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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
THE HOME DOCTOR.

To strengthen a weak throat garglt
daily with salt and water for severa
months
\ paroxysm of coughing may offer
be arrested by taking a teaspoonful OF
glycerin in a little hot milk.
For local application to boils and car
buncles the best thing Is water almost
hot enough to scald applied frequently
with a small cloth. 1t must be hot
Onions should be extensively used IL
the diet, as they are excellent for the
nerves. They are also useful fol
coughs, colds, influenza, insomnia, con
stipation and for stimulating the appe
tite.
Tor relieving hoarsegess try the fol
lowing mixture: t. the white Of an egg
add the juice of one lemon and tea
spoonful of sugar and take a teaspoon
full at frequent intervals until the voice
is clearer.
If you cut your finger, don't tie rag
around it. Let water run on the finger
till 1t feels numb with cold, and then
sprinkle a little salt on the place. II
will ache for a minute, but the bleeding
stops ut once, and the pain is only mo-
mentary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
How TO Boil Ham.

1t is not nearly so easy as 1t looks to
boil ham in such a manner as to retain
It's juiciness and good flavor, and yet
there are few things more delicious
than plain boiled ham when properly
cooked. After selecting a ham, we
will say, In the case of small family
one weighing seven pounds, it should
be soaked In cold water for twenty
four hours. This will reduce the ex
IRENE saltiness dlsagreeable to some
palates. Next dry with a towel, put
1t in pot, cover with cold water and
boil steadily for three hours. Remove,
take off the upper skin and dredge
while hot with sifted bread crumbs,
decorating the shank, If you choose.
with a paper ruffle. Then lay the ham
in a roasting pan and brown in a slow
oven, which should take about twenty
minutes. Garnish with parsley and
serve,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Hayine Hints From Farm Journal.


Not one-half of all the clover hay
made In the country is ever properly
saved so as to secure the best results.
1t Is either cut too early or too late, is
either cured too much or too little, is
either moldy or fired.
Glover dries up and gets powdery
and dusty If dried rapidly in the sun.
Wilt it and dry the water out of ii
and then heap it, only opening it long
enough to air when heating in the
heap. In day or two 1t will do to go
in. Caps are excellent to use during
this process.
make hay while the sun shines
sounds WELL but it's better for the hay
makers, the horses and the hay IL the
days are cool and cloudy, with dry
ing wind" blowing.
A delay when the crop is cut may
damage the quality of the hay. Better
have it wet than oyerripe.
Cut all the hay early If you want
good hay. Cut as the grass is going
out of blossom; then the nutriment is
in the stalk and the dust is off the
flowers.
Two medium sized loads will be han
died quicker than one load that will
break the wagon or stick in the barn
door.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

At Kew gardens, in London small,
Intelligent, capable and scientific squad
Of practical women gardeners Is en-
ployed. They labor in the potting
sheds, WELD the pruning shears. study
fertilizers and wear trousers. In sum
mer their neither bifurcated garments
are of dark blue linen or brown as
each wearcr prefers. They have adopt
ed long breeches strapped close to the
leg below the knees and about the an
kles to permit unimpeded stepping in
and out among close set plants. A
blue shocked frock loosely gathered In
by broad belt at the waist forms the
remainder of their very sensible uni
form. The public when visiting the
famous gardens easily catches a
glimpse of them
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
bubble Blowing For Beauty.

Physical culturists say that blow
ing bubbles is the most entertaining
way of doing the deep breathing exer-
else now so widely recommended to
improve health and figure, and also
that the practice, If adhered to, will
round out followed cheeks and I'M
prove the contour Of the scrawny or
too chubby throat. To blow bubbles
seriously take a clay pipe, dip 1t In
soapy water and blow as large a bub-
BILE as you can while seated. This
must be done slowly and gradually or
the bubble will burst Then stand and
do the same exercise when 1t has be-
come quite easy. Now lie fiat on your
back on the floor, with shoulders well
back and chin as high as possible and
blow your bubbles in this position
Another exercise Is to lie fiat on your
face on a small square table, with feet
extended and head and shoulders well
back, then blow your bubbles In
both the last exercises 1t is well to first
blow the bubble slowly and then bub-
BILE after bubble as quickly as possible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Eye Broyys md Lash es.

