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The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

BRIDAL CUSTOMS IN JAPAN.
Now that Japan IS brought promi-
nently before the public, the quaint
customs practiced in that far away
land are Of added interest. And the
wedding rules are, perhaps, the most
iron bound Of all the peculiar prac-
tees among people Of the F-owery
Kingdom.
The average japanese girl rarely
knows that 1er hand has even been
sought until all the arrangements have
been made between her father and
her sutton The latter however, does
not manage this in person, but leaves
all the arrangements to some trusty
emiSsary, generally an intimate
friend.
When the preliminaries have been
satisfactorily concluded the young
couple are introduced 10 each other
in the most formal manner and ex-
change gifts either of money or
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

Swaddlecomb-Last time / saw
you, if I remember rightly, you told
me you we're about to be married.
Yinr1or IA inrnna - Il L.. -
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

TO the Point
ct Is often said, remarked Miss
Coy, that there is no marrying in
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09
L. -z1zAa- Win Drown.

Inc Careful WOmdu TIES tuVM Uu
before the time she is to wear them.
Tan shades Of the warmest possible
sorts appear in mannish handgear
White gloves are elegant, if perfect
" clean, for all dress wear. If dirty,
y -,- - g,nrrsh1n
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

IUIEIUs % sIFU tF-Ig TWVII - INe TH0-
lie schools a copy of that poets play,
"Willlam Tell" The sum OF $4,000
has been set aside for this purpose.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

made Of velvet, as are the cuffs, and
there are pipings Of turquoise blue
satin to finish both.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

gagement ring, but, strange 10 say, il
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

style, and, to pipe gown with blue
and white is a pretty sure way TO Sc
cure it's general style. The little line
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

O WllLe gives IL H5d HISS anu HLIaHi
while the blue gives IL the required
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1904-12-09

HUT u N'JlDLf
Here is an importan, thing TO re-
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
Emblem Show.

Our annual cattle show and fair passed
off very pleasantly, Saturday, October Ist.
The weather was cold and squally and no
doubt kept many from attending, but
there was 4 crowd from early morning
till night. The exhibit Of stock was Of
very good quality, 81 head of cattle being
on the Crowds. Noticeable am ,ng them
we're some kne Herefords, entered by L.
L. Whitney. His three-year-old bull and
bull calf are hard to beat. c. L. Caswell
bad herd Of II nice Jersey and grade
Jersey cows. Frank Atwood had six nice
grade Hereford steers, closely matched,
Edwin Berry very pretty pair of calves.
T. n. Hilton also had some good steers
and calves. Fred Drury had a nice look
ing bull calf, said to be five months old
and to weigh 6Io pounds. Gran, William
exhibits a nice one-year.old bull and
heiter OF the Hereford breed and some
fine grade steers,
On account Of the threatening weather
the exhibit in the hall was not large.
The committees awarded premiums az
follows: On herds of cows, c. L. Cas-
well, Ist; L L. Whitney, 2nd; J. w.
MORN, sd.
On draft horses of 74oo pounds per
pair or more, Frank Curtis, Ist; Asher
Davis, I'D George Smith, Sd.
On draft horses less than 400 pounds
per pair, there was only one entry, Sidney
p. Dunbar, Ist.
On family horses. Parker William, lat /;
Edgar Mllay, I'D; three-year-old colts,
D. S. Wtham list; brood ponies, Marion
Ward, Ist sucking ponies, Marion Ward,
list.
Grade Hereford herd, L. L. Whitney,
Ist; three-year-old steers, Frank Atwood,
Ist, I'D and 3D. for matched and beef T.
II Hilton, I'D two-year-old steers, Grant
Witham, Ist and I'D one-y ear-old steers,
Grant William, list; one-year-old Hereford
bull, Grant Witham. tsi; two-year old
heller. Grant William. Ist; three-year-old
bull, L. L. Whitney, Ist; bull calf L. l..
Whitney. Ist; pair OF steer calves, grade
Hereford, Edwin Berry, list, T. H. Hilton,
I'D oxen Ephraim Spaulding, Ist grade
Durham cows, S. A. Fox, LIST.
The following preferences were made in
the hall: Crazy guilt, Mrs. Emery Sew
cry, Ist; hooked rugs, Mrs. S. A. Fox,
Is,; sofa pillows, Mrs. lothian Sevens,
Ist and and; tides, Mrs. lothian Stevens,
Ist; apples, Kings, Marshall Berry, Ist;
Roy Atwood. and; Baldwins, Roy At
wood. Ist; corn, Yellow, T. H. Hilton,
Ist, d. K. Williams, and; corn, sweet,
d. K Williams, Ist, Mammoth White
Corea, Edgar Milay, Ist, also on cabbage
and Calf. Sunhower; I. H. Hilton, Ist
on Green Mountain potatoes and pump
kins; L. L. Spencer, Ist on turnips and
Delmar potatoes; Mrs. Mellen Berry, Ist
on Maple Syrup; Mellen Berry, list on
Bridget Murphy potatoes.
J. w. NORM Sec.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
Harmony.

