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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
POINTS AND MOOT POINTS.

Discount ninety-nine per cent or
the verdicts of envy, jealousy, an
tipathy and prejudice
A natural fool is far more respectable
than an unnatural one
Preferences are temperamental, not
logical.
The human stock is evil, but good is
grated into it more or less success
fully.
Life is a veritable fog, but divine
lights are visible-intelIect, magma
ton, and above all, affection.
The very rich and the very poor are
equal social and economical nuisances
Human progress is a tortoise race to-
ward perfection.
Our power to act is our center: our
progress is our circumference.
Brave hopes are prophecies; tinid
ones are lies.
To regret not having sinned in the
past is to sin with a vengeance
Life is see-saw, up and down-the
down is the safer part of the game.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
BARON sCHIMPF'S PHILOSOPHY.

A chip off der oldt plock iss usually
der same kindt off a plockheadt.
Lofe in cottage ISIS all rigid ven der
cottage iss sitoovated at NEWPORT by
der sea
A plack hen viii lay White egg, bud,
a shpeckled hen won't lay eggs mi,
. bolka dots on it.
Der r-r-olling stone gadders no moss
budt id is nod so green as der shtone
vat shtoodt shtill.
A drop off honey cadches more vlies
as a parrel off vinegar, budt der vine
gar will lasd longer
Won half der vorldt dond't know how
der odder half Ifs. und ids none of,
dere pizness, enyhow,
Absence makes der heart grow von-
der, budt too mooch absence makes der
heart grow wonder of some odder vel
low
Effery CLOUD has a silfer lining, budt
when it comes to extracting der silfer
it ISIS cbust as veil to know der gom-
bination
Der wise man says dot a beggar's
purse ISIS always empdy, budt der beg
gar ISIS nit der only man whose purse
got dot tiredt yelling
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
II HAVE NO DOUBT
About the Curstiye Properties o!
Morrow's h,d-ne ODDS"

A Richmond, Indiana. man. by th.
name of Harry Normandin, said thit
TO representative of John Morrow 4
Co, chemists. He may be relied upor
as a perfectly truthful man. when
tell you that be is superintendent a
Culiston x Co.'S printing establish
ment.
He further said: 1T IL a pleasure
to me TO recommend 20 worthy a rem
edy and | make this statement publicly.
haping il may help many another per
son who read il.
have been unfortunate enough to
be a sufferer from my kidneys and
other distressing troubles which came
from this disorder for the past i've
years. AT times have been very bad
and at others quite comfortable
Ny chief trouble was baekaebe. re-
tention of urine. and extremely ner-
vous. | was fully aware that the en-
tire trouble came from my kidneys.
endeavored TO get relief by using diff
ferent remedies. but Ia no avail until
took Morrow's kid-ne- oids. which |
obtained at Luken's drug store.
| don't think used them more than
three days when | saw change for
the better continued taking them until
now all pain has subsidized. nervousness
Is less, and retention of urine gone
To say that | shall continue with them
until cured is unnecessary"
Druggists 80 cents. Mailed on re-
,e,pt of price (stsmps taken) John
Morrow 4 Co., chemists, Spring field,
ohio.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
BeOinnIro the New Year

With pure, rich, healthy blood, whicl
may be had by taking Hoods Sarsa
parilla. you will lot need to fear at
'achs of pneumonia, bronchitis, fevers
colds or the grip. A few bottles OF
tn,s great tonic and blood purifier
taken now, will be your best protection
against spring humors, boils, erup
tons, that tired feeling and serious
illness, to which weak and debilitated
system is especially liable in early
spring. Hoods SarsspariIIa eradicates
from the blood all scrofula taints, tones
and strengthens the stomach, cures
dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh ard
every ailment caused or promoi q hy
impure or depleted blccS
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11


and was able to do nearly all nv own
work continued the use of your medi-
cine, and feel that owe my recovery to
you. / cannot thank You enough for your
advice and your wonderful medicine
Any one doubling my statement NAV
write to me and / will gladly answer
all inquiries.-Mrs. NELL Hurst, Deep
water, Mo.
Letters like the foregoing. con-
stantly being received, contribute not
little to the satisfaction felt BY Mrs.
Pinkham that her medicine and counsel
are assisting women to bear their heavy
burdens.
Mrs. Pinkham's addressis Lynn, Mass.
All suffering women are invited ia
write to her for advice, which will be
given without charge. 1t is an ex-
perienced womans advice to women.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

