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The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

A mans curiosity got the better Of
him in a Back Bay lodging house one
day, and he paid for it, as Is usually
the case He said be hadn't seen the
landady during his stay of three
months, the rents being paid to the
housekeeper, and friend to whom he
made this remark said that she was
around about every day-ln fact, he
wouldn't be surprised II she was in the
house then. To test his confidence he
was willing to wager the cigars that
she was there, and his doubling friend
considered 1t too easy a thing to lose.
so he said, Agreed" Then the man
who was certain proceeded to win cas-
lily. Selling n plate from the table, he
dropped 1t upon the floor and in less
than minute the woman of the house
was on the scene inquiring about the
cause of the noise. The doubter was
Batished.-Boston Globe. -
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

The record of a ships voyage is
called It's log because the observations
of it's speed, usually taken hourly, by
the log line are Il very important factor
in the record. The log line is so called
because the float attached to the line
was originally small log or stick of
wood. This log" is now square or
triangular piece of board weighted so
that it sits upright in the water. The
log line is divided by knots or marks
into lengths of fifty-one feet, which is
about one acknowledgements
of marine mile. SO that the ship is
going as many marine miles or knots
In an hour as the number OF knots or
lengths that run off the reel in half a
minute when the log" is thrown over
board
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
BAD COMPLEX|ONS
AND THE BEST REMEDY FOR
NINE CASES OUT OF TEN.
DEPRIVED Blood Causes PImpies and
Bols-Dr. Williams Pink Pills
Make New Blood and
Cure Follows.


q abused my stomach, my blood got
out Of order aud then my face broke out
with pimples and boils, says T f. Rob-
ertson, of 1877 Addison street, Washing
ton, Pa This was over two years ago
| Ny stomach was in bad shape. After
eating | would have to rest awhile or |
would suffer the most severe pains in
my stomach. On arising | would often
be- so dizzy that | could hardly stand up
! The slightest exertion would start my
back aching 80 that l often had to sit
down and rest awhile. At times l ex-
perienced pain around the heart which
alarmed me but which suppose came
from my stomach trouble.
II began to break out on the face with
pimples aud later with boils which con-
fined me to the house a week or more at
a time. One day | saw DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People advertised in
pamphlet which was left ut the door and
thought | would give them II trial. l
took several boxes of the pills before all
the pimples and bols left me, but am
now glad to say that my blood is good.
| do not have any eruptlons and no
longer have the head aud stomach
troubles | have described. l am very
grateful for what Dr. Williams Pink Pills
have done for me and | have recon-
mended them and always will advise
those who are suffering from bad blood
or stomach trouble to try them.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are guaran-
teed to be safe and harmless to the most
delicate constitution. They contain no
morphine, oplate, narcotic, nor anything
to cause drux habit. They do not act
OH the bowels but they actually make
new blood and strengthen the nerves.
If You want good health you must have
good blood Bad blood Is the root of most
common diseases like Armenia, rheuma-
tism, sciatica, neuralgia, 81. Virus dance,
nervousness, indigestion, debility, gen
eral weakness, paralysis, locomotor
ataxia and the special ailments that only
women folk know
DR.. Williams Pink rills are sold by
all druggists or sent postpaid, on receipt
of price, soc. per box, six boxes for $3.50,
by the DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, NY
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
ALL THE NE WIS
from Omerset towns
Madison.

