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The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
Saturdays Races at Pittstield.

There were never better races seen at
Union Park than those trotted here on
atulday. Like those of last year, they
were postponed from The Fourth of July,
on account of the weather, but a better
day than Saturday could not have been
asked for. Col. Morrill, had not left a
single thing undone to make the meeting
all that he had advertised it to be, and
200 people were present
Promptly at $50 o'clock. Starter Nc
Aloon had the horses OF the , 30 class
out and coming for the word, which was
given after very few scores. They got
fine start and Erling took the heat in
2.28 II, giving him a new record. Pilot
Morrill, got the next two and lake came
in for his share and took the next two.
Erling took the sixth and Jake laid back
for the last. In the last heat Pilot won
the heat and the race.
The 2.25 class was a race between
Maud w. and Linne o. for the first and
second places. and was won by Maud in
three straight heats.
In the two thirty class Victor c. won
in straight heats, with Bud Wilkes,
green horse, very close second in each of
the first two heats. but in the third
Meader Boy, another green one, showed
great racing qualities and took the second
place in the heat.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

"Williel"
What do you want?"
AZ want you to get right up"
"All right, says Willie and turnl
over for another nap Half an houI
passes. and then
"Willier
"Wellf"
You going to get up today"
Eyes "
well, be about it then. You march
yourself right down here.
Twenty minutes elapse.
"Willien
"What you wantP'
IF you amt up in five minutes, II
come up there and rout you out in short
order. You mind that. "
''I'm coming.
You'd better, sir, if you know
what's good for you. "
Fifteen minutes later.
".Willl If you re not out of there in
ten minutes, III douse you with cold
water see if don't. Get right up"
Willie comes down half an hour later,
and tho triumphant mother says:
AHA, young man, thought I'd rout
you ont. You may just as well under
stand first as last that when ! speak
you have to mind. Remember that. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
Robert futile.

Robert futile died at his home on
Court street, last Friday evening, aged
80 years.
Mr.. futile was born in Turner, Me-,
in January 1e15. Soon after his family
moved to Paris and from there to Buck
field, where he learned the cabinet
makers trade. After he had mastered
this trade he went to Augusta, and from
there came to Skowhegan, entering the
employ of the late Joel Williams. He
then went to New Orleans, where he
remained about one year, returning to
Skowhegan in about 1910, where he has
since resided
Soon after his return to this place, he
was united in marriagesto Augusta Phil
brick, four children being born to them,
three of whom are living For years he
was proprietor of the only furniture
store north of Waterville. He continued
in business until about 1880, when he
sold out to E. F. Fairbrother. He was
one of the Oldest citizens, and the oldest
retired merchant in Skowhegan.
Mr.. futile had been in failing health
for the past two years, but the illness
that caused his death was of about two
months duration.
Besides wife and three children he
leaves four brothers, Chandler of Show
hogan, Benjamin and Harrison of Cali
fornia, and Joseph of Cleveland, Ohio.
The funeral occurred Monday after
noon, and was conducted by Rev.
George f. Leighton, pastor of the Uni
yersalst church.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

Aug. j. Boeei, the leading druggist Of
Shreveport, La says epr. Kings New
DiseoveTyls tue Only tAins tlateures my
cough, and i is The best se..er ! have
j. r. ampbelI. merchant Of Stafford,
AIiz.. writes. Or. king, New D!scoy-
cry is al that Is claimed for it;it never
fails. and IS a sure cure for CONSUMPTION
Cough, and olds. l cannot say enough
for !ts merits Dr. King >. New Dis
covery for consumption. Coughs and
Colds is not an experiment. 1t has been
tried for a qaater Of a century, and 10
day stands at the head. Il never dis
appoints. Free triai bottle
Patten Drug store. G " Folsom.
IrnnrIetnr.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
School Funds.

The apportionment of the school fund
and mill tax to the several cities, town
and plantations in the State, has just
heen completed by the State treasurer
The total amount proportioned is
$50. $50. 10, which is divided pro rata
among 2l0,264 scholars, giving 10 each
scholar. 81. 4235Gs. These figures show
very little change from 1896, when the
sum of 5000, 93305 was apportioned
among POS 49l scholars, giving $2.434l5
to each.
The amount distributed this year is
divided among several counties as fol
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

1t looks now as though the wheat
growers in this country would get a
good price for their product, which will
add much to the general prosperity, 1t
is said that the worlds visible supply
of wheat was never SO low, and from
crop conditions it is evident that Eu-
rope must draw heavily for wheat this
year upon the United States, where
there is the prospect of an excellent
Weld
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
RucklIn,s Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, retter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, G..
w. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

