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The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

she stood like a child hunbled by re-
lukr as she listened 10 the earnest
words Of the wandering singer.
"Your hIghness, your people respect
tou and show you reverence. They
honor you, but-do they love YOU
The voice was grayrly questioning
and the princess WAS compelled BY the
anict force of the man 10 answer
Without lifting her head she answered.
NO"
Madam, throughout this Kingdom
and kingdoms far away went forth
your word-'Find me a man whose
beauty is greater than n.alr az vii
marry him. Princes from May lauas
responded, but 10 one and ali yoe sac.
'No.' Why"
Again the voice questioned. Tie
princess lifted her head and looked IN
to the eyes of the questioner and an
sWered
because not one had greater beauty
than mine"
Raising his hand and taking a step
forward. the man spoke with vehe-
mencc: For that reason you sent away
that northern prince and laughed him
10 scorn. and because ne was 50 hun
bled he returned to his home u hater
of womankind a broken and disap-
pointed man. Know this, your high
ncss-that prince had more beauty than
you, for his was OF the soul. while
yours is of form and face. The lowest
of your subjects has greater beauty
than you, their princess
The princess shiyered and turned
away, but no word did she answer
Your highness, 20 now, but I shall
return" With u quick movement he
kissed her hand and disappeared into
the woods.
The princess leaned against the tree
trunk and hid her face in her hands.
She was still there when her maid of
honor came to her in the gathering
dusk.
The next day new prince came to
the court to seek the hand of the prin-
cess. He was tall and dark, and his
chin showed strength and determina-
ton. His smile was gentle and kindly
and one and all were attracted to him
The princess did not scorn him nor
did she show him favor She watched
him as he walked through the palace
corridors with his easy stride and high
held head. She listened as he talked.
She glanced at his thick dark hair and
strong hands, and the image Of the
wandering singer in the rose garden
came to her mind
Again the princess sat in the rose
garden and alone. Her lips had taken
| on softer curves, and she smiled softly
to herself. Suddenly she heard the
sound of Il song. and as the singer
came nearer she recognized the words
"'What in all the world, in all the world
they say.
Is half so sweet, so sweet, Is half So
sweet as May?'
As she sprang to her feet the singer
appeared. He came quickly toward her
over the grass, and she saw it WAS the
prince and the wandering singer In
one With shining eyes she waited.
Grasping her outstretched hands, he
whispered:
81 have come back" And the prln-
cess. with down bent head, replied:
And | WIS waiting"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

On this 23d day of September. A. d. 1895, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of October, A.
ID. 1906 before said Court at Portland, In said
District, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed In said District,
and that all known creditors, and other per.
sons In interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, II any they
have. why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted
And It is further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies OF said petition and this order, ad'
dressed to them at their places OF residence rs
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port.
land, in said District, on the 2Sd day OF
September, A. D. 1906. . -,
IS1 JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
1w39 Attest: JAMES e. HEWEf, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

In consideration Of the very impor-
tant fact that three fourths of the pPin-
cipal constituents Of the body Is water
and that ii is far more essential than
food, how little heed is paid to the mat
ter of its consumption ana purity by
the average person. one to two quarts
of pure, cool water shsuld he consum-
ed daily by every one. Eight full
glasses of water daily should be taken
throughout the day between meals "
was the advice given by noted ply
slCian In II lecture on dietptics.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
NOTICE ON FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Fred Skillings OF Embden IN the
County OF Somerset ana State OF Maine, by his
mortgage deed, dated the second day Of SEP.
tember, A. q. 1904, and recorded In the Souer-
set Registry OF Deeds, Book 267, Page 2ss, con
veyed to me, the undersigned, a certain parcel
OF real estate situated N Em bden in he Goun-
ty OF Somerset, and bounded as follows. on
the East by land OF Georg, Copp, on the South
on the Mort by land OF A. A. SkillinKs, con-
tanning one hundred acres more or less, and
being known as the Dave Norton lot, and
whereas the condition Of said mortgage has
been broken, now therefore by reason OF the
breach OF the condition thereof, c aim fore e
closure OF sRid mortgage.
Soon. Me, Septe u Der 4 A D., 1908.
SwST sELpEN T. GREENE.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
Bankrupfs Petition for Discharge.
IN the matter of Stephen A. nj

IN the matter of Stephen A Hldrdge
Bankrupt, In bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge OF the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
OF Maine.
Stephen A. Eldridge of Faiheld, In the Coun'
ty of Somerset, and State Of Maine, In said Dis
trict respectfully represents that on the nth day
OF October, last past, he was duly adJudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress- relating "a
Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights of property and has fully com
piled with all the requirements of said Acts and
OF the orders of Court touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed py
the Court to have full discharge from all debts
provable against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts, except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this 22nd day of September A. d. 1905
Stephen A. Eldridge, Bankrupt.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

