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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
To CERTAIN SUBSCRIBERS.

There are several hundred subscribers
on the REPORTER list who are owing us
nine dollars or more whom we have re-
peatedly and politely asked by letter to
pay us the amount due, and have advised
them if they could not pay in full to pay
US in part and that it would be much
better for them to pay US than to settle
with an attorney or with a collection
agent. We dislike to fill the columns of
the REPORTER with statements of this
kind and have refrained from doing so,
except to very limited extent, and now
merely wish to state to the above de-
scribed subscribers who are our debtors
to the amount named above, that unless
they adjust these accounts with us on or
before October Ist we shall feel obliged,
without further notice, to allow some one
else to collect them.
Please remember that all subscription
accounts of So 90 and upward will be
placed in an attorneys hands October Ist
Unless there shall, at that time, be good
reasons for doing otherwise. 6w33
J. O. SMITH & Co.
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Cornville Cattle Show.

The cattle show and fair held ut Corn
vile, Sept. both, was a reminder of the
old time fairs. 1t WAS with pleasure
that Cornville greeted so many neghbor-
ing townsmen to join with them in look
ing over the industries of our town.
The exhibit of horned stock was very
good. The show of horses was not as
large as would be desired. sheep made
a much larger showing and some ex-
hibited by one OF our townsmen, S. II.
Beal. would be hard to beat. All SEEM
ed to enjoy the day and a good time
generally. The ladies department was
very fine. The case of rare coins from
many lands exhibited by +. o. Fail was
exceptionally so.
The following awards were made by
the several committees:
CATTLE.
Fat Oxen-Chauncy Locke, 1st; r. j.
Robinson, I'd; George Neil, Sd.
Beef Oxen--C. +. Lock, LIST; K. j.
Robinson, I'd {; G.. r. French, 3D..
Matched Cattle-C. c. Locke, LIST; r.
j. Robinson, ID; G. r. French, Sd.
Three year old Steers Frank Robin
son, 1st; Lee Kelley, I'd; S. A. Kelley,
Sd.
Two years old Steers-Fred NJ. Per-
kina, 1st; Frank Robinson, I'd; Frank
Robinson, Sd.
One year old Steers-OsAr Green.
Calves--B. j. Robinson, 1st; c. M.
Fogg, ID; w. A. Worthen. Sd.
Cows.
Gray Durham-W. A. Worthen, lst !;
W. A. Worthen, I'd.
Hereford-S. A. Kelley, lst; Lee
Kelley, I'd.
BULLS.
Hereford-C. S. Moody, lst.
Jersey, pure blood-A. 5. Woodman,
LIST; Grade, j. A. Hill, I'd.
SWINE.
White Chester-C. E. Smith, LIST.
Berkshire-H. Blackwell, 1st.
SHEEP.
Hampshire Down Bucks-Geo. w.
Hobart, lst; Fl. Blackwell, I'd.
Shropshire-A. S. Woodman, 1st;
Grade, S. S. Woodman. ID.
Buck Lambs-S. Fl. Beal, LIST; A. S.
Woodman, I'd Fl. w. Rowell. Sd.
Ewes-S. Il. Beal, LIST; H. w. Rowell,
I'd.
HORSES.
Draft Horses-Walter M. Green, LIST !;
Daniel Steward, I'd.
Colts-A. NJ. Piper, lst.
POULTRY.
Ducks-L. l.. Smith, LIST.
Brown Leghorn-C. E. Smith, l5t.
Seabright-Harry Fall, 1st.
VEGETABLES.
Potatoes, Early Bliss. A. HILL lst.
Aroostook Hebrons, NJ. A. Flanders,
1st; G. w. Neil, "a. Early Maine, L..
l.. Bigelow, lat; &. j. Knight, I'd.
Cabbage-Ed. Cronkhite, LIST.
Pumpkins-Geo. Warren, 1st; Geo.
Warren, ID.
Squash-Ralph Bowman, LIST; 5. S.
Woodman. I'd.
Beets-M. A. Flanders, lst.
FRUIT.
G. K. Smith exhibited % varieties of
fine apples; j. I. Flanders, II varie; les !;
John Amazeen, 10 varieties.
C. K. Smith exhibited several fine
water melons.
s. S. Woodman exhibited apple s
grown in '96.
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Desirable Cabbages.

