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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
a BACHELORS DREAM.


Out On the porch amid the scent
VI honeys1ckle rich with bloom
NJ and watch the coming ni,st
The nrcrier tsnoing IA ihe gloom.
The moon crops town behind the ain,
The shadows ascpcu on the door
wander lnr0ush the ysstcr,.a,,
With oas shst walks with me no p,ors
see a. OIL ieuss. lon; and ~ii..
And Lear the night winds whispering. 10
Across The he,ds OF rustiicg corn
And cvttOn white as drifted SNOW.
foe porch Is hung with tangled vines
That hide the lovers sitting tis.te.
VINO cream anu pan. with happy smiles.
For future DAYS sweet and fair.
sAp ring upon her hand:
she leans Oh me with loving trost.
Al. me. how long the years have been
since that aim 6nger turned 10 dustl
Ano yet sometimes IL seems 10 me
But yes;ernlght. and once again
AT 0s her and hear once more
The dSrAies singing in the lane.
bear again her happy voice
Upon the night air softly fall.
Anc. dreaming Of the life l planned.
woncer why lost ia all
Lose NJ jid not lose IL ali
She waits for me somewhere- and vi
"hene 'er ! dream Of those old dsvs.
Ny fade; eyes with team are wet
-Adeii- Washer in fippincott's Magazine.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
Stepped Into Live Goals.

when q child l burned my foot
frightfully," writes W. II. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va, (which caused hor-
rlble leg sores for thirty years. but
Bucklen's Arnica Sslve wholly cured
me after everything else failed. In
fallible for Burns, Cuts, Scslds,
Sores, Bruises and Piles. Sold by
G. Blencowe, 25c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

The emergency bags sent by church
society 10 Kansas soldiers in the Philip
pines contained among the necessities a
box Of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, the
well known cure for piles, injuries and
skin diseases. The ladies took care to
obtain the original DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel knowing that all the counterfeits are
worthless. ]. c. Avis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

The gold democrats of West Vir-
ginia are nearly all falling in line
and working for the democratic
ticket. The latest recruit is DR.. f..
NJ. Turner, ex-President of the West
Virginia University, and 8 leading
gold democrat four years ago.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
w LL-BORING.

Having purchased a modern and high
class we'll boring Machine, we wish to In
form the people Of Clarke and neigh boring
counties that we are prepared TO do promptly
and satisfactorily all work in the line of we'll
boring. Give US trial and we guarantee
GOOD work and perfect satisfaction
Gro. w. WYNKooK, JR.
CHAs. T. WYNKooP.
Also. Repairing Of all kinds promptly
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

1t is evident and surprising, too
that Hanna and Mckinley have not
been comparing notes recently. In
= speech at Chicago the other day,
Hanna said: Il would like Mr. Bry.
an or any other democrat to tell me
what trust is. l believe there
is not . trust in the United
States" And Mckinley in his letter
of acceptance, in connection with the
trust plank in the Philadelphia plat
form, speaks of the evils of crimi-
nal combinations of capital and pro-
poses remedial legislation for same.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
BUTCHER SHOP

and will keep on hand a full line of choice
fresh meats, such as Beef, Veal. Mutton
Lamb, Pork. Sausage and Pudding In sea
son. Everything will be kept in first-claSs
city >tyle. | am here for business and will
treat you right. deliver meat to all parts
oi the town and all orders left with me will
receive prompt attention. Come to- see m,
and be convinced that am the right man
IN the right place. You will find me i'm
Russell Building on Corner of Main X
Church Streets. TERMS: CASH.
- VIII also keep Flour. Corn Meai and
Green Groceries. Yours to please
febs q. Il. BOXwELL. Agt.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

The Republican convention of the
Seventh Congressional district met in
the courthouse 1T LurAy on Tues
day of last week. Carter 81. Lou
than, of Madison, and Z. W. WickeS,
Of New Market, were elected chair
man and secretary respectively. c..
N. Gibbons, of Winchester, was
unanimously nominated for Congress;
Carter NJ. Louthan, of Madison, and
&. L. PritchArd, of Warren, we're
elected members of the State COM
mittee and DR.. S. j. Hoffman, of
Shenandoah, wSs chosen as elector
on the Republican ticket in place of
{. L. PritchArd, Ineligible. Gen. T..
l.. Rosser addressed che convention
for about ~ hour and 9 half. The
attendance was good but little snthu-
siasm was manifested.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
FOR SALE.

