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The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
Caratunk.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Witham went 10
Bingham, Saturday, to have dental Work
done.
Mr.. Charles Z. Ball of Athens was IN
town one day last week on his way home
from The Forks
Mrs. William Adams is the guest OF her
children 10 Moscow.
Albion Young has moved his family to
their new home he purchased OF James
Fitxsimmons in NJ oscow.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Spaulding aud
son, Clarence, are visiting Mrs. Spauld-
ing's mother, Mrs. Sylvester Foss; later
they will visit friends In Madison,
Mrs. Lizzie Willard took trip to Mad
hon, Thursday She was accompanied
by her father, David Brown, who return
cd home. Saturday.
Mike Fii1simmous, who jammed his
foot 20 severely, recently, is able to be
around on it quite comfortably.
Moxie crews arrived home, Thursday.
Those who attended the tair at Bing
ham spoke very highly OF the way they
were entertained. They report the fair
success and the drama first class 10 every
respect. We think they would do well TO
come up this way in the near future aud
give the play, we feel sure 10 saying they
would get big attendance.
Mr.. Bradbury of Wa,ervile was in
town. Sunday.
Sherman Bean is getting out timber for
the drivers camp 90 his interval
Fred Moore and Ms, G. c. Jones went
to The Forks, Friday.
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FRANK W. BUCHANAN, Druggist.

This place was saddened by the very
sudden death of Mrs. Milton Young,
which occurred March 9th Mrs. Young
had been in poor health but not con-
sidered in dangerous condition, but
recently she had suffered from an at
tack of gripp it leaving her In a weaken
ed condition and the immediate cause CT
her death being due to heart failure !;
she leaves a husband and two sons to
mourn the loss OF loving wife and
mother and many other friends who
will miss her, for she was highly re-
spected by all The funeral services
were held from her late home, Saturday
at 10 a. M, conducted by Rev. A. K.
Saunders of Kingfied, Mrs. Alice Ken
nison as organist and Mrs. Florence
Webb sang two beautiful selections.
Mrs. Leontine D Nye is visiting few
days with Mrs. Louise Caswell.
Mrs. G. r. Williams had the mlsfor-
tune of loosing very nice COW recently
Charlie Williams and Miss Mae Webb
spent Sunday with Mr.. Williams parents,
Mr.. and Mrs G r Williams.
Ed Perry made business trip to No.
Arson, Saturday.
DR. e r. Pratt was called Saturday to
see Mrs Tilson Churchill who is quite
sick at this writing.
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Keene arrived
home last week from Deering where
they have been working,
Mrs c. K Nye spent few days last
week at North Arson as the guest of
Mrs Moore and Mrs. Fred Honghton.
Our genial meat man, MIR. Frank Nye,
made his appearance on our streets
again last week, after being tied up for
some weeks on account of storms and
bad travelling.
Hiram Wentworth was at North Arson
one day last week, on business.
Eben Cassidy of West New Portland
went to Boston, last Wednesday.
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Browns Corner.

We saw the first crow Of the season
Mar 9th.
Mrs Corson spoke to a fair sized audi
ence Sunday; her discourse was instruc-
tive.
Mr.. Fred Hooper has engaged his
brothers horse power to saw his wood.
Mrs. L. K. Crowell was visiting in the
place Wednesday the 0 We are glad
that her home Is so near that we can see
her often.
Oscar Hall, wife and little child are
boarding In the family of N. G. Wood
bury. Mr.. Hall is cutting wood for C.
b. Chase.
Katie Chase, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs w. o. Chase, was bitten by dog a
short time since.
gone to Fairfield to receive medical
treatment from p. fash M D.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hooper enter tanned
relatives Sunday.
Earl Harmon, who has been driving
Bradbury Bros. horses for the past five
months at Pierce Pond was Ia this place
Sunday. He reports . favorable winter
for those engaged In numbering In that
vicinity.
Elmer Chase met with a painful acci-
dent Monday the 9th, while unloading
logs at Buirill and Parsons mill In Corn
vile; he had his hand crushed between
two logs infiicting apainful wound. DR..
L. W. Shean of Canaan was called. He
10 doing we'll but 1t will be some time
ere he 10 able to do any work.
Harry Thurlough from South China
was at this place Wednesday OF last
week, In the interests OF the Androscog-
gin Insurance Company.
Aaron Soule from Athens has moved
his family to the farm recently purchas-
cd Of Mr.. Mank of Waterville. We are
glad to have the vacant houses occupied.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Croker from
Beams Corner attended meeting at this
place Sunday.
Fred Allen, wife and son Lester were
guests at Schylur Burrill's sunday, also
Mrs. C. L. Allen and daughter Ethel.
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has been mos, ,enderly cared for in her
declining years.
Canaan.

