deprecatory shrug, “and I do not know them, and—and—and when we went to All o th e r lia b ilitl.e s,...... 5,020.54 other external treatment can have no effect whatever upon it. The cure muit „ T o ta l,...... $337,080 76 ze young mademoiselle!”—Youth’s Com­ the Browns for dinner night before last I Surplus over all liabilities ...... 378 687.20 ooma from within—the last vestige of poison must be eradicated. panion. was the only woman there without a cor­ Total liabilities and surplus,...... 715,767.96 Mr. Wm. Walpole, of Walshtown, S. D., says: “ A sage bouquet or a flower in her hair. You little blotch about the size of a pea came under my left H a z a r d o u s . don’t know how badly I felt, but I was F. E. McLEARY, raraiingtoii, Me.. eye. gradually growing larger, from which shooting pain* Life Insurance Agent (filling out appli­ too proud to say anything about it.” cation)—Y'our general health is good, is It costs a mill a day—one cent “Why, my dear,” he protested, “I didn’t ACENT. at intervals ran in all directions. I became greatly alarmed every ten days—to make a hen and consulted a good doctor, who pronounced it Cancer, it not? a lively layer when eggs are know you wanted any flowers.” and advised that it be cut out, but this I could not con­ Applicant—Never had a sick day in my high, with SHERIDAN’S “You know I always like flowers,” she life. CONDITION POWDER. Calcu­ retorted. “I m passionately fond of them, sent to. I read in my local paper of a cure effected by late the profit. It helps young SHOE REPAIRING. 8 S. S., and decided to try it. It acted like a charm, the Agent—Um! You do not contemplate pullets to laying maturity; und and you've never forgotten that be­ Cancer becoming at first irritated, and then discharging entering upon any hazardous undertak­ makes the plumage glossy, fore.” I have moved from over G E. Rideout’s ing, I suppose? makes combs bright red. b lack sm ith sh o p an d am located In th e base

RANKS MAINE AHEAD. i c e c u t t i n g r e r u n . HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA Phonograph Enjoyed In an dig Crews Work on The Pen­ Everett (Wash) Home. obscot River. I 11 a recent letter received from a sub­ The following taken from the Bangor Standard Strength, 10c a Bottle, scriber in Everett, Washington, he a(j. Daily Commercial shows to what extent . . A T . . vises the young men of Franklin county the cutting and harvesting of ice is car­ to remain where they are. lie says that ried on in some parts of the state: in Maine one dollar is as good for the Ice-barvestiug 0» the Penobscot com­ working man as one dollar and a half is menced on Wednesday morning when a there, and that it is necessary in Wash­ big crew of horses and men began cut­ ington to mingle with the very dregs of ting on the field of E. H. Rollins & H. society when engaged iu common labor* Rollins of Brewer; soon after the scrap­ He wrote: "We enjoy your paper very ing of Tuesday’s snow was begun, the much as it brings to us much news of plows were set to work and long before HOUSEHOLD WASHING FLUID, those we hold dear as friends and ac­ noon toe crystal cakes were going into quaintances, which we should otherw ise the house. Operations will be hastened 25 cts. a Gallon, never know.” by the crews and from the progress made on the first dav it is evident that His Wife Saved Him. some record breaking figures will be AT CRAQIN’S. My wife’s good advice saved my life made. writes F. M. Russ of Winfield, Teun., The freeze is excellent being 13 inches for I had such a bad cough I could thick and as clear as eould be desired. hardly breathe, I steadily grow worse under doctor’s treatment, but my wife It is expected that the Rollins houses urged me to use I)r. King’s New Dis­ will bo filled in which case the harvest II covery for Consumption, which com­ will consist of a b o u t 14,000 tons. pletely cured me. Coughs, Colds, The Boston & Bangor Steamship Co. Bronchitis, La Grippe, Pneumonia, To "CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY” expected to begin the harvesting of Asthma, Hay Fever and all maladies 0 Chest, Throat and I.u.igs are positively their small crop of 900 to 1,000 tons on AT C=R=A=G=I=N=’=S=. cured by this marvellous medieine. 