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The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
How Birds Nests Pre- Made Round.

How Birds Nests Pre- Made HOUND.
The little abandoned nest had fallen
from the tree The nature student lift
ed it from the ground.
How round it is" he said NO cup
rim could be rounder Don't you won
der how the bird, with neither rule nor
compass. can make her nest so round
Well, she does it easily. She builds the
nest about her breast, turning round
and round In it, and its circular char
acter comes spontaneously and inevita-
bly,. The circle Is found everywhere in
the buildings Of the lower animals. The
straight line, on the other hand, they
can never achieve"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Everything that Bobby learned at
school he endeavored to apply in his
daily life and walk When his mother
asked him If one of his new friends
was an only child Bobby looked wise
and triumphant.
He's got just one sister" said Bob
by. He tried to catch me when he
told me he had two half sisters, but !
guess knew enough fractions for
Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
CAUTION,

limitations have been placed upon the mar
ket so closely resembling Alcock's Plasters
in general appearance as to be well calculated
to deceive 1t is however, in general appe-
ance only that they compare with Alcock' S
for they are not only lacking in the best ele-
ments which have made Allcock's so efficient,
but are often harmful in their effects. Re.
member that Allcock's are the original and
only genuine porous pasters-the best ex-
tern.l remedy known-and when lrchasng
plasters the only safe way is to always insist
upon having Allcock's.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
EN- 8OEN.

Wallace Jones, of Madison was in
town last week and bought nice pair
of steers Of J. w. NORM.
Mr.. Ward. who is living with his
grandson, r. G. Ward, has been i'll the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Eames, of North
Arson spent the sabbath with Mrs.
Eames parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. r. Dur
rell.
JohE Chase of Madison, was In town
last week looking for beef cattle and
veal calves.
Arthur Stevens and family who have
been In Mass. for the past year, have
returned to old Somerset County.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
Forever sixty Year,

MRS. WtNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has oee n
used for over so years by millions OF mothers
for their children while ,eethiug, with perfect
success II sootbes the child ,softeLs the gums
sllays all pain; cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Diarrhoes. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately, Soil by
Druggists IN every part Of the world. twenty
five cents bottle. BE sure aud ASK Tor Mrs.
Wiuslow's Soothing syrup" sndtske no other
kind. Guaranteed under the Food and Drug
Act, June Both, 1916. Serial Number 1893.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

No" said the imbltfered person
when want financial assistance l 60
to strangers do not ask friends or
relatives
well" answered the logical man,
maybe that's the best way. Friends
and relatives are in position to keep
posted on a mans record Washing
ton Star.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

"If man loves n woman for her
looks he will love her for five years
II he loves her mind he will love her
for ten years. II he loves her ways he
will love her forever" And every wo
man believes when she marries that
her lover loves her ways.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Mayor Frederick w. Plaisted of Au-
gusta and Miss Frances V. Gullifer were
married in Augusta Sunday evening by
the Rev. David Fl. Evans. The bride is
a daughter of the late Captain Henry
Gulifer of Milbridge, and. for several
years, has been the associate editor of
the Augusta New Age. The groom is a
son of the late General Harris M. Plais-
ted, former governor of Maine, and
has been resident of Augusta for 81
years.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic.
necessity in the hygienic care OF the
person and for local treatment OF
feminine ills. AS a wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The r. Paxton Co.. Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
Work for the Government.

Civil Service positions pay we'll. the hours are
generally easy promotion is certain to the de-
serving and employees are not discharged with
out cause. We can give you special training By
mail fol- any civil service examination you wish
to take. We not only teach you your subject
but, also how to put your knowledge on the ex-
animation paper. N w Is the time to prepare
for the spring examinations. Let us send you
free our boo ket. telling about our courses, and
letters from some of our students This Is your
opportunity, If Won wish to better your position.
Massachusetts Correspondence Schools, 1874
Boylston St. Boston, NJ rs. tW5
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate coughs and expeis the cold
from the system as it is mildly laxative.
1t is guaranteed The genuine is in a
yellow package,
G. R Fogg and F. w. Bucknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
MAYFiELO.

c. B. Millett had nice horse killed
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marx Webster visited
relatives in Bingham, Saturday.
The news reached d. Bryant that his
son Leonard. was hurt qule badly while
working ia the mill a, Smiley, recently.
A suck few from the saw, causing bad
wound 10 his neck.
Fred Flanders and wife have been visit
Jog relatives and friends In town.
Miss Grace Allen is stopping at D
BryAnrs at present.
Miss Katherine Cahill OF Bingham
passed through town, Monday, 90 her
way 10 Jack nan. where she will spend a
few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Adams,
of that place.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
BROWNS coRNER-cANAAN
fnelAred from last week

