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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
HE WASNO OF STUCK UP.
JuMPIN JOE DECLARED THAT he WAS
ONLY "A HUMBLE WORM. NJ.

But the wild Eyed Critter He Met was
skeptical and Made Him TO Come Under
the Shadow Of the Law oe0 Made Things
All Right. N s4
was pushin my way over the kentry,
with view to openin my monster exhibit
shun and grand aggregashun in the town
of Jericho, when a wild eyed critter Gums
ridin from the direckshnn Of Plumb Cen
ter and stops me to yell: u
'sNow, then, who gin ye leave to be
drivin along this yere road with yer hat
on yer ear and yer nose stuck up as II our
society wasn't half good nuff fur an ole
duffer like ye?'' % Al MI:
my friend, SEE In answer and sizin
him up to once as a bad man who was
yearnin to pick q fuss with me, "the ways
Of my hat and my nose ar not my ways.
am one Of the humbliest Of the humble
worms Of the airth. l hain't even a-whis-
tin the toone of the 'Arkansaw Traveller,
fur fear sumbody might suspect me Of be-
in an aristocrat and a-feelin too stuck up
to ask him fur chaw of terbacker. Be
varohewus, and yell be happy" %.&
''Durn yer pesky ole hide" he boots al
he glares at me, ''but I believe ye ar the
kuss who calls hisseH Jumpin Joe!' -
1.-THE same" SEE as bows in my
humble way. ..- 49,: :2
"And we've got a panoramy and an
eddecated hog and var'us other things, and
ye gin exhibishuns!" .~ e. ..-
II do, my friend-trooly do. am
not concealin the fact that in the midst of
life we ar in death and that my gigantic
aggregashun. Of animal intelligence and
monster compendium Of family remedies
hev brought joy to the souls Of thousands
of my sorrerin Teller men. AS fur instance,
I'm offerin a reward of hundred dollars
fur each and every case off,
"ArteY each exhibishun of reptile intel
ligence re marry everybody who will cum
for'ds free Of cost!'' he interrupted me.
"Trooly do, and won't deny that it's
strong holt on the gineral public. With
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
PIANO COVERS.
Fabrics Adapted to This Special Decor
e.Is..t. Aa.,.~. n.annrx For IInriNhf Pian0a. N

Ia 1870
Fabrics Adapted to This Special Dec0so'
tion -Drapery For Upright Pianos.
AS fax as possible it is Wisest to select
materials for piano covers wide enongh
to avoid seams. This is especially neces-
sary for the cover Of . square piano
Fortunately there are q number Of fab
rios now obtainable which lend them
selves particularly we'll to this special
decoration. The Roman or silk sheeting
comes in many shades - blue, pink,
white, gold, green and terra Gotta pink
It is about 80 inches wide and is ex.
tremely soft and pliable Art satin also
comes in many shades. It is nearly as
wide as the Roman sheeting Mail cloth
is little heavier than the others. but
equally beautiful, although a little more
difficult to elnbroider upon. Especially
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
No Roxnl Road.

"Yoh KANT Leah no footprints in de
sans OBJ time" said Uncle Eben, ''ef you
Roes trough life wifi yoh kyahpet slippahs
on. Yoh's gotter tramp roun wifi hob
nailed shoes. "-Washington Star. >t
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
High.

Florence Helen says Mr.. Smallcash
loves the very ground she walks on.
Harry-Jupiterl guess 20. It would
bring 500, QUO any day.-Chicago Inter
00oAn. "a 49, = o. -. %. = s'---
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
A SliRht Mistake.

Gent-How Came you to put your hand
In my pocket J. -,
Pickpooket-Be your pardon. am SO
absentminded. had once a pair of trou-
sers just like those you are wearing.
Beilage. &s .z-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

the town OF Risin Sun to arrange fur my
show, Followed him in peace When we
cot thar, he went into saloon and brung
out the jestice of the peace and SEE:
i Bill, yeres human critter as is trav-
elm around the kentry to discourage am
bishun." ee2- d. ~ .&@G &$
which ar agin the statoots, and I'll
make him wish he'd never bin born!'
shouted the jestice. ~ II
He's got frog with wings glued on to
him, and no critter in Cherokee kin Jump
agin him" 5s-, .0...,-
4 "That's wuss and wuss. I'll open this
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
A Pleasant Surprise,

ssWith what are you going to surprise
your husband on his recovery from his
long Illness"
with my now hat. london Million.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

