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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
FOILED DEATH
Factors Told Mrs. Wake That
She Was Doomed to Quick
Consumption.--Cured by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills.

To lie at the point Of death for
months, to be told by the physician that
there is no hope of recovery and then to
h. restored to health and strength by
mr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
paonle. was the experience of Mrs. W.
Wake. of No. 81 Broad street, Rah-
yav. N. J. To look at her now one
would think it hardly possible that she
had ever had serious illness. Speaking
of it she says:
About three years ago I was in a
condition generally known as rundown.
7 was miserable indeed; lifeless and Ian.
enid. l had no strength at all, all de-
sire for food had left me, was terribly
nervous and could not sleep. What was
worse l did not improve, and my weight
went down from 1876 pounds to 96, I
was under the care of q physician for
thirteen months but still grew worse.
He said my blood had almost turned to
water. | was 80 weak that was obliged
to lie down all the time; II tried to
stand or even to sit up would faint
away.
Finally the doctor told me that un-
less | began to get better within two
weeks was doomed to quick consump-
ton Then l gave up all hope.
But about this time friend, who
knew something Of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, advised me to try
them. l did 80 and, after taking the
third box, I began to feel better con-
tinued using them faithfully until was
cured. DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are wonderful remedy for per-
sons afflicted as was and shall always
recommend them
The disease from which Mrs. Wake
suffered was an@mia. 1t is characterized
BY paid complexion, pale lips, dull
ewes, tongue and gums bloodless; short
ened breath on slight exertion-such as
going upstairs; palpitation of the heart,
feeling Of impending death, weakness,
loss of appetite and ambition; irregu-
larity and pain in the natural functions
of women.
The one remedy that has proved itself
a specific for anamia is DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. They are sold
at 80 cents box or six boxes for 81. 80,
and may be had of all druggists or direct
by mail from DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Uncle and Aunt Melcher went to
town to buy new clock. "Now,' said
the dealer, here is something very at
the hour begins, bird comes out from
the top and sings Cuckoo For in
stance | turn this hand to 3 o'clock,
and the bird comes out and sings
Cuckoo! three times"
Don't that beat allp cried Uncle
Melcher enthusiastically. Mother, let's
have one"
mo, no." said his wife hastily THAT
sort of clock might do for folks that
have got lots of time, but it'd take me
half the forenoon every day to take
care of that bird."-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
The Woman Movement.

The woman movement is not fad
or a caprice. 1t is u cosmic current
like democracy and cannot be arrested
or diverted. Men who insist that wo-
men must go back to the kitchen and
parlor and "let mems work alone"
make the common mistake of hasty
people who pass judgment before the
meanings" are disclosed. Women may
get back to the parlor and kitchen.
Time only can tell, but it will be only
by going forward.
The universal awakening of the wo-
men indicates a something working in
the larger purposes of the world which
is beyond the vision of any individual
1t will work itself out and justify itself
as a necessary stage or time in the
plan of creation.-St Louis Post-Dis-
patch
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Smuggling the hair is good thing
when it begins to turn gray and break
of, Such condition shows a failure
of the hair pigments. Try a simple hair
tonic made of one ounce of borax. one
half ounce of gum camphor and a
quart of boiling rainwater Apply TO
the scalp once day. DO not forget
that i'll health affects the hair to an
alarming extent. Don't worry, keep the
digestion in good condition. don't wear
yourself out with work or study don't
Tie your tresses tightly and don't use
harsh brushes or steel combs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

The mustache was not viewed with
favor in England in the middle of the
last century. An anecdote is told of
the late Thomas Cooper, the English
artist, to illustrate It, He was brought
before a magistrate In 1916 on some
minor charge and was described in the
police report as being "fashionably
dressed, with large mustaches." The
Art Journal of the date, commenting on
it, said that mo member of the Royal
academy perpetrates the atrocity Of
mustaches, most un-English affecta-
ton" Mr.. Cooper became a member OF
the academy few years later.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
A Clever Thief,

