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The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

While waiting for the train the bride
and bridegroom walked slowly up and
down the platform.
II don't know what this joking and
guying may have been to YOU" he
remarked but its death to me.
never experienced such an ordeal
Its perfectly dreadfal," she an
swered. u shall be SO glad when we
get away from everybody we know
They're actually impertinent,' he
went on. why, the very natives
At this unpropitious moment the
wheezy old station master walked up
to them.
BE you goin to take this trainY he
asked.
Its none of your business" retorted
the bridegroom Indignantly as he guild
ed the bride up the platform, where
they condoled with each other over the
impertinence of the natives.
Onward came the train, Its yapor
curling from afar. 1t was the last to
their destination that day, an express.
Nearer, nearer 1t came at full speed.
Then In a moment 1t whizzed past and
was gone.
"Why In thunder didn't that train
stop2' yelled the bridegroom.
Cos you sed 'twarn't none of my
bizness. | has to signal If that trains
to stop"
And as the old station master softly
stroked his beard there was a wicked
twinkle In his eye.-London Spare Mo
ments.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
What "a Singer Must Know.

For singer to succeed II Is necessa-
~ that he should have more than a
voice or be vocalist. Wagner has set
q higher standard, and to him we owe
It, Not only the cultivation of the
voice, but the higher education Is nee
essary. The voice alone Is not suffi-
Client, even In the concert room. Sing
Ing has grown to be quite another art.
The singer must be an impersonator.
/ myself studied for five years at the
university. But that, as a rule, holds
one too long. But at least a good gen
eral knowledge of literature and of sci
ence Is necessary.
The day is past when fiacre driver,
because he has beautiful voice, Is nc
copied as a singer; so also Is the day
when a concert In costume Is regarded
as an opera. The standard of imper-
sonatlon has been UNNECESSARILY raised
by Wagner. History, literature, knowl-
edge of the plastic arts, are all neees-
sary to the singer
American women have, many of
them, beautiful voices. Again, many
of them go abroad to study. That is a
mistake. 1t Is at home that they should
lay the foundation. Build by degrees.
Do not aim TO be star, but a good art
ist Study always, be content with
small roles. The rest will come of It
self.-Ernest Van Dyck In Saturday
Evening Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
East COrnville.

Frank Moore and sisters of Augusta are
passing few weeks at their farm here.
Mrs. Irving Robinson and two children
of Hallowell are visiting Mrs. Robinson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stillman Blaisdell.
The farmers 10 this vicinity are nearly
done haying. Most of them say they
have harvested third more than an
average crop and OF fine quality and
scarcely any having gotten wet.
Crops of all kind need rain. Corn and
grain look well potatoes and apples are
slim.
Chas. Sanford has bought the Pinkham
farm on the east ridge and will move there
soon.
George Smith. the popular clerk in Ira
A Norton's clothing store at Skowhegan
has been passing his vacation here, with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S.
Smith.
Mrs. George Burgess of Fairfield was
visiting friends 10 town, last week.
The rain of Sunday was much needed
as it was getting very dry.
Ed Mitchell took the job to cut H. N
Longfellow and G.. r. McDaniels' hay.
He finished Longfellow's the 2znd, and
commenced on McDaniels' the -. With
good weather he will drive it, for he is a
worker and has good crew.
The well dressed man. the Browns
Corner correspondent referred to, recent
ly passed through here and bought cows
saying he was coming back with a drovd
in few days. Guess he went back the
other way.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
It's CHANGING yaIue

1t was right that the gallant act
should be rewarded. but what should
she give him?
Ha, kiss, of Counsel Were there
not men who would pay a great price
for that2 Truly 1t was quoted high.
That" she said as she bestowed 1t,
''is easily worth $100."
ut was" he answered, "but 1t Is
not"
what do you meanY she asked.
while In your possession 1t would
bring a good sum-" he said. "but In
mine 1t cannot be exchanged for the
price of a meal"
However, he was prosaic sort of
fellow at best, and besides he was hun
gry.-Chlcago Post
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Peculiar Trees.

