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The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Wildes Camp y. of V.

About % members OF Russell Post g..
A. Il. were guests OF Wides Camp 5. Of
V. in Grand Army hall Monday evening,
" here nice oyster supper. served by he
Camp, WIS partaken Of.
After the supper the three degrees Of
the orier were worked, the recruit being
Alfred Sand. Of Bingham. The atteld
ance was larger than usual and the work
was done with a precision and prompts
ness highly pleasing to the guests OF the
evening.
Wllles camp is doing good work now,
Increasing its numbers by admission Of
recruits who give real strength to the
Organization.
Members of the Grand Army are
eligible to the general meetings of the
Camp by being obligated, the "bols' are
glad TO have them attend and these visi-
tors find the meetings of the camp very
interesting.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
BIanco,s Proclamation.

The State Department, Monday re-
ceived Gen. Blanco's proclamation order
ing cessation of hostlities in Cuba. II
WAS cabled to the Spanish minister and
by him delivered to the departing nj. The
proclamation is as follows -
"His MajPsty's government yielding to
the reiterated wish expressed by h holi.
ness, the Pope, has been pleased To de-
cree suspension of hostiitiPs with the
ofj-et of preparing and facilitating the
restoration Of peace on this island, in
virtue whereof believe it convenient to
order.
"Article From the day following
the receipt in each locality of the present
proclamation hostilities are ordered to be
suspended in all the territory of the
island of Cuba.
"The details for the execution of the
above article will be the object of special
instructions that will be communicated
to the several commanders-in-chiefo of the
army corps for the easy and prompt exc
cution according to the situation and
circumstances of the case.
HBlancO
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
April Ninth.

Russell Post, q. A. X. joined the Som
erset branch of the First Maine Cavalry
Association In exercises commemorative
Of the important event of April 9th,
1868, the surrender Of Lee at Appomat-
tox, held in O. A. K. hall Saturday
evening.
The exercises were informal Post
Commander S. j. Walton presided and
gave brief account of the methods
New Portland people took 10 show their
JOY and satisfaction when the news Of
Lees surrender reached that town. lie
also took occasion to make remarks APP
cial course in Havana.
The chair called upon many present
for remarks and the following gentle
men responded, briefly: Messrs. K. 7.
Patten, Geo. b. Stafford, Zenas Vaughan,
j. o. Smith, {. V. Richards, Forrest
Goodwin, Geo. d. Arnold, Stephen
GRAHAM, also Ezra Andrews, Esa.. Of
Wellington, a grand army man who hap
pened to be present. Comrade Cross
of Norridgewock, upon request, gave a
patriotic recitation entitled "Bandy
jim Charles Rochester favored the
audience with two songs and James Cal
way rendered several selections of in
strumental music, which were highly
appreciated by the assembly. The re-
marks of several of the speakers were
with reference to the impending crisis
between America and Spain, and all
were patriotic and earnest. Var was
deprecated, President McKinley's course
in the interest of peace was strongly en-
dorsed and still the sentiment prevailed
that the honor of the nation must be
| sustained
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Col. RawIes of Charleston, S. G

Mr.. Henry Rawles of this town re-
ceived Information that his brother
Lieut.. Col. j. b. Rawles, of the LIST
artillery L. 5. army, has been stationed
with his command, on Sullivan Islaud,
Charleston harbor, S. c.
The Charleston Sunday News of recent
date contains the following relating to
the occupation of that post, by the lst
artillery:
Col. Rawles, who is very pleasant
and agreeable gentleman, a soldier aud a
Fighter" was at the Charleston Hotel
yesterday morning, and when asked to
say something about the present move
ment of troops and the likelihood of
Charleston forts being permanently gar.
rsoned, barracks builded, ETC., said that
the removal of the regimental headquar-
tiers of the lst artillery TO Charleston
certainly meant that this was to be n
permanent post. at will be a permanent
and also, | believe, a very important post.
Barracks aud suitable officers quarters
will be constructed as soon AS the depart
ment has opportunity, and | am of the
opinion that these will be made To ac-
commodate the regimental staff and ii
battalion (four batteries) of artillery.
This is, of course, only my opinion, and
the size of the post may be Influenced by
" hat Congress does with the army bill"
Speaking of the lst artillery, Col.
Rawles said that this regiment was
stationed in Charleston in 1885, and from
this city proceeded TO Florida and took
an active part in the Florida wars of that
year. During the late war the first was
divided up in the South into a number of
light (tield) batteries Since the war it
had been divided and stationed in the
South and West. 1t seemed a little
strange that the LIST artillery, by its name
implying the initial organization of the
kind for the defence of this country,
should twice have its headquarters at
Charleston, and this at periods more than
sixty years apart
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
STRONG TESTIMONY,
This Is SkOwhegan Testimony and
Will Stand Investigation.