EIGHT ACRES OF LAND, situated in
northern part of county, one mile from de-
pot, store and postoffce. Five-room dwell
ing, stable, dairy, meat-house, hen-house
and large cistern; 2 acres in timber. Price
$500. Apply to ID. G. SNYDER.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

Colonel PicquArt, who testified in
favor Of Drefus and, in fact,
caused his recall from Devils Island.
will be reinstatsd in the French
Army. Ths clique of generals who
were Persecuting Drsyfus resented
Colonel PicquArt's efforts TO establish
hls innocence and removed him from
the army. Colonel Picqusrt WAS
punished along with others for his
unsel6sh devotion to the cause of
justice. His restoration to the army
is an omen, it may be hoped, of 3
juster feeling toward Dreyfus, who
still bears the stigma of the court
martisls verdict of guilty.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
What's Your Face Worth9

Sometimes fortune, but never, if
you have . sallow complexion, s
jaundiced look, moth patches and
blotches on the skin,-All signs of
Liver Trou ole. But DR.. Kings New
Life Pills give Clear Skin, Rosy
Cheeks, Rich Complexion. Only 25
cents at c. Blencowe's Drug Store.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
THE CLARKE COURIER.
JOHN o. GROWN.
EDITOR AND PRoPRrEroK

THE CLARKE COURIER is published
weekly AZ ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CESTs.
PAID IN ADVANCE; when not paid in advance
two dollars will be invariably charged.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be Inserted at the rate
Of One Dollars and Fifty Cents per square
yen hnes) Tor three insertions, and Fifty
Cents per square for each additional inser-
tion. Advertisements inserted by the half
year or year atless rates
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03
THE w AIR

IS over and peace has been declared. and AZ
the urgent request of many friends c. Il.
BONWELl. has returned e. his old home in
firSt-clasS
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-03

The most dainty and effective pills
made are DeWitt's Little Early Risers
They are uneQuslled for all liver and
bowel troubles. Never gripe. J. Z. Avis
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
Canaan.

Rev. and Mrs. j A johnson, evan
gelists from Portland, are holding meet.
ings at the church and will continue for
two weeks.
Miss Ollie Gleason ia attending Coburn
Classical Institute, Waterville, this fall.
Mrs. r H. Harris is visiting relatives
and friends In Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thurston of Island
Pond, Vt, are in town.
Maurice Burrill, who has been work
ing in Brockton, Mass, during the su m
mer, is at home on vacation.
Miss Gertrude B. Moody went to
Waterville last Tuesday where she enters
upon her sophomore year at Colby.
Mrs. T. j. Moody is visiting her sister
in Dexter.
E. T. Mitchell was the guest of G. o..
johnson last Sunday.
Mrs Frank Jewell and little Roland
returned to their home in Haverhill last
Saturday.
The work is progressing finely on the
new Grange hall and it now looks as
though it would be ready for occupancy
ere many weeks.
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HOIeb.

II. P. Goodrich and Eugene Downes
of Lebanon, N. H., who has been spend
ing their vacation at Birch Island went
home, Monday, Sept. II.
L. P. Kinne, who went to his home in
n. H., has returned and looking after
his affairs.
Mrs. Colin McRitchie went to Megan-
tic, p. O., on special business.
E. A. Orr went 80 Jackman, Saturday,
to visit his sister, but forgot himself and
went down river to look after dears.
The McCormio brothers, prominent
citizens Of Harrisburg, Penn, have been
spending the past week on Birch Island
and recently have taken a very pleasant
trip around the river to the Kineo House,
Kineo, Me. After spending few days
there, will return to their home in Penn.
c. s. Cook and wife have returned to
their home In Boston.
George Carom and wife Of Bangor
were In town, Saturday and Sunday.
W. j. Lanigan was in town, the first
of the week.
Mr.. Wakem, VINO was working for
Louis Cakes surveying the towns, fell
one day, last week, and stuck a stub In
his hand and it went through his wrist.
He is attended by DR.. Nickles OF Jack
man.
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North Arson.

