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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
DECIDE YOURSELF,
The Opportunity is Here, Backed by
SkOWhegan Testimony.

Don't take our word for it.
Don't depe nd on a
strangers statement.
Read Skowhegan endorse
ment.
Read the statements of
Skowhegan citizens.
Here is one case of it:
Mrs. William Ewing, wife of YIN.
Ewing, farmer, four miles out on the
Athens road, says: For six or seven
years had pain across the small of my
back extending down to the hips So
severe at times that l had to remain
perfectly still, for if I turned in bed
sharp twinges u the small of my back
were my reward When the attacks
were in the aggravated stage. weak
ness of the urinary seereuans WAS quite
observable despite the fac, that l used
medicines and wore 1sters Mr. 4. T.
Harwopd. who lives jas, below us, had
used Doau's Kidney pills, and he So
strongly gr-tG nae 10 take course oi
The treatment that went to Geo. z
SIMPSONS drug store and bought box.
l knew from the direct action upon the
kidneys that the remedy was taking
effect AS continued it undoubted re.
lief was the result and I stopped the
treatment, and the backaehe and other
symptoms of either weakened or over.
excited kidneys disappeared"
For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, Y. y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

What becomes of the lead pencils Is
as insolvable q problem as what be
comes of pins No one ever really uses
up lead pencils: no one drinks them, so
to speak, to the very dregs, unless 1t IS
one OF those admirable people who
keep journals and cash accounts and
who usually carry a sort of penholder
arrangement in which they insert G
half length pencil and go on and on
using it and sharpening it until it IS all
gone. Very few people ever get pencils
worn down as far as a half length
They disappear before that stage Is
reached. What becomes of them all?
Hundreds Of thousands Of them annu-
ally are lent TO young children and
never seen again, but what do the chill
dren do with them? DO they eat them
up Possibly.
Everybody has seen lead pencils the
upper end of which have been chewed
into n brush but children do not pos
sess such ostrich stomachs rs would
enable them 10 consume all the pencils
that disappear
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
A Correction.

Dear REPORTER:-Your printer made
an error in my article, leaving out a
clause, "the oldest son of Stephen. "
making me a generation further back
In my line. | am the oldest son of one
Stephen, who was the oldest son Of
another Stephen, who was the youngest
son Of Joseph. "Grandmother's grand
mother" was my fathers grandmother.
Stanfordville, N. y, Sept. 5, 1908.
JOHN B. WESTON.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
The Government Balance Sheet

The deficit shown by the Treasury
accounts for July has been followed by
a surplus for the month of August,
which leaves the excess of expenditures
for the two months at figure amount
ing to less than 100000 The govern
ment receipts for August amounted to
$40, 852, 677, an increase of over 81 ,200,-
600 over those for July, and of slightly
more than that as compared with those
for August of last year. The expendi-
lures for the month just closed amount
ed to SAP 945, 900. a decrease of over
$13, 400, 900 as compared with those for
July, and of not quite 100000 as COM
pared with August, 1902. There was,
therefore, an excess of receipts over ex-
penditures for August amounting to
SO, GOT ,677, as against an excess on the
other side in July amounting to $7,776,
e12 AS heretofore pointed out, a
deficit in July is familiar phenomen-
on, owing to the fact that in that month
the new appropriations become available
and drafts upon the Treasury are large.
For the two months of the fiscal year
that have elapsed the receipts amounted
to 800, 464 ,253, which is little over
100000 in excess of those for the cor
responding months of the last fiscal year
A comparison of the detailed figures
shows an increase in internal revenue
receipts and decreases in the recsipts
from customs and miscellaneous sources
as compared with the corresponding
figures for the like period of last year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
A VIII and Three Weddings.

