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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
WORK OF Snpreme Conrt.

Des Moines, Nov. ,3.-The term Of SUI
ipreme court, Just finished, has been a
busy one. A total Of 1853 cases We're adj
Indicated. OF these 1903 were affirmed
and so reversed. The next sitting Of
the court will begin on the third Tues
day in January next.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
Roads Quarrel over Cros,ina.

Mason, Nov. 3.-The Illinois Central
and the Gowrie & Northwestern have
locked horns here over the crossing Of
the formers tracks, Their gang OIL
graders had prepared for track-laying
when the Central put ON a lot Of men
and removed the grade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
Fought With Lincoln.

Mason City, Nov. 3.-Jesse Bracken,
who. fought with Lincoln in the Black
hawk war and knew him well, died here
at his sons home at the age of, 100
years. Within "a year he cultivated
alone forty acres OF corn with a hoe.
Two weeks ago he had his picture taken
with FIVE generations of the family. z
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
BnrglarIe. I'm Davenport.

Davenport, Nov. 3.-Burglary is APP
parently an epidemic in the tri-cities.
A number have occurred within the last
few days tits believed the gang oper-
ates from the river, using skiff to
make their escapes when pursued.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
Iowa Boy Promoted.

John P. Reed, of Iowa, has been pro-
NOTED from $1,400 to $1,000 in the Of
flee of the auditor of the interior de-
partment, and Edwin C. Ford, another
Iowa man, from 81 200 to $1,4o0 per an
mum in the office of the auditor of the
treasury department. I'M,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
SUICIDE AT DURuQuE.
Woman Hangs Herself Mt Her Home-
No Cause Known.

Dubuque, NOV. Especial Mrs.
Fred Pike committed suicide last night
by hanging herself at her home. She
was refined woman and there is no
known cause for the deed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
Lost Hfs Hand,

Cedar Rapids, Nov. 3.-(special. y
John Cunningham, a farmer residing
near Coggon, had his left hand taken
off this morning BY a corn shredder.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09
a8AAs
A B,.hop Dead.

Berlin, Nov. s.-(By Associated
Press 1.-The Right Rev. Heffner, bish-
op Of Mayence, is dead. :
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1899-11-09

Read the Courier for news fE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18

months old reddish yellow in color, with
white breast, four white feet ana black around
the nose. Any one returning him or giving IL
formation as to where he can be found, either
at Warren K. Browns, IA Middle st, Skowhe
gan, or the Heselton House Stables, will be
suitably rewarded. WARREN K. BROW N.
10tf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
PittsheId.

The marriage of Harold A. Sinclair
and Miss Lulah m. Hatch, both of this
town, took place at 8 O'Clock Tues. even
ing at the home of the groom's parents
on north Main street, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. L. w. Coons of
the Universalist church.
DR. Penney, who was for many years
president OF the Maine Central Institute,
died Sunday afternoon, MAY 7, at 7
O'Clock, as result of surgical opera
tion which was too great shock for his
enfeebled condition. He has been
suffering for fifteen years and has sub
mitted to eight operations under ether.
A. V. Winslow left Monday morning
for Navajo, Arizona, where he has n
position on the ranch belonging to c. O.
Howe.
The one year old child OF Arthur B.
Crawford met with painful accident
recently, by tipping over a cup of hot
tea, scalding the face and one arm Sc
verely.
Mrs. Frank E. Vaughn of Everett,
Mass, started on her return home Fri
day, after visit of several weeks to her
parents aud friends in this place.
The members of the Coburn Classical
Institute team were entertained at the
Laneey House on Saturday. Prof. F.
w. johnson, the principal of the school,
and number of the students from
Colby College were with them.
Mrs. Lizzie Burbank, widow of the
late d. A. Burbank, met with a painful
accident Sunday evening. She had been
spending the day in Detroit with her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Sanborn. On
driving out of the dooryard, the wagon
came in contact with large root,
throwing Mrs. Burbank heavily to the
ground Her nose WAS split open and
broken aud she sustained several bad
bruises about her body.
The village schools will all close on
Friday OF this week for the summer va
cation. The work Of the schools during
the past year has been most satisfac-
tory one TO all and speaks in the h CHEST
terms of the work done by the teachers
in all of the schools.
1t is understood that John W. Berry
of Gardiner, will begin the contract to
do the decorating in the Masonic hall.
A fine, new piano has recently been pur-
chased by Bethlehem Chapter o. K. s.,
which has been installed in the hall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
r.