NJ. l. French of The Forks was in
town, Monday.
Miss Edith Paine of Norridgewock
was the guest of Miss Grace Games
Sunday.
Monday, Edwin Hilton traded his
trotting horse, Wilton Wilkes, with
George Fl. Clarke for good gray geld
ing horse.
The selectmen were in session, Satur.
day afternoon, for the purpose of APP
pointing collector for the year of 1900
Not any was appointed, however.
A large buck deer swan across the
"basin" at this village, Monday fore.
noon, as unconcerned as If it had been
some inland lake of the forest wilds. II
is said that the woods are full of deer.
r. H. WATSON of Madison, was in town
Saturday.
D. Fl. Baker has been a guest at the
Somerset Hotel the past week.
b. M. Steward of Bingham, was In
town several days last week, the guest
of relatives.
the first of the week where he was
called on business.
Miss Paulenah Simmons went to Wa
terville, Wednesday, to begin college
course at Colby.
Miss Daisy Y Dung arrived home, Sat
urday, after long absence in attending
school and teaching.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. w. Hutchins of Wa
tervilfe were the guests of Mrs Paule
nah Hutchins, the first of the week.
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Harmony.

Farmers are harvesting their potatoes
and cutting corn.
We are informed that work will begin
on the railroad, next week, and we may
expect the train to reach Mainstream In
November, all of which we sincerely
hope may prove true.
G. Fl. Rhoades and Jonathan Gilman
have moved to their respective new
homes, the past week.
DR.. Turner has his store nearly com.
pleted and Mrs. Turner will move in
soon, to be In season for her fall trade.
Nelson Mitchell left home, last week
to enter Bates College, where he has
been fortunate enough to secure
scholarship.
S. W. Herrick has sold the Freeman
Gilman farm to Mr.. Fred Skillins OF
Ripley, who will move In at once.
Mrs. L. Fl. Staples leaves, this week,
for Washington, d. G., where she will
spend the winter with her son, Eugene,
who has a position In the census de-
partment there, hoping thereby to bene-
fit her health.
Nelson and Charles Cooley have
started their threshing machine, and are
doing good business.
John Collins Is confined to the house
by a trouble with his head.
Mrs. Cleo Pillsbury of Lynn, Mass, Is
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
Blackwell.

Mis- Laura Thompson of North Arson
is stopping few days with her aunt. Mrs.
Veasey.
Mrs. Nancy Norton of Skowhegan is
working for Mrs. John Renter, who is
confined to her bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Gray and daughter
of Fairfield have been visiting relatives in
town, recently.
Miss Grace Harding came home from
Skowhegan. Friday night.
Miss Edna Greene of Madison was the
guest of Miss Bessie Murray, one night
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Adams and chill
dren OF Bingham visited Mrs. Adams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gates,
Sunday
Miss Annie Turner expects to go to
Skowhegan to work for Miss Withee,
milliner.
Miss E. N. Jones was at home from
Skowhegan over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Turner spent part
of State Fair week in Lewiston.
Miss Maude Holway has been i'll the
past week with measles but is getting
better.
Henry Hoyt has been painting M. NJ
Moore's buildings the past week,
The season at Lakewood closed Satur.
day. with concert and ball.
Mr.. Perley Adams is working at Madi-
son for B. P. ]. Weston. M
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Fairfield.

"A hearing was given the people ar
rested 10 the raid on the place on Water
street, Saturday night, in the Office of G
M. Chapman. before Trial Justice Simp.
son, Monday H. F. Seekin pleaded
guilty to the charge of search and seizure
and was fined SIoo and costs, the whole
amounting to $I3o 70. He was unable
10 raise the money and was committed
The woman, who is commonly known as
Belle Foye, pleaded not guilty to the
charge Of keeping house Of III fame and
was ordered to furnish $500 bonds fol
her appearance before the grand jury
She also was unable to raise the money
and was committed.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Gerald and Mr.
Cerald's sister, Mrs. c. c. Knight Of
Lowell, Mass. we're the guests of Mr..
Gerald's nephew, Fred Towne, at his
cottage at China pond. Sunday.
Rev. H. M. Ives pastor of the Baptist,
church, has returned from Connecticut,
where he has been for several weeks
owing to the serious illness of his brother
who Is now fast recovering.
Mrs. William r. Kreger and son
Henry, have returned from a visit Of
several days In Portland. where they were
the guests of Capt. w. R. Kreger of the
schooner Sarah c. Ropes, previous to the
departure of the schooner for Norfolk. Va
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

