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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

"Paleontology, yop know, Miss
Laura" said the professor, who had
fingered till the +. hands of the clock
pointed to l1:15, ''is my specially. It is
only necessary for one to make a re-
mark about paleontology to get me
started and"
And the young lady slowly, distinctly
and with emphasis made a remark
about paleontology. Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Accounted For.

She-Papa's crystal wedding is to-
morrow night. lie has been married
fifteen years.
He Slightly embarrassed)-Ah! yes.
IL should think so.
She-Ilis second wife, you know
IIarperS Dazar
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
/" SURE POP"
A Reliable Cure.

The papers are full of prescriptions
for the cure of hydrophobia. What we
consider the best prescription Of all has
not yet been published. 1t is this:
Cold lead, one and one-third ounce.
Directions: Apply internally to the
dogs head.-Texas Siftings
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Signs of Wear;nes ,

II am afraid tina: George is firing Of
me-"
"Why, dear?"
"He has been telling me that | am
too good a woman to be the life Of
such a man as. he is."-Indianapolis
Journal.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
VerSed In Rings,

Gwendolin-Havey you the ring?
Harold-Yes, but I'm afraid it is too
large for your dainty finger.
Observation-Disclosures fear. That's what
Billy Knowles and Horace Fassett said
Jewellers Circular
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
A Sure Cure.

Stranger-And so you believe in Prof.
Chloride's cure for drunkenness?
Red-Nosed Enthusiast-Believe in It'll
How can | help believing in it? I've
been cured six times.-Life,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
At Cross Purposes.

Lord de Void-Have you ever been
presented at court, Mrs. Lakeside?
Mrs. Lakeside-Oh, lots of times!
There isn't a Judge in Chicago that
doesn't know me. I've been divorced
three times, you know.-Epoch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Tho Other Kind.

81 can recommend some delightful
cough-candy," said Swayback to
Snooper.
at wouldn't do me any good" replied
the sufferer. II haven't a delightful
cough. Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Double Demand for Footwear.

Mrs Scrimp-Johnny needs a new
pair of shoes, Silas.
Mr.. Scrimp - Good gracious! One
would think that that boy was a qpad
ruped!-Jury.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
In Chicago.

Accepted Sutherland for wedding
trip we will go to Niagara.
His Affianced- Oh, no, not Niagara;
I'm tired of that place. I've gone there
every time have been married.-Lip-
pincott's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Ma ixe Your Rings Shine

To clean gold jewelry. make a lathe
of plain yellow soap and tepid waite
and wash the ornaments in it; dry them
thoroughly and afterward brush them
with little dry whiting, finally polish.
ing them with very soft leather.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Policy in the Venture.
ISaVirN,

SIS Parsons as much of biblio
maniac as ever?"
"Yes He paid five hundred dollars
to get his own book published last sum.
mer."-Broolslyn Life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Another Plot.

The Cara horrible thought strikes
me! 80
The Lord high observation-disclosures is
that, your majesty,
The Czar-If that dentist was Mill
list he may have filed my teeth with
dynamite. Then, the first time bite
hard shall blow the top Of my head
off!-Puck
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Pot aud Kettle.

First Wall Flower lat the ball)-Ran.
dy, you've been vaccinated lately,
haven't you?
Second Wall Flower-No. Why?
(Spitefully) "You don't seem to catch
anything. Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
She Got What She Wanted

II was bound to marry nobleman OF
nothing" remarked an American girl
returning with foreign husband.
II guess you got both," said her
father, and went on making out a
check.-Detroit Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
A Winter Fool.

Here rests in peace a child Of fate;
Don't idly pass him, stranger.
In life one day he tried to skate
Too near the sign marked: Danger"
-IudoA
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Just a Moment, Dear.

She stopped to tx her hat on straight,
And place those hair pins right.
And that is why. her husband says.
They saw no play that night
Cloak Review
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
bis Feelin gs Gone.

Mrs. Bunting-I wonder how that
poor man feels who lost both his hands,
to-day?
Bunting-l don't suppose he can feel
at all.-Jurv
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Which Is the Moro Modest?

