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The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
Embden Center.

The site OF the pos'office here has
been changed sixty rods southwark.
John W MORN. who has been post
master here since 1871, except one year,
has resigned and Eta J. Hodgdon has
been appointed. and assumed the duties
of the Office. the 18Th The present loca-
ton is quite ce trail and we think Mrs.
Hodgdon will give good satisfaction.
Our little neighborhood is 10 sorrow
and mourning on acsouat of the death oil
Mrs. Cauoll l. Caswell. who died last
Thursday, having gradually failed for the
last II months. She was courageous and
cheerful to the last. always greeting her
friends with smile and cheerful word.
None of US can feel the loss SO keenly as
her husband and two children. to whom
all extend their heartfelt sympathy. The
large attendance at the funeral attest, as
nothing else can her good qualities, and
the sympathy of the people for Mr.. Cas-
well and family. There was large at
tendance of Arson Grange. Of which
Mrs. Caswell was highly esteemed men,
Der, the grange taking part in the fu-
neral service.
Lester Boswor,h and Allen Hodgdon
came out of the woods the 10Th. They
have been at work for Sherman Bean.
Cheston Berry of Madison spent the
Sabbath with his parents.
Frank E. Bosworth is improving and is
able to ride out.
Blanche Bcsworth resumes her studies
at North Arson, this week. w
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
Harmony.


We all know what the weather has
been the past two weeks. The mails did
not reach US only twice in that time,
and the So VI. railroad trains were stall
ed until Tuesday this week.
The following marriages of persons one
or both of this town which have occurred
during the year 1000: Sumner Smith
and Minnie Davis; Arthur Cromwell and
Blanch Clifford; VIM. Smart and Lizzie
Cook Augustus P Bailey and Frances
M, Newmarch; Jos. B. Wiley and Josie
B. Littlefeld; Albert Washburn and
Nina Ellis, making six for the year.
The following are names of parents
where births have occurred in looo:
Elmer Brown; Lloyd Frost; Allen Wing !;
Manly Wing u. S G Kimbal; Henry
lawrence; George Kicker. Showing
seven births during the year.
The following are names and ages of
those who have died in 1900; Fred
Cromwell, 28; Lou sa Wing, "a; Louisa
Bailey. u; Sophrona Spau1ding. Is;
John Collins Jr. II; Althea Bemis / !;
Julia Marble, GO; Gilman Davis. 81;
Leonard Littleheld. 81; Gilbert D.
~duS nun, /oi AlOCit Vdohouiui ~ !
Jacob V. Herrick. SO; Cecil Lombard, q
months Olive Hurd, o.; infant of Mr..
and Mrs. Smart. Making fifteen deaths in
town during the year 1900.
The deaths exceed the births by eight at
this rate in about seventy years the town
will be depopulated.
We have learned from the Elgin Ill.
DAILY Courier of the 9Th inst that Moses
G. Page of that city and formerly Of this
town was instantly killed by being struck
by passing train. He was at work as a
day laborer on the Elgin city water main
where il crossed the track of the Chicago
& Milwaukee r. r. and when the incom-
ing train was near he attempted to pick
up some tools lying on or near the track
The engine struck him aud caused instant
death. Mr.. Page was born in this town
and was about fifty years OF age He
had lived in Elgin about eleven years.
He was married to Mrs. Carrie Wey-
NAL in July 1899. He left no children.
His wife had two by former husband.
His late residence was at 226 Chicago
street in Elgin Ill.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
LarOne.

Mrs. Olive Huff. died last week, after
long illness. Mrs. Huff was eighty-fve
years of age and leaves an aged husband,
one boy and two girls. One girl, unmar-
ried. living at home and caring for her
aged parents. This couple have lived to-
gether for over sixty years and the time
cannot be far distant when they will once
again be united.
During our recent storm the road from
Larone to Skowhegan. was utterly impas-
sable. Last week Will Allen took his
butter and eggs on bis hand sled and
made his trip to Skowhegan.
The meeting next Sabbath afternoon
will be devoted to the little folks who
are especially invited to attend. The
old children can also attend and will be
welcome. Jud will be there and talk
to the little ones from the subject, what
a child can do. Special music by the
little folks will be given.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
Bingham.

