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The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Paper Hanging and Paste.

Paper hanging will soon be besen in
renova5lag the home Every hoGSp-
keeper Nuovs how difficult it is 10 So
cure a good workman III the time hr f.
needed. But nor every one knows N',1
What economy Size can. with little hep
.ang The paper herself
Should The room he already par""t-l
that must be removed Nothing more
uurcau and uuhygit mic can hr imagia
ed than 10 cover layer after layer. thus
impriSoniug dust and bacteria 10 give
off their deadly work. To dctach The
paper close doors and windows AMI
set on the floor n tub of boiling water.
The steam will loosen the paper, which
may then be stripped off. Where lie
walls are WhiteWashcd or calcimincd
they must be thoroughly washed off
with vinegar or with equal parts of
boiled oil aud spirits of turpcNiine N.-
foae the hauG.n@S viii adhere. So
tbat every part of the wall is wet a.
the neglected part will blister ar peel.
Paper hangers paste is made lay
beating good, strong, Sifted white Hour
AhNNl viz SsllNl tAt Il isAt - '''Nlils N 70 90
cold water to make "A perfectly smooth
but stiff batter. adding to il two
ounces of powdered alum This * 10 %,
mixed in Il common pail. Now. Will"
one person StirS briskly, let another
pour over ii boiling water in sufficient
quantity to three-fourthS ill the pa 2.
or enough to make IA thick creall
II
Smells rs in making starch. The paste
5 ready. 1t should be added that I'VE
thinner and lighter in color the pap',
To he hung the thinner should lie a.,
paste, and vice versa. 1t is to be u>o,
cool and strained if lumpy. If ~;
spread on the paper at once, pour over
1t pint of cold water 10 prevent it
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

Mrs Susan H. Edmands, of IT Broad
St, Newburyport, Mass, suffered Sc
verely from rheumatism but was cured
and now wants Others to know of the
remedy which brought her the long
sought for relief. When recently in-
terviewed Mrs. Edmands said:
"A year ago last February ! Was
taken nth rheumatism. NY hands
szOeiied and I suffered from S01 eNeSs in
the joints ofWY arms and limbs. II my
age this aoas quite a SerioHs matter and
/embioyed tao doctors bnk they did not
cure me.
"One day my son fonnd a httle book
at the door 7Ohich contained a statement
by a minister abo formerly preached
here and UaS kHoaU 10 be a man Of
great truth and honesty. Ozer his sig
nature he stated that he had teen aired
Of rheumatism BY Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. /toid my doctor
Yhe 7oas atiHing I aVonid ny The pills
myself The docto, did not Object, so
Ittied the pills.
81 soon BEGAN 10 see an improvement.
The spelling wenk dom and there 7Oas
less soreness. / continued taking the
pills, IN all Se1eH 10 res, and 1,aS entirety
enred II am eVer troubled softh the
rheumatism again shall surely take
Dy. H'MlamS' PINK Pills for Pale Peo-
pie and adafSe Others TO do SO a0ho are
af2ictfd 7oith this disease"
(Sigued) SUSAN II. EDMANDS.
At druggists or direct from
DR., Williams Medicine Co., schenectady
b0 cents per box, boxes $3.50
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Questions
for
Women

II you were offered sure aid in time
Of trouble would you put it aside
and accept something Of doubtful
efficiency
II you saw before you strong and
safe bridge leading 10 your goal, would
you ignore it 70 try some insecure and
lettering structure
The answer 10 these questions is
plain. You would. Of course. choose
without hesitation what all evidence
showed TO be the safe thing. and you
would risk nothing in useless expert
ments
Why. then. do some women risk ono
of their most precious possession
their health-in trying medicines Of
unknown value which may even prove
hurtful to thcm.2
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has stood the test Of wears II
has the largest sale Of any remedy for
female lis in the world. and nothing
could have given it this sale except It's
own merit.
Do not try any experiments, but buy
what is known to be reliable. Mrs.
Pinkham's Compound can do al that
is claimed for it, and all statements in
regard 10 it can be easily verified.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass,
for little book she has just published
containing letters from the mayor of
Lynn, the postmaster and others.
Mrs. Pinkham's advice is offered free
of charge to all women who write TO
her for aid This invitation is con-
stantly renewed. A million women
have been cured of serious female ills by
Mrs. Pinkham' advice and medicine.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Two Women Cured of IT.
regularity, Falling of the
Uterus and Ovarian
Trouble.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM i have
female weakness. Menstruation ir-
regular. and | suffer bearing-down
pains in left side and hip. Ny doctor
said had womb trouble and enlarge
ment of the ovaries. | have doetored
two months. but see no improvement
Miss MARY E. REED. Swan Creek,
III
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Your good
advice has been worth more than all
ever received from a doctor Words
cannot express my gratitude to you for
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Aftertwelve years suffering l
am stout and healthy. Miss MARY f.
REED, Swan Creek. H.. April 2s. 1899.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM i suffer
female troubles My doctor wishes
my ovaries taken out. but l shall
never consent. Menstruation is irreg-
ular and my head has tired feeling.
Hospital treatment does me no good.
l have five children and am forty-four
years old. Please advise what medi-
cine to take. Mis-. E. II. SoNDERs. 437
n. 4oth st. Philadelphia. Pa, Septem-
Der p. 1898.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I followed
the advice you gave me and your medi-
cine has cured me. / felt better when
/ had taken the Vegetable Compound
but week. -AlRs. f. II. SoNDERs.
Philadelphia, Pa, February 6. 1899.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Colnures to Match Ones Gown.