A republican CAUCUS was held In Madi-
son, Saturday afternoon, 10 elect delega-
tons TO The various conventions. About
sixty we're present and much n,eres! was
manifested Votes wefe taken 10 instruct
the State delegation TO support the candi-
dacy OF Gov. Cobb and to vote againsl
Yesubmission. The delegations elected
we're: State convention, {. o. Small,
Esq, H. r. league. S. E. Remck. F. l..
Harding, A. l.. Smith, Jr. district, Geo.
A. Herrick, F. II. Pease, Jas. Emerson,
&. d. Perkins; county, K. L. Perkins, F.
A. Gilman, DR.. Miliken, Elmer L. Reed,
Horace Spear, B. 2. J. Weston; town
committee, c. W. Greene. K. c. Gray,
b. 5. Gibbs. Esq, J. Foster, Esq I. d.
Saley, Ruel Reed, (. K. Reed, F. H.
Pease, Horace Spear. Z. L. Perkins.
Work is to be commenced Monday, by
the Somerset Railroad Co., on temper
AIRY bridge across the Kennebec river here
to replace the bridge which was burned
last week Supt Aver expects to have
trains running across as usual inside OF
three weeks. The structure will be re-
placed soon with steel bridge which has
already been ordered.
An exciting game Of baseball took
place here Saturday, between the Show
hogan High School team and the Madi-
son High School team. AT the end oil
the ninth inning the score was lie and
twelve innings were played the score be-
ing 4 to 2 10 favor of The local team The
High School here have won nine out Of
the ten games played this season, one
only being lost to the S. II. S. team.
Mrs. L. F. Edwards Mrs. H. Ma
Lawrence and Mrs. Copp attended the
county convention OF the w. c. T. u. at
Fairfield this week, as delegates from the
Local organization.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
HOW'S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY Il co. Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, Ohio,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal.
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

After long hesitation scientific men
agree In admitting that water physical
ly pure seen in mass is sky blue. This
color Is that taken by the white light
OF the sun when absorbed by the water
In consequence of phenomenon the
explanation of which would be q little
long. 1t Is not due to the chemical pu-
rlty OF the water, since the sea, which
Is the bluest water, is also that which
contains the most salt Nevertheless,
according to Foreps experiments, the
matter In solution should be the pre-
dominant cause of the modification Of
color, upon which act besides the mat
ter In suspension the color of the bot
tom and the reflection of the sky and
of the banks. Consequently blue water
Is pretty rare in nature. A good many
seas and lakes that give us the impress.
sion of this tint are green. The water
at present acknowledged to be the
bluest IL that of the Sargasso sea, be-
tween the Cape Verde islands and the
Antilles. The water Of the Mediterra-
mean off the French coast and around
Capri Is bluer than that of Lake Le-
man. much less blue itself than that of
the lakes of Kandersteg and Arolla, in
Switzerland.-Pars ILLUSTRATION.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
English Railway Signals.

An obseryant traveller on English
railways could tell you at once the
railway upon which he is travelling by
merely looking at the first signal he
passes. 1t may surprise many to know
that there are hardly two styles quite
alike in this country In station archi-
lecture and fittings. color of rolling
stock, design and color of the locomo-
tives, uniforms of the servants, style
of the signal cabins and signal appli-
ances and many other details.-London
Mail
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
CaratIInk.

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Brown of Madi-
son are visiting Mr. Browns parents,
David Brown and wife.
DR.. Williams OF Bingham was called,
Sunday, to see J. A. Carbino's baby who
Is very sick with whooping cough.
Mr.. Totem of Watervile, business man
for the Aiherton firm OF that place, has
been 10 town the past week with a nice
line OF samples OF their goods. He also
made trip to Jackman where he got a
liberal share Of patronage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore spent
Saturday and Sunday at their cot age at
Pleasant Pond.
Mrs. George Baker took a trip to Show
hogan, last week.
Those who attended the Free Mason
Anniversary at Bingham from this place
and Mrs. Philander Baker, Mr. and Mrs.
George Baker and Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Stewart.
The base ball team are repairing their
diamond preparatory to playing any other
team that comes this way,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philander Baker are
visiting relatives 10 Scion.
Mrs. Abbie Bright has been painting
the nellis around her piazza which looks
very nice OF course she had little help.
Their buildings now look fine.
Ned Martin who has just returned from
the hospital is not gaining very fast.
Next Sunday there will be a meeting
ut the church and also every Sunday
through the season. A student from
Bangor will supply the pulpit here and
at The Forks.
Fred Clark purchased for his wife a
very fine looking driving horse which is
gentle and kind, that anybody can drive,
which adds much to her worth. She is a
beautiful black and good style and all
right In every way.
Mrs. c. S. Witham returned last nigh
from Madison where she has been visit
ing her brothers family, MI c. A. Viii
bur.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
Animal. In Mohnmm edan Heaven.

