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The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
THAT TERRIBLE WEAKNESS


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"oihch arc great s"he'erS ir"ih ""e""'"'"'
weaeheSs nervous Pros"dhoh' ana "eoth't'
THOUSANDS OF girls droop ana iangnish IN Inc
close, cohnned atmosphere OF SHOPS fhctot"s'
or omces, ana hundreds OF thousands wear Out
their nerve force ana power IN honsehold cares
family bereaSeinen's ana responsiveness ana
WORK which never ends'
Here lies tue great sua'h upon Inc nervous
system OF women. here Is the cause why 80
many women complain OF being weak
nervons'tired ana exhausted
They nave little or no rest; their lie Is one
continual round OF work. what wonder TINT
such women go 10 bed ut night, fatlgned ana
wake tired and unrefreshed In the morning
what wonder that they become worn out so
10 speak, IN nerve ana vial power WHAT
wonder that they nave great weakness, ex'
haustion' pain In back ana Kinds. together
with the distressing female complaints when
are always caused by loss OF vital strength ana
vigor' Oh no" many thousands OF women Il
the ABOVE true ana exact transcript OF daiiy
life' They have worn out and exhausted theii
nerre force and phBs'cd' po'cer. They must
work. Dut IL FOLLOWS as surely as night ioiio~t
day that they must receiSetroh some source
renewal OF nerve force ana physicai en-
ergies. or the human machine Will soon cease
10 run at ali.
The great nerve ihvigor"nt ana iemaie
| restorati'e' Dr. "reehes NerV"ra' NO rem
cay In the woriu lie so sure 10 pring oack tne
bloom ana color 10 inc wan anu iadeo cheeks'
the Driilisncy 10 toe ho'io" ana haegaro eyer,
the lightness ana elasticity to the weak ana
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

The Farmers Alliance held a Conven-
ton at Ocale, Florida, last week, and
revised Its platform dropping the sub
treasury and land mortgage, loan pro-
position. The following are the leading
features of the programme marked out by
the Alliance:
1t demands the abolition of national
banks and substitution of legal tender
treasury notes In lieu of nationl bank
notes In sufficient volume to carry on the
business of the country on cash system !;
Congress to prevent by law the dealing
in future" In all agricultural and mech
anical productions; free and unlimited
coinage OF silver; prohibition Of alien
ownership Of land; adoption Of just
plan by which government may acquire
ownership In such lands, and also In land
held by railroad companies In excess OF
actual needs ;taxation. State and national
not to be used to build up one interest or
class at the expense Of another; all reven-
ues, national, state, or county, to be limited
to actual necessary expenditures Of gov
eminent economically and honestly ad-
ministered; Congress to Issue sufficient
fractional paper currency to facilitate
exchange through the mails; all means OF
communication and transportation should
be controlled by government; liberty to
control and operate all railroads and tele.
graph lines shall vest In government, and
If after fair trial Of this system 1t II
found 1t does not afford the relief demand
ed or effect reforms In the management
Of them, governments ownership shall b.
complete; Alliance lecturers and news
papers shall support this platform or suf
fer suspension from the order; no candi
dates for any national political Office shall
be supported by Alliance members unless
he end orses this platform.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
HdRMONI,

The snow of last week made ex-
cellent sleighing and everyone is
improving it. Some who had their
wood cut have begun to haul it up,
and other business has begun in
earnest now that there is an easy
means of travel.
Andrew Gilman has taken a job
to cut and yard the lumber on the
lot purchased last year by the Hill
Bros, of J. V. Herrick, and begins
operations this week. He will en-
ploy three men and a pair of
horses.
Miss Eta B. Smith, who has
been visiting relatives and friends
In town, has returned to her home
in Salem, Mass.
Sylvester Kimball, who has been
living in the John Stafford house
for the past year, has moved into
Charles Hurd's house, and Mr..
Hurd will join his wife who is keep
ing boarding house at Pittsfield.
The happiest man on record is
Frank Bachelor; cause, fine new
boy.
We notice the histories of Har-
mony written by the pupils of the
High school, which appeared in
your columns last week, and think
they deserve much praise, taking
into consideration the age of the
pupils and their scanty means of
obtaining the necessary information
relative to the early settlers. Al
though Harmony has not afforded
her children as many opportunities
for education as some of her more
favored sister towns, yet this lack
has been more than compensated
by the diligence with which they
have applied themselves to study
and many, especially among the
younger pupils of her schools to
day, will compare favOrably with
those of their own, or even q great
or age, who have had all the advan-
tages Of the most approved school
systems.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
Bingham.

