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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
Idle Ike the mischief for Beal I,

ride like the mischief for beal y
ranch"
lie swung to her once and kissed
her, and then they started. Il was
midnight when they reached BeaPs
Explanations were brief Words are
not needed down there.
well, for two youngsters. one n ten
derfoot. you've done pretty we'll" said
the grizzly old ranchman. I'll PIT you
up tonight and We'll see that you're
we'll married tomorrow We can't ar.
ford to make any more mistakes with
couple like you. Wouldn't II be a
fine thing for you two net 10 get hitch
cd wouldn't IT. Get 10 your rooms
now. I'll give you some Of that we'd
ding present In the morning part of
the twenty thousand. | guess But
I've got to figure how much can
spare, so good night Don't worry
none Jake Gridon won't get you
here"
And he couldn't, for Jake Gridon
was dead
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time
"A. lFEVERS. couRe.tions, InhAmma.
CURES tons. Luns Fever. MILK Fever.
BE-. lSPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURES Rheuma tism.
C. c.lsORE THROAT. auinsy. Epi1OOtic.
CURES Distomper.
G 2; 2; WORMS. Bots. Grub'.
Y. (COUGHS, Colds Influenza. Innamed
CURES Lungs, PIeuro.PneumoniA.
Fl (COLIC, Brllynchc, Wind-Blown,
CURES Disrrhea. Dysentery.
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
l IL, II: KIDNEY q BLADDER DISORDERS.
II (sKIN DISEASES. Mango. Ersptions.
CURES Ulcers, Grease, Farcy.
J. K.lBAD CONDITION. Staring Coat,
CURES Indigestion, Stomach staggers.
@oc- each Stable Case, Ten Specifics, Book, &C., a.
At druggists sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and John
9txeets, New York.
fE BOOK MAILED FREE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04

a cookery teacher was giving a les
Son 10 a class Of children and ques
tioning them on the joints of mutton
The neck, shoulder leg and Join had
been mentioned
Now said the teacher there is
another joint no one has mentioned
Come, Mary. know your father is a
groom; what does he often put on a
horse?"
"A dollar each way. miss" was the
unexpected answer ~ Cassell's Satur-
day Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
Weak Women

To weak and ailing women. there is at least one
way to help. But with that way. two treatments.
must be combined. One Is local. one is constitu
tonal, but both are important, both essential.
DR.. Shops Night Cure is the Local.
DR.. Shops Restorative. the Constitutions.
The former-Dr. Shops Night Cure-is topical
mucous membrane suppository remedy, while Dr..
Shops Restorative is wholly an internal treat
ment. The Restorative reaches throughout the
entire system, seeking the repair of all nerve.
all tissue, and all blood ailments.
The Night Cure, IS its name implies does its
work while you sleep. 1t soothes sore and infam-
cd mucous surfaces heals local weaknesses and
discharges. while the Restorative eases nervous
excitement, gives renewed vigor and ambition,
builds UP wasted tissues. bringing about renewed
strength vigor. and energy Take DR.. Shoopa
Restorative-Tnblets or Liquid-asa general TONIC
20 the system. For positive local help. use as well
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04