If ones eye brows and lasbes are thin
and short or inclined TO fall out sim
pie treatment, If kept up, will have re
markable and gratifying results Ev-
cry night and morning gently pull. in
a sort of pinching massage, the brows,
following their line as though shaping
them into the penciled form; brush
them with soft brush and repeat the
very gentle pinching process. This
stimulates the circulation and strength
ems the roots. Do the same with the
lashes- pulling them very carefully, of
course, from the lid, not from the
lashes themselves. About once month
clip the tiny ends. and every night be-
fore going TO bed apply a little vase
line on both brows and lashes. The
growth will be stimulated and results
noticed within a short time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Agricultural Notes

1t is now generally conceded that the
Bilo is the most economical way, every
thing considered, of utilizing the corn
crop for the dairy.
Rutabagas are a good late second
crop.
The Vermont experiment station has
found that clipping potato plants on
account Of too heavy foliage growth in
July and August sacrificed one-third Of
the crop.
Bordeaux mixture has proved a reli.
able remedy for potato blight and rot.
Plant sweet corn for succession and
late crop.
Sow Early Egyptian or Eclipse for
young beets in the fall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Night Was Ner Terror.

II would cough nearly all night long"
writes Mrs. Chas. Apologize, of Alex
andria Ind, land could hardly get any
sleep. had consumption so bad that If
| walked block would cough fright
fully and spit blood, but, when all other
medicines failed, three $1.00 bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery wholly cured
me and l gained So pounds" It's abso-
lutely guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds,
La Grippe, Bronchitis and all Throat
and Lung Troubles. Price SOC and s1.0O.
Trial bottles free at Geo. E. Simpsons
drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

General Butler deprived the stage of
one Of Its great beauties and a most
talented and popular actress. 1t is a
bit of forgotten biography that he fell
in love with Sally Hildreth when she
was twenty-one years old and had been
on the stage five years. She capitulated
to the young lawyer and retired from
the histrionic field.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
No False Claims.

The proprietors of Foley's Honey and
Tar do not advertise this as q "sure cure
for consumption. They do not claim
it will cure this dread complaint in adj
vanced cases, but do positively assert
that 1t will cure in the earlier stages and
never fails to give comfort and relief
in the worst case. Foley's Honey and
Tar is without doubt the greatest throat
and lung remedy. Refuse substitutes.
Sold oy F. W. Buchanan, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Downy Mildew,

Downy mildew attacks the leaves of
cucumbers and cantaloupes These
show yellow spots with moldlike
growth on the underside; the spots
turn brown, and the leaf soon dies.
Remedy.-Spray with bordeaux mix
ture about the middle of July and re-
peat every ten days.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Showing the Way.

"Whose little boy is this, l wonder?''
asked the old gentleman.
There is two ways you could find
out" said the small boy.
How so. my SOM"
"You l. hit guess, or you might In
quire," replied the small boy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Did Not Mean 1t.

Honesty is the best policy" sapient
ly said the commuter.
"My dear sir, you're wrongw ex-
claimed the suddenly awakened insur
ance agent who had been doing il
the opposite seat. MY company has
the best policy. We long ago aban.
doned the other as out of date"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
To shine by Contrast,

Aunt-Your bride, my dear boy, Is de.
hghtfully rich and all that, but don't
think she will make much of a beauty
show at the altar.
Nephew-You don't, eh2 Just wait
till you see her with the bridesmaids
that she has selected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
TROTW00D.

