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The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns.
East COrnville.

There was a pleasant gathering oi
friends and neighbors. including Rev
Nelson Terry of Westbrook. Me-, at the
home of F. E. McCrillis Friday last it be-
ing on account of Mr.. McCrilis and wife
moving to Newport. On account of fail
ing health Mr.. McCrillis has been obliged
to sell his farm and make the change.
We all regret very much to have them 60.
They have lived here all their lives and
their going will leave vacant place.
Samuel Foss and family spent Thanks
giving in Auburn with their son Guy and
family who reside there.
Ben Judkios is treating his buildings tc
a new coat Of paint.
Rev. Nelson Terry of Westbrook, Me.
is holding meetings here. Mr. Terry is q
powerful speaker and can not fail to inter.
est.
Stilman Blaisdell and wife of Gardiner
are spending few days with their parents
here and calling on friends.
Mrs. Aaron Series is in very pool
health at this time
A very enjoyable occasion was the fam
lily gathering at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
H. N. Longfellow TO spend Thanksgiving
day. There were II present four genera
tions were represented the oldest. SO. the
youngest, years. The day was much
enjoyed by all.
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Fairfield.

Jewett Pratt returned, Sunday, from a
trip of few days in Boston.
Mrs Grace Gibson of Pishon's Ferry.
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. w.
Choate
Mrs L. A. Anderson. who has been
confined to her home for many months,
was able to ride out for the first time,
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. George Danforth, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. La
faeue Goodwin. has returned to her home
in Chicago.
Mrs. Carrie Vaughan and son, Kenneth,
who have been visiting Mrs. Vaughan's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. P. M. Emery, re-
turned home today.
The Clionea club met, Friday evening
with Miss Frances Kenrick, Newhall St
The following program was carried out
Florence, Description of the City, Mabel ;
Raphael Addie Lawrence selection from
"Romola" George Elliott Harriet
Lawry; History Italy under France and
Austria. Mabel Merrill
The funeral of the late Dunbar Howard,
who passed away very suddenly, Thurs
day. was held from the home of his grand
son, Arthur Ellis, at I o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Rev. Geo. r. Palmer pastor
of the Methodist church, officiated Mr..
Howard was torn in Sidney in 1870, and
was therefore o2 years of age. Mr. How
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Madison Center.

The Sawyer Brothers, Corydon, and
John s. have sold off their stock and are
going to close their house for the winter
Lawrence Hayden came down from the
Austin, Saturday night.
Will Norton of Skowhegan was in this
vicinity, last Monday, buying fur.
Miss Alice Doyle of Bingham, made
Mrs. w. D. Hayden short visit, last
Monday.
H E. Spear is buying lumber to saw in
his mill this winter.
Mrs. Frank Smith is quite i'll at the
home of her father, Cyrus Clark.
D R. Blanchard is going to cut the
pine oa his farm this winter. There is a
large quantity Of it,
Thanksgiving passed off very quietly
no large gatherings except at the Early
Dawn cottage. Country people don't
even have mail on that day.
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about the street only few days ago,
and to Rev. j. w. Webster of Newport,
one day recently expressed himself as
desirous of "dying in the harness."
when his time should come. 1t seems
that his desire was gratified. The
funeral was held Sunday, in Palmyra.
Miss Martha E Wentworth died early
Wednesday morning at the home of her
parents, Ar. and Mrs William Went
worth, at North Fairfield, jus. below the
ekowhegan line, after a hard illness of
nervous arrangement covering period
of two two years or more brought on by
over study. Deceased vas teacher by
profession, and one of unusual ability.
School officials recognized her great fac
ulty for imparting knowledge to others,
and promotion followed promotion in
succession. She was educated in the
Fairfield public schools, then graduated
from Skowhegan High school, and Farm
ington Normal school. She taught in
rdITHelu, ondWmut anu okoWueBdu anu
later in Massachusetts. A few years ago
she came home from there with impair
ed health, and from that time she has
been at the home of her parents, where
every care has been bestowed upon her
in her illness. She is survived by a
father and mother, two brothers, Henry
of Monsou, Mass, Thomas of st Paul,
Mimi and three sisters, Hannah E.,
Mary K and sadie L., all of North Fair
field.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