Exposure to su den climatic change
produces cold in the head and catarrh
is apt t. follow. Provided with Ely's
Cream Balm you are armed against
Nasal Catarrh. Druggists sell it at so
cents, or Ely Brothers, 90 Warren
street. New York. will mail the soc or
10c trial size. The Balm cures without
pain. Goes not irrita ate or cause snee z
ing. 1t spreads itself over an irritated
and angry surface, relieving immedi-
ately the painful il fismmation, cleanses
and eures. Cream Balm quickly cures
the cold.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
BLASTS FROM RAMS Hoe,


The preacher will not reap wheat II
he sows sand.
II God gives YOU talent, don't wear
it for a bangle
man may know the time card and
yet miss the train.
The dews o. morning are angels
tears for the deeds of the night.
The smaller mans heart, the big
ger a dollar looks in his eyes.
Went Home Naked.
The Bookman has heard of 4 Scotch
professor who had been advocating
the advantages of athletic exercise.
The Roman youths" he cried, used
to swim three times across the Tfber
before breakfast The Scotch profes-
sor exclaimed Mr.. McAllister, why
do you smile? We shall be glad to
share your amusement" The canny
Scot replied. Il was just thinking. sir,
that the Roman youths must have left
their clothes on the wrong bank at the
end of their swim
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

An English defaulting bank manager.
who had eluded the police for three
years by staying in seaside village
near Plymouth. was discovered by a
strange accident. While strollliIg on
the beach with a young woman watch
ing the warships a sailor on board a
cruiser. who happened to come from
the town whence the defaulter had
absconded. looked through telescope.
recognized him, and Informed the
police
Mr.. N~ywed freading)-Nobody
ever vet saw a dead mule.
Mrs Newlywed tEho is thinking of
something else and not listening
Don't You think yeur life Insurance
premiums are Q waste OF mensy. Jeha
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
Thousands of

Thousands of
sick and suffer
ing pc ople are
like the poor
cripple in the
Bible. who has
no one to helT
him down to
TIE life-givius
pool before
some one els
slipped il
aneaO OF MN,
So many suf
ferers feel tina
if they coul|
only get a littl'
help to over
come their e~
tire M we6k
n . ( tn t
would then b
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
MRS. PINKHAM'S ADVICE
What Mrs Nell Hurst has to Saw
About It.

DEAR Mis- When I wro..
to you had not been well for Eve years.
had doctored all the time but got M
better. ! had womb trouble very bad.
Ny womb pressed backward. eansing
piles. l was In such misery 1 could
scarcely walk across the floor. Mem
situation was irregular and too mo.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11
About Catarrh.sI

1t is caused by cold or succession
of colds, combined with impure blood
Its svmr toms are pain In the head
discharge from the nose, ringing
noises in the ears. 1t is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which purlfies
and enriehes the blood, soethes and
rebuilds the tissues and relieves all the
dIssgreeable sensations.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

"
fuse, was also
troubled with
leucorrhna. /
had given up all
hopes of getting
well; everybody
thought 1 had
consumption.
After taking
: FIVE bottles of
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegeta-
bic Compound,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

Only one remedy IN the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
IN any part cf the body; Dosn's oint-
ment. AT any drug store, 80 &c ats.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

Coughs aud colds, down to the very
nordarland of consumption, yield TO the
soothing. healing il 1uences of DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

Dyspepsia-bane of human exist
epce. Burdock Blood Bitters cures
it, promptly, permanently. Regulates
and tones the stomach.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

La Grippe is surely contagious. DR. Mile,
Restorative Nsrvfne Is a sure preventive.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-11

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The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
Emblem.

