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The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

Remember the town meeting next Mon
day.
This week 1t is soap 3 cakes for Toe
Button Co.
Beautiful mornings are again the ordel
of the day.
| Every bottle of Constitutional Cough
Syrup is warranted to cure. Sold by Gee
Cushing.
Mr.. +. L. Eaton, travelling agent fol
the Madison Bulletin made the REPowrHr
4 call last week.
S. J Court sets in two weeks. There
are nearly 500 cases on the docket, re.
Gently issued from this office.
Winter is fast reaching her last stages,
although there is lots CT time yet for us
to get zero weather before its departure.
The Woman's Club which was appoint.
ed to meet with Mrs. Fletcher on Thurs
day, February 25th, will meet with Mrs.
Doran instead.
The cook book to be issued by the la
dies of the Universalst parish is nearly
ready for the press and we understand it
will make pamphlet of some 60 pages.
Mr.. W. C. Pooler, for some months
past drug clerk with Bixby < Buck, left
this morning for Portsmouth, N. H., in
which city he has secured fine position.
Twelve persons were given the right
hand of fellowship and received into the
Methodist Church last Sunday morning at
the usual hour of morning service.
Sturtevant, the photographer, has in
troduced new scheme, that of taking
pictures by the aid of the electric light.
His. light, also by its high altitude, adds
muM to lighting that heretofore dark
corner on Russell Street.
J. S. Wilson, of Scion, blacksmith, has
a pair of white faced grade Hereford
steers that February goth were ten
months and twenty days old They grit
5 feet inches and weigh l4lo pounds
Who can beat this.
Bixby & Buck report that they dispose
of over 800 dailics upon the arrival Of
each evenings train. Considering that
this is report from only one of our news
stands it looks as If our people meant to
be well informed as to what transpires in
other portions of the globe,
Mr.. Joseph Weston OF Buda, ILL.,, form
erly of Skowhegan, died January % inst
aged ninety-one years three months and
one day. Mr.. Weston was born in
Bloomfield, Maine, Oct. 2sth, 1894. Was
married to Hannah Webb, Nov. 18TH
1856, settled in Buda, Illinois where they
Immediately identified themselves in an
active manner with the social and rclig-
ious affairs of the community, they both
having been long and consistent members
of the Congl church. Mrs. Weston died
six years ago, after having lived together
50 years. Six children were born 10
them, all Of whom are living. He was a
soldier of the war of 1912 AMI retained
remarkably vivid recollcctions OF those
early times to the last.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

WeSserunsett Lodge |. 0.
o. F., which was instituted Jan -, now
numbers 50 members and is rapidly in
creasing. The meetings are held in their
hall above Wade & Wares. every Satur-
day at O'Clock ... Amos Rines, an old
and well known citizen of this town, died
last "Wednesday and was buried Saturday
Miss Sadie Hight, one of the teachers
in the Skowhegan schools, is spending
her four weeks vacation at her fathers in
this town. The Good Templars will
have an entertainment and sociablc at
Wade Wares hall Monday, March LIST,
at which, refreshments will be sold. 1t is
hoped that it will be well patronized for
1t is in behalf of Il cause we'll worthy of
remembrance. The Ladies' Union Cir
Gle will meet with Mr. and Mrs Leaytt,
next Thursday. The object of this So
ciety is to procure funds for paying the
minister's salary and contributions will
be gratefully received. -. Bartlett comes
out this week with one of his characters
tic advertisements. labeled Fire Smoke
but for unately for Athens the fire did
not occur here, but in Portland. Re
member town meeting next Monday.
Kew. MIR, Evans of No. Arson, will ex-
change with Rev, Mr. Acterian next Sun
day. Oscar Bush and wife attended the
reunion of the Bush family at Pittsfcd,
last week. The church cellar was par
TALLY filed with water week ago Sun
day so services were held in the hall
Both saw mills are running to their ut
most capacity with large number of or
derS ahead. -. The old folks dance, Mon
day night. was well attended and several
of our stad citizens renewed their youth
1.-The spring term of the academy
opened with 10 studt hts.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
County ClIpplnQa.

