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The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
THE DOCTORS FAILED.
Then jerks Studied Up His Own DIS.
ease and Cured Himself.
(FrOm The Providence, R,

IRON the Providence, Il. L., Butlettn.)
There are but few diseases that puzzle
physicians more than rheumatism. There
are a great many theories as to its cause
and a great many theories as to the best
means of curing it, most of which are absurd
One of the greatest sufferers of rheuma-
tism known in the annals of medicine is
John G. jerks, of Riverside, K. |. He
became the victim of rheumatism while
in the army, and the disease seems to
have given him a taste of all its various
tOrtures. Physicians and medicines failed to
give him any relief, until at last he effected
his own deliverance from the bonds of pain.
Rheumatism" said Mr.. jerks, when the
subject was preached by reporter who
went to hear his story. well, | should
say | dc know something about it; all
learned by actual experience, too. first
contracted rheumatism in the army, and |
have had every variety of the aiilicton
since and have suffered such agony with it
that at times death was a pleasant thought
10 dwell upon. Take incidence Enough
to stock drug store, and none of it did me
any good. Then | began to study the dis
ease myself made up my mind to get
acquainted with the enemy and fight it on
different lines. | had theory of my own
and began to look around for a remedy that
was calculated to have the desired effect.
One after another was tried until at last |
hit upon Pain Killer, which applied freely.
Almost with the first application came re-
lief Ikepton using it and the rheumatism
was soon knocked out. Neither have had
any return of the trouble.
81 also used Pain-k iller internally for
the ague, another war relic 1t did what
pounds of qunine couldn't do.
Pain Killer keeps guard in nv house
against all ills, and 1T has never yet 81 3pt at
its post of duty"
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

Mrs Hanson, an old lady who has
been living with II. G.. Bryant for sever
al years, died Feb. 10Th, aged 81 years.
The remains were carried to Wellington,
for interment, Thursday.
The sclcctmen have closed up HE II
nancinl affairs of the town for the fiscal
year, and report balance of one hun
dred forty-two dollars, in favor of the
town with only one out standing order.
Elliot Smith and son, Clarence are cut
ting lumber on their lot in Wellington.
to replace the house burned in this town
several weeks ago.
T. Ernest Ham of Cambridge, is teach
ing a very successful term of High
school, of sixty one scholars at the Town
hall.
Mrs. Olive Hale and John Laugh
ton two of the oldest persons in town,
are very low this winter.
c. +. Trip is hauling lumber to
Dexter.
A good rain storm is very much need
ed as many of our wells are failing and
the water in Felkers canal is the lowest
for many years.
Seavey Bros are out with l.. II. lib
belts engine for the purpose of dispos
ing of wood piles,
Our young friends who attend -. II
S., are home on week vacation
A party of men with teams got up
stable wood-pile Mt the NJ. +. chnreh
one day last week. A dinner was pre-
pared for them at c. I. Meals
Dell Jewett and wife were in tow
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
CarratIlnl<

Leon Webster and Miss Edith Norl,
Frost and Icphia Williams were the
guests of Vie Williams, Sunday.
Frantic Sponnrd brought to the house
an egg that measured ) "a inches one
way aud the other
Among those that went to Mrs. Gertt
Russell's sewing bee We're Mrs. James
Pooler, Nellie Merrill, Della Stewart,
ILL Powell, Annie Martin, Lydia San.
born, Allie Spoflord, Susie Martin and
Mrs. james Powell, II good amount OF
sewing was done and Il good time en-
ioyed. There were many different way,
of getting there, one lady went so tar Il,
To say she went in wagon
Oscar Clark has taken his team out OF
the woods.
Mrs. Thomas Morris has been on the
sick list. DR. Williams was called Il
see her, she is better at this writing.
Mrs. Esther Clark is quite sick. DR.
Piper is attending her.
Miss Susie Martin returns to Bingham
tomorrow, where she is at work.
Sidney y orke of Bingham, is in town
Joseph Adams and wife with then
daughter Abbie, went down to Carry
place TO spend the day with Mr. and
Mrs. John Williams, Friday, report said
they lighted in snow drift once in q
while.
Mrs. Butler came home from w. II
Clark's, where she has been stopping
for the last two weeks.
Lephia Williams has returned from
the Forks, where she has been resting
She is at work for W. IL. Clark
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
SheriTs S sale.


