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The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

On Wednesday, December "A, 1904,
Scion Lodge No rs |. o. o f and
Northern Light Rebekah Lodge No IS,
gave a reception in honor of Grand
Master Leon 5 Merrill. The following
lodges were invited: Table Rock Lodge
of North Arson and Mount Moxie Lodge
of Bingham, also Centennial Rebekah
Lodge of Bingham and Emerald Re
bekah Lodge of North Arson. About
fifty visitors were present, the whole
number present being about one hundred
and fifty. The following Grand Lodge
office were present: Deputy Grand
Master A. F. Smith of Bangor and
Grand Secretary. Russell q Dyer of
Portland, also Minnie +. Spencer. Presi-
dent of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine
A large number of letters of regret we're
received from prominent peoo,e through
out the state, including {. II Morrill,,
Grand Warden; Nm. f. Piummer,
Grand Treasurer; Past Grand Master :.
2 Felker; Past Grand Master Leon f.
Higgins; Past Grand Master Chas o.
Small. also from I has. T Jackson of
Portland and Mary Z. Carr of Norridge-
wock. Past President of the Rebekah
Assembly.
After the guests we're all assembled at
the Fraternity hall an entertainment
was given consisting of instrumental
music by McIntire's orchestra, violin
solo by Miss Gunevere McIntire and
a solo by Past Grand P. =. Longley of
Scion Lodge. Brother Asa Morton of
Bangor furnished several vocal selec
tfnus d1ripc ba avauinU bafpu raa1v tp
respond at any moment with song
which exactly fitted the occasion.
The whole program was of a high
order and was greatly appreciated by all
present. Following this came the re-
ception to the Grand officers after which
were the addresses, which were given
in thoughtful manner and fittngy sp-
plauded. Notable among them was the
address by Grand Master Merrill which
showed much thought and careful study
ard is reckoned among the best ever
given in Solon, The Odd Fellows and
Rebekshs of Solon feel highly honored
by having one of their members elected
to the highest office within the gift of
the Odd Fellows of the state OF Maine
III is the result of careful study and
earnest effort, and unlring devotion to
the interests of the Order
Brother Merrill is a member of Scion
Lodge, an officer of Parmenas Encamp-
ment, and a member of Canton Somer-
set
After the addresses, fine banquet
was served in the banquet hall to which
ample justice was done by all
Special trains ran over the Somerset
for the accommodation of visitors from
North Arson and Bingham
The occasion was potable one in the
history of Odd Fellowship In Scion, and
one long to be remembered by those who
were fortunate enough to be present.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

Brockton Times: Massachusetts has
no desire to impose the Brown-tail moth
upon any other State. II has proven a
most unwecOme guest here since 1t came
from Holland with some imported roses.
The story of its appearance 10 Maine,
however, shows how widely it Is extend
ing its field of operations. Maine should
bestir itself In order that this moth may
not secure habitat In the big forests of
that State. for once there the work of
determination would be rendered mpos-
sible
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
Revolution Imminent

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
vousness. sleeplessness or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. 1t
never fails to tone the stomach, regulate
the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood Run down
systems benefited particularly and all
the usual attending aches vanish under
its serching and thorough effectiveness
Electric Bitters is only SOC. and that is
returned if it don't give perfect satisfac-
tion Guaranteed by Geo. Z. Sampson
gist.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

Bangor News "When you come to
look the situation square In the eye,"
said liquor dealer, Tn lrsday, "you
must admit that there's trouble ahead
for the man who keeps on selling. Here
the law court has turned down all the
demurrers from the August term, 30
that that bunch will be up for sentence
in February; Patten, he says he's going
to dry up the town, and Judge Powers
is to be here in February and Judge
Savage In August. Now, anyone who
wants to stack up against that layout
can try Tim out"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

