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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25
The Changed Grizzly.

There are numerous reliable state
ments of grizzly bears having attacked
men, but nowadays the grizzly does
not seek out his human victims, as
there are credible statements that his
forefathers used to do. Neither does
he lie in wait and, bouncing upon q
hunter, tear him into bloody shreds in
delighted fiendishness, as the old time
stories used to tell. The change in
the grizzly's disposition is likened by
veteran hunters to the change in the
character of the white cousin of the
grizzly, the polar bear Of the arctics.
When the stations for the Hudson's
Bay company were established, the
diaries of the men there often referred
to the fright of attack by polar bears
Many navigator in the arctic seas has
been clawed and chewed to death by
polar bears. But for nearly century
the polar bear has not been regarded
as so very fierce, and nowadays 1t is
looked upon as cowardly beast. As
ISOLATION with armed men has modi-
fed the polar bears disposition.-Out-
ing.
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"Yes," said young Mrs. Solo. Henry
and | had some words this morning,
and l can't deny that he got the best
of it."
THAT will never do returned Il
experienced neighbor. you can't af-
ford to start In married life that way"
81 know it," answered the young
wife. 1--WE thought 1t all over, and
when he comes home tonight I'm going
to bring him to terms so quick that he'll
hardly know what's happened"
That's right, my dear. Show some
spirit What are you going to do?'
"T'm going to bring up the subject
again and then cry"
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Don't forget the old mar
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
has been travelling around the
world, and is still travelling
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
OF their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists,
4O0-416 Pearl Street, New York.
300. and Si.oO; ail druggists.
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Editor-Mr. Plumduff. you must
make a little change in your column
tomorrow morning. 1t takes up too
much space Cut 1t down by one-half.
Mr.. Plumduff-Yes, sir.
"Then the other half won't need any
special heading. Remove the heading"
Yes, sir"
"And it needn't be spaced out. Run
1t close and In small type"
YES sir"
THAT will make it take up about a
third of column"
Eyes, sir"
"And then 1t can go In any part of
the paper wherever there's room for
it?"
Yes, sir"
"And if there isn't room 1t can be
left out?"
yves. sir"
"And-it hardly seems-er-worth
while to keep 1t going. does it?''
"N-no, sir
You're right Mr.. Plumduff! Your
resignation is accepted"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25

There Is more Catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For man,
years doctors pronounced it a 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 4
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi
monials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Q
rSold by Druggists.75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
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MOOre's Mflls-Canaan.

Mrs. ] S. Goodrich's mother and sister
passed last Thursday in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. OH. Foster returned FRI
day. after spending several days in Port
land.
G.. (. Farnham was in Athens. last
Saturday. on business.
Mr.. Frank Blackwell and wife from E.
Fairfield passed Sunday with her parents,
in this place.
Miss Alice Goodrich is at home from
Fairfield, at present.
Harry Fernald is out of the lumber camp
on the sick list.
Ansel Booker who has been threatened
with typhoid fever. is much better.
Mr.. Warren Gerald and Hartwell Pea
vey have gone into the woods near Mt.
Bigelow, and Mrs. Gerald has accom-
panied them as cook 10 the camp.
Wesley Lyon from E Skowhegan is
hauling logs TO F. G. Penney's mill.
II Is very sickly and there are more
cases OF diphtheria in town.
There will be no school at Moore's Mills
this winter, by order of the school board,
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Good stories come from Scotland as
well as porridge and bagpipes. The last
is quite admirable in its way. A trav-
eler observing an ancient couple argu-
ing and gesticulating in the road, in
order to avert bloodshed, asked the
cause of the dispute.
"We're no deesputin' at a." answered
the man; we're bath O. the same mind.
haze got half crown in ma pooch, an
she thinks she's no gaun to get 1t, an
I think the samep-Iondon Globe.
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Embden.

Just snow enough for good sleighing
and all are hustling to improve Il in
some business. J. w. Whitney has
two teams hauling bark to Embden
Station.
Johnson and Merritt have begun to
haul logs to the Station.
Frank Atwood of Concord is hauling
logs and landing at Whitney Cove in
this town.
Granville Berry is yarding logs for H.
B. Merry.
Harry F. NORM came from Boston,
Friday, to spend the holidays with his
parents.
Hortense Hodgdon is at w. H.
Williams, North Arson.
One OF Harlow Boyington's horses
died, Saturday night. M
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Snlithfeld.

Mr.. Asa Pettee and sister, Mrs. Ed
wards of Saltwater, Minnesota, are
spending the winter with their sister,
Mrs. Otis sawyer.
David and Roy Stevens are at home
from Vassatboro.
Mrs. Frank Titus and daughters OF
Madison are visiting her mother.
Mrs Mary Hill has returned to her
home in Clinton after spending the sum-
mer in Smithfield.
j. K. Downes attended the State
Grange in Portland last week.
Mrs. Hersom Of Belgrade is visiting
her brother, Trustin Wentworth. G
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Caratunk.