Taken this 9TH day of February, \ D., 1895
on execution dated the 18th day Of January A.
d. 1873, issued on a Judgment rendered by the
supreme Judicial Court for the County of SOM
erset at the term thereof begun and holden on
the third Tuesday of December \ ID. 1894, to
wit, on the 8th day of January A. d. 1885 in
favor of Mary S. Smell of Starks said county
against Thomas NJ. Waugh and Asa Waugh,
both of said Starks for four hundred and
fifteen dollars and ffty-two cents debt or
costs of suit. and will be sold at public auc, ion
bidder on the 23d day OF March A. y. 1898 at
ten O'Clock in the forenoon the following de-
scribed real estate and all the right, title and
interest that said Thomas Waugh and Asa
Waugh or either of them has in and to the
same or had on the nth day OF April A. d. 1894
at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon, the time
when the same was attached on the writ in
the same suit, to wit. the farm and real estate
occupied by the said Thomas NJ Waugh and
Asa Waugh for many years past, situated near
the center of the town of Starks aforesaid and
bounded as follows to wit, southerly by land
of heirs of ". Is. Fletcher or land formerly
owned by w. g. Fletcher, westerly by land
owned or occupied by Llewellyn Churchill
and ". w. Moore, northerly by the county
road leading from Sawyer's Mills (so-called)
easterly by Waugh's corner by lar d OF Hiram
NJ Waugh and land of W. l.. Walker, and east
erly by land formerly owned by William W.
Waugh and George q. dreenleaf and contain
ing one hundred and sixty acres more or less
Dated at Starks this 18th day of February A.
d. 1885. 3w9
H. NJ. WAUGH, Deputy Sheriff.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

The editorial columns Of the Northampton
fMass.) Daily Hampshire Gazette Of Dee. 2sih
give the artiruars Of the remarkable care By
Dir. Grcrne's Nervlfa blood and nerve remedy
of Alderman Charles $. Crouch, IN" NJ North
ampton ablc-' aud best-knawu statesmen.
Editor }. G.. Gete, u lhis leading uewsp1ner
personally uvc-tiga'ed the facts Of hi wonder
full cure, and ms widelyread editorial .t.tie-
the details II the cure exactly AS they &c .prred
giving Hon. Mr. Croac own words.
h Folowirg IS the editorial III fell
= Learning that great cure had been effected
in Alderman Cbas 5. Crouch. Of Northampton
Mass, by d. Greenr's NefvHra blood and
nerve remedy, reporter took occasion To cal
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Cambridge.

Edwin Bunker and wife of The
Gazette, are in town.
Miss Mura Drew was at home from
pittsteld, few days last week
Forrest Goodwin Esq, of SkoA hogan,
was in town one day last week on bust
ness.
Mrs. Edwin Bailey of Corinna, visited
her father, VIM Clark, who is very i'll, IA
few days last week.
c. ID. Downing took IA trip to Monson,
fishing last week.
Mrs. d. b. Whitney is quite sick at
this writing, under the care of DR.. Foss
of Dexter.
Alonzo BROWN is on the sick list.
Miss Laura Hooper has returned from
Carmel, where she has been caring for
her sister-in-law, Mrs. David Hooper in
her Illness.
Mr.. Nathaniel Hooper has been quite
i'll.
DIR. I. II. Brown of Elliottsville, is in
town.
Rev. |. w. Coombs of n. H., will
preach at the Baptist church, next Sun
day.
AS Charles Hatch and Mrs. Edith
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