Mrs. Charles Lashon of SkoWhegan
Who has been visiting for week WIN
h.er parents. Mr. and Mrs o. NJ. Chase
returning to her home sunday.
Mr.. Albert Chase is entertaining the
rheun utism.
Mrs. Sophie Terrio of Harmony is
assisting Mrs. Hattie Chase with ner
homework.
Arthur Hooper and Earl Berry of
Larone we've at {. Ghase's Saturday
night and Sunday
Mr. and Mrs Eben Fairbrother Of
Pittsfleld passed Sunday with Mrs
Fairbrother's sister, Mrs Sadie Reynolds
Of Cornvile.
Mrs. Mabsl Soule has been in Nor.
ridgewook the past week helping to care
for her father, Marion Jones who ID worry
sick of heart trouble.
Mr.. N. G Woodbury. of Madison "as
in town Saturday and sunday.
Charles Merservey and family who
moved to Skowhe9an a short time ago
have returned to town and have rent In
Ensign Hubbard house on the hill.
Mr. Walter Robinson of Bangor came
Jan. % for a week visit with relatives
and friends. he went to Hartiand sun
day from there he will go to Corinna to
visit with an aunt, Mrs. Cora blalsoei
before returning home.
Mrs G. H. Wheeler passed few days
iast week with her mother, Mrs. Blais-
dell In Clinton.
ME-. &C. and H. l.. Purinton have
completed harvesting their years supply
of ice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Mason visited
Tuesday at r. s. BurrlPs, North Hart
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Booker, Corn
VILE went to Fairfield Monday for visit
of several days with her sister, Mrs. AL
bert Hatch.
Horace Mason who has been Ill nearly
all winter with asthma is now able to
labor and has gone to work with his
team for F. $. Burrill hauling logs
Miss Addis Booker who has been
stopping with Mrs Lila Starbird has
gone to stay for time with her sister
Mrs. Gertie Mitchell.
Mr.. Guy Booker is working for Phi
lander Mcclure Ia Cornville. "a
We are glad to note that Mrs. Helen
Burrill who injured her ankle by falling
on the Ice Is much better, being able to
attend to her household duties.
Rev. r. j. Jackson's meeting Sunday
was fairly attended, he will have another
Sunday, Feb. 10 at 80 p. m.
Mr. Alison Bumpus of Pittsheld is
visiting his nephew, Almon Rowe.
Mr.. Walter Robinson of Bangor was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jewell
In South Canaan. Saturday.
Mrs. C. 81. Wheeler and Mrs. Elmira
Davis passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Wheeler In HartlaDd.
Mr.. Sumner Clark of Cornville is on
tho sick list.
Wilbur Clark and Leonard futile are
working for 8. b. Wyman.
Pred Allen and wife of West Pitts6eld
were guests 10 the home of Schuyler
Burrill Sunday.
At the singing school at the "City'
Saturday evening 1t was UNANIMOUS vote
10 continue the school for another term.
The teacher, Mr.. A. r Conant OF Pitts
held has been very successful and his
class has made fine progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley visited Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Sohylur Burrill.
Mr.. Wesley Keen and wife and son,
Carroll OF Clinton. passed Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bur-
rill.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

It's the highest standard of quality, a
natural tonic, cleanses the system, red
dens the cheeks. brightens the eyes,
gives favor to all you eat. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. G.. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
Oral Surdarv.

Benham-I wish you would perform
an operation on your talk. Mrs. Ben
ham-What do you mean? Benham-
Cut 1t out.-New York Press
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
NORTH CORNvlLLE.

The community was shocked by the
sudden death OF David Davis, Tuesday
night. February s,b, of heart disease.
aged 6o.
Several are sick with the grip; Mrs.
Jane Drew ana daughters, Thaddeus
Green, Mrs. Lizzie Roberts, Austin Col
Inns, G.. w. Bates and wife. Gustavus
Danforth, Mrs. H. B. Russell and her
father Josiah Hight, Mrs. Clara Doe. 4s,aa
Rosa Collins was home part of the week
aud Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
After hearing some men talk you ar
surprised at the small hats they wear.

