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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Death of Joshua GRAY.

I Hon. Joshua Gray, one Of Gardeners
most honored and respected citizens
died Al his home on Brunswick avenue
at about a. 81. Thursday. He had
been i'll bur few days with an attsek
Of pneumonia, which, because Of his adj
yaueed az. be was not able to With
stand
joshua Gray vas born 10 the town #
otafk- Maile. Nov. IA, 1914. and Wa
one u elsYrD children Of George and
Margaret fDinsmofeJ Gray. He re-
ceiYed common school education IN his
native town, aud being DESTROYS Of -ecnr-
/ Ing knowledge Of business. ia ls4l he
came 10 Gardiner and entered the Office
Of Clay. Dinsmore & Co., who at that
/ time operated saw mill On dam No =
Dung Gray worked as clerk 10 the
Office for about Two years and then h4v-
Ing an opportunity 10 purchase the
i interest Of one Of the stockholders Of the
company, George Moore, did so. aud
began there business career that has
been conducted successfully for more
than half century.
On he 18th Of June, 1s89. Mr.. Cray
was united in marriage with Miss Ploma
buiI ltI u NbIfluRe"DCh. lDt union
resulting in four children, George. Fred
erick, Charles H.. and Harriet E. now
Mr.. Ber amin B. Clay Of Minneapolis,
i all of whom survive him.
1 In 1864 he became member Of the
common council, and was reelected ia
/ ls65 and 'G6. 10 1861 he was elected
! alderman, and during the same year,
owing to the death of the mayor George
w. Wilcox. SIR. Gray was elected TO fill
the vacancy, being reelected in 1865 81
/ 70. Twice, in 1863 and 1870 he was
/ chosen 10 the Senate.
/ In the death Of Joshua Gray. Gardiner
+ loses one Of her noole-t sons. He was a
/ devoted husband, fond father. and an
honest, upright man-one to whom
belonged the credit Of making himself
what he was-who had begun at the
bottom Of The ladder, and had By steady
labor and perseverance, achieved success.
/ Mr.. Gray had for many years close
relations in the lumber business with
/ william B. Snow of Skowhegan. Ia
/ former years when 10 active life he
| frequently came here on business and he
| enjoyed the frien iship and respect of
many people Of this town and county.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Pneumonia Can BE Prevented.

This disease always results from a
cold or an attack Of the grip and may be
prevented by the timely use Of Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy. That remedy
was extensively used during the cpl
denies Of La Grippe Of the past few
years, and not sing'e Gaze has ever
been reported that did not recover or
that resulted in Pneumonia, which
shows it to be a certain Preventive of
that dangerous disease Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has gained a world wide
reputation for it's cures of colds and
grip. For sale by G. R. Pogg, Skowhe-
gan; L. .. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Had to CONQUER or Die.

81 was just about gone" writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson of Laurel springs,
N G al had consumption so bad that
the best doctoIs sand | could not live
more than month, but began TO use
Dr.. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by seven bottles and am
now stout aud we'll" It's an unrivaled
life-s4ver in consumption, pneumonia,
la grippe and bronchitis; infalibe for
coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, Group
or whooping cough Guaranteed bottles
soc and 81 90 Trial bottles free
AT f. II. Wings Drug Store
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

The School Improvement Leagues of
Maine have an enrolment of about thirty
thousand at the present time. The
members of the Leagues have graded
and otherwise improved many school
yards, rebuilt large number of the
fences of school grounds, replaced dis
graceful outbuildings with suitable struc.
lures, painted and papered scores of
schoolrooms, purchased hundreds of
volumes Of useful books, and provided
thousands of reproductions of art, be-
sides uniting teachers, pupils, parents
and citizens generally in working for
the school, and through this work de-
veloping an interest that will make it
more useful to the community in which
it il located. The Leagues have recent
ly made choice of Supt. Payson Smith Of
Rumford Falls and Mexico as president
of the State League and Miss Kate Nc
Donald, principal of Machiss Grammar
School, as secretary aud treasurer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will
give public hearing in its room at
the State House in Augusta, Tuesday,
March S, 1901, at ? O'Clock p. M. No
los. On an act to fix the terms of the
S. !. Court in the counties of Franklin,
Sagadahoc, Knox, Somerset and York.
No. 100. On an act to fix the time of
holding the terms of the Law Court.
avs H. T. POWERS, Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
4 COMMON ERROR.
The Same Mistake Is Made by
Many SkOWhegan People.
IT. a common error
,.1,-t III. ....l......

To plaster the aching back,
To tub with Imminent rheumatic joints.
When the trouble comes from the
kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills,
And are endorsed by Skowhegan eiti-
zens.
Mr. {. l. Allen of Canaan farmer,
Sat night | could not lie in bed
on account OF pain in the small Of my
back. 1t was difficult for me to stoop
or do any lifting, Doan's Kidney Pills
sold at Geo. A. SIMPSONS drug store
gave me great relief. | was not annoyed
at night after using them and slept well.
My wife was troubled with backache
and other symptoms of kidney complaint.
After using Doan's Kidney Pills she
agreed with me in believing them to
be a reliable kidney medicine
For sale by all dealers; price so cents
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, y. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

President James j. Hill of the
Great Northern was born a British
subject and he holds large interests in
Canada. So the foreign steamship
companies have boosted that President
Hill stood with them in the fight
against the American Shipping bill,
and that he would "hold up" number
of Northwestern Senators and Represen-
tatives. But the foreign brethren seem
to have been reckoning without their
host, for Mr.. Hill has just telegraphed
to Washington, You are authorized
TO say that | hope the Shipping bill
will pass. as amended"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
@60 Natures Anfldote
T peIsens.

Is the only cure for Poison Oak, Poison
Ivy, and all noxious plants. 1t is CONF
posed exclusively of roots and herbs. Now
Il the time to get the poison out of your
system, as delay makes your condition
worse. Don't experiment longer with
salves, washes and soaps-they never cure.
Mr.. S. M. Marshall, bookkeeper of the Atlanta
tCa.) Gas Light Co., was poisoned with Poison
oak. He took Sulphur, Arsenic and various
other drugs, and applied externally numerous
lotions and salves with no benefit At times the
swelling and Inflammation was SO severe he was
almost blind. For eight years the poison would
break out every season. His condition was much
improved after taking one bottle of S. S. s, and
q few bottles cleared his blood of the poison and
all evidences of the disease disappeared.
People are often poisoned without
knowing when or how. Explain your case
fully to our physicians, and they will
cheerfully give such information and ad-
vice as you require, without charge, and
we will send at the same time an interest
ing book on Blood and Skin Diseases.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
How to Cure the Grin.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlan's Cough Remedy as direct
ed and quick recovery is sure to fol-
low. That remedy counteracts any ten
dency of the grip to result in pneumo-
mia, which is really the only serious
danger. Among the tens of thousands
who have used it for the grip not one
ca 'e has ever been reported that did not
recover. For sale by G Fogg, Show
hogan; l.. &. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton Jackman,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Prepare for Spring.

When one cannot work out of doors he
can study the Catalogues OF seeds, fertil-
izers and agricultural machinery or visit
those who are selling them. They have
leisute now to spend in taking with the
farmer, explaining the merits OF their
goods, and they can be shipped now
and be sure to be on hand when wanted.
All this work done now is so much time
saved frem the precious busy days after
the pillow can be started and one does
not want to be waiting in a seed store or
a more preienuous " agricultural ware
house y in the busy season when clerks
will give him but scant attention, and
both buyer and seller grudge the time
necessary to make the trade.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Maine Farmer: Rum selling is CON
trary to law and the rumscler has no
claim on the public for sympathy, but
the people of Maine will hardly endorse
the action of over-zealous ladies' in the
w. C. T. T., who would invite Mrs.
Nation to come here with her Ratchet
to demolish the saloons. Let The power
of law first be fully and thoroughly
tested. There is danger when resort
is made to force, and fanaticism is
aroused. The one thing to do is to
meet the evil squarely, and by lawful
means suppress it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Waterrlle Nail. Fate seems 10

Watervle Mail: Fate seems to be
tixedly opposed to allowing Wateryille
TO have any considerable share in
shaping legislation al Augusta this
winter. In the first place, six weeks
of the session slipped by before any body
knew who was at last to be recognized
as our representative and, now that that
point is settled, there comes the news
of the illness Of Mr.. Davis, which may
keep him away from duties for weeks
to come, and possibly will allow him
simply TO see the finish of the session.
Political opponents ard friends alike
will wish him a speedy recovery,
although his presence at the state house
is not likely seriously to stfeet Water
Yille,s interests.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

The business of shipping live stock
from Portland TO the other side of the
water has been the greatest this year
than ever before. Ever since the
sailing of the first steamship last
fall up TO the present time hundreds
and hundreds Of cattle and sheep have
arrived at the stock yards in East Deer
ing and then exported. This week
DR., F. w. Huntington, the local cattle
inspector, said that the records would
show that between four and five
thousands more cattle had been shipped
from Portland thus far this season than
last season at this time
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

fhe Committee on Judiciary will
give a public hearing in its room at the
State House in Augusta, Tuesday,
March S, 1901, at O'Clock p. m. No.
162. On an act to incorporate the
Scion Academy.
3w7 RIA H. T. POWERS, Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Boston Transcript: The most sweep
ing bill yet framed to "down" the cigar
cite has just been introduced in the Utah
Legislature. 1t provides for the filming
of "any person, firm or corporation that
sells, gives away or otherwise disposes
of cigarettes or cigarette paper TO any
person, no matter what the persons age
may be- and it also provides for the
arrest and punishment OF persons caught
smoking cigarettes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 80 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of tar II il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-eent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. 6mo41
g. r. FOGG, GEO. f. SAMPSON
w. II. FULLER, F, H. WING.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing indigestion, bill
iousness, constipation, sick headache and
stomach, liver and bowel troubles, Easy,
pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c at
At F. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in
effect use Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, % cents. Sam
Piles free. Every box guaranteed. For
sale by G. R. Fogg, Skowhegan; L. C.
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Boston Journal Mr.. Roberts, treas
urer of the United States, calls atten-
tion to the fact that there is in the
vaults of the Government $3.50, 700 005
in gold coin, the largest sum ever
known to be in the treasury. This
immense accumulation is due to the
Dingley Tariff, which has increased
production of gold, has made the
United States the creditor nation of the
world
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Recent experiments show that all
classes of foods may be completely di
gested by a preparation called Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure, which absolutely di
gests what you eat. As it is the only
combination of all the natural digest
ants ever devised the demand for it has
become enormous. 1t has never failed
to cure the very worst cases of indiges-
ton and 1t always gives instant relief.
Geo. Z. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Star Herald; One day last week at
IL O'Clock in the forenoon, Mr.. f. +.
Parkhurst of Presque Isle, received a
telegram from Texas inquiring the
price Of seed potatoes. He answered
the parties, and in the afternoon re-
ceived an acceptance Of his offer. The
car was loaded and taken out and
Pressure Isle In seven hours after the
time Of receiving the first telegram.
The car was loaded In just 81 minutes,
the engine waiting In the meantime.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM T. sEEKiNs, ...................Pitt s6eld
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ........,....... Skowhegan
Judge of Probate:
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH,. ............... .Skowhegan
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FowLsR,. ..................... .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLKwELLYN GOODWIN, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
K. 1. PATTHN, .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jailer;
FRANK PRNNELL.. ...'......s. =. Skowhe an
DEPUrEs:--C. f. Duren, Fairfield; F. l.. Harding,
Madison: S. w. Herrick, Harmony; c. B. Haskell,
Pusheld; F. S. Parsons, No. Arson; R. S.
Williams, Har,land; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks;
|hares F. Ham, Bingham; f. F. Caswell, New
Portland; Sidney I. Baker, Scion; Calvin H.
ZONES, Athens Chas. w. Farrand, So. Norridgewock
W. Guy Pencil, Skowhegan.
County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Comyille, post Office, Revere)
oHN METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL St Adams.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

1t is said that once when the late Lord
Russell. then Sir Charles, was on cir
cult, he became so indignant with
every one in general and his solicitor
client in particular that he seized his
large and heavy brief and smote the
solicitor on the head with it. The
solicitor Indignantly collected his pa
pers and hurried out of court, MUIR
muring that he would never brief Sir
Charles again.
Some time afterward a shipping
magnate came to the same solicitor
with a big case. Brief RUSSELL" he
said. The solicitor said he was sorry,
but 1t was impossible, as Russell had
never apologized Then give me my
papers," said the shipowner. land I'll
60 to some one who will"
Eventually the unhappy man of law,
not wishing to lose his best client. had
to apologize to Sir Charles Russell for
leaving the court when assaulted
Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday In March.
September and December. Civil and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday of each month.
County Commissioner The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

Portland Press SAY all the good
things you car about Mrs Nation" is
Mrs, Stevens's Injunction To the editors
of the Union Sigual the w. {. I. L.
organ. This is good deal short OF an
endorsement of Mrs. Nations methods.
Doubtless there are ge things that
can be- said of her. It can be said that
she is sincere aad thar her Intentions
are good. But it cannot be said that
her methods are either wise or lawful.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

No other pills can equal DeWitt's
Little Early Risers for promptness, Ger.
tainty and efficiency. Geo. E. Sampson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

There is very little difficulty In the
ornamentation of q bodice or a skirt
nowadays, as suitable decorations Of
lace or silk passementerie can be pur-
chased ready for attachment to match
any kind OF material and in almost
any color, and innumerable ideas as
to their arrangement can be obtained
from the leading fashion journals.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21

The skeleton In many . closet 10 the result
OF the Jam inside the small boy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-21
NOTICE.

l hereby notify and warn all persons against
selling. trusting or harborng my wife, Caddie
d. Nottage on my account, | shall pay no
bills of her contracting after this date.
3w7 LIBBY G. NOTTAGE.
Athens, Me-, February IL. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
Nall Gaines The Penitent.

.-Th. Penitvnt" Manager ". +.
Eankeville's grand production of Hall
Gaines most powerful story, direct
from its artistic triumphs in Boston,
viii come to us Friday next at the
Ounra House This supurb play from
what we are told. is said to he as great
~ itS gifted authors other work. The
Christian" both for originality OF
thought and deep character study. ~"
scenic s.,Iuipmcnts for this drama VIII
l.. on "A scale of most regal Splrho"i.
MAGNIFICENT settings and beautiful et-
fe.;s ar- promised. and the depreciation
or lie locale Of the story Will he Cl"selE
followed. The cast will be headed by
Edgar T.. Davenport. assisted by MEltS
Mccarthy. Louis Leon Han. DaNih
HanChett, I'esSle Mari""'' ia
Thompson Davis, Edith D"mby. MINNIE
Rcwrn. ANA Maud Claire shaw No'h-
ing will b" left undone I" max" IN"
presentation here an event IN the
theatrical annals Of our city. ! Il" 500
sal,. opens tomorrow at !" a. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-12
CHAINS ARE LONG.
Jewellers Are in Puzzle Tor New DESIGNS.
Precious Stones Are Used.

Long chains are more than ever in
vogue with women and the jewelers.
are ouZZlinr their heads over the in
vention of novelties To encourage the
tad. All the precious stones cut or in
,ahochon form. are used for the
chains. marked preference being
shown for diamonds set closely upon
mer" thread oI gold The pearl chains
their popularity. because Of their imi-
t.tiun in tn" cheapest sort Of iewelry:
nut The long rope of real pearls is now.
a. always. the handsomest long chain
u woman can wear. Among the novel
tics the gold "hains set with fresh
water pearls irregular in form and
varicu in shading. have perhaps the
fist place. one New York jewelpr
SHOWS 4 chain Of odd gold workman
ship SET at half-inch intervals with
rugged fresh water pearls. alternately
shimm"ring pink and misty moonlillc
gray. In III" same case is a chain of
alternating cats eyes and diamonds,
" h:ch. while not 50 exquisite in color
a. its neighbor, is exceedingly odd and
Effective. Another jeWeier. equally IA
nous. has a number Of long chains in
bizarre East Indian effects. Cabochon
gems. semi precious stones and enamel
being combined in barbara effective
ness that would be hopeless We're il not
h; ndlcd with fine art. as il iS.
4 chain. ordered by a wealthy san
Francisco woman IS set entirely with
diamonds, each stone swinging freely
ir q rircIct Of gold ana taking n,W
light and color with every slightest
movement. Meanwhile Paris, too. is
outdoing herself in the cXtraNagancr
and beauty Of her long chains. but
Paris has a new chain fad somewhat
l"ss expensive. \ chain Of silver.
beautifully wrought. is worn. and from
It is suspended q single large cabochon
stone. The one jewel may b.. an uncut
ruby. emerald or sapphire nf great Siz"
ana cost a fortune. or it may he Il
noonStonc. cats eye. turquoise matriN
OF some other Of the humber stones.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-12

"tu!lfrogS are about as voracious as
they say anacondas are remarked an
Augusta man. who frcQuents the ponds
ana lakes hereahouts. and knows the
characteristics of the frog to Il dot.
What DO YOU suppose full grown
hullirog especially likes? Birds. The
c'' mSy-looking. sleepy frog is a marvel
al SWiftness when it comes to captur-
ing a meal. He will lie morionless
slorg the banks Of a pond or stream.
and when birds come down TO drink or
bathc they are swallowed in a twink
ling if they get within range. \ bull
frog is just like Il snake. He can gulp
down a meal as big as himself. Let an
unWary sparrow venture within few
irrhes Of the mOtionleSS frog and there
will he lishtning-likc leap. gulp and
th- frog again assumes his immoVable
attitude. but he will look as if ne had
swallowed mattress. OF course, If
birds can't Re had buIlfrogS will APP
peas" their appetites with insects.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-11-12
An EASY SHOT.
How City Marshal Henry N. Breen Was En-
abied to Dine on Partridge.

There y 4 story going the rounds IN
i.."aru /" th. manner in which city
Marshal Henry NJ. I:r-"n was enabled
tn gtt i good partridge dinner With the
>;icriii,,. ot but one charge Of buck shot
which, indeed. never cam" within a
number 81 degrees Of the bird tS il
sped ;;lor. On IN" wing. This gentle
man WAS uu; with Il frienG for Il little
Iartric,. hunting. There was some
little ii>tanc" separating tn. Two hunt
,rS ani the city marshal Was ANXIOUS
IS waiting Il chanre at som" stray brG
which might pass his way when 4 shot
was heard.
Now it is a ta,t we'll auth, nticated
by th- testimony If Old hunters that II
a partrids. is shot and instantly killed
when the wings are IN just the right
position. il will continu" TO cleave ths
air tor som" distance. In some cases
for this very reason they have been
known to bc found rods from the piac"
" here they Wer" SEot.
No sooner had the city marshal seen
III. bird than he raised his shooting
iron ready to fire bu, To his great SUI l
priS,, n noticed that tn, head of the
bird was hanging listiessly between its
shoulders. III. was still more surprised
when th.- bird fcll almost at his feet.
Tie saw his opportunity and raising
his gun fred AT random into the air.
Pickin. Up ,hc partridge he started IN
iho direction of his friend. They soon
met ard the city marshal held up the
pri>".
Where did YOU get that puerried
his friend.
Didn't yru hear me shoot" said MI.
Green.
At thi. his friend took it for granted
that the city marshal had brought
iuWn the bird.
.! Snot at on" IL moment before
heard the report ot your gun he re-
marked. but guess I missed it.
thought had a good aim and was sure
Of my mark. but il flew away.
They had partridge for dinner Il the
l;rccn reSId"nC, the next day. We ar
not informed whether or not the pro-
pri.tor invited his friend to partake