The visitor to the Falkland Islands
sees a number of what appear to be
weather beaten, moss covered powders
of various sizes scattered here and
there, On attempting to turn one over
he Is surprised to find that 1t is anchor
ed to the ground by roots Of great
strength. These are not powders. They
are trees. No other place In the world
can show such popularity of forest
growth. The Falkland islands are ex'
posed to strong polar wind which ren.
ders 1t impossible for trees to grow In
the proper form. Nature has conse-
quently adapted herself to the prevail.
ing conditions and produced this
strange form of plant life. These civ
ing stones" as they are called. are
quite devoid of grain" and 1t Is next
to impossible to cut them up and utilize
them for fuel.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Process Too Expensive.

Warts are curious things. They
come and go mysteriously. although
their going Is frequently marked by
exasperating delays. and there are al
most as many infallible cures as there
are warts, the only trouble with these
cures being that they are useless when
applied to the particular wart you hap
yen to have. They are only good for
other peoples.
I'm my opinion said clubman who
was discussing the subject with a
friend one day, "a wart Is merely the
outward correspondence of some men
tai excrescence. Get rid of that, and
1t goes away.
Let me give you bit of my own
experience" he continued. Last year
| went to Europe. For about three
years had had wart on my little fin
ger, on which l had tried everything
could hear of, but without effect. 1t
only grew larger.
well, In the excitement of preparing
for the trip and of the journey itself
forgot all about my wart, and when
looked for 1t about six weeks later 1t
had vanished without leaving the
slightest mark. l simply forgot 1t, and
1t had no mental condition to feed on.
l see you have one on the back of your
hand. Forget all about 1t for few
weeks. and 1t will go away Of itself"
Yes" said the other clubman, shrug-
ging his shoulders, but l can't afford
to take a trip to Europe for the sake OF
curing one wart."
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Athens.

Mrs. Lola Burrill of Corinna passed a
week with Mrs. Bert Hight, recently.
Miss Winnie Goodrich and Mrs. c. II.
Titon visited their brother, c. + Spauld-
ing, in Harmony, last Friday.
Walter Hight, who has been visiting
relatives here, returned to Worcester,
Monday.
Mrs Joshua Williams of Skowhegan
and her daughter Mrs Daniel Weber,
of Bangor, have been visiting relatives
in town, recently.
Mrs. l.. r. Emery and Miss Ina Emery
passed Wednesday last, in Skowhegan,
on shopping excursion.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Pratt came to
town, last week, to pass their vacation
with their parents here.
Mrs. NJ. S. Cleveland is very sick at
this writing and no hopes are entertained
of her recovery
The wishes of the proverbial "old
woman that it might rain Sundays
that poor hired men might rest" are well
complied with this season as most of
our Sabbaths have been more or less
rainy.
Harold Corson and Milan Elliott left a
a three days job in Waterville, last
week, returning home, Friday. Harold
going to work in the saw mill here.
Mrs. Chester Wade and her sisters,
Addie and Nellie, visited friends in
Charleston, last week.
Nell Cole of Boston made flying
visit to town, last week, going from here
to Augusta to visit his mother, who
resides in the family of her son, A. j.
Cole, in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Poland, who
have been passing their vacation with
Mrs Poland's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
S. York, have returned to their home in
Fairfield.
Mr.. c. II. Tilton of Skowhegan was in
town, Sunday, returning in the evening
accompanied by his wife, who has been
visiting her old home here.
Miss b. NJ Goodrich went to Portland,
last week, meeting a party of Boston
friends there for few days outing at
Peaks Island and Old Orchard.
Miss Mabel Judkins, lately returned
from teaching at The Forks, was calling
on friends in town, Monday.
Mrs Leslie Hoyt, who has been Sc
much improved recently, is again con.
fined to the house by illness.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Cleanliness In Cooking.

Says a Chinese writer of the eight
eenth century: Don't cut bamboo
shoots (the Chinese equivalent of as
paragus) with an oniony knife A good
cook frequently wipes his knife, fire.
quently changes his clothr~frequently
scrapes his board and frequently wash
es his hands. II smoke or ashes from
his pipe, Precipitation drops from his
head, insects from the wall or smut
from the saucepan gets mixed up with
the food, though he were very chef
among chefs, yet would men hold their
noses and decline"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
st Adams.

