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The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Our older readers remember Dan Rice,
the veteran Snowman and clown. he
owned farm at Girard, Erie county,
and there he spent the greater part
OF the winters. The old one ring barn
he used still stands, with other buildings
erected under his supervision. Over the
remains of his blind, snow white trick
horse Excelsior, Rice built mausoleum
and placed statuary at the foot of the
steps. To-Day 1t stands in the yard, but
few know it marks the grave of horse.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
women as Travellers.

As matter Of genuine fact women.
In nine cases out of ten, are better
travellers than men are. To begin
with If not so stodgily accurate, al
though that by no manner of means
follows. they are more fluent in mod
ern languages. They chatter In them,
say the male things. Ergo, they are
the more colloquial the reader to cir
cumveut the wiles and extortions Of
keluer or of garcon. London Gentle
woman.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
A RemarkabIe Epitaph.

A remarkable epitaph is on tomb
stone in Brighton churchyard in Eng
land 1t reads: I'm memory Of Phoebe
Hessel, who was born at Stepney in
the year 1713. She served for many
years as private soldier in the
Fifth regiment of foot in different
parts of Europe, and in the year 1745
fought under the command of the
Duke Of Cumberland at the battle of
Fontenoy, where she received bayo-
net wound in her arm. Her long life,
which commenced in the time of Queen
Anne, extended TO the reign of George
", by whose munificence she receiv-
ed comfort and support in her latter
years. She died at Brighton, where
she had long resided, Dec. Il, 1921,
aged los years"
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

"Whom the gods wish to destroy they
first make mad" This ia literally true
OF William Randolph Hearst, who
through the illlgitimate and base use OF
money and yellow Journalism has COM
PEELED the Democratic party of the great
State Of New York to take him as their
candidate for Governor. He is the man
who by his public career has sharpened
torch of the inceudiary, and sent the
plug-ugly on his erraud Of destruction
and death. He is the most dangerous
man III American politics today. He
was denounced and spit upon In the con-
ventlon that named him as it's candidate.
Though for years abusing Tsmmany, he
nevertheless owes his nomination to that
organization that will do anything for
the sake Of retaining power. Happily,
for the good of the State, the Repuoli-
cans have selected as their standard
bearer Charles E. Hughes, well known
for his mastery conduct Of the insur-
ance investigation. Mr.. Hughes himself
put the case with lucdity and precision
10 bis admirable telegram of acceptance,
when he said that the political contest
now upon US Is one ITO def nd the honor
of the State and to represent the COM
mon sense Of the people and the cause
of decent government Mayor Nc
Clellan, District Attorney jerome, and
scores OF Democratic leaders will vote
for Mr.. Hughes, whose election by a
landslide is assured. All the leading
New York papers support Hughes.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
AtInntIc RiIIoNH.s.

The authorities of the United States
photographic bureau have endeayored
to ascertain the size of the Atlantic
waves From careful observations
they learn that in height the waves
usually average about thirty feet, but
In rough weather they attain from
forty to forty-eight feet. In storms
they are often from 500 to 600 feet
long and continue to move about ten or
eleven seconds. while the longest yet
known measured half IA mile and did
not exhaust itself for twenty three sec
onds
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

President Roosevelt sent a message to
the Irrigation congress which met al
Boise. Idaho, In which he said that the
former arid lands which are made fertile
must be kept out of the hands of specu-
lstors and monopollsts. The OBJECT of
the reclamation act lie not to enable a
few men to make money, but to enable
hundreds OF honest settlers to make for
themselves homes.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The funniest man In America, If not In
the world. is Mark Twain. The other
night, at the banquet Of the Associated
Press, held ut the Waldorf-Astoris, New
York. Mark spoke for smplified spelling.
He had already too long been the victim
of the present method. When slmpli-
fled spelling was first seriously broached
he SCI fl d a; it. What he needed, he
said, was an OF ct lesson and he got 1t.
At that time he twas scrambling along,
earning the fsmiy's bread on mag z Ut
work at seven cents a word, compound
words at single rates. Aud he Twas
the property Of mag . ne, a seven cent
slave under boiler-ron contract
One day there came a note from the edi-
tor n quiring him TO write ten pages on
the revolving text: ICON sderations con-
corning the alleged subterraneah holo.
photal extemporaneonsness OF the cor
ehyiaceous EXPERIMENTATION of the
ornithorhyneus, as toreshadowed by the
unintellgibility VI It's plesosauran
anisodactyl ous aspects" He saw star
walton staring the family in the face and
went to the editor for an interview about
the rates. Mr.. Clemens commended, he
said, for pay on simplifled spelling
basis, but his proposition WAS calmly
refused, whereupon to use his own
words, ~ seldom say harsh word to
anyone; but was not master of myself
then, and spoke right out and called
him an anysodacty lous plesosaurisn
conehy liaceous ornithorhyncus, and
rotten TO the heart with holophotal sub.
terranean mporaneousness. God
forgive me for that wanton crime, he
lived only two hours.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
Not What He Seemed.