If you doubt this and Wish to investi-
gate you haven't got To 20 To some other
state in the Union 10 prove il It's not
long yarn published IN Skowhegan
about a resident of Kalamazoo, Mich,
or Woonsocket. L L., its about resi-
dent of >kowhegan, Me. You can get
lots of testimony IN Skowhegan papers
about remedies, but keep this fact con-
stantly in view, there is only one remedy
Endorsed by SkowheGan residents
Mr.. A. Sedgeley of Pine street, an
employee at Mitchelrs step ladder fac
tory, says; MY first experience with a
lame and aching back was some years
ago, but previous to using Doan's Kid
ney Pills | had a very severe attack of
it. For five years | was unable 20 leave
the house. 4 physician prescribed for
me and did me some good, bus | was
not cured by IA good bit for my back
continued to ache. | stood it for two
weeks steadily before | decided to try
Doan's Kidney Pills and as | was getting
no better got box at Patterns drug
store and commenced using them. The
dull aching across the loins was reduced
some each day until il entirely disap-
peared | have rot felt it since. Doan's
Kidney Pills did all that could be ex-
pected of them in my case, this leads
me TO express confidence in them as
kidney remedy -
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster .Milburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the L. 5.
Remember the name, DOAN'S, and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr.. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: 81 was
in most dreadful condition. Ny skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite-gradaally growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately friend
advised trying Electric Bitters and to
my great surprise and joy the first bottle
made a decided improvement. | con-
tinued their use for three weeks and am
now we'll man. / know they saved
my life and robbed the grave of another
victim No one should fail to try
them. Only 80 cents per bottle.
At Pattens' Drug Store, {. W. Folsom,
ProprietOr.
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Mrs. Isaac Ames.

Mrs. Sarah Hill Ames, wife of Isaac
Ames of East skowhegan, passed away,
Saturday evening, April ,, after an i'll
ness of eight days of la grippe and pneu-
monia. She was in her Goth year, and
was the last of the family of the late
Capt. Richard Lambert. Her husband
and five children survive her: Clara E.,
wife of John y. Drawn of Canaan; Ruel
Z. of jamestown, cal; George =, living
at home; Lila NJ, wife of L. J. Mitchell
of this town, and Kate G., wife of Daniel
Bowman of linton. A true wife, a de-
voted mother, kind and obliging neigh
Dor, she has left vacancy which can
never be filled. She was an esteemed
member of Canaan grange.
The funeral, which was largely at
tended, occurred on Wednesday after
noon, April 9th, Rev. A. \. Dairy offici-
ating. Many beautiful flowers adorned
the casket and bespoke the love of many
friends. Singing was furnished by the
choir. The bereaved husband and fami-
ly have the deep sympathy of all.
one by one earth's ties are broken
As we see our love decay
And the hopes SO fondly cherished
Brighten but to pass away.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Remarkable Rescue,

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, H..
makes the statement that she caught
cold which settled on her lungs; she was
treated for month by her family ply.
stefan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; she bought
benefited from the first dose. She con-
tinued Its use and after taking six bot
ties found herself sound and well; now
does her own Homework and is as we'll
as she ever was. Free trial bottles of
this great discovery at
Patterns Drug Store, c. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
Large bottles so cents and S1.00.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Edward Walker.

The following notice was taken from
the Stoughton, Mass. local paper. Mr.
Walker was former resident Of our
town, passing his early life in the home
of the late Chas. :. Robinson, near NAL
bon's Mills. He was tifty-three years of
age at the time of his death, which oe-
Cured on Apr, ,. He leaves a wife and
one sou.
"rhe funeral of the late Edward Walk
er was held from his lat home on Monk
street. Yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
and was very largely attended by friends
and relatives of the deceased. Rev. :.
NJ. Beae of the Methodist church con-
Quoted the services, and Miss Mamie
Dunbar rendered two selections. Among
the many beautiful flowers were crescent
and star of roses and carnations from
the StoughtOn fire department, of which
the deceased was former member !;
pillow of Easter lilies and roses, wreath
of ivy and dattodls, bouquet of Easter
lilies, bouquet of bride roses, bouquet of
pink carnations, spray of white lilies.
The bearers We're Richard Nanston.
James j. Pye, Oliver j. Curtis and
George L. Curtis. The interment was
in Evergreen cemetery
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

