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Hoods SarsaparllIa

For seven years, spring and fall haa
,oro,ulous sores Gene out on my legs, ana
for two years was not free from lhem az
all I suffered very much. Last May began
tol,pg Hoods sarsaparilla, and before had
taken two bottles, the sores healed and the
bumor left me-" c. A. ARNOLD, Arnold, Me-
"There is no blood purifier equal to iioods
sorsanarillan E.S. PHELPS, Rochester, MY.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists 81; six for s.. MADE
only by C. l. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

A Western pswspaper suggests that the
vieitor 20 Tie Worlds fair at New Orleans
~ 10 canse 70 complain. Hs gets ylo
dloplay fbs 20 ceuts-that To- display tnat
it - cose ol0 70 uakG for svsry visitor
Mo aAtsads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

The lowest bidders for supplying post
age stamps we're the Bureau OF hneraS'ns
and Printing and the American Bank No'e
comnanv of New York. The postage
stamps have heretofore been prin'e0 =,
hand, but the Bureau Of Engraving anu
Printing proposes to print the stamps Oh
steam presses at figure much lower IMAM
that asked for hand work. Doubt Is ie''
At the Post Office Department as to wne.h-
er the steam press can execute work OF the
high quality required, and tbs Postmaster
General has called upon the contestants 10
submit samples of printing by their re-
spective processes. II the s'eau'-p'' u'. Wv
stamps should pass muster the bureau VIII
receive the contract for furnishing over
four million stamps yearly for years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

H. W FISHER, 4I8 fremont St, Boston, writes:
''since have been taking DIR. Flowers Liver and
Stomach Sentative am free to say would rather pay
Ten Dollars bottle rather than be without it. Its bene
fical effects have far exceeded anticpations and
do not overstate the truth when say it has made
a ne man OF me. heartily recommend 1t to all sui
ferers from Liver and Stomach troubles as believe
1t to be all YOU claim it,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Every effort will be used to induce Presi-
deut Cleveland to come to Portland 10
June. The committee Of the City Council
have sent him letter asking him to recon.
aider his reply to General Hail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

The Augusta Pension Office apparently
escapes attention at the hands OF the once
seekers, There Is not an intimatlon that
ex.Gov. Conner will be removed or that
any effort will be made to Interfere WIN
his serving out his term. On the contrary
eeyeral OF the Maine visitors have taken
occasion to recommend his continuance as
desired by the people Of both parties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

BRIGuToN.-Asa Strickland is repairing
his blacksmith shop. making it twelve
feet longer, when he gets 1t done he Will
have one of the largest and most comode-
shops in this section it will be thirty-six by
fifty, he has in it heavy trip hammer, cir
cuIar saw, two turning lathes, one to turn
iron and the other wood, all rried by
waters also blows the bellows by water
l.. C. Libby is building new stable,
and d. d. Meader house, on Lake road IL
undergoing repairs. L. d. Mathews has
taken the job to paint the church Nv. }.
Foss has sold his gray mare to j. n
Smith, of Skowhegan. Mr.. John H.
Paul, died the 20th, inst, he leaves wife
and three children to mourn his loss, he
will be greatly missed by all that knew him ;
he was an active worker In ali good causes,
he belonged to the C. b. Church and "A
worthy member
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

n bottle of Hoods Sarsaparlla, and soon
began to sleep soundly; could get up with
ont that tired and languld feeling, and my
appetite improved" Il. A. SANFORD heh''o
az had been much troubled by general
debility Last spring lloods Sarsapai'ii"
proved just the thing needed. derived an
immense amount of benefit. never iei'
better" H. +. MILLET, Boston, Mass.
Hoods SarSaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So Maze
only by C. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
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q. C, Strout, Of Portland, is urging the
ann intment OF his partner, Mr.. Gage, as
dictrlcf Attorney.
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EITS-All Fits stopped free by Dr. Kliao's Great
Nerve Es:oro- No Fits after firstdays Marvel
lous Treatise and s200 trial bottle free TO Fit
cases Send to Dr. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phla Pa.
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Mrs ELLEN d FLANDERS, III Gorham Street Lowell
Mass, writes
"Yonr Liver Sentative has been worth dollar drop
to After nine long years of ndescrble suffering
and treatment by of various schools without
relief commenced the nse of your sentative am to-
day living example OF its merits, and wish that every
member of the great army of sufferers from all stom-
ach troubles could be made familiar with the fact that
they can be cured
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GRO T. MoFFATT NJ. D. D. s., l32 Boylston street
Roston' Mass, writes:
II have found in DR. Flowers Nerve Pills remedy
that can heartily recommend Their action is per
feet, and their good effects permanent.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT
DR.. R. c. FLOWERS
r e M E DI E s.