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The deputy sheriff question Is agitating
many in town. Shall We have one and
who will it be1
Mr. Elsin Isst.s ;,l:1S- las i.cuK Seeh ell
gineer on the Somerset passenger train has
returned from two weeks vacation &C
companed by a wife whom he has taken
during his absence. Mr.. Chas. Corliss
took his place on the engine while he was
away.
Mark Bean on Pleasant Ridge, one day
of last week yarded in four hours with a
four-ox team, AZ spruce which measured
1892 feet. He has also yarded some
large trees. One of them measured l.066
feet; Two others $50 feet each; four others
600 feet each. This is called large timber
for that section. Mr.. Bean has already
yarded 36S, 900 feet. His crew when full,
amounts to II men.
This is the season when many pig sto-
ries are about, but Hiram Smith Of Mos
COW, 20 far, deserves the prize. Last
week he killed one which was eleven aud a
half months old and weighed 473 pounds
Many of you will be obliged to give your
plgs another years sgrowth to reach Hi
rams.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
What is

Castora II DR.. Samuel Pitchers prescription Tor Innts
and Children. It contains neither Opium, Aorphne
other Narcotic substance. 1t Il harmless substitute
for Paregorc Drops Soothing syrups, and Castor Oh.
It Il Pleasant. Its guarantee II thirty yeazS BIZ
Millions Of Mothers Castoria destroys Worms allays
feverishnes. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd.
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie Castosia relieves
teething troubles constipation and Aatalency
Castora assilates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas.
toriA the ChidEen's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
CONCORD.

As Capt. B. F. Atwood of Con-
cord was telling a tree in the woods
the other day, it struck the end of
o pry that lay on the ground, which
tipped, striking Capt. Atwood on
the side of his head, injuring his
skull and making Q bad flesh
wound. At last report he was bet
ter.
Mrs. Nathan Healy fell in the
cellar the other day, hurting her
side badly.
Rev. Mr.. Lake has been deliver
ing course Of lectures here, the
last being Wednesday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

A BIG OFFER +!

The BosToN EVENING RECoRD-daliy
and the SOMERSET REPORTER VIII oe
furnished to new subscribers one yeal
for the moderate sum $3.50 for one full
year.
This is a great offer for anyone who
wants a Boston evening paper at very
low rate. Come In or send In YOU
names early.
We do not purpose to keep this ofiel
open all winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
somerse, District Good TempIars.

The December session OF the Somerset
District Lodge I. o. G. T. met with Corn
vile Lodge No. $50 on Friday Lee. 5
Owing to the bad travelling, but few ar
rived before noon. After a bountiful
spread Of baked beans, brown bread,
coffee, cake, pies, ETC., the lodge was call
ed to order by District Templar c. Z.
Smith, Grand Vice Templar Mrs. ]. R.
Pollard was present and addressed the
meeting. Great interest was manifested
in the temperance cause, new work being
laid out to further the interests of the or.
der. Eight Of subordinate lodges were
Initiated into the mysteries of the district
degree. The meeting adjourned at 8
O'Clock. Supper being announced, the
company WAS served to oysters. cake and
coffee. The evening session being public,
the following program WAS carried out !:
Prayer by Rev. ID. B. Holt, song by Corn.
Vile Lodge, remarks by Rev. d. B. Holt,
Rev. G. F. Whitcomb and Mrs. ]. Il. Pol.
lard; drama by Cornville Lodge, "Were
All Teetotalers ;"song by Cornville Lodge
The District Lodge extended . vote of
thanks for the hospitality shown them by
Oornville Lodge. All report grand good
time, and express wish that they may
again meet with their brothers and sisters
In Cornville.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

Representative Hangbrough of North
Dakota, has introduced In the house q
bill providing for the disarmament of
the Indians and making 1t . punishable
o6ense for any person to sell ammunition
to them.
Funds have been deposited BY the
Treasury Department to credit Of the dis
burning officers for quarterly payments,
and during the week ending Dec. Is. ell
000, 900 win b paid out on account of
pensl0ns. This, together with o. ,OOO,-
600 10 Be paid for bonds under the above
call. viii make e2G. 600 900 70 be put into
circalation within the next week or ten
days.
NJ. and Nrs. Henry n. Stanley we're
gnsstD Of the President at the White
House Saturday. The Belgian minister
dlnsd ~ notsd explorer and wife In the
evening.
esrnsoe.0 saeral Baxter, was stricken
Nh laSalysis Monday Of Last weak, and
ID 1Aae1dAy.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
coon H/LL On r1.4GE

