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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-07
For the Reporter.
A Star Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. Nash of Main st.
will have occasion to remember the 2lst
of Feb. '01. 1t is known to be the an
niverssry of their marriage and they
were enjoying quiet evening, when
about o'clock the place WAS raided by
sheriff Pennell and about 30 deputies,
all members of the order of Eastern Star
who marched in and proceeded to own
heralded and the inmates had no time
for resistance. They gracefully sur
rendered and proceeded TO make their
guests welcome. Tables were furnished
and whist appeared to be the principal
amusement, interspersed with singing
aud selections from the graphophone.
The sheriff finally began a search for
liquors but nothing was found except q
quantity of city water. Most OF the
company having conscientious scruples
about using that as beverage Caterer
Delano was pressed into service and pro-
ceeded to mix one of the connections Of
which he is famous, this together with
the good things to eat which the sisters
had brought with them served to keep
the company busy for time, even the
sheriff lost his professional air.
Ben. Sawyer was missed but finally
WAS found In closet talking to himself
something about time. He was pulled
out and found to have clock in his
arms. Mrs. Nash WAS frightened and
began to count her spoons but the sheriff
assured her that no harm had been done
and at once brought Ben face to face
with host and hostess. Ben had the
clock "a choice one) in his arms (prob-
ably he'd been Robin some ladies'
house, which he presented in graceful
manner. He alluded to the importance
hoped they would have long time In
which to enjoy each others society, trust.
ed that this clock might enable them to
meet all engagements on time, especially
the meetings of the chapter. He had
confidence that the clock would correctly
note the rising and setting of the sun
and so far as it could would impress upon
the hearts Of its new owners the deep
regard and affection 10 which they are
held by their associate stars. The clock
said it would and Immediately struck 10
which 80 confused Ben that he lost his
lines and finally said 1t was time to go
home and he didn't see s'What in time"
hey had him make a speech for anyway,
b o. Nash responded in his usual manner
after which the company left for their
homes on time. 1t Is noted that Bro.
Nash has been the w. Patron of the
chapter since it's organization up to the
present year and has done much for it's
good and endeared himself to all the
rnamhpra H r.
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are being constantly published in the
papers. The following is from Mrs.
Eta Sumner of Goodells, Mich.
81 have been afflicted" she says,
''with nervous debility for year. My
nerves were completely Frustrated, and
/ suffered at the slightest excitement,
with great headache. At times | was
entirely overcome by this disease. |
would stay in the house alone, and
dread the sight of my own people. My
entire nervous system was shattered,
and my life was worriment and bur-
den to me. | was advised to try DIR.
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, and while on the first bottle
began to recover. My friends were
very much surprised.
"Before l had finished the second
bottle, could sleep with quiet mind,
and eat with ready and refreshing
appetite. | have taken three bottles
and am entirely cured of all my suffer
ings. / cannot speak half highly
enough oft | cheerfully and earnestly
recommend it to everyone afflicted with
disease. What gives people absolute
confidence in it, is it's being the discov-
cry of one of our best known and most
successful physicians"
DR.. Greenes Nervura blood and nerve
remedy is, indeed, the greatest of all
spring medicines, for it makes the sick
well and strong.
DR. Greene, of "a Temple Place, Bos.
ton, Mass, has the largest practice in
the world, and this grand medical dis
covery is the result Of his vast expert
ence. The great reputation Of DR.
Greene Is guarantee that his medicine
will cure, and the fact that he can be
consulted by anyone, at any time free
OF charge, personally or by letter, gives
absolute assurance Of cure to all
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marriages and land transfers in the
strip are valid, and the matter will
probably be laid before the Wisconsin
| legislature.
At the ship building plant of the
Union Iron Works at San Francisco,
Saturday afternoon, the torpedo boat
destroyer Preble was successfully launch
ed.
| The four masted schooner Malcolm
B. Seavey was launched at the G. G
Deering shipyard Bath, at 8 so A. M.
Saturday The launching was very sue
cessful. 1t was witnessed by a large
number of spectators several of whom
came from Boston.
The Preble is one of the 10 torpedo
boat destroyers ordered by the govern
ment two years ago, and is the second
one built Ia San Francisco, the Perry, its
counterpart, having been launched, Oct
81 1900. The Paul Jones, the third will
probably be ready for launching within
60 days.
Eleven men stampeded 5000 head of
sheep in Custer county, recently, killing
the whole band The sheep belonged
to r. r. Selway the largest owner in
eastern Montana, and were driven over a
precipice. There were range troubles
| there all summer and many look for
furf or daada of yiOlapna
A fire which started in the E. NJ. Hus-
ton building at Passport, just before
midnight Friday, destroyed property
valued at $4,000, and several persons
were overcome by smoke and rescued
with difficulty. A portion of the main
floor of the Huston building was occu
pied as restaurant by Burke brothers,
with living rooms overhead. Several
children were asleep in the house when
the fire started, and they were taken
from the burning building almost un-
conscious and with much difficulty.
Two children were taken from the
apartments of Mrs. M. L. Dagget, un
conscious and slightly burned, and a
moment later the bed upon which they
were sleeping was ablaze. The cause of
the fire is unknown.
The north end yards, Bath, are the
scene of much hustle and activity, es-
pecially that of Kelley, Spear & Co.,
where four barges are under the various
stages of construction. The 900 ton
barge for the Staples Coal Company of
Taunton, Mass, has been planked.
The keel for duplicate of the Whit
man is already being COTTON out. There
are three others of 5000 tons capacity.
They are the Sagua which is in frame,
the Cardenas, which is being ceiled, and
the Matanzas, which is being planked.
Two four-masted schooners are being
built by the New England Company
One for Weston & Co., of Jacksonville,
Fla, is framed; the other for Capt. r. l..
Hodgkins of Lamoine, is one-third In
' frame.
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fore has been in regard to what is the
best thing to take. The people have
now become unanimous in. their de-
cision that as spring tonic and restor-
alive, DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy is preeminently the best.
Year after year DIR. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy has proved
itself the surest, most positive and reli-
able remedy. Made from pure vege-
table medicines, it invariably cleanses,
purifies and enriches the blood, making
the blood rich and red, and at the same
time, by it's invigorating effects, giving
strength, power, vitality and energy to
the nerves.
In fact, DIR. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy has proved itself the
most perfect of medicines and Just what
everybody needs for a spring remedy.
Try it this spring.
Mr.. Stoughton L. Farnham of Man
chester, N. H. says:
Some time ago I was troubled with
lassitude and a feeling of fatigue.
did not have the ambition to do any
thing that demanded unusual physical
exertion.
Il was recommended by friend to
try DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. | took two or three
bottles and am prepared to say that it
did me good. can recommend it as
tonic, as / know it helped me-"
Remember DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy is recommended by
physicians, in fact, it is physicians
prescription, the discovery Of the we'll
known specialist in nervous and
chronic diseases, DIR. Greene, Of "a Tenn
pie Place, Boston, Mass, who can be
consulted free of charge, personally or
by letter.e
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Very Cheap Rates to California

