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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-08-16

this opportunity to participate In
contest on either side must have been
most tempting 1t is complimentary
to them that they are suspected or
having supported Mr.. Williams.
Doubtless they had the credit OF the
state at heart, and considered that as
they could not hope Off man or
their own party in the senate they
should help select worthy represen-
tatfve of the opposition. Well! Well!
AS the late Brother Jasper, OF Rich
mond. said of the sun, so may 1t be
said of the world-it do move. II
the Republicans of Mississippi have
saved the state from the ''hillbillies"
and the ''red-necks,'' let one be scored
for them Washington Star.
Hon. Jos. G. Cannon.
The Ohio situation as it has devel-
oped makes visibly broader and cas-
Ter the way of the Hon. Joseph G.
Cannon toward the highest honor
within his party's gift. For as Re-
publicans throughout the nation look
at the Ohio situation they naturally
reach the practical conclusion that
deserving and able as both Secretary
Taft and Senator Foraker are, Meth
er is available as national leader
at this time.-Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Philippine Elections.
The election amounts, in fact. as far
as native sentiment is concerned, to
reputation of the idea that the
Philippine Islands should continue to
be subject to the United States. The
nationalists of the Philippines. like
the nationalists of Ireland, stand for
separation and independence. The
progressists favor the American con-
nection, their loyalty being warmed
by the sunshine of government en-
plOyment and other practical benefits.
But they count for little, it appears,
in any careful estimate of insular
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05

With a theory that human health is
dependent on the stomach and with
medicine which he says proves this
theory. l.. T. Cooper, a comparatively
young man, has built up an immense
following during the past year.
Cooper has visited most OF the lead
ing cities Of the country, and in each
city has aroused a storm of discussion
about his beliefs and his medicines.
Wherever he has gone, people nave
called upon him by tens of thousands,
and his preparation has sold IN I'M
mense quantities.
The sale Of this medicine has now
spread over the entire country, ana Is
growing enormously each day. In view
of this. the following statements from
two of the great number Of followers
which he now has, are of general In
terest.
NIL. Agnes Viggenhouser, OF e4z st.
Louis Avenue, Chicago has the follow
ing to say on the subject Of the Cooper
preparations: For more than ten
years was broken down in health. l
could not sleep and / was very ner-
ysus. Gradually / began to lose my
memory. until l could not remember
things from one day to another. | had
severe pains and cramps in my body.
and would at times see dark spots
before my eyes. I was unable to DO
any work whatever, as my strength
was failing. l had no appetite, nor
could I take any medicine.
81 had about given up hope OF ever
being well again when l read or Mr.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
EAST 8 wOWhEGAr< /.

A light snow storm Of absauS one
inch and a,half last nighb.-
Farmers. are nearly ready bar win
ter, wood nearly cut.
E. B. Richardson has furnished l4S
telephone poles and the report ID
poles are set from Canaan Village to
browns Corner, and wire u ready
and will without doubt be in working
order, this week.
Mrs. Cannon stopped over night
with her cousin, Mrs. A. Often, at
Waite ryille and arrived home at Lew
iston. Thursday morning, Mt o q. M,
time enough to eat her Thanksgiving
dinner at home.
Washington Jewell and family
dined with n. B. Richardson and
family Thanksgiving day; just table
full, ten in all, and each one did am
pie Justice to the good food set be-
fore them.
John Brawn's name was printed
John Brown and his correct name N
John N. Drawn. Seventy hye yeana
ago these names were spelled Brann,
but years ago was changed to Drawn
No deer shot in this vicinity bat
two or three seen.
Oaks pond is still open and will re-
vuire cold weather to freeze it over
Most of the people in this place ate
their Thanksgiving dinner at home.
Thanksgiving day was passed very
pleasantly at the home OF Mr. ano
Mrs. E. B. Richardson, their guests
being Mr.. and Mrs. washington
Jewell of Canaan. The forenoon wa.
spent quietly and at noon All repaired
to the dining room where . GENEROUS
feast was spread. The afternoon
was passed in delightful manner BY
the presentation of very pleasing
program prepared for the occasion
consisting Of both vocal ana inssru'
mental music, ROTATIONS ana storlei
by the members Of the famiIy'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05

