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The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
ONCE THEY WE'RE MEDIUMS.


Balls Of blue Fire.
Close by the Northwestern tracks at
Lnvitt street Is the home Of the jug
Cling sisters. - They were twin presti-
digitators in their days of life, SO runs
the tradition, and now they toss balls
of blue fire about as the juggler does
eggs, cannon balls and the like. Their
pet amusement is to stand on their
heads and toss the balls as If they were
standing afoot The force of gravity
seems to be- reversed for their benefit.
for they "toss" the balls of fire down,
and the little flames "fall' up. All this
is set down just as James MacCourtney,
the oldest settler in the neighborhood,
tells it. He said the other day:
"Thsm broad windys over there on
the north side of the old building is the
place where the sisters comes to show
themselves The year of the World 8
fair counted up their performances an
they come every So days. The reason
fer that is somethin could never guess,
but some smart young chap here fig
gered out that it was always in the
dark of the moon. I've noticed since
that there never was no moonlight when
they got up there in the windys.
"What's the cause of their hauntin
the old place? Why, sir, the story's SO
old there can't no truth nor lie be made
out on it. There's no man in these dig
gin S longer'n l be, an l ken the story
only by hearsay so to speak. l heerd 1T
from my granddaddy, an he said he heerd
1t when he was a young man comm
here That mus "a ben in the thirties.
Onnyways be sed that the two sisters
was persdiditaters 1t seems like they
give performance in the house, which
was new then in course, an the pair of
them agreed ter be locked up in box
thet was to be sealed an fastened, an
then they was to get out without break
in the seals. Well, they was locked up,
but they couldn' t get out, an purity soon
they foun themselves so short of breath
they couldn't holler loud enough to be
heerd. In course they was in room
away from the other people, SOS the
common folk couldn't see how the trick
was turned. When they couldn't boiler,
they tried rappin an the others only
thought they was a-workin out of the
box an SO didn't pay attention. After
an hour or SO the other peoples got nerv-
Gus an went IN an opened the box, an
there was the two sisters, cold dead.
They buried 'em together in the box in
the yard back of the house, an that S
why they juggles the fire balls upside
down like. o-Chicago Chronicle.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
Winner Either Way.

Young man, said the multimillion
aire angrily, "how dare you get en-
gagged without my knowledge and to an
actress?"
'Such a matter. sir, is one in which
l do not think that even a father should
be absolute.
but you never earned penny in
your life. Surprising publicly renounce
you?"
'All right, sir. The more you pub,
licly renounce me the more you adver.
tise my wife. strand Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
STATE OF MAINE

SEAL.
Somerset ss:-supremeJ Judicial Court,
December Ter II
And now in this term, it 10 Orderet; n
notice OF the penden OF the foregoing pc
ton be given to the said respondents kno
and named therein, by serving each,
attorney or agent, with an attested copy
the foregoing petition with this order thri
on, at least fourteen days before the next III
OF this Court, to be hold at Skowhegi
within and for the County OF Somerset on
third Tuesday OF March next, that tn, said
spondents may then and there appear and
heard touching said action IL they shall
fit.
And upon said foregoing petition, in 7
term, IL Is further Ordered. that notice Of
pendencv of laid petition be given to the
>pondents therein alleged to be unknown,
publishing an attested copy of the said pa
ton with his order thereon, three weeks 81
cessively in the SOMERSET REPORTER, nea
paper printed in Skowhegan In the CounVI
Somerset, the last publication to be thl1
days at least before the next term OF y
Court, to be holden at Skowhegan, witt IN !
fer said COUNTY, on the third TUESDAY
March next. that they may then and there
pear in said Court and answer thereto, II y
see At.
Attest: N. W. BR III NERD, Cef'|
The FOREGOING is q true copy OF above nss
petition, filed | n said Court December H.
and Of the order OF Court thereon. ~"
Attest: N. w. BRAIN ERD, Cef'i
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
Petition for Partition.

