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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
Apple Sales.

II looks very much as though growers
having apples for sale have been unduly
scared about the price. A great many
barrels have been bought up in the west
ern part OF the state by shippers Tor
seven,y-fve cents barrel. Later, how
ever. in Androscoggin county more
especially, considerable quantities have
changed hands al one dollar barrel, put
uo directly from the orchard.
While it is true there is a large crop of
apples in The country and that as usual in
such cases there have been more of the
early and pefishdble sorts than there was
room tor in consumption, yet this ought
not to be enough TO frighten Maine grow
ers OF hard winter kinds into the idea
there would be no market for such fruit.
Those growers who have disposed of
their fruit al he lowest figures named
seemed TO have been needlessy hasty to
make sale before any prIce was estab-
lshed OF course prices abroad. for the
fruit there is not room enough for, here,
largely control the value. Accepting
this as fact. there is 20 cause Tor alarm
over the price, or the demand Amer
lean apples in the English market thus far
this autumn have sold for prices as high
as usual for perishahe shipments made
a; this early date, and certainly at figures
that warranted higher value here than
the stventy-five Cents tor which so man,
have been sold
Maine apples will keep in perfect con-
diion. and without shrnkage on number
one fruit. till midwinter Should sales
abroad continue as well as they have so
far this season, Maine apples. without
doubt will then sell at price that will
leave some margin Tor the fruit. II not.
it will be time enough then to sacrifice
the crop, II the conditions of the market
render il necessary. There have been
quite arge shipments OF Massachusetts
and New Hampshire apples 70 markets
west OF the Mississippi -Natne Farmer.
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Tortured q Witness.

Intense suffering was endured BY wit
ness T. L. Martin of Dixie, Ky, before
he gave this evidence: ~ coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw;
then tried DR. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief. have used
it in my family for four years and recon-
mend it as the greatest remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat, chest and
lung troubles. 1t will stop the worst
cough and not only prevents but abso-
lutely cures consumption. Price SOC and
800. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free
At r. Fl. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

Sufferers from this hofribis malady
nearly always inherit it-not necessarily
from the parents, but may be from some
remote ancestor, for Cancer often runs
through several generations. This deadly
poison may lay dormant In the blood for
years, or until you reach middle life, then
the first little sore or ulcer makes its ap-
pearance or a swollen gland in the
breast, or some other part of the body,
gives the first warning.
To cure Cancer thoroughly and perma-
nently all the poisonous virus must be
eliminated from the blood-every vestage
If it driven out. This S. S. S. does, and
Is the only medicine that can reach deep
seated, obstinate blood troubles like this.
When all the poison has been forced out
of the system the Cancer heals, and the
disease never returns.
Cancer begins often in small way, as the
following letter from Mrs: Shirer shows /:
small pfmpie came on my jaw bout an inch
below the ear on the left side OF my face. II gave
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DIsTRyf,,r or MAINE as

DlslRiCf OF MAINE, 30.
On this 9th day of December. A. ID. 1900, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court. that a hearing be bad
upon the same on the 29th day of December, A.
ID. 1900, before said Court at Portland, in said
District, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be gran ted
And it Is further ordered by the Court that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb. Judge
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at Port.
land, in said District, on the 9Th day of Decem
Der A. ID. 1890.
T.. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order thereon.
lw60 Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
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Many Chinese temples have windows made
from mother of pearl, found In oyster shells.
The material is transparent and looks like
opal glass.
Evidence. First Chinaman: HAS All Push
associated very much with the Christiansf"
Second Chinaman: "Oh, yesl You should
hear him swear"
Itching piles? Never mind II physicians have
failed to cure you. Try Doan's Ointment. No
failure there. so cents, at any drug store,
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EAdRMAsas:s:szs:s;s
1ssxCHHBgA
FARM CONVENlENCES.

An Excellent Tool For Cutting Tile.
The Same Sort of "A SIush scraper.
will say that | am the inventor
of tool for cutting tile that is SUI
perior in every respect to any tool
have ever seen used. and that Is a tile
hammer, a drawing of which l send
herewith. | have used these ham,
mers for years, and the shape and size
here given (six inches long, are about
the best proportion for the purpose.
They should be made of the best steel
and both poll and pick tempered the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
Farm For Sale.