Joy of South Berwick, to recover SlooO
damages for personal injuries. The
company alleges that the plaintiff was
thrown from a wagon on July 4, this
year. on the road from Bald cliff to York
beach, by reason of defective highway,
and both wrists were fractured by the
fall. The case will be tried at the jan
uary session of the superior court for
York county at Saco.
Adelbert Wright of Wateryille, a
brakeman on freight train No. AZ, was
seriously injured by being caught be-
tween the bumpers of two fiat cars at
Brunswick soon after 80 p. m. Friday.
The train was in charge of Conductor
Crosby. This is the first serious ac-
cident to occur in the Brunswick yard
for some time. The injured man was
taken to his home in Naterville on the
10 p. m. train. 1t is feared he sus-
tanned serious internal injuries. Wright
is about 30 years old and was recently
married.
The Chinaman arrested by the immi-
grafton agent, last Saturday night, at
Calais, was released, Thursday, by
Marshall Crossman, after having been
held without a hearing in the lookup
for about four days. There seemed to
be some misunderstanding as to wheth-
or the immigration inspector or the
custom officials had him in charge and
as the marshall would not take upon
himself the responsibility of holding
him he let him go. The Celestial lost
no time in shaking the dust of Calais
from his feet and betook himself at
once to the Dominion of Canada.
The smelt fishermen of Hancock
county are making preparations for
big season. Tents are being built and
repaired in Surry, Brooksville, East
Bluehill and Franklin, and men are
making ready for great catch. Brooks
Vile and Surry, the former for the past
two years being the banner town, from
which more fish have been shipped than
all the other places In the county, will
lead this year. A union organized as
Surry last winter for the protection OF
outside fishermen coming in to inter-
fere with the interests any and all times
will be enforced this year II necessary.
Chas. NJ. Varney of Durham aged
about 81 years, was almost instantly
killed, Friday night by kick from his
horse. Mr.. Varney had been butcher
ing in the afternoon. without changing
his clothes, which were somewhat
bloodstained he went directly to the
stable to feed his horse. Probably the
smell of the fresh blood enraged the
animal, for when Mr.. Varney was in
the stall giving the horse his grain, he
was suddenly transformed from gentle,
kindly beast to an enraged wild animal
MIR. Varney tried to escape from the
stall but the horse kicked badly, strk-
ing Mr.. Varney in the forehead Death
followed within few minutes.
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East SkOWhegan.

Thanksgiving day pa sed off very quiet
ly in this place, most of the good people
taking their good dinners at home. The
only excit ment for the day was Sidney
Pooler, FIRED Nye. Elwood Richardson
and Chandler Church started on the tracks
of three deer on the plains and followed
them on the north cant of Foster hill and
after eating their dinners climbed the
mountain beyond and Sidney Poolei
brought one down and the other two made
their escape. After dressing each hid a
quart r.
On account of sickness our school vii
have another vacation of week and then
the winter term will commence.
Miss Nina Holt OF E Skowhegan is
qualified to give music lessons to the
young folks on the organ at reasonable
prices
Miss Isabelle Bassett and Cecil Kicker
were the guests of Nina Holt. Thanksgiv.
ing evening.
The funeral of the mother of ex-Gov.
ernor Powers was held at her old home il
West Pt,sfeld, Saturday, Nov. 10th al
10 a. m. Llewellyn, Sceva. Horace ano
Fred were present Two sons in the
west we're absent. The old lady was il
her 8oth year.
Elmer and Lester Austin between Nov
10th and 22d shot three bucks and deer
one dressing I5o, two r2s and the Other
100.
Elmer Austin while cutting up hos
recently, cut his hand badly. Dr. Shear
of Canaan dressed the wound. A. X.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
MOOre's Mills-Uanaan