A Fur Collarette between Baptist hill
and Fairfield line on the back road. The
finder will leave the same at James Lums
den's store and pet reward. Iw2o%
b. b DINSMORE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

vost-B. b. Dinsmore.
Tor sale--N. L. Owens.
1.Uidrosis-Dr. Conant.
1ost-Warren r. Brown:
aDecials-W. B. steward.
4Ip.tentiou-O. e. Sa stelle.
wall Paper-Chas. A. Ross.
p;Sne skirts-W. II. Wi ldes.
pity Feet-C. IL. Gardner.
chsriff's Sale-F. p. Penneil.
Shsriff's Ssle-F. A. Parsons.
Fam for 5sle-A. G. Church.
Notice-Margsret A. Prescott.
white Plume-D. II. Bartlett.
Ar Insp, ction-E. K. Delano.
enmmer Suits-Ira A. Norton.
Toreclosure-Frsnklin Whittier.
f1asses-Geo. Philbrick Il Son.
Toreclosu Goodwin.
Probate Notices-E. F. Danforth.
Carriage Tslk-F: P. Moore q Co.
Wash Dress Goods-W. p. Ordwsy.
simmer Millinery-A. W. Bourget.
PET. for Discharge-Nathan Fowler.
Almost Beyond Belief-Prof. Caldwell.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
Job Printing.

. Toe Job Printing Establishment connected
I'm the SOMERSET RRRoRrRR is prepared to
40 ali classes of work, the richest as well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
srnad workmen are employed and q large
stook of paper, envelopes, advertising we'd
Sing and business cards in great variety.
0Tders of dances, bills OF fare, programs etc,
etc. printed in great variety of styles on short
orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
NOTICE.

Skowhegan, Maine, May IS, 1899.
All persons owing the Estate of Edwin
S. Prescott are requested to call at once
and settle the same with A. b Lamb at
40 Madison Ave at the Office of S. W.
Philbrick. An early settlement OF these
accounts is desired.
MARGARET A. PRESCOTT,
Executrix of the estate of Edwin S. Pres
colt. 3w2o
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18

Fairfield has paper mill in prospect,
in connection with the Kennebec & SOM
erset Fibre Company's plant, and are
holding citizens meetings in interest
thereof
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18

10 to Bragg for tomato plants, Scots.
001, No, Coburn Av.
Elegant goods and low prices is the
~ase Of the big crowd at Curtis.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18

is never falling topic among lovers of
driving, and they all concede that for
lightness. strength and ease our Runa-
bouts, Buggies. Democrats and Concords
are the acme of perfection of the carriage
makers handiwork. We have superb
stock of Fine Carriages that for style,
beauty and workmanship are beyond com
petition. Prices are the lowest ever heard
Of Call and get our prices and examine
stock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
Summer Suits!
>>~-,>,~~~~>~~~>>>>,~>>>>>->>,~>,>~
Blue Serges, Cheviots, Herrinbones,
Cassimeres, Fancy Worsteds and Saw
yers Standard manufactured. Every
gentleman should inspect.
" Clothing We'll stayed.-win Make Trade -

SPECIALS Heavy Hose Fast Black for
heavy Oil Gloves Good Driving Gloves Dressy effects in Ves Suits
Laundered Ununded White Shirts Bouses
Painters Oyeras Negg Shirts with down col
Oye Boys Pants Boys Dress Glove sony
Hmmocks Crash Hats
Working Pants Bicycle Hose
c Hosiery latest novelties bargains Cam Hair In
Aprons BARRIERS Bicycle
Belts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18