According to the Mohammedans, ten
animals have been admitted to para
dse-the dog Krat tim. the follower Of
the seven sleepers, Balaam's ass, Solo
mons ant, the honeybee, Jonah's whale,
the ram which was offered in sacrifice
in place OF Isaac. the camel Of Saleb.
the cuckoo of Balkis. the OK Of Moses
and Al Borak, the monstrosity which
conveyed Mohammed from earth to
heaven and back again in very short
time. These creatures were all Sainted
for some special services which they
had rendered to man.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
7 redwood.

Trotwood is a dark bay, foaled june
81 1893 stands Ii hands (strong) aud
weighs 200 pounds, is a smoothly turn
ed, pure gated trotter, with perfect feet
and legs, and has great endurance as a
road horse; he has never been handled
tor speed but has shown quarters in 81
seconds; besides being fast and the sire
of speed, ia a large, handsome, bold 90.
ing horse with high action and perfect
disposition Sire of Mollie Stark, record
27; trial PA and other fast ones
dis get are of such as the market calls
for as soon as matured, are uniform in
color fearless and kind.
1t is we'll known fact that the get of
this horse find ready market and com.
mand higher prices than any other
stallion in Somerset Co. owing to their
color, size, action and good disposition
Trotwood will stand at the Bartlett
stables, Athens, formerly occupied by
B. r. Gaylord, Tuesdays; all the rest Of
the time at Elm Tree stock Farm MA.
bon's Millt) SkowhePan.
Terms, SO to Warrant Foa'
Mares disposed of considered In iosl and fee
will be charged all accidents nd escapes at
owners risk. 2m2
Positively no business done on Sunday
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

The singular superstition of the value
of adder stones for curing a variety Of
ills has continued in many countries
from the time of the Romans. These
celebrated charms are nothing more
than antique green or blue glass striped
in various designs and perforated. The
virtues of these stones are sSng in the
poems of the ancient Druids and are
mentioned by Pliny and other classical
writer's.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
East Skowhegan,

Farmers are glad to see this good iaiI
weather, this Monday morning. Some in
this place have sowed but very little.
Early peas are up six inches high and are
looking nicely. 1t is getting late for corn
and but very little will be planted. No
sweet corn for the factory will be planted
in this place.
f. b. Richardson is trying manure
spreading machine this forenoon.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

Annie Campbell is home from Bingham
where she has been for the last three
weeks caring for her daughter, V. NJ.
Webster. who has been quite sick, but is
better now and gone to Boston for med-
cal treatment.
School is in session here taught by Miss
Lephe Brown of Bingham.
A. L Flanders is visiting his brother
Daniel, at his home 10 Bingham.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
FOLLOWING THE FLAG.

When our soldiers went to Cuba and
the Philippines, health was the most impor-
tant consideration. Willis T. Morgan, re-
tired Commssary Sergeant U. 5. A, of
Rural Route /, Concord, n. H., says: al
was two years in Cuba and two years in the
Philippines, and being subject to colds.
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, which kept me in perfect health. And
now in New Hampshire, we find it the best
medicine in the world for coughs, colds,
broncbial troubles and all lunS diseases
Guaranteed at Sampson & Azores and G r.
Foggs, druggists. Price soc and SI.oo.
Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
Smitllfield.

The funeral of Mr. Alvin Piper was
held 10 the church. Tuesday forenoon,
conducted by Rev. J H. Gould OF Nor
ridgewock. He was born in Madison.
In 1868 he was married to Miss Lucy
Smith OF that town. Since that time he
has resided n Smi,hheld. Mr. Piper has
held several town Offices; being an honest
upright man he was held in high esteem
by The community in which he lived. A
wife and son mourn the loss of a kind
husband and father. The burial was at
Madison.
North Pond house is fast filling with
summer boarders.
Mr.. Edgar Stevens was leading horse
horse when the horse started, throwip &
him down and dragging him some distance,
tearing the flesh from his back in several
places
Mr.. Frank Young and sister Mrs
Ellen Sherburn, visited relatives and
attended memorial service at Livefmore
Falls.
Mrs. Nellie Blaisdel OF Rome is visit
ing relatives in Smithfeld.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

Wool buyers are scarce and only one
man in. the place has sold wool, getting
20 cents per pound. Last year we got &c
cents.
Daniel Mcclellan, who has worked foI
Landlord Washturn number OF years
has returned from Boston and will take
charge OF the Eaton farm this summer iof
Washburn.
Ernest Appleby is feeling better in the
country.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
Poverty.