Miss Chinner-O, I'm so fond of the
violet J think it is the most modest
flower that grows.
Splggit- fou forget the pink of pro-
prietv. Miss Detroit Free
Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Tho Chef-d' Guyre,

Mr. Impressionist-That's my last.
there on the easel Now, that is a pic
ture, Squibs!
Squibs-Yes, so it is can tell that
by the frame.-Life.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Proof Positive.

Mrs Kingley (proudly)-Do you
know as long as | have lived with my
husband have never known him to ut
ter an oath.
Mrs, Bingo-Then he doesn't tie his
own neckties -Judpe
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

Miss De Muir-Mr. Shye, do yo
know what bees eat in the winter?
Mr.. Shye-Yes; honey.
Miss De Muir-La, Harold, how boil
you're getting!-Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
An Instance OF 1t.

Mrs. McCorlSle Showing her new
house when we came to look at this
saw it.
Mrs. McCrackle-Ah. a case of love
at first site. / perceive.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Had Heard 1t.

did tell you what my boy said II
Hiclzs?" asked Marberry.
"Yes. Four times last night and
three times this morning." said Barton.
YEARLY.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
AN EDITORS LETTER.
It Bore a Message Of Forgive
ness to Two Loving Hearts.

KNEW all the
p tie s on
nected with it
OF d q r a h a m,
who started the
Daily Gazette.
and who died
three years ago:
young II a rr.y
Britain, W h o
now owns the
paper, and Ada
Graham A d.
die, everybody
calls her-whO
married Harry
Britain. Harry
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
OhA1 Talk,

First Electric Wire-With all their
kicking. there is one thing people
never threaten to do to us.
Second Electric Wire-What is that?
First Electric Wire-Handle US with
out gloves.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

We shouldn't let poverty scare us,
And thus go unmarried through life:
All the same. could marry an heiress
Id then have a cdpitGi wifes
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
QUEER WAYS OF CITY DUDES.

Uncle Reuben (from Posey county,.
Wall by lingo! Down in our neck O
the woods we allus black 'em on the
outside Probably these city dudes black
'em inside and grease the outside with
mutton taller.-Chicago Mail.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

He-Will you be mine2
She-Your what?
He lot Chicago)-My third.-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Willing to Ohlfpe.

She-Would you put yourself out for
me?
He-Indced would.
Shc-All right, I've got to get up early
to-morrow-please don. Y. Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
A THING Imuossibie

IL suppose your father can do almost
anything" remarked Bobby.
No, he can't" answered Tommy;
"he can't stop the baby crying at night. VI
-Harper's Young People.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

Mable-Havcn't told you a hundred
times not to kiss me!
Jacques-Yes, suppose you have.
Mable-Well, if you knew how hard
it was for me to say it you wouldn't
make me do it.-Jester.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
A Sure Thing for Him.

Smith-So you are poetl And may
ask how you make your living?
Rondo-Oh, | win all the fasting com
petitions at the dime museums. -Ju ry
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

Editor-There are not enough feet IN
this line, sir
Poet-Feet, sirl Feet! don't sell il
by the foot. It's poem-not cor. Il
wood.-Life
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
SljxhtlY,

II never withhold anything from my
wife. l tell her every night all that |
have done during the day"
And do you tell her every day what
you have done during the night?'
..Well that's different."=N. Y. Sun,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

us incense burned on the affairs OF
the Comic Muse?"
mo; nonsense. PUCK.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
A Complete Surprise.

Surprise parties are always cut ana
dried beforehand"
mot always. We gave one to Rev.
Mr. Hicks, the other night. We found
him in the bathtub, and his wife in the
back parlor. reading Laura Jean Lib
bey."-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Tho Point Of View.

Mrs. Hashcroft-Is your coffee to-
cold. Mr. Billings?
Billings-That depends. 1t is little
too cold to drink. but l think that for
swimming purposes the temperature is
about right. -Demorest's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Love IN High Life.

Young Cresus-You love him? a.,
The Beauty-Madly.
Young Cresus-Then you won't mar
~ me?
The Beauty-Why, certainly l will
ifa
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
He Stayed at Home.

