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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
Catarrb Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order TO cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quaCk medicine.
1t was prescribed by one Of the best ply
sicians in this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
New Portland.

The Junior Branch of |. ). s. spent
very pleasant afternoon, New Years
day, with Mrs. Charles Walker, and she
was assisted ia entertaining by Mrs.
Mae Nye and Mrs. Carrie Davis. Mrs.
Walker proved herself a most admirable
hostess and the little ones were right
royalty entertained. Refreshments were
served and the time will long be re
membered because to many of them it
was their first party.
Mrs. G.. F. Williams was called to
Madison, Saturday, by the serious i'll
ness of her friend Mrs. Angie Berry.
Mrs Leontine d. Nye has been quite
sick for the past week, but is now
gaining.
Mrs Lydia Rogers of Arson was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. p. b. Merry,
one day last week.
DR.. and Mrs Pratt are both sick.
The doctor is having pneumonia in a
mild form.
Mrs. Chas Bartlett and Mrs. Maria
Stevens, who went to Washington in the
early fall to visit their brother, Fred
jenkins of that place, have returned
home. They also went to California
and visited many places in the west on
their return trip.
Mrs Hiram Emery and Miss Susie
Emery were visiting friends at Madison,
Friday.
Mr. Henry Doe, who ID stopping at
Kingfeld, passed through town, one day
last week, on business
Mrs. Lottie Caswell left home, Friday,
for visit with relatives and friends at
Madison and Skowhegan.
The Cleaners Branch of /. s. S. will
hold their next meeting with Mrs F. F.
Caswell, Jan. 18th. n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Dow and two
children have returned from Dexter
Mrs Dow has been caring for her moth
er, Mrs. Cummings, who has recently
died.
Miss Bertha Linn had the misfortune
to slip on the ice, last week, and receive
a fall which injured her back quite
severely.
The academy and village schools be-
gan, Monday morning, Jan A, with the
following corps of teachers: High
grade, Prof. Gould of Brunswick; gram
mar grade, Miss Berdena Traitor, Hart
land; intermediate grade, Miss S. e
Collar, Lewiston; Academy ST. primary,
Mrs. +. ). traitor, Hartland; Pleasant
ST. primary, Miss Sara Hurd, Hartland.
At recent meeting of the Methodist
Sunday school at the Methodist parson-
age, the following Ulcers were cleo ed
to serve in the Sunday school for the
ensuing year: superintendent, D. A.
Packard; asstintant superintendent, A.
X. Johnson; secretary and treasurer, A.
p. Howes; librarian, Mrs. Fronia Traf
ton; organist, Hiss linda F. Gordon.
The Sabbath school has passed fairly
successful year, although the collections
have not been what they were last year.
The ladies of the Outlook Club gave a
reception to their lady friends, Saturday
afternoon, at the homo of DR.. Jennie
Fuller and Mrs, Harriet Fuller Baker In
Warren Square. The spacious rooms
were thrown open to the entire disposal
of the club and its guests while the
genial and hospitable atmosphere per
vading, the good cheer, and the numer.
ous open fires playing on the handsome
ly gowned women, caused them to for
get the cold they had experienced in
coming. AT 8 o'clock the ladies were
called to order by the club president,
Mrs. Annie Foss Fish, who gave the
guests a few words of welcome. After
The secretary's report by Mrs. Annie
Linn Lancey, short literary program
was carried outs Roll call, club. Mrs,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
What is Sky Blue?

The blue color of the sky on a bright
clear day has been constantly noticed by
the individual from childhood. To the
primitive lay mind the azure tint of the
ornament is simply its natural color.
But our daily experience shows that the
visible dome Of the heavens is only an
appearance, and science teaches us TO IT.
quire critically into the nature of things.
The cause of this color viewed from II
scientific standpoint has been almost as
illuaive as the tabled philosophers stone,
which during the Middle Ages was for
centuries an object of profound res arch,
The same may be said Of the familiar
color of the deep.blue sea, which has
elected the admiration Of dwellers on the
ocean shores from the earliest ages of
mankind; and vet probably no great
number Of individuals have inquired into
the cause of this color. January allan
fic
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
SOMERSET PICK-UPS