A merry Christmas to all correspon
dents.
DR.. Piper of Bingham was called tc
see Lena Berry who was taken sick very
suddenly, Saturday.
Christmas tree and exercises will be
held, Saturday eve Dec. 77th, at the
church to which all are invited.
o. 3. Keen is visiting friends in town.
G. c. Jones and wife went to The
Forks. Sunday. also Fred Moore and
Nancy Morton.
Miss Eta Sullivan and Miss Emily
Clark of The Forks hotel were in town
one day last week
Mrs. Ed Powell OF Arson is visiting in
town Her husband is working in the
woods for w. H. Clark.
Mrs. Eta Morris and Mrs. Nell Dur
gin of The Forks were in town shopping
one day last week.
Mike Morton who has been under the
care of DR.. Greene of Scion returned
home last Saturday. He has bad leg
w
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25

DOunet, N Mhry. MARY quite low
trary's big hat. an the Queen 81
Hearts long train, an Mother Goose,
she says, Amt you hayin' good time,
little girl?
AN l says: Yes, ma 'am, thankee,
ma'am, but l guess I'd better be
a-goin'. You see, my big doctor IL be
roun' pretty soon, an he'll miss me if
l amt In my cot. An Nurse Powell
will bring my bread an milk. an there
won't be any little girl there to eat it.
An then Mother Goose she says, All
right, little girl; JUS jump on my
broomstick, an we'll be down there in
a jiffy.' An here am. an I'm glad,
fur the bed feels so cumfy, an, sure
enough, my big doctor is here"
The great black eyes glowed won
drous bright as they met the big doc
tors gaze, and he spoke very gently
white ne stroked ner hand, now thin
and transparent.
Does your back ache after your long
ride on the broomstick, JinnyY
"Oh. no! The aches all gone There
amt been any ache all day"
The big doctor looked across the bed
at Nurse Powell, but she was gazing
steadily through the open window. And
something bright and clear, like dia-
monds, shone on her long lashes.
A weak, piping voice raised again.
mo, amt achin' any place today.
only I'm dreadful tired. An every
once in awhile you an Nurse Powell
go a-slippin an a-slippin' away from
me, an then feel like l was a-slippin'
too. | wisht Nurse Powell would sing.
Then p'haps I'd go to sleep again."
Nurse Powells quivering lips tried
to form the notes of the nursery song
jimmy loved best, but something rose
In her throat and choked the melody.
II wisht-you'd sing that-sleepy
song"
lence, but not before the heavy eyes
were raised appealingly to those of the
white capped nurse.
The big doctor seemed to rouse him
self as from a dream. He leaned over
and clasped Jinny's neryeless hand in
clear tenor voice began to sing:
Sweet and low, sweet and low,
Wind of the western sea-"
The music foated over the cot, past
Nurse Powell, through the open door
and down the corridor to the ward,
where other sufferers heard and mar
veled, and over the face of jimmy stole
an expression of infinite peace.
In that distant ward men who had
been battling with death turned their
faces toward the sinking sun and felt
that even amid pain 1t was good just
to live and in Jinny's little room all
was silent. Nurse Powell was kneel-
ing beside the bed, her face hidden In
the pillow The little hand she still
held was strangely limp and pulseless.
Then a strong arm raised her to her
feet, and she looked straight into the
soft brown eyes that had followed her
all these years patiently, steadfastly.
Gertrude"
Henry
Later, when she raised her head, she
turned from him to the quiet figure on
the cot.
Il almost wish she knew-she loved
US both so we'll"
And the big doctor whispered gen
tly, Il think she did know, even be.
fore you did"
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South Smitlifield.

A Merry Xmas to all brother and
sister correspondents.
The sleighiug is good and large
quantity of wood is being drawn into
Oakland and Watefvile.
Messrs. Otis. Earl and Carroll Holmes
attended the Grange fair at Oakland,
last week.
John Nichols and wife were at home
short time on Sunday
MIR. Laforest Reynolds and TWO little
daughters, and Miss May Holmes were
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25

The following officers were elected
Friday evening, by Merrymeeting Chap
ter. o E. S.. No. 81, of this town
Worthy matron, Mrs H. M. Mansfield
worthy matron. Mrs F. H. Neal; con-
ducuess, Mrs S. T Lswry; associate
conducuess. Mrs. Joseph Sawyer; sec
rotary Mrs. E. Hammond; treasurer
Mrs. R. NJ. Clark; worthy patron, Steph-
en- Wing.
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Fight viii Be Bitter.

