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The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Investors Cautioned.

Some Boston promoter have recently
mailed circulars to Maine people, calling
attention to a gold mine in Pttston.
Me-, and stating that our state was soop
to become the greatest producer of pre-
cious metals in the Union. The RE
PORTER would be delighted to accept
this information and to convey the good
tidngs to its subscribers if the facts
warranted such conclusions but there
seems to be nothing TO encourage such
belief. The Boston promoters claim To
base their assertions on the reports OF
the United States Geological Survey, but
they have no authority or warrant for &c
doing. With special regard TO the Pitts
ton proposition, where the promoters
claim to have a property that is thor
oughly proved, with plenty OF "free
milling" ore, under conditions that per.
nit operation at small expense, recent
report (l904) of the L. s. Geological
Survey is as follows: IA picked sam
pie, collected at the principal opening he
directed by the owners of the property,
was assayed at Washington, but NJ
traces of either gold or silver Were
found"
No reports since issued give any er-
couraGement for the belief that the pre-.
cious metals are to be found at Pittston
or elsewhere In this state to such an ex-
tent that they may be profitably mined
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
sKoWHEGAN MARKET,
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.


OATs-42l, cts.
WooL-C uwashed g. cts
HIDES AND sKNs-hides, cts; lamb akin, a
to 75cts calf skins, IS 10 9C It's, ,sch,
BRASs-Hand-picked yellow eyes, S2.5o 70 s.
pes beans, Sis II $l.90.
REEF-OX beef, 8 70 cts
torLrRY-Fowls, lo to j. It's. per H., ehickeC.
4 70 II cts.
RoUSD Ho6-S1ts
TALLOw-RouGh cts. per Ia.
BUTrER- FIRST 4uanty, stamped, 70 e = PER y
Goes Is Il. per doI fresh.
PGTAToEs-S'C. per bnshel.
Cheese, l2cto lac, per 10.
RETAIL MARKET,
FLoUR--SprnG wheat Fstent, t7.5O TO IS az
Winter wheat pat $3.50 to t6.5o Winter whess
choice, IS 50
Corn 81 IS per bag, meal and cracked oorH
81 Is per bag.
c. s. MEAL-sl IS per bag,
FKED-Middlings SIS per cSt GlutoF t.E
per cwt.
SPRtNG RRAN-Si. % per cwt,
MIXED FEEDS IS per Cwt.
SALT PoRK-l2c 10; by the hbl.. zoe lbs, SO OG,
CHKEsE-ls per 10.
BUrrER-2s 10 Is cts. per 10
EGas-2s cts a doE fresh.
TRAs-2S to 60 cents per 10.
COFFFE-?1 10 IS cents per lb,
LARp-pomestic, 1. cts; Pure, y cts.; Com
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAs,Es-rure Ponce, 40; pure Barhadoes
soc
suGAR-Granulated sugar best quRlity ID
pounds Tor Si.00, Brown, l. pounds for IL,
PorATOEs- SOC per bushel
Dry FIsH-Cad. 10 lo rts Ter IL; pollock. s.
OSIoSs-Sc. per III.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

A thorough investigation has just been
completed by the Department of Agri
culture at Washington, ia regard to
farm values, which shows that in the
five years ending with 1905 the real es.
tate of farms throughout the country
rose 80 per cent over what ii was
worth In the census year 1900. The
lands devoted to cotton raising show the
highest rate OF increase, or As per cent.
Next come the hay and grain farms,
with increases of 34.3 per cent, follow ed
closely by the sugar lands, with rise
of 1922. This is almost equalled by that
in tobacco lands, which appreciated 80
per cent. The dairy farms show the
smallest rise In value, but they are put
at 25.8 per cent above the figures for
1900. Four-fifths of the increased value
of farm real estate is found in the North
Central States, with So, 572 900 900, and
the South Central States, with 81 ,201,
100000. The South Atlantic and West
ern States show increases of $514 900,
900 and $780, 900 600 respectively. The
North Atlantic States reported some de-
creases 10 value, but deducting these 1t
is shown that the real estate used in ag-
riculture is held at prices in the aggre-
gate 1914 900, 900 higher than 1t was in
1900. So it is seen that the tendency of
things is towards the farm. And, In
deed, there is more inquiry about farm
property in Maine than ever before.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Welded Fifty Years.

On Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. and Mis-.
John Jones welcomed an informal gath
ering of friends and neighbour at their
home just below the village, it being
the 50th anniversary of their wedding
day. About forty were present. Mr..
and Mrs Jones were given white iron
bedstead with brass trimmings, with
mattress and spring, and sum of mon
ely. Other gifts were a booklet and
handkerchief from Miss Hortense Pat
terson, china pitcher from Mrs. Ar
thur Friend, souvenir post cards from
each member of George Flint's family
and a birthday cake made by Mrs.
Olive Savage. Refreshments of coffee,
ham and jelly sandwiches, and variety
of cake were served. Mr.. John Jones
and Miss Sarah Bachelor we're united
in marriage by the late Rev. samuel
Savage in Embden October 10, 1856.
They went to Skowhegan on their we'd
ding trip, and then came to this village
and began Housekeeping in the house in
which they have lived ever since. MI.
Jones was born August 81, 1922, and
Mrs Jones, October 8, 1882. They have
two Sons who reside with them. This
home has ever been shelter to the
sick and dying, none were ever turned
away from its hosptable doors. The
village folks remember many kindly
deeds of the host and hostess and we're
glad on this occasion to show their APP
probation. There have been many
gatherings under this roof during the
half century" said the hostess, but none
which we have enjoyed more than this
and we are very grateful to the friends
W have given US this pleasure, "-North
Anson Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Keith's Boston Theatre.

A famous military band will make
it's first appearance in Boston at Keith
next week. 1t is Amer's Royal Hussar
Band, one of England's most renowned
musical organizations, said to be King
Edward g favorite military band. Il. &
Amers, late Lieutenant in the Nor
cumberland Hussars, is the leader and
he Is credited with being the successor
of Dan Godfrey as the director of band
music. The band has recently made a
positive sensation in Baltimore, where
it's original engagement of one week was
extended to two. The programme to be
played at Keith's will be selected from
most extensive collection of popular
and classical selections.
There will be three "sight acts" on
the bill that rank with the very great
est. The Uessems, two youthful aero
bats, do one of the most wonderful
equihbGistic turns ever seen. Herr
Gratis has two balloons who are highly
educated, one of them doing the Hoop
the loop" trick. Everhsrt is well known
as the first and the greatest of the hoop
rollers.
The program will also include Lucy
and Luoier in a joyous skit; Milt Wood,
the great wooden shoe dancer; Thomas
Keough and company In protean
farce; Murphy and Francis, the favorite
real coon" entertainers, Arthur and
company in the wordless comedy,
NUNS the Word; Guertin and Lamb,
jumpers; the Ramsdell Sisters, soubret-
ties and dancers; Morton. Temple and
Morton in n comedy trina and new
pictures shown by the photograph.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Obituary.

Mrs. Warren w. Pease died at her
home on Union street, Friday morning,
after lingering illness of several weeks.
Her death came as a shock to this com
munity for her many friends did not ex.
pect that the end was so near. her
maiden name was Elizabeth W. Russell
and she WAS born in Brighton, Me-, in
1928 In her early womanhood she
married ". W Pease and six children
were born to them, four sons and two
daughters, one daughter dying in in
fancy. Those living are Charles. Vim.
and Thomas of St. Paul, Mimi, Fred of
Madison and Mrs. Lizzie Wheelwright.
The funeral service was held Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely
attended. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful. Rev. F. T. Crane, pastor
of the UHiversalist church here, was the
officiating clergyman.
Mrs Pease was a devoted wife and
mother, who faithfully performed her
part In the drama of life For some
years her husband has been an invalid
and during all this time she has exer-
cised a most watchfu care for his COM
fort and happiness The iuterment was
In the village cemetery -Adroedte.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Church Notes.

