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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
Cstsrrh OF the Stomach.

When the stomach is overloaded
when food is taken into il that fails 10
digest. il decays and inhames the
mucous membrane, exposing the nerves,
and causes the glands 10 secret
mucin. instead ~ the natural Juices ~
digestion This is called Catarrh q
the Stomach. For years suffered with
Catarrh Of the stomach, caused by in.
digestion. Doctors and medicines failed
to benefit me until / used Kodol Dys.
pepsia Cure. K. Rhea, Coppell. Tex.
Sold by Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

He used to kiss me every time we
passed through tunnel before our mar
riage, said the little woman with sad
reflections.
"And does be DO 60 now?" asked
the bosom friend.
"No, he takes drink"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

Teacher-"JohnnY, spell needle "
Johnny-"N 4 ! e"
Teacher-"Not right; there's no
in needle"
Johnny-"Well, the thing amt no
good then"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

New York lawyer tell the follow
ing good story Of a darky preacher ln
North Carolina, who pretaced the pass
ing Of the collection With
"Salvations free, brethren, saliva
tons free It don't cost nothin'l
But We have to pay the freight on it.
We will now pass srouu' the hat sn'
collect the freight charges"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

Mother-There were two apples in
the cupboard, Tommy, and now there
is only one. How does that Gomez
Tommy-Well, ma, it was so dark
in there I didn't see the other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

While eating clams at Bath Beach,
near New York, on Tuesday, the
proprietor Of a small hotel bit down
on pearl. He took it to a jeweler,
who said it was worth 5000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
Just About Bedtime

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation. biliousncss and liver trOu-
bles. DE Wits Little Early Kisers are
different from other pills. They do not
gripe and breakdown the mucOu. mem
branes OF the stomach. liver and bowels,
but cure by gently arousing the secreti-
ouI aud giving strength 10 the organs.
Sold by Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

you are granted divorce, said the
lawyer to a colored client, "but you i
have to give her alimony."
"AIl right, sub. % was the eager reply.
"She kin have Alimony ef she wan
him. but Lawd help him wen be gi.'
her."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

what did your wife say when you
came home 50 late. "
"Ireally don't know. 1 canjust re-
member that l woke up three times
and she Was still taking"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
Greatest Of All Physicians,
Eminent DiscoVerer of
PAINE'S CELERY
COMPOUND

Prof Edward f. Phelps, NJ. D., IL. D.,
was born in Connecticut and graduated at
Yale.
His unusual talent soon brought him reputa-
ton and prominence. First he was elected to
the professorship of anatomy and surgery in
the Vermont University. Next he was aP-
pointed lecturer in Dartmouth College. The
following year he was chosen to the most
important professorship in the country, a
place that he occupied when he made his
world famed discovery Of Paine's Celery Com
pound.
This infallible cure for those fearful ills that
result from an impaired nervous system and
impure blood, has endeared the great doctor
to the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

smithy-Gust returned after To- (
absence) Is Brown still attentive -
your daughter
Oldboy-No.
Smithy-She Tilted him, then?
Oldboy-No, she married him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

1t was at dinner at the Tilden
club. Several men had responded to
toa.ts, when finally a clubman well
known in society, something Of a first
nighter, and who practices law when
the mood is on him, was called on for
a speech. He is known az rsconteur,
but bis ability to entertain a crowd ls
rather that Of story teller than as
an orator with sonorous delivery. He
is quite wealthy.
Gentlemen" he began. 81 DO
not know why was called on for a
speech. The honor should have been
awarded to others. However, have
one qualification. 1t is that know
how to be brief. Gentlemen, this IS
all l have to say. 1t Is speech IN
FIVE words, and here it Is Let me
pay the bill.
The applause which followed the
short speech can be imagined. It
was uuquestionably the greatest after
dinner speech that had ever been
delivered in the Tilden club 1t has
become historic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

Wigg-What do you think Of the
revolution in Servia p
Wagg-"My private opiniOnski is
that It'll very much on the bumOvitch."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
ChoIsrs Infsntum.