Those VINO will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommends
ton of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption will have long and bitter
fight with their troubles if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
T. r Beall of Beall, Miss, has to say
Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption, She took DR.. King
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her" Guar.
anteed by George K. sampson, druggist
Price SOC and 81 CO. Trial bottles free.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, BIZ.
On this 10Th day of December A. ID. 1902, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had
upon the same on he 9th day of January A.
ID. 1903, before said Court at Portland, In said
District, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other per
time and place, and show cause, IL any they
have why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad-
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land in said District. on the 10th day OF
December, A. d. 1902.
IL. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Iw52 Attest: A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
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Wanted.
To Buy Shovel
Handle Blocks
Call on
GEO. Il. PISTON, Skowhegan.
LEWISTON HANDLE CO..
Lewiston, Me.
2moA6
Bankrupfs Petition for Discharge.
I'M the matter of NELLIE M.

In the matter of NELLIE M. DOUGLAS
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine.
County of Somerset, and State Of Maine, in
said District, respectfully represents that on the
9th day of sept. last past, he was duly adjudg
cd bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating
to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights OF property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements of said
Acts and of the orders of Court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed by
the Court to have full discharge from al debts
proyable against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts, except such debts as are excepted
b. law from such discharge.
NELLIE M. DOUGLAS, Bankrupt.
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Harmony

There is scarcely snow enough for
numbering but the sleighing could not be
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Bemis attended
the Site Grange a, Portland last week
and report very interesting session.
The recent signing of pension vouchers.
calls to mind the large number Of persons
10 our town who receive such aid from
Uncle Sam, and we find list of 81
persons, drawing on an average about
SI2 per month. which brings into our
little town somewhere in the neighbour
hood of 81 500 annually. Would like to
hear from other towns of like size.
Miss Agnes Reed is home from Pressure
Isle for short vacation.
High school begins, Monday Dec.
2o,h. B
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st. Adams.

Hon. d. d. Stewart was in Portland
last week. attending court.
NJ. B. Turner remains about the same
his many friends hope for his recovery.
We are having enough snow for sleigh
ing not quite enough for numbering.
DR.. A. L. Chase of Bangor was IN
town. last week. and also DIR. Murphy oil
Dexter.
Apple buyers have not pu, in an appear
ance here yet.
Potatoes arc worth seventy-hve &c
eighty cents per bushel.
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Great Men and Large Families.

A careful study of the circumstances
of birth and childhood of what were
considered to be the fifty greatest men
of modern times disclosed the fact, in
teresting in comparison, that the aver
age great man was born in family of
six children. not including half broth
ers or half sisters. II was figured from
the data that the chances for greatness
in child are two to one in favor of
the older half of the family.
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For Over Sixty Years,

Mrs WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions of mothers
success 1t sooths the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain. cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Solo by druggists
In every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle he sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslows
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25
What's In a Name?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. z. C. De
Witt & Co of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago, how to make a salve from
Witch Hazel that 10 specific for piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases. This has given rise to num-
erous worthless counterfeits. Ask for
De Witt's-the genuine. Geo. e. Samp-
son.
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the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Selden
Holmes, last Sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Stevens and son of Oak.
land were visiting Mr.. Alanson Stevens,
last Saturday.
Mr.. Scales was in town, last week,
buying fur. H
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25

Ia the special election for State seua-
tor, returns from all but two small towns
10 the county indicate the election Of
Judge George c. Wing, Rep, by about
100 plurality, the vote being very light.
johnson, Socialist, has about 300
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-25
WAN TIE D.

A Special Agent for Somerset County, cspa-
BILE of appointing and handling several local
agents. to represent the Washington Life In
surance Company OF New York. To reliable
business producers an exoeptionable contract
win be given. Remember we have large
bu ess in force, want more, are here to get
1t, intend to have 1t and are willing to pay for
it." Address e. j. BRACKET. Mgr, Portland.
4Otf
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IEALTH is fully restored by the
n great Alternative and tonic, Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and you remember the
old saying, - health is WEALTH..

Rillen-"Do you think we shall ever oivilize
those bloody Moros?i Byrne-'Sure-in a
couple o. hundred years Look at our success
with the Indian
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Non Existent. --Cholly-'T'm shuah I'm no,
ovahly uppish. y'know, but l simply oawn't
hobnob with my interiors" Miss Pepprey-
mo, indeed, how could your"
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Fairfield.


