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The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

In Arabian legends the cat Is traced
back as far as Noah and the ark. 1t
is one of the animals that came off the
ark, but did not go on. When the 9th
er creatures entered for safety during
the time when the doors of heaven
were to be opened and the fountains
of the deep turned loose" there was no
cat among them Puss' origin is ac-
counted for In this way;
During the time the ark was floating
about over the tall mountains mice and
rats became an intolerable nuisance to
the people on the great vessel, and they
complained to Noah that everything
was being literally devoured by the
pesky vermin. That august parsonage
forthwith called the male lion to his
side and began to stroke his back,
whereupon the great beast sneezed
and. 10, u full sized cat was blown
from his nostrils,
II all the mountains in the world were level
ed the average height OF land would rise near
ly $50 feet.
In order that the element OF danger may be
increased sni the game rendered more excit-
ing, 1t Is rumored that the public is to be
ball played In automobiles
THE KIDNEYS are strengthened
l and toned by Hoods Sarsaparilla
it cures all their ailments, pains in
the loins and THE BACKACHE.
"Do you know the amount of money that is
spent for rum each year," asked the Prohibi
ZIONIST. mo" replied the man addressed;
"Im not interested in the price which stsggers
humanity"
For Over Sixty Years.
Mrs wrNsLow'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.
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' g
Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Usual Thing.-Pine-"How did you come out
$500" Ping-"But thought you said a friend
had given you pointer" Pong-"So /
thought-but 1t tur ned out to be a dissapoint-
err"
| To accommodate those who are partial to
the use of atomizers in applying liquids into the
prietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm
Price including the spraying tube is rs cents
Druggists or by mail. The liquid embodies the
medicinal properties of the solid preparation
Cream Balm Is quickly absorbed by the mem
| brane and does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to a natural and healthy charac-
ter. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St. n. Y. 2wlo
Unre asonable-- john" she said solicitous-
| ly." wish you would quit drinking You
know 1t Is nothing in the world but slow poi
son." "There you are, Mirandy," he retorted
"The minute q man takes out life insurance
| you women folks get unreasonable!'
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
The Stomach Is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man,
because it cannot transform the food he
eats into nourishment. A weak stom
ach cannot digest enough food to feed
the tissues and revive the tired and run
down limbs and organs of the body.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cleanses, purifies,
sweetens and strengthens the glands and
membranes of the stomach, and cures
indigestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Good For Vermont.

The Vermont legislature contains 135
farmers, and they have formed per.
manent organization to look after the
interests of farmers in legislation, will
the usual officers and a county commit
tee of three from each county.-Coun
try Gentleman.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Hicks AlmanacS.

We have just received second INSTALL
ment of I. R. Hicks almanscs for sale or
distribution to advance paying subscrib-
ers. The price is % cents each, or one
will be given free to each subscriber,
who pays one full year in advance, while
thew last.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
FIGs. l AND 2.

to prime too much and that 1t requires
the greatest good judgment to prune
just enough.
How to Prune-1 Never cut away
more wood than is necessary to obtain
the end in view. Err on the side of cut
ting too little rather than too much,
for If too much is taken off it cannot be
replaced in many years. Large crops
of fruit cannot be grown on trees
with few exposed branches. 2. Cut
out all dead wood as soon as it is dis
covered (Summer is good time to do
this, as dead branches can then be seen
at a glance) 3. II two branches rub
together so as to injure one anoth-
er, the weakest should be cut away.
4. If one branch rests on the top of
another, as in Fig. l, one should be
removed. 3 Head back and thin out
the top rather than cut off the lower
branches to bring the fruit as low
as possible on account of thinning,
spraying and harvesting (see Fig. p.
6. Never remove side branches If 1t
can be avoided If 1t must be done,
cut as shown at b, Fig. 3, and cover the
injured parts with two coats of lin
seed oil paint. gas tar or grating wax.
Cover all wounds over half an inch III
diameter with one of the above pre-
servatives. T. Remove branches that
are too low or resting on the ground.
When to Prune.-The winter is gen
orally q tiina of most IpiEI1rp to thp
farmer or orchardist, and 1t is a good
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

