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The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
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nsdy's Favorite Remedy is
tho Only Medicine That
Will Positively
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Trial Bottle Free,

1t ia easy to tell whether your Kid.
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night, II 1t Is pale or discolored, ropy or
stringy, there is something wrong with
the Kidneys. Other sure signs of dis
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in the back, or If your urine stains linen.
There is no question that DR.. David
Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is the best
and surest medicine Ia the world for
diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Bladder
and Blood, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia,
Chronic Constipation, and the sicknesses
peculiar to women. 1t quickly relieves
and cures inability to hold urine and the
necessity of getting up number of
times during the night. 1t puts an end
to that scalding pain when passing urine
and corrects the bad habits of whiskey
and beer. 1t is sold for one dollar a
bottle at all drug stores.
Send your full post Office address to
the DR.. David Kennedy Corporation,
Rondout, N. Y, and mention this paper.
They will then mail you trial bottle of
Fav0rite Remedy and valuable medical
pamphlet froe, giving full directions for
it, use. Every reader of this paper can
depend upon the genuineness Of this
liberal offer, and all sufferers from the
diseases mentioned above should take
advantage of it at once.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Canaan.

Frank Blackwell and wife were In
town, last Saturday from East Fairfield
Geo. A. Williams and wife passed
Sunday at his brothers, E. IL. Williams
at the village.
Mrs. Joseph Jewell has been at work
for Nj. Sanderson, the past two weeks.
Frank Boston and wife have closed
their house and gone to work IN Skow'
hogan.
DIR. Taggart from Skowhegan, was
called to visit Manley Sanderson, Tues
day of last week.
Mrs. L. n. Stevens has returned from
a visit to iiartland, recently.
DR.. fash from Fairfield, was In town,
last Friday, professionally.
Mr.. J. f. Sanderson and wife from
Skowhegan, recently visited his brother,
who is very low at this writing.
In spite of the last cold wave the
Young people are revealing In the frag.
rant arbutus flowers, while indoors Mrs.
q. II. Foster has lovely fuchsia, when
last week, contained more than one
hundred buds and flowers. Mrs. q. Il.
Farnham has species of cactus. with
dark green pendant leaves, on which are
several cardinal blossoms, as large as
saucers with bright pink petals.
Farmers are sowing grain on dry coils.
W.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

The first law of congress fixing rates
of postage went into effect on June l,
1892, with rates as follows:
Not exceeding 80 miles. g cents.
Over 80 and not exceeding 60 miles,
8 cents.
Over 60 and not exceeding 100 miles,
10 cents.
Over 100 and not exceeding $50
miles, 1914 cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding 200
miles, Is cents.
Over 200 and not exceeding 250
miles, II cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding $50
miles, 20 cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding 45O
miles, % cents.
Over $50 miles, % cents.
1t would seem that postmasters Of
that day must have been greatly per-
picked in adjusting the rates on each
letter under such a diversified schedule
as the above. The weight limit was
one ounce (single), but single letter
was a single sheet two sheets double,
three sheets triple. four sheets quad
ripple letter, even If the whole four did
not exceed an ounce.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Starks.

Good travelling. for the time of year.
John Tolman and wife of New Sharon
were IN town. Saturday
w. H. Creation recently lost valuable
COW.
Upon invitation about "a of the neigh
bors and friends of Mrs. Nj. d. Frederic
met with her. Saturday afternoon, for the
purpose of sewing and more lively COM
pany 1t would be hard to find, 1t was a
very enjoyable, as well as profitable
occasion, a large amount OF work was
accomplished At about 5 o'clock the
company was invited into the dining room
where bountiful supper was waiting to
be served, consisting Of baked beans,
brown bread and all kinds of pastry and
coffee.
E. E. Frederic, who has been at home
on a vacation the past three weeks, started
Tuesday morning for Nova Scotia in the
interest of the New Deering Co.
The new ferry boat, near James Woods,
is nearly completed and will soon be
launched for the benefit of the public.
A little stranger came to the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thorne, Thursday
last, which, regret to learn, lived but a
few hours D.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