throat as she stepped to his side With
fingers that seemed to have had much
practice she took away his revolver,
swept her hand inside his cont and
took out the package
Nov. Dick Prescott. obey every
word of mine or | will shoot you.
Stand still a moment"
She stepped TO the desk few
clicks had sent this message along
the line
Agent at Cow Corners robbed Send
relief on express.
Now, Dick" she said, walk out
quietly Leave things as they are
here
But. Julie-my good name-my rep
utation"-
She laughed harshly.
Your good name, Oh, Dick"
She pointed sternly. He walked
ahead of her 1t was dark night
The single lamp In the station was the
only light visible. But the girl knew
the way In the dark as well as Pres
colt She ordered him to walk to his
horse, He found her own tethered
near II.
Release both horses" she said He
Obeyed.
His heart was bitter. He could not
fight her He might as well do as she
commanded. He had little hope for
mercy from the gang. but she had the
money
Mount she said Now ride to
that clump of mesquite"
He rode in silence. she following.
wait"
They sat their In their saddles, it
seemed to him. for hours. Then the
racket of the express could be heard
and Mt the same time the pounding of
horses hoofs.
Look" she said tensely.
He knew the voices and did not need
to see.
"Wheres the whelp gone with the
swag?" asked the voice of jules I'M
Gle
He cant be far He couldn't ex-
pect us. Lucky we got the girl shut
up"
The express was coming The lights
from the train were poured into the
station.
Come" she whispered.
He could have shouted. Somebody
would have heard But there was
something in his mind He didn't
think clearly. But what was this about
a girl being shut up?
They rode swiftly. first along a Gull
ly Then. crossing the stream. she
swung in the saddle and spoke again.
"Dick." she said. for the sake of old
times ! am giving You n chance for
your life. can't give You up to them.
| have saved the money for Mr. Real.
came to warn You | did not think
that You could he tempted | knew
they We're coming. | heard them on Il
train They locked me in the school
hOuse-me, hurried IA fast as
could But You You have gone wrong,
Dick. I've had been together some,
Dick-T WAS beginning TO love you.
But It's all over now. I'll marry an
honest man or none Goodby, Dick.
I've saved you from crime. III see
that Mr.. Beal gets the money!
Guile" he cried. "Loomis tele-
graphcd that you were coming first to
keep me quiet for the gang It's In
there. Julie. written"
And that was why you told me the
package had not Gomez"
yes, Julie ! swear it, was fool
to doubt You, but was. alone. and
everything came out as LOOMS said |
Julie. love You | WAS going to
ask Won to marry me-
"Thcn | will" She said. Hurry up.
You can show the telegram from
Loomis tomorrow. I'll he killed II my
uncle gets nae now They'll take care
of everything tonight I'll take no
chances. Here is your pistol Now,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
Not a Dog.

Old Lady Ito chemlsU-I want box
OF canine pills. Chemlst-W What's the
matter with the dog? Old Lady Tin
dlgnantly)-l want you to understand.
sir, that my husband is a gentleman.
Gin profound silence the chemist put
up some quinine pills)-London Queen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
DR.. Shops
Night Cure
An Invaluable
Family
Remedy
G. R. FOGG.
Hampton Corner, Ne.

Hampden Corner, Me-,
August ID, 1906
Would say in regard to L. F. At
woods Bitters they are invaluable in
cases of indigestion, bilousness, sick
headache, etc. l would not be with
out them in the house for family use"
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Mary Stevens.
The L. f." Atwoods Bitters have
earned great reputation by relieving
sickness and promoting health They
are the family physician the great
household remedy in thousands of
5omes-always handy-always safc-al-
WAYS reliable and eficacious. At the
store, 35c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04

1t takes a handsome young widow
to make woman hater change his
mind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-04-04
a Curious Epitaph.

The following epitaph is copied from
a tomb in the vicinity OF Port Royal
Jamaica: Here lieth the body of
Louis Caldy, Esq, native of Mont.
pellier, in France, which country he
left on account of the revocation. He
was swallowed up by the earthquake
which occurred at that place i'll 1892
but by the great providence of God
was by a second shock flung into the
sea, where he continued swimming un
til rescued by a boat and lived forty
years afterward
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
MANHATTAN WINE
HOUSE ARE LEADERS

Located at West Superior street
is a company which occupies the top
round of success in the wholesale
liquor and wine business. Everything
in imported and domestic spirits Of
tine highest class Is carried In stock
and goods are sold to the public at
very close prices This concern has
won the good esteem of it's customers
and volume of patronage that speaks
conclusively for the merits Of the
goods carried.
The management has appreciated
from the first that the people of Du-
luth want the best that the market
can produce and they have never tried
to offer any article but the kind that
speaks firmly and we'll for itself. The
honesty and sagacity of the officers
has won them the friendship of our
host of union men.
The above concern have been in
business 33 years and handle every
thing in the wholesale and retail line,
such as wines, liquors. cordials, cigars,
etc. They have a large family trade,
which is steadily increasing, they are
importers and sole agents for the cele-
brated D. Carnegie & Co. porter of
Gothenburg, Germany. This celebrat-
ed brand of porter has been Endorsed
by physicians all over the country, and
has been found superior to any found
on the market. The Manhattan Wine
House imported 10000 bottles Of this
celebrated porter in December. Carl
son Bros. are the proprietors of the
Manhattan Wine House,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