Lime makes the father rich and the
son poor is an old saying. Lime makes
the nitrogen in the soil available, and
If have nitrogen there | am going to
put the lime In and get 1t out, and If
my boy wants more nitrogen he can
put 1t in.-E B. Voorhees,. New Jersey.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

posture the greater the injury. If the
work can be done the last Of winter,
just before growth begins, the injury
will be but title. The above practice
will apply out equally to the apple,
pear and plum. but perhaps should be
applied with some variations to the
peach.-S. T. Maynard, Massachusetts.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

time to prune.
but If the work
is done In the
early part of the
w in er III or g
} care must be
given to protect
ing the injured
parts. for with
the freezing and
tina wing of sew
eraI months th,
cut surface wi
dry In We y
deeply, and the
longer the pX-
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
POPULAR PEAS.

Some Good Varieties For Early, Main
aud Late Crops.
Among the newer extra early varie-
ties Gradus has become extremely pop
ular. The pods are very large n d
filled with large wrinkled deep green
peas of the finest quality. Alaska,
Motifs Excelsior, American Wonder,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

THAT Mr. Squeezem had nothing but praise
for your sermon to-day" said the minister's
wife, after church. Eyes, l noticed that when
the plate was passed around, said the pastor
sadly.
Builds up the system, puts pure, rich blood in
healthy -Burdock Blood Bitters. At any drug
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
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PRUNING ORCHARDS.

Plain Instructions In the Art-The
Last of Winter the Best Time.
Very familiar are the questions How
to prune?' and when to pruneY
Many orchardists have arrived at the
conclusion that it Is a very easy matter
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

When they get engaged the girl regards him
as the light of her existence. After they get
married the light begins to go out nights.
Years of suffering relieved in night. Itching
piles yield at once to the curative properties of
store, 80 cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

pASsepRerb.
tStop to take or leave freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and smith
field and with Electric Oars to and from
Skowhegan. At Arson, foi Sawyer's Mills,
Eustis. At Bingham for Forks, Moose River,
MAy6eld, Kingsbur and Abbott.
NEW TRAIN SERVICE-Somerset train
No. will connect with Maine Central train
leaving Oakland at $50 p. NJ. for Waterville
where close connections will be made with ex
press trains pullman service) for Bangor and
the east, also points via Augusta through to
Boston.
W. NJ. AVER, SURF.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
FREE BLOOD TEST,

The only way to tell Just what is In your
bacterologist under a powerful microscope.
You can have your blood examined free of
charge by sending your name to the Louis
ulars.
"Blood Wine'' costs fifty cents a bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

beyond the possibility doubt that mecament
miraculous ct specific formula which because of its
D. D.
doubt about whatever full proofs
Mnkey) cured
the and faint of has
appeared
and all them have
by
the
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Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SHOULD INTEREST.
jHOICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Close Affinity Between the Public
Schools and the Progress Of Human
Society.

The public schools are nearer to the
people than any other branch Of gov
eminent; this is because they closely
and vitality concern the heads Of fami-
lies, supplement the home in the edu-
cation of children; prepare the youth
of the land for the assumption Of the
duties of citizens, and thus prepare
both sexes for the du les of life, they
determine the tone and grade ofpublic
intelligence, aud are the right hand of
the church in conserving public NOR
ais.
This baing the case, the citizens
generally should be vitality interested
in all questions that affect our public
schools. They should see that the per
sons of the board are composed of men
of character, of high ideals, and imbued
with an intense purpose to do that
which will tend to elevate rather than
lower the standards of our public
schools.
AT the sshool election in Milford there
are three commissions to elect, and po-
ltcal consideration should be set aside
this election, because of the results that
50 vtally affect the interests of every
parent and of every child, the election
should command the earnest attention
of all, and especially the women of our
town who, in such elections are al
lowed the right of franchise. All
should carefully eXaming the qualifi-
cations of every candidate and see to it
that he possesses high character, pub
lie spirit, and devotion to the interests
of education. Any person called to
serve on the school board should feel
it not only an honor but a duty, and
there should not be the hesitancy on
the part Of worthy citizens to accept
tie Jsition that there has been in the
past.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Americas Greatest Juvenile Ninstrels.

