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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-10-26

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-10-26

Oysters. like ambitions, soon disap-
pear after they get into a stew.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

AZ don't know how it Is here, said
a visitor al enc of the hotels. but over
in Georgia the phrase lick the name.
is still quite current on the country
side Lick the name is an innocent
rural variation of the vendetta, and
when man proclaims his ability To do
it he generally has quite IA job on his
hands. was at small interior village
Un court day recently and saw two
farmers get into debate over a horse
trade Yer liar said one 'Shnck
yer eoat. Bill Taylor, retorted the 9th
er. 1 kin lick the name'
"Mr. Taylor shucked his coat and got
licked. 1t appeared, however, that his
victor had just started in. Less than
by husky young chap, who immedi-
ately inquired Did y say y could
lick we uns' name who are y any
how asked the warrior 'Ceph Tay-
lor. Who's yer pap Lige Taylor;
lives on the branch down yonder
'Shuck yer coat
They went at it, and Ceph was add
ed to the vanquished, but he put up a
hot fight for the honor of the tribe In
the course of the afternoon two other
Taylors challenged the rash assertion,
and the last disproved it. In so doing
he lost section of one ear and parted
company with two teeth.
Il will not harrow your feelings by
describing the other gentleman. | judy
ed from the episode that it was very
unwise to undertake to lick such
widely borne name az Taylor When |
start ont u HEX a name, it will be
something like Cholmoldey or zentiyia
tiskof New Orleans Times Demo
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
nrn,rn NJ NIRht.

The architect and his friend the
builder were driving back to the for
mer' & Office They bad been ont to the
edge of the city to look at some work
on which they were engaged. AS they
drove by certain house the builder
looked up at it proudly, saying; "There
is a house that | bnit myself | not
only built it, but | drew all the plans.
Every bit of work in II is mine. - The
architect looked at the house and smiled
in a provoking way.
The builder noticed the smile and
looked at the house in new light.
"Iiow hard | worked ON that he said.
'In the daytime l had to do something
else, bnt every night | would sit up late
drawing on those plans | drew on EN-
every night for month.
The architect looked at the house
again and smiled once more, and the
builder saw him
Again he turned his eyes toward the
product of his brain, twisted his neck
to squirt at 1t after the carriage had
passed it Then he looked a. the archi-
tect with humility. at looks as if
those plans We're drawn at night. doesn t
itY' he said, and there was pathos in
his voice. Worcester Gazette.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
The Public Debt.

The monthly statement of the public
debt shows that at the close of business
May 81, 1899, the deot, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to 81, 1853, 891 ,407, a
decrease as compared with the previous
month of SO, sos ,S57. This decrease in
the debt is accounted for by an increase
in the cash on hand. The debt is re.
capitulated as follows. Interest bearing
debt, $1,046, GAG, 100; debt on which
interest has ceased since maturity, 81,
218,3 $50; debt bearing no interest, $3.50,
POS, 420; total, $1,436, 475, 800. This
amount however does not include 5000,
517,6l3 in certificates and treasury notes
outstanding which are offset by an equal
amount of cash in the treasury held for
their redemption.
The cash in the treasury is classified
as follows:
Gold, s261, POI ,427; silver, $5O8, 10, 172;
paper, SAC, sos, 49,; bonds, deposits in
national bank depositors, dlsbursing
officers balances etc, $S2, l49, 681; total,
SCOT, 063, against which there are
demand liabilities outstanding amount
ing to 5000, 49,, 800, leaving a net cash
balance in the treasury of $267 ,584, 094.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

