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The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Literary Notes.

Many and varied are the topics ably
treated In the current number of the
Forum. Among the contributions are
"a Plea for the Integrity Of China" w.
c. Jameson Reid; "rhe Sale Of Texas to
Spain: Its Bearing on Our Present Prob
lems," Henry S. Boutell; "The Shorten
ed College Course" Charles F. Thwing
The Corrupting Power of Public
Patronage" Oscar w. Underwood "The
Movement for Shorter Working-Day,"
w. Macarthur; SIS the Elective system
+ ective?' John Corbin; "Religious
journalism In England and America,"
H. w. Horwill; Certain Failures 10
School Hygiene" r. Clark, and "A Plea
for Architectural Studies," Prof. A. d.
r. Hamlin.
The July Atlantic presents a brilliant
table of contents. The number opens
with an article OF timely interest on King
Alfred and his thousandth anniversary,
by Louis Dyer. Maine readers will be
particularly in the thoughtful paper
dealing with 1.-THE Cardinal Virtues"
contributed by President Hyde of Bow
dom College. Ambrose Pare Winston
to "Sixteenth Century Trusts" Kate
otOPhCh5 ACc 4bC 1NCW
Woman" and Caroline Ticknor draws an
amusing contrast between 1.-THE Steel
Engraving Lady and the Gibson Girl"
L. P. Smith and r. E. Robinson con-
tribute two quaint and curious sketches
Of Quakerism In different generations.
"The Aerial Athlete" Ia the July St.
Nicholas 10 the hero of the seventh of
Cleveland Moffett's illustrated articles
describing Careers of Danger and Oar.
ing. Mr.. Moffett shows that there is a
good deal In the work of the acrobat, as
well as In that of the diver and all his
other heroes, that doesn't appear on the
surface. "The Young Folks of the
Embassies" by Abby G. Baker, gives
glimpses of the domestic life of ambassa-
doris and ministers from many out-of-the-
way parts Of the world accompanied by
photographs Of some of the young folks,
10 their picturesque costumes. An arti-
Gle that will entertain those who find
this one interesting, is "Glimpses OF
Child Life In Japan" by Theodore
Wores.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
MICHIGAN HOusE|
Lake George,
CANAAN,l MAINE

The best Of boating, bathing and G.,
ing. Fine croquet grounds. An .,cs
lent tennis court. Large. commod,,.
stable. An ideal inland resort.
Many desirable changes have been mad.
this popular inland resort since last ..,..
and Is the comfort and pleasure OF the gr.s
will be looked after personally by Mr.. and w
Washburn, this Is sufficient guarantee a,
the standard to be maintained.
No inland resort In Maine SURPRISES tb,.
mirsbie place with its beautiful lsss a
hotel, numerous cottages, large amu,sm...
and dancing Pavilion, croquet and t.,,'
grounds. bowling alley, swings and o,h..i
amusements. The fishing Is 6rst-clsss ,,.
fine boats for rowing are always at the ab,s
The table at the Mohican House is tamo."
through Maine A. being unexoelled at .iml
lar resort for variety and quality.
A blackboard accommodating IL people nil,
leave the skowhegan House every sn,d.'
morning ct 10 O'Clock for this resort. P,,.
round trip, 80 cents. Parties desiring to via,
Lake George on any week day may also eps,,.
this team on most favorable terms. tn
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
East SkOwhegan.

One of the greatest wonders of the
world especially Of this place was TO see
an automobile pass up this road Monday.
for the first time. A gentleman and lady
occupied the seat and they looked cozy
and comfortable in their covered carriage.
Farmers have made a good beginning
at haying and last Friday. Saturday and
Sunday we're very good days and large
lot of hay was secured in good order.
some hauling in Sunday which was well
made. The prospect is now that there
will be more than third larger crop cut
than last year and Of nice quality. Grain
is heading out nicely.
Your Correspondent returned July 10th,
from Lewiston, having been absent %
days taking in ST. Johns day by the
French which was grand procession,
circus day, July grid. and the Fourth with
the balloon ascension and fire works in the
evening, which was great day for Lewis
ton The excursion to Merrymeeling
Park with a shore dinner and trip to
Lake grove were all well enjoyed and now
mus, settle down and do snat | Can In
having On 1870 square rods of grouno
last Saturday raked 81 GOOD sized
,umbles of hay and think there must be
nearly 2 Ia tons OF hay. A. R.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Heartburn.