Nobody who sees Mrs. Mary M.
Peabody, of 42 Water Street, Haverhill,
Mass, to-day, will find it easy to believe
that she has passed her 63d year and has
endured more suffering than ordinarily
comes to the lot of woman. How she
regaincd her health and happiness is
best told i'll her own words. She says:
81 suffered from Teodle atedkneS5
and troubles peculiar 10 zo0Wen. Ihad
no strength and no ambition, and
didn't care uhethft ! hired or died. /
uas unable TO dress myself My Jrfend5
did not think that ! WoHid H0e, and /
became AFRAID thai I aoas going into
consumption.
LAST July / 6tgan taking Dr.
Williams Pink Pills Ior Pale People,
BEGAN TO get better at once, my Ape
Hie increased Wonder1niiy and / think
that / haze gained almost 80 pounds
since / BEGAN taking the pills. / am
now enjoying the best Of health, eat
heartily and sleep soHndiy-dH due TO
DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
There are many facts about my case
that I do. not care 10 haze pn6liShed,
but I u'iU ekadiy ansaper any uoman
zOho careS TO a0yiie me about the sn61ecf."
(Signcd) MARY NJ. PEABODY.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
drst day of September, 1900.
THOMAS w. QUISBY, Justice ~ the Peace
At druggists or direct rom
mr. williams Medicine Co, Schenectady. N. \.
~ cents per box, boxes $3.50
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
RIFFS SALE.
STATE OF MAINE-soMERsBT IS:

Taken this 9Th day Of April A; D. 1900 on
execution dated April \. D. 1900 iseued on .
Judgment rendered by the Supreme Judicial
Court. for the County OF Somerset, a. the term
thereof begun and held on the third Tuesday
OF March A. d. 1900: To wit: on the fourth
day of April A. ID. 1900 in favor Of Lewis Beais
OF Fairfield, Somerset County, against Win
wealth OF Mass, for fifty dollars and forty Tx
cents debt or damage and ten dollars and
forty four cents costs Of suit, and will be sold
at public auction on the premises ss, IN Nor or.
highest bidder on the 9th day OF June A. ID.
1900 at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, the follow
ing described real estate and all the right,
title and Interest which the said Winfield 8.
Morse has in and to the same or had on the
eighth day Of Sept. A. d. 1897, at $50 O'Clock in
the afte rnoon. the time when the same was at
tached on the writ In the same suit. TO wit: A
certain lot or parcel OF land situated in said
Norridgewock bounded and described as fol-
lows, to wit: beginning at stake and stones on
the bank OF the Kennebec River at the South
East corner Of land formerly owned by Benia-
min Page, thence by said River thirty nine
rods and four links to cedar post marked,
thence Northerly to the south line OF land
post marked, which post Is on the dividing
line between land formerly owned by Sewall
Nutting and land formerly owned by Joanna
Hill, thence Westerly on the line between said
Hill lot and the said Edmund Smith farm
forty-ive rods to the East line Of said Page lot,
to q cedar post, which is At the North West
corner OF lbnu uesCrlDeu tneuCe
Southerly by the East line Of said Page lot, to
the County read leading from Skowhegan to
Norridgewock village. thence EasterIy by said
road eleven and one. half rods to cedar post
marked, thence southerly by the East line Of
said Page lot to 6rst mentioned bound, being
the same pre- misses conveyed by Joanna Hill to
o. ls6e by deed recorded In Somerset Reg. Vol.
1875, page 296 and by the heirs Of Nathaniel
Morse TO Winfield 8. Morse by deed dated
April 20, 1887, to which deeds reference is here
by made for further description.
April n, 1900. 8wl8
FRANK p. PENNELL, Sheriff.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Browns Corner.