Rains have been much needed here for
the past few days and that of Sunday was
very welcome.
The hay crop is mostly harvested and a
very good crop. The apple crop will be
light. Potato bugs have been very plenty
and quite hard to get rid of; more SO than
for the past two years.
w. II. Weston and wife of Skowhegan
were in town. last week, also F. |. Estes
and Mrs. Belle Dorothy.
ID. D. Stewart has oeen at home the
most of the summer
Frank Leavitt of Quincy, Mass, and
| John Pierce of Milton Mass, are visiting
at J. w Jewett's. The boys are having
very pleasant time. This is their first
visi, TO Maine and they think it quite a
nice place. They go to Skowhegan, this
week, to stop for a short time with
Arthur Jewett.
Mr.. Martin. who is now carrying the
mail from St. Adams to Hartland, has a
very nice and comfortable outfit.
1t is now stated that work will soon te
going on to rebuild the shovel handle
factory, The ,ownspeople have SUBJ
scribed $1,000.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Says A Practical Wife.

Lemons should be kept in water un-
til they are wanted for use. and the skin
will not only be kept from hardening but
their flavor will be improved.
Try hanging brooms in the cellar to
keep them soft and plant,
A tablespoonful of vinegar put into
water in which tough meat or foul is to be
boiled will make them tender, and will
not injure the flavor.
All the mending of the week should be
regularly and promptly done and never
permitted to accumulate.
Try saving every scrap of tissue paper
that comes into the house for wipIng
looking glasses. 1t gives peculiar lustre
to the glass.
1t is important to remember in starting
the fall fires that few pieces of zinc
placed on the hot Goals will remove SCOT
from chimney.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

When to women is given the sweetest
delight that can come to her, motherhood,
God gives with that delight duty-the
duty of personal training of the child.
Before that duty (says an eminent writer
all outside work i care not by what re-
ligious. charitable, or philanthropic word
you may call it-should fall. No matter
what outside work woman may be en-
gagged in, the best can only be a claim
upon her time. and not duty. And
duties never conflict. God gives no more
duties to woman than she has the time
or ability to fulfill. The exactions of the
world are not duties; they are claims.
If there is time 1t is we'll to meet them.
But claims being man made, and duties
being God made, the former must often
be ignored, and should be put aside
where the latter calls. Women should
think of this. and bear it in-mind a little
more constantly than they do, especially
in these days of organizations.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
So. Madison.

Mrs Winslow and daughter Emma OF
Carmal were the guests OF D. F. Wescott
and wife last week
A H Ward and wife went to Skowhe-
gan, Friday.
Fred Houghton OF Arson finished work
for J o Ward and returned home, Sat
urday
Carlton Wescott of the village was
home over Sunday
People in this vicinity have nearly
finished haying.
Elbridge Gould of New Portland is at
work for D. A. Dickerson.
Gardner Will. wife and little Hazel
visited their sister, Mrs Lillian Ward,
Thursday.
Mr.. D. F. Wescott and wife Mr.. and
MIS-. A. H. Ward went to Old Orchard
Beach. last Saturday. ULA
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

Canaries. which were originally green
and gray in color, were native TO the Is
lands from which they take their name
and were first taken to England on
ships plying between English ports and
the south of France. From this stock
have been derived number of distinct
varieties, such as the crested, the green,
the lizard, which initiates the reptile In
its variegated markings, and the Bel
gian. which has strange humpbaek
appearance.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
ALL THE NEWS
rom Somerset Towns
Fairfield Center.

Mrs. N. c. Pierce returned from Bath
last week. where she spent last winter and
is at present visiting relatives in Norridge-
wock.
Sadie Williams is recovering from a
severe illness of scarlet fever. There are
no new cases at this writing.
Mrs. A. P. Horne, who with her two
daughters, Ruth and Irene, have been
visiting Mrs. ]. A. Jones has returned to
her home in Manchester. N II.
Misses Eta and Lou Tozier are spend
ing their vacation with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. z H. Tozier.
Miss Maud Jones is at home from
Chicago, on visit TO her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Rodney Jones.
Foxes are getting quite numerous in
this locality. Several have lost hens and
chickens by them.
Dr. A. |. Noble and wife of Worcester,
Mass. are visiting w. J. Tobey and
family.
Edward Rice is in Caribou, where he
has an engagement with base ball team.
The Ladies Aid will hold an ice cream
social on Tuesday evening, Aug 6
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
si sssss the Of &HzZzzm

There is more Catarrh in this section oil
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For many
years doctors pronounced it local dis
ease, and prescribed local remedies, and
are constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable
Silence, has proven catarrh to be a con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu.
tional cure on the market. 1t Is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case Il
fails to cure. Send for circulars and test.
monials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
uSold by Druggists.7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Roofs and ChimneYA,

