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The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Moore \ Mills.

Mr.. Bion B. Farnham. wife and two
sons from Castlet0n, n Y. are visiting
ais father and brothers for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Smith from Wins
low were 10 town, Memorial Day, visiting
her parents and made brief call on Mrs.
G. E. Farnham.
Mrs. |. M. Blackwell and two daughters
from East Fairfield were in town, last
Saturday
c. L. Williams and wife were in Skow-
hogan, Saturday, on business.
Miss A. B. Goodrich passed Tuesday
OF last week in Fairfield.
IL Moore and wife from Skowhegan
were in town. last Friday.
GUY Sanderson from Skowhegan has
been visiting relatives In this place for a
few days, recently.
Daniel Foster and wife passed one day,
last week, with Mr.. and Mrs John Bing-
ham.
Mrs. Cordelia Corson from Fairfield
has been stopping a few days with he'
sister, Mrs L N. Stevens. since hel
recent return from Watervile.
F.G. Penney and wife passed Sunday
with friends in East Fairfield.
G.. A. Williams and wife were guests o
her uncle. Wesley Burrill, in West Pitts
field, recently.
Almon Smith and wife, Irving Davi:
and wife, and F. d. Getchell and wife
passed Saturday evening very pleasantly
with F. B. Foster and wife where they
we're entertained by music from graphic,
phone, interspersed with vocal and instru'
mental mnsic by the company.
A. A. Goodrich and wife from South
Canaan were guests of G. A Williams
and wife, Sunday.
The serious drought and extensive fires
are causing great deal of anxiety among
people in this vicinity.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
SAVED HER LIFE
Mrs. Brooks. Feared She Was
Going into Consumption.

Whether or not consumption can be
Cured, it is certain that it can be avoided.
Proper treatment and plenty of sunlight
will Danish the first warning symptoms
of this insidious disease and the follow
ing statement will be Of priceless value
TO those who follow its advice
"They feared l was going to have
consumption, says Mrs. w. L. Brooks,
of No 4j3 West Main street, Meriden
Conn. q was in q wretohed condition
both in mind and body, completely run
down and unable to attend to any Of my
household duties for three years.
II was thin and pale, awfully ner-
vous with frequent headaches, and some-
times dizzy spells came over me so that
could not stand up. There were al
most continual pains in my back and
limbs and all over me. The doctor
called nearly every other day bat did
not seem to improve and my friends
were alarmed for me when my mother
persuaded me to take Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. They cured me.
After taking them faithfully for while
my flesh and color returned, my nerves
became quiet and all my old troubles
disappeared am strong now and in
perfect health and have no more fear
that shall go into consumption. will
always recommend DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People"
The pills which cured Mrs. Brooks are
an unfailing specific for all diseases
arising from disorders Of the blood and
nerves. Among the many diseases they
have cured are looomotor ataxia, partial
paralysis, st. Vitus' dance, sciatica,
neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous head
ache, the after-effects Of the grip, palpi-
tation of the heart, pale and sallow COM
plexions and all forms Of weakness either
In male or female
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers or will be sent post
paid on receipt Of price, fifty cents box;
six boxes for two dollars and half, by
addressing DIR. Williams Medicine Co..
Schenectady. NY.
Do not trust the word Of man who
says he has the genuine DR.. Williams
Pink Pills in bulk. None Of these famous
pills ever leave the factory except in pack
ages bearing the well-known trademark
composed of the seven words DIR.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. "
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
West Athens.

Mr. Samuel Boothby is putting an adj
dition on his fathers barn.
Miss Annie Kincaid went to Bingham
Monday.
Mr. Freddie futile made a flying TRIP
to Moscow, Sunday, returning Monday
Joe Wescott passed TO higher home
Saturday morning. He had been sick blu
a short time
There will be two meetings at the
Uhion church, July 5 at 10 80 p. m. anc
at o'clock m. led by Mrs. Corson.
Mr. ard Mrs. Lorenzo Corson anc
family were in town, Monday.
Edith Devoll passed Saturday and Sun
day with her mother in this place. She
is teaching 10 Moscow.
Walter and Lester Corson, who are a
work in Concord, were in town over Sun
day.
Mark Drury and Lester Devoll have
gone to Madison TO work. K
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
BUILDS UP THE THIN AND WEAK
Ml-o-na Makes Thin People Fat or
Druggist r. w. Buchanan Will Re-
turn Money.

