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The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
East Skowllegan

Oaks pond and Lake George wert
frozen hard enough to bear man, Satur-
day morning, but the rain ofSaturday and
Sunday will break 1t up with little wind
Thanksgiving dinners passed off very
quietly in this place. c. D. Harris oil
Canaan, his wife and her mother dined a,
Sidney Pooler's, Laferest Crowell and
wife with Brad Stearns took Dime, at E.
b Richardson's All others we think ale
their good dinners at home.
Wheeler's mill at Canaan has ground a
few bushels up to Saturday night, but
what we want is power enough 10 grind
90 bushels an hour.
Mr. Stewards furnace works nicely.
Adebert Richardson is much better.
Arthur Cain will meet his family in
Massachusetts and start for the west soon.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Browns COrner-CANAAN.

Browns COrner-CANAAH.
Mrs. John Yale and SOD, Guerdon, are
spending a few weeks With her sister,
Mrs. F. D. Hooper.
Frank Barns passed Thursday with
friends at the village.
Those that sold their apples to Forest
Hefrin delivered them to Skowhegan last
Monday and Tuesday Mr.. Herrin gave
good satisfaction as a buyer and packer
and it is hoped he will come again anoth.
x year.
1t is reported that Norris and Horace
Chase have purchased the Benjamin Flan-
acrs' farm situated in Cornyille.
Phillip Lowell's teams have been haul
ing pressed hay TO Skowhegan for F. d.
Hooper the past week Mr.. Hooper has
sold about 90 tons of hay and he has
about 1900 bushels OF potatoes to market
h,er. Who says farming doesn't pay3
Those who partook of a Thanksgiving
dinner at Rev. K. P. Chase's were Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Farbrother, Mr. and
Mrs Charles Lashon. MI. and Mrs. Fred
Southard of Skowhegan, Rev. o. NJ.
Chase and wife, Mrs. Addie Laplate, Mr..
and Mrs. Cecil Chase and daughter,
Hazel.
George Hubbard entertained friends on
Thanksgiving day.
N. G. Woodbury. went to Guilford,
Wednesday, on business.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, this community
was saddened to learn OF the death of
Mrs. Lo,tie Jewell Robinson, wife OF
Walter Robinson of Columbia Falls
Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of Will
jam and Sarah Jewell of this town. She
was lady of rare qualities and loved by
all who knew her. A more extended
notice will appear later.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Snithfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mosher spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mosher's par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. s. F. Emerson, in
ri adison.
The date of the grange fair has been
arranged for December II, IS and IA
First evening the drama, "Unole Toms
Cabin" will be given; second evening, a
Negro farce will be played under the
leadership of Charlie Simonds; third
will be social dance and distribution
of prizes
Mrs Nina Otis of Starks visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K c. Tracy, last
week.
Mrs. Ada Phinney of Wilton is caring
for her sister, Mrs. Carrie Collins, who
is very low.
Mrs. K. A. Hsines is visiting her
daughter in Massachusetts.
Mrs. Van Morrow is visiting her aon,
Wallace, in Belgrade.
H. L. Kilgore, Henry futile, G. A.
Groves and A. B. Cole have sold their
pine lumber to Messrs Meader & Beers
& Co. of VI achusetts.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Hiram Weymouth and wife OF ST. AL
bans visited her sister, Mrs. Ellen Paine,
last week returning, Saturday.
Saturday night and Sunday was very
cold, stormy time of wind, rain and snow
freezing quite hard SO as to make very
good sleighing, Monday, although there
was only about Ia inches.
One OF the boys living on what is
know as the Fred Palmer place went out
hunting in the woods near by and got lost.
Mr.. Doyen, neighbor, hearing his cries
about dark vent into the woods and got
him home.
We have letter from Jefferson Robin
SOD, night watch in the big mills at Gull
ford; he says that is hustling place and
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Miss Mae Johnson has just closed a
very successful term of school 10 Lexing-
ton and is now stopping at the home oil
her brother, T. M. Johnson.
Mrs. Angelina Abbott was taken sud
denly i'll last Friday, while visiting at G
F. Williams.
Edwin Starbird, who has been the guest
OF his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Star.
bird, returned to his school at Kent's
Hill, the first OF the week.
Mrs. Hannah Thompson. who has beer
poorly for long time, is some better.
Charles Holbrook has been on the
sick list for the past week. He has Z
Carl boy working for him.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Water Cure for Combination.

lalf pint of hot water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep the
bowels regular. Harsh cathartics should be
avoided When purgatve is needed, take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They are mild and gentle in their action.
For sale by G. r. Fogg's Drug Store, Show
hogan; L. {. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
a Fearful Fate.

