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The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
The Badge of Honesty

Is on every wrapper OF Doctor Pieroes
Golden Medical Discovery because g full
list OF the ingredients composing 1t Is
printed there In plain English. Forty
years of experience has proven Its superior
worth as q blood purifier and invigorat-
Ing tonic for the cure of stomach disorders
and all liver ills. It builds up the run
down system as no other tonic can In
which alcohol Is used. The active medic
inal principles OF native roots such as
Golden Seal and Queens root, Stone and
Mandrake root, Bloodroot and Black
Cherrybark are extracted and preserved
by the use OF chemically pure, triple
refined glycerine Send to DR.. r. Y. Pierce
at Buffalo, N Y, for free booklet which
quotes extracts from well-recognized med
ical authorities such as Drs. 8nftholow,
King. Scuddep, Coe, Ellingw0od and q
host OF others, showing that these roots
can be depended upon for their curative
action ii all weak states OF the stomach,
accomplished by indigestion or dyspepsia
as we'll Is mall bilious or liver complaints
and In HL<wastlng diseases where there
is losy{fiesh and gradual running down
OF tRestrength and system.
The "Golden Medical Discovery makes
I'LL -llAL OIOO0 anu SO ~
fegllates The stomlc6. liver and bowels,
and through Them Lhe whole system:
Thus all skin affections, botches, pimples
and eruptions as well as scrofulous swell
llngs and old open running sores or ulcers
are cured and healed. In treating old
running sores, or ulcers, 1t Is well to In
sure their healing TO apply to them DR..
Perce's All-Heallng Salye. II your drug
glst don't happen to have this Salve In
stock, send ffty-four cents in postage
stamps to DR.. r. V. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. Y, and
q large box Of the AL Healing Salye"
will reach you by return post.
You cant afford TO accept secret nos
trum as q su bstitute for this non alcoholic,
medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION, not
even though the urgent dealer may
thereby make little bigger profit.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and lnvigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
9ugar-ooated, tiny granules, easy TO take
as candy.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Keith's Boston Theatre.

An announcement of more than ordi-
nary Importance 10 that William Gillettes
sensational one-act melOdrama, 1.-The
Red OWL" is to have its first presenta-
tons in Boston at Keith's the week COM
mencing next Monday. The plot con-
Germs the loyalty, confiding sympathy
and quick wit of bankers wife who
illustrates her brothers. attempt to rob
her husband of large package of bonds.
Mr.. Gillette is said to show in this play
a lot of the ingenuity he possesses as a
play wright. he cast and rehearsed the
little drama himself. The players in
clude Miss Berle Hope, who plays the
wife, and Messrs. Stokes Sullivan, Law
renee Grattan and Edward Gillespie,
who play the husband, the brother and
the police-officer respectively
In addition to "1'he Red OwP one of
the best bills of the season will be in
evidence. headed by Clarice Vance, the
unequalled singer of darkey ditties;
"The Narrow Feller," Charles F. semon.
who has no superior as droll enter
tsiner; Jock " hitford, a Scotch com
edian of great reputation, who com
nencas his American tour with biz Bos
ton engagement; the Carmea Troupe,
who do very novel wire act; George
Felix and Lydia Barry, assisted by Emily
Barry, in a bodge-podge of droleries;
that clever pair of aorobats, Mazuz and
Msze,te. well known as THE Tramp
and the Brakeman; and MoIntyre and
Bennett, blackface humorists.
The program will be completed by All
Ling 500 wonderful Chinese necrom-
ANGER, the De Muths in novel dancing
act; Melville and Higgins, comedy
sketchists, and the Kinetograph.
The new arrangement regarding re-
served seats will go into effect on Mon
day, March Alb.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
PROVE EVERY CLAIM
DR.. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS A sPE.
ClFlC FOR ANAEMIA.
They Have Been Curing II For a Gen
Grafton and Are Recognized al
Safe Family Medicine.