Situated on the road from Skowhegsn -
Solon six and one half miles from hadit1a
and air and one-hsi miles from sso~hessn
containing 100 acres new nutldinEs. ouilt -
years ago: good orchard OF 50 old $50
young apple trees cranberry bos bsAf-s
from to bushels annually cuts - tons =
hay; plenty OF wood and timber farm "a
tools Consisting OF moving machine horse
rake. carts and racks, wagon. 10 tons bay -
Also my house snd say mill batidinE' A
lock boards and "a 10 her; 70 cords % hsmi1ft
slabs HORACE SPEAk
4w46s Madison Center. No
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Morrill, C. Rowe and Annie A
Rowe, both of Concord, In the County OF Som
erset, and State OF Maine, by their moftgas,
deed dated December 7th, 1898, and recorded
in Somerset Registry OF Deeds in BOOB ~.
Page 81. conveyed to me. the undersigned Ger.
tain real estate situated in said Concord 400
described as follovs, vi1:-The south half 81
lot numbt red SIX. In the second range Of lol'
in said Concord: also twenty i've acres on we
north side OF the west half OF lot Numbered
Ave In the said second range OF lots also TIE
east half OF lot numbered Ave In said second
range OF lots. And whereas, the condition OF
said mortgage have been broken now, theis-
fore. by reason OF the breach Of the conc .
tions thereof claim foreclosure OF $40
mortgage, and give this notice for that puf-
pose.
Scion, Me, November ~, 1900. asv
aRLDHN r. GREEsk
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me no pain or inconven-
eince, and I should have
forgotten about 1t had II
not begun to inhame and
itch /; It would bleed .
little. then scab over, but
you'd not heal. This
continued for some time,
when my jaw began to
swell, b &C o m ing very
painful. The Cancer be
gan to eat and spread,
until it was as large as Q
half dollar, when I heard
of S. s. s. and determin-
ed to give 1t q fair trial,
and Il was remarkable
wlt AArf.xt ~R>>k
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
For Women.

DR.. Tolpan's Monthly Regulator has brought
There 10 positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had q single
are relieved in days without fail. No other
remedy will do this. No pain, no danger no
interference with work. The most diff cult
cases successfully treated through CORES
pondence, and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteedin every instance. relieve hun
dreds of ladres whom never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters truthfully
answered. Free confidential advice in all
matters of a private or delicate nature. Bear
in mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and will positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health BY
mail securely sealed, $500. Dr. T. NJ. Toll
MAN CO., 10 fremont St.. Boston. Mass
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

When the stomach is tired out It NUT
have q rest, tint we can't live without
food. Kodol dyspepsia Cure "digeaI 9
what you eat" so that you Can eat all tn,
good food you want while it Is restorin (
the digestive organs to health. 1t is the
only preparation that digests all kinus
of food. Geo. E. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13
AXES.
Unset and New SteeIed.

Leave axes at w. B. Whittier's feed
stable, Madison ST, Skowhegan, or at my
place. Athens road Hilton hill
43tf CHARLES B. WHITE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

Cure that cough by using SIMPSONS
syrup of white pine and tar at Samp-
sons drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

The Soap: "How do you stand in politics."
The Sponge: Pm an Expansionist."
Burdock Blood Ritters gives a man a clear
head, an active brain, strong, vigorous body
makes him At for the battle of life.
A Correction. 1--WE haven't any cults in
girl, ENORMOUSLY. "Nopsense' replied toe
Boston girl, Chicago is q cult unto herself"
Group instantly relieved. DIR. Thomas Ecec.
trio Oil. Perfectly safe. Never fails. AT any
drug store.
woman who will not forgive a man for
forgetting her will almost love him for striv
ing to forget her, for she knows that In this is
the essence of remem brance.
Every family should have its household med-
cine chest-and the first bottle in 1t should be
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup. Natures reme-
dy for coughs and colds.
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Washington, ID. G.
Gennesee Pure Food Co., LIE hoy, N. ";
from the use OF GRAIN-O that feel l must
say = word to induce others to use 1t. II PEG.
pie are interested in their health and the
welfare OF their children they will use no
other beverage. l have used them all, but
GRAIN-O have found superior to any, for
the reason that IL is solid grain.
Yours for health, e. F. MYERS.
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1t had from the very beginning the sore began to
heal and after taking few bottles disa ppeared
entirely. This was two years ago there are still
no signs Of the Cancer, and my general health
continues good.-MRs. h. SHIRER, La Plata, Mo.
- - - Is the greatest of all
XE ::;; E: : ;::s :a So
~ u for our free book on
Cancer, containing valuable and interest
ing information about this disease, and
write our physicians about youf case, We
make no charge for medical advice.
TINE SWIFT SPEclFic CO.. ATLANTA. Ca
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Safe. Always reliable. Ladies', ask Druggist for
CfIICHESTER'S ENGLIsH in ned and
tutions and imitAai0ns. Buy Of your Druggist
or send &c. in stamps for Particular, Test1-
monials and Relief for Ladies'" In letter.
by return N all. l0. 900 Testmo malls Sold by all
Drugssts CHICHESTER CHEMICAL co.
Madison square. PHILA.. PA.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