Washington's birthday will be observed
in the schools by appropriate Rotations,
etc.
Friday afternoon members of the East.
ern Star went to N Arson 10 see the work
done by that society, returning on the
evening train.
The ini,iatory degree was given can
didate at Friday evenings meeting of
Mount Moxie | o. o F.
The w. c. T. u. society are preparing
useful gifts to be sent to the Philippines.
RevS A. Abraham OF Litchheld preach
ed at the Congregational church, last
Sunday.
Mrs. George Eames goes to Oakland
for a few days rest and visit. Mrs.
Temple of Moscow will care for her
children during her absence.
The Literary club meets Wednesday of
this week with Mrs. F. G.. Williams.
The marriage of Frank S Garland or
Bingham and Vesta hi Burgess or Nor
ridg .wock was. solemnized by Rev.
Robert Scott on the evening of Saturday
the 10Th inst.
Ed Fogg returned from Abbott, Sat
urday, where he had been detained four
days by the big blow. He thinks roads
are 10 even worse condition IN that section
than they are here.
Leon Goodrich gave birthday party to
his class on Monday evening Those at
tending presented nice ring to Leon
which is much appreciated
Ralph Murphy has returned from
Watervile.
Three candidates were initiated into
the Eastern Star at their last regular
meeting. Refreshments were served and
social time enjoyed.
Mrs. Mary Colby is now caring for
Mrs. Curren Smith.
John Pooler was home from the woods
over Sunday,
No High school, Monday, Miss Pitts
being absent in Augusta.
Nellie Smith went to Skowheean,
Tuesday last and Addie Smith will come
home for vacation.
Miss Fossie Hunnewell of Concord is
visiting Mrs Walter Garland.
The reception given Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
c Gregory in Kennebec Hall. Monday
evening. was most delightful affair.
The hall was tasiefully arranged, and Mr.
and Mrs Gregory were assisted in receiv-
by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Robinson, Mr.
Simeon Whitney and Miss Alice Owens.
Dainty refreshments were served at tables
presided over by Mrs. Juliet Adams, Mrs
Carrie Colby and Mrs Della Webster
The ushers were Messrs Maurice Chase
and Fred Prebe and Misses May Baker and
Belle Clark L was the eve of Mr.. and
Mrs Gregory's departure and ABOUT three
hundred friends were present to wish
them success and happiness in their new
field of labor.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
Caratunk.

The Lincoln school closed Friday
after a successful term of 10 weeks.
Mr. Burbank. the teacher started for
home the 10th; we would be pleased to
know if he arrived home safely.
Mrs Warren Spoford has a cow from
which she made 10 lbs. Of butter in six
days. Can any onebeat that9
The committee of the Ladies' Aid
called special meeting Friday to arrange
tor an entertainment to come off in the
spring s .aa
Lincoln's day was observed by the
Ladies Aid society OF this place The
meeting was held with Mrs. Helen
Clark. with a good attendance Lin
coins biography. sketch of his lie.
quotations. and his favorite poem. were
read, which made the meeting one OF
great interest The next meeting will
be with Mrs Adah Spaulding, Feb. 28
w.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
SENSATIONAL, STARTLING A
STRIKING CURES or
The CENTURY.

Professor Coffey, the great natural
healer, will heal the sick lame, Grip
Piled rheumatic and paralytic, reduce
tumors and cure deafness in public in
this city.
He will lecture and give his marvel
Gus exhibition, explaining and dem
onstrating his wonderful power of
healing "by the laying on of hands,
which has heretofore been conceded
only possible to workers of ancient
miracles.
All cures in public are made entire :
ly free and nearly everybody in the
netic influence.
Competent critics claim that Prof.
Coffey is a perfect human dynamo,
capable of transmitting his mysterious
power to all parts of the building.
The audience is requested to bring
the sick and rheumatic, crippled,
those of their own choice, to this
lecture for "Test Treatment" SO that
they may know that every cure is
genuine and lasting.
Never before in the history of the
treatment and cure of disease have
such marvellous results been attained.
1t can best be likened to the old :
time method of the laying on of the
hands, but it is better called the cur
ing of disease by the application of
the mighty natural force Of Vital
| Magnetism.
Professor Coffey has discovered a
new science, which gives promise in
the near future of many being able to
cure themselves of many diseases, in
Guiding consumption and cancer with
out the expenditure of cent. The
new science dispenses entirely with
drugs. Human ills are relieved by
merely treating certain parts of the
body in simple way.
The Professor says he can cure very
nearly every pain that flesh is heir to
He can also, he says, effect perman
ent cure of persons afflicted W tn
rheumatism, neuralgia, nearly al
forms of organic disease, heart
troubles, affections of the eye, ear
throat, lungs, kidneys, and hver-and
this usually with but few treat0ents
of only few minutes duration. Mr.
Coffey relieved woman seventy five
years old of pain from sciatica in hei
hip, from which she had suffered ter
ribly for many years Mr.. Coffey
took the pain away in four minutes
and it has not returned! Another in
stance is the case of the reporter who
writes this statement. He suffered
for several days from rheumatism
and was confined to his bed. Prof
Coffey gave him. one treatment anc
in less than five minutes took all the
pain away, and it has stayed away
At the same visit the "Vitalizer" sci
free from pain the wife of the repor.
ter, who was suffering from facia
neuralgia. A few passes of the hant
over the afflicted part and the pair
had disappeared. 1t has not since
returned.
The professor bases his whole the
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

