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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-15
ANCIENT BOOKS.
How They Were Made Before Printing
Was Invented.

How They We're Made Before Printing
Was Invented.
The first books were written on
tablets of stone, lead, copper, ivory
and wood, sheets of horn, and, at a
later period, the barks of trees
whence "liber," a book. After time
material was obtained from the Egyp-
tian water plant, papyrus. But as
the demand for books increased
more endurable material was sought
for, and parchment, made chiefly Of
the skins of goats and sheep, was
employed.
Parchment came into general use as
material for manuscript books about
the Eighth century. 1t is said to have
been invented at Pergamos, 159 B. c.,
on account of an Egyptian embargo on
papyrus. However, modern discover
les have proved conclusively that it
was used centuries before that date.
It was soon found that the best way to
take care of books written on flexible
material, such as parchment of papy-
rus, was to roll them up in scrolls.
By the Romans a scroll was called
"volume," and from this we get our
word volume.
Usually the manuscript books were
rolled on a rod or staff little longer
than the width of the manuscript.
The ends of the rod were thus left in
sight, and frequently they. were made
beautiful with gold, silver or ivory.
The preparation of books was real
art among the Greeks and Romans.
Sometimes the Romans employed a
great number of professional copyists
in "scriptorium," or writing estab-
|lishment, and in that way made it pos
sible to produce several copies of a
book in single day.
The art of Illuminating manuscript
books seems to have been practiced by
all nations of antiquity that used parch-
ment and papyrus. 1t is said that we
owe the preservation of many old
time books to the custom of illumina-
ting manuscripts, for often persons
who had no understanding of the text
kept the book for the sake of its elab-
crate ornamentation.
In order to save the expense of
writing material, writings that were
considered unimportant were some
times erased or washed out, and the
parchment was used again. Valuable
parchment scrolls or books were neatly
rolled and labeled, and then packed
away for safe keeping in round boxes
that were as high as the scrolls were
wide. Another way of taking care of
them and having them convenient for
use was to arrange them around the
walls in cases made for that purpose.
Ancient manuscript books are of
great value. Many of them are pre-
served in the library of the British
museum and in other great libraries of
Europe.
With the invention of paper the
facilities for bookmaking were greatly
increased, and since the invention of
the printing press "of making many
books there is no nd."-Philadelphia
Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-15

rB According to statistics recently
furnished by DR.. James Wood, of
Brooklyn, of all the patients applying
for treatment at the chief dispensary
of that city, no less then ten per cent.
are tea drunkards. They are not
aware of the fact, but the symptoms of
their cases point Enthusiastically to over
indulgence in tea; and chat presump-
tion, on inquiry, is co6nrmed by their
confessions. They suffer from head
ache, vertigo, insomnia, palpitation of
the heart, mental confusion, night
mare, nausea, hallucinations, morbid
depression of spirits, and sometimes
suicidal impulses-surely a formida-
BILE list OF symptoms. These patients
are of both sexes and all ages.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-15

s9r The legislature of North Carroll
na, at it's last session, passed an act
making it unlawful for any court or
officer, judicial, executive or ministerl-
al, to order or require the working OF
any females on the streets or roads on
any groupe or chaingang in the state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Geo. \. Kincaid.

