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The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The candidacy Of Gen. Isaac Dyer for
Department Commander of the Grand Ar.
my lis meeting with favor all over the
State. In fact no considerable opposition
Is thus far manifest. Major Wainwright
Gushing Of Foxcroft, who is mentioned
by friends for the position, authorizes the
Bangor Commercial to say that he will
not be candidate but pledges his sup.
port to Col. Dyer. This is gratifying to
Gen. Dyer's friends, generally. and In his
own town particularly.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
Ripley

Mrs Todd, relct of the late DIR S A To ID
of this town died last Sunday mo n'ug,
after long and painful illuess OF many
months. Having nved III town nearly tif
ty years, she passed away leaving macy
friends. four children, three of whom are
IN the west, and r, speeted by ali, fged 50
y AIRS. Funeral services Monday after
noon at the Christian church, conducted
by Rev W. ii. Lang
A little Is months old child of H. q.
bryant broke it, leg one day recently
willie paying ON the floor Dir Moulon
reduced fracture aud be is now doing welt.
Christmas exercises and trees at both
churches Thursday aud Friday evenings,
Mrs. Hannah French is very suck with
pneumonia.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Installation of officers of Russell Post
G. A. R. for the coming year takes place
Tomorrow friday evening, and the la
dies Of the Women's Relief Corps are in
vited to be present as guests of the Post
A large attendance OF members is desired.
The Post Is prosperous and much interest
is manifested In It's work. The G. A. r.
fair to come of next month is attracting
much attention. Success is assured by
the energetic work Of committees and
members.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Speaker Crisp has not forgotten the
men who voted for him or forgiven the
men who voted against him. His oppon.
ents have been mercilessly punished, aud
bis friends have been rewarded out Of all
proportions to their standing In the House
The organisation Of the House o. com.
plsted to-day 10 weak, very weak indeed,
but when ante-electi0n pledges bad to be
redeemed and favoritss rewarded, Il ID
not 70 Do wondered A. A. It Il very
largely . Democratic funeral, no Repub-
lean need shsd any tsaEs,-Ex.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
Mr., Blaine and the Presidency

A Washington despatch to the Adver
tiser says: IA few nights ago Mr.. Blaine
told Senator Washburn that he had made
his decision, that II the party wishes
him again to be- candidate for the presi-
dency, he will not decline the honor, II
at the time of the convention his health
is as good as 1t is at present. There Is to
be no formal announcement from the
secretary that he Is q candidate for the
nomination. for which the Democrats are
crying, for Mr.. Blaine is not In any sense
Q candidate"
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The Maine Central Railroad company
have discontinued the sale of mileage
tickets Of 500 miles, AID hereafter will
ell 1000 mile tickets at u cents per mile,
. reduction Of / cents and 1900 mile
tiekets at q cents. These tickets will
Asesat1sg b good 70 aay holder which il .
deeiaed improvsmsnt.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

A single hair is a sort of history of the
physical condition of an individual
during the time it has been growing, il
one could read closely enough. Take a
hair from the beard or from the head
and scrutinize it and you will see that it
shows some attennated places, indicating
that at some period of its growth the
blood supply was deficient from over.
work, anxiety or undertaking, Ma
tional Barter.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
A NEW MUSICAL INVENTION.
Is II an Organ or q Plano?

