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The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness-Hay Fever-A New
Home Treatment.

Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence of living parasites
in the lining membrane of the nose and
eustachian tubes. Microscopic research,
however, has proved this to be a fact, and
the result of this discovery is that simple
remedy has been formulated whereby
Catarrh, Hay Fever and Catarrhal Deafness
are permanently cured in from one to three
simple applications made at home by the
patient once in two weeks.
N. B.-This treatment is not a snuff or an
ointment both have been discarded by
reputable physicians as injurious. A pamph-
let explaining this new treatment is sent on
receipt of three cents in stamps to pay
postage by A. II. Dixon Il Son, cor. Of John
and. King Street, Toronto, Canada. Chris
III, A ne
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

SPORT that Rsqulrss Excsllsat Aim and
Nerves Of Eros.
We were moving further and further
all the time into the alligator country,
ard they were growing thicker and
thicker. From the way they were drop
ping from the banks into the water on
both SIDES Of US, that part Of the Mama
tee river. would be . particularly
| unwholesome place for swim, II they
do attack persons in the water. In some
places where the banks were six or eight
| feet higher than the water the startled
gators had no hesitation about di stng
y
They had in every instance, as Mr.. War
ner had told us, the head toward the
water, ready for spring.
Now, when we reach a good place to
| land, i will try TO kill one OF these fell
lows Mr.Ewarner said, land then we
can go ashore and examine him at our
| leisure"
We had to watch some little time for
such an opportunity, for all places were
mol COED Landing places, and all the allli-
gators were not in favorable positions
for being SHOT. The eye and Just back
of the foreleg are the only vulnerable
places, even for rific-ball. When q
bullet struck one on sthe back or side
| the sound was like shooting against a
rock. | had been peppering them all
| the afternoon with revolver, and with
every shot brought down an alligator.
This was not, however, on account OF
fine craftsmanship, but because wher-
ever it hit him, or probably it did not
| hit him at all, the shot alarmed him,
and he sprang into thcewater. The small
eye of an alligator is not very good tar
get at fifteen or twenty PAGES, and Mr..
Warner made several efforts before he
bagged any game.-Ats length, how
ever, he struck one. square in the
| eye, and the gator was dead before he
had chance to flop himself into
/ Che water. Not dead so quick, either,
bu. o-discouraged that in his few
moments OF tail-lashing and terrible
struggling he worked himself still fur
E-ther away from the water. As soon as
he lay quiet we landed, and went as
close to him as proper respect for his
size warranted. The brute might be
| playing possum, and one sweep of that
powerful tail would break mans legs.
He lay on his back, and we soon became
| familiar enough with him to poke him
| with sticks, and then there was no doubt
that he was as dead as he would ever be.
/ He was an inch or two over seven feet
long, and think any one who saw that
Shiny. repulsive creature lying there
i would not care in the future to put his
feet into pair of alligator boots His
jaws were large enough, and no doubt
powerful enough to snap mans leg off,
and he would have been an ugly fellow
to encounter in fair fight.-Cor. N. Y.
/ Times
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
=ssa7asl-=,liii-'ii= ssi=sii-sll, X
Syrup of Figs.

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues Of plants known to be
most beneficial to the human system. acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels, ef-
fectually cleansing the system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
WHEN the summers rose has faded
What shall make 1t fair ngain2
When the face W tn pain III shaded
What shall drive AWAY the nain2

Ne ef Shall q bIOsSOm brIEhten
After blighted by the frost,
But the load of pain may tighten,
And we need not count Rs lost
all the pleasure of life when the wife and
mother, upon whom the happiness of home
so largely depends, is afflicted with the del
icate diseases peculiar to women. 1T is ter
rible to contemplate the misery existing in
our midst because Of the prevalence of
these diseases. 1t is high time that all
women should know that there is only one
sure remedy for all female complaints, and
that is DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription
Do not allow ill-health to fasten itself upon
you. Ward it off by the use of this stand
ard remedy. But if it has already crept in,
put it to rout You can do it, by the use Of
the 1Favorite Prescription. y, It is guar
a,ueed to give satisfaction in every case, or
money paid for it will be returned.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Have small bin in the cellar in
order to store parsnips, carrots and beets
for family use. Store them in dry sand,
The main crop may be stored in mounds
outside.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

