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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
HURRAH FOR THE ISLAND !

Most every one nd, got h)me from he
Sea Shore and the Islands, but F. NJ.
Kinds has decided 10 stay on the Island a
few weeks longer, aud in the meantime
will sell you all kinds of Goods al bar
gain price
A large lot of new Goods received this
week. all kinds OF Kitchen Utensils to
tighten Wome IS labor also lot OF new
OIL Heaters OF he latest patterns a So 50
to 81 so.
House Blankets, Sweat Pads. Saddle
Pads Halte,s. Whips, etc.
Gloves, Matens Ovefalis, Pants, Hand
kerchiefs and Notions of all kinds.
DOM for get tina, we have lot OF second
hand Coal and Wood Stoves. and Futni-
ture OF all kinds.
A bargain for you in New Bed Springs
and Mattresses, also in new Shoes at
Si.2s to Sf75.
A ot OF second hand Clothing at bar
gain. Lots of Heavy Ogercoats.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
a
Money S aver

EVERY intelligent farmer needs
L his own local weekly newspaper
and a good agricultural family publ
cation. He can't run his home or
farm successfully without either Of
them
A combination OF the two, at cost
not far from the regular price OF one,
is cooperation which saves the farmer
money, and gives him two papers
every week for one year, filled with
all news OF local interest, and all up
to-date ideas in modern and success
full farming.
THE SOMERSET REPORTER
fills the bill for local news.
THE NETWORK TRIBUNE
FARMER, New York City, publish
ed weekly, has no superior in the
and as thoroughly practical, help
tul, entertaining, illustrated agricul.
tural family paper.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
SECOND NATIONAL BANK.
NE

The Stockholders OF the second National
Balk II Nkowhegan are hereby nolihea that
their annual meeting for the election Of ii.
rcctors for the ensuing year and for the
transaction ans other legal business that
liza, oour before them viii he he'll a, the
rooms of >a.i bank on ruesdav tie Ct 3ay
of January next a, a'lgcL J. =
Ie- 7, 1905. 5N4o
lanes FIII0Ws. CASHIER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

Unison Doctor I'm getting too stout
for comfort. and | want your advice.
Doctor Nothing reduces flesh like
worry Spend two hours day think
Ing OF the unpaid bill you owe me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

oOiilF ~ bilt ~ DiilEu
Of our land live
through a single
season Of pleasure
OF dissipation.
They U(tL say
with tear in their
eyes, " hen they
mention the sub
jet at all. 1T Is u
hIrd pUU,7 that
with pain, weak
ness and %eariuess
I hey are almost
d gged out"
MANY ia this ron
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court Of the United states 2
the District OF Maine.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Ia the matter OF
haTits 4 stuart.
BANKRUPT,

Charles 1. stuart, In Bansrnptes
BANKRUPT,
To the creditors OF Charles l.. stuart 81
saint A bans. iu the County Of Somerset anG
District aforesaid. = bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the S0;h dsV
OF December, D. 1906 said Charles {.
Stuart was duly sdjudiCsted bankrupt auc
that the rst meeting Of his creditors vii ~
Eelt ~ Daniel Lewis office. in SkowhpgAp
Maine, OF the ? IN day OF January. A. d Iso6
81 0C'cioct 30 tt, forenoon, a. which time the
said creditors may Atttuc, prove their { SINS
appoint ~ 4stee. examine b. bankrupt. AZ
transact such other business A. may properly
come befo-t said meeting iwI
december 80 A u. 1908.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee Ia BANKRUPTCY
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

He-l know lots Of women who
haven't any SENSE OF humor She
Well, what Of it, | know lots of men
who haven't any sense at Detroit
Free Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
Very Dangerous Ailments
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United states TO
the District Of Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY
In the matter OF
Clarence NJ HeTsey.
RANKRUPT.
In Bankruptcy

To the creditors OF Clarence NJ Jersey OF
Pitts6eld in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, n Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the soth day
OF December. A. D., 1905. said Clarence NJ.
Ier,ev WAS duly sdiudicated bankrupt, and
that the first meeting OF his creditors viii be
Maine. ON the 10th day OF January, A. D..
1905. at ten O'Clock in the orenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend. prove
their claims. appoint trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business rs
may properly come before said meeting
December 80 A. D., 1873. lwl
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

Bachelor Talk is cheap Benedict
For goodness ~ai,". don't advertise il
IS a bargain whine my wife is around
Brooklyn Life
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from oVerwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 10 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, SIS.
Sold by Druggists or prepaid receipt of price,
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts, NY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
TT DRAWS HARD

On q womaRs vitality TO do work for
which she Is unified, and we wonder how
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

Contentmpnt gives crown where
fortune hath denied it.-Ford
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
The Curiosity Shop
ON THE ISLAND,
OPPOSITE THE cRIST MILL.

At Druggists, 25 cents, mailed
Humphreys Medicine Co, Cor William and John
streets, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

ATA PROBATE COURT held at skovh.
baAgSn, in and for the county OF sen ereet
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
PROBATE NOTICES

To All persona Interested In either 81 the
Estates hereinafter named.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04
ClrCuS VS..
Cookery
BY COLIN S. COLLINS
By COLIN S. COLLINS

Copyright. aos. bn j. u. Muller
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

AUG JUSTINE Il AONS,
true copy. Judge OF said court
3w5i Attest:-NArHAH FowLEs. Register
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-01-04

r w. Martin, late OF Plt,sfeld. de-
final account OF =. 3 Barrett, sd :
faF praS4rtFF
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27

In the Probate Court, of the County of Custer.
State of Idaho.
In the Matter Of the Estate Order to Show
John P. Spalding, deceased lily should Not be
Leased.
Upon reading and filing the petition OF L.
Violet Spaldtng praying that the adminlstra-
trlx OF the estate of John p. Spalding, deceas-
ed be empowered, authorized. and directed to
lease the real estate belonging to said estate,
which is described as follows to-wit: The
eastern - fee. and inches OF Lot 3 in Block
p of Townslte of Challis, as it appears upon
the map OF said townsite Of record In the oface
OF the Custer County Recorder. at Challis Ida
II is ordered that all persons interested in
said estate appear before the above entitled
court on the 24th day of January. 1905, at ten
O'Clock a. M OF said day, ut the Court room of
said court at Chalhs, Idaho. TO show cause, II
any they can. why the said real estate should
not be leased for the purpose Of securing the
sum OF fifteen dollars per month rental which
is more fully set forth in said petition refer
ence to which is hereby made for further par
ttculars- ]. G. FINNELL.
Judge of the Probate Court
Dated January 9Th. 1876
First publication January 9Th, 1906.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27


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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DESERT LAND, FINAL PRooF.)

United States Land Once
HALEY, Idaho, Dec 9th 1905
Notice is hereby given that Catherine A
Pence OF Mackay, Idaho, has filed notice OF in
tention to make proof on his desert land claim
No. l0O6 for the NEA SW54 Section 80, TIP. s
N, X. p E., b. NJ, before George L. Morgan.
U. s. Commissioner at his office IT Mackay,
Idaho, on the 26th day of January. 1906.
She names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation OF said
land
James r. Pence, OF Mackay, Idaho
Stephen Navarro OF Barton. Idaho.
John Bradshaw. of Chilly, Idaho.
George Bradshaw, of Chilly. Idaho.
N. j. SHARP, Register.
First publication Dec. 18th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27

LIST CONGREGATIONS CHURCH.
Regular Sunday services-Preachin
at II a. m. and 1880 pm. Sunday
School at 2 p. m.
Bible Class-Tuesday 1880 n. m.
Prayer Meeting &c. E.)-Thursday
1880 p. m.
Junior G. E.-Thursday p. m.
Women's Missionary Society
thly-3rd Wednesday.
GEO. L. McDOUGALL, Pastor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27

TERMS OF COURT.
Following is the terms of Court of
Sixth Judicial District for the year
1905:
Custer County.
G1arcn IO--...s.. sept. Is
Lemhi County.
February 27...................September
Bingham County.
April 3........ ....-..........Octobe 8
Fremont County.
Jan. 31...~.......M May 15............N Nov. 6
JAMES NJ. STEVENS, Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1906-02-27
DIRECTORIES.

SUPREME COURT.
James F. Ailshie,
l. N. Sullivan,
Charles Stockslager.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

Probably the most popular depart
ment published in any farm paper
in the world is that Of Farm Fur
rows, Turned by a Practical Farm
err" which appears each week in
The Homestead, .of Des Moines, Iowa.
The writer Of these breezy para
graphs Of farm philosophy, wit and
wisdom, anecdotes and epigrams is
Geo. w. Franklin, himself practi-
cal farmer who knows the smell Of
soil. Mr.. Franklin is man in the
middle period Of life, the father of a
large and happy family and person
ally the embodiment Of tho sunshine
which radiates from his delightful
Farm Burrows Ask ten readers
of The Homestead which of it's de-
partments they read first and nine
of them will say, Farm Burrows
Yet this is only one of many splend.
idly written and carefully edited de
partments of this great agricultural
weekly. The MANCHESTER DEMocRA1
unhesitatingly recommends I h {
Homestead as a truly great ant
really practical agricultural paper
We have low clubbing rate will
it and are glad to forward sub
scriptions for it. The farmers o
this vicinity cannot do better thai
to subscribe for it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Council Proceed ngs.

