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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
EASTERN !!:':!,!; RI! ARGUS 2!'!!.;;:
i8O3-f8o8.
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

For nearly century and from the time of
Thomas Jefferson the Eastern Argus has main
tanned its position the leading Democratic
paper in Maine and the answering exponent OF
Jeffersonan principles. Today 1.-THE old Argus
Ii a familiar phrase throughout Maine which
expr. sses the popular recognition and apprecia-
tion of It's standing.
Old in years the Argus has improved with age
and is more vigorous today than 1t ever was In
all the departments of a modern M wspaper the
Eastern Argus is fully up to the times and keeps
Its place In the front rank. Its general news
service is unexcelled its local and State news
service covers thoroughly the first district and
the entire State; its market and ship news re-
ports are unequalled In Maine.
The coming year promises to be one of great
Importance in political and general affairs, and
the Argus will keep its readers In closer touch
with the national life ON all sides than ever
before. Its columns will b. enlivened with
special correspondence and the many attractive
features that have helped to establish and ex-
tend its reputation but its chief aim will be to
give all the news. The mechanical facilities of
the Argus Office for producing first class paper
were never SO perfect as they are today, and
embrace the latest Improvements. including a
complete outfit for artistic illustrative work by
the Argus own artist. In short, no pains or ex-
pense will be spared the coming year to main
tain the standing of the Argus in the front rank
of New England newspapers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Report of state Assessors.

The State assessors, George Poftle,
VIM. c. Marshall and Otis Hayford have
lust submitted their annual report of State
valuation and State tax upon the cities
towns, plantations and wild lands of Maine
for 1903
The total amount of the real and per.
soual estate as returned is S28I,876 Sol,
an increase of S3,518,I87 above similar
returns for the year 1896, OF this total
valuation 77.I3 per cent is real estate, and
22.87 per cent is personal estate. The
twenty cities of the State return total
valuation of STAG, oio, 200, of which 1873
per cent is real estate, and 26.77 is per-
sonai estate. There are thirty towns with
a valuation above 81 ,ooc, GOO and total
valuation of s47, oo8,762, of which 1857
per cent is real, and 20 43 per cent is per
Sonal property. There are s. towns with
valuations above $500, 900 and less than
$1,000 900, of which 50 q per cent is real
estate and the remaining towns in which
there are no large villages, show valua-
ton of 81 per cent real estate.
II appears that the number OF horses
increased IA over 1896 but increased in
value 1912 on the average. There was
a decided falling off in the number OF colts
amounting to more than IS per cent.
Cows have fallen off in number from LAO,
o44 in 1896 to I4I,522 in 1897 and 48
cents each in valuation; oxen from 5,
473 to 1928 and 81 cents in valuation )
while young stock shows good gain of
$40 in three-yea r-ods, 1883 in two year
Odds Sheep show an increase OF more
than $4,000, but an increase in val
uation Of 10 cts, per head. Swine show a
increase of 6,I2I, and of 81 cts in valua-
ton.
Agriculturally comparisons are not very
satisfactory.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Draining vs.. Grinding.

The idea of filing in wet holes in fields,
so as to make them dry land. comes natural
to men who have not tried it. The
amount of work required to fill in sur
face of two square rods in extent to the
depth of IL inches is something that only
begins to be appreciated when the attempt
is made, and it is seen how little space a
team and scraper can fill in day. And
after it is done some other good land
must de denuded of its surface soil and
made barren, or if the soil is drawn from
an excavation there is an ugly hole that is
as much nuisance as was the wet spot
that has been filled. Run tile drain in
to this wet place, even if there has to be
deep digging through ridge to accomplish
this and the wet spot will be permanently
cured. The wet places in fields are
always, after they, are drained, the richest
parts. After undertaking, too, the soil
appears to rise, and, in fact. does rise. as
it is then every winter expanded by freez-
ing, as the soil could not do while it was
covered with water.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

Bulletin of the Maine Agricultural Expert
ment Station.
1t is only recently that our farmers and
gardeners have begun growing celery.
There are few who are growing it com
mercially although the crop is one which
can well be grown by every farmer and
may, in many instances prove profitable
addition to the market garden. Professor
Munson Of the Maine Agricultural Expert
ment Station has written bulletin on the
culture of this plant commencing with the
selection and preparation of the soil, the
kinds and amounts of fertilizers to be used
how to start and grow the plants from the
seeds and their culture in the field and
ending with directions for handling,
banching and storing the crop for winter
use. Those who have grown the crop
will read what Professor Munson has to
say with good deal Of interest, while
any one intending to grow celery for the
first time will be helped to right culture
methods.
This bulletin (No. 4o) will be sent to
all who apply to the Agricultural Expert
ment Station, Orono, Maine.
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Advantages of Sheep.