THE BEST should be your aim
! when buying medicine. Get
Hoods Sarsaparilla and have the
best medicine MONEY CAN BUY.
Not ELUSIVE. He: Ibid you have it cool
this summer" She: ~ ought to. l stopped
in hotel where there were only ultra fash.
ionsble people"
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Flexibone
Moulded!
Corsets::;
ESSENTIALLY A
STRAIGHT FRONT
CREATION.

Made of the best materials and style
Of workmanship-no straps or bands
to bind.
A PERFECT FITTING and stylish
effect is assured in this superb garment,
as its form fitting has comprehended all
figures and has skillfully regarded each
figure for its greatest possibility in sty-
lish moulding.
The close fitting street wear of the
present season makes the new figure
almost necessity to stylish and pro-
per presence for the street as well as
for occasions when the toilet is elabor-
ate.
Charming in simplicity as a refined
taste demands. Not valueless because
of its extreme low price
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

MRS. WIHsLOw 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, ssftens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer immediate v.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty FIVE cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take other kind. 1y38
Versatile: ~ admire your wife's style of
writing. Her diction is perfect" Eyes, her
dictioD is all riRht. So Is her contradict ion.
That's wonderful"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-13

To accommodate those who are partial to
the use of stomizers in apply ing liquids into
the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the
proprietors prepare Cream Balm in liquid
form, which will be known Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm. Price including the spraying
tube Is rs cts. Druggists or by mail The
liquid form embodies the medicinal proper
ties OF the solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the secret ons but changes them to
a natural and healthy character. Ely Broth
ers, So Warren St.. Y. 2w5O
Dora: ~ have my photo taken every three
years. think 1t Is so interesting" Grace:
Graciousl Whatever do you do with them
ALL"
The colored American., 1900-12-29
Opposed to Schools.

Have you good schools in this
neigh borhood?" [ asked a farmer with
whom I stopped in West Virginia.
Good as any, l reckon" was the re-
ply. They air all frauds"
why, you nave children, have you
not?"
''Ten o. EN-
Don't any of them go to school?"
Nary school. l don't believe in ed
dycation, cept for preachers and law
years and doctors"
why nOt?"
WAL, I went ter school fer two y'ai
when I war boy. an I thought l
knowed it all, thar want no mo- ter
earn. 1t took tn country paper an
lowed I'd hev what chillun I he'd, all
ddycated l he'd a good farm an
ienty o. stock. One day I got sOIns
circulars from a feller in Moo York
sayin he would give me good paper
money fer fifty cents fer a dollar in
gol. kin use Paper money es we'll eS
gol' hyar, so hit war a good trade.
war too sharp ter be c0tchsdr so ] san
The colored American., 1900-12-29
HER UNHAPPY INFIRMITY.
as Tried to be Sympathetic to the Lady,
But She Would Not Have It.