A. L. Smith, manager of the Great
Northern Paper Co.'S. plant in Madison
treated every man in the Company's en-
ploy to fine ten cent cigar on christ
mas day.
T II. Spear has finished building a
telephone line from North Arson to An
son Valley. The following are the SUD
scIibers: Harry Williamson, Fred Pui-
len, Eden Quint. \, j. Qaint' b. :
Gordon aud c. E. Walker.
J. II. Mathews, exporter Of raw turs,
shipped from No. Arson, the 2S.h lnS'''
the following skins: Red fox lol'
mink, 325; muskrat, 1000; coon, Zoo
These skins are for the January sales
and are valued at 81 98900 Mr.. Ma
thews held his fisher martin aud skunk
for the March sales.
A fourteen days notice OF hearing has
been served upon County Attorney
George l.. Emery at Biddeford upon the
petition of Frank W. Hovey formerly of
Pittsfield for reinstatement to the ork
bar. The order of hearing is signed by
Judge Spear, aud Heath, Andrews and
Dutton of Augusta are the attorneys re-
presenting Mr.. Hovey. The hearing Is
ordered for the January term OF court.
The telephone war in the district
covered by the New Sharon u Norfidge-
wock Telephone Co., goes merrily Oh.
On Dec 10Th the company held a meet
ing In Mercer and by an Overwhelming
vote it was decided to increase the an
nual rate to subscribers from $40 to S12.
This action was taken in order to intro
duce the Bell transmitters and receivers
so the subscribers eau use the long dis
lance lines But some of the stockhold-
ers said they didn't want to use the long
distance line, nor did the subscribers,
except very few. They claimed that a
vast majority of the subscribers-th ose
who paid for the mahtainance of the
line-were entirely satisfied with the
then existing arrangement. Ii the very
few who desire to use the long distance
line wanted to pay for Bell transmitter
let them have that privilege, bnt 1t was
wrong to compel the great minority of
subscribers to pay for something they
do not want and will not use. The in
to faE at a m mating
held in Blaisdell hall, Mercer, Saturday
and there was a large attendance,
REPRESENTATIVES being present rom Nor
ridgewock. Rome and Smithtield. The
meeting was called to order by &. K
Allen, and he was elected chirman and
II. T. Croswell, secretary. lie briefly
outlined the object of the meeting.
After considerable discussion on meth DDS
and details, the foregoing was unani-
mously adopted as basis of operation,
subject to any change that may be
deemed advisable:. 1--WE the undersign-
ed, citizens of Mercer, Me-, agree to
form ourselves into a company for the
purpose of erecting telephone line in
this and other towns for our use; each
one to contribute equally in materials,
labor or money ana have eqnal priv
leges in the same, voicing all statutory
forms and technicaltes. The labor and
expense OF repairs after construction
shall be borne equally
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
BAD BREATH, LIKE
A BAD CHARACTER
Brings Social Ostracism and Suffering in
the Keenest Degree.

Popularity is hard to gain - easy to lose.
Keeping ones breath sweet and free
from disagreeable odor is paramount.
Dyspepsia and indigestion bring social
ostracism. Even sincere friends cannot
conceal their aversion if your breath is foul
Bad breath is the inevitable result of
stomach ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and dyspepsia.
Rexau Dyspepsia Tablets are n quick,
pleasant cure. One tablet relieves the
conditions. The use of this wonderful
remedy for few days will cure the most
Objectionable case, and make the breath
sweet and pure.
II SUFFERED FOR MANY YEARS"
3" It gives me great pleasure to testify to the
merits of ReNall Dyspepsia Tablets. have suf
fercd for years and years with dyspepsia and
stomach trouble. was bothered with sense
of fullness after eating, headaches, dizziness and
general weakness, accompanied by vile breath
and gnawing pains in the region OF the heart.
After taking one box of Rexall Dyspepsia Tab
let's | found great relief and now fully
cured | can heartily recommend Rexall Dys-
pepsia Tablets to all who suffer with Dyspepsia
-THoMAs HARwooD, SGT Z. Second St, Day
ton, o..
We guarantee Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets.
Try them. If you are not more than salts
fed, we will cheerfully refund your money.
% cents for full-sized package. Only at
our store or by mail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
West Athens.

Tommy Farrin and Miss Maola Walker
of Brighton were in town recently.
Sam Walker of Scion is driving team
for A. b. Walker
Mark Drury has rented his house to
Walter Corson and has gone upon the
farm.
There were not many from here az
tended the Christmas trees in surround
ing towns on account of bad roads
Miss Nettie Butler and Mrs. Roscoe
Tuttle, went to Skowhegan one day last
week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07

Mr.. Frank Lawrence got hurt while
working in the woods and is very i'll at
this writing.
Miss Elizabeth Crowell has returned
home from Massachusetts, where she has
been teaching.
MIR Frank Peavey has sold his farm to
Fred Witham. Nj Peavey lost horse
last week, caused by slipping on the ice.
The Grange viii hold fair and an
entertainment ia The hall, Jan 5 and q
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle & Mfg.
Co. Middletown, o. suffered for ten years
with dyspepsia. says: latter using two
bottles OF Kodal Dyspepsia Cure I am
stronger and better than have been In
years. Geo. 4. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
Sniti,field,