WHO PAYS7
from the Utica Globe:

From the Utica Globe: =, ",
The announcement was recently
made that John D. Rockefeller. had
presented to the General Educat}on
Board the enormous sum Of $32,
000-the largest amount ever given at
one time to a charitable or; philan-
thropic purpose in the history of the
world. The sum is so stupendous,s that
the average mind fails to grasp Is:
Had" the twelve disciples: gone to
work at, 81 day, labored until thu
present time and saved every cent they
earned, barring interest, they could not
have accumulated $32,000,000. And
yet this sum is less than Mr.. Rockefel-
ler's income for year. Twas a.
princely gift, but it's donation will not
impoverish the giver; it will not neces-
state any economies or any change
in the life of himself or his, family.
and there Is another chapter @tRsthe
story ~ - j. ::s:@o: *e.%E.'*: Az
Z Almost the next days Geographic
dispatches to the newspapers say:
THE heaviest single advance in oil
ever made by the Standard Oil COM
pany was announced today" etc. !.
q Now, it has always been considered
Observation-Disclosures !ft HORSE III
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
VAL BLATZ BREWING co.
GAINING GROUND

A number Of the worlds leaders are
represented In our city, none, however,
come more directly in contact with our
working people than a concern such
as the Val Blatz Brewing company.
Beer Is we'll named the workingman's
beverage and no purer and better
graded beer is to be found in any
market than that of the Val Blatz
Brewing company. Not only this COM
pany kept Milwaukee famous, but they
have gained the good will and esteem
OF the people everywhere and their
product is in the market in almost
every part of the civilized world.
On account of the splendid quality
and purity of the Val Blatz beer and
because of the capable manner in
which Mr.. Woolway has conducted his
business, this popular beverage has
won increasing patronage in the city,
In every action this deserving con-
Germ has shown deep interest in the
progress Of the labor movement and
the success scored by this company
Is well merlted and due to the honest
quality OF Its product and the ef-
fic1ency of its local agent, Mr.. Edward
Woolway. We wish this companv
boundless success and earnestly adj
vocate our people giving their SUD-
port and patronage to the Val B1atz
Brewing company in increased meas
ure. The local branch is located at
N. Side Railroad. 1 East Lake. and
all orders will be given prompt at
tention.
The firm bears a most excellent rem
utation, not only from it's EMPLOYEES.
but also with the worktngmen gener-
ally throughout the state The Labor
World has no hesitancy in stating that
this company has always been mani
testify fair and reasonable in its deal
ings both with labor and with the pub
lie. Our business men and working
| men should show reciprocity and ex-
| tend their hearty support and en-
couragement to this commendable on
terprise.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

employed In the production of what
Is recognized wherever known as the
very finest beer which can be pro-
duced.
A notable feature Of this brewery is
that they have the best process of
manufacturing beer in the country and
this 1nsures good product at all
times. They are brewers Of bottled
and lager beer and in the course Of
their extensive business give employ
mnt to a large force of men, to whom
Is accorded the fairest treatment and
the most liberal compensation possible
with business integrity and stability.
The management is manifestly
oroad-minded and public-spirited and
the officers have proven themselves to
be of exceeding ability and men who
can be depended upon at all times for
fair and honorable dealings. The we'll
known product Of this concern stands
without a peer on the market. We
feel. that our people make no mistake
In placing the name of the Miller
Brewing company among the foremost
friends OF organized labor.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
SCHLITZ BREWING COM
PANY IS POPULAR