When the body becomes run down,
either as result of overwork, worry
or severe illness, an examination Of
the blood would show it to be weak
and watery. This condition Is called
anaemic, which Is the medical term
for "bloodless The common symp-
toms are paleness OF the lips, gums
and cheeks, shortness Of breath and
palpitatlon OF the heart after the
slightest exertion, dull eyes and loss
of appetite. Anaemia itself is a dan
gerous disease and 1t may gradually
pass into consumption. II must be
cured by treating its cause. which Is
the poor condition of the blood Dr.
Williams Pink pills are the greatest
builder OF rich, new blood and they
have been curing anaemia and other
blood diseases for nearly generation.
Mr. Louis l.. Clark, a painter, of 19
Lincoln Place. Plainfeld, N j., says:
Last May | was obliged to undergo
an operation for append citis and
while the operation In Itself was sue
cessful. | did not recover my strength
and health | was confined to my bed
for over a month and was under the
Doctors care When | was able to
get up my legs were so weak and I'M
steady that | could only walk with
cane with difficulty My stomach WAS
very weak and my appetite poor and
was not getting proper nourishment.
Ny heart WAS very irregular
II was getting no better and could
not think Of going back to work.
was discouraged, when a neigh Dor
told me that DR. Williams Pink Pills
had cured her and advised me to try
them. | began taking them about the
middle Of June and soon felt 30 much
better that kept on until now I am
entirely cured"
DR. Williams Pink Pills have cur
ed rheumatism, chlorosls, after effects
of the grip and fevers. and. as the
health of the nerves depends upon the
purity OF the blood, they are invalu
able In neuralgia. nervous debility
sleeplessness. dizziness and even To-
comotor ataxia and paralysis.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or sent, postpaid on re-
ceipt Of price, so cents per box. six
boxes $3.50. by the DR.. Williams Med
icine Co. Schenectady, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Not tho Same Man.

District Attorney What's your
name? Prisoner-James Bruce. Dis
trict Attorney-Ain't you the same man
l sent to state prison for FIVE years
about six years ago? Prisoner-No,
sir. District Attorney-What? Not the
same man sent to prison for burglary
six years ago? Prisoner-No, sir. Dis
trict Attorney turning to jury with a
got him dead to rights" leer, then
turning to prisoner)-Your name is
James Bruce of Boston, Mass, isn't 1t?
Prisoner-Yes, sir. District Attorney
And do you stand there and solemnly
swear never sent you to state prison
Prisoner-Oh, yes, you sent me to pris-
on for five years, but l have not been
the same man since.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Women as Walkers.

Even the athletic girls and women
of today can hardly make any ad-
vance upon the record of Mary Lamb,
who wrote to Miss Wordsworth Goth
women being between fifty and sixty
years old: You say you can walk
fifteen miles with ease. That Is ex-
actly my stint" She then speaks pity
ingly Of delicate woman who could
accomplish only four or FIVE miles ev-
cry third or fourth day, keeping very
quiet between"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
a Fairly Bio Fish.

Paddy had been telling the story Of q
big pike he caught, too big to get into
the boat, 30 that he had to be towed
behind with the gaff In 1t, 1t must be
understood). Then followed this dia-
logue: What weight, Paddyr DIV
vii know know, but he was an ojous
haste" "Was that the biggest you
ever saw, PaddyT Then Paddy gave
description of the biggest he ever
saw What weight, Paddy| "Sorra
a bit | know He was terror"
How big. Paddy?" Sure, l can't tell
to foot or two, but man could walk
down his throat" On this incredulity,
but Paddy "clinched the matter and
silenced all controversy" by adding,
avid his hat on. Anglers Evenings
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
CARATUNk.

