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The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Having won a signal victory in thu
Republican State convention at Bangor
last week, after prolonged and earnest
contest, Hon. William T. Cobb of Rock
land became the Republican nominee fol
Governor of Maine, assured of election
in September.
Mr. Cobb is In the prime of life, forty.
seven years of age, business man Of
wide experience and success, is wei
versed In public affairs, and will make an
able, upright and worthy chief executive
of the State.
Hon. Will m T. Cobb's name has beer
before the reading public for some years
and lengthy geographic i data is unnec.
essary. We give the following briei
outline of an honorable career:
William Titeomb Cobb is son OF tht
late Francis Cobb, for many years one OF
the foremost business men of Maine, and
pioneer in lime manufacture in Rock
land. He entered Bowdoin College In
1873 and was graduated from that insti-
tuition in 1877 with honors.
After the completion of his college
course young Cobb went to Europe and
studied law one year ut the University
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The tcl-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in The county registry
Sfarks-B. B. Moore to Amanda NJ.
White, 81.
Cornville-Carrie o. Linindoll to S.
W. Gould, 81
81. Albans-D, D. Stewart to A. j..
Parker, 5000; D. D. Stewart to 0. H..
Emery, sl200
Mercer-H. y. Smith to W c. Black
ct al, 81.
Cambridgc-D. B. Whitney to Francis
P. Hooper, $3.50.
Moscow-Aanson Hunuewell to Dell
B. Stuart, SO; Alanson Huunewell et al
to Dell B. Stuart, s..
Solor-Maria D. Holway ct al to
Timothy Smith ct al, 81; Timothy Smith
ct al to l.. ). Merrill, 81.
Forks. A. Dinsmore ct al to Etzs
5. Purington ct ri, 81; s. A. Il A. Dns-
more to Ella S. Purington ct al, $1,000,
Ganaar-May E. Jewell ct al to Geo.
F. Cover, $500; Jennie B. Lsssele to G..
W. Higgins, 81.
Jackman-Louise Fl. Coburn ct al TO
George ,Iaggan, 81.
Harmony-Liston Carr to {. H
Spaulding, $3.50; c. H. Spaulding to
H. Cromwell, 500.
Rpley-Martha Wyman to /. r..
R4msdell, $3.50.
BrightOr-Emeline Smart to Nathan
Berry, 500; c. K. York to Nathan
Berry, SIS; Mary Huntoon ct al to viii
Fenton, $50.
Holway, $500; O;s A. Smith to Myrtle
F. Heath, 81; Lester Holway to Geo. +,
Terry, 81; F. j. Savage to F. 5. Ben
min. 81 l.. d. Rand to f. S. Be; iamin,
81.
Madsor-E. A. Merriman to o. T.
Briggs, 81 lvanslla Palmer ct al To A.
X. Perkins, 81; F. T. French ct al to
L Forbus, 81,
Skowhegar-Dsyii Holden to Louis
5. Forsyth, 81; Andrew Boardu a. TO
Seth w. Grover, $500.
Embder-C. E. Elmes ct al to Phillip
Gonrov, Sis; Grant Withsm to yange!-
ste Lessard, 500.
Bingham-Horatio Clark to Sanders
Bros. & Russell, $1,000.
Somerset Co.-Maine Timber Land
Co. TO Bradley Land Il Lumber Co, 81
Pitt, feld-T y Drake to Inhhts. Of
Pitt.feld, 81; J. W. Vaughan to !. F.
Marden, 81.
Anson-P. B. Learned to 5. D. Jones
ct ri, 81; b. +. Hutehi, to Galen Kir-
csid, /; Geo. F. Newell to Msrcellu,
Vlles, $3.50; A. c. Sprsgue to Emmie W
Spearn, 5000.
Norridgewock-I. W. Gray ct al to
Florence NJ. Tuttle, 81; Nettie b. Long
ley to f. j. Holway. 500; J. w. Bate It
al to A. c. Merrill, 81; Aaron Frost TO
B. E. Trueworthy, l Fanny Ii. Baker
al to Ida Knights, 81.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
At hingtOn.