In Paris Josephine dresses are hay
ing n decided vogue, and the French
woman arranges her hair TO harmonic
with her frock. For evening wear bod
ices are cut very low. and sleeves are
not worthy of the name except in the
alter or restaurant gowns, when they
take the form of lace mittens In con-
sequence of this undress simplicity
more care than ever is lavished upon
the hair. When madame wears a frock
of Josephine style, her hair Is parted
in the center just above the forehead
and waved little but over the ears it
is Il mass of thick, short curls Only
an accomplished coffeur can arrange
this style of couture to perfection, but
when 1t Is well arranged on a young
and pretty head 1t is very becoming.
\ less trying node Is also affected by
wearers Of empire frocks. The hair is
loosely waved Just the faintest ndica-
ton of Il parting appears at the left
side. and little curls furnish the brow
without covering it. At the back the
tresscs are pinned up into one or two
big curls.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
An Easter Luncheon.

All sorts of funny looking birds and
animals as well as chicks and hens are
pressed into service as candy receptaeles,
and these are particularly pretty for din
ner favors where there are children pres
emit
A pretty fancy is an egg of pure white
candy resting in nest of spun taffy. A
decidedly new idea is that of placing at
every corner basket made of candied
rose leaves, filled with tiny sweets in egg
shape or some pretty design. As to bon
bons, the most seasonable ones are cream
ed strawberries. each of which is packed
in little fluted paper shell, and so makes
pretty luncheon sweet.
For the tiny tots nothing takes the
place of the soul satisfying Easter egg OF
chocolate or vanilla candy. and if it be
further embellished with the youthful
owners name traced in letters of white
sugar-Cincinnati Enquirer
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Three Letters from One
Woman, Showing How
Lydia <. Pi1kiias,s,s Vege~
table COMPOUND Cured
Falling of the Womb:

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-I see your
advertisement in the papers in regard
to treating woman's diseases. and
would be grateful to you for your ad-
vice in my case. | am suffering from
falling of womb. have pains in my
sides and legs. in fact ache all over
] am getting SO weak / cannot stand
on my feet much. | have the head
ache sometimes, and a choking. tight
feeling in my breast and throat. Have
a baby seven months old. ! hope to
hear from YOU soon, as | am in so
much distress. Mis- J r. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, May l6, ls9s
DEAR Mrs. PlSKHAM-I followed
your advice and | am now on the sec
ond bottle of your Vegetable Com
pound and think it is going to cure
me. If it does ! will ever praise it,
for / am, and have been, great suf-
ferer; but now ! live in hopes of
getting well. "-MRs. j. R. COMPTON,
Eggbornsyille, Va, July u. 1898.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-Again 1
write to you. When | first wrote to
you for advice in regard to my troubles
] thought ] could never get well again.
After receiving your letter followed
your advice exactly. and thanks to
you, | am cured of that dreadful
disease. | cannot find words TO ex-
press the good your medicine will do.
1t is really more than was recon-
mended to me. ''-MRs. j. r. COMPTON,
Eggbornsville, Va, April u, 1899.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
A Oh ess Mistress.