S3275 90 have been distributed among
the farmers of this vicinity for Trotwood
colts, at prices ranging from 5000 for
weanlings to $4,000 for four year olds.
The pedigree of most stations standing
for service. looks well on paper. but should
not breeders be more considerate of what
a stallion produces.
A look at the get of Trotwood will dis
close the fact, that from eight seasons in
the stud he has produced the bay color
with but four exceptions, all styled and
dispositioned like himself
Trotwood is magnificent individual
standing sixteen hands and weighing 400
pounds, kind and fearless goes with high
action, and with a good turn ofspeed.
Trotwood stands at the farm of owner
for season of 1903, I-2 miles GU, Madi-
son Ave on East Madison road,
Terms $1,000 to warrant
Mares al owners risk,
For descriptive circular address,
FRED KINCAID
SKOWHEGAN ME-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Plainly Evident,

Bridget" queried Mrs. Scribble, do
you know why l am called a literary
womanY
"Yissum, Oh fink OF do" responded
the mental, with a despairing look at
the room.-Houston Post
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

D'Auber-I only got $25 for that
painting.
Friend-Well, you didn't put much
work on 1t.
D'Auber-What! l guess you never
saw me trying to sell Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

"Why, Sharpe. I'm glad to see yor
so lively again. You were quite lame
when last met you"
"Oh, yes; was awfully lame then
But that was before l got verdic
of $1,000 against the railway com
pany."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Points of the Bun orpingtonn.

The points of a typical Buff Orping-
ton fowl, as stated by the poultry man.
ager of the Canadian experimental
farms, are MS follows:
Tail, inclined backward and upward.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

Good sense is heavens choicest Rift-and in
order to obtain it most men have to make q
trip to headquarters.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

Adam had his faults-but he never called
Ewes attention to the superior biscuits his
mother manufactured.
Ten thousand demons gnawing away at ones
vitals couldn't be much worse than the tortures
of itching piles. Yet there's cure. Doan' 8
Ointment never fails.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

TYPICAL BUFF oRPINGToN PULLET.
Back, short, with broad shoulders.
Head. small and erect
Eye, full and bright.
Breast, broad, deep and full.
Legs and feet, short and strong; four
toes well spread.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

An old telegraph operator of Saco was tell
ing stories of the days when he was q star at
the business. Speaking OF kilograms. he said
that the most peculiar message he ever had
sent TO friend. This was the message "Dear
Joseph has just passed away. Loss fully cover
ed by insurance. Funeral Monday; come at
once F."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

Try to be somebody unless you are sat
listed to be clsssed as an "also ram"
When woman lie q chronic shopper she
ought to know what is in store for her.
A wheemans tool bag isn't complete without
bottle of Or. Thomas Electric OIL Heals
cuts, bruises, stings, sprains. Monarch over
pain,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29

l0CaI FIG,IdcsOO Total regular appropriation $201 ,095O0
 Special Appropriations. Mulcally school, heating and
 ventilating ............. 5,596oo fencing .:..... ........ 1,s2ooo Mulcahy school land ..... 100000 Mu1cahy school. completion
 of second floor ... ........ 100000 walsh. walk and fencing \. 1.1Oo.O0 Bank, ventiIating and heat
 ing and sanataries at
 Crosby - 10000 Washington, sanitaries .. 2.5o0.O0I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29
VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIRENEN.
Old Members of Hook and Ladder and
 Citizens Engine Go.

About seventy-fve or eighty veteran volHHteer iremen, all old members of Muttial Hook & Ladder Go and Citi- zens Engine Go No ?. got together in C. 4. R. hall last night and formed a permanent organiZat ton Officers were chosen as follows: Foreman. A. w. Goldsmith: assistant foreman, Theo- dore D. Bassett: second assistant. James Walker: secretary, R. S. Smith: treasurer. I. A. Spencer; committee on organization and bylaws F. B. Merri- man. chairman, Frank B. Hull, Sam ue1 Clark. J. s. French and Fl. w. BlalSely. It was a very interesting session and gave some of the boys who have not come together before in soma time an opportunity to compare notes and tell how the world has used them since the time they rushed at the sound of the fire gong with almost as much speed as there is in some of the horses that propel the apparatus in these modern times. The Hon John T.. Saxe, representing the survivors of Protector Hose Go No 4. appeared be fore the meeting and made some i1l- quiries relative to the mode of pro- cedure in forming permanent orrani- zations among former members of the fire department. It is understood fhat the Protectors have decided to stand together and will soon have a very strong organization under their own personal management. The old members of Mutual Hook & Ladder and Citizens Engine companies have not vet agreed upon what the scope of the society will be. but it is safe to predict that 1t will be a strong frater- nal body and If as has been hinted they will later take in as members others than old firemen the organiza- ton will have big membership.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29
$A,21O.OO
NUTMEG CARVINGS
Interesting Items Boiled Down for the Benefit Of Our Busy Readers.

[ Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
 Benefit Of Our Busy Readers.
 Franklin F. Ives, former member of the state board of arbitration, last night gave out long statement in de fense of his Interruption of the funeral of Edwin Y Bull, which was held last Monday His reasons for acting the way he did are that MT Bull, like him. self, was an infidel and that he had right to object to Christian services over the body of man who believed as MT Bull did. MT Ives suggests that the reading of the Declaration of Inde- pendenee would be more suitable for the funeral service than reading the Scripture and sermon.
 The cider mill and cider brandy dis tillery owned by John Norton on the. road to Lake Compounce, three miles from the center of Bristol, was burned at 11:3O o'clock yesterday morning. The fire broke out about II o'clock and spread rapidly and in a short time the whole structure was in ashes. MT Norton, the owner, has a strong sus- picion that the fire was the work of an incendiary. There were ten tons of hay, POO barrels of cider, a small quantity of cider brandy, two tons of straw and 2,OOO bushels of apples in the building, besides large amount of tools and other things used in the mak- ing of the two liquors.
 A gas heater will take the chill off your rooms in the morning Put up by United Gas Improvement Go.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29
POLICE COURT DoINGs
Case Against Man Charged With Elm

8Case Against Man Charged With En1-
 bezzlement Continued to Monday
 The case against Joseph B. Cronin, charged with embezzlement from the National Cash Register Go, Dayton, Ohio. was called in the city court this morning and continued to Monday, 1t not being ready for trial
 Cronin is known to almost every bus mess man in the state on account of the nature of his business. For a long time he had charge of the agency, which was situated on Center street and then he moved to Hartford, where he was arrested yesterday. It Sis said he has been going at a pace Ethat surprised his friends.
 The information that brought about 1 his arrest was furnished through the toffice of Harrison X Zacher, attorneys, In New Haven The principal witness against him will be the state agent for she concern represented by him. Fred s. High, a resident of Boston,
 The acts of embezzIement are said to have been committed all over the state. Some of the persons and firms alleged to have been swindled are L.. F, Stapleton. T I Coughlin Edward SKiernan, S. Fuchs x Go, Thomas Tu- inla and Gusynachas & Kaksya, and on the subpoena are the names of J. J. Caulfield and Mrs J. !. Caulf1eld
 There are eight or ten counts against Cronin, charging him with embedding total of about S2.a00. -asA more collected and unaccounted for by Cronin. Prosecutor Durant stated that he was not ready to proceed with the case this morning on account or fhe illness of the state agent. MT High. Attorney Holden of Hartford. counsel for Cronln. requested an adjournment salso, but was not present this morn 6lng. At first Judge Peasley imposed a bond of $1 GOO but Prosecutor Durant stated that the prosecuting attorneys of Bridgeport, New Haven Milford, Ansonfa and other places were looking 10 the city court this morning, waiting for results there. whereupon Judge Peasley raised the bond to S2,000.
 4 case against Dennis RaYett for se- duction was continued to tomorrow when the complainant, Florence Eaton. will ba ahle to apnear. Bagett lives m Vine street and was recently mar ried He was put under a S2O00 bond.
 John Coleman. hack driver. was charged with breach of the peace in railing Officer Tehan names at the Naugatuck depot yesterday. The diffi- cnItv arose over the officer ordering Coieman to obey the depot regulations relatiDg to public convevances, where uDon Coleman. called tl1e officer a vile name He was fined $5 and costs and took an appeal to the district court.
 4 case against three small boys for theft of $50 worth of cooper. tho prop erty of the Randolph Gloves Go, and S5 worth of the same metal from the Benedict x Rurnham Go was continued 10 tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-29