Romance has flung a deceptive halo
over the old woman farmer He was
certainly not good tiller Of the soil.
but lazy, old fashioned and uneuterprls-
ing. No houses were 50 much in need
OF repair, no gardens so III kept 40
fields so overgrown with weeds, as
those Of the small proprietor II the
eighteenth century.-London Country
TiFp
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

"What kind Of dog is thatT asked
the inquisitiye man.
Il dunno Jes' what kind Of a dog he
Is" answered Mr.. Erastus Piukley,
"but he's got good stock in i'm. Dat
dog Is so many kinds OF dog dat OARS
got to be good dog somewhere. -
Washington Star
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
Trains on the Winter Schedule

The winter schedule of the Maine
Central railroad goes into effect next
Monday, October 8. Trains carrying
passengers will leave skowhegan each
week day at 5.15 and 8.25 q. m 1.35 and
2.40 T. M, the latter being a mixed
train The arrivals on week days will
be at 7 % (mixed) and 1890 a. m, and
4 30 and $40 p. m. There is a mixed
train arriving here at II 80 a. m. on
sunday, but no train out on that day
The schedule is much he same as that
usually in force in the winter season ex-
cept in the case of the arrival of the
late afternoon train, its new time. 40
being 20 or % minutes earlier than the
usual winter schedule. This is a very
agreeable change for the stage drivers
and the local K r. d. carriers as they
will get an earlier start over their va.
rious routes matter of much import
ance to them in the cold season. Incl
dentally it may be noted that in coming
from Bangor or other points east Of
Watervile, close connection is made
with the train arriving here at 80
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Jspau's output of manufactured rub-
Der goods has grown from Sl55 GOO in
1896 to 1926 900 in 1905 Toxic Is to
have an international exhibition next
year. from March 80 to September 80.
This is in addition to The large exposi-
ton fixed for 1910.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Highway Commissioners Sargent, In a
circular letter to Selectmen of towns,
gives the following record of the number
of towns that have built State roads ::
1901, II towns; 1902, 80 towns; 1903
BOG towns; 1904, 244 towns; 1905, 270
towns; 1906, 1877 towns have made APP.
populations.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

A young man at one of the boys
schools In Massachusetts sent to his
grandma In Maine post card on which
WAS representation Uf portion Of the
Atlantic ocean by moonlight. The boy
wrote these words across the picture /:
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Cuba continues to grow. The last
tnsus of the island, taken in 1899 put
he population at 1,572 797. ImmigrG-
ION has been steadily increasing, the
number for 1904 being 20,2l7. A rea-
enable estimate of the present popula-
Ion ia fixed by those best informed at
about l, 100000.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

sometimes criminal gets quick pun
Ishment. IL was so with Stensland, the
wrecker of the bank In Chicago. Three
hours after his arrival at Chicago on his
return from Morocco be was arraigned
10 court, pleaded guilty, WAS sentenced
state prison for from one to ten years,
aud In another three hours was In the
prison.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

IL was the dream of statesmen now
dead that Cuba should some day become
one OF the United States. 1t belongs TO
old men to dream dreams, and to the
Young to see visions, but in the light of
recent events this proposition seems
likely to become real.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The canning companies are calling for
apples Of all kinds. even cider apples
and the sour kind. But they will have
difficult work to get their needed supply.
Farmers are readily selling their apples
on the trees.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
Gard of Thanks,

wish to extend my heartfelt thanks
to my many friends and neighbors for
their kindly assistance to me in the loss
of my dear husband and especially to
the Odd Fellows, and to all for the
beautiful floral offerings, and to the
pastor for words of sympathy and love.
MRS. FRANK P. MALBoN.
Skowheqan, Me-, Oct. 4. 1905.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

