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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
BARBED WIRE.
BARBRp WIRE GARNER.

scrlbed by a writer in Farm and Home.
The following, together with the Illus
tration, explains 1t:
Having much wire to stretch, l ar
ranged a sled, as shown In the cut, for
holding a spool of wire while the same
was unrolled along the line Of fence.
The runners ca should be two by six
or eight inches and six to eight feet
long. The upright post (B) should be
of the same dimensions two and one
half feet high The braces (C) may be
of one by four inch stuff. Bore holes
at top of OBJ In which to insert the
Iron bar ID as shown. for holding
spool to be unwound. BY fastening the
end of wire to post and driving off
along line of fence, wire Is easily laid
ready for stretching
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

Where live stock has access to the
fence we would not advise putting
them In too soon after they are made.
The man who makes his own posts
need have little fear If he puts them in
the ground when they are a month or
six weeks old. A line post four inches
square at the bottom and three inches
at the top is considered plenty strong
enough for all practical purposes, pro
vided 1t Is properly strengthened by
the use of an iron rod or wire For
corner posts of course much more ma
terial must be used.-Iowa Homestead.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
CMMmzlzl
-. BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Waterville, Maine
GIVE NATURE A CHANCE.

The strongest minds have gotten their
Inspiration direct from Nature Nature
Is the great teacher Of mankind We
can look to Nature for all our needs In
the recent Russo } japanese war the sur
geons OF the japanese navy and army
discovered that wounds would heal more
rapidly and with better success II left 70
Nature. They washed the wounds with
water which had been boiled and thus
sterilized- then bandaged the wounds
with clean linen-no powerful drugs or
antiseptics were used In their first aid 70
the injured. Such methods resulted In
the loss of only 50 out OF $50 men treated
In q naval hospital for their wounds It
Is only from lack OF observing Natures
laws that most Of us suffer at one time
or another from indigestion, impure
blood and a generally rundown system.
Our remedy lies In Natures laboratory
deep In the fragrant woOds-Where are
many American plants. the roots of
which when properly treated will sup
ply health-giving tonic.
Many years ago physician who had
an extensive practice among the AFFLICTED
made striking departure from The usual
methods Of his c0nfreres In medicine he
went straight to Nature for the cure oi
those stomach disorders which resulted
so often in an an&mic condition, ur im
pure blood, l,Ss Of appetite pale or
pimply SKIN; II, my oil as noe 'u9
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

Repass8s cure Eaa Nnru forms ~ Dys
pTpaia aud a8 saef Acutr az Chronic
4tamash Disorders - repatftug ths ~ofus
aut AutaR n tae stomach snd destroys
al disease Fsrua oysp~pAia once CURED
in this N#F neef fofuraa fepsaiha ia
apt pslsHt a.esssfst. hut the Successful
efes5fplm1 II Es CGdmaa @ho has
Cured t0aass a8a x caseB - Chronic
tasH4fh EfaeIea anHuE them Cancer
af lhe Stomach i aaat more money 60
pra-8aee Fsaa 81 lsan ang siaillar prcpas
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
HARDY PLUMS.
Varieties RECOMMENDED by n New
England Grower.


The plum crop of 1906 was an ex-
ceptlonal one in many ways. 1t was
n small crop, for one thing. The win
ter Of 1905-06 was trying one for
all fruit trees and small fruits, the
warm weather of midwinter causing
the buds to start only to he killed lat
err by the severe cold weather of the
season. says a Vermont fruit grower
In New England Homestead. While
these conditions brought us the small
est crop of plums we have harvested
for many years, 1t also brought us in
formation concerning the hardness of
fruit buds that should prove of value
In the future.
The Hardness of Fruit Buds.
For instance, | grow some fifty
varieties of plums-European, Japan
and Japan crosses-and all these went
into winter quarters with a good show
ing of fruit buds. But very few of
them blossomed in the spring Such
old varieties as Lombard and Brad
shaw were nearly all killed. Burbank
was a total failure; Abundance and
Red June nearly so. This was some
thing of surprise, as heretofore Bur
bank has been harder in bud than
Abundance. Chabot and America
came through with apparently every
bud alive and every tree loaded to its
limit.
Most Valuable Sorts.
The Chabot, or Chase, as called by
some, Is very valuable sort, produc-
Ing each season large crops of large,
handsome, long keeping plums of ex-
cellent quality. They keep the longest
In perfect condition of any plum | am
acquainted with. America Is another
first class plum of Burbank make"
can most heartily recommend Red
June, Chabot and America. Climax Is
n large, early and beautiful plum, but
rots badly as soon or often before 1t
ripens, The off year has given the
trees a much needed rest. and they are
now loaded with fruit buds for 1907.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

