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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

Maine farmer very sensibly says
of our state would appropriate fifty
thousand dollars and expend 1t in well
stocking our inland lakes, l believe 1t
would do more to add to our material
interests than anything that has been
done, and while we are getting excited
over the presidential elections do not for
get our own state, but let us see that men
are elected to the legislature who believe
In future for Maine, and who will not be
afraid to vote for appropriations not on
ly to Ill our woods with wild animals but
our rivers with myriads of such fish as
viii tempt the disciples Of LEAK Walton.
Then our own eggs would not have 70
= shipped out Of the state for market.
Ihea ths tons Of golden butter turned out
BY the fesepstss that are springing up oil
over oar se.se. = well - oer private
could nos b nvallsd. "-Isdss1rta jour,
~.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
What Smoking Does for Boys

4 medical man, struck with the large
number of boys under fifteen years of age
whom he observed smoking, was led to
inquire into the effect the habit had upon
the general health. He took for his pur-
pose tnirty-eight aged from nine to fif-
teen, and carefully examined them. In
twentv-seven he discovered Injurious
traces of the habit In twenty-five there
were various diaorders of the circulation
and digestion, palpitation of the heart,
and more or less taste for strong drinks.
In twelve there were frequent bleeding OF
the nose, ten had disturbed sleep and
twelve had slight liberation of the mu-
cous membrane of the mouth, which dis
appeared on ceasing the use of tobacco for
some days. The doctor treated them all
for weakness, but with little effect, until
the smoking was discontinued, when
health and strength were restored
british Medicdi .HOntb'g.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

The immense Delaware peach crop is
estimated at from 10000, 900 to u 900, OOC
baskets, and the problem which now pre-
sents itself is as to how this unprecedent-
ed harvest is to be marketed. Owing to
the Punishable quality of this delicious
fruit, quick shipments have been provid-
ed for, and the railroads are to make ar
rangcments to carry it as far west a.
Chicago, and as far north a. Montreal
1t is even proposed to ship some of the
crop to Europe, first treating it to tn,
evaporating process,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
ACheap Ice Chest.

Take two dry goods boxes, one Of
which is enough smaller than the othel
to leave space of about three inches all
around when it is placed inside. Flu Thu
space between the two with sawdus
packed closely, and cover with heav,
lid made to 1T neatly inside the larger boz
Insert small pipe in the bottom of thu
chest to carry of the water from tn
melting ice, and you have a very cheal
and tolerably effective ice box for famil,
or grocers use.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

English and Amefi'H" ""''
Perhaps the most striking contrast De.
tween English and American Journals II
In the relative amount Of space allotted 10
verbatim reports OF speeches. discourses
and other addresses Besides the room
given to parliamentary proceedings there
are many columns in each issue OF the
average English daily devoted to record
inc the utterances OF men, wise or other
wise
The first qualification required of r.
porter in England is the ability TO YAK.
verbatim notes; and. looking over soIn'
of the English papers, an American IS N
clined to think it is the only qualification
The space given to description in reports
of political and other meetings over ther'
Ia very small. no matter how many COZ
umns Of wind are Photographed In thi'
country we do not care to reproduce al
the words that fall from the lips OF
speaker on the stump; much less does I'm
reader next morning care TO read them
I was so1new hat astonished while VISITING
England last summer to observe nov
eagerly your intelligent Briton wade
through a three or four column speecl
delivered the night before at Polltlca
meeting. letting his breakfast coffee COG
meanwhile. j C. Modett Ia 100 "npe'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
Agricultural Inventions.