The Republican State Convention for
Ohio came off at Columbus last week,
with substantial victory for Senator
Hanna.
Judge George X. Nash. the favorite of
Senator Hanna, was nominated for gov
ernor, and ex-Congressman, John A.
Caldwell, the fayorte of George b. Cox,
for lieutenant-g governor, with the other
five nominations distributed among
those of less distinct affiliations. What
WAS generally called the Hanna-Cox
combination, controlled large majority
of the Sl3 delegates, but it did not exer.
else its power beyond the combinations
of Nash and Caldwell.
The full ticket is as follows: For
governor, George X. Nash; lieutenant
governor, John a. Caldwell; treasurer,
Isaac b. Cameron; attorney general, l..
b. Hull; supreme judge, John b. Brad
bury; board of public works, Frank
Huffman auditor, w. d. Guilbert.
The convention re-affirms the prin-
eiples of the st. Luuis platform; ear.
nestly endorses the administration of
VIM. Mckinley, extols the magnificent
accomplishments commends the Pres-
dent for the judicious modification of
civil service rules cornmends the action
of the Ohio Assembly in passing anti
trust laws, and pledged the Republican
party to further legislation necessary to
prevent the formation and operation of
such Ubiquitous and dangerous eombi-
nations.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

At Pleasant Ridge, Wednesday, May
u, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Berry cele-
brated the fifteenth anniversary of their
marriage at their home. At an early
hour invited guests 10 the number Of
forty-seven arrived. A finer day could
not be asked for. At noon all repaired
to the dining room where the tables
we're grooming under load of things
good to eat, to which all did ample JUS
tee. The afternoon was spent in social
chat, swinging, aud good time in gen
eral. treat was served. consisting of
candy. peanuts and apples. AT a late
hour the guests went to their homes to
think of the good lime they had. The
young people returned in the evening
and spent very pleasant time in play
ing games and singing, returning home
late, wishing such good times could last
longer. Below we give a list of the
many useful presents To MIR. and Mrs.
Berry, for which they extend thanks to
one ard all for their kind remembrance :
One-half dozen silver knives and forks.
half dozen silver teaspoons, one table
spoon aud one dessert spoon from MI
and Mrs. j. NJ. Felker and Mrs. W. W.
Felker; half dozen silver teaspoons, Mr..
and Mrs. S. NJ. Hunnewt IL one set tea
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. w. =. Steward and
Mrs. Jerdie Hunnpweli; silver butter
knife, Mr.. and Mrs F. b. Rowe; table
spoon and dessert spoon, Mr. and Mrs.
|. Z. Andrews; cold meat fork, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. f. Baker and Miss Angie II
Baker; two china cake plates. Mr. and Mrs.
q. w. Turner; glass set, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. :. Ilealy mug, Miss Earle G. Healy ;
water pitcher, Mrs. c. Z. Rollins aud
Miss Kate COrliss; sugar bowl and but
ter dish, MI. and Mrs. Il. w Firth !;
celery dish, Pearl IIealy; glass butter
dish and card receiver. Mr.. F. +. Baker !;
glass berry dish, Miss Alzada NJ. Rowe j;
syrup pitcher, vase and pair of towels,
Mr., John Miller aud wife, picture. Ere
mont 7. Steward, book, Mr.. f. W.
Andrews; cheese plate, berry dish,
cream pitcher and tooth-pick holder,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Andrews; book.
Mr.. G. NJ Andrews; h Try dish, salt and
pepper shaker, Mr.. C. T Briggs aud
vile; sauce dish, Mrs. Abhie NJ. De
Sylvia; glass berry dish, Mr.. and Mrs.
i. q. A. Williams; glass cheese plate.
Merwyn A. Rollins glass vase, Lila NJ
Rowe; Que dollar in money, Mr.. Will
Beard; one dozen linen napkins. Miss
May II. and Floyd +. Hunnewell; pair
towels Charlie Firth; doilies, Miss
Amanda J. Baker; dress pattern, Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew y. Rollins; briar pipe.
Mr. F. b. Rowe.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
BraWn-DuttOn.