Although the delay of the passage of
the Dingley bill has seemed unnecessary,
the measure has made better time in
Congress than any similar one the dis
patch being unequaled in the history of
tarih measures. The time occupied will
probably .be about rs DAYS. 1t took
twice as long to pass the Wil>on-Gorman
bill, and about A days longer to pass
the Mckinley law.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

The Christian Endeayor delegates To-
the convention at san Francisco number
about 10000. caifornia is giving them
her choicest weather, and the conyen-
ton is ono Of the most successful yet
held.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

The tartar on human teeth is filled
with animaleules, which are destroyed
by vinegar. Vinegar itself contains eel
like insects.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

Hon. L. Atwood of Philadelphia, presi-
dent Of the Franklin, Somerset & keuue-
bee Railroad Co, opened an office in
Bates College block, Monday. and active
preparations will he made for the ca Y
construction of the road 10 New sharon
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

The gold Democrats of Ohio are going
to follow the example set by their Iowa
brethren and put an independent ticket
in the field In the country districts most
OF the Democrats have doubtless gone
over to the Bryan crowd, but in the cities
there are a great many Democratic
business men who have no fellowship with
free silver and will let II be known at the
polls.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

Barny's Root Beer, the newest and
coolest drink, it will quench thirst, at
SIMPSONS, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
Mrs. Roxana NeVans.

This good woman passed TO her re-
ward, Thursday, July :, at the advanced
age of - years. She was the wife of
the late Charles Neyans, and mother Of
seven children, four of whom preceded
her TO the life beyond Fairfield, and
Mrs. Christiana Springer of Hartlaud,
and Freeman Neyans of Canaan, in
whose family she had been kindly cared
for of late, survive her Some time ago
while living with her children in Hart
land, she had stroke of paralysis.
which left her enteebled in mind as well
as body, hut with a great desire to re-
turn To the old home in Canaan, where
her husband and children had died. The
summons soon came. Very suddenly
without pain or suffering, the pale mes
seuger released her spirit so long con-
fined in its earthly tabernacle to return
again unto Him who hath prepared a
mansion eternal and in the heavens.
Funeral services occurred from the old
home, Saturday, nj 10 a. N. Rev. Mr..
Hunt of Hartland, spoke touchipglv
from the words Mother. Home and
Heaven the blessedness of a loving
mothers influence in making happy
home on earth, and her sweet Influence
guiding the loved ones To home in
heaven.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

II you want the best perfume get the
Queen of Niolets at SIMPSONS, corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

Portland Press: The greatest danger
to the currency lies in the continuance
of business and industrial depression.
win the Ere. return n ., of good Times there
and carrying through all the minor re-
forms that are needed. But unless
times are prosperous when the next
Presidential election takes place there
will be great danger that the country
viii be plunged into the free silver eX-
pertinent. Anything that tends to delay
revival of business, such As the con-
tinuance Of tariff uncertainty, tends to
endanger our currency system.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15

The men at Murchie's lumber mill at
Calais, who had struck, went to work,
Monday afternoon. BY agreement,
VIII A. Murehie met the men at the mill
at Il O'Clock Two proposals were
made First. the old pay on condition
that each gang sawed $4,000 daily,
which plan the men refused. Then Mr.
Murchie offered the old pay to the men,
To work until the firm was dissatisfied.
This last proposition was accepted
Much satisfaction was expressed by all
concerned
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-15
New Books at the Library.

The following new books have recently
been received at the library.
FICIlD%.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
PERRYVILLE ITEMS.
PERRYvILLE. August 20. lS