ISLAND Avenue CoNGRFTAHoNAl.
RBNJAvS b. MFssllL, Pastor,
Reslaea-e nc Main Street.
SUNDAY services; Io45 morning worship,
with sermon by the pastor. = o'clock. sun.
day School, F. NJ. y. ]. =. e. Z. 7 r. m.
prayer and praise service.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURcH.
GEoseF NISSAN, Pastor.
Resdenee So Madison Avenue.
Prayer meeting tonigh. Al $50.
SUNDAY service, Io.45. Preaching by the
pastor. Il O'Clock, SUNDAY school.
o'clock, y. T. :, (. (. J o'clock evening
service. Al will be given a cordial welcome,
especially those Who are strangers
Arrangements are being made for a ra,l
call and reunion of the members Of the
church IN November
FIRST BAPTIST
h. F. HvsE, Pastor. Residence e. Main Street.
PRAYER meeting tonight At $50.
Morning worship at 1915 with sermon by
the pastor. Singing by the chorus choir
under the leadership OF Mrs Philo Steward.
Sunday School at IL. lourg Peoples meet
ing at 6. Gospel Praise service at 7.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. Fred A. teiseh. Pastof
Residence, rs Island Avenue.
Morning seryise, IoA5; Bible study =
o'clock Junior Epworth League, /, o'clock
Epwotth League, o'clock General PRAYER
service : o'clock. Class meeting, Tuesday,
$50. Prayer service IS. Strangers invited.
Tn CHKlsrAN SCIENCE SoaeN.
Madison Ave. Cor. Russell s..
Services sunday, a. M. q, 1915 ami We'd
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Hon. Chas. f. Magoon, who has been
appointed Governor Of Cuba, is gentle
man whose name should be placed along
aide the other noted colonists of this
country, Secretary Taft and Leonard
Wood. He has just retired from long
and successful service In Panama and Is
apparently better fitted by education,
combined with experience and tempera-
ment for handling the delicate and COM
pcated relations with our Latin friends
and enemies than any man just at pres
ent ebtainable.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The wild and insane talk Of Bryan and
Hearst renewedly calls the attention OF
the people to the safe. sane and conser-
vstive position of the Republican party,
az enunclated by its leaders. The peo-
pie Of New York thank the Lord every
day of their lives because the Republi-
can party has an existence, and in this
day of yellow journalism and Hearstism
they turn to it as to the sheet anchor of
their hopes. Ii has led the country
through many difficulties, and is today
the chief reliance of the people.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Booker Washington has just made an
other level-beaded address to membe
Of bis race, in the course of which he
said
reation-construction in the material,
civic, educational, moral and religious
world, is what makes races great. Any
child can cry and fret, but 1t requires a
full. grown man to create, to construct.
Let me implore you to teach the mem
bers OF our race everywhere that they
must become, in an increasing degree,
creators of their own careers"
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Bro. Shorey of the Bridgton News is
too old politician not to remember that
the State Constabulary law brought the
Republican party TO virtual defeat, just
as the Sturgis law did last September.
Perhaps Bro Shorey regards the Sep
TENDER election as grand Republican
victory. One or two more like it, and
the Republican party would cease to
exist When we consider the work it
has in hand, we regard the life Of the
Republican party as of greater impor-
lance than several Sturgis commissions.
Some of the strongest prohibitionists
this way are in favor OF the repeal of the
Sturgis act, for the very reason that its
retention would 9opardise the principle
of prohibition itself. They believe in
the enforcement OF the liquor law by
the regularly elected officers of the law,
and not by an outlsndish and un-Ameri-
can commission. They believe thor
oughly that II we retain this commission
the whole thing will go by the boards,
and the licensed grog shop become a
fact In the politics Of Maine. Don't
make the mistake In CHASING these thou
sands of people as rummies or rum SYM
FATHERS.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Hearst, the Democratic candidate for
Governor in New York, pretends to be
the friend of the laboring man. he is
thus pictured by one who knows him:
Think of this pampered creature OF
fortune, who rever experienced want or
learned the value of a dollar, who was
born to wealth and reared in extrava-
gance, with every desire gratified and
whim humored, having any real fellow
feeling with the man who shovels dirt or
hoes corr "
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

intoxicating liquors have so much to
do with IL flaming the passions of men,
that the people Of Atlanta, Ca, have be-
gun an organized movement for prohi-
bition. Under local option ll3 out OF
AS counties in that State already have
prohibition. Those people In Maine
who wish to repeal the prohibi,ory law
are working to set back the hands upon
the dial of time.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
Court News.

