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The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
The 7 own Liquor Agency.


1
1t is sad that the Selectmeu contem.
plate It's discontnusnce; that they have
ceased ordering liquors from the State
Agency.
Some people seem to have strange
lotions about Town Agency" as
though the laws of the State were oppos
ed to the sale of Intoxicating liquors fol-
any purpo'e and that such ssles were
incopsl ,tent with good temperance
prime pies.
The law provides for the appointment
of such Agents for the sale of inioxicat-
ing LIQUORS to be used for medicinal, me-
chAnical and manufacturing purposes,
and that such agents shall give bonds for
the faithful performance of their duties
according to law. The law also provides
that such agents shall have no interest
In the liquors nor In the pronts from the
sale thereof.
The entire medical pi ofesslou recognize
and prescribe alcoholic liquors as medi-
cine and its mechanical and manufac-
turing uses are recognized by all.
1t is a wise provision of the statutes Of
our State that the Municipal Officers Of
towns are empowered to designatepersons
and places where liquors may be obtained
for the purpos eJ recognized by law.
Why should people residing In town
of the population of Skowhegan be de-
prived OF a proper and convenient place
and for proper purposes, to obtain that
which the law recognizes as legitimate
necessity.
properly regulated Agency is not on.
ly public convenience, but would be
source Of legitimate profit to the finances
Of the town amounting annually to at
least a thousand dollars net profit, be-
sides contributing to the busiress patron
age of the town.
The use and sale of liquors should be
for the purposes indicated by the law,
and were it not for the difficulty in per-
sonsl discrimination should restrict the
traffic to reputable and safely guarded
Druggists who shall sell only for medi-
cinal, mechanical aud manufacturing
purposes.
trust the Municipal Officers will rather
improve or better regulate the Town
Liquor Agency than discontinue 1t, and
thereby drive people to other towns to
trade where they can buy what they want.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

It Is with feeling Of great regret we
make the announcement Of Of our intend
ed departure from Skowhegan We have
during our sojourn here made many
genial acquaintances, with whom 1t has
ever been pleasure to associate, and
from whom we reluctantly part Our
business might be said to have been sue.
cessful from the beginning, each year
showing gratifying increase Of patron
age, 80 that now 1t is an as well establish
ed mercantile business as can be found In
Skowhegan. Purely domestic reasons
govern us in the step we now take, there
can be no other. We feel it due to our
many friends, especially those who have
taken 80 kind an interest In US. to make
this explanation. No matter where we
may cast our future lot, we shall ever
cherish pleasant memories of our stay In
Skowhegan.
Very Respectfully.
S. ii. HART.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The death Of two prominent parties in
New Haven who had been treated with
Dr.. Koch's lymph, with the opinion Of
the physicians that their death was great
y haetsned BY the lymph, will strongly
tend to put eu end 70 the further use OF
the remedy in thls country.
Senator Camsron's course on the elec.
tion bill excitsd violent disapproval on
the part Of Allegheny City Republicans
who Tuesday night burned the Senator in
sf3gy.
President Harrison asks Congrsss 70
modify the Law Of succession,so q 70 On.
abls Tie President 70 take mors than ten
days before hs AlS . vacancy u ~ CAhi-
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Deud ri, e,-.Z0g DriyinO

Deud ri, e,.. log DriyinO.C Compan.p
The Dead River Log Driving company
held its annual meeting at Fairfield, We'd
nesday and elected Elias Miliken, M. G.
Shaw, G. A. Phillips, s. H. Nye. E. P.
Viles, directors; Elias Mil!iken, presi-
dent; s. w. Philbrick, clerk aud treasur
er and f. p Page, auditor.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
ut Hotel Co6uy.u.

DR.. Orrin Fitzgerald Of the Medical
home, Allston, Mass, will by special re-
quest, visit Skowhegan Feb. 25th, and
examine all who may call on him, free OF
charge, at Hotel Coburn. II you are
suffering from any disease that has baffled
your physician, call on DR.. Fitzgerald,
who will locste your disease instantly
His diagnosis of the human system is
simply marvellous. He makes organic
disease speciality, and will not say he
will cure unless he can warrant 1t. DR..
Fitzgerald has no equal
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Still Ahead.