The sawmil started up on FRIDAY last
and the hum of this industry is pleasant
sound on the wintry air. A number OF
teams make several trips daily hauling
logs to this mill and /, looks as though 1t
would be a busy place around the mill
this summer.
Rev. o. M. Chase assisted by Edward
Barrett the Gospel singer will hold meet
inps at Moore's Mills, Sunday. at I.3o p.
m. and ? p. m. You are all cordially in
vi.ed TO attend.
Earl Burrill is on the sick list
Miss Gladys Gerald went TO SkowhegaD,
Monday.
Thomas Horn OF Worchester, Mass.
has been visiting his relatives 10 town the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Moody and daugh-
ter, Gertrude, visited in Durham, Sun
day.
Last Thursday evening was observed as
"Husbandman's Night" 10 Canaan Grange.
The brothers filled the chairs providing an
interesting program and refreshments OF
oranges and candy. 1t was very enjoy
able. The question, (which is the most
profitable for the farmers to raise horses
or cattle" was discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Harris spent the
day, Monday. with friends in Waterville.
Selden Fitzgerald entertained comPan ny
last Saturday evening, at his home.
Four tables at whist were enjoyed by
those familiar with the game. Refresh
ments OF ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Angie Burrill went to Waterville,
one day last week.
Mr.. Lafayette Gleason, who has been
visiting his old home. returned to Quincy,
Mass. on Saturday last.
Miss Olive Gleason returned, this week.
to the norma school at Pennington.
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New Portland.

The annual town meeting was held at
New Portland, Monday March 7th, and
passed off pleasantly to all concerned,
and especially for the ladies, who fur
nisbed the dinner and cleaned up the
neat little sum of twenty dollars by
their efforts.
Every one seems very busy improving
the shedding, hauling wood and lumber,
and everything assumes a very busy
aspect at A. W. Star birds mill.
Mrs. Julian K. Viles went to Boston,
the first of the month, where she will
remain during the spring visiting friends
The whooping cough in this vicinity
Is almost thing of the past and we
hope there will be no new cases.
Ola Lane of Waterville has been spend.
ing few days the past week with Mrs
P. B. Merry.
Mrs. Lottie Caswell arrived home
Wednesday, from Bigelow Station where
she has been visiting.
e. M. Wing, NJ. D. of Madison passed
through town, one day last week.
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Fairfield.

Everson Brown. who has been quite i'll,
is improving In health.
Mrs. J. D. Bragg, who has been quite
III, is now much improved.
Mr.. Mrs. w. P. Mcclure OF Newport.
formely OF this town, passed Sunday here
with relatives.
The funeral of the late Flavius E
McF adden took place from his home, at II
O'Clock. Sunday, and was largely attended,
among the number being large represen-
tation OF the business men OF the place
who had 80 pleasantly associated with him
for so many years, neighbors and friends,
and the teachers Of the public schools. The
trustees of the library and the directors OF
the Fairfield Savings Bank attended In a
body. Rev. n. Peardon pastor Of the
Univerlst church officated with a shor,
but impressive service. The bearers were
A. H. Totman, B. M. Bradbury, w. w.
Merrill and w. H. Totman.
Mrs. Sarah Nye died at her home at the
corner OF Railroad and Main streets Satur-
day evening. after an illness Of several
weeks, previous to which she had been 10
feeble health for long time. Mrs. Nye
had been a resident Of Fairfield for many
years, and was highly respected by al
who knew her. Sha was twice married
her first husband being Briggs Emery
To this union one son was born, who
died many years ago. She married fol
her second husband, Jesse Nye. and tc
this union, one daughter Mary Nye. wa
born and survives her and by whom sh,
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SETS OUT To KILL
MRS. ETE ATTACKED TWICE AND
LEFT IN PITIABLE STATE.
Saved from Fatal Results of Second En-
counter with Grip by DIR. William
Pink Piils.

Saved from Fatal Results of Second En-
counter with Grip by DIR. William
Pink Pills.
Not content with shifting down its
victim once, the grip often repeats the
attack, and enlists in its service 80 many
foes to health that 1t seems bent on muir
der frsm the first Discouragement sets
in aud there 10 danger of his succumbing
through sheer hopelessness OF ever get
the after-efYeots. 1t is Just hero that DR..
Williams Pink Pills have proved such
q help to thousands OF dispirited people.
II suffered from two attacks OF the
grip" says Mrs. Mary M Etz, Of No. BOZ
West Clinton street, Elmirs, N Y, land
the second attack was followed by terri
BILE after effects. l suffered for nearly .
year and during great part Of that time
my symptoms were constantly increas-
ing in severity, although WAS under
the care OF doctor and a nurse.
" There WAS an incess&nt ringing
noise in my ears which was distraeting
to an extent that cannot describe. l
had very weak heart action and / be-
ievs that my kidneys became affected.
There were terrible pains in my back
and limbs and my feet and ankles were
swollen. had night sweats and some
times q cold numbness would come over
my limbs.
my trouble was complicated with
sciatio rheumatism and at times could
not raise my foot two inches from the
floor. The rheumatism grew gradually
worse as nay system was weakened by
the poison the grip had left in my body.
About this time friend Of mine who
lives In Cortland recommended that
try DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. did SO and had taken but one
box before l was relieved. In all, took
six boxes and was cured One remark
able thing noticed about the pills was
that they began to give me strength al
most as soon as l began the treatment.
| shall be glad to have you publish my
statement and hope the pills will be as
much Of blessing to others as they
were to me-"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers or will be sent post
paid on receipt Of price. fifty cents box;
six boxes for two dollars and half, by
the DIR. Williams Medicine Co., Sohe-
nectady, NY.
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Plttsheid.

The annual town meeting was held
here, Monday. John w. Manson, Esq,
was unanimously elected moderator.
The first business to come before the
meeting was the election of all neces-
sary officers for the ensuing year. The
old board we're unanimously reelected
as follows: Town clerk, Thomas K.
Getchell; selectmen, Frank Weeks.
James d. NJ. Foster, o. Fl. Drake; assess
ors, Frank Weeks, J D. NJ. Foster, o
II. Drake; treasurer, Henry + Libby;
water com missioner, A. II. Burse; town
agent, John W, Manson; member of the
school boar d, Chas G. Chandler; audi
tor, Chas. b. Haskell There were five
candidates for the office of road COM
missioner and the election of this officer
caused the only excitement of the fore
noon. Four ballots were necessary and
about one hours time consumed before
choice could be made, Charles II
Berdeen being the successful candidate.
The amounts of money necessary to be
raised for the various departments was
prepared by the selectmen and was rails
cd according to their recommendation
as follows: support of schools, $500;
school text books, 1900; insurance and
appliances, $500; repairs school build
ings, $3.50; free high school, $3.50; salary
and expenses superintendent OF schools,
S275; salary school committee, $50; sup
port OF poor, 1920; repairs of roads and
bridges, S2400; state road, 5000; build
ing and repairing sewers, 5000; hydrant
rental, $500; Improvement and care OF
cemeteries, $50; Memorial day, $75;
breaking roads, $1,000; interest on debt,
$1,000; discount on taxes and ATTACHMENTS,
5000; other town charges, 1920. Upon
motion of Ora,nel Murray II WAS voted
that 81 per poll, not to exceed 500, be
raised for the free public library A
vote of thanks was extended to Mr..
Andrew Carnegie for bis gift OF $4,000
to the town of Pittsfeld for free public
library and to the heirs of the Robert
Dobson estate for their magnificent gift
of $4,000 for the same purpose
The sum OF q, 200 was raised to build
a new grammar school building The
sum of o., 900 was raised to build new
tomb 1t was voted to exempt the
property of the sebasticook Power Co ,
and all money loaned thereto, from tax
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
MEN ARE HELPLESS
AS CHILDREN
When Taken Suddenly Tll-Here L. q
Common.Sense Safeguard.