1t is fearful fate to have to endure tht
terrible torture of Piles. al can truthfal'
say" writes Harry Colson, of Masonville, Is.
"that for Blind, Bleeding, Itching and Pro
truding Piles. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Is The
best cure made" Also best for cuts, burn
and injuries. 2sc at G. R. Foggs druggist
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

tina, he has good job, which he has held
since last spring.
James Jones cut his foot badly few
weeks ago. The foot is healing quite
we'll.
Thaddens Green killed pig last week
that tipped 370 lbs. and only 6 mos. old.
International Stock and Poultry food
for sale at Bates.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Straight TaIks on
Patent Medicines

The "RcxaI" Remedies successful and this is why
They placed the market three They have
already the the
history Of the drug business
Come 90 popularity from any number of
huabaoo them and founded
real orne But the the plan the idea the article that
because he deserves succeed
for other reason.
The success the Rexa evidence
of their real They sell because they they
of the best remedy known medical science
for the particular alment it is made relieve
remedies sold name
each disease Each of these has been selected
committee of experts from among all other remedies Its
class and sale The United Drug Company
operative association ofleadng American druggists
Wherever you the Rexan may that
stands for formula scientifically proved efficient
long extended practice We know these formulas and glad
all inquiries regarding Them giving full information the
ingredients
Here members of "RexaI family:
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
CONCORD.

Garfield school, Ellen NJ Whitney Of
Nj oscow, teacher; whole number Of pu-
pills, IA; average, 1896; cases of tardi-
ness, II; dismissals, 8; percentage of at
tendance, 81 S.; members OF League. IS;
perfect attendants, Carrie and Laura Bick-
lord no! tardy aud absent but one day,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Cure for Sore Nipples

As soon as the child is done nursing apply
Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe it off with a soft
Many trained nurses use this with the best
results. Price as cents per box. For sale by
6. k. togg's Drug Store, Skowhegan; L. c.
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, Tackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Hinck

On account of rainy evening, Satur-
day, Victor grange did not elect her Of
ficers
Mr.. John Totman, formerly of this
place, now of Boston, was married Nov.
30th.
Mr. Walter and Edward Hnckley
were home from college over Thanks
giving.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

A building containing the grain store
and spool and grist mill of II. w.
Cousins was burned TO the ground last
week. The loss is about $4,000 and the
insurance, $4,000. The origin is not
known. A dozen men were employ ed
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

iii'l N VI ''pN' - Inn ''iSIOiii
" and is the SYNONYM for
strength and purity. 1t is sold
in almost all the civilized coun-
tries of the globe.
If the cod fish became extinct
it would be n worldwide calam-
itv, because the oil that comes
from its liver surpasses all other
fats in nourishing and life-giving
properties. Thirty years ago
the proprietOrs of ScOtt's Emul-
sion found a way of preparing
cod liver oil so that everyone can
take it and get the full value OF
the oil without the Objectionable
taste. SCOTS Emulsion is the
best thing in the world for weak,
backward children, thin, delicate
people, and all conditions Of
wasting and lost strength.
Send for free sample, |
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS
Aoe-AIE PEARL STREET, NEW YORK
SOC, and SI0. An druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

A mans idea OF an angel is woman
who doesn't talk about her neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