In Russia women are not allowed to
practice medicine before reaching the
age of forty years. In free America
every woman feels herself fully quail
fed to practice medicine so soon as she
owns baby or can borrow one of her
neighbor, to experiment on.-Terre
Haute Express.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
Help for the Hands,

Here is an arrangement by which a
stable door may be opened while the
hands are full Of pals or other things.
side of the door by staples. 1t rests at
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
-~ConsumptIon surelv cured.

To THE EDIToR;-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy for
the above named disease By It's timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
permanently cured. shall be glad to send
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any OF
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post-office
address. Respectfully, I. A. SLocUM, NJ c.,
ISL Pearl street. New York
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Oregon, the Paradise of Farmers.
Mild, equitable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass, stock country
Oregon ImmigrationBoard Portland Oregon
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

ARE any of the new washing compounds
as good as the ld-fashioned soapi Dobbins
electric Soap has been sold every day for
"A years, and is now just as good as ever
Ask your grocer for it and take no other.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

pm from indigestion, dyspepsIA and 10
hrar{v eating IL relieved ct once ~ taxing
one 81 Carriers Little Liver Pills tmmediace-
II after dinner Don't forget thiA
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

WOMEN generally do not understand sar
casm, but that does not hinder them from
making themselves disagreeable some.
times to their s-in-law.-Somerville
journal.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

A PROFESSOR set himself to work and
mastered twelve languages in four years /;
then no went crazy, and now talks in q
language which no one can understand.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Tho leaves OF house plants should
be kept clean and frequently spfinkled
with water, or washed with plant
sy,ingc: this net only hccps off the in.
sects, burt clears the leaves of dust ano
opens up the breathing pores.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

A CoUeH, Coin, OR SORE THROAT shoulf
not be neglected Browns BRoNCuIAI
TRocHEs are a simple remedy, and give
prompt relief. 25 cts. a box.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

ARE as small as homeopathic pellets, and
as easy 70 take as sugar. Everybody likes
them. Carter s Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

GOOD many people publicly thank the
Lord for their prosperity, who would be
very mad If somebody should suggest that
they were not mainly responsible for ii
themselves -Somerville Journal
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

THE fisherman takes no credit to himself
for giving cast to his calling. 1t is in his
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

A CONTEMPORARY defines an optimist as
. woman who has new winter cloak and
bonnet, and pessimist as woman who
has neither.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

IT is strong presumptive evidence when
you lind your neighbours rubber stuck il
the mud near your woodpile.- Rome Senti
mel 49,. q. -
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

PERHAPS one strong objection to women
as walters is that they can not even be
spoken to without a preliminary tip. Bal
timore American.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

A great deal Of butter is spoiled by
packing it in ola tubs or poor ones
Lacy should be clean and sweet. M
old tub will answer the purpose,
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

THR girls give little thought to the affairs
Of state, but when the subject is bachelors
they know how to reduce the surplus.
BinQhamton Herald
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

The fact that the world generally speaks
well OF the dead does not seem to encour.
age suicide among the class who never get
2 good word while they are alive.-Milwau-
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

ELEPHANTS have been known to live to tn
age OF 400 years. Moral-YounB man donii
be in too much Of hurry to sec the elephant
He'll keep.-Boston Transcript.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

AN Eastern man has invented an cle
vator boot 1t will be popular with sterl
parents, likely. Lowell Mail.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

1T may be poetical to have sensitive
soul, but 1t is prose to live comfortably
with man who has one-Atchison Globe,
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