Thanksgiving day in town was sadden-
by the tragic death and burial OF Wilbur
Blake in So. Canaan from diphthera and
so great was the sympathy for the sftiiCt-
ed family that the ball was postponed and
there is much apprehension felt in town
and on account of the dreaded disease.
Mr.. Salem Edmunds entertained his
granddaughter and family. Mrs Goodwin
Wells from Clinton and Mrs Emery from
Fairfield.
Nj :. and Mrs. c. M. Holt passed the
day with her parents at the village.
c. A. Rolfe also entertained several
friends.
Lon Reynolds family took dinner with
his brothers family, c. C. Reynolds the
whole numbering twelve persons.
G.. E. Fasnham and son returned, We'd
nesday evening, from weeks hunting
trip to Caratunk. where they were royalty
entertained at c. A. Spaulding's lumber
camp, bringing with them two fine buck
deer leaving the third they captured with
their friends. The first and finest of the
three was shot by the young man. Walter
E, On their way they enjoyed most
pleasant visit with the family of G.. S.
Witham. making delightful trip of seven
days in the Maine woods.
Mr.. F. d. Getchel and wife passed,
Thursday. with his parents in Skowhegan
their son, Daniel. who injured his left
arm recently badly by falling from a load
of wood, being able to accompany them
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Branch from
Waterville were guests at Fred Getchell's,
Saturday and Sunday,
The relatives OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Ames of West Pittsheld were called there,
Sunday, to attend the funeral of their in
fant son. Mrs. Ansel Goodrich and
daughter, Miss Alice, went from this
place.
Myrtle, the youngest daughter of Joseph
Jewell, is reported very sick with typhoid
fever attended by DR.. l. Lowe.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
ALMOST A MIRACLE
THE WONDERFUL RECOVERY OF A
MINNESOTA MAN.
Hls Tower Limbs Had Become Tseless and
lie Dragged Himself Around Like
A Snake.


A Snake.
While the story of the wonderful re-
sovery of John Hunter in the little town
of Chico, Calf, from paralysis and loco
motor ataxia is still fresh in the mind of
everyone, an account Of another equally
remarkable and somewhat similar case
comes from Minnesota.
Near Northtield, Mimi, lives P. A.
O'Brien, known to everybody round
about the town. In the fall of 1900 he
was obliged to give up work, because of
q disease which one of the physicians
who attended him called locomotor
ataxia and another paralysis. He suf-
fered for more than three years and, for
part of the time, lay IN harness by the
doctors direction. He grew worse and
the physicians pronounced him incnrable.
But at last, like miracle, came his
cure. Let him tell the story:
ut had been coming on slowly for
eight years" he says. "A cold numb
ness commenced III my feet and worked
upwards 1t grew worse, and, in Nov
ember, 1900, had TO quit work. The
disease bent me over, and, when l at
tempted to straighten up, II felt as II
someone was cutting me i'll the pit OF the
stomach with q knife. | always felt
tired and could not rest at night my feet
felt as if there were needles sticking III
them and my legs got 30 numb that could
stick pins in them and never feel it.
They would shake so sometimes that
could not hold them still with both
hands.
"Then l got so that could not walk
and had to pull myself around like q
snake. When / got excited my heart
would palpitate and would choke up
My kidneys also became affected and
caused me much pain"
Didn't the doctors help you?" was
asked
mo. One of them had me on my
bed In a harness for several months, but
that did me no good. They tried various
things and, at last, said could not bt
cured
az began taking DIR. Williams Pinh
Pills for Pale People. The first boz
stopped my pain so could sleep good
1t was week before could move my
feet the least bit, but from that on
gained pretty fast. l will never stoI
praising DR.. Williams Pink Pills, fol
they have made new man Of me-"
At all druggists, or direct from DR.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec
tady, N Y fifty cents per box: six boxe'
for two dollars and fifty cents.
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West Pittsfield.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Fairbanks spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Fairbanks
parents in Bangor.
Mrs. Naomi Walker. widow of the late
Rev. Abel Walker, died Thursday, Nov.
II, aged SO years.
Alonzo Richardson of Skowhegan and
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Smell of Canaan at
tended the funeral OF Mrs. Walker.
Fred L. Thurston of Freedom student
of Bates college 'o6 is teaching school in
this district.
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Mayfeld.

A very successful term OF school in
District No. I closed. Wednesday, Nov
26 with the following program: Vaca-
ton is here Clifton Flanders; The
Minute, Eva Bryant; A Chld's Wish
Leah Flanders; The Water Mill, Willie
Morrison; Puss out for an airing. Rena
Brown; Box of tacks, Jimmie Brown
Sunset on the farm. Eva Millett; Red,
White and Blue, Percy Morrison; Guilty
or not Guilty, Eva Bryant; Your task,
Erwin Austin; The dependable boy,
Casper Cook; l want to 60 home tonight,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Madison.