lscYant, FRANK whit
Lincoln Artemu. Aeatherbee
Milford. Al5lsn Daeae
Mllnolfet, Grorsc y. -trarns.
Newport. George II. Bauo@s
Old Town, Leslie \ Buzzell
Schools Pl.. Ernest l.. Smart
Springfield, Ralph scfi5ner.
Democrats.
Bangor. Charles Z Bliss.
Bangor James n. Mullen.
Charleston. Charles II. scrbner.
0fono, George /. Thompson.
IIseAIAaUIs COUNTY.
Entitled to a.
Republicans.
Blanchard, Edward L Blanchard.
Dover, Crowell {. Hall.
Guilford. Harry ". Davis
Mile, Albert ). Leonard.
sAeADAHoe COUNTY
Entitled to A.
Republicans
Bath, Harold NJ Sewall
Bath. Samuel r. Percy.
Bowdoin, Clarence o. Purington.
Topsham, Eugene Thomas.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
Entitled to =
Republicans.
Arson, Fred W. Bunker.
Concord, Edwin o. Nittum.
Cornville, Cassius {. Kinsman.
Madison. A. Ledyard Smith.
Palmyra, Allison P. lIowes.
skowhegan, Edward \. Merrill.
Smithheld, Harvey L. Sawyer.
WALDO COUNTY.
entitled to S.
Republicans.
Belfast, Clarence .. Poor.
Freedom, Addison +. Sparrow.
Jackson, Everett L. Morton.
Democrats.
lslesboro, Winfield 5. pendleton.
Searsmont, Frank A. Jones.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Entitled to Io.)
Republicans.
Addison, Ralph ". Lonefellow.
Calais, John NJ. Johnson.
Danforth, Varney A. Putnam.
PASSPORT, Lincoln II. Newcomb.
Lubec, X. !. Peacock.
Milbridge, George A Sawyer
Pembroke, William Il. Wilder.
Rogue Bluffs, Foster NJ. Thompson.
Democrats.
Dennysville, Herbert H. Allan
Maehiasport, William {. Hanson.
YORK COUNTY.
Entitled to ID.
Republicans.
Berwick, James II. Downs
Biddeford, Richmond II. Ingersol.
Bddeford, Joseph Shevenell.
Buxton, Samuel a. Hill.
Cornish, William K. Copp.
Elliott, Thompson +. Staples,
kennebunk, Lendall w Nash.
Limerick, Frank NJ. Higgins.
Limington, Benjamin E. Cousins
North Berwick, John E. Abbott
Saco, Jesse P. smith.
Sanford, George A. Goodwin
York, Richard f. Tapley.
Democrat.
South Berwick, Isaac Libby.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive,
Occasionally life itself il the price of a
mistake, but you'll never be wrong if
you take DR. Kings New Life Pills for
Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver
or Bowel troubles They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c, at Geo L. Simpsons
Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded In the county registry j,
Caratunk-N. P. Brown to David
/ Brown, $50.
/ Anson-Mae f. Weston to Emma F.
! Perkins, 81 Mary +. Hooper to Il E.
/ Skidmore, 81; C. S. Benz amin ct al to II,
L. Skidmore, $1,000.
Pittsfield-S. M. Raymond to E. F.
Haines, $500; j. II. Davis to Daniel Hill,
800.
Skowhegan-Calvin Eaton to S. w.
Clark, 81; j. L. Burrill TO Lors Webster,
$1,000; o. d. Wells to |. S. Pierce. 81 ;
j. W. Wheeler ct al to G. Il. Foster,
SIS.
Jackman-Jennie NJ. Newton to Ida
NJ. Williams, 800; S. j. Walton to Ida
Nj. Williams, 81
Athens-Geo. scribner to Main Stream
Lumber Co., Sl20; {. T. Whittier to
Fred Whittier, $1,000.
Ripley. S. Lsughton to Main Strea m
Lumber Co., $1,000.
Msdison-E r. Walker to C. D. Nor
rill, S135; S. w. Gould to T. T. French,
81; n. T. Morrill, ct als to E. B. Will
lisms, 800.
Fairfield-v. R Conner ct ale to Geo.
F. Murrell, 600.
Brighton and Msyfield-E. j. Russell
to Brighton Mfg. Co., 81.
Brghton-E. j. Russell to Brighton
Mfg. Co., 81.
Palmyra-J S. spauldinR to w. S.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

l had a severe bilious attack and felt
like my head was about to burst when
got hold of a free sample of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. |
took dose of them after supper anc
the next day felt like a new man and
have been feeling happy ever SINCE
says Mr. j. w Smith of Julf' Texas.
For bilionsness, stomach troubles and
constipation these Tablets have no equal.
Price % cents For sale by g r. fogg
Druggist Skowhegan; l. c. Williams
Athens; Sullivan Newton hickman.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
A Gard

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 60-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II
1t falls to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25.cent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
p. w. BUCKNAM, r. Fl. WING,
GEO. E. SAMPSON, G.. K. FoGG,
w H. FULLER
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

Its wonderful power goes to the seat
of your trouble, vitalizes, strengthens
every part of your body. That's what
Bollter's Rocky Mountain Tea does
So cents Tea or Tablets G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
A Erlahtened horae.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences 1t behooves everybody to have q
reliable Salve handy and there's none at
good as Bucklens Arnica Salve. Burns
Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear
quickly under it's soothing effect. 25c,
at Geo. ESampson's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

Removes the microbes which improy-
erish the blood and circulation. Stops
all trouble that nterferes with nutrition.
That's what HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will do 35 cents Tea or Tablets.
G Il. Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
New Books.