Merton Goodrich returned to Uni
versity of Maine on Tuesday after
noon.
Frank Harding, foreman for the
Andrew J. Raul Hub Co. has moved
his family to Bangor. They left town
Saturday noon. Mr.. Harding has
business to look after in both places.
A portion of the machinery OF the
hub mill was started on Thanksgiving
day to test the condition of things.
DR.. and Mrs. B. G.. Brown spent
Thanksgiving in Clinton with rela-
tives.
While crossing the street on Thurs :
day evening Mrs. A. N. Burke slipped
on the ice and fell, breaking her right
arm at the wrist. Mrs. Burke is i'll
poor health and her friends are sorry
for this accident.
Mrs. Davis Howes of Scion was up
to see her mother, Mrs. Burke, re-
Gently.
Mr.. Paul E. Wright of Boston, Mass.
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Simeon Whitney during Thanksgiv-
ing week.
w. B. Goodrich and family attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Goodrich's
father, John Taylor at North Arson
last Tuesday. Mr.. Taylor was almost
eighty nine years of age.
The last calamity to befall Bling
ham is a small pox scare. About M
teen days ago a woodsman in George
Gordan's camp, which is located
some ten miles from Bingham, fell
sick with what was supposed to be
chicken pox. Last week when state
inspector DR.. Appleyard of Augusta
came here, he was requested TO look
into the matter, which he did, and
found others Of the crew were com
ing down with what he at once pro-
nounced small pox. Before knowing
what the disease was Albert Reynolds
came to his home which Is beyond
the iron bridge, and is now sick with
the disc ase and has been under quar-
antine. There were also two of Dan
vile Beams sons who went to their
home on Pleasant Ridge from the
same camp, and are now sick. All
the sick ones including those at the
camp are doing well, and many are
being vaccinated. Schools and
churches are closed for the present.
The situation is being looked after
very carefully by DR.. Appleyard, the
local board of health and the physi-
clans, and it is hoped there will not
be further spread of the disease
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
JACK MAN

Mrs. Pat Mckinney, who is 76
years OF age, knit in one day, pair
of double mittens, besides visiting
and talking as women sometimes do.
How Is that for yankee grit? Mrs.
McKenney Is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Kimball, and this day of knitting, she
spent with Mrs. Gilman
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Campbell have
gone to Lowelltown for the winter.
Mrs. A. d. Moore is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nichols en-
tertained to Thanksgiving dinner,
DIR. Boothby and wife, Mr.. r. H.
Hughes and wife, Mrs. Nancy Colby,
Mrs. Pat Mckinney, Mr.. r. H.
Kennedy, wife and children, Levi,
Naxy, Lewis and Louise. The after
noon was spent in social chat and all
enjoyed 1t very much.
Ruel Holden and F. II. Williams
have gone to Bingham for a few
days.
Yang Gilbert was home from his
work at Askwith to spend Sunday.
Joe Gilbert has returned from a
Drip to Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Newton are home
again from trip to Portland.
Monday evening there was q
business meeting of the church and a
treasurer elected.
, Mr.. and Mrs. John McMahan of
Moose River have new baby, born
Nov. 81.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
SMITHFIGLO.

Mrs. Mont Hartford went to the
hospital at Lewiston last Tuesday,
where she Is to have an operation
performed. DR.. Dascomb of Show
hogan and Mrs. Anna Rogers accom-
paniedsher.
Mr.. Charles Simonds received the
sad nJws Of the death of his nephew,
Harry, which occurred in the Carmel
railroad accident. His remains were
brought to Smithfield and the funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon
at the home of Charles Simonds con
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Calhoun. Nearly
all of Mr.. Simonds childhood was
spent in Smithfield and his sudden
death brings feeling OF deep sorrow
to all that knew him. The bereayed
wife and father and other near rel
atives have the sympathy of all in
their great affection. The interment
was in the village cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sawyer of
Medfield, Mass. are visiting their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Sawyer.
Ellsworth Piper came home from
Kineo to attend the funeral OF his
friend, Harry Simonds.
l.. dTONeb anu sOH HdSO iCNOHtiy ~
stalled in their blacksmith shop, a Six
horse power international engine,
together with band-saw planners and
ali kinds of machinery for both wood
and iron work. They also have en-
ployed Flavil Mace, who has charge
Of the wood work.
The numbering camp of A. s.
Meader was burned early Sunday
morning with all the contents, CON
sisting Of quite an amount of money,
all the mil supplies, also clothing.
An over heated stove was supposed
to be the cause of the fire.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
MooRE's MlLLs.-CANAAN.