as Tried to be Sympathetic to the Lady
But She Would Not Have It.
He was an angular man with gray
ear whiskers. He gave up his seat in
the crowded car with an aiacrity that
spoke we'll for the cheeTfulness of his
disposition. The lady who took tn
proffered seat was stout and naughty
She slipped into the vacant place with
cut a word.
The angular man looked at her
thoughtfully. Then he stopped over
and said:
Il had an uncle, ma'am, that had
Just that same aff1iction.'
Sir!" said the stout lady, with an
insulted toss of the head.
Yes" continued the angular man,
''he couldn't pronounce any word be-
ginning with tn to save his blessed
neck. That's right He'd stutter and
stammer, an the best he could do
would be to give it the sound of s. II
was a dreadful affiiction. His oldest
sons name was Theophilus, but he al
ways called his 'Sophilus.' Had 1t
long ma'am?"
The stout lady was dark red from
veXation.
"You are insulting" she snorted.
well, l don't wonder, you hate to
hear anybody refer to it, said the an
guIar man with great cheerfulness.
But I couldn't help noticing it when
you took my seat and wasn't able to
say thank you l wouldn't have mind
ed in the least if you'd said sank you
oh, do you get off here? Good day,
ma 'an-neVer mind the thanks" F."
And the stout lady flounced down
the street to take the next car
Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
A Blooming Table. :

A Rochester newspaper tells OF 81
spring development which Is Of more
than local interest. A Rochester man,
Mr. Little, has a rustic table, newly
made Of willow and poplar branches
which stood bronzed and varnished in
his house. But the wood in 1t was cut
in winter, and when the spring came
the sap in those branches woke up and
began to grow knObby, and presently
threw out a Lot Of green leaves, which
plaiIy appear in the picture which the
newspaper gives. This is the sort or
determined and persever ng wood that
would seem to be adapted TO Lhe uses
Of the Tree Planting Association or
New York. Cuttings which when bent
vanished, and brought into the house
satII persist in carrying out the inten-
tions of nature might thrive even In
holes In the sidewalk along the streets
OF New York. The Rochester nursery
uen. who are quick TO recognize special
merit in vegetation, will do well to cuI@
tivate cuttings Of this sort and list
them in next years catalogues.-Hac~
zser4s 'WeeklT. --~
The colored American., 1900-12-29
A Long Felt Want.

Candidate-You are a workingma6
are you not?
WOrkingman-I am, sir.
Candidate-Well, I am a candidate
for a position Of trust, and I wish to
say to the sons Of toll
Workingman (Who is tired OF taffy
and disgusted with its resuIts)-I am
very busy now, sir.
Candidate was merely going tc
say that If elected I shan't do any more
for the workingman than for anybody
else, because I don't care a continen-
tai for one class more than for anoth-
er, and l don't think there should be
any classes in legislation, anyhow
WOrkingman (grasping his hand)-
You'll get my vote
The colored American., 1900-12-29

fer sample dollara an lux it ter ban&
when it come. It war all right an
mortgaged everything l hed an SEN
tn feller tn money. I got a box
gaw-dust an it busted me. Eff I hadnd
learned ter read I'd never knowed
what ther circular said an l low thet
no boys o. mine shall ever larn ter
read, so as they kin keep what they
git"
The colored American., 1900-12-29
The Dentists Little Joke.

a restaurant keeper and a dentist in
certain street, who were next door
neighbors, had fallen out, and 1t il
rather hard on the former that the lat.
cer should have glaring announce.
ment in his window to the effect:
Teeth sharpened TO tackle tough
steaks
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Persons who keep boarding houses or who can
take few strangers to board and room during the
holidays or inauguration, should make announce
mentS through these columns. Letters are coming
each day and if your announcement appears in the
paper the parties write direct to you Let
US know If you can take boarders and roomes and
how many.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Mrs. McFadden-They do say, Mrs.
o'Rourke, that your husband was car
E5ed OF by drink
Mrs. O'Rourke-Carried og by drinks
Not q bit av it, Me MOike could carry
of more drink than any man what
dver kim from Cork, and if he heard
you say them words he'd be turnin'
over IN. his grave.-CleVeland Leader.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
The Doctorss Advice.

Binks-The doctor advises short
quick runs several times a day; but he
says the exercise will do me no good
unless it has an object.
Jinks-Buy straw hat. You'll havs
plenty Of short, quick runs them
Spare Moments.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
He Had Been There.