50c Wednesday afternoon. As usual Martin and $1.00 Every bottle guaranteed. Norton and his c rew will do the c u ttin g Ivory Soap costs a little more, but it ji J* J* J* J* J* J* Trial bottles free at W. A. D- Cragin’s and the customary good time will be drug store. made. This ice 5s for use on the com­ takes less to do the work, and how much Temple. pany’s steamers during the summer. According to the ice men the only whiter the clothes are when they have been Mr. Augustine Mitchell has been quite HOT S O D A cuttiug that will be done on the river sick but is improving. AT this season, unless some of the firms washed with it. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Averill have been change their minds will be the Mutual A WORD OF WARNING.—There are many white soaps, each rep­ visiting their daughter in Chesterville. Ice Co; one of the local concerns which resented to be “ just as good as the ‘Ivory’;” they ARE NOT, but like all CRAG I N S. Plummer Averill and Miss Lelia Aver­ uses its crop for home consumption. counterfeits, lack the peculiar and remarkable qualities of the genuine. Ask for ill have been visiting at Fayette- They have not yet commenced opera­ wIvory” Soap and insist upon getting it. Walter Smith is on the sick list. tions but it is expected they will within COPYRIGHT 1808 BY THE PROCTER A GAMBLE CO. CINCINNATI If you want ROOM MOULDINGS, PAPER HANGINGS, a day or two; their average harvest is C U R T A IN S and F IX T U R E S , you can find them at Drink Drain-0 between 5,000 and 6,000 tons. after you have concluded that you ought Telephone Service. ' ^CRACIIM’S .^ not to drink coffee. It is not a medi­ $100 Reward $100. cine but doctors order it, because it is D® tlie citizens of Phillips desire a healthful, invigorating and appetizing. The readers of this paper will be pleased to telephone service that tends to advance ANOTHER ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ learn t hat there is at least one dreaded dis­ It is made from pure grains and has that ease that science has been able to cure in all its weflfare and reputation as an up-to- rich seal brown color and tastes like the its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hail’s Ca­ date town, by the establishment of a If you want some C R E P E PA PER at ioc per roll, you can g e t it at finest grades of coffee and costs about tarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to telephone system which has all the ad­ GOOD IDEA. £ as much. Children like it »«d thrive on it because it is a genuine food drink n a n f Ty ** c ure is m acii in ­ vantages and none of the disadvantages When you want good pictures of . . CRAGIN’S. . . ternally, acting directly on the blood and containing jiothing but nourishment. mucous surfaces of the system, thereby de­ of the olid or manual systems? Its ad­ the children biing them to Ask your grocer for Grain-O, the new stroying tlie foundation of the disease, and vantages; are secret conversations, no de­ food drink. 15 and 25c. giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing lays,, n o in terruptions, no disconnections IIS , MEDICINES, PERFUMES, . . . its work. The proprietors have so much McKeen’s Studio Avon. faith in its curative powers that tliev offer during asse, continuous service nights One Hundred D o lla rs tor any ease that it fails and Swndays. While this system—the ON BRIGHT DAYS. . . . TOILET ARTICLES, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. Miss Cora Cnsbmau of Lowell, Mass., o cure. Send for list ot testimonials. Automatic system—has none of the dis is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Cush­ A ddress, F. J . CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. StF’-Sold by Druggis ts > 75c. advantages. It has all the best features man, iu Avon. H all’s Family Hi11* are the best. such as metallic circuits, private wires, Estate of A. U. TURNER. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Jacobs visited W. A. D. CRAGIN, long distance telephones and unlimited ranklin, ss: At a Court of Probate holden friends in New Vineyard recently. F at Farmington, within and for the county KILLED R Y EN GIN E. service. Two very important points of Franklin, on the first Tuesday of January The Corner Store, U. S. Jacobs, who has been laid up have been settled definitely and beyond A. D. 1900. w ith a breeding sore for th e p a st five C. E. Parker, administrator of the estate Man Giving Name of John Mur­ all question, in connection with the of A. G. Turner, late of Phillips in said coun­ weeks, is improving slowly. Automatic system, first, that an ex­ ty, deceased, having presented his first ac­ No. I Beal Block, ray Loses His Lile. count of administration of the estate of said change ean be built and successfully deceased for allowance: Phillips, M aine. ACCEPTABLE? Last Friday afternoon Reed who operated in any city or town of the Ordered, That said administrator give I should say so; they all say the has charge of the donkey engines on notice to all persons interested, by causing same too, when they get them. Who is county independent, of the equipment this order to be published three weeks suc­ Rediugton township come to Phillips cessively in the PHILLIPS PHONOGRAPH, there that would refuse such works of used by the Bell company or its busi­ published at Phillips, that they may appear art when they can get them for almost by the afternoon train accompanying ness. Second, that no exchange using a at a Probate Court to be held at Farmington, Bk . . GREAT . . in said county, on the first Tuesday of Febru­ nothing. , Ask your grocer for a cou­ the remains of ene °f his engineers, a manu al switch board can successfully ary next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, pon book, which will enable you to get Frenchman, giving his name as John and show cause, if any they have, why the compete with the Automatic system, same should not be allowed. one large 10c package of "Red Cross Murray, and who claimed Augusta as starch, one large 10c package of “ Hub- even from an electrical or financial JAMES MORRISON, Judge. inger’s Best” starch, with the premiums, his residence. standpoint. A ttest, Frank W. Butler, R egister. BARGAIN * SALE. two Shakespeare panels, printed in The man was caught some way in the The Automatic system has been twelve beautiful colors, as natural as machinery of the donkey engine a^d adopted) by the government and is in life, or one Twentieth Century Girl cal­ literally wound up in it. When taken endar, the finest of its kind ever use throughout the departments. It printed, all for 5c. out one leg was terribly lacerated, lias been established in a great many FRESH CRANBERRIES, the other was broken, his collar bone cities an the United States and wher Ladies’ and Misses’ Jackets marked Salem. was broken and one finger had been cut ever established it has given absolute from $5 00, $7.50 and $8 .5 0 to R. H. Cunningham has been cutting off. In addition to this, the thing that satisfaction. IS s i .99. caused sudden death was probably a DRIED FRUITS, ice this week. The adoption of this system would terrible gash in the man’s head that lit­ E. M. Marks, agent for the Maine cost a little more than the present sys­ $2.00 Black Mohair W aists, $ 1.12 erally extended clear through the sJcull. Farmer, was in town Saturday. tem, but you have all the advantages. C A N N ED FRUITS, $2.00 Black Sateen Waists, $1.25 Tlie man breathed from a half hour to Mrs. Ena Perry and little girls are vis­ The citizens of Phillips are requested $1.39 an hour after he was Pleased. to thimk the matter over and we would $2.00 Red Serge Waists, iting in New Portland. $1.39 At Phillips the body was taken in like to show them what we call an ex­ $2.00 Fancy Plaid Waists, Mrs. Corbett is stopping with her charge by Undertaker E. m . Robinson. CANNED MEATS and FISH 6 9 c. cellent system, which cannot be given $1 25 Plaid Waists, daughter, Mrs. Will Davenport, in Phil­ T he man claimed that his father lived 3 9 c. by any ©f the old manual systems. WcWoolen Hose, lips. at Manchester, X. H., and there is some Dikigo Telephone Co., Nov. I2and signed in town, under the name of Greenwood Walter S. Lovejoy lias been drawn as Anastasee Pelehab. & Duirgan, Mr. Harley Greenwood hav­ in's ing bought out Mr. Judkins’s interest a juror to attend the February term of On the under side of the right arm court. Undertaker Robin800 found pricked in in the firm of Durgan & Judkins. Combination. Rev. J. A. Ward will preach at the the flesh these words, supposed to be Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilkinson of Au Evangelical church next Sunday, Jan. his French name and address: Ade buna, New York, have been visiting G. B 5 EDGELEY. 