Secretary Hay on Saturday received
the following cablegram from Persia :
"Ispahsn. Turkish barbarians massa-
cring thousands. Armenians humbly
solicit U. S. government in the name OF
Christianity and humanity to save in
nocent lives.
(Signed)
Armenian Bishops in Persia
DR.. c. l.. Marlatt, first assistant en-
tomologist of the department of agricul-
ture, has gone to Boston to superintend
the investigation by the federal govern
ment OF the moth pest in Massachusetts,.
DR.. Marlatt has been commissioned by
the secretary of the department of agri-
cnlture to make thorough and exhaust
i've investigation of the subject which
has of recent years assumed such i'm.
portance in the Bay State.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
Nathan G.. Ordway.

Mr.. Nathan G. Ordway passed away at
bis home on Pine street, Monday NOR
ing, July 4th, at about five o'clock, az
the result of disease of the heart.
Mr.. Ordway was born In Warner, ".
H., May "a, 1884, and was, therefore, in
his seventy-frst year at the time OF his
demise. He was married August Z.
1859, to Miss Christiana b. Miller of
Manchester, n. H., In which city he re-
sided for several years, moving from
there to Boston and coming from the
the latter city to Skowhegan thirt} :
eight years ago.
He was machinIst by trade and
worked for many years for different
firms who carried on this business at
the machine shop on the Island, but fol
the past ten years he has found employ
ment in the dry goods store conducted
by his son, w. P. Ordway.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Chrstiana B. Ordway, above men.
toned and by three children, Walter P
prominent business man and proprietor
of Ordway's dry goods store, Robert, for
many years salesman in the same es-
tablishment, and daughter, Lillian b
One son, Austella, died several years
since ard a daughter died in infancy.
There are also living a sister, Mrs.
Sarah E. Smart of Warner, n. H. and
two brothers, John Ordwav, residing in
New Hampshire, and George of Cali
fornia.
The critical condition Of his health had
been known to himself and his immediate
family for several months and the most
noted ply sicians OF the state were con-
suited with the hope of checking the
disease but the malady proved to be of
nature that could not be stayed.
Few men in the community have been
more universally respected and beloved
and to a host of friends and acquaint
ances the news Of his death brings ger.
uine sorrow and sense of personal loss
He was always courteous and consider.
ate and ever mindful of the rights and
feelings of others. 1t is probable thai
that there is no person living who ente,.
tai. ed toward him feeling of enmity
his gentlemanly qualities and kindly
manner had won the respect of all
| The funeral was from the family home
at 2 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, con.
Quoted by the Rev, A. L. Lane. The a.
tendance was very large and the floral
offerings beautiful and profuse.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
The Leopard and the Kid.

To illustrate how perfectly he had
the animal under control Professor
Bach of Berlin once put live Kid in
the cage with a leopard. Then the
professor fixed his glittering eye Oh
the savage beast and willed that he
should remain quiescent There was
something wrong with the thought
transference, for the leopard immedi
ately changed his spots, and so did tie
kid. \ hleat. growl and n crunch.
and the illustration was ruined
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

On June 80 the total circulation of all
bank notes in the Uuited States amount
ed to $449, 225 ,095; an increase for the
year of 1904 445. There can be little
room for complaint that the volume of
currency is inadequate for the business
interests of the country, especially in
view of the increase for the year and the
further fact that money has low rates of
interest,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Maine may not possess all The luxuries
Of life, but the inhabitants certainly are
spared many of the discomforts of other
sections of the country. New Orleans
and the Gulf Coast country is just now
afflicted with the mosquito pest, which
is nearly worrying the life out of the in-
habitants In one locality campmeet-
ing was broken up and in many places
laborers cannot endure field work. Thus
the success of the rice crop is endangered
by this unusual visitation Of what are
termed, Marsh Mosquitoes. Maine is
good enough for us, In summer time es-
peciallY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
CHlLDREN'S AILMENTS.
Contagious Diseases and the Signs
That Proclaim Them.


