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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
A LONG CHRisTMAsTlDE.
Holidays Th%t Extend into the Nev


While In this country. ~ In IugIt1a.
Germany and other parts 81 Europe
the joyous spirit Of the christmas fes-
hval Is by no means limited to Dee
%. but finds expression in many ways
In the life and amusement OF the peo-
pie both before and after that day Il
self comparatively little attention Is
paid here 10 the observance Of the
numerous designated holidays which
In other lands 20 to make up Christ
mastide. The period opens with St
Thomas day, which falls on Dec. q,
and closes with st. Distaffs day. Oh
Jan. I. The first named festival is
known in some parts Of England as
"Doling day on account Of the dis
tribution Of the bounty of charitable
individuals, and in most English cities
at the present time the day IS given up
largely TO the anniversaries Of chart
table societies and the distribution Of
benefits among the poor and needy. II
Is also the day chosen for the election
OF church officers, a custom adopted
here In some denominations, and 1t
appears also from the old rhyme that
certain public officials were elected at
the same time:
My masters all this Is ST Thomas day,
And Christmas now can't be far off. you'll
say.
And when you to the ward notes do re-
pair
| hone such good men will he choRen there
AS constables for the ensuing year
AZ VIII not grudge the Waterman good
strong beer.
As for st. Distaff's day, when closed
the merry round of Christmastide. that
anniversary is now rarely observed
anywhere but In the good old times In
England IT was not the least among the
happy festivals of the year. 1t takes
its name from the fact that on this day
1t was the custom for women to re-
sumo for a few hours their labors at
the distaff or the spinning wheel. 1t
was sometimes called Rock day" in
honor of the rock. which Is another
name for distaff.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

Christmas at Ninety In the shade.
Christmas in the West Indies Is very
well observed. To meander about
among palm trees or orange groves and
fields OF sugar cane on Christmas day.
with the thermometer at 90 degrees in
the shade. certainly has the zest Of
novelty to northerner. If you are in
the British West Indies on Christmas
day your attention will be most attract
ed in all the Christmas gatherings OF
which you form n part whether in the
streets, the home or the church. by the
close association of whites and blacks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

The Druids always sought the mis-
tletoe by the full moon and. when they
found it. rejoiced and worshiped. Aft
er cutting off its twigs with a golden
sickle they sacrificed two milk white
bulls beneath the tree. The sacred
shrub was then immersed in water.
and the resulting concoction became
their remedy for all diseases. The early
Christians would not permit the use Of
the mistletoe In their churches because
of its heathensh origin; consequently
II was hung only within the private
abode and usually In the kitchen. Any
maid caught standing beneath branch
had to forfeit kiss to the gallant
eagerly awaiting his opportunity. With
each kiss a berry was plucked, and
when all of the berries disappeared the
bare branch was useless to the young
man who wished TO claim the privilege
of thus saluting the fair damsel there
after The mistetoe was said to have
been the original magical shrub or for
hidden tree in the garden of Eden
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
HiltoD-Ellis.

a quiet home wedding occurred 1t the
home Of MI and Mrs Lewis Hilton 10
Embden, Christmas morning, VII D their
son, Harry L. Hilton, was united 10
marriage TO Miss zie Ellis of Concord.
The marrisge ceremony Was performed
hy Rev. T. 7. Adams, pastor Of the
Methodist church in Scion. Mr. Hi
TOMS family. with Invited friends. were
present, aid sitter partakiug Of houn.
teous Christmas dinner the friends.
having enjoyed a pleasant reception, left
for their homes after wishing the groom
and bride merry Christmas aud happy
New Year with many returns. -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity is Here, Backed BY
SkOwhegan Testimony.

Don't take our word Tor it.
Don't depe d 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 Vim.
Ewing, farmer, four miles out on the
Athens road, says: For six or seven
years had pam across the small of my
back extending down to the hips SO
severe at times that bad to remain
perfectly still, for if | turned in bed
sharp twinges ID the small of my back
were my reward When the attacks
were in The aggravated stage, weak
ness Of the urinary secreuons was quite
observable despite the fact that l used
medicines and wore plaSters. Mr. \. T.
Harwo1d who lives Just below us, had
used Doan's Kidney pills, and he SO
strongly urged me 10 take course Of
the treatment that ! went to Geo. E
SIMPSONS drug store and bought box.
knew from the direct action upon the
kidneys that the remedy was taking
effect. As continued il undoubted re-
lief was the result and | stopped the
treatment, and the backaehe and other
symptoms of either weakened or over.
excited kidneys disappeared
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
HOOD FIRM
Condition POWDERS
The Best Conditioner.

Make horses eat, expel worms, when fed as
directed increase the milk supply in cows,
make stock healthy, prevent sickness and
distemper, keep young stock on the gain,
prevent and cure indigestion make hens lay,
BY increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and assimilative functions they
enable all kinds OF stock to get the greatest
possible benefit from feed consumed,
My horse had scratches and was run
down. | gave him Hood Farm Condition
Powders and noticed a change TO- the bet
ter in few days" A. a. COVE, Montpe-
lier, VT
Prices 26c., soc. and 81. a IS ID. box
sells for s.. Prepared by c. l. Hood Co,
Lowell, Mass. For sale by FRANK W.
BUCKNAM Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

I'D like 10 know WHY it Is" said
young Ardupp to his tailor, that every
time you make Il pair Of trousers for
me you get larm little short"
II suppose" replied the knight of the
feathcrles& goose. "il's because usual
ly find YOU that way when ! present
my bill"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
To Ohtnin n Slim Whist.

It's nice to be plump. but to be plump
in the wrong place is misery. French
women, though they get quite redun-
dant. have their redundance located
properly owing to the training of their
figures from girhood. The best thing
for a woman to do when she has al
lowed her form to get out of form" is
to regain it by taking gymnastic train
ing of some kind. fencing or clubs or
dumbbells. In the modern gymnasium
there Is such an apparatus for the
waist-two great ropes from the ceiling
terminate in pair of padded metal
rings, into which you slip your arms.
and. posing your toes within the cen
trail disk on the floor. you swing your
self round and round in circle. max
ing your toes the pivot 1t is splendid
for Indigestion, this apparatus, and for
ones condition generally as we'll as
ones figure. The action comes greatly
from the waist. which should be the
strongest part of the body and which
by no means implies the thickest. The
waist should be firm and in reason
slight.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund tue money on a so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee Is cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
r. w. BUCKNAM, F. II. WING,
GEO. f. SAMPSON G. r FoGG,
W. H. FULLER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

Within eight days Minneapolis flour
mills have booked almost 100, 600 barrels
of -four to Japan. There was further
inquiry reported and it is not unlikely
more business will result.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
Cooking SausnKeH.

Boiling sausages for five minutes rem
ders them more digestible and delicate
than the usual method Of frying. Al
the end of five minutes dip the sau
sages gently, being careful not to
break them; drain pierce the skins In
several places with fork in order to
keep the sausages in shape. roll IL
-four and place in the frying pan or tc
bake In the oven in covered par
until tho:GuglG, I.n'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
One Hundred polIars n BOZ

is the value II. A. Tisdale, Summerton,
:, c. places on Dew tits Witch Hazel
Salve, He says: II had the piles for
20 years, tried many doctors and med
icines, but all failed except DeWi.ts
Witch Hazel Salve. Ii cured me !"
Sold by Geo. E. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

Accidents come with distressing frequency on
the farm Cuts, bruises, stings, sprains DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil relieves the pain instantly.
Never safe without it.
Name your baby after cigar and his great
ness Is assured. People will think when he
grows up that the cigar was named after him
It's the little colds that grow into big colds.
the hig colds that end in consumption and death
Watch the little colds DIR Woods Norway Pine
Sy rup.
Kindly Take Notice that Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm Is of great benefit to those sufferers from
nasal catarrh who cannot iDhae freely through
the nose, but must treat themselves by spraying
Liquid Cream Balm differs in form, but not
incidentally from the Cream Balm that has stood
for years at the head of remedies for catarrh,
1t may be used In any nasal atomizer The price
includinga spraying tube, Is rs cts. Sold by
druggists and mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 War.
rcn Street, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