28, at 2.30 p. m. Pigar, Claremont, Minor. friends in town. Edgar Wills has hired with Keen & The man was five *©et, ten inches tall, News was received the first of the Take a safe tonic. Purely vegeta­ Tufts to reyard their birch from the ble. Cannot harm children or with black hah’ an<* moustache. He week wf the death of Mrs. Hannah side of Mt. Abram. Rowe„ in Lynn, Mass. The remains adults. Take True’s Elixir, the George True of Madrid has moved would weigh about 135 to 140 pounds were brought to Phillips for burial. TRUE TONIC. Builds up “run into Edgar Wills’s stand and will work and was 30 to 35 y e a rs of age. From Mr*, fttewe spent the greater part of her down” children or adults. Makes for W. S. Dodge in his mill. W. n o tes in the memorandum book it ap­ lifeiia this vicinity and was well known new, rich blood. Corrects ir­ pears that he had been a sailor and bad throughout Franklin county, although regularities of stomach and Tax (Question Discussed. for 6h*e past few' years she has resided in also done some paper hanging. bowels. Three generations P h i l l i p s , Me ., Jan.-23, 1900. Lynn. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. have used and blessed True’s Enquiry has proved that the dead Au»tim and Mrs. Hobbs of Lynn and E lix ir. 35 cents a bottle. At To the Editor of the Phonograph. m an formerly Uve "Burr Oak” and “ Old K entucky.” Also “ Our F la g ” sliced town cannot pay their taxes as a usual thing until alter September 1 st, unless Mr. Frank Nil0 an<* wife of Rangetey cut plug for smoking. Do you believe in Trusts and Monopolies? they hire the money and pay 6 Per cent, vis ted his unci0) George Haley recemt- I I'D) H l.'l O ■ ■ 52®^ Ask your dealer if the brand you are using is made by a Trust and now if 1 am not mistaken, the iy- money invested in farm lands does not Tobaccos made by us are not. pay over 3 per cent, therefore I think T lie Ladies’ circle met with Mrs. N. 2 4 © z . p a c k a g e the injustice of such a scheme very K. Whittemore la8t 'Wednesday evening Tfee cake of White Glycerine Soap in every package of plain. I don’t believe in favoritism. Mrs. Fanny K0en

TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. TALK OF NORTH FRANKLIN. STRENGTH and VIGOR —Mr. Bert Rideout has been ill re­ —Miss Mabelle Hunter spent Sunday THE WORLD'S NEED. cently. at Maplewood Farm. LUMBERMEN’S —Mrs. J. Z. Everett has been quite ill - Mr. Will Skolfield was at home from recently. Sanders Mill over Sunday. —Mr. Earle Carr spent Sunday at bis —Dr, C. W. Bell of Strong was in home in Strong. town the first of the week. —Mrs. Lyflorus Shepard and children —Mr. W. V. Larrabee was in King- GOOD of Shepard’s Mill have been quite ill the field the first of the week. BLOOD AND NERVE REMEDY p ast week. —Miss Annie Timberlake is visiting Di —Mr. Will True, who was hurt at relatives at Livermore Falls. The One Sure Remedy for the World’s ******** Sanders Mill, has returned to his work in —Mr. Oscar Aldrich, who is working the woods there. at Letter E, was at home over Sunday. —Mr. Coburn, who has leased a mill —Mrs. N. T. Toothaker and Miss WEAK, SICK, and SUFFERING. Frock, Jersey, mottled gray, $i M V at Berry Mills, of Bearce & Wilson, 1 Lepha Phillips were in Rargeley last was in Phillips last Friday. | Friday. W hat is it all the world hun­ Duck rubber lined Coat, 1.75 to —Mr. A1 Wyman was ill last week. —The little child of Mr. and Mrs. gers for? Strength, energy, J. E. Noble took his place in Russell I Sherman Whitney is ill with diph- the electricity, the vigor Sweaters, • 75C to and power of youth. ! theria. Bros. & Estes Co.’s steammill. What makes these Overshirts, 50C to 1 —C. A. Wheeler recently killed a pig —Merton, the little son of Mr. and things ? Why, fiery blood, that was only eight months and eighteen Mrs. Joseph Barden, has been ill with and snapping n e r v e s , iro n Undershirts and Drawers, 39cto 1 days old and weighed 361 pounds. bronchitis. * I strength, superb health. Oorne And whence c o m e s s u p e rb Heavy Pants, I.OO to an am i Kuvo —Mrs. J. H. Bell of Strong, who has —Misses Hermia and Ella Beal with health ? By the use of Dr. Greene’s been visiting her son, Mr. H. E. Bell, in th eir grandm other, Mrs. B. B. Harvey Nervura blood and nerve remedy (na­ Bon»18' Pt,r town for a week returned to her home of Strong, visited their father, Mr. F. N. ture’s own medicine), we may build our last Monday. Beal last Friday. weakness into strength, our exhaus­ ******** V ia B i» o —Sunday the roads outside near —Mr. C. N. French of Phillips has tion into vigor, our prostration into re­ |Carry r°nd ‘ newed life and energy. If you wan been appointed one of the county streams were in places in bad condition. Dr. Greene’s Nervura is the remedy of rem ­ I game- come 1 The brooks were very high on the night deputies of Franklin county, by the ex­ edies—the one sure and perfect cure for dis­ Footwear. 1 if desired. 1 of the 20th. ecutive committee of the state grange. ease— the medicine which makes people triOgcs very —The art room at the Free Baptist’s —The sudden change in the tempera­ well. It is the renewer of life, the true tonic circle held at Mrs. Geo. Dennison’s last ture the first of the week turned the and restorative, which gives appetite and Shoe Moccasins, high cut, enjoyment for all life’s pleasures. Every­ water in the village streets to ice and week produced much amusement. Some body should take it,— if well to keep so ; if I I camp Bemis of the subjects on exhibition were pre­ rendered walking an exceedingly diffi­ Rubbers, Huron, Bay State, ill to m ake yourself well. " le y sented in novel forms and the difficulty cult operation. Take it — and be strong. conn*’1««Tvnect yo Rubbers, Huron, Goodyear is six m iles lay in the correct application of names. —We regret to say that Mrs. H. P. P. Dearth, Wooclsville, N. H., says: — —A correspondent of one of the P ho­ j Dill, who is at Port Hope, Canada, is “ I was taken sick and was ailing for a long time. I had a stomach trouble and “was notable to work much Glove, 1«5»TorftVl n o g r a p h paragraphs finds this state­ I not in very good health this winter. Mr, for about a year. I employed a doctor for a year, who S &CAPT.I T & f ment in a recent letter: “What was said 1 and Mrs. Dill expect a visit from their did not seem to hit my case. I was weak and the Rubbers, Huron, Goodyear slightest exertion wearied me. I heard of Dr. Greene’s A t E b b of the treatment Mr. Dill got from rail­ | daughter, Daisy, soon. Nervura blood and nerve remedy and of its won­ Um bagog i derful results on other people, and I resolved to road porters has stirred up some of the —Insert your advertisement in the try it, and from the results I can say nothing but Glove, Snag Proof, u fishing grc; good for it. I have not been as well in years as I railroad officials even in the small town P h o n o g r a p h ’s two special editions of IN I>E-’ am since taking Dr. Greene’s Nervura, and I Rubbers, Ottawa, high cut, H o tel B lau of Chicago: it will do good.” February 16 and March 2, and it will be cheerfully recommend it to all.’’ RUBKB'it —Major Dill’s birthday occurred on read and appreciated by the many who Dr. Greene, 34 Temple Place, Boston, Mass., is the most successful specialist in curing ner­ Boston, Snag Proof, vous and chronic diseases. He has remedies for all forms of disease, and offers to give free con­ A t F t Jan. 22nd, when he was 92. On Jan. 1, will receive copies of these issues of our L ak e Hons he wrote using a pen with wonderful sultation and advice, personally or by letter. You can tell or write your troubles to Dr. Greene, h o te l b y paper. for all communications are confidential, and letters are answered in plain sealed envelopes. Rubbers, Perfection, Goodyear, d e e r s e e n legibility, even for a younger man. This —The King’s Daughters met last Fri' 2 .