FLOWER MEDICINE Co., BosTos. Mass
Gentlemeu:-Fors some four wears past have suffered
from dyspepsia rendering me very miserable, Almost
everything ate disag greed with me- and there
thing that could eat feeling that it would
agree with About two months ago | made up my
mind to try your Liver and stomach Sanatve. Previ
to this had been treated by ply sicans and had
also tried about every preparation the market with
out benefit
Ihave taken five bottles of the Sanative and
feeling like different person eat with arelish any
thing my appetite Graves. and never experience the
least distress or inconvenience.
approached "A lobster salad the other day with fear
and trembling hut after eating It, did not feel any dis
comfort relish my food and it always agrees with
aud my general health is better than it has been
for years. ". u, MOORE,
6Mace Place, Lynn. Mass.
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SoLoN.-Mr. Ephraim Stevens, wel-to-
do farmer living about one-half mile east
Of Solon village, committee suicide, Tues
day forenoon. He was perfectly well In
the morning and ate his breakfast as regu-
lar as usual, and went out of the house;
being absent longer than usual, search was
made for him, but he could not be found.
II seems he left the house and went acrose
the fields to another road where he select
ed a tree and hanged himself, where he
was dj scovered by a man who was return
ING from the village shortly afterward.
The cause of this deed was unknown.
ANsoN.-N. F. Clapp, collector OF taxes
for the town of Arson, made an agreement
to meet the selectmsn, but failed to come
to tine and has not since been heard from.
Mr.. F. L. Powers, the treasurer OF The
town, states that Clapp is $1,000 to $S,Ooo
behind in his accounts. Clapps oondsmen
have been sued and attached. Geo. Is.
Ersv Samuel Savage, Frank Moore, VIM.
Moore, Orlando Walker, Elmer W alKer ana
Samuel Tinkham are on his bond.
H.prIANp-G. ]. Shaw, the well known
horse man, was thrown from bis carriage
in Hsrtlapd, last Friday, by another team
ruupipg into him, and severely bruised.
He was taken up 10 an insensible condition
and a doctor called. 1t Is thought no bones
are broken and no serious internal injury
-acaived. Hon. A. Linn IL making ex
tsne;va repairs on his wooden mill. VIM
Hal, a building an addition to bis house,.
Al. Morse is preparing to build his saw
mill. DR. Parker II ~ remove 10 fifts-
neld.
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SOMERSET COUNTY.

FAIRFIELD Memorial Sunday was prop
erly observed by the G. A. r. post. They
attended service at the NJ. f. Church In the
p. NJ. aud listened to a sermon prepared
for the Occasion, by the pastor, Rev. ID. t.
Holt. The church was decorated for the
occasion. Decoration day will be Oh.
served in the usual manner. Services will
be held at 3 30 p. NJ, Fairfield Band will
furnish music. Preparations are being
m ade for grand Fourth of July ceebra-
ton. The G. l.. 5. G. met with Mrs. :.
Merrill on Thursday evening last, this cir
Gle are on the third year of the course;
they are now discussing the matter OF al.
tending the c. l. s. c. meeting at Frye
burg In July and some will attend the meet
ing at Maranocook In June. The society
of Willing Workers are preparing Tor
festival to be held some time In June.
The doll and carriage which has been at
tracing much attention In the store OF
Mrs. +. +. Hammond was drawn oy Mr..
Deerinr of Lewiston. Allen & Totman
are soon To commence work on large car
rage repository on Bridge street, they
now have some very handsome carriages
for sale at he store formerly occupied by
G. NJ Sturgess, on Main street. Our
lumbermen are anxiously waiting for rain
in order that they may get their logs. Inc
mill of n. Totman & Sons has been shut
down for week for want of logs.
There is an item going the rounds OF the
press in this state, that Augustine Simmons,
ESQ.,, of this village, is to be the principal
of Arson Academy during the ensuing year
We wish to say that the press by some
one, has been misinformed, as to the
truth of the statement there is no founda-
tiop whatever. The institution will con-
tinue to be under the instructions of G. A.
Stuart, A. NJ, the efficient and popular
principal who has had charge OF the Acad-
envy during the past eight years. Miss
Winifred Ware, a graduate from the Acad-
envy in the class of 80, and, also, gradu-
ute from the college course of the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary and Female College,
Kents Hill, has been engaged as precpt-
ress. Miss Ware is the daughter OF A Il.
Ware. Esq, of this village, and one OF our
most esteemed young ladies. The Fall
term will begin about the Goth of August.
The next class numbers eight, and alto
gether the outlook is very promising.-An-
Soa Allocate.
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Atlantic.