1. They are profitable.
2. They weaken the soil least and
strengthen it most.
;. Tehy are enemies of weeds.
q. The care they need is required when
other farm operations are slack.
s. The amount of investment need not
be large.
6. The returns are quick and many.
7. They are the quickest and easiest
handled of all farm stock.
g. Other farm products are made more
largely from cash grains, while those
from the sheep are made principally from
pasture,
Q. There is no other product of the
farm that has fuctuated so slightly in
value as good mutton.
10. BY comparison wool costs nothing,
for do not the horse and COW in shedding
their coats waste what the sheep saves
In conclusion: Sheep pay
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for the cure of throat and lung diseases.
This is fact that has been proven in
numberless cases. Here is a sample of
thousands of letters received: 81 have
tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
while suffering from severe throat
trouble, and found immediate and effec-
tive relief. can unhesltatingly recon-
mend it."-EDGAR W. WHITTEMoRE,
editor Grand Rivers (Ky.) Herald. For
sale at Horatio w. Cushing's drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

1t is pretty good rule that the sooner
a pig can be brought to 200 pounds and
the sooner he can be gotten to market
after reaching this weight, the greater will
be the per cent of profit in feeding him.
Aside from the risk OF cholera, ect, it has
been shown that the grain above 200 costs
more, and that even with pork bringing
good prices, there is often an actual loss
in feeding above $50 pounds,
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DETER than cure is prevention
- By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla you
may keep well, with pare blood, strong
nerves and a good APPETITE,

Fame ~ must confess" said the Frank
Young Woman, "that your poetry is woefully
obscure, exactly" admitted the Major
Poet, cheerfully. "And that is why am not"
In cases of burns. sprans, scalds or any of the
other accidental pains likely to Come to the
human body, Or. Thomas Eclectric on gives
almost instant relief
Not the Popular Shape: "Is your boarding
house up with the time?' mo; when we
have watermelon they cut it in strips instead
OF in wheels
Distressing stomach Disease
Permanently cured by the mastery powers of
South American NeIvine Tonic. Invalids need
suffer no longer. because this great remedy
world OF stomach weakness and inc igestion
The cure begins with the first dose. The relief
it brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
makes no failure; never disapponts. No
matter how long you have suffered, your cure
is certain under the use of this great health
giving force, Pleasant and always safe ly5l
Sold by Horatio W. Cushing, Druggist,
107 Water st. Skowhegan, Me
Indiana, l see, has adopted compulsory
culture" How's that" "If man isn't
agreeable to his neighbor, they get up sur
prise party and hang him"
bottle of Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup In
the house saves doctors bills saves trouble and
instant relief in cases of coughs, colds or lung
troubles of any kind.
Did the doctor do anything to help your
rheumatisml" II guess so Anyway, it has
gained on me steadily ever since"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
DR.. Robbins No. 1925 for the liver.

Stop dragging yourself with quack nostrums
or cures. Get well-known pharmaceutical
remedy that will do the work. Catarrh and cold
in the head will not cause suffering if Elys
Cream Balm is used. Druggists will supply 10c.
trial size or SOC. fun size. We mail it.
ELY BROS, So Warren ST., N Y. City.
Rev. John Reid, Jr of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me, l can
emphasize his statement at is positive cure
for catarrh If used as directed. Rev. Francis
w. Poole, pastor Central Pres. church, Helena,
Mont,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Cutting Hay for Sheep.

