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The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
Farmers Telephone.

Mr.. E. w. Gilman, construction man
of the Somerset Farmers Cooperative
Telephone Company, began Monday
morning to build two six mile lines east
from Scion village. There are twenty
subscribers on the new lines All the
principal business men of the conserva-
tive village of Scion are already con-
nected with the Farmers line. Five
elegant desk sets have been put in by
the company in Scion village, besides
some seven or eight wall sets.
DR. w. M Pusfer of Skowhegan has
been connected up with the Farmers
line, this week. The company has
nearly fifty miles of wire to string before
winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Il has just been voted by The commit
tee on the subject, to place in the Hall OF
Fame on University Heights, New FORK,
the names of James Russell Lowell,
John Greenlesf Whittier, and Genl Will
liam T. Sherman. The name of james
G. Blaine does not appear in the hall
but 1t Is written 10 the Eternal Hall OF
Fame, without the formality of voting
by any committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

According to the National Magazine,
the culored race is gradually dying out,
and the negro problem will be solved by
extinction. This will as certainly occur,
says the magazine, as 1t has occurred 10
the North American Indian and the
native Of the Sandwich Islands, the ne
gro not being able to stand civilization
any better than the Indian or the island
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

President Roosevelt, having settled
other war measures, is now turning his
attention to reform in the miserable
game Of football, to soften the rudeness
Of the game, reduce the biting, gouging,
maiming and bloodshed, and make
modus vivendi between the rival teams,
Death or manned for life are among the
common Incidents and exctements of
the game.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Farmers are long-lived as well as a
happy class of people. Look at the Off
eal list Of exhibitors at the fairs, this
fall, and you will see many of the old
familiar names that have held the boards
for the last forty years. How good they
look, and how glad we are to see them.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

A bank president recently indicted in
Peoria, His, sadly ascribed his p;osecu-
ton to "the wave OF reform which seems
to be sweeping over the country" Many
years ago, at State election In Maine,
the Democrats in one of theit few
strongholds, met with great loss in
votes. One of the leaders laid it to a
revival of religion that had broken out
there.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

The Friends monthly meeting will be
held at the church the last Wednesday
in this month Rev. Orlando Williams
of Fairfield will be present and all others
who can we hope will also be present.
Mrs Abbie Moody of this place who
has been spending a few weeks with
relatives in South Braintree, Mass, has
returned home.
MI and Mrs. Forest Herrin went to
st. Adams, one day last week, to attend
the funeral of their daughters husband,
Nj Ernest Fields
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
Olden Time Stage Drivers

Our older readers never tire of hearing
Of the old stage days Few of the noted
"whips' remain with US. Hiram Reed
aud Jabe Sawin of Augusta were noted
characters in that lie They were ex-
perts with the whips which was made
up OF an oak staff with a 20 foot lash.
They could snap the ears of the leaders
on six horse team, and it was favor
lite trick to pin butterfly to post, and
then snap it off with the whip lush. II
is related of "Jabe" that on one occa-
sion saucy gander approached his
coach kissing threateningly. Jahe made
graceful throw of the whip and the
proud and doughty gander was minus
an under jaw. 1t is related of "Bill"
Mason, one of the star drivers, that one
morning he hauled up his horses at the
signal of a lady who wished 10 journey
from Freeport to Augusta. The would
be passenger showed with wave of her
hand feather bed, bedstead, and sever
al other articles of furniture which she
wished to take along. Mason viewed
the collection and shook his head as he
said courteously but firmly,-"No,
madam, can't possibly take 'em, I've
got saw mill to take on, down here to
Cathance landin', and there amt no room
for bedstids."
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
Obituary