AN engagement Is very fragile thing
1t can mot be dropped without breaking Il
-Terrc Haute Express.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Names oldest man died lately at
Belgrade in that State His name was
Elihu Stevens, and he was 101 years old.
He was married three times and was
the father of twenty-five children, most
of whom are living. On the day he died
he had 1876 descendants
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

IT Is interesting to note how poker is per
meating our best society. When one lady
goes to soc another she calls. Merchant
Traveller
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

TEE cooper's business is not always
lively, though he is generally hopping
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Am enthusiastic exchange refers to the
dresses OF some actresses as perfect DO
ems" 1t would be nearer the mark to call
them epigrams; because well, there isn't
much 70 an epigram, you know.-Phila-
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

WOMEN rarely are great inventors.
though they are often the FIRST to discover
new wrinkles. Terre Haute Express.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Z THE doctor is one of the few people who
are not seized with q desire to WELD Q free
Washington Capitol. -.l4 ).
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

1T takes good deal Of sand to perpetrate
some sugar frauds.-Hutchinson kan
News : ~
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

Sufferers from Catarrhal troubles should
carefully read the above
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

THE best way to spread thing is to tel
q few very confidentially and ask them no
to mention it. - =
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

.6RoScHiTIs Is cured By frequent small
doses Of Pisoss Cure for Consumption.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

TIoHr shoes may be classed as articles OF
hard wear.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

- = y =; - u 81
arbitration. Burlington Free Press
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

A MILkMAN never goes to q dance in
pumps. Too suggestive.-Boston Courier.
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20

For biliousness, sick headache, indigestion
and constipation, take DR.. Pierce's Pellets
The Logan County banner. [volume] (Logan, W. Va.) 1889-1903, 1890-02-20
THE MEN WHO MISS THE TRAIN.

Iloafe aroun' the deepo jest 70 see the Pullman
An to see the people scamper wen they hear
the ingine toot;
But wat makes the most impression on my
som'w'at active brain
j the careless men who get there Jest In time
TO miss the train.
An some cuss the railroad eomp'ny, an, some
loudly cuss their stars,
An some Jest galiop down the track an try to
catch the cars;
An some with loud Ian an Joke VIII pouitico
up their pain
var'us kin's er people get there Jest In time 70
miss the train
An there is many deepos an nag-stations 18th
out name
Along the Grand Trunk railroad that leads TO
wealth an fame.
An men rush TO these deepes, as fast as they.
A. the Train Of Opportunity Jest goes q thun-
derin by.
They rush down TO the stations with their hair
all stood on end,
As the platform Of the taii-end car goes whirlin'
roun' the bend:
An some men groan an cry aloud, an some
conceal their pain,
Wen they find tibet they have got there Jest In
time to miss the train.
But the cars pun through the valleys an, go
a.whiriin by,
An float their banners " wife smoke, like flags
They leap the fowin' rivers, an through the
tunnels grope,
An cross the Mountains II Despair to the
Tableland Of Hope.
The Grand Trunk Railroad Of Success, II runs
Sssse=sz-[ssz through every cI lime -
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Government officials. 1t was so strange
that no one believed it, and we were
seeking tog get around it by denying that
the man was Captain Harsen, when, lol
the man who had been his first mate
and sailed the ship home arrived in port
as mate of a Scotch ship and identified
his old commander at once. There was
Government survey ship in port at
the time, and after some delay she set
off with Captain Harsen on board toto
cate and chart this solitary island. We
could give her the location within a
hundred miles, and after sailing to
and fro fora week she madea discovery.
u While she could not find the island, she
did find shoal or bank in -mid-ocean
TO mark it's site. Further than that,
trees and other drift stuff We're en-
countered in that locality to prove that
some queer thing had taken place. On
spot about mile square soundings
showed depth of from thirty to sixty
feet only, while all around it the lead
would take down mile Of line. While
Captain Harsen could not show them an
island, he could point out the site of one,
and in their report to the Government
the officers of the ship took the theory
h that the island had sunk into the sea
from whence it sprang. The spot was
placed upon all the charts issued the
next year, and a foot-note warned navi-
gators to give it wide berth. Captain
, IIarsen reached home in good health to
sail many other voyages, and died only
about ten years ago. While the truth
of mis- story has often been questioned
in newspapers and on shipboard, the
preponderance Of proof was IN favor .oi
his veracity. Not the slightest reason
existed for misstating the real facts.-N.
Y
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18
The Clemenceau Case.