Mr. John II. Priestly, of Meriden, Iowa,
1t has hopper-shaped seed box with
downward projections and spouts, in
connection with coverer and marking
bar, and other novel features, whereby
potatoes may be planted rapidly, econom-
ically, and evenly, in straight rows,
A weed cutter has been patented by Mr..
Gustavus Hauschild, of Topeka Kansas.
1t is intended for use as an attachment to
cultivators, as a substitute for some or
all of the cultivator blades, to throw the
weeds to or from growing plants, and cut
them Off above, at, or below the ground
surface, also stirring the ground close to
the plants.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

A recent innovation in the treatment OF
cabbage is to tie up the heads, Thi'
plan used to be followed considerably
with cress, lettuce and the same plan is
now followed with cabbage. After the
heads begin to form well the outer leave,
are gathered up and cord tied around
them to hold in place. Those who have
tried the plan claim that the cabbage
head up earlier, while the quantity of the
head is much better, being more solid
and are peter to handle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

The farming of the future must be
gradually contracted in the number OF
acres. Higher cultivation, more remit
nerative crops. Less hard work over
broad fields and closer attention to spec
ial paying crops on the fields that surround
the house. More pasture, more stock
and plenty of ensilage this insures the
purchase of less commercial fartilizer
and the very best results from the con-
tents of the BARNARD
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

The farmers of Bangor and vicinity
have not given up their project of a
creamery, but are still at work canvassing
the matter with an earnestness that
means success in the end and will stop
nothing short of it. A large number of
cows have been rendered to the enter
prise As soon as the busy season of
having is over efforts will be renewed to
work the project into form.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
The Visit.

Wearing suit 81 SIMPLE gray
called upon friend to-day,
He straight unlocked his cedar room,
NV senses swan with the perfume.
From shelves above, at wonderous height
lie took down wear that dimmed my sight.
Rreeches that buck led at the knee
"~malillathcs"- much too large Tor me
Laced douhlets ard cross gartercd hose
It was wondrous wealth Of CLOTHES.
Rut twas not meant that should share
They were not brought tor me to wear
Twas only meant that should SEE
How very fine my friend could be.
And while he walked in brave array
needs must sit IN simple gray
Think YOU, that when LEFT has door,
went much richer than before
HNRtFs HESRY VIM. in Harfrr lorJ"IP'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
A Stopper for Rats.

A correspondent says; Soak one OF
more newspapers, knead them into pulp,
dip the pulp in suitable solution oil
oxalic acid. While wet, force the pulp
into any crevice or hole made by mice OF
rats. Result-a Disguised retreat, with
sore shouts and feet, on the part Of the
would-be intruders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
MISCELLANY.

Strong Nerves and Pure Blood result from
using Dr. Ailston's Blood Tome and Nerve In
yigorator.
The cattle along the line of the Lake Erie 4
Western Railway in Indiana are dying with
Texas fever.
Paimer's SkR-Success is positive and
speedy cure for eruptions Of face, scalp or body.
As an adjunct Skin-Suecess Soap should be USED.
Talmsy's Skin-Success is positive, speedy
cure for eruptions Of Face, Scalp or body.
q. A, Hebard Esq, So. Boston, Mass, war
cured Of Salt kheum by Palmer's Skin-Suceess.
The SKIN, Scalp and Hair receive lasting ben
EFT from the application of Skin-Success Soap.
Soothing and delightful.
4 HeaHhy Skin may be obtained through
Skin-Success. Cleansing soap and healing ONT
ment.
Pdlmer'= ShM-Success positively cures Skin
diseases, "SS" soap and ointment cleanse
and heal.
Palmer's Skn-SacceSs cures long standing
cutaneOus affections Of erey1 description. Skin
Success Soap purihes and invigorates the Skin,
rendering it clear and firm.
The lightning rod is rarely seen nowadays
Lawn grass mown too close will die out.
Much injury is done by the use of irritating
/ gripping compounds taken as purgatives, In
| Ayers Pills, the patient has mild but effective
eathartlc that can be confidently recommended
alike for the most delicate patients as well a,
! the most robust.
The daily bath should never be omitted b,
those who toll hours under the hot sun and per
spire freely.
/ Usc the surest remedy for catarrh-Dr Sages.
Corn and clover are excellent ensilage crops
Celery requires and must have plenty o
water,
GHUIm .d.g0iUSi tie strife.
And always have a bottle of Ackers English
Remedy in the house. You cannot tell how
soon Group may strike your little one or cole
or cough may fasten itself upon you. One dos,
! is a preventative and few doses apOsitye cure
All Throat and Lung troubles yield to its treat
mcnt, A sample bottle is given you free and the
Remedy guaranteed by
X. T. Pattcn, Druggist.
little work in the strawberry bed will pa,
now.
Honey Don.
Say, Pcrki ms old hoy, why don't We see You al
| the club any mOrel Has your mothtr-in.law shut
down on Nou"f No Brown the fact of the matter i,
my home il 10 happy that there isnu Undue eme nj
oi me To ieaSr H. You look iucrcdulous. hut it's
positive TACT You see, my wife used TO suffer much
| from functional arrangements common to her sex
ihBt her spirits and temper greatly affected
II was moi her fault of but u made home u
pleasant all tia same. but now since she has begun
| 10 take Dr. Picrccs Favurte PrrAciipiou she ba,
heecn 80 we'll and 40 happy that we are having oui
| honey all over again"
Your moist or sour dough is fatal If fed tc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
STAGE Connections.
Star Of the East.
l088-Summer Arrangements-l
-STEAMRR-
STAR OF THE EAST

