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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

In 1904, Aroostook county had $4,000
~omerset county bad 10000 and Frank
I'm county had Is, 900 sheep. ARGOS
took county now has 20 900 and the
other two counties are showing falling
eff much in the same proportion, the
gI eatest decrease since the banner year
of 1892 in the sheep raising industry in
Maine
In 1892 we had $4,000 sheep in the
state. In 1904 this had steadily grown
less to PA 900 and this year 1t will not
be above 100, 600 OF a little over II pei
cent decrease in numbers during the
past years.
In years past this has been viewed as
standoff between the sheep and the
increase in dairy stock, but now the tide
has turned the other way in this respect
il is view ed with something of an alarm
In figuring on the cost of maintenance,
five sheep are figured as one dairy COW.
Up to this year the increase in the num-
Der of dairy co" s has taken care of the
loss of sheep and little more.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

Perhaps the larger decrease in the
number OF sheep in Aroostook and Pc
nobscot counties can be partly accounted
tor by the fact that wool and sheep buy
els were over the entire northern terri
tory last fall Offering good prices and il
wac at a time when the farmers could
best turn their sheep into money, better
than any other one thing on The farm
II is we'll known fact that sheep and
cows cannot prosper in the same pas
ture The sheep eat he grass so close
that it is spoiled for the grazing of the
COW, and the question OF pasturage has
had to be well considered. On the other
hand farmers with large herds of cattle,
especially dairy cattle, have hard work
II getting efficient help when they want
II. A we'll known and successful farmer
IN one of Names best dairyng towns
It Gently said he had sold off his COWS
for the very reason that he could not
h re good men % do the milking, and he
had become tired of doing a large
amount of milking, himself
" neither the present decline in the
number of COVE will continue and the
number of sheep increase again Remains
% be seen. In years past they have
balanced each other. If they both con-
llnue 10 grow tobF, IL CANNOT Uul nell
working an injury TO the farms of the
state for exper ence has taught that hay
cannot be cut from a farm aud sold for a
number OF years without seriously af-
fectiug the soil and liz yield. Now that
beef is so high in price it may be that
there will be "a return to the raising of
oxen which began TO decline lumber
OF years ago with the increase in the
number of horses and COWS
In several instances during the past
two or three years Aroostook farmers
have sold their farms for good prices
and have bought farms in The old farm
ing town of the state apparently just as
good for much lower price II was
their intention to conduct them ON the
same plan as they conducted their
farms in Aruosfook and by just as mod
ern methods. hoping to revolutionize
the manner of farming wlich has pre-
varied How they will come out re
mains to be seen
In spite of all this, however. farm
property in Maine is in better shape now
than for number of years past. Five
years ago the town assessors, in their
annual session with the state assessors
would say that their valuation placed on
farming property was practically what
ii would bring at quick sale. Now
with no decrease in valuation, they will
say that the valuation ls about IS per
cent of what the property could be sold
for under quick sale
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
Embhen Show and Fair.

The show at Emblem station was
held, Saturday. The attendance was
large. people coming from all the sur
rounding towns, At an early hour the
highway was filled with teams for this
place of all places that draws crowd
The motorcycle, and automobile were
brought into use to reach this ideal
spot. The up and down trains over the
Somerset were heavily loaded, Bingham
sending large number he exhibition
of stock was not large but choice Emb-
denis large farmers have fine animals
and the good ones were there The US
ual accompaniment of shows, bowling
| alley, target shots, pictures on the tin
type plan, jewehy makers, peddlArs
with all sorts of notions, merry-go-round
and lunch tables In fact, everything
that makes up a genuine country show
The day was most favorable and the
people came early and stayed late. The
following awards were made:
Colts, D. K. Williams, 1st on and
years old
watched horses, Grant Witham, lst
Gentlemen's Drivers, Edgar Millay,
LIST.
Best registered hereford heifer, years
old, Grant Witham. let
Best grade Hereford bull, year old,
George Dilling, LIST; Frank Atwood, I'd
Best herd cattle, d. K. Williams, LIST
j. w NORM, I'd.
Registered Shortho:u heifer calves 3
months old, d X. Williams, 1st.
Grade Shorthorn heifer calves, d. X
Williams, LIST.
Qrada Shorthorn hnll calves u
Williams, LIST and I'd
Matched Hereford steers, 2 years old
j. w. MORN, 1st.
Hereford steers, four years old, Frank
| Atwood, LIST, I'd and 3D.
Registered Shorthorn bull, year old,
D. K Williams, 1st
stock COWS, grade shorthoIus, d. K.
Williams, lat, I'd and Sd
Registered Hereford calves, 8 months
old, Grant "a than. 1st
Registered Hereford stock cows,
Grant than, LIST.
Registered Hereford bull, 2 years old,
Grant Nitham, LIST.
Best ShorthOrn stock COW, d X VII
lams. LIST
Best family horse, P d Robinson,
LIST; +. +. Caswell I'd; ID. X. Williams,
Sd.
Town teams, Frank Atwood, Isl
James Cahill, 2ud.
Heavy draft horses, Will Littlefield
LIST; Fred urtis, 81; Robert Hilton, Sd.
Light draft horses, Fred Ward, LIST
Sidney Dunbar, ID
Sylvester Healey had fine 5-year-old
PEI cheron colt that weighed about 1900
POUNDS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

John Hunter the famous British sur
geon, anatomist, psychologist and med
zeal writer, who died In 1893. was ont
of the rudest men of his age. He re
turned home late one evening from hi
round of professional calls and fount
his wife entertaining a few friends
Grimly he walked into the center Of thu
room, stopped and looked around. Il
knew nothing Of this kick up he said
land ought to have been Informed. 4
| have returned home for the purpose
of studying l hope the present com.
pany will retire at once" They retired
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

No woman can look beautiful without
good health. A wemans good health
depends on those organs peculiarly femi-
nine, and which so often become dlsor-
dered. causing misery and dragglng-down
pain. Natures laws are perfect, health
endures II you obey them but disease
follows disobedience. The distressing
complaints OF women are often brought
about by catching cold at critical
period, breathing foul indoors air and
long hours of work and nervous tension.
Go straight TO Nature for the cure-to
the forest. DR.. pierces tavorite Pre-
Scription Is Natures cure for the dis
tressing complaints OF women. Prof.
King NJ. D.. in his American DISPENSE
tory. says of Black Cohosh or Black
Snake root--"our early American In
dians set a high value on this root in
diseases Of women. II IL surpassed by
Of the parts tGhere there are Dragging
paths aud tenderness"
Lady's slipper root is nerve stimulant
and tonic improving both circulation and
nutrition Of the nerve CeuterS-tayoring
sleep and cheerful condition of the mind !;
Of service In mental depression, nervous
headache. irregularities II women with
despondency. Prof Khi9. Besides the
above ingredients there are-Golden Seal,
Unicorn and Blue Cohosh roots In DR..
Pierce's Fayorte Prescription.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser will be sent free paper-b bound, for
81 one-cent stamps, or cloth bound for 81
stamps Over 1000 pages and Illustrated.
Address DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, \. Y.
DR.. Pierces Pleasant Pellets should be
used with "Favorite Prescription when
ever laxative is required.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
\ soft Answer.

Here Is story about Sir Patrich
Talbot sergeant at arms in the houso
of lords. He had been private secre
tary to the great Lord Derby when
prime minister and afterward married
one of his daughters. One day wher
a large party was present at Knowl
sey Lord Derby burst out mt table will
the remark. ITS curious thing ont
never knows what a lot of fools there
are in England until one become.
prime minister" Thereupon Talbot, al
the other end of the table, said, Yes
and one never knows what a fool c
prime minister may be until one be
comes his private secretary" Lore
Derbys reply was, Thank you, Pat
Dundee Advertiser.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
An Awfnl Cough Cured.

1.-TWO years ago our little girl had a toucf
of pneumonia, which left her with an awfu
cough. She had spells of coughing, Just like
one with the whooping cough and som'
thought she would not get we'll at all. WI
got bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
which acted like a charm She stopped
coughing and got stout and fat" writes Mrs
Ora Bussard, Brubaker, III. This remedy il
for sale by G. R. Fogg, Skowhegan; L. c
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the matter OF

claFs nc: T 1; Sdditor In Bankruptcy
To the creditors OF Clarence H. Addition, Of
Ripley in the county OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, q bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that on the n day
OF October. A. d. 1905. said Clarence Il Addition
was duly adiudicsted bankrupt, aud thai the
first meeting OF his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis office, Skowhegan, Maine on
the 18th day OF October, A. D., 1903 al IL
o'clock in the forenoon, at which time the
ssl creditors may attend prove theirclaims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt,
A. transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting, lw4l
October 8, A. d. 1905.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee in Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