The Winningstadt is an especially
desirable variety on light soils and
forms compact, hard head that is ex-
cellent for shipping long distances, says
the Denver Field and Farm. Some
strains of this seed are as early as the
Henderson. Fotler's Improved Bruins
wick is a very excellent variety to come
in after the Henderson and forms large,
firm heads If Wakefield, Henderson
and Fotler's Improved Brunswick are
sowed at the same time, they will come
into marketable condition in the order
named, and one will succeed the other
very closely. A very good variety for
late use is Fotler's Improved Bruins.
wick, which natures fine large head
and is very certain to head Winning.
stadt in light soils is the most certain
10 form heads, but on good land some
larger heading variety is better
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
Sandy's RetOrt.

The parish minister of C is a
practical though not a cultured preach
er. The other Sunday when on his way
home at the close of the afternoon serv-
ice, he overlook Sandy Smart, the viii
lage half wit, slowly trudging along,
and being bit of a wag, addressed
him as follows
You've got an excellent pair of
shoes on, Sandy; but, Josh, man, they re
sadly in need of blackingl"
Aye, sir, . readily replied Sandy,
They're like yer sermons-unco desti-
tute o polish !'-Dundee Peoples Jour
ma
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

PA, what's o pacemakerf"
well, Mrs Flax on, next door; every time
she gets new frock your mother has to have
better ONE
Takes the burn out, heals the wound: cures the
pain. DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil, the household
remedy
When doctors fail try Burdock Blood Bitters
Cures dyspepsia, constipation; inyigorates the
whole system.
Ethel: I've had fully dozen offers OF mar.
rage lately" Maud: " ercy, me! Good
ones?" Ethel: Eyes. ALI from George"
One of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution; never fails to cure sum
mer complaints of young or OLD. DIR. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry.
Judge: "Why did you steal this gentle
mans purse?" Prisoner: / thought the
CT snge might do me good"
1t has been fully demonstrated that Ely's
Cream Balm is specific for nasal catarrh and
cold in the head. This distinction has been
achieved only as the result of continued success
full use. A morbid condition of the membrane
in the nasal passages can be cured by this pur-
flying and healing treatment. Sold by druggists
or IL will be mailed for 30 cents by Ely Brothers,
56 Warren Street, New York. 1t spreads over
the membrane, is absorped and relief is imme-
date.
Bacon Are the flies so bad up your way?"
Egbert; II think not. A great many Of them
seem to go to church Sundays"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

RS-'FlaR stations; st which trains will stoJ
on signal or notice to Conductor.
tWill MT stop except TO leave or take Freight
MIXED train between North Arson and Bin ham
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At NorridRewock, for Mercer, and Smith
field (Rno EIectIi, Cars to and from Hkowhe-
GAM
At Arson 70 Sawyer's Mills, (Starks).
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At BinghAG
Tor Forks, Moose River, MayBeld, Kingsbur!
and Abbott.
W. NJ AVER SuPT
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
Dr.. Thomson'S
SarsapariIla Cures.
Read the Testimony trombone OF
Uncle Sans Trusted Employees:

Uncle Sans Trusted Employees:
Hearing is one thing, but knowing is another
thing. Now | am going to tell you few facts
that / know about Or. Thompsons Sarsa-
parilla | was in a terrible condition, my lower
limbs were numb, and had no action at all.
stepped on a large tobacco tack and went
around all the afternoon with it In my foot as
did not feel it, had terrible heart attacts, II
turned round quick | would fall on the floor,
was dizzy headed. 1t seemed as though my
head would 20 away off, then come back
Every time would turn over in the night it
would be just that way. could do no wash,
had doctored by number OF doctors. | wore
an electric belt, and used the battery on my
feet for about six months, and would take
everything heard Of for rheumatism and
paralysis, but when commenced to take DR..
Thompson's Sarsaparilla ! began to grow
better. l do not have any hear trouble now.
My heart is all right; went into the hall one
never expected to do again. My feet have
come to their natural color. Before they
looked rs IL they were dead. They are now
four Of us. and keep the post office besides,
1 now weigh about one hundred pounds.
This is all within one year. Now IL any OF my
suffering sisters will write to me l will answer
all questions. I am 81 years old, and have
been sick for the past five years. | shall keep
taking DR.. Thorn sons Sarsaparilla another
year at any rate. Ihave sold 1t to my custom
ers with the best satisfaction, and in fact all
their remedies cannot be beat. One bottle is
enough to give relief, but you want to take
more to get your system renovated anew, ]
know that feel like new woman, and all my
neighbors and patrons for miles around can
testify that look we'll. and get around nicely.
walk when go out TO a neighbor's, without
any pain. Nobody knows but God and myself
What suffer ed for three years. DR.. Thomson's
.bArBApArilla has done wonders for me.
MRS. P. F. DUDLEY.
North auiiford. Me-, Nov. 10th, 1897.
Fpf sale at Patterns Drug Store. Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Hicks: "Bowers has been telling me some
of his war experiences" Wicks; "And
suppose you believed all his yarnsP" Hicks:
"Oh, yes they were so uninteresting Pm sure
they must be true"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
ReliefIn Six Hours.