!
BOOKS recently received al the Free
/ Public Library, Skowhegan.
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The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM 7. SEEKlEs,... .........'..... .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ Skowhegan
Judge of Probate;
HOWARD F. DhsFoRrH.. ................. Skowhegan
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FowLKR,......... ........... .Skowhegan
Register oil Deeds:
LLKwELLYH GOODWIN, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS kowhegan
Treasurer.
r II. REHD,. $3.50. Harmony
Sheriff and Jaer
ALFREDEH. Lang .....'...... -. .okowhegan
DEPUTIES. c. E. Duren, Fairfield; Anon Baker,
Bingham; William f. Priest, Pittsheld Lewis Fish,
Hartland; Fred Lucas ST. Adams; Charles E. Var
sey, Mercer George F.; Aver, Athens Wallace Emery,
North Anon; Albert f. Milay, North New Portland /;
Charles Dunbar. Madison; William Z. Briggs, Show
began; Orlando Brackett Starks; Herbert Eaton,
Scion; F. c. Holt, Norrdgewock; Frank Durgin,
The Forks; Fred ]. Horn, Canaan, William H. Viles,
Flagstaff.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
TerIna OF Gnnrta

Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday In March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday Of each month
County Commissioners The FIRST Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday In Deem
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
LOTS MORE LIKE It.
Plenty More Proof Like This, and Al
from SkOWhegan People.

No chance for argument
here.
No better proof can be had.
What a Skowhegan man
says is the best OF evidence
for Skowhegan people.
Read this case.
We have lots more like 1t.
Louis Weston, painter, corner Of Rail
road and Poplar SITS says. ~ hen
went to Simpsons drug store ia thu
winter Of 1877 I was in poor health
My kidneys were weak and inactive and
complications ensued which failed 70
respond to the use Of medicines. Wien
10 his store one day was complaining
of my back and other indications OF
kidney complaint and | was advised to
use Doau's Kidney Pills. did So and
that particular attack ceased Sincs
then as might be expected from nax
who follows my calling have had mild
occurrences, when have resor,ed 10
Doans Kidney Pills. IL each and every
case they stopped the attack ia
its early stages. l have always ad-
vised the use Of poan's Kidney Pills
whenever opportunities presented Them
selves
Fer sale by all dealers. Price 80 eents.
Foster Mllburn Co., Buffalo, y. Y, SOS
agents for the United States,
Remember the name-Doan's- -spd
take no other.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

When a high salaried ONCE finds 1t neces-
sary to seek the man you may expect to see
thieves trying to break into jail
al had running, itching my leg. suf
fered tortnrers Doan's Ointment took away the
burning and itching instantly, and quickly Of
fected permanent cure" G. W. Lenhart, Bowl
ing Green o.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
Mpst BE ouick.

Pains in the stomach and attacks of
the collie come on SO suddenly and are so
extremely painful that immediate relief
must be obtained. There is no neces-
sity of sending for a doctor in such
cases If bottle Of amberlsn's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is at
hand No doctor can prescribe better
medicine For sale by z. Foggs
Drug store, >kowhegan; L. c Williams,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
Strennnns Infant

Jigby-Hello, old man hear that
new baby up at your house Popley-
You don't say Great pair Of lungs.
Ell? Jigby say l hear that baby Of
yours popley Yes. yes and you live
two blocks away Wonderful. wonder
ful,-Philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29
County Commissioner.