The many friends of Elizabeth 5.
Bigelow will be panied to hear OF her
sudden departure from this life, Mon
day, October l6, at her home, 1S3 East
Front street, the cause being peritonitis.
Hes age WAS II years. Mrs. BgeloH
has been a resident of this place for the
past 30 years and was the widow of
sawyer !, Bigelow. She leaves four
Sons and daughter, James s., of No.
Fairfield; Edwin 7 CAss Lake, MINI.
DR.. Frank $, skowhegan; Robert l.
No. Fairfield and Hannah Bunker Of
Roberts, Ill
The services were held Wednesday
at 10 o'clock a m MIS- Nettie Holt
Harding of Somerville, ass officiating.
Interment was In the South cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

David Harum," the novel written by
the late Edward Noyes Wescott, netted
the authors estate about $125 900, &C.
cording to statement made in Surro-
gate court, Syracuse, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Harry K. Andrews, formerly OF the
Lewiston journal, who went west sever
al years ago, on account of the poor
health of his wife, has just been chosen
managing editor of the Los Angeles
(CaL) Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

The man of the house is just now in
terested in those announcements Of rum
mage sales by churches, and is doing
some heavy staying at home, watching
his old clothes.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Hon. F. NJ. Simpson of Bangor, who
declines to serve longer as chairman of
the Republican State committee, has
made most practical and far-seeing OIL
cial. His methods have been straight
forward aud honest, with nothing to
conceal, and be has inspired his co-labor-
ers with enthusiasm and confidence, two
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

STA again is the friend of Japan and VT
sincerely desire that the relations OF
good neighborhood, now established,
shall become both cordial and intimate
Our besl wish is that we shall hear no
more OF war at least for a generation.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Emma z mes captured Portland by
her cordial ways and gracious person.
atty, as we'll as by her superb voice.
Now let us have Nordica next year, and
the angelic choir will have no surprises
for us,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Sir Henry Irving, the worlds greatest
sc.or, died suddenly, Friday night, soon
after a successful performance in Brad
ford, Eng, His death is distinctive
loss to the dramatic world.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Another earthquake shock was felt at
Jamaica at 80 o'clock, Sunday after
noon, lasting for nearly a minute. Ii
was oppressively hot before the shock
took place.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Half dozen wooden buildings and a
large quantity OF stock were burned at Old
town. Tuesday. entailing an aggregate loss
OF S42, 900. The fire started 10 pile Of
lumber owned by the Jordan Lumber
Company which stood near the tracks OF
the Maine Central Railroad and spread
rapidly to a number of wooden buildings
nearby At one time it was feared that
the flames would get beyond the control
OF the local department and call for as
sistance was sent to Bangor and other
places.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

Ga Dec. 1921, the annual meeting and
election of officers of the Maine State
Grange will be held in Bangor and va
rious subjects discussed during the meet
ings.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

We trust that Kennebec county, beau
tiful for situation, the pride of Maine, is
not to become the murder belt of the
State.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
A Growing industry.

The machinery ordered By the Maize
Spinning Co., last March. with view to
doubling their original plant, was built
for them during the summer and the last
section is finally in place. These ma
chimes completely fl the space in the
building known as the Kdder mill ard
the Abbott mill adjoining and limit the
enlargement Of the company's business
IN Its present location. They are now
making 5000 pounds of yarn weekly. all
Of which is taken by Massachusetts
mills. A much larger production would
be possible and would meet with ready
sale, but the river has beer go low Tor
some time as to furnish only portion Of
The power needed. new, eighty horse
power water wheel has been ordered ard
Will soon take the place OF the wheel #
about half that capacity which they have
heretofore used. Fifty hands are now
employed, part of them working at
night l. is planned to run the entire
plant both night and day in the early
future.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

The fact that Maine raised horse was
sod to New York man for So 200,
shows that il pays to raise horses.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

From seed planted the last of July, S.
W. Potter of West Bethel had nice green
peas for dinner, Sept. %.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

The conspirators in the cotton leak
have been indicted. Together they re-
ceived about 5000, 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

The r ". Sandford has been fined 500
for cruelty to his son.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

1t is expected that Nov. 30 will be
Thanksgiving.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

essential elements, If the party wishes to
win. Mr.. Simpson has served MS party
and his State well.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

see that your prescription gets to
Blu akuams Is duty yon owe to
yourself 70 have Drugs that cure"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19

