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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
A Quaint Old Ceremony.

This is one of many quaint cere-
monies that take place at the Church
of st. Gildas. In Brittany, on the feast
day of the patron saint Two or three
thousand peasants on horseback ride
In procession three times round the
church and then proceed to draw water
from the sacred we'll close by and
pour it over their animals in the be
lief that it will act as sure preventive
of accidents and disease.
Meanwhile the women inside the
church are engaged In standing in a
stone sarcophagus supposed to have
contained the body of the saint. This
is looked upon as certain cure for
toothache. But the most important OF
all the ceremonies is the throwing of
a fowl from the tower of the church
to the people below. 1t is torn to pieces
In an instant, and the man who is for
tunate enough to secure the head is
looked upon as champion, while his
parish is regarded as sure to secure
the best harvest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
A HAY DERRICK.

level with the top of the stack, then
carried over and dropped at any place
on the stack. 1t will keep two men
busy on the stack all the time, and
they will not have to reach over the
edge of the stack to help get the hay
up Besides. it does not drag up the
side of the stack, as many pitchers do,
nor does it make the stack heavier on
one side than the other a round
stack can be built twenty feet high
and easily made to hold from twelve
to fifteen tons. 1t saves time, money,
help. muscle, patience and other
things too numerous to mention
The foregoing expresses the idea and
experience of writer in Ohio Farmer,
and in the same journal another cor
respondent describes his plan for I'M
loading hay with horse fork in the
barn or on the stack, which he consid-
ers very convenient and cheaper than
any set of haying tools and just as
good. He has used it for two years
and found it valuable.
This plan is as follows: Fasten pull
ley blocks at a and { in the cone of
the barn. Then with an opeu ring
fasten another pulley to the ring in
the hayfork Then tie one end of Il
rope to the open ring after it has been
closed and then put the rope through
the pulley at c. then down through the
pulley at b, which is on the fork, then
through the pulley at \, then through
a pulley at ID, which is down on
the barn floor. All that is neCes-
sary to change the fork so as to drop
hay in either NOW is to unite the rope
from the fork and tie the opposite end
there. This method saves one the cost
of track and car and will pull almost
directly straight upward until the fork
full Of hay gets pretty we'll UP, then
will travel over the NOW
Those who have hay to stack can
use this plan by using two tall posts
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

The sensation of thirst is caused by a
lack OF huids in the system. In a
state of health ii indicates that the
body wants moisture We should dis
tinsulsh natural thirst from that caused
by stimulating food and beverages,
which produce a fever In the organs of
digestion Thirst is caused by fail
ure of the sallvary and other glands to
seerete "A proper amount of fluid for
use in the stomach. 1t Is possible to
quench thirst not only by the ordinary
means, but through the blood vessels
and the skin. Much of the water drunk
passes out through the skin by means
of the blood vessels and Is known US
unconscious perspiration. 1t is a well
known fact that the loss of blood is al
ways followed by intense thirst This
thirst is one of the most narrowing
features of a battlefield, as every old
soldier knows. The reason for 1t Is
that, the blood vessels being drained of
their moisture, the skin becomes parch-
ed and every pore is changed into i
thirsty mouth. Thirst accompanies fe-
vers, but its causes are local, being due
to dryness in the throat and mouth,
the result of high temperature.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Swift's sardonic saying that a man
who marries "thrusts his hand into a
sackful of snakes on the chance of find
ing an eel" is often quoted as the Ara
bian proverb and sometimes attributed
to a later misogynist. but hardly ever
assigned to its real author. Every one
however, recognizes AS Swftian the
following sayings expressive of the I'M
happiness of marriage and of the cause
of this unhappiness: Venus, beauti-
full, good natured lady was the god
dess of love; Juno, terrible shrew,
the goddess of marriage-and they
were always mortal enemies" 1.-The
reason why 80 few marriages are hap
by is because young ladies spend their
time in making nets, not in making
cages"-T. P's London Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Every housewife knows that some
-four will make good bread. while 9th.
err -four will not. If you want to find
out for yourself whether it is a good
bread -four, test it in the following
way: In the first place, see that it is
white with a faint yellow tinge. Then
take some of it up in your hand and
press 1t; 1t will fall apart loosely, not
In Jumps. Rub some of it between
your fingers; it will not feel entirely
smooth and powdery, but you will be
able family to distinguish the different
particles Put little of it between
your teeth and chew; 1t will crunch a
little, and the taste will be sweet and
nutty without any acidity-that is, if ii
is good bread flour it will do all these
things
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

There Is, it seems, great deal more
than carbon in black coal smoke. Pro
fessor E. Knecht analyzed the SCOT
from Manchester coal smoke, and at q
lecture In London he exhibited the re
suits of his analysis. Among them
were snow white samples of ammo
mum chloride, ammonium sulphate
calcium sulphate and a beautifully
crystallized paraffin hydrocarbon sim
liar in properties and composition to d
substance present in beeswax. The
SCOT also contained Is per cent of heavy
hydrocarbon oils. From some of the
products Professor Knecht prepared 9
brown dyestutf which produced abso
lutely fast shades on cotton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
nSeed snot" PInnting.

