davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns.
Fairfield Center.


Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor OF Madison
we're in town, last week, TO attend the
hneTal OF Mr.. Tayof's mother.
Ernest Grey will leave soon for Boston
where he has situation for the summer
Victor Grange will confer the third and
fourth degrees June 20, after which light
refreshments will be served.
Mr.. B. F. Jones is suffering from an
attack of rheumatism.
Mrs. Joseph Taylor died at her home
here Saturday morning. June 6, aged o9
years. She had been i'll for week with
a severe attack of measles. complicated
with bronchitis, but all serious symptoms
had subsidized and she was thought to be
gaining until few hours before her death
when heart failure terminated her lie very
suddenly. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter
of Samuel Hoxie. who was at one time
one of the towns most prosperous and
en,erprising farmers. A few months ago
Mr.. Taylor disposed of his farm in the
north part of the town and bought home
In this village. so they have lived in this
vicinity but a short time. Mrs. Taylor
was woman OF strong personality. kind
hearted and ever ready to help those IN
trouble. and the poor and needy were
never turned away empty handed She
leaves husband and a son. Mr.. Chas.
Taylor of Madison. daughter, Mrs
Carrie Grey, who lives at home, and
several grandchildren. Impressive funeral
services were held at the home, Tuesday
morning conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hawkes.
Of Manchester and Mrs. Elmer Richard
son of Lewiston. both Of the society of
Friends. The interment was at the
Friends cemetery at North Fairfield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
IN PATH OF TRAIN
YARDMAsTER ELLIOTT FALLS AL
MOST UNDER ENGINES WHEELS.
He Rolled on the Track just in Time to
save Himself From n Horrible
Death.

Death.
Yardmaster J. T Elliott had thrown
switch in the Pennsylvania railroad
yards and was crossing the track in front
Of an engine when he was seen to stag
ger and then suddenly to collapse. He
fell almost under the pilot but fortunately
rolled off the track to one side. He was
not injured.
After that" said he to a reporter, II
made up my mind to quit work. The
fall which might have cost me my life was
caused by a nervous disease and might
occur again at any time. The trouble
began with severe pain in the legs and
my physician said it was muscular
rheumatism l took his medicine for
some time without seeing any improve
ment The pain continued and my
strength kept ebbing away. l noticed
that | was not as agile az l used to be
and could not catch and climb a moving
car as readily as once did. Then came
my narrow escape and | gave up work.
IA different physician this time said I
had locomotor ataxia, but l only grew
worse under his treatment. began to
have attacks of vomiting one Of which
lasted for sixteen days. grew thin as
skeleton and very weak. Finally had
a consultation of three Pittsburg physi-
clans and they pronounced me incurable.
The pain in my body and legs continued
to increase and became 30 severe that
had to take morphine sometimes to geta
little relief. 1 became just about help
less with no control of my legs.
"One day friend sent me clipping
from newspaper telling Of a remark
able cure Of locomotor ataxia by DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
So began taking them. followed d.
rections carefully and soon began to inn
prove. 1t was gradual but sure and now
am like another man. can go around
and took three weeks tripa little while
ago without experiencing any bad re-
suits have not had pain or vomiting
spell since l began taking Or. Williams
Pink Pills"
Mr.. Elliott was in the employ Of the
Pennsylvania railroad for fourteen years
as brakeman, then conductor and finally
as yardmaster. He lives at No. 1913
Parker street, Pittsburg, Pa, and is
ready to corroborate the above statement.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all druggists, or direct by
DIR. Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady, n. Y, 80 cents per box; six
boxes for $3.50, postpaid.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18