Sunday in this region was SO cold
that Mrs. Laforest Barnes was
obliged to call at A. A. Goodrich's to
warm, while driving from Waterville
TO North Canaan.
Monday morning, carpet OF
beautiful snow made it shaoe
warmer.
is. Goodri visited his fathers
lumber camp in Cornville, Saturday,
remaining over night.
Mrs. Frank Tibbetts from Fairfield
Center, who has been spending few
days with her mother, Mrs. l..
Stevens, made a brief call with her
uncle, Anse! Goodrich, Sunday.
Thanksgiving passed much 10 usual.
Several Of the children Of Mrs, Ruth
NJ GORE net at the home Of j. l.. Moore
which h the old homestead, and en-
!oyed . bountiful dinner. Some
grandchildren were also present
8. E. and w. E. Farnham came up
from Winthrop for Thanksgiving,
returning Friday.
Alonzo Reynolds and son, Ray s.
Reynolds, were at home for the day,
TIL mksgiviag.
It, is expected that Rev. @. l..
Wright from Belfast will hold a
meeting at the school aouse at
Moope's Mills, Sunday, Dec. 3!
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
CARATUNk.

Earl Kneeland spent Thanksgiving
with his parents in Aroostook County
Collamore Willard is visiting friends
in Skowhegan. He will pass some
little time there.
Rev. Mr.. Moseley from Bangor
spent Thanksgiving week in town,
the guest of G. A. Foss' family.
Dan Steward and wife Of Bingham
and Wilkie Clark and wife were in
town Sunday on their way to Pierce
pond, on hunting trip.
Miss Stella Hunnewell of The Forks
has been visiting her sisters the past
week.
Mrs. Cyrus Bean, who died in
Skowhegan recently, was brought
here for burial last week.
Eugene Powell and Addie Kelley
were married last week, at Madison.
The happy couple received the con-
gratulations Of all. Mrs. Powell will
pass the winter with Mr.. PowelPs
parents at Pleasant pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller of New
Brunswick came to town last week.
Mr.. Miller has gone into the woods
for Edward Martin and his wife stays
with her sister, Mrs. Angie Kneeland.
Laura Williams returned TO Show
hogan Monday, after spending
Thanksgiving week at home.
Diphtheria has again broken out at
Sherman Beane's although In 81 mild
form. Antitoxine has been used and
the doctor thinks they will be all
right.
school began in the Lincoln build
ing last Monday with Miss Baker In
the high and Mr.. Greene of Skovs-
hogan In the primary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
Nervous Debility

or, in extreme cases, nervous prostration.
The treatment consists largely i'll rest,
recreation and the use OF tonic, the
discontinuance of any practice that may
eoffceor other stiinulants. AS the nerves
receive their nourishment through the
blood the latter must be bpilt up and
made rich and pure, Especially il there
is loss of weight and a pallor indicating
a weakness of the blood, DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are tine tonic be st adapted to
effect a cure. They have been used
the treatment of ~ urasthenia with
most excellent results. The late Or.
LapPoni, WHO vs. physician to two
popes, recommended them hig y for
neurasthenia aid for similar disorders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
BROWNS coRNER-cANAAN.

Thanksgiving passed very suietly
in this place only few that dned
from home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Drew from the
village passed Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. Purinton.
Charles Allen and family and Fred
Allen and family were visitors at the
home of Schylur Burrill, Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Nevens passed Thanks
giving with Mr.. and Mrs. Lucian
Webb.
Last week, while Mrs. Wilson Fitz :
gerald was going to the village the
horse stumbled throwing Mrs. F1tZ-
erald out; she sustained no serious
Injuries, but IL quite lame as the re-
suit.
Selden Fitzgerald and Scott Lord
have gone to Dead River region huns :
ing big game.
Arthur and Carroll Savage Of Corn.
Vile have each shot two deer this
season; they secured two last Tues
day In the vicinity OF North Hartland.
El,krian Humphrey, who recently
received am injury while working in
the woods, is quite i'll. DR.. l.. w.
Shear was called to attend him, Sun
day.
John Maxwell and wife of Hartaand
spent Thursday with his mother, Mrs.
Carrie Damon.
Mr.. and, Mus. Elfbah Sewall and
child en were at W. r. Bailey's, Sttn-
day.
Those from town to pass Saturday
In Waite sville were Mrs. Laforest
Barnes, son.. Fred and Amasa Burrin.
MIR. and Mrs. Schuyler Barrill and
children dined in the beme of MTss
Burrill's parents, Mr.. and MrR. @. L.
Allen,
Miss Carrie Horne is stayiag with
her sister, Mxs. Sherman Horne-
Mrs. Edith Tibbetts Of Fairfield
Center was at their farm home in
West Hartland Saturday.
The poles are all SGT, the. wine in
place and the patrons are waiting for
their inst ruments to tsesinstalled. then
all will be In readiness foR the sub
scribers to tails business or run over
the Farmers line.
The hunters have been many ian this
vicinity during the past week We
have learned of no game EBwaxding
their effortS.
Mrs. Helen Btrrill OF North Hart
land and brother, Frank Written OF
Kansas were guests, last. week, of vel
atiyes In South ,Cxnaan-
E. G. Purinton~ wealthy and i'm
fluential citizen, ON Thanksgiving day
presented Master CarronBXrsn Chase
with two. lambs The Httle fallDw
will ever cherish the gift and hold the
donor in grateful remembrance dar-
ing future years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
some STATEMENTS
REGARDING new THEORY
Followers of Cooper and His Novel Ideas Give
Reason for Their Belief in Him.

Coopers remedies. decided to give
them a trial, and | began to feel better
at once. After taking the medicine for
two weeks | can say that | am a new
woman. | can eat with enjoyment, the
pains In my body have left me, and |
am stronger than l have been for
years.
81 cannot say enough for Mr..
Cooper's remedies. They are wonder.
full. for they have done everything
claimed for them In my case"
Another statement by Mr.. W. B.
Stewart, 100 w. Madison St, Chicago
Is as follows: 81 have had stomach
trouble for years, and anyone who Is
afflicted this way knows what an awful
distressed feeling 1t causes. Many a
time have felt that would give most
any price to be cured. 1t was by &C.
cident that l heard of this man
Cooper's remedies. Immediately
made up my mind to buy treatment
of him. / used 1t for about two weeks
and 1t is impossible to tell how much
good it has done me. feel altogether
different. I have more life and energy
than / have had for years. This med.
icine certainly does stimulate and
strengthen the whole system. Tired
feeling and weak condition or the
stomach has entirely passed away.
feel well again"
We sell Cooper's celebrated medi.
cines which have made this wonderful
RECORD la all parts of the country.
q. R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
HINCklEY.

Miss Barbara Weaver is takint
vocal lessons of Mrs. Philo Steward o.
Skowhegan.
The alumni of the Good Will Hfgf
School held a reunion at Fairfield
Saturday.
Mrs. Sophia Davis is boarding with
Mrs. John Lewis at present.
Miss May L. Bowman OF Skowhegan
spent Thanksgiving with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Bowman.
DR.. Taylor OF Rockland has been
spending few days with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. J. B. MacDougald.
Miss Gertrude Dunbar Is confined
10 the house with bad cold.
Mrs. George N. Weston has been
sick the past week, but is much bet
ter. Colds are quite prevalent just
now, and they have a tendency to
settle on the lungs.
Mrs. w. II. Boynton Ia under the
care Of DR.. w. H. alters of Shaw
NUT. Miss Agnes Lutz has been as
sisting in the homework the past
week.
@. M. Holt, wife and children OF
Skowhegan spent the day Thursday
az the nome OF NJ. ~. Holt.
Walter M, Smith Of Stanford, Conn.
passed away, Thursday morning, Nov.
: 20. Mr.. Smith had been seriously III
for eome time and the news of his
death did not come as a surprise to
his friends. He was man much in
.terested In benevolent work and will
be greatly missed. His family have
the sympathy of many friends In this
community.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley left Friday
morning for Stanford, Conn. to be
present at the funeral services of
Walter NJ. Smith.
4 very pleasant evening was pass
al Nov. ~, at the home of Harry
TSRhals. About twenty neighbors
aud friends were present and with
music and games the evening passed
merrily away. A treat OF candy and
apples was enjoyed. :,
Mrs. Larabee Is confined to her BED
ali OF the time now. II Ia thought
that abe suffered slight shock few
weeks ago, which rendered her par
TALLY helpless.
An effort is being made to raise
money to hold meetings at the free-
viii Baptist church on the east side OF
the river. 1t Is worthy Undertaking
and all should help in any way pos
sible. .r
thanksgiving evening at Good vii,
Farm was passed in a pleasing ano
happy way. AS usual Mr.. Hinckieyi
.h{lity to furnish both thoughtfni ane
Amusing entertainment made 1T en-
jovabIe to all. Letters OF greeting
from many absent ones were read
and good music was furnished by th'
auaTfettes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
NeuraSthenia

Is the physician name for . condition
of weakness or exhaustion Of the nervous
system. The patient finds difficulty in
keeping his mind on his work, is inclined
to worry over trifies, is often depressed
and irritable. issubJect to headaches or a
feeling of pressure on the head is sleepless
and sometimes the digestion is disturbed.
A tendency to the disease may be in
herited or it may result from almost
any form of excess, from overwork and
worry or the use OF drugs or stimulants.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
Caa1d of Thanks.