County Commissioners:
JoHH METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL. ST. Albans.
l. {. WILLIAMS, Athens
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

Cupid is 3 sorry leader. after .esiing PEG Pls
them st YRS.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

The Japs may fight the Russians,
On land or on the sea;
But the girls of this here country.
Fight for Rocky Mountain Tea,
G. X. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-29

It's wise industrial stock that knows its
own par.
Lots Of people pray for the poor aud let
il go at that.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10

In the early railroad days, and that
era may be brought down to q com.
paratively recent date, roadbeds were
constructed largely along the lines of
least resistance. The economy Of
time was not considered as carefully
as the economy OF construction. Thsn
came the era Of speed, when the saw.
ing Of the hours became all import
ant. New, htgh-speed locomotives
were invented and fast express
schedules were arranged with few
stops, but there was still another great
factor in bringing about the present
fast train service, that the average
person fails to take into account. A
great deal of speed can be put into
the track itself. And so came an era
of improvement in the roadbed, and
grades were cut down and filed up
to as near a dead level as possible,
and cut-offs were built, to eliminate
bends and curves. So with "a fast
track" and high-speed locomotives the
modern express trains and specials"
have reduced the distance between
points and added to the fast train SER
vice without sacrificing either COM
fort or safety.-From "The World
Progress" in Four-Track News for
November. e.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
NY lady's Boudojr

The prevailing popularity of POM
padour styles renders it easy to plan
a most charming sanctum. One of
the most attractive seen this season
had for wall paper a gray medallion
design on a cream ground, with the
woodwork done in white enamel. The
furniture is also of gray, picked out
with white, the ornate carvings of
the periods of the Louis lending
themselves we'll to this coloring.
To relieve the grayness of the walls
and furniture the upholstering was
done in rose brocade. The inner
draperies of the windows, the Dor
there's and cushions were the same.
The carpet was plain rose tint, with
lowered border, and one or two rich
rugs here and there. The dainty
Sevres desk-set, the clock and orna.
ment on the mantel were all chosen
with a regard to the period of the
other furnishings of the apartment,
and the whole effect was most pleas
ing to the observer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
Seasons Color Schemes.

1t is in the trimming and color
schemes that the clever girl who de-
signs her own toilets will make her
most conspicuous triumphs this sea-
son. Trimmings are to be lavishly
elaborate, and color schemes-for the
note of color contrast is to be a pro-
nouEced one-must be cleverly
handled, lest they prove a ptfall for
the unwary.
There is perfect furore for all the
new burnt tints. Indeed, a run down
the color card makes the student of
fashions think of very careless cook,
so many tints have got burnt or
scOrched. There is burnt bread. burt
orange, and burnt onion; scorched
leather and burnt amber punctuate
the gamut of tints from the palest
ecru 10 the deepest brown, and the
smoked tints bring up the rear.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
Best in the World.

Cream, Ark, Nov. 7.-(Special.)-
After eighteen months suffering from
Epilepsy, Backache and Kidney Com
plant, Mr.. w. H. Smith Of this place
is a we'll man again and those who
have watched his return to health
unhesitatingly give all the credit to
Dodd's Kidney Pills. In an interview
regarding his cure, Mr.. Smith says:
Il had been low for eighteen months
with my back and kidneys and also
Epilepsy. l had taken everything
knew of, and nothing seemed to do
me any good till friend of mine got
me to send for Dodd's Kidney Pills.
| find that they are the greatest med
icine in the world, for now l am able
to work and am in fact as stout and
strong as before took sick"
Dodd's Kidney Pills cure the Kid
neys. Cured Kidneys cleanse the
blood of all impurities. Pure blood
means good health.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
Electric launches in Venice.

The Italian ministry OF posts AMI
telegraphs has received authority in
,arliament to establish telephone con-
nections between Brescia and Ber-
gamo, Lecco and Bergamo, Cremona
and Piaenza, Genoa. Pisa and Leg
horn. Naples, Foggia, and Barletta.
Naples, Reggie, Ca!abria, and Messina.
The authorities of the province OF
Rome propose to build an electric
railway between the city Of Rome and
Civite Castellana. The city council
of Venice has decided to purchase a
number Of electric launches for use
on the canals Of that city. The gen.
eral inspector Of the Adriatic railroad,
whose office is in Rome. has received
permission to purchase $50 electric
accumulators. The Adriatic Railroad
company is planning to build an cleo
trio road from Chisso to Como and
Chiavenna.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
G&C1IESrT.
~ iNNGNT1QN
New Oil Enojne.