A very pretty wedding, in which the
ring was used, took place last Saturday
afternoon at the home of Rev. +. T.
Adams of Skowhegan, the contracting
parties being Aubrey Dale Drawn of
Madison, and E,tella Mae button of
Starks. Immediately after the cere-
mony the happy couple took the cleo
tries for Madison, where a nice wedding
supper awaited them at the home of the
bride groom's sister. Mrs. Charles The
barge After partaking of the bountiful
repast, they proceeded to the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Dutton of Starks, where they spent the
night and part OF the Sabbath, returning
to Mr.. Prescott Smiths of Norridge-
wock, where both are employed tor the
summer and where the bride has worked
at different periods for the last five
years. Their numerous friends wish
them many wears of happiness and pros
perity in welded life.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Pittsfeld observed Memorial Day
more than usual this year AZ all the
mills were shut down for the whole day
and the stores closed in the afternoon
as usual. There were no ball games OF
sports and everyone seemed 10 take
more pleasure in putting flowers on the
graves Of their departed friends and
relatives.
In the forenoon detachment from
Stephen Davis Post placed wreathes aud
flowers upon the graves of soldiers burr
ed in the cemeteries in the western and
southern parts of the town
At O'Clock the procession WAS form
ed on Park street, headed by the Pa.
myra concert band with W. s. Howe
Camp ). of v, Capt l.. o. Haskell, as
escort 10 stephen Davis Post, George W
Varney commanding, Relief Corps,
Ladies Aid Society and school children
IN carriages. The procession marched
to the village cemetery where the usual
Grand Army exercises were observed,
and then returning all retired 10 Union
Hall to hear the exercises there.
borg before the exercises commenced
the hall was filled to overlooking aud
standing room was at premium. The
selectmen, clergymen, prominent Grand
Army men and the choir occupied seats
ON the stage which was deliberately dee
GRATED with flowers and national colots
Prayer was offered by Rev A. T. Luce +;
general orders read by Adjt. +. K. Carr,
followed by the Roll of Honor; song by
a quartete composed of DR.. f.. A. Porter
first tenor, j. >. Haselton second tenor,
DR.. F. j. Taylor first bass, II. +. Ord
way second bass, after which Post
Commander Geo. W. Varney introduced
Col Stanley Plummer of Dexter, who
gave one of the best addresses heard
here in long time. Mr.. Plummer,
with eloquence and pathos, brought
back the days of 81 and had the old
boys fighting their battles over again
Comparing the wars that this country
had been in he said that the reason that
we had always been successful was that
we had always fought on the side of
| right and justice and that the Spanish
war was in some respects like the Civil
War in that we fought for humanity's
sake. All stayed to listen to the able
address until the end. The exercises
closed with music by the band
The Memorial sermon was delivered,
Sunday, by Rev. A. {. Luce of the
Methodist church, who took for his
subject, "God in the Nations. Mr.
Luce gave a very instructive and pleas
ing address and it was much enjoyed by
those present.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with flags, bunting, evergreens and
flowers under the supervision of G. E.
Frost of the Methodist church, Mrs. A.
l.. Sylvester and Mrs A. Il. Brown of
the Relief Corps. -Advertiser.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
Death of Simeon Merrill.