An interesting way of planting in re-
foresting waste lands is known as the
seed spot method" and consists, ac-
cording to an exchange, in breaking up
the ground in small spots about two
feet square ut intervals of eight feet
away. y dozen seeds are scattered on
the loose earth and lightly covered
with soil. When the seedlings are two
years old one is left where propagatcd.
The others are used to plant in inter
vening spaces each way and in other
locations as needed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

womanly weakness or disease,
n received your letter some time ago with
advice about your wonderful medicine writes
Miss Stella Johnson, of as Brady street. Dayton,
Ohio IL was troubled with severe pains every
month when l wrote to you for advice. AFTER
receiving your letter and following ITS direc-
tons l am now happy to say that amer nve
years of untold suffering I have not nao any
pains since hrst using your Fevofse freser' P
ton was induced through TREND 10 wr'te 70
YOU and follow your kind advice. ! thank Coo
aud Dr. 4 V Pierce for the health now ENJOY
I shall urge other women who suffer as did 10
use your medicine"
oFavonte Prescription makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll. Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
Weak and sick women are invited to
consult DR.. Pierce, by letter, trfe All
correspondence is held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential Address Dr..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
FREE. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent FREE on receipt
of stamps to pay expense Of mailing onty.
Send 81 one.cent stamps for the book IN
paper covers, or 81 stamps for the cloth
bound volume. Address DR.. R.V. Pierce.
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Calves will begin to eat grain when
from seven to ten days old The best
way to start them is to put a little
grain in their mouths Immediately aft
er feeding them milk. and in this way
their attention is called to the grain
instead of sucking each others ears
and mouth. This taste will soon lead
them to the feed boxes, where they
will eat greedily
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

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
Sold In
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Never pu If until to morrow der ofercoat
you should have worm to day.
Fiery time dot you stop work und stare at
Success it get ub und leaves der room
The uppardo enable crime-getting caught.
Money talks. but a POOR man cannot keep it
long enough to know vot 1t says
a lazy liver makes lazy man, Burdock Blood
Bitters is the natural, never failing remedy for
lazy liver.
Some yong mems start ouid to play der
prodigal son und come home playing der rat.
head calf.
Ordinary household accidents have no terrors
when there's a bottle of DR.. 1h mas Electric
on in the medicine chest. Heals burns, cuts,
bruises. sprains. Instant relief.
Reform is word vlch der politicians borrow
until after election, den dey put 1t oack In der
dictionary.
Itching piles9 Never mind if everything else
failed to cure you. Try Doan's Ointment. No
failure there. SO cents at any drug store
Der world owes efery man i6ng, bud you
will find 1t poor clearinghouse al supper
time IL you doan'd hustle.
Mothers Lore their dread for that terrible
second summer" when they have DR.. Fowler
Extract Of Wild Strawberry in the house.
Natures specific for summer complaints OF
every sort.
Very often where q man thinks he Is the
stronge st is when he is the weakest,
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT
fails to cure any case, no matter or now long
standing, in to IA days. First application gives
ease and rests SOC. II your druggist hasn't II
send SOC In stamps and it will be forwarded post
6m48 paid by Paris Medicine Co.. st. Louis, MO
Don't get the idea thst all the buyers OF gold
bricks come from the rcral districts
ForOve Sixty YEAR,
MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has beer
used for over 80 years by millions OF mothers
for their children while ieething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child soft cts the gums
anays all pain; cures wind tolic, and is the
best remedy for Disrrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately, soil oy
Druggists in every part Of the world. twenty
five cents bottle. BE sure and ask Tor m rs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind.
Did you ever notice how much easier it is to
tear down thing than it is to build 1t up
Every bottle warranted, but not one returned,
is the report regarding DR.. SkTH ARNOLD
BALsAM (the best summer remedy from large
number of Druggists in the South. ms Bar am
Is warranted to you by G. R. Fogg. A-S3
Homes ly, now, does anyone imagine that
anv OF those IL dicted packers will ever be sent
to Jail,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
THE FIRST LESSON