Every Tuesday until and including
April 30, the Burlington Route will sell
one-way excursion tickets to California
at the lowest rates offered for years
Only $50 90 from Chicago and $27 &c
from ST. Louis.
The most attractive and interesting
way to go is via Denver and Salt Lake
City, through Colorado by daylight
and past all the magnificent mountain
scenery by daylight. We run Pullman
Tourist Sleeping Cars through to the
Coast that way. They are very COM
Portable and inexpensive. A sleeping
berth holding two, only $500. Please
write for particulars and send six cents
for our beautiful illustrated book on
California. Address p. s. Eustis, Gen.
eral Passenger Agent G. B. & @ r. r..
200 Adams Street, Chicago. 4w10
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al suffered for four years with what four ply
sicians pronounced liberation and prola psus of
the uterus, writes Mrs. Ada Brooks, of Kirby
VILE fancy Co.. Missouri. rAlso Inflammation
of bladder and urcthra. Ny case chronic
and complicated. Had several good physicians,
but kept getting worse. Had been confined to
my bed five months when I wrote to you. I
received your reply very soon and then dis
missed my physician and began taking DR.,
Pierces medicines. took eight bottles of his
Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical
Discovery and began to get better at once In
two months l could sit up in a chair, and kept
getting better. In four months could do all my
house work including washing and sewing"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of Al one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
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ShaWnnut.

