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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11
CataFrh

Is very prevalent and exceedingly disagrceahle
disease, liable, il neglected, to develop into ser-
Gus consumption. Being a constitutional dis
ease, it requires constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, acting through the
blood, reaches every part OF the system, cffecing
a radical and permanent cure of catarrh in even
its most severe forms. Made only by c. |. Hood
Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

MADIsoN.-Ephriam Lawrence, farmer re-
siding near Madison Centre, has taken great
deal of pride the past season in growing fine
pair of calves. By the last of September they
had become lusty fellows and were allowed the
liberty of the fields in order to hasten forward a
more vigorous growth. About this time one of
them became frightcdcd by dog and took to the
woods. Mr.. Lawrence, not being able to find
and capture him alone, called on his neighbors
for help. The calf has been traced into a wide
growth Of woodland to the south of Hayden lake
and often seen, but objects to being captured.
AS many as forty men and boys have been after
him at one time. He leaps fences and bounds
other obstacles as lightly as the widest deer,
and his owner is puzzled to know how to effect
his capture. Will Brophy, with one Of Geo.
Smiths machines, thrashed last week for Fred
7. French, Of Madison, 492 bushels of grain in
one day and n half. In four hours he thrashed
100 bushels of oats, Brophy says this is the
largest lot he has thrashed this year. Mr.. Bro
ply is the champion thrasher of these parts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

nav Shirts and Frocks, a
new thing very serviceable.
Fine Scotch wool and Cam
els hair underwear.
We have a big drive in
double-coated fire-snap rub
Der coats. Can sell at
prices never before named.
We keep Silk Umbrellas
and a large stock of other
kinds.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11
Women's Relief Corps.

The following are the names of the of
AcErs of Russell Relief Corps No. 49,
Pres. Jennie s. Richards; s. Y, i. Lydia
F. Dyer; J. 7. 7. Annett l.. Buck; sec
Vesta A. Withce; Treas. Cora Pooler;
Chap. Emma l.. Bickford; Con- ID.
Maria Bacon; Guard, Lydia A. Frost.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

CoRNVILLE.-Withnt three years no less
than two persons have been burned to
death in this town by their clothes taking
fire. One an old lady of 10 years the other
girl of 10 years. This town, as will be
seen by the last census, contains not quite
1000 inhabitants. Taking this for a basis
we should have for the State, containing
say Gi9 900 in round numbers, 1872 per-
SONS every year who perish in this way
by fire. This is probably an over esti-
mate but it is enough to set people to
thinking whether there isn't something
wrong about this matter of womcn's
clothing 1t is not for me to say what
that wrong is or how it may be rightcd
but to call the attention of philanthropists
and rcfornors to the stubborn facts in
the case that some genius may invent a
garment or garments that will not burn
its wcarcr to death when once ignitcd
Men are comparatively safe from this
peril and why cannot women be made
equally as safe: There is, or can be,
plenty of the material of which mems
clothing is made to clotle the whole
world women included, then why not
use it,. Plenty of wet, drizzly weather
for the last week which is making the
roads soft and muddy. Our stage driver
one dark night last week ran against an
OK cart near Palmcr's corner and broke
an axle tree. There were several pas
scn4erS in the stare bnt no one was in
iured .... Some of our talented citizens
aided by the teacher and High school
scholars got up a very interesting enter
tainmcnt last Thursday evening at the
Town House the proceeds of which were
for the benefit OF the Sabbath school.
Some over $40 was realized Athens Cor
net band added very much to the success
of the affair and many thanks are due
them for aid rendered on this occasion.
....P c. Whittier's little girl is getting
better and will soon be about again.
Joshua Hall of North Cornvillc is sick.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

