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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
Habit-fOrning Medicines.

Whatever may be the fact as to many
Of the so-called patent medicines con.
tanning injurious ingredients a broadly
published in some journals OF more Or
less influence. this publicity has certainly
been OF great benefit in arouslng needed
attention to this subject, II has. in a
considerable measure. resulted IN the
most intelligent people avoiding such
foods and medicines As may be fairly suS-
pected OF containing the injurious ingrc-
dents complained Of. Recognizing this
fact some time ago. DR.. Pierce, of Buffalo,
\. Y, took time by the forelock. a II
were, and published broadcast all the
eines are composed. Thus he has com
pletely forestalled all harping critics and
all opposition that might otherwise be
urged against his medicines. because they
are now or KNOWN COMPOSITION. Fur
thormOre, from the formula printed on
every bottle wrapper, it will be seen that
these medicines contain no alcohol or
other habit-forming drugs. Neither do
they contain any narcotics or injurious
agents, their ingredients being purely
vegetable, extracted from the roots OF
med icinal plants found growing in the
depths OF our American forests and OF
well recognized curative virtues.
Instead Of alcohol, which even in small
portions long continued. as in obstinate
tonable from its tendency to produce
craving for, stmulants, DR.. Pierce EN-,
ploys chemically pure, triple refined
glvcerine, which OF itself is a valuable
remedy in many cases Of chronic diseases,
being superior demucent antseptic,
antiferment and supporting nutritiye.
It enhances the curative action Of the
Golden Seal root. Stone root. Black
Cherrybark and Bloodroot, contained in
Golden Medical Discovery in all bron,
chia1. throat and lung affections attended
with severe coughs. As will be seen from
tho writings Of the eminent Drs. Grover
Coe, Of New York; Barthoow, Of Jetfer--
son Medical College, Phila.; Scudder, Of
Cincinnati Ellingwood, Of Chicago
Hale, of Chicago, and others, who stand
as leaders in their several schools Of
practice, the foregoing agents are the
uerg best ingredients that DR.. Pierce
could have chosen to make up his IA
nous Discovery for the cure OF not
only bronchial, throat and lung atfec-
tons, but also Of chronic catarrh In all
its various forms wherever located.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
aniefinr a "Green" Horse.

The siEht of a big draft horse win
its head entirely wrapped In rubber
coat attracted the attention of hun
dreds of persons in the neighborhood
of Twelfth and Market streets a few
days ago. Many stopped in wonder,
and not a few inquired from the driver
the reason for this unusual proceeding.
He was an obliging young fellow and
was industriousy hauling up ashes
from cellar beneath the pavement
and dumping them into the wagon to
which the horse with the coat on its
head and a meek looking gray were
hitched.
We'll. you see" said the driver,
this is the first day in the city for
that young horse lie is just in from
the west. and the strange sights and
sounds make him very nervous. When
stopped here he was pulling and
hauling so l just put my coat over
his head Now he Is afraid to start ell
Their way"
1t seemed to be a good idea, for the
powerful animal. although trembling
and Ill at ease. stood still and gave the
driver no trouble whatever, and the
latter did not even hitch his team.
It was an illustration of how much
good the exercise of a little judgment
and forethought will do.-Phlladelphia
Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
what the Fingers Tell.

Pointed fingers are said to indicate
a love of luxury, combined In many
cases with tendency to idleness. Here
may be seen the influence of heredity.
Ancestors of the past in easy circum-
stances had no need to work. They
had hard places smoothed for them,
and servants did the laborious tasks.
So their skin remained fine and their
muscles unstretched and their finger
tips In fair shape They bequeathed
the sign of ease, rest, afluence, to their
posterity. Tramps Of the genius
Weary Willie" often have this sign Of
pointed fingers. Money did not descend
with the luxurious instinct. Workers
bequeathed square, fat tips to posteri-
ty and with them stores Of energy.
Square fingers on well proportional
hand show much ability to reason and
to plan and to carry out plans. The
owner of the pointed fingers may rea-
son equally we'll, but is likely to lack
executive ability.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
A Dish For Today.