Saratoga springs is one of the freaks
of Death valley and has probably
caused more profanity than anything
else in the region. The waters are as
clear as crystal, and they bubble up
from deep, sandy basin like a we'll
spring of JOY. But they are strongly
lmpregnated with sulphur and other
minerals, are tepid in temperature and
act instantly like an emetic upon any
one who drinks them
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

James Staples of Sandy Point, 80
years old, employed as engineer on the
Northern Maine Seaport railroad con-
struction, hanged himself from beam
in his barn. He was married four weeks
ago. No cause can be assigned for the
suicide, as was apparently in good
health and spirits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

quantity of the purest Pepsin and other ex-
pensive drugs each tablet contains, (see
formula on bottle.) Pepsoids are sold at so
cents bottle on an absolute guarantee to
cure, or money refunded. We will send
you, if you have not used Pepsoids before,
a so-cent bottle FREE; merely send us
your name and address, and you will re-
ceive promptly full sized bottle. Y GU do
not oblgate yourself to pay cent. All we
ask after Pepsoids have cured or greatly
benefited you is, that you recommend
Pepsoids to your friends. Every man
, skowhegan by C. r FOCC,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
Plans to Get Rich

are often frustrated by sudden breakdown,
due to dyspepsia or constipation. Brace up
and take DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
take out the materials which are clogging
your energies, and give you a new start
Cure headache and dizziness too. At Samp-
son & Azores and O. K. Fogg's drug store;
25c, guaranteed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
THE NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA
OF STOMACH

Pepsoids cure the worst forms of Dys-
pepsia and all other Acute or Chronic
Stomach Disorders by repairing the worm
out lining of the stomach and destroys
all disease germs. Dyspepsia once cured
in this way never returns. Pepsoids is
not patent medicine, but the successful
prescription of DR.. Oldham who has
cured thousands of cases of Chronic
Stomach Troubles, among them Cancer
of the Stomach. 1t cost more money to
produce Pepsoids than any similar prepa-
ration on the market, owing to the large
CAIA I !,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

One subject which has engaged Mr.
Politics. attention recently is the big
loss in the number of sheep in the rails
ing counties of Maine In years past,
the four counties in which sheep have
been rails successfully and on large
scales have been Aroostook, Penobscot
Somerset and Franklin. In all of these
counties during the past few years there
has been marked decrease in the num-
bers, and this years report shows fall
ing off, which is still more alarming
when viewed from the standpoint of the
farmer
On Wednesday it was figured out that
Penobscot county, as well as Aroostook,
had met with big loss during the last
year. In 1904 there were nearly $4,000
sheep in Penobscot county This year
the number will be about 20, 900 or II
per cent loss during the year. A com
parison of the years figures with tho e
for dozen years back shows that there
has been great change.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12


Can't be perfect health without pure blood.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Tones
and inyigorates the whole system.
To many people are interested in bust
ness that is none OF their business
'Tisn't safe to be day without Dr. Thomas
lectric Oh in the house. Never eau tell what
moment an accident is going to happen.
Don't pass up the certainty of today for
the uncertainty OF tomorrow.
Everybody's liable TO itching piles. Rich and
poor. old and young terrible the torture they
suffer. Ouly one cute. Doan's Ointment Alb.
solutey safe; can't fail,
When woman drives man to drink
he never Stops until he gets there
No such thing as summer complaint" where
DR., Fowler 8 Extract OF Wild strawberry is kept
ham y Natures remedy for looseness of the
bowels.
When shfte,s man gets sick his neigh
bors seldom lose any time worrying
about 1t.
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure any case no matter of how long
standing, in TO IA days. First application gives
and rests. SOC. II your druggist hasn't 1t
send bic in stamps snd 1t will be forwarded post
6m46 paid by Paris Medicine Co., ST. Louis, Mo
When you greet misfortune with smile
it comes back at you with iieu dish grin
For over Sixty Years
MRS. WINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over go years by millions OF mothers
Tor their children while ieething. with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child ,softeus the gums
sllays all pain; cures wind collie, and Is the
haaI cd " /
poor little sufferer immediately, Soil by
Druggists in every part Of the world. Twenty
five cents q bottle BE sure and ask for mrs.
Wir slows Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind.
Some peoples attempts at being gooc-
natured are about the funniest things that
ever happen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
Eastern Steamship
Company.
kENNEBEc DIVISION.

Commencing Saturday, Sept 16, 1905,
steamers leave Gardiner at 80, Rich
mond at 4 20 and Bath at 6 90 p. m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for
Boston.
viii leave Union half Boston. at
g p. m Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
days, arriving at Bath in season to con-
meet with early morning steam aud cleo
trio cars for Brunswick, Lisbon Falls
and Lewiston and for all points ON the
Knox. Lincoln Division of the Maine
Central K R.; also, with steamers of
the Booth bay Division for Boothbay and
way landings.
Connections at Gar liner with rail and
electrics TO and from Augusta and
Hallowell
All cargo, except Live Stock, via
steamers of this Company, is insured
against fire and marine risk.
Allen Partridge. Agent Augusta, Me.
@. A Cole, Agent. Hallowell, Ne.
CALVIN AUSTIN, V. p. & (fen'l Ma. Ager
Boston. Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
A l1E9IMEg!gR5
Arrangements of Trains In Effect
October g. 1905

Trains leave Skowh gan as follows; BIB, s25
A. NJ, for all points West; also to Bangor,
Vsnceboro, St. Stephen. Houlton, Woodstock,
st. John and Halifax. 1856 p. NJ. for Water
Vile, OsklaI d. Bingham, Lewiston, Augusta,
Gardiner and Bruins wick, Portland and Boston,
Dexter, Dover and Foxcroft, Greenvile, Ban
RoI, Oldtown, Patten and Houlton via B & 4.
r. r. and Mattawamkeag,-2a0 p. M, tmixed)
for Wsterville, enabling passengers to connect
for Oakland and to take uight Pullman for
Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS:-7.l5 A. M. mixed from Water
Vile daily except Sund avs. 1880 A: NJ. Pas
Augusta and Bangor.-1l. 80 A. NJ, mi ed from
Watervile. Sunday oniy.-4.55 and 800 p. NJ
from all points. Sundays tnIy, ll.30 A. ".
from Portland, Augusta and Watervie.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres, and den. My
F. f. BOOTH BY. General Pas'r. Agent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

or woman now has the opportunity of
possessing a strong and healthy stom-
ach. Will you grasp it? People with
weak stomachs are always in misery.
Pepsoids have made thousands of people
happy by giving them what nature in
tended everyone should possess-a strong
and healthy stomach, so as to enjoy the
best there is in life. Try Pepsods to-day,
price only SO cents a bottle at drug store.
Oryou may have full sized bottle free by
writing the Medical Department of The
Vic Chemical Co., Chicago. III.
DRUGGIST.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12

Tho most prosperous season in the
history of The Rangeley Lake House
closed, last week. There were over 60
guests there who fingered to enjoy the
autumn days BY actual count it is
found that over 1000 more people have
been entertained there this season than
ever before
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
Maine Needs a Boy supply.

"What we need more than anything
else Ia more boys on our farms Wher-
ever you see a farmer with good sized
family of boys of his own you see
prosperous looking farm" This is the
opinion of man who has watched the
growth of agriculture in Maine from a
point of vantage for number OF years
past In other words, race suicide,
which Pres. Roosevelt is loudly pro-
claiming against, is one of the greatest
menaces which the farms of Maine face
at the present time.
The scarcity of farm help has had it's
effect on the farms of the State during
the past few years. Aroostook farms
are still growing in value and Importance
but the farms IN other parts of the State
are not growing IS fast as they shou' d.
To run a large farm with hired help
as it is, at a profit, requires much care
full management and Il great deal of ex-
perence. A farmer with large family
of boys, however, can make such farm
pay, educate his Chi dien literally, train
them in the way they ought to grow and
be his own dictator.
Since he has been on the board OF
state assessors Hon George Pottle has
taken great interest in the agricultural
interests of the state Perhaps no man
is better qualified. from the nature OF
his work, to make more ca-ttui and
reasonable deductions of the situation
than Mr.. Pottle for after the returns
have been received by the sta'e asses
sors they can tell to nicely just what
the gain or loss in all kinds OF stock is
through the state. and in what localities
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
MADISON, M AINE.

