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The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06
SPECKS BEFORE THE EYES.
Seeing Things In The Day Time.
There are Thousands of Persons Az
fllcted This Way. Ninety Nine
Times Out of One Hundred 1t Is
Caused by Either the Liver, Stom-
nch, Bowels or Digestive Organs.

In no part OF the body are the effects Of con-
stipaton more quickly noticed than IN the con-
dltion of the eyes. They quickly respond 10
the poisonous clements winch are absorbed
into the blood in chronic cases OF liver torpid
ity and sluggish bowel action. When you tee
yellowish time IN the Whites OF tho eyes 1t
shows quickly the hiionsness which perNAdcs
the whole system; but Il is the spccks and fit
ting objects in the vision itself tAat are even
more quickly apparent. Thousands of people
see things in the DAYTIME; their vision IS
blurred, spots come between them and Other
objects which seem quite intangible, almost
imaginary, and as they turn their heads they
vanish as with fash. Such conditions can
always be traced to u torpid liver and con
gested condition of the bowels, yet can alwa
be cured by the wcil-adyiSed use Of Suiti
Pineapple and Butternut Pills, which cure con-
stpation as il by magic. They regulate the
functions Of the liver, cleanse the poisons from
the blood, remove the bilious elements from
the circulation and strengthen the nerves. Ii
your ewes are cloudcd without AN apprcciahle
cause, il you have specks and floating objects
before your vision, use Smiths Pineapple and
Butternut Pills and get the poisonous elements
out Of your blood. Remember they always
euro sick headache, constipation and bilious
ness in one night. % cents, all dealers.
All genuine signed by ". /. Smith.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

Some people hold that knowledge
may be obtained both on land and sea,
but Captain Lane WAS by no means
one Of these His code was simple
wise people forsook the land as soon
as possible and returned to it only for
the enforced dlruosS of old age
II was during his own latter days
that he sal en the seaward porch of
Mrs. Cottle's boarding house and laid
down the law 10 the other boardcrS. all
foolish young mndlubbers." one day
the captain made Il statement in re
gard to the loeation of Japan which
one Of these young persons yentured TO
question
As the captain regarded him with
silent Scorn the young man went into
the house, up TO his room and present
ly returned with large atlas
Nov see here Captain Lane" he
said stubbornly, Il want you to look
at this map, please"
Why, young man." said the cap
tain Indignantly, do you calculate I'm
going to put on my specs to look at a
picture book got up by a man that, so
far from follering the sea, never made
so much as single wage, more'n
likely YOUTHS Companion
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

he watched the effect Of his words
Bun he need have bad no fear. for his
listener had no standard by which 10
indee him Size had listened with slow
" kindling EYES AMI thc general ap-
pearance Of one cou ug int touch
with the realities Of life for The first
time
When nj last the ear halted at Co
lumhla she alightcd with the couyie-
ton that the man in the blouse had
infused IA now interest into life whIIe
he AZ the car coaSted down the III
into Harlem. stared blankly after har
disappearing figure Tor second aud
then burst into uncomfortable laugh.
ter
THE Jokes on me" he eonhdcd 10
himself ruefully. 1T seems then Hat
blood doesn't always tell and than It
does take the tailor 10 make the man
He glanced at the address she had
scribbed on slip Of paper for him.
shrugged his shoulders and narrowed
his eyes thoughtfully. the outcome be
ing decision that she needed the les
son. Besides. the corners of her mouth
were distracting.
In the days that followed Miss SIN
clair was more and moro amazed Mt the
intelligence. as we'll as the eontradic-
tions OF John Clayton electrician. His
speech would flow on with smooth
elegance astonishing in a man of his
class. then. without warning break in
to the most ear splitting errors
"Haek-kneed phrases, Mere hack.
kneed phrases" he exclaimed fervently
in the midst of a discussion one day.
You see miss. in your n-vy-ron-ment'
he accented the third syllable strong
ly-"you cant see the things that |
see" Never by any chance did he use
her surname. Yet his manner at times
in moments of self forgetfulness, She
fancipd-verged upon perfection. Ney-
er in her life had she met with such
contradictions. And never in her life.
she mutely admitted to herself at last,
In state of breathless dismay-neVer
had she met a man SO entirely interest
ing.
or himself he spoke but little, but
sometimes in the very midst of some
deep question he would catch a soft,
absent woman look in the eyes fixed
intently upon nina look that had to
do not with wealth, position or the bet
terment of the working classes but
that made him grow strangely warm
and inwar,lly call himself brute.
1t WIS at dinner party three months
after their first meeting that the un-
masking took place-one binding flash
of surprise when Mr.. Harrington was
presented 10 her, and then Miss Sin
clair VAS herself again.
"Wellt" he murmured bra2enly when
he found himself seated beside her at
the table.
pray. what is your real name, and.
If | may ask do You regard life MS II
bal maSQuc:" Deity she managed To
impart to the question that elusive
touch of insult the Use of which is one
of the most delicate arts that society
has to teach But Harrington did not
vince.
John Clayton Harrington electrical
engineer, who has mind 10 know
street railways from the ground up"
he answered sturdily. At the answer Il
sudden gladness lcaped into her eyes.
Her head was bent low her voice
changed
II am glad. should not want you
to be--insineere"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