All the objections to the parlor organs
are at last done away with by this new in-
vention. 1t has seven full octsves Gas
many keys as the piano. and looks exactly
like fine upright piano. There are no
stops in view nor unsightly bellows pedals,
but the instrument is worked by two pedals
exactly like those on piano. and six
year old child is able tU work with ease.
The delicacy and variety Of its tones are
wonderful, and the touch SO light aud
quick that the most difficult piano pieces
can be execu ed thereon without difficulty.
1t ia marvellous improvement upon the
parior organ. and has created . great sen
sation In musical circles. The price is not
higher than that of the ordinary organ:
This delightful INSTRUMENT is manufactured
by II. Lehr & Co., Esston. Pa and for
sale only at j. N 81 J. SMITHS, Skowhe'
gan, who are always on the lookout for
the latest and best goods In the market.
Call and see it whether you wish to buy or
not. 3w5l.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Reciprocity is fourishing even in the
domain Of the Briton, Jamaica, Trinidad
Barbados and Guiana have all succumb
ed, and an influential party in Canada is
suing for treaty. Meanwhile, British
foreign commerce is at a standstill, and
British newspapers and statesmen find
plenty Of things to say about Harrison,
Blaine and Mckinley.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The Boston Herald is in a perturbed
state of mind in regard to the way Speak
er Crisp has made up his Coinsge com.
mittee as appears by the following: at Is
absurd to Q Her such committee as fairly
representative Of the new House. The
contemptuous treatment which Mr.. Crisp
has given the honest money cause may be
taken as an accurate representation of
his own views on the currency. Senator
German may subscribe to 1t and so may
Gov, Hill. Senators Stewart, Jones ard
Teller, the bonanza triangle on the Re
publican side, will heartily approve It,
But no appropriated man can regard it
as an equitable distribution"
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The school house in the Phillips Dist
WAS crowded Friday evening. the trees
were well filled and there were some very
nice presents. Quite number of little
folks were prepared with declamations
which were well rendered. Master Rob.
ert Lincoln Seeking. a little fellow, did
-plenditly. After the presents were d.-
tributed many of the young people re
paired to +. B. Jewett's for a dance.
There was quite company from the vii
lage.
G c. Powers, Esq, Of Boston, and
Don A. II. Powers and family of Houlton,
were at Rev, A. Walkers Friday ana Sa'-
urday
Mis- Phillips was quite Ill last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

AnalTInin somerset county
Republican Committee
Skowhegan.
Dear Sir;
desire to express my earnest thanks for the honor
of invitation to meet with the prominent and active
Republicans OF Somerset, at banquet 10 be held II
Hotel Coburn the a9th instant 1t is gratifying to
all good Republicans to know that such meeting is to
occur, and that the interests of your party to be
discussed. 1t cannot fail to do good.
The record of the Republican party is of such a
character that we are never ashamed or afraid open
leaves and read its pages of grand patriotic history
to,ourselvcs and to others, Since the organization Of
free government party has existed which could point
to an unbroken line of measures both in and
peace entirely credtabc it, as to-day honors the
name OF the Republican party. To revive this mag.
ncent record in the minds OF the people stir the
pride Of every Republican heart and excite the admir-
alton Of every true American But the party stands
to-day less in the right, and occupies position no
less grand and patriotic than it has in the past.
1t was born of the awakened conscience Of the north
to the evils threatened by the attempted extension Of
fought its first battle and its first victory, saw
ing those Territories freedom and free institutions
In 1860 it secured the passage OF the" Homestead Bill
which gave home TO every who had the enterprise
and industry to go and take it and cultivate the soil
In 1861 it organized the patriotic forces Of the country
conducted great war for four years and crushed
a Democratic Shareholders Rebellion against the Ma
tons life. It emancipated four millions Of slaves. es
tabshed universal suffrage, and provided for the ed
cation Of the Freedmen, SO that they might become
intelligent and useful citizens.
1t has reduced the public debt from $z,7s6 as
it stood the close Of the war in 1866 to about $780,
100000 now 1t has made provision for the sick and
wounded soldiers and the widows and orphans Of their
dead comrades. though in this good work j. has con
tnualy met the opposition Of the Democracy to the
extent Of more than $Ias 1000 per annuin and at
the time has reduced the annual interest upon the
public debt sufficiently pay this vast sum. Ii has
given to the country currency good as gold and
financial credit unsurpassed by that Of any nation upon
the globe As it ha. stood for the ntegty Of the Re-
publican home has been prompt to protect its in
terests, and defend its honor abroad.
To-day il islands for honest elections sound cur
rency broad and intelligent administration Of our
Foreign Attain, and protection 70 American industries
and American labor.
II Is party distinctly committed to the welfare Of
our own countgmen. holding that Americans both
nAtivs and foreign should command The rst and most
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The intense antagonism between the
two wings Of the democratic party may
work to the advantage of the business
interests of the country. While they are
fighting each other In congress they will
not be likely to agree upon measures pre-
judicial to sound finances or calculated
to disturb industrial interests.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

In response to the advertisement for
road, G. s. Staples of Portland was in
town Monday, looked over the plans,
specifications and walked over the route
tors had looked the route and papers over
prior to the advertisement.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The american Farmer has been enlarg
ed and improved and will hereafter be
published at Cleveland and Springfield,
Ohio. We still furnish tito advance pay
ing subscribers free. Every farmer in
Somerset should have 1t, Send $3.50 and
get the REPORTER and the American
Farmer one year.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
Athens.

There will be a series of meetings at the
Union chlrch commencing Frd even
ing, Jan. Sth. All nre invited to attend,
A, j, Goodwin is stlll quite sick.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
RroWn' S Corner

Christmas WI Ii it's GOOD cheer has come
ard pt-sed hy leaving is pleasant memo.
rios ia our ha0r $, a touch OF sn mas. too
IS felt when W. think of thos4 who used
to gather with lis on these festive occa
@ions. Some lave gone to lands far dis.
t6nt
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Hon. Geo. d. Bisbee has been reap
pointed State Bank Examiner, and Hon.
L. NJ. Stilwell Fish Commissioner They
have both served with credit in these po-
sitions and deserve reappointment.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

The make up of the Ways and Means
Committee is said to have been the hand
work Of Tammin instead of Speaker
Crisp.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

We also make the following eX-
traordinary offer: The Cosmopolitan
one year, the Somerset REPORTER
one year, and Gen GRANTS Memoirs
in two vols. for 81 %. If you have
Grants books We will furnish Gen.
Sherman's or Gen. Sheridan's
Memoirs, each in two vols, or Gen.
McLellan's book i'll one vol. In
either case Is cents additional Is
required to pay postage, excepting
McLellan's book upon which the
postage is "a cents.
The Holiday season is near at
hand and you cannot do better for
ii Christmas or New Years present
than to send your friend or friends
the SOMERSET REPORTER and one
OF the above named periodicals.
The REPORTER itself will be re
hinder 81 times year to any
friend that you have an interest III
his or her welfare, and at a very
moderate expense.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
- We, the undersigned, having known F. ]
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe hin
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financiylly able to carry out any obligation,
made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c per
bottle. Sold bv all Druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
SkYE$43 49, e: CALIFORNIA.

TUDsoNs personally conduct Cd California M. ~.
y cursi0ns 10 Pullman Tourists sleeping cars i,s
through from 1oeton to Chicago, san franciseo ana
Loe Angeles, ~ Denver kto 0rande Z: H.; fu ve
scenic line Of the world. Leave h0aton every
day. Bach excursion In charge Of IN eficient ana
gcntemanly excursion manager. For rates Ss1
ETC.. call on Or address J. U. JUD6ON 70, So
Washington It,, Boston. 1yr'I
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

1.-THE use Of 'Castoria Is 10 universal and
its merits 90 we'll known that II seems work
Of supererogation 70 endorse It Few arc tho
Intelligent families who do not keep Castosta
within cay reach"
CAlIos NARrYx, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor BloomingdAle Reformed Church.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Now for Republican club organizations
In ~ least 20 Somerset towns. What
town starts the ball rolling2
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Senator Washburn promptly denies the
story attributed to him. He says Mr.
Blaine never told him that he would &C
cept Presidential nomination II his
health continued as good as 1t is now
This is the outcome of the story that the
public generally expected.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Death relieves the New Hampshire
sheriff upon whom would have fallen the
duty of hanging Sawtele from disa
greeable job. He would not mourn very
greatly If Almy should go the same way
While Mills Is the man directly struck
down by the Hill German combination,
Cleveland is the man who got the hardest
big Hill to climb or to flank, before he
reaches the White House again.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
SOMERSET REPUBLICANS
Very Much Alive, United, and Full
of Fight.

1HtRE ARf Lors of DAas Ma8kf>
lntM IoK I>.f2
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

Daniel W. Pratt of Pennington, died
Fir day light. He was postmaster under
Cleveland
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

A man to solicit subscriptions to the sOMER-
SET REPORTER. This is n good opening to "a
young man of energy and tact. Inquire at the
REPORTER Office.
]. n. SMITH & co
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
Advantageous Offers.