We have been having some quite
pleasant weather for the past week and
the snow is disappearing fast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Wing of Fair.
field spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jewell.
Quite number from here went to
Augusta week ago Monday night, to
an entertainment given there; among
them were Mr.. and Mrs. William Priest.
Mrs. William Drisco has returned
from Phillips where she has been 10
attendance to her mother.
Mr.. Thomas Thompson was taken
violently i'll a few days ago. The doctor
was summoned and said he thought it to
be partial shock, but he is much i'm
proved at this writing.
Soon the wOodsmen and teams will be
home once more, some OF the men have
already, returned.
Whist parties are the order of the day
here now but 1t will soon be a thing of
the past.
Owing to the Illness Of Mrs. Crosby
Mr.. BeDj4min Lawrence has not moved
yet but Is expecting to this week.
The schools closed last Friday after a
very successful term of eight weeks,
taught by Miss Brown and Miss O'Brien.
Monday WAS town meeting day and
the mills stopped operation and every
one attended, men and women.
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Literary Notes.

Next fall there will be observed in
England very extensively the thousandth
anniversary of the death OF King Alfred.
A movement Ia also underway In Ameri-
ca to participate In this celebration, and
certainly Americans are equal In what
Sir Walter Besant calls "rhe Heritage
of King Alfred" In an article with this
title, printed IN the March Magazine
Number of The Outlook, Sir Walter
pays an earnest tribute to the achieve
ments of Alfred 10 establishing law,
clearing the land OF evil and encourag.
ing scholarship and the arts. (S3 year
Clara Morris, the famous actress, has
developed into a story writer whose
cleverness Is conceded to every magazine
editor. Consequently there is place in
readiness for everything that comes from
her pen. She has just finished a story,
called "The Little Acrobat Girl. IL is
a pathetic romance Of the stage, and will
be given early publication in The Ladies'
Home Journal.
"The Balloonist" is the hero of Cleve.
land Moffett's third paper on "Careers of
Danger and Daring" which appears in
the March number of st. Nicholas.
Strange to say, the life of the man who
trusts himself to the tender mercies of
the air does not impress the reader as
more hazardous than that of the diver or
the steeple climber, as previously describ.
ed by the same picturesque writer.
Mrs. Josephine Peary, who has accom-
panied her husband on several of his
Arctic expeditions, In an illustrated
article entitled "Ahnighito," tells of the
infancy and early childhood of her own
daughter, Marie, who was born within
the Arctic Circle, and revisited her BIRTH
place on Lieut.. Peary's voyage after the
monster meteorite he had discovered on
An earlier trip. Capt. Charles D. Rhodes,
U. S. A., tells "How Armies Talk to
Each Other" with q .gs photographs, and
fish-laterns.
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HOw's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O
We, the undersigned, having known F.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and inanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale. Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot.
tie. Sold by all Druggists. 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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North Fairfield.

The two y ar old child of Frank Strck-
land was seriously burned. few days
ago. A little sister, few years older,
was ironing some handkerchiefs on a
chair bottom. Just as she set her fat
iron down the baby came along and put
his hand on the chair and the fairon was
set on his hand. A serious burn is the
result.
Mr.. Ernest Joy and family of East Fair
field were at Orlando Bowman's, Sunday.
Severe colds are very prevalent.
Myrtle McKechnie, who has been in
Auburn since last October, where she had
a position with Mrs. knight, has returned
home.
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The stomach controls the situation.
Those who are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty of
food Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want If you suffer
from Indigestion, heartburn, belching or
any other stomach trouble, this prepa-
ration can't help but do you good. The
most sensitive stomachs can take it.
Geo. K. sampson
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Strength by Using Smiths
Green Mountain
RenOvatOr.
why Strength