In Warsaw a banker died and left his
entire fortune to whichever of his
three nieces-daughters Of three differ
ent brothers and sisters-married first
The parties interested In this provision
were present when the will was read,
and all of them took immediate step
to secure the prize. By procuring spe-
cial licenses and taking other unusual
measures II was found that the earliest
possible time for a wedding to take
place was Mt 8 O'Clock on the morning
of the tenth day after the will had
been read. Before noon on that day all
three nieces appeared at the notary's
office with certificates showing that
they had all become wives between 8
and SIS o'clock that morning. though
not one of them had even been engaged
when the VIII was read All three
claimed the fortune, and the courts
solved the difficulty by dividing 1t into
equal parts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Two hundred persons, waiting for a
train, intently watched an old man
driving six inch spikes with an iron
maui. Now, there is nothing unusuql
or extraordinary about driving spikes
with a maui, even though the head OF
spike is only three-eighths of an inch
square and that of the maui only three
quarters. But there was fascina.
ton in this old mans work. His genius
for driving spikes was manifest lie
never missed n blow. He never needed
more than three blows to send a spite
home with its head buried in the
planklng. He always gave three There
was a rhythmic harmony in his task
that appealed to all. In his particular
line he eXcelled. That is the genius of
labOr.-New York Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
A Boys Wild Ride For Life,

With family around expecting him to
die, and son riding for life, Is miles.
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, w. 81.
Browne, of Leesville, Ind, endured
deaths agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: 81 now
sleep soundly every night" Like mar
velous cures of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis. Coughs, Colds and
Grip prove its matches merit for all
Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles soc and S1.00. Trial bottles free.
at Geo. E. SIMPSONS drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

The rhinoceros and the tapir, both
found frequently In the tertiary depos-
It's, are still represented by almost ide'
teal forms. One species at least Z
the rhinoceros survived unchanged lor :
after the appearance of man. Their
range extended as far north as Siberi.
and their bones have been found IN
caverns in England, France and Ger
many, on the banks of the Irrawady
and at the foot of the Himalayas
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Some Familiar Quotations

"Alliterations artful aid" was spo-
ken of by the little read poet Churchill.
THE pink of perfection" was originat-
ed by Oliver Goldsmith; so were Meas
ures, not men," and MAN wants but
little here below, nor wants that little
long" Gray, the author of the "Ele-
gy," is responsible for many popular
phrases, among them Full many a
gem of purest ray serene ITO waste
its sweetness on the desert air. This
pleasing, anxious being" THE paths of
glory lead but to the grave" and where
ignorance is bliss It's folly to be wise"
DR.. Johnson gave Us "Who lives to
please must please to live" He ais
said, who drives fat oxen should him
self be fat" In which there is more
sound than sense.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
One Thinrsn a.roh

Grace is greatly worried. She can't
decide where to go on her bridal tour"
when is she to be married?'
"The date hasn't been fixed yet"
Whom is she going to wedY
That's another detail that is yet to
be arranged. But she has her uous-
seau all planned" City Jour.
nal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Belfast Journal: Hon. John D. Lonl

Belfast Journal: Hon. John D. Long
spoke on the subject of resubmission at
the Baptist church in Buckfeld Sunday
evening, Aug. 231, handling the question
Ia a conservative manner. He saio In
substance, that Maine does not want
resubmission, the people do not want it.
Then who does want it? 1t is the
moneyed interests OF other States thf*
are ready to back up their financial
interests with millions if need be.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Hood Farm Liniment
For Man and Beast.

The unequalled external remedy for
sprans, swellings, lameness, infamma-
tions and all aches and pains where a
soothing, stimulating and strengthening
liniment is required.
Best Wash for Race or Work Horses
is made by putting two tablespoonful
Hood Farm Liniment in quart OF water,
Keeps horses sleek and glossy.
"A first class iniment.p c. NJ. WINCH,
Barre, VT.
Best all round liniment l ever used"
c. T. McNALLY, Groveton, n. II.
BEST on the market for taking soreness
out OF horses" c. II. GORDON trainer for
II n. Warren f. Daniell Franklin, n. H..
a good clean preparation to use c..
l., BLAKELY, 343 Winthrop ST. Medford,
Mass, farmer for Gen. 5. c. Lawrence.
Prices, 25c, 50c.,- 81 and 50. Gallon 81.
For sale by FRANK W. BUcKNAM, Skow'
hogan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Reunion of the Rice Family.