( has been followed by four or five other Glove, Snag Proof, day evening with Mrs. W. V. Larrabee A t W i letters. On Jan. 12, he writes that he is AGAIN. of the Phonograph, or th a t some Aziscohos and a very pleasant evening was passed. CENTURY QUESTION License* i losing his appetite and has to stay in The next meeting will be held with Mrs. people hadn’t read it. I presume Em* doors. We are sorry to say this letter Emma Greenwood, Friday evening, pei’or William hadn’t subscribed for the WE CAN SAVE YOU HONEY ON As Discussed In the Phonograph paper at that time, but if he had and shows signs of feebleness from which Feb. 2. read and heeded it, he would have saved we hope he may rally. —Mr. Artemas W. Wing of Bates col­ Years Ago. himself from a blunder, for which all — M. W. Harden is clipping coupons lege, class of 1900, who has been visit­ Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., the world has been laughing at him. from the P h o n o g r a p h ’s exchange copy ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morrell Jan . 20, 1900. LUMBERMEN'S SUPPLIES of the Portland Courier Gazette for his N. C. B r a c k e t t . Wing of Phillips, has returned to Lew­ To the Editor oj the Phonograph: cousin, Miss Louie Rhodes, of that city, iston, accompanied by his ' sister, Miss Since the supreme court has decided who is in the contest for trip ticket to SUGGESTION OFFERED. Cynthia. that the twentieth ceutury begins Jan. the Paris exposition and return. Miss —S. D. Davis predicts a snow and ice 1, 1901, I suppose th e controversy is Louie Rhodes, by the way, is a New Way to Collect Taxes With­ freshet before Feb. 15. He has been ended. The showings of some of the HINKLEY CLOTHING resident of Rockland and a school out Difficulty. studying the signs and feels sure that readers of the P h o n o g r a p h in the teacher, although she is not a relative he is right. He and M. W. Records matter has been a humiliation to me. M a d r i d , Me., Jan. 22, 1900. of Miss Caro Rhodes, teacher of the Phillips and Farmington. 1 have a bet on this question that will be Nearly fifteen years ago, the late Col. To theEditor of the Phonograph: Phillips Intermediate school, who also settled on the morning of Feb. 15. B. F. Eastman and 1 discussed openly I do not care anything about the lives in Rockland. Theft* in the P h o n o g r a p h that important century as I know of and don’t expect Phillips Store, Ho. 5 Beal B M , B. I . Field, Maiiap —B. F. Wliittemore, who has been m ile s I question and decided it. The discus­ to see another one g? out. But the buckb* cutting ice recently from the salmon IN STRONG. steam * sion opened in this way: “Col. Eastman Phillips man’s suggestions about collect­ b o a r d hole to fill his ice hohse that is located tr e of was born in the year 1800. Is he of the ing taxes did set me to thinking some as near by, reports that since he has beeu S upplies. T h e Pleasant Evening Spent With Mr. 18tli century or of the 19th?” I have thought before, how the mouey to b e * cutting ice here, he has never secured is r a p It was finally decided that as it takes could be got to the treasurer without AND so clear cakes. Not a spot can be found and Mrs. Witbam. port*-* $99 plus $1 to make a hundred dollars, waiting three or four years. Now a B o a vi in any of them. The water at the salm­ [Special correspondence to the PHONOGRAPH.) c e s s t and 99 plus 1 years to make a century, town don’t raise much more money than I keep constantly on hand a complete tr o u t on hole is a foot lower than it was last St r o n g , Me., J a n . 22, 1900. th e -: Col. Eastman must have been born in it wants and if it pays 4 per cent for stock of Rims, Spokes, in fact a full line of m o n * year and the ice is about right, twelve Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, the Ladies’ the 18th century, that the 19th began collecting as we have to do, and then Carriage and Blacksmith Supplies. I have a Fine line of Handkerchiefs bough In se< to fourteen inches thick. Mr. White- Aid society of the Methodist church large amount of Iron from one to three, before advance ill price scent Jan. 1, 1801, etc. hire the inhabitants, and give them 5 in price. The p fl fo r y more has put about 2000 cakes into his with their pastor and wife met and inches, any amount of Band Iron, all sizes .