FlTS-All Fits stopped free by Dr.. Klao's atei
Nerve keEcrsr. No Fits after drst days use. Mar
vicious cures. Treatise and *2.Co trial bottle free
70 Fit cssos. Send TO Dr. Kline, 93l Arch st
Phila, Pa.
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being restored to thousands. The wife Of Mr..
Hathorn, Foreman Of the "Canton Lumber Co"
was given up to die The daughter IN Bangor
wrote for the father to COME home. lie came,
filled with sorrow. Hope had been abandoned,
when by accident, Mr.. IIathorn heard Of
BromR's SarSapdritia for Kidney Diseases. He
bought it, Mrs. lIathorn began the use Of it,
began to recover and finally arose from what
was thought to be a dcathbcd und resumed her
family duties. Rev. Theo. Gerrsh, Pastor Pine
Street NJ. +. Church, Bangor, will attest the
truth Of this wonderful recovery.
HoN. J. 2. BASS, Ex-MAYon OF BANGOR, SAYS
"Some two years since, | was afflicted with
Dyspepsia in its worst form. | consulted the
best known physicians in this section, in Bos-
ton, and in New York, without auy beneficial
results. About one year ago began to use
Browns Sarsaparilla, and from that time have
continued to improve. | have got back 10 my
usual weight, having gained since | began to
use Browns Sarsaparilla, over 30 pounds. |
consider Browns Sarsaparlla the best remedy
for Indigestion have ever used.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

naIc's Honey the great Cough cure. Csc. SOC. Il 81
Clenn's sulphur Soap heals L beautines, 2sc
GermanCOrn remover Kills Corns 4 Bunions
Hirs Hair and Whisker 0ye--Dlack and Brown, SOC.
Pixies T0Othache Drops euro In Minute 2se
Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure, SOC.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

Riel has been respitcd until the 10th inst.
Preparations aacady being made for his exc
cuton on that date, although the warrant has
not yet been received.
English forces have been ordered to invade
Burmah, King Thebaw's reply to England's ulti-
matum being uusat factory
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11
woptENS.

We have a large and
carefully selected stock of
Foreign and Domestic
oolens as any concern on
the river. We have over 60
styles OF pant goods, Can
make a good custom pant
for $3.50 and upward. Be
sure and look over our
Stock before placing your
orders. We can please you
in Style, v Workmanship and
Price, All our work war;
ranted to give Satisfaction
Mr.. J. NJ. ARNOLD has
charge of our custom work.
41tf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

II can't Slccp." Sufferers from ner
yous prostration, and wasted vitality, can
regain health by using Hunts Kidney Re
medy.
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MARRIED..

North New Portand-Nov. lst by A. j. Lane
Esq. MIR. Henry j. Lane Of highland and Miss
Leacitna Spearin OF Taunton Mass.
East Somervillc Mass.-Oct 3lSt. at the resi-
dencc OF l.. :. Locke by Rev. f. A Smith. Mr..
VIM Ii. Mclaughlin of Il. somcrville and Miss
Mabel Locke OF Athens Me.
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weonespAY, NOV. nth, 1895.
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NEW ADVGRTI6gM ENTS.

a,oyes--C. A. Ross.
Wanted This ONCE.
Wanted-H. Whittier.
W%lers-Quinn 4 Co.
PINK show-Pavilon.
~ snle-W.P Bailey.
sNotire-Jcrry Stevens.
irorse,s-IieseltOn Bros.
nissoiutivn-L T. King.
Vacrina tiOn-Selectmen.
snec,nl-J. N. a ]. j. Smith.
Err,,n for Sale r. v. Barker.
sianor Bosco- CObuin Hall.
snnrSreeosure-D. ID. Stewart.
Rubber Goods.T: B; Hussey.
Woolen Mill "A. E. Farnhnm.
Ea Me seminary-A. A. Chase.
p"nd Tares-COunty Treasurer.
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HATS & SCOTCH CAPS,

Big line Hats, all styles.
All grades of Scotch Caps,
a good cap for so cts.
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Browns Sarsapari11a
when taken faithfully, is sure cure.