Az nor ' skate THAT'S AG1N THE LAW"
He's got to jump when he goes, and the
farther he jumps the quicker he gifts
thar" $50 - d. .5 49,"
..And didn't natur' also make me to
jump" yelled the oritter as he galloped
his horse around my outfit.
.'Git out yer reptile, and III beat him
Of bust. y !" j.
Ar ye . far minded mani" says I as
I wished him fur, fur away.
II ami" he boots. 49,. .~.
a aAnd IL my jumpin frog kivers the
most ground thar won't be any rowf"
4 ,.1'l gin my word thar won't. If the
varmint born in mud puddle kin lay me
out at jumpin. I'll go hence and crawl
into hole and die."
& got the frog outer his box and sot him
down on the grass, and when he got the
word he kivered OK feet without skeerce-
II humpin hisselt.
..Kin ye beat iti' SEE I to the stranger
q he stood thar a-glarin at the frog.
81 won't Try" he yells. "What we've
dun was to glue wings to that ar reptiles
shoulders, and a. that's agin the law and
I'm . constable I'll hev ye tried by the
law. Git ready to 60 with me to the town
Of Risin Sun. and II the law don't, deal
out iestice the vigilance COMMITTEES surely
WILL" In my humble way could hev got
the drop on him and left his karkass lyin
ON the prairie, but a. felt that the law
would clear me, and a. I wanted to visit
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

SCHOOL DRESS FOR LITTLE GIRL.
buttoned from the neck towaist Below
the belt is deep circular ruffle, trim
med with the braid. which IS opened in
front and gives something Of the basque
effect. Three overlapping caps, trimmed
with the braid, are placed over the top
of the coat sleeves.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

who has been ex-
tensively heralded
as the English
Bernhardt. /" Her
American debut
was made ut
Palmer's theater.
Mr.. Gattie's play
Is a plea for per.
hitting the re-
marriage Of q per.
son who Is united
in wedlock to one
VINO has Deen ue-
;clared hopelessly
land incurably In
sane. Eric Lang
ley's wife, who is
in this condition
ut the opening Of
the play, is an In.
mate Of . private!
lunatio asylum.
Eric has fallen In
love with Sylvia
,.Woodville, who,
being ignorant of
his wife's Attic
ton, consents to q
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

what Has This to Do with the Tariff2
A number Of skeletons, with manacles
attached to the arm and leg bones, have
been found buried close to the surface Of
the courtyard of the custom house at ST
Petersburg. s
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
A Matter of Surprise.

She-The other day visited the house
! was born In. <s
He-Indeed. Il it still stsnding'--
Brooklyn Life. -..e,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
School DreSS.

A serviceable school dress for a young
girl may be made in rough serge Of
brown hue and trimmed with wide,
black openwork braid. A pattern for
this dress is suggested in The Household.
The front of the bodice is made i'm
loose blouse shape, which is becoming
to the figure, while the back is plain and
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16
I'll open this

tioe. 49, II WISH FUR TO DENY
: "Look fur your ABOUT THEM WINGS
self. He's jest jumpin frog, and If he
had wings he wouldn't know how to use
'em." -.~ ,,>s .,.-...5. -....
"Prisoner, this yere plaintiff and con-
stable ar my brother Sam. What Sam
seq has to go with this we're court. I'm
agoin to take bis word about the wings,
but bein it's yer fust offense and bein biz
ness in tho saloon ar drivin I'll let ye off
with fine Of $780," - r.. -. 2
"Kin I take an appeal to q higher
COURT" SEE I. =.
"Sartinly ye kin, and the same higher
court ar the vigilance committee, and the
president of the same stands afore ye.
Will ye pay or hang?"
Feelin that my life belonged to my fel-
Ter men or to SIGH of them as kin be amoos-
cd by my exhibishuns and restored to
health by my Cherokee sassyparilly, I paid
the fine and departed, The price Is allus
dollar bottle, and 1t is warranted to tech
more vital spots in the human system than
any other compound prepared BY human
hands. While not furgittin my family
remedies, keep yer eyes on my panoramy
and SO forth and secure front seats il pos
sible. AUSTIN KEENE.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

yerc court on the
head Of this we're
bar'l and convict
the prisoner, and
may the Lord hev
m eroy on his
soul!" -
II wish fur to
deny about them
wings, . SEE I,
holdin up tn 9
frog. r.,
"But how kin
ye''' says the jes-
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

The theatrical novelty Of the week is the
appearance in A. w. Gattie's drama, 1.-The
Transgressor, of Miss Olga Nethersole,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1894-11-16

I'll beat him ON
the jump or leave
BIO tn legs be-
hind. :"
'.'How ye goin
back on natur'i"
I asked.
NV h a It's ma
tur' got to do
with it?"
She made the
frog to jump. He
can't walk nor
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
Tho Ruling Passion.