This has long been regarded as one ~
the most dangerous and fatal diseases 10
which infants are subject. 1t can he
cured, however, when properly treated.
All that is necessary 10 70 give Chs ~
berlain's Collie, Cholera and DiarrbocI
Remedy and castor oil, as directed wiI'i
each bottle, and cure is certain. =. T
sale at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

Stop-overs permitted on return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Watkins
Glen and Mauch Chunk.
Only $l.O0 Niagara Fall to Toronto
and return, via n. y. G. n II. X. II. r..
81 % via Gorge Route.
Side trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only 500 round trip. Tick
cts good five days, but within return
limit Of Niagara Falls ticket
Special arrangements for lunch and
supper en- route at very reasonable rates.
Call on Ticket Agents Baltimore X Ohio
X. K. for full particulars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For YOUNG LADIES, Roanoke, Va,

opens September 81, 1903. One of the leading
schools for Young In the South. New
buildings, pianos and equipment. Campus
ten acres. Grand mountain scenery In val
ley OF Virginia famed for health. European
aud American teachers. Full course. Con-
servatory advantages in Art, Music and FL
ocution Certificates Wellesley. Studen nts
from 80 States. For catalogue address
MATTE p. HARRIS, President.
Roanoke, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

TOMMY am going to be miLii-
ter.
Paps-Why, Tommy?
Tommy-So's l can talk in church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
CATARRH
COLD HEAD

at once. Ii Opens ARD Cleanses the Nasal
PASSAGES Allays Inflammation. Heals and
Protects the Membrane. Restores the Sense.
of taste and smell. Large size, 81 cents at
Druggists or by mail; Trial size, 10 cents 10y
mail.
ELY BROTHEBS. 56 Warren St.. New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09

He-I offered to kiss her tears away
She-Well7
He-She cried harder than ever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1903-07-09
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Excursions to Niagara Fails Inter
Personal Escort, July II and 81,
august II and 2S, September
IT and IS, and oct. 9.

a Ten Q0) Day Tour to Niagara Falls,
! Americas Greatest Natural Wonder.
via Baltimore Il Ohio Royal Blue Line,
Philadelphia & Reading R'y and Le-
high Valley Route, through the beauti.
ful Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys. Spe-
cial train of elegant Day Coaches aud
Parlor Cars will be run on above dates,
leaving
Washington, d. C........... $50 A. NJ.
Baltimore, Md. Camden Sta
tion). ...... ......... 9.l0 a. NJ.
Ar. Niagara Falls. -. &C.. 1000 p. NJ.
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will also be placed on sale at the follow
ing stations at the rate annexed
ElIicott City. Md ..... .............. slo.I5
NotkHllc, 10 50
I,IuuS"lSh Nlu il'o'
IldseiS'o"u il'7'
Frederick
keedy So
HarpeT'S Ferry W.
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va. ................. rs,
MartnSburg, w Va IL 50
Charles Town W. v no
Middletown 1900
Winchester, Va. .... .. II.75
StraSburg, Junction. 400
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21
Truth.

Many men are false VINO never tell lies
in the ordinary acceptation OF that term.
Their whole life may be lie, they may
never breathe anything but falsehood, and
yet they could defy the Judges of the land
to convict them upon the charge of ever
having told lie. Truth is matter of the
inward parts; truth relates to spirit, par,
pose, what we would do if we. could; ard
no man knows what he would do if he
could. We are the victims of our own IL
norance; we cannot measure ourselves. A
man shall say, Il know should never do
that" He may be talking the language Of
a fool; the adequate temptation has never
assailed him, he has never been locked
within the environment which means fail
ing in that particular direction. Truthfu''
ness is a matter of tone as well as matter
of words; vocal color may tell lie without
the words themselves being false. What is
truth? That is the cd and eyer-pressent
and. deeply. penetrating. question: Men
laugh lies, shrug lies. attitHdinize lies, sug-
gest lies. A man may tell lies to himself.
Where is this perfect man who needs no
gospel. no divinity of ministry. no appeal
fror, heaven, no tragic cross! - Joseph
Parker
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21
Diplomatic Conductor.