When AIKEN IS 5 rcd
70 tbs Hsgri,ql eparuaoa
ARA WARREN Prpritor Bangor Me.
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Delay is Dangerous

That very prevalent and exceedingly disa-
greeable disease, catarrh, Is caused by scrof-
ulous faint in the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla
is reliable remedy for catarrh, as by its
powerful purifying and vtallzing action upon
the blood it cures promptly and permanently.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-11-11

All admit that
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

New York, April G-1he movement OF
merchandise throughout the United States
during the last week has been somewhat
heavier, although not so large as at the cor
responding period one year ago At various
cities, as reported to Bradstreet'S, there is an
improvement in general trade This j,
noticeable at Cleveland, 81. Paul, st Louis,
Kansas City, and Philadelphia. al.
though at none Of them is the
volume said to be a heavy
as in the last week OF
1884. At Boston the distribution
of goods to the west is gradually i'm
proving, but at New York the record is
equal only to that OF preceding weeks Al
Chicago general trade is disappointing. Ia
some lines it is fair, but in others the total j,
below the average in preceding years. The
dry goods movement at Boston has improves;
somewhat, both at first hands and with lob
bers. and the outlook is believed to be
brighter. Retailers stoc throughout the
country are reported 10 bs small At st
Paul and Minneapolis thu volume Of dry
goods distributed has increased y per cent
Reassuring reports Of like character have
been received from Kansas City and from
Wilmington, N. c.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
MRS. MEATH is HAPPY
Because She Falls Heir 10 an Unexpected
Halt Million,

CHICAGO, April G. Mrs Thomas Meath,
living with her son-in-law, J. J. Higgins a
grocer at 80 South Desplaines street, is q
happy woman. She formerly resided at
Mendoza, tut three years ago came to
Chicago.
The cause # Mrs Meath'S happiness is the
receipt of a letter from her brother. Mr..
William Sheridan, an exmember Of parlia-
ment residing at Dpnmore, ireland, telling
her that she has been awarded the larger
portion Of fortune of 5000, 900, with s, 600
year addition. Mrs Meath had cousin
who was married to Gen. Lawrence
Blake, of the British army, who
died in 1876: He left will, be-
queathing all Lis fortune to his wife. The
latter died intestate. Since thss time
the fortune has been in the English courts.
Gen. Blakes' relations claimed the money,
but the courts finally decided that the fort
uue belonged to the wife's heirs. The other
heirs are Mrs Meath's brother, Mr. Sheri-
dan, ana Mrs. Scion, sister in Mendoza
Mrs. Meath is e. years of age, and has
been in this country about fifteen years.
Her husband died five years ago. She says
the announcement was a.complete surprise,
as she had not expected dollar
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
THE AFFAIR AT AsPINWeIL

An explanation is in order from Com
mander Kane, of the Galcna, TO account
for his extraordinary inaction in not res,
cuing an American consul and American
citizens and property from seizure and
capture at the Isthmus of Panama. Sec
rotary Whitney promptly telcgraphcd this
apparently inefficient commander, You
are ordered TO Aspinwall to protect
American interests and the lives and
property of American citizens" The
secretary added that lie was expected to
do this and restore the Colon, the vessel
seized, to her officers 1t would be well
for our officers in the navy to learn what
they are cruising around the world for
Ifnot for the particular duty at Aspinwall
which has not been performed, if the facts
are known, they had better remain in
Washington. If the whole power and
force of the civil government, army and
navy are not brought to bear to protect
the lives, rights and property of the hum
blest American citizen, whether menaced
or interfcred with by great powers or by
piratical insurgents or petty provinces
then a government fails in doing the es-
sential thing for which it was created
American citizens must be everywhere
guaranteed ample protection.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If SO,
send at once and get a bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalCulable
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it, 1t cures
dyscntery, diarrhoca, regulates the stom-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
TEN. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 25 cents per bottle
-2S-m-w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

will hardly be enough left of that army to
tell the tale of what became OF it. And
this would be the proper outcome OF
sticking the French proboscis into other
peoples business. This tussy and inter
meddling nation has no more business or
RIGHT in China than it had in Mexico, or
would have in Siam.
viii these first class powers never
learn to let other nations alone and give
exclusive attention to their own affairsf
Let them learn wisdom from the United
States and neither intermeddle nor inter-
vene, nor interfere or try to interrupt the
peaceful progress of events in other coun-
tries than their own. The course of in
termeddlers and territory stealers, that
often degenerate into freebooters and
buccaneers, never did and never will run
smooth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
Chance for a "Hostt;e,, Nicotine

