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The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Satisfied Them All.

Aunt Panthea Brooks lived In little
New Hampshire village very many
years without quarreling with any one,
and was SO thoroughly liked by every
one for miles round that her popularity
excited the interest of a summer WIS.,
itor.
Aunt Panthea," he asked, "how Is 1t
that you keep on such good terms with
every one, while they are all quarreling
among themselvesY
We'll" said Aunt Panthea, "being as
you aren't to stay here long I'll tell
you. When l go down the street
meet Jason Purdy, and he says, Why,
Panthea, how well you lookr
I'm glad you think SO, JASON
say, smiling at him.
Next minute up comes Ezry Dracut.
"'Well, now, panthea,' he says, how
porely you are looking this year
my land Ezry,' l say. how quick
you are to notice those things"
so it is with everything Those who
like TO think one way, let 'em think
it, and those who IKE to think the
other, let 'em think it,
Who can deny that Aunt Panthea
had discovered comfortable philoso-
ply of ifeE-Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Estimates of the acreage planted III
sweet corn this year vary more or
less and are necessarily based on in.
formation which is not all accurate.
But we'll posted Portland packers figure
that Names 1905 sweet corn acre
reage is less than normal by anywhere
from 80 to 40 per cent, which of course
cannot help affecting the size of the
pack. Conditions are regarded by the
packers in this state as very encourag-
ing. so far as prices are concerned,
they look for an ultimately higher
corn market, than has ruled for year
or more. The stock of old pack fancy
corn left is small, and packers don't
care for but very little more future
business. The majority are not acce pit
ing any orders for futures. General
satisfaction is felt among Maine pack
ers of corn because of the passage by
Congress of law to prevent interstate
commerce in fraudulently labelled canned
food Corn canning is an important
industry in this State. and in the past it
has suffered from the fact that corn
that was neither canned nor grown in
Maine was sold to consumers under
Maine labels.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Piscataauis' New Senator.
bangor News


AT the Republican county convention
held recently, John Houston of Guiford
was nominated by reclamation as candi-
date for senator.
Mr. Houston has always been inter-
ested in the wooden business, as was
his father before him. he came from
Paisley, Scotland, to this country with
his parents in 1857, when but few
years old. his father having been prom
inent in developing the wooden in
dustry in the country especially in the
state of Maine. He learned the bust
ness in the mills of Troy \. Y Bridg-
ton and Skowhegan, and has been for
the past five years the very popular
and efficient manager and superirten
dent of the Pishataquis Wooden com
pany of Guilford He is also one of the
directors in the new Nj. l.. Hussey
Wooden company, a. direcor in the
GuilfoTd Manufacturing company
which manufactures doors, sash, blinds,
boxes, etc
Mr.. Houston has never before held
a county Office, but has always been an
active member of his party and mem
Der of the town and county committees
for several terms.
He ls a member of the Masons of
which he is past master, and is in the
thirty second degree of that order. He
has been for several years G. Z. of the
Knights of Pythias and P. G of the
Odd Fellows
In every way Mr.. Houston is much
respected citizen of unimpeachable
character and high standing through
out the county
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Career OLE / Lihhr.

Ernest L. Libby OF Watervile Ne has
been elected first president Of the View
England live stock association. He is
the son Of the late Hon. l {. Libby of
WateTgille, who was widely known IN
New England as 1.-The cattle ting of
Maine, having shipped cattle weekly
70 the Brighton market for more
than - years {. L Libby. who is 81
years old, has been connected IN one way
or another with the livestock business
since be was a young boy. Ia 1892 be
lett Maine and entered the Union stock
ards, Chicago, as a buyer Of cattle.
de remained with this company for
year and then left hicago 10 take charge
Of several large ranches 10 Montana,
known as the Merrill and Libby ran ches.
In this capacity he became thoroughly
familiar with the manner of conducting
the sheep and general cattle business in
the West: which experience has ever
since served him well. After two years
work IN Montana be returned to Maine
and engaged in the live stock business
for himself, shipping al kinda Of cattle
10 the Brighton market every week,
and he has continued u this BUSINESS
ever since. Ia contrast with some of
the other dealers his business of ship
ping and selling is principally done on
commission.
Mr. Libby conducts Offices at Burnham
Junction and on Highwood street,
atervlle Me. and when in Boston
makes his headquarters at the Quincy
House He has very large scquain-
ance in Maine and NJ Massachusetts, and en-
joys first class trade
Mr. Libby is brother to Mrs W. NJ.
Pulsifer Of this place
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