This Is how the presence of mind and
audacity of Chicago thief saved him
from being locked up: A policeman
who recognized him and knew he was
wanted" put him under arrest, with
the words, You are wanted at head
quarters" Eyes, know" replied the
thief quickly. II was arrested last
night and was baied out this morning.
You are too SLOW" TT does look that
way" said the crestfalen policeman
as he told the thief he could go. of
which permission the thief lost no
time in availing himself. Later, to his
chagrin, the policeman found that the
thief had not been previously arrested.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
UgIiness at a Premium,

In the town of Haschmann, Ger
many, prizes are offered yearly for the
men who will marry the uglest or the
most crippled and to the women over
forty who have been Tilted at least
twice. The money was left by big
tinancer and he, realizing that beauty
is an attraction hard to overcome, made
a provision In his will that out of the
income of the fund not less than f10
shall go with the ugiest girl In any
year and the cripple shall receive f12.
The four women over forty who have
been Tilted by a lover receive, when the
funds will permit, FLO each, but the
trustee can vary this amount and at
his own discretion offer larger prize
to some one who will marry an unusu-
ally ugly girl or one to whom nature
has been specially unkind.-Tatler.
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A FLORAL FIREPLACE.

and one went SO far as to have her
bric-a-brac dealer hunt up for her a
true old fashioned, three legged iron
crane pot.
By another equally pleasing arrange
ment the florist will measure a fire
place and build a special floral hearth
box. He makes this box of beaten
brass or copper or tiles or painted wood
and roots in it iris and lilies and green
outstanding things that will shut off
the view of the CRATE or the gap left
by the removal of the firedogs and logs
with a wall of color and yerdure that
is delightful ornament to any room.
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"Do you mean to say you killed
manY inquired Miss Jane, with a
shud6er.
~ didn't mean to-" he exclaimed
wildly. God knows, I've suffered for
the blow. His face follows me every
where. And now they're after me.
Won't you help me? They'll take me
back there for life-think of it'll
die! And l am strong! l can't die
soonl Think of it, to be shut up there
for years and years, day and night,
and never to see this sunlight, never
to feel free air, but always the air of
the prison yard! And you, everybody
else, will be out here in the beautiful
world, free-freew
Long fasting and the horror of being
hunted like a wild animal had made
him hysterieal, and after all he was
not more than boy, just turned twen-
ty-one. He chung to her skirts. his eyes
fixed imploringly on her face Nervous
ly she pulled her dress from his hands.
She remembered they were stained
with blood, but her lips were echoing
involuntarily, "Never to feel free air,
but always the air of the prison yard. +"
Suddenly she rose. Something bright
glittered In her eyes and rolled down
her cheeks.
81 know it's wrong. I'm breaking
the law, but I've been prisoner, too,
all my life" The man CAPPED ut her,
but she did not heed him. You eat
this lunch, and I'll be back directly"
He clutched at the food like n wild
creature, but without looking at him
again she ordered him back into the
underground and hurried away.
That night a fragile looking woman,
who walked with a slight limp board
ed the Philadelphia accommodation at
Dobbinsville. Under a loose cape she
wore a black poplin waist trimmed
with beaded gimp that refused to meet
A thick veil shrouded a bonnet that
wabbled a trifie uncertainty, and if
any one had examined the skirt care
fully he would have noticed a hastily
sewed tuck near the waist line. When
most Of the passengers had fallen
asleep, the woman's figure squared
itself around as if to screen something
in her lap. Two work worn hands
spread out roll Of bills. Two CULVER
ing lips counted them. Then a voice,
in which rang half sob, murmured;
"I'll send for her some day when it's
safe and show her | was worth saw
ing. SO help me God, I'll do the right
thing down there in South America for
that old lady's sake. She's on the
square. But | wonder what she meant
when she said, I've been a prisoner
all my life | bet she never saw the
inside of Jail. Perhaps they had her
in 'sylum. But I'm going to do
what's right, on the level, old lady,
for what you've done for me-"
And in Jane Prentices kitchen at
that very moment there rose from the
stove an odor of burning wool and
leather that made her wonder If the
neighbors noticed it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
The Two OrphanH.