Miss Marcia Steward returned TO Bing-
ham Saturday after visit of several days
with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Corbi o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leauder Bright are in
Lewiston. Mrs. Bright is in the Central
Maine General Hospital where she sub
mitled to very critical operation which
was successfully performed. Word was
received last night that she was as COM
Portable as could be expected although
not out Of danger.
John Hunuewell, who has been in the
Hospital at Lewiston was operated on and
has returned home very much improved In
health.
DIR. Paul of Scion was called Saturday
to Pleasant Pond to see Calvin Young,
who is very low with consumption.
Miss Eda Baker entertained eight of
her young girl friends one day last week
with cobweb party. After securing
their positions they spent the afternoon
10 playing finch
Arlie Dinsmore OF Bingham visited at
A. b. Clark's over Sunday recently.
Valentines we're no, so thick this year
AS ioimctlJ'
Mrs. George N Spauding fell and re-
ceived injuries that confined her to her
room last week. DAISY Martin is at
work there at present.
Thales Spaulding of Moscow was in
town Saturday.
Mrs. G.. S. Witham is confined 10 the
house with pneumonia.
James Fitzsimmons and wife OF Moscow
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Powell. The two ladies are sisters.
Henry Corbino went to Wa.erville to
visit his wife, who is under the care OF DR..
Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Foss OF Bing-
ham visited at G. w. Spaulding's several
days last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
HARMONY.

The FIVE cent sociable at J. S. John
sons last Saturday evening was very en-
joyable. and resulted 10 the collection OF
over three dollars.
Peter Hurd of Athens was 10 town last
Saturday looking up the record OF his
birth in order TO obtain an increase oil
pension under the late age law.
The seleclmen will be 10 session this
seek to arrange the years accounts and
prepare copy for the town reports.
The Odd Fellows will give the third
degree TO three candidates on Friday
evening and then indulge in a supper in
their new banquet room. The lodge is IN
a prosperous condition.
The High school closes on Friday and
on Saturday evening the teacher and
pupils will give an entertainment at the
hail. The teacher, Mr., Bigelow OF ST.
Albaus has taken pains to teach singing
10 school which is very commeadable.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
NEW PORTLAND.

Mrs. John True was the guest OF her
brother. c. B. Walker and wife last
Saturday.
DIN Gordon, wife and little daughter
spent last Friday with Mr.. Gordon's
sister, Mrs. L. A. Davis.
Rev. Leonard Hulchins has recently
had a telephone put in his house.
Mrs. c. H. Nye, who has been in
Skowhegan caring for Mrs. w. H.
Norton, WIN is i'll, returned home last
Thursday.
Quite a number from this place attend
ed grange meeting at North New Port
Land last Saturday. They are contemplate
ing building new hall.
A. S. Page of North New Portland
spent last Friday at L. A. Davis's.
Miss Erma Gordon OF North Arson
was the guest OF Miss Susie Emery Sun
day and Monday.
Mark Adams OF Norridgewock visited
at Asa Adams last Sunday and Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
NEIoHBoRs GOT FOOLED.

al was literally coughing myself to death,
and had become too weak to leave my bed /;
and neighbors predicted that would never
leave it alive; but they got fooled, for thanks
be to God was induced to try DR.. King
New Discovery. 1t took just four one dollar
bottles to completely cure the cough and re-
store me to good sound health writes Mrs
Eva Uncapher, of Grovertown, Stark Co.
Ind. This King of cough and cold cures,
and healer of throat and lungs, is guaranteed
by q. R. Fogg and Sampson & Avore, drug
gists. soc and SI.oo. Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
A Chinese Chair of Repentance.

The knife chair Is an instrument OF
torture used in certain TAPPING reli-
gious ceremonies, which takes the form
of a straight backed armchair furnish
ed with long blades wherever the body
and limbs touch the chair. On the back
the knives are placed horizontally; on
the seat, as well as at the base for the
feet to rest upon, vertically. while each
arm is made of a similar blade, along
the edge OF which the sltter's arm
rests. These blades are sharpened with
a milestone before us.-Wide World
Magazine
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Patrick MckeDney.