alveston-Steady, middling Il 15-16; net receipts 10,16S; gross receipts 10,16s; sales 537 stock, 1156; exports-continent H. 542.
 New Orleans-Quiet; middling 12c; net receipts 7999 gross receipts 1899; stock S22,- 5S2 exports-coastwise 125O
 Mobile-Dull; middling 11&; net receipts 6S7; gross receipts 6S7; sales 150; stock 52977 exports-coastwise 9002.
 Savannah-Quiet: middling 11Ss: net re- ceipts 10.974; gross receipts 1O,97i; sales 1O79; stock, 153,056
 Charl-ston-Firm middling 111a; net re- ceipts POS; gross receipts Poo; stock 45,- 122 exports-coastwise 96.
 mington-Nominal; net recei ts 30S; gross receipts 30S; stock 19,94l; exports continent 7252.
 NorfollS-Flrm middling 11A; net re- ceipts 3S72: gross receipts 3372; sales S37; stock 76272 exports-coastwise 2627.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling IFS gro>S receipts SS5; stock 9261.
 Boston-Quet middling 2.50; net re- cepts 1147 gross receipts 44O4.
 phla-Steady; middling P .55; net receipts 50; gross receipts 30; stock 4l7O.
 Port Townsend-Net receipts 53lS; gross receipts 537s; exports-Japan 5S7S.
 Jacksonville-Ne receipts IA; gross re- ceipts IA; exports-coastwise 1i4.
 Miscellaneous-Net receipts 103; gross receipts 10S.
 New York-Quet middllng 2.30: gross receipts 1884; sales 200; stock 223704; ex- ports-continent 3399.
 Total today. at all ports, net-,J,ooo; ex- ports-continent, 22 2133; Japan 5376; stock 1,151,542
 Consolidated, at all ports, net-175.77 .777; exports-Great Britain 5S720; France 19,- 157: continent, 7,307; Japan, 5376.
 Total since September 1, at all ports. net-4, 7S3. .629; exports-Great Britain, L., 4479 France 45O9S0; continent 1,227 020; Japan 31 ,503; Mexico 964
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
SHARP DECLINE
 FOLLOWS REPORT Census Report on Bales Ginned
 Caused Big Slump MARKET RECOVERED Close Was Only Few Points Behind opening-sales Were Estimated
 at 5oo,ooo Bales and De-
 mand Was Light.
MARKET RECOVERED

New York, December 20.-After a very quiet and comparatively featureless ear ly session the cotton market became active and excited, following the report of the census bureau showing 92s2,00O bales ginned to December 13. The imme- diate result of the report was a very sharp break in price, from which, how ever, there was a quick recovery and the market closed steady at a net de- cline of only to points. Sales were estimated at 5O0,00O bales. The market two points on scattered covering. De- mand was very light. Some of the local professionals sold on the theory that a bullish census report had been discount ed and prices gradually sagged off to a net loss of about Il points during the early afternoon. Just before the census report was published March was quote at 11sS or points net lower, and inside of ten minutes afterward sold at 1175, or thirty points net lower, while May broke to 11S0 or forty points net lower. At the decline Wall street bulls and Southern interests bought aggressive ly, local shorts turned for cover and the market in the late trading was ac- tive and firm. The immediate effect of the report was bearish for the reason apparently that the figures were slightly in excess of expectations based on the national report issued earlier in the week. The figures themselves were not taken as conclusive evidence of a crop large enough to cause depression and southern bulls claimed that they represented 9o per cent of total crop. Southern spot markets were unchanged to 1-16 higher.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today, 40 ,53S bales against 34,365 last week and 51 ,S16 last year. For the week estimat- ed 290,000 against 256,717 last week and 301 SIS last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans 1909 bales against 1s,9SO last year and at Houston 10.636 against 1905 last year.
 Futures opened steady and closed steady.
 New York Cotton Futures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

ton, and the extreme weakness of con- solidated gas was presumable in sym pathy.
 The early advance took in practically all the grangers and coal carriers, as well as the trunk lines. In the industrial group the metal stocks and sugar were strong. London's attitude toward this market was rather non-commttal, closing prices there for Americans being about equally divided between gains and losses. Later London traded in about 30 900 shares here buying early of Union Pacific and selling on balance. Sentiment abroad was inclined to be bearish, and with it's usual caution. London seemed disposed to reduce its holdings over the approach ing holidays The bulk of the days bus mess was done in the early hours, the trading falling off soon after midday when the market became dull and more narrow with the trend toward lower prices This movement had it's greatest force in the last half hour when revival of the rumors of bank troubles In New England caused a furry In call loans which rose to 16 per cent and produced flood of selling orders
 The heavy offerings of stocks wiped out the early gains in such issues as Anal gamated Copper and American Smelting and final prices were in numerous In stances below those of the previous day. Declines of two points or more from the days best prices were made by Union Pacific. St. Paul, Northern Pacific. North western. Reading and Sugar and the closing was heavy.
 The only noteworthy railroad returns of the day were those of the Wander bilt lines. New York Central with De- cember earnings estimated, shows an in crease in net earnings of more than B. 100000 with an increase in surplus of about $1 100000.
 Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value s4, 4S0. 00O
 United States new As declined X per cent on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
LIQUIDATION LIN FURTHER ADVANCES Movement Irregular as Result of General Tendency EVIDENCE OF STRENGTH Market Resisted the Efforts of Short lnterests-Union Pacific Scores
 New High Record on
 Business.
EVIDENCE OF STRENGTH