Among the divorces granted at the
term of the Suprme Judicial Court
which adjourned last Tuesday, was that
of Vina Butler from John Butler, cruel
and abusive treatment and non-support
Custody of minor child given to lbelant
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Ia wetting down the woods, probably
the late rains saved lumbermen and the
state thousands and thousands OF dol
lara. With the hunters about, and
everything as dry as finder, forest fires
seemed inevitable.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Few people realized the extreme pow
erty of Japan at the time Of her accept
snce Of the peace terms, but the fact Is
that country was literally unable to
fight much longer, and peace was inev-
table
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Speaker Cannon and other leaders Of
the Republican party have given it as
their opinion, after their stumpipg tours,
that the next House may be counted on
as safely Republican.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Charles E. Magoon has been quietly
Installed as Governor of Cuba, and the
ambassadors with Gen. Funston have
come home. Gov. Magoon expects at.
fairs to run smoothly.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

TIE contest is becoming exciting In
the extreme in New York. Democrats
BY the thousands are focking to the
standard of Mr.. Hughes.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The Standard Oil case IL Ohio has sud
denly collapsed, the Judge having ex-
eluded the testimony OF witnesses for
the State. Il is terribly hard work to
get at these trusts.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The indications are that the Holy
Ghost and Us society, on the sand banks
of Durham, is about TO break up. Late
" the members have been living on
mush and water.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Gen. Wood advocates keeping a strong
force in the Philippines. The people on
one or two of the islands are trouble.
come.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

At last, and after great hesitation,
Moran has accepted the Democratic
nomination Of Governor of Massachu-
serts. IL is too late. He is doomed.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

cards Of Thanks, Resolutions of Respect and
lists of presents accompanying accounts OIL
'erted at cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. No charge less than
50 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 5000 names,
,nhscrjbers writing the REPORTER with regard
~ their subscription must be sure to give exact
IL the postoffice address 10 which the paper is
going including the number OF X. +. ID. route,
n de1iyered BY rural carrier. This is especially
important when a change Of address is request
ed but should also be observed when making
r.uittances and at all other times.
Address all Communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, skowhegan. Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Twenty white men have been indicted
for melting and participating in the re-
cent race riots 10 Atlanta, Ga.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

The most Wide-swake Republicans in
New York State during the present CAM
paign are the Democrats.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

When we say OF man that he won't
listen to reason, he is probably saying the
same of US.
Arbitration doesn't always work
Sometimes the dove OF peace is mistaken
for clay pigeon.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

Big bundle OF old papers, fivr cents
REPORTER Once.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper

Published every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
By ELMER E. McNEELlE.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18

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The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-18
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
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The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
The Dog It Was That Died.

\ friend of mine WAS complaining recently of the vieiousness of Il bulldog owned by neighbor He said That cursed dog hit lie Oil the calf of tie leg the other evening and I've hardly heen able h walk since I have spoken to Jim =, lts owner. but he only laughs l am going To have the dog shot
 Yes. remarked ole of the bF<tand- CTS I heard Jim speaking of it He was awful mad at you"
 Mad It me What for2'.
 Why. he said that the dog has been acting aaeerly eser since. aHd he does nat knoW what k the matter with him He called iii veterinary, and the man of medicine said the dog Was suffering from deIirium tremens. Jim says he will forgive yoH if you will promise to quit drinking
 The lame man lad business else where right away@Albanx Journal
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
NOTE AND COMMENT.

There appears to be split in the C1ark-Davis combination. In recent public letter Senator Clark referred to Gov. Davis as q professional eountry-sayer.
 We are pleased to state that | lot of interest is being taken in proposed pike from here to the railroad The only difference of opinion regarding sane is that some of the interested parties are favoring the plau of running 1t to Springdale instead of to Fay cite as first suggested. Which route will be followed depends on the expedieney of building as the funds will be forth coming from either way. Fifteen Thousand Dollars are i1 sight already around Huntsville. Let her go. Huntsville Democrat.
 Such q road as the Democrat speaks of would be of untold bene- fit to tile people in the eemmuni- ty traversed by= and The News believes the people of springdale will gladly cooperate in such an enterprise.
 ]. Pete Flanagan. of Fayette- vile, who has decided to make the race for sheriff. was in Springdale latter part of last week getting acquainted with the people, and his formal an- nouncenent will be found in this issue. Mr. Flanagan has been resident of Washington County for eighteen years and q resident of Fayetteville for five years. He was formerly in the railroad business, being conductor on the Frisco. Although long time resident of the county Mir. Flanagan Is not extensively known not having taken all ac- tive part in politics, but he pro- poses to make a thorough can vass before the date of the pri- mary and meet IS many of the people as possible. Those who are acquainted with Mir. Elan agan say he will make good sheriff If elected.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
A CORNER ON HUMOP
IT MADE A DIFFERENCE.
But Not Until He Received the Tip
 From His passenxer.

