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The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
A Temperance Sermon.

AS announced in the Reporter last
week, Rev. b. G. Wentworth, pastor of
the Methodist church, preached a tenn
perance sermon, sunday forenoon last.
SkowhegaD, and who is responsible for
his reign" might lead one to suppose
that the discourse was to be more local
than it was in fact.
The gigantic evil, intemperance, or
the wide use of intoxicants, was treated
in general, and in a most emphatic and
forceful manner. Statistics were given
showing the alarming extent of the
drink habit and its prevalence among
the people of all parts of our own coun-
try and the world, and among all classes
and conditions. The influence of the
rum Power upon public men, con.
gress, legislatures, courts, municipal
governments, public Offices, newspapers,
churches, the pulpit and citizens was
cited. The speaker spared not in sweep
ton. He graphically reviewed the
effect of the rum traffic upon legitimate
business, it's relations to labor, financial
and industrial affairs, and to educational,
social, moral and religious interests.
He deplored the indifference of people,
citizens of our country, Christian peO-
n hn
death of the conscience upon this mo-
mentous issue.
In treating OF local affairs he alluded
to the open sale without hindrance in
the saloons of Skowhegan, read the law
which prescribes the duties of sheriffs
of counties, selectmen and constables of
were doing nothing whatever, to enforce
the law and that the sheriff and county
| attorney were partially enforcing the
law through the grand jury. according
to the Bangor idea, for the purpose
of providing revenues for the county
treasury.
iiiS opoOl NaIlou, liC epOdhcl Shlul lCNi
him to believe that two or three business
men could cause the enforcement of the
prohibitory law in any town, and fear
full responsibility rests upon these men
for failing to do it. He alluded to mill
owner in Ashland, who would employ
no man who drinks, and who by ener-
getic efforts drove the saloons out of
his town. In closing he gave his atten-
ton to political parties and his views of
the duty of voters.
The audience was large one, women
prevailing in about the usual ratio, 4 to
l, and close attention was given through
out the full hour the sermon required
for its delivery.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

George s. and Orrison Burrill, lum-
bermen of Fairfield, at Cooper's Mills,
have been petitioned in insolvency by
their creditors.
Willie Burgess, aged s years, son of
Frank Burgess of Fairfield, while play
ing on the logs at about p. m. Wednes-
day, fell in and was drowned. The
body was Immediately recovered.
Fairfield reporter in Kennebec Jour
men did $3.50 business Thursday,
shows that the vanguard of prosperity
must be getting somewhere near us.
Proposals for the construction of the
new Good VIII cottage at East Fairfield
have been called for, as the required
amount of subscriptions has been secur-
ed. Ex-Gov. Robe pledged 500 to aid
in making up the necessary amount.
A table giving the amount of wild
lands in the different counties of Maine,
states that Somerset county contains
1,778,577 acres, valued at 81, 127, COG.
The total for the State is 9,351,3 acres
valued at Sl7, ,895.
Aug. 20 is Sons of Veterans day at
Camp Benson and plans have been made
to make it one of the most interesting of
the muster. Col. A. M. Soule is chair
man of the committee, assisted by Rev.
George E. Leighton of Skowhegan and
Messrs II. w. Carr, l.. A. Harding and
d. s. Tozier of w. 5. Howe camp of
Pittsfield.
'The officers of Pioneer lodge II, X, p,
Pttsfield, for the ensuing term are as
follows c. c., j. T, Annis; V. c., A.
II. Webendorfer, Jr.; prelate, K. r.
Keirstead; NJ of W, II. f. Shattuck;
X. of r. and S., G. G. Gage; NJ of F., J.
w. Manson; NJ of E., b. L. Fitzgerald A.;
NJ. at A, II. w. Ferguson; l. G., F. L.
Spaulding; O. g., Peter Lyons.
Mr.. George II. Coffin of Hudson, Mass,
has been selected as manager of the
Good VIII Homes and principal of the
school, Mr. Coffin will reside in Good
Will cottage and is expected to arrive
about Aug. Is. Mr.. Harry Watson,
Colby ~, has been secured as sub
master. School will begin, Monday,
Sept. g.
The burning of the buildings of Arson
Smith in Palmyra, recalls to the mind of
the Pittsheld Advertiser correspondent
from that town, that this is the fifth set
of farm buildings that has burned to the
ground upon Warren hill during the past
twenty years and within a radius of but
little more than half a mile The burned
buildings belonged to Mr.. feathers,
j. 5. Davis, Perry Furbush, the Wolman
brothers and Arson Smith, all of whom
were living in them at the time of the
fires
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

