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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Doubtless King Edward feels that
the salary he receives justifies him in
simplifying the duties of his job to the
extent of acting as his own managing
editor.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

The farmers in Central Iowa are
clamoring for elevators. Probably get
ting too blamed lazy to walk upstairs.
Los Angeles Times.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

A careful staustlcian says 10000
600 safety pins are maze in this coun-
try every year. What becomes OF all
the safety pins?
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Harry Lehr says the lapel button
hole should be abolished. Harry is al
ways deeply interested in some CUES
ton of supreme Importance to man
kind.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

The hickory nut crop is reported to
be unusually large. Ii the coal trust
doesn't behave we may burn hickory
nuts.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Ohio country school teachers ere
leaving their jobs to run city trolley
cars. Prefer to teach the younG idea
how to scoot it seems.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

And France won't be content with
half-morocco either
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

The more popular a driver is, the
longer neck his horse seems TO nave
in a close finish.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Mr.. Balfour seems fated to play sec
ond fiddle. First Chamberlain and
now the king is taking first honors.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Colombia may hold poor hand, but
she has a first rate poker face.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Mary MacLane says the future is a
Lutte without strings. 1t may also be
described as an untooted flute.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Things are moving rapidly when
horse that trots in 2:01 is considered
slow.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Clear white clothes are a sign that the
housekeeper uses Red Cross Ban b1ue'
Large OF. package, cents.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

War between South American repub-
lies is always useful IN relieving the
ennri between revolutions.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

The worm has turned. Anti-Hia'
watha clubs have started into being.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Sometimes men blow out the gas
after blowing in all their money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23
Ask You Druggist for Aliens Foot.Ease.

AZ tried ALIENS FOOT EASE recently,
and have Just bought another supply. 1T
has cured my corns, and the hot, burning
and itching sensation in my feet which was
almost unbearable and would not be with
out it now.-Mrs. w. j. Walker Camden,
N. j." Sold by all Druggists, Csc.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

Oar 50 6t Edge Line cannot be equaIed at any Price;
Shoes by mail, 25 cents extra. Illustrated
Catalog free. w. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23

When poets verses come back to
him he meets with reverses.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-10-23
gET THIS COUPON BE YOUR MESSENGER OF DELlVEkAN0r
FROM KIDNEY. BLADDER AND URINARY TROUBLES.

The reason you can
get this trial free 10 be-
cause they cure Kidney
ills and Will prove II To-
you.
WEST BRANCH, MICK
"Doan's Kidney Pills hit the
case, which was an unusual
desire to urinate - had 70
get up five or six times OF
q night. ! think diabetes
was well underway, the
feet and ankles swelled.
There was an intense pain
In the back, the heat OF
which would feel like put
ting ones hand up to a.
lamp chimney. i have
used the free trial and two
full boxes of Doan's Pills
with the satisfaction OF.
. feeling that / am cured.
They are the remedy par
excellence"
ID, II. BALLARD.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
A Somerset Man.

Information has been received here of
the death of Hon. F. w. Bartlett, one OF
the earliest settlers of New Richmond,
Wis, which took place on Nov. 25. at
Clifton Springs, n. Y. The remains
were taken to his late home for burial
wherr the funeral WAS held, 1t being a
tended by many prominent citizens In
that section. The deceased, Francis
Wayland Bartlett, WAS born in Harmony,
Me-, 10 1884, being son OF Joel Bart
lett. When a young man he attendC d
school for short periods at FOxcroft
Academy and Waterville Institute.
Leaving home at an early age he went
first to New York city. In 1857 he went
with his parents to live at New Rich
mond. During Abraham Lincoln's aG-
ministration he received the appointmei t
as registrar in the u. s. land office at
Bay field, Wis, where he remained for
several years. In 1873 he returned to
New Richmond to reside. He was
among the founders of the Bank Of New
Richmond and was for years its pres:-
dent. He also helped to organize and
was first president of the village Of New
Richmond. He Is survived by widow
and two sons, Rev. Maitland Vance Bart
lett of the Presbyterian church Of Prince
ton, N. j., and Lawrence Stewart Bart
lett, a medical student at Columbia
university, New York city.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Lewiston journal.