DRY of treatment on that now univer-
sally accepted physical law, that all
forms of force are vibratory, differing
only in wave length and wave fire.
quency. Vital force, the motive
force of the body, without which life
cannot exist, properly belongs in the
same category.
"For years | have cultivated the
! power of transmitting this force with
in me to others, and | have in this
way cured diseases and taken away
pain. The method / employ in this
transmission of my vital force is to
contract the muscles of one arm and
hand which may then be said to be
rendered positive, and to relax the
muscles of the other hand and arm SO
that it becomes negative. The vital
force then flows from the positive to
the negative hand through the body
of the patient upon whom both my
hands are placed. My knowledge of
the nervous system permits me to so
direct this life giving current that
organs deficient in vital force shall be
charged Herewith to a sufficient
degree to render them healthy,
"The photograph | have had taken
of the vital forces going from the tips
of my fingers illustrates how it leaves
my person. In making these photo
graphs placed my fingers on high
! ly sensitized dry plate in a room from
which every ray of light had been
carefully excluded. The dry plate
had been placed in developing tray
in which was very weak developer.
After my fingers had remained on the
/ dry plate for about fifteen minutes it
was at once put into fixing bath of
| hyposulphite of soda. When fixed
] the negative showed the emanation
of light coming from the ends of my
! fingers which are so perceptible in
/ the photographs which | have given
you.
"This photograph shows very clear
/ ~ ! think, that mingled with the cur
rent of vital force, and probably a
part of it, are light waves, heat waves
and possibly sound waves as well, the
latter of which could be demonstrat
ed also if there could be some way of
recording them. In fact, in this cur
rent is everything which goes to
make up life. They are photographs
of the principal of life; they are pict
ures of that Intangible, subtle, almost
incomprehensible power which ami
mates the human clay and makes it
alive.
In many, many cases cures of obsti
nate diseases of long standing have
been made in one treatment, and the
cures have been permanent; in other
cases it takes. several treatments, but
it is quick in its action, and while the
magnetism is removing the disease it
at the same time is thoroughly build
ing up the system.
These are the same gifted men who
have created such furore of excite
ment in Boston, Salem, Lynn, Ports
mouth, Bath, Lewiston, Waterville
Bangor, and all the principal cities OF
New England, during the last three
years. Having cured thousands Of
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
Mercer.

There were no preaching services at
the vesry. Sunday, on account of the
illness of the pastor, Rev. w. L, Phillips.
La grippe is in town. Several have re-
ceived an introduction. although none
seem to be in any hurry to form per-
sonal acquaintance. i.
Edwin Lowe. Melvin Tracy. David
Tracy and Wesley Tyler have returned
from the woods.
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Allen were in
Watervile, last week.
We understand that Fred Williamson
and family from Starks contemplate NOV
ing TO the village and, that he will work
for Calvin Allen, bacAsmithing.
High school closes. this week. with a
sociable and entertainment, Friday.
Mrs. J. NJ. Owens is at JEWELS SAM
tarium in Auburn, where she is being
treated.
Mrs. S Hinkley Willard, nee Sophia
Dickerson, passed to higher life. Feb.
s. having lived 65 years. For the last
IS years she had been 10 poor health and
at times an intense sufferer, but bearing
IL all as only chflstldn Couiu one
joined the Baptist church when only four
teen years of age and has always been a
member. She was married to Mr.. Viii
lard. March ~, 1857. Owing to the
severe storm it was impossible 10 have
any funeral services and only prayer
was offered by J NJ Varney. The re-
mains were taken to East Mercer for in
terment the following Thursday. The
funeral will be later. Mrs. Willard was
the last of family of ten children and
next to the youngest. On her death she
leaves husband and three boys, Edwin
and Harry, who live in the village, and
Elmer of Sanford, Me-. who have our
deepest sym oathy in their hour of be-
reavement. The immediate cause of hel
death was bronchitis.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