Fredericton, N. B. tits figured that the
total cut this year on the headquarters
of the st. Johns river is one hundred
and ten million feet and that fully one
half of this has been hung up and the
only chance of it coming out this year is
in succession of days with heavy rain.
Reports from 20 of the paper mills of
the American Whiting paper Co., Carem
Manufacturing Co., Hampshire Paper
Co. and Parsons Paper Co. affected by
the paper makers strike show that none
of the employees appeared for work,
Monday, except the few who are "clean-
ing up" although the mills were opened
as usual. So far as can be learned the
strike is complete at Holyoke.
Bowdoin won her Ivy day game from
Bates by a score of II to ), Friday morn
ing on Whittier athletic field. This was
the last college baseball game in Maine
for the season and Bowdoin's enviabe
record shows seven consecutive victories
from her sister colleges. Only two
Maine games has she lost, this year, one
to Colby and one to the University of
Maine.
DR.. Charles P. Linsey of INew Haven
secretary of the state board of. health,
in his suggestions for mothers to follow
in nursing young children during the
summer months to prevent large death
rate the next 90 days said: The mother
who can nurse her baby, but who for
selfish reasons refuses to do so is often
guilty of the horrible crime of infanti-
eide"
At the Unitarian conference at Ban
gor, Thursday, it was voted to hold the
next convention in Portland. The old
officers were reelected with the except.
ion of Rev. Arthur G. Pettingill of Water
Vile, who was chosen chairman of the
executive committee in place of Rev. T.
e. st. John of Eastport. The officers of
the Womsn's Alliance were elected as
follows; President, Mrs. Sarah Fairfield
Hamilton, Saco; vice presidents, Mrs.
Lucia W. Shead, Eastport, and Mrs. June
P. Roberts, Bangor; secretary and treas.
urer, Mrs. Florence p. Hall, Kennebunk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Edward McCOlIOr.

An old and respected citizen Of Scion
has recently been claimed in death,
Edward McCollor, who passed quietly
away at his home on the morning of
May 81. He had been in failing health
for the last three years, and since last
fall was confined to the house. Most of
the time the last few weeks he failed
fast, but bore his pain with a smile, and
was always pleased to see his children
coming, but was cared for by his young
est son and wife. Nothing was left
undone that their hands and heart could
do. He leaves seven children to mourn
their loss; Nancy jackson, Scion j;
Thomas McCollor, Cornvile; Esther
Rice, Scion; John McCollor, Solon !;
Mary j. Mohoney, Bingham; Katie E.
Burkhart, Skowhegan: James McCollor,
Scion. The funeral was held from his
late residence and was largely attended
by neighbors and friends. Rev. A. o..
Lscroix conducted the services.
"Sleep, father, sleep with your hands on your
breast
l4poor weary hands, they needed their rest,
Well did we love you, but God loved you
best"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
the one at Oak hill, which has two weeks
longer.
The Forks.

After a long dry spell the rain came
reviving everything. Grass is again
looking well and also the crops in this
section.
Willie Peal from Lake Parlin, a friend
from New York and three guides are at
Otter Pond. AT present the fishing is
fine.
Mr.. and Mrs French and Mr. and Mrs
Snow from Skowhegan were over to
the Pond, last week
Rev. Mr.. Savory preached very able
sermon, last sabbath His wife accom-.
panied him, also Miss Gladys Steward
of Caratunk
F. J. Durgin and P. o. c. Adams were
at Bingham and Scion, last week.
Mrs. James O'Brien has returned
home from Bingham.
Morris Mitchell, agent for the Great
Northern Paper Co is in town.
Quite a number of changes are being
made in town Mr.. Hackett sold his
place to Willie Durgin and is remodel
ing the Harrison Williams place, which
he purchased from Bub Bean.
Mr. Durgin has sold his place TO
Perley Halves and will move this week.
John McColler drove the stage up
Saturday night.
Mrs. Larry Comber is stopping at Geo.
Markham's for while.
John Comber, little Andrew and
Jessie Farley were in town Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Paine's CeIeN
Compound
Cures
DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION,
AND STOMACH TROUBLES.
Cures

The tortures and evils of dyspepsia and
indigestion are experienced by thousands at
this time. The dyspeptic's train Of evils
may be enumerated as follows: feelings Of
dizziness, languor, nervousness, sleeplessness,
headache, distension of the stomach, loss Of
flesh, difficult breathing, and the action Of the
heart is seriously affected.
All forms of dyspepsia are quickly banshed
by the use of Paine's Celery Compound.
The use of this marvellous medicine allays The
Inflammation of the nerves centred about the
stomach; it opens up the sewers of the body
and removes all waste matter; it cleanses the
blood; it makes new nerve fibre; it restores
digestive power, and promotes bodily strength
and activity. Mr.. Fred. Ross, Clarendon,
Iowa, briefly writes about his happy expen.
ence with Paine's Celery COMPOUND as
follows:-
1T gives me great pleasure to testify to the
merits Of Paine's Celery Compound. can
candidly and honestly say it is the best medi.
cine in the world. Two years ago was saf.
fering from indigestion and nervousness, and
was so run down that l could hardly walk
without help. used two bottles of Paine's
Celery Compound and got better almost from
the first dose, and have had no use for medi.
cine since. was completely cured"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Fairfield.