Among the newspapers OF Maine, for
general circulation, the Lewiston
Journal has won high position, and the
reader who wishes TO supplement his
home paper, will find the Journal will
do this In an admirable manner. While
dealing largely with Maine matters, and
advocating matters of Maine interest, Its
spacious columns give space for an
ample review of what Is passing both at
home and abroad. No event OF inn
portance Is suffered to pass without
notice. Its plan OF gathering news is
improved from year to year; and the
plan of writing up and illustrating mat
ters of interest to Maine readers has at
tracted favorable attention In all
quarters. The Journal is at once a news
political and business paper. The plant
admitted to be the best to be found out
side the largest cities, enables 1t tC
furnish the latest news on all oc.
casions. The Weekly has the freshness
OF daily sheet. The price with Mag
szine, 81 90.
The Evening Journal always maintain:
Its position as an energetic news gather
er. Every event In Maine is fully re-
ported at the earliest possible moment
Besides the news Of the Associated
Press, we have ample special correspond
ents, and by the use of the telegraph
give all the happenings Of the State IL
each evenings issue.
The price of the Daily Is six dollars 1
year by mail, or fifty cents month.
The Saturday Journal at points reach
ed by the afternoon and evening trains
becomes more popular year by year
The terms are but 81 80 year.
Orders addressed Journal, Lewiston
Me-, will receive prompt attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
6Oth Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs Cbas. T. Whitten of New
Portland cele brated the flftieth anniver.
sary of their wedding recently by enter
taining the relatives and friends whom
they had invited to spend the day with
them. Between forty and fifty sat down
30 dinner.
Immediately after dinner A. ID. Pratt
of New Vineyard took photos of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Written, their eldest daughter
granddaughter and grea;-xranddauRhter
representing four generations.
He also took pictures of them AND
their five children, eleven grandchildren
and four great-gfandchildren all being
present but one granddaughter and one
great granddaughter.
During the afternoon they gave q re-
ception to those who weren't able tC
come earlier, when ice cream, cake OF
various kinds. nuts and confectionery
were served. Everyone seemed to ct JOY
himself to the utmost and took their
departure with many thanks for &
pleasant time and good wishes for theiI
future health and happiness, many OF
them leaving nice presents.
Mr.. Written WAS born in Cornish, Me
March 20, 1880. His wife, Betsey A.
only daughter of Abjah Tufts, late OF
New Portland was born in Kingtield
Me-, Feb. II, 1880. To them were borr
six children, five of whom are living
They are: Mrs. Mary K. Prescott, vii.
ton; Mrs. Ada r. Titcomb of Acton
Mrs. Estelle Tufts of Kingfleld; Mrs
Laura A. Gilman of Strong and Willard
L., who came home when his fathers
health no longer permitted him to have
the care of the farm. Mrs. Lizzie L.
Boynton died IL years ago 10 Scion, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. Written have lived In
New Portland all their married life, ex-
cept few years when they lived In Troy
and later In Albion, Me. On the break
ing out of the Rebellion he WAS one OF
the first to respond to his country's Call
for volunteers, enlisting In Co. Il of the
Nineteenth Maine regiment, and serving
till i'll health compelled him to come
home. In his absence his wife had
moved to New Portland to live near her
father, and on his return he bought a
farm and has since lived in New Port
land.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
WAN TED