When the quantity of food taken is
too large or the quality too rich, heart
burn Is likely to follow, and especially
SO If the digestion has been weakened
by constipation Eat slowly and not
too freely of easily digested food. Mas
ticate the food thoroughly Let six
hours elapse between meals and when
you feel a fullness and weight in the
region of the stomach after eating, in.
dicating that you have eaten too much
take one of Chamberlain stomach and
Liver Tablets and the heartburn may be
avoided. For sale by G.. r. Fogg, Skow
hogan; L. G. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

pains and nervousness 1t makes weak
women strong and sick women we'll.
NJ deem 1t my duty to express my heartfelt
gratitude for having been the means, under
Providence, of restoring me to health,r writes
Mrs B. II. Mum. of Springhill, Leon Co., Fla.
rFor nearly two years I suffered from female
weakness 50 could not stand on my feet any
length of time could scarcely walk at all.
Appetite was much impaired; I had bearing
down sensations can't express how badly
did feel Had tried several kinds of medicine
which did me little or no good. At last decided
to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription had
not taken all of two bottles before I saw it was
beuehtin2 me, SO continued to take 1t until I
had taken seven bottles when I felt entirely
cured. Did not feel touch of my old COM
plant. It has been over year since took
your medicine, and | can truthfully say that
my health has been better for the last year than
1t had been for four years previously.
cYou may publish this as a testimonial
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers is sent free on
receipt of Fl one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
RipleY.

The people of this town are much
alarmed over the appearance of tubercu-
losis among several herds of cattle in this
town
The first signs of the diseased was
noticed about four weeks ago when the
entire herd of seven cows belonging to
Fred Lucas were, through the wish of Mr.
Lucas, examined by Veterinary Murch of
Bangor The whole herd was condemn
ed and promptly killed.
After this herd was killed, the farmers
in the near vicinity became worried about
their stock and requested Hon. F. o.
8eal of Bangor. member OF the State
board OF commissioners to send veteri
nary and make an examination OF their
herds As result Of this request, We'd
nesday. Commissioner Beal sent Veteri-
nary D. D. Winslow OF Pitts6eld, who pro
ceeded to make thorough examination.
He first called at the farm of w. H..
Farrar where he tested herd of nine
cows and condemned the entire lot.
His next call was at the farm of Sylvia
nus Lowell and out of herd of eleven
he condemned FIVE and found several
more that had slight indications of the
disease.
At farm Of a Mr.. Hatch, his only cow
was tested and condemned by Mr.. Wins
low.
At this point, Mr.. Winslos found the
disease so prevalent. that he did not deem
1t advisable to continue further his inves-
legations without first consulting a men,
Der of the State board and laying the case
before him. Consequently he went to
Bangor and conferred with Commissioner
Beal
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
An English Explanation.

This is the way prominent English
paper explains It:
The president Of the United States,
who receives salary Of 10000 a
year. must pay for all the food consum-
ed at the White House, and the ex-
penses of getting up an elaborate state
dinner are not small. Cigars and
wines the president buys and they
must be of the best. He has to main-
tain his own equipage. The govern
ment, however. allows him a valet; al.
so n clerk. who opens all his letters.
All other personal servants must be
engaged by the master and mistress OF
the White House.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

A woman was once trying to induce
General Sherman to use his influence
for her son In order that he might be
given a place in the army, for which.
however, he had shown no particular
fitness. His father was In the army"
said the urgent mother. land so were
his grandfather and his great-grand-
father, and 1t seems as IL he ought to
follow the line
HIN! Three generations In the
army" said the general. Don't you
think, madam, that 1t Is about time for
bne member OF the family to work for
h liying?"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Mayfield,

A little stranger came to the home OF
Merit Milett, July 9th, weighed 10 pounds
H. E. Cook and Gardner Hughes are
on the sick list.
George Flanders is driving the stage
from Bingham to Abbot.
Miss Lizzie Goodrich closed very
successful term of school in the western
part OF the town the 18th instant.
Fishing on the pond is the order of the
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot react
the diseased porti-" of the ear. There is
only one way to care Deafness, and thai
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an infamed condition of the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When the tnbe gets infamed you shave a
rumbling sound of imperfect hearing, and
when it IS entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy.
ed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing Blu,
an inAamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh]
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
uSold by druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
We Are shorter at Night.