Aunty-Why don't you stay at home
sometimes and play with your sister?
Little Boy-Oh, | do-often.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
1t Was Strong Enough

''Spatts!" called out bunker from the
other end of the breakfast table.
"Well?'
Turn the butter in this direction and
tell it to come. Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
he Consolation Of the 4

Little maiden, tell me true,
What sort Of man most pleases your"
She blushed and hung her pretty head
"'Tis Hymen ! like best" she said
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
Outside the Circle

mo; don't believe she ever took .
lesson in Delsarte In her life. Judge
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
That's What 1t Is.

Totling-When | hear hen cackle
am always reminded of one-sided
story.
DimIing-I wonder why?
Totling-I suppose it is because it is
an eggs-party statement. Judge.
Policy in the Venture.
Old Parkrich-My life is insured for
S25O,O00.
Dora Fellows-Then policy dictates
that take you.-N. Y. Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
She Wasn't to Blame

De Jinks-That fortune teller couldn't
tell me anything.
Merritt-How could she? You never
had fortune.-Demorest's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17
InnOcent Soul.

Mrs. Gofrequent-How quickly your
husband has climbed to success in his
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-03-17

| rushed downstairs. | watched
those precious words beir., copied AS
soon as every line had been faithfully
reproduced fastened to Mr.. Graham's
room with proof of it. The old man
was crying, and as he looked at it the
tears fell on the paper. | could not
speak a word. At last-at last the
whole paper was ready to so to press
l saw old Graham leave his room; |
followed him. l seemed to know
where he was going-it was to the ma
chine room downstairs. With a pale
and anxious face he waited for the first
great thud of the machine, when the
clean white paper would roll over the
type and come our with-his invitation.
And what a costly one!
Now the machine has started-now
the paper is passing through. Like
fash of lightning it came out at the
other end. The old man seized the
first impression-as quickly l seized
the second. He saw my action.
where are you golng?" he cried.
I'm going to take it to them my
self, was my response as l flew up
the stairs.
1t was now half-past three, but there
are always plenty of hansoms about
Fleet street at this time, and you don't
want me to tell you that shouted to
the driver at the top of my voice:
"Chesterton street, Islington-and
driver
The precious copy of the paper was
in my hand, and by the light Of the
lamps I read it again and again. At
last we reached Chesterton street.-the
4-my hand was on the knocker
1t was Harry Brittain's voice behind
the bolted door which Cried "Who's
there?'
Harry, Harry, open it quick. I'm
Fred Langley. Open the door," l said,
cXcitedly. "Cabby, don't 60"
Cabby was kept waiting for twenty
minutes, and when it started off again
there were three people i'll it. We
drove to Regents park.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Skowhcgan, Dee. 18th, 1892.
Maine To The Front.

"FcW of our readers may know that
the successful production of solid
wrought iron casting, "a made by The
Wrought Iron Casting Company at their
works at Boston. Mass. i the result of
hard work for the last few years of two
young men both natives of Skowhcgan
Maine, but such is the fact.
The process is given briefly as follows.
Pure wrought iron scrap is melted in Il
specially constructed furnace at 1000 de
grces of heat and when ready furtappi -
is treated in a Y.ay that the resultant iron
makes Il smooth, homogeneous and sound
casting which can be drawn out, welded.
and used the same n the best swedish
bar iron, and having Il tensile strength
of over 10000 lbs. per square inch. Sir
Henry BeSscmer is quoted aS saying II
never thought it could be done
This iron is largely used by the big
electrical companies ON account of it. re-
markabc purity and sottness, and clrc-
tricity plays an important parl with
them is a large electric travelling crane
equipped with Thomas Houston Motors
furnishes the power for handling this
molten metal in pouring. An electric
hoist breaks the skulls. AMI motor, fur
niSh power III isolated place, III their
works.
The old cry OF .Go West young man
better be transposed 10 "oh that were
born in Maine. -Ipdpsfrfoi Joara".
The two gentlemen referred 10 above
are the late Geo. W. Burgcs- and Henry
:. Philhrick.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Fair at Madison.