Albion Smith is gaining, so he is able
to be out.
Mrs. Lizzie Lowe, accompanied with
her sister, Mrs. Frank Sleeper, who has
been visiting in town of late, went to
Massachusetts, last week, to spend the
winter.
Alison Walton of Madison has been in
town as guest of his brother, Ed Walton.
Mrs. Josiah Thompson and Herbert
Thompson of Pennington made few
calls in town, Thursday.
Mrs. Melissa Cromwell and mother
Mrs. Walton of Harrington have been
visiting friends and relatives in town fol-
few days.
News reached here, Saturday night, oil
the death of Albert Lowe OF Sioux City
He was a brother to Edwin Lowe of this
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Pressey Of
Washington, D. c., are in town for few
days as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wells
Minnie Wills is teaching again in Rome
in the same district. I
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
Brighton.

Forrest Goodwin, Esq, of Skowhegan
WAS in town, Saturday and Sunday.
K. J. Russell has returned home from
Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Amy Crossman was in town, last
week, visiting relatives.
Mrs. Thomas French is in town, visit
ing.
Mr.. Elva Wood of Fairfield was in
town over Sunday.
Mrs. Orrin Jones has returned home.
Neville Hayden has gone to Sanger
Vile to work In the mill.
Mrs. George Hayden, who has been
sick for the past year, started for Port
land, Wednesday. She goes there for
treatment.
There will be services at the Union
church, Sunday, at $50 O'Clock.
TIE sociable given by the young peo-
pie was a success. The hsfl was deco.
rated with goldenrod, ferns and elena
tbs. The amount received was ten
dollars. r
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
So. SmithHeld.

The heavy wind Of last week did much
damage to the orchards. breaking off
limbs and shaking off many apples and
bruising them so they will not be fit to
put In the cellar.
Raymond Bickford is slowly gaining
from typhoid fever.
Mr.. Will Austin and wife of Madison
are visiting In town.
A. P. Holmes and Chauncey Warren
are In Augusta for a few days.
Mrs. Perry Simpson Of Waterville was
the guest of MIS-. A. p. Holmes, last
Saturday.
Stella Holmes returned to her school
In Oakland, last week.
Our school is taught by Mr.. J. E.
Downs.
Lysander Stevens and wife are visiting
his parents.
The farmers have been quite busy the
past two weeks, getting their sweet corn
to the factory.
Silas Higgins arrived home, last week
from Madison, where he has worked the
past season.
rev. n. Il. LouRley phsscu tuIouku
here, recently, with his household goods
on his way to Sidney.
Miss Ina Morrow is home on vaca-
ton.
We were visited by Jack Frost in good
earnest, Tuesday night.
Mr.. C. H. Butler of Waterville was in
town, Monday.
Roy CunIiff was in town over Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
$3H,4ao %
STATE OF MAINE.
PROBATE NOTICES
To All persons Interested In either OF tn
Estates hereinafter named.