The Methodist parsonage will be ded-
Gated on Wednesday, Oct r7th, by ser
vices at the church morning and afternoon
ADD social gathering at the parsonage
in the evening. Evangelist Gale with
several other ministers from adjoining
towns will be present and participate in
the services.
Mrs. Ella Church of Shirley is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Sabrina Dore, whose
health has been poor OF late.
Mrs. Pliny Hight OF Caribou, Ne. has
been visiting visiting relatives and friends
in this her native town for few weeks
Alder, Newmarch and Fred Eldridge
each shot deer, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo, Chadbourn have
moved back to their home, the Time for
which they rented ID. Z. Cooley's farm
having expired.
Quite delegation from this town at
tended the fair at ParkmAn, Saturday.
Hunter & Names have their camp
built and crew will begin numbering
operations at once on the lumber they
recently purchased of MI Cooley
The outlook 10 for a busy winter in
town. especially with those who have
lumber TO cut.
Bachelor & Caldwell have the steam
power installed at their mill and are saw
ing out the remainder OF their lumber.
Rev T. E. Ham preached very in-
struc,ive sermon on Sunday morning from
the text. "Come for all things now are
Ready"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
3 Gents

Eight cents a pound is
what a young woman paid for
twelve pounds of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
paid one dollar for a bottle of
SCOTS Emulsion, and by TAX
ing regular doses had gained
twelve pounds in weight before
the bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound is
cheap for such valuable ma
serial. Some pay more, some
less some get nothing for
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS.
4o9 Pearl Street, New York
soc. and $I.oos all druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
A Judicious Inquiry.

A we'll known travelling man who
visits the drug trade says he has often
heard druggists inquire of customers
who asked for cough medicine VIII ether
it was wanted for a child or for an adult,
and if for r child they almost invariably
recommend Chamberlain's Cough Rem
e6y. The reason for this 10 that they
know there 10 no danger from it and
that it always cures. There is not the
least danger in giving it, and for coughs
colds and Group it is unsurpassed For
sale at G. K Fogg's Drug Store Skowhe-
gan; L. c. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

Jonss-DurRim Bunkes-Daxgin
The greatest social event of the season
at West Forks occurred, Wednesday
evening the 2S.h inst, the occasion being
the marriage of Mr.. William E. Jones to
Miss Jennie (. Durgin, daughter of the
game warden, and Mr.. Scion s. Bunker
to Miss Grace B. Durgin. Rev. FL. s.
Ryder OF North Arson was the officiat-
ing Clergyman. IL was beautiful star
lit fall evening; every hill was decked 10
her most brilliant autumnal colors. The
east and west branches OF the Kennebec
gracefully flowing on their way mingled
their waters In the main river with Ito
silvery ripped surface. The day had
been a delightful one, the evening was
perfect, and the air was filled with the
imaginary chimes OF silver bells.
Under these very favorable circum-
stances q goodly number OF friends had
assembled at an early hour at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. john II. Morris, uncle
and aunt of the prospective bride, to
witness the marriage OF William N.
Jones to Miss Jennie Z. Durgin. At
eight O'Clock Mr.. Jones and Miss Dur
gin, preceded by the clergyman, entered
the parlor to strains of wedding march,
played by Miss Daisy Holway Of Show
hegau and took their places In the bay
window, where 10 the presence of their
friends, they took the solemn vows OF
matrimony.
After congratulations and we'll wish
ing, the company adj burned to the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah A. Durgin,
nearby, where their daughter, Miss
Grace B., was to be married to Scion 3.
Bunker. Friends and relatives, old and
Young, were there. Everyone wss happy
and of course 10 the best OF spirits.
Then came that quiet pause which in
variably precedes the impressive mar
risge vows. The pretty service of the
Methodist ritual was used, including the
ring ceremony. Congratulations and
well-wishing were then 10 order. This
was followed by COLLATION. to which
ample justice was done by all.
The brides were dainty gowned In
white muslin with lace trimmings. All
four of the contracting parties are pop
ular In the community. Mr.. Bunker
has been employed at the Forks Hotel
for q year and half and Mr.. Jones fol-
lows the lumber and logging business.
Business interests will prevent any we'd
ding trips for the present. All their
friends wish them happy aud proper
Gus welded life, and 10 evidence Of their
good wishing, left with them many
pretty and valuable presents.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
How to walk.

