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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Examination of the Spanish ships sunk
off Santiago harbor disspates any doubt
that may have existed that the Maine
was blown up by an outside explosion.
Of ships examined had been blown
up by their magazines, says member
of the board Of survey, the effect was In
marked contrast with that produced
upon the Maine. There was no upheaval
of the keel and little bullying of the
plates except in the immediate vicinity
of the explosions. The force was mostly
upward, in some. cases the protracted
decks were lifted but outside of the
springing of few plates the holes were
intact. Few Americans at this time en-
terrain any idea that the destruction
of the Maine was accidental, a1d they
generally believe that Capt. Gen. Blsnco
knew all about it and was responsible
for the dastardly act.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

lively as colt. Young Dirigo Is the
sire Of Molly {. : - and Tom Drew
ut. Tom Drew took second money
at Pittsheld in thu - class, best time
ut, On July md last, and Mrs. n. e..
Woodc0ek gave three fast exhibition
mile, with Molly {. at skowaesan the
4th OF July, greatly pleasing tie large
crowd, which was over 300 people.
Albion y Clarke Of Bingham. the
well known breeder Of Hereford stock
has one pair Of two year old steers and
one pair Of one year old steers Of which
any breeder may justly be proud. The
two year old steers will be remembered
by those who attended the New Eng
land and Maine State fair in ~ as the
wonderful trained steers. They took
first premium at the New England and
Maine State fairs for both fat and train
ing steers. They are now, six feet.
ten inches in girth, having made a
gain of l. inches in the last ten months.
They have the beautiful markings of
the Hereford, are perfe t in form, and
as they 60 through their training at
the word Of their master, their intelli-
gence as well as beauty is admired by
all. The one year old steers are six
feet, one inch in eirth and were prize
winners at the fairs il 1907. Mr. Clark
has been an exhibitor at the Maine and
New Hampshire fairs for the last four
years and has won one hundred and
twenty live ribbons and $1,000 in cash
prizes for the excellence of his stock.
One pair Of steers raised by Nj. Clark
won him s2s5 in premiums before they
were three years Of age, ard were then
sold for sos, making total Of $50,
leaving handsome profit to the owner.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28
READ, MARK, LEARN 3!
Some Pertinent Questions That Can
Be Answered with One Reply.

Why is it that in Skowhegan with A
population Of 5000 there is only one
medicinal preparation that gives state
ments from residents t. back up It's rep
resentaUons2
Why is it that Doan' ; Kidney Pills do
this in Skowhegan as well as in every
other city and town II any importance
in the Union? Why is ii that there are
advertised in every newspaper a dozen
remedies and only one that can supply
local proof, local endorsation Of its
claims?
The solution Of the problem is simple.
Only one remedy has the staying and
curing power. other remedies make all
kinds of gigantic yet futile efforts 10 get
local proof, but the attempt ends IN pro-
ducing a statement or two from places
that as far as >kowhegan is concerned
might as well be in the moon.
Here is SkowheEan proof that backs
up the merits of Deans Kidney Pills.
Mr. Noah T. Reed. contractor, 80 Front
St. saws: Il always worked hard and
received many hard knock in my time,
| wss carried away for dead on three
occasions and that may be the cause of
the kidney complaint from which | sur
fered for - years. Aching in the back
a distressing urinary difficulty; SO lame
in the small of the back in the morning
| found it hard to get out of bed and
twinges when STOPPING were the main
SYMPTOMS. ! doctored most of the time
and spent good many dollars. Nearly
all the physicians about here prescribed
for me aud told me my case was peculiar.
After il all, today | am free of all symp-
toms of kidney trouble. There is a very
small spot directly under the spine v hich
hurts slightly when 1 curve my back in
a certain way. sometimes am cllned
to think il has nothing to do With the
kidneys, but was caused by an injury,
If that is the case can say am entirely
rid of all kidney truuble and give noan's
Kidney Pills credit for this remarkable
change in my condition. When | first
went to Patterns drug store and got
box had no more faith in them than l
had in other medicines, but now it's diff
ferent. | have recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary dis
eases and endorse them as the only sue
cessful remedy have used in - years
experience. have lived here in town
all the time and am pleased to talk
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone who feels
interest enough to ask me about them.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ers, price so cts Mailed by Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Buffalo y. Y, sole agents for
the T. S. Remember the name Doan's
and take no,substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. a.
they had wonderfully helped the vile OF
Rev. S. P. Perry, Of Richmond.
He recommended the pills 80 highly
that really had faith In them.
NJ began to uss ths pills, and from the
first my stomach began to feel better.
THE first effect Of the pills was the re-
storation Of my appetite, and the quitting
OF my shattered nervous system.
My food did not distress me. began
to regain my lost strength, and 10 one month
after CONNIE neing to take the pills I was abba
to do my homework.
q have gained 80 pounds and to-day
am in good health.
For the past five months In addition 10
doing my usual household duties, have
also cooked for nine persons.
81 owe nay life to DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, for am sure never
would have been well again II had not
taken them. i have recommended them
to several persons and would urge all suf-
tering people to give these pills trial.
II will be glad to answer any questions,
by mail or to have any ons cali, for fur-
thar Details"
To add weight to her words Mrs. Palmer
made affidavit before Notary Public Henry
Gillett.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all those elements that purify, vita
lizc, and enrich the blood, and in this way
restore health. Physicians prescribe, drug
gists recommend, and people everywhere
uss these pills.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