New York, December 20.-Under cover of further advances on certain seeuri- ties which have recently been conspicuous for their strength, today's stock market was subjected to considerable liquidation in the form of profit-taking. As a result of the general tendency of the list the movement was irregular. if not reaction ary. Nevertheless the market gave ain- pie evidence of inherent strength and resisted with no little success the efforts of the short interest whose commitments are supposed to have increased materially since Mondays developments in Chicago. If the activity of speculative interests in the latter city. and at adjacent points are any criterion, the incident seems to have left no weak spots in the technical position of the market
 Events which guided the list in one direction or the other include easy money on time and call further decline in ex- change and vague warning of financial distress which emanated from a similar New England source.
 The most noteworthy feature of the early trading, and indeed of the day, was Union Pacific which scored new record on very heavy business. There vas more talk of buying of the stock flor control" but this was concurrent strength of the Hill railway shares rurn- ished additional footing for speculative gossip and predictions of readjustment of the railway situation in the west and northwest.
 That some deal of great proportions in- volving the Hill and Hartman proper ties is under way is the firm conviction of those who buy and sell stocks, but any definite confirmation on this point Is probably a long way off In marked con- trast to the strength of Union Pacific, was the weakness of Southern Pacific. This stock had showed heaviness ever since the recent publications of its an- nual report which was accompanied by intmations that dividends are yet in sight. Peoples gas was decidedly weak as a result of the coming dividend reduc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

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 I do not use large advertisements ana false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail ts bc cured by such methods. give me a csN and get we'll
 My offices are the most private and quiet in the city. tenth story of the new First Nstional Bank building. corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms 1908 and 1o07. Take one of the fine el-vators to tenth floor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Interior Movement.

Houston-steady; mldding Il 15-t6; net receipts 10636; gross receipts 10.s36; ship ments 1O.575: sales 439; stock 111,370.
 Augusta-Steady; middling 11&; net re- ceipts 1230; gross receipts 1230; shipments 1914; sales 6: stock SS.s07
 phis-Steady; middling 117s. net re- ceipts 2O62; gross receipts 62so; shipments S27S; sales 21O0: stock I43,9s5.
 St. Louis-Steady; middling 12c: net re- ceipts 14s4; gross receipts oal; shipments 5211; stock 34,s71.
 Cincinnati-Net receipts 1270; gross re- ceipts 127o; shipments 1880; stock Io Loo.
 Louisvile-Firm; middlng 12c.
 Total today--Net receipts 16.sS2: gross receipts 26,146; shipments 27,3Ss sales 31so; stock 394 95S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

Cash quotations were as follows: 7 Flour-Steady.
 Wheat-No. 3 spring. s5ds7c; No. 3, s2Q S6c No. red, STA 4@SS3sc
 Corn-No. ?. 5oa5OAc; No. yellow, 5O@ 50Ac.
 Oats-No. g. soasc; No. white, ssc; No white. S0Ad32c
 Rye-No. 3, 67c.
 Barley-Good feeding Ss@Ss1kc fair to choice malting, 41d49c.
 Flax Seed-No. l, 100; No. 1 north- western, 161ac.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, $335. Mess Pork-Per barrel, $1275g12S71a. Lard-Per 100 pounds, $7.50d7. 521a. Short Ribs Sides-Loose, s690Q7.05. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, s7.12taG7.2 7.25; Whisky-Basis of High wines, s1.3O Clover-Contract grade, $1275d1300. On the Produce Exchange today, the butter market was steady; creamery, 17@ 23c; dairy, 17d20c.
 Eggs-Steady, 1sd22c.
 Cheese-Firm, 11h@13c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. December 20.-Spot cot ton quiet; sales 1050, including 550 to ar rive. Delivered on contracts 1900 bales. Quotations unchanged; middllng 12 cents.
 Futures opened unsettled, December and January were 5 to 6 points up and the balance of the list to points down. There were but few transactions. By noon the market had steadied and the active positions were to points lower than yesterdays close. The census bu- reau ginners' report was given out at 1 o'clock, the figures being 9282, GOO Ten minutes after the reading of the report January was II points down at 11.92, March 25 points down at 12.09 and May 81 points down at 1219 The decline, however. was short lived-it brought out a flood of buying orders and prices were soon sent up to about last nights finals
 The market closed firm within a point of top and unchanged to l point net lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
lIverpooI Cotton Market.