Big, strong man is as helpless infant
when he is suddenly ILL
The sturdiest chap in town usually
loses his self control. and Is utterly I'M
able to regard his condition with the
common sense that charscterises his
everyday actions
For example: He comes home tired
eats q heavy dinner and sits down to
read ana smoke away quiet evening.
Suddenly he notices a weight on his
stomach; then sharp pains around his
heart, and a feeling of suhocation.
Thoughts of "heart disease" rush over
him, and in his agony he fears the worst.
The family doctor b summoned. and
after careful examination leaves a medi-
cine that brings relief.
In day or two the man Is about his
business, weak and still uncovered from
the effects of the pain and the shock to
his nervous system.
His trouble was acute snd'gssfioss,
brought on by overlooking his tired
stomach.
A couple Of Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets
would have given him instant relief
would have saved him hours of suffering
3h0 Tic NOob VI . PtCsSi iPSfSh'
A wise man should prepare for such
emergencies.
Garry a package of Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets In your vest pocket or keep them
In your room. Take one after each heavy
meal, and indigestion can never bother
you.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets cure stom-
ach troubles by supplying the one ele-
mcnt, the absence of which In the gastric
juices, causes indigestion and dyspepsia.
They enable the stomach to digest all
kinds of food and to quickly convert 1t
into rich, red blood.
We know what Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
lets are and what they will do. We
guarantee them to cure indigestion and
dyspepsia.GIf they fail, we will refund
your money.
Price 25 cents per full package. Sold
only at our store or by mail.
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns,
East SkOw hogan.

An ouie, and we'll 10 this place except
Mr.. Lyon. who sill keeps house
Farmers have improved the good sled
ding. and still 1t will take about TWO
weeks more 10 finish up.
Nearly every voter ~ent to town meet
ing this year.
The school laugh, in this Dist. No. II
by Mis-. Mabel Pooer closed last Friday
vi,b the following program: Recitation
The Pumpkin Fros', Ray Richatdson !;
recitation. The Blessings OF Song AHA
Ellis; song, Juanita, Amy Jennings and
Ala Ellis recitation. The Organ Builder,
ANY Jennings; song, Jack Frost, school !;
recitation. The Northern Soldier. True
Fll;s: recitation, Silver and Cold, Guy
Sanderson; song, Two Ll'tie Shilnreo,
three girls; recitation. A Little Boys
Troubles. Ray Ellis; recitation The
Golden Wedding, Carrie Ellis; song,
Poor Little Joe. Alta and Carrie Ellis
recitation, Aun, Mandy. Roy Goodrich
recitation, Trouble in the Amen Corner,
Alta Ellis recitation, A Question, Ever
ct, Varney; dialogue, Go, 6y Herbert
LYON. Roy Richardson. Alta Ellis, Carrie
Ella, Amy Jennings and Guy Sanderson'
There we're IS visitors 10 the afternoon
and from appearances were well pleased
With the exercises. A nice treat OF CAKE
and candy we're passed around and all
were we'll pleased We hear that Miss
Pooler is engaged for the spring term and
we think Miss Pooler has given good sat
isfac,ion and no com plant has been
made. A. Richardson, an old time
school teacher, being present, made some
remarks in relation to the Arabic hgures
and the Roman letters and by whom orig
mated, and their uses by the civilized
nations on the earth. "A n
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
Madison.

One of the most delightful social
events of the winter was the dancing
party at Union hall. Friday evening
when the Madison people entertained
their North Arson friends, who have so
royalty entertained them on several oc-
casious. About twelve couples from
North Arson were in attendance, but
many more invitations were issued
Fifty couples followed In tho grand
march. Kendall never played better
aud was assisted by his full orchestra
Many of the ladies were charmingly
costumed. The supper which was con-
tributed by the Madison ladies was
served In banquet hall. The tables were
tastefully decorated with candelbra, bon
bons, etc and laden with dainty and
delicious eatables. All pronounce 1t
one of the most enjoyable parties ever
held In this village and unite in hoping
it may be one of many similar occasions
to be held In the future.
Dan Dinsmore, Manter's popular drug
clerk. is quite Ill.
BPJ. Weston's favorite horse, the
PAGER, broke his leg few days ago. A
veterinary surgeon from Skowhegan re
duced the fracture.
Union hall Is being wired for electric
lights w. B Clark is experimenting
the work. Mr.. Clark has wired several
buildings in town and all are working
exceptionally fine.
Alexander Ellis got his horse In a
meadow brook few days ago and the
horse came near being drowned.
George Williamson fell down stairs a
few days since and sustained quite a
severe fracture of the bone of the ankle.
Miss Mabel Caldwell returned to her
studies at the normal school, Farming
ton, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there Is at least one dread.
ed disease that science has been able to
cure in all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh. being a constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list Of tes-
timonials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
For tho REPoRTRR.
In Explanation.