Lawrence, Phillips, & Co. are making
repairs on their mills, at Somerset Mills,
and intend to have them in trst-class con-
dition for the next seasons business,
They will manufacture about $4,000, 900
feet of loug lumber next summer.
There is project on foot to establish
a bank in Pittsfcd. There is a prospect
that capital from outside may come in
and build brick banking building, with
stores in the lower story and banking
rooms and office above, and that the
same parties will establish the bank.
A young man sought congenial compa-
ny on Classic Heights, Pittsfield, one
evening not long ago, and Jas some mis-
thivous person quietly turned the key in
the door, when the young gent, some
hours afterward, deemed it advisable to
90 home he was obliged to make his exit
through window.
Col Morrill, of Pittsfield has purchased
of II M. Richardson of Boston, the trot-
ting stallion Tampa He is handsome
animal, rich bay with black points, stands
Is hands high and will weigh LOO lbs.
Tampa" was sired by Van Mort, by
Mambrino Pilot. and has trotted in
22l 2-l. The Colonel paid $4,000 for
him.
Mr. Eben Wood of Waterville, drove
up to the residence of Mr.. Harrison Ham
mond of Fairfield Wednesday, about
noon and embarrassed his horse in the
stable. In less than five minutes the
horse dropped dead. The animal was in
apparently good health and had not been
overdriven. Mr.. Wood valued the horse
at 500, and had been offered $500 for
him number of times.
A Maine man with push is Mr.. Lamont
Homes, whose native place is Canaan and
who now, together with Harrison Bar
rett, runs the works of chair manufact-
uring company in Sheboygan, Wis. He
came to Boston last week on business OF
the factory and made visit of two days
this week to his relatives in Canaan vii
lage. The factory is owned principally
by Silas M. Barrett, the father Of llarri-
son above mentioned, who left Canaan
about thirty years ago and resided in Gin
cinnati o. He Is now worth 81, 900, 600.
The winter term Of the M. c. l., Pitts
field will close this week The examina-
tons will occur as follows: Thursday sf-
ternoon, at o'clock-Latin lessons, AL
zebra, English Literature. Reading and
Spelling; 2 o'clock-Virgil, Greek, Eng
fish Analysis, French 3 o'clock-iIistory
English Grammar, Friday forenoon, .
o 'clock-Anabasis, Algebra; Q O'Clock
Cicero Mental Philosophy, Book Keeping,
Rhetoric 10 oclock-Latin lessons, Phys
ology, Geometry, German; IL O'Clock
Arithmetic, Civil Government, Arithme.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
COUNTY NEWS.

So. NoRuDGEwoCK. Daniel Blgcl0H
had his right arm broken a few days ago
by being kicked by colt. :. Elder Bean
| was in town last week. 1t is reported
Massachusetts parties were In town few
days looking for site to establish Shoe
Mandatory. . Fredricks & Bailey have
dissolved partnership, MIR. Friedrich will
continue the business; 1t is understood
Mr. Bailey contemplates going to Cali
fornia. IA number of break downs near
the railroad last.wcek, several teams came
to grief. The q. A. X. Post will hold
their annual ball Thursday evening, Feb.
10Th, at Sawtellc's Hall, a supper will be
served at Cars Hall There is consid-
cradle religious interest in town at the
present time at the NJ. +. church, some
fifteen ladies mostly young, have resolved
to lead better life, and many of the old
er ones have expressed desire to be bet
ter Christians in the future The Law
ton Bros. have commenced shipping gran
ite in all directions, a busy season is ex-
pected. TrampS are scarce this winter
and everybody is glad. =. The schools
close Friday, an exhibition of the school
will take place in Grange Hall Friday af-
ternoon, there will be speaking and sing
ing IF. J. Watts < Co. advertise for
twenty-five girls, will give permanent EN-
ployment for the season.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Truly Wonderful.
Lewiston, Feb. ). IS


DR.. Couaui,
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vapor treatment has done for myself and
husband. One year ago we sent fer your
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OF relief without benefit, Mr.. Haskell
was sorely afflicted with rheumatism and
confined to his room for long time. My
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complained with internal inflammation to
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time | could not stand upon my feet,
but since coming under your humane
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and never have enjoyed such good health
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wc both feel it our joint duty to aeknow-
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gratitude.
Mrs, II nry 7. Haskell.
Mr.. IIenty T. Haskell.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

"Disease is a deviation from Health Of Body ;
Di,ordar, Distemper, Maiady, breguiayity Of
the System" No matter what the disease may
be termed, it is caused by some disturbance Of
the Kidney, Lirer, Blood Nerres. Any
medicine that does not act directly on these, and
especially on the Blood, kidney or Lirer, can
accomplish no permanent cure. A thorough
knowledge Of the functions Of these organs Is
necessary to produce remedy for their Ills.
Browns Sarsaparilla is made from a foTmul.
written by the late VIM. II. Brown, NJ. D., II
graduate Of Bowdoin College and Harvard Med
zeal School, and a student in European insi.tu-
tutions.
DIR. Brown was the family physician Of the
present chef Justice Of Maine, as well as other
prominent men Of our day, and highly re-
spected, alike for his virtues and skill. II will
be seen, therefore, that we present, not a com.
mon patent medicine, but scientific prepdra-
of Ponderous P0Uer whereby
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Modern Violin Makers.
A gentleman IN Boston, formerly cit
izen of SkoWhegan writes.