A gas heater will take the chill off your rooms in the morning Put up by. United Gas Improvement Go.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-09-04
Died suddenly.
JAMES MEASy,

Of Wilmington, while trimming a wagon
for William r. Denny, died suddenly
Monday evening from a bemoirhage.
About $50 on Monday Mr.. Meany called
P. H. T. Wyatt, who was painting a
wagon in an adjoining room, told him he
had a hemorrhage and asked for salt.
Mr.. Wyatt ran across the street to James
D. Torton's and got some salt. When
he returned Mr.. Meany was leaning
against the cutting table with blood
gushing out Of his mouth. He was un-
able to take the salt and said he was
choking. Mr.. Wyatt led him to a seat
and held him up while blood still gushed
from his mouth. He did not say any
thing and expired in about fifteen min
utes.
He was about 43 years Of age, lived in
Wilmington, was unmarried and had
been working as carriage trimmer at in
tervals for about fifteen years for Mr..
Denny. He was a frail built man and
had been subject to hemorrhages.
His remains we're taken to Whining
ton on Tuesday morning for burial.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-09-04

Emmanuel Church. PENIS Grove, will
hold a ten days grove meeting in Divers
Grove situate back of Emmanuel Gene
terry, commencing Wednesday, Septem-
Der 8, 1908.
An all day meeting will be held the
first day, commencing at 5 o'clock a. NJ.
in the Church. Lovefeast and reunion
of old Pastors at 10 A. NJ. Afternoon.
Revs. G. T. Harris and j. II. Pavran.
Evening, Rev. B. G. Lippincott, D. D.
Saturday afternoon, 18th, a Union Raj
ly of the Jr. Leagues of Sharptown.
Bridgeport, ~Pedricktown, Auburn, Penns.
vile and PENIS Grove will be held. A
Senior League Rally will be held at
night.
Revival services every evening. Preach
ers expected are Rev. Jos. Reed, Salem;
Rev. B. G. Lippincott, D. D., Blackwood;
Rev. 6. T. Harris, Camden; Rev. Willis
Reeves, Bridgeport; Rev. C. F. Downs,
Pedricktown; Rev. T. j. J. Wright,
Sh~arptown; Rev. Lewis Moore, Auburn;
| Rev. ]. HI. Payran, Paulsboro; Revs. w,
G. Meyer and E. E. Somers.
If stormy, meetings will be held in
Emmanuel Church which is near. Ia.
bles, benches and stove will be in Grove
to accommodate all who wish to spend
all day Wednesday 9th, in the Grove,
Let us gather round the altar and make
this a Home Camp Meeting.
JOSEPH II. BOYD, Pastor.
The Penn's Grove record., 1903-09-04

mis- was a sure safe at third and getting
the decision of the umpire. In an in
slant almost every Pennsville rooter was
on the field and Stepler could be seen
frantically waving his hand for his play
ers to leave the field. He had been watt
ing for an opportunity to make a kick
as he knew he would be beaten, for the
score stood 6 to Z Pennsville's favor, none
out, man on second and one on third and
Randolph, Heyener and Gruff next bat
tiers. He thought he would stop and
then say he had~won. According to the
rules played by, he forfeited the game to
the locals 8 to 0.
The weather was bad and the diamond
and field were ia bad shape, there being
also a drilling rain at intervals. The
ball being SO wet and slippery it was diff
fcult to handle but both pitchers did
well and most OF the errors were excus-
able. Faulkner pitched all around Cal
lahan and did not half try. Some Rube
actually thought he wac playing his best.
He was merely tossing them.
Hevener's work, both at bat and on
the diamond shows him to be a valuable
find. The last two gam he has had
three ~2-baggers, three singles, not mem
tioning the many sacrifices and he never
gets out stealing. The in which