| desire to express word of appreca-
ton of the late Geo. y. kincaid. His
many friends and acquaintance, through
out the State were grieved to learn
of his death, which occurred Wednesday
morning, May l. at 6 o'clock a. M, of
heart disease, at his home in North Corn
Vile. Mr.. kincaid had been in poor
health for the past two years, but not
confined to the house until the past fall
and winter.
During the last three months of his
sickness he was a great sufferer, but
bore it all with fortitude. thinking when
spring came, he would recover so as to
be able to get around again He was a
carpenter by trade, and for a number of
years past. had been foreman for NJ. C..
Foster Il Son of Watervile. Me, con-
tractors and builders. In his death the
firm loses one of its ablest foremen. He
not only held the respect and confidence
of the firm, but of workmen and ae-
quaintances as well. He was man of
ability and sound judgment upon all
matters which came within range of his
work He was architect and foreman of
the Lakeside wooden mill of East Madi-
Soh' buiII III biiN SpilhB VI lcbo' anu
many other nice buildings in different
parts of the State. Mr.. Kincaid was
tifty-two years old, was born in Corn
vile, where he has made it his home
most of the time since his birth. He
is survived by wife, three sons, O. J.
kncaid, +. y. kincaid and Adna Kin
caid of North Cornville, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Blanch Mcdonald of East
Madison, and Miss Gertrude, of North
Cornville. The funeral was held from
his late home Friday, May II, at 10
o'clock a. M, attend d by relatives.
neghbors and friends. Among them
were six of his old workmen, who came
to pay their last tribute of respect to a
lamented and beloved foreman. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr..
HAITI of East Madison, who spoke words
OF consolation, and well chosen remarks
on the life of the deceased. The inter-
ment took place at North Cornville cem-
etery in the family lot.
\. +. BOsWoRIH
One of his workmen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Somerset Cong Conference.

The Congregational conference for
Somerset will meet with the church In
Madison, Tuesday and Wednesday the
Sth and 9ih instant.
The conference will open at 10 30 A.
NJ. Tuesday, with election Of moderator
and clerk, devotional service and ap.
pointment of committees. after which
will follow a sermon by Rev. Mr..
the order will be; Topic, utilizing the
social power of the church opened by
Rev. J. c. Gregory; "Woman's work in
the church, Mrs. l.. W. Weston. Mrs.
T. II. Spauldlng; What are the most
legitimate and successful methods OF
church work. Rev. j. A. Jones, DR.. w.
IL. Stevens; meeting of Woman Board
OF Missions; Christian Endeayor service
praise service led by Rev. Mr.. HIATT
address by Rev II. w. kimball; social
service led by Rev. Mr.. HIATT.
Wednesday-Prayer meeting at A.
NJ. led by F. L. Powers; devotional ser
vice at 9 A. NJ. conducted by the modera-
tor; reports by the scribe followed by
reports from the churches by delegates
Topic, "Worldly wisdom in the Lord s
work." Rev. F. A. Fuller, Mr. r. F.
Houghton; "Place of the pastors wife, :
opened by Mrs. J. \. Jones "IIow to
have live church, = opened by Rev. J.
c. Gregory; Topic, (a) "What are the
advantages of employing evangelsts to
assist the pastor?" Rev. J. A. Jones, lb)
"What are the disadvantages Rev. H.
w. kimball. In the afternoon unfinsh-
ed business; sermon, Rev. Geo. X.
Goodwin communion adjournment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

The blessings of peace were dwelt upon
hr Memorial orators more this year than
tormerly. No one can more highly
vslue peace than those who have en-
gagged in war, and 40 class of men more
thoroughly deplore war than the
veterans of lS6l-5. Peace, in their minds,
is the only thing worth fighting for, and
they realize that nothing will contribute
to peace like being prepared for war
Therefore they believe in not only sus-
tanning an army of reasonable size and
an adequate navy to cause our govern
ment to be respected on land and sea,
but they furthermore understand that
the principle of love of country and
LOYALTY to the flag should be inculcated
in the hearts of the people in every pos
sible manner. The exercises of Memoir
al day and the ceremony of decoration of
soldiers graves are valueless unless they
contribute to this desirable end. Our
hope is in the people of this and coming
generations, in their intelligence, their
integrity and their patriotism. Without
these the best government on earth can
not long stand. Important in any form
of government, in a republic these con-
dtions are indispensable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
The New-Old Quinnebasset.