Because this famous Body Builder is made
in Vermont, Of pure, wholesome herbs, redo
lent of the fragrant woods, green hills and
bracing air of the Green Mountains. These
herbs and plants are so combined as to he
powerful agents in assisting nature to impart
bodily vigor to nerves, muscles and brain.
/ write you from ST. Vincent's Hospital East
Lake, Tenn. The hardshps Of the campaign
brought on typhoid fever recovered from the
fever all right, but have been unable to regain my
strength until began using your Smiths Green
Mountain Renovation. knew Of interpolation In
New England, and sent for some. ! felt its
strengthening effects in few days, and In
weeks time gained four pounds. This was four
weeks ago. l am now ready to leave the Hos
pital, and have gained 20 lbs strength returned.
appetite returned, muscles firm and feel like
new man-better than ever before, and am
frank to say that owe my speedy and complete
recovery TO your wonderful preparation,
S.rgeant-Major J. G. NORTON, First VT. Vols.
Residence Springfield, Mass.
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East SkOWhegan.

A large number in this vicinity have
been sick the past week and some are
still confined to the house among them
are Milton Goodrich's wife, Vergil Hollis
wife and E. b. Richards wife Colds are
among the prevailing disorder followed by
a touch of the grippe.
The seighing the past week has been
very good and the air cool and bracng.
Sidney Pooler's little boy was quite sick
last week and Fred Nye's wife and Mabel
his sisters came down to see him Sunday
morning and found him much better
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A Widows Love. AFFAIR

Receives a setback If she has offensive
breath through constipation, biliousness
or stomach trouble, but DR.. Kings New
Life Pills always cure those troubles,
clean the system, sweeren the breath,
Danish headache; best In the world for
liver, kidneys and bowels. Only CSC
At f. 81. Wings Drug Store.
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- I'LL hA11 AA&AAA1of AAiS
streets echo with ap-
plauding shouts.
And yet if that
woman had persisted
in the flames it 10 pos
sible that she would
have suffered less
than she suffers al
most daily from the
Inflammation which
disease has lighted in
the delicate womanly
organism.
That FIRE of infiam-
nation can be put
out. Inc gnaWlDg
ulcer can be cured.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription not only
establishes womanly
regularity and dries
enfeebling drains, but
it heals Inflammation
and alterations and
cures female weak
ness. 1t makes weak
women strong and
sick women we'll.
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What Shall We have for Dessert ?

Thisquestion arises in the family every day.
Let us answer 1t today. Try Jeil.O, deli
cious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No boiingl no bakingi simply add
boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry.
Get h package at your grccers to-day. 10 cts.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Mercer.
David Gray is poorly.

David Gray is poorly.
A. G. Moore of Starks was at Mercer,
Saturday.
Charles Gorden expects to return to
Lowell TO work the last of the week
L. S Wade is at home at present.
He says he has sold many stoves this
winter
There was pie supper at the grange,
Saturday evening.
c. E. Brown was in Pennington,
Thursday.
Winnie Laid aud Elva Brown are at
home from Pennington. where they have
been attending the normal school.
Eva Hatch is the recipient of beautiful
gold watch and chain, presented her by
the grange.
Last Thursday afternoon. while Eli
Wells was at Watervile a crew of ten men,
armed with axes and saws attacked his
wood pile and demolished at least five
cords to such an extent that there is not a
stick but what will go in a stove. Mr..
Wells has decided, however not 10 pros
ecute the parties.
About forty participated in the ex-
ercise OF filling the inner man at the
hull-corn supper given at the vestry Fri
day evening. and the manner in which the
program was executed demonstrated the
fact that corn is good for the higher as
well as the lower animals.
c Pressey has been drawn to serve
on the traverse jury for the next term of
court at Skowhegan.
The most exciting time prevailed at the
town meeting. Monday, that has been
known for years and the session twice as
long as usual, being over four hours.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year Moderator, L. Wade 4;
town clerk. N. f. TINE; first. second and
third selectmen, A. M. Pattee, c. E
Varney and f. A. Low. respectively !;
treasurer, N. E. True school committee
J. M. Bacon; the standing school com
mittee are c E. Brown and H. T Cross
well road commissioner. ] B. Smith :;
sexton. G. N. Ward; truant officer, Z. NJ
Willard, supt. of schools Mildred Tyler
Voted to raise 5000 for schools, $3.50 for
poor. $500 to pay town charges, 500 for
text books, Sczo to repair school houses.
and $500 for roads and bridges. No
money was raised for free high school,
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When that cry sounds how people
rush to help and sympathize And
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Mr.. Ellhu Hoxie is quite ill with bron-
chitis. c.
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ASSETS, Dec. 81, 1900.
5round rent secured by Main Bldg.
MarNlanl Tel 4. Tel Co CT DaI1 nj

E. F. FAlRBRoTHER, Agt., skowhegan, Me.
3w9
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Annual Statement Of
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF AMERICA.