The new house which DR.. Taylor has
been building is near completed.
John Parsons has tie finest oats in the
county, they are overs feet on level.
Quite number of our people visited
Chincoteague Island on tue 4th, and all
had a jolly time.
Mr.. benjamin Shields is having built
a two-story house near his store, where
he and his bride will reside.
Bullman Brothers of Assawoman,will
have large house built at Tasley sta
ton, and engage III business there an
other year.
Charles Massey, the house builder. is
over run with work. lie has built this
years new ones, has large hotel TO
build at New Church. and two more
large buildings in Wallop's neck.
The crab business engages the atten-
ton of Amos Taylor and George Mock,
and they are being rewarded with lucra-
tive returns for shipments made 10y them
by rail to New Y DIRK.
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Mercantile Notice.

The present short method in selling
goods, which prevails in all the cities
necessitates a change with me, and l
hereby notify my friends and public gen
orally, that on and after July 10th. next
no credit will be given to any one longer
than sixty days. Nothing but absolute
necessity causes me to do this. All per.
sons indebted to me are respectfully re-
quested between now and the LIST day of
August, to come forward and settle by
cash or note. A new line of spring and
summer goods such as lace brocades,
trimmings suitable for same, also India
linens, lawns. piques, velvet, lawns and
every class of goods suitable for ladies'
usually found in first-class country
store have beenjust received and will be
sold at bottom prices for cash. Thank
ing my patrons for past favors and solic-
iting the same in the future, l subscribe
myself Yours respectfully
J. C.. WEsco1T.
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chincotengue-ont the 9TH.

The 4th of July was duly observed on
Chincoteague, quietly and orderly but
with spirit of patriotism worthy of the
memorable occasion. 4 goodly part of
the population Of the island were out in
holiday attire, and while no noisy dem
ons.rations greeted you. it could he seen
that the glorious recolections of the 4th
or some other cause had put them in
good humor, and they were disposed to
make the most of the pleasures of the day
In that spirit hundreds of people from
the mainland, Stockton. Girdletreelill,
FranklinCity ,Greenback, Horntown,A At
lantlc and Drummondtown met and mill
gled with them. In that whole assembly
of 1900 people Or more, not Il jar occurred
to mar the pleasure Of the occaslon.-
y festival, match game of base ball and
boat races furnished means of lecie;,-
tion and amusement during the dry.
The festival held by the Baptist breth-
rem under the supervision of Rev. Mr..
Grimsley it is needless to say was well
orderedn in every respect. The gross
sales amounting to $3.50 and net profit
of SITS realized from festival, shows
that the brethren and sisters were not
at fault in preparations necessary for
such an occasion and that the people ap-
proved the cause to be promoted there
by.
The match.game of baseball between
Delaware and Chlncoteague mines was
well contested and exciting, resulting
in favor Of the latterb ya score of to l..
The races affolding genuine amuse-
Inent to many spectators. were close
and interesting. In the first race, the
skitfs, Annie & May. Baldcrown and
j. !. c., were entered and The prize Of
fered. a silver cup to the fastest was
carried off by ]. L. c., belonging to
Elijah Jester, Esq, by half second
In the second race. the skiffs French,
Maggie Lou, Scud and Bet Wise and
the bateau Picnic were entered. The
Bet Wise, belonging to Thos. Savage,
Esq, came out ahead of the Picnic by
A. seconds and won the silver pitcher,
awarded to fastest.
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Personals.
Miss Alice GUSTS is gradually recov-
ing from severe illness.