We would like to ask through the col
umns of your paper, if there is any per
son who has used Green's August Flower
for the cure of Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
and Liver Troubles that has not been
cured-and we also mean their results,
such as sour stomach, fermentation of
food, habitual costiveness. nervous dys-
pepsia, headaches. Respondent feelings,
sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble con
nected with the stomach or livelP This
medicine has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish to
correspond with and send you one of our
books free of cost If you never tried
August Flower. try 25 cent bottle first
We have never known of its fail ng II
so, something more serious is the matter
with you. The % cent size has just been
introduced this year Regular size Is
cents. At G. r. Fogg's Drug tore
G G. Green, Woodbury., n. }
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure
DR.. EnnmOnS'

hundreds OF anxious women. There is positive.
iy no other remedy known to medical science
that will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities rom
anfeed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter:
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have failed. The most DIM
cult cases successfully treated by mall and pen.
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further parucu:
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put on
too long. Allletters truthfuliy answered. nc
member, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after III effect upon the health. Sentby mail.
securely sealed, t2.0o. Money letters should De
registered, DR. j. w. EMMONS CO., 40 Ire
mont St., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Good For Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
LaGrippe because 1t does not pass i'm.
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the trouble.
DR.. Armstrong OF Della, Tex, prescribes
IL daily and says there is no better cough
remedy made. Sold by Geo. e. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Sec, National Bank of SkOWhegan

The stock no ders OF the Second National
Bank OF Skowhegan are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the election OF III
rectors for the ensuing year and for the trans
action of any other business that may legally
come before them will be held at the boms OF
ssid bank on Tuesday, the 18th day OF January
1904 at O'Clock P. NJ.
Decem Der 10th, 1903.
5w6O JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
ANNUAL MEETING.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SKowHEaAN
The stockholders OF the First National Ban X
OF Skowhegan, are hereby notified that theii
annual meeting for the choice OF directors for
the ensuing year and the transaction Of an
other business that may legally come before
them will be held at their Banking rooms on
Tuesday, January IL, 1904, at 10 O'Clock A:
GEO. N. PAGE, Cashier.
Skowhegan, Dec. E. 1908. bw6O
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

MRS wISsLow'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. softens 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. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
S. c. places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. He says: I'll had the piles for
20 years, | tried many doctors and med
icines, bnt all failed except DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cured me-"
Sold by Geo. Z. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

II BOOK MAILED FREE.
"A. lFEVERe, Congestions, Infamma-
CURES ti0ns. Lung Fever. Milk Fever.
b. d. lsPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism.
{. {. SORE THROAT. Quinsy. EpizOOtic.
CURES Distomper.
d d. ID; WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
EE. lCOUGHs, Colds, Influenza. InfIamed
CURES Lungs, uro-PneumOna.
+. (COLIC, Bellyache. Wind-Blown.
CURES Diarrhea. Dysentery.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
d I'll; Il; KIDNEY d BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL. lsKIN DISEASES, Mango. EruptiOns.
CURES Ulcers, Grease. Farcy.
J. X. (BAD CONDITION, Staring Coat,
CURES Indigestion, Stomach Staggers.
6oc. each Stable Case, Ten Specifics, Book, &C., e.
At druggists, sent prepaid on receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William & John
Streets, New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

On this 18th day Of December A. ID. 1908 on
reading the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court. that a hearing be had
upon the same on the Slst day of December A
u. 1903, before said Court at Portland, in said
District, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereoe he published in The Somerset
Repol ter, a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other per
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, if any they
have why the prayer of said petitioner should
not he granted.
And ii 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 18th day Of
December, A. d. 1903.
H. 81 JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon
lw a. Attest JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Coal and Wood

l have bought the Bixby Store house
and have plenty of room to store house
hold goods or other merchandise.
also propose to keep all kinds of coal,
and wood to meet winter demands, a,
the best prices for my customers and
myself. 38tf
SEWELL w. SMITH.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
FOR SALE.

One half or the whole OF the best gro
Gerry and grain business in Somerset Coun-
ty; good reasons for selling For parti-
cularS address, 3tu
P. o BOX 355 SkowhegAn, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

How did that last endurance contest" of
piano players come outP
1t ended, believe, at the l4th hour. The
neighbors interfered.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
c. r. FOCC, only.
PROBATE NOTICE.
Petition for License to Convey Real
Estate and Distribute.
SrATE nE- MINE

= l \ / 1 Vt NJ AIN L.
To the Honorable, the Judge Of Probate in
and for the County of Somerset
Respectfully represents Edwin II. Whit
comb Of Mercer in said county. that he and
Alvinsey Whitcomb, Ella Whitcomb, V. /.
Whitcomb, and Media {. Naismith are the
heirs living in different States of Martha w.
Whitcomb late of said Mercer in said County
of Somerset, deceased, who left real estate in
said County Of Somerset described as follows
to wit:
y certain piece or parcel Of land with the
buildings thereon situate in said Mercer and
bounded northerly by land Of Charles Corson
and land Of 5. Tracy, easterly by land Of Eli
Wells and land of l. \. CasWell. southcrlv
by land Of Hart Ellis, and westerly hy land OF
Charles Corson and land of l. IIusselman,
being the homestead farm Of Martha W.
Whitcomb late of said Mercer, deceased,
That tie owners of said real estate cannot
dispose Of their separate interests withou,
loss
WHEREFORE YOUR pETI I'll NER
prays Edward II. Whitcomb or some other
suitable person be authorized L. sell said real
estate at private sale and distribute the pro-
oeeds, after paving expenses. among said
heirs according t. their respective rights
therein.
Dated this eighth day Of December, \. d,
1908.
EDWIN II NNITTCDNp
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Bankruufs Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of Zenas 3 Fletcher,
bankrupt, II bankruptcy.
To the Hon Clarence Hale. Judge Of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine.
Zenas B. Fletcher Of bingham, In the County
OF Somerset and State of Maine. in said District,
respectfully represents. that the 21nd day Of
August last past he was duly adjudced hank
rupt under the Acts of Congress relating to Bank
ruptcy; thar he has duly surrendered all his pro-
perry and rights Of property and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements of said Acts and
of the orders of Court touching hi ban kuptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may Ice decreed by
the Court to have a full discharge from all debts
proyabe against has estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts except such debts a are excepted
10y law from such discharge
Dated this 2Srd day Of November 4. -. 1903.
Zanas r Flefeher Rank ripf
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
4 Maine Capitalist

testifles to the value of U-ri Gene in
Rheumatism
He has been afflicted with the disease
for over twenty five years, aud the fol
lowing is copy of the letter he has sent
vs.
Mechanic Falls, Me-, May II, 1903
The Woodbury. Chemical Co., Boston. Mass
Gentlemen:-I wish to state that have Deen a
sufferer of Rheumatism for years aud nothing
gave me any permanent relief until commence
ed taking your U-ri-cene Tablets They seem to
strengthen my heart action, and are apparent
ly driving the poison out OF my bioou as my
Rheumatism is rapidly disappearing.
consider U-ri-cene very valuable remedy
for people sufft ri with Rheumatism;
(Signed) I. X. fULslf Eh'
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Cured
At 20 of Heart Dis
ease Contracted
During Civil War
Veteran Grateful.
DIR. Miles Heart Cure
Effected Cure.

Heart disease is curable, but in people of
advanced age it does not readily lend itself
to ordinary treatment There is, however,
hope for all sufferers in DR.. Miles Heart
Cure, which we know from watching hun
dreds of cases and from the letters of grateful
sufferers, will cure where all else has failed.
1t is not only wonderful cure for weak and
diseased hearts, but it is blood tonic, reg
ulator of the hearts action and the most
effective treatment ever formulated for i'm
proving the circulation of the blood.
"During the Civil war l contracted heart
disease, and in 1885, while living in the grand
old town of Lexington, Va, grew so much
worse, left there with my wife to visit my
Ister-in-law, Mrs. T. A. Kirby, at Roanoke,
va. While l said nothing to anyone | never
expected to live to return to the dear old
town. On reaching Mrs. Kirby's she insisted
/ should try DR.. Mics Heart Cure. pro-
cured a few bottles of it, also the Nervine
and Tonic. After using one or two bottles
could see no improvement, and despaired
of ever being better, but my faithful wife in
sisted on keeping it up, which l did. I'm
provement soon began in earnest and | took
in all fifteen or xteen bottles. | was re-
stored to perfect health and while am 70
years old, am comparatively boy. You
sir, are benefactor and | cheerfully recon-
mend DR. Miles Heart Cure to suffering
humanity. L. SLAUGHTER, Salem, Va.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle
DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Addres
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
v. B. FIynt Dead.

Mr.. W. B. Flynt, who has been
for some time engaged in the jew
elry business at Senatobia, died
last Saturday at his old home in
Wootens neighborhood.
Mr.. Flynt had been a sufferer
for some time from consumption
and his death was due to this
disease. He was a prominent
member of the Cumberland Pres,
byterian church, being a ruling
elder. His remains were brought
here Sunday afternoon and in.
tered in the Baptist cemetery.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
installation of K. of p. Officers.

The J.B. Morgan Lodge Knights
of Pythias No. 1873 will install off
GERS for the ensuing six months
at it regular meeting, which will
be held Tuesday, January 9th.
The members Of this lodge have
arranged to give supper on this
occasion and the attendance of
each Individual member is desir-
ed and each one will be permitted
to bring friend.
Work in the first rank will also
be done at this meeting.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
NONRESIDENT Notice.

]. B. Miller, deceased--L. W. Williamson.
Sheriff. Administrator--No.2 27S3.
The State OF Mississippi to Mrs Ida Har-
ris and Miss Fannie Miller. No. 35 Idlewild
Avenue. Memphis. Tenn. and to II. A. Miller,
South McAlester. Indian Territory:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery court of the county of DeSoto in
said state on the first Monday in February
1903. to defend the suit in said court of L. W.
Williamson. sheriff. administrator. wherein
you are defendant proceeding to sell or
lease all lands OF j. B. Miller. deceased. for
the payment Of debt.
T. R. MAXWELL. Clerk.
By f. B. MAXWELL ID. @.
z. G. Holmes, Sol for Petitioner.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Notice to Road Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of DeSoto
county, will at the February, 1903,
meeting let out to the lowest bid
ders the contracts for working all
public roads and parts of roads
not let out at the January term.
Contractors will be required to
work according to plans and
specifications now on file in the
chancery clerks Office.
T. r. Maxwell, Clerk.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Simple Colds.

Cease to be simple, if at all
prolonged. The safest way is to
put them aside at the very begin
ming. Ballard s Horehound Syr-
up stops a cold and removes the
cause of colds. 25c, SOC, and
$1.00 bottle at Jagoe & Go.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
For Sale

Privately, or al public outcry on
January 18th, three full blooded
Jersey bulls, Odelia 9th, four
years old; Laughing Hills, three
years old; one two years old enti-
tied to registration; two full blood
ed Jersey COWS, one of them has
Calf week old; two heifers, one
grade COW and calf, one horse, one
two-ho:se wagon (new), one now
er and one rake, in good order;
harness, pillow stocks, 25 tons Of
good hay, etc. apply to
P. FL. SAUNDERS,
Administrator estate of E. w
Smith, decd, at Hernando Bank.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
The Unexplored Universe.

Nature is like a piano, all the
notes of which we cannot hear.
We are surrounded by mysteries.
We know very little of nature S
laws, and the windows" through
which the mind looks out are
neither numerous nor wide OPEN
The works of God arc even more
beautiful than we are pleased to
imagine, and in this life our fet.
tered souls must be content to
see only feeble part of the mar
velous picture that we call the
universe. Cosmos. Paris.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
A. Scientific Discovery.

Kodol does for the stomach
that which it is unable to do for
itself, even when but slightly dis
ordered or overloaded. Kodol
supplies the natural juices of di-
gestion and does the work of the
stomach, relaxing the nervous
tension. while the infamed mus
cles of that organ are allowed to
rest and heal. Kodol digests
what you eat and enables the
stomach and digestive organs to
transform all food into rich, red
blood. Jagoe & Co.