The king Of Denmark is essentially a
"homely' man. He always walks about
the streets unattended, or apparently
SO, ready to help any one to do any
thing. So charitable is he that, though
his purse may be full when commenc-
ing his daily walk, it is invariably
empty on his return. In connection
with this constant state Of being with
out money an amusing aneodote is
told. One day after an unusually long
walk he met an old and crusty courtier,
to whom he offered refreshment. When
1t came to the paying part of the pro-
ceedings, he found that he was penni-
less. Seeing his son, however, he ap-
preached him and said;
Lend me some money. l have been
treating -, and l can't pay. Lon
don Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
All Records Broken

I'VE have broken the record this
year says Secretary Twitchell, land
booked more and better stocks and ex-
hbits than has ever been seen at Lewis
ton. Hon. John A Peters, Jr.. of Ellis
worth is coming with his Jerseys-the
Herrick Farm, Orono, with those noted
Red Polled cattle, and hundreds of
others, old as well as new exhibitors,
will be there. 1t is to be the best exhi-
biton of Maine stock ever seen. Hon.
F. z. Bennett of Boston is to show his
celebrated American Ramboullet sheep,
and this feature will be simply immense.
The show of Jerseys will far exceed
former years, while other breeds will be
as well represented.
Grand Army Day, with the best
speakers of Maine and New Hampshire,
in the big tent, will please thousands.
The celebrated knickerbocker Male
Quartette of New York will occupy City
Hall each evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
II Ent htpOfter.
Under the Pines.

Sing TO me, oh my pines, while the
River ripples by,
Bearing on it's naked breast, the
Bushes of the sky,
While wooingly, its waters sweet
Kneel low, and murmur at thy feet,
The wind like skillful hsrpist. sweeps
Through thy branches low,
Awakening in thy sleeping heart
Songs Of long ago;
Stirring my ewn with tender pain
As sobs and means the sad refrain.
II is OF Death. turreted pines,
That you call and sing
Death that over the Joy Of Life
Spreads its raven wing
For Life buds and blooms but day,
Then like white winged bird. away, away
The Indian Lover sang meath thy
Battlements of green.
And watched upon the river the
Sunsets glow and sheen
While dark hued mother crooned to rest,
The tiny nesting at her breast.
I know, oh pines, the loye-songs that
Ring in my heart today.
Are only voices that call from
Out that far away
sing the song they sang Of old
For Love is ever the same, when told
oh stately pines, and river and
Sky OF crimson light,
The shadows deepen, and you fade
From out my sight;
But in my heart, oh pines, shall lie.
Your songs OF love-they cannot die
ELIZABETH L. MERRILL,
The Pines, August g.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

The attendance Of visitors was very
large and both regiments appeared to
tine advantage. The Kennebec Journal
says: "Those who have attended mus
tiers in former years have been quick To
note n ne present one the many evil
dences u the great Improvement that
has been wrought in the morale and
esprit OF the troops, Men who we're a
burden and a disgrace to the service
have been pretty thoroughly weeded cut
Of il. The people Of this city vii bear
cheerful testimony to the gentlemanly
bearing Of the men in camp this week.
There have been less breaches Of deco
rum. less drunkenness and FOSTERING than
ever before. The men came 10 camp
with serious purpose to make the most
Of the opportunity afforded for improve
meHt il dull and military tactics, and
the fine showing OF Thursday was con-
elusive proof thar they have done so.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
State Examination of Teachers.