While it is true tha sheep have so good
diges ton that it is not necessary to grind
for them, il is better that the hay they eat
should be cut into small pieces. not to
help digestion, but that they may eat with
out waste The sheep is very dainty
about its food. 1t will pick at long hay.
pull it about and get more less of it under
its feet. Then it will almost starve rather
than touch what has been soiled. There
is enough saving OF the hay to make this
worth while. II it is clover hay, what the
sheep does not eat readily may be fed to
cows, putting little salt or meal on it, to
give it better relish, Set the cutter so as
to cut I2-nch length. The sheep with a
deep feeding trough will not waste any,
and will do as well with half the weight of
hay as is usually fed uncut. Where grain
is grown take especial pains to save it.
Feed it long to sheep, let them eat what
they care to, and then use what they do
not eat as bedding for them. and to hold
the manure, both liquid and solid, which
they will drop.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
)E SVOwuECAN

The Stockholders OF The First National
Bank of Skowhegan, are hereby notified that
their Annual meeting for the choice of Direct
ors for the ensuing year and the transaction OF
any other business that may legally come
before them, will be held at their Banking
Rooms on Tuesday the nth day OF January,
A. ID. 1898 at 10 O'Clock A M.
5w49 GEO N. PAGE, Cashier
Skowhegan, Dec. 9th 1897,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
HUMPHREYS
CURES

No. / Fever, Congestion.
No. Q Worms.
No 8 Infants Diseases.
No. 4 DiarPhea.
No. 7 Coughs & Colds.
No. 9 Headache.
No. 10 Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
No. If Delayed Periods.
No. 10 Leuchorrea.
No. 10 Group.
No. IA Skin Diseases.
No. is rheumatism.
No. 10 Catarrh.
No. 27 Kidney Diseases.
No. 81 Sore Throat.
No. IT Grip & Hay Fever.
DR., Humphreys Homeopathic Manual OF
Diseases at your Druggists or Mailed Free
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt Of H5Gts
Scots or ST. Humphreys Med. Co. Cor william
and John SITS, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
SECOND NATIONAL BANK.
sKOwHEGAN, ME

The Stockholders OF the Second National
Bar OF Skowhegan are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the election of
Directors for the ensuing year and for the
transaction of any other legal business. will
be held at the rooms OF said bank on Tuesday
the nth day OF January next at 2 O'Clock p. NJ.
5w49 JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
Skowhegan Dec 9Th, 1897,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
RHEUMATISM CURED INADAY

mystic Cure" for Rheu matism and Seu-
ralgia radically cures in to days. Its action
upo the system is re marka ole and mysterious.
1t removes at OF &c the cause aud the disease
immediately disapp' airs. The irst dose greatly
benefits rs cents. Sold by Horatio w Cushing
Druggist. l07 Water st. 5kowhegan.
"My Freddie rode like lightning the first
time he got on a wheel" "You dibbingl'
mot bit. Doesn't lightning go in zigzag?'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

In his annual report, made public few
days ago, Secretary Wilson OF the United
States department of agriculture, laid
spt cial stress on the profit of growing
horses. IAN American farmer can grow
horses as cheaply as he grows cattle. "
said the secretary. We have heavy and
profitable export trade in cattle, and we
may have an export trade equally heavy
and profitable in horses" Here is the
way importations of horses have run for
the last ten years; 1887, s2,4oS, 696; 49,
SO, 81 72o,7o4; 1889, S2,7oo,8S7; 1890,
s. 937 ,882; 1891, S. ooo,I55; 1892. ST.
3o7,5S7; 1898, SI,o47,54I; 1894, $500
Is7; 1895, SAY ,664; 1896, $40, o8I
The exports of horses for the same ten
years complete the story, 1887, 1851 .6o7 ;
1888, $4I7,477; 1889 $500 400; 1890,
s6So,4Io; 1891, $7S4,ooS; 1892, SOIL
6oS; 1898, $7IS COZ; 1894, $I,Io8995
1895, $2,2o9, 29S 1896, s3,53o,7o3.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. W1NsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
u sed for over fifty years by millions of moth e
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t sootbes the child, sefte
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diatrhoea. II will re-
lieye the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty five cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup" and
take no other kind, 1y@
Hungry Higgins Which are You fer the
Greek or the Turk
Weary Watkins-I am agin anything that
rhvme q with work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

For a cold in the head try box of
SIMPSONS cold tablets only Zoe at
SIMPSONS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