Americas Greatest Juvinile Min
strels exhibited at Armory Hall on
Monday evening for the third time
within a year,and each time they have
succeeded in thoroughly captivating
their audience. The large audience Cf
Monday evening were so much de
lighted that the managers decided 70
give another performance on Tuesday
evening, which was as much enjoyed
and as largely attended Among the
most interesting features OF their per-
formsnce WIS he beautiful overture
assistedby Baby Fraly and Madge Du-
gan, in her Irish songs; it might be
said, however, thst the entire company
display rare talent, aud are capable Of
pleasing the most critical audience.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
New Century Club.

The program for last Monday was as
follows: instrumental solo, Miss Hettie
Latchum. Current Events, Mrs. Geo.
Titus Duett. Misses Sarah Davis and
Mary Kinder. Then followed articles
by Miss May Foulk, Miss Mabel Brown,
Miss Mary Billings and Miss Minnie
Richards. Mrs. Mary Williams adj
dressed the club upon the subject of a
free library A committee consisting
of Mrs. Caulk, Mrs. Mary Williams.
Mrs. lSmeallie, Mrs. Baynum d
Mrs. Bunstein were appointed to attend
to the matter.
Next Monday business of great I'M
portance will be discussed, and it is
hoped that as many as possible # the
members will be present. The usua'
monthly social tea will be held. All
dues must be paid at that time as re-
turns must be paid to the Federation.
The annual election of officers will be
held on May 25th.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
j. P. Holland Entertained.

The Ushers and Collectors Union of
the Ave. NJ. Church, by special invita-
ton, was entertained on Monday even
ing last by its president, John P.
Holland, the occasion being that of its
monthly business MEETING. After ap-
pointing ushers and collectors for the
month Of May The members were
we coined by Mr.. and Mrs. Holland
and bountifu ly supplied with refresh
ments; ali who attended report a very
pleasant meeting.
\ spec al meeting will be held at the
home of J. P. Holland on Monday
evening, May 9Th. business Of import
ance urges the attendance of every
member.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Improvement Notes.

Mrs. Holmes has been remOdeling
her home on Walnut street. North Mil.
ford, by enlarging the building and
erecting front porch.
Mr. Jas. Henry Harrington has inn
proved his residence by painting.
Mrs. VIM. d. Fowler has improved
her property by coat of paint.
John B. Cannon has been improving
his residence by painting. When it is
completed, it will add much to the
beauty of the street.
The new storage room at the ice plant
of Draper & Refs, is nearly completed.
1t will probably be finished next week.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
A Curious Plant.

One of the most curious plants ever
sean in this community was exhibited
in this office on Wednesday OF this week
by Mr.. f. F. Miller, of Wilmington
The plant was discovered in the Philip
pine Islands some months ago. 1t is
known as ths Semper Viva, or the
Resurrection Plant, and its fragrant
odor Is said TO be so penetrating that it
has a deadly affect upon all insects
such as ants, mosquitoes, mOthes and
other insects belonging to that iamily.
1t is called the Resurrection Plant be-
cause of its lasting fragrance and of its
reviving to life when put into water
One of the plants is now on exhibition
at this Office.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Mrs. Barakat Lectures.

Madam Barskat, the syrian evange-
list, entertained large and appreciative
audience in the Ave. NJ. E. Church last
evening with one of her most popular
Lectures, G Tn Palm of the Desert'O
Those who listened to the eloquence Of
this wonderful wo nan were amazed,
not only at her beautiful rehtOric but
as well at her bOundless store of know
edge So much taken were the people
ofMilford with this talented woman
that were she to return a crowded house
would be- assured.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Ex-GOv. Watson Purchases.

Ex-Governor Watson purchased this
week from the Board of Education the
lot known as the school lot, ,situsted on
North Walnut street opposite the resi-
dence of w. n Dorsey The lot COM
prises acres, and doubtless the Cover
nor intends 10 erect a hsn isome lesi-
dence some time in the Ifear future. The
consideration for the purchase was
1920. There is no prettier site in the
town limits.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Negro Arrested.

Late Saturday evening, negro by
the name of James Brown, went into
the shop of Edgar Purnell on Fourth
street North, and raised a disturbance
with some of Purnell's patrons. The
oaths of Brown were so loud and strong
that the entire neighbOrhOOd was
aroused and Brown was soon in the
custody of P liceman IMacklin and
Trice. a til was given Sunday morn
ing aud the negro was fined $3.50.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
NEW SCHOOL SITE,
WHERE WILL IT BE?.
WO PLACES HAVE BEEN SPOKEN OF.
Old Site SOld,-NOw the Citizens are
Speaking of a Lot in Rear Of the Cen.
tury Club Rooms. Others Of Enlarg'
ing the Lot Where the North
Milford School Now Stands
by Purchase Of Adjoining
Prop rty.