He loved the winsome lass with a
love none the less ardent because she
was a clerk in dry goods store and
he had met her there behind the c)un-
ter w hen he had come in to make pur-
chases.
But she was no ordinary girl, and he
knew that if he won her as his own
it would be 10 easy conquest.
For weeks and weeks he had been to
see her, and for weeks he had hesitated
on the brink of a proposal which in
volved all his happiness.
Yet the girl did not seem to realize
how near she was to him, nor that any
moment might precipitate the final
question.
However, these things cannot con-
tinue forever, and one Sunday after
noon as they We're walking his voice
became low and tremulous, and she
looked up shyly into his face.
"Christine, he whispered, may |
ask you Il question:"
Certainly, George, . she assented
frankly What is it 2"
will you be my wife?''
She turned as if shelf were behind
her.
I'm very sorry" she said softly.
rs there anything else today ~ y
troit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
County Affairs.

Appointments to the different road
agents in unincorporated places in
Somerset county have Just been issued
from the clerk of courts Office There
are but few changes of agents. Two
agents are appointed in Lexington, ). +.
Boynton in the west part and \. II.
Chase, ESD, in the east part.
Judge L. \. Emery. who is to preside
AT the March term of the supreme judic-
ial court in Somerset county, has direct
ed that the traverse jurors for that term
be summoned to appear on the third day
of the term instead of the first. Al that
time all cases are expected to be ready
for trial.
During the past year county treasurer
Pdtten has by untring effort collected
many of the OLD taxes on wild land aud
unincorporated townships which have
stood on the county books for years I'M
collected, The few remaining of this
Old lot are now in the hands of +. W.
IIovey. Esq. of Pittstied, county at
tolney. for collection.
Forty-four divorces were granted dur
ing 1893 in Somerset county, which
breaks the record, here.
The Two trials, !. Frank Walker and
Micah Norton cost the county about
$4,000.
Hon. II. {. Webber. chairman Of the
have worked untiringly to relieve the
county from the burden caused by thrs4
trials.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
.Judkins-BowInan.

The marriage of Benoise +. .Judkins
to Miss Minnie ). Bowman. both of
Cornvlle. was solemnized by Rev. {.
V. Hanson at his residence on Tuesday
afternoon last, Feb. G. Mr.. Judkin>
once resided in our town and is well
known here. The bride is the daughter
of Alfred Bowman, is graduate of
Somerset Academy, Athens. and has
been successful school teacher in
Cornvlle and adjacent towns. The
marriage ceremony WAS performed with
the ring. The happy couple will reside
IN Cornville. and will make their home
with Joseph W. Judkins. Their many
friends extend their congratulations.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
Close of Term, Dist. No.
North.

District No. :. North. taught by Miss
Bertha Judkins, closed a profitable term
of school Friday, Feb. 2nd, with an ex-
hibition in the evening, which was lis
tened to bs well-tilled house of the
parents and friends of the school. The
following is the programme, which was
rendered in manner that showed Miss
to be Il skiful trainer of young
minds:
The Inventors Wife, Lula 1laines.
Ny Little Boys Pledge, Nertna Nal
hon.
Dialogue, Charlie IIanes. Atwood
Gibbs, Allie Foss, Allie Whiltemore,
Nertna Malbon, Maurice Malbon.
Reading, Lena Malbon.
The Sick Man and the Angel, Gertrude
Swain.
Reading, The Fifth Class.
The Happiest Land, Atwood Gibbs.
Dialogue, BY the School.
Ny Pet, Clara Nelson.
Reading. Ina Nay.
Speak the Truth, Maurice Malbou.
The Better Land, Lena Malbou.
The Little Graves. Ina Nay.
Since Liule Wesley Went. Charlie
Haincs.
Reading. Gertrude Swain.
Dialogue, Maurice Malbon. Nertna
Malbon. Allie Whiltemore, Charlie
llaines, Gertie Nlittemore.
Dialogue, The Train To Mauro, Ger-
trude swain Atwood Gibbs. Allie
Nhittemore.N
Recitation. Bertha VI. Judkins.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