Homer F. Clark has been spending a
lew days in Portland.
Rev. H. M. Ives of the Baptist church
preached to the children. Sunday morn
ing, illustrating his sermon with black
board sketches. 1t was much enjoyed by
old and young alike.
o M. Burleigh of Benton has gone to
the Maine General hospital at Portland,
for treatment.
Eugene Clark of the firm of Clark Bros,
has returned from short business trip to
Boston While there he visited the new
building of Chase & Sanborn, which was
recently opened TO the public.
Iere Stacy, an employe of the wooden
mill here, got into dispute, Sunday
afternoon, with a man named Hilton and
Stacey is reported TO have gotten rather
the worst of the bargain, having black
eye and his head split open quite badly
No arrests were m .de and the :affair was
hushed up.
Miss Clara Beane. who went to the
Central Maine hospital at Lewiston to
have an operation performed for appen-
dicitis few weeks ago, is reported TO be
not as we'll, viii h news many will be
sorry to learn. Her mother and sister
are with her.
Rev II. M. Ives, pastor OF the Bapiis
churca. will deliver the baccalaureate
sermon before the graduating class OF The
Fairfield high school, Sunday morning at
,he Baptist church The other services
OF the day will be as usual, Sunday school
al p. m Junior Endeavor at d o'clock;
Senior Endeavor at 6; general prayer
meeting at 70
The funeral of Mrs. James Ryan, whose
death occurred suddenly Wednesday
nfght of last week, was held from the
church of the Sacred Heart of Mary at
10 o'clock, Friday forenoon. Rev. FIR.
Jouvin, officiAted. There was large
humber of relatives and friends present
by whom the deceased was held in the
highes, respect. The remains were taken
to St. John, N. B the former home OF
Mrs. Ryan. Friday afternoon, TOR inter
ment.
Miss Annie Downes, sister of DR..
Arthur A. Downes OF this town, died at
her home on Western avenue, Friday
morning at q O'Clock, after an illness
lasting number Of weeks. Miss Downes
was FIRST taken i'll with typhoid pneumonia.
For time she was very i'll, but for the
past two weeks she has seemed to be
gaining and family and friends began to
feel very hopeful in regard to her condi-
lion. Wednesday night she grew much
worse, and rapidly failed until the end
Miss Downes was member of the gram
mar school and attended the Baptist
church and Sunday school. She had
only been resident OF this town for a
few years, coming here with her mother
from the eastern part of the State. She
leaves mother, two sisters and brother.
who have The sympathy OF all in their
affection. The funeral was held from the
Baptist church at two O'Clock Monday
afternoon, Rev H. M. Ives, pastor,
officiating
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Long Pond.

A pretty wedding occurred at the Cath
Ollie chapel, June 9th at o'clock. when
Mr.. John Redmond of this place and
Miss Mamie Demo of Skowhegap, were
united in marriage by Rev. Father Forest
OF Jackman. The bride was charmingly
gowned in white silk entrain, beautifully
trimmed in lace and ribbon. She wore
white tulle veil, fastened with hand
some pin the groom wore the conventional
black; the bridesmaid was Miss Helen
Demo, sister of the bride, the best man
was Edgar Marcou, cousin of the groom.
After the ceremony wedding breakfast
was served at Mrs. Joseph Fournier's,
sister of the groom. In the evening a
ball was held at the sporting camps of
Mr. John Prince in honor of the occasion.
They have the best wishes of a large
circle OF relatives and friends who wish
them every happiness in life.
On the Fogg farm situated one mile
and half from Long Pond Station, now
owned and occupied by S. E Head for
merly of Bar Harbor just before dusk on
the evening of the 9th thirty-four deer were
counted. The dense smoke which hung
like pail over this section used the In
habitants much anxiety Mr.. John Prince
our local fire warden has been very vigiIant
the past three weeks using his best en-
desvors to prevent any confagration oc-
curing in this section.
Mr. c. E. Ball OF Athens was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs, Frank II cad Sunday
Those from out OF town who attended
the acknowledging wedding were Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Leo. Miss Helen Demo,
Skowhegan; Mr.. Edgar Marcou, Moose
River; Miss Addie Marcou. Jackman.
H. L. M.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Hartland.
Ralph Conner is in town.