Poverty Is very terrible ana seme-
times kills the very soul within US, but
it Is the north wind that lashes men
into vikings; it Is the soft, luscious
south wind which lulls them to lotus
dreams.-Ouida.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

at would be a very bad thing II
farmers ever got control of the nation
al finances"
"Why 500"
Because from sheer force Of habit
they would want to be always water
ing the stock. Baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

Though the sun scorches us some
times and gives us the headache, we do
not refuse to acknowledge that we
stand In need Of his warmth.-De Nor
nay.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

Don't be fooled and made to believe
that rheumatism can be cured with local
appliances. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea is the only positive cure for
rheumatism. So cents, Tea or Tablets.
G. K. FoRg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

What's the good of keeping from him
Any good things you may see,
That will lift his load of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea
G. R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

Whatever else may be deteriora,ing, the
Pullman berth rate Of 81 50 per night and
the sucker berth rate ot one per minute
are admirably maintained.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07
A Distinction.

Mistress-Have you had any expert
ence with children? Bridget-Nope.
but they have had some wild me.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-07

the past week also Mrs. Sarah Woodcock
but both are convalescing now.
Mr.. E. T. Hatch has engaged work
in NorridgeHock on the road machine
this coming season.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
THOMPSON DRUG STORE,
+ B. LATHAM, Prop.

The public have a right to de-
mand that their prescriptions be
filed in the same careful manner
that is used by the physician VINO
prescribes the same, and no one but
a registered pharmacist should be
allowed TO prescribe for the dear
loved one who may be suffering
In Canyon we have drug store
where careful compromising OF pre-
scriptions from pure drugs can al
ways be secured.
The proprietor of this establish, -,
ment. Dr.. J. B. Latham, is one Oh
our prominent business men and MS
ever aim is to please the public IN
the dispensing of Pure Drugs, Drug
s,,ndries, Paints, Oils, School Sup
plies, Toilet Articles, ETC.
In the paint department can be
found the celebrated Sherwln- VIII
,;ams Paint which holds the highest
reputation Tor quality OF any pant
manufactured in the United States,
This popular drug store is a cIeal'
i 49,, town and commands patron
ace ~ Of the best people in Randall
county.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

at prices 10 meet any and all com
petition.
One specialfeature Of the business
Of The Canyon Coal Co.. is Field
Seeds. They handle only seeds OF
proven quality and guarantee every
order or shipment to be the best
Mr.. w. H. Hicks the business
manager personally looks after
every detail Of this business and all
receive courteous treatment when
dealing with the firm,
They are always in line for the
advancement Of Canyon City and
can be depended upon in any laud-
able enterprise.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
T. H. ROWAN,
OUR POPULAR LIVERYMAN.

When one hires a livery rig, Of
course the best is what is wanted
and the place where the best APP
pearing rigs and the finest stock are,
kept is the place that will be pre-
ferred.
Such are to be found at the stable
run by T. H. Rowan.
He has the best managed and the
best equipped livery, sale and board
ing stable in Randall county, and
gives prompt attention to all orders
given him.
Mr.. Rowan has the latest in rub
Der tired rigs of all kinds and his
supply of buggies, phaetons and
carriages are all of the best makes,
which can be hired with the best of
driving horses at the lowest rates.
He runs buses to meet all trains
and for the past two and one-half
years has done much to advance
our town by running the most up-to-
date business.
He makes specially of the trav-
cling public and land seekers and
does business in a straightforward
business manner.
He has purchased at a cost of
s. 900 one of the finest German
Coach Stations ever brought to the
Panhandle of Texas and always
takes great interest in blooded
stock of the best breeds.
This three year old horse can be
seen at his stable at any time and
all who desire are invited to call
and inspect him.
| Mr.. Rowan deserves great credit
for his industry and enterprise and
no man stands in better favor with
all our people.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