The time for renewals oi the hk.
PORTER subscription comes afelihd
and that season OF the wear Wien
many of our patrons hdNe lnpl'
leisure Tor reading. We therefore
make them the following oller
To any Subscribers who WIlllor pr
10 January /. 1872, pay one dollar
and fifty cents, We will send the
REPORTER fifteen months 10
any person subscribing anew Tor
the REPORTER We make the salne
offer, fifteen months for one years
pay. This ouly applies to those
who pay the above amount at the
time the order for subscription Is
given in advance. Aireaiages MAY
be settled at the rate OF sl.ao pei
year until that date.
To any old or new subscriber
who pays s 30 for one tnll year III
advance we will send free OF eX-
pense one year, in addition 10 the
REPORTER, either OF the following
monthly periodicals:
GARDEN NOTES,
THE AMERICAN FARMER,
HOME MARkET BULLETIN.
We are glad to be able 10 make
these valuable gifts to our patrons
Remember they are offered for No.
yember, December and January
only.
The REPORTER will club with
the following publications, at the
rates placed opposite each, payable
strictly i'll advance for one year.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31

A small quantity taken in cold water on ris
ns aud r,tirng quicRens the circulation aud
turtties the system against Influenza. iil53
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
Pishon's Ferry

Rev james S Mitchell died Monday,
Dee. - funeral services Thursday, Dec.
81, nj Ia A. NJ. Mrs j. S. Mitchell, who
Is yrrs sick with pneum nin is thought to
he some httiar nj this writing Monday
Scott Burnt Is very SEX With pneum N.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
House. OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASiuSl,TDS. ID. c. Dec *. ignt (

Gen. Isaac Dyer,
Chairman Somerset County
Republican Committee
Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-31
for Infants and Children.

"Castoriah 50 well adapted to children that
RECOMMEND itu superior to any prescription
known to me-" H. A. ARcHEl, n. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, NJ,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
PASADENA.

An inquest was held yesterday by
Coroner Weldon over the body of Edwin
T. Hoffman to determine whether he
died as the result of an accident or from
malpractice. The jury was composed of
the following persons: 7. A. Smith, NJ.
Allen, E. c. Griffith, Cal Hartwell,
Daniel Webster, r. Williams, j. H.
Woodworth, S. II. Doolittle, J. w. Ban
buy, H. C. Hotaling, S. Palmateer and
H. Moore. After long-drawn out pro-
ceedings a verdict was rendered, to the
effect that the deceased died as the re-
suit of injuries received from fall on
September %, 1890, from house on
Mace hill.
The High school classes of 100 and '9l
have organized an alumni association.
j.. Nichols leaves for Catalina today,
The real estate activity shows no fall
ing off.
The overland arrives regularly on time
nowadays.
There will be no local Fourth OF July
celebration. Pasadena will 60 to Los
Angeles, en- masse.
A full rehearsal of the Bohemian Cir
will be held tonight.
The choral class will hold business
meeting tomorrow evening.
H. l. Stewart and Miss Elma Ball,
daughter of B. F. Ball, were married
Yesterday evening at the house of the
brides parents. The ceremony was
witnessed by limited number of friends
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
REDONDO.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Flavin, child and
servant, of San Francisco are spending a
while at the Redondo hotel.
The following persons form delight
full party at the Redondo hotel this
week: Mrs. Hugh Glassell, Miss Violet
Trudel, of Los Angeles Mrs. M. B. M.
Toland of San Francisco and Hugo To-
land of New York. Mr.. Toland is we'll
known as the handsome and talented
young actor of the Lyceum theater, New
York city, and with his mother is en-
ioying pleasant visit at the Redondo.
Colonel G. w. Root, of the Redondo,
spent the day in Los Angeles.
Among the many arrivals at the Re-
dondo today are: N. P. Perine, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Erwin, San Francisco
Miss Denna, New York; II. ]. Young,
Pasadena; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Bell
Los Angeles; 7. j. Golfer, Boston
Frank Newcomb, Washington, D. G.
The steamer Bonita, Captain Leland,
arrived from San Francisco yesterday
and discharged 120 tons of merchan-
disc.
The steamer Coos Bay, Captain Le-
land, arrived from San Francisco with
sixty tons of freight for this place on
Tuesday. B.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
Berkshire Girls Muscle.

Some Of the young men who tried in
vain to lift from the sidewalk the $50
pound dumbbell, the heaviest Of the col
lection on exhibition for the Housatonic
Hose company entertainment Wednes-
day, were surprised to see Miss Sadie
Rogers, fifteen year-old girl who lost
her right arm in the woolen mill, raise
it several inches with her right hand.
She is young lady of fine physique, but
the strength manifested by this feat is
certainly remarkable berkshire Cour-
ier
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
Popularity of Chinese Law.