An examination of teachers who have
made application for State certificate of
the special grade, has been arranged by
the State Superintendent to occur Fri
day, August 81, beginning at 5 o'clock
A. NJ. Places have been selected such
as to convene the largest practicable
number of teachers and subject none,
save in few instances, to more than
twenty miles travel, or to any expense
save for carriage to and from the place
of examination.
The following is list of the places in
this and surrounding counties kenne-
bee, Augusta and Waterville; Piscata-
quis, Foxcroft; Somerset, Pttsfield and
Scion Waldo, Belfast and Brooks.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

The trotting at No. Arson, Friday,
was interesting and good times for re
classes were made The results. 20
class. seven starters, Won by =. T.. by
Deceive. Robbins, Farmineton Alice,
second; Meader Boy, third, and Ketch-
up, fourth. Best heat. 2.52s 30 class
FIVE starters, won by Harry 2, by Nel-
son. Fred Pollard, Wa,ergille Kenelm
second, Pilot Morrill,. third Best
time, IT.
The races Of Saturday were uninter,
esting. being run of n 3 straight The
winners were Harry ?. in - class. best
time :. -, and Keno L. in , = class,
best time 2z54.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

When your stomach begins to trouble
you, it needs help. The help it needs,
is to digest your food, and, until it gets
it, you won't have any peace. Stomach
trouble is very distressing, very Oh
stinate, very dangerous. Many of the
most dangerous diseases begin with
simple Indigestion. The reason is thar
indigestion (not-digestion, not.nourish-
ment) weakens the system and allows
disease germs to attack it. The anti
dote is Shaker Digestive ordial,
strengthening, nourishing, curative. 1t
cures indigestion and renews strength
and health. 1t does this by strengthen
ing the stomach, by helping it to digest
your food. 1t nourishes you. Shaker
Digestive Cordial is made of pure herbs,
plants and wine, is perfectly harmless
and will certainly cure all genuine
stomach trouble. Sold by druggists,
price 10 cents to 81 90 per bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
LOCAL EVIDENCE.
A Line Of SkOWhegan Evidence Is
Worth a Column Of Foreign
testimony.

Make mental note Of this.
The endorSet Is well-kuown in skow-
hogan.
His verasity Is unqueslieued.
You are reading local evidence.
Investigate home testimony.
skuwhegan news for SkoN hogan peo-
pie.
It's not from Florida or Michigan.
Suspicion can't lurk around il.
Honesty is its prominent Characters
tic
Home endorsement its salient point
Ii our readers do not personally knew
Mr., James Frost, they know where tie
leading boot and shoe store of Skowle.
gan IS. Ii interested in the statement
that follows and anxious for further par
ueulars drop into Merrill and Frost
and interview MIR. Frost In the mean.
time read this; II have had a iame
back a number of times. bur never So
severe as when went across the street
to Patten drug store ana GOT a box of
poan Kidney Pills. / WAS inclined 10
think II WAS caused hv tile kidneys as |
had other slight symptoms of kidney
complaints, but il makes no difference
If II was the kidneys or the back, | had
the hackaehe and Lad it bad Doan's
Kidney Pills cured it, There has been
no return Of II aud il there should be At
any time | would Use Doan's Kidney
Pills again III should meet a friend
that has lame back or kidney disease
would have a good word for poau's
Kidney Pills.
For sale 10y all dealers Price 0cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo.
y y. sole agents for the L. =.
Remember the name, DOAN'S. and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
A Legal Question.

Mr. Editor: Can you inform me why
it is that jurors are not drawn from the
plantations in this county. We have to
pay our State aud county and municipal
taxes the same as incorporated towns.
We can sue and be sued and have our
eases tried in the courts of this county.
Men from the plantations have sat in
both branches of our State legislature
and 81 know of no statute declaring
them from holding any office, or per-
forming any of the duties of citizenship
devolving upon those of incorporated
towns. But, Mr.. Editor, when it comes
to invading the sacred preeints of the
Jury box, the men of the plantations are
not "in it,. Why are they debarred ?
Will some one who knows please give
the desired information.
Respectfully yours,
;. A. CHAMBERLAIN.
Mayfield, Aug. 10, 1897
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
What Ii Means.