Ii Il Il
The barn is all shingled. Mr..
Ham has sold the little calf that
was raised here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ham went home a
week ago last Tuesday and came
back last Tuesday. They went
home to spend Thanksgiving.
We have had three weeks vaca-
ton and are to 60 to school again
to-day.
We had a good time Thanksgiv-
ing and enjoyed it very much. Mr..
Hinckley and his family were here
and we played several games in the
evening. ONE OF THE BOYS.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
R/PZEE

Mr.. and Mrs. 9. II. Mansell met
with quite an accident while going
to Dover the day before Thanks,
giving. The axle of their carriage
broke while near the Dexter depot,
throwing them both out and injur-
ing them both quite badly. Mrs
Mansell was unconscious for some
time, but soon revived, and procur-
ing another vehicle, they went on
their way rejoicing that it was
nothing worse.
Four schools are in session in
the "west end" the Marble district,
the head of the pond and at the
village, under the care and iustruc-
ton of Miss Alice Laughton of
Harmony, Fanny Marble, Florence
Marble and Flora LaughtOn re
spectively.
Len Stafford and wife have re-
turned from Irving, Mass, where
they have been for some time. Len
is in rather poor health and will
stop this way for while.
L. II. Tibbett's father is very low
and is not expected to recover.
Moses Watson is down from
Kingsbury for week, where he is
at work for E. A. Flanders.
Fl. C. Bane has been quite sick,
but has recovered to some extent.
The Busy Workers met at the
upper church last Friday, and i'm
proved the appearance of the inter
ior to a noticeable extent.
Mrs. Todd is failing fast and it
is considered doubtful if she lives
through the winter.
Alfred Buzzell is down from
Lynn, Mass, on short visit.
r. W. Pettengall had quite a
smash-up last week near the ''float
BRIDGE" while going home from
Dexter. 1t being one of our recent
cold days, he was wrapped up, Oh
livious to all sights and sounds
when runaway horse dashed up
behind with a hayrack attached,
colliding with Mr.. Pettengall's car
riage, taking off wheel, breaking
a shaft and throwing Mr.. P in a
manner rather more unceremonious
han pleasant.
Roscoe Ellis and his mother have
n owed into the Elder Friend house.
r. w. Felker recently sold a good
seven months old colt to Fogg OF
Garland, for 800.
C. e. Hanson has gone to
Brighton market.
Nearly every one is taking ad.
vantage of the present snow by
hauling up their wood and making
business lively in general.
Henry Lowell went up to New
Hampshire to work last week, but
came back in few days, the wages
not being favorable he thought.
Cox s. Stevens are having q
good run of business in the line OF
blacksmithing and give good salts
faction.
1t is reported that we are to have
Christmas trees at both churches.
They say that Il. H. Ramsdell
has got in big line of Christmas
goods.
Dennis Leavitt is at work for
Frank Wheeler.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
Deputy SherIfT Jones.
Editor Of REPORTER

culLoT VI hEPORTER:
l noticed in the REPORTER that
County Attorney Danforth has called the
attention Of your readers to the ability
Of Deputy G. II. Jones In procuring testi-
mony on the M. W., Norton lease, and it
reminded me that some notice should be
taken by his friends of his efficient SER
uices as deputy sheriff and feeling that
many have labored under great misappre-
hension Of him as an officer and q citizen,
l will say have been intimately &C.
quainted with him for twenty-five years,
and during that time We were partners
In business number Of years, and al
ways found him to be an honorable up
right man and worthy Of the confidence
Of those with whom he might be associ-
ated. All who know him best know that
he Is strictly temperate man and no one
can truthfully say they ever saw him
drink intoxicating liquors.
He has always been . hard working
Republican and has done more for the
election Of the Republican candidates
than any man In this section.
Four years ago this County was nearly
$4,000 In debt and at Dur last Treasur-
er's report the assets above liabilities
we're nearly that amount, 9 large portion
Of which, was placed In the treasury by
6nes imposed upon violators Of the liquor
law, procured by Mr.. Jones and Sheriff
Vaughan who have done more In that
direction than all the I other officers In
the County.
In the year Of 1886 It was Athens turn
to furnish candidate for representative
TO the legislature and being classed with
: district that was about one hundred
Democratic majority We had NO expecta-
ton Of electing . Republican unless va
could select candidate whom we could
run ahead Of the ticket. Att full can.
Gus Mr.. Jones Was nominated and elect
ID By good msjority nnni while In the
legislaturo he had char1 Of IN important
petition for The benefit Of this County.
The coDmlasiooefs had been unable 70
keep ~ Comfy roads II repair with the
az imposed opon ~ lad owners, and
~ w1tA cth1fs petitIoaed for q ap-
psopelA1aoo - b. lid oat q ~ Canada
Nd fGo0 TAe Folks 70 Canada linz,
-. Joo6o peg16G1aat1y fought Il thouah
eGoinee ettoeg eppo11110o nd procured
D1hpoeepe1n13oo q thEeo Thousand dol
~ ~ ~ NO M ooeaaioa - tzsvol
pyqt 49, Ioo to1oeos M 49, ~ 80
XII! - - - enaNes a1sthee ~
~ - uuste leylttaK r. ~
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
.MERCKR,