Liverpool December 2O.-cotton spot, moderate business done; prices un- changed; American middling, $40 Sales for the day were 5000, of which 50o were for speculation and export and includes 71O0 American Receipts 5000 bales, no American.
 Futures opened steady and closed quiet American middling, good ordinary cotton December, 5.26; December-JannarN, b.26' January February, CPS; February March 632: Mareh-April. 6.S6; April-May, 6.SS' May-June, 6.41 June-July, 6.R; July-Au- gust, 6.43; August-Septembe 6.S4 Sep tenber-October. 6; October-NoVember 594
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
M etal Market.

New York, December 20-The London tin market was lower at a1s2 2s Sd for spot and futures 9164 2s Sd. Local mar ket also shade lower; spot $36. 25d36 .37Ia Copper lower at e79 Is Futures unchang- ed in London; local market quiet and unchanged. Lead higher G17 5s in London Local market quiet and unchanged. Spell ter unchanged both In London and New York. Iron higher abroad; standard foun- dry 51s Cd and Cleveland warrants BPS 9d in English market. Locally unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Live Stock Market.

Chicago. December 2o.-Cattle, receipts 23Oo0. Steady to strong: common to prime steers, s3d6.75 cows, s2Sod4. 40; heifers, s2d5: bulls. s2d4; stockers and feeders, $2.15d4. 25; calves, &. .50dS.
 Hogs-Receipts 37,0oo; Strong; choice to prime, s4 65@5 .15 medium to good to heavy, s4 9o6D5 05: butchers s. O5d5. .15: good to choice heavy, S.10@7. .05 packing, s4 95 as.
 @5.75; yearlings. s575Qp6.s0 lambs, s705 M7.60.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
coHee Market.

New York, December 20.-Coffee, spot Rio quiet: mild steady.
 Futures opened steady at unchanseu prices to a decline of points unaer iaN- orable reports from the growing hio e,1p u-hich was estimated by a private cable at s. 7TO. 900 bags. offerings were scattered, however. and with importers buying, the market ruled steady during the miodle of the session. and closed steady at net decline of 5 points to an advance or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Cotton Seed Oil.

New York, December 20-Cotton seed oil steady; prime yellow 2914Q30c. Petroleum steady; rosin quiet. Turpen- tine dull, 66a4d67l4c asked.
 New Orleans. December 20.-Cotton seed oil steady prime refined in barrels 29c prime crude loose 241ac.
 New Orleans, December 20.-Naval stores steady; pitch s2.25; pine tar A.75; coal tar $3.50. Rosin A, B, c. 1925; D. s3.90; F., s3.35; F. $40; G, $3.50 H, $3.55; I, sSs0: K. A.o71s; M, s4.67; N. s5.o5; W. G, $5.30; W. W. s5.65
 Spirits turpentine dull, s5c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Dry Goods.

New York. December 2O.-The movement of piece goods stock in the dry goods market seems likely to continue limited until after the first of the year. Job bers are still busy on holiday trade, but anticipate improvement on general lines after the opening of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Southern Railway Co.
,duIe in Effect July 2s, 1906,
Trains leave Birmingham as follow,,

Trains leave Birmingham as follows: 6:35 a. m.-No. Ss, for Atlanta. wa,hyn,. ton.' Baltimore. Philadelphir New York and the East Pull. man Drawing Room Sleeping Car, Birmingham to New York. Dining car. Birming. ham to Atlanta
 GEO a. m.-No. 1p. for Montevallo. Ma. plesviile. Selma and way sta. tons
 i2:2b p. m.-No. s6. for Columbus. wes, Point, W'nona Greenwood and creenvile; also Sheffield and Floi ence and North Ala bama points
 3:40 D. m.-No. 15, for Cordova, Oakman Corona and way stations: also Blossbure
 b:4o a. m.-No. o2 for Anniston, Herin ana way stations: also Rome 0a. s:bo ?. m.-No. 36, for Atlanta. Charlotte, Richmond. Washington. New York and the East Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond vs
 t:o6 p.m.-No. 2b Anniston Atlanta ana way stations: also for Jack. sonvlle' and all Florida roirt, also Talladega. Ala. P Il,ran sleeping car Birminghar, to Brunswick. Ga 1o:2o p. m.-No si. Tor Columbus. West Point. winona- Greenwood and Greenvr.e Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenvil1e. lo:35 D. m.-No. q. for Selma. Mobile and way stations. fullman Draw. ing Room Sleeping Car Br- mingnam to Mobile. Il 80 D. m.--No. 9s for Atlanta. Anniston and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car. Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can bs occupied at Union station 9:sq D. m.
 For detailed information and sleepina car reservations anniy passenger office: Morris Hotel Building. Telephone Oes Bell and ST PeopleaL
 ,. N. HARRISON. Dist eass. ASl