When we advertise that we will guar
antee DR.. Kings New Discovery, Electric
Bitters, Bucklen's Arnica Salve or DR..
Kings New Life Pills it means that we
are authorized by the proprietors to sell
these remedies on positive guarantee
that if purchaser is not satisfied with
results we will refund the purchase
price. These medicines have been sold
on this guarantee for many years and
there could be no more conclusive evil
dence of their great merit. Ask about
them and give them trial. Sold at
Patterns Drug Store, C. w. Folsom.
Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
Somerset Pomona

Somerset Pomona grange will hold a
meeting with Bingham grange. Tuesday,
August z4th, at 10 a. N. Programme.
Opening ceremonies; music by choir;
business; address Of welcome. :. T.
Goodrich; response, Eugene Danforth:
instrumental music, Marta Houghton;
essay, y. f. Bray; reading, Carrie
Hilton: song, Florence Lander. Recess.
1850 p. m. music; question. Ian farm
inc in the future be made more profit
able than at the present timea' 10 be
discussed by Cephas Walker. l.. Il.
Moulton, J. 5. Blackwell and others:
music; paper, Sarah Pierce; reading.
Bell Williams; remarks for the good Of
the order; music closing.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

Don't bolt your food, it initiates your
stomach. Choose digestible food and
chew it, Indigestion is a dangerous
sickness. Proper care prevents it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial cures it. That
is the long and short Of indigestion.
Now the question is: Have you got in
digestion? Yes, il you have pain or
discomfort after eating headache. dlzzi-
ness. nausea, offensive breath. heart
burn, languor. weakness, fever. iaundice.
tlatulenee, loss Of appetite, irritability.
constipation. etc. Yes. you have indi-
gestion. To cure 1t take Shaker Diges-
tive { ordial. The medicinal herbs and
plants Of which shaker Digestive Cor
dial is composed help to digest the food
in your stomach; help to strengthen
your stomach, When your stomach is
strong, care will keep it so. Shaker
Digestive Cordial is for sale by druggists
price 10 cents to $l.60 per bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

She What little mouth your Young lady
friend has II doesn't lock large enough TO
hold her tongue Hes"It doesn't"
Every lay symptoms Of digestive disorders
aCid stomach distress after eating. buruiug at
lit of stomach dull. heavy feeling-Burdock
Eleod Bltters never fails 10 correct any troubles
of tins sort.
Proof Of his visit. Mrs. Gobsug; The ioeman
skipped us this morning Gobang: You
must be mistaken. Noticed that the dumb
waiter was damp while ago.
the life insurance people recommend a
remedy II must be something they have faith
in. Wei that's what they do about Adamson' s
cough Ealsem. II prolougs life al & makes the
insurance risk mere bscateIls.
The Blut Hiodesty. Blsucy tthe under dog
"Shure. Dinls Pnelau, an II yez dou't take
yure rs, out sy me oyt It's sthorage oi'u be
after chsrgin' We"
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19
RucklIn's Arnica salve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively eurss Piles, or no pay
required II is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price 25 cents per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store. G..
w Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

kennebee journal: Even the man
who first nominated Mr.. BRYAN for CON
gress declares that Nebraska was never
so prosperous a it i today. and that il
i the best looking Agricultural STATE
in the country" He declares further
that. As the logical result of this coudi-
ton II affairs, Popocraey is on the wane
IN that State
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

If you want the best perfume get the
Queen of Niolets al SIMPSONS, corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-19

Thousands of people are subject To bowel
trouble in some Of its various forms Or.
Fowlers Ext of Wild strawberry Is an unfaiing
remedy In all such cases.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25

full. do hope, sir, that the thoughtful
and good men Of the north and east will
be willing to take up this subject
ut was brought out at the lndianap-
oils convention that after the first sad,
serious mistake made necessary BY the
exigencies of the civil war we had gone
on with makeshifts ever since. One bit
Of legislation necessary to bridge us
over a particular crisis has been met
with another. With every issue of bonds
and of greenbacks, and with every other
form of currency. Legislative enact
ments have been made, and they con-
tradict and overlap each other. and the
business of the treasury is exceedingly
hard and difficult.
~ came away from indianapolis with
this very firm impression, and have
only ventured to submit it because |
feel it so deeply that unless those OF us
in the more favored parts of the country
understand the condition of our broth.
ers and our fellow citizens in the other
parts of the country, unless we wisely
instruct and educate them and bring
about some wise methods for their re.
lief, when the year 1900 comes we
shall be swamped with an infinitely
more powerful vote against us than dur
ing this last election"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
THE SENATE DISAGREED.