The couple recently married here
are receiving numerous valuable
gifts from friends at home and
abroad.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton of Oakland
was present al tins funeral OF Mrs.
Ann Fisher, Dec. End, Rev. Mr..
Tralton conducting the service.
The severe cold weather prevented
many from attending, though quite
a number of relatives and friends
were present.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
.ENBDEH cEH2RE.

The snow fall of the Sd and 9Th
has made nice sleighing, and all
are improving it in their business.
Henry Dunbar is visiting his
parents and friends in this vicinity.
Henry has been in Wisconsin about
Is years, Of late in Oshkosh, where
he likes very well.
Malon Dunbar is sick with rheu.
matte fever.
Mrs. Moses Thompson is on the
sick list.
Mrs. Marshall Berry 10 gaining
slowly.
Embden pond ffose over the
night Of the 9TH.
School commenced in Dist. No.
II tho 9Th, with 8. B. Tinkham
teacher.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

Five men at work on an ice house in
Hampden were thrown to the ground by
the breaking Of staging, distance OF
46 feet. One Of them, Joseph Hammond,
was killed and others badly injured.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

The Bowdoinham Advertiser has been
merged In the Bath Enterprise. Thus
two local papers In Maine, the Advertiser
and the Oakland Observer have suspend
ed publication the past week.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

The House at Washington on Tuesday
passed . public building bills for Maine.
One for Lewiston and one for Bar Hsr-
Dor.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

All agree that the representatives OF
Gardiner newspapers ':did themselves
proud" In their entertainment of their
brethen Of the Kennebec Valley, Tuesday
last.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

Parnell has made triumphal entry in
to Dublin, ireland. The Irish people
seem to stand by him, largely, in his con-
test for leadership.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

The City Of Boston went democratic
Tuesday by about IL, 900 plurality. and the
democrats have majority in each branch
Of the city government.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

We suggest that the proposed Press
Club Of Kennebec Valley can do nothing
better than to inaugurate plan to secure
the writing and publication Of history
Of Kennebec Valley. 1t Is a magnificent
theme.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

Hon. Geo. Z. Weeks of Augusta, had
. slight stroke Of paralysis Saturday last
but we are glad to know Is improving,
and hope 1t win not prove serious.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

Saturday there was q division of the
Irish party and 45 left the churches in
which they we're holding their meeting,
and organized with Justice McCarty a.
leader. Parnell's followers call them
seceeders and do not recognize their &C.
ton. Gladstone regards this action Of
great utility to Homesrule.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
Probate Court