a, ms celeorateu ana mucu TAXED vi
play will be,performed by Mr. j. NJ Hin s
company, with Mr.. Maurice Barrymore as
the Star, next Monday evening at Coburn
Hall. The Bangor Commercial says:
1.-THE story of the play Is well known
and the large audience which filled the
Opera House saw it handsomely staged
and well acted. Mr.. Maurice Barry
as Pierre Clemenceau made a distinct hit.
His appearance was very fine, his love
making scene most beautiful and in the
fourth and fifth acts, in the scenes with
the now discouraged wife, and the duell-
Ing scene with Vonoff his acting was
magnificent. The intensity of rage, pas
sion, disgust and revenge were admirably
depicted by this sterling actor and he
we'll merited the applause with which he
WAS greeted. The other members of the
company also deserve more than favor
able mention, as they acted well their
parts.
1t was a most marked compliment to
Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Barrymore also, that so
many Of Bangor's leading people were at
the Opera House to greet the company.
The sale of tickets will open on Friday
and intending theatre goers should make
sure of getting their seats.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18

FoR TIE COMPOUND VAPoR BATHS? If
so, on and after Jan. LIST, 1891 you will
be required to use it only as authorized
by the letter of your assignment, In order
to entite you to the medical supplies, In
which is found I this great invention.
The reasons for this request Is owing to
the fact that much has been improperly
or imperfectly done by those who intend
ed only a neighborly kindness, yet fall
ing to give instruction to guide the In
experienced, in properly administering
the treatment. Now therefore be 1t
known that in the future, those who
desire the great benefits from this luxu-
rious method, and cannot afford to pur-
chase an outfit for tbeii homes, or visit
the Sanitsrium for treatment, may rent
an outfit for one month ell supplied, on
payment of $40, and should he then de
sire to keep the same another month he
NAV do 10 on the same terms, or should
he find 1t Gas thousands have done) indis-
pensable, he may have the $40 count to-
wards the purchase of the family outfit.
These rules must be strictly adhered
to as above, for the protection OF my rep
utation, and those seeking the bent fits of
nv great humane invention.
DIR. S. +. CoNANT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18
GENTLY

We would remind you we now have in stock one of the most
a. es Vi monday goods that had Splendid Silk Mu
@ cashmere Muhlers Muers cents to $3.50
tb e vi MAINE has any better stock of elegant neckties
tha we have at the present time Gents Smoking Jackets Fur oyee
anu Mttens lamb lined Kid Gloves and unned,
op ana spring wrist big line of Silk Umbrellas Ladies and
1853 ana natural wood handles Fur Coats of all kinds
Leather Jackets Fur Collars Cuffs Silk Pocket Ianker
u ooh ana Scotch Caps of all kinds elegant Silk
lush caps Tor Ladies and Gents bargains given
ana listers for the next GO days. pay you
miles to see window attractions none better this side of Boston
% gong down the chimney and the Canadian Snow Storm.
Inc woods Scene, Hunters Camp, water running
~ ~ ooe are attractions that will you see Everybody
Somerset County money by coming to Skowga to buy
their Christmas Present
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1861 f IL 1865 1865
GRAND ARM !
ONCE MORE
TWO ENTERTAINMENTS,
Feb. 10 and i.
TO THE PUBLIC.