There Is no doubt but the form of a
roof has much to do with the draft of a
chimney, The fat roof offers no resist
ance to the passage of air, but as the
pitch Is increased the current is more
and more disturbed until with a high
pitched and many gabled roof 1t is bro.
ken into innumerable eddies. some of
which are sure to curl down and force
the smoke and gases In the flue into the
rooms below. Chimneys on such roofs
should be built higher than ordinary.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

brothers in this town, Benjamin, Cyrus
and Ripley Chase. She was married at
the age of twenty to Oakman S. Abel of
Bowdoin and has lived in that town ever
since. Her oldest son. George, died
several years ago. Cyril p, a civil engi-
neer of Long Island and Hattie NJ. wife
of w. S. Cotton, clerk of the House of
Representatives, are her surviving child
rem. Her life was one of self sacrifice
and labor for her invalid husband and
other members OF her household. all of
which she bore with Christian forttude.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Mainstream.

Rev T. F. Millett, secretary of the
Dlrigo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. OF
Gorham, Maine. was in town, last Satur-
day, writing insurance policies.
Charles Hanson shipped from here. last
Saturday, Car of calves and hogs.
A large crop OF hay is being secured in
good condition; all other crops are look
ing fine.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
punching the Hits.

Case and Comment tells a story of an
Illinois attorney who argued to the
court one after another of series of
very weak points, none of which seem.
ed to the court to have any merit until
the court finally said, "Mr. -. do you
think there Is anything in these
pointsf" TO which the attorney re-
piled, Well judge, perhaps there isn't
much In any one of them alone. but /
didn't know but your honor would kind
of bunch them"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Touched n Sore snot.

"Do you find 1t difficult, senator" she
asked, Ito keep in touch with your con-
stituents?"
Il beg your pardon, ma'am," he re-
piled, with a scared look, but really
l must ask you not to use that express
sion with reference to my affairs.
Touch is a word that | can't stand
since the papers used 1t In explaining
why | voted for that street railroad
bill four years ago."-Chicago Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
North Fairfield.

Mr.. Charles E. Conforth jumped down
from the hay NOW in Paul Wings barn,
Friday, as he supposed upon pile OF
straw, but rail was concealed in the
straw upon which he struck, sustaining
quite severe injury.
Lewellyn Clifford is at home from
Providence for vacation
Auut Avis Bowman is very fe, BILE.
Mae Bowman was home from Water
vile. over Sunday. c.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

French rose growers have characteris-
tic method of growing some of the climb
ing kinds. The plants are planted in the
beds and framework of bamboo canes sci
behind them. so that the shoots are spread
outward, almost fanshaped. When the
work is carefully done very little of the
frame is visible. To those who have
space this system Of growing some of the
lovely climbing kinds especially the yell
low and copper colored sorts, may be re-
commended.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

In Tennessee and Georgia the pea
nut Is known as a goober, In Alabama
and the western gulf states a ground
pea, In the southeast of the United
States and in the West Indies a pindal
or pndar and In various parts of Eng
land jurnut, an earth nut or a manila
nut.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

An interesting suggestion for the preser-
walton of the colors of pressed flowers
comes from the workrooms OF the New
York Botanical Garden. After the speci-
mems have been under pressure for day
or two, lay them in papers heated in the
sun until the drying is completed. In this
way, it is said, colors are preserved better
than by any other process
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

O.. o. Buck, Beirne, Ark, says: was
troubled with constipation until bought
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Since
then have been entirely cured of my old
complaint. recommend them. Geo
E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

What most people want is something
mild and gentle, when in need of a
physic Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets fill the bill to a dot. They
are easy TO take and pleasant in effect.
For sale by G. r. Fogg, Skowhegan; ;
L G. Williams, Athens; Sullivan New
ton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
STATE OF MAINE.
w A N r f. ID

A smart, hustling agent in every Cooh53i ood
Maine to take ordt re- for Nursery STOCK Tee ,rse
pay and wor4 the year round. Outht INV
Write us at once, giving references. IL. and
We deal In first class stock. frult sni
Ornamental Trees, Small Fruit, Roses ~
Shrubs. .honN
Mail orders for this spring planting sr 81, A..
be sent at once and will receive promp'
tention. Address,
j. L. MERRICK & CO..
Nurserymen, Al.
smols Watervile We
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

Three Irlshmen had four guineas to
be equally divided among them. After
several unsuccessful efforts by two of
them the third settled the business
thus; There are two for you two and
here are two for me too"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
Nothing at All.