Simeon Merrill, aged %, one OF the
towns most highly res peeted citizens,
OF Fairfield, died at $50 sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Merrill came to Fairfield from
Westbrook, in 1865, aud entered the
employ Of J. Winslow Jones a. manager
Of his canning business, Mr.. Merrill con
tinued AS manager for General {. j.
Mattoeks and when the business again
changed hands Mr.. Merrill remained as
manager for the Portland Packing Co.
for few years, and then received an
appointment as postmaster under Presi-
dent Harrison, which office he held for
eight years. At the completion OF his
terms as postmaster he Was appointed
treasurer of the Fail field Savings Bank,
which position of trust he held at the
time of his death.
He served on the board of selectmen
aud was town treasurer at the time of
Methodist choir for many years and was
always very prominet in musical circles.
He was also prominent in secret society
work, being a member of Sloan Lodge.
f. and A. NJ, the Odd Fellows. 81 d.
Omar Commandery, Knights Templar
and American Order OF United Work
men.
He was a benovelant, kind hearted
genial, public spirited man, quiet in his
| demeanUr and transformations in his
methods of doing good and relieving
suffering. In business he WAS straight
forward and honest and always won the
respect Of all with whom he came in
contact.
When he was first taken sick few
weeks ago, nothing serious was expected.
He gradually, however, grew worse.
The disease baflled one doctor after AN
other until DIR. Gordon OF Portland, WAS
called In consultation with Dir. Thayer
of Waterville, and it WAS decided that it
was disease of the spine snd brain and
that there was no hope. The decision
fell with crushing force on the whole
! town and everyone has been watching
with great sadness for the end. He
suffered greatly during his illness but
the end was calm and peaceful.
He was a kind and loving father and
husband and a most excellent citizen,
ever ready to advance the interests of
his town. He was a strong temperance
man and prominent in the work. His
genial manner and familiar presence will
be most sadly missed by the business
men of the town who knew him best and
loved him most.
He is survived by his wife aud one
son, William, cashier of the Fairfield
National Bank, and they have the most
sincere sympathy of all the toWnspeople,
who will mourn with them in their great
loss. Truly a good and noble man and
brother has gone from among us.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.
The information Contained in This
Citizens Statement is InyaIua.
Bile TO SkOWhegan People.

When resident OF SkoN hogan, Y Us.
statement appears below, who - B.
monetary al other interest in the A.
which he endorses, who is ankle ..
do his ae4aaintauees and fellow fts.
dents a good turn, who publishes IA t.t-
paper his experience with Doau's I'D
uey Puls-that citizen must have good
and sufficient reason for doing So. The
following should dispel any 1aabrs
which may have existed M the reader p
mind ON the subject
Nj l.. l.. Morrison of Al Water ST.
Nhburn block, SAYS: "Shoftiy after .
fail ON the icy sidewalk marked symY
toms of kidney trouble developed /
GOT Doau's Kidney Pills down stairs IN
Patterns drug store. The IRIS, dose
made some slight Improvement and I
was actually relieved some i'm tlree
hours, After | used that box I Eot an
other and | am pleased with the result
met friend who had kidney com
plant bad some time agd and asked
him if he had ever used Doan's kidney
Pills. He replied no. | said 70 him,
We'll, you 20 and get a box They will
do you good for they helped me. can
be found in my office ar any tine and
will always have minnie t. give inquj-
ries my opinion"
For sale by all dealers; price 20 cents
Mailed by FosterMlburn Co., Buffalo,
y. Y, sole agents for the L. :.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

At her home in Jackman, May "a, 80,
little Alice May, aged six weeks, only
child of Mr.. aud Mrs. Llewellyn r.
Moore, passed from this world into a
brighter and happier home to dwell with
God. She was only II rose that had bud
ded on earth to bloom in heaven. 1t
was so hard to give our darling up, to
know that we should never see her more,
but as she lay so peacefully beneath the
snowy flowers which graeed her casket,
we could not wish to call her back, for
so "He giveth His beloved sleep
mot now. but in the coming years,
1t may be in the better land,
Wen read the meaning or our tears,
And there, sometime, wei understand"
l.. A. Nick.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Boston Transcript: Perhaps the most
significant thing in General Wheeler
speech and the most commemorate, was
its almost total disregard of the old
issues between the North and the South.
He did not apologize for his section, but
on the other hand he did not thrust its
side into undue prominence. There has
been something too much of cheap
effusiveness over such matters for several
years. Once it took little moral
courage and helped to soothe old and
outgrown politics. Now it is mere
mush.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Tie following decision has been re.
ceIyed from the law coui.
samuel Bunker, IN L. SIS William
Barron
Keserpts
\ mortgage NAY properly be made 70
secure future advances u addition to
present Indebtedness. v heu the present
iudeb ednes- is for money hired upon
the security Of a farm. other money
"a sesueufly hired by the mortgagor Of
the mOrtgagee with which t. purchase
other Land for the enlargement Of the
farm, may appropriately be covered By a
clause ia the mortgage that il shall
secure "alsg all other debts which the
mortgagor may contract With the mort
gagee " hen the mortgage consists
Of an absolute deed duly recorded and
conditional bond back for CONVEYANCE
which has not been recorded. an after
purchaser Is not bound BY provision in
the bond securing future advances. un-
less he had actual notice Of the terms Of
the bond when his own conveyance was
taken. promise 10 pay interest in
excess Of Six per cent per anuum does
not IN this state bind the promlsor IN
less the agreement be in writing.
Parties 10 mortgage cannot as against
subsequent parties in interest. stipu ate
BY an unrecOrded agreement fer any
terms not a part Of the original contract.
- Bill sustained case to be recommit-
ted 70 the master TO determine certain
facts and computations as indicated in
the opinion. the final decree. inclusive
Of the question Of cost, To be settled by
the sitting justice who receives the
masters report when it comes "a.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
Robbed the Crave.