The Qunnehasset in the old delightful
town OF Souidgewock, shiues r. 1t never
did before and il certainly i. nov one Of
the very best "littles hotels in Somerset
county. DR.. Conant, the proprietor. has
spared neither pains nor expense Ia ren-
ovating it. He has not used the All.
droeis bath upon it but be has subjected
every square foot Of the interior surface
-hoofs, walls and ceilings Of ceIlars.
rooms, hall. stairBays. corridors aud
clssets 70 the most thorough renovation
possible short 81 bis celebrated Auidrosis
treatment After this process from
cellar to garret he put The repairer. paint
er and paper hanger at work and fresh.
cheerful colors Of paint and paper with
due regard to harmonious combination
and artistic feet. enlivened ard bright
ened every room in the old-time struct-
ure, which for many years was the sum
mer home Of people from cities who de-
light in quiet retreat 10 one Of the
most picturesque spots in the whole
kenuebec valley.
Some Of the more important improve
ments made By the enterprising pro-
prietor are heating, plumbing and light
ing. A complete hot water system of
warming the house throughout has been
put in. The system used Is the Gurnev
twin heaters. It was put IN under the
doctors eye. lie bad everything fust as
he wanted it and be SAYS it works 70
charm. One boiler is used il ordinary
weather and two when the temperature
Is low enough to require it, The plumb
ing is OF the most improved modern kind.
closets, bath rooms, shower baths. lot
emitting ample provision for Auidrosis
bathing. Electric lighting Ia all the
rooms takes the place Of the odoIiferous
and smoky kerosene lamps Of former
years. The dining rooms are themselves
entirely metamorphosed with new
modern furniture in harmony with the
decorations Of walls and ceilings, giving
the whole coy. hemelike effect very
desirable in such rooms.
These with many minor improvements
ana with polite and accommodating atten-
dants, Justify US il stating that the
Quinnebasset never before WAS half a.
attractive as it ia today for summer
visitors, boarders or for transient
guests, and We predict for it what II
richly deserves. a successful season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Death of Mrs. Sinclair.

Minnie l., wife of Everett {. Sinclair,
died at her home on Sewell street, We'd
nesday morning, at the age of twenty-five
years, five months, eighteen days Her
death was the end of several months i'll
ness and ended life which in its last two
years contained more of ahiction than is
ordinarily borne, for in that time she lost
two children by death and also two bro.
theirs. 1t is a remarkable fact that her
own death occurred on the second ami
versary of the death OF the Youngest bro
Their to whom she was particularly attach
ed, and it is even more remarkable that
she foretold by several days that she
would join that brother on the twenty-ffth.
these affections and her
own subsequent illness Mrs. Sinclair
showed great fortitude and a patience
which was ever the cause ofwonder to h r
friends. Her patient, sunny disposition
through all her trials WAS typical of her
life and indicated WIN She won and held
the esteem OF all with ~h m She became
acquainted She came 10 Marblehead
several years ago from SkoWhtgan, Maine.
where her parents reside. to i've with a
sister Mrs. lanes .. Sarborn. Her faith
er and mother and brother, all OF whom
were with her when She died, still ike In
Skowhegan and another sister Mrs. Grace
y. Morse, lives in Exeter. \. II. The
funeral occurred this afternoon. Rev. +.
Is. Sleeper conducting the services The
intefment beng Al NaterSide Cemetery.
Rev. F. {. Priest and Rev. Nh Norcross
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Memorial Exercises at Scion.

There was union gathering, Sunday
at the Methodist Episcopal church, 6
veterans occupying seats in front.
There was singing by the choir, prayer
and scripture reading by Rev. Geo X.
Goodwin, pastor of the Congregational
church and a sermon by Rev. w. H..
Chapman, pastor of the Methodist
church.
The decoration of graves oceurle ed
Monday afternoon at O'clock. The
children participated in the exercises
carrying flags, wreaths and boQuets and
and following the music of the drum
marched to the cemetery with a few
veterans leading in the front ranks.
Eleven flags were placed in position and
the children decorated the graves.
There was an apathy on the part of some
veterans who remained at home. The
children who took part in the observance
of the day are being educated in love of
country and respect for the flag. Nav it
continue to wave as long as the sun,
moon and stars shine in the armament.
In the education of the children is the
veal or woe of this country. S. w.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Memorial Day at Norridgewock