Two little girls leaned over the fence
that incloses the playground Of the Lit
tie Wanderers home, says The Chris
tan Register.
ooh, myw said one. Don't they
have q good time? If | should be an
orphan, am coming here"
ooh" said the other, 1.-The one at Rox-
bury is ever so much better would
go there If were an orphan"
81 wouldn't" replied little girl No. /,
"'cause in this one I'd be near papa
and mamma"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
a Golden Crown
Road N office
InsuYanc

Brighton, Maine. May q .I9l2
To the Honorable County Commissioners OF
the Counties Of Somerset and P'scataquis in
the State OF Maine
The undersigned, Residents OF the PiantR-
ton of Brighton in the County OF Somerset
and Of the Town OF Wellington IN the County
Of Piscataqus, respectfully represent that
public convenience and necessity require the
location OF road or highway which location
is described as follows Beginning a. or near
the Davis Corner so called in Brighton and
terminating at or near Wellington stores so
called in the Town OF Wellington in said
County OF Piscatsquis. and to n AXE such
changes and abandon such parts cf the
present road which extends part Of the dis
,ance ever the above called for road high
way as may be deemed advisable BY the Hon
orable Boards OF Comm ssiorers Of Somerset
and PisCataquis Counties.
L. y. MATHEWS snd seventy others.
Somerset IS. Recs iSed and filed 3rd day OF
June a. D. 49,.
lw25 Attest ". T. SEEklNS. Clerk
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For Over sixty Years.

Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions Of mothers
for their children while teeihing, with perfect
success II soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. II will rteieye the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. BE sure and ask for Mrs v il slows
Soothing syrup and take no other Kind
In Doubt - Does your husband like your
cooking" "Well. I'm not just sure. He says
he does, but notice he is usually detained at
the office so late hat he has to get oiuuer up
town whenever we are without g,rl.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Here is a formula that. it is said, will
restore scorched linen Peel and slice
two onions and extract the juice by
squeezing or pounding. Then cut up
half an ounce of white soap and add
two ounces of fuller's earth mix with
them the onions juice and half a pint
of vinegar. Boil this composition well
and spread it when cool over the
scorched part of the linen, leaving it
to dry thereon. Afterward wash out
the linen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
CHANGE or LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to Wo.
men by Mrs. Z. Sailer.

DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM;-When l
passed through what is known as
change of life / had two years sui
fering, = sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and never could tell for
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19
Wrinkles and Crowfeet

make the young appear old. Merry
business, worry or insomnia may cause
these unsightly lines. BY rebuilding
the entire nervous system and regu-
lating the kidneys properly, Palmo
Tablets render the complexion
smooth, fresh and youthful-and bet
ter still, they make you feel years
younger 80 cents. Book Free.
The S. R Fell CO. Cleveland, O.
Sold by +. W. BUCHANAN, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

My little son had an attack of whoop-
ing cough and was threatened with
pneumonia; but for mberlain's Cough
Remedy we would have had serious
time of it. 1t also saved him from sew
era severe attacks of Croup.-H. j.
otIickfadden, editor World Herald, Fair
Haven, Wash For sale by G. L Fogg,
Skowhegan, L. {. Williams, Athens,
sullivan Newton, Jackman.
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DR.. EmmOnS'

hundreds of anxious women There Is positive
y no other remedy known to medical science
Mat will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. Successguar-
aneed at any stage. No pain, danger, or Inter:
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
Gases where others have failed. The most dini-
cult cases successfully treated by mail and ben
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies'
whom we never see. Write for further particu;
lars and free confidential advice. Do notput on
Zoo long. Allletters truthfully answered. ne
member, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after i'll effect upon the health. Sent by mall,
securely sealed, $2.00. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. J. w. EMMONS CO., 10 Ire
mont St.. Boston, Mass.
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Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court q the United States ior
the District Of Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter Of
LOUIS NjiUE, In Bankruptcy