That the young girl has OF womanhood
is not seldom a painful one. She learns
to know what headache means, and back
ache, and sometimes is sadly borne down
by this new experience of life.
All the pain and misery which young
girls commonly experience at such
time, may in almost every instance be
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
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HAVING DEVICES.
Ehe Western stacker ns Iscd In Ohio.
Good HuH Rigging,


The man who has stood with his
back 10 the stack pitching lay hy hand
ualcr a hot July sun VII appreciate
the first picture here shown. TIE der
rick or pitcher will cast the man on
the farm about 50 in cash 1t Is
mounted On runners twelve feet long
fhe hase of the frame is II hy IL feet
square and the top ) 10y = feet The
telcphone pole in tile center is twenty
five feet high. The arm is fourteen
feet long and the brace about twelve
feet The pole and arm can be turned
in a complete circle by means OF Il
crowbar inserted in the pole near the
bottom.
I'm entire haycock can he easily
lifted straight from the ground To Il
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
Peculiar Disappearance.

j. D. Runyan, of Butlerville, o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his pain
full symptoms, of Indigestion and bill
BUSINESS, to DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
He says: They are perfect remedy,
for dizziness, sour stomach, headache,
constipation, ETC." Guaranteed at Geo.
E. SIMPSONS drug store, price 25c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Experiments lead MeSsrs. Harper
and Peter of the Kentucky experiment
station to believe that finty kernels
from the middle of the head should be
selected from early maturing varieties
for developing a high protein type of
wheat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

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. You do
not obligate 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, 1905-08-10

e nlrely pre-
vented or cured
by the use OF
D. Pierce's Pa
vorite Prescrip-
ton. 1t estab-
fishes regular
ityI 1t tones up
the an er al
heak h. nd
cures headache,
back ache, nerv-
ousn ess an d
other conse-
q e n c e 3 OF
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

A peep into the future would probably
be as unsatisfactory to most people as a
backward glance at the past.
Usually the son of self-made man
begins to desct nd the ladder from the
point at which his father stopped climbing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
BankruDt's Petition for Discharge,
In the matter of Phillip Pocket

In the matter of Phillip fockett'
Bank rupt. in bankruptcy. nj.
To the Hon Clarence Hale. Judge OF the DIS,
trict Court of the United states for the Distrlc'
Phillip Pocket of Pa rheld, in the
County of Somerset, and State OF Maine, III salo
District, respectfully represents. that on me
sth day of c ctob last past, he was Guly au-
Judged bankrupt under the Acts OF congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF properly,
and has fully complied with all the requirement :
of said Acts and Of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy. J.. aa,rooa
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreea
nv the Court to have a full discharge from a.,
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge ,oor
DatNd this 3rd day of August A. d. 1910.
his
Witness: Phillip PocKett, banAiup'
Eva Penney. marx
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

~
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS. - ,oo. -.
On this 5th day OF August, A. d. 1909, Cd
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is -,
Ordered by the Court, That hearing Dc mao
n 1eos. before said Court at Portland, in said
District, at 10 o clock in the foreuooni and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset somerset
Reporter newspaper printed In saia Das .Ion
and that all known creditors, and otner personf
in interest, may appear at the said time a M
place. and show cause, If any they have why tn
prayer of said petitioner should not DO g[sn rs
And it is further ordered by the COURT lha'
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known CRED
itors copies of said petition and TINS oIaeI, ao-
dressed to them at their places OF resiuehoo Dr.
stated. ,t,o ,,aoo
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Jnuge
of the said Court, and the seal thereon, at tott
land, in said District on the bth day OF August
A. ID. 1908. ,, ,,,A
Isl JAMES Z. HEWEY, CLERK
A true copy of petition and order thereon,
lw32 Attest: JAMES K HEWEf' Cletk'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

If you are troubled with dizzy spell',
he ldache, Indigestion, constipation,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you well and keep you well. II it
fails get your money back That's fair.
35 cents G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
A GOOD HAY RIGGING.

or one if the stack is near a tree. which
can be used to fasten one pulley to.
Set the post far enough away SO you
can drive load of hay between the
post and the stack. This rigging will
not take any more rope than a track
and car and is very convenient in
small barns
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

"Why don't you go to work." asked
the man who is phlanthropic, but prac-
teal
Mister" answered Flooding Pete
II have to answer dat question SC
much dat it's gittin' to be jes' de same
as work. "-WashingtOn Star
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
Couldn't Eat
Even Bread Distressed
Groycville, Nc. March 20, 1904.