ERHANll4LE. August ~, 1891.
Miss Cora Getman and Miss Margaret
Wanneman, of Baltimore, Nd, Miss May
SHILLING, of Philadelphia, and Mr.. Fred Wan
neman, of Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs.
Theodore Watson.
Mr.. Wilson Mahan who has been employed
i'll the store of Mr.. c. W. Stryker for some
time has accepted II position with the Balti-
more Mutual Aid Society. We wish him
success in his new field.
Mr.. Hugh Burlin, of Port Deposit, has
accepted Il position in the store of c. W.
Stryker.
Miss Emma Jacoby, of Wilmington, who
has been visiting Mrs. EIwood Nichols has
returned home.
Miss Mary Ward has returned home after
visit OF several weeks in Elkton.
MIR. Lewis ID. Russell, of Baltimore, was in
Perryvile on Monday.
MISS Susie Evans, of Appleton, is the guest
OF friends In town.
Miss Smith OF Baltimore. and her friend,
Miss Grace Hall are the guests of Miss Mollie
Gardner.
''ahiSA h''' ~ tihN q iii So SioCcly anu pro-
vision store is to be opened in our town in
the near future, and it will be run by IL COM
pany.
Mr.. Will Wilson, of Risingsun, was in town
on Sunday.
| Miss Maggie j. Shade. of Risingsun, visited
| friends in town on Thursday.
District Lodge, No s. l. 0. Ct. T., met in
lakewood hall, on Thursday at 3 80 .. n,
After routine business and the election of
officers they were called to supper blythe ladies'
OF Bennett Lodge. and everyone enjoyed that
part very much.
At one O'Clock on Thursday, party num-
bering six were seen leaving town, behind a
pair OF fast horses and apparently enjoying
themselves very much. The party was COM
posed of the members OF Endeavor Lodge,
No. 3l3. l. o. &. T., accompanied by their
friends, on their way to attend the meeting of
District Lodge, at lakewood, Nd In the
party were, Miss Carrie Foreman. Miss Mary
Ward, Miss Ella Fisher and Mr.. Harry A.
Foreman, Of Perryville, Miss Maggie j.
Shade, of Risingsun, and Mr.. Lewis d. Rus
sell, OF Baltimore, the Grand Secretary OF the
Dual Grand Lodge Of Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
THROUGH THE COUNTY.
Continued from Page /.

story on top of his already large store to be
used for gents furnishing rooms; the present
room will be used for ladies' goods. The
room is to be 40XT0 feet. This new addition
will make his store over II ,OGO feet floor
space.
The National Bank OF Risingsun has ar
ranged rs usual, so the State and county
taxes can be paid there.
The report of the finding of gold on the
property of s. J. Lowe ut Rock Springs stirred
up Il little excitement in the Eighth district
Il few days ago. 1t is reported he has sold
his farm for $4,000.
The picnic down the bay to Betterton last
Friday afternoon was an entire success, the
ride home being thoroughly enjoyed by every
one present. The "City BELIZE of Port De-
post was chartered for the occasion and
made the trip in about % hours, both ways,
although it got stuck for few moments on u
sand bar, which. however, only added to the
trip II little excitement, especially for the
gentler sex. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. H. II. Haines, Mr.. and Mrs. b. H.
Brown, DIR. and Mrs. G. s. Dare, Mrs. Z. +.
Ewing, Mrs. Edw. Dixon, Misses Gertrude S.
Dare, Mary l.. Worthington, Hanna and
Carrie Kirk. Helen Walter, May Gray, Lille
Alricn, Mary Brumiield Maggie Haines,
Mollie Wilson, Linda W. Brown. Jennie II.
Maxwell, Messrs. Wayne Reynolds, Cecil aud
Evans Ewing, c, 7. Dare, L. A. and Barclay
Reynolds, F. c. Kirk, Edgar Brown, J. H.
Jenness, T. b. Moore, H. +. Richards.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21

Friday until Monday.-A1iss Sallie Harkins,
of Baltimore, is visiting Mrs. james Rey-
nolds.-Miss Lulu r. Gerry, of Philadelphia,
is spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs.
j. A Gerry. Miss Annie Gilmore. of Balti-
more, is passing the time pleasantly at the
Butchenharts.-Mi Blanche Fahnestock. of
Lancaster, is spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. W. p. Compton.-Mrs. II. G. Mes
bitt is enjoying herself at Spring Lake, n.
Mr.. Jacob Butchenhart of Baltimore. was
with his family over Sunday. and Miss
Whitman, OF Rock Springs spent Sunday with
Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Compton.-Mr and Mrs.
Rhind and children, of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson and children Of New jersey
have gone to their homes after visiting Mr..
and Mrs John Falls.
Mr.. Howard N. Cenahan is visiting at the
home Of judo" Hoffman in Eugliattown. n.
J. Mis- Laura NaLLOrt has returned from
Philadelphia, where she has been having n
delightful visit.-Miss Bertha AIetzger is Wis
iting Miss Simpson in Baltimore. Miss Molie
Hall, of Wilmington. is visiting her brother
Mr. Frank HaIl.-Mrs II. A. G.. Westerneld
aud Gladys, who have been having pleasant
summer with her mother, Mrs. j. A. Gerry
have returned to their home in Chesapeake
City. accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Clara
NJ. Kuight.w will visit her for few weeks
Mr.. Charles Mccoy, of New York, spent
the first OF the week with Mrs. c. NJ. Head
on his way to Nirgiuia.-AIiss Amelia ThomL-
son has returned from visit to her sister in
Chester-Mrs. John West, of Columbia, is
visiting Mrs. John Dickinson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
AUGUST
Blanket Sale.