Do you think you'll be able to catch that 3:15 train?" inquired the nervous passenger. fidgeting about on his seat in the big four horse bus that was talk ing him over the rough roads of the Adirondack mountains to the railroad station, some ten miles away.
 T dunno" drawied the grizzled driv- ar, indusriously pulling away at his pipe, without turning his head.
 The lone passenger reiapsed into si- Ienee. The heavy coach rumbled on for about two miles, when. after consult ing his watch for the hundredth time. the nervous man broke forth again
 Well, to you think you'll make that train, drieer?'
 Perhaps" came the short droning reply
 Three toisome miles were reeled off without word being spoken. when the asked:
 How about it now: Will we get there on time?'
 .Mebbe." nonchalantly answered the driver.
 Once more the worried traveller re- lapsed into silence And the lumber some coach iolted along over the rough and uneven roads
 The anxious man sat i'll profound meditation until q signpost on the road informed him that the railroad station was only two miles off. He glanced at his watch quickly. then studied the i'm mobile features of the driver for full minute. And a smile lighted up his face as he leaned over and, slipping a silver dollar into the ealloased hand of the jehu, he quietly asked. Will We catch that train ?''
 Sure. quickly came the response. followed by the sharp cracking of the whip over the horses heads-New York Times
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
nuDtIIfIinIL

T was wedding n-aw-aeeount of Il woman being hooked to death by | beastly COW doncher know" remark cd young Dudeleigh "Weally I eawn't imagine more howwible affair. can you, Miss Caustique:"
 No, Mir Dudelelgh, replied Miss Caustique unless If k being bored to death by calf
 And when she illustrated her remark with q large open faced yawn young Dndeleigh proceeded 10 get hurry on himself f@Detroit Tribune
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
Common Colds arc the Cause of Many
 Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained nation al reputation as analysts of the cause If various diseases, claim that if catch ing a cold could be avoided q long list of dangerous ailments would never be heard of. Every one knows that pneumonia and consumption originate
 from q cold. and chronic catarrh.
 bconchitis and all throat and lung trouble are aggravated and rendered more serious by each fresh attack.
 Do not risk your life or take chances when you have cold. Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy will cure it before these diseases develop. This remedy contains m opium, morphine or other harmful drug and has thirty years of reputation back ot IL, gained by it's cures under every condition For sale by H. A. Daily and all druggists.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
4 Different Impressfon.

Mother-For shame. George-another black and blue bruise on your cheek How ean you be such d little savage.
 George-I ain't no savage.
 Mother-Yes, you are. Savages are always lighting. Why don't you imi tate Willie Jones? He always struck me as being such nice little boy.
 George-Aw. he didn't strike me that way. The way he struck me most broke my jaw.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
a Habit to Be Encouraged

A mother who has acquired the ha- bit of keeping on hand bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, saves herself d great amount ot uneasineSs and anxiety. Coughs, colds aud croup, to which children are suScep- tible are quickly cured by It's use It eounteraets any tendency of cold to result ln pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of croup appear, 1t will prevent the attack This remedy contains nothing injur- ious and mothers give it to little ones with d feeling of perfect security. Sold by Il. A. Daily and all druggists.
 The world likes a winner, but loves a good loser
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
Rough Hands Msde Smooth.

A man who once had rough horny hands made them soft and smooth with Witch Hazel Salve, but he used the genuine-that bearing the name "E C. Dewitt X Go. Chicago y For sores. boils, cuts, burns, bruises, etc., it has no equal, and affords almost im- mediate relief from blind, bleeding and protrnding Piles. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
A Card

This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs aud prevents serious results from d cold. CufeS Ia grippe cough and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opl- ates. The genuine is in yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
 Brown X Nelson.
The Springdale news., 1906-02-09
The Best Physic.

When you want physic that is mild and gentle easy to take and pleasant in effect, take Chamberlain 's Stomach and Liver Tablets Price 25 cents. Every box warranted. Get a free sample at II. A. Dally's drug store and try them.