Mrs. Ellen T.. Gilbert, wife OF Mr.
John W. Gilbert, who died on Monday
at her home on Capitol avenue, was
not only well known in this city, but
had also a wide reputation among
chess players. She was tie daughter
of DR.. y. B. Strong, a physician Of
Leyerett, Mass, who was also a natu.
ralist Of some repute and the author Of
several books ON birds and flowers
After receiving liberal education Miss
Strong came to this city and taught In
the South school until her marriage to
Mr.. Gilbert
She was best known. however, for
her talent In chess. being a strong
player and excellng In keen analysis
She was one Of The organizers Of the
famous Queens Chess club which
fou1ished In this city In the sixties
She made her national reputation at
the time Of the correspondence tourna.
ment between England and America
Through the courtesy Of Mr.. John q.
Belden. chess editor Of the Hartford
Times. she was invited TO participate.
dltnOuEu lHe OILY lddN III tlt lSt. hI'
Belden had enough faith IN her ex-
traordinary powers 10 match her
against Mr. Gossip Of London, at that
time the strongest correspondence
player known. Other players feared
the manager for America had made a
grave mistake by pittlng this unknown
player with one who far outclassed
her. but she came out triumphantly
winning every game aud in one OF
them performing a before unheard Of
feat of announcing mate in thirty odd
moves. Hartford Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

humbly back that their perfumed skirts
might not brush his soled garments, and
little did they realize that to the half
starved soul of the poor fellow on the
lower step the sight of them was like n
burst of spring filing his heart with radi-
ant warmth and the memory of happier
days so long ago.
Look, Nell" said one, blushng and
holding out tiny hand for inspection.
"Ah, how lovely" and Nell bent over a
glistening jewel on the little finger.
From Jack?"
A shy nod gave assent, and rs they
passed on their eager young voices came
back to him like sweet music.
''And ! once had a sweetheart" he
unused with sigh, "and | gave her a
ring too. remember that | kissed her
little hand when placed it on that night
All, that night-the sweetness of it!
Where is the little ring now, ! wonder
and-where is sheI'
woman's voice foated out to him
from an open window softly humming the
refrain from that old serenade:
Good night. ladies.
We're going to leave you now.
$50 long ago." he murmured, staring
with eyes that saw not at the pavement
beneath his feet-"so long ago. sang
that beneath her window once"
The sweet strains of the closing an
them foated across to him like a benedic
tiop. fundamentally he bowed his head.
The ushers threw open the doors of the
church. and the worshipers poured into
the street. As they hurried past they
glanced at Nerxes. some with curiosity,
some with pity, some dsdainfully. IAN
sorts and conditions of men," he unused
as they went by-old men, young men,
self important youths and earnest stu
dents; miscellaneous boys and grandsires
In their dotage; matrons. maids and spin
sters, all giving glance, but rarely one
of kindness. to the shabby figure on the
lower step.
A deacon with unsmiling face and
sanctimonious mien went gravely on his
reverend way, benignly letting fall on our
tattered friend a superior glance, which
prompted him ironically to quote: "Veri
ly. Lord, | thank thee that am not as
other menu
Then a rotund little business man,
whose fautless broadcloth and pompous
air bespoke the successful fnancier, stop
ped before Xerxes and patronizingly in
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Another Case of Nervous
ProSfrafi0n and lnfIas,,-
nation of fine Bladder
Cured by Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound.

DEAR Mrs. PtNKHAM-I have nscd
your Vegetable Compound for female
weakness and it has done wonder, for
me. l also had nervous prostration-
was not able to look after my house.
work. After taking one bottle began
TO improve, and am now better in every
way and feel like different person.
-MRS. DELLA kFisER. Marionyille. Pa.
February -. 1S9q.
DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM-I cannot
praise your Vegetable Compound
enough for the good it has done me.
] suffered from inflammation of the
bladder. l tried doctors. but obtained
no relief At last | decided to write
TO You. and now. thanks to Your RENE
dies, ! am entirely cured. "-MRs. X. $.
GRADY l31 Union St. Hirh Bridge.
New York City April II. 1899.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU?

II not, drink Grain O-msde from pure
grains. A lady writes: The first time ! made
Grain did not like II but after using j. for
one week nothing would Undue. me to 60 back
to coffee" 1t nourishes sHd feeds the system
The children, can drink it freely with great
benefit. 1t is the strengthening substance OF
pure grains. Get package today from your
grocer follow the directions in making ii an6
you will have delicious and hesltbtul table
beverage for old and young, I6c. and 2bc.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
THE PASSOVER AND EASTER.
The Variation Between the Jewish
and the christian Festival

Since the events of holy week and the
resurrection took place during the Jewish
passover, it seems strange that the cee-
bration in the synagogues and in Chris
tian churches should not always be at the
same time. The explanation is that the
Jewish calendar, which dates from the
creation of the world. is regulated by the
rabbits Their system is based on the lu-
mar month. which is often nearly two
days shorter than the month of the
Christian calendar. Corrections are made,
but instead of a day such as is in leap
year an entire month is added, so that
some Jewish years consist of ID months.
As Easter always falls on the first Sun
day following the full moon next after
March y. this additional month in Ger
tain years causes a variation between
the passover and the Christian festival
Selected
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
Scalers'
Blanks

Same as the official blank
called for by the Kennebec
Log Driving Co., may be pro-
cured at the REPORTER Office
at 25c per quire. Address:
j.. o. SMITH g. CO.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
THE LORD OF LIFE.