Mi-o-na Makes Thin People Fat OF
Druggist r. w. Buchanan viii Re-
turn Money.
In MILO ma are combined flesh forming
food elements and scientific remedy
for the cure of dyspepsia. Those who
use this remarkable preparation will
find their digestion improving aud soon
see steady and noticeable gain in
weight Taken after meals Mi o-na
mingles with the food, helps it to assim-
ilate and be readily digested, and quick.
ly puts the whole digestive system in a
healthy and vigorous condition. The
certainty of getting fat, depends upon
the use of Mi-o-na. It removes every
trace of Inflammation and Irritation in
the digestive organs, and enables them
TO extract from the food, all that goes
to make good muscle, steady nerves and
a healthy body.
Unlike ordinary dyspepsia tablets, Mi
o-na does not contain an atom of pepsin.
1t is the outcome of the latest scientific
discoveries. 1t Is pleasant to take, abso.
lutely pure, and will agree with the
most delicate. If you will only use Mi.
o.na, you can be fat and we'll.
F. W. Bucknam has seen such remark
able results following the use of MILO ma
that he offers to pay for the remedy him
self If it does not cure all forms of g. ON
ach trouble aud make thin people rosy
and plump.
You run no risk whatever in buying
Mi-o-na; it is true flesh forming food
and is sold under the guarantee of one
of the most reputable business houses
in Skowhegan to refund the money If il
does not give complete satisfaction.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
LilrOne.

Josiah Magoon died June /, after very
shor, Illness of congestion of the brain.
although old age was the primary cause,
he being over 80. Mr.. Magoon came to
Larone when young man and has since
resided here. He was three times mar
ried and is survived by only one child
who cared for him 10 his last days. He
was one of the church fathers. having
early in life identified himself with the
Quaker church. and 1t was through his
kindness, with the help of his worthy
wife. that Larone had few years ago, a
gond place in his home to hold religious
worship. The house was remodeled to
accommodate the people. and all who at
tended will remember with grateful hearts
Uncle Josiah's kindness Many friends
and neighbors attended the funeral on
Thursday, who by their presence attested
their respect and kindly feeling to the
departed. the services were conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Williams, Friend
minister, who has recently purchased the
Frank Corson farm near Larone.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

But many woman who has gladly faced
poverty for the man she loved, may well
doubt her wisdom when pain becomes
the mate of poverty. If she were rich,
she thinks, she could find way of cure.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is
within the reach of every one. 1t lifts
the burden of pain which weighs down
those who suffer from womanly diseases.
It establishes regularity, dries weaken.
Ing drains, heals Inflammation and I'LL
ceration and cures female weakness.
rYou have my heartfelt thanks for your kind
advice to me-" writes Mrs Geo. Fletcher, of Ioe
with catarrh of uterus for over a year. The
doctors said would have to go through an op.
Grafton, but I commenced to use DR.. Pierce's
Pavorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis.
covery,' also his Lotion Tablets and Antiseptie
and Healing Suppositories.' Now I am com
pletey cured, after using six bottles of DR..
Pierce's medicines. am glad to say his medi-
cine has made me a new woman
Weak and sick women, especially those
suffering from diseases of long standing,
are invited to consult DR.. Pierce by let.
ter, free. All correspondence is held
as strictly private and sacredly conf
dental. Address DIR. R. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are easy
and pleasant to take. A most effective
laxative.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
East SkOwbegan

No rain up to Monday morning, but
farmers are looking for it in a few days
Some pieces of corn in this place will
never come up until we have rain.
Fred Hol, and son did good job fol
Brad Storms. recently, in shingling the
roof of his house and ell
Wallace Ireland went to Sidney, Satur.
day. on visit for few days,
E. B. Richardson is shingling his
watering shed.
Henry Richardson with Ernest Nelson
as boss raised his long woodshed Is
inches, up level with his house and barn,
and now can 60 from his house to his
barn under cover. This was good job
for one day and blocking nearly all put
under. Henry Richardson, Mr.. Lyon
and John Ross have recently built nearly
$50 rods of wire fence on the road and
lines where their old hedges were burned,
recently.
Arthur Cain has recently sold his city
lot near Oak pond to Seth Davis.
E. N. Merrill has family on the Will
Malbon farm and is doing the farming.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Nj adisOn.