ly American? 1t actually commences with, Oh,
[ say!'
Relief In six Hours.
Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease re-
AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" 1t is great sur
prise on account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and back,
in male or female. Relieves retention of wst-r
almost Immediately. II you want quick relief
and cure this is the remedy. 1y51
Sold by Horatio w. Gushing, Druggist,
l07 Water st. Skowhegan, Me.
First Artist: You'll have to practice the
most rigid &c nomy." Second Artist: Rigid
economy? Great Scott I have been living
within my income for month
He: what is it about Whirly that throws al
the other fellows in the shade?" She: al
guess it must be his family tree"
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success, 1t soothes the child, seftens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. IT will
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
AT the Night school: "who built the suez
canal?' Nobody, sir. Hit wuzn't built,
Hit was dug
lis he really so jeslous?" "Why, he is even
Jealous OF himself since some one told him
matrimony had made another man of himP'
Distressing stomach Disease
Permanently cured by the mastery powers OF
South American Nervine Tonic. Invalids need
suffer no longer because this great remedy
can cure them all. 1t is a cure for the whole
world OF stomach weakness and Indigestion.
The cure begins with the irst dose. The relief
il brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
makes no failure; never disappOints. No
matter how long you have suffered your cure
10 20 al nd no Of haa1
giving force, Pleasant and alw avs safe. ly5I
Sold by Horatio w. Gushing, Druggist
l07 Water st. Skowhegan, Me
Il want ter remind desc yere politicisners,"
said Uncle Eben. "dat de bes' Job OBJ
whitewashn' yoh kin get done can't be
guarsn teed fob mo- len six months or
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

The little Dutch
boy who stopped the
leak in the dixie with
his finger saved ms
country from over
whelrning destrue-
ton You have read
about him in your
school readers, how
hcwas walking along
the dixie when lie
heard a faint sound
OF trickling water.
aud kupN1. At pnCa IL.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Ralph Bowman exhibited fine speci-
men of tomatoes.
Corn-Reubeu Reed, lst; Chas. II.
Smith, 81; Arthur l.. Williams, 3D..
+. NJ. Perkins exhibited trace of pop
corn of many colors.
= = w, See.
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Somerset Railway,
CHANGE OF TIME

Commencing June 9th, 1898
Trains will run as follows. connecting At Oak.
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to snc
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wstervill,
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville,
Augusta. Skowhegan and Bangor.
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commissioners Notice.

OOTTItbTIcS NVtfOOs
SOMERSET SIS. SEPTEMBER 20, 1888
We, the und ersigned, having been duly ap-
pointed by the Honorable Judge of Probate
within and for said County, Commissioners to
receive and decide upon the claims of the
creditors of Henry Murphy late OF Nor-idge-
work in said County whose estate has been re-
presented insolvent, hereby give public notice
Probate. that months from and after the I'd
Tuesday Of September ~: d. 1898, have been
duty assigned us, at the Office of George w.
Cover Skowhegan in said County, on
Saturday the fifth day Of November A. ID. 1893,
and Monday the 18th, day OF NJ rch A. D. 1899,
at O'Clock in the forenoon OF each day above
given.
G. 9E q pfaE " COVER, Commissioners.
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There was an unusually large display
of useful aud ornamental articles which
attracted much attention. Following
are the awards made by the committee;
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-02-13
THE SECERT ORDERS.
Al! Secret Society new for the Sundoy
Register must be sent to This office by
FridQy night.
MOGUiLILIANS.