One of the oldest and most reliable
brewing companies of America is the
Joseph Schlitz Brewing company, Of
Milwaukee. They have splendid
branch office and storage house in our
city, located at 351 st. Croix avenue.
Organized labor bear in mind the
fact that this splendid concern has al
ways supported worthy projects; and
has always given employment to a
large number of our people, and strict
~ union labor is employed in all its
branches. Their output is unsurpassed
on the market, representing the very
acme of purity in quality, and none but
the best and purest ingredients are
used IN the product. The output Of
this great brewing company is daily
gaining in popularity because of it's
superior quality and the conscientious
and fair-minded manner in which the
management has treated the public and
it's. customers as we'll as it's employers
at all times
We should constantly bear in mind
the fact that an institution of this kind
increases the prosperity. of our people.
1t is pleasing to note that our men,
bers hold his concern in highest favor,
and there is every reason to believe
that they will increase the already
large volume of business done by the
schlitz Brewing company at Duluth
and surrounding towns. They: have
made friends of many who will be
pleased to give them their patronage,
because Of the fact that the beer is
admitted to be the finest that the most
modern skilled methods and labor can
produce.
The Labor World bespeaks for the
Schlitz Brewing company a continu-
ance of the f1attering and pleasing
success which mas marked their past
career in this city
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
F1TGER BREWING co.
MAKES HEALTHY BEER

Beer Is often spoken of as the poor
ing be true or not, it is a certainty
that the workman is interested in any
enterprise which tends to increase the
sum total Of the city's prosperity.
The manufacturing Of beer is an in
dustry of much Importance in this
city, and the Fitger Brewing company
IS the largest in this section. This
company's office is located at 528-540
East Superior, and is one Of the lead
ing concerns of Duluth which we'll
deserves home patronage.
Inc output Of this meritorious home
concern has grown immensely popular
ana IS IN constant favor a fact which
goes for to prove the excellent quality
OF the product and also the courteous
treatment always accorded the public
The goods are pure and unadulterated
and are manufactured under the most
satisfactory conditions, everything
possible being done to give the con-
sumer line of beverages which is
satisfactory to the highest degree.
August F1tger is president and Per-
cy ;. Anneke, secretary and treasurer.
OF the F1tger Brewing company.
THESE gentlemen treat their en-
ployes IN a. fair and courteous man.
ner' and hold a most amiable and sat-
isfactory attitude toward the cause Of
labor. No effort should be spared to
make the business of this public-spir-
1ted institution a continued and con-
stantly increasing success.
me Labor World gladly gives hon
orable mention to- that progressive
concern, the Fitger Brewing company.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
BRlDGEMAN-RUSSELL CO..
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DAIRY PRODUCTS
10, IL, ID and IS West First Street

10, IL, ID and IS West First Street.
The Bridgeman-Russ company is
an excellent example of what energy.
indomitable pluck and perseverance,
can accomplish, when united to strict
~ honorable and uP7to-date business
methods. Beginning at the low rounds
OF the ladder, something over 20 years
ago, the firm by it's sagacity. energy
ana good Judgment, has succeeded in
building up a business second to none
of it's kind in the Northwest. In 1907
the company reorganized on a work.
ing capital of two Hundred and fifty
thousand dollars The company owns
a number of creameries scattered
throughout the agricultural regions of
Minnesota and Wisconsin, and these
are the sources of it's supply. Pract-
1cally all the cream is churned at Du-
luth. The company manufactures a.
brand of butter stamped with the
significant name rof "Primus." This
butter is universal favorite with all
VINO appreciate pure and genuine
article. Their output of butter in 1906
was upwards of one million pounds.
The wholesale activities of the COM
pany cover all the principal cities and
villages, north and west from Duluth
to the international boundary, and also
the territory of northern Wisconsin.
Its retail trade in Duluth necessltates
the constant service of rs delivery wa
CONS, to say nothing of sales In two
commodious retail stores To meet
the demands of fast expanding busl-
ness, the company has this year en-
larged their brick establishment on
First street by an addition 50x12O feet
and have also increased the capacity
OF the main building by an additional
story. The new building will be de-
voted to the manufacture of butter and
for cold storage purposes. In addition
to their other industries they have a
department devoted to the production
OF a high grade Of ice cream. AS a.
whole, experts declare that the equip
ments and facilities of this company
for rendering excellent service to the
public are not excelled by any institu-
ton of it's kind in the Northwest.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