Kansas Legislature Postponed Adlourn-
ment Because Schooib0Ok Commissioners
We're Not confirmed.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 20. The efforts
made by the legislature yesterday TO
adjourn sine die failed, and q recess
was taken till to-day The delay was
caused by the appointment by Gov.
Leedy Of schoolbook commission
which did not entirely meet with the
approval Of the senate. The governors
appointees were 8. W. Black, Of Pitts
burg; s. M. Nees, Of Independence; A.
b. Jewett, Of Abilene (democrats); A
H. Lupfer, Of Pawnee; s. |. Hale, OF
Rush and W. J. Hurd, Of Holton pop
ulists); John Macdonald and D. 0. Nc
Cray, Of Topeka republicans. All
were confirmed except the republicans,
Senator Stearne withdrew the names
of Macdonald and McCray before q
ballot was taken. Macdonald sent
word that he would not accept the po-
siton, and McCray learned that there
was fight on him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25

Mr.. William Jennings Bryan is going
about the country preaching the same
doctrine that he preached during the
campaign in which he figured as nom
,nee for the presidency OF the United
States. The activity Of the free silver
forces is not to be winked at. They are
good and persistent fighters. They re-
alize the fact that new men are entering
into citizenship every year and that
some Of them may be won over to their
side of the currency question. They
propose to hold the ground they have
and to secure more II they can. The
free silver advocates should be met
more than half way in this fight that did
not end with the victory won by the
sound money forces last November
Trenton Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
An Indication Of Good Times.

There is no better indication Of the
fast approach Of booming times than
the wonderful foreign demand for
our products, which is bound to send
prices Of all farm products much
higher and The Big American Wooden
Mills Co. Of SO Fulton street, Chicago,
are furnishing $4,000 to $4,000 a
nc nth employment at home to every
man over IS years Of age in good
standing who applies to them. II
YOU are out Of work write to them
and they will send you a big sample
line free and set you to work in your
own county at once at good pay.
This is the first time in several years
any man could be sure Of securing
steady employment at fixed, sure pay
by simply writing a letter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25

courh, relieved at once

and every bit Of relief is part Of a
cure that will stay cure. Use Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup and note how
quickly you are cured and how well
YOU feel aiterward. Specific also for
Whooping Cough and Group. John
Coffin, Kirwin, Kans., says: when
| began to use Billiards. Horehound
Syrup for Consumption the Doctor
had said that ! would die in a few
days. Am now up and around.
Have no more pain in chest or lungs"
Price Is and so cts. No benefit no
nav. Sold by c. E. Northcraft & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
Piles! Piles! Itching Piles.

SyMPToMs-Moisture; intense itch.
ing and singing; most at night
worse by scratching II allowed to
continue tumors form. which often
bleen and ulcerate, becoming very
sore. SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the
itching and bleeding, heals ulcera-
ton, and in most cases removes the
tumors. At druggists, or by mail,
for 30 cents. DR.. Swayne n Son,
PHILADELPHIA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-03-25
LOOKS LIKE BRlSTOW.


The Kansas Mnn Said to he Certain OF the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Ship
WASHINGTON, March SO.-The ap-
pointment of Joe Brls,ow as fourth as
sistant postmoster-gcneral Is SO we'll
assured that the announcement Of his
selection was expected yesterday, but
is promised to bo made without fail to-
day. This infor nation was conveyed
to Representative Curtis at the post Of
fee department and was also given out
at the white house later in the day
by person in close touch with the ad-
ministration. There appears now no
doubt that Kansas will capture this
important berth, which guarantees
that fourth-class post offices in the
Sunhower state at least will receive
careful consideration.