When you travel, why not hire a mile
age book of r. T. Patten and save one
third of the expense?
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
Huduuts perfumes.
oigate perfumes.
Imported perfumes

Hudlui = perfumes.
Colgate perfumes.
Imported perfumes
Ia fact a. the popular fasorites ara
here for your choosing The high grade
extracts are really the cheapest on &C,
count Of the extra strength. We caz
give you SOM good points on the rels-
tive values Of perfumes and will be glad
to do 80. IL fact We would prefer ia
sell % cents worth Of fine perfume
rather than larger Quantity Of an ID
terior article. There Is more satisfae-
ton all around.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
All druggist refund the money II 1t fails TO cure
ly46 +. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 2bc
The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-19
T ne Somerset Reporter


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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
BASEBALL BRIEFS.

Kruger. the Bloomington shortstop.
is working in an architects Office in
Pitisburg. He writes that he will
not report in the spring unless his sal
arg IS increased $50 per. Bloomington
viii not stand the raise, and has about
abandoned hope of having Kruger for
next season. He writes that he has
good position. and would not leave it
unless the salary was sufficiently az
tractiyc. The men at present ON
Bloomington list are as follows:
Capt. Connors will again ho.d down
the left field position and he Will have
with him in the center garden. John
Goodwin of last years team and Sass,
the fast youngsjer that could not be
secured last season. Sass is reported
10 be faster in the ou;field than either
Cassidy or Goodwin. He is al present
in Warren. o.. and has reported that
he will come on. Herbert VIII go back
to his old position on third base and
Roxy Walters will cover second. Two
new men have already been signed.
Leighty of Attica. Ind, and Fitzpatrick
of LaSalle, and both are touted 10 be
corners. Corners is also trying to
land Kuhn of Cleveland, one of the
fastest shortstops on the Ohio indie
pendent teams. From present indica-
tons il is likely that he will sign and
with the two others now on the list
the fight for the vacant position viii
De Il warm one. All three OF the men
considered for the Job are hitters AMI
can show fielding averages equal to
TIE best. Donovan and Frank OFT OF
Danville will do the backstop work.
Six men are now on the list as the
pitching staff for next year. they are
as follows: Smith. Barker. Moore
Kinscl:a, and Jones. Jerry Kane was
given his release some time ago b.
the management. as it was the idea
that he would never develop in:O
major league material. Among the
others who were considered at one
Tine as possible for the team are Sy-
fert. pitcher who was in few games
at the end of the season last year and
Snyder, who successfully held down
The third sack after Kane dent into
right field These two men were good
pTomisers and might have been ms
this year. but neither showed any
great inclination To play ana were no.
reserved
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
Players refuse Contracts.

81. P;l'. ,I'nn. Jan. lS.-Taree s..
Paul baseball players are in hard
luck. They have received contracts
from big league clubs AMI "a, are fox
$500 for the season. Jimmy Jackson
has already declared he Will not play
with Cleveland for this money. and IS
looking for a new berth. Jack Sulii-
van received his contract from Detroit
and on discovering the price offered
for the seasons work, tried TO see n
how many pieces he could tear the
contract. Perry Sessions Jared no bet
ter than the others. and last night left
for his home in Ohio. His contract
from the Boston Nationals calls for
$500 year. which is much less than
Perry expected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
GRIFFIN TILE WORKS SOLD
Chicago Concern Looking for Location
May Decide on That Place.

The sale of the L. S. Clay Manufac-
turing company. which includes the
clay. coal, farming lands and plant OF
the old Griffin tile works in Mercer
county, has recently been effected in
settlement of the case of Sol Hirsch
vs.. the u. S. Clay Manufacturing COM
pany. The property was bid in by
the bondholders for $42.424.4. A gen.
teman from Chicago representing a
sewer tile manufacturing plant seek
ing a location attended the sale and
it is possible that a deal may be made
for the sale of the property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
Initiate at Geneseo.

Monday evening a company of 30
members of Tribunal No. l, of the Fra
ternal Tribunes. including the ladies'
degree team, went TO Geneseo, where
a large class of candidates received
tie degrees The initiatory work was
done by the Rock Island ladies. under
the direction OF Miss Cara Hampton.
Next Tuesday a company of Rock ISL
and young people will go to Geneseo,
where the minstrel show presented as
the first of the series by Rock Island
lodge. !. o. o. F. will be repeated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
m FIERCE CONTEST
Hill and Hartman are Bidding 70,
Services of Off.
Gals.
STEALING FROM EACH OTHER
Burlington magnate Brings Grubef
and Campbeli To His
Camp.

Hartman and Hill are in a fierce
contest over officers and are steal:
ing" one anothers officials. The game
of grabbing competitors officers be.
gan with the appointment OF Charles
S. Fee as passenger traffic manager
OF the Southern Pacific. a Hartman
line. Mr.. Fee has been general pas
senger agent of the Northern Pacific
Hill road, for years.
Next came a shift in the i-eight de
partment. the appointment OF n Harri-
man man 10 a Hill Office. that of b.
Campbell. freight traffic director OF
the Southern and Union Pacific. to
freight traffic manager OF the Northern
Pacific. In this way Hill checkmated
Hartman for the Fec shift
Now comes the announcement of
the appointment OF another Hartman
man to a post in the Hill official fam
ily-James NJ. Grr5er. general super
intendent of the Union Pacific, 10 be
general manager of the Chicago. Bur
l.ngton & Quincy road in Chicago sue
ceedirg F. \. Delano, who resigned
recently.
Hartman Gets StOhr.
The Hartman people are somewhat
ahead of the game by enlistinG the ser
vices of p c. Stohr. traffic manager Of
the Chicago Great Western. The
Great Western has long been a thorn
in the side of all western roads. and
the trouble has been largely through
the ability of 7. c. Stohr 10 corral
freight business. By taking Stohr the
Hartman people hope not only II
cripple Mr. Stickncy in his fight Tor
business. but to secure one of the b-st
traffic officers in the west
Gruber, whom the Hill lines have
taken from the Hartman people, is
surprise in the local operating
world Mr.. Gruber was born in Iowa
City. Iowa, and is 90 years old. He
started railroad work as a stenograph.
or in the general freight Office of the
g; Paul. Minneapolis g Manitoba road
IN 1885. Two years ago he went to
the Hartman system rs general sup
ern;ondent of tie Union Pacific BY
gong to the Burlington Nr. Grubar
returns 10 his first love, the Hi lines
Wha. Each Other Hopes to Do.
BY enlistlng Gruber and Campbell
the Hill crowd hopes to get an in
sight into Harriman's methods. and
Hartman believes that by getting hold
of Fee to acquire knowledge of Hills
methods for securing traffic. Further,
the Hartman people believe that. in
the appointment of Stohr as freight
traffic director. they will secure the
services of a man who has devoted IS
years of his life to working up bust
ness for a. B. Stickney. the most indie
pendent railroad operator on record.
1t will thus be seen that the battle
between Hill and Hartman is not con-
fined to stock and bonds. but has
reached the management of two sets
OF lines. Each side Claims supremacy
In every way.
There is considerable speculation re-
garding Mr.. Stohr's successor on the
Great Western. but it is said that Sam
uel Stohr, brother TO p. c. Stohr, will
continue head of the freight depart
ment, the Office of general traffic man
ager not being filled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
Gilbert Knocks Out Smith.

Baltimore. Nd. Jan. 1S.-"Kid" Gil
bert. of this city knocked out Joe
Smith OF Philadelphia. before the Non
pariel Athletic club, in the ninth round
last night A right hand punch to the
stomach did the business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
Freeport Wants a Franchise.

Bloomington. H.. Jan. 1S.-An appli-
cation for a franchise in the Three-Eye
league was received yesterday by Pres
ident Holland from Edward Neiman of
Freeport Membership is desired in
the event that Rockford wins its suit.
and a tenth club is required.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
Farewell For Mrs. Dodge.