A gentleman In Boston, formerly cit
izen of Skowhegan writes:
A violin made by resident of Skowhe-
gan Is now played by member of Bos-
ton Symphony Orchestra This organi-
cation is made up with only the very best
artists, and the fact that new instru-
ment is played side by side with those of
the famous old masters, surely speaks
great credit to the maker. The most fa-
nous and highly priced violins of the day
are those that were made in Cremona and
by the celebrated old masters whose
names are familiar and well known to the
world, but the proud artist Is frequently
heard to say, when asked what kind Of All
instrument he played: Oh 1t Is an old
Cremona! Imagine the artist one hund.
red years hence when asked, what Is your
violinf It's an old Skoschegan!
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
r. r. Meeting At Harmony.


Agreeably to a previous notice the citi
zcns of Harmony, to the number of about
one hundred and fifty, met at Grange
hall last Saturday afternoon for the pur
pose of ascertaning the interest in, tt,
advantages and feasibility of, the pro
posed railroad from Pittsfield through
the Lake. w. q. Bailey was chosen
chairman, and VIM, Mclaughlin, sccreta
ry. Remarks were made by MIR. Bailey
+. o. Pencil, j, V. Herrick w. W
Brown, l.. S. Reed, j, S. Longfcllow, A.
b. Clarke, and q ID. Laughson. All ex.
pressed much interest in the enterprise
and would do all they can to forward its
contamination. 1t was remarked that d
road will doubtless be built from Monsoon
down through this section of the countr,
to the Maine Central, sometime in the
town to Hartland and Pittsticld, is the
shortest the most level and most feasible
That the distance from Pittsllcd to Mon.
son is at least seven miles nearer than
from Skowhcgan to Monsoon. That Hart.
land citizens are bound to have a railroad
to their village, and if it can be shown
that the route up Moose Pond through
this town to Monson is very level and
that we will help establish this route we
shall have the satisfaction of getting the
cooperation of the Slate compay of Mon.
son. That we have two excellent water
powers, large quantities of hard and soft
lumber. That the valuation of real cs-
tate would be raised twenty-five per cent.
should we be favored with an outlet as
proposed That twenty-five thousand
dollars would be subscribed in this town
for stock in case the railroad becomes an
assured fact. That it is the duty OF ever,
one to encourage this enterprise. A com
mttee consisting OF +. Il. Pencil, VIM
Mclaughlin. and NJ j. Merrill was chos
en- to correspond with parties and tax,
such measures as are necessary to further
the survey and establishment of thi,
route. Also committee consisting oil
W. &. Bailey, W. W. Brown, and l.. S
Reed to solicit subscriptions to stock Il
the road should be established. Voted tc
adjourn two weeks. Mel.
Harmony, Feb. 20
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

Mr. EDITOR While large number of
ladies of Skowhegan are deserving of
great credit for the part they took in the
G. A. r. entertainment, | think Mrs,
Albert Weston is entitled to special men
ton not only for the time and money
contributed on this occasion, but for her
interest manifested in practical way on
all similar occasions. VETERAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

\ citizen of the Quaker City, Mr.. +
Freed, living at l22 Vine ST., recent,
spoke as follows; being afflicted Will
II distressing cough, DIR. Bulls Cou2l
Syrup was recommended TO me for relief
am happy to say that few doses no
only gave me instant relief, but effected ;
cOmpletc CurC."
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Job Printing.

he Job Printing Establishment connected with
the SOMERSET REroRTER is prepared to do all elias
of work, the richest well as the most common
;ahs. Competent and experienced workmen are
employed and large stock OF paper, envelopes, ad-
vertising, wedding and business cards in great va
riety. Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs,
etc. etc, printed in great variety of style, short
notice. Commercial printing specially. Orders
BY mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