Knowles were returning from Dexter,
last Wednesday, the young horse became
frightened at bunch of hay beside the
road, and Jumped into a deep ditch over
turning the sleigh and its occupants.
Only few straps of the harness were
broken
Master Earl Pierce who has been stop
ping with his grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Brown has returned to his
home in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Calvin Chadburn is quite danger
oasly ILL., her two SONS have been sent
for one OF whom lives in California.
Cecil Brown and sister recently went
10 skoWhrgau, taking with them Earl
Pierce, grandson of Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
Mr.. Whiting put blower in his
shingle mill saturday. Il increase the
draught in the furnace. II works we'll.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
North New Portland

Albert Tague is moving his family to
livcrmOre tins week,
Elder Lake and family from Industry
are moving into town.
Mr.. Angler \. Jacobs of this village
and Miss Georgia +. Butts of kingficld,
were united in marriage at the latter
place last Saturday. They have the
best wishes of their friends.
The New Portland Grange celebrated
its twentieth anniversary last Saturday.
John 4. Berry Jr., is home from the
woods.
Llewellyn Knowles and Percy Trip
are cutting and hauling ice for 5. ).
Walker.
Seven candidates We're proposed for
membership in Somerset Lodge at the
last meeting.
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canaan.

Mrs. Gro. smith has gone 10 Lewiston
to spend few weeks, and while there
will have her eyes treated by one Of
Lewiston's skilled opticians.
Alpheus Mason is quite sick
Mrs Nancy Harris fell and sprained
her wrist quite badly last week.
GUY Lord aud wife of Pttsfield, have
been in town for few days.
Mr.. Samuel Fowler met with serious
accident one day last week While haul
ing wood he was thrown off the load
breaking his jaw and receiving several
other bruises. He is reported as doing
nicely nov.
Miss Shelie Harris visited in South
Canaan last week, the guest Of Miss Ina
Goodrich
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

His wife, also, used Dr. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy to great advantage.
and. like he husband has been cured and now
enjoys her old time. health.
Mr. Crouch has always been an active nan
in town aud ty Affairs. In old town-meciing
days he was always on hand to help With his
ri queut orttory The pressing needs of the
time, ard since Northampton has been city
ne has served flr several wears in lis govern.
mrnt aud ~ the last election he received the
largest vote flr alderman he ever had He is a
contractor, and during the past few years has
mutt srmc Of thc finest houses in the city. Both
NJ aud Mrs. Crouch give Dr. Greene the
praise Of giving them a medicine that will cure
aud keep them Will
The word Of this widely known city govern
meHt official, Alderman Crouch, should have
the most convincing weight with the public but
when We have added Ia this the fac that the
Northampton Daiy HumDyh,yc Gazettc, "A
newspaper Of the highest standing, vouches
editorlally for the truth Of every word, and its
editor states that he has personally Investigated
all the facts Of the marvellous cure, there ahOu Il
be no hesitation by the people to use this great
medical discovery, this wonderful eurer Of
disease, DR.. Greene's Neryuta blood and nerve
remedy. Il is a fact no longer to he doubted
that this remedy cure - that 1t makes those who
use il strong aud well=-tnat it is the surest and
most certain cure for disease known at the pre-
en- day.
1t Is the very best Of all spring medicines, and
shout be taken npw by all who weak, ner-
yous and run down, to strengthen the nerves
and inyigorate the blood.
It is not patent medicine but the prescrip-
ton Of the most successful living specialist in
curing nervous and chronic diseases, DR. Greene,
Of - Temple Place, Boston, Mass. II has the
nr2est practice in the world aud this grand
medical discovery Is the result Of his yast cx-
perienre. The great reputation Of DR.. Greene
is guarantee that this medicine will cure, and
the TACT that h can he consulted by anyone At
any time free Of charge person ally or by letter.
glVcs absolute assurance Of the beneficial action
a. Tins ,vntdfrfi tne1;qiur
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
CORRESPONDENCE
East SkoMlbcgan.