Now that the Board Of Education
have disposed Of the school lot on North
Walnut street, there are many Of cur
citizens interested in the next choice of
a site for our new school building. OF
course everybody has thought Of a place
for the structure, but we all know that
for the school board to please the entire
populace is utterly an impos-ibility, so
it would he impossible for us to name
all the laces that have been suggested
by the citizens, but we will name two
of the most plausible sites that have
been spoken of. First, the lot owned
bv Mrs. Ruth Carlisle, just in the rear
of the Century Club building. The
possible cost of preparing the lot for the
erection of a sufficiently large and meg
nificent edifice has been handed to us
bv persons who are familiar with the
reouirements which are as follows: The
first consideration would be the pur-
chase of the lot at cost of 5000; the
second consideration, the pureha-e II
the Century Club building, viii IN can
not be bought for less than $1,000; next
it would take another $1,000 to purchase
the property owned by Mrs. James
Hammond, and still $500 for the
property Of Edward Atkins. Lastly,
to place the grounds in proper condition
nv filling in and sewering, would add
at least $500 more, thus making the
consideration of that site about $4,000.
The second site is where the North
Milford School now stands. The con
siderations for this site are the purchase
Of the Baptist Church, which can be
purchased for $1,000
The secnnd requirement would be the
purchase of the property of George +.
Davis. in the rear of the Baptist Church,
which would not exceed $500. In ad-
dition to these purchases it would cost
$500 for sewerage, making a total
cost of about $4,000. These are the two
sites spoken of; which will you have?
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Minutes Adopted Upon the Death Of
David Refs.

We, the members of the Light aud
Waier Commission, desire to give suit
able expression of our sorrow for the
loss Of our fellow member, Mr.. David
Refs, who died suddenly on April 18th,
aged 5S years. He was first elected as
a member Of the Board January 9th,
1898, for the term Of years and re-
elected January 1903. We always found
in him a safe conservative counselor
and a cOngenial member-always in
terestedi in thisdepartment Ofthe town s
interest, to which his large business ex
perience was used with profit. We
miss his presence and advice and re
member the association with pleasure,
and recognize the fact that we in COM
mon with the town and community.
have met with great loss.
We extend to his Widow and child
rem our sympathy in their bereavement.
Directed to be recorded in minutes
and published in town papers; also
copy sent to family.
WIN. A. HUSIEs, Pres.
JAS. F. ANDERSON, Se'cy.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
A Series Of Building Loan Matured.

With the payment made last Tues
day evening, the Goth series Of the
Milford Building Loan Association
matured and all payments stopped.
Several homes have been fully paid for
in this manner and every share Of that
series has been Iquidated; so there is
no matured stock to pay off The As
sociation has been having a surplus of
money for several months, and has been
using that to anticipate the maturing
stock.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Mahon's Light Inspected.

The light house at MahOn's Ditch
that has been under construction for
some time, has been completed, passing
a final inspection on Tuesday Of this
week. Mr.. Collins was highly com
plimented by the Government Inspec-
tor, Isaac Woodrow, for the way in
which he fulfilled every detail Of the
contract. The flowing wells are said
to be the finest in this part Of the
country.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Musical Entertainment.

OThe musical and literary entertain
ment that is being prepared by Capt.
WE. Lank for the benefit of the organ
fund of the Presbyterian Church, is ex-
pected to be the best one ever rendered
in Milford. Those who will assist in
the production are Mrs. J. d. Brooks,
Mrs. S. c. Evans, ,Jr. Mrs. c. D.Abbott.
Misses Minnie Richards, Minerva Sip
pie, Hettie Latchum, Lena Short,
Mabel and Gertie smith. Messrs. c.
J. HOlzmueller, S. c. Evans, Jr., Thos.
Watson, Jr., Crearer Smeallie, and
others. The entertainment will open
with singing by the Choral Club, fol-
lowed by recitations, vocal and instru-
mental music, The program will con-
clude with laughable farce, entitled
"Mrs. Peppers Ghost" presented by
Misses Mabel and Gertie Smith, as
sisted by Capt. Lank. The date is
Tuesday evening, May the 18th.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
OBITUARY.
Pierce.