SOMERSET DIsTRlCT LODGE, |. O. &. T.
The Annual session of Somerset Dis
trict Lodge, |. O. &. T., will be held in
Grange Hall, Norridgcwock, Friday,
March 9TH, 1856, commencing at 10 o clock
A. NJ. All attending will he provided for
by Old Point Lodge, No. 3l4. Those
wishing to attend this meeting can obtain
tickets over Somerset Railroad one fare
for round trip. This being the annual
meeting makes it the most important of
the year, and we earnestly hope that all
who are chosen delegates will feel it a
pleasant duty to attend and assist in max
ing it the most profitable. Remember the
hour for commencing is 10 \. NJ. The
A. NJ. should be better occupied than in
waiting for delegates to arrive. The fol-
lowing programme is suggested. Fore
noon. |. opening exercises, ., report of
officers and standing committees; 3, cleo
ton OF officers 4, general business. AZ
ternoon. |, installation of officers; 2,
report of special committees 3, report of
lodges; 4, question box. In order to car
ry out the above programme, ii will be
necessary for all to be present. We meet
to do good, and our past experience has
been that we do more good by having q
public meeting in the evening. Let II.
all remember what we meet for, and oul
meeting cannot fail to be u grand success
| +. s. MORSE, District Sec.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

A New Portland corr espondent says
there has been revival of the railroad
question of late, owing to reports that
the Somerset railroad thought OF extend
ing their road to some point in New
Portland. BY doing so they would Sc
cure much Dead river business, which Is
now divided with two other roads Al
the Lyceum Thursday evening, the fol.
lowing question was ably discussed Re.
solved that New Portland is better of
without a railroad, than Kinglield is with
one;" decided in the affirmative.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

Sheriff b. NJ. Steward went through
Frank S. Pierce's saloon with search
warrant Monday and seized several bot
ties of liquors. Pierce was arraigned be-
fore Trial Justice Mantor, plead guilty
and fined 500 and costs--that's good
beginning and followed mp will finish up
the saloon business in No. Arson. We
have no use for such an institution here.
l-AduOcdte.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Farm For sale.

The william Towle farm situated In Haitian
three miles from Hartland village and one mile
from Withey's Mills Said farm contains nearly
700 acres and cuts from IL To 10 tons OF good
cred, one good Orchard produced this year
over 100 bushels Of apples. Good comfortable
farm Buildings, good wood lot Of yearly 100
bought for the low price Of t7o0. Inquire Of OF
address, JOHN l. TOWLE, Veaxie Me. and
NELSON g. TOWLE OF Skowhegan, Nc. INNS
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she WAS a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whom she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Health is Happiness.

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.. Hathom heard Of
Brotcn's Sarsaparikta for kidney Diseases. lie
bought it. Mrs. liathorn began the use Of it.
began to recover, and finally arose from what
was thought to be deathbed pnd resumed her
family duties. Rev. Theo. Gerrish, Pastor Pine
Street NJ. +. Church, Bangor, will attest the
truth of this wonderful recovery.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Truly a Wonderful Remedy.

We have usedBells Sarsap rlla in our
family for the last year, and think it the
best medicine we ever had in the house.
| tried it myself for dyspepsia and got re-
lief right away; gave it to my little boy
after TRYING different kinds that did nc
good. and it cured him. II has no eqnd
for chil,lren that are troubied irith ,cOgHls.
Il. T.. JONES, Blacksmith,
Eddington Bend, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

Hon. ]. p. BASS, Ex-MAYoR OF BANGOR, SAYS.
"Some two years since, | 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 to my
usual weight, having gained since began to
consider Browns Sarsaparilla the best remedy
for Indigestion have ever used.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
N ADDITION
THESE BARGAINS WE OFFER THIS WEEK

Case Lawns at cts per yard.
All Linen Towels 10 cts. a piece
Everyone declares all wool IA inch Black Cash
meres to be the greatest bargain shown at so cts.
per yard.
We have large line of Hamburgs and expect today
a new assortment.
Also new white goods for summer.
Kid Gloves in dark and evening shades and all prices
The largest and choicest variety of Dress Goods in
town.
Winter garments at great reduction. Now is the
time to buy Garments for next season.
Just few more pairs of Blankets left, to be closed
at a great sacrifice.
This sale will continue only one week
longer.
Packages delivered to all parts of the
village.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