Vegetarianp, and those who are alb
count of the stock yard revelations, will
find in the September DeIineator re-
ceipt for vegetable curry, gwen by
swami Abhedauanda, leader of the
New FORK Vedanta Society. He first
fries his vegetables separately in oil un-
ill they are "a little more than half cook
ed He then sets them aside and fries
in oil, also, cloves. cardamon seeds, bay
leaf, finely chopped chilli peppers, etc.
he then dssoves the curry powder in
sailed water, after which he mixes the
ingredients together, adding tie curry
last. The entire mixture is then placed
in tightly covered pan to cook gently
over a slow fire until all the vegetables
become tender.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
The word "NIce."

mice" is one of the exceptional
words which have risen on the scale
and improved with age. 1t is from the
Latin "nescius" and originally signi-
fed ignorant. To Chaucer it regularly
meant foolish-"wise and nothing
nice" In Sponsors time 1t still meant
effemnate From general foolishness
there was probably first speclaliza-
ton to foolish fusslness about tritles.
Then the idea of ignorance dropped
out, and the word meant particular
about details, accurate. 1t was credit
able to be a mice" observer or to
show mice" judgment. And SO in the
end the positively agreeable meaning
of today was evolved.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

The juice of the green pineapple is
accredited in Java, the Philippines
and throughout the far east generally
with being a blood poison of most
deadly nature. 1t is said to be the
substance with which the Malays poi
son their kreeseS and daggers and to
be also the Ginger nail poison for
merly in use among the aborigine Jaw
anese women almost universally.
These women cultivate a nail on each
hand to long sharp point, and the
least scratch from one of these was
certain death.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
EAST SkOWH EGAN.

We are having another hot spell and
Saturday and Sunday were severe here
and the prospect is good for another this,
(Monday) morning.
James Appleby, from Boston, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. +. X. Richardson and
enjoying good cool place in the shade.
Guy Bigeow and his uncle, Emery, are
here keeping cool.
Cutting grain is the work OF farmers
now. Elwood Richardson had 3 I-2
acres cut and bound, Saturday with E. r.
Richardson's reaper. The grain was
nice and good job done
Miss Mabel Pooer and Mrs. Fay,
daughter OF Warren LOOMS. visited Port
land three days, Boston, Old Orchard,
and Lewiston last week. Mrs. Fay is
stopping at Old Orchard few days and
her father and mother will go there for a
short stay to take in the sea breeze which
will do them good. Miss Pooler expects
to teach at The Forks commencing Mou-
day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
JACKNAN.

Sunday was the hottest day for the
summer, at 10 a. m. the thermometer
registered 98 in the shade.
Monday a. m. a heavy thunder shower
passed over here with sharp lightning
No damage was done and the rain was
much needed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fish will return to their
home in Syracuse, Monday
Mrs. Chas. BatofF, OF Kokomo, Ind. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Henderson.
Mrs. Emma n. Bartemus of Yonkefs.
spent Saturday with Mrs. Abraham New
ton. Sunday Ambrose Colby and wife
went with her to Bingham where she took
the train for her old home, Skowhegan'
Pat Mckinney passed very painful
Friday, but is again better at this writing
Heman Holden of Moose River lost a
valuable horse Sunday night He had
been out all day Sunday 10 the heat and
Monday morning they found him dead in
the stable
Addie Newton has a new lawn swing
which she has placed on her front porch.
Mrs. Jane Moore spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs Newton at Jaokman
H. o. Barney returned to his home at
Shawmut, Saturday.
Nellie Murtha has returned to the
Newton House where she is doing table
work
J S. Williams made business Trip to
The Forks, Saturday, returning Sunday
in the heat.
Mr.. and Mrs !. S. McKenny are at
their camp at Jones pond and have sever
al sportsmen there.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
They Are Everywhere.