REFERENCES. Detroit, Mich.,)
Mr.. J. M. Finn, (of j. M. Finn &
Co.. City, for Paralysis.
Mr.. w. G. Malcolmson, (of Malcolm
son & Higginbotham, Architects,
City.
Mr.. John Park, (of Park Bros.) Milk
man, City, for Rheumatism.
Mr.. H. w. Newkirk, Savings Bank,
Dexter, Mich.
Mrs G. F. Pilgrim, 1872 Michigan Ave,
City.
Mr.. E. B. Schaffer, Cor. Twenty
fourth and Dix Ave-, City.
Mr.. J. A. Miller, 1850 Twenty seventh
St., City, for Kidney and Bladder
Trouble and Catarrh.
Mr. George Paulus, Tobacconist, 342
Lysander St., City, for Rheumatism.
Mrs. Brophry, 344 Lysander ST., City,
for Rheumatism.
Miss Tina Holder, City, for Abscess.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Annual Town Meetings.

DEAD RrvER-Moderator Vim. O. Wy,
man; clerk, +. A. Sampson assessors
f. A. Sampson, F. G. Durrell, r. v
Stafford; treasurer, VIM. L. Parsons
collector, S. A. Parsons; school commit.
tee, S. A. Parsons, ID. c. Durrell, +. A
Sampson; money voted for schools, S125
other purposes, $50.
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A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure
your cough or cold, We also guarantee
a twenty five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay. mo 40
III. w. CUSHING, BIXBY & BUCK.
w. II. FULLER, c. w. FOLSOM.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

April has been an eventful month in
American history. The Revolutionary
war began at Concord, April 10, 1775;
the embargo act went into effect on
April d, 1872; the first battle of the
Mexican war was fought April 26, 1916;
Sumter was fired upon April II 1861,
and five days later the first blood of the
civil war was shed in Baltimore; Lee
surrendered April 0, 1865. 1t now looks
as though another April date would go
down as an important one.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

For lame back or side try DR.. Edwin's
quick relief plaster, 15c, two for 25c, at
SIMPSONS the Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

1t is our aim to draw the best glass of
soda in town. Try it and see if you
don't think so-Sampson's corner drug
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

In regard to Spain's torpedo boats
which are the most formidable arm of
her navy, John A. Secor, the we'll
known marine engineer and expert, is
quoted as saying: "Several of these
boats failed lamentably in a trial race
some years ago. In no class of vessels
is there such lack of speed endurance.
Everything has been taxed to avoid
weight in the engine, and in no other
machine, excepting perhaps the racing
bicycle, has this reduction of weight
been carried SO far, but even then the
latter is by far the safer and more en-
durable machine. While there is no
doubt about the efficiency of a torpedo
boat if 1T gets near enough, one of these
boats could never catch the st. Louis or
the st. Paul. The Navy Department
knows all these facts far better than |
do, so do not think there is much cause
for scare about these boats"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Bucklin'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 cures Piles, OF no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price - cents per box.
Fer sale at Patterns Drug Store, c.
W. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

LATHE Colds Thousands Of lives sacrificed
every wear Dr. Moods Norway Pine syrup
cures little COLDS ard big colds. too, down to the
very verge OF consumption.
al don't have any trouble keeping nv
calender leaves torn off"
Don't ehg'
Ne; my typewriter girl is always looking
ahead to see when the next payday comes
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Respectfully,
Mrs. A. l.. Smith.