On the evening of the 9th LaBelle
Conclave No. 21a met in regular ses-
sion with good proportion of the
membership present. Much interest
ing information in regard to future
limitations was elected from the dis
cussion which took place relating to
that subject. A committee was APP
pointed to secure grounds for the an
nual outing, which it is proposed to
hold either in May or June. No defin-
tie date has been decided upon as yet.
Mach enthusiasm was manifested and
the public may look Tor something
novel and enjoyable; even more SO
than former events. After the busl-
ness session a trolley conveyed the as
semblage to the place of Herr Henry
Goethe, who is one of them and an
elegant supper disappeared in a re-
markably short space of time. Inc
general opinion now is that Brother
Goethe is a royal entertainer. The
meeting of the Conclave will be held
earlier than usual to give all an oppor-
tunity to visit Bro. Paus Rledei, OF
Benwood, who has prepared a ban
quet for the occasion.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-02-13

and managers sacrifice to the fates
daily, critics plead or scold or sneer'
and yet the great play does not ap-
pear.-Chicago Dispatch.
Inc big benefit performance IN ald
OF Nellie Farren will take place at the
Drury Lane Theatre, London, March
H. The Prince of Wales is SUD
scrlber to this fund, two other persons
nave paid $3.50 apiece for boxes, and
one hundred stalls have been sold at
go each. A subscription list has been
started by George Edwards with ST.
Ooo, and several other large amounts
nave been added to the list. j. l..
Iooie, the famous London comedian,
has paid $500 for a gallery seat. 1t
would surprise no one if the beneht
should turn out a winner to the extent
OF $4,000 or $4,000
AT Keith's Theatre, Philadelphia, on
February IA, Lillian Burkhart will
produce an entirely new and original
fairy play entitled "The Lady of the
Rowan Tree" a Halloween idyl, by
Grant Stewart. The idea was suggest
ed to Mr.. Stewart by the Lady of Az
email, in Sir Walter SCOTS novel, ''The
Monastery" Mysterious light effects
and effective music are being arranged
for the production. Miss Burkhart,
who has been kept constantly busy
since her return from Europe early in
September, is now booked up to the
middle of July. She deserves her sue
cess, as she is a conscientious artist
and is, in addition to this, wide
awake business woman.
Francis Wilson, the well known
comic opera comedian, has followed
the lead of Joseph Jefferson and writ
ten book, which he calls ''The Rec
objections of a Player" and which has
as yet reached only that popular gen
tleman's personal friends, as the edi-
ton is limited to 125 copies. In II
Mr.. Wilson has told the story of his
love for and connection with the stage
from the time when as an urchin he
gathered together scraps of iron and
rags to sell to the rag man to get the
money for a gallery admission when
Lucille Western played "The French
Spy in his native city, Philadelphia,
to the production of his latest opera
Wilson used to be a partner of James
Mackin, doing black-face songs and
dances, interspersed' with acrobatic
featS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-02-13

nal impersonator and solo whistler wbo
has been secured to give an en+s,.t i,,,,,,,,.
at the kirkwood NJ. 81 ch,rob -.
Thursday, comes highly reconon,a,sa.s
by the press. Wherever he has ei1,ar,' ~
Of his entertainments, general sattssaa.
ton has been expressed by his ai,dsances
The mud about the town the past veal
has been and is something terrible
Miss Amy Thatcher is SPENDING III. so.
with friends at SteubenviHe.
George Henry, of Barnesville, was n
town yesterday on business.
The ice in the back river brolca Nm o.-,,,
yesterday morning, doing little or no
damage.
Commissioner Wise was in town vester.
day.
Miss Maud Spencer very pleasantly en-
tertained number of her friends Fridav
evening.
The six children Of Albert Scbamhr.
who reside west Of town, that have haen
i'll with the scarlet fever, are recovari,s-
The friends of William Kidd are urging
him to come out on the Democratic tick.
ct for township clerk.
John Pasco, of Scotch Ridge. has rent.
ed the Rainey farm north of Martins Fer.
ry.
James McConnaughey took change 70,
the worse Friday night and his condition
yesterday was almost hopeless.
A. r. Bowie is able to be out after /.
weeks illness.
Mrs Edward Fenski has applied fo,
divorce.
IRE Democracy of this place promise,
the Republicans a lively hustle at the mn
nicipal election in the spring. AT pres.
ent they have two prospective candidate,
for the mayorship. They are Fred Neinin-
ger and A. L. Bowie. Both are excellent
and popular business men of this place
. and either one, If nominated, would mako
it lively for their opponent So far al
Conoway is the only man in the race for
the nomination for marshal. William
Kidd is being urged to be candidate "a,
the nomination of township clerk. Tn.
good government ticket. which there is
talk of being put in the field is not hav.
ing much attention paid to it. irrespectiv,
of party
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-02-13

