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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Whereas Joseph Butler, Of Skowhegan. in
the County OF Somerset and State OF Name.
by his mortgage deed, dat d the third day Of
April, A. u. list. and recorded In the somerset
Registry of De, d Book ls4, page EOS. 1nyey-
ed to me. the undersigned, a certain piece or
parcel OF land situated In skowhegau atore
said, on the street that runs west from North
Street back of the intermediate Schoolhouse
lot being the house aud lot and other build
ings built and occupied by the latc George
Butler and devised TO said Joseph butter y
last will and testament Of said George Butler
bounded on the east by land II George Bullet
ON he south by the street and on the north
and west by land owned oy the late John
Pierce and being the same premises dt scrlhed
in two mortgages OF George Butter 10 William
Folsom. and whereas the conditions OF said
mortgage have been broken new therefore, by
reason Of the bresch Of The conditions 81 sand
mortgage, claim a foreclosure thereof Dated
this twenty third day Of August. A. p. ls2-.
8w34 EDWIN PRESCOTT.
BY Edward p. coin, his Attorney,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
Practical Test.

Dom Pedro, the last emperor of Bra-
2il, was man of practical turn Of
mind, as the following story told of
him by a Spanish newspaper well illus
trates:
He once gave an audience to a young
engineer who came to show him new
appliance for stopping railway engines.
The emperor Was pleased with the idea,
but wished to put II to "A practical test.
Day after tomorrow, said he,
"have your engine ready. We will have
1t coupled to my saloon carriage and
start When going at fall speed, l will
give the signal to stop, and then we
shall see how your invention works -
AT the appointed time all was in
readiness. The emperor entered his car
riage, the young inventor mounted his
engine, and on they sped for several
miles as fast as they could 90. There
came no signal, and the engineer began
fear that the emperor had fallen
asleep, Suddenly the engine came to "a
sharp curve around the edge of a cliff,
when, to his horror, on the track direct
ly ahead of them the engineer saw a
huge bowlder.
He had just sufficient presence of
mind to turn the crank of his brake and
pull the engine up within couple of
yards of the fatal block
Here the emperor put his head out of
his ear window and demanded to know
the cause of the sudden stoppage. The
engineer pointed to the rock, and, much
to his surprise, Dom Pedro began to
laugh.
Push it to on side and go on, " he
said calmly.
The engineer obeyed, and, kicking
the stone, was still further astonished
to see it cTumblp into dust before him.
1t was nothing more or less than "a
block of starch which the emperor had
had made and placed ON the rails the
night before -Harpcr's Round Table.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
Notice Of Petition for Discharge

SOMERSET County CoURT OF INsotvENcy.
In the case OF Marshall +. Stevens Of Skow-
heEAu, fusulSent Debtor Notice Is hereby
giyet that said De btor has filed in said ouri for
salr County Of Somerset, his petition for dis
charR' from all his debts provable under the
insu vent law Of said State of Maine and for
certificate thereof and that a hearing upon the
same will be held at the Probate Court Room
in Skowhegan. in said County OF Somerset,
Tuesday. the 18th day of Sept 4. d. 1897
at one O'Clock in the afternoon, when and
where all persons interested may attend ard
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer
Of said petition should not be granted.
Attest; NATHAN FOWLER.
Register OF said Court for said County Of
Somerset. 2w33
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
WHAT DO The CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee Have you tried
the new drink called Grain o? 1t is delicious
and nourishing and takes the place of coffee.
The more Grsin-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Gran-O is made of pure grains, and
when properly prepared tastes like the choice
grades of coffee but costs about i as much.
All groCers sell it. l5c. and 25c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
sarnh Brrnhardt,s Vast Income.

In % years Nine. Sarah Bernhardt
has, it Is announced, been paid 81, 600,
600 for her exertions on the stage In
the last ten years her average gains
have been 500, 600 a year; IN the last
Ave, 800, 600 Yet in 1872, at the
Odeon theatcr she earned only $40 a
month
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26

do you accept the theory that man
is free mora agent?'
well, 1t may be all right in theory,
hut I've been married 80 years. Chi
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
Welcome at Least.