At The Republican State Convention
in Wisconsin the platform adopted calls
FOR The REIMBURSEMENT of tariff schedules
in all cases where protection is employed
Tor the benefit OF capital to the Injury of
the consumer and the workingmar."
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

We hope that the holders Of what few
Maine apples that were harvested will
not be deluded by the cry OF apple buy
ers, "fruit is going to sell low this year. y
Hold on to your apples, II you have
good storage facilities, and you will get
a good price for them.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

From the time OF the Bangor State
air, which began the last week 10 Au-
gust, up TO the last day Of the Windsor
lair, there was pleasant weather. The
tg attendance every where must have
.eryed to help wipe out the debt accumu-
stious. II has indeed been a great
s2ason for the fairs
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The foolish proposition of line gale
or storm has at last been settled by the
authorities. There is no such thing.
By and by they will ask US to believe
that George Washington never had a
Ratchet.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GE. ECE AEEK!AN, Pastor.
Err.ln-- = Al--.,--. a...-...

Prayer meeting toaigh; at 80.
Next sunday vili be the annual Rally Dav
Of the Sunday school, and tie exercises Of
the school will take the place Of the regular
morning service, beginning a, II o'clock. 4
program Of singing and Rotations has been
prepared, with roli-cal u classes and s3hol-
ars, and ii is hoped that every class viii be a
banner class. All are cordially invited %
this service. g O'Clock, Y P. :. Z. (. 7
O'Clock, evening service.
The Womars Missionary Society will
meet witt Mrs. Newton CasWe., t-aofrow
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

A teacher in explaining the different
kinds OF sentences to her class, asked
what II would be II she said 81 am
looking for n man"
81 don't know" said the boy at the
foot OF the class, but think 1t would
be the truth. "-Lucerue Standard
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The magnificent new buildings of the
Harvard Medical school, erected in the
Fenwsy 10 Boston, at a cost of nearly
S., 600, 900, have been dedicated. The
buildings are made of white marble.
The words OF dedication were pronoun-
ced by President Eliof.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The kind of mince pies and preserves
made by New Englsnd housekeepers,
need no labels. They are inapproach-
able, and the autumn air is full of their
grateful aroma.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The race riots have left Atlanta almost
ruined city. And the worst of 1t is,
in all these wicked upbeavals the inno-
cent must suffer with The guilty.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

ards Of Thanks, Resolutions Of Respect and
,,.ts of presents accompanying accounts OF
xgddings receptions, anniversaries, etc, In
serted at & cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. Ma charge less than
50 cents.
With our mailing list OF nearly 3VS names,
.rhscribers writing the REPORTER with regard
n their subscription must be sure TO give exact
Is the postoffice address 10 which the paper Ia
going. including the number OF X. +. D. route.
- 3eIivered by rural carrier. This Is especially
important when q change Of address is request
ed but should also be observed when making
remittances and at all other times.
Address all COMMUNICATIONS to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, Skowhegan, Maine
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

She-I have not seen YOU for nm age,
Herr Doctor Notwithstanding that we
live only a few streets apart here in
Berlin. learned with much regret that
you've been III. Herr Doctor-Who told
you that? she-My brother wrote me
from India. -FlIegende Blatter.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The sympathy of the nation goes out
to storm stricken Mobile and Pensacola,
Fla. At the latter place 70 are dead,
and the property loss is $4,000, 600.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Do you ever look back over your ears
and think how many times you have
made fool OF Yourself We do
Mancos Times Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

AS he approaches old age, it Is no
doubt pleasant for Andrew Carnegie to
recall the fact that there are about three
hundred millions between him and the
poor house.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Bryan has made another blunder,
worse than his railroad doctrine. He
rfioices over the nomination of Hearst.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

A secret is never safe after some one
knows you have 1t.
If you are naturally rude IT'S pretty lard
to disguise the fact.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

"Dear Grandma. wish you we're here"
And she ls a real good, kind, well mean.
ing grandma, too
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

SEW sces >undaz- 4. 81. 81; 1915 ana We'd
nesday evenings Il 7.55. Ire Pu5ts are
eo-ljalF agtei; - e,t Are sin, Disease,
an Desth keal -
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