Even the typewriter girl after marrying her
boss discovers that she did not know him half
as well as she thought she did.
Half the Ills that man is heir 10 come from in
dis estion. Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens
and tones the stomach; makes indigestion i'm
nossihlA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

German children do not as a general
practice. hang up their stockings
Christmas eve. but use their fathers
big boots instead
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

The Kelley Institute in Portland,
Maine, on MuHjoy Hill, is successfully
curing drunkards and drug users.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. SEEK1Ns, ............... .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ =. Skowhegan
Judge OF Probate:s
howard F. DANFoRTH.. ................. skowhegan
Register of Probate;
NATHAN FOWLER. ,Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLswELLYN GOODWIN, .Skowheean
Treasurer
R II. REHD,. '''..........'...,. $50. Harmony
Sheriff and Jaier:
ALrREprH. LANG. ...s.......... .skowheean
DEPUTIES: c. f. Duren, Fairfield; Anon Baker,
Bingham; William (. Priest, Pittsfeld; Lewis Fish,
Hanland; Fred Lucas, ST. Abans Charles f. Var
ney. Mercer George F Aver, Athens; Wallace Emery,
North Anson Albert f. Millay, North New Portland ;
Charles Dunbar. Madison. William f. Briggs, Skow-
hogan; Orlando Bracket, Starks He1ber Eaton,
Solon F. c. Holt Norridgewock; ] Frank Durgin,
The Forks; Fred J. Horn, Canaan William H. Yiles,
Flagstaff
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
Terms of Courta.

Supreme Judicial:-T third Tuesday In March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday OF each month
County Commissioner The FIRST Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday In Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31
County Commissioners;

County Commissioners:
JoHRsM ETcALF New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL. St Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

Alexander Terrio has appealed to
County Attorney Cover for al imme-
date trial BY sending to him the follow
inp leffpr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-31

SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHEGAN, MAINE.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
IOWA EXPERIMENT STATION,
AMES, IOWA.
Spraying Fruit Trees.

The Iowa expert ment station has
just issued spraying calander giving
full directions for spraying. 1t tells
what to spray and when to spray,
giving list of the insect and fungus
enemies that affect the different
fruits, and the kind of sprays to use
to destroy them. 1t is neatly gotten
up on light card board in calendar
form, and may be received by sending
postal card to Prof. Charles F. Cur
tiss, Director of the Experiment Sta
ton, Ames, Iowa. 1t is publication
that should be in the hands of every
fruit grower in the state. 1t gives the
latest formulas for insecticides and
fungicides, recommending among
others the sulphur, lime and salt mix
lures for San Jose scale, and lead ar
senate for cooling moth.
Thorough spraying by the fruit
growers of the state would do more to
increase their profits than any other
one thing that could be done. Last
year thousands of dollars were lost in
the state by two fungus diseases,
apple scab and leaf spot OF the cherry,
both of which might have been held in
check by spraying. Orchardists who
have been spraying systematically for
few years have practically eradicat-
ed the codling moth, and are raising
apples that are entirely free from
worms" Spraying is paying prop
osition, and fruit growers spray be-
cause it means big profits.
If you are interested in fruit grow
ing you should write for this spraying
calendar at once, and il you are not
already receiving the bulletins of the
Horticultural Department, request
that your name be placed on their
mailing list.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
Death of Thomas Oliver.