A startling incident of which Nj. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject
is narrated 10y 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-gradually growing
weaker day by day, Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately a friend
advised trying Eclectric 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.
e. W. Folsom's Drug Store,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs Michael Curtain, Plainheld. Ill.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold which settled On her lungs; she was
treated for a month by her family ply.
stefan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
ana that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; she bought
a bottle and 10 her delight found herself
benefited from the first dose. She con-
tlnned is Use and after taking SIX bot
ties found herself sound and well: now
does her own Homework and is as well
as she ever was. Free trial bottles II
this great discovery at
& " Folsom's Drug store
Large bottles 30 cents and 500
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
suckIIn's Arrics saIye.

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, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
I. w. Folsom's Drug Store
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Boston Journal: Secretary Long gives
lasting quietus to that Confederate
button story. IL appears that the but
ton which President Mckinley wore
contained an extract from his speech
and his portrait, a design adopted by a
Confederate post for the occasion.
There is not any patriot in the land who
would not be glad to wear this.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

The Court of Cessation in Paris, on
Saturday last, decided to grant new
trial to Dreyfus ut Rannes and he has
been ordered to appear there for court
martial. There can be but one outcome
of new trial unless the court is packed,
aud that is an acquittal, for all the EVIL
dence on which he was convicted by the
first one has been shown to have been
forged, and no more evidence has made
It's appearance There is but little
doubt, however, that the offense of
which Dreyfus was convicted namely,
selling French military secrets to the
Germans, was committed by somebody.
The question is who was the culprit
Perhaps Esterhazy may be able to shed
some light on this matter. Indeed it is
said very strong evidence points to him
as the real culprit. The energy dis
played by the wife of Dreyfus and the
implicit confidence she had in his inno-
cence is likely to be rewarded by his
freedom and restoration to his family.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08
Paint Your Buggy for zoe.

with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint, ready
for use; colors. Gives a high gloss,
equal to new. Sold by J. d. Rawles & Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Mr.. f. L. Wyman, editor of the Wa
tervlle Mail, has been elected superin.
tendeut of schools for the city of Wa
tervile. Mr.. Wyman has the advan-
tage of normal school training beside
being graduate of Colby College, hay-
ing had experience in teaching before he
became journalist. His qualifications
are superior and we predict for him sue
cess as school official. We are glad to
see member of the newspaper frater-
nifty recognized in the distribution of
places with a fair emolumental attach
ment. The editor, necessarily, contrib.
utes much to the public good for which
he gets no recompense and scant praise,
and substantial recognition, like that
received by Brother Wym is rare
enough to be worthy of mention.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-08

Tie following decision las been re.
ceIyed from the la. couJ,
>amlel Bunker. in L. ys William