To the creditors of LOUIS VIGUE
OF Fairfield in the county OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice is hereby give that on the l4th day Of
June A. d., 1902 said Louis Nigue
was auly adjndioated bankrupt, and thst the
f7>t meeting OF his creditors will be held At
9aniel Lewis office, in Skowhegan. Maine,
on the nth day OF July. A, d, 1902. 81 Il
O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend. prove their claims,
appoint trustee examine the bankrupt, sud
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. lw25
June Is, A. D., 1902.
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy.
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a day at time how | would feel the
next day. Five bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and have enjoyed every day
since-now six years.
We have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore poor
mother to health SO she can support her.
self and those dependent upon her, il
such there be. is truer charity than to
give other aid You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself a true friend to suffering wo-
men. n-MRs. f. SALER 756s5 Hill ST.,
Los Angeles, Cal.-S50O0 forfeit if above tes-
hnonfdi is not genuine
No other person can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-hera address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-if
you are sick write her-yOu are
foolish if you don't.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Is the sudden checking of the uucon
scious perspiration, thus retaining i'm
purties in the system. A dose of the
True al. F." Atwood's Bitters taker
promptly will remove these impurities
and cure the cold.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

"Cool as a cucumber is scientifically
correct. Investigation shows that this
vegetable has a temperature of below
that OF the surrounding atmosphere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Among the Swift Does Billy Billions get
much fun out of his automobile?" II don't
believe he does. never hear OF his beng
arrested !"
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CSC Doctor
Lightbody's Headache Pills.

Pennington. Me-, Dec. Is, 1897.
Gentlemen,
take pleasure in stating that your HEAD
ACHE POWDERS have given almost instant re
lief in sick headache. We keep the POWDERS
in the house and have several times given one
to visitors who were suffering from headache
ami in every instance they proved effective
| eheerfully recommend them.
Mrs. l. B, RUSSELL, Perham st
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Send IS cents and get the REPORTER
three months. trial trip.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-19

Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores
the Senses OF Taste and Smell Large Size tOc.
Trial Size. 10c. at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren Street, New York
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PILES I
PILES!
PILES

DR.. Williams Indian pile Ointment ia pre-.
pared to cure Piles and DOES 1T in short or.
der. Easy to apply, every box guaranteed. SOC
and $i00. All druggists or by mail.
GEO. e. SAMPSON, Skowhegan, Maine.
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Look for additional evidence next week
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

that he is raising 15O crates to the acre. During the early season he sells them for as much as $4 a crate, but says the average for the entire crop will not be more than S1.50 a crate net to him. In other words, his six acres of strawberry land yields him a net profit of S225 an acre, or S1350 on his six acres. The ex- penses of gathering and shipping straw berries amounts to about 55 cents a crate. The crate and 24 boxes cost 15 cents. It costs he grower 4 cents a crate for picking and 15 cents a crate express charges to Birmingham.
 Besides the strawberry crop. MT. Kes- Ter made six barrels of wine last sum- mer, and shipped quantities of sweet po- tatoes, Irish potatoes and turnips. He tells me that he gets about 125 barrels of sweet potatoes from each acre of ground and that they will net him $1.5O a barrel or nearly $200 an acre.
 MT. Kesler makes a far better living
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
SCOTTSBORO
Full Registration Being Made-$65,oo
 Bonds Issued.