quantity OF the purest Pepsin and other ex-
peuslve drugs each tablet contains, (see
formula on bottle.) Pepsoids are sold at so
cents bottle on an absolute guarantee to
cure, OF money refunded. We will send
sou. q you have not used Pepsoids before,
a so-ceut bottle FREE; merely send US
your name aud address, and you will re-
eeive promptly full sized bottle. You do
net obligate yourself to pay a cent. AL we
ask after Pepsoids have cured or greatly
heuehued you is, that you recommend
pepaoids TO your friends. Every man
In sko~heenn by C. r. FoCo, DSul
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

We are blessed fa aausauee lbai
Foiey's Honey aod Ia fof oaasba ooias
and iunR fruubifs IL o. II ed ~ ar
Sauoaal Pure F1.a snd Dfus So - ~
contains Ha opisfss - afhst fufu
dtugs sua - rec mmena if - ssfs
rein DIS faf ehldrsa sna AdatD
Orpa iAzaflvH Ffalf sfrap fhe ser
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tate T. tbe BEES I.=ss}re aazfsa.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
NEW CURE FOR Epilepsy

J. b. Waterman, of Watertown, o., Roa
free delivery, writes; "My daughter, afflicted
for years with epilepsy, was cured by pt
Kings New Life Pills. She has not had an
attack for over two years" Best bod,
cleaners and life giving tonic pills on earth
25c at Sampson & Azores and 6. X. tugg
drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

Some freucb farmers gross fHsr
pigs slowly tor several months au3
then fatien them 4u.eky faIs PIE
walls among thc small Farmers msnf
Of whom nse no graia excerpt dmag
the last two month"; Tho pigs he s.
grown ou dairy bypraauets and sIf#asa
slops
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
THE NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA
STOMACH rRy

or woman now has the opportunity OF
possessing a strong and healthy stom-
ach. Will you grasp itf 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-a 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.
gist. sn2t
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
FARM IRRIGATION.

Convenient Type of Head Gate For
Private Ditch.
Each farmer needs a head gate to
control the flow from the main or
branch canal into his private ditch.
This head gate should meet the re
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
INTERESTING FOWLS.

Farmer or Fancier.
The Buff Plymouth Rocks, like their
kinsfolk of the Rock family, are n
hardy, useful fowl, good for any 10
cality and a money maker for the farm
er or fancier They are about the same
size as the Barred Rocks. the males
weighing from nine to ten pounds and
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

Voc msY have such hssss stsss oa
The under Is a. - - aotza 70 shs
opptf DEC The aapef aog b. oftfa eaa
pelsd 10 6sh 90 "a as nEhn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20

A woman's color comes and goes &C.
cording to her makeup
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS.

the females from seven to eight pounds.
They dress nicely for market, and their
yellow skin shows but little trace Of
plnfeathers.
They are good layers and good moth
ers and, taken all together, are Ideal
fowls for the American home, being
even superior to the Barred variety,
since they are more easily bred true to
color
We see no reason why the Buff Plym-
outh Rocks should not become one OF
our favorite breeds.-Home and Farm.
BARBED WIRE.
A Carrier That liz Convenient For
Holding the Spool.
A convenient device for holding barb.
ed wire when making a fence is de
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
WAN TED.

Ff Cofds ~ R6cs Map AM Bircb Rol1s,
f#aE fool .urs arIise1ed 20 a ST suup. 81 On
Ha= tHf pact 6a#afe-
-. VI FfsaE sbsgsn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
Horse for Sale.