Trains leave Skowhegsn as follows; $50 A,
NJ. for all points West-1.l0 p. NJ. for Water
willie, Oakland North Arson, Lewiston
Augusta, Gardiner and Brunswick, Port
land and Boston. Dexter, Dover and Foxcrof
Greenvile, Bangor, Aroostook County, st
for Wstervills and Oakland enabling pas
sengers to take night Pullman for Portland
and Boston.
ARRIVALS:-7.00 A. NJ. mixed from Water
Vile, daily except Mondays:-l0.33 A.
Passenger from Portland, Lewiston, Winthrop,
Waterville, Augusta and Bangor;-6.l0 P.
from all points.
GEO. F. EVANS, Gen. Mgr.
F. q. BOOTHBY. General Pss'r Agent
Portland. Nov. 10. 1897
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

WIN. AVER SUPT.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, (and Electric
Cars to and from Skowhegsn.) At Arson foJ
Sawyer's Mills, (Starks);
No. Arson, for North and West New Portlan'
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
for Forks, Moose River, Msyfeld, Kingsbury
and Abbott.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

Long haired enthusast-You don't know
what that selection was out OFF,
Bored friend: ., yes do.
Enthusiast You do. What?
Friend lshortlyl: Out OF tune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Somerset Railway.
CHANGE OF TIME
commencing Oct. 4th, 1897

Trains will run as follows, connecting at Oak.
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Watervint
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

Try the popular sc cigar "Liz''-at
SIMPSONS, the Corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
r {: r MI s.
Dr.. Thomson's
SarsapariIIa Cures.
Read the Testimony from one OF
Uncle Sans Trusted Employees !:


Hearing is one thing, but knowing Is another
thing. Now am going to tell you few facts
that | know about Dr. Thompson's Sarsa-
parilla. was n a terrible condition, my lower
limbs were numb. and had no action at all. |
stepped large tobacco tack and went
around all the afternoon with it in my foot
did not feel it. had terrible heart attacts, IL
1 turned round quick would fall on the floor,
/ was dizzy headed. 1t seemed as though my
head would go away off, then come back.
Every time would turn over in the night it
would be Just that way. | could do no wash
ing for year. | weighed only 81 pounds. l
had doctored by a number OF doctors. | wore
an electric belt and used the battery my
feet for about six months, and would take
everything | heard of for rheumatism and
paralysis bat when | commenced to take DR..
Thompson's Sarsaparilla began to grow
better. / do not have any heart trouble now.
My heart is all right. | went into the hall one
dance night, and danced. something | had
never expected TO do again. My feet have
come to their natural color Before they
looked il they dead They now
warm. | do my own work and washing for
four OF us, and keep the post office besides.
l now weigh about one hundred pounds.
This Is all within one year. Now II any OF my
suffering sisters will write to me | win answer
All questions l am o. years old, and have
been sick for the past Ave years. | shall keep
taking Dr. Thomson's SarsaparillR another
year at any rate. | have sold IL to my custom
ers with the best satisfaction, and In fact all
their remedies cannot be beat One bottle is
enough to give relief, but you want to take
more to get your system renovated anew. |
know that feel like new woman, and all my
neighborB and patrons for miles around can
testify that look we'll and get around nicely.
l walk when go out to neighbours, without
any pain. Nobody knows but God and myself
what suffered for three years DR.. Thomson's
barsaparilla has done wonders Tor me.
MRS. p. f. DUDLEY.
North Guilford, Me-. Nov. 10th, 1897.
For Sale at Patterns Drug store. Skowhegan.
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T F. Anthony, Elk Postmaster. OF Promise
City, Iowa, says: II bought one bottle Of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. and two doses
of it did me more good than any medicine |
ever took Sold by horatio W. Gushing Drug
gist. i07 Water st. Skowhegan.
He" sobbed the verdant bride, docs not
love me any more"
"You are lucky" said the seasoned matron.
"if he does not love you any less
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or Boston, Portland, Lewiston, WAterville
Angnsta, SkowheRsn and Bangor.
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta,
Waterville skewhegan and Bangor

ss-+Flag stations; at which trains will HtoI
on signal or notice to Conductor.
twin not stOp except to leave or take Freight.
mixed train between North Arson and Bint ham.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
CELERY.