That Proclaim Them.
Whooping cough develops slowly,
and for several days 1t is no different
from an ordinary cough due to cold
in the lungs Then suddenly the
cough becomes more violent and lasts
longer, with that characteristic catch
ing of the breath and redness of the
face.
Diphtheria is characterized by sore
throat and n swelling of the glands of
the neck, with white specks on the
tonsils. 1t should always be treated
by the best medical skill obtainable.
Scarlet fever Is most contagious dur
ing the height of the disease and dur
ing the period Of desquamation-tha
Is, when the cuucle separates In small
scales. The first symptoms are vomit-
Ing, a sore throat and high fever
The eruption appears first on the neck
and chest and then covers the entire
body This disease may be carried by
we'll people in their clothing or it can
be conveyed by the clothing Of the pa
tent
Measles Is a serious disease ON ac-
count of frequently accompanying
bronchitis or pneumonia 1t Is most
severe In children under five years.
The disease can be conveyed from the
earliest stage-the catarrhal symptoms.
1t is less contagious after the eruption
disappears.
Chicken pox appears gradually. first
in the form of pimples all over the
face, scalp and body. There is irrita-
ton of the skin, but little fever This
is like measles and whooping cough,
a very contagious disease.-New Idea
Magazine,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

The United States has a reputation
for effectiveness az well as accuracy and
skill in operating guns in ships of war.
Reports are current to the effect that
Japanese artillery in Manchuria are
under the command of an American and
operates this important aim of the at
tacking force with extraordinary eff
cheney. 1t is not hard for us to believe
this.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

A physician suffering with Bright's
disease and weighing l55 pounds began
to restrict himself exclusively to milk
diet, taking one quart at each meal, or
three quarts daily. Soon no traces Of
his former ailment was perceptible. He
gained thirty pounds In flesh, and this
notwithstanding constant attention to
professional duties both day and night
Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

New York contributed 400 patients to
the hospitals of the city from the Fourth
of July casualties. 70 of the cases were
serious ones. Thanks to Commissioner
Emmons, Boston is likely TO fall behind
in its usual quota Of accident. Thus far
the fatal accident list reported throughout
the country is not as large as last year
Newspaper publicity may have had a
bent fetal effect.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
4 Gard of Thanks.

1t Is with a heart filled with gratitv ).
that take this means Of publicly *
pressing my thanks to the kind friends
and neighhors who rer dered us spci
msterial assistance during the protrsc'.
I'd illness Of my late husband, also ~
the bestowsl Of the beautiful fara
tributes.
Mrs. MINNIE CRowELL GREENE
Skowhegan, july ). 1904.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

A Boston daily places the Russian cas-
ualties of the most sanguinary battle
thus far ever fought in The Russio Japan
ese war at 1000 killed and wounded and
gives The casualties in the United States
resulting from the last Fourth of July
as 4,349, more than 10 per cent of which
were fatal. The adequate and patriotic
observance of Independence Day surely
does not require such sacrifice of life
and limb.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

It looks like the success OF Parker at
81. Louis, this week. Bryan and Hearst
appear to be in the minority. Tammany
Hall representatives are there in full
force shouting for Cleveland but they
have four delegates. What Tammany
wants is control of Greater New York
patronage. The remote possibility OF
the capture Of the general government Is
OF less consequence than the sure thing
at home of opportunity to loot the largest
city of America.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
THE ROCKING HABIT.
II Is Bad For the Nerves and Is Ap
to Destroy RepOse.