The funeral of the late Fred Roncoe
was held from the Catholic church,
morning, at 8 As a. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. X S. Jackins of Houl-
ton were 10 town, Friday, calling on Mrs.
Jackin's brother. f. P. Mayo. They
were on their way to East Fairfield, to
visit their daughter. Mrs. Harry Watson.
Past Master w. c. Philbrook of
Waterville Lodge. F. and A M, INSTALL
ed the officers OF Sloan Lodge. No. g.,
F. and A NJ. of this town, Thursday
evening Albert Wade. also of the
Wa,ervlle Lodge, acted as marshall
Preparations for the New Years ball
which is to be given at Fairfield Opera
house on Wednesday evening Dec. 81.
are now completed and the ball promises
to be one OF the most enjoyable held.
this season. KendalPs orchestra OF
Skowhegan, will furnish music
Elder and Mrs A. J. Rswson. who
have charge Of the Union Mission, have
been on a trip north. holding gospel
meetings, stopping at Detroit Dexter
and Shirley Mills. They were gone 10
days and held IA meetings.
The OH anniversary Of the Dial Club
was held at the home OF Mrs. K. K. G..
Kelley of High street, Thursday evening
Besides the members of the club. were
present the families and few invited
friends. A fine supper was served. con-
sisting Of salads. rolls. cold meats, coffee
and all the good things of the season A
literary pie was served up as one of the
entertaining features OF tie evening II
consisted Of cards with quotations.
Rev. James n. Peardon. pastor Of the
Universalist church OF this town left,
Monday, for Greenville. where he will
spend several day. isiting friends.
F. B Purington has been reappointed
postmaster here, the nomination having
been sent to the Senate, Saturday. MIR.
Purington has served the people faith
fully and well, and his many friends here
join In congratulations.
The funeral of Elmer Fred Granger
took place here, Sunday. from his late
home on Main street His death occur
red, Friday after an illness of some time.
His age was II Yeas. The remains
were placed in the tomb, and in the
spring will be taken to South Gardiner.
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The young man in the guise of an
old farmer was consulting his psrtic-
ular girl, who was doing the fortune
telling act at the charity bazaar, and
each had penetrated the others dis
gulse.
you love a fair maiden" she said,
inspecting his palm, who will give
you a severe jolt when you propose to
her"
Good hesvensw he exclaimed. quick
ly recovering himself. Then she will
accept mev'-Chicago Tribune.
There is one rational way to treat nasal
catarrh: the medicine is applied DI RECT to the
affected membrane. The remedy is Ely's Cream
Balm. 1t restores the inflamed tissues to a
healthy state without drying all the life out OF
them and it gives back thu lost senses of taste
and smell. The sufferer who 10 tired of vain ex-
periments should use Cream balm. Druggist +.
sell IL for 80 cts. Ely Brothers, BE- Warren Street
New Yori will mail It. 2w52.
Te.s-"She's perpetually smiling the G
dAye." Jess-"Yrs, sb-'- got An set tails
teeth" Tess -Ah, see and she deteruintd
t. grin and bear it,"
Accidents come with distressing frequency on
the farm. GUS. bruises, stings, sprains. DR.
Woods Eclectric Oil relieves the pain instantly
Never safe without it,
rescher-"Jamie, can You tell me why Lin
coin Is called the martyr Presidentf" Jamie
-"Cause he has to stand for all the Lincoln
Stories"
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
The Forks.

Warren Durgin and wife have been
called to mourn the loss oil their only
little daughter, Henriett Black from that
dreadful disease diph,heIia. She was
about yrs. OF age very smart little giF
and had the promise OF making very
smart scholar. As Mr. Durgin had NOV
ed his family in this camp where he was
logging, ii makes i, very sad for them anc
their friends as we'll.
Miss Grace DIrgin is visiting friend;
in Bingham for few days
Mrs ] ,mes Kinsly returned from Bos-
ton few days ago
Mr.. Will Adams and daughter. Mrs
Della Stewart. were calling on iriends one
day last week.
Bills are gu, for grand ball aod sup
per Christmis ev. al the hotel.
Miss Inez Brown has gone to Madison
for few days.
Joseph Durgin has moved his family
to the corner. where Mrs. Durgin Is cook
ing for the crew in the woods.
C.. F. Ham was in town, last week.
DR.. Piper was called the other day tc
see Mrs. r. Durgin, VINO was very
sick, but at the present writing is better
On account of sickness. there will BIZ
no Hmzs tree 10 the church, this year.
Mr.. and Mrs H. T. Gilman were il
Caratuuk. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L French OF NORTH
Arson were in town. last week.
Ira H. Randall of Augusta, president
of the Augusta Lumber Co., was 10 town
looking after his logging camps, las, week
John Morris, Larry Comber. G. H
Markham and James O'Brien were home
from the woods over Sunday.
Peddler Swift and Elias John are If
town. this week.
Chas. Hunnewell is working at The
Forks hotel.
School will be put off another week te
be sure the diphiheria is all over with.
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Mother-"You must 20 to bed, Lemuel. The
uel-"Yes, but the old hen goes with them"