A new oil engine Is the recent and
fruitful development of the Internal
combustion motor and its adaptation
to the use Of crude oils or oils OF
specific gravity that precludes their
use In motors of the ordinary type.
Like all engines suitable for crude oil
the latest innovation has provision
for the injection of water into the cyl
inder before compression. This has
the effect of allowing a much higher
compression without preignition than
is ordinarily possible, and it has other
important effects. The builders say
that the water vapor prevents the de-
composition of the petroleum to an
extent, enabling the engine to run
long periods with crude oils without
leaving an excess of deposit on the
Vaporizer's walls. 1t is not easy to
understand why water should prevent
decomposition Of the petroleum. The
engine works on the four stroke cycle
and uses the heavy black petroleum
ellis and the semi-retined or inter-
mediates, as well as the ordinary re-
fined lamp oil. There is "a cylinder
fourteen inches in diameter, giving
forty seven brake horse power with
horse power with crude oils. On the
suction stroke Of the piston air is
drawn into the cylinder through the
main air valve, and oil is pumped
through the oil sprayer into the va
porizer, which receives a further sup
ply OF air through a shifting valve. At
the same time water is pumped
through the water sprayer and enters
the vaporizer. This charge is then
compressed, and, as the crank of the
engine passes the inner dead center,
is ignited by the hot igniting tube
giving the working stroke. The ex-
haust valve then opens to allow the
burnt charge to escape, completing
the cycle Of operations. The ignitions
are continuous on all loads, and the
ignition tube is therefore retained It
the required temperature without the
aid of a lamp except when starting
the engine. The speed of the machine
is governed by varying the amount Ct
water and oil injected, so that on
heavy loads full charges of oil and
water are delivered, while on light
loads small charges are given.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
Not Without Spice of Dancer,

They were spending the autumn in
the Pennsylvania mountains and a
shooting expedition had been planned
for the next day. The talk naturally
turned on the prospects for various
sorts Of game.
I'VE miss the spice of danger that
gives zest to hunting in the far west
one Of the younger members of the
party began, little pompously.
"Ah, ant it is danger wit your sport
you like?" earnestly returned the old
German farmer who was to act as
guide. Den you keeps close by me,
sir. De last time have sport shoots
mine brudder-in-law in de leg. l glad
ly takes you unter mine own wing
he concluded in all seriousness
Youths Companion.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-11-10
STORIETTES.

once In while one of the Sunday
exhorters on the Boston Common
startles the crowd with his hits. A
well-known old spell-binder was com.
pairing the vices and amusements of
various countries and the relation be.
tween the two. In particular. he de-
scribed bull-fghting in Spain and pug.
llism In this country. AN I don't
know but what bull-fghting ia the
better" he roared; God Almighty
made the bulls for beef But when you
kill a pugilist, what use is he to any.
body"
The appointment of Sir F. Berthe as
British elnbassador to Paris recalls a
story told IT the late Queen Victoria.
When assistant under-secretary Tor
foreign affaiys. Mr.. BERTHE had often
to visit tho queen, and used to an
nouncs his arrival by telegram Fin
ally. ozaa day. Victoria is said to have
remarked to him: "Mr. BERTHE, l
must aah you to be good enough not
to klgn your kilograms announcing
your arrival .Bertie,' as it makes me
expect nay GOA, and causes my disap-
pointneat"
James jeffrey Roche vas having a
chat with President Roosevelt in the
White House recently, when the tel
ephons began to ring. There seemed
to be nobody at hand to answer it, so
the president performed the duty him
self. Tho visitor says that this con-
versation took place: well, what is
it?' Hello, is Archie there?" mo,
he's not" who's this I'm talking
to-" The President" "Well, you'll
do. Tell Archie to come over and play
ball" And the President proceeded
to execute the order, as directed.
Miss Lola LaFollette, the daughter
Of the governor of Wisconsin, has a
ready and rather caustic wit At a
meeting held in Madison for a chart.
table purpose, Miss La Toilette was
one OF those who passed through the
audience with plates for contributions.
A rich miser sat in a rear seat alone,
and when Miss La Toilette extended
her plate to him, he said grimly: 81
haze nothing-nothing The young
girl knew the man was wealthy, and
with little smile, she said: Take
something, then. This collection is
for the poor you know"
A negro hack driver in Washington
was driving along the street when he
encountered funeral. A long line Of
coaches was behind the hearse, which
was moving along at lively rate. The
negro was superstitious, and did not
want to cross between the carriages
in the funeral procession. He tried
to drive around in front of the hearse.
but could not make sufficient speed.
After driving alongside the hearse for
two blocks. the negro called out to
the driver: Say, boss, hold up an
let me go past. My passenger is in
hurry, and yours isn't"