The fair held in Union Hall, Madison,
last week, by the Iniyersalist Society
was success in every particular. Con
tributions of money and useful and fancy
articles for the fair were received from
Minneapolis. Butler, \. Y. PittSticld,
SkoW hegan, Watervil!e, and many other
places. The silk quilt that Was given to
the one guessing the number of pieces in
it, brought S27, and was given 10 Mrs.
Russell Emery, who guessed the exact
number SIG, The fine painting voted to the
most popular lawyer brought SO, and
was voted to c. 4. Wilbur, he receiving
81 votes. G. G. Small had - and T.. V.
stevens. 33. Ilcrriel guessed nearest to
the number of yards in Il BAL of tWine
and received Il smaller painting. The
most excitement WIS over the dinner
set voter, 10 any member OF the secret
societies in town. O. f. Ireland and
Hiram Harris were the leading candi-
dates from the start. Mr.. Ireland re-
ceived % votes and took the set, with
Mr.. Harris close to him with over 50
votes. The total receipts from the fair
were 5000 The expenses were about
$50, giving net profit of nearly sl7o.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Mr.. George \. TnyIOr.

This citizen soldier served his country
faithfully aal we'll during nearly the
mll pr,iod of the war. several months
of which were spent i Rebel prisons.
Soo1 Utter its close, Ire WAS married,
when lr and lis wife heeame loyal >ub-
irct- in the kingdom Of Christ. From
'h' cate OF his becoming u soldier ct th"
cross. he rendered honest service, and
died in the full expectation ot Il crown
of life, ON the ! I'LL inst. at his home ON
Ward Hill in Madison.
He WAS born at liNermore Falls, May
1lst, 1913. For several years hc " a
resident OF SlloNlegan. working at his
trade Is house Joiner. For the last four
teen years his home has bern ia Madi-
son. During thi~ periel Ia VA, mcm-
her of the Baptist church in Norridg"-
Wock. 50 long a his health permitted. Ii b
attended all the services of the church.
and tor a time MIS- superintendent oi the
Sunday school. Notwithstanding hi, home
was five miles away. He vi. a noble Iris
tian. beloved by all Tie funeral services
on Wednesday the It'll inst, under the
direction OF HE \. Y Weston Post, g..
4, H.. of Madison Were conducted by
his pastor RrY. {. NJ. Emery.
He left a wife. four children and other
relatives and wide circle of friends to
mourn his loss.
">oldicr Of Christ, well done;
Praise he thy ueS employ.
And while eternal ages run,
Rest in thy Sayiour's JOY
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
State Dairy Meeting.

The State Dairy meeting held at Bruins
wick the llth, 18Th AMI 10Th, was well
attended and most ntercs ling aud pro-
litablr. Friday forenoon the cream set
to ripcn Tuesday wis made iuto butter
by the separator process showing II
pounds. II ounces before working: that
by the Cooley, l3 pounds. l3 ounces. &.
Il. Berry ol thn foreSt I lily Creamery.
Portland, ha. made all the hsttrr during
the week.
Prof. Bartlett ol the Maine state Col
lcgc made interesting te-t- of sample, of
milk brought in The forenoon session
closed with a lecture by Prot. ". ". .
Cook. director OF the vermont expert
mcnl station ON stock feeding, forage.
crop, and ensilage.
Premiums were awarded a. follow
Private dairy butter, Mr.. NJ. l.. Robbins.
Winthrop, first; Thos. T. Simpson.
Brunswick. 2nd; |. J. Porter, IIoulton,
ID a.; u. NJ. Tetford, topshan, lth. Fac
tory buttcr West Paris Creamery. lst
Riverside Farm Creamery. foXcroft, ~ ;
Cape Elizabeth Creamery. Sd. Factory
cheese: 4. l.. Haynes. Fort Garfield. lst.
Friday afternoon Hon. |. Z. Libby of
Watcrvillc spoke ON "Dairv SpecialtirS
and Condensed Milk.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

\ rumor to the effect that senator
nilI ma, meu offered the portfolio of
state b, rrc,il.n -plecl cleveland, i
pronounced "snn- by Cleveland, and
Hin l. reported H. saving he had hf
been rendered cahiuet position and
did not expect 10 BE- rendered one. The
story did appear 10 be very mmohabl'.
They do ,ome things promptly IN
lIavti. \ would be assassin ol President
IIypoltc, who had gained admitiance
10 the palace, was seized by sentinel
and captured after a desperate struggle
and confessed that he Wis there Tor the
purpose of killing llypolite. lie WIS OF
dcrcd by the President Ia be slot At once
also the captain Of the gmqd- and the
,cn,rir, who were stationed Al th" en-
trance of the palaee. fhr order, were
forthwith carried ont and the con-
dcmncd person, were shot to death in
the garden of the palace. The sentinel
who had detected and seized thcassassin
was iuunliccntly rewarded and premot-
IL
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