Once in a while-a great WHILE
you come in contact with a Talleyrand
In the guise of street car conductor
Yesterday motorman passed by o
Grand Army veteran who had signaled
at the corner, then, thinking better OF
it, stopped about the middle of the
block. The warrior hobbled along
like man with locomotor ataxia, and
when he reached the platform was
painting, red and fierce. Things in the
neighborhood began to hum like an
other Antietam. but before an explo
sion occurred the conductor, jerking
the bell strap, remarked cheerfully:
"The motorman thought you looked SO
young and spry that he didn't suppose
you wanted him to stop, sir" That
simple expression, with it's little fiat.
terry, was as oil on troubled waters.-
San Francisco Bulletin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21

the arrows driven 1urCneSt into their qulV-
e-ing hearts? Do you know why? Can
verses that come, and come to the very
best OF people! Do you know why some
of the noblest of men and women are re-
duccd from comfort, from afiIencn,
through the mcanness of their own chill
dren or through the rascality OF trusted
friends. to almost perjury?
know a woman Of a iefined. sensitive
spirit, who has been for more than 4 third
of century crucified to q wooden man.
Some preacher, of course herself consent.
ing, more titan third OF a century united
her to that wooden man. L am not draw
ing upon my imagination; | have them
right in my mind; l know them. Not only
a blockhead of man, but Il man with a
wooden heart. just the opposite of his
sensitiveness. 1t was hard for me all the
time | knew them not to despise him as ]
would dog, and [ think the only son and
daughter did almost despise their own
father as they would despise a cur. Now,
why was that woman crucifed to that
! man?
Here is a young woman with two OF
three bairnies, wee bits of toddling things,
clinging to her. skirts, and that man is
stricken down in the prime of manhood
just when he is needed. How can we talk
Of the consolation of the gospel in such a
case. ! have not spoken at funerals foI
years; l only read the word of God and
try to pray: bearing up to God the hearts
that arc before me. 1 will not attempt to
explain what is inexplicable to myself
All can say is what Jesus said, "NVhat |
do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt
understand hereafter" And behind that
l stand, waiting. 1t is moclzery to under.
take to explain to the soul in such posi-.
| ton the enigma that appals and over
whelms her.
said a moment ago, for I must not leave
! you under a dark cloud; I said moment
ago, of this woman who was crucifed for
thirty years, that she was one of the saint.
lest and noblest women ] have ever
EroYr aid what Lc.-c cid of her is true,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21

Your life and mine, the life q every
man and every woman. however different
Him. In Him there is the perfectness Of
every occupation; the perfect trading, the
perfect housekeeping, the perfect handi-
craft, the perfect school teaching, they are
all in Him. In Him lay the completeness
of that incomplete act which YOU did yes
terday. In Him lay the possible holiness
Of that which you made actual sin. In
Him lies the absolute purity and loftiness
have stained so with impurity and base:
ness. To go to Him and get the perfect
idea of life, and of every action of life, and
and then to go forth, and by His strength
fulfil it, that is the New Testament CON
,eption of strong, successful life. How
simple and how glorious it is!-Phillips
Brooks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21
Duration of Human Life.

Here is an estimate of the average
age attained by men in various Euro
pean countries. Norway and Sweder
head the list with so years. Then como
England with 451s years. France 441s
Prussia 80, Wurtemberg SO, Bavari;
and other parts of Germany 36. II
Austria and Spain the inhabitant;
have the shortest lives, the averag.
age being only SO. -
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21
Has Rare Servian Stamps.

William Burr Hill, Jr., OF Belcher.
town, Mass, has received from friends
in Europe two Servian stamps, with
the seal of the government May 30.
the day after the murder of the king
and queen. These stamps were only
in use five or six hours and are very
rare, as only 100 or so were in exist
ence. The head Of the king is
stamped out and until the new
stamps were made, these were used,
but with the seal OF the state across
the head. showing only the body of
the subject or king.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-11-21
Our Daily Life.

A few people live their lives like novel,
knowing that every chapter has bearing
on the wheels and that a continuous
thread runs through all. But most of US
pass our days as j; we thought them a vol
lime of short stories, which have not neces-
sarily any connection with each other
James Weber Linn. 1870 -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.