AS Napoleon was one day passing in
review some of his troops he came in
front of an old and faithful officer,
who, perhaps from want of brllliancy
on the mans part, had never been ad-
vanced beyond the grade Of captain,
though he was we'll enough known to
the emperor. The emperor was pass
ing at slow trot. AS he came direct
ly in front of the old captain the officer
saluted and said loudly, but without
any apparent movement of the mus
Giles of his face
Fifteen campaigns, private. cap
tain"
And the emperor, without turning
his head or slackening his pace, said:
Colonel, brigsdier, baronp
Then he was gone. There had, In
deed, been no time for a word more
than had been passed, but these had
sufficed for the captain to communi-
cate a long story and reproachful
complaint and for the emperor to set
matters right with a military and 80
cial promotion
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Three men were blown to pieces, three
others fatally injured and several Others
badly hurt by an explosion which early
Friday wrecked a shanty in the Nc
Laughlin stone quarries at Bellwood,
a short distance northwest of chicago.
There Ia evidence that the explosion
was the result of plot. The dynamite
shed of the quarry which is at a con-
siderable distance from the shanty
which was blown up was broken open
and the dynamite carried to the build
ing in which a number of laboreis
were sleeping, and exploded beneath
the structure. The survivors declare
that there was no dynamite around
their shanty when they retired for the
night. All of the men killed and in
jured were Greek and Italian laborers.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
NOBODY SPARED.
Kidney Troubles Attack Skowhegan
Men and Women, Old and Young
Alike.

Kidney Ills seize young and
old alike-quickly come and
little warning give. Children
suffer in their early years
can't control the kidney sccre-
tons. Girls are languid, ner-
vous, suffer pain. Women
worry, can't do daily work.
Robust men have lame and
aching backs. Old folks,
weak, rheumatic, lame, en-
dure distressing urinary ills.
The cure for man, for woman,
or for child is to cure the
cause.-the kidneys. Doan's
Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys-cure all the varied
forms OF kidney suffering.
Skowhegon testimony guar
antees every box.
). H, LabTee, carpenter. OF : summer
St Skowhegan, Ne, says Our son
had been troubled with weakness OF
the kidneys and attacks Of backache
ever since he was five years old. We
thought he would get rid Of the trouble
as be grew older, but Il seemed to be
getting worse all the time. He com
planned of his back painiug him and
seemed TO have no desire TO play like
other children The kidney seeretions
became unnatural and irregular and
contained a heavy sediment ike brick
dust, We got numerous remedies for
him but they did not see N to help him.
Hearing of Dosn's Kidney Pills get
box for him at Geo. r sampson's drug
store. This great remedy acted altoget-
her different from any other medicine
we had tried. He began 10 improve
from the very beginning of the treat
ment and in a short time the pain left
his back, the kidney seereuons became
natural and he was finally SO completely
cured that there has been no return of
the trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's.and take
no other.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness. and that is by
constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an infamed condition of the mucous lin.
ing Of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
is nfamed you have rumbling sound or i'm.
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely clos
ed Deafness is the result, and unless the in
fammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but
an infamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free
+. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

What wonderful progress has been
made by the savings banks of Maine
since 1895 There has been compare
lively little in the way OF failures or
breaches of trust to mar the record.
During that period of eleven years the
total banking assets have increased
over $50. 900, 600 and almost doubled
themselves, while their reserves have
grown more than 81 10000 The
savings banks have gained in assets
s2S. SOC, 900 in round numbers their re-
serves have gained nearly $500, 600,
they have paid over $24 600 900 in
dividends, have paid to depositors
over 1925. 10000 have nearly doubled
the value of their resources above liza
bilities, and have paid the State in
taxes 81, IT'S 600 The trust companies
have nearly doubled their number, have
increased their assets fourfold, and
their surplus eightfold. The loan and
building associations have increased
their capital nearly $500 600 and their
assets nearly 500, 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

A meeting of absorbing interest win
be that of the State Convention of the
Christian Endeavor Union of Maine, to
be held in Pennington, Sept4, s, and 9
All opening concert of great merit is
planned for the evening of the 4th. The
musical talent will be mainly drawn
from Pennington schools. The 9th and
9th will be devoted to speaking. Ar
rangements have been perfected with
Rev, DIR. McElveen, the noted pastor of
the Shswmut Street Church, Boston,
one of the first preachers in the country.
Rev. David N. Beach, D, D Of the Ban
gor Theological Seminary, one of the
foremost preachers of the state, has
been secured.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Modest Claims often Garry The Most
Cony. ction,

When Maxim, the famous gun inventor,
placed his gun before a committee Of Judges,
he stated = carving power 10 be much be-
low what he felt sare the g1n would accom-
Plish. TIE result IF the ...al vas therefore
a great surprise, instead u disappointment.
1t s the same Nth the manufacturers 4
ChambeIlan's Gle, Cholera ana Diauh5ea
Remedy. hey d not publicly boast Of al
this remesy VIII accomplish, but prefer =
let the users make he statements Wat
they DO cam, S that :; VI positively ere
diarrhoea, iysentary pains IN the stomach
and bowels and has never been known 10
fail For sale BY g. 4. Eggs Drug Store,
Sssowr cyan, /. c. Williams Athens Sullivan
Newton, Iackmaa.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Commerce and Literature.
July II. 1906

ado you think that "A commercial ca
reer is to be compared TO literary
careerT" asked the high browed and
melancholy youth.
MY boy" said Mr.. Cumrox, tn
business you can write your name on
piece Of paper no bigger than a
postal card and make 1t worth thou
sands OF dollars. In literature you can
write up reams of paper without max
ing 1t worth 80 cents. Washington
Star
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

From the books at the Office of the
enforcement commission il is learned
that George ". Tsylor of Rumford
Fails has been appointed a deputy
commissioner 10 assist in the enforce
ment of the prohibitory law. MT.
Taylor is the head of the police de-
partment In that town and is former
resident of Halowel. His appoint
ment by the commission increases TO .
the force of deputies which is now
working IN the state.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Admiral Royal B. Bradford, the best
known officer in the navy from New
England, was ordered retired Thursday
by the department. He is now com
mandipg the third squadron of the At
lantic fleet his flagship being the Min
neapols. He was last heard from In
the vicinity of the Azores. During
John d. Longs term as secretary of the
navy, Admiral Bradford was chief of the
bureau of equipment. The two men
had been firm friends for years, both
being natives of Oxford county.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

A dozen persons were injured by a
street car leaving the rails at Worcester
Saturday while going down a steep hill.
The car smashed a pole to pieces and
tipped over on its side. All the injured
who had to be taken to the hospital
were reported as getting along all right
Sunday
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
A HARD LOT.

of troubles to contend with, spring from a
torpid liver and blockaded bowels, unless you
awaken them to their proper action with DR..
Kings New Life Pills, the pleasantest and
most effective cure for Constipation. They
prevent Appendicitis and tone up the system.
age at Geo. f. SIMPSONS and 6. x. Fogg' s
drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Fred-So you are really going to mar
ry that young widow. eh7 Joe-Yes.
Fred-She tells me you have promised
to give up smoking. Joe-Yes. sort OF
mutual sacrifice, as 1t were. She agreed
to give up her weeds II would give
up mine
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
A Man of Amairs.

Collector (angrily) - Your master
seems never to be at home. Faithful
Retainer-He's a busy man. sor He's
that busy Ofm thinkin' he'd find It
hard to sphare tonne to attind his own
funeral, sor-unliss, to be sure, they
putt 1t of till he wor dead, sor.-Brook-
lvn life
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

A westerner once wrote letter to
the late Mayor Prince stating that be
was about to visit Boston and asking
the mayor TO tell him a good place to
stop at. The mayor replied. Just be-
fore the 'at - Boston Herald
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Makes Homely women Pretty.