MIR. II. s. Mitchell of Washington was
In town over Sunday.
The Worthen place at the corner has
again changed hands. This time Everett
Cover is the purchaser.
Everett Cover has engaged to work
for n. II. Burrill, for the season and be-
gan his labors one week ago.
Mrs. Annie Keaten, who has been at
work for Mrs. |. Crowell, has gone to n.
Hartland. to care for her sister, Mrs.
viii Hinton.
The children of G.. f. Burrill have
been sick with the measles and grippe,
the past week.
Mrs. Il. f. Crocker and little daugh-
ter, are sick with the measles. Little
Wynn is being cared for by her grand
mother, Mrs. Hiram Pushor in Hartland.
Amanda Ames has been stopping with
Mrs. Croker.
The 'sdrive" is all below Penney's dam
at Moore's Mill, and slowly vending Its
way to the great and roaring Kennebec.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
East Mercer.

Alvah Mosher has hired out with Edwin
Lowe for the summer.
Melvin Tracy is done working in the
steam mill.
Almon Blsisdel has hired out with
Albion Smith for the summer.
We can now think of Uncle Seth Will
ard in his new home in Dakota.
Alma Lowe is gaining so she is able to
be out.
Elva Brown began her school at Beams
Corner, Monday.
Georgia Snow is teaching in Canaan,
where she has position in grammar
school.
Solomon Tracy ard Wesley Tyler were
at Waterville. Saturday.
Mrs. Rowell and granddaughter OF
Dover are visiting at Mrs. Solomon
Tracy's.
Eli Well went to Waterville, Saturday.
He says the roads are very good.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
STATE AND GEN ERAL.

Rev. Il. A. Philbrook, pastor of the
Unlversalist church at Middleton, Conn,
has resigned, the resignation taking
effect, May /. Mr., Philbrook has &C
cepted call to the Universalist church
in Bridgton, Me.
Mrs. Lucetta Knowles, who graduated
from the Pennington normal school in
1889, and has since taught in Portland
and In Medford, Mass, has recently re-
ceived fattering offer of lucrative
position in the government Indian
school at Carlisle, Penn.
In the Cumberland supreme court,
Saturday, the case of the Rumford Falls
Power Co. against the Rumford Falls
Paper Co, ended with verdict for
$14,111 for the plaintiff. This was an
action to recover for the use of surplus
water power by the paper company.
The shipments of T. ii. Phair, of
Presque Isle during the past season, of
two single products, railroad ties and
starch, would make one train nine miles
long. This big aggregate comprises
about one thousand carloads of ties two
hundred carloads of starch, or about
four carloads every working day of the
year.
Work at the Calais shoe factory, which
hes been rather light of late, will be
booming again as soon as stock taking
il completed, as several large orders
have been received. The cutters who
have been out for three weeks returned
to work, Monday, and In abont week
the factory will be running on full time
again with full crew.
Samuel Osborn OF Waterville, Colby's
faithful janitor, was assaulted by q
tramp whom he ordered off the campus,
last Thursday, and his assailant imme-
diately left and secluded himself in the
vicinity Of the stone sheds where an Off
Ger found him. He was brought before
the police court, Friday morning, and
given sixty days for the assault.
The entire business part of the city Of
Hull, Quebec, was destroyed by fire
Thursday which leaped the Ottawa
river and burned the Chaudoic flats in
Ottawa. The minister of public works
telegraphed the neighboring cities for
help, but with their help they could do
nothing and the fire burned itself out.
Between $4,000 and 600 people of the
two cities were rendered homeless and
the loss amounts to $15, 100000.
While out in a punt looking for stray
logs, Arthur Pinkham of Biddeford got
caught in the current and was unable to
pull ashore. While going under the
Springs island bridge he jumped from
the boat as it was moving rapidly toward
the falls and chung to projecting piece
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
East SkOWhegan.

The dry, cold winds of last week have
made our roads quite good for the time Of
year.
Some have planted early peas and pota-
toes and some dry pieces will be sown to
oats this week.
Virgil Hollis buildings are looking nice
y since receiving new coat of paint
Henry Richardson's house will be the
next one to be painted.
Nathan Lyon of this place, had the re-
mains of his wife and son, removed from
Pittsfeld to the cemetery in this place, last
Saturday. They died in Caribou, few
years ago and were carried to Pittsfield
for burial.
Mrs. Holt is getting along nicely.
Isaac Ames is still unable to work
much. Stafford Eaton has been quite
sick a is still confined to the house.
MIR. Thornton, the hired man, has had
the measles but is out again.
Elw cd Richardson is at work in the
casket shop for Mr.. Nutting a, the village.
A. R.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Tortured a 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. l 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
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free
At F. Fl. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
THE BEST THEY KNOW.