1t is an undoubted fact that the hui
man body is shorter at night than In
the morning, and that is due to the
weight of the body COMPRISING the
lntervertebral carriages. During sleep
Or while In a recumbent position, the
pressure being removed. their natural
elasticity enables them to resume their
normal size; consequently the height of
an individual will vary from three
eighths to half an inch between morn
ing and night.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
West Athens.

Miss Leah Corson is visiting in Corn
vile.
Haying seems to be the order of the
day.
d. A, Corson has bought the school
house in Dist. No. ID, and is moving it
down to his mill.
Mrs. P. A. Corson arrived home from
Madison, Monday, to spend few days.
Master Ray Haskell of Brighton is
helping Herbert Corson hay.
Henry Later and Lester Corson we're at
home from Cornville, Sunday.
Miss Nettie Butler has arrived home
from Hartland. where she has been at
work.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Merrill-Maxwell.

A quiet wedding took place at the
home Of Rev. f. T. Adams, Scion, July
18th. The contracting parties were
Eugene L. Merrill Of Madison and Mabel
A. Maxwell of Skowhegan. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. E. T..
Adams, former pastor. The bride was
gowned In white muslin and
wore iacqueminot roses. They will
make their future home In Madison.
Z, 7. A,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
England. Old Common Field system


A common field" Is quite distinct
from a common" 1t Is a field be-
longing to numerous owners. The land
consists of long narrow strips. perhaps
not more than ten yards wide and run
ming parallel with one another. What
are the exact rules of cultivation that
obtain In Kent today we do not know,
but Of old 1t was usual to have a regu-
lar rotation, such as wheat one year.
barley or oats the second and fallow
the third. When the crops were har-
vested, each member of the community
getting his or her share, all could put
In their cattle, which roamed over the
whole field, feeding on the stubble, etc.
And this was termed the right Of
Back" The common field" system was
gradually done away with by statutes
In the reigns of George III and Will
liam IV.-London Express.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
HoIed and Cornered.

Wife, mended the hole in your
trousers pocket last night after you
had gone to bed. John, dear. Now, am
not thoughtful wife?
Husband OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
you are thoughtful enough. my dear,
but how the mischief did you discover
that there was hole In my pocket
Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
North COrnyIlIe.

The friends and schoolmates of Miss
Annie Whittier met at her home on the
evening of June 10th. in honor of her
thirteenth birthday On this occasion
Miss Annie was made happy by numerous
presents among which we're piano from
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Whittier,
a watch from her uncle, Chas. Wescott OF
Madison, and fan from her aunt, Ellen
Whittier, and several other gifts from her
schoolmates. Dainty refreshments were
served after which the company dispersed,
wishing Annie many happy returns of the
day. M.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
West Hartiand.

Mrs Lizzie Davis came, Thursday,
from her home in New York, to spend the
summer vacation with her mother and
other relatives.
John Goodwin, while moving in his
orchard, last week, found perfect last
years apple of the Granite Beauty"
variety.
Mrs. George Chase has been very sick
the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Steadman have
moved lately on to the farm they bought
last spring OF Laforest Burton.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
A Combination Tree.

A pine tree and a birch tree have
grown SO close together In Woolwich,
Me-. that one trunk serves for both,
sending forth pine branches on one
side and birch on the other. The union
seems happy one In spite of the fact
that the two trees are as widely sep
arated by the botanists as two we'll
can be. and the gnarled branches of
the pine embrace the birch In a most
uffectionate manner.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
East Mercer.

Farmers have been improving these few
good hay days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Walton have re-
turned to Medheld, Mass
Herbert Thompson OF New York. has
been in town, for few days visiting
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Harris of Wilton,
have been. spending their vacation in
town.
William Harlow is very slowly improv-
ing.
Frank Kelley has recently purchased a
six foot cut Mccormick mower
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Let me say have used Ely's Cream Balm for
catarrh and can thoroughly recommend II for
what 1t claims. Very truly, (Rev) II. W. Hath
away, Elizabeth, N. J.
tried Elys Cream Balm, and to all appear
ances am cured Of catarrh. The terrible head
aches from which l long suffered are gone
WI. Hitchcock, late Major U. s. Vol. and A. A.
Gen., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Balm does not irritate cause sneezing.
Sold by druggists At 80 cts. or mailed by Ely
Brothers, SO Warren ST.. New York.
Chance for Him. "Ah!" sighed the
ambitious young poet, III long to some great
service for American letters" "Why not
stop writings" suggested Miss Kandor.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

and that II she
sleeps her dreams
will only be echoes
of the suferings
of the day.
Why not sleep
soundly and rise
refreshed at morn
ing, with strength
and courage for
the days duties1
Weak, nervous
women, sufferers
from backache,
b e aring-do W n
pains, and other
W o m a My a il
ments, have found
a perfoet cure in
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t heals the
womanly diseases
which cause the
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
They Were Discovered.