Speaking Of the irony Of fate, why Is
II that a mans friends sometimes for
get him but his enemies never Ter
rill lTexN TrRnscrint.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
ching Blind Bleeding, Protruding Piles, Drug.
gists Iare authorized to refund money II pAZC
OINTMENT falls to cure In 6 to IA days SOC.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

|, IS one Ting to appreciate oompl:-
ment and ano her thiug to swallow it.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
10 CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAX TIVE BROMO QnIuire Is cts.
Druggists returf money II II fst.sto cure. +
". GROVES Eusture is on eseh box. Sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The Trouble 5 scme pushers a.e as
liable to push on The wroes side as en-
the right
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
ENGLISH girls are preat walkers.

Cluny lace seems 10 be gaining favor
Hospitality is often nothing more than
an elineSs
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS NAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
Church Notes.
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BESjANIS &, MssnLL, Pastor,
Residence 10 Main Street,

Sunday services Io45 morning worship,
with sermon by the pastor. y O'Clock, sun
day School o P H.. Y. ?. ;. {. E 7 P. m.
prayer and praise service.
I he Working League VII meet at the
church parlors mex; Monday afternoon at two
o'clock
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

The only way some people know is
their way.
The long, slopng shoulder is promised.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

FLoUR-SPrug wheat Patent Ak To ss25,
Winter wheat pat &c TO ts.sO Winter wheat
choice $50
CoRS-sl 70 per bag; meal and cracked cor n
81 80 per bag
{, :, MEAL-S1 IS per bag.
FEKD-Middlines, slS5 Ger cVt G.urcA also
per cwt.
SPRING BRAN-S1 ~ per cwt.
MIXED FEED-Sl. - per CIV
SALT PoRK-l2c h. by the bbl 200 los., s2o.oo,
CHEEsK-ls per n.
BUTrBR-3 to IS cts per 10
EGGs-2s cts a dor fresh.
GEAs-25 to e. cents per 10,
CoFFEK-2n to IS .ents per To-.
IAXD-pouestiC. : cts; Pure. y cts; CON =
pound, 10 cts.
NoLAssEs-Pcre Ponce, 40; pure BsrhAdoes
see.
suoAR-GranulAted sugar. best quality lie
pounds for 81 90; Brown l. pounds for a.
POTATOES t0C per hushel
Dry FIsH-Cod. ; - 10 cts per Il pollock SC,
OSGOSS-Sc, per IL.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
Published every Thursday at skowhegan, Me
BY ELMER E. McNEELlE.
nsCkrPTIoN RATES.

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Three months.
a 5 will be charged II not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter., 1906-10-04

II. F.Hsse. Pastor. Residence. = Main Street
Morning worship a; 1913 with sermon BY
the pastor. Singing by the chorus eh9ir
sunday school Il u. Young Peoples
meeting Il Z. Gasqe. Ita.se service Il :.
CENTENARY NFrHu.isH ErisCc.At.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01

Mr.. Whelchel's friends are using an
article published by Mr.. Dickinson
during the local option fight last year
against him, one OF them speaking OF
it as defense of drunkenness by n
notorious drunkard." In the article
In question Mr.. Dickenson used this
languague: II Hate drunkenness. 1t
is degrading and disgusting, and in.
sulting to the respectable community,
and ought to be stopped aud punished, :"
In the same article Mr.. Dickinson
says he is pleased to see the efforts be-
ing made by the schools TO educate for
sobriety. Yet men can be SO unfair as
10 characterize the article as a defense
of drunkenness, and so Incorporate In
their use OF language as to charac.
terize Mr.. Dickinson as a notorious
drunkard." Such intemperate use OF
language would not be expected from
person urging the plea Of intemper.
ance against another. The Republi-
can was and is against the views OF
Judge Dickenson In that fight, but can
easily understand how he can hold
them in all sincerity. Many men who
are total abstainers in practice hold
similar views to those expressed by the
judge. We cannot question their sin
cerity, honesty or good citizenship on
that account, nor can we reach the
conclusion that the holding Of the
views in question disqualify n man
possessing, honesty, ability and ex-
perience from administering the Office
of probate Judge, especially when op.
posed by one whose arguments consist
OF such epithets as spine Blank Liar" I"
"Block Headed Fool" "Maniac,
"Drunkard," etcetera. Vote for an
honest man who is simply pointing to
the records In his Office as the best
evidence of his qualifications.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01
Vote eainst tho schoo, Book rru,,.