Young Playwright-And what did
you think of my climax?
Critic-It was very welcome SCOT
fish Nights
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
Bottled Up!

Whether in the form of pill powder
or liquid, the doctors prescription for
blood diseases is always the same
mercury or potash. These drugs bottle
up the poison and dry it up in the
system, but they also dry up the marrow
in the bones at the same time.
The suppleness and elasticity of the
oints give way to stiffness, the rack.
ing pains of rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
1ecrepitude and helplessness prema-
turely take possession of the body. and
it is but short step to a pair of
crutches. Then comes falling of
the hair and decay OF the bones,-a CON
fition truly horrible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
NO

Notice is hereby given to all Persons not to
advance money or goods, or in any way harbor
or trust any one on my account without a
written order from me as shall pay no bills
so contracted 3wS4
II HERBERT HAYNES.
Bangor, Me, Aug. 23rd 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26

One morning, a fortnight later, Lord
Bewdayon, now Duke of Strathwayte,
drove to Belpor Lodge, leaving shortly
afterward with Dorothy When they re-
turned, the servants addressed her as
your grace.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26

There Is so much sympathy il tins
country that very often the under dog
becomes dangerous, impudent cur
Atchison Globe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26

Age is matter Of feeling not of
years. George William Curtis
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
Somerset RAILWAY.
sTOCKUOIDFRs, MEETING

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING,
The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
Somerset Railway viii be holden at the Office
OF said Company in Oakland, Maine, Wednes-
day, September sth 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, to act upon the following to wit.
!. To hear the report OF the Directors and
Treasurer and act thereon
2. To fix the number OF ard elect the direct
ors for the ensuing year
3. To act upon any other business that may
come before the meeting
BY order Of the Directors,
2w33 a K. SMALL, CLERK.
Oaklank Me, Aug 18th 1897.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
For Sale.

Hotel and furnishings with a large
stable attached. in Athen Me- known
as DunniganS Inn IS for sale
Inquire on the premises or write TO
3iu p. II. DUNNIGAN. Athens Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease a powder for the feet. 1t
cures painful. swollen smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out OF corns ana bun
ions It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired aching feet
Try it to-day. Sold by AN druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen ). Olmsted. lie Roy ,
N Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-08-26
WANT ..

To exchange farm miles from SkowheEan
village for village property
32t < y MERRILL.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Pancakes Quite Out of the Connmon-The
Cherry Pancaze-Lighting That
Is Quite Decorative.

Following are recipes for pancakes
which Will be found somewhat novel:
Take 4 tablespoonfuls of flour, 3 eggs,
about a pint of milk, lemon jGisc, cas-
tor sugar. Whisk the eggs for 10 min
utes in a basin, then add the flour, o
little at a time, and q pinch of salt.
Whisk well and pour in slowly the
milk, beating all the time. Place your
frying pan on the side of the stove to
get hot, then grease it and pour in a
~teacupful of the batter, shake the pan
to prevent burning and when cooked
on one side carefully turn the pancake.
They should be a delicate brown on each
side. Serve quickly on a very hot dish,
with slices of lemon and castor sugar.
Ii liked, they can be rolled instead of
turned.
To make Indian pancakes the ingre-
dients required are ~ cups Of milk, 4
eggs, ~ tablespoonfuls of ground rice,
2 ounces of castor sugar, a couple of
pinches of ground cinnamon, some pre-
served ginger, butter for frying. Put
the ground rice in a basin and mix it
into a paste with some of the milk, just
warm. Heat the rest Of the milk to boil
ing point, then pour it slowly over tho
rice, adding the cinnamon. Pour it all
back into the stewpan and simmer for 5
minutes, stirring all the time. Remove
from the stove and allow it to cool. Sep
arate the yolks from the whites of the
eggs, whisk the former for 5 minutes
and add to the mixture with the castor
sugar. Beat the whites to a stiff froth
and mix in lightly to the other ingredi-
ents. Have the frying pan on the side of
the stove quite hot, put in about a des-
sertspoonful Of butter and when melted
pour in a small teacupful of the batter.
When set and nicely brown, lay on the
pancake a tablespoonful of preserved
ginger, minced very finely, with a few
drops of the sirup, roll up quickly and
serve very hot with castor sugar sprin-
kled on the top. Any other preserved
fruit can be used in the place of ginger.
Cherry pancakes are made with 3
stale sponge cakes, 3 eggs, 3 ounces
of preserved cherries, about q pint
of milk, a few drops of essence of
almonds, castor sugar and butter for
frying Crumble up the sponge cakes
into a basin and u over them the
milk, which must be boiling then put
it aside to get cool. Separate the whites
from the yolks of the eggs and whisk
them to a perfectly stiff froth. Beat up
the yolks with a few drops of cold milk
and add them to the cakes with the
cherries finely minced and the almond
essence. Lastly, mix in lightly the
whites of the eggs. Fry in the usual
way in butter, putting in the pan about
a %teacupful of the batter at a time.
Serve, rolled over, on a very hot dish.
Sprinkle them with castor sugar and a
little of the minced cherries.
Orange pancakes can be made in the
way, substituting minced candied
orange peel for the cherries and serving
with castor sugar and orange
Juice.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
STYLES In Art Goods.