The Memorial address delivered bv
Hon. Geo M. Seiders of Portland was
one of the best ever heard ia town.
While he fittingly eulogized the dead and
recounted some of the heroic Incidents
of the war, he did more He gave a
comprehensive resume of the historical
events that led up to and the conditions
that brought about the rebellion, the
issues involved in the struggle and some
of the results of the great victory for
right. The speaker graphically sketch.
ed the situation of the present day show
ing there are important public questions
to be met that require intelligence,
patriotism and courage in the citizens of
today. The victories of peace are not
less important than those of war. A
brief analysis of the situation of capital
and labor was given. In the interest
of peace every measure should be taken
to strengthen our defences and render
effective our navy. Our army should be
materially increased. He called atten-
ton to the fact that Great Britain is
continually rendering more impregnable
her defenses and rendering more effective
her armament along our border and in
her American possessions. Great Britain
is inclined to encroaeh upon others, as
we have recently found by operations on
the Alaskan border. 1t is the part of
craftsmanship to be prepared to main
tain our rights. The most effective pre-
paration for war is the best preventative
against it. Millions for defense but not
a mill for tribute.
Mr.. Seiders is logical, pleasing
speaker and his earnest words and sound
arguments commanded the close atten-
ton of his auditors.
The exercises were held in the Con-
gregational church, which was very
nicely decorated with flowers, plants
and flags. Bates Post q. A. r. per-
formed a short ritual service and the
choir rendered appropriate music.
The graves were decorated in both
cemeteries in the afternoon by Bates
Post G. A. X. Because of the rain the
veterans marched without the band.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Memorial Day at North Arson.

Saturday morning dawned dark and
cloudy with threatening rain which con-
tinued all the forenoon, and as conse-
quence the attendance at the exercises
was small. About noon the clouds lifted
and the afternoon was more favorable.
At the appointed hour the members of
the post assembled at their rooms and
organized for the march to the cemetery.
under the orders of Commander Me
Kenney. The procession was led by
Berry's drum corps of Concord, followed
by twenty-five Grand Army men, thirty
six school children and several carriages.
AT the cemetery prayer was offered by
Rev. G. A. Laughton. The members
then dispersed and decorated the graves
of over thirty soldiers. when they again
fell into line and marched to the monu-
ment where impressive ceremonies were
held. The decorations of the monu-
ment were profuse and beautiful, The
march was then continued to the f. B.
church where the following program
was carried cut: Singing, "Honor to
the Nations Dead by a special quar-
tette, consisting of Messrs. Bailey and
Parsons, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Parsons.
Mrs. w. c. Emery, accompanist; prayer
by Rev. W. f. Small; singing. HHeroes
Beloved by the quartette. Then fol
lowed address Of welcome by Comman-
der McKenney and Adiutant General
Norton's report. The orator of the day,
DR.. A. +. Farnham of Fairfield, was
then introduced, who delivered an able
and forcible address. For more than
an hour DR.. Farnham held the closest
attention of his audience. His depic-
tions Of the stirring scenes before and
the causes that precipitated the war, as
well as the patriotic appeals to the rising
generation were alike received with APP
plause. The church was decorated with
flowers and the national eolors. At the
close the audience joined in singing the
inspiring song America" The citizens
generally observed the day by decorat-
ing their residences and business places
with flags Many during the day visited
the cemetery and placed bouquets Of
beautiful flowers upon the grassy
mounds that cover the forms of their
dear departed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
Grange Excursion at Mariana.
cook.