to carry all the goods SO necessary
TO fill all orders.
The buying is done at the house
al Wichita Falls and in large guam
titles and shipped direct from the
manufacturers in car load lots to the
different branch houses thus giving
them the advantage of quoting the
trade the lowest price for high class.
merchandise.
While they have a travelling rep
resentative, yet they solicit mail or
ders and guarantee to give prompt
attention in filling them.
Mr.. Redfearn is enthusiastic con-
corning the future of Canyon City
and is one of the earnest workers for
the betterment of the town. He is.
we'll liked through the city and
stands we'll in business circles,
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

official men of Randall County.
A concern which stands we'll es-
tablished among our business en-
terprises and one that all would do
we'll to take as a model is that of S.
V. Writ, druggist, and dealer in
drugs, paints, oils, window glass,
etc.
This business today is one of the
best known in Canyon City and when
Mr.. Writ started the drug business
fifteen years ago he made its founda-
ton honesty and reliability. This
firm basis, his thorough knowledge
as druggist, his care and tact in
selecting his stock, his reasonable
prices and constant determination to
please every fair-minded customer,
has brought him a patronage Of
which many larger firms might just
ly feel proud.
The physicians find this an excel
lent place for the filling of prescrip-
tons, knowing that long practi-
cal experience and complete know
ledge are important features in the
fulhllment of their wants.
The man, woman or child in quest
of any kind of toilet article, perfum-
cry, stationery, fishing tackle, eye
glasses, etc. can do no better than
to visit Mr.. Wirt's store. This bus
mess deserves its great prosperity
and will always be found up-to-date
and popular.
Mr.. Writ is one of our prominent
men and has held many important
official positions in our county, hay
ing been County Treasurer for four
years and Deputy Sheriff.
He buys and sells town property
and has many good bargains to offer
those who desire to have home or
erect business block.
We call the attention of our read
ers to the fact that when you have
business dealings with Mr.. Writ you
are dealing with a man whose word
is as good as bond.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29
Canyon City Business Concerns.
Continued from page g

CANYON LUMBER COMPANY
c. R, BURRow, Manager.
One of the leading firms in the up
building Of Canyon City:
Lumber has its history and its
various chapters open in the prime
val forest with the ringing of the
woodmen's ak and ends in the haunts
and homes of civilized man. For
years this has been the leading in
dustry of man and prominent among
those who today are successfully
carrying on this business is the Can
yon Lumber Company.
The manager of this company Mr..
C. R. Burrow, is man who
Thoroughly understands every detail
of the business and carries one of
the most complete stocks of lumber,
building material, paints, oils, ETC.,
to be found in any yard in North
west Texas. All their lumber is
enclosed in sheds, bright and clear
for the carpenters plane and at
prices as reasonable as can be Sc
cured from any city or firm.
All prospective customers will find
Mr.. Burrow ready to figure on their
bills and his estimate will be as low
as good material can possibly be
furnished.
This yard makes specially OF
Long Leaf Yellow Pine, Celebrated
Redwood Shingles, Doors, Sash,
Mouldings, Lime, Cement, Paint,
etc.
Mr.. Burrow, the popular young
manager can always be found pleas
ing his customers and is ever ready
to advance all the enterprises that &c
to make Canyon City center OF
trade.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1906-06-29

ment is one of the things commend
able of this firm.
The stock carried embraces an
exceedingly broad range and is very
large indeed, affording people of
every taste just what they desire.
Every available portion of the
large floor space is used in the ex-
ceIlent display Of the goods carried.
Throughout the entire establish
ment the most reasonable prices pre-
vail. on all articles, whether they
be Of the very highest and most
elaborate design or the plain, sub
stantial goods.
Honorable, straightfor ward meth
DDS at all times have been the means
of this stores splendid growth and
prosperity.
All gentlemen connected with this
firm either as proprietor or statesmen
are Of the highest type and compose
that class of citizenship which is SO
essential for the making and up
building of this section of the
country.
They are also wholesale and re-
tail dealers in coal, and own and
operate their own mines at Wayne
COL, and now offer good lump coal
at $3.50 per ton.