E-7srloU remember the old lady whorode for the first
IsN/ time on a railway train. There was rightful
laTsE4 collision, but when the rescuers reached her
l. - Ia she was quite calm. She said she supposed
they always stopped that way. The story well illus
trates why so many women are satisfied to live without
Ivory Soap. They have never tried i'll Naturally
enough, they think that annoying odors sharp chei
GALS and wasefu greasiness are to all soaps.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
BankrupYs Petition for Discharge.

rupt, in bankruptcy.
TO the Hon. Nathan Webb. Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Distria
of Maine.
EUGENE A. MERRILL, of St. Adams, In tho
County of Somerset, and State of Maine. in said
District, respectfully represents that on the nth
bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress relating to
Bankruptcy that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and has
fully complied with All the tournaments Is Of
his ban L ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed by
the Court TO have full discharge from all debts
provable against his estate under said bank.
rupt Acts. ex cept such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 23rd day of April A u. 1900.
EUGENE A. MERRILL, Bankrup
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
A Keen. Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely on
the perfect action of your stomach and
liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills give
increased strength. keen, clear brain,
high ambition. A Is cent box will make
you feel like new being. Sold
At F. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Nations and R0ostera.

When one rooster sees another
rooster which he believes to have evil
designs, he gets on the fence and
crows. Civilized nations don't do that
but under similar circumstances make
a naval demonstration" and say moth
ing. But the motives and the objects
are identical. and In both cases the re-
suit depends on whether the other
rooster will take dare. San Fran
cisco Chronicle
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Flagstaff.

Mr.. ar d Mrs. S. c. Durrell of the Lake
House have engaged TO 60 to the Megan-
tic Club House at Spider Lake, P. Q. for
another season. They will start about
May 10 The people here regret having
them leave, but are glad to know that Mr..
and Mrs. n. E. Spear of Madison have
been secured to take charge of the Lake
House during their absence, Mr.. and Mrs.
Spear were here last season and made
many friends. who will be. glad to welcome
them back.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Brighton.

Mrs. G. L. Hayden is slowly improv-
ing.
|. N. Hayden cut cash over an inch
in length In the under side of his foot,
while splitting wood at Mrs. A. F. Deck
er's, last week.
Mrs. Hattie Whitehouse Is working
for Mrs. G. L. Hayden.
Miss Mollie Farrin went to Blanchard,
last Saturday, where she begins her
duties as teacher, Monday next.
Quite number Of our young men have
gone on the drive.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 80 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF tar II 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25.cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. 6mo48
H. w. CUSHING, BIxBY & BUCK.
w. II. FULLER, F. II. WING.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

We were shocked to hear that Mr.. w.
S. Emery of Eustis, proprietor of Blakes-
ley Camps, was found dead at his camps
few days ago. He was buried with
Masonic honors, of which fraternity he
was an honored member.
w. E. Kinds and M. D. Jacobs, are at
Portland, this week, attending the
Masonic grand lodge. OCCASIONAL "
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this oath day of April, A. ID. 1900, 90
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had
upon the same on the 23rd day of May, A. D.
1900, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and tina.
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, IL any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi.
tors copies of said petition and Il Is order ad.
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb Judge
of the said curt, and the seal thereof, at Port.
land, in said District, on the 2Sth day of April
A. ID. 1870.
IT,. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order there on.
lwl IS Attest: A. IL. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
Bankrupfs Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of ROYAL B. BURTON
Bank rupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Nathan Webb, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
ROYAL b. BURTON, of 81 owhegan, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine. in said
District respectfully represents. that the 9th
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating
to bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements of said
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed by
provable against his estate under said bankrupt
Acts, except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge
Dated this 10th day of April A. d. 1900.
ROYAL B. BURTON, Bankrupt
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

The fire on the Ottawa takes out Of
the market four million feet Of white
pine lumber. One lumber company
alone. concern In New York, Boston
and Ottawa, had a million dollars worth
of lumber In the fire.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

Call at Simpsons Corner Drug Store
and learn of the wonderful Isham's Cali
fornia Waters of Life-possessing sur
prising curative proprieties.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
FARM FOR SALE.