f. {. Taylor is on trip to Boston.
+. Z. Coffin, Esq, and Mrs. Coffin are
in Waterville to-day.
Harvey White has secured situation
as book-keeper for the Bloomfield Shoe
Co.
Mrs. Z. l.. Walker and Mrs. L. {.
Taylor are visiting in Deering. for Il
few days.
VIM. B. Snow is absent this week on
visit to his lumber camps in the vicinity
of Moosehead Lake.
Col. Balm of Lexington, Ky, the lect-
urer, was guest of Hotel Heselton dur
ing his recent visit in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. p. Irving of No. An
son, visited the family of the late Hiram
Burrill a few days the past week.
Messes. Bowden and White of Pitts
field have purchased a half interest in
the Somerset Argus and its publication
will be resumed this week.
Skowhegan friends of Prof. Smaller
Mathews of Colby, regret to learn that
he is to accept a position in the Divinity
school of ChicagoU University, in August
next.
The invitation old folks hops at the
IIeselton, have become very popular.
Over forty couple We're present at the
last one and there will no doubt be a
larger Attendance tomorrow night
Abbott Kendall returned last evening
from a trip to Bath, where on Tuesday
night. he played the violin in an orehes-
ira and did the prompting al a ball in
which one hundred and thirty-five
couples participated
Conductor W. \. Richardson recently
purchased the trotting mare, Stella
Rolfe. of Patterson Bros. of Winslow,
and has her at his stable on Maple
street She is fine animal with Il trot-
ting cord close 10 thirty.
Nathan lIodgdon, who resided on the
Coburn farm near Capt, Tobey's. died
suddenly Yesterday, of heart trouble and
the funeral services will be held Friday,
at 10 o'clock. at his late home. Mr..
IIodglon was life long farmer, Il men,
her of the grange and was about so
years of age AT death.
Among the Skowhegan gentlemen in
attendance upon the q. \. Il. Encamp-
ment in Bangor, this week, We're Post
Commander Isaac Dyer, Geo L. Good
win, {. f. Jones, james II. Lord. \.
\. Witllee, Lewis Anderson aud q. j..
Stafford, who is aid de cong on the staff
of the National Commander. The two
latter gentlemen returned home last
evening.
Skowhegau Woman's club and invited
guests We're given a rich treat NedneS-
day evening in the address of President
b. l.. Whitman of Colby University on
Robert Browning. The speaker review
ed Browning and his works in graphic
and comprehensive manner, eloquently
pDrtraying the man and the poet, analyz-
inc his works and giving him place as
one of the master minds in the literary
world, the greatest poet since Shake
speare. lie alluded touchingly to Mrs.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning. the wife.
The address was in Milburn Hall which
was filled by an audience of intent list
ncrs. Mrs. c. V. Hanson. president of
the WomlD's Club, presided.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

Mr.. Julius IIartt will give piano
recital at an early date, playing pieces
by Bach Handel, Beethoven, Mendel>-
sohn. Schumann, Chopin, List and
Brahms. The place where the recital
will be given and the exact date, will be
announced Monday, at which time tickets
and programmes will be ready at Curtis
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

Loring says that during 3s years in one
give, the number of mortgages executed
was 200 900 and their nominal value
$3.50, 600, 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
lob Printing,

The lob Printing Establishment connected
with the SOMERSET RERoRTER is prepared to
do all classes of work, the richest as well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
enced workmen are employed and large
stock of paper, envelopes, advertising, we'd
ding and business cards in great variety.
orders Of dances, bills of fare, programs etc,
etc, printed in great variety of styles on short
notice. Commercial printing specially.
orders bv mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

Not less thsn 800 people We're tram
pied to death i'll the crowds which gath
cred at the fete given in celebration of
the marriage of Louis XVI of France
June 81, 1770.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
Caught "A Prize.

Father-Ive just found ont that the
you has been borrowing money right
and left.
Daughter-Isn't that lovely? He must
be nobleman in disguise. New York
Weekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

In the Aldrich collection in the Iowa
state capitol building there is butterfly
that 81 900 wouldn't touch There is only
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

Now is the time to get the low prices
on cloaks and shawls at Ordway's.
See ad.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

i00 cloaks which must be sold at once
al OrdwaV's.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08