Uue good driver. sH years old, weight
sIut eco lbs
IA. GAsNELL. West Front 81,
Iasis SkowheRan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
RED HOT

stoves keep bIsrk month with stoylnk APP
sH#d .rcs. STEWARD HEATING 3 PLUMB.
fsH go. am&'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05

Jefferson theatre last evening were Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Anna Pelzer, Miss Marie Hudgins MT William A. Porter. MT. Robert Brown and MT, Edward Craw- ford
 Mrs. Ripley Beasley will return to Louisville today.
 Miss Markham Is in Montgomery the guest of Mrs. Burwell Boyldn.
 Miss Arie Laird Is at home again after spending the holidays in Nashville and Mckenzie. Tenn. Miss Laird spent two days with her great-great uncle, Mir. R. G. Laird of Mckenzie.
 MT. W. A Porter entertained at a the atre party at the Jefferson last night in honor of Miss Anna Pelzer of Montgom- cry. The other guests were Miss Fannie Dunne. Miss Hudgins, Miss Bennett of Franklin, Tenn. and MT. Robert Brown, MT Ed Crawford and Mrs. c. N. William son. After the theatre supper was en- loved at the Hotel Hillman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
ExoansIon of southern Trade

The wonderful industrial progress made hV the south in the year just closed, is emphasized by the fact that the south land leads all the rest of the country in the proportion of banks established as shown by recent reports of the United States treasury department.
 Promoters of such enterprises never To- cate in an unprosperous, unprogressive community That fact in itself is rec ogniton of the progress being made in all industrial lines, and the development of these industries vast as they have been. are in a measure small, as compared with what could have been accomplished if the means were at hand of giving the proper sort of publicity to the various enterprises. The latter need has demon strated to one of the largest general ad- vertising agencies the importance of maintaining thoroughly equipped office on the ground
 Nelson Chesman & Go. of St. Louis, general newspaper and magazine adver- Using agents have established branch office at Chattanooga, Tenn. and will do a general newspaper and magazine ad- yertising business throughout the south. In these days of rapid-fire service dis lance counts immensely. and the location selected for this latest branch of the Cshesman agency not only facilitates the work of securing desirable contracts but also insures quick and unusually efficient distribution of copy for customers in dis tant parts of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
STEAMER BROUGHT IN. Two Hundred Passengers Are Landed Safely in San Francisco.

San Francisco, January 1.-The Pacific Steamship company's steamer City of Puebla which runs from this city to Puget Sound ports. connecting with ves- ses for Alaska. was towed into port today by the steam schooner Chehalis and the steamer Norwood. The tug Relief stood by to vendor assistance if needed. The 200 passengers and crew were safe.
 The propeller shaft of the City or Puebla was broken during a severe storm off the mouth of the Columbia river. but by using her sails she succeeded in keeping her head to the sea until aid arrived. Including passengers, officers and crew there were more than 200 per sons on board and for several days un- certainly regarding their fate has caus- ed great anxiety. The claims for sal- wage. it is estimated. will approximate s40,0O0.
 The City of Puebla left Seattle on December 29 with 1s6 passengers and a heavy cargo for this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
INFORM AL TEA.

One of the social events of the week was the informal tea and reception at the Pol lock-Stevens institute yesterday in honor of four of the graduating class of 1905, who are at home for the holidays The reception was rendered the graduates by the members of the senior class, and a large number were present to greet the former students.
 Those honored were Miss Clarlce Wat kins, Miss Lucy Truss, Miss Agnes Ter rell and Miss Sadie Gillespie. A number of contests were enjoyed during the af- ternoon. Miss Truss won the prize in the authors contest, and Miss Edmond drew the consolation prize.
 The ices were made in the shape of Christmas bells and the class eolors of red and white were carried out in the de- corations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
YESTERDAY EVENTS
 IN SOCIAL WORLD Card Parties and Informal En-
 tertaining FOR THE SEASONS BRIDES Social Interest centers In Group of Young Women Whose Weddings
 Were Recent Events and
 In Brides-to-Be.
FOR THE SEASONS BRIDES
BY ANNIE KENDRlck WALKER.