On Monday evening, June l, neighborf
and friends to the number of forty
gathered at the pleasant home of Selden
Ellis in Madison to give him surprise
party, the occasion being his sixty first
birthday and unlike many parties of this
kind 1t was a genuine surprise to him
although his good wife had shared the
secret with the others. A beautiful
birthday cake, with his name and age in
raised letters was presented him and
the young people spent pleasant even
ing dancing, music being furnished by
Wallace K. Jones, who brought his
violin, while those who did not care fol-
dancing spent the time in social con
versation. A nice lunch of assorted cake
of all kinds was served. Mr.. Ellis re-
eeived another surprise in the shape OF
very pretty oak rocker, which was
given him, as a token of esteem, by
the friends present The evening was
greatly enjoyed and all united in wish
ing their host many happy returns OF
the day
Kennebec Valley Grange held its last
regular meeting Saturday evening, June
6, when the third and fourth degrees
were conferred upon class Of three and
three applications for membership were
accepted The brothers furnished 9
nice treat of bananas, cornballs and
candy. The Grange is in a prosperous
condition and interesting programs car
ried out each meeting.
Oscar NJ. Bixby of Schenectady, N. Y.
is spending a few days at the home oil
bis parents in Arson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Haynes have gone
to Dead River for a short visit with
relatives.
Clifford II. Dunbar of Boston Uni.
versity Law School arrived home Satur.
day for the summer vacation.
Mr. Ed Newell, who has been over.
seer of the spinning room of the Madi
son Wooden Mill for the past ten years,
has resigned his position on account OF
his health. Mr. VIM. Burwood, who
who was second hand for several years,
but went to Norwich, CT, abont three
months ago, will return to fill the va
cancy.
The pupils of the M. Fl. s. gave an
entertainment at the schoolhouse, Fri.
day evening, the principal feature oil
which was the family picture album, ex.
hibited by Prof. Keefe.
The annual sermon to the graduating
class will be given at the M. K. church,
Sunday afternoon, June 14th by Rev. II
L Nichols. The graduating exercises
will be held in Union Hall, Thursday
evening, June 18th, and those of the
grammar school the following Friday
evening.
There will be religious worship In
Union Hall next Sunday afternoon at
2:30 by j. Frank Rhoades pastor of the
Universalist parish. subject for the
sermon, "Universalism in Society,"" text
"God setteth the solitary in families. u
The public is cordially invited.
Indian Spring Lodge, 1. o. o. f,
worked the Initiatory degree on one
candidate, Friday evening.
Mr.. Wallace Weston is spending few
days with his parents in this place.
The regular monthly business meet.
ing and social of the Epworth League OF
the Methodist church is to be held al
the home of Mrs. Chas. Haynes, We'd
nesday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
HOW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, having known F. J,
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and financiylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
walding, Kinnan h Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Literary Notes.

The lover of fiction will turn witt
pleasure to the latest issue of the Cos
mopolitan. Here appear charming
love.story by Francis Willing Wharton
beautifully illustrated by Thomas
Mitchell Pierce; dramatic railroad
story by r. II. Farnham; a romance OF
the business world by Trumbull White
and contributions by Il. r, Martin and
Henry Seton Merriman. In the same
number, which is remarkable for the
great variety OF topics that are dis.
cnssed, Edward Everett Hale writes or
"Old-Age Pensions;" DR.. Albert Shaw
discusses "Journalism' and Mary E
Thornton gives some practical ADVICE or
"How to Care for the Sick in the Home.'
In all there are twenty one stories and
articles In the June Cosmopolitan
Irvingtop, New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Hartland.