Bulletin of the Maine Agricultural Expert
ment Station.
The times., 1897-03-19
Tnirersitr Ball Games

Georgetown University has arranged it'd
baseball field days as follows;
March "a, with Johns Hopkins, at home;
March 27, GaHaudet College, at home;
April 3, University Of Vermont. at home;
April 8, Washington and Lee at home;
April 5, AppOmatOx Club, at home; Apra
10, Lafayette College, at home; April "A,
Lehigh University, at home: April l 5, Yals
University, at home; April II, Princeton
University, at Princeton; April 19, Prince
ton University, at home; April 20. Baltimore
See. at home; April 21, Baltimore See, as
Baltimore; April "a, Johns Hopkins, al
Baltimore; May /, Richmond College, az
home; May 3, Maryland University, al
home; May s, Pennsylvania University. an
home May 2, Catholic University, at home;
May ! 5, University of Virginia. at homer
May 19, Columbian University, at bOmet
May %, Princeton University, at Prince
ton; May 25, Washington College, at home;
May %, Catholic University; May %, open
date; June ., Columbian University; Juns
5, Emmettshurg College, Emmett tsburg:
June s, University of p Pennsylvania, at Phil
adel phia
The times., 1897-03-19
New Orleans Entrtes.

New Orleans, March 1S.-EntTieS today
First race-Six fuTlongs. Lord Fair
fax, InconstanCy. WOodbird, 95 eaehi
Charlie Christy, Winker, 81 each; Lonely,
Lone Princess, 100 each; The PlutOcrat,
1O7; K. c.. Helen Wren. Verdi, Nicholas,
los each: R @. Ban, 113.
Second race-One mile and twenty Yards
Selling. Benefit, 81 Gomez. c. $ Bust,
94 each; Dawn, Augustine, 96 each; Annie
Teuton. 90; MOralist. Elkin, Elyria, 10i
each; Senator Penrose, Gioia. IO7 each;
Farmer Leigh, 11O.
Third race-Six furlonss- Selling Tern,
Graefin. lila. Juanita, S6 each; Maris
c., 90: yanessa. Princess Bonnie. 90
each; AIkris, Gold Top, 81 each; TriXie,
100.
Fourth race Handicap; seven fuTlOngs-
Necetah. GIuck, 90 each: Albert s., K. @.
Ban. 81 each; Alamo, SO; Linnette, 1906
Dick Behan. 1O3: Domingo. 105: Dorothy
III, 06; Sim W, los; Senator Morrill,, no.
Fifth race-Six furlongS: selling Miriam
NJ, Necklace, FOldiroI, Stella b. Helena
Farrell. 80 each; MoOndine, Barney Adler,
Jim Kelly, 1 OF each; Apostrophe. Mitt Boy
kin, 102 each; WOOdking, Hurry Up, RO-
lands, j NJ B.. 1O4 each: Galgo, 1O7-
Sixth race One mile; selling. Tim Irven,
So: Miss Sturgis. Fiction, 9s each: Stark,
Winslow Rob Roy III, L 90 each; Mike Kelly,
101; Hunter, Jack the Jew, 1O3 each; Tom
Ouirk, Zaldivar, 100 each; sycamore, 100;
Half Mine, Carroll Donder, 0S each: Beau
Ideal, liz. y
The times., 1897-03-19
RAEDY's GOOD sHc.NG.
Pats Friends Pleased Over His
Fight With RYAN.

Pat Raedy, the well-knOwn local boy,
made splendid showing in his contest
with Tommy Ryan, ut Rochester, n. Y.
Wednesday night The fight was booked
TO go twenty rounds for purse OF 81 500,
and was pulled off under the auspices of
the Rienzi Club.
The Times stated yesterday morning that
RYAN got the decision in the eighteenth
round From the report it seems that
RYAN was favored 10y the referee, as Raedy
protested bitterly against the decision.
AsRyan claimStO be the champion welter-
weight of the world, Raedy'S showing was
extremely gratifying. Among strangers
and with referee hardly anxious to give
him a fair and square deal, the fact that
he fought eighteen rounds and was the
aggressor, stamps him as 'goOd man"
as that term is used in pugilistic parlance.
Ryan must have been considerably upset
by Raedy's hot work, as the New York
papers had informed him that the Wash
ingtonian was q ''stiff." He knows
better now On neutral ground and with
an impartial referee, Pat would no doubt
be able to reverse the decision. Raedy's
share OF the purse was sufficient to cover
his training and travelling expenses.