The descendants of Aaron and Martha
(Ayer) Rice held their second reunion
Oh Sept. 2, at the house of Mrs. Sarah
Manter, Vest Madison. II was an ideal
summer day. The tables were spread
under the maple trees and better spot
could not have been chosen. Beans and
brown bread with cakes, ETC., galore
were provided and the only regret ex-
pressed was lack of capacity. A few
athletics followed the dinner, and a
group picture was taken of the party
After social discussion they voted to
meet next year. The following were
present:
Mrs. Martha Salley, Mrs. Sarah Man
ter, Malon Manter, West Madison;
Isaac Pierce and family, DR.. L. Salley
and family, skowhegan; Owen Salley
and wife, Fairfield; John Williams and
wife, Mrs Eben SWEET, Arson; Eugene
Burns and family, William Adams and
wife, Mark Padham and family, Madi-
son; E. L. Fenlason and wife, No. An
son; Warren Rice and wife, So. Scion ;
Mottier French and family, Elias Smith
and family, Samuel Matson and wife,
Geo W Smith, Miss Sadie Smith, Miss
Della jackson, Scion; James E. Free
man and family, Miss Louise Freeman,
Everett, Mass. r
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

However numerous may be the OPP
portunities Of life they are never dis
covered by those who keep their eyes
shut and their hands le.-Maxwelrs
ToIiSman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

A Turko-Tartar proverb throws light
on the question of the amount of We
racity to be looked for in official docu-
ments by orientas. The proverb runs
as follows: "He who speaks the truth
will be expelled from nine villages"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Careful Man.

"Mr. Jonesmith isn't in said the
maid at the door "Will you leave your
nameT
ooh. no." replied Professor Absent
mind. You see. may need IT myself
before see him again."-Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Literary Notes,

The New England Magazine announces
many new features during the coming
volume, which begins with the Septem-
Der issue, while it will retain those
familiar features which have for four
teen years made it household word in
the homes of the Northeastern states.
With this issue il begins an up-tC-,he-
times series, with description Of The
Lowell explosion and other recent New
England disasters, fully illustrated.
O;her articles of note are The Uuforgot-
ten Whittier, by John Wright Buekham
Biographies Of our Forefathers. by
Clifton johnson The Founder of Ameri-
can Democracy, by ]. NJ. Mackaye; The
Carrara of America, by Orrin Edison
johnson; Men and Events of the Day.
with illustrations Of Gen. Miles. Pope
Plus y, the Queen on the "Ameriea, .
etc, and stories and poems By the fol-
lowing Harriet A. Nash, Eleanor n.
Porter, Florence sampson, Edwin l..
Sabin, Eliza Boyle O'Reilly, Philip
Becker Goetz, ard others.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Like a Wnnan-

"If you'll notice" said Finnick. "the
poets invariably say She when refer
ring to the earth. Why should the
earth be considered feminine"
why not? Nobody knows just how
old the earth s."-Philadelphia Ledger
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Fearful Odds Against Him

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name of J. j. Ravens,
Tersailles, o. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At length
be tried Eclectric Bitters. 1t put him
on his feet in short order and now he
testifies, "1'm ON the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms of Stom-
ach and Bowel Complaints. Only SOC.
Guaranteed by Geo. E. Sampson, Drug
gist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

II thought l could get along without
glasses awhile longer, BIT find |
can't"
"Yes2 1t was an optical Illusion -
Smart Set
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Uaed "a. Pneumonia.

DR.. C. j. Bishop of Agnew, Mich,
says, 81 have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu-
monia with good results in every case. ="
Refuse substitutes. Sold by F. w. Buck
nam.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

DO not presume too much that you
ore intrenched in any PERSONS friend
ship Schoolmaster.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
Terms of Courta.