Miss E. B. Dunton of Boston was
among the arrivals by Saturday nights
train, leaving at once for Athens, for a
brief visit to her mother.
Last evening the members of church
and congregation of the First Baptist
church were entertained In an informal
social gathering at the home of the pas
tor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. II. f.
Huse.
On Sunday morning next at the
Methodist church there will be New
Years service. The subject of the
pastors sermon will be "The New Year
and its privileges" The quartet will
render music appropriate to the service.
The other services of the day as usual.
j. Arthur Flagg, Oldest son of B. 5.
and Emma s. Flagg OF this village, died
this morning at 4 O'Clock, of pneumonis,
having been sick only two days. The
funeral will be held Saturday afternoon
of this week at their home on Madison
st. The deceased was about eighteen
years of age, and would have graduated
from the Skowhegan high school in June
next. The afil cted family have the
sympathy of large circle of friends at
this hour of sudden bereavement.
The evAngeistic me 'tings which will
begin on Sunday in the First Baptist
Church are under the auspices of the
Bethany and First Baptist Churches.
Invitations are sent to pastors and
people of the Congregational and Methe-
dist Churches to cooperate in this evan
gelistic effort. Messrs. Taylor and
Hatch, the evangelists who are to con.
duct these meetings have met with
marked success in their labors in other
places. Meetings will be held the first
week in the First Baptist Church and
the following week 10 the Bethany
Baptist Church, every afternoon a. 3
o'clock and every evening at 730, ex-
cepting Mondays.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
A Somerset Case,

Clerk of Courts Seekins has received
from the law court the decision in the
case John N. Stafford in equity VS.
George H. Morse. The rescript by
Judge Savage is as follows;
John N. Stafford, in equity, VS. George
Il. Morse. Rescript by Savage. j.
/. When it is sought to foreclose a
mortgage on real estate by publication,
the foreclosure will be Intellectual, I'M
less it appears by record that copy of
the printed notice and the name and
date of the newspaper in which it was
last published were recorded in each
registry in which the mortgage deed
was or by law ought to have been re-
corded, within 80 days after such last
publication.
g. The time of record must appear of
record; and when the record is silent,
it cannot be shown by evidence aliunde
the record.
8. When the record is silent as to the
time of recording, it cannot be amended
after the 80 days have expired so as to
show that the recording WAS within 80
days.
Bill sustained with costs. Case re-
handed in accordance with stipulation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01

Caucus reform is likely to come up for
action in the legislature at Augusta,
this winter. The caucus in towns in
Maine has no legal status. Party eau
cuses should be under legal restrictions
that will give every legal voter oppo-
ortunity to vote once and with the use
of check list. 1t is hardly less impor-
portant to have nominations represent
the wishes of the members of party
than for the officers elected to be the
choice of plurality of all the voters.
There is no good reason why party
nominations should not be made in a
fair and honorable manner, and the
right kind of law to help in this direc-
ton is desirable After all, the great
trouble is, voters generally do not attend
caucuses. They are inclined to allow
them to be manipulated by few inter.
ested persons who aspire to leader
ship. This is the worst feature of
party politics and one that legal enact
ment cannot reach.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01

Waterville citizens made move, las
week, to organic a historical society
This ia proper and desirable and Waite.
vile must have history worthy of due
consideration and publicity. Our owl
unpretentious to gn, Skowhegan, is somt
distance ahead OF the College city SO
near at hand, as we have a histories
society some five years old aud it has
accumulated a large amount of historical
data, books and documents that will be-
valuable to Skowhegan's historian, wher
he or she shall appear on the scene ready
to immortalize his or her name by writ
ing and publishing the towns history.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
Sheriff Pencil and Deputies
Entertain.