Miss Alice GUSTS is gradually recor-
ing from a severe illness.
Miss Blake GUSTS returned home
from Sunderland, Md, OH 2d inst.
Mr.. Columbus Johnson and lady of
Washington. are visiting friends in
Leenlont.
Mr.. NJ. Oldham, the clerk of our
circuit court, is at his desk again after a
critical illness.
Miss Ida Roach. for several months Il
resident of Leemont, returned to her
home in Baltimore this week.
Mr.. S. s. Parramore and daughter.
Miss Sallie. of Englewood, n. j., will
make Accomac their home about 18th
of next month.
Mr.. james G. Floyd of the firm of
Floyd & Co.. of Baltimore, has beck
spending several days in the county,
and was welcome visitor to our sane
tum on Wednesday.
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TO THE CITIZENS OF ACCO.
MAC COUNTY

I announce myself candidate
for re- election to the House OF Del
egates for the ensuing term. agree
ing to conform to such require
ments as may be adopted by the
Democratic party. l shall jealous
" endeavor to watch the various in.
terests of my constituency. Feeling
an abiding desire to see the pros
perity of my people with whom |
have so often met and mingled in
the various departments of pro-
gress and being identified with my
county in all that pertains to pro-
gress and development, [ claim to
he entitled to the confidence Of
those to whom cheerfully submit
my case. Respectfully,
r. T. WESCOTT.
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VALUABLE FARM ON BUTCH
ER'S. CREEK FOR SALE.

Dy virtue of the last will and ties
Dtament of William Ward, de-
censed, shall proceed to sci! at
public auction, i'll front of Winder's
hotel, in Pungoteague, about 3
o'clock p. M, on Tuesday, the 14th
day OF July, the tract. piece or par.
eel of land of which the said testl.
tor died, seized and possessed, sit.
uated on Butchers creek in Hacks
neck, and known as the Bennett
land. The said land will be sold in
two lots or parcels, as follows:
Lot No. /, containing 56.97 acres,
on which are located the dwelling
and ontbuil,lings, and bounded us
follows: On the northeast by
Butchers creek, OH the southeast BY
the land of Thomas n. Bennett. OIL
the southwest by Lot No. 2, de-
Scribed below, ard the lands Of VIM.
L. Mason and OF ers. This lot will
he sold subject 4 5. right OF way.
twenty feet wide S'the use Of Lot
No. 2, from the 1 "a riding-way to
the dwelling OH this lot, along the
northeast aud northwest sides OF
the woodland, until it reaches the
southeast corner fthe cleared land
of Lot No. 2.
Lot No. 9, containing 1923 acres,
and bounded us follows: On the
northeast by Lot No. 1, southeast
by the laud of George Bennett, on
southwest by the lands of William
r. Mason and others. This Lot is
to be Entitled to the right OF way
reserved as above stated over Lot
No. 1.
Fora more particular description
of the premises, application may be
made to the undersigned, who will
exhibit the plat of the premises,
made by the county surveyor. The
plat can also be seen OH the day OF
sale. Terms of Sale.
Five per centum of the purchase
money for each lot or parcel will be
required i'll cash on the day OF sale,
with liberty to either purchaser to
pay as much more OH that day as
he may desire; the purchase money
not paid on the day Of sale to he iii.
vided into three equal ins AILMENTS,
payable at six, twelve aud eighteen
months from the day Of sale, with
interest from that day, to he Sc
cured by the separate bonds Of the
purchaser with personal security
thereto, to be approved BY the un.
derSigned executor, provided, ifthe
purchaser shall pay at least one
third of his purchase money OH the
day of sale, no personal security
shall be required of him; the title
to be retained as additional securl
ty; the rents and profits Of the pres
ent year will be reserved forth es.
tate Of the said testator, and said
estate is to pay the takes and levles
for the present year, possession TO
he given to the purchaser on JAN
uary LIST, 1856, upon his complying
with the terms OF sale; the premls-
es are to be ut the purchasers risk
as soou as bid off, and upon pay
ment of the whole purchase money
BY either purchaser, he is to he en-
t;tJad to - conveyance of the prem
Uses purchased by him, by deed,
with special warranty Of title, upon
tue same properly preparer at his
expense, being rendered to the I'M
dersigncl executor Tor execution
Given under my hand this LIST
day Of July, A. d. 1855.
WALTER ID. LEWIS,
Executor of VIM. Ward, deceased
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Messrs. West & Willis have recently
received a large lot of the brand of flour
known as Perfection, land are so con-
tident that it is all its name represents it
to he, that they will give to purchasers
who do not find it just as recommended
so cents for the trouble of returning it.
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MIR. VIM. S. Kcllam, convicted some