To the Honorable Jutioes Of the Supren}
Judicial Cour', next to be holden at Skowhel
gan, within and for the County OF Somerset
on the third Tuesday OF December, A. d. 1891:
Respectfully represents. Milton g. Shaw 4
Bath In Sagadahoc 'jounty, that he Is seized q
fee simple and as tenant in common OF and il
certain real estate in said Somerset County \
the northerly end OF Moosehead Lake an.
known as Great w. being the same conveye
by the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts \
Daniel Hammond by deed dated Oct. 10, lal
and recorded in Somerset Registry OF Deed
book ee, page 80 excepting that ia said Gre
metes and bounds OF one hundred and siT
acres each the title to which is in the State
Maine sno on which the right to cut tmb
and grass alone is owned by. your petitona
said right to cut timber and grass your pei
toner is seized oi one quarter; that Elt
Milliken OF Augusta In Kennebec County, an
Uoburn smith, Julia L. Ooburn. Ella H. Poole
Mary c. Weston, Charles A. Marston all
said Skowhegan, Frank 1. Turner OF Ia
Angeles, Erastus W. Marston Of oaklan
OF California. and George N. Page of sal
Skowhegan Trustee Of said Abuer P. Marstol
William b. Long, Ralph ". Long and Ni1
D. Long OF Ell Paso, Texas, and said Louise
smith as mortgages & the interest Of 81
Ella NJ. Pooler, with other persons toyoa
petitioner unknown a'e seized Of the remslI
der: said Elias Miliiken owning three -eigh
and said Louise H. Coburn ct ais ownl1
three eighths according to tn. iDformstid
and belief OF your petitioner; that he CAM
possess, occupy and improve his said part
any advantage while IL lies in common n
undivided as aforesaid but wholly loses
profits thereof: wherefore he prays that notl
may be issued in due form OF law and that
said part may be set off and assigned to him
severalty, and as in duty bound will en-
pray.
Dated at said Skowhegan, December 90 10
MILTON G. SHAW
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

Mrs. Minnie E. Leo says: I'm a Par
is cafe asked the maid whether she
did not think the name on the menu,
'demi tasse cafe au lait frappe la
glace was very inflated for such
small cup of cold coffee and milk.
Yes, madame, she replied, 1T occupies
the mind as we'll as the stomach ="
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Btters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach,
gently stimulates the liver and kidneys
and aids these organs in throwing off
impurities in the blood. Electric Bit
tiers improves the appetite, aids diges.
ton. and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the very best blood pu-
rifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for
SOC. or $1.00 per bottle
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, c..
w. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

and diseases of their deli "
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Nothing less than uubearable torment
would induce sensitive minded women to
submit to the intolerable methods of the
average doctor in dealing with diseases OF
this nature.
That there is " a better way " than these
detestable examinations = and local APP
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already rejoicing in the knowledge. They
have found in Dr. Pierces Favorite Pre-
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nerve centers, and complete womauly vigor
to the entire constitution.
II is the perfect fortifer and regulator OF
women at every critical period in their
DEVELOPMENT; from the time when they
merge into womanhood until the change
of life" II is the one medicine which
makes motherhood safe and almost free
from pain.
A lady living at Park Avenue Chicago Ills,
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The best popular medical book in the
world is DR. K. V. Pierce's 1000 page illu
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1t will be sent free. paner bound, for Fl
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The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

Customer-Wh hat on earth is this
broth made of, waiter? Surely it isn't
chicken broth?
Waiter-Well, sir, it's chicken broth
in its hintancy. It's made out Of the
water that the heggs are boiled in.
London Fun.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

Helmets in the fourteenth century
were surmounted by extravaganza orna-
ments. Feathers, flowers, images OF
dragons, birds, beasts, the figures OF
women and occasionally the bust of the
knight himself adorned tie crest.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
TRY CRAIN.O! TRY GRAIN.O

Ask your Grocer o-day TO show you pack
age OF GRAIN.O o, the ntw food drink that
drink it without injury as well as the adult.
All who try 1t, like It. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but 1t Is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
price Of coffee. 25c. and rs cts. per package.
Sold nv All urocers
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
Don't DELAY Longer

As collector OF the town Of Skowhegan, am
called upon to raise money 1t once to meet
town expenses. This 10 imperative and
would caution all who have unpaid taxes that
they must call and settle ut once II they would
save cost. H.K. WHITE, Collector.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

The most wonderful wine cellars i'll
the world are underneath nobleman s
palace at Warsaw. They have been ased
for storing wines for over 400 years, and
the whole place is one mass of fungi
and stalactites
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

A colored philosopher is reported to
have said, Life, my breddern, Am
mostly made up of prayin' for rain and
then wishin' it would cl'ar off,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
TRY ALIENS EooT.EAsE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet swoller and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
and MAJ es walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet. blisters aud calous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions OF all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t to- day Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmstead.
LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

A tender conscience is as sensitive tt
evil as the apple of the eye is to dust
Dr. Davies.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

They pass plate of cakes to Freddy
at dessert. lie puts out his hand, hest
tates, then draw it back and begins to
weep.
What are you crying for?" asks his
mother.
because you are going to scold me
when | choose the biggest one. III
uarn
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

For lame back or side try Or. Edwin's
quick relief plaster. l5c, two for 25c, at
SIMPSONS the Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