If Chinese boy were to kill parent
he would be burned alive at the stake in
punishment fer such an unnatural and
horrible crime. But over the life of his
children father has absolute control,
and can murder one of them and never
incur the least penalty at the hands of
the law.-Philadelphia Times
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
Well Merited Praise.

In almost every neighborhood there
is some one or more persons whose lives
have been saved by Chamberlain G Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, or who
have been cured of chronic diarrhea by
it. Such persons take special pleasure
in recommending the remedy to others.
The praise that follows the introduction
and use makes it very popular. 25 and
80 cent bottles for sale by G. F. Heinze-
man, 222 North Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A SUGGESTION.

III you are troubled with rheumatism
OF a lame back, allow US to suggest that
you try the following simple remedy
Take piece of flannel the size of the
two hands, saturate it with Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and bind it over the
seat of pain. 1t will produce pleasant
warmth and relieve you of all pain.
Many severe cases have been cured in
this way. The Pain Balm can be OBJ
tanned from G. F. Heinzeman, 222 North
Main street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
Removal of christopher.

L. Christopher, the celebrated North
Spring street ice cream manufacturer
and restauranter, will, about the Goth
inst, move his place of business to more
commodious quarters, at 241 S. Spring
street. He has formed partnership
with MI. Strong, and the public can
rely on the firm of Christopher & Strong
placing before them the very best OF
everything in their line. They have
also an elegant new soda fountain and
will dispense refreshing beverages.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
A Fatal Mistake.

Physicians make no more fatal mistake than
when they inform patients that nervous heart
troubles come from the stomach and are OF
little consequence DR.. Franklin Miles, the
noted Indiana specialist, has proven the contrary
in his new book on "Heart Disease" which
may re had free at all druggists, who
equaled New Heart Cure, which has the largest
sale of any heart remedy in the world. 1t cures
nervous and organic heart disease, short breath
futtering, pain or tenderness. in the side, arm
or shoulder irregular pulse, fainting, smother
ing, dropsy etc. His Restorative Nervine cures
headache, fits, etc.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
THE FOURTH.
The Committee on Literary Programme
Make Progress.

The committee on literary exercises
on the Fourth of July celebration met
yesterday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Chi
chester was obliged to decline the proffer
of being one of the chaplains, and DR..
Cantine accepted the position, as did
Rev. Mr.. Haskins.
Mr.. S. G. Willard was selected as
reader of the Declaration of Independ-
ence, and the committee completed the
outlines of very attractive musical pro-
gramme.
Several poems have been received; if
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
IN THE POLICE COURT.

A Wife-Beater Fined and Chinaman
Held to Answer.
Charles T. Petkin yesterday pleaded
guilty in Judge Owens's court to COM
mitting battery upon the person OF
his wife. After hearing the testimony
of Mrs. Petkin, Judge Owens fined him
500, which was paid.
All Fat, the Mongolian who very inju-
diciously tried to rob a police officer,
was held to answer, with bail fixed at
$1,000
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
sickness Among Children,

Especially infants, is prevalent more or
less at all times, but is largely avoided
by giving proper nourishment and
wholesome food. The most successful
and reliable of all is the Gail Borden
Eagle" Brand Condensed Milk. Your
grocer and druggist keep it.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
"pinner for Two. Appetite for ON.

"Dinner for Two. Appetite for OneV'
Sal dyspeptic to the waiter, ordering for sell
and friend. And suppose he had had an appe-
tite, it would have agOnized him, subsequently,
to crafty it. o! the abominable pangs that
even little meal causes the confirmed victim
of indigestion. Purgatory on earth-no less,
Altogether unnecessary though. Begin at
once, systematica ly, a course of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, ye unfortunates with refrac-
tory stomachs. In saying this we merely echo
the recorded experience of thousands who
have used the great stomachic to their lasting
benefit. For the inaction of a sluggish liver
and for tardy or irregular action of the bowels
both very apt to accompany dyspepsia, this fine
regulator is equally efficient Malarial com
plants, kidney trouble, rheumatism and neu
ralgia depart when a resort is had to the Bit
teIS.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

People Who Yesterday Secured Per-
missions to Wed.
Marriage licenses were yesterday
granted to the following named per-
sons:
Holloway L. Stuart, aged 25, of Pasa-
dena, and Elma F. Ball, aged %, OF Pas
adena.
Phil H. Wilson, aged 81, OF Los An
geles, and Annie E. Shirley, aged %, of
Los Angeles.