Ellsworth newspaper men are having
more tba an their share of trouble, recent
~ the office of the Democrat was burn
ed out and last week the editor of the
Enterprise lost his home.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
MADISON.

A special meeting of the Madison viii
lage corporation will be held Saturday
afternoon at Fireman's hall. The ar
tices of interest are to see II the corpo.
ration will ask the Legislature to change
Its boundary limits so that the estate OF
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14
Horses for Sale Cheap.

Joseph L. Barry, s26 Dorchester Ave. SO. Bos-
ton, Tel. 79-l SO. boston. must sell Immediately
pr grey mares 1900 lbs, yrs Old $40. choice
$50 5 large horses 1870 and l4l0 lbs, 8s5 pr,
$500 each Others from S35 to $50. Send
cheek Money Order and will ship horses, T.
o. b. equipped for trip. second hand building
material for sale cheap. Write me. Avs
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Feminine faith. cure advocates squander-
ing lot of money 90 so-called complex
ion 0eaulirs.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Somehow the avrage man doesu'' feel
called upon to worry over the loss OF his
neighbours money.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

Woman loves q clear, rosy complexion. Bur.
dock Blood Bitters pu ifes tho blood, clears the
skin restores ruddy, sound health.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-14

There is only one way in this world TO
get your own way-iusis, upon it.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

Fifteen loads of rock have been
hauled by the Bountiful farmers
for the bridge across the arroya
west of Richfeld which must be
built this month to insure the new
rural rail route. Bountiful will
furnish more rock if necessary
Morgan settlers and several others
will haul rock but as Richtield is
the place directly beautified by
this bridge they should not allow
their neighbors to outdue them
County Commissioner Norland
has instructed Road Commissioner
Pursley to turn over the material
in the old bridge west of town for
nse in building the proposed new
bridge.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

One of the saddest events:chron-
icled in our immediate surround
ings. occurred at Tres Piedras, \.
NJ, Sunday night, when James
Wilson, of Manassa, met sudden
death. 1t seems that the young
man, who had been visiting sis
ter in New Mexico. was engaged
in playing ball. and the ball going
over a fence of about four feet in
height, he jumped over after it.
The strain, caused by the high
jump, bursted IA blood vessel near
the heart, which resulted disas-
trously four hours later. The re
mains were brought to Manassas.
aud the funeral services were con
Quoted in the NJ L. church at La
Jara, on Wednesday, Mr..
Smith of Manassa. officiating. De
ceased leaves an aged father, three
sisters, and two brothers to mourn
his untimely death. In the prime
of life, with no thought of death,
he was touched by Gods finger
and he slept to awaken to the en-
of things incomprehem-
sible here, but thoroughly under
stood in life eternal.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

Ii you want nrSt class oiack
smithing, go to Frank Brumbly.
Mesdames Geo. Lovett and ID.
K. Newcomb have returned from IA
pleasant trip to the capital city.
The Rio Grande hotel is having
"A new coat of paint. Jim Watson
is experimenting the movements
of the brush.
All kinds of fresh vegetables can
be had at divers meat market at
prices that will suit your pocket
book.
Miss Emma Norland is prepar-
ing to leave for Denver in short
while with the expectations of re-
naming several weeks on bust
ness and pleasure trip.
have opened up my lum Der
yard and am prepared to fill the
demand of the public in my line.
My prices are reasonable and my
stock complete. Chas. Magnes.
Sheriff w. C. McGregor drove
down from Conejos, Thursday, and
served subpoenas on the witnesses
in the trial of the state VS.. j. NJ.
Cochran, which takes place at Wal
senburg on Monday next.
Ash Wednesday, the 18th inst.
ushered in the Lenten season.
Roman Catholics and those of the
Episcopal faith, will practice self
denial during the weeks until the
Easter tide. 1t would behoove
us all to use IA little self-denial in
many ways of worldly nature and
give some thought to higher
things. Perhaps, with the dawn
ing of the anniversary of the res
direction, we will then have de
cided that the cheap, selfish acts
of life are not good investments.
Messrs. Ord and Swope, of Colo
RADIO Springs, were in town the
first of the week and. with w. O.
NJ ieir, made tripto the big res
ervoir The purpose of the visit
was to see what the prospects We're
for the re-opening Of work. Up
on their return they stated that
it would not be many weeks
before a force of men would be
put on. The gentlemen from the
Springs have the donero to further
this enterprise. and the balance Of
the company need take no back
seat in the question of finance.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