II Is Bad For the Nerves and Is Apt
to Destroy RepOse.
1t seems a pity that SO many women
form the rocking habit. 1t does them
no good, and it annoys other people
considerably. 1t is purely feminine
habit men being saved from 1t possibly
by the fear that their dignity would
suffer- probably because they do not
have nerves In the sense that most
women have them. Rocking and nerves
60 together as sure as fate. Not all
rocking Is bad. The slow rhythmic
swinging back and forth Of mother
with her child is one of the world S
sweetest sights. 1t is the nervous hab-
1t of rocking hard and steadily while
talking that one would like to protest
against.
1t would be an interesting computa-
tion, II one knew how, to consider how
many volts Of precious energy go to
waste In useless rocking. Some of the
rockers will exclaim that they are SO
accustomed to rocking that 1t does not
require any effort. But the energy is
wasted Just the same. Besides, rock
ing In this machlne-like, ceaseless fash.
ion is essentially inelegant. The au-
thor of The Gospel of Leisure" de
nounced rocking chairs as enemies of
womankind. He found American wom-
en- lacking markedly in rcpose, and
without reposc where is elcgance2 But
few of us would be willing, however,
to Danish all Of our easy, comfortable
rocking chairs. A house entirely with
out them would look stiff and unhap-
py. But II might he well for women
to take them little more moderately.
Their nerves and manner would gain
vastly. ly.-Indianapols News
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Lightning struck the large elevator OF
the Boston and Maine railroad iu
Charleston, Mass, Tuesday, burning it
to the ground. 1t contained three
quarters of million bushels of grain
Other contiguous property was burned
including freight houses, 100 loaded
freight cars and an Allen line steamship
The loss is estim ated at $1,000. 900, we'll
insured. One man lost his life, two are
missing, and score or more were in
jured.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

One million dollars day is the esti-
mated cost of war to Russia, and this
amount is likely to Increase rather thar
diminish as time advances. The ex-
pense of Japan may be something less
than that figure but it is enormous
How long can these nations stand ex-
pendtures of such magnitude?
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
Origin of the picture Postal Cards

The originator of pictorial post cards
was a Frenchman, NJ. Besnardeau of
Sille-le-Guillaume, in the department
Of La Sarthe. To this gentleman oc-
CURED the happy thought at the time
of the war with Germany that, as there
We're 10000 conScripts, most of them
somewhat llliteratc, In the camp Of
Conlie, he might as we'll sell them cards
instead of paper and envelopes. He
did SO, illustrating his cards with pic
lures of cannons and shells, quickly
cleared out his stock and responded to
the continuing demand by issuing a
second series. with spaces on which
soldiers We're invited to write the
names of any battles in which they
might have taken Westminster
Gazette
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

The Indian fruit cuckoo, which, like
all members Of the cuckoo family, lays
its eggs In the nests Of other birds and
thus avoids the trouble of Matching
them, is said to exhibit most interest
ing strategy In dealing with crows.
which are It's enemies Whereas the
hen, an inconspicuous speckled gray
bird, conceals herself In the foliage.
the cock, remarkable for his brilliant
black plumage and crimson eyes, places
himself on n perch near a crows nest
and makes Il great noise The crows
Immediately rush out to attack him,
and he takes to flight with them in pur-
suit. The hen meanwhile slips into the
nest and deposits an egg. Sometimes
the crows get back before the egg is
laid, and then the intrudlng hen cuckop
gets a trouncing Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Father = Daughter, Algernon Won
Spook wants to marry you, Daughter
What That man, Why. papa.
wouldn't have him. He hasn't any
sense Father-Of course not; OF course
not. You don't suppose he would be
wanting to get married if he had do
you 2-Detroit Free Press
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Rev. Dr.. Swallow was nominated last
week for President by the Prohibition
party If he does not get more votes
than was thrown for his party at the
last election he will not disturb political
affairs greatly. Four years ago the
Prohibition party received POS, ,914 out of
a total of about 100000
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Col. K. E. Newcomb, commanding
the second infantry, n. G. ). M, has
appointed Fred w. Drake, formerly of
Gardiner but now of Madison. quarter
master of the second infantry. Mr..
Drake has been for long time the
quartermaster sergeant of the regi.
ment and the good work he has done
there has led to his advancement to
this position on the staff He succeeds
Captain Wallace A. Purnell of Gardiner,
who has resigned.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07