During the year 1890 the Equitable
Life Assurance Society of New York
wrote a new business OF over 5000, 600,
600 thus far surprising all previous re-
cords.
As the Equitable has for a number of
years transacted . larger annual new
business than any other company, this is
equivalent TO the statement that this
achievement is unprecedented in the
history of life assurance.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

II you want a flrst-class organ, don't
fail to examine the Worcester. 1t has
so many improvements, and for quick
music Is as good as piano. If 1t is a
machine wanted the New Home'is good
enough for any one. II insurance is
needed the Etns, Home etc. are first class.
Call on Dinsmore & Bickford, Agents.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

THE NATIONS PRIDE-The .'Standsrd'
Rotary Shuttle Sewing Machine surpass-
cs all others for speed and lightness of
running. Send for catalogue and prices.
Smiths Music store, 25 Madison Avenue.
Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
THURSDAY FEB. 9Th, 1901.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
Job Printing.

The lob Printing Establishment connected with
he SoMnRsnT KHPoRTER is prepared to do all class
! OF work, the richest we'll as the most common
'obs. Competent and experienced workmen are
mployed and large stock OF paper, envelopes, and
-vertising, wedding and business cards in great va
riety. Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs,
ETC. etc, printed in great variety of styles on short
notice. Commercial printing a specially. Orders
nv mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Business and Amusement Not Ices.

NoTICE-All persons still indebted to
the estate of DR.. ]. S. Cushsng are re-
quested to settle at once and save cost,
Geo. Gushing, Executor. If
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
A Card

few pairs Of ladies' leggins to be
closed less than cost at M. b. Heselton's.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

A merchant 10 Brazil writes to the Bu-
reau of American Republics at Washing
ton, saying that slmost everything made
10 America Is wanted there. The market
10 . profitable one.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
REPUBLICAN JOURNAL OFFI,g.
BgLYAsT, ME-, JAN. 26, 1891.
II Fire.

Hamburg edgiugs In all widths at M.
B. Heselton's.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
skoWhEoAh MARKET.

Corrected Weekly by CAIRNS & GOODRICH, Gro
cery ana Provision Dealers, las Water Street.
Apples........ 40 to LOO Eggs, gs,...............7Id
Apples, Dried. toIo6 Hay,.......S.oo to $1,000
Butter, Best...IS to 1od Meal, Corn.
Beans, Y. E.. .$z toSa.s so Meal, Rye ............
Beans, Pea. so Oats, s,..............oo .oo9
Barley,.......... ..... Potatoes. 90 to oSd
Beet, .."...."..4 to 6ct Round Hog. .......... & G
Cheese,......Ioto to I7tt Poultry, .......Io to I66
Chickens. ....Io to 1894 Wood. 90 to IS 90
Corn.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
BORN
MAR RIED.

In Skowhegan-Feb. 4, to the wife of c.
Bragg, boy, II pounds
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

We have placed on our bargain counter
as genuine bargains the following
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

We shall clean out 1t the above prices,
CAIRNS & GOoDRICH.
Rev. M. J. Savage has decided to re-
main In Boston, and therefore declines
bis recent call to Chicago.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

s'o~h
The following better from the cditor of
one of the best and most ably edited
newspapers In Maine, concerning San
born's orchestra of Belfast, who furnish
music for the concert and ball q. Coburn
Hall, on the evening Of Feb. 18th, Is re-
spectfully submitted
RgPuBLIcAN JOURNAL OFrl,g.
BELFAST, Mr., JAN 26, 1891.
Editors of Reporter.
understand you are to have visit from
Ssnborn's Orchestra Of this city, and write to
advise you that it is neither n 'oountry band,
nor an organization of strolling players. The
leader, Mr. p. A. Sahborn, is a fine artist as
well accomplished musician and composer
and ,his orchestra is made up OF gentlemen,
leading citizens and men Of wealth, who play
for the love OF it, and through friendship for
Mr.. Sanborn who 10 universal favorite
here. This is merely tn advise you that your
visitors are gentlemen, and that you will find
them such. As to the music you can safely
promise your people rich treat. am sure
there is no musical organization in Maine
superior to Sanborn's Orchestra, and it Is par
ticularly strong this winter. We are proud OF
it, and know you will enjoy its visit. You can
not say too much in its favor.
Yours Truly
CHAs. A. PILsBURY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-28