There may be chocolates rs good but
we guarantee there are none better than
the Apollo at SIMPSONS drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
$1,000, 900
GUARANTEED
Water Works Bonds

have been sold by us in the United States and
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Secret and Charitable Societies and Associa-
tions, and many other careful investors, and
can commend them as being among the
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market. We now offer for sale $t00. 0U0. 8 per
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respondence solicited.
Full particulars may be obtained at our
Office. AVA
n. M. PAYSON & CO
Established in 1854. Bankers,
Portland, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

NOTE-Readers of THE SOMERSET RE-
PORTER who are interested in Dir. Hunters
work will receive his books FREE by address
ing him above.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

Twenty-Five.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
NERVES must be fed on pure, rich
~ blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
For Over Fifty Years.

MRS. WIhsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. II so, thes the child, soft ems
is the best remedy for Diarrhoes. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease re-
lieved in six hours by "NEw GREAT SOUTH
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t is great sur
prise on account Of its exceeding promptness
In relieving pain In b adder, kidneys and back
in male or female. Relieves retention of wa, ct
almost Immediately. IT, you want quick relief
and cure thi, is the remedy. 1y5l
Sold by Horatio w. Cushing, Druggist.
l07 Wat, 81. Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03
RHEUMATISM CURED INADAY

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu-
ralgia radically cures in to 3 days. Its action
upon the system is re mari able and mysterious.
1t removes at OIL ce the cause and the disease
Immediately oisappt ars. The frst dose greatly
benz fits rs cents. Sold by Horatio w, Cushing
Druggist. lo7 Water ST. Skowhegan.
The best way to advertise for = wife is to
advertise for the hired girl she wants to help
her.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-03

e. 1928.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
CHAPTEk ".
Payment of Claims.

SECTION 1. The salaries and com pensation of all officers, including po- licemen and employees of all classes, and all teachers in the public schools, and others employed at fixed wages shall be payable monthly. Any demand upon the treasury accruing under this Charter shall not be paid, but shall be forever barred by limitation of time, unless the same be presented for pay ment, properly audited, within one month after such demand became due and payable; or, if it be demand which must be passed and approved by the Supervisors or Board of Education, or by any other Board, then within one month after the first regular meeting demand accrued; or, unless the Super visors shall, within six months after the demand accrued as aforesaid, on a careful examination of the facts, re- solve that the same is in all respects just and legal, and the presentation of 1t, as above required, was not in the power either of the original party interested or his agent or the present holder; in which case they may by or dinance revive such claim; but it shall be barred in the same manner unless presented for payment within twenty days thereafter. No valid demand aris- ing subsequent to the claim which may be revived as aforesaid shall be rem dered invalid by reason of such revival exhausting the fund out of which sub
 sequent claims might otherwise be paid. Such revived claim shall take rank as of the day of its revival.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17

money which may subsequently come into the proper fund from delinquent taxes or other uncollected income or revenue for such year. Such demands shall be paid out of such de- .quent revenue, when collected, in the order of their registration.
 Sec. z. When there shall be to the credit of any sinking fund in the treas ury sum not less than twenty thou sand dollars which may be applied to the redemption of any outstanding bonds to which such fund ;; applicable, which are not ueemable before their maturity, 1t shall be the duty of the Mayor, Auditor and Treasurer to ad- vertise for thirty days, inviting pro- posals for the surrender and redemp- tion of the bonds.
 After such advertisement the money Tn such Sinking Fund, or such portion tnereo1 as may be required therefor, snail De awarded to the person or per- sons offering to surrender said bonds TOT the lowest price. Upon such award, when duly audited, the Treasurer shall, upon the surrender of the bonds. pay the amount to the person or persons to whom the same was awarded. No bid Tor the surrender of any of the bonds shall be accepted, which shall require a greater sum of money for their redemp- ton than the then worth of the princi- pal and interest of the bonds, calculat- ed with interest, not exceeding four per Centum per annum.
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kinds of material or supplies than has been actually received, shall be deemed guilty of miSfeaSance and shall be re- moved from office
 Sec. 5. All contracts provided for in this Chapter must be in writing and executed in the name of the City and County by the Mayor. All such con- tracts must be counterSigned by the Clerk of the Supervisors, and register ed by number and date in a book kept by him for that purpose. When a con- tractor fails to enter into the contract awarded to him or to perform the same, new bids must be invited, and con tract awarded as provided herein In the first instance. When the Supervis- ors believe that the prices bid are too high, or that bidders have combined to prevent competition. or that the public interest will be subserved thereby, they may reject any and all bids and cause the notice for proposals to be readver- tised.
 Sec. 6. No contract for lighting streets, public buildings. places or of fees, shall be made for a longer period than one year, nor shall any contract to pay for gas, electric light or any il- Illuminating material at a higher rate than the minimum price charged to any other consumer be valid. Demands for lighting public buildings shall be presented monthly to the board or de- partment using or having charge thereof, and shall specify the amount of gas. electric light or Illuminating material consumed in such building during the month.
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CHAPTER w.
The Assessor.