The long to BE- expected rain aud
thaw last week, closed with very cold
wave and much high wind in thi, vicini.
ty. Wells and cisterns are falling tip
and good thaW would be thankfully re-
eeiyed.
The question for discussion in our so
ciety, Saturday evening, was decided in
favor of living in the city. A spelling
match will take place next Saturday
evening, and all are invited to take a
part
Farmers are busy just now in manu-
featuring their years supply of wood.
Only one week more before town
meeting and we hope no large appropri-
ations will be- made.
George Barrett of Canaan, has II PAR
of four year old steers, girling almost 5
feet, and they are beauties and when
sold ought to bring about 5000. No
other oxen in this vicinity, but plenty OF
horses.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Ibarlin Pond.

H. II. Lander of Phillips was here re-
Gently enreute for Jackman.
Rev fr. Forrest, and friend of Jack
man. we're in town Tuesday.
Mike Mari of Indian Pond, made Us a
short visit last week.
MIR. l. J. Murphy of Mexico, Me, was
in town Wednesday. He MS we'll nigh
Disguised with our roads. y ou1 not
soc ne travelling over these cold hard
roads another winter. III be going to
ireland in the spring. and bring back Il
he and she iackas- and a pair of Irish
goats, aud then I'll 60 to farming, were
his parting words.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Card of Thanks.

The committee from Russell Post, G..
\. X, and w. K. G., having the arrange
ments for the late Encappmert in
charge, desire to publicly express their
thanks to the organizations, the Knights
of Pythias and |. o. O. f., who so gen
erously gave the use of their halls for
the accommodation of the State and Ma
tional w. K. c., to all who contributed
towards the defraymcnt of expenses for
Coburn hall, and also to the people of
the town who so kindly signifind their
willingness to care for visitors attending
the convention.
ISAAC DYER.
GEO. b. Stafford.
DIR. :. A. PATTEN.
Mrs. BELLE \. SMALL
Committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
The uouelans and Minorcas.

Farm Poultry thus briefly describes
tn % varieties: The Houdans are SC
called French var ETY. and much esteem.
ed for their flesh and as egg producers
in that country. where fowls are kept
for those qualities and not for fan
cy. :" The Minorcas are one of the
Spanish Mediterranean varieties. ex-
cellont layers, hut not I'm it, rs table
poultry, either rs broilcrs or roasters,
being deficient III body and breast both
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

Several real estate transfers have been
made the past week.
Horace Emery has bought the "Dea
Narnum place on the Cass Corner road
Simon Fox has sold both his places ii
the village. The house occupied by him
self has been purchased by {. +. bore
who will take possession soon; the other
was the 50 called Martin Place which
became the property of IIoratio Tobey
The EVangelists deferred their coming
till this week.
The village school and that at West
Athens, closed Friday.
Mrs. Elmer Trafton has gone to Shr
ley, where Mr."Frafton is at work
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Bingham.

]. J. Parln and Augustine Simmons
of North Anson, were in town Tuesday.
Miss Martha IIoughton returned from
Skowhegan, Monday.
W. Il. Jordan formerly of this place
who has been practicing law in Water
Vile, for the past few months has re-
opened his office here.
The Christian Endeaior gave social
in Union hall, Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. f. W. Moore went to
Skowhegan, Friday and returned Sat
urday.
II. 7. Patten of Skowhegan was in
town Tuesday eve.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Snitllfeld.

The selectmen in settling the town
affairs last week found the town out of
debt, with $500 in the treasury.
Schools in town have closed with the
exception of the village school taught
by Miss Alice Rogers of Norridgewock
each district having thirty-one weeks of
school. The teachers were Miss Stella
Holmes, Jennie F. Crowell, Mile A.
Cole and Mabel Brickett.
The singing school at the Gould
school house is about half done. The
scholars are learning rapidly.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
St. Adams