emit; but as it is, you haven't any
choice. And your hundred and fifty
dollars won't last very long"
NO" and Janet Reeves sighed, a
very sad look on her gentle face; land
but for your kindness in keeping me
here the past six weeks, a great deal of
it would have been gone already"
"Well, we needn't talk of that" said
Mrs. Wayne, briskly. Lets go back
to the subject of this Old Ladies
home. John says it is lovely place,
and"
''You-you surely haven't mentioned
the subject to your brother?" inter
rupted Janet, a red flush springing to
her pale cheeks.
"Goodness No! | wouldn't thin k
of such thing for moment. 1t ism t
a matter in which he would be at all
interested. But Beechwood is only a
little way from the Old Ladies home,
and, of course, he knows all about it.
j have heard him say it is perfect
paradise for old people--a big, old
fashioned house, almost hidden by
vines, and surrounded by old oaks and
beech trees. Why! there's John now;
come to take Rosa out driving, | sup
pose. If you really acish to speak to
him about this project, Janet or ask
him any questions, Ill"
"Oh, no, no! Not for the world"'
cried Janet, hurriedly, a look, almost
say, it would not interest him in the
least. Ida, promise me you won't
speak to him about it. | ask it as a
special favor"
'Certainly, l PROMISE" answered
Mrs Wayne, with alacrity; and before
Janet had time to speak again the door
opened and John Humphreys came in.
He was tall, fne-looking man of
about forty-five years of age, with keen
blue eyes, heavy, dark mustache and
brown hair thickly strewn with gray.
Life had been very pleasant to him, al
ways: but love had played no part in it,
and he had repeatedly assured his sis
ter that he was too busy to find time
for love-making or matrimony. But
Mrs. Wayne felt sure that at last he
had fallen victim to the tender pas
sion, and inwardly rejoiced at the good
fortune which had made Rosa Burth-
not her guest, for Rosa was young,
beautiful, rich and charming. and
would make fitting mistress for J John 5
handsome home, as well as an admir-
able sister-in-law.
Mr.. Humphreys shook hands with
Miss Reeves and nodded affectionately
at his sister.
Miss Rosa ready?" he asked.
IN tell her you have Gomez and
Mrs. Wayne put down her work-a
piece of blue satin she was embroider-
ing-and went out.
Mr.. Humphreys walked to the win
dow and stood there, staring out into
the garden. 1t was easy to find sub.
jects of converse with Rosa Burthnot,
who was all life and spirit, but with
this shy, elderly spinster he found him.
self tongue tied.
You're better to-day, l hope, Miss
Reeves he SAID at last.
"Oh, | am quite well now she re-
Joined, without looking at him, and ap-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-28

music. If l live long enough, I must
try my own hand at producing a ma
tional anthem
He did not live long enough; and it is
strange to reflect that this brilliant
artist, who from the age of fourteen
until his early death enjoyed renown
beyond that of any other American
virtuoso, is now almost forgotten by the
public A quarter of a century ago he
was unrivalled in his vocation, and the
first of social favorites. Wherever he
went he endeared himself alike to old
and young, yet the rising generation of
to-day scarcely knows his name. But
his rare and beautiful compositions will
long be cherished by musicians They
have the glow of true genius, and works
thus inspired possess lasting claim to
respectful remembrance.-E. ii. House
in Harper'S Young People.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-28
HOT-WEATHER COOKERY.
A Few Pithy Chapters From the Gospe
of the Gas Stove.