Mr.. VIM. S. Kcllam, convicted some
months ago OF an attempt to shoot
Judge Parramore, and since out on bail
to await the action Of hight court to
which his case was taken OIL appeal,
which declined to interfere with the YER
dict of the jury, SURRENDERED himself OH
End of July and is now serving the term
of Imprisonment imposed by the jury
in our county Jail. Six months in Jail,
$500 fine and costs and attorney fees
paws for the fun" Mr.. kellam had
with the Judge.
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Valuable Zeal Estate Mt Public Auc-
tiOu.

tiOu.
Pursuant to decree of our circuit
court in the suit OF Geo. w. Core ct ais
VS.. Isaiah I. johnson and uX ct ais,
John H. Wise, sheriff, will sell at Pas.
toria to the highest bidder, on Saturday,
18th inst, several parcels or tracts of
land situated at Pastoral and vicinity.
-Four of the tracts containing from 50 to
1l3 acres, are improved by dwellings.
well adapted to the growth of all kinds
of truck, have ample resources for ma
nuring purposes, aud are situated in as
thrifty community as there is in the
county of Accomac. Indeed we know
OF no lands more desifably located in any
part of our county. and such an opportu-
nifty to purchase a home or for invest
ment is rarely offered. The terms to
purchasers is very liberal. For further
particulars see posters OF confer with
MIR. Wise.
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Political Meeting.

Py request. shall address the people
of Accomac on the political topics Of the
day, as follows:
Onancock, July 4th;
Pungoteague, July l1th;
Chincoteague Island, July 18th;
Wachapreague, July 18th;
Postmasters please notify.
n. j. w. LECATo.
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Reports which reach us from every
part of the county are 10 the effect that
the oat crop is finer than it has been for
many years. The sweet potato crop,
too, is especially promising and the acre
age of them being larger than ever be-
fore big yield Of our st; pie product is
expected
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To SHIrpERs-Shippers of produce,
&c. to the New York market are here.
by notified that am at my old place of
business and ain prepared to give my
daily and unremitting attention to all
consignments made to me, with facill-
ties unsurpassed for securing for them
the highest market prices. Stencils
and invoice cards. furnished on applicil-
tinn. Returns made promptly. Remem-
Der I'LL consignments to me have my per-
sonal attention. Lee B. KclIam, Com
mission Merchant, 1877 Reade ST., New
York.
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The mill property, storehouse, etc.,
located at Wiseville, was sold by DR..
Fletcher Drummond. executor of John
Il. Drummond, deceased, last Thursday,
at public auction, Dr.. Drummond was
the purchaser Of the entire property at
the price of S4,275
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Floyd & Co., corner of Pratt street
and Bowly's wharf, Baltimore, Md,
manufacture high grade Bone Super
Phosphate, which has been thoroughly
tested and proved satisfactory. Their
Truckers Delight Universal and
Peerless brands have no Superiors for
early vegetables, Corn, Potatoes &c. y
Consult your interests and use no other.
For sale by
w. L. Jacob s. Sons, Bell Haven
D. w. Go1win, G'ilford.
r. E. Floyd, Northampton.
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1t is rumored that the railroad COM
pany has heen endeavoring to purchase
the steamboats, plying between this coun-
ty and Baltimore, as we'll us the numer-
GUS wharves and their property belong
Jig to the E. S. S. Co.
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WFST-At Franktown, Northampton
county, June Goth. 1855, Mrs. Mary A.
West, aged about g. years.
JAMEs-At his residence in Occahon.
mock neck, northampton county, July
5th, 1855, Hezekiah P. James, after
long illness, aged 76 years.
NorT1NauAM-Near Eastville, VA,
July 9th, 1885, of structure of the blad-
der, Robert J. Nottingham, aged rs
years.
BooTII-On Cnncotcague Island, July
srd, 1855, of consumption, Mrs. Nancy
Booth, wife of Thomas Booth, and
daughter of VIM. Daisey, aged 33 years.
WHITE On Chincoteague Island,
July 2nd, 1885, of consumption. Mrs.
Dora White, wife of DR.. Robert White,
aged IS years.
BARNEs-Mrs. Rosa A. Barnes, wild
owof Am. Barnes, deceased, died near
Modestown, Friday, End inst, aged 70
years.
CoARD-At her home near Drumond-
town, on the 28th day of June, Miss Kate
Coard, a very interesting young lady
aged IS years.
WArsoN.-Near Willis Wharf, Nor
Hampton county, on Tuesday 7th inst,
Joseph Watson, son of Capt. Jno. Wat
son.