No.many months ago Mfs. G. ". Palmer,
u iooe,ville, VT, was apparently on the edge
ror months and months doctors had been
...Hos her for stomach and bowel trou-
! l., which had seriously undermined her
Ia,,sad Of improving, however, she be-
-. worss. Her Life was In danger.
Eo,lly a doctor advised her to use Dr..
v,t,cs Pink Pills for Pale People.
To-day Mrs. Palmer owes her life to
r. use Of these pills.
This marvellous restoration to health is
..chsf proof Of ths efficiency Of this world
|soowntd remedy.
IL tslIinQ the story Of her life Mrs. Palmer
1.-TWO years ago l was afflicted with
|.,n,eh and bowel trouble. My case puz-
- Alter months and months Of treatment,
|.,s,,d Of being with better health, l was
uyeh worse.
n ,ub,isted only on the lghtest kind Of
VT My stomach would not retain solid
SThe pain IN my stomach and bowels
al intense that cannot describe 1t.
~ consulted other doctors but none Of
M could properly diagnose my case.
" continued to grow worse. l lost "a
,suods, my nerves were completely shat
nd and was very weak.
afoftunately In September Dr.. c. W,
..obs. well known practitioner Of Rich
mad called and Advised me- to take Dr.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

The Industrial journal is authority
for the statement that big, new paper
mill will be built on the Penobscot river
near where the line of the Bangor Il
Aroostook railroad crosses that river. s.
miles above Bangor. Interested parties
have secured several thousand acres of
land, not only for the mill site, but also
for town site, and at the last session of
the legislature secured all the legisla-
ton necessary to give them authority to
build dams, construct canals, put in
electric plants, etc. The Penobscot
river has total fall of ITO feet on the
property in question and capable of
yielding 10000 horse power, sufficient to
manufacture $50 tons of paper daily.
The large lakes above this power can be
utilized for storage purposes, largely
increasing the power, and it is in the
heart of great spruce country. A ru.
NOR on magnificent scale was rife in
regard to this project nearly six months
ago, but now surveys are being made by
large crew and work on dams and
canals are expected to be in progress
within short time. The pulp and
paper business is bound to thrive in
Maine
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

a little travel in other parts of Maine
or in other states, is not without benefit
in the way of causing one TO be recon-
ciled to the little outs or disadvantages
of our own town. Skowhegan will COM
pare favorably with any town or city of
like size in Maine, and in many features
stands far ahead of most places. 1t Is
the best balanced town in Maine. There
is the most favorable combination of the
different lines of busiuess-agricutur
manufacturing, trade. Its transporta-
ton facilities are good and were the
electric system extended to Athens and
Canaan, they would be much improved
The beauty of surroundings in scenery
and the contour Of the country With
river, lakes, hills, valleys, plains and the
rich verdure of forest and field, contrib
ute picture of rare lovliness unsurpas-
sed in attractive features by any town in
New England. Those of our own people
who do not believe Skowhegan is first
class town, will do well to visit other
places and institute comparisons. Our
town will not suffer by such investiga.
ton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Rev. Luther F. Mckinney, the Demo-
cratic candidate for representative to
Congress in the First Maine District,
made the platform to suit himself, con-
structing beautiful "straddle" on the
silver question, which he thought would
go down smoothly with all but William
II. Jeffrey, of Klondike syndicate fame,
has arrived home and opened his free
silver batteries upon Mr.. Mckinney. He
cruelty quotes from letter by Mr.. Me
Kinney, written in 1896 wherein he
spoke very disparagingly of the immac-
ulate Bryan, the Democratic party and
the 1G TO compulsory silver coinage
fallacy. This does not go down easily
with Mr.. Jeffrey and he demonstrates Wig
orously and attacks McKinney's plat
form.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Peace is very desirable and the sooner
it can be brought about upon the right
terms. the better for all concerned. Our
government at Washington is as strong
ly in favor of it as are any of our people,
and doubtless will make any reasonable
concessions to obtain il, but overtures
must be made by Spain. She took the
initiative in war by destroying the
Maine and giving Minister Woodford his
passports, and must take the initiative
in asking for suspension of hostilties.
SPANS case is hopeless one and the
only sensible thing she can do is to sue
for peace and make the best terms posi-
bic with Our government TO secure it,.
She has not done a sensible thing thus
far since the war began and it is hardly
reasonable now to expect it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