Dexter, Mich, Apr. 4, 1895.
Dear Sir: can highly recommend
your vapor baths for La Grippe, as the
four baths you gave me | consider
cured me from La Grippe.
Respectfully,
Jno. Costello,
Postmaster, Dexter, Mich.
Dexter, Sept. 5, 1895.
Dear Sir: After having La Grippe
| was troubled with aches and pains
all through my body. After taking a
dozen baths | can say | am well
man.
Jas. Curlett,
Druggist, Dexter, Mich.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Portland Advertiser: Even the Red
Cross dares not remain in Cuba in event
of hostilities-the Red Cross that passed
unchallenged the sentres of the oppos-
ing French and German armies, that
was welcomed on it's errand of mercy in
the Balkans, that was respected by the
combatants in the China-Japan war and
later by the worse than heather in Ar
menia. What commentary on Span.
ish civilization Can it be that the Wey-
lertes are worse than the unspeakabie
Turk?
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Our Reef, Iron and Vine is bottled
esp ei.lly for Us aud we can guarantee
it-Sampsou corner drug store, soc.
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YOURS Truly,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. d. Holder.
No. 16 Highland Ave,

Somerville, Mass, Oct. 1st, 1897.
DR.. Conant: These lines are to
certify that l have taken eleven of
your Compound Vapor Baths and
they helped me of troubles more than
any medicine taken for several years.
If time had permitted should liked to
have taken them at least for a month
longer. | am very thankful patient.
Mrs. E. n. Carter.
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West Medford, Mass, Mich. %, 1898.

W tSU ItUIUTU, NIHS5., NCI. 70, 1870.
Dear Dr. About sixteen years ago
| had eczema break out on my face
and l fought it with doctors and
patent medicines for years. About
ten years ago | bought one of your
outfits and occasionally took bath
for colds, not thinking it would help
my eczema, but it must have done so
for / have been troubled but little
until within the past two years.
Lately the trouble came on again and
| commenced again on Cuticura with
no relief. Then | remembered that
had the ANIDRosIs outfit packed
away. set it up and after taking six
baths am so much better that | think
| shall be entirely cured. l shall
never pack away my outfit again.
Long live ANIDRosIs.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

The people who are clamoring for war
would do well to read and ponder what
General Lew Wallace says. While he
stands firmly for war before dishonor he
hopes it may be averted. He says:
"People do not begin to realize the
unspeakable horrors of modern warfare.
The awful scenes and frightful carnage
of the late civil war would be as child 8
play to the battles which the inventions
of the last few years have made possible.
Orators cannot tell you and artists cannot
picture what general engagement by
land or sea between the forces of our
country and Spain would be. The hor-
rors of Millions hell and Dante's In
ferno' are pleasant pastoral scenes COM
pared to what mans ingenuity in pre-
pairing for war today has made possible
for mans destruction and torture"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
H. M. Wyatt.

Usage, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1898.
DR. Conant: Send me one gallon
liniment. l have patient who, after
taking two baths per day for six
days, quit chewing tobacco and eight
more baths took all sciatic pain. He
is happy.
Yours, etc,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Margaret Mather, the actress. died at
Char eston, Vest Virginia, Thursday
evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Pythian knights
Enjoy "A visit from their Grand Chancellor.
The Rank of Knight Conferred.

Enjoy visit from their Grand Chancellor.
The Rank of Knight Conferred.
Last Thursday night will linger long
time in the memory of the members of
Skowhegan lodge 70, X. p, as one of
the most enjoyable they ever passed
Some time ago the grand CHI incelor
expressed desire to visit the local
lodge, and on last Thursday his wish
was gratified and the long expected an.
nual visit was paid.
1t was decided to invite the lodges at
Norridgewock and Madison to meet the
grand chancellor, and large delegations
from both lodges were present. On ac-
count of the Increased attendance the
meeting was held in Grange hall. At
the hour of opening, 7.30, there were
few vacant seats in the hall. The rank
of knight was conferred upon one candi-
date, in the long form, by the degree
staff of Skowhegan lodge, the following
being the makeup of the team:
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

r. G. Dun and Company in their
weekly review of trade say: "When
everybody is asking whether it is to be
war or peace, the state of business is
not easy to judge. Evidence of existing
conditions is not confusing nor unfavor-
able. So far banking conservatism has
not caused failures, which continue
smaller than for years, as in March, nor
has it caused stoppage of any manufac-
turing concerns, nor lessened the vol
umc of business reported by railroads in
tonnage or clearings at principal points.
In five weeks Chicago east bound ton
mage has been more than double last
years and II per cent larger than 1892.
Foreign exports have been so per cent
larger for the week and So per cent
larger for five weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
1872 Michigan Ave-,

Detroit, Oct. 81, 1897.
Dear Sir: l hereby desire to state,
pat after suffering with rheumatism
pa liver complaint l tried the AMI
|ROsIs Compound Vapor Bath, and
tier short course of eight baths all
|an has left me and l am entirely
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Grateful
Tributes
u TO X
AnidroSjs'
Efficacy !
Read Of the
BENEFIT
TO OTHERS