win commence her regular trips for the season al
1919, bptwee Gardiner and Boston, Monday. Apr
23rd, 1898.
Running as follows: Leave Gardiner every Monday
sud Thursday at 2J0 p, Nj. Richmond at $40 z. NJ
Bath at $40 ?. NJ.
RETURNING will leave Lincoln's Wharf, Boston
oh Tuesday and Friday at O'Clock, p NJ,
FARES; From lIallowell. Augusta and Gardiner Il
Boston, 200; Richmond. 81 - Bath, so,
ROUND TRIP TICKETS From Augusta Hallowcll
and Gardiner, $500, Richmond, q so, Bath, goo
M,uIu M
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
ATHENS and BRIGHTON
STAGE LINE

stage leaves skowhesan on arrival Of train nj
night. Itch ,
u.eSc.stS - q SAewhssan 81 skowhegan
H..9oss ri.fs n Athens at Hotel Emery.
nrss1s "a hrss .'ss'ss pf'mpsiy attend
- frlSCn A.sTAyyoaD. Inrne.sr.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

The Rem arkable Growth Of the
Moxie Co.

1t was only three years ago that this Central
American plant, NIoxie Nerve Food. first came
INTO use. Now the country is studied with iacto
ries. and its consumption i. marvellous At first
cautious people inclined To laugh at its
pretensions. Now it is the common beverage OF
the leading people OF the United States. TO satisfy
the public Incredibly the Company offered 5000
1t they could not prove it had recovered Hopeless
helpless eases OF old paralysis; helpless men under
the liquor Appetite invalid women, completed "
broken with nervous exhaustion until utterly
wrecked eases medicine could not help. That
broke the ice. Then it Hood There ar,
thousands oil families that it the year around
1t has certainly proved to he the most useful bever
age ever placed before the public, and a great
iavorite with females.
The cattle of Colorado are in specially fine
condition now.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
CARRIAGES
SEASON OF 1888.
REPOSITORY Of HESELT0N 3 CHASE
WATER STREET si.-a.r,a, Y,in..

Having lust returned from the New
York and Massachusetts Markets, and
purchased in large quantities, for cash at
low prices, We were never before, in all
our long dealings with the people of this
vicinity, able 10 give such Bargains in
every style and description of Carriages,
as now.
Our stock is now open for inspection
and sale, and consists OF all kinds of Open
and Top Carriages.
Among the bargains we offer are Bug
gies with full leather top, steel axles,
steel tires, bolted between every spoke,
and in every way fine smooth looking
Job, that we can sell from $75 to $500.
Acknowledged by all the best trade ever
offered in town.
Handling, as we do, more carriages,
probably than any other firm in Maine,
and being former carriage manutactur-
err and thoroughly conyersant with al
details of the business, we feel confident
in saying that we are able to give oui
customers better carriage for the money
than can be obtained elsewhere. IIav'
ing sold carriages in this section for the
past ten years we shall continue in the
future as in the past to represent oul
goods just as they are, and if at any tim,
they should prove otherwise, we stanC
ready and willing to make them good o.
refund the money.
Ba5' We take pleasure in showing ou
Carriage whether YOU purchase OF not
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09