"While l am not what you would
call a widely Travelled man." observed
the deacon, Il have noted that every
town has its liar, its sponger, its smart
Alec, It's batherskite It's richest man,
a few pretty girls, its weather prophet,
Its neighborhood feud, q considerable
number Of lunatics, its woman who
tattles, its justice of the peace, Its man
who knows it all, its boy who carries
on IN church, its meddlesome old wo-
men, its widower who is too gay for
his age, its preacher who thinks he
ought to run the town, its girl who
goes to the postoffice every time the
mail comes in, It's legion of bright
men who know how the editor should
run his paper. its woman who thinks
she could cut dash in society and its
man who laughs at his own jokes. -
New York Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

Mrs. Matte Kennedy and daughter,
Nellie are visiting relatives In town.
Mr.. lanes O'Brine and family have
moved to Moxie where Mr.. O'Brlne will
be engaged in umbering.
Mrs. Andrew Farley and little daugh-
tsrs, Jessie and Lillao, and Mrs. J b.
Comber attended the c. Z. Ball reunion
at Caratunk. asst Wednesday.
Mts Robert Harris was in Caralunk
Saturday.
Lutte Frank Morris is gaining
The Misses S. Alice Morris and Stella
Hunnewel attended the ball at Caratunk,
Aug. 18th.
DR.. Paul of Scion was in town recently
Mrs. Charlie Mckay has been quite
il the past week
VIII Lake of Madison, is cooking in
the woods for John Comber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Powell were 10
town Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
The Movement for Anti-Fraud
LAWS,

There is today all over our country,
a decided movement toward the enact
ment of laws that will protect consumers
against substitution and adulteration.
Many States now have very stringent
pure food laws, and national pure
food law Is to go into effect all over Il
United States on January l, 1907
New York State has so law prohi-
hibitng the stamping of cotton as linen,
and law compelling all silver sold as
sterling to be 925 1000 fine.
Other States have other laws along
the same lines
North Dakota has taken the lead in en-.
acting law for the protection of pro
perty owners against very common
and serious kind of fraud-the selling of
aiulterated paints containing tngre dents
worthless or worse than WI rthless
The law passed by the North Dakota
legislature oompels all makers of adul-
terated paints to label their kegs with
the exact ingredients of their paints.
Pure whitehead. and lineeed-oil is &C.
cepted as the standard paint made by
the law makers, just as it is by paint
authorities everywhere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
Resolutions of Respect.

Adopted by wesserrunsett Grange No $40
-Cornvllle, Aug. 10, 1906.
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has
again entered our midst aud in his in
finite wisdom removed from us our be-
loved sister, Hattie Bigelow, therefore
be it
ReSolued That in the death of our
sister Wesserrunsett Grange has lost a
true and worthy member and the family
devoted wife and mother.
Resolped That We, az members of
this Grange, tender our heartfelt sym
pathy to the sorrowing husband and
children.
Resolred, That in her memory our
charter be draped in mourning for thirty
days; that these resolutions be placed
upon our records, a copy sent to the be-
reaved family and one to the SOMERSET
REPORTER for publication.
LIZZIE s. PARSONS,
MRS. q. S. MOODY,
della MCDANIELs.
Committe on Resolutions
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
MOSCOW.

The annual "Sugartown" school re-
union was held in Harry Bakers grove
Aug. 10Th. The attendance was fully up
to the average OF past years. Among the
nonresident members OF the association
who were present we noticed Gen. Isaac
Dyer of Skowhegan Col. VIM. Baker Of
Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Baker of Ohio. III. Mrs J. F. Rhodes
OF Harmony. Me. Mrs S. G. Withee of
Pittsfeld. Me. and Mrs. Horatio and Mrs.
Nehemiah BARLEY of Madison, Me.
After picnic dinner a beautiful flag
was raised on the site OF the old school
house by Col. Baker, accompanying the
act with an eloquent address. This was
followed by appropriate remarks by Gen.
Isaac Dyer who taught the school in that
old house just 80 years ago. When he
called for those of his pupils in that
school who were present TO arise. five
arose; Alfred B. Chase. H. B. Baker,
Mrs. Hiitie Baker, Mrs. Cynthia Smith,
and Mrs. Lizzie BARLEY of Madison.
Then followed music, delightful and
impressive recitation, II Cannot Sing the
Songs my Mother Used to Sing" by
Lovina Burke Rhoades; select reading
by Mrs. Geo. Baker, and remarks by
Gen. Dyer, Col. Baker. Anon Baker, A.
S. Burke, A. c. Dinsmore and James b.
Messer. Everyone was well entertained
and went home happy.
Any lover OF birds and animals will
find the taxidermist shop of Elmer A.
Baker place OF interest, the center of
attraction being finely mounted wildcat
which is not TO be COMPOUNDED with the
Loupceryier. Mr.. Baker has fine COL
lection of mounted birds 10 his house
which our better half examined with great
interest. Mr.. Baker is a successful
farmer as we'll as taxidermist occupying
the farm cleared by his great-graudta,her
and that has remained in the family by
direct decent ever since.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
500 Reward 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu.
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation OF the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith In its
curative powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Sold by druggists, price 7bc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