Little Geneva Campbell is sick with
pneumonia. DR.. Turner attends her
George Flanders is at home from the
woods for few days.
Mrs. VIVA Webster is stopping with
her grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Fland.
ers.
Grace Clark has gone to Athens.
Guy Cooley is at work In solon pulp
mill.
Miss Bertha Cook is at home from
Somerset Academy for weeks vaca-
ton
Ne have two stage drivers, Charles
Ross on the Bingham end.
Mrs. Ellen Phillips died Feb. 18th at
the home of Mrs. Belle McClintocks.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

Mr.. Maxwell went south nearly twenty
years ago, and engagedin farming. He
has been an invalid for quite number
of years and is quite helpless, and en-
Joys letters and news from friends in
Maine He also writes that his young
est son is a soldier in the Philippines
In December Mr.. MaxwelPs barn was
burned and but for a timely change of
the wind his house would have gone
also. Maine papers are gratefully re
ceived by him
Mrs. " E. Kicker, who has been
spending the winter with her daughter
in Lewiston arrived home, Saturday
night.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
w est Athens.

Mrs Abbie Corson passed to higher
life, Friday February 10. She will be
greatly missed in the neighborhood, as
well as at home She leaves husband
and five children, mother, brother and
sister, besides other relatives to mourn
for her The funeral was held in
Union church at 10 "a m. Sunday, the
services were conducted by Rev. James
Taylor
Mr. Fox went to N. Arson one day
last week he returned the next day
bringing his friend, Mr. Cole with him
Arthur Corson has got home from the
woods.
VIM. Huff and Walter Corson were
home from the woods over Sunday
Perlie and Lester Corson we're al
home over Sunday from East Madison
Ralph Corson has gone to Millinocket
to work for James Mulhern,
Ray Jones went to Biockton Feb. 8, tC
work on the City farm.
Katie Leavitt was at home from Hart.
land over Sunday.
Miss Oracle Butler went to Hartland
last Sunday visiting
Mr.. L. w. Sherburne of Newport was
in town, Wednesday.
Fred York of Cornville was in town
Wednesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
East Madison.

c. F. Tufts is again engaged in grocery
business in the store recently occupied by
George D Young.
Very little business in Lakeside mill.
this winter
The tax collector and road commission
er were in town together. last Friday.
Walter Dean cut his foot, recently,
while at work in the woods for Frank
Lincoln.
Harlow Rowell and Mrs Galen Kincaid
went to Madison. Tuesday, to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Sophia Rowell
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

people in public, of all manner of dis
eases, many instances, diseases said
to be incurable by expert physicians,
have been permanently cured by
single treatment in few moments of
time. The blind are made to see, the
deaf to hear, and the lame to leap
with joy. These gentlemen challenge
the whole world to produce their
equal in producing quick and perma-
nent results. Over 400, 900 of New
England's best citizens have witness
ed their marvellous work in public.
Prof. Coffey and Gowing can refer,
with pleasure, to all the leading news
papers, and all the officials of City
Governments, throughout New Eng
land, where they have spent over
$50, 900 in demonstrating to the pub
lie, that their work is legitimate. 1t
is therefore useless for an individual
to dare to question their wonderful
magnetic power, for by SO doing he
only admits his ignorance of the
natural laws that control him.
This wonderful magnetic healing
power is certainly a divine gift, and
/ was never before seen in such force
since the time of our Saviour. I'm
/ believers are soon convinced when
they feel the soothing influences of
magnetic vibration penetrate their
| system.
/ 1t is neither a faith cure, hypno-
+ tism, massage nor Christian Science,
although it has been classed with
these things by those who have heard
of it, but never investigated. As it
consists of manipulation it is fire.
uuently COMPOUNDED with massage,
but there is nothing in common ex-
cept that the hands are used in both
systems. Beyond this fact they are
totally different.
Think of the opportunity presented
of exchanging dull, heavy eyes for
those that snap and sparkle with the
/ fire of health, of exchanging feeling
of lassitude for the buoyancy of
strength, of exchanging for sluggish
blood, that which will leap and bound
to the every tune of perfect health,
and You will have an idea of what this
System of Treatment can and will do
for you and has done for thousands.
Don't hesitate because your case is so
far gone. Don't hesitate because the
doctors may have said that there is
no health for you. Don't hesitate be
cause the hospitals may have rejected
your case, for in this Treatment there
is hope for every one, of every con
dition, with any disease. SO don't
despair, but seek at once the needed
relief offered.
The Professors will have pri.
vate parlOrs at the COburn
House, Skowhegan, where they
can be consulted, free, daily
from 8 A. M. to 8 P. NJ, for
some time, beginning, Monday,
Feb. 25th.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