When they went into the hotel, he
was determined to do nothing to betray
the fact that they were newly married.
He took up the pen for his first regis
tration under the new conditions and
with an old married man look and
sweep Of Indifference wrote, "Mr. and
Mrs. Mary Tompkins."
"Will you have the bridal chamber,
Mr.. TompklnsT" asked the clerk.-New
York Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
scandinavian English.

Sir Herbert Maxwell gives In his
Memories Of the Months" the follow
ing copy of beguillng advertisement
set forth by Scandinavian who could
"spik Inglls" and who had a shrewd
idea of Turing tourists to his salmon
river:
Look Heri salmon The honorable travellers
are averted to, that undersigned, who lives In
Fjorde pr. VOL den Romsdals county. Norway
short long time, hires out good Salmonriver
Good lodging finds. DIDRIK AAAN
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Miss Nettie Wiley has finished her
school at Holeb, and returned home.
Miss Oracle Butler is at home from
Brighton village, where she has been at
work.
Mr.. Fred Currier, who is at work in
Scion, passed through town, Sunday, on
his wheel
Mr. Walter Rowel of East Madison
was in town, Sunday
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

~ am indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my present good health and my
life. was treated in vain by doctors
for lung trouble following la grippe. I
took One Minute Cough Cure and re-
covered my health" Mr.. E. H. Wise,
Madison, Ga. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Notice to Wheelmer =.

There's positively 40 need to endure
discomfort by reason of chatting, sun
burn, insect stings, sore and perspiring
feet or accidental bruises. You forget
these troubles In using Bucklen's Salve.
Infallible for pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and piles. 70 cents. Sold
At F. H. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Sorry He SPOKE,

Guest Indignantly - Waiter, there
are feathers In the soup!
Walter inspecting it,-Why, so there
are. | thought was giving you gravy
soup. It's chicken broth, sir: costs six
pence more Changes figures on the
bill. IF change.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

One of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution: never fails to cure sum-
mer complaints of young or old. DR.. Fowler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry.
II man doesn't show mp we'll In q photo
graph 1t 10 useless for him to pose as hand
some man.
Builds up the system; puts pure, rich blood In
the veins; makes men and women strong and
healthy Butdock Blood Bitters. At any drug
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

A bad complexion generally results
from inactive liver and bowels. In all
such Gases, DeWitt's Little Early Risers
produce gratifying results. Geo. E.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
i" pIe1S1Df Dreams

Cries the young maid to her mother, as
she retires to rest. The mother smiles,
but signs. She knows that the pains
that rack her will not stop for darkness,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
noA ~~Cv For half century
~ the household re-
~ medy for worms in
children. true
~ NJ tonic and cure for
FlH "OI" all digestive dis
orders Price 35c at
druggists. write for
- free book CAiidTsa
~N 81 pr. !. v. True co.,
Aabzrn, Re-
w A N II E D

A smart, hustliDg agent in every County ~
Maine to take ordt 70 for Nursery stock 1000
pay and wor the year round. Outtt Tree
Write us IT once, giving references.
We deal In first class stock. Fruit any
Ornamental Trees, Small Fruit, Roses aus
Shrubs. q,
be sent at once and will receive prompt !"
tention. Address,
, j. L. MERRICK & CO.,
Nurserymen.
Smo19 Watervile, Ne
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
WOOL CARDING

best manner all ustom Wool Working,
arding, Spinning. Double Twisting
Weaving, etc. All work guaranteed
Leave your wool and plainly written
directions for working each lot attached
with either Of the following agents
C. p. McCRILLIS, Dexter
o. B. QUIMBY, Cambridge
BUKER BROS, Hartland
ID. H. BARTLETT, Skowhegan
Our yarns will be for sale by above
agents.
Harmony, May 81, 1901.
n, A. BARTLETT.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-14
Condition of the Market.