The old city council met in adj
journel session last Monday even
ing and swore in the following new
members: j. w. Scott, A. H. Cleve-
land, George NJ. Dorman.
The new council being duly or
ganized the Mayor appointed the
following standing committees:
Streets, alleys, sidewalks-Scott
Hennessey, Adams.
Water--Drew, Hennessey, Dorman
Finance and fire-Drew, Dorman,
Cleveland.
Public buildings--Adams, Cleve.
land, Scott.
Ordinances, printing and sup
| plies Cleveland, Drew, Adams.
Claims and $ Q W er s-Dorman
Scott, Hennessey.
The mayor also appointed w. d
Graham, city marshal.
The council elected e. H. Hruby
superintendent of water works AM
city clerk, and j. j. Lindsay healtl
commissioner.
The election of street commission
err was deferred until the next regu
| lar meeting of the council.
No bills were allowed except thos
LOT the recent city election.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

Iowa State Register, Des Moipes,
Iowa, Feb. q, 1S9O:-The musical
prodigy, Blind Boone, gave an enter
tainment in the chapel Of Drake
University last night. The chapel
was crowded and the efforts of the
blind boy were highly appreciated
by all present as was shown by the
hearty applause and frequent calls
for repetitions. The young lady
who has also been here with Boone
before, sang several pleasing songs
When boone invited any pianist in
the audience to come forward and
play for him to initiate, Mr.. Frank
White, a University Place musician
totally Blind, was led forward anc
played a number of difficult airs
giving the stool to Blind Boone who
faithfully produced every note anc
sound, proving that he is certainly |
wonder. His limitations of various
musical instruments were much Ell
joyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

A Missouri paper gave ade6nition
Of gossip the other day that has the
merit of originality, picturesqueness
and accuracy. 1t said that gossip is
a human bird with eagle wings and
a voice like fog horn. sit can be
heard from Dan to Beersheba, and
has caused more trouble than all the
bedbugs, flies, ticks, feas, mosque
to 9 $, grasshoppcrs, chinchbugs,
rattle snakes, smallpox, yellow fevor,
rats, billiards., earthquakes and
whisky than this great United States
knows or will know when the uni
verse shuts up shop and begins TAX
ing the final invoice In other
words, according to the same author
itv, it has war and hides in corner
yelling for ice water.-Marion Re
gister.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Death of Mary elizabeth Hallock


Mary Elizabeth Hulse was born in
Port Jarris, N. Y, July %, 1881.
In 1850 she was married to Mr.. Will
liam Wilson. In 1857 they moved
to Earlville, Iowa. To this union
was born three children, all Of whom
are now living. In 1876 Mr.. Wilson
died and in 1880 she moved to
Creighton, Nebr. In 1883 she was
again married to Mr.. Orange Hal
lock, of Stuart, Nebr., which since
has been her home. In 1888 she
was again left widow. In the early
days she gave her heart to God and
at the time of her death was mem
Der Of the Presbyterian church. In
October her daughter. Mrs. S. A.
Young. brought her to her home
that she might better care for her
she being a great sufferer from a
cancer which caused her death
March 10, 1906, aged "a years,
months and 81 days. She is sur
vived by three children, Mrs. Frank
Cheney, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Mr.
Merit Wilson and Mrs. S. A
Young, Of this place. The funera
was held from the M. Z. church con
Quoted by Rev. L. @. Thorp.-
Creighton Neb. News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
This Week,

The work of-securing the right of
way for the interurban line to be
built from Davenport to Dyersville
via Upton is progressing rapidly.
Representatives Of the project will
be in Dyersville the latter part of
this week when the matter Of secur-
ing right-of-way south of Dyersville
will be taken up. Mayor Voorhees,
of Monticello, who has thesupervision
of the work says that the greater
part of the right Of way north Of the
Wapsie has been secured and that
it will be completed to Dyersville in
a few weeks. The route through
the town of Hopkinton was settled
on last week. The promoters are
receiving every encouragement along
the line and are confident that the
enterprise will be successful
Dyersville Commercial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
District Court.

The district court adjourned last
Thursday and will resume work
this week Friday. The following
entries have been made on the
docket.
A. E. Shorthill VS. D. II. Young Ell
al. Defendants granted leave tc
amend petition. Case continued.
Costs of this term taxedlagainst de-
PENDANTS.
Hoyt Bros. vs. A. Ehrismann ct al.
Order to sell attached property for
not less than appraised value.
Barney Sharphoff VS. John Koop-
man. In conclusion of plaintiff
evidence motion to direct verdict for
defendant sustained. Both parties
to have until the first day of April
term to file motion for new trial.
B. II. Magirl VS. F. P. McDonough
continued.
Geo. Kern ct al VS. John Kern.
Dismissed at plaintiffs costs.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

Because you are used to paying
from 35 to 50cents for vaudeville
show that stays in your city but one
night, do not think a company ask
ing smaller price Of admission is
of necessity inferior. The fact of
the matter is a show playing week
in town, like the German Medicine
Co. which shows in Manchester six
solid nights this week, has to carry
a higher salaried class of perform
ers than lone night" show in Or
der to hold the patronage of the
public.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

This is the season of listlessness,
headaches and spring disorders.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea is a
preventative. Makes you strong and
vigorous. IS cents, Tea or Tablets.
Denton & Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Lots and Residence Property for Sale.