There is no virtue In n dawdllng
saunter. Tho slow and languld drag
ging one foot after the other, which
some people call walking would tire
an athlete; 1t utterly exhausts a weak
person. md that IL tho reason why
many delicate persons think they can
not walk To derive any benefit from
the exercise IT Is necessary TO walk
with a light elastic step. which swings
one leg to the other that It's weight Is
not felt and which produces a healthy
glow. showing that the sluggish blood
u stirred to action In the most remote
vekns--Family Doctor.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
Moose River.

MY. and Mrs. Allen Runnslls returned
home from Scion whore they have been
working for VIM. whippls through the
summer.
A little girl baby WAS bora to ArA
Angie Colby, Sept. 20
JEFF Adams returned, Thursday OF
last week, from the fair ss Wassrvills
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Murphy returned
from Onawa where they have been
working for the past summer.
Two Of the little Sawyer brothers
while out partridge hunting, killed
nice large deer.
At o special meeting of the town, 1t
was decided to give one hundred dollars
to help build the sidewalk which has
already been begun.
N. T. Holden and Andrew Holden are
doing tho toting for the Great Northern
Paper Co. from Jackman 4 r. Station
to Sandy Bay.
Dan Witham of Bangor who IL visit
ing at Richard Holdsns killed . fine
deer, Oct lat.
The two Misses CathoArt from Mar
low, p. / , are visiting their uncle, NJ.
M. Ray.
Chester McDonnels sold a valuable
dog to M. Piel OF Lake Parlin for
$35.
Ed Craft spent Sunday at home. He
will return, Monday, to the Sporting
Camp at Jones Pond.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

The conference OF the Congregational
church met here, Tuesday and Wednes-
day of last week, ADD by the management
OF our pastor Rev. I. L. kotcn, ana
chairman OF the committee, the program
was carried out to the enjoyment OF all
The ministers present were Rev. I. L.
Ro,ch OF Jackman. Rev. Mr.. Fowler OF
Greenyille, Rev. Mr.. Mcneil OF Milf
nocket, Rev. Mr.. Fisher Of Dexter. Del
ega,es from Greenville and Monson were
Mrs. Fowler and Mrs. Davis. Mrs.
|. S. Williams, chairman OF the commit
Tee, found every one ready to give or lend
a helping hand to make 1t beaeht to oil.
Rev. c. L. Rotcb, psstsr here, left
Wednesday, the 9Th, for vacation OF two
mopths. The only Sunday services will
be Sunday school until other arrange
men,s can be made.
H. p. Mckinney has received several
carloads of supplies for his lanber camp,
which he is unloading this week.
Vange Gilbert bought four large horses
of ]. Kelley OF Sandy Bay, last week.
Ruel Holden has returned from a trip
down river.
Tuesday evening will be the harvest
supper which many OF the ladies are work
ing hard to prepare.
DR.. Larrabee was called to the Lines,
last week, to see Thomas McNahn, who
b very sick with pneumonia.
S. Hilton OF Sandy Bay was In town,
Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
SOMERSET PICK-UPH.