The remains of Mr.. Orlando Holmes
were brought from Oakland, Dec. 80,
for burial In the village cemetery in
Smithfeld.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
C0nSuIllp ti0n

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. EAT plenty of
pork" was the advice to the
consumptive SO and 100
years ago.
Salt pork Is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
SCOTS Emulsionisth
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive Stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
SCOTS Emulsion Goes more
than that, There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phiteS in Scott's Emulsion
chat puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
action on the diseased lungs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07

LEALTH is fully restored by the
II great Alternative and tonic, Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and you remember the
old saying, - health Is WEALTH.
The right kind of girl doesn't q nd it neces-
sary to give the right kind Of young man any
encouragement.
Blue Island, H., Jan IA, 1901.
Messrs, ELY Bros Il have used our Cream
Balm In my family for nine years and 1t has be-
come my family doctor for colds in the head.
use 1t freely on my children. 1t Is a Godsend to
children
Yours respectfully. j. Kimball.
Messrs. ELY BROS. Il suffered greatly with
catarrh and tried different remedies without Of.
feet. After using one bottle Of your Cream Balm
found relief and cannot praise too highly
such a remedy.
Miss Cora WILLARD, Albany, n. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-01-07
Hundreds Testify

daily to the value of U-ri Gene In Rheu
matism, and those people who wish TO
rid themselves of this persistent and
dangerous disease, should commence
taking U ri-cene at once, the only true
specific in Rheumatic troubles.
Anyone who has Rheumatism in
any form which includes neuralgia,
govt, aud lumbago, can learn a great
deal to his or her advantage, without
any charge, by writing us des
cription of the case.
Edward B. leighton & Co. registered
druggists of Halowell, Maine, have
written us of case as follows:
We have several customers using U-ri-cene
with good results and l have one customer.
man who lives in the country, that was all dou-
bed up with Rheumatism, his knees and limbs
all swollen up. In few days after treating with
U-ri-cene, he came into my store without his
cane, and the swelling had all gone down, and
he has not had Rheumatism since.
The sale of this article is very salts
factory
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
New Iaea woman,s Magazine.

OF especial interest to the readers of
this progressive periodical will prove
the first of n series of "Brief Business
Talks for Women by Katherine L.
Smith, in the March number. Her
hints to her fellow women for a bet ter
knowledge in the care of mob@9 will
prove of exceeding vaine To thoseTRho
heed them. "TIle Vicereine of IhSa,"
as presented by Walden Faweett. d. Is
with the remarkable success Of Mat
beautiful American woman, Lady GU
zon. Articles appropriate TO Spring. p
the house and garden are "Flowerit 4
Plants for the Window Garden" hJ
Ehen e. Rexford; Raising Mushrooms
for Profit.n by Madeline Reiliey; and
Gardening Under Muslin" by George
Ethelbert Walsh.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
Mardi Gras Rates.

The annual celebration of the Mardi
Gras Carnival at New Orleans. will take
place February is and 16, and for this
spectacular event the Southern Pacific
Railroad has announced a reduced rate
of one fare for the round trip from all
points Oh its line. Tickets will be placed
on sale February TO to Is. inclusive, good
for return until February 90. Thost. de-
string TO remain longer in the delight
ful old city of New Orleans may do 81
hy aepositing tickets With the joint
agent at New Orleans, and may remain
until time to reach home by March 5.
Any agent of the Southern Pacific can
give information concerning the trip.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
Favorite Home Paper.
Why the Week Republic Has
Achieved Wide Popularity.

Why the Twice-a-W Week Republic Has
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Established for nearly a century and
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the Twice-a-Week Republic of st Louis
can Justly lay claim to that eDviable
distinction, "Favorite Home Paper"
Tt is great because it has always
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This is campaign year, and You will
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You will want to know what the
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A Texas Wonder.

One small bottle of the Texas Wen
der, Halls Great Discovery, cures all
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel, cures diabetes, seminal ennis
aions, weak and lame backs, rhenma
tism, and all Irregularities of the kid
neys and bladder in both men and wo-
men; regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. IT not sold by your druggist it
will be sent by mail on receipt Of $1.00.
One small bottle is two months treat
ment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure.
DR.. e. w. Hall, sole manufacturer, p. 0.
Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testi-
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The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

Filming Il man $4,000 for stealing
% Oh, and sending q bny to the peni-
Tertiary for stealing $3.50 worth of
postage stamps IL not the Kind Of JUS
tica thai lii calculated To increase re-
poet for tile COurta.-COmnoner.
This u about the average of iuatice
III the United States. The MAJ hose
stealing Il petty Il arouse littIe synl-
pAthy. The big thief or sc0nndrel ID he
who ID b gentleman iii be can eseape
from The clutches 0f the law.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
Ear Tayxu Marshal.

