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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
GIVING OUT.
The Struggle Discharges Many a
SkONhegan Citizen.

Around all day with an
aching back;
Can't rest at night;
Enough TO make any one
give out
Doan's Kidney Pills will
give renewed life.
They will cure the back
ache;
Cure every kidney i'll.
Here is Skowhegan proof
that this is so:
Nh. Owen, "a Pleasant -. >kovhe-
gan, Me. says: Il was troubled more
or less with my back at kidneys from
the time | received my discharge from
service IN the Civli Va Long marches,
exposure 10 all Kinds Of weather and
the hardshiYs of arny ite, we're the
cause Of il. I believe almost all yeter-
ans are troubled. OF have been troubled
at one time or another, with Their Kid
neys. In my case the passages of the
kidney seetetions were too frequent, es-
pecially at night, and compelled me to
arise at least half a dozen times each
night. My attention was called to
Doan's Kidney Pills aad cur Druggist,
Mr.. Geo. (. sampson, said they were
most highly recommended, 80 | got
box Use proved that this remedy is
all that is il claimed 10 be. The pain in
my back was relieved, the kidney secre-
tions regained then natural color and
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

If you have lost your boyhood spirits,
courage and confidence of youth, we
offer you new life, fresh courage and
freedom from Ill health in Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents, Tea or
Tablets. G. K. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
Leave Your Orders at Home.

All parties desiring anything Ia Shrubs.
Trees, Vines, Roses, etc. for identifying their
grounds shonld consider the matter of patron
izng an old reliable Nursery House represent
Fho will stand ready to always make good any
s.atements promised when selling the goods
II interested let me call on you.
1881 j. A. SAVAGE, Skowhegan. Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
Mapy men give lavishly of gold.

M any men give lavishly of gold,
To build bridges and castles and towers
of old;
If you want everlasting fame, a bene.
factor be,
Give the poor and needy Rocky Noun
tain Tea. q. X. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

John o. Burgess of South Portland
was fined $50 and costs, last week, for
selling adulterated milk The case was
prosecuted by State Dairy Inspector, S.
c. Thompson, who stated that this Ia
the first case In Maine where convic.
ton has been secured. According to
the evidence, formaldehyde was used as
preservstive and discovered by test
taken upon complaints from customers
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
County Commissioners:
MILTON L. MERRILL, St Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens
GEORGE 7. TlBBETrs Fairfield.


Supreme Judicial: 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. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

Hot tempers cool off love better than
refrigerators.
les funny that girl always promises to
marry man when she is doing the whole
thing anyway.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

or boy, man OF woman. IS =1.ekly ext Of pain
if Bucklen,s Arn.sa Save 5 applied prompt
ly. q. J. Welsh. e Eeeansha, Mich. avs
81 Use i in mr. family for ats, sore and all
skin injuries, and ms :, perfect Quickest
Pile cure known. Best healing salve made
25l 1t sampson x Azores ana G. K. Eggs
rug store.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

The officials at the races were N. A.
Sweeney of Portland, starter; W. II.
Jewell Of Shawmut and H. B. Merry OF
North Arson, judges; r. B. Hill and w.
Scott Robinson of this town, timers,
The marshals were F. c. Dunlap and
Horace Weston.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

A woman seems 10 be able to overlook
her husbands faults when be Car buy her
automobiles and yach.s.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

A gentleman who is greatly interes'e ed
ia poultry and who has observed care
fully the exhibit in this department OF
the Somerset Central fair for several
years, states that the show Of fouls and
chicks this year was greatly ia excess Of
any previous season From his stand
point much of the best effect, was lost
from the fact that the coupes we're MOI
properly grouped All the birds belong
Ing 10 one owner were grouped together,
whereas the grouping should have been
by varieties, all Plymouth Rocks in one
section, Wyandots in another, etc. Mr.
Peacock, the expert who judged the
poultry department apd made the
awards, expressed the same opinion. He
also called attention to the fact that a
uniform size of coupes was very essen
tial. He recommended coupes two feet
square on the base and two and one half
feet high, for single birds, and four feet
long, three feet broad aud two and one
half feet high for two to five birds 1t
is suggested that next years coupes, so
far as possible, be shown with single
birds, or with two to four female and
one male.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

q a 81 TN @ N Z A-s
ears the a The Kind You Have Always BCugh.
is1 st &xN2NzZmx
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