Elderly Woeer-I hope you are not
impressed by the silly sentlmentalists
who hold that because you've married
once you ought not to marry again?
Pretty Widow-Don't let that worry
YOU dear I've no such prejudice. Ny
own dear mother was married three
times, and only hope that In all
things may follow her example.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

A new civilization is holding up new
and better prizes, but he who would
win must have Il better equipment
and finer training than the past re
quired. II the prizes are greater than
ever before the preparation also must
be greater. He only who Is prepared
for his chance can hope TO succeed
Success Magazine
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06
nentIran Nnfnrr

Nothing ia nature Is absolutely per
manent Changes are going on slowly
but steadily, every moment parts Of
the earth being elevated above the sea
parts sinking below It, the ocean wear
ing away the coast IN one place and
building It out in another, ana 50 on to
infinlty
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

at took you an awfully long time to
pull that fellows tooth. :" said the as
slstant
Yes E." answered the dentist grimlyi
'he married the girl loved Detroit
Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

Mrs. Dobson Bridget told me she
saw Mr. and Mrs. Hobson going to
church this morning. wonder what's
the matter? Mr. Dobson Why. either
Mr.. Hobson has had another attack Of
heart trouble or Mrs. Hobson has II
new hat
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

Cant you swallow even sugar
coated pin9"
mo. You see, the blamed thing
seems to take It's coat on before start
ing on it's trip"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

what are you writing, Hawley"
"a story I'm going In for fiction
Really For nagazineY'
NO. for my tailor He wants his
money, and I'm telling him I'll send
him check next week"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

The people who are most eager to
share their troubles are usually those
who are most stingy with their good
uck-Phladelpha Record
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06

There is strength of quiet endur.
Ance as significant OF courage rs the
most daring feats of prowess Tucker.
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06
The Gfnfun.

Ance-It would be strange II Cholly
should marry a girl as silly IA him.
self. clara Yes; it would be two
souls without a single thought
The Somerset reporter., 1905-04-06
A Sure Rule.

De Canter IL there any sure way to
tell the age of horse? De Trotter-
Yes. Ask the dealer and multiply by
one half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
TWO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS.
Man and Boy Injured, Sunday Morn
ina While Watching Circus Unload.

Two bad accidents occurred, Sunday
morning, to parties In the big crowd
watching the unloading of the circus
trains.
John Clapperton. a weaver at the
Sampson wooden mill of this city, was
standing on one of the wheels which
supported a cage Of monkeys. and fell
low who seemed inclined ITO create a lit
tie fun at his companions expense. stood
on the opposite side of the cage and
pushed long stick through the cage.
Mr. Clapperton was naturally bit
startled, and. losing his balance, fell
over backward, a distance of about III
feet.
His shoulders struck the edge of the
fiat car and slipped from it in such a
way as to cause him to fall to the
ground at about right angle to the
parallel track, which his head struck.
He was insensible when picked up and
has been in this condition, internationally.
ever since.
DIR. E. G. Boyer was Immediately called
and, at first glance, thought that the
skull was fractured, but later, it was
decided that conclusion of the brain was
lIle "OTSt lHtt COulu NC HC toH-
tinual lapses of the patient into comotose
state certainly indicates sucn.
Three stitches were found to be neces-
sary, as the back of the skull was badly
cut The prospects of recovery are by no
means certain, but the chances are very
much in the mans favor. He is unmar-
ried.
The second victim was Charles Edward
Matthew, the son of Henry Matthew Of
this city While engaged in some sort
of pleasantries, one of his companions. in
playfully urging him to do something
which he was not much disposed to do.
managed to jab the lighted end of a
cigar into the unfortunate fellows eye.
The result can be imagined. He was taken
at once to the Office of DR.. J. +. Hill.
ard tn" extent of the injury Investigated.
The cornca of the eye was badly burned
and he remained at the doctors office
under treatment Ior the greater part of
the day. His suffering was terrible and
pitiful in the extreme. The doctor feels
quite confident that the eye may be
saved, but nothing more definite can as
vet be decided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
Shipping Intelligence.

The Ransom B. Fuller enjoyed rec
ord breaking business. Saturday, and
a great crowd of summer resort seek
ers arrived from the hot cities. The
summer boarding houses in this vicin-
ity report that they have accommoda-
lions engaged for the whole season
and the present summer will be one OF
the most prosperous in years. Two cleo
trio cars were required to transport the
boat passengers up river. Saturday
morning. The Fuller did not have a
very heavy passenger list on the re-
turn trip.
The steamer Kennebec arrived from
Boston, Sunday morning. The crew
passed the day in Cleaning house,
yesterday.
The steamer Gardiner enjoyed fair
business, Saturday and Sunday. quite
a large crowd going down. yesterday,
to Capitol and Squirrel Islands.
The whole river fleet of power beats
went down river. yesterday, and. of
course, were caught in the shower in
the afternoon. Many of the larger boats
ventured as far as Bath.
The shores along the river from the
Berlin mills down to South Gardiner
yesterday, were dotted with young fell
lows in swimming and it was really the
first Sunday of the summer that this
sport has been practical.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
Better Electric Road Service.

Patrons Of the WaterviIle & Fairfield
Electric Railway will be pleased to
know that additional service is to be
offered them for the summer months.
Supt Patterson announces that a car
will be run from this town hereafter
every evening at 9 o'clock for Water
vile, and that the 1890 car out of here
which has always been the last trip,
will make another trip to Waterville,
leaving here at 1890 and leaving Wa
terville at II o'clock, reaching here at
11.30. This would seem to meet with
popular favor, as the last car has been
in the habit of leaving here at $50
o'clock. Cars will begin to run from
here, this morning. at about o'clock,
and will continue to run every Is min
utes all day. The cars were put on Sum
day morning, at 4 o'clock and were
run every Is minutes all day, Sunday.
car will be run at IL o'clock, this
evening, from Waterville to accommo-
date those who desire to remain in the
city until late hour on account of the
circus and other attractions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
SCHOOLHOUSE REPAIRS.
Several Changes and improvements
Decided on by Committee.

The committee Oh buildings and
buildings and grounds of the Board OF
Education, Saturday afternoon, went
the rounds of the different school build
lngs of the city, on an errand of inves-
should be DONE this summer. in the
way of making sundry, and in some
cases, much needed repairs. The results
of the inquiries suggested changes
which will be of interest to the citizens
at large although no steps We're taken
which will necessitate any unexpected
outlay of money.
The committee. consisting CT Supt.
Dennis r. Bowman. p. w. Hannaford.
j. G. Harris and Harry Belliveau, re-
port the following renovations and
changes which will be made:
AT the Myrtle Street Grammar
school will be erected a new flag pole,
certain repairs, as clustering. retouch-
ing with paint or varnish, and inciden-
tials. complete the work to be done. AZ
ter much deliberation, it was decided
that the old furnaces which have been
a means of complaint, could not be re-
placed, this year.
The Brooks Street Grammar school
will have the interior and furnishings
painted and n concrete walk will be
built leading from the building to the
street.
AT the North Grammar school build
ing few ordinary repairs will be in
order and some changes made i'll the
furniture of two of the grade rooms.
At the High school, besides incidental
repairs, the teachers rooms will be
equipped with new desks. The boys will
have another opportunity to paint their
favOrite epigrams on the sides of the
fence without interfering in the least
with those which already adorn it to
such an extent that it has the appear
ance of Il bill board.
AT the Western Avenue building. the
corridors will he kalsomined and Il con-
crete walk will be laid to the street.
The new South Grammar school
building viii be made more attractive
by having the play grounds i'm the rear
levelled and grass seed sowed thereon.
The old and original South Grammar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
PHILIP n. WINSLOW.
Prominent Gardiner Man Died, Satur'
day Morning, After Extended illness.

Philip IL Winslow, one of Gardeners
foremost citizens, died at his home in this
city. Saturday forenoon. after an extend
ed illness Mr.. Winslow had not enjoyed
good health for the past year or so. but
he was stricken with a cerebral hemor-
age over a month ago, while attending
the Ivy day exercises at Bowdoin. and
since then he had been slowly sinking
Mr.. Winslow was born in this city,, 81
wears ago, and had always been an ac-
tive figure In the business circles of the
city. After completing his education In
the Gardiner public schools, he entered
mercantile life at which he prospered and
when the Kennebec Central r. r. was
organized he became stockholder and
one of the promoters. He built the
winslow building and conducted other
important transactions In the city.
At the time of his death he was the
treasurer and general passenger and
ticket agent of the Kennebec Central
railroad. After becoming connected
with other small railroads, Mr.. Winsio"
closed out his business interests and de-
voted his entire attention to the railroad
business. He served in the common
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
Called On BY Friends.

A party of friends of DR.. and Mrs. G
B. Hatfield, learning that they had arriv-
ed home and were at the residence of DR.
and Mrs. +. H. Kidder. decided to wei
come them home without delay. The
friends met at the appointed hour. ex'
changed remarks on the weather. the con
dtion of the hap crop. etc. until finally
the company had launched into one of the
most successful and entertaining events
of their single and married lives. Punch
and refreshments were served. Many use
full presents which will doubtless be ap'
preciated when the couple will have be
come fairly engaged in family duties in,
cidental to housekeeping were given and
received with many expressions of thanks
and affection on the part of the bride and
groom.
The following guests were present: DR.
and Mrs. +. S. Merrill. DR.. and Mrs. L.
X. Austin, Mr.. and Mrs. Roland +. Wiley
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Fuller. Mr.. and Mrs
J. NJ. Pettigrew, II. w. Jones and Carl E.
Holman. Public congratulations are ex-
tended to the newly married couple. both
of whom are very popular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
The Bio Circus, Today.

Public interest. today. will center In
the Ringing Bros. circus. which will
show. afternoon and evening, at the
Central Maine park.
The parade will leave the Central
Maine park, this morning. at 10 O'Clock
and enter the city by means of Western
avenue Pleasant street will be the
first to witness the gorgeous array,
which will go the entire length, begin
ming at it's juncture with the avenue,
then Main street. From Main street at
the NJ. G. Railroad crossing it will pass
down through the business section OF
the town and return to the starting
point by way of Silver street.
Thu parade is said to be over mile
in length and the scene Will be impos-
ing and probably be witnessed by near
Iy the entire population of Waterville
and the Immediately surrounding
towns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
Witherell. Downs.

Weddings are always happy events and
when one occurs under such suspicious
circumstances as did that of Miss Bertha
Nelson Downs of North Haven to DR..
Carl Hamlin Witherell Of Oakland. AFT
the summer home of Mr. and Mrs.
Franklin Calderwood at Trefethep's
landing. Portland harbor at / O'Clock
on Thursday, it becomes especially en-
joyable.
The house had been beautifully deco
rated. the large living room where the
ceremony took place being lavishly trim
med with garlands Of green, ferns, and
white peonies and in the dining room the
red roses and pink peonies with the
greens were very effectively used.
The happy couple stood under a we'd
ding ben suspended from an arch of
greens and the ceremony was performed
by the Rev. j. M. Atwood Of Portland.
the ring service being used.
Miss Alice CaAuerwood, was the maid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10
A BROKEN WRIST.
Unfortunate Accident to Driver Shaw
han While Skating at the Rink.