Mr.. Patrick McKenney, whose death
occurred at his home in Jackmsn, We'd
nesdsy, February 13, was born In lre-
land, May 5th, 1922 He came TO Amer
lea when only 10 years old and had re-
sided here for over sixfv years. He was
married Jan. 29;h, 1887, TO Miss Lovina
Newton, who survivs him. Besides a
wife he leaVes three sons, Edward of
Waterville; Philander of Fort Bragg,
CAL, and Henry p. of Jackman; also
eight daughters, Mrs. J. A. Durgin of
The Forks; Mrs. John Quincy OF jack
man; Mrs. Geo. Groder OF Skowhegan !;
Mrs. William Redman OF Greenville :;
Mrs. William Burns of Sherbrooke, Que !;
Mra. Fred Wheeler OF Willimansett,
Mass; Mrs. A. L Brown of Monsoon.
and Mlss Mabel McKenney Of Portland.
Mr.. Mckinney was devoted husband
and father and to them who knew his
friendship realized Its warmth and gen.
uineness. There were large gathering
Of friends and relatives from this and
other communities at the funeral
which WAS observed at the family home
on Saturday; the Rev. r. A. Fowles OF
Greenville officiating. There were many
beautiful floral tributes. The intermeDt
was 10 the family lot of Jackman ceme-
{erv.
Father dear, we sadly miss thee.
As the lonely days go by;
For the circle is broken,
One has gone tC live on high,
Where there is pan sorrow.
Where the weary all are blest,
And we know you now are happy
And have found that rest, sweet rest
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
While on the scaffold in his barn late

While on the scsffold in his barn late
Thursday afteIn ION L W. Jose, one of
he respected residents of Dexter fell 70
the barn floor distance of II feet strik,
ing on his face. His nose was broken
and he received severe scalp wound
besides numerous other bruises. Mr..
lose also suffered severe shaking up
which will confine him to the house for
sometime, It is understood On Friday
evening he was resting as comfortably as
possible under the circumstances.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
She Well Knew.

Gayley-You haven't had occasion to
accuse me of playing poker for two
years. Mrs Gayley-Three years, my
dear. Gayley-How do you know it's
three years? Mrs. Gayley-Because
I've worn this dress that long, and
got it the last time l caught you
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
SMlThFIELD.

Mr.. George Morrow and William
Mitchell are sick with pneumonia.
Crosby Mitchell is at home caring foT
his father.
Miss Julia Gran, died Feb. 7 at the
home of her nephew. Gorge Grant.
Funeral services we're held at the church
conducted by Rev. H. M. Haywood.
There were no church services last
Sabbath on account OF the illness OF the
pastor.
Drs. Dascombe and Smith performed
an operation on Mrs. George Cunliff last
week. She is doing we'll
The saving OF the lumber on Mount
Tom has been completed and the mill
has been moved TO Harry Kilgore's where
there Is a large amount to be sawed.
Mir. and Mrs. George Morrow re-
ceived the news OF the death Of their SON.
in-law. Thomas Brokerage, who was
instantly killed by the cars 10 Lawrence,
Mass. The remains were brought to
Waterville and entombed.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Indians who accepted $24 from Gov
ernor Peter Minuit for Manhattan Is
land in 1926 did not make such a bad
bargain, for II they had invested that
sum OF money at compound interest at
the prevailing rates since then their
heirs would now have $12 1000, 900, 900
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
EN- BDEN.

The young people were coasting on
Ferry hill Saturday evening and Ralph
Spaulding was SO unlucky as to run into
the sled Of Ralph Stevens, loosening
Spaulding's front teeth, cutting and
bruising his face badly.
Henry Treat, r. M. Eames and Sill IS
Durrell finished work at Cooley's. in Bing-
ham last week. Treat and Durrell went
to Kingfeld Friday.
Albert Spauldipg intends to work a
while for Ward Parlin near Kingfeld.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
k..oino Pace With the Service.