The Mach letter of the Anthracite
coal Operators association says of the
market:
turing the past month ,hc anthracite mdrnci
nts been iailiy I,,Nc. Practically all OF the
".al going forward went immediately into the
.onsuror,' rclldS. lu the tidewatcr market this
movement las been 'noIc apparent than along the
lines, at mtClior points, where Il has been posi-.
bic 10 secure more prompt delivery and to carry
larger local stock. In butu the MCstun md
the New England markets the cold weather has
MATERIAL" reduced stocks in hand and ii The con-
Sumption during tn coming month /, in the
,tmc proportion there will he q pleasure on the
mines tor prompt shipments TO prevent Il possible
shortage.
The larger companies '1', nol yet been able
to tn their 'IrrU, ,toldg, oJG-. though every
rAOrt has been ma'ic TO ,u ,u. Tie Total reserve
stocks on hand, both at tia, aud interior points,
arc now slightly below the aver gc, consequently,
any emergency call, such os might result from
labor disturbances would lJridly exhaust the
supply and leave COusOncgs without resource.
This has disturbing effect .n that buyers u,,,.
ally alrdusc their purchases So as 10 practcslly
dispose q an stock, b. slIng aud take 81.
Ndntdcc 0i tho lower price then ruling. tndo'
prc,,nt conditions il !, uncertain wNoth,r Il HiIl
leo most advisable 10 follow this ,omsc ur 20
lay IN tu'l stock IN anticipation Of a shorie".
There appears to be tendency in the latter III.
rorlion, which, even lhouGh it should prove ml.
Necessary, i an rIIUT on the sd, oi safety.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-14

Present indications point TO speedy
settlement Of the carpenters strike
which has been in progress for almost
two wears, and a meeting will tonight
bc held between the members Of the
l,uilders Exchange and the strikers,
at which it Is hoped ~ mutual u,i-
Outstanding will he arrived at.
1t is expected that some of the car.
l"ntcrs' executive officers VIII arrive
In the city this afternoon and viii at
tend tonights meeting. The strike mas
now been on for twenty-five months,
several Intellectual efforts being made
to settle it,
When it was called six hundred ana
twenty carpenters stopped work. but
ni this number only two hundred ana
rrty rcmasn i'm Scranton. the majority
having driftod 10 other fields, ana
there now being scarcely state III
the Union where there are not some
members of the local lodge.
The complaints which caused the
sttikc have now simmered down to
two grievances. the demand for an
eight hour day. instead of nine as here
tufore. and an increase of five cents
Der houi. which would Siv" an hourly
wage cr thirty cents. several meet
irgs have been held recently between
the strikers officers and the Builders
Exchange. TNriSht's session will he
held in the office Of Secretary II. f
Iaudig, OF the exchange.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-14

started on Sunday. 1t leaves here at
5o2 in the morning and is due In Car
bondalc at $50. The train is In charge
OF Conductor James Ward and Engi-
neer Jael Arnold. Wilkes Barre
Record.
a special meeting of the Delaware
and Hudson Railroad stationary en-
gineers will be called at I o'clock Sat
urday afternoon in B. I. A. hall.
wilkes Barre. The object of the ses-
sion Is to formulate q wage scale simi-
lar to that of the other companies. All
Delaware and Hudson engineers from
carbondale to Plymouth are expected
20 attend.
Conductors of west-bound Lacka-
wanna passenger trains that have con-
nections with Syracuse and Utica divi-
sions will leave at train dispatcher's
office. Scranton, report showing the
number or passengers they may have
for these connections from either New
York or Philadelphia. giving destina-
ton. For instance: Train No. IL may
! have three passengers from New York
for Cortland. three for Greene, three
for Syracuse, two for OswegO and five
FOR Utica.
In addition to all the improvements
and changes already made In the local
yards. the D., l.. & w. proposes to still
further improve the facilities for hand
ling passenger and freight traffic. 1t
is now announced that the old freight
house will be completely remodeled,
the delivery grounds paved, "a travelling
derrick installed and other improve
| mcnts begun that will result in the ex-
penditure of at least s50,0Oo. This will
make nearly 100000 that the D.. l.. 4.
W. will have spent at the local station.
| Bnghamton Herald.