The funeral of Mrs. Comfort Jane
Pierce. age 81 years, who died on Sun
day morning last, took place from her
late residence on S)uth Front street on
Wednesday afternoon, Revs Morgan
and Bunstein officiating. Intermeut
was made at Odd Fellows Cemetery,
Mrs. Pierce WAS the widow of VIM. H.
Pierce, and the mother of Mrs. VIM 1.
Simpson, Mrs. Thos Hammersley and
Miss Annie Pierce.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Decoration Day.

The annual Memorial Day is close at
hand, and as yet there has been no
talk Of any celebration. This national
holiday is one in which we should all
feel some interest AS citizens of this
country and as citizens Of Milford we
should be awake to the interests of the
community and celebrate every nation
al holiday.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
EpwOrth League.

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Epworth League will be
held in the lecture room of the Avenue
NJ, E. Church this evening, at the con-
clusion of the business meeting. A
"Quotation Sociablen will be held i'll
which all are invited to participate.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Fight at Show Ground.

On Friday evening last at the con-
clusion of the performance of Sun Bro
theirs circus, the people were further
entertained by free blow fight. The
fight was started by young man Of
this town striking a lady escort Of one
Of the showmen. The result was that
all concerned were somewhat disfg-
ured
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Base Ball DECORATION Day.

The base ball season in Milford will
be opened Decoration Day by the Ath-
letic Association of this town, on their
new grounds. 1t is probable they will
play the newly organized Dover club
two games, the morning game at 10
O'Clock and the afternoon game at $50
O'Clock. Both teams are very strong
this year, and fast ball will be looked
for.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
DR.. Charles W. Reid Resigned.

DR.. c. w. Reid, who for the past four
teen years has been president Of Viii
mington College, ,Chestertown, Md, has
rendered his resignation to that insti-
tuition. DR.. Reid is staunch advocate
Of co-education, having introduced it
into that institution in 1896.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Postmaster Steward Entertains.

our new postmaster J. P. Steward
in response to the courtesy shown him
by the retiring postmaster, w. V, Sip
pie and his assistants, entertained them
ON Thursday evening at the parlors Of
VIM. Viereck.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
New Steamboat.

Wilson NJ Vinyard, instead Of build
ing a barge for the hauling Of freight,
has decided to build steamboat suffi-
ciently large for freight and passenger
accommodation. The work will be
begun in few days.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
CHURCH NEWS.
BAPTIST Church.

Preaching at the Baptist Church,
May 10Th morning and evening.
The proposition to sell the house will
be discussed, and all members interest
ed are requested to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
EpwOrth League.

The Epworth League last Sunday
evening was very interesting responses
on the topic and personal experiences
were freely given. The meeting of
neXtSunday will be led by MissFlorence
Deputy. The topic is obedience to
Our King,n John Is, 10; l John 8, %.
Ali are cordially invited to attend this
service.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Presbyterian.
service

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be administered in the morning.
Sabbath School at > o'clock. G. E.
meeting at O'Clock. "Laccheus
There will be services preparatory to
communion services on Friday evening
at 730, in the lecture room.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Vocal chorus Club Meets.

The Vocal Chorus Club met for their
first rehearsal at Armory Hall on We'd
nesday evening. 1t is a supposition
that the Club will give an evenings
entertainment sometime in the near
fntura
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Town Council Meets.

The monthly meeting of the Town
Council will be held at the Council
Chamber on Monday evening when
business ofimportance will be attended
to concerning the improvements Of the
town
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
Funeral Of Dr.. H. l. Paige.

The remains of DIR. H. L Paige, who
died suddenly at Dover last week, were
brought to Milford last Saturday and
laid to rest in the family lot in Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Milford chronicle., 1903-05-08
DR.. Barrett to Preach Baecalaureate.

The Annual Commencement Of the
Wilmington Conference Academy will
begin on Sunday, June 9TH, when DIR.
L. f. Barrett will preach the baccalau-
reate sermon in Wesley NJ. E. Church,
on Wednesday evening of the 10th.
Glass Commencement exercises will be
held at the Academy.