WASHINGTON CITY, April GA seriou,
quarrel occurred at the National hotel Fri
day night between two southern gentleman,
one a successful and the other di9ar-
pointed applicant for Office Rhev Boyd
OF Kentucky, was a candidate 10. the
GILLIAN mission, but 10 I tho place. it is said,
through certain representations made by
ex-Congressnan Oscar Turner, also of
Kentucky. 1t appears that a fool
ISL escapade committed by Boyd while under
the influence Of Kentucky whisky some
years ago, was used to prejudice the presi-
dent against him. When Boyd and Turner
met, Friday evening, the former became
abusive, and threatened bloodshed. Later
the quarrel was resumed, when young
Turner caused a postponement of hostilities
by Offering TO meet Boyd, Saturday, and
settle the matter Is his fathers representa-
tive. 1t is expectel that challenge will
follow, although tina friends of both parties
are endeavoring TO effect reconciliation,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

ROCHESTER. Jupe l. 1885 Ten
Years AGO was at,2Cked with The most
lnteDse and dca,hly pans in my back and
-hidReyS.
Extending to the end of my toes and
to my brain!
Which made me deliriousl
From agony.
1T took three men to hold me on my
bed at times
The Doctors tried in vain to relieve
me, but TO no purpose
MOrphihe and other opiatsi
Had no effect
after two months | was given up to
die!
When my wife
heard a neighbor tell what Hop Btters
had done for her, she at once got and gave
me some. The first dose cased my brain
and seemed to go hunting through my
system for the pain.
The second dose eased me so mach that slept
two uodrs sOme,h Ag | had not done FOR two
mollhs. Before bad used FIVE bodels, l was
wen and gt work as hard as any mau COud fos over
thee weeks but wo.kcd 90 hard ior my : -cns h,
and ,lking Il hard cold, was t.SeR wun ,dc most
acute ana p?lu = rheu ma, sm all through my sys-
tem that ever was LnOwl.
II called The doe again and after several
weeks, iuey let me ppe on crdtches for life
as they sl'u. I met end ard told him my case
and he said Hop Bitcrs had cured him and would
cure me. lpo1hCd q, him, bat he was so earnest
was Induced 10 use them again.
In less han 'ouT weeks In cw aWav my cruch
Is aud went 10 work slgu,ly and kept on using the
bit,ets for Eve weeks, until became as well as any
man wing, and havebccn so FOR year since.
1t has also cured my wife, who had
been sick for years; and has kept her and
my children, well and healthy with from
two TO three bottles per year. There is
no need 10 be sick at all if these btters
are used. ]. J. BERK, EX-Supervisor
That poor invalid wife
SISTER
Mother
"Or dauehter
"Can be made the picture Of health!
with few bottles Of Hop Bitters
"HrW yOu lei them suffer-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
An Important Discovery.

The most important Discovery Is Thai
which brings the most good to the greats
est number. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, Coughs, and Colds, will
preserve the health and save life, and is a
priceless boon to the afflicted. Not only
does it positively cure Consumption, but
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitiss Asthma,
Hoarseness, and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. If you
doubt this. get Trial Bottle Free, at
Hartz & Bahnsen's Drug store.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
Another Skating Rink Scandal.

PHILADELPHIA, April Il John Nobre, son
of a well-kno politician, was employed as
instructor at the Olympian Skating rink
An attachment grew up between him and
Nellie Austin, girl who frequented the
rink. Observing the intimacy the manager
protested to Nobre, who thereupon
disappeared from the rink Wednes-
day it was learned that Nobre was
secreted in the house of Nelly's mother, Mrs.
Nancy Jones. She was notified to send the
youth home, but disregardei the warning
and Thursday she and Nelly were arrested
on the charge of harboring minor No
evidence was offered, and they were COM
mitted to Moyamensing prison for further
hearing. Nobre, though mere boy, is mar
ried to Nelly. The matter has caused quite
a scandal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

Captain E. II. Ranch, a well known
citizen of Lancaster, Pa, was confirmed
sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism,
which often confined him to his bed.
When he commenced using Mishler's Herb
Bltter's his lett kuee was very much swol-
len. After using the BtteIs, according
to directions, for short time, the swell
ing OF the knee disappeared almost en-
tirely, and he was able to walk without
the use of crutch or cane. Il feel like a
new man." the Captain writes.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
THE CHINESE WHIP THE FRENCH