Host glorious Lord OF Life, that on this day
Didst make thy triumph over death and sin
And, having narrowed hell, didst bring away
Captivity thence captive. us to win
This joyous day, dear Lord, with JOY begin,
And that we. for whom thou didst sin,
May live forever in felicity,
And that thy love, we, weighing worthily,
May likewise love thee for the same again;
And for thy SAX that all like dear didst buy,
With love may another entertain.
So let us love, dear love- like as we ought:
Love is the lesson which the Lord us taught
New York journal
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

The partnership heretofore existing between
the Undersigned, under the firm name OF
Arnold & Owen, is this cay dissolved by
mutual conseu t Mr.. Owen retiring on account
Of coutint ed in health, Mr.. Arnold will CON
tiuue the business. Swl2
It's imperative that all outsidiug accounts
OF the late firm be closed up before Msy lat,
GEORGE d. ARNOLD
N L. OWEN.
Skowhegan, March le, 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

Easter the world over means, first of
all, the coming of light and the going of
darkness. 1t means, too happiness, n
holiday, flowers. springtime gladness,
the putting away of the old and the put
ting on of the new. 1t means comfort.
confidence, rejoicing. the fulilment of
promise, the death of old doubts and the
birth of new certaintieS Indeed il means
50 many thugs and so much that if any
of us really understood them all life
would never seem a bother or burden
any more We would all be better men
and women. and the world itself would he
50 much better place in every way that
the kingdom of heaven mt last would Ger
tainly be found among mortals.
And there are so many ways Of prov
ing that these things about Easter are
true so many reasons to give for them,
that you or | might easily spend all our
life in talking of nothing else and still
leave much to shy to those who came
after.
Suppose, for instance. we made the
meaning of one fact about Easter our
own what n load of misery. Of doubt.
misunderstanding. rebellion, wild ques-
tionings and despair would disappear all
ut once out of our way. We celebrate
Easter, as You know. because on that day
Christ, who lad been crucifpd. rose again
from the .Grad. Now. among people
where the name of Christ was nev'r
known this same time of year was kept
With celebrations and rejoicings 10 com
memoratp the idea of delivcrance. the
coming of Eight the resurrection of thc
flowers aud all &.een things which had
seemed to die with the darkness and cold
Of winter months. New York World
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
:XGRXGS.
AN EASTER SKETCH
BY ELSIE REASONER

Xerxes was tired. Xerxes was hungry.
Stopping for a moment to rest. he sat
down on the lower step of a brownstone
front. 1t was a bright Easter morning,
and Xerxes, despite his shabby attire,
looked about him with keen appreciation.
Who was he? A ''vag," hobo" a
"deadbeat," you might have called him,
but, according to his own story. gen
tleman of limited income and uncertain
locality" only a poor devil who during
his youth had known the finer things OF
life, but for whom from the glass of Fate
had been poured only disappointment
and misfortune. The old story of an in
dulgent father and reckless, IMPROVE
dent son; of business reverses and heavy
losses, which worried the old man into
his grave; of the son, now grown. blase
and profgate, having no vocation To call
his own, no experiences in his life save
those of youth with wealth at his com
mand and Bohemia his fayorite stamp
ing ground. Not much upon which to
base the foundation for n practical live
lihood For years he had drifted aimless-
ly around, till, failing to find his niche in
life, he had, as he expressed it, tried to
fill the next easiest one and here, on
the lower step of II prosperous looking
mansion, fashionable schurch on the
corner opposite. with the glorious sun
light of the perfect Easter morning light
ing up with Implying accuracy every de-
tail of his shabby attire, we find Xerxes,
IL gentleman of Observation-Disclosures
tramp.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
CAUTION.

n rms Is to give notice that and my wife, Iva
D, Smiths have Sc parated, and that forbid al
persons harboring or trusting her on my &C.
this date. 3wIa.
solon, Maine, March 18th. 1900.
FULLER P. SMITH.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