Included in art decorative furniture
are card and tea tables in mahogany,
with brass mountings.
Decidedly pleasing results are OBJ
tanned with stone cutting on glass, after
the style of the intaglio cuttings, but
less expensive.
Mahogany curio tables with glass
sides and bronze ormulu finished mount
ings compete for favor with curio cabi-
nets in Vernis-Martin and solid naahog-
any.
Artistic pottery of the medieval age
is dexterously copied in the Hispano-
Moresque ware.
Included among artistic articles that
cost but little money are four lighU
candelabra in Dresden patterns.-Jew-
elers' Circular
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
OUR FARMERS.
FARM FAGGOTS

Too much salt will destroy the flavor
of good butter.
The young tree at the time of plant
ing will make a stronger tree than if
an older n was planted.
To secure the best quality of cream
for butter the milk must be cooled as
soon as possible after it is drawn.
To make grating wax: Resin, one
pound, Burgundy pitch, u pound,
bees wax, 10 ounces, yellow ochre,
eight ounces.
If d%ehorning in the spring was neg
lected care should be taken to be the
work in good season thig fall. Horns
are of no advantage in g. dairy COW.
Make the butter first class and put
it on the market in such a name as
to show for all it is worth. Often a
good butter maker does herself injus-
tice in this regard.
A good lantern is indispensable on
the farm. Tt should be kept in per-
feet order, ready for quick use. Have
a certain place for it and never set
aside from it's reguler place for any
reason whatever.
There is but one good way to pre-
pare any kind of soil for good crops.
One cannot grow paying crops in a
mass of clods, in which a large share
of the plant food is locked up beyond
reach of the plants.
Chloride of lime scattered about the
haunts of rats will aid in Kidding the
premises of these pests. Coal tar put
into the entrance of their holes makes
it unpleasant for them and they seek
new quarters.
Manure does not give full benefit in
one year. 1t is something that shows
good egects for several seasons. The
reason is that ann does not de-
compose very quickly, and as the
plants that can only utilize it as it
becomes soluble the manure lasts from
two to three years, according to the
materials of which it is composed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

A Cleveland special to the sam SAYS
that the consolidation of the entire
wire industry of the country into tone
corporation has been consummated so
far as is possible in advance of the
appraisal. All of the interests have
agreed to the proposal. Each has
stated hat it will sell it's property at
a figure in accord with the verdict of
the appraisers. This agreement
means that one of the most remarka-
BILE industrial organizations in the
history of manufacturingSwill become
an accomplished fact within a few
months. Cleveland and it's neighbor-
hood will have the greatest proper
ton OF the works of the huge compa-
ny. The Cleveland Rolling Mill Com
pany, it can be stated positively, will
pass into the control of the new COM
bine in its entirety, rolling mills, Bes-
semer converter, blast furnaces and
all, as well as the rod mill. The John
son Steel Works at Lorain, just out of
Cleveland, is also to be purchased.
1t is maintained that the new $50, OOO,-
600 company will greatly develop the
iron industry about that centre. A
nest of blast furnaces will be erected
without delay on the banks of the
Black River. cit means America
united industrially against the world,
and American supremacy in the indus
trial fold.D said a manufacturer vas
terday.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