On the above dates we shall come before ysu
with ;wo grand camp.fres, and as we have
always received the encouragement and support
Of the people Of Skowhegan We still look for the
same, feeling that we shall not be disappointed.
We are not prepared at this early date to give
you our full programme, but look out about Feb.
LIST. This much Of it, however, VIC are prepared
to announce: That prize to the girl who
shall receive the largest number of votes, at ten
cents each, shall be awarded at the close Of the
entertainment on Feb. 9th, elegant doll,
together with full outfit put up in the latest
fashion, and in the most elegant style. This
will be on exhibition at Bixby Bucks, and
Comrade Buck will be on deck ready 10 give full
instructions to all who wish to compete for this
beautiful prize. So much for the girls. Now
then for the boys. We offer as prize for the
boy who shall obtain the largest number of votes
at fifteen cents each, frst-class Bicycle.
This will also be on exhibition at Bixby X
Bucks, and full instructions given by Comrade
Buck. The result of the ballot will be made
public in the SOMERSET REPoRTER, Remember
the votes are ten cents for the deli and fifteen
for the bicycle, and don't forget that every vote
will help to gladden. the heart of some needy
soldier.
Look sharp for our next.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18

In the matter Of freight forwarded,
skowhegan shows a gain of sO7 tons and
in earnings ss9010, In everything else
there appears to be a slight falling of
We clip the following from our sum
mary of railroad business for the yea
1889, published In the REPORTER year
ago:
The gain for the year ending Sept. 80.
1888, over the previous year was 1888
passengers, the gain for the year ending
S4ot. 80, 1889, over the previous year was
but 1874. Thus 1t will be seen that our
gain In passenger business is seriously
checked, and with the completion OF the
Dover and Dexter road and the extension
of the Somerset to Bingham, we shall
have a great interest in the report OF next
wear TO see what effect these extensions
viii have upon the railroad travel from
this village.
The number Of passengers carried oy
rail from Skowhegan appears TO DC VIZ
less than for the year ending Sept. 3otn
Isss. and the earnings S2,2O6 SO less.
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si,k haudkerchlefs, % cts. at Ordway's'

Silk haudkerchiefs, 25 cts. at ordways'
Aprons, aprons. aprons, for Xmas. az
Ordway's'
Gail at Patterson's for the best prunes
obtainable.
If you want good wearing plush gar
ment 10 to White & .Wildes'.
patterson has . fresh lot OF olives
small bottles flor the holiday trade only
l0c per bottle.
M. B. Hesslton has = nice assortment
Of bar pins. collar buttons. pearl oeAos'
fancy lace and bib pins.
Patterson has long had the reputation
for selling Ire nuess nutsin town. ne nss
inst received o fresh lot for the noi'os!
trade; pscans, maple walnuts, ALMONDS. NJ
h.rt. And cs,tinas. Leave your ORDERS
early.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18
More sleds. Bixby & Buck.
Local Railroad Business.

By an examination of the annual report
of officers OF the Maine Central railroad
for the year ending September 30, last we
gather the following, relating to Somer-
set towns
skowhrgan freight received 10, 7o2 tons
earnings $35. 1872; freight forwarded 49,
547 tons; earnings $2G,476.70 70. Fairfield
freight received 1926 tons; earnings
825 ,721 oG;freight forw arded lG 2S3 tons;
earnings $50, l56 SO, Shawmut 19S tons
received; earnings l,204 40; tons for.
warded 1917; earnings Sl3,774.57. Pish-
on's Ferry tons received 1927 earnings
sl,975 So; tons forwarded l,574; earnings
S2,743 O3. Pittsheld tons received 1896;
earning. SIG, 2Go.09; tons forwarded p
52o; earnings $3.50 90. Detroit tons
received 400; earnings si,047s3' tons
forwarded 54s; earnings 81, l59 OIL
The passengers carried from these sts-
tions and the earnings thereof were:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-18

TIL. RrroRrER has heard from the
u..--,d..vock Gaz.tts dreamer. He says
n skovhsssn will build the Link no WIN
no 70 work end dream 70 an exactly Up.
no.,,. purpose. Hs Is an accommodating
dreamer.