Supreme JUDICIAL The third Tuesday In March,
md september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
md Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday of each month.
County Commissioners The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decen-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys sound so they will elimi-
nate the poiscns from the blood. Sold
by F. W. Bucknam, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Physieian-Your ailment is rheuma-
tism, eh2 Is it case of long standing2
Patient steamboat pilot-Yes, sir; I
think that's what guy it to mex
change.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts;
gntlAa 7. sREKiSs, ....................Sk owhegan
County Attorney;
Gsosog ". COVER, .............,.. Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate.
fpvARB F. DAEFoRrH,. .Skowhegan
Register of Probate:
N,rHAN FOWLER. ..'........ .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds
uEwElLYN GOODWIN, ................,.Sk owhegan
Treasurer
2. H. FREED. observation-disclosures. ....... Harmony
Sheriff and ailer:
ALFRED II. LANG, .....'.......,. ..,. .skowhegan
DEPUTIES: c. f. Duren, Fairfield Anon Baker,
Bingham; William E. Priest. Pittsheld; Lewis Fish,
Haftland; Fred Lucas, s.. Adams; Charles E. Var
wv. Mercer; George Aver, Athens; Wallace Emery,
Sorth Arson; Albert E. Milay North New Portland !.
Charles Dunbar Madison; William f. Briggs, Show
S.gan Orlando Brackett Starks; Herbert Eaton,
sOIon F. c. Holt, Norridgewock; J. Frank Durgin,
The Forks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Terrible plaques, those itching. Fostering dis
eases of the skin. Put an end to misery. poan S
Ointment cures. At any drug store.
She had fifteen million dollars,
Placed in bonds, and shares and rents;
He had fifteen million dollars
So they merged their sentiments,
Now they've raised a son who's valued
At exactly thirty cents,
No need TO fear sudden attacks of cholera in.
fantum, dysentery, diarrhea, summer complaint
OF any sort If you have DR.. Fowler's Extract of
Wild Strawberry in the medicine chest
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Too many nen mistake alcoholic
thoughts for Nchjson Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

The Kelley Institute in Portland,
Maine, on Munjoy Hill, is successfully
curing drunkards and drug users.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

An exchange says, when David slew Goliath
with sling, the latter fell stone dead, and of
course was quite sstonished as such thi Al
had never entered his head before.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

Avoid serious results of kidney or
bladder disorder bg taking Foleys Kid
ney Cure. Sold by F. ". Bucknam,
Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-10

County Commissioners:
IoHsiMETcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, St. Adams.
l.. {. WILLIAMS, Athens.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-03-20
Additional Expositions.

Rounds a VanCamp are selling lots
of wire and woven fence. They have
plenty to supply the demand.
Mrs. V, A. Lacy entertained six la.
dies at five o'clock tea Monday In hon
or of Mrs. w. Van NRulkenburg.
The NYB club met with Marcia
Beecher Monday evening this week
and enjoyed their usual good time.
The lot to the south of the Paisley
was graded on Thursday, making n
great improvement in the appearance.
The windows for the new Catholic
church have arrived and will be placed
when the second coating Of plaster II
put on.
meeting of the township board was
held at y. b. IIerberts office on Tues
day. Several bills were allowed and
other business transacted.
Our prices as we'll as our goods speak
for themselves and II you are looking
for bargains attend the sale Saturday
and Monday At the Bazaar.
Puts roses in her saucy cheeks, makes
her eyes grow bright with fun, makes
months seem like weeks; that's what
Rocky Mountain Tea has done. Grant
Holden.
40 the regular meeting of the OES
Wednesday evening, Mabel Skeutel-
bury received the degrees OF the Or.
der. After initiation lunch was served
and happy time was given all pres
ent in social intercourse.
We published the name of T. n.
Parkinson among others for the nom
ination of Supervisor IN last weeks Ia
sue. Mr.. Parkinson informs us that
he Is not a candidate although many
OF ms friends have been trying 90 get
him to consent.
The Capac Dramatic Co. gave an ex-
cellent entertainment to "A well filled
hall last Friday evening. Uncle Jed s
Fidelity was the title OF the play and
was interesting and Instructive through.
out. Every part was we'll taken and
those present were pleased.
The many friends of John Blount
will be pleased 10 learn that he has en-
tirely recovered from his attack of
rheumatism. Chamberlain Pain Balm
cured HIM after the best doctors IN the
town Monon, Ind. had failed 10 give
relief. The prompt relief from pain
which this linlment affords Is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale by
Grant Holden.
Richard Teahan, who has been en-
ployed IN Grant Holden's drug store
as assistant CLERK for some time, re-
signed his position Friday night last.
Dick has secured IL position with Will
Der sylvester, druggist, at Port Huron
and will go on duty next Monday. We
have known Dick for the past year or
more and have always found him To
be a gentleman IN every sense of the
word. Since taking up his residence
here he has made many friends all of
whom regret TO learn of his leaying
the town.
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Subscribe for The Expositor.
DuBLIc NOTICE.