Nalpn (Onner is IN Town.
Mrs. Elizabeth D. Bates is quite i'll,
Elmer Fuller is home from Hebron
academy.
Mrs. F. o Thompson was in Pittsfed,
w dnesday.
S. B. Prescott of St. Adams was in
town one day, last week.
A band of gypsies passed through town,
Monday Of last week.
Robert w. Linn was in Pittsfeld,
Thursday OF last week, on business.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
McCiillis has been very i'll the past week.
Frank Thompson was in Bangor a part
OF last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Fish of Dexter
visited relatives in town, Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mrs Alice Lancaster OF Veazie was in
town a part OF last week.
E. H. Thompson was in East New
port, Wednesday, on business trip.
Mr., and Mrs. Alexander Hall are the
proud parents of twin daughters.
Thomas L. Holmes visited Lewis A.
Eadie at Fitchburg on his way to Boston.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
BUILDS UP THE THIN AND WEAK
Mi-o-na Makes Thin People Fat or
Druggist r. W. Buchanan Will Re-
turn Money.

In MILO ma are combined flesh forming
food elements and a scientific remedy
for the cure of dyspepsia. Those who
use this remarkable preparation will
find their digestion improving aud soon
see IA steady and noticeable gain IN
weight. Taken after meals Nj o-na
mingles with the food, helps it to assm'
ilate and be readily digested, and quick
ly puts the whole digestive system IN a
healthy and vigorous condition. The
certainty of getting fat, depends upon
the use of Mona 1t removes every
trace of Inflammation and irritation IN
the digestive organs, and enables them
to extract from the food, all that goes
to make good muscle, steady nerves and
healthy body.
Unlike ordinary dyspepsia tablets, MI
o-na does not contain an atom of pepsln'
1t is the outcome of the latest scienlnc
discoveries. II Is pleasant to take, abso'
lutely pure, and will agree with the
most delicate. If you will only use MI
o.na, you can be fat and we'll.
F. W. Buchanan has seen such remark
able results following the use of MILO ma
that he offers to pay for the remedy nm
self If 1t does not cure all forms OF s'0m'
ach trouble aud make thin people rosy
and plump.
You run no risk whatever in buying
Mi-o-na; it is true fesh-forming toou
and is sold under the guarantee OF Que
of the most reputable business houses
in Skowhegan to refund the money II
does not give complete satisfaction
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Madison Center.

Miss Ethel French OF Scion spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday with her parents,
w. E. French and wife.
The theatre at the Lake draws a good
house every night when the weather is
good.
The Spiritualist meeting at Lakewood,
Saturday and Sunday, was a success
The rain kept many away but people came
from Phillips, Etna, Athens and nearly
all the surrounding towns.
The Spiri,ualist Ladies Aid Society
will meet Tuesday, June 20, with Mrs.
Annett Burgess of Morfidgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Smithheld.

Fairview Grange called a special meet
ing. Thursday. June II, and by invitation
was entertained by Sandy River Grange,
Mercer. The meeting was called to
order by Worthy Master, J. E. Downs.
who requested the officers of Sandy River
Grange to occupy all the stations. The
program was especially interesting, all OF
the parts being we'll rendered. At the
close of the program all were invited TO
parsake Of baked bean supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Witham celebrat-
ed their 2o,h wedding anniversary, last
Tuesday afternoon and evening.
All the schools in town closed last Fri
day after term of seven weeks, except
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
w est Athens.