The British minister to Venezuela
has reached Caracas, and diplomatic
relations between England and that
country will be resumed at once.
Diplomatic relations between Great
Britain and Venezuela YER broken
off just ten years ago. England's
weakness for gold was the prime cause
of the trouble. Gold was found ten
years ago by prowling Britons in
Western Guiana, and England imme-
diately claimed the whole vast terri
tory between British Guiana and Point
Barimas, occupying the latter point
with an armed force. Venezuela.
whose ownership of the land had
never before been disputed, promptly
warned the British off. They refused
to go, and Britain withdrew her min
lister. Two years ago this month
President Cleveland sent to Congress
the celebrated message which practi
cally warned England to keep hands
Venezuela.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

There are many durable causes for
steriliey in vo@2cn One Of the most
COMMON is general debility, cco
panied by q peculiar condition of the
blood.
VIE freely and fully to Mrs. Pink
ham. Her address is Lynn, Mass. She
Will tell you, free of charge, the cause
OF your trouble and what course to
take. Believe me, under right condi-
tions, you have a fair chance to become
the Joyful mother of children. MRS.
Lucy LyTLE, 255 Henderson ST., Jersey
CITY, II. j., certainly thinks so Shesays:
81 I'm more than proud of Lydia g..
PinEham's Vegetable Compound, and
cannot find words TO express the good
has done me. I was troubled very
badly with the lercorrhoea and sever
womb pains. From the time l was
married, in 1882, until last year, | was
un7 Il the DEBTORS care. We had no
chill 1ren. [ have had nearly every
door in Jersey City, and have been
to I lvin Hospital, but alto no avail.
I 5 2 Mrs. Pinkham's advertisement
in G paper, and have used five bot
IL Of her medicine. It has done more
fo e than al the doctors I ever had
1t IS stopped ny pains, and has
L at me q fine little girl. / have
b well ever since my baby was born.
rtily recom-e-d Mrs. Pinkham's
n eine to all wo-len suffering from
- ef.A--ss
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
,sTON MARKET.

ltry-There is a better demand for
Is. with q little stronger prices.
also sell better, but chickens are
kt request: Turkeys, dry packed
IN, 13@14c; northern, 15017c;
arn chickens. 12615c: western, ca
brthern folws, 10G12c; western
9010c; live fowls, S09c; live
ms. S09c; live ducks, S@1Oc.
II and Meal-No changes are noted
meal market. Corn is very fairly
he'd TO q little frmer: No. . vel
b arrive, 36%c; new, 35H@ 36c;
Steamer yellow, old, SIC; new, 800
steamer mixed, 35% @36c.
tOes-Potatoes are steady and lit
anged: Houlton hebrons, 73@75c:
mountains. 7S08Oc: white stars
lrbanks, 7S@75c; Virginia sweet,
Jersey double head, S2.5063.
Beef is steady in prices, with a
demand mentioned by may
abn: Steers, 712@SAc; hindquar-
101&c: forequarters, 5A@6Lc.
AOats are steady to arrive, with
bats frmer: Track fancy clipped,
No. ?, 31A @311Rc; No. 3, 3O%
rejected. 30A@ 30kc.
In and Lamb-Muttons and
IRE frmer, with some statesmen
&c advance on lambs, and NUT
Shorter supply.
ind Straw-The hay and straw
III are quiet, with no changes in
M Nhillfeed is quiet but firm.
#E-Apples continue to sell fairly
\ III the best lots firm and poorer
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

An object lesson comes from Car
roll county, Indiana. Last fall a lead
ing farmer, who, ~forseeing events
that is, anticipating the election of
Mckinley and the prompt repeal o.
the Wilson law, with a sound tariff
law in it's place-invested in sheep.
He bought 12O, for which he paid
1915. In the spring he sold 113
lambs for s448 and realized 1929 from
his wool clip, making al eme
from his investment of $577. He has
his original flock on hand, besides
several lambs, and he estimates that
his ssheep today are worth at least
5000 more than they were last year at
this time.-South Bend Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