pr ANNIE NENOhiOn WALREhs
 A group of young women. Mrs. Eugene Garland Northington Mrs John Fletcher, both of whose weddings were recent events, and Miss Millie Nabb a bride-to- be, were the guests of honor at a card party given yesterday afternoon at the Hillman by Mrs Harry Jones' About elghty-four guests were entertained, the tables being placed in the palm room. The hostess selected the cherry idea for the details of her party Score cards. handpainted and designed as clusters of cherries were most effective. while in both the details of the luncheon and the prizes this bright color made distinctive all the many pretty accessories.
 The first prize was a dozen handpainted plates in a cherry design. The second prize, a silk umbrella. had carved handle in a cherry design. and the conso- ation a handsome cut glass bowl, was drawn from glaced cherries tied with red and green ribbon. The course lunch con beginning with the cocktails was followed by the sweet bread outlets served with cherries, while the ice course was served in frozen baskets filled with sher- bet cherries
 There was a prize for the punchers, pair of evening gloves in delicate green shade, No occasion of the winter has been more elaborate or enjoyable. Mrs. Jones is noted hostess and entertains very beautifully and with individuality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
ELKMONT FEELS
 DISGRACE KEENLY
CIRCUIT COURT CONFINES IN ATHENS MONDAY WHEN RIGID INVESTIGATION WILL BE MADE INTO THE REGENT LYNcHINo.

Athens, January 4.-(Special )Circuit court for the January term meets here next Monday and the grand jury will be instructed to make a searching inves- tigation of the lynching of the negro which occurred at Ellxmont on the 2Sd ultimo Governor Jelks has written the sheriff. of this county, and Sheriff Puryear will follow his instructions and see that every effort is made to bring to the bar of justice those engaged in the taking of human life
 The people of Elkmont feel most keenly the disgrace of the unfortunate affair They have the distinction of having the only lynchng for any cause in the state during the year 1905. The negro was under arrest and the courts stood ready to give him the punishment needed if the good man whom he attempted to murder had been seriously injured or killed, and the wanton act of a few reckless youths has caused a stain to be placed on Lime stone that she cannot wipe off
 Governor Jelks has sustained set back to his vigorous administration. for . one of his chief aims was to prevent lyncf- ing for any crime much less that of shooting at an officer The end is not yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
VARDAMAN'S ACTION
 CAUSED NO SURPRISE
Many Contend That Legislature Had No Power to Pass the Rail-
 road Merger Bill.

Jackson, Miss, January 4.-(Special)- Governor Vardaman's veto of the "mer- ger bill' was no surprise 10 good lawyers here and in the legislature IL was con- sidered vain thing from the begin ming. It was known that the legislature had no legal right and authority to pass any such bill as it did at the last ses- sion. That was urged at the time the bill passed, and il passed by very mar row margin two years ago. A great many members of both houses voted for the measure because of their friendship for the men behind the deal between the Mo bile and Ohio and the Southern railroads.
 Col. E. l.. Russell has as many friends
 in Mississippi as he has in his adopted state of Alabama, and his lamented brother Judd" Russell. former speaker of the house, had even more, because of his more extensive political acquaintance. Ex-Congressman Thomas Catchings than whom the state has no truer or more faithful and competent son. counts his friends by the score, and what he wanted the legislature to do went a long ways with the average solon The legislature did what Il know they wanted done some of them, perhaps, against their con vlctions of what they believed their pow CTS in the premises.
 The the governor of the state of Mis- sissippi Is honest and conscientious in what he has done there is no question. He has gone against the interests and the advice of many of the very best friends and warmest supporters he ever had. but his sense of right and wrong and his judg ment of the law which controls the case. controlled, and he has vetoed the meas ure, as many of the foremost lawyers of the state have declared he was bound to do. The message is good reading to friends as well as foes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
$5,000 Reward