VIII sell in lots to suit purchas
ers any part Of so shares of this
stock. Par value is One Hundred
Dollars a share. l will sell at
Eighty. five Dollars share Divi-
dend paid last year 6 per cent,
yielding over 7 per cent net free
of tax on the price | offer at. Di-
vidend period annually in Febru-
airy. Nine months dividends al
ready accumulated equal to Four
Dollars and Half a Share.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-10-12
orr Nd
Laxative Fruit Syrup
Pleasant to take

The new laxative. Does
not grippe or nauseate.
Cures stomach and liver
troubles and chronic con-
stipation by restoring the
natural action of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels.
Refuse Substitutes. Price 900.
F. w. BUCkNAM, Druggist.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-10-23
GIRL PUPILS
Demanded a Woman Doctor Because
All Hadn't Been Vaccinated on
Their Arms"

New York, October, 22.-There is
trouble in Newark, N. j., over a rule
recently adopted by The School Board
cmendirg the obsolete regulations cen
corning vaccination in the schools.
The new rule makes # obligatory OH
III the principals. teachers and pupils
To submit to an examination Of their
arms to determine whether they
should be vaccinated
A systematic inspection Of arms be.
ran this week At the first school
here was objection from the women
teachers. They rehelled at displaying
their arms to the young physicians.
who, for the most part compose the
medical inspection staff.
A delegation of teachers waited to-
day uDon the Health Officers, with an
appeal fer q woman doctor The girls
" the high school aud &C the normal
school sent pleas to the same effect
Health Officer Chandler was inexof.
able.
But We have not all been vic
oiuatcd on our arms protested on
teacher.
Chandler blushed and considered
Then ne announced that he would az
range to have DR.. Sarah NJ Edwards
The only woman medical inspector. as
'g1cd ta examine all teachers and old.
er girl pupils who would certify thar
they had been yaccinate1 some time
in the past, but not on the arm"
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-10-23
HIRES EARL'S SON
FOR HEAD BUTLER
AMBASSADOR REID EMPLOYS
THE HON. w. WALSH, BUT
NOT AS sEcRETARY-To
RENT BIG ESTATE.
London. Oct. 22.-The English news

| London. Oct. 22.-The English news
oaners should state that 4
no Hon William Walsh, to be hi:
private secretary, is not surprising
but | am amazed to find that the aamt
| rppor has appeared IN American
newspapers. American editors a
least should know that nc American
| Ambassador would ever hestow az
rvointvrent az 60 confidential a cha
o+er On a fore'gnor 1t would viola'r
| u ainlomatic traait'ons.
Mr. Pei1 is he lasr man In thr
ovld to Commit such a bundeT. HI
,rivate secretary Is Mr.. jay Dr.
,oendant Of the John jaw who plave
o conspicuous part IN the carly his
toy of the republic.
The post filed by the Hon. Mr.
walsh is that Of cen roller Of thf
household. an office unknown T.
democratic America but which
Is in many arisfocratic familie
ere and n all rcYal establishment.
rom TIE kings down. In realty, the
controller is species Of upper SCI.
want, ranking several degrees higher
than chief butler, whose business is
to see that all domestic matters run
smoothly.
Mir Reid Is the first American am
bassador 10 employ such function
AIRY, but no Other American ambassa-
dor to the court of ST. James has lived
in 50 much style as Mr. Reid main
tains. AS that Is what Americans
seem to expect of their represents
lives abroad nowadays they
nay for it out eff their own pockets--
Mr.. Reid Is 10 be congratulated on
his success in obtaining the services
of the son Of a belted earl as his chief
Lackey
The Hon. Walsh is the third son Of
Lord Ormathwaite. Third sons Of
peers are not usually well off. The
lion. Walsh Is to be commended for
dong something to earn living
Honor and shame from no condition
rise II his ray IL not much, MS
duties are not particularly oneroug
aud if ambitious he win have plenty
of spare time in which to look around
for a better job. Meanwhile he is com
foIably domic'led at Dorchester
house, the marble palace in Park Lane
which Ambdssad Reid has taken as
his London residence.
He is engaged 10 be married to
Lady Norah Sponcer-Churchill the
youngest sister Of the duke Of Mari.
borough Though she can hardly be
called youthful, she is several years
younger lhan her flance
As far rs pedigree counts for any
thing, however. the Hon. Walsh is no
bad match fer her. for he can boast Of
ducal blood. too.