Indeed when once it has been thus de-
lightfully shaded the friendly light
seems crude and dazzling when uncov-
cred.
Most attractive are the new flower
stands made to hold candle or lamp as
well. The flowers are in various shaped
holders, resting on the table, while the
candle rises from their midst and is
completed with a silk shade. Pretty
basket holders support single lights or
two, three or four lights, and the vari-
Gus novelties appear in graduated sizes
suitable for the large formal dinner or
the cozy little home party.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

"Madam, behold a scholar and a
gentleman. In the classics I always
carried off all the honors of my class.
In CBsar-''
care you familiar with Casar?"
ultimately, ma'am."
"Then if youwill cross the Rubicon
into the back yard, you will find the
saw lying on the woodpile."
MADAM, my Caesar is a revised YER
sion | give Il ew improved
reading of the familiar text. When I
reach that epigranmatic passage, Il
came, 1 saw, I conquered, I Invariably
omit the saw Good-day, ma'am."
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
When the Oven Is Too Hot.

When baking in an oven that is too
hot at the top, fill with cold water a
dripping pan that is about an inch deep
and place it on the top crate of the
oven. Should the oven be too hot on
the bottom, put a CRATE under the ar
ticle that is to be baked. This precau-
ton, says the Philadelphia Times, will
prevent disastrous results.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

Great occasions do not make heroes
or towards; they simply unveil them
to the eyes of men. Silently and i'm
perceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we
grow and wax strong, or we grow and
wax weak, and at last some crisis
shows us what we have become.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
SOME FARM WASTES.

"The unnecessary loss of time is a
common farm waste and n which
not infrequently is responsible for
financial disaster" says Epitomast.
ssDetestable as is the practice, there
are various other and harder ways in
which time may be wasted than by
whiting store boxes at the corner
grocery or elsewhere. Some OF the
most abiect farm drudges, and there
are a few such, are among the greatest
MASTERS of time-slaves to their work;
because they never have it systemat-
ically planned beforehand they go at
it rough and tumble; a natural and
necessary result being a serious loss
of time and labor. The pernicious
habit of putting off loses much time
to the average farmer. A friend put
up a large rick of excellent hay. One
day in passing he noticed one of the
weights had become detached and the
hay was being blown slightly by the
wind. Five minutes time would have
replaced the weight and made al
snug, but he hadn't the time just
Them and it was left for a more con-
venient season.. That night a storm
arose and the stack was blown down,
the hay damaged, and it took the
farm force nearly two days to replace
the stack. Thus r thousands OF
farmers and others saving CD minutes
now at the expense of days later on.
But the saving of time does not imply
incessant toll; there r in every
community farmers who are always
up with their work, have time to at
tend the fairs, Institutes, picnics, and
to give the young folks an occasional
day off; these are the people who
economic time and strength; the
waste of time through taking the
hardest way of things is being felt on
farms all over the land, in the house
as we'll as in the field. Those who
plan to save time by making every
lick count will usually economic
their strength as well, while those who
are always behindhand, always tired
out, will never catch up, never become
rested until they learn to use their
heads more"
49, -1o1-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13
no

It's. Ti---2o~n Declares NJ Woman
Hood Despair.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

If COWS begin to fall off in milk dur
ing the winter, after being given an
abundance of grain and hay, it is an
Indication that the quarters are cold
or that they need some kind of succu-
lent food. Where ensilage is used, it
serves as green food, but ON farms
where no silo is filed the food may be
varied by allowing sliced carrots or
turnips, though the best results can be
secured by first cooking the turnips
and thickening the mess with bran.
mess highly, and the change of
food will improve the appetite.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are famous little pills for
constipation, biliousness Indigestion and all
stomach and liver troubles II. @. Pierce
Barton; HI. S Webster, Barton Landing;
G.. w. Russell, Irasburgh; R. E. French;
Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-12-13

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a pack
age of Grain-O, the new food drink that takes
the place of coffee. The children may drink
it without injury as well as the adult. All
who try it. like it. Grain-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grams, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. q the
price of coffee. 25c. and 25 cts. per package.
Sold hY all grOcerS.