The Arson and New Portland indie
pendent Telephone line from William
Gordon's, Arson, to l.. A. Davis In New
Portland, is completed.
A number of the Italians who have
been working on the sewer which is
being put In al Fairfield, left town,
Friday morning. They left here on
the 100 car, and had baggage enough
with them to have warranted =
special. They presented a novel sight
as they started for the station with
their trunks on their backs.
Tho corn shop at Norridgewock, has
closed, after nearly four weeks' run, In
which time nearly four hundred thou
sand cans have been put up of fine quail
ity. Had Jack Frost kept away there
would have been over ak hundred
thousand cans put up for the Burn
ham Morrill, Company. From ITO to
200 acres of corn we're practically
ruined by the frost, otherwise the
shop would run two or threo weeks
longer.
Officials of the Somerset railroad are
looking for tho biggest "big game" sea-
son on record They have received in
quiries which go to show that the sports
mon are finding the territory north of
Bingham equal to any in the State and
easy to reach Railway accommoda-
tons are nowhere In the Northern states
better adapted to the sportsman's de-
sires than the Maine Central and Somer-
set Railway furnish. In connection
with good hotel and camp service, at
reasonable rates, the hunter may enjoy
his vacation.
Mrs. Louise Emery, widow of the late
Joshua Emery of Benton, was drowned
at Shswmut, near the dam of the Law.
renee, Newhal & Page Co, at about
3 O'clock, Friday afternoon, Sept. 30th.
Mrs. Emery had been passing the fore
noon with Mrs. Charles Nichols In Shaw
nut and Mr.. Nichols was taking her "a
cross the river to her home when the &C.
cident occurred. The weather was pleas
act when they started out, but there
came up a squat at about this time and
the wind blew very hard, carrying the
boat with it's two occupants to the dam.
Mr.. Nichols saw the danger that they
were In, and jumped out OF the boat
onto the fiashboards of the dam, as did
also Mrs. Emery. He thought that they
would be able to stay there until help
could reach them. The water was not
very high, but it washed up onto Mrs.
Emery's dress, making the place very
slippery, and she found she could not
stay there long, 30 Mr.. Nichols got her
into the boat and tried to hold it until
help would come, but the water was 80
swift and his footing so uncertain that
he was obliged to let go, and the boat,
containing Mrs Emery, went over the
dam, before help could be had. Mr.
Nichols chung to the dam until help
was able to reach him, and boat with
four men came out and got him safely
ashore. Two sons survive her, Earl
and Joshua, who work for the Water
vile & Fairfield Ry & 1t, Co. She
was sister of Miss Lillian Hunter of
a gloom over the community.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
FORECLOSURE NOTICE.

Whereas, Samuel F. Calf and Jennie
Calf both then of Dexter, Pepobscot County
now OF Madison, Somerset County by their
mortgage deed dated the I4th day of May nine
teen hundred and three and recorded In Som
erset Registry OF De eds Vol 261 Page 70 con,
veyed to one Perry d. Gates then living out
since deceased, q certain parcel OF real estate
situated IN said Madison and bounded on the
North by the town cross road leading westerly
from the Hayden Corner $50 called) to BiacK'
we'll Hill: on the East by land of George y,
Clough; ON the south by land OF oriso9
Clough and land formerly owned by FREQ
Spaulding. and on the west by land formerly
owned by Corydon Sawyer now supposed TO DC
owned by John q. Chase and containing one
hundredacres more or less, and whereas tne
conditions ri said mortgage have been broken,
now therefore by reason OF the preach OF tne
conditions thereof l, Tracy Oates OF Skowne-
gan said County as Ad administrator OF the rs,
tate OF said Perry d; Gates duly ana iegat ~
appointed q qualified. claim a foreclos re OF
said mortgage q give this notice accordingly
Skowhegan. Sept. eth, 1904
TRACY GATES as Administrator OF bs'@o
of Perry d. Gates. -.
5wse BY Walton q Walton his Attye.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
st. Adams.

J. w. Jewett and wife drove to Bangor.
last week, to see his sick brother, {. NJ
Je~ett, who has been confined to the bed
for one year.
The potatoe crop In that section is
nearly failure ; about half corp as tar
as heard from in this section.
Baxter Woodbury. 10 making quite ex-
,ensive repairs in the house where ne
lives.
Otis Blaisdell and wife were 10 town
the FIRST of the week from Palmyra.
Weston Webb has been visiting his
folks for the past two weeks. His
mother, Mrs. Ruel Webb, is very feeble.
Very many are gathering their apples,
this week fair crop is expected OF good
quality.
Mira. Charles Mason is visiting friends
in Lewiston.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
ALL THK NEWS
from Somerset towns
Browns Corner

Mr. Marion Jones OF NorridEewock was
IN the place, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haydsa and little
Hazel we're at S. b. Wyman's. Sunday
Manley Drake recently passed the day
aft. S. Buuil's, North HArtAnd.
hrs. Margarc, Goodridge OF South
Canaan was al {. B. Chase's, Sunday
Frank Hubbard is thrashing in this
neighborhood.
Rev. o. NJ. Chase assisted by Edward
Barrett, the gospel singer. Rev. X. r.
Chase and Others ~i hold series oil
meetings at Slab City school house COM
mencing, Saturday. DC. BIB at 7 p. m.'
holding over TWO Sundays. All are cor
daily invited to attend
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peckham OF
Massachusetts are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Wheeler.
Mrs. Mabel York ia visiting her relA-
lives 10 Norridgewoek
Mr.. Ramsdel has been buying and
packing fall apples IN this vicinity.
We wish TO er'end our congratulations
TO Mr.. aud Mrs. Bert 3hl,sn Who were
recently married At HafHAnd by wishing
them much prosperity add long life.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces 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 80 much faith in it's
curative powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list Of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
Smithheld.