During the late violent storms In the
English channel the sea washed through
q high and hard sandbank near 81 MAJ,
almost fonr meters thick, laying bare
portion of an ancient forest, which ras
already passing into the condition OF oeal.
The London Times says; This forest ~
the beginning Of our era covered an e.
tensive tract Of the coast hn with 'he
sinking of the land 1t became snhmerged
and covered up by the drifting sand Mon,
Saint Michel once stood In the middle OF
It. The forest had quite disappeared oy
the middle Of the Tenth century oo
casionally. at very low tides after storms,
remains OF II are disclosed, just as a.
present Il is believed that some cent
uries ago the highest tides rose sooa'
evolve net,rs above the level Of this
lowest ebb Now the high water level Is
1875 meters above the lowest. Hons
Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
II XealihY G10Hih.

Acker's Blood Elixir has gained firm hold
on the American people and is acknowledged ID
he superior to all other preparations. 1t is
positive cure for all Blood and Skin Diseases
The medical fraternity indorse and prescribe it
Guaranteed and sold BY
X. 7. Patten, Druggist.
than now.
No medicine in the world is in better reput,
or more widely known than Ayers Sarsaparla
As a safe and certain remedy for all manner o
blood disorders, leading physicians and drug
gists everywhere recommend it in preference t,
any other.
The supply of water is absolutely essential OF
the farm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

Arrangements OF Trains. In effect
June %, 1875
Trains leave Skowhegan as follows: s.35 A.
N. for all points west and for Bangor and
Moosehead Lake; 2.25 p. NJ for Waterville
Oakland, North Ansnn, Bangor, Bar Harbor,
Portland and Boston; $50 T. NJ. (mixeD for
Watervile, enabling passengers to take night
pullman for Portland and Boston.
4 RRIPA LS.-7.U0 A. NJ. mixed except
Mondays; 1858 A. NJ. Passenger from Portland
Lewiston. Augusta and Bangor; 5.l5 P. NJ. from
all points.
On Monday mornings only. a Freight train
leaves SkOw hogan at 100 a. NJ. and arrives
Saturdays, only at 500. 2. N.
PAYSON TUCKER, General Manager.
f. BOOTHBY, General Pass'r Agent
Portland June 20, 1855,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
ADVICE TO MOTHERS,

Are you disturbed at night and broken of YOU,
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING will
pain Of cutting teethl If so, send at once anf
get a bottle of MRs. WINsLows SooTBISo
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value i,
incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor little sufe,
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures dissentery and
diarrhoea, regulates the stomach and bowels,
cures wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in.
fammaton, and gives tone and energy TO the
whole system. Mis-. WINsLoow's SoorHISG
SYRUP FoR CHILDREN's TEETH is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription Of one Of the oldes,
and best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price 25c. bottle. f3sl
Ornamental plants serve their purpose hes,
when carefully trained BY the use Of the shears.
II GAIA Killed.
Another child killed by the use Of opiates
given in the form Of oothing syrup. WHY
mothers give their children such deadly poison
is surprising when they can relieve the child Of
its peculiar troubles by using Aeker's baby
Soother. II contains no Opium or Morphine.
Sold by
X. 7. Patton. Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
Steamer Della Collins

Will run In connection with the Star of the East,
leaving Augusta, Mondays and Thursdays at l2.O r.
NJ Halowell at p Nj, arriving at Gardiner in season
TO connect with the star of the East for Boston
Returning will leave Gardiner on the arrival of the
Star every Wednesday and saturday
FREIGHT taken at low rates.
Hallowell, Apr. 20, 1881
7m7 H. FULLER Agt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
JOHNSON'S
UNIVERSAL
CYCLOPE DIA