The masquerade ball at the town hall,
Feb. I'D, VAS not largely attended al
though an enjoyable evening was put in
by those present. The rough weather
aud bad condition of the roads may have
been instrumental in reducing the at
tendance.
Rev. Norman LaMarsh concluded his
labors with the church, here on Sunday.
Feb. 9th His next point IS at Vance
boro, where he will no doubt create
equally "a favorable an impression as
here. He is web liked aud his reputa-
ton as a forcible and able speaker was
well sustained.
There is much sickness about the vii
lage now. Mr. Joseph Merrill one OF
the oldest men in town, can live but a
short time His illness i pneumonia.
l.. & Buker Esq, is not rs well as for
the last few weeks, and grave doubts
are entertained Of his recovery. Favor
able reports are received from Mrs. w.
II. Smell AT Lewiston, and Mrs. Anthony
Bragg at Portland. Frank Milton son
OF Mrs. Roxy Osborne is quite sick, so
much so a to excite alarm, and his sis
ter, Mrs, John Cool of Wilimantic, has
been sent for. Annie, wife Of Allen
ofooker died, Feb. 10Th, OF pneumonia,
after a short illness. She left a young
child about Two weeks old. She was Il
young lady with many friends.
The Methodists held meeting Feb.
2Glh. at Union church, St Adams, al
tended by thirteen Of the clergy Of that
denomination. This is the regular meet
my of the Association and i characterize
ed BY large attendance.
DR.. Moultou WAS called to Dexter.
sunday, Feb 9th. 10 treat VIM. H.
Goodwin who has never fully recovered
from the severe attack oil Ia grippe he
had about one year age. W. are glad 10
learn that hc will soon be enabled to be
at his work again, a. foreman in Turner,
shovel handle factory.
John ". Grant and family have moy-
cd IA Qui,-crt, Mas. he having rented
his ftru u his brother, Daniel y. Grant.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
StarkS.

Mrs.. George Greeuleaf Of Portland i
visiting relatives ia Ntarks
T. !. phiuney ha. bought aad moved
into thu Jennings house, formerly own
eel by SIMPSON Dulcy.
The -pfiag term Of High school,
taught By Mr.. and Mrs. ". l.. Walker.
i. "a >ueee-s About ~ scholars are in
Attendance.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
SheriHs Sale.

STATE OF MAINE.


Taken this 9TH day of February A. d. 1895, on
execution da' ed the 18th day of January A. ID.
1895, issued on judgment rendered by the
Supreme judicial Court for the county OF Som
erset at the term thereof. begun and holden on
the third Tuesday OF December A. d. 1894, to
wit. on the Sth day of January A. ID 1895, in
favor of Annis s. Gree nleaf of Portland, in the
County of Cumbe rland, against Tho mas NJ
Waugh and Asa Waugh both OF Starks for the
sum of hfty-one dollars and seventy-seven
cents. debt or damage and ten dollars and
eghty-six cents, costs of suit, and will be sold
at public auction on the premises in said
Starks to the highest bidder on he 23rd day
of March A. d. 1895, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon the following described real estate. and
all the right. title and interest which the said
Thomas NJ. Waugh and Asa Waugh either
of them has in the same had the 18th
day of April A. ID. 1894 at eleven O'Clock in the
forenoon, the time when the sam me attach
ed on the writ in the same suit to wit, the
farm and real estate occupied by the said
Thomas NJ. Waugh and Asa Waugh for many
years past, situated near the center OF the
town OF Starks aforesaid, and bounded as
follows, to wit. southerly by land OF heirs of
W. b. Fletcher or land formerly owned by w.
b. Fletcher westerly by land owned or occu-
pied by Lleweliyn Churchill and w. w. Moore,
northerly by the county road leading from
5awyer's Mills (so-called) easterly by Waugh 8
corner by land of Hiram NJ, Waugh and land
OF W. l.. Walker, and easterly by land former
| ly owned by William w. Waugh and George G.
Greenleaf and containing one hundred and
sixty acres more or less
Dated at Starks this 18th day OF February A.
d. 1895 9w9
H. NJ. WAUGH. Deputy Sheriff.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
So. Madison,

Mr.. Selden Ellis is hauling wood to
Norrdgewock, this week.
Mr.. j. o. Ward and wife went to MeI-
Ger, last week ON "A visit to relatives.
Mr.. a. o. Frederic of Norridgewock
was in town this week, also Mr.. Charlie,
Whiting.
MIR. G. c, WATSON is doing quite bust
ness numbering this winter.
Mrs Minnie TAYLOR who has been sick
for few weeks is gaining slowly.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

George Bates, No. Cornville's new
post master is shouting" cause a new
woman is in the house.
Mrs. Ella kincaid is visiting in Show
hogan.
Thomas Young and wife are visiting
his parents in Cornville.
Frank Hight is better.
Frank Spear is at home from Quincy,
Mass, on visit
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Card of Thanks.