Mr. Melvin Treworgy died in Smith
field, Sept. 18th, after a short illness OF
typhoid fever and erysipelas aged S.
years. Mr.. Treworgy was baptized and
joined the Adven,s several years ago
He also belonged to the order OF l. o. O.
F. in Oakland. He leaves widow and
two sons, William, who resides in Win
throp, and Charles. living at home, two
brothers one residing 10 dolyoke, Mass,
and one in New Jersey. The funeral was
held from his home, Friday afternoon.
Miss Cora Stevens has returned home
from New Hampshire, where she has
spent several months with her brother.
Mrs. Lulu Hartford and children visited
relatives in Clinton, last week.
Several summer boarders are lingering
at North Pond house.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Groves are attending
the Baptist convention at Waterville.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

The late Senator Lamar OF hiSsis-
sippi was hAbitually forsstfm of every
thing and everybody except bis friends
For years no suffered untold Affections
because Of constantly mislaying his
Eyeglasses and suspenders. While On
associate Justice OF the supreme court
he one day bsamingiy connded to o
friend that all OF those troubles were
over and that his eyeglasses and sus-
penders never more would trouble
him. How dsd you manage itr' In
CURED his friend. ~OA. had pair OF
eyeglasses sewed to every one of my
vests and pair Of suspenders to every
pair Of trousers"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

VIM T. Haines and F. J. Durgin were
IN town, Sunday.
Mrs. Annie (Clark) Oliver of Popham
Beach has been the guest of Mrs. Abbie
Webster, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Snow of Skowhe-
gan are stopping at Webster's Hotel for
few days. They intend to go to Otter
Pond for weeks outing before they re-
turn home.
Mrs. M. H. French OF No. Arson was
In town, Thursday OF last week.
Those who attended the State Fair at
Lewiston from this place were Mr.. and
Mrs Philander Baker and son, David,
Mr.. and Mrs George Baker, MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Spaulding.
Mrs. Sherman Bean is gaining fast
from her recent illness
Miss Georgia Colby, With the teachers
of Bingham schools, took carriage ride
to Pleasant Pond, Sunday. They return
ed with Arlie Dnsmore, Sunday evening
Harry, William and Urban Spauldiog
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

Among the gusss registered at the
hotel we noted Hon. VIM. T. Haynes OF
Waterville, commissioners Williams oil
Hartland and ketcalf OF New Portland.
Allen Runnels and wife passed through
town enroute for Jackman, recently.
NJ. L. French, wife and master Dwgh
are up from No. Arson.
John Morris, Pat Walsh and Scion
Banker got the frst deer Of the season.
Mrs. Nora Spaulding and Mrs Della
Lockwood have returned homo to Show
began.
AT Mr.. Ed Morris they have very
sick child. DR.. Bates from Scion at
tends him.
F. J. Durgin has returned from a trip
down river.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

Later reports touching the Maine oorn
pack for 1904 are more encouraging. 1t
is estimated that there will be between
o. and 70 per cent. of the average pack.
For the last two or three years, the pack
has not much exceeded 100000 cases,
but up to that time it averaged between
Toe, 600 and 1000, 900 cases.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06
He was wHl1in@,

81 don't want to speak to You again
about your reckless expenditure Of
money" said the stern parent
"AIl right, dad" replied the incor-
rigible youth. Hereafter It will be up
to you to hand out the coin and say
nothing. "-Kennebee (hfe) Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-06

A general election campaign is in full
swing throughout Canada. Although
the public was not aware, until today,
that the federal cabinet had dissolved
parliament and ordered polling to be
held on Thursday, Nov. 8, the party
leaders have been alert and 80 prepared
the machinery that no one was taken by
surprise. The contest promises to be
one of the most stubborn ever carried
on in Canada A prominent issue in
the campaign 10 the construction OF a
trans Continental railroad by the Grand
Trunk by government aid. The opposi
ton party has taken a pronounced
stand against the project in its pres
ent form, claiming that the govern
ment has agreed practically to con-
struct the road for the company and
that the latter will use Portland, Me-,
instead of Canadian port as an out
let on the Atlantic seaboard.