the machine and allowed his finger to
remain under the die, which by down
ward movement, shaped the heel, with
the above result.
Daniel s. Cleveland, nearly life long
resident OF this place, who for several
years past has passed his winters with
children in Lawrence, Mass, and his
summers on the home farm here, died In
that city on Saturday last, after an i'll
ness covering two weeks, the cause of
his death being due to paralysis, he
having suffered three shocks. Seven
children survive him, three of whom,
Mrs. Olive Mccoy, Miss Jennie and
Harry accompanied the remains to this
place, Monday, for interment in the
family lot. His age was about 70 years.
reception given in honor of the
pastor of the Bethany Church and his
wife was held in the church parlor, Tues
day afternoon. The receiving party
was the primary class, numbering about
two dozen, between the ages of eighteen
months and eight years. 1t was unique,
with a delightful absence Of fuss and
formality. There were pretty speeches
and singing by the children. The pastor
reviewed his Mother Goose melodies.
All laughed and nobody cried. The
children presented their guests with
bouquets and started fund for mis-
sionary map. 1t will be hard to beat the
reception by the primary class.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18

A fair will be given in Coburn Hall,
next month, under the auspices of St.
Mary's church
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-05-18
"Every Well Man
Hath His III Day. ~

4 Doctors examination
might shoeU that kidneys,
hVer and stomach are normal,
but the doctor cannot analySe
the blood upon 4Uhtch these
organs depend.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes, vitalizes
and enriches the blood. 1t cures you
when "a bit off" or when seriously
afflicted. 1t never diSappoints.
Dyspepsia" My husband had dyspep-
sia and Hoods Sarsaparilla cured him.
Our little boy was nervous and the baby
had ulcerous sores. 1t cured BOTH" MRS.
EMMA BEBB, Portage, Pa.
Indigestion" could not eat for some
months on account OF distress and indiges-
ton. Hoods Sarsaparilla cured me so that
can eat and sleep we'll" MRS. G.. A. CUNT.
Taylor and Walnut Sts., Wilmington, Del.
d@od3 Saldqba,lM
2ZazlzslEtl22lrlD
Hoods Pills cure liver Ills the nonirritating and
- Th.rS snlra .-l&b
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30
The Gold That GlitterS.
DO RICHES MAKE HAPPINESS, OR
DOES HEALTH MAKE
WEALTH?

The richest man cannot always be
said to be the most successful, for true
success is not possible without happi-
ness. Many a wealthy man would give
all he now possesses to have the health
and happiness of a young athlete:
Health is not hard to get and keep II
good Judgment is used in caring forand
supplying the needs of the system.
Nature often needs assistance; you
sometimes abuse nature by oyertaxing
your nerves, your brain, or your body;
and you haven't time to relax, n
take the rest that you need. You must
have outside help. Pabst Malt Extract,
The Best" Tonic, will supply the ex-
ira fuel, food, and strength; it is abso-
lutely pure can unequalled assistant to
nature in giving health, vitality and
strength. 1t will make you eat and
sleep well, and you TO feel like
yourself again. or perhaps, better than
YOU ever felt in your life. The BEST"
Tonic was awarded the 100 points OF
perfection at the Worlds Fair. and was
the only Malt Extract which received
that honor. Your nearest druggists car
ry Pabst Malt Extract, The Best"
Tonic in stock.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

past the door. Overcome by the warmth
of the day he had fallen asleep, and had
entirely failed to hear the click of the key
board, which ordered him to signal for
the excursion train to stop. Reused to
his senses and hearing the metallic
souuder talking to him, he realized all
too well the grave nature OF his offence.
All he could do was to %nervously click
back the words, "Train has passed, v and
mutely sit, staring at the instrument.
The worst happened. The special on
that terrible down grade crashed into a
freight which was making all possible
time, expecting to pass the extra at his
siding.
Around us everywhere are occurring
continually similar tragedies. The human
body Is a more marvellous system than
hat Of any great railway corporation. 1t
IS provided with its telegraph wires that
are used to give signals of danger. The
danger signals have been telegraphed to
YOU again and again, but you, like the
operator, are asleep. You do not heed
the danger signals, the weakness, ner-
vousness, debility, sleeplessness, the tired
feeling mornings, the stomach, liver or
kidney troubles, until YOU wake with a
start to the fact that already there has
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30
A Terrible,