The December terml Of Probate Court
was held by Judge VIM. T. Hall of Saga
dohoc county, Tuesday the oh. inst, in
the absence of Judge Boswell. The bus
mess Of the term was completed In one
day aud the Judge returned to his home
Wednesday morning.
The usual amount Of general business
was transacted.
Among the attorneys in attendance
were, +. +. Webb, W. c. Philbrook of
Wstersille, H.. A. Russ of Dexter, T. b.
Barrett of Canaan, Messrs j. J. Parlln,
b. S. Collins. A II. Ware and Augustine
Simmons of North Arson, G. A. Wilbur
and c. O. Small of Madison, J. +. iiol-
man of Athens, ID. L. Thompson of Hart
land, G. A. Harrington of Norridgewock,
{. X. Upper of Boothbay Harbor, also
most of the attorneys of Skownegan.
Administration was asked for in the
case of Abigail Hutchinson of Canaan,
and administration granted In the cases
Of Franklin Is. Stilson, NJ. 5. Perkins,
Cyrus NJ. Baker all of Madison, and
Charles p. Smith of Anson.
Guardians were appointed for the min
OF heirs OF Lydin q. Holt of Bingham,
Chas z. Smith of Arson, Stephen W.
Burns Of Madison.
Reports of commissioners of insolvency
died In the cases of John Gray of Mos
COW, Asa Nashburn of Hartland.
Report of commissioners to assign
were filed In the estate of Cyrus Field Of
Palmyra.
Inventories were filed in the estates OF
Robert Trip of Harmony, James How
ard of Skowhegan, James II. Tracy OF
Arson.
The wills'of Ephraim Bigelow of Skow-
hogan aud Martha Danforth Of Norridge-
wocK were presented.
| The will of John Wasou Of Arson was
approved and allowed.
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan w. Fish of Madi.
son petitioned for the right to adopt Flos.
sic Ethel futile and the petition was
granted,
Licenses to sell real estate granted In
estates of Cyrus Field of Palmyra, John
Hoyt, 2nd, of Athens, Geo. II. Burrill OF
Canaan, David True of Brighton.
Accounts settled In estates OF Newell
Hoxie of Fairfield, Joshua Butts of New
Portland, Flora Il. Hinckley and Harriet
Hilton Of Arson, Jane Bryant of Brigh
ton, VIM. ID. Branch Of Smithneld, Jas.
Z. Whitman Of Skowhegan.
| Accounts presented estates of VIM. II.
Brown and Benz. G. Albee of Arson, Ep-
hram Perkins of Smithheld, Herbert W.
Edmunds of Canaan, Emeline Walker OF
Bingham.
| Order of distribution made In estate OF
Jas. +. Whitman Of Skowhegan and Jane
Bryant Of Athens.
| Insolvency Aflairs-First meetings were
held In the cases, Fred E. Moore of An.
son and Leroy Walton of New Portland
j. J. Parlin, Esq, is assignee of Moore
and g. A. Wilbur, Esq, of Walton.
Petitions for discharge and for allow.
ance filed in case Of Leonard II. Walker
of Arson.
| Account Of assignee settled and flnal
dividend declared In case Of c. E. Robin.
son of Canaan.
| In the case of the CaTrabasset Pulp
Company the assignee was granted leave
to expend sum not exceeding $1,000
for repairs.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
At WARRINGTON

Rev. G.. d. B. Pepper will supply the
Saco Bartlst church for three,months.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
The County commissioners.

The December term Of the Board Of
County Commissioners commenced at
their room at the Court House Tuesday
morning and continued until Wednesday
afternoon, excepting few hours We'd
nesday morning occupied in visiting and
inspecting the County Jail at .Norridge-
wock. The greater part Of the business
Of the the session was thei auditing Of
accounts, looking over. the business OF
the year and preparing reports on several
petitions for location and changes in
roads.
The petition of ]. +. Holman ct ais for
changes In roads In Athens was granted
in part by the laying out Of q road around
the hill near the residence Of Charles
Corson. This requires the building OF
about 80 rods Of new road and avoids q
heavy hill.
The Commissioners will meet at the
Sawyer House Dec. 18th to assess land
damages ON the Dodln Branch of tbs
Somerset road.
The Commissioners made q contrac,
with the Skowhegan Electric Light Com
pany for the lighting of the jail at Nor
ridgcwock, SO that the lights will b.
wholly under the control Of the jailor anc
and the prisoners cannot in any way In
terfere with them.
The official bond Of Sheriff elect Pish
on was approved.
The Board adjourned to meet Monda,
the Goth inst.
Congressman Dingley who has goot
opportunities for observing public affair.
predicts q decided difference Of opinion
among the Democrats In the next Con
gress on the tariff question. 1t is be
lieved that the Southerners. who do n u
favor free raw materials, will be 10 con
troll.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

ing addition to the business of the town.
The schools in Dist. No. commenced
Monday.
A box sociable was held at the Baptist
vestry, Friday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11

The meetings will be open precisely at 80 O'Clock
and ali business and professional men ate eu,ui.
siiy invitrd 10 attend and become members. ANY
one wishing to become member may do so at
any time, by paving y. c Kendall the Treasurer
one d, liar and recording his name.
Skowhcgan, Nov. II. 1890.
.-f o X. BACHELLER. Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-11
aoAPD OF TRADE

BOARD OF IKNUE'
Stated Meetings of Skowhcgan Board OF Trade
will be held in Grand Army Hail, untii iurihe'
notice, as follows:
uo,aay ev.ptup Nov "a at $50, O'Clock.