Mr.. Alden Ellis who has been critically
i'll for the past week. is in an improving
condition. Some days ago Mr.. Ellis,
while abou, his work, stepped on a rusty
nail, from which blood poisoning resulted
The case was considered so critical, that
it was thought that amputaton OF the foot
would be necessary. but the operation was
delayed and now, if there are no new COM
plications, an early recovery is looked for,
Thanksgiving day passed off quietly 10
this place. A shooting match was held
under the auspices of the local fireman.
the first prize being won by Mr. Daniel
Mcdonald. In fhe evening a Union
Thanksgiving service was held at the
Congregational church. The sermon was
given by Rev. c. d. Boothby and special
music was given by the choirs OF the three
churches.
Among the college students who passed
their Thanksgiving recess at home were
Carl Hunpewel and Eugene Day, Uni.
versity of Maine; Miss Susie Weston,
Miss Blanche WILDER and Miss Laura
Flint, Colby; Allie Merriman and E.
bridge Hunnewell, Kents Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Dawes have
gone 10 Worcester. Mass, where they will
spend the winter with their son, Mr.. VIM
r. Dawes.
Indian Spring Lodge l. o o F. work
ed the second degree on three candidates,
Friday evening.
The meeting OF the w. c. T. U. will
be held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Samp-
son in Anson. Friday
Mr.. Walter Taylor of Norridgewock,
spent Sunday with friends in this place.
Twelve members of the Early Dawn
club held a reunion at their cottage at
Lakewood, Thursday evening.
The funeral service of the late Mrs.
George Dwyer was held at the home OF
her brother, Fred Gilman on Garfield ST.
Sunday. The Rev. S. E. Lee ch conduct
ed the services. A large number of rel
alives and friends were in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hilton went to
Waterville, Saturday, 10 visit Mrs. Hill
TONS parents. Mr.. and Mrs. !. H. Lord.
Miss Bessie Moody visited her parents
in Solon, Saturday and Sunday.
Blackwell block is approaching compile
tion. Spence & Co.. have moved their
dry goods business in already. Lawyer
Gibbs has occupied his new Office and the
public library will be moved this week TO
its new quarters.
Rev. A. d. Cox went to North Anson.
Sunday. to supply the pulpit of the
Methodist church.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Literary Notes.

The chief features of the December
Century are the color work, the Christ
mas material, the beginning of "Lovey
Marv." new serial story by the author
of MRS. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" b"
an engraving by Cole Of madonna and
Child" by Morales. the Spanish Master,
and the second paper In the series on
Trusts, the author being Henry Loomis
Nelson aud the topic "The Social, d
Steel Trust"
The chief feature of the New England
Magazine for December is an appreciative
article by William Fl. Oownes on Charles
II. Davis, who is perhaps the leading
living American lindscspist. Mr..
Downes has drawn In the most sympa-
thetic manner an outline of the artist g
life, his high aims and ideals, and en-
phaslzes his rare insight into the beauty
Of nature's moods. The accompany ing
illustrations deserve a special word Of
praise, and are representative of Mr..
Davis's best work, much of ii his latest
and all of it especially photographed for
this article.
AS crammed with good things as The
fattest and longest and most flowing
Christmas stocking could possibly be is
the Christmas ST. Nicholas with its store
of Christmas verse and story and fun.
Edwin l.. Sabin, Howard Pyle, Guy
Wetmore Carryl, Ruth McEnerv Stuar,
Louisa NJ. Alcolt, G. K. Borchgievink
and Alice Caldwell Hogan are among
the notable artists and writer's who have
contributed TO this bountiful store of
Christmas cheer; and the result is a
magh zine that will please and interest
the grown-ups AS well as the children.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Concord.