Dexter, Mich, Sept. 6, 1895.
Dear Sir: Having taken thirty
baths with Mr.. and Mrs. Holder, call
ed The ANIDRosIs Baths, | can say
that | derived much benefit from
them, being now entirely free from
rheumatism, from which l have
suffered during the past eight months.
| think they are beneficial to well
persons as well as to those afflicted
with any physical ailment.
H. w. Newkirk,
Cashier Dexter Savings Bank.
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Yours, etc,
a / Cole

No. 66 Barth Blk, Denver, Colo.
Nov. II, 1897.
DR.. Conant: Find enclosed check
for supplies. I am just as much in
love with the bath as | ever was and
would not do without it at any price.
Yours truly,
+. E. Kitchen.
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Yours truly,
Mrs. g. LamoreauX

No. IS Park Place E., Detroit, Mich.
DR.. Conant:
Dear Sir: Cash enclosed for sup
plies to be sent to Mark Brunt, 80
Congress St., West. Mr.. B is
getting along very we'll, takes three
Baths each week day and six on Sun
can walk more upright, not having to
couraged to keep on with the treat
ment.
Yours truly,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14


The grand chancellor remarked at the
close of the work that he never saw the
long form worked better in the State
than it had been that evening.
After the lodge closed the Knights
gathered at Hotel Heselton for the ban
quet. 1t was regretted that the broth
ers from Norridgewock could not at
tend as they had to return to their
homes on the l / p. m. car.
The banquet vas served at II o'clock
p. m. and after cigars had been light
ed, G. G., George Simpson raped
for order and introduced the grand
chancellor, Hon. Edward c. Reynolds of
Portland. State senator from Cumber-
land county. Mr.. Reynolds is pleas
ing after dinner speaker and told several
good stories which pleased the boys
Immensely. He was followed by Edward
Leach, who gave vivid description of
an encounter with a burglar, which he
came near having several years ago.
Forrest Goodwin made patriotic ad-
dress and told some excellent stories
which made hit. A few brief remarks
by Ii. G. Bassett closed the after dinner
exercises after which the boys adjourn
ed to the Office where good nights were
said. The banquet prepared by Land
lord Heselton was good one, well
served, and satisfied everyone.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Hutchinson, Kansas, Dec. Is, 1897.
DR.. Conant:
Dear Sir: Sometime since l sold
an outfit to Mrs. Lane of Arkalon,
Kansas, and she writes that her hus
band is already better of rheumatism
than for years. My husband is better
also, his right lung is entirely well
and we think the left will be sound in
time
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Mill Creek, Mich, Jan. 10, 1898.
DR.. Conant:
Dear Sir: A lady was brought to
me in a carriage recently very sick
with La Grippe. She could not sit up
and did not think she could st in
the cabinet but she got along nicely
and the bath made her easier, after
which put her to bed and in few
hours gave her another and she felt
well enough to sit up and ride home,
rested we'll that night, was up and
did some work next morning. | gave
her two baths that day, she said it
was better than all the doctors in
Grand Rapids.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

West Minot, Me-, Nov. 81, 1897.
mr. Conant: Enclosed check for
rnnlies. About thirteen months ago
rrommenced your treatment and can
ay am more than pleased with the
assnlt. When | commenced with the
'stbs was poorly and had been SO
r p. months, but after taking some fifty
'sths began to improve and have
'sen quite nicely since. | do not
link could get long without them.
Yours truly,
w. C. Millett.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14
Yours truly,
F. E. HERMAN.
Constantinople, Turkey,

Constantinople, Turkey,
Nov. 10, 1897.
10 DR.. S. F. Conant, Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: Yesterday a note was
ent from the palace of the Imperial
|utan, saying that there are many
bdies old and young who are desiring
b be treated by the ANIDRosIs Com
|omd Vapor Fuming and Liniment
Pathing.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-14

Petoskey, Mich, Mich. "a, 1898.
| Dear Dr.: Send me two bottles
kniment. We have a competitor that
pretending to give Vapor Baths.
AIl that people have got to do is try
hem and see the difference. We
ave the best bath on earth today and
am more convinced that the AMI
bRosIs bath is second to none and the
more | give of them the more | see
! be necessity of using the supplies as
irected and we generally have good
sesuts.