ton in this edition is the firm Of
Frerker Bros. & Co., located at 41s
West Superior street, wholesale and
retail liquor dealers. This is one Of
the leading houses in this part of the
country handling liquors of all de-
scriptions, and prices at this establish
ment meet those of any similar con-
Germ In the entire Northwest Patrons
may rest assured that they will Sc
cure thoroughly reliable goods waen
dealing at this place. A greater
variety of liquors are carried by this
house than can be found in any other
like establishment in this section Of
the country. They are also prophet
ors of the California Wine House,
where the best goods are always to be
had.
The officers are T.. G. Frerker.
president; J. H. Berker, vice PRESIDENT;
Frank H. Frerker, secretary and
treasurer.
Owing to it's broad-minded and pub
lfc-sp1rited manner of dealing, this
company has built an enormous and
substantial patronage and is exceed
ingly popular. 1t always counts a host
OF friends among workingmen of this
city. and its dealings have always been
uniformly fair, considerate and honor
able. The volume of business done by
this firm enables them to sell the same
goods at a closer profit than many
other dealers can afford to do.
Home industries like this give en-
ployment to our people, increase the
prosperity of our city, promote the
welfare of the community and add
commercial value to our city. Our
citizens should show their appreciation
to this public-s spirited enterprise and
lend 1t their hearty support and en-
couragement.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
FRERKER BROS & CO.,
A COURTEOUS FIRM

In Duluth there are a number of
establishments which should receive
the hearty support and encouragement
of all our citizens. Our readers can
show no greater tribute to the cause
of labor than by giving their hearty
support to those concerns that have
always shown a friendly attitude to-
ward the labor movement
Try their celebrated Ariel rye and
you will try no other
An establishment Of this character
which Is deserving Of prominent men,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
DULUTH Deriving &
Mailing COMPANY

In reviewing the business interests
which have aided so materially in ad-
vancing the city of Duluth to the proud
position 1t now occupies among the
leading cities of this country, a great
meritorious concern if mention were
not made of the firm of Duluth Brew
ing & Mailing company, located at
Helm and Twenty-ninth avenue west
Zenith phone 241.
The plant of the Duluth Brewing
& Mailing company Is one Of the most
modern In every respect now In opera
ton in the northwest. To the unin-
itiated a visit to this progressive in
stitution would indeed be a revelation.
Everything that an up-to-date brewery
requires in the way of machinery, etc.,
may be seen in operation here.
The excellent quality Of the bever-
age placed upon the market by the
Duluth Brewing & Mating company
is we'll known, not alone in our city,
but In neighboring towns and villages
Every precaution is taken that the
brands. especially Moose brand and
Prince Tonic, should have gained such
q slIOlS duu ldSllnS nOlQ upon the
public favor. No pains or expense
have been spared to bring the brands
of the company to their present high
state Of perfection.
Mr.. Reiner Hocn is PRESIDENT
treasury and Frank w. Hoch is Sec
rotary Of the Duluth Brewing & Malt
ing company.
These gentlemen are public spirited
citizens who have demonstrated by
their courteous and painstaking at
titude toward patrons that they can be
depended upon to act with fairness
and consideration upon all questions
pertaining to the welfare of our great
and growing city.
A large amount Of capital is invest
ed in the business and small army
of men are employed; these men are
paid in some instances more than the
labor organizations, to which all be-
long, demand as a matter of fact, the
company has at all times recognized
and dealt fairly with the unions. This
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
UNION BARRIERS GET
INCREASE IN WAGES

1t is gratifying to note that the
negotiations between the masters and
the ]ourneymen BARRIERS have resulted
IN an amicable adjustment Of all ques-
lions under consideration. A scale has
been agreed upon that seems equitable
to all concerned. Until May LIST all
journeymen BARRIERS shall receive SIS
per week and up to- $24 and in excess
OF $24 one-half. After May LIST the
scale shall be g$16 and up to $26 and
inexcess one-hah. The Arrangement
places in the union ranks every bar
Der shop in Duluth with one excep-
ton. The BARRIERS, union is one Of our
most f1ouris hing< trades union organ
1zat1ons, and we congratulate. the
membership upon reaching so salts
factory an understanding with their
employers. =: