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The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
SOMERSET PICK-UPS

The Remington & sherman Company
of New York have one of their skilled
wo kmen in Pittsfield experimenting
the work of lining and equipping the
large van for the Pittsfield Trust Com
pany. These modern vaults are among
The marvels of the age.
Ed Burton of Pittsfeld, who has been
employed driving team at Bowerbank
got quite badly frost bitten while driving
across lake. He arrived home. Mon
DAY of last week, and Will probably suf-
fer no serious consequences from the
result of his exposure. The reports that
we're circulated that he would lose both
hands etc are entrrly vithout founda-
ton.
January z, Pifstied Grunge. No. 1902,
will hold an all day meeting tn he in
stallation OF the officers for the coming
year. The dinner will be pubic only by
invitation. The election Of off GERS Dec.
10, was as follows: j d. VI Foster, NJ !;
e. E Libbey, o Mime Patten, L.. Rus
sel Phinney, j.; Galen Maxim, A S U.
A Sylvester, c.; E E. Taylor, T E. W.
Phinney, Sec.; Perley Noble, G Nellie
Hunter, Pomona, Elizabeth Tibbetts,
Flora; Bertha Foster, Ceres; Merte Sin
clair, l.. A. S.
At the regular meeting of Bethlehem
Chapter, No. SO, Order of Eastern star,
Pittsfield, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Worthy
matron, Mrs. Sarah Oodbury; worthy
patron, Charles E Vickery; associate
matron, Mrs Fanny Cornell; con-
duotress, Mrs. Mae Berdeen; associ-
ate conductress, Mrs. Josie Mathews;
secretary, Mas Minnie Porter; treasurer
Mrs. Julia Smith The installation of
these officers will occur at the next regu-
lar meeting, January 7.
The publisher of the Pittsfield Adver-
tser is now gathering material and ar
ranging for the publication of an Illus.
trated book, that will set fourth all the
advantages of that town, and practically
filling and far excelling in its scope, its
early history, its industries, its churches,
its schools, etc what might be incorpor
porated In directory. 1t will be fully
illustrated and will amply fill the need
of anything in this line to show up the
town of PittRfield aR one of the leadino
and hustling communities in Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
j ackman.

The Christmas tree in the hail was a
success all round. BY the direction of
Rev. c Rotch the hall was prettily dec
GRATED with spruce trees and boughs
Mrs. Rotch managed the entertainment
of the shepherds and FAIRIES which was in
teresing to all. Ida Dulelly represented
fairy queen. Roy Holden called to order
by appearing on the stage as brownie and
ringing bells, which was very well done for
one OF his age. Mrs. Andrew Holden rep
resented the angels as they appeared 10
the shepherds. The presents, which
were numerous and valuable, were taken
from the trees by H. L. Colby and passed
10 Grace Newton, then to {. n. Mills,
who announced the name and passed
them TO DR.. Larrabee, who delivered them
to carriers for distribution.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Newton, IT,, the 24th inst.
Mrs. A. J Moore Is visiting relatives
in Waterviile
Fred Dion of Henderson was in town,
Sunday, calling on friends
Calvin Campbell was home from the
woods, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Hughy received
from their children very pretty dinner
set for their Christmas present, and from
their granddaughter Rena Nichols, set
OF silver knives and forks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughy gave a Christmas
dinner to several friends, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
S Jams. Mr.. and Mrs. S. Newton
Mrs nj. Newton, Mrs. David Hugely
and childrl and grandsons, Greenfield
and Clifford.
George Colby was brought home from
the woods, where he has been at work,
with lame side, so the doctor was called
to see him.
Gardner Holden was out of the woods,
Saturday, and returned, Sunday.
There was a Christmas tree and dance
at the Lines House, Friday evening
Richard Holden spends much of his
time helping at the store of his son,
Frank, at the station.
Mr-. Jane Moore assisted her daughter,
Mrs. F. r Moore, 10 the store through
the Christmas days.
Many of the lumbermen have finished
cutting and are now hauling 10 the land
ing
Mr. and Mrs. David Holden and Mrs.
Nancy Colby spent Christmas at the
camp of Warren Holden.
Gong Gilbert of Askwith was in town,
Sunday.
H. L. Colby made a trip to the Lines,
Thursday, to see the condition of the
roads.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

There was a Christmas tree al the
Ryerson Bulldog for the girls at Good
Will; also several trees at the boys cot
tages for the boys.
Miss Kate Burril has been visiting in
Fairfield, The past two weeks.
Victor Grange inslals her officers, for
The coming year. Next Saturday evening
Mrs. o. Gardiner of Rockldrd doing thu
work, after which regular harvest supper
will be served in the DINING room.
MIS-. Maria Nelson visited in Watervile
several days recently
Mrs. Walter Hall and children are
Speeding the holidays with fiends il
Brooks.
Miss Floy Wa ker is on visit to her
sister in Warren, Mass.
Mrs. VIM. Huntoon and son Of Nor
ridgewock visited at Bert Ames' over
Sunday.
There was Christmas tree also an en-
,ertainment at the school house, with a
large attendance, Thursday evening.
"Old Sanity" was there in all his glory.
The telephone line connecting north
and east Fairfield Is now in running order.
Miss Ina Kelley attends to the switching
at this post Office.
Several from This place attended the
Christmas exercises and trees at North
Fairfield 10 the Covel meeting house
Friday evening. The exercises passed
off very pleasantly.
Mr.. and Mrs. o A. Bowman of North
Fairfield and Miss May Bowman of Show
hogan took their Christmas dinner at Mr..
Ernest Joys.
Miss Mildred Tracy visited friends in
Skowhegan, Tuesday and Wednesday OF
last week
Merl Foster has gone to Wjnslow to
work.
Mrs. Fisher is quite sick; also Mrs.
Trask.
M. d. Holt has been CO.. fined to the
house the past week with an absess in
his throat
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
WAN TED

We would like to ask through the col
nmns 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-
pepsa, headaches, respondent feelings,
sleeplessness-in fact, any trouble con-
nected with the s'omacb or liver? 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 rs cent bottle first.
We have never known Of its failing If
so, something more serious is the matter
with you. The % cent size has just been
introduced this year Regular size 70
cents At G. r. Fogg's Drug ~tore.
G G, Green, \ oodbury, n. j
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Fairfield Center.

MIR. c. G. Tobey is quite ill at his
home here.
Mr. Earnest Grey is home from Massa-
chusetts for the Christmas holidays.
Mr.. J. A. Gullifer was quite lame. last
week, occasioned by fall on the ice.
Word has been received here by friends
of Eugene Tozier and family that they
reached their destination in Eureka, Cal,
safely, and find the climate there delight
full at this season of the year
Miss Lou Williams was home from
Augusta for Christmas.
Henry Williams spent Christmas at his
home here.
Owing to bad weather there have been
no services at the church here for three
Sundays.
Mr.. Geo Tozier and wife were guests
of w. J Tobey and family, Christmas
day.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Holt entertained a
party of friends, Christmas day,
The Ladies' Aid has not met for two
weeks, owing to the holidays, but will
meet, this week, with Mrs. Ellen George.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Letter Too Perfect.

General Phil Cook. when secretary
of state Of Georgia. observed that .
young clerk fresh from one OF the
small towns, daily received a letter
over which he hung long and tendery.
The general knew that this daily mis-
sive was from the young fellows
sweetheart, and one day, when the let
ser seemed especially distracting. be
said:
"Well, John, I suppose she writes a
very nice letter"
John colored, but was too gallant to
let the challenge pass.
"a nice letter! Why. general, she
dots her Is and crosses her is with a
fastidious levlty that disdains all pur-
suit. "-Philadelphie Ledger
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
MOOre's Mtlls-Canaan.

Christmas was quite generally observed
at This place, Mr.. and Mrs. D. f. Good
rich enjoyed eating their goose with their
children and grandchildren a. J. M.
Booker's. There children came home in
Guiding Mrs. Ellen Lewis from Clinton.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Foster. Beside all
their children, they entertained a lady
friend, Mrs. Grindall, of WaterviIle.
At Lafayette Ames' the guests were
Mrs. L. II. Horne and three daughters
nd E. H. Penney. Miss A. B. Goodrit h
came up from Fairfield and with her sister
and family, Mrs. L. NJ. Williams. spent
Christmas with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Goodrich
F. D. Getchell and wife entertained
both their parents and other friends from
Skowhegan.
Manley Pressey from Ohio and their
son from Orono were guests at G. E
Farnhams.
In the evening there was a Christmas
tree at the school house which was laden
with the useful the ornamental and the
comic. A crowded audience listened to a
short program consisting of music and
singing by the choir with recitations from
the scholars and much credit is due the
teacher, Miss Effie Horne, for the taste
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
West Athens.

Mrs. Geo. Drury and daughter Mabel
have gone to spend the winter with her
daughters in Clinton and Auburn.
Tommie Farrin land Chester Pray Of
Brighton we're in town, Sunday of last
week.
Fred futile arrived home from the
woods Saturday, laid up with frozen toe
which Is in awful shape.
Moses Horn OF Canaan. who has been
visiting his parents in Bingham for few
days was in town, Sunday, on his way
home.
The agent for the State board of health
was in town, Saturday.
Mark Drury has moved into the Drury
homestead and Walter Corson into the
place recently vacated by Mark Dury.
Mr.. Stilson Young from the village has
bought the place and moved in where
Walter Corson lived.
Miss Florence Rowel, who is teaching
In Lowell Mass, is spending her vacation
of two weeks with her PARENTS in East
Scion. K
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

The venomous lizard. hcloderm. lives
In the warm Zona between the Cordille-
ras of Central America and the Pacific
ocean. 1t socretes Il poisonous saliva
and has the curious habit of throwing
itself on its back when struck. Its bite
is not always so dangerous as popular
opinion makes it. and after severe pain
1t often rapidly heals. Recent obserya-
tons show that the saliva Is sometimes
very poisonous and sometimes very in
offensive. The poison acts by coagulat-
ing the blood and first increasing then
diminishing the irritability of the
norvas
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
East New Portland.

A few thristmas presents we're receiv-
ed in this place among which was a
check for fifty dollars by Mrs. Susie
HolbrOOk from her father, Fred Wey-
mouth.
Owners of team horses are finding
plenty to do these times
E. Perry has gone to Kiugfield to drive
team for A q Winter.
Mis- Alma jackson of Bath is visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Jones.
Melvin Hutchins of Cobb Divinity
school of Lewiston is spending his va
cation at home.
Mrs. Flora Boynton is working for
Mrs Julia Viles of n. New Portland.
F. F. Caswell has gone into the woods
with his horses for the winter. II
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
COrnYille.

School in district No. 4, taught by Miss
Maud B. Goodrich of Palmyra, closed
Feb. 24,h after IA weeks of very success
full term. Following is list Of attend
ance: Hazel Clark was not absent during
the term; Mertle Wescott and Hazel
Bigelow were absent one-half day each ;
Clifton Amazeep, Alton Amazeen. Gladys
Walton and Ethel Amazeen were absent
one day each; Ernest Worthen missed
only one word during the ID weeks of
school. Ia the evening the school had a
Christmas tree at the Union church with
a foe entertainment consisting of songs.
readings, declarations and dialogues.
after which all returned to their homes
pronouncing it one of the finest events of
the season. L. L. S.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Garatnnk.

". n. Clark visited his lumber opera
tions on Eas, Moxie, last week.
c A Foss was home from the woods,
one day last week, in search of a cook
and was very fortunate in securing the
services OF Smith Sanborp.
w. S. Powell has been confined to the
house for several weeks with carbuncle.
He is improving at this writing.
Mrs. Oscar CLARK. Mrs. George Jones
and Mrs. Fred Clark are on the sick list.
Mr.. E. K. Cleveland of Bangor is the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas
Berry.
Mr.. Alonzo Bragg wears broad smile ;
it is boy.
Mr.. c. c. Stewart went to East Moxie,
last Tuesday, where he is employed by
the American Realty Co.
There was no public Christmas tree,
this year. There were a number private
ones. There were also many quite ex-
pensive gifts given. Fred Clark and
Harry E. Williams each received a gold
watch and chain, Mrs. Albert Clark a
nice sleigh and banjo, Mrs. Sarah Baker
fne rocker, and lots of others too nu-
merous to mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Spaulding, recently
welded, arrived at the home of their
father. Crosby Spaulding, Friday night.
They gave reception, Saturday evening.
The many nice gifts received by the con-
tracing parties attest only in part their
popularity with large circle of friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Madison Center.
his ice houses.

E. P. King is filling his ice houses.
Robert Hayden of Athens, with Miss
Annie, spent last Sunday at his old home.
w E. French and family spent Christ
mas at North Arson with their SOP, Mil
lard French.
Mrs. Nellie Burns, teacher at the white
school house, had Christmas tree, last
Saturday, for her pupils. All had fine
time and each one was remembered with
a present.
When the Spiri,ualist Aid society held
their last meeting, Dec. ~, they were
pleased to receive box from one Of their
members, Miss Myra H. French, of Pas
sadena, CAL, containing tasty little bou-
quets OF red pepper berries and ever
green, one for each member present. H
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Emblem.

chester and Guy Williams and Harry
F. NORM came home to spend the Christ
mas holidays.
Two of our young men have brought
brides to their homes In this town, the
past week. Ne extend hearty welcome
and wish them happiness in their new
homes
There was Christmas tree and enter
tainment in the school house at Embden
Center, Friday evening; those attending
report very pleasant time. w
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO WOMEN.

fu decoration of the house and the. way
the program was carried out and all pro-
NJ unced IT social success.
The Masonic Fraternity were again
called Sunday to do burial hunors for NJ.
Levi Bragg al the vi lage.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
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 it 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
1t daily and says there is no better cough
remedy made. Sold by Geo. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Madison.

John H. Hannigan and Miss Adelaine
Hilton of this village we're united in mar.
rage on Wednesday evening at Belfast
by Rev. Father Kelley. Miss Francis
Mitchell acted as bridesmaid.
Daniel H. Savage of Arson, gentle
man about 81 years OF age fell from the
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to our neighbors and friends who so
kindly assisted us during our recent
bereavement; also for the many beauti-
full floral tributes.
ALTON K. RICHARDSON AND FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY,

IN ''' IS sis. 5s . Bankruptcy
To he creditors OF IA P. Lawrence Of
Ssowhegsn in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid. a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 10Th day
OF December. A d. 1908 said Asa P. Lawrence
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the
hrst meeting Of his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis Office, in Skowhegan, Maize, on
the 18th day OF Jsnuary.A ID 1904 at 10 O'Clock
la the forenoon, at which time the said credit
ors may attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
sach other business as may properly come
before said meeting. tw53
December "a, A, ID. 1908.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Faint heart never won fair lady without
lot of strenuous assistance on her part
woman may cure her husband OF the to-
bscco habit by purchasing his cigars for him.
Muscular rheumatism is the kind that gets
man on his back and keeps him there for q
month.
When a married man declares that he never
felt better in his life his other half should look
out for squalls.
Wade to order weather would be all right so
long as the other fellow had none OF the say
in giving the order
THE KIDNEYS are strengthened
and toned by Hoods Sarsaparilla
it cures all their ailments, pains in
the loins and THE BACKACHE.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
A Maine Capitalist

testifies to the value of U-ri Gene in
rheumatism
He bias been afflicted with the disease
for over twenty five years, aud the fol-
lowing is a copy of the letter he has sent
vs.
Mechanic Falls, Me-, May IA, 1903.
The Woodbury. Chemical Co, Boston. Mass.
Gentlemen-I wish To state that have been
sufferer of Rheumatism for years and nothing
gave me any permanent relief until commence
ed taking your U-ri-cene Tablets. They seem to
strengthen my hearts action, and are apparent
ly driving the poison out of my blood as my
Rheumatism is rapidly disappearing.
consider U-ri-cene a very valuable remedy
for people suff, ri with Rheumatism.
(Signed) c. r. PULSIFER.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, I :,
TrrAc CnyYNr1rv I %

LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior PARTNER of the firm of F. J
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore.
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CArARRH that cannot
be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRA
CURE,
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th, day Of December,
A. D. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON
}~I} Notary Public.
Halls Catanh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on thr blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for test.
monials free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
" Sold by Druggists. 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

parents, Friday night He was 10 years
of age and had been an invalid Tor about
year.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
liza E. Pinkham,s Vegetable Compound

remedies done for Before
taking headache would
would everything seemed strange and would not
whe wa
doctor medicine but did
do good but after taking Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound, began to improve at
all suffering
all to
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Arnnn FORFEIT We eann thvt prodpcs the original letters and
DUUUU ufneness Pinkham Medicine
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

cheerfuy Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
to medicine all female
other
headache bkache and such pains
hardly walk the floor, and
friend advised medicine which did and after using
ehrstbo
of Liver Pills also used the sanve Wash and
troubles
was | am more thankful day for
suffering women"MRa DORA ANDERSON North huskegon,
Michigan.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Faint heart never won fair lady without
lot Of strennous Rasiatance ON her part.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-04

were given and there were no changes
such as would create alam on affect the
campaign next year. These states may
remain in the Democratic party and roll
up immense majorities, yet they can not
overcome the northern, western and east.
en states, which promise to be a solid
phalanx for Roosevelt.
Taken altogether, the results Of the
election are more than satisfactory to
the Republican party, and bring but lit.
tic consolation or hope to the Democratic
party. They are not such as to indi.
cate any change Of sentiment, and there
is no indication Of other than overwhelm.
ing victory for the Republicans in the
next presidential campaign. In fact, Re.
publicans have reason to rejoice and be
confident, while to the Democrats there
is disturbing and perturbing feature.
which may prove OF much consequence.
The New York election, from Democ.
ratio view that it affects the presiden.
tial election next year, simply means
that Grover Cleveland will have New
Yorks delegation in the national conven
ton, and that fact will cause defec.
ton and a disturbance in the conven.
ton that will make wider split in the
party. than ever. Also the Reputation
Of johnson will have its effect on that
convention, an effect that will disclose
the bitter and rebellious opposition
the Bryanites to the degree of imlni
nent destruction Of the party, 50, Re,
pdblicans may not only rejoice over the
results as they affect the party, but they
may also BE elated over the predicament
the Democratic party has voluntarily
placed itself in by the Tammany victory
in New York.
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Tie Best Remedy for crouD

From the Atchison, Kan, Daily Globe.
This is the season when the woman
who knows the best remedies for Group
is in demand in every neighborhoods One
Of the most terrible things in the world
is to be awakened in the middle of the
night by a whoop from one of the chill.
dren. The Group remedies are almost as
sure to be lost, in case of Group, as a, re-
volver is sure to be lost in case of bur.
glars. There used to be an old.fashioned
remedy for Group, known, as hive syrup
and tolu, but some modern mothers say
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is bet.
ter, and does not cost so much. 1t causes
the patient to *throw up the phlegm'
quicker, and gives relief in shorter
time. Give this remedy as soon as the
croupy cough appears and it will pre-
vent the attack. 1t never fails, and i:
pleasant and safe to take. For sale by
Stone & Mercer, druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-11-04

justice. A young fellow was up before
him on charge OF stealing brass, and his
friends were out in full force to see that
he got fair show. Before the case open.
ed the noise and confusion became 80
great that His Honor declared that the
next man to indulge in any unusual out.
break would be elected from the room
He had hardly ceased speaking when a
young man shouted, at the same time
waving mis- hat above his head:
'Hooray fur Squire Hooligan!"
Put him OUT roared the court, and
in another instant the young man found
himself being rushed to the door. Or.
der having been restored once more, Hi:
Honor ordered that the prisoner be
brought before the bar for trial. The
court officer hurriedly glazed about
through the crowd, and then a great
light suddenly fell upon him.
Cant do it, Your Honor" he replied
THE young fellow you just put out was
the prisoner Pittsburg Dispatch.