The Etruscans of old believed that
there were three kinds of lightning
one incapable OF doing any injury, an.
other more mischievous in its character
and consequently only to be issued with
the consent of a quorum of twelve
gods, and a third carrying mischief in
its train and for which a regular de-
cree was required from the highest d.
whites in the Etruscan skies. Curl
ously enough modern scientific men
agree with the view that there are
three kinds of lightning, but their yari-
cites differ from the Etruscans. The
first is known as forked lightning and
runs In zigzag lines, the second as sheet
lightning, because it is seen in a body,
and the third as globe lightning, as it
sometimes runs in the shape of ball.
The latter variety is rather slow in
moving
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
Sock md BusISfn.

The expression Sock and buskin,"
which literally means comedy and
tragedy, found its origin in the "soc-
Gus" the Latin name of the low shoe
worn by the ancient comic actors, and
word "brossequln," remotely derived
from the Greek "bursa," hide or high
soled shoe worn by the ancient TRACE
dams to increase their height. The
soccus reached to the ankle only,
whereas the buskin extended to the
knee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

The meanest man has been located
in Philadelphia. He dropped large
roll of bills on the street, and a boy
who found 1t returned the money to
him. Counting the bundle carefully,
the owner put it In his pocket. My
SON" he said benignly to the boy, Il
am rejoiced to see that you are guided
by lofty principles, and as an earnest
of my appreciation shall refrain from
charging you interest for the time you
have had my money"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

Speaking about church revivals and
the inspired orators that move people to
tears and repentance with their elo-
quence, lawyer said: II once listened
to a passionate address on charity that
one Of these inspired orators made, and
at the address end an old lady with
whom was slightly acquainted turned
and borrowed S. from me to put in the
poor collection. let her have the mon
ey, and, as it turned out afterward, she
forgot both to put 1t in the plate and to
repay it."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
Where Tourists Will Find
Humphreys Specifics.

Paris, 81, rue des Petits-Champs.
London, 40 Haymarket,
Vienna, Stephansplatz s.
Brussels, 65, Boulevard de Waterloo.
Lisbon, Rua do Arsenal, l4S&l52
Barcelona, Ronda 5. Pedro, 36.
Madrid, Gale Tetusn, 3,
Alexandria, rue Cherit Pacha.
Manila, 1877 Eseholta.
Rio De Janero, ", Rua de S. Pedro.
Buenos Ayres, 446, Gale Florida.
Mexico City, Gale del Coliseo, 3,
AT all drug stores in Canada, Cuba,
Central America, Honolulu, Porto Rico
the West Indies, and in every City,
Town and Hamlet in the United States
of America. Humphreys Homeopathic
Medicine Co., n. w. Cor. William and
John SITS, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

The high tide of summer travel to
Maine has now been reached. Until the
first of september the crowds will keep
coming and then the exodus will begin.
The incoming throngs will still be large
in numbers but the departing numbers
will exceed those inward bound Since
Aug l, the travel has been on the in
crease and the magnitude of business
has been tremendous. Last years pales
into insigniflcance in comparison with
the present conditions. Never before
has Portland entertained so many visi-
tors and the season of 1905 will go on
record as the greatest In the history of
the city. Before another month has
passed 1t can easily be estimated that
100000 people have come to Maine
during the three months of the summer
This is conservative figure for basing
calculations on general appearances 1t
is fair to estimate that its figures would
not fall short of the 800, 900 mark.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
Dense.