will be paid to any person who can find one atom of opium, chloral, morphine, cocaine, ether or chloroform or their derivatives in any of Dr. Miles Remedies.
 This reward is offered be- cause certain interruptions persons make false statements about these remedies. It IS understood that this reward applies only to goods purch- ased in the open market, which have not been tempered with.
 Dr. Miles remedies cure by their strengthening and invig- orating effect upon the nervous system, and not by weakening the nerves.
 q consider that there are no better remedies put up than Dr. Miles Nervine. Anti-Pain Pills, and Nerve and Liver Pills. We have used them for years. and recommend them to many others. My wife is using the Nervinc, and considers it the best medicine in the world. A lady friend of mine who was almost total nerv- ous wreck, through my earnest solici- tation has used several bottles of the Nervine with wonderful results
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 pr. Niles Anti-Paln Pills are sold by your druggist, who will guarantee That the first package will benefit. If 1t falls, he will return your money.
 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold In bulk. Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Notes and Personals.

MT and Mrs. Ross c. Smith are in town again after spending a few weeks at their country residence. They have opened their sycamore street house.
 MT. Morris Bush was among the out of town guests at the Grider cotillon.
 Mrs Florence Randolph will entertain the Clionian club this afternoon.
 The members of the Phillps-Nabb we'd ding party formed a brilliant theatre party to see MT. Kyrle Bellew in ''Raf- hes"
 Miss Mary Anderson will return to- night from New Orleans. where she has been the guest of Miss Pauline Curran.
 Among those who occupied boxes at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
News of Indlo.

Indio. January 4-(Special)-Miss Fan nie Anderson, sister of Ollie Anderson, died at her mothers home today, after a prolonged illness of consumption Her early death at the age of 2S, is mourned by a host of friends who extend their sincerest sympathies to the bereaved fam ily. Her remains will be laid to rest in Old Providence cemetery tomorrow evening.
 A. A. Turner is moving away to his old home in Dadeville.
 Burl Dyer moved to Blocton last week.
 Work at the mines is moving up In earnest and the new year promises a great growth in Indio. It Is almost impos- sible to provide enough new houses for the families moving in.
 A. S. Tubbs, superintendent for the DeSoto company is sick at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
CASTRO STILL coMBATIvE.
New Years Affront to French Repre-
 sentative Is Confirmed.

Caracas, January 1.-The reportt that at the official reception of the diplo- matic corps here on New Years day, all the foreign representatives except the French charge d'affaires, NJ. Taigny, were invited is confirmed
 President Castro at the New Years re- ception made a speech during which he congratulated the Venezuelans on the permanent establishment of peace and continued:
 Tt is a peace that cannot be changed by the enemies of the social tranquility, and welfare of the republic.''
 The President in the course of his re- marks also said:
 Those who were routed lately while concealed behind an international coat ing, will always be vanquished."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
sappho Prohibited in Massachusetts.

Springfield Mass, January 4-Mayor Dickinson today prohibited the perform ance of "Sapho' by Olga Nethersole in this city next Monday evening. The mat ter was referred by the mayor to a com mittee consisting of Rev. D. B. Hahn, Principal William Orr of the high school and Secretary W. K. Cooper of the Young Mems Christian association, who reported that in their opinion the play would be offensive to the good morals of the city Miss Nethersole will substitute Mazda" for the prescribed day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
Hester Gives Out Weiahts.

New Orleans. January l.-Seeretary Hester makes the actual average weight of 634 bales of the cotton crop em- bracing port receipts and overland for the four months. from September to De- cember, inclusive, 5l9 IS against 52l g 1.91
 Detailed averages are: Texas, 535. .6s ; Louisiana. 522 4S; Alabama, etc, 52S. Geor- gia, 506; South Carolina, 4S5; North Caro- lima, 503; Virginia 496. Tennessee, etc, including Memphis, St. Louis and over land. b24.14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-05
LEWIS S-BOYCE.

MT. and Mrs. N. M. Carpenter of Eutaw, Ala, announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Marjorie Lula Boyce. to MT George Clement Lewis of Birming- ham, the wedding to take place on the afternoon of January 16.
 Miss Boyce is one of the brightest and most popular women of Eutaw. She grad uated from the Judson institute at Marion with high honors Mir Lewis Is a prom inent young business man of Blrming- ham.