- low nreordme*!v fre e i Imagine my mortification when I per cent, to hand it to the collector, . it purchased this stock before the rise In Iron “ ta h salmon hole ice house and about 1000 spent the evening very pleasantly with found a dozen years later that the pub and now my customers get the benefit of it. tia p t takes out quite a pile of what the town I 1 k in d elsewhere for himself, besides what he Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Witham. They BIG ASSORTMENT OF APRONS, ) lie had not fully accepted the teachings ought to have to use. sane has cut for others. partook of a picnic supper furnished by Mark Down in Millinery. Al tb e Now I am going to make a suggestion. C ato the ladies of the society. But there was Fall Millinery marked way down ii We have no trouble getting the dog tax, Ht-a a generous addition of 36 loaves of price. Trimmed Hats to be sold at rid g because a man goes out with a gun after W al white bread, 18 cream cakes, one-half G. E. RIDEOUT, Blacksmith, cost. so long a time. I don’t think it would W bushel or more of doughnuts, with rar* be any more sin to have our taxes PHILLIPS, - MAINE, No Premiums will be , am ! brown bread and baked beans, made by ta b regulated so tbat we could send a man issued after February I. sev Mrs. Witham. The beans could not be out with a gun and shoot the rest of his gut excelled by any lumberman's cook as Danger TIMBERLAKE & SMITH, a re property. I think the tax would come fovi it was proved by the Hon. C. V. Star- ft > r without any discount and the first year No. 5 Beal Block. bird, who had to go back for the second Cheap prices in spring styles in I to too. Would like to hear from all on part with the waiters. Your correspon­ a n through the P h o n o g r a p h . B. G. P. 1 wl dent was tempted to but the fear of be­ W all Paper I Fancy Crockery, wl ing laughed at prevented. Judging by — AND' l Signals I For County Commissioner. r a the looks there were more than the 12 ♦ Vs N e w V i n e y a r d , Me ., Jan . 20, 1900. Perfumes'Sachet basketsful left. Mr. Witham and wife C urtains I In are the family mentioned a little more To the Editor of the Phonograph: AND ALL Do you take cold with than one year ago in the Chronicle, who New Vineyard will present a very * 2 very change In the C. E. DYERS bought the farm on what was called the able candidate for county commissioner I ^Toilet Articles. weather? Does your throat Drug Store, Vigor True hill, in April 1890. It had been at the coming county convention, in the feel raw ? And do sharp said that a man could not get a living person of Geo. D. Clark, Esq., and not­ flaine. Also Silk and Fur Boas, pains dart through your Strong, What does it do? there. Mr. Witham was to pay $2,000 withstanding every town in the county chest ? Silk, Worsted and It causes the oil glands for th e farm , $700 down, th e balance, has men of good ability for such a posi­ Don’t you know these are in the skin to become more $1,300, in three payments by notes on in­ tion, the claim of New Vinegard should Corduroy Waists, danger signals which point terest at 6 per cent; two at $500 each be a strong one as she has not had a active, making the hair soft to pneumonia, bronchitis, or Summer F uel. and one Qf $300. He and his wife tell me county officer of any kind for a period Coif Capes and glossy, precisely as consumption itself? Kiln dried blocks delivered in ten that in six years they had every dollar of 25 years, while all of the larger towns nature intended. If you are ailing and have barrel lots in the village at ten cents per and Coats. of it paid, with a good stock of cattle, have had several such and nearly all the It cleanses the scalp from lost flesh lately, they are barrel. Orders may be left with D We horses and sheep left. Now they have smaller towns at least one county officer Wells, at W. A. D. Cragin’s Drug Store certainly danger signals. The dandruff and thus removes 18 head of neat cattle, two horses and as since New Vineyard has been honored orwith Austin & Co. question for you to decide is, one of the great causes of good a flock of sheep as can be found, in this respect. Mr. Clark is a gentle­ MISS BANA BEAL, “ Have 1 the vitality to throw baldness. and though they did not say it, I under­ man who is held in high respect by all off these diseases?” Phillips, Maine. It makes a better circu­ stand they have money in the bank. So his townsmen and has Liad large experi­ Don’t wait to try SCOTT’S lation in the scalp and stops you see Mr. Editor there is one family ence in the management of town,affairs, EMULSION “ as a last re­ NOTICE. in