We offer the following bar
gains in Blankets:
200 pairs of White, Gray or Tan
Blankets, good size, 25c.; each
worth exactly double.
All of our sample Blankets
from the mills, in all about 100
pairs, reduced as follows:
20 pairs 1874 fine red Blankets, s.
from Sc.
50 pairs I'D and 1874 fine white
Blankets, regular IS and 81 quail
ties are reduced to 81.
20 pairs fine white California Blan
kets, always So and S12 qualities
we shall sell for So per pair.
Muslins-Special.
5000 yards fine unbleached, &c.
100 yards extra heavy unbleached
sheeting, SC.
oco yards 40 inches wide extra
heavy sheeting, &c.
1890 yards good quality vineyard
wide bleached Muslin, SC.
5000 yards Hill bleached Muslin at
&C, per yard.
1000 yards Fruit Of Loom at &C.
per yard.
$50. ,ri. fine ono aud ono ,,,ortar
y4da wide pillow case Muslin at
&c. per yard.
1000 yards Io-4 wide Utica bleached
., sheeting, 19c. per yard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
WANAMAKEE'S.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, SIG


Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, SIG
Full size double beistead, carved top; A.
drawer bureau. 2 swell drawers, beveled
plate mirror 2lx30 n.; Swell-top wash
stand, spasher back Four styles at
this price, including suite with cheval
dressing bureau.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, SIS
Full-size double bedstead; carved head
board; I-lfaWer bureau, beVeied plate
mirror 2ix3O in; 3-drawer and closet
Washstand. Two styles at same price.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, 500
Fusize double bedstead, high carved
headbUard; 4-drawer Bureau with bev-
eled plate mirror 2lx30 in. swell-top
washStand. Four styles at same price.
Antique Oak ReJloom Suites ,$29.5 so
Fu-size double bedstead. high carved
headboard; 4-drawer bureau,
top 4iX20 in, beveIed plate mirror Dix
80 in. Swell-top Washstani.
Antique Oak Bedroom Suites, $50
Fu-sizc double hedstead, deliberately
carved headboard; Edrawer bureau,
top 43X2l in. oval plate mirror 24X30
in; quartered oak top; washstand has
8 drawers and closet.
Bird's-eye Maple Bedroom Suites,
$50
Full-size double bcdstead carved top head
board; 4.drawer bureau, top Hx22 in.
beveled plate mirror 24x30 IN swell
top waShStand.
Curly Birch Bedroom Suites, $40
Ful-sze double bedstead, high carved
headboard 4drawer bureau, shaped top
4Sx20 in; pattern plate mirror 30x36n;
shaped top washStand.
Mahogany Bedroom Suites, S45
Fusize double bedstead r. drawer bu-
reau. top 4lX23 in, pattern plate mir
ror 2lx3O in. Swell-top washstand.
Highly polished.
Mahogany Bedroom Suites, $50
Fusize double bedStead; swell front r.
drawer bureau, top 4Sx23 in, beveled
pattern plate mirror 36X30 in; swell
front waShStand Suite inlaid on edges
of all pieces.
Bird's-eye Maple Bedroom Suites,
S4S-
Fusze double bedStead; high plain-top
HedubOdfu' Il drawer swell 11Ollt bureau,
top 4ix2l in, pattern plate mirror 24x30
in; Swell-top WaShStand
Curly Birch Bedroom Suites, S53-
Full-size double bedStead; 5-drawer bureau,
with long French legs, Swell-top, obIong
mirror 20x30 in. Swetop waShStand,
2 drawers and double closet.
Velvet A RARE offering of finest
Co.o4. Velvet Carpets. No mat
Carpets ter if carpet prices are
mounting upward-and they are.
You may choose from the forty-fve
styles of the finest make of Velvet
Carpet, at
S1.1O A YARD FOR THE S1.35
GRADE.
There is wide range of color
ings and styles-carpets for every
room and for halls and stairs. EX-
perience proves that velvet carpets
are on lest and best WedrerS, if we
except the Administers that cost
fully as much again.
This lot will soon find owners
and there seems no possible chance
OF the bargain being repeated.
John Wanainaker
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
w A% "A Ne a B<.EE2'S.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Aug 10, 1897.
This is Not Wanan1a.<er'S
Store

In one sense--lt is the peoples
store, owned and managed by Mr..
Wanamaker, who only benefits him
self and partners through the bene-
fits secured by the store for the peo-
pie. Doing the best things in gath
ering merchandise at points Of pro-
duction, economizing transporta-
ton and distribution, assuming re-
sponsibility in each transaction and
charging a uniformly low commits
sion for the service, inSureS mutual
benefits. The people are advantaged
and no one begrudges what the
agent gets for his risks and cares.
The principles laid down for the
business are sure to work out to the
good of all concerned. Truly the
big stores get bigger because the
people flock to them for advantages
gained. And yet the smaller stores
increase in number by the trade of
their localities, as the lists of the
mercantile appraisers are said to
show. 1t must not be forgotten that
this business was like almost all
others-Very small when it began.
Two thousand dollars would have
paid for all in that store. Little
stores as well as big ones can grow
ana get better all the time. Why
not?
1t may not be understood, but
nevertheless we put it on record as
our opinion that the people in city
or country shouldsuppIy their wants
at their neighborhood stores for
whatever they can buy Of them adj
Vantageously. Grateful to all who
show their preference for our store,
we shall be quite content to take
the leaVingS with such business as
would also come naturally to US,
from being the first to show new
goods and new fashions and from
having classes of goods never seen
elsewhere. There are also certain
special opportunities that come to
US to cheaper prices, as when we
assist manufacturers in perious
conditions or supply them with
orders by which to give full employ
ment to working people in dull
periods.
The reason we send wagons to
Atlantic City and elsewhere in rural
sections is because our customers
having bought goods of US, we de-
liver them by our own service at
their own doors, as the cheapest
and best method. There will still
be plenty OF business for US if the
people patronize well their own
home and locality stores. While we
prepare for business and work for it
to the best of our insghtS, we are
quite content to take that share Of
it that fairly comes to us because
of better service in qualities,
prices and guarantees, or other sat-
isfactions.
While we never brag of our bust
ness, and especially while others
are suffering, our store has grown
little by little to the full size of an
entire block, and it steadily grows
from within, because it does some
things better and better-as the
people, one by one, find out-from
day to day. Almost every one of
our departments has behind it over
twenty years and some of them
nearly forty years experience.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
Famous Springs at Deer Park.

million and a half gallons of the purest
water on earth, is the daily output OF the
famous Boiling Springs in Garrett County,
= ' -. . -,
taminate the Springs, one hundred acres of
land surrounding in, are fenced in. In addi-
,'u'. " VIZ i,:t''in. ~ ~-..-r
that leaves cannot fall into the water. 1t is
from these extraordinary Springs that Deer
Park Hotel receives its water supply, the
water being piped direct to tho hotel. The
Medical fraternity now concede that in TIE
matter OF health, the question Of pure water
stands at the head and front. No summer
resort combines so many healthful features.
The air is wonderfully pure and invigoratng;
cool nights, with absolutely no mosquitoes
tho finest cuisine, with perfect sanitary ar
rangements. makes Deer Park Hotel the ideal
resort. Aug7-4wks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
Bargains at Kings,

few bargains to be found at Kings in the
Hollow, Bkton, Md.
The celebrated Plttsburg Pumps; the best
pump made Useful, beautiful and orna-
mental.
Wadsworth's Pure Paints. One gallon
inseed oil to one gallon paint. Costs less
than dollar per gallon.
A lot Of Screen Doors and Windows at cost
to close .u-... lut.
Briar Scythes and Snaths. big stock OF
backsmths' and w,leelwrights' materials
August 23-1mo.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21
A Great SurplSe is in Store

for those who will go today and get package
of GRAlN-O. 1t takes the place of coffee at
about i the cost. 1t is food drink, full of
health, and can be given to the children as
well as the adult with great benefit. 1t is
made of pure grains and looks and tastes like
the finest grades of Mocha or Java coffee 1t
satisfies everyone. cup of Grain-O Is better
for the system than tonic, because its benefit
Is permanent. What coffee breaks down
Grain-O builds up. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O. l5c. and 25c.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-08-21

What use is there in eating when food does
you no good-in fact, when it does you more
harm than good, for'such is the case il it is
not digested?
II you have loathing for food there is no
use of forcing it down, for it will not be d.
gested, You must restore the digestive or
gans to their natural strength and cause the
food to be digested, when an appetite will
come, and with it n relish for food. -5zN
The tired languid feeling will give place to
vigor and energy; then you.will put flesh on
your bones and become strong. The Shaker
Digestive Cordial as made by the Mount
Lebanon Shakers contains food already di.
gested.and is a digester OF foods as well. Its
action is prompt and its effects permanent. :.
Doctors prescribe LAXOL because it has all
the virtues OF Castor Oil and is palatable.