This seems TO be bad year for the two
most pretentious of the first class powers.
The French invaders of Tonquin have
met with n crushing defeat at Langson,
have retreated to Dong Dong and are
about to retire to Songkoi General Ne
grier has been severely If not MORALLY
wounded, but the general in command is
ominously silent concerning his losses in
guns, ammunition and men, From the
TACT that he impl0ringly calls for REIN
torcements to the number of 10000
troops, 1t may be reasonably inferred that
the French are in worse plight in Ton
quin than the British are in the Soudan.
The Chinese clearly outnumber the inyad
ing French, and if as it is said, one man
fighting for home and country is equal to
two fighting to rob him of them, it may
be safely predicted that the aggrandizing
French have only seen the disastrous be,
ginning Of u more disastrous end.
Added to these disasters in the field
there is impending also change of min
istry in Paris, with its attendant excites
ments and political upheavals. With a
cabinet of new and mostly unframed and
unknown men, it is not probable that the
new government will be any wiser than
the old, although it may be more reck-
lessly bold and energetic. An invasion of
China to Pekln is already talked of. 1t is
tolerably safe to say that ifa French army
ever penetrates so far into this densely
populated kingdom as its capital there
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
An End to Bone Scraping.

EdWard shepherd. OF furnishing, III,
says: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters, l feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know il. Have had
a running sore on my leg for eight years;
my doctors told me | would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated. l
used, instead, three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and my leg is now sound and we'll
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at CSC
per box by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
SCROFULA.
Vapderbilt's Money Couldn't Buy 1t.

The Acworth News and Farmer OF this week
says: Mrs. Elizabeth Baker. living within three
miles OF Acworth, remarked that Nanderbi's
fortune could not buy from her what six bottles
of SWift's Specific has done for her. Her state
ment is as follows: For thiftyonc yc re / have
suffered almost death from that horrible disease.
scrofula. For many years was unable 10 do any
hing in keeping up my domestic affairs L3sI
october was induced To try Switt's Specific. any
used two bottles and was SO much benefited bd
it that purchased four more from Mossrs North
cut Il johnson. which has almost entirely fcilcv-
cd me. | feel like a new person and can ito ]
my own homework Befo | took the :. 5 :.
my life was . burden, as my entire person WAS
covered with sores and in this miserable condi-
tion did not care to live | had jried every rem
edy known. and my case was generally regarded
as incurable. had been treated by the best ply
sciaDs TO no avail. | most heartily recommend
Swift's Specific TO The afflicted.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

Scovill's Sarsaparila and Stilling;a OF
Blood and Liver Syrup viii restore per~
feet health to the physical organization.
1t is, indeed, Strengthening syrup, pleas
ant to take, and has often proven itself to
be the best Blood Purifier ever discovered,
efTectually curing Scrofula, Syphilitic dis,
orders, Weakness of the Kidneys, Erysi-
pelas, Malaria, all Nervous disorders and
Debility, Bilious Complaints, and all dis
eases indicating an impure condition of
the Blood, Liver, Kidneys Stomach, etc.
1t corrects Indigestion, especially when
the complaint is of an exhaustive nature,
having tendency to lessen the vigor of
the brain and nervous system.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06
A snecific must 90 TO the snot. !

A specific must 60 to the spot. Athlo
phoros goes for rheumatism and neural
gia, and nothing else. In this only it has
merit as discovery. Says Rev. N. II.
Buck, West plain, Mo-: "a lady men Der
of my church who has not been able to
walk for years on account of rheumatism
has been highly delighted with trial of
Athlophoros" And James A. Cook, writ
ing from Smithton, Mo-, says "Send me
three dozen bottles of Athlophoros. 1t
has worked a wonderful cure of rheuma-
tism in my wife, and is rapidly helping
others"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-04-06

Two mugwumps have been given po-
sitions abroad, and the republicans of
their locality say they are glad to get rid
OF them. Now Mr.. Cleveland must not
make selections that please the republican
party. The party has had pleasure
enough during the last twenty wears.