Few Pithy Chapters From the Gospel
of the Gas Stove.
This is the gospel of the gas stove,
and it is written by a Bridgetless
prophet in a fiat. She has honor in her
own country:
in the first place, saith the prophet,
never buy a stove with more than two
rings" On such one may be done
the cooking for family of five and no
ordinary burner will supply gas enough
for three rings.
Secondly, always remove the lava tip
from the burner before putting on the
pipe. This will permit more gas to
come through, and it can be replaced
easily. This lava tip will probably dis
play talent for getting lost, and half
dozen extra ones will be profitable in
vestment.
Lay piece of oilcloth on your range,
and set the stove on it. When the stove
gets greasy rub it with damp news
paper. Use the same thing to wipe out
the little tin oven you have heated over
one ring and in which your roasting or
baking has been done. Frying, of
course, may be done with the ordinary
pan, but broiling and boiling have their
own fascinating little utensils. The
little broiler has wire netting under
it, like a Sir Humphrey Davy lamp,
which prevents the flame from coming
in contact with the chops or toast. The
sauce-pans are the cleverest idea of all;
either two or three, according to the
IL 10 81,
ring. Imagine pie cut in halves, with
handle on each section, and you have
the double saucepan in which potatoes
and peas may cook side by side; or cut
the ordinary pie in thirds and see how
easily another vegetable may be added
to the menu.
All this is, of course. at the expense
of boiler full of hot water, but with a
kettle and one of your big saucepans
you can quickly heat enough water for
your baths.
The prophet rises at Z, has half an
hour to dress, and put breakfast of
coffee, meat, eggs, a cereal and toasto
the table at $50. Sometimes if a cold
roast seems desirable on hot day the
oven goes on afterward, making dinner
preparations, and by 10 o'clock the
kitchen is cool for the day-as cool as
the parlor.
The prophet puts out her washing,
but gowns always need pressing, and
five ordinary irons can be heated on
pentagonal dome Gf the expression be
permissable) that fits on one of the
rings. The dome, oven, broiler, set of
saucepans, and the stove itself do not
make an expensive luxury.
There is only one precaution to be
strictly observed. Don't let the gasman
know you have stove. IL he finds it
out up will go your bills with the most
airy disregard of the meter, but, with
little tact employed in steering the col
lector into the front hall, you may
laugh at those who predict bankruptcy
as result of the experiment, ard cook
without sizzling yourself all summer
N. Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-28
FlRESIDE FRAGMENTS.

Buns: One egg, half cup of yeast,
quarter cup of butter, three-quarters
cup of sugar, milk and flour. Break the
egg into coffee cup and fill up with
sweet milk. Add the other ingredients
with flour enough to make soft dough
Let raise until light, then mould into,
biscuits Let raise second time, then
bake.-Detroit Free Press.
To make good tracing paper mix
together, by a gentle heat, one ounce of
Canada balsam and quarter of an
ounce of spirits of turpentine. With
soft brush spread it thinly over one side
of good tissue paper. 1t dries quickly,
is very transparent, is not greasy,
therefore does not discolor or spoil the,
object upon which it may be placed.
To Make Good Coffee: Put one tea
cup of coffee in the pot and set it on
the back corner of the stove for few
minutes until the coffee gets hot Stir.
an egg, shell and all, in cup, turn it
into the pot, and with fork stir the
contents well together. Then gradually,
stirring as you do so, pour about quart
| of boiling water gradually into the
| coffee. Set on the front of the stove
and boil for about ten minutes, lifting
the cover and stirring it down quietly.
Pour some into cup and pour back to
settle, and set back to keep hot but not
boil.-Detroit Free Press.
Clipped Pears: Take pears not
quite ripe, pare and core, and cut them
into long, thin strips. To eight pounds
n fhn fri1if aif IL, -
the rind of four lemons cut into strips,
the juice of the lemons, one-fourth
pound of race or green ginger and half
pint of water. Boil until the fruit is
transparent if held to the light. The
ginger must first be scraped thoroughly
and cut fine, and the lemon peel should
be boiled in water until tender, to re-
move the bitter taste. Or you may use
only thin shavings of the outer rind.-
Boston Budget.
Rice Flummery: Rice that is ground
coarse in a hand mill is much better for
making tlummery than boughten flour;
put three pints of milk to boil; mix with
water one teacup of ground rice, and
stir it in the milk when it boils: while
the milk is cold put in it two dozen
peach kernels, blanched and rolled with
bottle; wet your molds with cold cream
or water; keep stirring the rice till it is
thick, then pour it into the molds
just before serving turn them out on
dishes, and have cream, sugar and nut
meg mixed to eat with it.-Boston Her
aid.
Linen that has been packed away
for a number of years usually turns
yellow, or repeated poor washing will
often cause like condition. Home
made linen towels and sheets which
have turned yellow from age may be
restored to their original color by good
washings and use. Try the following
for the first time: Cut pound of fine
white soap in gallon of milk and put
in the washboiler to heat When the
soap has entirely dissolved put in the
linen and boil for half an hour. Then
wash it in a lather of soap and water
and rinse through two clean waters,
with little bluing in the last Linen
washed in suds and laid upon the grass
for several days will bleach-N. Y.
World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-28
LATE WRAPS.
Some New Styles in Ladies' CIoaIss an,
Jackets.

Some remarkably pretty blazers OF
cream box or ladies' cloth made by En-
glish tailors are faced with yellow silk
down the fronts, on the collar and cuffs
and fasten with gilt or pearl buttons.
Dark blue jackets of a three-quarter
length are made with hip seams and a
double breasted front, with lining OF
golden yellow serge and gilt buttons.
French dust o. ira, cling cloaks are
lavishly trimmed with black or cream
lace yol<es, neck and sleeve frills, but
they do not convey the serviceable i'm
preston those of gloriq, mohair or
silky alapaca having stitched edges do.
Brocaded mohair cloaks are newer
than the plain fabric. The sleeves are
all very large, so as to slip on and off
easily, and the garment is of the peas
ant or loose ulster style, in the former
case being shirred or tucked at the neck
and waist line to fit the figure.
Tan and drab ulsters have a double
breasted front, flap pockets, notched
collar, full coat sleeves and large pearl
buttons. The fit and style of these
atone for any lack of trimming. Loose
1fOntcu cloakS LOT steamers or driving
have close back, half belt, large
sleeves and a lining of glace tatfeta
silk. Dry Goods Economist.
Some years ago there was an i'm.
portant trial, in which two men of
national fame were subp@naed as wit
nesses. 1t was known that these two
men had held a long secret conference
few days before. Being put on the
witness stand and sworn, the first man
was asked what they had talked about
during this time. He declined to an
swer. He was urged further. He still
declined. When it was insisted upon he
said to the lawyer: "Well, sir. if you
must know, he Dragged about his chill
dren and Dragged about mine"
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eyes fell before the earnest, penetrat-
ing gaze of her questioner.
do you know anyone in here?'
"No." she faltered, IL have had
some correspondence with the matron,
and-and,' desperately, 81 have applied
for admission"
YOU For moment John Hum
phreys stared at her aghast. lyon
can't be in earnest. You are joking"
Janet shook her head sadly, though
she tried to smile. at is true"
but you are not an old lady"
THAT does not make any difference,
am obliged to go here for time, at
least That rheumatic fever left me
very weak, and | am not able just
now to make any effort toward my own
support"
But surely you have some friend ="
he began.
"No, there is no one at ALL" she
said, the tears standing thiclily in her
eyes.
The sight of them moved him strange
ly.
Don't speak so positively. Do you
count me as no one? | am your friend,
Janet, and l will never let you enter
this gate if / can help it."
His voice was low and determined,
and there was a ring of passion in it
that made Janet tremble from heal to
foot No one had ever before spoken
TO her like that.
You don't say anything, Janet
Don't tell me that you won't let me
save you from this. | have known for
Il month past that you were all the
world to me. Janet, darling, look up
at me-
She looked up, their eyes met, and
the next instant she was in his arms.
All. she had never known until now
how sweet it was to be loved and to
love again, but she was none the less
happy because of that.
1t was well that the buildings of che
Old Ladies' home were situated long
| way from the road, and that no one
was about the grounds, otherwise the
old ladies might have had food for gcs-
sip for long time; for it is not every
day that a little dusty spinster is seen
weeping on the shoulder of big,
handsome and very devoted lover.
However, Janet's tears were soon
dried, for tn ey were tears of relief sud
joy; and five minutes later she was sit
ting in the carriage by her lovers side,
on her way to Ridgefeld, where, in the
small parlor of the Methodist parson-
age, she was speedily made Mrs. John
Humphreys.
Mrs. Wayne refused at first to be
reconciled to the match; but when she
saw how perfectly happy her brother
was, and how graciously Janet filed
her position as mistress of Beechwood,
she concluded to make the best of it,
and held out the olive branch forth
with.
But she never forgave Rosa for hav-
ing disappointed her, and there was a
decided GOODNESS between them on that
account, which was not lessened when
Rosa told how she had urged John to
suggest something for Janet's relief.
And as suggester, he is simply
perfect she said.
To which Mrs. Wayne made no re-
| ply.-Florence B. Hallowell, in Demo
| rests MapaZine