Patron (angrily) - Bring me some
lunch. Restaurant Waiter-But you've
already ordered a breakfast, sir! Pa
tron-Yes, but 1t WAS breakfast time
then
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

To stop Cold with "Preventics" is safer
than to let it run and cure it afterwards.
Taken at the "sneeze stage" Preventics will
head off all colds and Grippe, and perhaps
save you from Pneumonia OF Bronchitis.
Preventics are little toothsome candy cold
cure tablets selling in 5 and as cent boxes
If you are chilly, if you begin to sneeze, try
Preventics. They viii surely check the cold,
and please you. Sold by G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Work for the Government.

Civil Service positions pay we'll, the hours are
generally easy, promotion 10 certain to the do
serving, and employees are not discharged with
out cause. We can give you special training BY
mail for any civil service examination you wish
to take. We not only teach you your subject.
but, also. how to put your knowledge on the eK-
animation paper. N w is the time to prepare
for the spring examinations. Let us send you
free our BOOKLET, telling about our courses, and
letters from some of our students. This is your
opportunity, IL you wish to better your position:
Massachusetts Correspondence Schools, l%
RoylstOn St Bostou M ,ts AVIS
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Horses for Sale Cheap.

Joseph L. Barry. a26 Dorchester Ave-. 80: Bos-
ton, Tel 7s-l so. session. must sell Immediately
pr grey mares 1900 lbs., yrs. old, SllO, choice
SEQ 8 large hors es 1870 and 400 lbs, $50 pr,
$46. 90 each Others from $36 to $50 Send
cheek or Money Order and will ship horses 4.
o. b. equipped for trip. second hand building
material for sale cheap. Wrte me. AVG
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Courage!

II you get job the first day you look
for it don't be discouraged. You may
lose 1t Saturday Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
JACkMAN.