DEruuEs J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony Leland L. Smith, Cornville;
Ernest A. Cook. Athens J. A. Goodrich, Palmyra;
W. ". Nye. Fairfield; Willis {. Emery. North An
son; E. L. Perkins. Madison; Abel W. Rowe,
Solon' D.. G. Wood, Norrdgewocl; c. S Adams,
Hauand; f. E. Frederick, Starks | {. Pierce
Bingham w. f. Viles, flagstaff c. f. Varney
Mercer; f. F. Atwood, New Portland; F. J. Durgn
The Forks; George E. Foster, Canaan
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
COUNTY DIREL TORY,
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM 7. SERKINs. ............... Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. fotHG,. ........,.... 'Solon
Judge OF Probate;
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. North Arson
Register Of Probate;
NATHAN fowler. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Skowhegan
Register of Deeds:
LlEwELtYN GoopwIN,.. 49,. .......... Skowhegan
Treasurer:
R II. REID. ............. ....,.'.,...... Harmony
Sheriff and Jailer:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

This is the season Of decay and weak.
ened vitality. Nature is being shorn of
its beauty and bloom II you would
retain yours fortify your system with
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. s.
cents, Tea or Tablets. q Z. Foge
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
Thursda US Races.

The early morning looked anything
OF the last day OF the Somerset Centrafs
exhibition, nor did 1t seem TO improve
BY the noon hour. Meanwhile the hust-
ling president OF the society, c, Davis
Miller, was rushing about among the
horsemen. Early after dinner 1t was
decided to come the Steve Brodie act
and take chance" Those who wend-
ed their way to the park before 100 did
so with many misgivings, tut the un.
expected happened and by 2 O'Clock the
blue sly WAS in evidence on all side,
and most beautiful afternoon was the
outcome.
OF the races we can safely IN they
were of the highest quality, there being
a good field of starters in each Of the
three classes, and so closely matched
were the competing horses that every
heat WAS race to the finish.
The greatest disappointment of the
afternoon WAS the defeat Of Skowhe
gains pride Of the turf, the honest going
pacing mare, Blanche Z. In the first
heat she won out by neck; in the SEC
ond il was dead heat; at this time il
was seen the pace WAS telling upon her,
Ms she had had so little fitting for bat
tie Of speed, The three following heats
and race were captured by Outcast, tn.
last heat being Iuu { fl almost in the
twilight.
no m Qri
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04

The danger Of berg too bash u TO KISS
a gfl IS she my have 10 co il; and j,
won't be bali as nice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
SKOWHECAN
Electric Light Co.

C. j. ABBEY, Supt.
DO YOU use Electric Lights? Less danger
from FIRE. No exploding lamps. The
Ella 'aprst luxury of the age. Let us tell
you about them. tf3I
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
Be Com 0rlaD|C

The practical uses of ELECTRIC
fTY constantly increase unless you
have already tried them you have no
idea how much few simple electrical
appliances will add to the comfort oil
your home.
Electric Flatiron.
current for its use costs less than the
fuel TO heat the old fashioned irons. You
do your ironing n any room In the house.
No heated rooms. Iron always immacu-
lstely clean, always hot.
Elecric Fan.
Cool bretzes ON tap any hour of the day
night Costs about Ia cent per hour.
Run for a few minutes in your chambers
st night,d rives out The heated air OF the
day ana fills them vii the cool ofevening
Electric Ovens.
Even heat. Cool Kitchen. CHrrant costs
more than fuel. Perfects the art OF
Cookery.
Electric Chatting DISH
Heat constant and always under perfect
CONTROL. No guessing Of what the result
will be. No injury to napery and furni.
tnre from burning alcohol.
Electric Stoves.
Small or large. Heat bsby's milk night
or day For lunches. For the noon or
evening meal. For every use when you
in your room.
All the above appliances and many more
for Sale or Rent Of the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-10-04
THE AWARDS

The manager rs of the Fair were over
run with exhibits in very many depart
ments and found that they had not
made adequate preparations for listing
them in the various books for the use
of the judges in making their awards
Everyone did the best they could under
the circumstances but the hurried man
ner in which the entries were made in
some instances and the somewhat irreg-
ular manner in which the judges we're
compelled to make their entries desg-
mating the awards. left portions of the
final report very vague. The secretary
of the society will gladly rectify any
error that may appear in the preceding
list
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Compromise in the Wilson Will Case
The caveat to the will OF the late William A.
Wilson, of Hartford county, which was filed by
his daughter and only child, Naomi Blanche
Standiford, in the Orphans Court of Hartford
county in September, 1906, and the issues on
Hartford county to the Circuit Court for Howard
county for trial. was compromised and settled
last Mondayat Ellicott City, The late William
A. Wilson, who had been engaged in the mill
ing business in Hartford, died at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore in September,
1906, and in his will named Adolph A. Meas.
lin, of Baltimore county, his executor and
trustee and devised all his estate, consisting Of
cash, notes and mortgages, to his daughter,
Naomi Blanche Stamford, wife of Frank W.
Standiford, for life, and in case she died with
out issue the property was then to go to his
four brothers (Dr. Thomas Wilson, Yarnell
Wilson, Jacob Wilson and DR.. John Wilson)
share and share alike To this will the daugh-
ter and only child filed the caveat. The agree
ment of compromise is that verdict was en-
tered setting aside the will and that Messrs.
James ]. Lindsay and ]. Royston Sitter, who
have been administrators pendente-lite of the
estate, be appointed to succeed themselves as
administrators to settle up the estate, and after
the payment of any claims that may be due
and the necessary expenses of administration,
that the balance be divided as follows: One
half to Naomi Blanche Stamford, absolutely,
and the other half to DR.. Thomas Wilson,
Yarnell Wilson, Jacob Wilson and DR.. John
Wilson, absolutely. The estate is valued at
about $4,000.
Messrs Stevenson A. Williams, ]. Royston
Sitter and John Donovan represented Naomi
Blanche Standiford, and Messrs. Boarman d
Lindsay and John G. Rogers represented
Mr.. Adolph A. Mecaslin, executor and trustee
and the Wilson brothers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Annual Convention of Rural Mail Car
riers.-The second annual convention of the
Rural Mail Carriers Association Of Maryland
was held in Baltimore on Monday. About 80
delegates from Baltimore, Washington, Talbot,
Hartford and Kent counties attended.
The morning session was called to order by
the president, Mr.. Fl. B. Haviland, of Wash
ington county. After some routine work off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing year as follows:
President, Thomas g. Pearce, of Baltimore
county vice.president, P. A. Richardson, OF
Frederick county; secretary, William @.
Stevens. of Queen Anne treasurer E. r. Pyle,
of Hartford county. The president was also
elected State organizer and delegate to the
national convention.
Committees were appointed as follows: Au-
diting committee, Leonard Clifton, E. r Pyle,
and S. D. Newman; committee on resolutions,
Thomas G. Pearce. William G. Moore, Charles
Royston, P. A. Richardson and Samuel E.
Hartman.
After recess for dinner business was resum.
ed. The new officers were installed and the
reports of committees received The auditing
committee reported the finances of the associa-
ton to be in good condition. The resolutions
as brought in by the committee thanked the
retiring officers for their efficient services and
also the Fifty. ninth Congress and the Postoffice
Department for the interest they have mani
tested in the welfare of the carriers.
P. A. Richardson made an address on How
to Make the Rural Service Popular With the
Patrons and Profitable to the Government"
His chief point was the iced of cooperation
between the three concerned. When there is
systempathy between the patron and the car.
rier. he said, the service will be much more
efficient and satisfactory.
Clarence Lamar made an address in which
he emphized the need for good roads in order
that the service might be Of the greatest posi-
BILE advantage.
The delegates present from Baltimore coun-
ty were Thomas G. Pearce. Charles Royston,
L. X. Clifton, ]. II. Gross, G.. Edward Snyder.
Samuel G.. Hartley, John Kraft and Charles
Lyle.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Old To1l-Gate Abolished. Baltimore
News of LIST instant said: Those who travel
Charles street avenue in pleasure traps of every
description, automobiles and with heavy road
teams conveying the more material things,
will miss Miss Belle o. Brien, who has been
for some time keeping the toll gate near Mer-
ryman's lane, which was abolished yesterday
by General Manager House, of the United
Railways and Electric Company. Miss o. Brien
succeeded to the position of gate-keeper as a
sort of family inheritance. Her father kept it
for years, and when he died son took charge,
and on the death of her brother the place was
given to Miss O'Brien, Mr.. Michael jenkins
and other prominent residents of that section
becoming interested in her. Miss o. Brien
knew and was known personally to nearly all
of the drivers, by whom she was highly re-
garded. Later on she will be in charge of the
toll-gate at Charles street avenue and Cold
Spring lanen
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Marriage Licenses In August.-Durine
the mouth of August Mr.. William P. Cole
Clerk of the Circuit Court, issued marriage Ii
censes to the following persons:
WHITE.
Joseph J. Marshall to Mary G. Bayless.
Charles G. Nelson to Mary E. Grassen.
Harry G. Murray to Mabel E. Corbin.
James A. Shea to Susie A. Schmidt.
Emil J. Reitz to Annie M. Herold.
Elmer w. Byron to Annie V. Winkler.
Stephen Bratanovic to Milka Repcevic.
John H. Taylor to Edith Miller.
Wm H. Fishpaw to Edith l. EicholtZ.
Olanda E. Harwood to Julia I. Kelly.
George F. Switzer to Emma G. Spieker.
Alexander w. Cullum to Anna M. Zeberlein.
Charles B. Corrom to Mary Smith,
Grover G. Danner TO Lillian M. Coe.
Hyman Edelstein to Katie Brokes.
Raymond Williams to Elleanora F. Bigley.
William Gettig to Violet R. Rash.
Henry SchwartZman to Clara Maloney.
George s. Pugh to Gladys w. Biddison.
Charles B. Robier, Jr;, to Frances Griebel.
VIM B. Taylor to Ethel L. McCauley.
John w. Biles to Annie A. Whitecomb.
Robert Thomson to Irene Fletcher.
Thomas Reese to Elizabeth White.
a.Lewis E. B. Price to Susie f. Hoover.
Isaac 1. TRACER to Grace V. banner.
Trubridge B. Woodruff to Luella L. Redding
George Movers to Elizabeth +. Eversmeier.
Adam Heinmueller to Emma H. Huse.
George w. Keith to Sarah E. Owens.
Harry c. Mackie to Josephine Myers.
James H. Raglan to Alice G. Zohn.
Samuel L. Hall to Ida E. DIPPED.
William Mangold, Jr., to Carolina Jehnert.
Ernest C. Waltemeyer to Ida H. Durham.
CoLORED.
William E. Burroughs to Ida L. Broone.
Charles Quigley to Georgella Badger.
Alfred A. Price, Jr.. to Florence Taylor.
Thomas Bowen to Mary z. Wilson.
Judge Robinson to Elizabeth A. Marsby.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