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1900.
Real Estate, 100 l64 70
Stocks and Bonds, 3424. 3I6 70
Cash in Office and Bank, 207 1877 l8
Interest and Rents due and accrued, 47,ll5 81
Unsolicited Premiums, 25l, 1913 so
All other Assets 84S GO
Gross Admitted Assets, $4,75l 1881 rs
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81, 1900.
Net unpaid losses 1888 $50 "a
Unearned Premiums, 1877 485 81
All other Liabilities, l4l ,l0l 40
Total, 81 ,902l77 90
Cash Capital 500 900 90
Surplus over all liabilities, 2,349,203 Sc
S4,75l 1881 76
E. F. FAIRBRoTHER, Agent. Skowhegan, Me.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-26
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

The w. c. 7. u. will hold a supper and
social at the home of Miss Florence
Hunter on Elliot street next Wednesday
afternoon. An invitation is extended to
ALL
There will be a regular meeting of the
Brattleboro Commandery No. 1852. United
Order of the Golden Cross, Thursday
evening, August l, at 7.45 in Grand Army
hall.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. s. os-
good pastor. Services every Sunday at
1870 a, m. Sunday school, IL As a. m
Them for next Sunday. Jesus and the
Social Instinct" All are welcome.
The Unitarian church will be closed
during the month of August for the usual
summer vacation. The pastor can be ad-
dressed at Cohasset Mass, should his
services be needed in any capacity.
Centre church. Rev. II. r. Miles, pas
tor. Morning service at 1870, preaching
by the pastor. Sunday school at u.45.
Christian Endeavor service at 7.30 p. m.
Rev. Isaac McAnn. a former pastor, will
preach in the Methodist church next
Sunday morning.
First Baptist church, F. E. Marble.
Phi. D., minister. Morning worship, 10 &c
a. m: Bible school at noon; evening wor-
ship 7.SO p. m. Y. p. S. C. E. Tuesday
evening 7.45 p. m. Prayer and conference
meeting Friday evening 7.45 All seats
free at all services.
Advent Christian church. f. Z. Lom-
bard pastor. Sunday services-Prayer
meeting, 1O45 a. m; Sunday school. u m
preaching, 2.30 p. m. Subject. Does II
pay to be a Christian" and at 7.30 p. m,
Christ and the Gergesenes." Loyal
Workers meeting at $50 All are well
come.
Next Thursday evening. August l, an
excellent bill of fare will be presented
by the ladies of the Baptist church in the
dual form of a lawn entertainment and
organ recital. on the lawn will be served
salads. ices etc, from 5 until 7.30 and at
o'clock Prof. Cramer, assisted by Mr.,
Samuel Dunn of Montreal and Miss
Maude Young. will give a recital in the
church, presenting a very artistic pro-
gram.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-26

There has been no change this week
in the price of corn and oats, but an
increase Is liable to come any time.
leading Chicago house writes 1T con-
tlnues hot and dry with much damage to
corn and hay crops, and the oat crop
is very short. Throughout the winter
wheat sections of the west and southwest
It is fair to presume that 5000 600 to 1OO,-
900 600 bushels of wheat will be cribbed
and easily disposed Of for feeding pur-
poses on the farm. We do not know
what New England will do for feeding
stuff. They may substitute something
for corn and oats but that corn and oats
will be scarce is aforegone conclusion"
Potatoes advanced five cents n peck in the
Brattleboro market today. Cities like
Chicago and Louisville are drawing on
the eastern markets for potatoes which
is unusual, and a high price in New Eng
land is the result Dressed chickens are
coming in more freely, which makes the
wholesale price two cents lower than
last week. Sweet corn is in the local
market this week at IS cents dozen.