The many friends of Patrick McKen-
ney were grieved to hear of his death
which occurred at his home early Thurs
day morning. He had been Ill for a
number of months past, but all during
his sickness was not great sufferer
and the end was calm and peaceful
Mr.. McKenney has lived In this village
for about So years, being loved and re
spected by all who knew him. Mr.. and
Mrs. McKenney have been married for
SO years and brought up a family Of
thirteen all of which are living but three
OF the ten living children. All were pre-
sent at the funeral with the exceptions
Of Mrs. Fred Wheeler OF Springfield,
Mass, and PLY NcKennsy who is in
California. Much sympathy is felt for
the aged widow who has ever been faith
fnl In all the cares of life also to the
children who have lost a kind and low
ing father.
Mrs. Joseph Julien died st her home
Friday Feb. 8, 1907, after being III for
long time. She was buried from st.
Anthony's church Monday morning.
Abram NORM died at the home of his
daughter. Mrs Louis Blair at Long
Pond Mr.. NORM was sick for only two
days and Saturday morning tipped back
In his chair and died of heart failure.
Much sympathy 10 expressed to his
children.
G. H. Mills went to Guilford Saturday
morning to have some teeth treated
He has boon suffering with the tooth
ache for few days past. During bis
absencd Mrs. Mills spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grin Sawyer of Moose River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newton Jr.. are
receiving congratulations on tho birth of
little daughter.
Mrs. Jane Moore Is confined to the
house with q sore foot She 10 being
treated by DIR. Boothby.
Lally Moore and wife moved into
their rent in the Dion block Saturday.
Mrs. Moore has been staying with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Williams
during the absence of her husband who
has been working In the woods for Tai
pey and Shelley at HOleb.
Quite number of the lumbermen are
coming out OF the woods all having
filed their contracts, among those who
have finished are George Nichols; Tai
pey and Shelley and Louis Dayan.
Mrs. Chester McDaniels 10 sick at this
writing. She came home from the
woods about ten days ago and coming
out caught severe GOLD.
"Tony," the pet dog of Miss zemma
Newton died very suddenly Thursday
morning.
Mrs. Sullivan Newton who has been
visiting her daughter. Edith, In Port
land returned home Friday of last week,
H. A. Hilton returned TO his home
Wednesday.
A social dance was held at Jackman
halllSaturday. Music was furnished by
Miss Campbell and Mr.. Mills.
Guy Lawrence and ]. w. Rafter of
Gardiner were registered at the Arm
strong Hotel all Of last week.
Misses Madge and Lydia Nadeau spent
Saturday with their mother, Mrs. EN-
ma Nadeau who Ia boarding at James
Wilson's In DennistOwn.
Aaron Holden is very sick at this
writing.
Geo. MoChntock who has charge of
n. Piers property at Lake Parlin, was In
town q few days of last week. He re-
gistered at the Armstrong eotel.
Miss Minnie Holden ia expected home
from Greenville Jct ,Sanatorium during
the week some time.
Mrs. James Sands was able to be out
driving Saturday of last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate coughs and expels the cold
from the system as 1t Is mildly laxative
1t Is guaranteed. The genuine is in a
yellow package. &&S&
G R Fogg and F. w. Buchanan,
Ignorance of lhe law excuses no one,
not even the lawyer.
It's the highest standard of quality, a
natural tonic, cleanses the system, red
dens the cheeks. brightens the eyes,
gives flavor to all you cat. 35 cents,
Tea or Tablets. G.. r. Fogg.
Any fool can catch on, but it takes a
wise man to let 60.
Torturing eczema spreads its burning area
every day. d PANS Ointment quickly stops Its
spreading, instantly relieves the itching, cures
it permanently. At any drug store.
Strategy consists is fnding the enemy's
weakness before he finds ours.
The man who kicks himself goes back
on his best friend.
For Over sixty Years
MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has oeen
used for over so years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success, 1t sootbes the child ,softeps the gums
sllays all pain; cures wind collie, and Is the
best remedy for Disrrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately, Soil by
Druggists In every part OF the world. twenty
FIVE cents q bottle. Be sure and ask for mrs.
Winsow's Soothing syrup" aDdtske no other
kind Guaranteed under the Food and Drug
Act, June 3Ith, 1906. Serial Number 1893.
Perhaps the world isn't as bad as the
people who talk about it.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
EAST NEW LAND

Does anybody know we have had a
tough winter
Creamery business at our butter factory
is good this winter and patrons getting
good returns from cream furnished.
John Metcalf recently put a telephone
apparatus into the house for Rev. l..
Hulchins.
c. H. Nye has sent his horse team
with driver, to Carrabassett for a few
weeks job OF hauling lumber.
Mr.. J. Adams OF Skowhegan recently
visited his brother, Asa Adams's family 10
this place.
The annual settling up of town affairs
has taken the attention of our municipal
officers Of late. and reports are nearly
ready for the printer.
Rev. S. c. Whitcomb is to preach 10
our church Sunday the 24th at 1890 p.
m. aud will meet with Rev. Mr.. Keeth in
the p. M, service at the West Village and
Is to preach there 10 the evening Mr..
Whicomb Is the First Baptist State
Agent A good attendance at these SER
vices is desirable. He probably will re-
main in town week or more.
Our stock dealer. A. Jackson has driven
quite large amount OF meat stock he has
bought 10 this and Surrounding towns to
various markets where he has found a
ready market for the same.
1t is rumored that good hay may be
scarce before another crop comes off.
No man ever landed particularly easy
position by trying to dodge work.
Almost every man imagines he wouc
do lot of philanthropic stunts if he hac
The money.
Why is it that the people with nothing
to do but sit around and visit are such
dreadful bores1
Some people imagine that by being
impudent they are showing others they
are "as good as anybody"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

If you ge, along with people you do not
like, your friends think you have tact and
your enemies accuse you OF being smooth.