To All persons Interested In either OF the
Estates hereinafter named.
ATA COURT OF PROBATE held at skow
FAhegan. within and for the county of Som.
erset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER
In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred the following bus ness hay-
Ing been presented for action the upon,
hereafter indicated, 1t 10 hereby Ordereo;
That public notice thereof be given to all per-
sons interested. that they may appear at
Probate Court to be holden at said Skowhegsn,
at the Probate Office on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF OCTOBER
next at nine OF the clock in the forenoon, and
be heard thereon and object If they see cause.
John T. McCollar of Madison. Petition TO
have name changed to John I. Brown, pre-
scented.
Stephen w. Burns, late OF Madison, de
ceased. Petition to sell and convey real estate
presented by Clara e. Adams, guardian OF
Nettie Nj. Burns, minor heir.
Hiram j. Walton, late OF Mercer, deceased.
First and final account of Vesta Walton, exec
utrix, presented.
Cynthia N Lesvitt, late of Palmyra, de.
ceased. Will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Josiah p. Longley. the executor
named therein.
deceased. First and inal account OF William
Mclaughlin. administrator. presented.
James G. Rowell, late Of Madison. deceas-
ed. First and final account, and petition for
prcseHtcu ny a. a. hOWeli' ~
ministr ator.
Peter Redmond, late of Scion, deceased.
Petition for license to sell and convey real
estate presented by James B. Redmond, ad
m nistrator.
Thomas j. Calden, late OF Athens, decess.
ed Will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Rebecca Berniece Cslden, the
exc cutrix named therein.
L. Caroline Baker, late of Moscow, de-
ceased. Petition for appointment of Harry
ID, Baker. administrator and OetitiOn Tor
appointment Of Horatio B. Baker, guardian OF
Hazel B. and Wade Baker, minor heirs, pre-
sented.
Alfred Hathorn, late OF Norridgewock. de.
ceased. Petition for distribution presented
by Lyman L. Walton. administrator.
Franzina j. Gould. late OF Lexington, de
ceased. Petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Samuel 8. Walker
nd administrator.
E.. F. DANFORTH, Judge
Attest:-NATHAN FowLRR, Register.
Post Office address. Judge and Register
5kowhegan, Me. 3w3S
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

Secretary Clarke made a several days
trip in the eastern section of the county
last week, arriving home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs John F. ~toddard and
daughter of East Nachias are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. =. p. Taylor.
Wallace Emery and ". G. Simmons
returned from Pleasant pond Saturday
where they had been fishing few days.
The pastor of the Dinsmore Memorial
Church will speak, next Sunday morn
ing, on the disaster at Galveston, Texas.
Miss Hattie e. Walker is teaching the
fall term at East New Portland. She Is
graduate of Arson academy and last
spring was graduated from Westbrook
seminary.
Miss Isabel A. NTH has returned to
her home in Charlestown, Mass, after a
very pleasant visit of five weeks with
her aunt, Mrs. Amanda NJ. Thompson.
The grange fair which is to be held,
Saturd ~, the 9th instant, promises to
be one of the best displays ever held
here The management will endeavor
tt make it great success.
DR.. A, G. Young of the State board OF
health was in town, Wednesday, to
make Investigations of the sanitary con-
dition of the building and surroundings
where the primary and intermediate
schools are held.
Il. N. Romer went to Skowhegan
Thursday and had his mare, Alta Rosa,
killed. 1t will be rememb ered that this
mare with record of 2.23t, broke her
ankle on the Skowhegan track while
trotting July 4. Since that time she has
been under the treatment of DR.. Salley
of Skowhegan and until recently had
been improving.
Mark Emery & Son have commenced
work on their new building at the depot.
The main building is to be 30x60 feet
with an annex 25x80 feet. We are in
formed that the work will be pushed as
rapidly as possible 80 it will be ready
for business the coming winter. 1t is
also said that they will run a grist mill
in the building which is really thing
that will be appreciated by the farming
community. Many man trades where
he "goes to mill" and the location of
this village Is the natural outlet for a
large country north and west.
EFF. Fairbrother of Skowhegan, was
lb6 Rucbb vi )hpb.
night.
The books donated to the library dur
ing the past week are: Tempest and
Sunshine; The Lamplighter; King s
Handbook of the United States; July
number of n. E. Gen and Hist. Register.
Mrs. Fl. B. Merry purchased "Bird
Neighbors' and found it very pleasing
study having located many of our
feathered friends some of them rare, as
the white-winged Cross bill, ruby crown
ed kipget, the solitary vireo and others.
There will be races on the North
Arson Trotting Association grounds,
Saturday, Sept Goth. Two classes, 2.30
and so both trot or pace. 1t is also
expected there will be game of base
ball between two good teams and other
attractions.