The apple crop will be complete
failure on account of the large amount
of caterpillars that are destroying the
foliage.
A party from this town visited the
silver mine in Concord a short time ago,
als0 W. s. Robinson's mine. We hope
that the good old farmers of Concord
may strike it rich.
Miss Blanch Bosworth, who has been
attending school at Portland, has ar
rived home on account of being exposed
to the measles. We are sorry for
Blanch as she was making fine progress
in her studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Steady of Concord,
were in town one day last week, visiting
at T. {. Pushard's.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
South SmithfieId.

Mr.. Geo. Gaylord was visiting the dog
owners on Tuesday.
Our road commissioner built the road
last week, which was laid out last fall
across Selden Holmes farm leading to
Frank Biekford's line. This creates
some feeling as there are some other
cross roads in town which are hardly
passable and they refuse even to repair
them.
Quite number attended the Quarter
" meeting at Rome, last Sabbath.
Extra good meetings were reported.
Mrs. Howard Crowell returned from
Augusta, last week, accompanied by her
two brothers, Messrs. James and Byron
Ballard of Montana. They have been in
the west about thirty years. Her sister,
Mrs. Townsend of Augusta, is also visit
ing with them.
Mr.. Doyle has gone on trip to Port
land aud Boston, and will be gone sew
eral days.
Mr.. Milford Bickford sold nice colt
to Mr., Jones of Fairfield, last week.
Mrs. Carrie Higgins of Augusta, was
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivory
Mosher last week. H.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15

A few of the neighbors of Will Wins
low visited him last week Friday and
gave him lift at shingling, which favor
he fully appreciates and extends thanks
for their kindness.
Uncle Hiram Goodwin is somewhat
better and is well settled in his new
home in the east rent of Mrs. f. Wins
low, he having sold his farm some time
ago to Mr.. Will Marcia, who is now
making some repairs preparatory to
moving In.
Geo. Buzzell has moved his old house
back from the street and will build a
new one this season. He is at present
at work on the cellar.
f. f. Kinds of Fairfield. was stopping
in Larone for few days, recently.
Josiah Magoon is or an extended visit
to friends and relatives in Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Milton Rowe has purchased the old
Adams farm on Pico and is moving on.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Nay Varney were at the
Lake last Sunday.
Marcus Moore is building him nice
cottage ut the lake.
Miss Laura Hayden is visiting at Mrs.
w. d. Hayden's.
There was a large crowd of people at
Lakewood last Saturday, but it WAS too
rough on the lake for boating.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
SOlOn.