The ladies of tie First NJ f church
are giving a farewell party at the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. Frank Robinson this
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Sewail
Dodge who leaves for her new home in
Oklahoma the latter part OF the week
Mrs. Dodge was presented with beau
tiful amethyst brooch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
WITH The FIGHTERS
Prize Fighters Complete Sentence.

Leavenworth, kans.. Jan. 1S.-"Mex-
lean Pete" Everett and Thomas Tracy,
pugilists, were released from the fed
eral prison yesterday, after serving
one year for engaging in a prize fight
at Ponca. Okla, in violation of the fed
eral law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18

with reception al $50 preceding the
banquet.
Rock Island will be well represented
al the banquet. according TO present
indications.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
DiaestS What You Eat

Dollar settle ho.cs2
tines a. nEck as the
TRIAL. or so esrt sire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18
KOdOl
Dyspepsia Cure

{ Eests what you eat, takes the strain Of
Ct tbe heart, and contributes nourishment
strength and health 20 every organ OF the
bs6y. Cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach. Inflammation of the mucous
membranes lining the Stomach and Diges-
tive Tract. Nervous Dyspepsia and Ca.arrh
Of the Stomach.
Alter eating. r-yfooc would distress ne BY making
~ heart pa Sgta:e ard would become very week-
.nsly 70. bo-e o. Rocol and 10 rave me ir,r,e-
cL-ie re4sf. After using few bottles am cured
MRS. LORIEG NICHOLS. Penn Yam. N. Y.
had storna>h trouble and was in be state es
RI heart trouble with IL took Kocol Dyspeps-a
Gre for about four months ard IL cured ne.
D KAuELE Eeyl-da, Q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-18

II Prepared - tks Lab
or..ory Of E-c-pswfts
q Co. chiesgo. q ga
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-06-23
pROF. ROBERTS, one of the most no.

PROF. ROBERTS, one of the most no
ted agriculturists in the west estima-
ted $3.50 as conservative figure for the
value of the manure produced during sew
en- months on farm carrying 4 houses, 20
COWS, SO sheep and 10 pigs. We mi ght
fll half a page with figures on the value
Of manure to the farmer, but the principal
thing is is to get it on to the soil SO as to get
ure Spreader does this. Hundreds Of farm
ers have found this out to their complete
satisfaction. Let us show you the machine.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-06-23
THIS IS DIFFERENT

C. r. Tnan, Kmball, S. D.
Dear Old Fisherman:-I came home Monday,
and must say had very nice time lfyou had tar.
ried two days longer you would have had sport
enough to have lasted you year. at that place
where took you across the lake we had genuine
sport fishing Bert Johnson can tell you about
it. He caught % bass. caught II and 5 pike.
Bert's arms were lame tho next morning; he
could hardly feed himself. The bass fought
every inch of the way to the landing net; 1t was
fine sport. Bert is there now; said he could not
leave such sport. am sorry you did not stay
to enjoy it. You may think this is "fishy,' but
Will refer you to johnson. Reeves, Bras, and
Belts. r. d. PREscoTr,
|. on. B. No affidavit attached. Ed.)
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-06-23
Telephone Notice

AS most everybody proposes to take
couple Of hours from business Mon
day TO see the girls play ball, the tele-
phone exchange will be closed from 2
to p. m. that the operators may have
d little fan watching tue sport, 900.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1905-06-23

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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-05-01
PROPOSALS WANTED.

" Will receive bids Zip - MAJ
1908. t1c new Two story beic.s aaah
ouA4ias. foy IT, Planters aI5 I'm
oeruea's bans. Thornton ~. pans
ard specifications Wi. BE- furnished
On Application Va reserve t4s rl4ht
20 reject any 1pl IL BIDS.
T. r Harris. aeceeeirr
Wa i rayl3r cha.ccaE
Binding e7yaast --.-t.
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