On the tombstone of Richard Gutter
and wife, who were buried in Hudson
\. H., in 100 and 17Ss is the follow
ing advice:
Watch ye that live, for yc don't know
How near yc are to death
Or what mdy give the fatal blow
To stOp your feeting breath.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
"Through the silver mist
OF the blossom spray
Trill the orioles; list
To their joyous lay"


sang the full deep voice of man She
started to her feet, her face turned in
the direction OF the voice
"'Whot in all the world, in all the world,
they say,
rs half 50 sweet. so sweet, is half so
sweet as May? -
As the last note died away the singer
came into view. He was tail and
straight as an arrow, ana he swung
along with an unstuded grace far diff
fercnt from the carefully acquired strut
of the Courtlers.
His thick dark hair was tangled and
powdered with the dust of the road
An unkempt beard dishgured his face
but his eyes We're clear and bright.
The princess surveyed him with sur
prise and ever increasing wrath. Had
the keepers failed in their duty that
such a man had gained entrance TO the
palace grounds? How he carried him
self. she thought. One might think him
the owner Of the grounds. at least, IL 1t
were not for his clothes.
At this moment the man became
aware Of her presence. AS she stood
there, her eyes blazing, her figure drawn
to its full height her attendants would
have trembled as they awaited the
words her highness might speak. Not
so the man. lie paused In his rapid
walk and waited for her to speak.
why are you here?' she demanded.
"My lady the man replied. Il will
tell you. have heard of the beauty Of
the princess, and | have come to look
upon her and to see for myself If she
Is all that report has said"
BE satisfied" said the princess, rails
Ing her hand with gesture Of dis
mlssal you have seen, Now go, and
90 quickly, for am the princess
you" exclaimed the man. He STEP
ped back few PAGES. still keeping his
gaze fastened upon her face. II might
have known" And he turned to go.
Stay" said the princess lmperlous-
ly. Does report say true2"
Madam" the man replied as he
faced her again, they told me that
man could not look into your eyes with
out being dazzled by the light of them.
| see in them the light of anger, of
scorn, but not the light Of your soul.
| can look into them, and your eyes
shall fall before mine. When the glad
light of love shall shine in them then
one may indeed be dazzled Your high
ness. speak truly"
The princess was looking straight In
to the glowing eyes of the man. For n
space they looked at each other, then
the blue eyes of the princess fell
The man continued: Your highness,
they said you We're graceful. You are,
but let me show you this willow sap
ling See the slender curves and the
sweeping grace of the young tree2 Can
you, with all the aids of art be as
pleasIngly graceful? Madam, they told
me your voice was sweet and gentle,
that its tones were like music. They
spoke truly, but 1t is not heart music.
To the careful ear Its tones are hard
and without beauty"
The princess proud head dropped as
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

Maud-What was it he said about
me? May-lIe merely remarked that
woman is as old as she looks Maud
The idea. How old does he think
am2
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
NOTICE. .

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed Administrators OF
the estate OF David J. Rowell late OF Msdi ison
in the County of Somerset, deceased, and Civ
en- bonds as the law directs. All persons hAv-
ing demands against the estate OF said decess-
ed are de-ired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
Sept, IA. 1905
JEFFERSON SAVAGE
ELMER r. ROWELL.
swS7s P. o. Address, Skowhegsu Ne.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
The Strange
Wooing of the
Princess By m.ude
..,,.#, Elizabeth
h. 4. Whitehead NohteC
Copyright, l9o5. bB
h. 4. Whitehead

The princess sat in the rose garden.
\ cool breeze blew from the lake and
the scent of the roses filed the air
Above, on the terrace, Haunting his
gaudy colors in the sunshine, strutted
a peacock. From a distance came the
sound of music and burst Of laughter
followed the climax of a tale told by
the jester.
The princess wore q look of habitual
scorn and because of her arrogance
and haughtiness she had come to be
known throughout the kingdom as My
Lady Disdain." She was beautiful,
there is no denying 1t; but, alas. SHE
knew it too we'll
Again and again she had been told
by lords and princes who had sought
her hand that she was far lOveler than
any other woman they had ever seen.
From far and away came men of title.
Of wealth. Of historic fame all eager
to we'd this fair maid, but she would
have none of them.
"Find me a man whose beauty shall
be greater than mine," she cried at
length. "and | will marry him"
Princes who had at a glance con-
quered maidens' hearts came, secure In
the thought of victory, but went van
qushed by the proud curl Of the prin-
cess lip and the mocking gleam of the
princess eyes. Some, however, re-
maned at the court and, finding favor
in the hearts of the maids of honor.
consoled themselves with wives less
beautiful perhaps than the princess,
but fully rs charming in their way.
Today the princess sat alone. She
had forbidden her attendants to follow
her and had come To the rose garden
to find peace anu quiet. Not one in all
the laughing, merry crowd but paid
homage to her high estate; not one of
those who had sought her hand but
stood in awe OF her.
Suddenly her ear caught the sound Of
a song. Nearer and nearer it came till
the princess could distinguish the
words.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