Situated two and one. half miles from Show
Good pasture, good wood lot and we'll wAtered.
Will cut fifty tons OF hay. Buildings In good
repair. Will exchange for place In village or
sell for cash. For further Particnlars call on
Box 12S. tf6o Skowhegsn, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of April, A. ID. 1900, %
reading the foregoing petition it is
Ordered by the Court. that a hearing be had up
on the same on he 23rd day of May. 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,
q newspaper rinted in said District. and that
all known creditors and other persons in interest,
may appear at the said time and place, and
show cause, If any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credt
tors copies of said petition and this order, adj
stated.
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port.
A. ID. 1900.
IL. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon
Iw IS Attest: A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
FOR SALE.

Market Refrigerator, Meat Bench
Block, Scales and Small Tools.
Secondhand Doors, Windows and
Inside Blinds. BROWN & WARD.
Skowhegan, March S, 1900. 1otf
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

'"That deaf mute guide seems to be very we'll
posted on the institution" said the visitor.
yes. indeed" replied the superintendent.
"He has everything at his fingers ends"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03

Health in her beaniing eyes, health in
her glowing cheek health in her merry
laugh. Yet country air and country
hours can't save her from the common
experience of women an experience
which dulls the eye, pales the cheek,
and turns the laugh to sigh. Womanly
ills come to almost all. But for these
ills there is help and healing in DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t regu-
lates the periods, stops unhealthy drains,
cures inflammation, liberation and fe-
male weakness. 1t makes weak women
strong, sick women well.
"Miss Ella sapp, of Jamestown, Guilford Co,
N C, writes II had suffered three years or
more at monthly periods. It seemed as though
I would die with pain in my back and stomach.
I could not stand without fainting; had given
up all hope of ever being cured. when one Of
my friends insisted upon my trying DR.. Pierce $
Favorite Prescription With but little faith l
tried it, and before had taken half bottle
felt better-had better appetite and slept better;
Now am happy to say am entirely cured, and
all done in two months time, when all other
medicines had failed to do any good at all"t
.Biliousness is cured by the Se OF DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE.

To the Honorable, the Judge of Probate
Court in and for the County OF Somerset.
Respectfully represents Walter 5. Alexan.
der OF Cambridge In the Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts that the last will and Teste,
ment OF Frances FL. Eldredge, late of said
Cambridge deceased, has been duly proved
and allowed by the Probate Court for Middle.
sex County, Court having jurisdiction Of
the Probate Of Wills, according to the laws OF
said Commonwealth copy Of W lich Will ana
of the Probate thereof, duly Authenticated
are herewith produced; that the said Will was
executed In the manner prescribed by tDe
laws Of said Common wealth and that the testa'
trix at the time Of her dect ase left estate IN
said County Of Somerset, Maine. on which sara
VIII may operate. 49,,
Wherefore y ,ur petitioner prays that the
copy Of said viii may be allowed. filed ana
recorded in the Probate Court Of said County
of Somerset and that letters testamentary oe
L. sued to your petitioner and certihes that the
foregoing statement are true to the best OF MS
knowledge and belief.
WALTER s. ALEXANDER.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
MIDDLEsRx, SIS. -,
Subscribed and sworn to, this 2ist day OF
April, A. d. 1900.
Before me, HOLLIS R. BAILEY,
Justice Of the Peace.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-05-03
DO YOU KNOW 1T?
SpiIIer's Golden BaISam r% s s;;S;

And actually cures Coughs, Colds and Group.
the money II It fails TO cure. For sale by
Fred n. Wing, SkoWi,eeans Me.
Also all medicine dealers. = 6m5l