pany, has been on the stage forty
years He has sung 161 roles.
In st. Louis last week Margaret
Mather produced Leah, "The Honey
moon, +" Romeo and Juliet" and Gym
beline."
On February a. in Philadelphia,
Herbert Kelley and Effie Shannon will
be seen in "The Moth and the Flame, y
a new play by Clyde Fitch.
The Primrose & West Minstrels will
be sent to England this spring for a
protracted engagement in London, to
be followed by provincial tour.
The dramatization of Ian Maclaren's
Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush will
have it's first presentation at McVick-
er's Theatre Chicago, on Easter Mon
day.
Grau may produce in New York
next season Mancinelli's Hero and
Leander" and "Sapho.' Jean De
Reszke will be heard as Siegfried in
"Goetterdaemmerun
DeWolf Hopper announced last week
that he would engage Miss Percy Has
well. now with William H. Crane in
"A Virginia Courtship," to replace his
wife. Edna Wallace Hopper, as the
prima donna of his company when he
produces Sousa and Klien's new opera
s'The Charlatan," early in the summer.
The gross receipts of the London Al
hanbra Music Hall for the year 1897
were S466S20, an increase OF 1898
over those of the previous twelve
months The dividend for the year
amounts to 16 per cent, in addition to
cd Forward IN tine npYt
count.
On the recent anniversary OF the
death of Sadie Mcdonald, the talented
American soubrette in Sydney, Aus
tralia. her grave was literally deco
rated with flowers by some Of her for
me-, associates, as well as by number
of friends she had made during her
tour of the Antipodes.
Rev. James H. w. Harris, fully or
dained minister of the High Episcopal
church, late pastor of the Church OF
the Holy Redeemer, San Francisco,
will make his debut in vaudeville at
one of the Proctor houses in New York
during the last week of February, ap-
pearing in the one-act Ouflesque by
Charles Ross. of Ross q Fenton, EMU
tied. Anthony aud Cleopatra.
The hour demands man. The cry
for the great American drama Is gen
erations old and more urgent >1an
ever. The stage trembles in the RAPIDS
of chaos. Howling meiodrama, I'M
probable farce, decrepit comedy, gro
tesque tragedy, stagnant burlesqoe,
feeble comic opera, and the reeking
problem play hold high carnival and
dip into the public's pocket, regardless
OF the laws of compensation. Actors
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-02-13

duce the new romantic play, "The Last
OF His Race" at the Opera House on
thursday night, is a nephew of the
famous actor Edwin Booth, to whom
ne pears wonderful facial resemb-
lance. Mr. Clarke's father was John
sleeper Clarke, who was a generation
ago the most prominent comedian of
lnlS country and England. He mar
rled Asia Booth, the eldest sister of
Edwin Booth, and during the life of
Americas greatest tragedian the elder
Clarke and Mr.. Booth were insepara-
bic friends and business associates.
Mr.. Creston Clarke's father is perhaps
the wealthiest actor in the world, al
though he has now retired from the
stage and is living in London, where
he owns the Drury Lane Theatre and
the Strand Theatre. He is also the
owner of the Walnut Street Theatre
in Philadelphia. Mr. Creston Clarke
i received his early stage instruction I'M
der the watchful eye of his uncle, and
his methods are quite similar to those
of Mr.. Booth. Mr. Clarke has here
tofore confined his attention to tragedy
and those roles which are commonly
called legitimate but observing the
tendency of the times and of the aver
sion of the public to sufficiently pat
ronize Shakespeare he has made an
incursion into the field of stage roman
ticism. His success has been pro-
nounced, and his forthcoming appear
ance in this city in THE Last of His
Race" will be a dramatic event Of
more than ordinary importance.
THEATRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
Sol Smith Russell is As years old.
The Vaidis Sisters are in Mexico.
Rhea's real name is Hortense Loret.
Daniel and Charles Frohman are
bachelors.
Mark Twain has written comedy
entitled "Is He Dead?"
The Queen of Italy recently gave a
! private audience to Duse.
w. H. Crane will probably produce
"a Virginia Courtship' in London.
Beerbohm Trees next production in
London is to be My Lady Virtue"
Miss Grace Henderson may star next
season under the management OF
Charles l.. Young.
Annie Ward Tiffany will appear in
the vaudeville theatres in the Ouch
ess of Dublin"
Irving will be seen in "Cyrano de
Bergerae." a play in which Coquelin
made hit in Paris.
THE Ragged Earl is the title OF
the new comedy written for Andrew
Mack by Ernest Lacy.
Emil Fisher, of the. Damrosch Com