Brown-There's lady pianist at the
circus who plays with her toes.
Jones-Csph. That's nothing; my
baby does that Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and
sores of all kinds quickly healed by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Cure for
piles. Beware of counterfeits. Geo. E.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

"Who is the smartest boy IN your class,
BobDyP" asked his uncle. I'D like to tell
you uncle. answered Bobby modestly, "only
papa says mustn't boast"
ANY new hits in your Uncle Toms Cabin"
al think SO: Eliza runs across the river N a
solf suit, while Topsy does q skirt dance ard
sings Mister Hop Smith Don't Cut No Ice.'
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

Mother; al wonder how this new book
got In suoh horrible condition."
Little MAX: ~ heard papa say II was too
dry for him, so poured water on It,"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01
PROBATE NOTICE
STATE OF MAINE

To the Honorable, the Judge OF the ffopaS
Court in and tor the County of Somerset :,
Respectfully represents Frank shaw VI
Wateryille in the County of Kennebec and sag
of aine, that the last VIII and Testament Oh
Ben jamin Pratt of San Francisco, County OF san
Francisco and State of California, deceased, mas
been duly proved and allowed by the superior
Court of said San Francisco, Court haHus
jurisdiction of the Probate of Wills, ACCORDING
TO the laws of said California, copy OF "hlen
VIII and of the Probate thereof, duly auihtnl
Gated, are herewith produced; that the sai1 m mn
was executed In the manner prescribe ny ~,
laws OF said California and that the Testatot A.
the time of his decease left estate in said IouuS
of Somerset on which said Will may operate
Wherefore your petitioner prays that the TX
OF said viii may be allowed, filed and feeoIue.
In the Probate Court of said County OF SolleIse
and certifes that the foregoing statements NV
true to the best of his knowledge and belief ,r
FRANK X. SHAN
STATE OF MAINE.
KENNEBEC IS. =,
Subscribed and sworn to, this tenth day !"
July A. ID. 1901. ...,,.,g,t,
Justice OF the feSce
SOMERSET ss.-In Court of Probate, begun =
Skowhegan on the second Tuesday OF July !"
ID. 1901. ia.
On the foregoing petition, Ordered that nol' =
thereof be given, three weeks sucoesshe!, IN
the Somerset Reporter printed In SsowhegSn n,sr
said county. that all persons interested prs'
on the second Tuesday of August A. D. lsoli az "
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer y
said petition should not be granted. ,r.
EDWARD +. DANFORTH, JuuEe
sw2s J Attest: NATHAN FOWLER, Register
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-01

IA - II q n T a.
Bear, the 1Ths Kind You Have Always Baact
Hs. st G!ZzM
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-05-03
SCHOOL LAND BOARD IL
ABLE FOR DEFALCATI0N
PennOyer, MetSchan and Mcbride Must Make
up the Shortage.
OF STATE LOSS OVER AND ABOVE
THE FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND
Treasury
Decision Of and
Not Changed
sALEn. Or. May 2. 1901.

To THE desoaiion
the s'ate land Board the diaan Of T. r.
that position 1870 appointed by Chadwick
Feischuer, The
h legislative cOLtee Of which Hon VIM Galloway chairman
reported housand dollars
Democrat the him
his AGAINST THE MEMBERS
Tue deficiency
Marion County and by the the litigation,
referred p
Bindings fact and Law the Judge Deadly heard the
reports finding the Of the decatn and finding conclusion
Law that the members personally liable
clerks defaaon Judge Boise the findings Judge dy
Judgment Of the Chadwick and
for the shortage Chadwick
having
goyenorshp Chadwick and Brown appealed the
that tribunal affirmed the decision the below and
Chadvick and paid deficiency
The members Of the board compelled good
his deacaton The held that
In that requiring the
have examined change had
from liability for the the
clerk bond LESS MINIMUM
amount which proved TO be less sixth dcaon
duty Of the members the board what
going the hands
into the AND 1T WAS THEIR DUTY
HIS BOND SUFFICIENTLY LARGE COVER
do and hence they guilty negligence
exceeding $4,000 Of the
liable the
AMOUNT OF THE BOND call the attention
Stout why
rule applied What in
oht be for Republican
parIRity Hew the line JUSTICE.