Henry Washburn of Bingham, was iu
town, Wednesday.
Mark Dinsmore of Bingham, was in
town, Wednesday.
DR.. S. F. Green went to Bangor,
Thursday, to attend a Medical Conven-
ton.
Mrs. Ammerden and her sister from
Boston, are the guests of Mrs. j. h.
Gray, this week.
L. S. Merrill is having bad time with
his eyes again, so that he is able to be
in his store only part of the time.
Chas. Kennedy of The Forks was in
town one day last week.
Mrs. Leander McIntire is at Orono, at
tending the commencement exercises.
Uncle George McIntire is at Skowhe-
gan, visiting his daughter, Mrs. Vene
Goodrich, this week.
There were quite number attended
the circus at Waterville, Friday.
Mrs. M. L. Williams was at Skowhe-
gan. Saturday.
Turner Boswell was at Skowhegan,
Saturday, on business.
C. A. Merrill and wife were at Flag
staff couple of days the last of the
week.
Harry and Fife Rqndlett of Pttsfield,
were visiting at Ema Jones, Saturday.
r. Fairbrother was In town again this
week, looking after his birch they are
taking down on the Somerset road.
A. B. Wilson aud his brother, Sumner,
were at Bingham, Sunday.
Chas. Tarbell and wife and Miss Nellie
Hapgood of No. Arson, were 10 town,
Sunday, making few calls.
Allie Gray of No. Arson, was in town,
Monday afternoon.
Earnest Doyen of No. Arson, is at
pairing his house.
Newell Nye was at Skowhegan, on
business, Tuesday
j. II. Gray was at Skowhegan, Tues
day.
The members of the Scion Cornet
drama, "Among the Breakers at the
Town hall, in this village, Friday even
ing, June 23d.
Manager Fairbrother OF Lakewood,
has made arrangements with the band
here to give sacred concert at that
place next Sunday, also a special train
will be run from Bingham, to connect
with the electrics at Madison. G.
The road machine is at work in the
south half OF town. George Smith of
Bingham, is working six horses on 1t.
June 25th will be observed as Chill
dren's day at the SO. Scion church.
On Friday, June 23d, those Interested
are requested to meet at the SO. Scion
cemetery for the purpose of clearing up
the yard and see what will be done
about the fence that is in very bad shape
and needs repairing. Those interested
will please take notice.
Mrs. Mary Paul, who has been quite
low for some time, is reported better
and was able to ride out last Sunday. L.
We will all want to attend the excur-
sion to Lakewood, Sunday next, AS it
will be fine outing. Train leaves from
this station at 0 a. m, accompanied by
our band, and the fare is only 40 cents
round trip. Ample conyeniences for
picnic parties.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
August Flower.

at is surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, THAT in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years, |
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach and for constipation. l
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is a grand remedy. 1t
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomachs
and indigestion" Sample bottles free
at Geo. e. SIMPSONS. c. w. Folsoms' or
Bixbv & Bucks. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Athens.

Mr.. Nelson Rowell is putting stock
of groceries into the Bartlett store lately
vaca'' by David Sharp.
L.. lie Hoyt and Ivan WaEd drove to
Hiltland to hear the address OF Gov
Powers on the occasion of his recent
visit here.
Mr.. Shaw and Mr.. Kelly who were
lately called here by the death of Mr.
Leayitt, returned to Worcester, Thurs
day, leaving their families to make an
extended visit to Mrs. Leavitt.
Mrs. Julia Green has been unusually
poorly recently but Is again little
better.
Mrs. Alice Wood has gone to Skow-
hogan, to visit her nieces there after
which she returned to her home in
West Medford, Mass.
Ernest Holman accompanied his moth
er home from kent's Hill this week for a
few days visit.
Mrs. Prince Stafford has gone to Ban
gor, and will at once begin housekeeping
there. Mr.. Stafford has pleasant job
there at local engineering and we wish
them success and happiness in their
new undertaking.
Mrs. A. Locke contemplates accom-
panying her daughter, Belle, on her
return to Mass, for visit of some
length.
Mrs. Tbbetts of West Athens, called
on Mrs. Welch this week. The old lady
seems to be growing weaker each day
aud 1t is expected will not survive.
Rev. j. M Hinckley occupied the
pulpit here last Sunday. 1t Is expected
that Mr.. Gard of Albion, will speak here
once a month this summer as usual.
Iva Scribener is assisting Mrs. c..
Ward with her homework.
Mrs. Wormlight of Harmony, is stop
ping with Mrs. l.. n. Ellingwood this
summer relieving her of the care of
homework.
Mr. Leo Murkle Is boarding with Mrs.
Harriet Wentworth. He has plenty of
work at grading In the cemetery.
A party consisting of members of
Winona Lodge Of Rebekahs Of this town
were entertained by the Priscilla lodge
of Skowhegan, on Tuesday, June 9Th.
They report very pleasant entertain
ment and reception, with nice refresh
ments and hope to soon return the COM
pliment at their own lodge room here.
ElllDk WOOu 10 w al an
mex to his stable.
Mr.. Albert Hilton has new barn up
and partly boarded.
Mr.. Leonard Locke formerly of this
place, but now near the line In Cornville,
has recently erected nice barn, which
can be plainly seen from this village.
Mr.. Henry Cleveland of Dexter, and a
grand daughter, the little daughter of
Owen Blackden, called on relatives in
town this week.
Memorial services were held at Union
church Tuesday June IL, in honor of the
lately deceased members of the |. o. o..
F's. of this place. A procession of
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs was formed
at the hall, marching 10 the church,
which WAS decorated for the occasion,
and listened to a helpful address by Mr..
II. b. HIATT of East Madison, after which
the cemetery was visited, and the graves
of the late members decorated, with inn
pressive ceremonies.
Chldren's day will be observed In the
grange Saturday, June Il. The child
rem will be prepared with an interesting
program and will he addressed by Rev.
r. B. HAITI of East Madison. AS usual
the exercises will be open to all.
Post master Williams went IA ishing"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15