Window and picture glass. all
sizes at Ellis Drug Store.
Little Ruth Kavalec has been
quite i'll but is now improved.
Bottled beer for family use. The
best ever. Walter Seyfer has it.
Mrs. ID. Scott Schenck left for
Texas Sunday on protracted visit.
Ellis and Wilson have new ads
in this issue. Read thu t you may
run
Farmers. look at the b. /. Van
Vechten Hdw. Co. char ge of ad,
and see what they have to say
about harness.
Eggs for hatching My stock is
black langshan and $. c. white leg
horn Pure bred and bred fer lay
ing. Fl A Jones. Sanford. Co.
The ladies' sewing circle will
hold "A social at the residence of Mrs.
j. White johnson, Tuesday even
ing. the 10Th inst. A short pro-
gram will be rendered and light
refreshments will be served You
are invited.
The band boys added spice to
the Feeders Meeting, Tuesday.
The boys are making "A wonderful
progress and. if they improve in
the future as they have in the past
they will be supplying music for
all valley functions.
Jim Haggard shipped two cars
of sheep to Kansas City. this week.
With this load several other bunch
es went out. headed for the iden-
teal destination. some of which
We're shipped by J. Fullenweider,
Hart Huffaker. Sam Holmen and
Seren Jensen. In this line. Monte
Vista, and Manassa are represent
ed.
A Mr.. Lee and son. of Colorado
Springs, We're in town, this week,
looking over San Luis land with Il
view of locating. Mr.. Lee has a
farm. consisting of 400 acres,
in Missouri. and which he will sell
to invest in valley real estate. His
wife, whose health is not of the
best, is obliged TO come west and for
that reason. together with the in
ducements which the valley offers
in land values, the family will To-
cate here.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

Romuldo Ortiz. of Capulin, came
in from Denver. Wednesday morn
ing, after leaving his wife in ST
Anthony's hospital. Denver. Last
Friday Mrs. Ortiz underwent an
operation, and so severe was it.
that, for a time, great fear was felt
as to the outcome She is now out
of danger, and, with the splendid
care which she is receiving, will be
well before she knows it.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15
Ellis Cold Cure cures. 25 cents

Ellis Cold Cure cures. 25 cents
a box.
Leroy Wilson shipped car of
spuds t. Taos, this week
Dug Bernard is home from a
trip to Denver.
Loose coffee worth 25c per 10
at 20 cents per pound at Wilson's.
Pink Mcdaniel is here. having
arrived this week from sunny Ten
nessee.
Dave Gibbs received. this week
the appointment of deputy sheriff.
Dave is sure the man for the place
Walter Seyfer always has the
crowd. Why? Because he sells
the best goods and gives everyone
a square deal.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Flintham
are now rural residents, having
removed, this week, on the Mrs.
c. c. Flintham ranch.
If you have a fowl, or domestic
animal of any kind, that is not
thriving, don't neglect it. Get a
package of Rex food of Ellis.
Good for sick cows. horses. pigs
or chickens.
Mr.. Clarke. of the Clarke Bros.
nursery company. Denver. was in
town. this week, and. as result,
several of our yards will blossom
out in trees and flowers galore, in
the good old summer time.
VIM. Fink. had on exhibition at
the Feeders Institute. Tuesday,
a land leveling machine of his own
manufacturing, and of which he
has a patent. Several of the val
ley farmers examined the machine
and pronounced it par excellence
as labor-saving device. I'm
doubtedly a number will be in use
during the coming season.
A business transaction took
place this week whereby |. j.
Richardson, of Antonito, pur-
chased the Wallace lumber yard.
Mr.. Wallace has put in "A new yard
in Denver, and could not divide.
to advantage, his attention to so
many business concerns. Mr..
will have charge of the
yards, while Mr. Rexseen, the pres
ent overseer, will go to the Denver
yards, leaving La Jara tomorrow
hight.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