Groycville, Ne, March 20, 1904.
Dear Friends
Two years ago [ was visiting my
brother, Mr.. VIM. D. Soule, OF Strong,
Maine. While there | had a very Sc
we're attack Of indigestion, could not
eat even piece OF bread without caus-
ing a great deal OF distress. My broth
er was taking L. F. Bitters at the
time and wished me to try them.
did so, and before | had taken hall a
bottle I got relief, could eat anything
and began to gain in flesh.
Very truly yours,
MRS. LENA C. HILL.
\ normal, healthy digestion is price
less. But the True Il. F. Atwood S
Bitters has cured hundreds and costs
only IS cents a bottle at all good stores
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

"And have you any brothers and sis
ters, my little MANI" asked the kind
old lady.
"Yesm," replied the little man. 81
got one sister and one and a half
brothers"
"Whatf"
Yes, sir; two half sisters and three
half brothers. Philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
Notice Of First n Getting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States 10
the District Of Maine.
In the matter OF
Melvin 6. Kicker, In bankruptcy.
BANKRUPT.
April II, 1905.

To the creditors of Melvin g. Kicker
OF Plttsfeld, in the County OF Somerset
and District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day OF
August, A. b. 1905 said Melvin {. Kicker
was duly sdjudioated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting OF his creditors will be held al
Daniel Lewis office, in Skowhegan, Maine, or
the 26th DAY of August. A. d. 1905 at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon. at which time the said credit
ors nav attend prove their claims, appoint 6
Trustee examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come be.
tore said meeting 1w32
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10

Eterydng comes to him dot waits in deI
middle uf der street, including the ambulance
1t will wash and not rub off
This complexion all envy me,
It's no secret so I'll tell
Take thou Rocky Mountain Tea.
G.. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-10
THE NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA
OF THE STOMACH Try

or woman now has the opportunity OF
possessing a strong and healthy stom-
ach. Will you grasp it2 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 strong
and healthy stomach, so as to enjoy the
best there is in life. Try Pepsoids to-day
price only so cents bottle at drug store.
Or you may have full sized bottle free by
writing the Medical Department OF The
Vic Chemical Co., Chicago, Ill.
Druggist.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-24
FIGHT IN SALOON.
Tip MceIasson Stabbed and Grant VIII
Iiams Shot In Metropolis.

Metropolis, ILL.,, Juna %. the re-
suit Of family fued Tip McGlasson
was stabbed and Grant Williams was
shot In this city Thursday night. The
mems wounds are not considered Sc
rious by the physicians,
McGasson, who was formerly a de-
putty marshal. Is now in the saloon
bus ness. Williams Isl laborer. II Is
alleged that the men, who are related,
have had grudge against one an
other for some time. They met In MIC
Glasson's saloon and quarrel was
started. II Is alleged that Williams
drew knife and cut McGlasston sew
sral times. The latter reached be-
hind the bar. and secured his pistol
| He opened fire and one shot struck
| Williams, making flesh wound.
Bystanders interferred In time W
prevent q killing and both men wer'
arrested.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-24
PORT ARTHUR A
GREAT FORTRESS
BEGIN WORK OF FOR.
Trying BY ORDERING ALL
FOREIGN MERCHANTS TO
LEAVE THE CITY.

New York. June ga New York
agent for one Of the big American
firms which has extensive interests in
the far East, including a branch at
Port Arthur, said today that he did
not look for any serious complications
as a result of the action Of the Japan
ese government In ordering foreign
merchants from Port Arthur. He said
the Japanese merely are doing what It
had been the intention OF the Russian
government to do at some future
time, and that not only fore gn but ma
tive merchants are affected by the de.
cree. The Russian plan was to make
Port Arthur purely ftrtreas and &c
build up great commercial city al
Dalny. only short distance away
The Japanese apparently have decided
to act upon this pla9 without delay.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-06-24
ASK CONGRESS TO
AMEND DICK BILL
GUARD or COUNTRY
WANT APPROPRIATION Dou-
5LED IN ORDER TO EQUIP
AND INSTRUCT MEN.

Washington, June 23.-National
guard OF the country will ask congress
at its next session to amend the Dick
bill, reorganizing and making the
guard part of the national defense
The proposed legislation has been
carefully prepared. 1t originated with
officers of the national guard and has
had incorporated in 1t certain sugges.
tions from the war department, thus
giving IL governmental approval Its
principal feature Is the doubling Of
the annual federal appropriation Of
sl,000000 for armament and encamp-
ment expenses which is said to be
imperatively necessary to properly
equip and instruct the men.
Other features embrace a provision
for paying actual expenses Of officers
making inspection tours in connection
with the promotion OF rife practice;
regulations governing the auditing oi
accounts incident to encampments
and giving the secretary of war dis
erection as to what shall constitute
proper incldentals 'for such encamp
ments for the United States govern
ment to pay"