Maine that makes farming pay, now being almost continuously on the board the hair from coming out. sort.” There is no remedy if they can, others can. There were 60 of selectmen for the past ten or twelve equal to it for fortifying the or more present and a more pleasant years. He is now in the prime of life. Dr. J.R. Kittridge, Dentist, It Prevents end it evening we cannot expect to have, both system. Prevention is easy. M. V. B. Hardy. of Farmington, Maine. Cores Baldness in and out of doorB. There was a good Ayer’s Hair Vigor will clear sky and a bright full moon, with Scott’s New Vineyard. WILL BE AT sleighing tip top. In doors the time Your correspondent recently passed Hotel Franklin. Strong, Jan. B, 1899. surely make hair grow on was taken up by music and singing with Lewis Reed’s, Reed’s Mill, Jan. G through the beautiful village of Phillips OquoBsoc House, Rangeley, Jan. 7, 8 an d bald heads, provided only Miss Frankie Keene at the organ; while Emulsion 9 a. m . and could but notice its great prosper­ there is any life remain­ the older and younger ones who took no prevents consumption and Hotel Blanchard, Stratton, Jan. 10. ity and businesslike air and the many Shaw House, Eustis, JNov. 11. V ing in the hair bulbs. part in the singing were by themselves hosts of other diseases which and marked improvements that have The rest of the time at Ills office, 64 Main It restores color to gray telling stories of “ye olden times” and attack the weak and those s been made during the past f0,» jc. it>. street, Farmington where he will be Pleased renewing old acquaintances. The with poor blood. to see all In need ol his servle.es. Ail or white hair. It does not and rejoices in the prosperity of the oyerttionr pertaining to dentistry carefully younger ones enjoyed a good time in SCOTT’S EMULSION is performed. Special attention given to pre- do this in a moment, as $ town and its inhabitants. Phillips is serving the natural teeth. Teeth extracted general until about 10 o’clock when, the one standard remedy for will a hair dye; but in a and always has been one of the foremost AFTER A without pain a specialty. Artificial work or after prayer by our pastor, all soon left inflamed throats and lungs, all kinds promptly and carefully done short time the gray color and most enterprising towns in the REFRESHING BATH Teeth extracted free when plates are made for home more than well pleased with for colds, bronchitis and con­ Ml work warranted. Satisfaction guar- of age gradually disap­ county and of this part of the state. the prospect of putting on such ex­ inteed., their entertainment and wishing Mr. sumption. It is a food medi­ T he people of New Vineyard are very quisitely laundered linen, white and Entrance 64 Main St., next door to C. E. pears and the darker color and Mrs Witham a happy and long con­ cine of remarkable power. A busy these fine days cutting and hauling VTarr’sdruK store. of youth takes its place. ice for dairy purposes, also wood and faultless, is a pleasure to any man «. r tinuation of their prosperity. food, because it nourishes the that has his shirts, collars and cuffs r Would you like a copy body ; and a medicine, be­ lum ber is being moved briskly to door- CARRIAGE, SLEIGH All are hoping that the good thaw of yards, market and to our busy m ills of “ done up” at our laundry. Our aim of our book on the Hair Friday and Saturday may fill the springs cause it corrects diseased which we have several, is to please our patrons, and we spare . . AND . . and Scalp? It is free. and wells. conditions. A. L. ltard y is at w ork w ith his no pains to do it, as we want the SIGN PAINTING. It you do not obtain all the benefit* yem expected from the ua- *u- «■— Brother C. F. Parsons, the presiding 50c. and $1.00, all druggists. horses in the woods near Saddleback patronage of every man in Phillips. I have opened a Paint Shop over G. E. writ* the Doctor about It SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York for J. F. Herrick. Ho cut liis foot and Ride'tit’s blacksmith shop and Invite the Address, DR. J. O. AYER, elder, will preach at the Methodist was out for two weeks, returning one patronage of the public Lowell, Mass, church on next Sunday morning. week ago. B. G. Woodcock. S. B. JOHNSON.