JOHNsoN's UNIVERSAL CYCLoPEDA is a
whole library of universal knowledge from the
pens or the ablest scholars in America and
Europe. 1t is accepted as high authority in our
leading colleges. 1t is not for the few, like APP
pleton's, the Britannica, or the International,
but for all. 1t has just been thoroughly revised
at cost of over $50, 600, and three years labor
by forty editors, and over 1000 renowned con-
tributors. 1t is in eight convenient sized vol
umes. No father can give to his child at school
or his son or daughter just entering the arena
Of life anything that will be Of more permanent
benefit. 1t is education supplementary 10
that of the schools. Address for particulars
and terms
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09
Paris green is valuable preventive of the de-
,truction of orchards by the cooling moth

Ue Can ana IN
Guarantee Acker's Blood Elixir for it has been
fully demonstrated to the people of this country
that it is superior to all other preparations for
blood diseases. 1t is positive cure for syphi-
htic poisoni ., Ulcers, Eruptions End Pmpes.
1t puriEcs IL" whoe system and thoroughly
builds up the const tuition.
X. T. Patten, Druggist.
Hay should never be sold until a suticien,
quantity Tor home use is certainly secured.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission,
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure OF consumption,
Bronchitis, Catarrh. Asthma and all throat and
Lung Affections, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all \eavous omplaints
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands ot cases, has teit it his duty To make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuaed by
this motive and desire to relieve human suffering
will send tree OF charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using, Sent by mail
by addressing with stsmp, naming this paper
W A. MOVES, I4o Poafy's Block, Rochesiey, ~ T.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-08-09

Those who leave everything till the
minute usually get left.
f,nNSI'MpTInN GI.REn
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-06-14

At the Grocery and China Store on
Main Street you can buy goods as low, if
not lower than any house in Jackson.
just read what is handled, and you will
find something you want. Grocery De-
partment is kept Sugars, Teas, Coffees,
Spices, Soaps, molasses. Canned Fruits,
Candies, Crackers, Brooms, Seed Potatoes,
Tobaccos, Cigars, Flour, Meat, and all
kinds of Staple goods, and all at bottom
prices. China department is kept, Cups
Plate Sets, Tureens, Pitchers, Basins,
Spittoons, Vases, ,Lamps, Burners, Shades,
Ch1mneys, Crooks, Stone Ware, Sewer
Pipe, Lime, Cement, Plaster Sewing
Machines, Needles. Belts, Oils, Stew Pans,
Thompson s. Edwards Fertilizers of
Chicago, Ill. Do not fail to call and get
prices and see if what we say is not true.
Goods delivered in town free. Telephone
81. One door below First National Bank,
Jackson, o. w. A. STEELE.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1888-06-14

is the center of the coal feld-Jackson
is the center of the coal field" and so
on. The fact is, there will, within
the next few years, be a coal field
opened south of Jackson which will
rival the Horse Creek region in its
best days. The hills are full of an
excellent quality Of coal-the finest
for domestic use of any yet discovered,
and an excellent heater, with good
lasting qualities. Like all coal regions,
it has been considered by the hill
farmers on that side that there was
no such thing MS coal III that direc-
tion, and but little Thought has been
given to the matter. One old gentle
man, named Canter, prospected
little in the hills south Of town, and
always stoutly maintained that coal in
paying quantities was to be found
there. On the road near the Mayhem
lands, short distance South of town,
the coal crops out. Yet all this vast
field of coal has been lying there, a
standing joke upon those who were
seeking coal investments. And the
best part of it is that a railroad could
be run clean through to the Scioto
County line with practically no ex-
pense for grading. The four miners
who leased the Sam McClung hill,
have more coal than they can mine
in the space of their natural lives
Prospecting in adjacent hills proves
that they are full of coal also. We
mean that a good, strong. paying
vein exists.
There discoveries are good for Jack
son. The center of the coal field is
Jackson. This town is situated in a
peculiar basin. There are creeks on
all sides of the town, running directly
toward it. Not only is it the
center of the coal field, but of the ore
region as we'll. The hills of which we
speak, South Of town, are also rich
with ore. This gives great advant-
age to Jackson, over the coal field up
the creek. There will certainly be a
railroad up McDowell's Run in the
near future, and it will be a paying
one, too. The farmers on that side of
town are in no hurry to dispose of
their farms, or their coal rights