A painful accident and one which
has evoked much public sympathy hap
pened to David SEawhan, driver for
NJ. b. Smith of Hartford, the owner of
Pearl Brook Farm. Mr.. Shawhan was
skating with lady at the rink, when,
IN attempting to save himself and conf
panion from fall, he broke the wrist
of his right arm. The arm was also
badly strained DR.. NJ. S. Goodrich re-
duccd the fracture. Mr.. Shawhan is
the driver and trainer of Mr.. Smiths
horses ct the park. among which is the
celebrated Joe Pointer, with a record
of 2.05A.
His friends. on learning of the mis-
hap. Immediately passed around a sub
scription paper with the result that
the crippled man was made glad by a
gift of sum amounting to $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10

A serious accident was narrowly a
verted on the road leading from Ran
dolph to Pittston, Saturday forenoon.
A young man living in tn" latter town
was driving home with his Wife and
two children and I'm attempting to cut
n corner. the horse bolted 3nd dragged
the carriage across 4 field. The car
riage collided with Il fence post, over
turning the whole outfit. and throwing
the four occupants out onto the ground.
None We're seriously injured. although
the man received bruises on the head
and shoulders. The horse was subdued
before any further damage was sus-
tanned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10

of honor and Louis Won withereli a
brother of the groom offciated as best
man.
The brides toilette was a very becom-
ing one Of white Swiss muslin and the
maid of honor wore lovely gown Of
pompadour net over pink silk.
The ushers were DR.. Nathan p Thayer.
who is connected with the Long island
hospital. L. I. Mellin. Greedy Calderwood,
Harry Clinton Calderwood and Charles
Mathew Chaplin of Rockiand
Mrs. Alice Fuller of Haverhill. a sister
Of the bride had charge Of the guest
book.
Miss Marie Fairbanks served punch on
the veranda where the decorations were
very unique and picturesque. Miss Lutte
Downs served sherbet in the dining room
1t was am ideal spot for a June wedding
and no young couple ever had more
sincere throng of well wishers.
Mrs. Helen Ripley. Miss Eva Calder
wood, Miss Marian Yorke and Mrs
Harry Clinton Calderwood assisted Miss
Fairbanks, who presided at the punch
bowl
The brides sole attendant was her
maid of honor and her gift to her was
very handsome gold back comb
Mrs. Witherell is graduate of West
brook Seminary. as is her husband. DR..
Witherell, who later graduated from
Colby College and the Harvard Medical
School DR.. and Mrs. Withercll will go
to the homestead of his parents at Oak
land to pass their honeymoon.
Among the out-of-town guests present
were the Gannets of Augusta cousins of
the groom. his parents. Mr. and Mrs
James H. Witherell of Oakland Mr. and
Mrs G. G. Calderwood of Biddeford.
Miss Eva Calderwood, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Clinton Calderwood of Biddeford,
Mrs. Harriet Belanger. the grandmother
of the groom and her daughter Miss
Edna Belanger, Mr.. and Mrs. B. ]. Kinds
of Stoneham, Mass, Nelson Mellin.
North Haven, an uncle of the bride and
many others. Mr. Franklin Moves Cal
derwood's gift to his young kinswoman.
was the wedding which was perfect In
every detail.
The brides going away dress was a
very stylish blue Rajah which was very
becoming. That June is the month of
roses" indeed the time when all ma ture
Is flower garden was proven by the
beautiful blossoms which were in evil
dence everywhere. Sweet peas were the
flowers used in the bridal party. the
brides bouquet being of white and the
maid Of honor's of the pink fragrant
blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10

building will again be utilized Tor eau
cational purposes. This has fallen INTO
disuse since the erecting Of the new
South Grammar but. owing to the as
lance which the smaller children uh-
der the present conditions have Deen
forced to travel, it was thought pest
that this should be opened for the BEN
eft of the children in the sub and nrst
grades. The change has produced
much satisfaction among the citizens OF
the southern part of the city.
The changes which will be made are
to be much appreciated and the cost OF
the same will not exceed by any no.
ticeable amount what is usually appro-
priated for repairs each year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-07-10

The new Winslow public library
opened its doors, Saturday afternoon,
for the first time for the patronage of
the public. 1t is situated in what is still
known as the chapel, which has been
moved from its former location near
the Joseph Eaton residence to lot
near the Town hall. 1t contains choice
selection Of 400 volumes which is d
staunch beginning and shows health
full life in the community among the
book-loving public who have been in
strumental in bringing about these re-
suits.