A pretty wedding occurred at the
Congregational Church in .Iackman,
Wednesday evening, when Miss Leaphie
f. Newton, daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Isaac Newton and Mr.. William F. Slade
were united in marriage, Rev. Richard
Peters officiating. The bridesmaids
were Misses Jessie Henderson, Zemma
Newton, Rena Nichols and Hazel Hol-
den. Daniel Hancox was best man. A
reception followed the ceremony.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
STATE OF MAINE.
Board of State Assessors.
Augusta, June "a, I3oc

Augusta, June 10, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the State
Assessors will be in session at the Court
House in Skowhegan, Tuesday June 27th.
and at the Hotel in Bingham, Wednesday
June 18th, at g. o'clock in the forenoon of
each day, A. D. 1899, in the County of
Somerset, to secure information to enable
them to make just and equal assessment
of the taxable property in the several
towns in said County and to investigate
charges of concealment of property liable
to assessment as required by law,
WIN. c. MARSHALL,
OTIS HAYFORD,
GEORGE POTTLE,
Board of State Assessors.
James Plummer Sec. 2w24
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
Snlithiield.

Belle Stevens is so much improved in
health that she has returned to her
school in Madison.
Chldren's day was observed by the
Somerset Grange, Saturday evening,
The children gave fine entertainment,
after which they were paii by refresh
ments.
Andrew b. Cole received kick from
a horse, Friday morning, breaking three
ribs and tanning him very badly. He is
suffering very much at present. DR..
Edwards attended him.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
West Madison.
A Sunday school was organized at the
town house last Sunday.

A Sunday school was organized at the
town house last Sunday.
Mr.. Hiram Moore is making extensive
repairs on his barn, raising IL from the
ground 80 as to put 10 basement and
increasing the length thirty feet.
Mr.. A. F. Adams and son are enlarg-
ing their stable which will greatly add
to its convenience.
Mrs. Mott French of Scion. spent last
Friday with her mother, Mrs. Sarah c.
Mantor.
A good delegation from West Madison
attended the opening at Lakewood, last
saturday.
Mr.. A. F. Adams and wife spent sew
eral days at Madison, with friends, last
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-06-15
Consolidated!

THE CAPE ANN FISH co. and the
Spot Cash Meat and Grocery Co. The
firm hereafter will be known as the
SPOT CASH MEAT, FISH & GRO
Gerry co. and will do business in the
brick store opposite NJ. B. Heselton's,
Water st.
Mr.. A. G.. Cookson will have charge of
the meat and fish department where
may be found the best assortment of
fresh-picked and dry fish. HOLSTERS
fresh boiled for Saturday evening trade
a speciality. Meats-fresh, corned, can
ned and smoked. A large assortment
always on hand. Cookson's homemade
sausage, the very best made. Also a
good line of all the best brands of can
ned goods, spices, teas, coffees, molasses,
sugar, flour, etc. We want your butter,
eggs, beans, potatoes, chickens, turkeys,
etc., in exchange for goods.
Respectfully,
Spot Cash Meat, Fish and Grocery Co.
Skowhegan, June 7, '99.