We offer for sale on favorable
terms, several lots near the river on
Butler and Main streets, two Of
which have dwellings and other
buildings on them, also one large
business lot on Main street between
the Clarence house and the Main
Street Laundry. For particulars en-
quire of George A. Ballard,
4O-tf Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Announcement,

Miss Catherine McTavish wishes
to announce that she will resume her
work as teacher of piano, organ, and
harmony in Manchester, commence
ing the forepart Of May. Anyone
desiring her services as a teacher
inquire at the home of Mrs. George
Reyes. l4wl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Wood For Sale.

Will contract green wood at fol-
lowing prices: Good, sound Poplar,
in 5 cord lots, at $4.00 a cord; Oak
wood, in 5 cord lots, at $500 a
cord. This wood is made from live
wood-lst class in every particular.
Enquire Of Jos. Hurcu1NsoN.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Farm for Sale,

The j. G. French farm Of 100
acres, in Milo township, is for sale
on advantageous terms. The place
is well improved. Inquire Of
Mis-. j. G. French,
l2w4 Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

Joe Mccormick left Tuesday
night for Clark, S. d. to attend the
wedding of Ralph A. Durham and
Miss Anna Brooks. 'Dode' is to
act as best man
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
So Acres for Rent.

We are authorized to offer for
rent for one year or term Of Years
the west half Of IL. e. ! Of section 81
in Delaware township, about two
miles northeast Of Manchester,
known as the Bradley 4 Sherman
so. For particulars inquire of
1872 BRoNsoN, Car & Sons.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
School Board Meeting.

The school board met in regular
session last Monday evening, all
members being present.
The treasurer's bond was approx
ed and the regular teacher and JAM
tor orders were authorized.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
Rose Comb Brown Leghorns.

The Leghorn hen for Iowa winters.
Pen eggs Alger strain 75cts. for
10; per hundred $500.
Barred Plymouth Rocks, Thorn
pson Ringlets, direct, Is for 75cts;
$3.50 per hundred.
Mrs. Herbert Harris,
l3tf R. No. 6, Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

The Hen That Lays is the Hen That
Pays.
Eggs, from heavy laying strain of
Single Comb Brown Leghorns, for
Matching Pen. No. | headed by scor-
ed cockerels 81 per Is. Pen. No.
2, IS cents per Is. Incubator, eggs
So per 100.
Mrs. SnERM HARRIS.
los Manchester, la.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04
There is said to
be a time and
place for every
thing. This is the
time and Smiths
drug store is the
place to buy wall
paper paints and
oils.
H. c. Smith

Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs
from pen of choice pure-bred pull
let's and one Of the best cockerals
of a prize winning strain. $3.50
for IL. OSCAR L. SMITH,
l4w3 Cotlin's Grove.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1906-04-04

Marriage licenses were issued
the past week to the following:
Title Lancaster and John A. Corn
well, Ollie M. Cameron and John
Simpson, Louise Lehman and Err
nest Puffet, Elizabeth Behrend and
Chas. +. Myerson. Iva Stone and
Benjamin Fl. Kellogg.
"A report appeared in various
papers last week that oil had been
struck while drilling we'll near
Clermont. The Enterprise disposes
Of the report as follows: Clermont
people must not be overly alarmed
or begin to look for the Hon. John
4 bright away. Part Of the article
| is true-the water contained oil
d the oil applied TO the joints of the
pipe put in the well by the parties
doing the drilling.
AT the spelling contest at the
City Hall last Saturday Byron Rob
| inson received first prize which was
: a silver medal. He is the son of w
} B. Robinson, county supervisor, anc
: is l3 years old. The second priz,
, was awarded to Miss Ruth Suckow
! daughter Of Rev. w. j. Suckow o
the First Congregational church
/; Miss Barbara Pierce, daughter O
. G. A. Pierce received third prize
t There were thirty-fve contestant
: and the contest lasted two hours
| Professor Taylor, of ,Lenox College
g pronounced the words for the con
! testants to spell and the America
q Word Book was the speller usee
d There was also a prize of twenty
I'll five dollars to be divided among til
d three winning prizes, the same
8 be used for the purpose Of decorat
ling the school rooms.