Robert w. Linn Is in Rockland.
A. E. Tilton was In St. Adams, Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall and family
have moved to Skowhegan
Mrs. Annie F. Fish visited her mother
in Athens, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Gladys Ward is the guest of rela-
tives in the vicinity of Portland.
Oscar Farnum had the misfortune to
break his wrist Sunday. DR.. Moulton
set the fractured limb.
The Methodist Sunday school are pre-
pairing their children's day entertainment
Mr.. and Mrs. M. K. Parkman and two
children spent Sunday with friends in ST.
Adams.
The w. c. T. u. will meet at the home
of Mrs. Mary E. Pratt. Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings of Dexter
visited their daughter, Mrs. William L
Dow. recently.
The League Sewing Circle will meet
with Mrs. J. M. Schwartz, Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. S. H. Goodwin and son Elmer oil
St. Adams were in town Saturday, where
they met Mr.. Goodwin.
Painters are working on the exterior Of
Lewis Fish's buildings on upper Acad-
envy street.
Hon. ID. d. Stewart was among the
arrivals in town. Saturday night. going
from here to his home in ST. Adams.
Samuel Furbush, proprietor at the Club
house, has bought the Sylvester Ham
place and is building large barn on the
same.
Mrs. Frank Ward, who has been in
poor health for some time, left Wednes-
day for Portland. where she will receive
medical attendance.
Mrs. Hattie Wilbur has closed her
dressmaking rooms on Commercial street
and is taking much needed rest at her
home on the Pond road.
Mrs. Ada T. Davis Of Foxcroft has
been in town recently, visiting her sister,
Mrs. Albion Buker. and other relatives.
Mss linda F. Gordon has entered the
office at the Sebasticook paint shop as
assistant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy r. Longley will
leave, Saturday, for their western trip,
whittier they will go for Mr.. Longley's
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
So. SOlOn.

Scion has recently lost citizen. Miss
Ethel Jewett has gone over TO Embden
to live and changed her name to Mrs.
Carroll L. Caswel.
Rev. Mr.. Lombard of Athens will
preach here next Sunday at 2 p. m.
Mrs. James Sterling has been very sick
for some time past and her sister from
Lowell is here taking care OF her.
Mrs. Moses Eaton died of pneumonia
the 2oth of May.
Mrs. Remick and her sister, Mrs. Ho-
bart. OF East Madison we're visiting at the
old Fargo farm one day, last week
Mrs. Lucinda Paul of Madison has
been visiting friends here, lately.
Harry Richardson has the mumps.
Archie Adams pressed hay for Mr..
Whitney, last week.
There is big call for moisture in these
parts. Crops of all kinds are somewhat
stunttd. T
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Long Pond.

Rev. Joseph Forest of Jackman held
mass meeting at the chapel, Monday, and
at the close, administered the sacrament
of marriage, the contracting parties being
John Redmond of Jackman and Miss
Mary Demo of Skowhegan. The young
couple will make their home here as he
will build house on the farm recently
purchased of his father on this side of the
pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Leo and Miss Ellen
Demo of Skowhegan were in town to at
tend the wedding of their. sister.
Mr.. William Maxwell of Greenville let.
came up on the mixed train, Saturday
afternoon, to make estimates on the new
school house and John Prince & Sons
new hotel. We hear that no trades were
closed.
Mr.. Ball inspected the schools here and
at Moosehead Saturday, the schools being
held on that day especially for HIS con-
venience, which kindness he said he
greatly appreciated. He was the guest
Of Francis S. Head and wife over Satur-
day night. Mr. Head intends to open an
office soon at Jackman for the transaction
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Smithfeid.

Harvey Sawyer stepped on a rolling
stone, spraining his ankle, last week.
Mr.. Laforest Groves broke one of his
fingers while working in his blacksmith
shop.
The New York Comedy Co. gave a
drama In Grange Hall for two evenings
last week. All pronounced it the best
entertainment that ever visited Smithheld
Mrs. Lydia Savage has moved from
Oakland to spend the summer with heI
son.
Mrs. Lydia Piper has gone to Fairfield
10 visit her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Bick'
ford. q
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Ladies and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syrups, cathartios, etc, are invited to
try the famous Little Early Risers.
They are different from all other pills.
They do not purge the system Even a
double dose will not grippe, weaken or
sicken; many people call them the Easy
PHI. Bob Moore, Lafayette, Ind, says
all others grippe and sicken, while DE
Wits Little Early Risers do their work
we'll and easy. Sold by Geo. E. Samp.
son.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Ten Years in Bed.

R. A. Gray, j. P. Oakville, Ind, writes
"For ten years was confined to my bed
with disease of my kidneys. 1t was so
severe that could not move part of the
time. l consulted the very best medi-
cal skill available, but could get no re
lief until Foley's Kidney Cure was re-
commended to me. 1t has been God
send to me-" Sold by F. w. Buchanan,
SkOwhegan; Geo. Cushing, Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Worst of Al. Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to fee
that every minute will be your lastf
Such was the experience of Mrs. s. H
Newson, Decatur, Ala "For three years
she writes, 81 endured insnfferable pain
from indigestion, stomach and bowel
trouble. Death seemed inevitable when
doctors and all remedies failed At length
was induced to try Electric Bitters and
the result was miraculous. improved
at onde and now I'm completely recover
ed" For Liver, Kidney, Stomach and
Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine. Only SOC. It's guaran
teed by Geo. E. Sampson, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

of legal business and we wish him success.
MIR. Peter Paradis has quit work on the
railroad section because Of i'll health. His
place is taken by Joseph King of Canada,
who has moved his family to the section
house with the foreman, Mr.. Lewis Fon-
tame, Mrs. Fontaine and Mrs. King be-
ing sisters. B
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel Salve
that heals without leaving scar. 1t is
a serious mistake to use any other. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding piles,
burns, bruises, eczema and all skin dis
ease. Sold by Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Dirigo Mutual fire Insurance Co.
CoRhAM, MAINE.

President, Hon. Frederick Robbie, Gorham, Me-
Sec. and Treas, T. +. Millett, Lewiston, Ne
Amount OF Policies in force Dec. 81 1907,
S2646,7l3. Amount OF Policies written during
1902, $1,18S, 40. Average assessment per year
on 81 900 during 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, $500.
1t is now the largest Maine Mutual Fire IN
surance Company except one. For intorma'
ton or insurance, write
T. F. MILLETT, Secretary,
Telephone 1854 8m9 Lewiston Maine
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

1t is reported that Isaac Dorothy has
sold his farm to a man from Aroostook
county
II is expected that a large crowd will
gather at Canaan Grange hall on Vet
GRAMS day. Saturday, June 10th. R
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions of mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t sooths the child, so tens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve 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. Winslows
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
lido understand you to say, Senator Graft,
that you will sustain and support the Trusts9''
howled the enthusiastic legislator. "You mis-.
take the phrase" said the Senator. calmly.
i did not say ] would support or sustain
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Is an old friend
In a new form. 1t is prepared for the particu-
lar benefit OF sufferers from nasal catarrh who
are used to an atomizer In spraying the diseased
membranes. All the healing and soothing prop.
critics of Cream Balm are retained in the new
preparation. 1t does not dry up the secretions.
Price, including spraying tube, 70 cents. At
your druggists or Ely Brothers, IS Warren
Street, New York, will mail it.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
COrnVille.

Thursday OF last week, as Thomas
Holmes was on his way to Skowhegan,
his horse took fright for some unknown
reason. overturned the wagon. and threw
him heavily to the ground, iracturing
three ribs. and inficting other bruises
and injuries.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

"Yaas, Miss Angelina" remarked young Mr..
Softsleigh to my daughter the other evening.
~ believe that any fellow. no matter how stu
pid and homely, can find somebody to marry
him." why don't you prove 1t, Mr.. Soft
leigh?" asked Angelina, Eeetly That girls
genius is certainly inherited.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

Suppose" said the imaginative philosopher,
that q fairy were to appear to You and pro-
mise to grant you three wishes What would
you ask for7" "If anything like that happened
to me-" responded Col. StiIwell, OF Kentucky.
ard ask for a pledge and sign 1t then and
there"