been too much delay. Creeping paraly-
sis, nervous prostration, serious liver and
kidney complaint, wrecked constitution
or approaching insanity stares you in the
face, because the danger signal has been
ignored, and another victim Is being
FASTENED toward an early grave.
Take our advice and do not consider any
trouble, no matter how trifling, of too
little insignifcance to receive attention.
Take that for your nerves and blood that
you know will make them strong and we'll
Take that which has been proved In thou
sands of cases to be the most efficient
nerve and blood remedy ever given 10
mankind. You will find nowhere any
thing that can equal DIR. Greene's Nerv-
ura blood and nerve remedy. II stands
to-day distinctly in a class by itself as ths
greatest restorative OF a weakened, ex-
hausted, wasting or overworked nervous
system ever. discovered by man. As .
strengthened and invigorator of the nerves
and a purifier of the blood, il is of the
greatest value and stands unequalled and
unrivalled by any other remedy In the
world. 1t is the best possible spring med
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

Master Francis Woodward, son of Rus.
sell Woodward celebrated his ninth birth
day March 25th by a party. Thirteen oil
his playmates were his guests. AT four
all sat down to a %bountitul repast. In the
center OF the table was a large birthday
cake on which was the word Frank
with the years 1899 * 1890" Around the
edge OF the cake were nine lighted can
dies OF various eolors. Each guest was
presented with a bonbon, which, on be-
ing opened, showed a paper cap
which each one was requested
to wear while at supper The party end
! ed delighttully, all having had a very
pleasant time.
Shortly before noon Thursday fire was
discovered in an upstairs sleeping room IN
the house OF Lyman Hutchinson in Peth.
IL caught from a stovepipe passing
through a partition to the chimney be-
yond and had gained considerable head
way before the cracking alarmed the
household below. MIR. Hutchinson had
Just returned from the village and his son,
John, arrived shortly afterward. Miss
Emma Flint, who was dressmaking there,
mounted the horse just driven by Mr..
Hutchinson, aud rode to several of the
neighbors' for more assistance. Effective
work was lone ia fighting the fire with
pals OF water, but had il not been for
about two feet OF snow on the roof the at
tempt to subdue the flames must have
failed. As it was, about Is feet OF the roof,
the ridgepole and several rafters were
charred over. The cost OF repairing the
damage by fire to the building was APP
praised at $40 and the furniture and carpets
we're damaged about go worth. The
buildings we're insured for $500 in the
Union Mutual company, whose agent, j..
B. Eldredge, settled the loss within thirty
hours after the fire occurred. In the barn,
which adjoins the house and must have
burned with it IL the fire had not been
checked, was about 1900 worth OF wool on
which there was no insurance. Mr..
Hutchinson is being heartily congratulate
ed on this narrow escape from a more
serious loss.
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An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
fleets of the well known remedy.
SyRrP OF FIGs. manufactured by the
~CALIFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co, illustrate
he value Of obtaining the liquid laxa-
live principles of plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
hem in the form most refreshing 10 the
Ia,te and acceptable TO the system. II
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive. cleansing the system effectually,
di-pelline colds, headaches and feyers
gently vet promptly and enabling one
IN overcome habitual constipation per-
m~aneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, aud its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make IL the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known TO the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Cu. only. In order TO get its beneficial
elects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG r co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. EEw YORK. N Y
s.- sale by an Druggiss-Prioe soc. per bottle,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