Queen Victoria was greatly moved
on the occasion of the distribution of
medals at the close of the Crimean
war. but her grief was not apparent to
those less sympathetic. WAS the
queen touchedT' a lady asked Lord
Panmure. Bless my soul, MOI" was
the reply. "She had a brass railing be-
fore her, and no one could touch her.
II mean was she moyedY the lady
continued and was answered: Moved
She had no occasion to move"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

They were from the country, on
their first visit to London, and a notice
In their hotel puzzled them consider
ably. 1t ran: breakfasts, 8 to IL, lunch
cons, 10 to 2; teas, 3 to 8; dinners, to
g. suppers, s to H." Say, Cargo"
said one to the other, "cordin' to this
yere, there beant so vary much tonne
fer soightseein. st. James Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23

"What change woman can make
in mans life" sighed the very young
man.
Fright you are my boy" sighed the
Bcanty haired man who had been up
against the matrimonial game for
many years, land what a lot Of change
she requires while doing itt'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
ALL THE NE WIS
from Som erset towns
CARaTUNK

The school reunion ia Bakers grove
last Wed. August 18th VAS happy affair
The beans and brown bread baked 10 the
ground by Ch4s. A. Williams made the
picnic a success At the close OF ihe
exercises il was voted 10 hold ihe reunion
next wear a. The Forks and 10 leave al
the arrangements for The same 10 the
members there Chose ". s. Young OF
The Forks. Pes: Jennie Comber, Sec.
Where is thai COO wave that passed
over last week We need here today
Rev. Fr. Lacro.x OF skowhegan had
service at Cely Carbino's, Friday morn
ing.
Maud Kellet and Annie Steward who
have been the guests OF friends N town
returned to their home 10 sko"hegan'
Saturday.
Mrs Farnham and litle daughter are
stopping at Warren SpoHofds for Re"
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Leander Bright are
visiting friends at Madison, okowhegan
and Waterville.
Ed Martin and Ed Hines are enjoying
a trip to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Bal OF Athens
were present al the Bal reunion and
picnic held here in the Baker grove the
Isth The attendance was not large
owing to the Forks people not under
standing the arrangement. Next year II
is to be held at the Forks with Willie
Young to act as president.
Mrs. Steve Delaney aud three children
OF Montreal have been the guests OF her
sister, Mrs. Willie Powell the past week.
Marion Whippe and Ruth Monson Of
Scion are visiting a, Phlander Bakers.
DR.. Brown Of Bingham was 10 town,
Friday, to see Thomas Meservey's baby
who is critically i'll.
saw large number Of Bingham peo-
pie 10 attendance to the ball game, FIJI
day.
Ernest Andrews and Lloyd Foss were
at George Spaulding's Sunday.
Saw George Pierce and Thomas Cross
of Scion 90 through town one day last
week on their way to Pleasant Pond Mt.
for blueberries.
Bert Butler and family of Madison have
been out to Pleasan, pond the past week,
guests of Z. b. Butler and wife at their
cottage.
A game OF ball was played here, Friday.
between the Great Northern of Madison
and the Caratunk The game was rather
slow at first the visitors holding the lead
until the fifth inning and things looked
blue for our boys. but after awhile they
walked up several getting two base hits
and Williams home run so the latter
part OF the game was more exciting. The
teams were 10 the Lest humor Our boys
took their defeat in gentlemanly man
ner and 1t was prof ouuced to be a
good game by the spec ators. Umpire.
Bert Harville OF East Madison. who gave
satisfaction on both sides. There was
ball and supper in the evening al the
Webster Hall
Rev. T. B. HIATT OF North Arson and
wife will spend their vacation in town,
this week.
Some OF our young people are planning
to spend the week at Lakewood.
Mrs Imogene Merrill is having a
serious time with whooping cough. She
is confined to her room most OF the time.
c. c. Stewart is at home from Moxie.
He is indisposed with stomach trouble.
The ball team think Of going to Jack
man this week TO play with the nine at
that place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
There Il. no use Fighting Nature.

DR.. Kennedy's Fsvorite Remedy does
nothing of that kind 1t acts tenderly
and in sympathy with what Nature is
trying to accomplish, Do you have
trouble with your digestion, liver or
kidneys? Does rheumatism pain and
rack youP Is your head thick and
heavy? 1t will charm away these all
ments almost ere you are aware.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-23
EMBDEN

Sunday was The hottest day Of the sum-
mer SO far.
Potatoes ale not showing large crop.
Harlan Boynton has started his lhresh-
ing machine.
Malon Boynton Of Madison, was in
town Sunday to see his sister, Mrs. Chas.
Webster.
Arthur Stevens and vile of Haverill,
Mass, are n town visiting relatives.
c. F. Wetherell, of Dexter, was in
town Saturday.