There will be meeting at the Union
church, June I'll, at 10 go a. M, by Rev.
James Taylor.
John Harvelle and wife were in town,
Sunday, visiting Walter Corson and wife.
Mrs. S. L. Freeze of Costigan and Mrs.
Myra Stnchfeld Of So Scion were
making calls in town, Sunday.
Roscoe Tuttle has moved into the
house formerly occupied by Silas futile.
Quite number from this place went to
Harmony, Monday.
We'have had quite rain. which has
started the grass and crops. 1t will also
be quite help to the farmers. K
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Ladies' and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot
stand the shocking strain of laxative
syrups, cathartics, etc, are invited to
try the famous Little Early Risers.
They are different from all Nother pills
They do not purge the system Even a
double dose will not grippe, weaken or
sicken; many people call them the Easy
Pill Bob Moore, Lafayette, Ind, says
all others grippe and sicken, while DE
Wits Little Early Risers do their work
we'll and easy. Sold by Geo. E. Samp.
SON
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18

Medical Discovery. After using ten bottles and
four walls of his Pleasant Pellets commenced
to improve. My case seemed to be almost q
hopeless one. Doctors pronounced 1t ulcer Of
the lungs. was sick nearly two years-part Of
the time bedfast Was given up to die by all.
thought 1t would be impossible for me TO live
over plight at one time. haven't spit any blood
now for more than twelve months, and worked
on the farm all last summes II was Dr..
Pierce's medicines that cured me-"
Accept no substitute for Golden Med
ical Discovery" There is nothing vjust
as good" for diseases of the stomach.
The "Medical ADVISER in paper COW
ers, is sent free on receipt of III one-cent
stamps to pay for mailing only. Address
DR.. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in al business transactions,
and financiylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan h Marvin, Wholesale..DruR
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
Ten Years In Bed.

R. A. Gray, j. P. Oakville, Ind, writes
"For ten years was confined to my bed
with disease of my kidneys. 1t was so
severe that could not move part of the
time. consulted the very best medi.
cal skill available, but could get no re-
lief until Foley's Kidney Cure was re-
to me 1t has been a God
send to me-" Sold by F. w Buchanan,
Geo. Gushing, Madison,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
A Plea.
Cornvillel

MRS. E. J. B. Fowler, Cornville.l
OH pity the sorrowing,
Help them to bear
Their burdens so heavily
Freighted with care;
Aid them to pluck the thorns
Out OF their path;
Share with them nobly
The blessings thou hath.
Bind up the wounded heart,
Comfort the weary;
Act the Samaritan's part
To the cherries and dfeary.
Seek out the lost sheep,
Return them to the fold
That's waiting to receive them
With gladness untold.
Kindly lead the erring
From wrong doing to right;
Bring them from darkness
To the glorious light
OF belief In the Master;
or this boundless love
OF joyous eternity
In The skies above.
II Is good to be a Christian
And act 1t on the square;
Put heart and soul into the theme
And spread 1t everywhere,
Your days are full of glory,
Your nights are perfect TEST,
Gods choicest blessings on thee,
Thou truly good and blest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18

OF the danger OF
consumption, but
warning is con-
stantly needed not
to neglect the first
symptoms of dis
eased lungs.
DR.. Pierce's Cold
en- Medical Discov-
cry cures obstinate
coughs, bronchitis,
bleeding lungs,
and other condi.
tons which, If
neglected or UNI
skilfully treated,
find a fatal terni-
nation in consump-
ton. 1t Is entire
ly free from OPT
ates and narcotics.
about three years
ago / was taken with
a bad cough, vomiting
and splitting blood,s
writes Mr.. D. J. Rob
inson, of Spring Car
den, w. Va. | tried
many remedies; moth
ing seemed to help me
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
THE BUCLER'S CHEST

Is well expanded. He uses his lungs to
their fullest capacity. People in ordin-
airy do not use much over half their lung
power. The unused lung surface be-
comes inert, and offers prepared ground
for the attack of the germs of consump-
ton. There is no need to warn people
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18
A Serious Mistake.

DeWitt's is the Witch Hazel Salve
that heals without leaving scar. 1t is
a serious mistake to use any other. De
Wits Witch Hazel Sslve cures blind,
bleeding, itching and pfotruding piles,
burns, bruises, eczema and all skin dis
ease. Sold by Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-18

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness to US DUR
ing the recent sickness and death of our
father. We also thank them for the
many floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. JAMES MCCOLLOR,