The Democratic nominee for state
superintendent has not taught school
for twenty years. He went to Jeffer.
son City as clerk for ex-state superin-
tendent w. L. Coleman in 1886. Since
that time he has published school
journal that has derived its principal
support from the school book trust.
The paper could not run II the trust
withdrew its advertising.
Do the people want a state superin.
tendent who has been under obligations
TO the school book trust for twenty
years?
Prof. j. U, White began the fight
against the boodliDg text book octo-
pus four years ago and il elected in
November he will aid Attorney Gen.
eral Hadley to drive the book trust
out Of Missouri along with the Standard
oil trust.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01

JIG. Lewis for presiding Judge OF the
county court is the right man for the
right place. A sturdy farmer and
successful, n man ofgood judgment and
business ability coupled with sterling
integrity, he will bring the right quail.
tiles TO the discharge Of the business Of
the people. Under his direction, aid
ed by d. M, Trammell for the eastern
and Geo. w. Brazeal for the western
districts, both men of mature judg-
ment and ability Of that everyday
variety which counts for its face value
In affairs public or private, the inter.
ests of Taney county will be closely
looked after and wisely administered.
You will make no mistake in voting
for the bunch.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01

A man with record In Office Is in
bad position II his record be bad, when
he seeks an endorsement at the hands
OF his follow citizens. On the other
hand, II his record be good 1t is a
tower of strength which it is generally
useless TO assail. John T. Dickinson is
seeking reelection as probate Judge on
his record, which he asks the people to
scrutinize ever so closely. It is said Of
him by attorneys that his records are
In better shape than those Of any Of
his predecessors in office, They are
open for inspection, and will easily
warrant you in voting for ability,
efficiency and experience as against
the untried qualities OF one who can.
not even use the English language
temperately, inteligenty or decently.
Vote for John 7. Dickenson, an honest
man,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01
To The Voters of Swan township,

To the voters of Swan township re-
gardless Of party l herewith announce
myself as an independent candidate
for justice Of the peace Of Swan town.
ship, Taney county, Missouri.
livery respectfully ask your support,
feeling that | am fully competent and
qualified to fill the requirements Of tho
office. To cast your vote for me, In
the space printed ''For Justice Of the
Peace" write my name, .'B. L. Grifith."
Trusting 10 your Judgment In this
case, and hoping you will grant my re.
quest, am,
Very respectfully yours,
b. L. GRIFFITH.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01
81 a Year in Advance.

l
G B Sharp appoi.ted to defend; tri, !
by jury, verdict OF guilty, punishmer |;
six months in jail.
State VS. John Davidson, carnaf :
knowing female: forfeiture Of recog :
izance taken and alias capias for delft.
State VS. same, bribery: scire facias
ordered to issue for bondsmen and alias
capias for defendant.
IF Nutter VS. Sabina Nutter, divorce:
decree for plaintiff.
G w Coldwell VS. Letitia Coldwell,
divorce: decree for plaidtiff.
Geo A Coiner VS. Hulda Coiner, d.
vorce; decree for plaintiff.
Kate l. Masters0n VS. w S Masterson,
divorce: decree for plaintiff.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01
A Rellable Remear Tor Croup

Mrs. S. Rosinthal, Of Turner, Michi.
gan, says: "We have used Chamber
laiu's Cough Medicine for ourselves
and children for several years and like
1t very much. l think it is the only
remedy for Group and can highly
recommend it" For sale by City Drug
Store, Forsyth, Jno. A. Lamb, Taney.
vile and Jno. T. Dickenson, Dickens.
Mo.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1906-11-01

Much unfair opposition and false
representation has been INDUCED in
with regard 10 DR.. j. G. johnson,
candidate for recorder. He is an old
timer in Taney, man Of untarnished
honor and undoubted ability, whose
work in former years affords ample
guaranty that work entrusted to him
by the people will be well and faith
fully done. The fact that he has been
hindered by sickness from making a
canvass should not be permitted to
operate against him. Work and vote
for DR.. johnson.