Thomas Oliver, one of the most
worthy and respected citizens of Au-
dubon, died suddenly Tuesday evening
atabout 10 O'Clock. iHehad beenunwell
for some time. About week ago he
was taken down with the grippe and
was threatened with pneumonia. How
ever, these troubles seemed to be brok-
en- up when heart failure developed
and ended his life.
Thomas Oliver was born in Ros-
shire, Scotland, March, 10, 1880 and
only lacked week of being seventy
three years old. He came when lad
of seven to Joliet H., but the family
soon settled near Elmira, Stark coan-
ty. Here in 1857 he married Miss
Jane Turnbull. Seven children were
born to Them, two dying in infancy.
Those living are Mary, wife of Alex
Matheson of Pilger, Nebr.; Lottie,
wife of d. w. Fullerton; Anna, wife
of James Fullerton; Jennie, wife of w.
L. Hoyt, the latter three of Audubon,
and J. w. Of Chicago.
Mr.. Oliver and family came to Au-
dubon county in 1887 and settled on a
farm six miles east of town which he
still owned when he died. He and his
wife moved into Audubon four years
ago to enjoy few years of we'll earn.
ed rest. Early in life Mr.. Oliver join
ed the United Presbyterian church
serving at Elmira as elder, serving in
the presbytery, synod and general as
sembly. On coming here he united
with the Presbyterian church and for
thirteen years with singular devotion
has been a leading member and official.
Funeral services will be held at the
church this afternoon, conducted By
the pastor, Rev. J. F. Hinkhouse
Burial will be in the Maple Grove
cemetery.
A good man has gone to his reward
Relatives from away who are here
attending the funeral today are thu
son, J. w. Oliver, who was reached
by telegram at Kansas City, arriving
yesterday; a brother, Henry Oliver, o
Monmouth H.; VIM. Oliver, broth
err, of Kewanee, H.; Alex Matheson
son-in-law, of Pilger, Nebr.; Thos
Oliver, a nephew, of Kewanee, Ill.
and Geo. T. Oliver, a nephew, o
TulOu. III.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
District Court.

Court convened Tuesday, Judge N.
w. Macy presiding. The grand jury
has adjourned. Frank Miller, of
Cameron township was foreman.
The Erickson VS. Casscounty case was
settled yesterday, the plaintiff receiv-
ing 81, 200 and the county paying the
costs. the lawyers and witnesses
we're all here ready for trial. This
case was tried here about a year ago
when plaintiff was given $1,000 dam
ages. Mrs. Erickson was thrown from
wagon and injured. The accident
happened by reason of a defective ap-
proach to county bridge down there.
A new trial was granted, and now set
Element is made. B. A. Goodspeed
was for plaintiff and Bryant and De
Lano for the county.
Kirk Winchell was given four years
at Fit. Madison by Judge Macy Tues
day and Sheriff Anderson took him
down yesterday. He plead guilty of
the charge of robbing the Gualt store
in Extra. He was in jail here about a
year ago awaiting the grand jury's
action on this charge, when he broke
jail, but Sheriff Anderson located
him at Aue Claire. Wis, few weeks
ago, and now he is in for it.
John McFarlane VS. Harm Rice, con-
troversy over machinery, is being
tried today. Funk is for plaintiff and
Blume for defendant.
Edwards VS. Kraft is assigned for
Friday and Bendixen, trustee, VS. j.
p. Hallock is assigned for Monday.
H. G. Walters secured divorce
from Rebecca Walters on a charge Of
desertion,
The prospect is that court will adj
journ early next week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
]. Friend & Son Fail.

The Creston Daily Advertiser of Feb.
% says:
At a late hour this afternoon the
firm of j. Friend g. Son made appli.
cation before H: Nj. Fry, commission.
err of bankruptcy, for the appointment
of trustee, and proceedings in vol,
untary bankruptcy. This action has
been anticipated by those who have
been informed of the situation for
some time, but is source of much re-
greet nevertheless to all who have had
an acquaintance with the firm, which
is among the Oldest in the city and
which has always been among the pro-
gressive institutions of the city.
Monday the same paper said:
AS was announced in the Advertiser
Saturday the firm of j. Friend a. Son
made application before Commissioner
Fry to be admitted to voluntary
bankruptcy. The full particulars
could not be given owing to the lase-
ness of the hour at which the papers
were filed. Commissioner Fry set the
date for the meeting of the creditors
and the appointment of trustee for
M arch, 18th. The assets scheduled
amount to $l7 ,564 and the liabilities
are given as $40, 800.
The junior member of the above
mentioned firm is Al Friend whom Au-
dubon county people know SO well
and who has so many friends here.
J. Friend, the father, has been in poor
health the last two years, not being
able to do much business himself.
AIS brother has recently had practi-
cal charge of the Creston store. The
brother has often visited here, is a
brilliant young man, well educated
and is chairman of the Republican
county committee of Union county.
The Friends we're thought to be quite
well fixed financially, at least until
recently.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05

'Twould spoil this story to tell it in
the headlines. To use an eighteenth
century phrase, this is an "o'er true
tale" Having happened in small
Virginia town in the winter of 1902, ii
is story very much of the present.
Up to short time ago Mrs. John f.
Harmon, of Melfa Station, Va, had
no personal knowledge of the rare GU
rative properties OF Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Last January" she
says, "my baby took a dreadful cold
and at one time feared she would
have pneumonia, butone of my neigh
bors told me how this remedy had
cured her little boy and / began CIV
ing it to my baby at once and 1t soon
cured her. heartily thank the man
ufacturers of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for placing so real a cure
within my reach. cannot RECON-
mend it too highly or say too much in
its favor. hope all who read this
will try it and beconvinced asI was. :"
For sale by A. Fl. Roberts,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
Mrs. w. o. Allen Injured.
Special to the Daily Nonpariel.

Special to the Daily Nonpariel.
Atlantic, Ia, March3. Mrs. w. o..
Allen, wife of the presiding elder of
the Methodist Episcopal church of this
district, is at her home in this city
with two broken ribs, the result of an
accident on train while at a station
between Manning and Carroll a few
days ago. The passenger on which
Mrs. Allen was riding was standing
ON the tracks and Mrs. Allen was
walking down the isle when a freight
car was bumped into the train and
she was thrown violently against the
seats on the other side of the car.
Fer injuries are not considered SER
ious, though they are painful and she
will be laid up for some time to come.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
coLas ARE DANGEROUS.

How often you hear it remarked ut
is only cold," and few days later
learn that the man is on his back with
pneumonia. This issuch common oc-
currence that cold, however slight,
should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cou gh Remedy counteracts any
tendency toward pneumonia. Railways
cures and is pleasant to take. Sold by
A. II. Roberts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05


w. r. Mills, our efficient foreman,
who has been with us for the past two
years, will sever his connection with
the Monitor about March 10. He has
purchased a one-third share in the
AUDUBON REPUBLICAN, of which he
acted as foreman for ten years prior
to his coming to Manning. Our bust
ness and social relations have always
been pleasant with him and naturally
we dislike to see him go, but on the
other hand we believe that financially
it will be better for him and the best
wishes of the Monitor go with him. He
will be succeeded by Mr.. Lloyd B.
Hayes, who has been on the Audubon
Advocate for the past FIVE years and
who comes to us we'll recommended as
a printer and gentleman. His en-
ployers have only the kindest words
for him. We believe Mr.. Hayes is all
right in every way and that our pa
irons will find he will take care of the
blu in Observation-Disclosures
Mention
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
E. church will give a Colonial Ban
quet March, 20, which will be follow
ed by a musical under direction of
Mrs. DIETRICH. 1t will be something
new, novel and entertaining. Remem-
Der the date.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
Town Election.

To the electors OF the Incorporated Town Of
Audubon, Iowa.
You are hereby notified that the regular
annual election for said town will be hid al
the Town Hall in said Town on Monday, Marci
Soth, 1903, for the purpose OF electing the fol
lowing town officers:
Two Councilmen.
The polls will be opened at 90 O'Clock a. IN
and closed at 90 O'Clock p IN. Of said day.
Dated this Ord day of March 1908
ID. l.. FREEMAN, JOHN A. NASH.
Clerk MayOr
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05
Church of Christ.

Next Lords day at the morning SER
vice the theme will be "The Threefold
Relation of a Christian to Christ" at
the evening service "a Scene From
the Life of Jesus" No. Destroy
this Body" Please notice that the
Endeavor Society meets at $3.50 and
the evening service at 7:30. Yours in
hope w. F. MCCORMICK.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-03-05

''Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved,r writes Mrs w. Wat
kins, of Pleasant City, Ohio. Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him but he grew worse
every day. At length we tried DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, and our darling was saved. He's
now sound and WELL" Everybody
ought to know it's the only sure cure
for coughs, colds and all lung diseas-
es. Guaranteed by A. H. Roberts,
druggist. Price SOC and $l.00. Trial
bottles free