Scottsboro, May 10.-(SpeciaD-The peo- ple are meeting the country registrars promptly at the various precincts and are registering almost their full strength. No white man has been denied the right to register.
 The last issue of the sG5, O0O pike road bonds are ready to be delivered, except for the signature of County Treasurer Gayle, who is in Texas. Mir. Gayle is ex- pected home in a few days.
 J. W. Pitts, aged B years, died last week of heart trouble at his home near here He leaves a large family. The funeral service was conducted by the R. w. Richard Howell.
 Tom Glover and Miss Myrtle Blancett, and Bob Glover and Miss Lena Hagrin were united in marriage last Tuesday afternoon. It was a double wedding and a runaway match.
 President R. S. Skelton and the turnpike commissioners have let the contract for the building of the turnpike between Larkinsville and Scottsboro to Crow & Gilchrist of Florence their bid being the lowest Work will begin at once.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

gy, and, altogether, a model place. Besides raising practically every thing he consumes MT. Kesler has ac- cumulated a handsome net profit each year, and is now one of the richest men in Cullman County. He has made 1t all from 200 acres of land which the aver age native Alabama farmer would con slider not worth more than & an acre. MT Kesler's cash sales from his small farm will amount to more than 5000 year.
 We can find no sale for our wine," said MT. Kesler T made 300 gallons last year and my only manner of dis posing of it is to drink it.''
 Indeed, almost every farmer in Gull man County makes a quantity of wine annually. They sell some of 1t here. but there seems to be no general trade throughout the south for grape wines.
 Cullman, besides its farm products, has furniture factory employing some 30 or 40 men, turning out a large mount of cheap furniture daily. In fact. this company ships something like three car loads of furniture from Cullman daily. It has a cotton seed oil mill. cotton press es and gins. and an American round bale cotton plant. and several other small
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
2aJ70s5za>
PRATT CITY.
Woman's Club Will Give an Entertain-
 ment May 19.

Pratt City, May 10. - (Special) - The Woman's Club will give an entertainment on the evening of May 19. which promises to be one of the best the season has af- forded. The services of several young women of local fame who are artists in the elocution line have been secured and special music will be rendered by the Highland Glee Club of Birmingham and Dr. T. T. Thaxton's orchestra of this place The proceeds of the entertainment will be used for the support of boy at the Industrial School near East Lake.
 The Sunday school superintendents and pastors of the various churches will meet at the Baptist church at o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of formulating plans to take religious cen sus of the city as outlined by Judge Carthy of Montgomery, state Sunday school superintendent. All those interest ed in Sunday school work are cordially invited to attend this meeting.
 The Clerks Union held a regular meet ing last night and transacted several matters of importance. The reports of special committees on important business matters was the principal feature of the meeting.
 The Pratt City Baseball Association was organized this evening, with c. D. Comstock as manager. Material for two teams, which will be known as First and Second hines. was secured. There will be practice games on Tuesdays and Thurs days of each week until the opening game, which will be about the 20th in- stant
 The Rev MT. Lowell of Wylam will oc- cupy the pulpit at the Baptist church to- morrow in the absence of the Rev. J. F. Watson, who is conducting a revival serv- ice for MT. Lowell at Wylam.
 The Rev MT. Turner, who was called to Texts on account of the illness of his brother, has not yet returned and there will be no morning service at the South ern Methodist church. The Rev. B. B. Glasgow of Sandusky will occupy the pulpit in the evening. The usual services will be held at the other churches
 The regular monthly social Of the Bap- tist Ladies Aid Society will be held at the home of Mrs. J. E. Wood Tuesday afternoon from to 5 o'clock.
 Miss Mary Cockereli is visiting at the home of her parents in Bessemer
 The Pratt City division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will run an excur- sion to Oxford Lake on Tuesday, May 20, which will be the first picnic of the sea- son. Trains will leave Ensley at 1:30 and Pratt City at TAO on the morning of the 20th
 E. B. Lentz has been quite sick for sev- eral days.
 Mrs Cal Norris Is expected to arrive in the city tomorrow from Poplarville Miss, where she has been visiting
 Little Hazel Wood entertained num- Der of her friends last night in a very pleasant manner.
 s. M Lovelady of Cullman, Ala, was the guest of his brother, pr. R. F. Love- lady, yesterday and today.