Back in Clinton county Is Il village
called Seventy-siX. In the midst Of the
village is waterfall, which greeted the
eye of the first frontiersnan who Went
to that part of the state when IT was
still a part of Virginia. He measured
the depth of the fall and found 1t to be
seventy-slx feet. The accuracy Of the
measurement has never been called
into question. and the Inhabitants Of
the town to this day have their mails
addressed to "Seventysix, Ky" The
fall is of little volume during the sum
mer months, but is Of great beauty at
all times. In the winter 1t is a roaring
cataract and Indian creek frequently
goes upon n rampage. The section was
n favorite hunting ground of the In
dians In the early days aud the creek
derived its name from the number of
spearheads and spikes which are found
in the fields arouud.--Louisyille Cou-
rier-Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
Card of Thanks.

We wish to assure all cur neighbour
and friends who by their tender sympa-
thy and thoughtful minstratious did 81
much to make lighter cur recent bereage
ment, that their kindness was of great
assistance and is most sincerely sppreeA
ated.
Mrs. y. G. ORpwAY ard family.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Judge Emmons, the chairman of the
police commissioners of Boston issu,
an edict enjoining quiet the night before
the Fourth to continue until four O'Clock
OF the morning Of ssat day. There were
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

The Republican plurality in the recent
election in Oregon was "a, ,217, more than
double that of four years ago. This does
not look much like a serious retrogres-
sion of Republican interests in that state
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

some violations of the order, the Judge
was hung and burned in ffigy in several
places and there were good number of
arrests, but it was the quietest "nigbt
before" on record, and a triumph for
law and order and Judge Emm0ns.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Naggsby-Wha did he leave to char
ity? Waggsby-He left 1t the biggest
Job It ever tackled-that of covering
his multitude OF sins.-Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Fact Is" said the one man. Il mar
ried because | was Lonely as much MS
for any other reason. To put ii tersely.
married for sympathy
Well" said the other man. you have
mine "
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

The English statute mile was first de
fined In the thirty fifth year of Queen
Eliza beth. Before that tine It was put
down at 5000 feet.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Word has been received in Bangor
that Jabez S. Lowell, son of Mr., and
Mrs. Waldo P. Lowell has passed with
honors his entrance examinations to An
napolis.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Hawaii is getting "assimilated" "all
right, all right" A member of her ter
ritorlal Legislature has been detected in a
conspiracy with others to defraud the
territory.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

A quart Of oysters contains about tht
same amount of nutrition as quart Of
milk, three quarters OF a pound OF ear
beef, two pounds fresh cod or a pouut
of hread.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Mr.. Snyder, United States charge at
Bogota, has cabled the state department
that Gen. Reyes was declared elected
president of Colombia today.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
FIRST RAPuT.

Morning worship with sermon a. 20 s
by Rev. S. r. McCurdy, lately returned
from Burmsh. Singing By he chorus
choir. Gospel praise service 81 clock
The international Endeavor SoeietY
will hold its prayer meeting. WelnesdaI
evening.
Regular church PRAYER meeting a. Z
tonight. All welcome.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
SkoWhegan aIarkCts