1t is witha heart full of gratitude
we wish to chank our dear neighbors
and friends FOR all their kindness ex-
tended to US in the loss of our IDEAS
mother, and for the beautiful flowers.
Our heartfelts thanks 10 our friends at
Caratunk, and to our pastor, Rev. DIR.
Leitch for words of comfort.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Dyer,
Fred e. Beane,,
Mrs. Minnie G.. Hill.
skowhegan, Me. December 5, 1907
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
EN- BDEN.

Thanksgiving passed by very quiet
ly; several family gatherings were
highly enjoyed.
Mrs. Martha Whisney went to
Madison to enjoy Thanksgiving with
her son, Malon Boyingtcn-
Mrs. VIM. Murphy Is quite Ill.
Harlan Boyington is at home for a
few days.
Z. @. Leavitt of the Warren Lum-
Der Co. of Concord was in town, Sum-
day.
Willard Felker is visitinghis nsUther
and brother for few days.
Mrs. Ansel Stevens is quite i'll
Roy Atwood and wife OF Comseord
spent the Sabbath at 8. A. Hox's~
There has been considerable i'm
provement in the station yard the
past month.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
MYElElD.

A.. l.. Chandler from Bridgewxter r,
ard cousin, Fred Chandler from
Abbott, were in town Sunday.
L. r. Miilett il home from Dexter
Avery pleasant day was passed. at
the. home. Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.. L..
Flanders, Thanksgiving, Mrs. Mary
r. Cook and daughter, Bertha being
two of the party that received inyi-
tations from them to dinner.
John Hayden from Dexter has been
in town fon few days, on business.
He stopped at A. L. Flanders while
heres
Miss. Avis Fletcher, who has worked
for George Flanders since last May
has. returned to her home In Bingham.
Perley Brown shot nice buck deer
onemorning last week, standing in
his shed daor.
n B. Cock and friend, Mr.. Snow,
whcshave been in town for the past
few weeks, have returned to. their
home In lewiston.
Mrs. Nancy Morrison has closed her
home and gone to Cornville to spend
the winter.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS; The
following are the real estate transfers
raeently recorded in the county regis
tsy:
Madison Inert Polhemus tC
Flank l.. Towns. Geo. A. Morrison &
ais to Morris Gledhill.
st. Albans-MalcomK X. Rarkma tc
Lizzie s. Peasley, 1000.
| Anson-DebcTah Tinkham to Wal
tor Is. Robinson.
Embden-Sanuel A. Walker tc
Chas. A. Getchsll; Chas. M. Getchel
to Everett Wilson, $500.
Caratunk-Cordelia @. Brown tc
Angie 8. Grover; EleBor Berry tc
Mark A. Merrill.
| Fairfield-Domnick Susi to JOSEPH
Flortin; Charles G. Hume ct al tc
Hume & Newhall Co.. VIM II. Preble
to Keyee Fibre Co; Eugene A. Covel
to Chas. L. Tobey.
Forks-Richard d. Morris to Ale,
D. Harris; Henry B. Holden to Hugh
Combsr, $50.
Pamyra-G. P. Hamilton to Henry
H. Hundred, 700.
Pittsfield-Roseoe A. Chase to Her
bert L. Chase.
/ Canaan-Abel Prescott by admr,
to Albert M. Piper.
Hartland-Carrie Nj. Blanchard t.
Lynne H. Blanchard; Fred s. Burril
ct al to John A. Burns.
Moscow-Eli LaPoint to Henr,
Washburn.
Norridgewock-Annie M. McKech
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-12-05
MADISON CENTRE.

Lawrence and Robert HaydeR
started last Saturday morning,for the
big woods for hunting trip.
The lake frsze over, Friday night
the goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. French, took
dinner Thanksgiving day with their
son, Willard French of North Arson.
Milton Merrill Is still seriously i'll.
DR.. Sawyer of Madison Is the attend
ing physician.
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ME to James M. Dysart; Winnie
Sylvester to David A. Mackinnon.
Harmony-W. J. Leighton to U. u.
Kimball.
Dead River-E. P. Viles ct al to
Charles Daggett.
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Home Treatment

DR.. Williams Pink Pills being per
fectly safe as IL family medicine without
the necessity of a separate prescription
for each case, are sold in packages under
the we'll known trpie mark which is our
guarantee to the purchaser of the genui-
ness, purity and harmlesaness Of the
contents. Hundreds of nervous men
AID women lave cured themselves at
home with De. W .lliams PM Pills