will be your portion. Sanford rhilbraek, No. /
button Street, Bangor, WAS gi'ru UP "a die.
lie hat Consumption Doctors sad lie could
not live. Was gwen bottle u Lro@us sarsa-
parilla, and by It's continued use was cured.
Mr.. Philbro0k was four year, with Messrs.
Files Jones, and also in the employ Of the NJ
{. X. r., aud hundreds know this cast to be
genuine. Mr.. Briggs, County Commissioner,
Penobscot Co, said he threw away over one
hundred empty bottles that had contained ,ari-
Gus kinds of patent medicines that h, wife had
taken. Three bottles Of Browns Sarsaparilla
gave her better health than She had experienced
fpr years.
"ilaye bad severe Kidney Disease. Have
spent large sums Of money. Messrs. Jordan x
Tibbetts, Of Stetson, advised Br0,ch's SarSapar
riiid. 1t cured me- | am grateful to You 70
preparing such a wonderful remedy.
"Jf,sE HAEbEN.
"Refcr to l. ". 1ibbctts, NJ. D., stetson."
Frank Goliath, Exeter, Me-, bought Browns
Sarsaparilla. Had little faith. Now says it has
done miracles. Had spent hundreds Of dollars
without obtaining helm before buyup
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
To Prevent Small Pox.
BORN.

Skowhegan- Feb. 9th. to the wife Of Joseph
WhittemOle u daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24
Prints at 3 cts per yard
Prints at A IL cts. per yard.
Scotch Ginghams 8 cts per yard
Ginghams at 6 cts per yard.
A Brown Cotton at 4 IA cts

The these
We have Not sold hryfye hundred
nor eight hundred of dress goods week. had
very nice trade which shows that appreciate gain
offered them.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-02-24

FRENCH AMERICAN Cocks IN All masnbe Fes
COFFEE SETS CAKE BASKETS BR
PICKLE CASToRS Ladies aud Gents GOLD SILVER
CHARMS, fancy Da
man OPTHALNOSCOPE OPERA CLASSES TELE
SCOPES MICROSCOPES. READISG GLASSES.
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Hoods SarsaparilIa
100 Doses Ono Dollar.

Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s.. Made
only nv q l. HOOD & co Lowell Mass
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-07

The suit Of Uncle Sam VS.. A.
Keeth, for selling liquor without IL
cense, took place at Bay City last
Wednesday. The examination was
by the U. S. commissioner, and the
complaint was made by revenue
officer. The officials had laid a plot
to catch the woman and three persons
were engaged to go to the Keeth
place, which is house of i'll fame,
and buy liquor, so that they could
testify that such was sold there, the
woman was first arrested on a war
rant for selling spurious liquors, but
the charge could not be proven and
she was discharged. She was then
Immediately rearrested on charge of
selling beer and cigars without license,
proved guilty by the three witnesses,
and bound over for trial at the U. s.
court, at Detroit. Trial to take
place next October.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-07

The ladies of Trinity church have
made arrangements for a series Of
fine entertainments at the Opera
House, and for this purpose, have &C.
cured several artists to take part
therein. 1t is known as the Peoples
Star Course" and embraces the follow
ing entertainments, to be presented at
intervals of two weeks apart;
1. Americas greatest lyceum en-
tertainer, Miss Helen Potter, who will
give literary recitals and persona
tions.
2. The world renowned violin vir-
tuoso, Camilla Urso, In grand CON-
cert, assisted by Miss Alice May Es-
ty, prima donna sopranos Albert
Mansfield, baritone cantante; Au.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-07

gus,a Sauret, pianist. Miss jamie G
Savage, elocutionist.
3. The celebrated lecturer. Miss
Kate Field, will deliver lecture en-.
titled "Thc Mormon Monster"
The first entertainment is 10 take
place on Wednesday, July 14th, the
second on Wednesday, July 2sth, and
the third on Wednesday, August
18th.
Persons will be around soliciting
subscriptions for the whole course, the
price OF which will be $3.50. Single
tickets, rs cents.
These entertainments promise to be
among the best ever WITNESSED in this
city. Miss Field, Miss Potter and
Camilla Urso have a national reputa-
ton, and the ladies Of Trinity parish,
are to be congratulated on having Sc.
cured such artists. We believe their
efforts will be appreciated, and that
the whole course will be we'll patron.
lied.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1886-07-07
Hot.

The government thermometer said
the heat was SO in the shade. The
one at Burston's store, Second street,
registered nearly one hundred. A
thermometer was placed at the back
part of this Office, yesterday forenoon,
so that the sun shone fair on it, and
the mercury ran up to 1913 and was
still going up when we took pity on
the poor mercury and removed the
instrument into the shade. Hot -?
Well, VIC should remark. On some
of the streets the wind that was blow.
ing was as warm as if il had come out
of a furnace.