No woman no matter bow regular her
features may be called pretty if her
complexion is bad. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup aids digestion and clears
salow blotched complications by stmu-
lating the liver and bowels. orino Lax
alive Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and is pleasant te take Remem-
Der the name Orino and refuse to ace
cept any substitute
Z " Rncknam
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
saved His Comrades Life.

awhile returning from the Grand Army
Encampment at Washington City a
comrade from Elgin, Ill.,, was taken with
cholera morbus and was in a critical condi-
tion," says Mr.. !. f. lIoughland, Of Eldon,
Iowa. a gave him Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarIhoea Remedy and believe
saved his life. have been engaged for ten
years in immigration work and conducted
many parties to the south and west. al
ways carry this remedy and have used it
successfully on many occasions Sold by
6. X. Fogg's Drug Store, Skowhegan; L. {.
Williams. Athens, Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

\. B. Truth, st. Paul, June 81, '0S -
I've lived so long, remember well when
the Mississippi was a brook. My good
health and long life came by taking Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. 95 cents.
G. 4. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

District Atty. Moran has announced
that he wants the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor of Massachusetts,.
The bid has not yet met with an enthus-
iastic response.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judcial:-The third Tuesday in March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal
Probate;-The second Tuesday Of each month
County Commissioners The FIRST Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Two Bottles Cured Him.

~ was troubled with kidney com
plant for about two years." writes A,
Fl Davis of Mt Sterling, Ia, "but two
bottles of Foley rs Kidney Cure effected
permanent cure
+. w. Buchanan.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

1t has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away diseases and
driven away more fears than any other
medicine in the world HOLSTERS Rock
Mountain Tea. 50 cents Tea or Tablets.
q. Z FoGg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk Of Courts;
VILLAS I. SeakISs, ............... skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YouSo,.............. ............Solon
Judge Of Probatei
AUGUSTINE SiMMoSs,.. North Arson
Register Of Probate;
NATHAN FowLER,.. ..,.........'.... 'eko"hegan
Register Of Deeds;
LlEwRLIYH GooDwiN,....... .,........ Skowhegan
Treasurer:
K. II. REED. ............. harmony
Sheriff and Jailer:
CLYDE H. SMITH. ,................ .....skowhegan
DEPUTIES: J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades. Harmony; Leland L. Smith, Gornville.
Ernest A. Cook, Athens: J. A Goodrich, Palmyra;
w. W. Nye, Fairfield; Willis c. Emery, North An.
SON. E. L. Perkins. Madison Abe w. Rowell,
Scion; D. G. Wood, NorridgewoeF; c. S. Adams,
Jaokman; W. A. Bigeow, St. Adams A: F. Buker,
Hauland; E. Z. Frederick, Starks; {. Pierce,
Bingham; W. E. Viles, Flagstaff; c, Z. Varney,
Mercer; f. F. Atwood New Portland; F. J. Durgin,
The Forks; George E. Foster, Canaan.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Our idea OF mean man is one who will
deliberately say things 10 his sleep for the
purpose of keeping his tired wife awake.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
Re- Comfortable

The practical uses of ELECTRIC
rTY constantly increase unless you
have already tried them you have no
idea how much few simple electrical
.opEances will add to the comfort of
your home.
Electric Flatlron.
Current for its use costs less than the
fuel to heat the old fashioned irons. You
do YOUR ironing in any room in the house
No heated rooms. Iron always immacu-
Iately clean, always hot.
EIecric Fan.
cool breezes ON tap any hour of the day
nr night. Costs about l-2 cent per hour.
Run for few minutes in your chambers
Al night drives out the heated air OF the
day and fills them with the cool ofevening.
Electric ovens.
Even heat. Cool kitchen. Currant costs
no more than fuel. Perfecte the art OF
COOKERY.
electric Chatting Dish.
Hest constant and always under perfect
CONTROL. No guessing at what the result
will be. No injury to napery and iurni.
ture from burning alcohol.
Electric Stoves.
small or large. Heat baby's milk night
OF day. For lunches. For the noon or
evening meal. For every use, whom you
in your room.
All the above appliances and many more
for Sale or Rent of the
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

Only the honest CRATER confines his op-
perations to trees and shrubs
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19

County Commissioners:
MuToR L. MERRILL, ST. Adams
L. {. WILLIAMS Athens.
GEORGE T. TiBBETTs. Fairfield.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-07-19
SkOWHECAN
Electric Light Co.
C. j. ABBEY, supt

Do YOU use Electric Lights? Less danger
from fire. No exploding lamps. The
cheapest luxury of the age. Let us tell
YOU about them. tf3l
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-21
Political Eligibility.