In behalf of my family and for myself
desire to express my thanks to friends
and neighbors for kind attentions shown
upon the occasion of the death and fun
eral of my beloved daughter, Susie.
These acts will long be remembered.
CALVIN STINCHFIELD.
Skowhegan, Maine, February ~, 1885,
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

In the house Of a Pompeiian scalptel
were found - mallets, 10 compassc=, !.
levers, several chisels, together witt
jacks for raising blocks, and nearly q
statues and husts, in every stage 81
manufacturer.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
The Forks.

Dr. J. .. sawyer WIS in town one day
last week
Mrs. Lucy Young gave supper to
The Forks Christian Band. some were
unable 10 be present and the members
wish to extend vote Of thanks in behalf
of Mr.. lonng'- kindness. AueXcelltnt
time vas reported.
Mrs. II. W. Wade has gon- home to
shirley, with her parents. where She will
remain
Miss Lizzie Ham has gone home on a
vacation.
Mrs. Hattie Kennedy Is on the sick
lat.
II. L. Withce has been out Of the
woods purchasing hay for \. +. lIurd.
Mr.. NJ. l.. French Ia. gone to North
Arson, on 4 visit.
Mr.. Geo. W. Smith had eight more
oXeu go INTO the woods. Friday.
Mis- Dell Young aud Mrs Harry Gil
man were visiting Al tn lI9lWay llou-e.
oue day last week.
rhere are quite a number sick with
colds
Quit number of buy, are coming
on ri he woods.
Mr. Leon Webster AMI Eth York
Went Ia Carraiuuk. sunday.
Mr. Fred Bailey eame out of the
woods sunday.
y. II. swift the famous Skowhegan
peddlar, was in town one day last week.
Miss Marie Cahil has gone home
Joseph Hayden of Athens, has gone
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
No. COrnville.

Mrs Albert Whittier is rapidly inn
proving.
George n. kincaid is clearing away
and getting ready 10 build the new
wooden mill at East Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28
Mes sengevs Notice.


SOMERSET S. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case of WILLIAM r. HASEY, Of
St Adams, Insolvent Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 20th day OF
Feb A. u. 1925, a warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court OF Insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate OF said
VIM X. Hasev, OF st Adams, in said County OF
Somerset adjudged to be an insolvent debtor,
on petition of said debtor, which petition
was filed on the 10th day of Feb. A. d. 1895,
to which date interest on claims is to be com
puted. That the payment OF any debts to or
by said debtor. and the transfer and delivery
OF any property by him are forbidden by law.
That meeting OF the creditors of said debt
or, to prove their debts and choose one or
more assignees of his estate will be held at
Court of Insolvency to be holden at the Pro-
bate Court Room in said Skowhegan, on Tues
day the 18th day OF March, a. d. 1895,
at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written 2w9
II. s. WILLIAMS, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger OF said Court OF Insolvency.
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r.. s. WILLIAMS, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger OF said Court OF Insolvency.

| st. Louis Globe Democrat Mr.. Reed
not only has courage of conviction on
the financial question, hut he is also
! equal to the task of being patriot
instead of partisan when the national
credit is in danger.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

Mr.. Alden Ellis went to Oakland, last
week.
Mr.. \. II. Ward and wife went TO
Arson. this week to visit Mrs. Ward
parents and brother.
We learn that Mr.. John Renter has
bought some real estate on Blackwell
hill.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-02-28

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