SECTION 1. There shall be an As- sessor of the City and County, who shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election and who must have been such for at least five years next preceding such time. He shall be elected by the people and hold office for four years. He shall receive an annual salary of four thousand dol lars, which shall be in full compensa- tion for all his services. He may ap- point a chief deputy who shall receive an annual salary of twenty-four hun dred dollars; one cashier who shall re- ceive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars; six assistant deputies who shall each receive an annual sal ary of eighteen hundred dollars; twen- ty-one clerks who shall each receive an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars; and during four months of the year not more than one hundred clerks who shall each be paid at the rate of not more than one hundred dollars month during the time of their employ ment.
 Sec. 2. The Assessor shall assess all taxable property within the City and County at the time and in the manner prescribed by the general laws of the State.
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CHAPTER VI.
The Coroner.

SECTION 1. There shall be Coro- ner of the City ard County. who shall pc an elector of the City and County at the time of his election, and who must have been such for at least five years next preceding such election ne snail be elected by the people and hold office for two years. He shall receive an an- nual salary of four thousand dollars. He shall perform such duties as may ha prescribed by law or ordinance. He shall have the control and manage ment of the Morgue of the City and County under such ordinances as the Supervisors may adopt.
 Sec. 2. He may appoint an autopsy physician. who sEall receive an annual salary of twenty-four hundred dollars: a chi f deputy, who shall receive an an- nual diary twenty-four hundred dol- lars; three assistant deputies who shall each receive an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars; a Stenographer and typewriter who shall receive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars; and a messenger who shall receive an an- nual salary of nine hundred dollars.
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mand presented, also when presented, the date, amount, name of original holder. and on what account allowed and against what appropriation drawn and out of what specific fund payable. All demands shall be paid in the order of their registration. Each demand upon being so registered shall be re- turned to the party presenting it, with the endorsement of the word Register ed," and dated and signed by the Treasurer; but the registration of any demand shall not operate to recognize or make valid such demand if incurred contrary to any of the provisions of thiS Charter
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official returns or reports in the man ner and at the time required by law, ordinance, or the regulations Of the Su- perviSorS; nor in favor of any ofncer who has neglected or refused 10 comply with any of the provisions of of any officer or employee for the time he shall have absented himself without legal cause from the duties of his office during office hours. The Auditor must always examine on oath any person're- ceiving a salary from the City and County touching such absence.
 The Auditor may require any person presenting for settlement an account or claim for any cause against the City and County to be sworn before him touching such account or claim, and when so sworn, to ans wer orally as to any facts relative to the justice of such account or claim. Moneys placed in subject to the provisions of this sec tion.
 Sec 2. Every demand upon the Treasurer, except the salary of the Au- ditor, must, before it can be paid, be presented to the Auditor, who shall sat isfy himself whether the money is le- gally due, and it's payment authorized by law, and against what appropriation payable and out of what fund it is pay able. If he allow it, he shall endorse upon 1t the word Allowed" with the name of the fund out of which it is payable and the date of such allow ance. and sign his name thereto No demand shall be approved, allowed, au- dited or paid unless it specify each spe- cial item, date and amount composing it, and refer by chapter and section to the provisions of this Charter authoriz- ing the same.
 Sec. S. The Auditor shall keep a reg ister of warrants, showing the funds upon which they are drawn, the num- Der, in whose favor, for what service, the appropriation applicable to the pay ment thereof, when the liability ac- crued, and a receipt from the person to whom the warrant Is delivered. He shall not allow any demand out Of it's order, nor give priority to one demand over another drawn upon the same spe- cific fund. except for the purpose of de- termining its legality.
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ARTICLE ".
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
CHAPTER I.
The Mayor.

SECTION 1. The chief executive off, cer of the City and County shall be des- ignated the Mayor. He shall be an elector of the City and County at the time of his election. and must have been such for at least five years next preceding such time. He shall be elected by the people and hold office for two years He shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dollal ,. He may appoint a Secretary who shall receive an annual salary of twenty four hundred dollars: an usher who shall receive an annual salary of nine hundred dollars; and a stenographer and typewriter who shall receive an annual salary of nine hundred dollars.