Prices rAIp rkapreERs.
OArs-so rs.
w L-Unwashed, - It's.
HIu AND SkINs-hides. cts an.b skins
70 IS T. al skins. . 10 81 ets.,aen.
picked yellow eyes So, 70 S3a
pes beans. $3.50.
BEKF-Ox beef. & "a 7cts.
foULrRN-fo~ls,! s,!u To . cts. Per 10 chscksss
u tn lf cts
RotNn HoG-t cts.
TALLnw-Rouch cts. re 10.
h.lrER-tlrst qLAilty, stan ped, IS 70 n pes u
Zoos Is. per dos fresh.
POTATOES
RETAIL MARKET,
FLorB--Spung wheat Patent, 1850 10 s. 81
Winter wheat pat $50 TO S6tO Winter wheS
choice, $3.50
CoRS-sl45 per bag meal and cracked corr
$l-s5 per bag.
c. $. MEAL-Sl.60 per bag.
FEKp-Middlings. sl45 .'er cwt Chicago glutsn
~ SIS per cwt.
SPRING BRAS-Sl.S IS per cwt.
MIXED FEED-Sl 40 per twt.
SALT PoRK-l0c ID; by the hhl. zoe lbs, sls.R
CHEEsE-I6 per 10
BUrrER-1s to 22cts- per 10
EGas-20 cts q dog fresh.
TEAs-25 to 60 cents per ID.
CoFFEE-l0 to IS tents per III.
LARD-Domestic, ~ cts; Pure, Il ctG Cox
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 40. pure BarbAdoeS
30; Maple. 25c per Qt; Choice Cooking 2So.
SUGAB-Granulated sugar, best quality
pounds for 81 90; Brown, % pounds for 81,
PorAroKs-s0c 81 20 bu.
DryFIsH-C ID, S TO 10 cta per 10; p)NOck, &
ONIoSs-tc. per 10.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Regular church services Of the Chris
tian clence Society will be held il theit
rooms over Geo. simpsons store OF
Water ST., Sundays, at 70 Is 3. m., and
Wednesday evenings a. 30. The roooat
will be open, Wednesdays and Ssturdiyt
from 2.3o to p. N. also Saturday even
ings from TO 9 as a reading room. Th4
public are cordially invited.
First Church Of Christ. Scientist
Society, holds services at Chr:.iar
ScieLce Hall, W. B. Stewsrd block, s
Water street, Sunday az 10 - g. N
Sutject, "Sacramentn SUNDAY school At
II :45 q. IN. Oh istisn Science Hal, Is opef
TO visitors on Wedles az aft-reoans
from until o'clock. Al are welcome
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
COMING EVENTS.

jig /, s14a1esa. -s.==s Dsa4
Hay "a I.ase.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Van W. Nelson passed the Fourth
with friends at Lakeside, near Belgrade,
Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07

Five cents for good big bundle of
old papers, REPORTER Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-07
UNIvERsALI<r

Sunday services as usual: worshir
with sermon at 10 :45; sunday School al
| , n. Meeting Of the junior Cnou A
l P. N. topic, How can we best speLG
Cu ur vacation +: Senior !. 2. c. L. a.
6 o'clock, subject, The personal benefits
derived from union ald fellowship il
our work.
You are welcome AZ .hese services
ADVENTIST.
There will be services Il the 6. 4. l.
hall next sunday s. , 30 ard D. N
Subject the sabbath in he new Tests
ment. Liberty 70 ask questions on the
subject. al are welcome.
METHODIST.
Prayer meeting, touighf, 1Thursdss T..
Epworth League business meeting at the
close.
Friday evening the K. T. { boys cluh
SUNDAY morning, sermon BY the pa -
tor at l0.45. Sunday school ST = n
Evening service a. :.
Last sunday a committee WAS appoint
ed TO plan for Sunday school picnic.
Be present next Sunday AID hear theif
report.
On Tuesday afternoon the .iule ones
were Pleasantly entertained az the yes
try, which was arranged as a paror
Toys and dolls were much 10 evidence
short program was given by he li.tle
| folks. Their mite poxes were opened
aud were found to contain g 90, to b
sent % tht "Molher's Jewels" Orphaus
Home At YORK. Neb. Ice cream sal
cake were served 10 all. There verf
sbou, 30 present.