Doors, windows, etc, at prices
to suit your pocket book. Chas
Magnes.
Harry Blake of Silverton, came
home for a few days visit with his
folks.
Horace Mortensen. of Sanford,
leaves tomorrow for IA several days
business trip to Monte Vista.
See me before buying your lum-
ber. My stock is first-class and
my prices are right. Call in and
get prices. Your moneys worth,
every time Chas. Magnes.
John Fullenweider disposed of
his ranch property, consisting of
1900 acres, located near Romeo,
to eastern parties. The land will
be cut up into small farms and
rented to enterprising eastern
farmers.
Charles Magnes has opened up
lumber yard in La Jara. with Of
fee in the Magnes building on
Main street. He is "A member of
the Colorado and Wyoming Lum-
Der association, and is entitled to
do business in La Jara, as a square
dealing gentleman reputation
he has earned during years of
residence here.
The initial dance which was
given in the new church house at
Sanford, Thursday night was en-
joyed and those who attended say
that they have never seen such a
whopping big crowd. And they
all had fine time too, but then,
when the Sanford population
undertake to do anything, there is
no half way about it.
1t will not be long until the San
Luis valley land will be at prem
ium. Not day passes but ha
some stranger does not loom up on
the horizon in search of valley real
estate. Easterners, learning of our
great hog and sheep industry. our
splendid climate and successful
crops, come out to investigate mat
ters and invariably return richer by
having purchased land. The des-
tiny of the San Luis valley is II
glorious one and, ultimately, it will
be but a short time until it is thick
ly populated with an energetic peo-
pie.
The La Jara chronicle., 1907-02-15

/ |EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Mrs. Juan Macs is teaching
school in the La .Jara canon.
Juan Macs drove over to Cap
ulin on business, Monday.
Corn for sale-La Jara Milling
and Elevator company.
When you want your laundry
done in style see Walter Wilson.
On Wednesday, Feb. 20. therel
will be services at the Episropa
church. T:30 d. IN. Come.
Miss Hattie Wells. who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Carico.
went to Silverton. Friday. to spend
some time.
Why buy cheap alkali soaps
when you can get Colgates that
keeps the skin smooth at 25 cents
box, three cakes to the box. Ellis
sells it.
p. S. johnson returned Friday
from flying trip to Kansas City.
at which place he purchased two
cars of furniture for the johnson
emporium.
DR.. Schenck has some new APP
proved lights on his auto, and to
see him coming out of the nights
darkness. he reminds us of the COB
Inns that Riley tells about
Dug Bernard finished hauling
grain to the local mill, Thursday.
He hauled in all, 26OO bushels of
wheat that ranks among the best
which has been unloaded at the
mill.
WANTED Gentleman or lady to
travel and collect for firm of $3.50
10000 capital. Salary S1O72.0O
per year and expenses advanced.
references required. Headquarters
ut your home. Address, Armstrong
Alexander, 125 Plymouth Place.
Chicago. Ill.
The sewing circle met at the
cosy country home of Mrs. F. w.
Coakley. in a surpriseon that lady's
sister, Mrs. c. f. Rippey, who,
due to i'll health, leaves for Bay
field. Colorado, to reside perman-
emily. Before departing home
ward, the guests presented Mrs.
Rippey with handsome signet
quilt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-08-16
will open up here tomorrow after

will open up here tomorrow after
noon.
Marshalrs band will play again to-
night at City park: The bare an
needed to insure great crowd.
The wind which accompanied the
rainstorm of last night was response
BILE for the loss of considerable fence
in west part Of town. Trees and
John Rodgers. city engineer, spent
yesterday in Kansas City. He put in
his time inspecting some of the con-
crete sewers. The new sewer in Mar
tin-Dennis addition will be concrete.
Predictions are made by Col. Joe
Reed, barrister, that Topeka will soon
be nothing more than a deserted viii
liage unless a more liberal spirit is
displayed in the conduct of it's affairs.
The Independent Telephone company
has announced to the city clerk that
they are complying with the instructions
lately issued to repair the pavements
wherever they have torn them up for
excavation.
1t will not be long now before the
theaters are running in full blast and
they will be the means of relieving the
ennui which has rested so heavily on
the shoulders of many for several
weeks past.
Chief of Police Eaton has compelled
the implement dealers to keep their
vehicles within the five feet allowed
them out side of their store buildings.
The law provides that five feet may be
used but no more
Herbert L. Clark. the reporter who
was saved from drowning a few days
ago in the Y. M. G. A. swimming pool,
is looking for some gift suitable to pre-
sent to Herman Engler, the one-legged
attendant at the Y. M. c. A. who saved
his life.
Mr.. G. E. Strauss, formerly presi-
dent of the Strauss Real Estate
Agency, is now located in suite 29
Columbian building, where he will con-
duct a real estate, and fire and acct
dent insurance business.
William Bradbury. who with his
family is in the Glorietta mountains
camping out with the H. U. Nudge