Mrs John Thompson is quite i'll.
Hosea Briggs and wife are at Rome
Mrs. B. NJ. Berry is on the sick list
Mrs. willard Goodrich, who was
at the Lewiston hospital, is gaining
quite rapidly.
Mrs r. J Riley returned home,
Thursday, from Mayfield where she
has been teaching school.
The small pox in the lumber camps
on the Enchanted has caused very
much worriment by many people in
this vicinity as few men from this
town and Bingham, including Bert
Goodrich and Tom Riley of this town
and Sam Andrews and Leslie Adams
of Bingham are unfortunate enough tc
be working there.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Fight VIII Be Bitter.

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommenda-
tion 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.. Kings
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her" Guar
an,eed by George e. sampson, druggist
Price SOC and 81 90 Trial bottles free
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
What's In n Name?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. e G. De
Witt & Co of Chicago, discovered, some
years ago. how to make a salve from
Witch Hazel that is specific for piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases. This has given rise to mum.
erous worthless counterfeits. Ask for
De Witt's-the genuine. Geo. E Samp-
son
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Smithheld.

Mrs. Alice Wyman of Vassalboro, visit
ed her pareo's, Mr., and Mrs. John Went
worth, last week.
Sanford Witham was in town, Sunday.
Miss Eva Taylor of Norridgewock is
teaching school at he White house.
Sanford Rowe has been drawn jury man
for the December term OF court
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Wrinkles and Crowfeet

make the young appear old. Nerv-
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. 30 cents. Book Free.
The S. R. Fell Co., Cleveland, O.
Sold by F. W. BUoKNAM, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
A Timely Tonic.

At this season of coughs and colds it is
we'll to know that Foley's Honey and
Tar is the greatest throat and lung
remedy. 1t cures quickly aud prevents
serious results from a cold. Sold by
r. w. Bucknam, Skowhegan; George
Cushing, Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

Laura Brown. Pupils not absent one
half day, Laura Brown. Leah Flanders,
Willie Morrison. Percy Morrison, for
which they received prizes also a prize
was given for best recitations to Clifton
Flanders. Mrs. Thomas J. Riley of Con-
cord teacher.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

A kidney or bladder trouble can al
ways be cured by using Foley's Kidney
Cure in time. Sold by f. w. Buoknam,
Skowhegan; Geo. Gushing, Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

But the fatigue is
often too great for
her, and she suf-
fers from headache
and backache as q
consequence of
over-exertion.
Women who are
tired and worn out
will find a perfect
tonic and nervine
i'll DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription.
1t cures headache,
backache and the
other aches and
pains to which
women are subject.
1t establishes regu-
larity, dries weak
ening drains, heals
Inflammation and
ulce alton. and
cures female weak
ness. Itmakes weak
women strong and
sick women well.
r1 am so pleased
|, with your instructions,
bI hardly know what
thanks to give you for
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writes Mrs Milo Bry-
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The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

You want $50 for that old suit9" asked the
second hand dealer; "why, 1t is full of dust"
yes; but 1t is coal dust" responded the
thrifty housewife.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
WAN TED.

Special Agent for Somerset County. caps-
BILE OF appointing and handling several local
agents. to represent the Washington Life In
surance Company Of New York. To reliable
business producers an exec ptionable contract
will be given. Remember we have large
bust ess in force, want more, are here to get
it, intend to have IL and are willing to pay for
It." Address e. J. BRAcKETT, Mgr, Portland.
40tf
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

Would you call Jones q well. infofme 4
manf' "Jones? Why, venture to say Jones
couldn't name six men in his home team"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
The Price Of Pleasure.

It is hard for lovely woman to forego
the pleasures of the life which she was
created to enjoy and adorn. She may
have to be busy all day in Office or in
store, yet she cannot deny herself the
social pleasures which are offered her.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

ard, in his younger days, was engaged in
the lumber business in Greenville. and
later followed the occupation of farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

pains IA my back and INC IoWef PaII oI my
stomach and palpitaton of the heart, that at
times could hardly lie down. Could hardly
get up in the morning but after vsing three
bottles of Favorite Prescription and two vials
Of Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets am like new
woman"
Sick women, especially those suffering
from diseases of long standing, are in
vited to consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, free.
All correspondence is held as strictly pri-
vate and sacredly confidential. Address
DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04

81 declare" said Mrs. Lapsling, "to hear Mr..
Rsspus talk you'd tLink he hadn't bit OF
faith In human nature. He's aregular clinic"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-04
Loss Of Flesh

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