r. G. Dun & Co. in their review of
last weeks trade attribute the present
business quiet to reaction after phenom-
email movement in grain which causes
relative loss which many mistake for
decrease in volume of trade. The Pres.
idents proclamation opening Santiago
to trade on terms favorable to the in
habitants of eastern Cuba attracts the
attention of enterprising business firms.
The abatement of foreign demand for
wheat with prospect of good crops in
many foreign countries caused the price
of that staple to decrease three cents dur.
ing the week. Corn continues to be ship
ped in astonishingly large quantities and
without change of price. The price of
cotton has been somewhat effected by
the closing of some of the New England
mills. The collapse of trust formed
to elevate the price of cotton is reported.
Failures for the week we're 207 in the
United States against 227 last year and
II in Canada against 2S last year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28
The Town Meeting.

Elsewhere In our columns will be
found call for special town meeting.
1t will be seen that the matters to come
up for consideration are, the heating of
the house on the town farm, the convey
anee of the property Of former school
districts to the town, and the question
of authorizing the Improvement of the
tract Of land on lower Water street, be-
queathed to the town by the late Coy.
Coburn for use as park.
OF course every voter Of Skowhegan is
in favor of suitable heating apparatus
for the house occupied by the unfortu-
nate people who are dependent upon the
public. 1t is only question of the most
appropriate and economical kind.
The conveyance of school property is
simply matter of legal form, rendered
necessary by the change from the school
district to the town system.
The Town Improvement Society, made
up of ladies in our village who are inter-
ested in the welfare of our town. has in
view the improvement of Coburn Park,
or the tract of land intended for a park.
The town voted to accept the bequest of
the property, not as a hay field or a
place TO raise potatoes, corn and pump
kins, but for park, and it is admirably
adapted to that purpose.
The ladies of the society mentioned
have a few hundred dollars that they
desire to expend in making a start on
carrying out the objects of the bequest.
and they ask of the town authority to
enter upon the premises, construct GER
tain streets and plant trees. They ask
the town for no money and we under
stand, have no purpose to ask money in
the future. They simply want authority
to do certain specified work with what
funds they have and what funds they
can raise. They have employed Mr.. f.
K. Greenwood, competent engineer, to
make survey and plan and are ready
to begin work as soon as they can get
the authority.
The growth of trees is slow, hence the
necessity of getting trees planted upon
this tract of land as early as possible.
Much can be done upon this part of the
work, the coming fall and the sprina of
1899 if tie necessary authority is voted
by the town at the meeting on Saturday
afternoon next.
A nice park within 10 minutes walk of
the post office aud railroad station would
be grand thing. The ladies of Skow.
hogan will transform this tract of land
which now is not creditable 10 our town,
a by-word and reproach, into a place of
beauty and for enjoyment, if we will
allow them to do it. We trust there are
none in our town who will say them.
nay. Let us have the park.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28
A Clever Trick,

1t certainly looks ike it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as a
stimulent to the liver and kidneys, is
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Ii cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy. It is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
restores the system 70 its natural yigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed only SOC. bottle at
{. W. Folsom Drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Somebody rises to suggest that
war tax of 10 cents be laid upon war
poems. The idea is shrewd 'one and
there ought to be money in it for the
government as well as relief for the
people. But why limit the tax to war
poems? says the Portland Argus.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Fortunately the wounds made by the
missile of the Mauser rifle with which
the Spanish army was armed at Santiago,
are of kind more easily healed than
those made by the Springfield rifle, and
much larger proportion of the wound
ed in our army are recovering from the
effects of the wounds received in the
engagements before that city, than
would from ordinary gun shot wounds.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Ex.Queen Lilloukalani, attended by
her physician, DR.. English of Washing.
ton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Holeiuke, has
arrived in San Francisco from Washing
ton en- route to Honolulu Saturday.
The party left on the Gaelic Tuesday for
the Hawaiian Islands.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

There is prospect of a mammouth
wheat crop in the Columbia river basin
and other sections of Oregon, this year.
IL is estimated that at least 25,000,000
bushels will seek export through Port
land, Oregon, alone, this season. The
wheat crop bids fair to be large one all
over the country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

In the last ten years American ex-
ports to Germany have increased from
s26, 800, 600 to over s150,0O0,000 and a
large share of these exports consisted
of food products. This explains why
Prince Henry will not be in hurry
to get between the American line of fire
and the Spanish enemy at Manila.
Emperor William is not counting bread
riots at home says the Boston Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

1t has been asserted that the reason
for the accuracy of the aim of the gun
ners in the American squadrons at Ma
Mia and Santiago was because many of
them were Englishmen, but it has
been ascertained, authoritatiyely, that
but very small fraction were other
than natives of the United States.
Americans are good enough for us,
whether on sea or land, in peace or in
war.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28
Her Life
Saved.

a permont sOo,uan sSas very III zOHh eombH
6atton Of diseases; her case pussled tie DOCTORS DIP
payentb she uas on The edge Of The grave; that she
Ines today IS due to a remarkable circumstance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

Shallow Drained people bow to the clothes
rather than to the wearer.
A mans failure to accumulate a fortune is
seldom due to his liberaljty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

\ young bird captured by a French
man at Cross lake a short time ago, after
having several owners, was purchased
by Land Commissioner Oak of Caribou,
and has found resting place in a cage
at the fish hatchery. Mr.. Oak has Of
fered the bird to Attorney General Rich
ards as present To the First Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28
S.S.S.FTfss. Blood

IL guaranteed Purely Vegetable, and 10
the only blood remedy free from these
dangerous minerals.
Book on sef-treatment sent free BY
Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-28

medicine. and 1t cured me completely, build.
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago. have never
yet had a sign Of the disease TO return.
W.R. NEWMAN,
StAunton Va
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-04-22

Wednesday OF last week by a vote Of
I7s to I56. The senate resolution was
passed at a late hour Saturday night.
On Monday the Bouss amended the
senate resolution, eliminating the re-
cognftion clause. A conference CON-
nittee was appointed, the senate hav-
ing rejected the house amendment.
At 1:15 a. m, on Tuesday morning, the
anniversary Of the battle of Lexington,
both houses got together on a concur
rent resolution 1t was a mOmentOus
occasion. The compromise was honor
able, and the resolution satisfactory.
The Teller clause, the last paragraph,
dislaiming sovereignty or jurisdiction
over the island, is a saving clause. It
puts US in the right light before the
nations Of the earth, makes European
Intervention inexcusable. and prevents
the chioanery Of bond syndicates in
the peace settlement. It is to be hoped
that President Mckinley viii act
Immediately and with FigOr.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-04-22
Neville Jottings


Prom Our Correspondent
The crops look fine in this vicinity
since the rain.
Gus Gernhart is recovering some
what from his sickness.
Arthur Kemp and wife we're visiting
at Mr.. Fortmeyer's Sunday.
Miss Nennie Leinbaugh has return
ed from Colorado where she has been
teaching school
Albert Williamson and his sister,
Pearl, were visiting in this vicinity on
Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Rodgers Of Kanorado favored
the people Of Neville with very good
sermon Sunday.
John Storm and family from near
Brakeman, Kan, and Mr.. Pearson and
family from Cheyenne county were
visiting ". E Curry Sunday.
Saturday evening the young people
Of the neighborhood assembled at Mr..
Seasons and a pleasant time was had
until a late hour when the little COM
pany dispersed and retired to their
several homes.
h B. James has given up the mail
route from Neville to Warren and Mr.
Snyder viii take the route. The change
was made on account Of Burtis health.
Friday was the closing Of Miss Dem
ma Seasons school, and a crowd be
gan to gather around the school house
at an early hour, and By u o'clock the
house was crowded to its utmost ca
Pacity. at noon fne dinner was
served In the afternoon an excellent
programme Was rendered and 3 base
ball game was also played. An went
home much pleased with the entertain
ment and the days amusement.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-04-22

ITO all persons whom II may concern: Notice
Il is hereby given that the partnership here
tOfOre existing between William Ennis and j.
Walker, under the firm name Of Ennis & Walker
is this day dissolved By mutual consent, the
said William Ennis retaining and eOntiuuipg
the drug store and livery business Of said firm,
and assuming all Liabilities Of said drug and
Livery business and collecting and retaining all
accounts and notes due and owing to said drug
and Livery business Of said firm and the said J..
" alkeF retaining and continuing the implement
business Of said firm. and Assuming ali 1iabili-
ties Of said implement business, and collecting
and retaining all accounts and notes due and
owing said implement business Of said rirm.
Dated this 18th day Of April 1885
WILLIAlE Ennis.
Z
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-04-22
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