1t never offends woman when her
'octor or preacher Scolds her; she con
iders that is his way of taking an in
crest" In her. -Atchlson Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

An Easter lily by the altar rail
Pure, golden thrnated. dent with fragrance
sweet,
Like to an uustained soul its petals pale.
lurest of blossoms for the atat meet.
little child that knet beside my knee
Whispering baby prayer at Easter ti-~o.
year ago-ro longer here by me
Though li'ies bloom and Easter CHI II oells
chime.
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r r e e

watches, Sewing achines, Musical Instru-
ments, Banquet Lamps. Tea. Toilet, Dinner
sets and ma ~ other valuable presents for a
lew hours work selling our teas. c ,tfees baking
powder, etc Our goods guaranteed and
can't be beat Rogers Bros. silver spoon
packed with each package Fr'particulsrs
ADDRESS CENTRAL COFFEE CO., 80 Broad
st, BOSTON, Mass.
z; y. We also want men to sell our goods
hacked with useful article. 4wl1
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No Bargain.

And now" said the minister, I'VE
will sing old Hundredth. "
Just as the announcement was made
a brother in ,Ie amen corner com
menced singing The Ninety and
Nine"
Hold ON there. brother" said the
minister. You amt in the store now
There's no per cent off on these
goods" -Atlanta Constitution.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

The largest city In the country in
Vashington's time was Philadelphia.
i had $4,000 inhabitants.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05


This one OF gray Is made of gloom
The winter brought to thee.
''This one OF black is made OF grief
With border of despair,
And this is Hecked with doubt and fear
On ground Of grayest care.
'None of these shall wear again;
Let them hang in the background there
TIL experience takes them down some day
To make them fit to wear.
MAKE for me new an Easter gown
Woven II colors gay,
Which shall harmonic with the outer world
And Danish all the gray.
''The groundwork white, Of triple thread
OF patience and hope and trust,
With a golden linge Of serenity
And sympathy broad and just
Stripe it then with line Of faith,
The heavens own color. blue,
And neNt with the heart blood's glowing red.
Altruistic color true.
Then bind it around me close and firm
With eirdle OF loves fine gold.
Put the shoes of peace on my dancing feet
Let charitys cape infold
Then crown my head with garland fair
And thenceforth / will sing,
All glorious within must be
A Daughter Of the King
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05

Down the steps of the house next door,
overwhelming him with their daintiness
and their fresh, young womanhood, came
two girls clad in all the huttering laces
and ribbons that go to make up the fin de
steele demoiselle. They were talking too
earnestly to notice Xerxes. who drew
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
FOR SALE.

Market Refrigerator, Meat Bench
Block, Scales and Small Tools.
Secondhand Doors, Windows and
Inside Blinds. BROWN & WARD.
Skowhegan, March S, 1900. 1otf
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At The Old Stand

will pay cash for old Rubbers,
Metals and clean Cotton and Wooden
Rags. Also secondhand Furniture in
large or small lots. w. H. WARD.
Iotf Water ST., Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-05
AN EASTER GOWN OF COL
ORS GAY.

"What shall ! wear p
said my soul to
me,
ITO grace this Eas-
ter timer
When | leap to meet
the face of spring
And my pulses
throb in rhyme p
Then she opened wide
an inner door
And showed me
hanging there
The gems she had
worn the year be
fore.
Is any At TO
wear?"
"1hese are too dark
for the happy
spring,
Which comes to the
world and mA.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-11
PASSING EXAMINATION.
Candidates who Would Like 20 Labor
for Uncle sam.

Among the successful candidates who
passed the last civil service examination
for substitute mail clerks in the Port
land postoffice ara the following: George
H. Lidback, % Fessenien street; John
b. Cronin, &c Free street; Walter II. la
gan, l64 Merrill street; Frederick Il. Arm
strongest Center street; George f. Apple
by, 40 Stone street. Among those who
passed the examination for substitute let
ter carriers are the following; Isaac n.
Stanley, II Hanover street; George Z.
Donnelley, l Hall court; John j. Ball, p
Melbourne; William b. Desmond, IL.
franklin street; James F. Harrington,
is Sheridan street; Robert III. Ander-
son, PIT Cumberland street; Walter Ii.
Sterling, s6A Pleasant street; Thomas
NJ. Riley, rs Forest street.
There are now 20 names on the eligible
list for substitute letter carriers, nine fol
male substitute clerks, and eight for fe
male substitute clerks.