Inasmuch as hydrophobia Z, widely dissemln-
ated throughout the state and many people are
being bitten by rabid dogs. notice u hereby
given that all dogs running nc large on the
streets OF Yale must be muxxled on and after
this date. Any aud all dogs found running at
large on the streets OF Yale on aud after the
date Of this notice unmuxzled, VIII be Killed as
provided for H. Ctions ffi2. fti3 and ffj9 com.
piled laws OF the state Of Michigan,
by Order Of State Board ~ Health.
Geo Mcintyre. Village President.
DIR, n. y. Coddringt0n, Health Oiicer
Dated, March ~. 1903.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-03-20

lG0-acre farm for rent. located at
Lynn Corners. For terms call ut prem.
ises or address W. NJ. Keeper, Capac.
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Monthly School Reports.

Report of school, district No. 3, Ken
ockee, ending March Is, 1908.
Number days taught, 20.
Total attendance All.
Average daily attendance Il.
Number boys enrolled II.
Number girls enrolled I.
Total enrolment 81.
Percentage of attendance 20.
Pupils neither tardy nor absent dur
ing month, Marguerite Russell, Myrtle
Martin, Edna Benedict, Harry Bene-
dict, Delemere Brown, Roy Martin,
Pearl Lambkin.
Jennie l.. Wade, Teacher.
Report Of school in District No. 5,
Brockway, for month ending March
l3, 1908.
Number of days taught, 20.
Average daily attendance, II.
Number of boys enrolled, Is.
Number Of girls enrolled, S.
Total enrolment, 81.
Pupils not absent or tArdy:-Clare
Johnston, Isaac Turner, Wilmer Turn
er, Gertrude Young, John Armstrong.
Pupils not absent:-Anna Johnston,
Eddie Johnston and Willis Thody.
Nina NJ. Newell, Teacher.
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MRS. JAS. BROWN & CO.. Yale.
l)Hon ~ n HnnISa CLAIM. rrronr cornr

state 81 Michigan. County Of -. Clair. fSs.
Notice Is hereby given. that by an order oi the
Probate Court Tor the County OF ~. Clair. made
on the gOth day Of February 4. d., iN3, sN
months were allowed for creditors % present
their claims against the estate OF Niiilan y
bingham, late of said county. deceased and that
All creditors Of said decreased are required o.
present their claims Go said Probate Court. hi
the Probate ONCE. In the city OF Fort huron
for examination and allowance. on or before
the Dth day uf August next. and that such claims
will be- heard before said Court. on "Wednesday,
the 20th day of May. and on Thursday, the Nth
day OF August next. at o'clock IN the forenoon
OF each OF those days.
Dated Feb. 18th. 4. u. 1908.
STEPHEN 4. GRAHAM,
AS Judge uf Probate.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-03-20
Anter Lnorippe-whntf

Usually hacking cough and gen.
eral feeling of weakness, often leading
to fatal results after the patient Is sup
posed TO have passed the danger point.
Lpley's Honey and Tar Is guaranteed
10 cure the grippe cough and make
you strong and we'll. IL never fails TO
stop cough If taken in time. Take
no substitutes. For sale by all drug
gists OF Yale.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1903-03-20
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

WHEREAS, Isaac Roscnthal has purchased
samuel Goldhcrg's interest in the clothing husi.
ness uf Goldberg q Hosenthai and the business
will be- continued hy Isaac ROscuthnl.
Notice u hereby given, that Isaac Enseuthal
assumes all obligations Of the old hfin. and also
viii collect all accounts due the old hrm 40 the
regular place OF business.
Dated Yale Mich, Feb. n. 1908.
SAMUEL GoipUTEe.
ISAAC lOrI NIIfAts