&c. l. Hood & Co. Lowell, Mass:
"Gentlemen:-f years have had dyspep-
STA, growing worse all the time, and became SO
discouraged that seriously thought of selling
my fam and going to California. Added to my
misery were the painful effects of a fracture on
the end of my backbone, which resulted from a
coasting accident when a boy. l happened to
read about Hoods Sarsaparlla and decided to
take two bottles, and before the last one was
gone, could eat hearty meal without any dis
tress. The fracture of my backbone Is also
healed and do not have any lameness. | can
truly say am now we'll and ! believe Hoods
Saved Ny Life.
1t has also been great benefit to my wife who
had distress In the stomach and severe head
aches. She said the first dose of Hoods seemed
Hoods Cures
to go to the right spot. She now enjoys good
health and we always speak highly of Hoods
Sarsaparilla." ELIJAH BUCK, Box 496 Saco, Me-
Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient yet
easy in action Sold by all druggists. 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-02-08
BORN.
MARRIED

skowhegan Feb. !, bv Rev. {. V Hanson,
Reuben W. French Gf East Madison and Miss
Lila A. Stevens OF Cornvil'e.
Skowhegan Feb. q, by Rev. {. y Hanson,
Renose F Judk,ns and Miss Minnie $. Bowman,
both of Cornvile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-11
THE vtPIrrr rHri1RES inns WEEK.

Although II is late in the season the excellence
OF the entertainments offered al Tony Pastor =
Theatre is kept up 10 an unusual degree. MT. F"S-
tor is constantly adding new attractions 10 his list
and keeping the best Of the old ones. The enter
taincrs for this week are OIricn ana Carroll. WHO
make their first appearance here: Miss Lottic Gil
SON In new songs and spccia!ues; the burke
Brothers, I'm "The Irish wild West. Introducing
their trained donkcy. Richmond ami Glenroy'
Frank Moran. the four NendoTes. JEFF, Harry. Ar
thur and Sidney, IN THE Musical Laundry Miss
PHYLLIS Allen the dialect singers. Miss Maud HUH
and I,illy Cunord: the Partisan athlete and gym
mast NJ Luis: Pat j. Kicks. Miss Lille I.arkee.
scro-comic Chor first appearance at TINS theatrel'
and Miss Fannie Leslie. conoriionist. for the ilrst
time In New-lork.
The Hungarian troupe at the Eden Musee seems to
have touched the popular fancy. The dances per
formed by Mr.. Kiralfy's ballet OF beauties are
amusing and enlivenlng Tho Countess Aureha
Sander who does the solos for the troupe is In
high favor for her skilfu execution OF the diicut
Hungarian dances Miss Ruth Davenport has
earned the popularity she enjoys among the ire
quonters OF this house. Her singing ~ oir oi ,n
features Of the performance lowell N"J ~ h XII
Miss Lola Yberri the other features Oh the p''
''' Iost night at Roster & Blals the most prom
inent features of the programme were Ihe hIst APP
penrance here OF the Eddys acfooa'I ahd in a
sketch and the French singer. Mile Armand hrg'
I'm a new repertOry OF songs. including on" III FMS
fish. The rest Of the programme incudftu th
Brothers Detorelli. musical eccentrics' me Gonor-
Zionist Mile. Ena BertOld: Miss Jesse BVnchili III
character songs: the Wilmots, trick hicycle rers
Miss Maggie Cline, In new songs. ana the loS AZ
Wrestling Lion. Extensive preparations are golhB
On at this house for the early presentation OF ii
new series of tsblepuX wants Selections OF SUI
iccs ar. 10 BE- made from some OF the WORKS OF 'he
great masters Next Monday evening a ne" IeaI-
ire OF the programme VIII be the nrSt dpprat-
ance I'm Amc rica OF AdTienne Larive, from la
Scala. Paris. - -. r,.oo,or,, ,rhootro
continues To attract the large snare OF attention
maj II deserves This week Mile. Alcide Capitalhc
A
entrrtaincrs are the Fabiana Quartet, In character
songs and dances: T. u. Ford and j. !. 'utI ,ah
formerly Of ''The DaZZler" Company; Frank tiolde
and sallie St clair In the sketch Ginger Jane
Joe J. Sullivan and Larry Smith: swift anu hi vs.
The three Gregory brothers. triple horizontal par
performers; Joe Flynn, who wrote M Tiiin;yn
! ,,nntrIloouist. Brannigan Wells and Tourney:
Georglus Dadigo; Astarte. dancing IN rn Inla-a n
| Adele Martinette. In songs and dances; fo,h anu
Lewis: Troja: Myrtle Tresseder. serlo the
Brownings sketch artists: Grace MaIst9n III 'lar
| .cter changes: Charles Gregory. cluinbrlst, ana
| Rosie Dockrill In Spanish dances.