Jimmie Fox. Dainty refreshments were
served. Mr. and Mrs Fox will 60 i'm
mediately to housekeeping at theil farm
home and carry the best wishes of many
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21
East Mercer.

Eli Wells has been very sick with the
grippe.
Albert Tracy is gaining very slowly.
Winnifred Stevens has been visiting
at Edwin loves.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-21

% cents will pay for three months
trial subscription to the REPORTER.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-06
Q a g tn O RIA,

Candy and nuts at Helpers.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-06
ONE SIDED PLEASANTRY.
Horrid Joke Played Upon Woman
by Her Too Funny Husband.

Horrid joke Played Upon n Woman
by Her Too Funny Husband.
at is all right for man to have
sense of humor," young clubwoman
remarked, but in the effort to enjoy
life themselves and make it cheerful
for other people some men often go a
tride too far. That's the way with
Harry. When he gets funny, he occa,
sionally gets too funny, or, what is just
as bad, he gets funny in the wrong
place or at the wrong time.
"The other day we were down in
little southern country town which Is
notoriously the Gretna Green of its
state. Elderly or middle aged people
who want quiet weddings and eloplng
young people all flock to Blanktown to
be married by the justice of the peace.
He does such large and flourishing
business in this line that he has sign
in his office. Matrimonial Parlors and
the pavement in front is generally fill
ed with loafers in chairs waiting to be
entertained by the always interesting
spectacle of wedding.
"Well, | heard of the Matrimonial
Parlors' and was curious just to look
at the place, so suggested to Harry
that we walk out that street and pass
it. 1t was rather late in the afternoon,
but the door stood open, the elderly JUS
tice was sitting outside ready for bust
ness, and the pavement was filled with
men in chairs. To my amazement and
horror when we were right in front of
the door Harry seized me by the arm,
pulled me toward the steps and said
in loud voice:
"Come on, now, Polly. Don't try
to back out. When we were here be-
fore you backed out, but I'm not going
to let you back out this time. Come
on; come right in
"The justice stood up at once, and
the men in the chairs shuffled around
and stood up too.
Harry | calculated In an excited
undertone and pulling away with all
my might, what do you mean? What
on earth do you meanY
"'There 1t Is he said TO the Justice
still holding me and pretending to pull
me toward the door, That's the way
she does. We We're up here before,
and she backed out. I'm not going to
let her back out this time. Now come
on in, Polly. Come onr
My name is not Polly l explained
to the justice, and we've been married
five years. | added. DO come along
and behave yourself, Harry
Now look at that he explained
apologetically. You see, it isn't my
fault. You can't depend on girls. They
never know their own minds. Well,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-06

MAJOR, JUST HAND ME THOSE DOCUMENTS. "
the general about what line of thought
he intended 10 pursue in making his
speech at Marlboro, and the latter,
who was to speak first, agreed that he
would say very little and would leave
the bulk of argument to Mr.. McKln-
ley. The general duly made his bow
to the audience and began his speech.
AS he became warmed up the recol-
lection of what Mr.. Mckinley had been
talking about on the way to the meet
sing became stronger and be began
pursuing the line of argument that his
companion had prepared for himself
The general laid down his proposition
just as the major had done in the car
riage and finally said: "And l can
prove all this. Major, just hand me
those documents" And then he pro
ceeded to read at length from Mr.. Me.
Kinley's notes. When the general had
finished, there was little left for the
major to say.-Chicago News.