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The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28
sEeoao TUESDAY op -ss4eaaaa

IN the year Of o1r Lord sHs l1sasand
zine hundred AID I've. The following mat
tefs having been prevented fof re action
her upon hereinafter ind Gated. Il ls nFFeoy
Jrderts Tbat notice thereof - YIFeL 10 al
y sons Interested, by csutlug tsHs - Ibis
.fcef T. 5e sHHl4ehed three Weess s4G1easf4f-
10 THK -92RFsRT RRPOkTKH = 4eHspzpeT
pa1.istee a. -koWhegsn. IN SAD Coa1ty. thA1
hey nay agpeal a. Probate Go4ft to re
held Al saId 5Konht gar, on the
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

Lydia Succeeds Where others Fall
The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

ate ~ ofF.flsfeId= eased
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-09-28

Judge OF sad louft
A true copy. 3w3s
Attest:-SATHAN Fowler. Register.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Mould Not Cough Up.

The finance committee of the Fourth
of July celebration in Coin wrote Mont
gomery Ward & Co. and Sears, Roebuck
& Co., for contributions to the fund to
provide public entertainment for numer-
Gus of their customers, and met with a
long winded refusal, says the Coin Ga
zette. The Chicago hogs do not pro-
pose to let loose of dollar unless they
can get better than value received
therefor, while the home merchant is
asked hundreds of times every year TO
contribute to worthy and unworthy
undertakings, and he dare not refuse
for fear Of losing the friendship or pat
ronage of some one, or being called a
tightwad. The Chicago swine get all
they CAM keep all they get, and tell the
public to 60 to Hades. The Gazette be-
lieves in building up home and the home
market, and advises it's readers to trade
with the home dealer whenever he can
supply what is wanted, even if the
price is little higher. You get better
goods at home, and the home dealer is
always ready to right wrong, furnish
entertainment on every possible occas-
ion, take your produce and treat you
right at all times. Ii you invest with
the home merchant you stand a chance
of getting part Of your money back.
Send it away and it is gone for all time
and will not come back, even upon the
18th of July.-Coin Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Wanted To Kill Himself.

A specimen Of the genius hobo" APP
peared in Mt. Ayr Thursday night and
applied for nights lodging at the city
Jail. He was accommodated, and the next
day Sheriff Miller called the attention
of the board of supervisors to the case.
The man would not work and it was
thought best to get rid of the fellow
the easiest way possible as he was
evidently inclined to be "of' in his head.
He was sent to Benton on the hack and
was given a ticket that would land him
in Missouri. The tramp evidently did
not relish the free ride on the covered
cars, and just as the south bound pass
enger was pulling into the station, MIR.
Tramp jumped in front of the engine,
hoping that he would be run over and
killed. But he jumped too far and the
jolt landed him on the other side of the
train with one foot on the rail, and the
accommodating engine took off the foot.
He begged for someone to kill him, but
this request was not granted. He was
taken to the Benton hotel when the sur
geons amputated his foot. He will be re-
moved to the poor farm where he will
be cared for at the expense OF the
county until he is able to move on. He
refused to tell where he was from or
anything about himself. Mt. Ayr Rec
ord
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Charley Barr's Barn Burned.

The fine barn on county supervisor
G. w. Bars home farm, seven miles
west of Lineville in Decatur county,
was struck by lightning during the
storm early Tuesday morning and
burned together with most of it's con-
tents. A pair of horses and set of
double carriage harness was about all
gotten out after the barn was discov-
cred to be on fire. Three carriages, a
wagon and large number Of small i'm
plements and tools, quantity of hay,
grain and other stuff was consumed.
The barn was one of the best and most
conveniently arranged OF any in that
part of Decatur county. Altogether
the loss in estimated at $1,000, with no
insurance.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Too Much Boom"

Now that the county has passed the
10000 mark in population, the law cuts
the limit of taxation for county purposes
from six mills to three mills. The coun-
ty has hardly been able to keep even on
the six mill levy and now that only a
three mill levy is allowed by law the
tax will not keep up the county ex-
penses. The law means that the income
of the county will be cut in two and
there is no way Of levying sufficient
tax in the future to meet the county ex-
penses.-Albia Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Huue Task.

1t was huge task, to undertake the
cure of such bad case of kidney dis
ease, as that of G. F. Collier, of Chero-
kee, la, but Electric Btters did it. He
writes: MY kidneys We're so far gone,
could not sit in chair without a
cushion; and suffered from dreadful
backache, headache and depression. In
Electric Bitters. however, l found a
cure, and by them was restored to per-
feet health. l recommend this great
tonic medicine to all with weak kidneys
liver or stomach. Guaranteed by l.. P
Van Werden, druggist; price soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Khoopins Coug in Jamaica

Mr.. j. Riley Bennett, chemist of
Browns Town, Jamaica, West India
Islands, writes: 81 cannot speak too
highly of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has proved itself to be the best
remedy for whooping cough, which is
prevalent, on this end of the globe. 1t
has never failed to relieve in any case
where have recommended it; and
grateful mothers, after using it, are
daily thanking me for advising them.
This remedy is for sale by L. P. Van
Werden, Leon and w. S. Bear, Decatur
Citv La
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Ten Years in Bed.

R. A. Gray, J. P, OakviIle, Ind,
write, For ten years was confined to
my bed with diseases of my kidneys.
1t was so severe that ! could not move
part of the time. / consulted the very
best medical skill available, but could
get no relief until Foleys Kidney Cure
was recommended to me. 1t has been a
Godsend to me-, L, p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Pasture for horses, adjoining Leon, for
rent. 33tf. j. CEsLERe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Half Car Load of Surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Teale and son Vern
were made the subjects Of a half car
load Of surprise yesterday morning.
When the morning train pulled in peo-
pie from Lamont, Kellerton and Leon
disembarked until the depot platform
was crowded and the entire outfit, load
ed with baskets, the baskets also being
loaded, made their way to the Teale
residence where the family was called
to the door to be confronted by the
little host of friends and relatives. The
Teales were touched by the friendly
interest, proved by such extensive prep
arations in their honor, and proceeded
to make the day pleasant one for theil
many guests. The meals of the day
we're served under large tent on the
lawn, and rigs were secured in which
points of interest. After a long day
the visitors except Mrs. Teale's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Smith, left on tn,
evening train. The following persons
composed the party:
Messrs. and Mesdames j. r. Smith, j
w. Smith; Mesdames w. H. Graham, u
F. Lambert, j. F. Hopkins, T. ]. Smitl
and son Wayne, DR.. Moore, Otis Whit
and son Roland, W. A. Hopkins, Dwigh
Davis and son Walter, c. f. Smith an,
daughter Maude Waye, F. w. Newcom1
and daughter Harriet, W. w. Scott, c
J. Lawhorn and daughter Marjorie, L
F. Nicholson and daughter Gracia, "
A. Grenawalt and daughter Ruth, all Q
Lamont; Mesdames George Blair an
Arthur Smith of Kellerton; Mrs. Free
Teale of Leon.-Mt. Ayr Friday News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
A Bad Scare.

Some day you will get bad scare,
when you feel pain in your bowels,
and fear appendicitis. Safety lies in
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, a sure cure
for all bowel and stomach diseases, such
as headache, biliousness, costiveness,
etc. Guaranteed at L. ?. Van Werden's
drug store, only 25c. Try Them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
Interesting to Asthma Sufferers

Daniel Bante Of Otterville, Iowa,
writes, 81 have had asthma for three
or four years and have tried about all
the coughs and asthma cures in the
market and have received treatment
from physicians in New York and other
cities, but got very little benefit until |
tried Foleys Honey and Tar which gave
me immediate relief and will never be
without it in my house. | sincerely
recommend it to all. l.. p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Nephi Lowell, formerly of Benton
township. but now residing near Davis
City, was in Charlton last Monday,
while on his way home from Lucas,
where he had been attending a confer
ence of the Latter Day Saints Church.
While here he enjoyed brief visit
with old friends Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29
No Secret Aboutit.

1t is no secret that cuts, burns,
ulcers, fever sores, sore eyes, boils, ETC.,
nothing so effective as Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. ut didn't take long to cure a
bad sore had, and it is all o. K. for
sore eyes," writes d. L. Gregory, of
Hope, Texas. 25c at L. P. Van Werden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

No good health unless the kidneys are
sound. Foley's Kidney Cure makes the
kidneys right. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-29

Levi, the fourteen year old son Of
Uriah Dooley, living y miles northwest
of town, was badly kicked by a horse
last Saturday. He was riding to town
with "a" Perkins and when near the
bridge west of the fair grounds one of
the traces became unlocked and when
the boy got out to replace it he was
kicked in the side by one Of the horses.
The force Of the kick was so strong
that the boy was thrown off the APP
proach of the bridge into the deep
"a vine 20 or 30 feet below. He was
brought to town and taken to DR..
Lovett's Office where it was found that
several of his ribs were fractured, but
late reports state that he is improving
and will probably recover.-Lineville
Tribune.
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