The scmi-annual meeting of the Maine
Wool Manufacturers Club took place at
Noung's, Boston, Thursday evening with
y mcmbcrs present. Lewis Anderson
of SkoWhcgan, occupied the chair and 4.
+. Bradbury Of Dexter, was secretary.
The probable effect of possible tariff
upon the woolen industry WAS
the subject under discussion,
Mr. Anderson returned from Boston
saturday, and says WOODEN manufactur-
crs are feeling a trife blue over the sit
nntinn.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

A lounge goes farther than a chair and
when any one is too tired to sit up it
makes itself felt. Many time the moth
er would like to lie down a moment, but
cannot stop to 90 up stairs. Would not
every member Of the family think this a
nice Christmas gift
Price 50. 50 to SIS. In Ramie Brussels
Moquette, Haircloth and Plush.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Centre Table

We have a choice assortment of center
tables at prices from S2.5o upwards.
Nothing adds so much to room in beauty
and convenience as a table. All STYLES of
finish
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
carpet
SWeepers.

Nothing is such relic of the olden
time as the broom. Its hard alike on the
woman and the carpets, and the results
are unsatisfactory, Get carpet sweeper.
We have the best from s. 50 to $3.50. 1t
will last for years and make perpetual
holiday for your wife.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Easy Chairs.

Give the father an easy chair. 1t will
make his eyes glisten to see it, and every
night that he comes home tired from
business he will sink into that chair with
a sigh of relief and rest. DO YOU sup
pose he will forget who gave it to him
Eas, chairs in Ramie, tIaircloth, Mo
quette and leather.
Prices S. 50 to SIS
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Lamps.

Lamps make fine gifts and there is such
a variety We have vase lamps and hang
ing lamps for the parlor and hall, piano
lamps and banquet lamps Lamps of all
kinds and shapes from 5octs. to 500 for a
beautiful piano lamp with onyx table. We
have a piano lamp at $3.50 that is
beauty
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Rugs.

Fur rugs are all the rage and we can
give You beauties in Bear and Goat skins.
Smyrna rugs at Christmas prices.
Prices, $3.50 to $3.50
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Rockers.

There is nothing to which the mother
turns with such a sense of rest as to her
rocker. 1t may be a plain wooden rock
er. 1t may be a reed or willow, or it may
be a soft comfortable patent rocker. 1t
rests her and if there is a woman who has
no rocker of her own may her family read
this.
Rockers s.. % and upwards.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
w Writings
Desks.

For men, women, boys or girls there is
nothing more appropriated than a writing
desk. Its convenient. 1t affords place
for private letters and papers. 1t is need
ed by all and every home should have Il
desk We have all styles for home& office
and offer a beautiful ladies desk at $40.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19
Clocks.

Kitchen clocks, Parlor clocks, Alarm
clocks. All kinds Of clocks from SI.25 to
SIS.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

We publish elsewhere the annual pro
,pcclu- of the Bangor Whig ~ Courier,
one of the oldc, and most reliable news
papers in Maine The Daily Wing and
Courier has large field and does 4 good
work, especially for Eastern Maine. 1t
is tspokcn on all political and public
questions and gives forth 30 uncertain
sound May it live long and prosper a
it has in the past
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

These special Christmas good. Should you
desire Parlor suites, Chamber sets, Parlor stoves
or Ranges will quote you special holiday prices,
Carpets and draperes at sacrifice. Christmas
prices on everything and merry Christmas to
everybody Easy terms of payment if you wish.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-12-19

The Mainc-Rcading railroad combine
tion have made new aud very impor-
tant acquisition to their already very eN-
trnsivc lines of road by the purchase of
controlling interest in the Connecticut
River road, This give. them rail con-
ncction between the Boston x Maine at
several points in Vermont, and the New
York and New England at Springfield.
Mass. The Hartford and New Haven
road. A rival of the \. IL y. E., was
bidding for the road and supposed it was
sure oft. but the Boston x Maine bore
off the prizc.