Mesn Alpha Messero of Rochester, d. W. Vail of Pomfret, A Steward of East
and e l. Mcmahon of Stowe, directors oft the Vermont Maple Sugar Mar
.kab werein TOW TUESDAY and inspected he plant Of the Market, which is o. prc
.ueany readyh for business. They were much pleased with he lam in which their
plans bad bene xecutedu under direction OF Manager 7. l. Spear
The plant consists of two buildings, formerly owned by the Emerson company,
which have been purchased by the associations ant fitted up according ito the needs,
dapabHty was sucht hata as of the oficerh has expressed it,, II they had
built they wouldp probably nave designed Just about as they 10 rave it.
The main building, two and a haf stories high, contains a large and pleasant Of
dcea q the process department. The syrupB received at the east ed Of the first
N weighed. A large elevatorr u n clear to he top n on this The syrup
to he second floor n separated into three grades IN basis of color an ha-
vor the hghtat cobra and finest flavor being classeda as Graded A separate tank, hay-
ing a capacity OF 400 gals is provided Of this floor % receive each grade. From these
three tanks pipes lead back t he first floor, where Immediately underneath, stands a
So gal iacketed aluminium kettle. This kettle els filed with yrup, steam is introduced
the jackets ant in a mtle more hans SIX minute sthes syrup Is boiling merrhy. Al
being cooked sufficiently It is drawn tut an strained. Its cooked to whatever
density desired, whether for canned syrup pahed or caked sugar. The canning is
dne on thi floor, but iii is % be paled or caked Il is raised again to the second
floor, where this york is done Then lit is abeledw with the regular Market label, de-
signed IN engraved by George Hutchinson OF Randolph "a ut Of this abel appears
abovel and the registered Market trademark is affixed, so that the buyer can know
what hei is getting. Then the packages aec Grated and placed in The storehouse beside
the track ready for shipment. The third floor of TIT main building will be used for
Grating and forage
strong demand for the Markets goods at good prices.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE.
He Did Not Heed the Signal "A Terrible,
Thrilling Story.

Observation-Disclosures ck-tick-tick-tic
and so the telegraph instrument clicked
out its important message unheeded.
An extra excursion train, bearing hun
dreds of happy people, few by the faith
less station agents post, nor did he realize
that this train, running out OF the regular
time, was neal him, until it Numbered
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

SkirtS....

Cost of goods, cost of Innings
and making. Figure IL out on
any of these ready-to-wear Skirts
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

DIR. Greene, who Is undoubtedly the most
successful specialist in curing nervous,
chronic or lingering diseases. We should
advise that you begin to take his great
remedy, DR.. Greene,s Nervura blood and
nerve remedy at once, and either call in
person upon DIR. Greene, or write TO him.
at a Temple Place, Boston, Mass, for
such information as you feel you need
DIR. Greene will consult and advise with
you, without charging you anything.
whether you call or write.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-30

and you will
wonder at the
lowness of the
price. We have
$ o me eNtra
good ones at
81 to SIS each
and up TO IS.
In the low
grades at SI.25
TO $500 Over
one hundred to
select from.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-10
He Told the Lawyer.

LAWYER S. is we'll known for his un-
comely habits He cuts his hair about
four times year and the rest of the
time looks decidedly ragged about the
ears. He was making a witness describe
a barn which figured in his last case.
GLOW long had the barn been built?''
"Oh, | don't know About a year
mebby About nine months pr APPS.
"But just how long? Tell the jury
how long it had been built.
"Well, I don't know exactly Quite
a while.
"Now, Mr.. B., you pass for an intel
ligent farmer, and yet you can t tell me
how old this barn is, and you have lived
on the next farm for ten years. Can
you tell me how old your own barn is
Come now, tell us how old your own
house is, if you think you know.
Quick as lightning the old farmer re-
piled:
"You want to know how old my house
u.s. do ye? Well, it's just about as ole
as you be and needs the roof seeing tc
about as bad.
In the roar that followed the witness
stepped down, and Lawyer S. didn't
call him back London Globe
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1899-03-10
.sTLe Best Laid Plans.

ssWhen / was a young fellow, I was
dreamer, said benevolent citizen.
81 thought that my greatest pleasure
would be to give money to the poor and
live life of simple, unworldly devo-
ton and gentleness. That was when /
was about 90.
cat % | came into some money rath-
er unexpectedly. The first thing l did
was to give dinner. got tipsy- the
first time in my life. had a fight with
a waiter and nearly punched his eye
out l was arrested and had to be bailed
out by my lawyer. The waiter sued me
for damages, and | was SO angry with
him and myself and the downfall Of my
great ideals that refused to compro-
mise as my lawyer advised. The waiter
lost most of his savings in fees and ex-
penses and his family came wailing to
ask me to pay his doctors bills and help
him get position and they would drop
the suit
II came to my senses and did more
than that for them. My old ideas, modi-
fed and modernized, took hold of me
again, and while am hard headed
business man today most of my friends
are poor people. But my first use OF
money shows how fimsy the pedestals
of most ideals are and how foolish it is
to say what we woald do if we could. .
New York Commercial Advertiser.