Willie-Pa, why don't you 90 q
Washington and get an office?
Pa-My son, could not afford to rs
main idle for 20 Years waiting for M
appointment I
The colored American., 1900-12-29

fora E. Dorsey and Christine Dorsey
Typewriting, Copying and stsne
graphic work satisfactorily perfOrma
at reasonable rates by the Misses Doz.
sey, Room 8, LIE Droit Building
Corner 9Th and T street north west
The colored American., 1900-12-29
Agents Wanted,

Active agents are wanted ia ever si and
Town IN the United States for The O lored
ALneFlc9n, the greatest and HeWSiegt 80 Iorsd
newspaper published. Write far terms, Ad.
uFeSs The Oolored American, 4ss street. n.
y" Washington, II. @.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Ladies who intend to keep open house on New
Years Day, should send their announcements in
early in order that their friends may know whether
they are TO receive or not.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
Town Topics.
Mr.. Ed win Tobin Is very ill.

Adr. nOy bryan OF HOWARD OnlVeEe1'
sy is suffering with la grippe.
Hon. w. Lee Person will arrive in
the city about the 9TH of January.
Mr.. Daniel l.. Brooks of the Recorder
Office, has been very sick forsome time.
Mr. Anderson Jackson Of the Pension
office is spending a few days in North
Carolina.
Mrs George II. White, the wife of
our Congressman, to the delight Of her
msny friends, is improving.
Mr. James Turner went to Virginia
to spend few days of the festive sea-
son with his family and friends.
Mr. J. e Harmon Of the Recorder Of
fee. went to North Carolina TO spend
Xmas with relatives and friends.
Mr.. Henry Turner who resides at
1923 n. ]. ave, had a number Of his
friends to take Christmas dinner.
Mr.. William F. Watkins, clerk In
the Census Office, spent the holidays
at his home in Montgomery, Alabama.
DIR. A. NJ Curtis, Surgeon in Chief
of the Freedmen's Hospital will appear
before the Second Bsptigt Lyeeum to-
morrow.
Miss Beatrice, oldest daughter Of DR..
and Mrs. Plummer, will spend the hoI'
days in Jersey City with Mrs. G. NJ.
Branham.
Mr.. Robert Pelham, jr, of Michigan,
who recently moved his family to
Washington ia now located at 2516
BrightwoOd avenue, NV.
Mr.. J. r. Moss, who has been with
the Hancocks quite a number of years,
has made many friends at that popular
hostelry by his tact and attention to
duty.
Miss Bertha Timer, daughter OF
Bishop B. T. Tanner Of Philadelphia, is
spending the holidays in Washington
as the guest of Prot. and Mrs. L. B.
Moore, Of Howard University.
The American Negro Academy will
will hold its annual meeting on the 5bh
Of March next. T. J. Galloway, Esq,
and Prof. John Hope OF Atlanta, Ca,
brother. .in-lsw to Register Lyons, have
been elected members.
Mr.. Z. II, Bullock, one of Charlottes.
ville's popular pedagogues, spent few
days of Christmas in Washington and
left last Thursday for Baltimore where
ne will attend the annual conference o.
the Z. M. q. A.
DR.. Z. B. Moore, Dean Of the Depart
ment Of Pedagogy of Howard Univer
sity spent last week in Baltimore de
livering q course of lectures before the
Baltimore County Teachers Institute
on scientific Methods of Teaching"
Mr, James b. Rufin, formerly Of this
city, bat who Joined the navy and was
at the Beige of Santiago when Cervers'I
feet was destroyed, is in the city tC
spend the holidays with friends. Mr.
Ruff1n is now an expert carpenter anC
corker at the Navy Yard in Ports
mouth, Va. at a good salary,
There will no meeting of the Ode
Fellows Lyeeum st Odd Fellows Hall
Sunday, Dec, Both, on account of tn,
The colored American., 1900-12-29

Colored man who reads and writes TO pre-
pare Tor travelling $50 month"; and expenses.
SSud Sc addressed envelope. President h ao-
bFa0, $50 Dearborn, Chicago.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

If you can furnish meals to a select few or TO
persons who want breakfast and dinner you can get
customers by advertising in this column.
The colored American., 1900-12-29

There are letters at this office for Mr.. Har-
~ Rsdcnf, Hon. William Harris and Mrs
Louisa F, Washington.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED HELP.

An active. energetic young man who has some
av0arierce as collector and who can ride bicycle
S11 ind employment at this Office if he desires to
work.
The colored American., 1900-12-29
SPECIAL.

Nicely furnished rooms with or without board.
Apply I4I3 Corcoran street n. W.