sale of Snug Little Farm.-Mr. George
w. Heacock, who has been lifelong resident
of that section of the county, has sold bis farm,
situated on the Dogwood road extended, in the
I'd district, to Mr.. Henry Wayhaus for 81, 800.
The place contains SO acres. is in fine state of
cultivation and well improved. Mr.. Heaeock
will sell all his stock, Implements. etc., on the
place on Thursday. September 9th, and ex-
poets soon thereafter to remove to Baltimore.
See advertisement of the sale in THE UNION
today.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

To Extend Water Mains.-On Thursday
Mr.. Albert II. Weir. treasurer of the Baltimore
County Water and Electric Company, filed an
application with the Highways Commission
for permit covering their proposed extension
of water mains from Catonsville to Hamilton.
The line as at present contemplated will pass
through Franklintown, WetheredVille, West
Forest Park, Gwynn Oak. West Arlington,
Denmore Park, Mount Washington, Govans-
town and Hamilton, and will provide an ad-
ditional water supply for Towson and Luther
vile. The contracts for this work have been
let and the work will begin as soon as the
permit is granted. tits expected that the entire
extension will be completed by January LIST,
1907, if the company succeeds in getting to
work without further delay.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Schools VIII Reopen a Week Later
The School Board, at meeting at the State
Normal School on Monday, Messrs. q. Herbert
and Reister Russell being present, decided to
postpone the opening Of the white schools Of
this county until Monday, September 18th, on
account of the Baltimore Jubilee and Home
coming week The colored schools will also
be closed during the week of September 10 14th.
The white teachers of the county were inform.
ed of the action of the Board at the annual
institute at the State Normal School, which
has been in session since August 9th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08

Mr.. JOHN G. ROSE, United States District
Attorney for Maryland, has appointed Mr..
c. Archer Hayes an assistant in his Office
to succeed his brother, Mr.. Thomas a. Hayes,
Jr., who resigned an account of ill health. Mr..
Hayes is native of Hartford county and son
Of Mr.. Thomas A. Hayes, formerly of Belair.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-09-08
Fire on Mr.. Merryman's Farm.-The
following letter explains itself:

BosLEY MD September Sd. 1906.
Messrs Longnecker Bros.-Gentlenen ITO
avoid misstatements send you correct ac-
count of my recent loss by fire. The building
(more than one hundred years old and built of
the best oak TIMBER was originally used for
storing and curing tobacco, but with large
shed on either side, had been used for many
years for storing wheat hay, &c. On Sunday
evening, September I'd, fire was discovered
about I o'clock, but it had made such progress
that it was impossible to save anything and
our efforts were turned to the saving of another
barn only 100 feet distant. and except for the
excellent service of neighbors and friends that
would have been destroyed also. Men and
women all Joined in carrying water, climbing
the roof and sprinkling the top and side until
rewarded with success. for which they have
ir grateful thanks. The wind also was in
our favor. The burnt building contained about
1900 bushels of unthreshed wheat 70 tons of
straw (some being left over from last year, and
about II tons of corn husk ready baled for
market. Total loss about $500 in material
lin extra labor and Inconvenience at least 81 600
more) with 81 500 insurance. Origin of fire
unknown, but beyond doubt it was incen-
diary. Respectfully,
GEORGE III. MERRYMAN.