After the four years Of most pleasant
official and social relations that has tx
listed between Sheriff Pencil. his drpu
ties and the county officers and members
OF Somerset Bar, il was most betting IN
the retirement OF the former from office
that a cordial leave taking should occur.
and that WAS the sum and substance Of
just what took place at Hotel Coburn
last evening, when the retiring officials
rendered a complimentary banquet TO
the honorable gentlemen properly coming
under the heads thus classified, 10 which
royal good time few Skowhegan busi.
ness men were fortunate enough also to
be hidden.
The early part Of the evening was
given over to sociability and card play
Ing and at 0 As the dining room doors
were thrown open and the hosts and
guests numbering a. persons gathered
around Landlord Haines hospitable
board and partook Of the appetiz,ng
things set before them.
AT the close Of the menu and after
cigars had been lighted Sheriff Pennell
In well chosen words said that il had
been decided wisest to forego any post
prandial exercises, but he with his col.
leagues, felt honored to have their invita-
ton so generally accepted, and invited
all to adjourn again to the Office and take
up the card playing and social inter-
course they had left, awaiting the arrival
OF the new year. This the guests were
not slow to do and 1t was not until its
arrival that any of the guests saw fit to
take leave.
Sheriff Pencil and deputies in retir.
ing from office carry with them the good
friendship and best wishes of the County
officials snd members of the Somerset
Bar
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
Smith-Ridley.

At the home Of the pastor of the Con
gregational Church, on Wednesday moor
Miss Lulu E. Ridley was united In mar.
rage to Eugene B. Smith. Rev. II. w
Kimball used the service with the ring
Only few relatives and close friend:
witnessed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs
Smith are popular young people of the
town of Cornville, and their many
friends wish them great happiness in
their welded life. After short wed.
ding trip they intend to make their home
in South Braintree, Mass, where Mr..
Smith is employed by one of the large
railroads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01

erect and maintain the dam at its pres
ent height.
This case called out large number
of witnesses on each side 1t was given
to the jury about 80 p. M, Wednesday
and within about one hour verdict OF
Sl75l 81 was returned fol- the plaintiff
/ The defendant will carry the case 10 the
law court on motion for a new trial.
Divorces have been granted as fol.
lows: Vina Coburn Nithee from Irvine
5. Withee for cruel and abusive treat
ment Custody of child given To the
mother
Alice Mullen from Randall A. Mullen
for desertion. Custody of children
given to the mother.
Mahala f Robinson from Levi Robin
son, for cruel and abusive treatment
Name changed to Mahala T. Casey
7 Ola Lord from Royden II. Lord. for
gross and confirmed habits OF intoxica-
ton. Libelant's name changed to Cor
son.
Jennie c. Rogers from Clarence A
Rogers, for cruel and abusive treatment
Name of libelaut changed to Henderson.
Lucretia f. Brown from belmont
Brown, for cruel and abusive treatment.
Caroline Perkins from Harry q. Per
kins. for desertion. Name of libelant
changed to Kimbal
Mary r Goodwin from Wallace {.
Goodwin, for cruel aud abusive treat.
ment.
Grace Ford MeGregor from Arthur
s. MeGregor for gross and confirmed
habits of intoxication,
Annie y Davis from Willie q. Davis
for utter desertion Name of libelant
changed To Goodwin
Edith b. Cameron from Lewis y
Cameron, for gross aud confirmed habits
of intoxication. Name of Hbelmt
changed 10 Y rk
S,reeter Dautorth from Annie F.
Danforth for adultery
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-01
Death of William Wilson

William Wilson died at Hotel Oxford,
Thursday night, after a sickness Of only
eight days. His death was due to pneu-
monia, combined with heart trouble.
Mr.. Wilson came here few months ago
from Scotland, his native country, and
was employed in the Marston Worsted
Mills, where he held a responsible posi-
ton at the time he was taken sick. He
was a member of the Milburn Club and a
Mason and made many warm friends
during his brief residence here. He has
no relatives in this country, but word
was sent by cable to his brother in Har-
wick, Scotland, notifying the family
there of his death, and at their request
the remains were sent to Saugus Center,
Mass, Saturday morning, where they
were inferred. They were accompanied
by Douglas Anderson, friend of the
deceased, who knew him in Scotland and
who happened to be in town at the time
of his death. Floral pieces from the
Milburn Club and the Masonic organiza-
tiOns accompanied the casket.