Wa are authorized to announce CLARENCE
L.. HAYES as q candidate for Town Marshal OF
she Town of O~peiousas, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primaries.
We are authorized to announce j. Il. ALLEN
as d candidate for Town Marshal of the town
of Opel0usas, subject to the decision of the
Democratic priInariea.
We are authorized to announce CHRISTIAN
MQREHINVEG as q candidate for Town Mar
shall OF the town OF Opel0usas, subject TO the
action OF the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce j. YEILLANT
CHACHERE az a candidate for Town Marshal
OF she tow OF Opelousas. subject to the action
OF the Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

We are authorized to announce PEYTON r.
HANDOZ aa q candidate for the Legislature ut
she Democratic primary to be held January 10,
1904.
MIXER as a candidate for Representative in
she Lower House of the State Legislature, sub
ieet - the decision of the Democratic priHla-
risa.
We are authorized to announce A. III. MOU-
TON as o candidate to represent st. Landry in
she State Legislature, subject to a Democratic
nomination.
we are authorized to announce JOHN M.
State Legislature, subject to the Democratic
nomination,
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
FOR SALE.

One Of the finest residences in Opeleusas liz
offered for sale. This property is known as
the Mrs. Evans former Residence. The build
Ing ID new, SUBSTANTIAL and @oolny. Tt is GEN.
tTaly located for business. The lot ia OF good
size, including crib, stable, etc. This fine
property is offered for the moderate sum Of
$4y000-Onef fourth of this amount cash, balance
on time with 8 per cent interest. For further
particulars, apply to
JAS. II. HOUSTON, Agent,
or to
r MARY II. HARRIS.
Car of Prof. T. n. Harris, Baton Rouge Ia.
Dec 3, 1900Atf.
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u E5a x.fss

fnnaway ninlass ending fatally.
startled i horrible nicer 0n Till Ter III Il.
M 0Kners franklin Grove. Kil. Tor
foMk saaEs il aefed ait doctors anu all
4aaAe1AR Aak BuekIensa Arnica Sslve
Ind nD te0ubIe Al eure him. Equally
SsoA &eF AnEnas Bruises Shin Ernnaiene
AAA HiaBn, a6G iii Man0naa Drugstore.
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ROr Clerk Of Court.

We are authorized to announce Hon. YVES
ANDREPONT as a candidate for Clerk of Court
be held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF
I'D Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. Iii. E.. Els.
TORGE, the present incumbent, as o candidate
for Clerk of Court for the parish OF st. LandTy,
at the election to be held in April, 1904, subject
90 the action of The Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13
Read This.

Lake Charles, La, Aug. /, 1903.-This
is to certify that | have been cured of
kidney and bladder trouble by the use
of the Texas Wonder, Halls Great Dis
c%oyery,and / can cheerfully recommend
it to persons suffering in the same man
ner. CART. Jos. WALKER.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

The season il at hand when the city
chap. the man who grinds ont the agri-
cultural department OF the paper, is
ready with his gratnitous advice to his
country cousin. A copper to a silver
dollar that the grinder could not tell at
sight the difference between a 'tcockle
burr bush and q cotton plant i'm bloom.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

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Mrs. Maybrick. the American woman
who has been confined in prison in
England on the charge of poisoning
her husband, and for whose release un-
ceaslng efforts have been made, has at
last been given her freedom. At least,
she is out of Jail, and as soon as the
string OF ed-tape is completed she will
be free to &c where she will.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

In General Wools' tkirnish with
Moras more than 300 of them were
killed without tiie-foss of an American
soldier This awful result is explained
by the revelation that among the dead
picked M after the sn-cAtiett "i,attle'i
there. were many women and children
who fought our tFu0ps.and f4,tced our
machine guns armed only with knives
and sticks.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

Wonder II it amt about time for you
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pany controls its columns. Nobody
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"a rear.
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Rnan. Gnr.npaan..

We are authorized to announce DIR. 2. T.
YOUNG as a candidate for Coroner for the
parish of st. Landry, subject to the nomination
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce DIR. w. II.
BOUDREAU as o candidate for Coroner for
tins parish OF st. Landry, at the election to he
held in April, 1904, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

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For. Mayer.

Please announce my candidacy for Mayor of
the town of Opelousas, subject TO such action
as may be adopted by the accredited authority
of the Democratic Party.
c.. j. THOMPSON.
/ ana a candidate for the Office OF Mayor, sub
ieet 10 the action OF the Democratic primaries.
If elected I shall discharge the duties OF that
Office 70 the best OF my ability.
The Opelousas courier., 1904-02-13

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