Your usually very reliable correspoh-
dent from Athens made few mis-
takes In the items OF last week. The
program mentioned as having been car
ried out In the grange, March 5tb, Is the
program for March 10th. The new su-
perintendent of schools Is Miss Ellie Z
Tucker, daughter of Josiah Tucker oil
5tickney hill, of Bates 1902, and for II
year a successful teacher 10 Massachu-
setts. After the death Of her mother
Miss Tucker resigned her position and
returned to keep the home Preside bright
for her father. The adjourned meeting
If the 8. 5. Committee spoken OF will b.
held on the evening Of Saturday, thu
10Th, instead of Wednesday, the 10Th
AT this time the teachers will be elected
and assigned and further plans adopted
for the years work, which is INTENDED
o be practically progressive. Prof. j
+. Lombard OF Somerset Academy has
been invited to attend this meeting tt
confer with the committee In regard II
he Joint interests of that Institution anC
the common schools. e. +. FALL.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
MOOre's Mills-Cannan

Mrs. F. d. Getchell and Mrs. Geo.
Steward of E. Skowhegan went to Wa
teivile, Thursday OF last week, to visit a
relative who is in poor health.
Miss Lucie Burril of So. Canaan was
the guest of Mrs. L. M. Williams, last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Steward OF Show
hogan passed Wednesday of last week
with friends at Moore's Mills.
Miss Z. Halle Williams returned, Sun
day, from weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. c. M, Holt, at Pishon's Ferry.
Mr.. Winfield Goodrdge from Brighton
was the guest Of E, d Goodridge, Satur-
day night.
Mrs. H. A. Penney and Miss Carrie
Horne passed Sunday with his sister,
Mrs. Ida Blackwell. in E. Fairfield.
Mrs. Isabel Goodrich and Mrs. L. M.
Williams spent few hours, Sunday. with
their aunt, Mrs. Hannah Ames, who Is
still very feeble.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. II. Foster passed
Sunday with Mr.. and rs. Percy Kicker
at E. Fair field.
People 10 this vicinity are very busy
hauling lumber, improving the snow.
Sure signs Of spring; crows and ped
lars have arrived.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-17
SOMERSET PICK-UPS

Decorator W. Il. Sullivan with a
crew of three men from Manchester N
Fl commenced work on the interior of
the new Catholic church In Madison last
week.
The town of Madison at town meeting
voted 800 for the purpose of having the
United States flags displayed over all
schoolhouses when schools are in session
and on all State and National Holidays.
Something new in the line of Ladies'
night will be enjoyed at the Somerset
Club rooms, Pittsfeld, Wednesday even
ing, March % at that time the ladies
will have charge of the program for the
evening, and the committees chosen are
actively engaged in perfective arrange
ments for the event.
Preparations for the coming session
of the East Maine Conference at Pitts
field are progressing favorably. The
program has been nearly completed,
and on 1t are the names of some very
able speakers. Among them are
Bishop j. w. Vincent, D. 4. L. L ID,
Rev. L. c. Hiff, ID, of Philadelphia,
Pa, Rev. 8 o. Burton. D. D., of New
York, Rev. NJ. c. B. Mason, d. D OF
Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens,
and others. The committee having In
charge the soliciting of plans of enter
tainment have met with kind recep
ton and gratifying success.
The town of Madison is located in
Somerset county on the line of the Som
erset Railway and was Incorporated on
March 7, 1904 as the one hundred
and fifty first town In Maine. The town
contains sc, 900 acres and was named for
President Madison. There is nowhere
In Maine q more beautifully located
town. 1t Is situated on the east bank Of
the Kennebeo river at the upper pitch of
tho historic Norridgewock Falls which
here extend down the river for dis
lance of little more than mile, falling
in the whole distance over q series Of
pitches, over eighty-seven feet and
affording the best water power in all
New England. Across the the upper
pitch of the falls is one of the best stone
dams In the country upon which are
located the mills of the Madison
wooden company, the Indian Spring
Wooden Company and the Great North.
ern Paper Company which together
give employment to about 1000 hands at
good wages.