Arrangements are being made for a
monster Grange excursion at Lake
Maranacook on Saturday, June 10Th,
from all points of the State of Maine.
1t is expected that each Grange will at
tend in body, together with their
families and friends. The Maine Cen
trail offer very low excursion rates from
all places There will be speaking by
prominent men, bands of music, races
and sports of all kinds. Arrangements
have been made for an excellent dinner
to be served at Maranaeook Hotel fer
only 30 cents each TO- all those that do
not wish to bring their lunch baskets.
Il will be gala day for the Changers
and the largest excursion at Maranacook
this year.
NJ. S. COLLINS,
Naranacook Excursion Agent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured BY taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props.
Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and THANKFULLY able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Whole'ale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, kinnan I Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catanh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price &c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

The Maine Homeopathic Medical
Association held its SYST annual meeting
at Wateryille, Tuesday. Officers were
elected as follows President, W. Scott
Hill, Augusta first vice president, DR..
Nancy J. Williams, Augusta; second
vice president, NJ. S. Holmes. Oakland ::
sec, DR.. Cora NJ. Johnson. Skowhegan:
treasurer, DR.. W. NJ. Pulsifer. Waterville !;
corresponding secretary, Dr.. B. D. Spen-
Ger. Unon; censor board. ]. D. Knox.
WateTville. W. Y HanScom, Rock
land c. M. Foss, Dexter, NJ. S. Briery.
Bath.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

The President has sent the following
nominations to the Senate: Vim. Hay-
wood Of the District of Columbia. 10 Be
secretary Of legation and consul general
of the United States at Honolulu. Hawaii
Vim. L Henheld of Indiana, to be solic-
itor for the department Of state John X.
Thompson. marshal OF the United States
Ter the district Of West Virginia John
DeHayen. United States district Judge
for the northern district Of California.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

A distinct but slight earthquake was
experienced Monday afternoon through
out the South Atlantic and Middle South
ern States. It is stated at the weather
bureau that the direction of the wave
was from south to north, but reports
received from various sections are con-
1cting. In some localities it is stated
that the direction of the disturbance was
in an easterly to westerly direction, but
the records of the instruments here
probably are correct.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

Commencement exercises of Farming
ton State Normal school begin Sunday
next, with baccalaureate sermon by
Rev. E. B. Mason, d. ID. Wednesday,
the 9th instant, the examination by
trustees occurs, with a concert in the
evening. Teaching exercises by the
graduating class comes off Thursday
forenoon, an address to the class by Gen.
0. o. Howard in the afternoon, and
graduating exercises and reception in
the evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

The Northern Plaindealer has changed
editors and gone into the hands of a
syndicate of Portland Democrats repre-
senting both sides of the currency ques-
ton. William H. Jeffrey resigned as
editor, and Frank w. Wardwell Yields
the editorial pen at this time. Llewellyn
Barton, treasurer of the Democratic
State committee, is the business mana
ger, and the purchase money is said to
have been furnished by Hon. NJ. p.
Frank, the democratic candidate for
governor last year, Postmaster SWEET
and other leading party men. Mr.. JEFF
freys is said to contemplate starting a
new free silver organ in Portland.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

Information received from Helena,
Mont, says: The Cheyenne Indians
have gone on the warpath and are said
to have killed almost a dozen men, in
Guiding five United States soldiers, The
Indians have no reservation of their
own, but roam over the southern part of
The State near the Crow Indian reserva-
ton. The white settlers are up in arms
and the women and children are being
sent into the northern towns for safety.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

The bodies of two of the young men
of Augusta, who were drowned in the
k~nnebee river May %, Edwin l.. Nash
and l.. b. Moore, were recovered Satur-
day and funeral services held Sunday
under direction of Trinity commandery,
Il. I. of which they were members.
The body of Joseph NJ. Wight was re-
covered the next day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-03

Hallowell is fortunate. The Halo
we'll Granite works have secured the
contract to complete the New York
state capitol at Albany. The bid was
S259,000 which insures work in the CON-
panys quarries and shed for some time.