In the selection OF public servant,
the, spirit of enlightenment and christi
anity demands recognition OF private
traits OF character and record. Integ-
rity, honesty, sobriety and culture are
the central stones OF Legitimate and
approved manhood. in the construction
of its foundation and Of the nobility
and perfection In it's embodiment in
the human FORM An analysis should
always be made OF the privacy Of
morals and honor OF each and every
aspirant for public office. No conven-
ton of political faith and caste should
foist upon the intelligence, patriotism
and moral tone OF our people a cand-
date deficient 10 decency, stability Of
character. morals and refinement Of
person. but should consider the inter-
ests OF our people in all their aspects,
as well as the reputation and repre-
sentation OF our district, and commits
sion servant OF the people whose
leadership espouscs the standard,
viii III includes the poblest, most rep
utable and desirable In human life.
Private lack Of manly characteristics
prophesles and vouches public treach-
cry, debauchery and misrepresentation.
The Bristol Democratic Convention
has nominated a gentleman, who
measures up to all the high require
ments and responsibilities exacted by
the purest and most exalted cutricu-
lum of human endeaVor and deVelope.
meEt. The character OF his patriotic
life Is such as 10 recommend him Ia
promotion 10 public life, sustained by
the confidence. respect and high opinion
of the whole people. Give the intell-
gence. manhood AMI patriotism Of
this district a representative OF the
manner born. who shall be qy the will
OF the ballot of the people, Robert P
Bruce Y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-21

" packed and coralled. The herds
man knows his business.
Don't be deceived. When Novem-
Der 9th dawns apace the scattered
ranks will have closed up, and will be
solid. Now mind if it isn't true. Before
the people, Brnce has the advantage,
as man. But measures, not men, y
is the war cry, with which the opposi-
ton is seeking to turn attention away
from whatever OF advantage is offered
10y the difference between the two MN
LET no man deceive you" 1t is to be
hoped that Republican disaffection'
will become more disaffected until
election day, but hopes built upon this
improbability, will, in our judgment
prove delusive and ruinOus.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1906-09-21
Democratic Ticket.
For Congress, Ninth District.
ROBER T u. BRUCE,
of Wise.
AN UNWORTHY VIEW.

Speaking of dissatisfaction among
Republicans, leading Democrat re-
marks that his hope of electing Mr.
Bruce is largely built upon the fact
a number of leading Republican lead
ers-mainly Office seekers are dissatis
fled with the rule of the Slemps. They
want "pie," and must remain hungry
until the Slemps are put out, and our
man, Bruce is put forth, to be used by
these dissatisfied pie-hunters as a eats
paw. IF you want 70 GUST the Slemps
elect Bruce is what it means. "Vote
for Bruce, and you'll get rid of Slemp,
and then there'll he the possibility Of
putting in your man next time"
This is an unworthy, if not degrad-
ing, motive to offer for the election Of
any candidate. The Democrats do not
put forth Mr.. Bruce simply to be used
as a catspaw 10y lot of disgrunted of
flee seekers. as a means of clearing the
way for their future, to help in pre-.
pairing for them place at the trough
where they hope To- satisfy the appe,
tites Of Commands. Mir. Bruce is offered
by the Democrats as representative
OF the people-a representative O
what is best in state and society. IL,
asks for the sufIrages Of free, patriot,
Virginians, because OF what he is il
himself, AMI of what he stands for
No, sir, the object Of electing Mr.
Bruce is not simply to beat Mr.. Slemp
il this We're the sole object TO be OBJ
tanned its accomplishment might hav,
been made more certain by putting VI
an entirely different type of man thai
Mr.. Bruce. The "rule of bossism" il
the district might be put down and tn,
district be no better off than before
Mr.. Bruce's appeal for the sunrages o
the people is higher than the pie
counter brigades conception of patriot
ism, higher than the average concep
ton of the ward heeler and partisan
politician. Let the motive of appeal b,
on a high plane: and this writer would
write these same things if conditions
were reversed-Slemp a Democrat anC
Bruce IA Republican.