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The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
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The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Caustic.

Recently a wearied looking little
mother, carrying a small baby. boarded
street car and took a seat next to
two men who were earnestly engaged
in conversation. Neither of the men
was very handsome, and 1t must have
required considerable nerve on their
part to hand out their photographs
among their friends unless the pictures
had been previously retouched with
sandpaper. In few minutes the baby
began to cry with a reliable yelp that
could be heard above the din of the
street babble for half n block, and,
with a grouchy glance at the young
ster, one of the men arose and peevish-
ly remarked to his pal:
II think we had better sit over here
Jim"
This ungallant act plainly embar-
raised the little mother but she was
equal to the occasion.
at won't do a bit of good to change
your seats, gentlemen" said she in a
finely sarcastic voice. THE baby can
see you quite as plainly over there as
he could here
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
February Probate.

The February term of the Probate
court was In session last week, commeuc-
ing Tuesday, the 12th, Judge A
Simmons presiding. Business was tran
sacted as follows:
The wills of Emily B. Pollard late of
Skowhegan, Chas. II. Gilman late of Athens,
Cynthia J. McQuilkan late of Scion,
William H. Payne late Of Cornville, David
N. Clark late of Highland, Hiram Cham
berlain, Theodore B. Seekins and Joseph
S. Davis late of Pittsheld were presented;
and the wills of Edwin Collins late of Arson
and Achsa T. Colby late of Skowhegan were
allowed.
Administration was asked for in the
estates of Marsoob kirkorian late of Madison
aud Almeda Gardner late of Cornville; and
granted in the estates of Zilpha Lancaster
late of Cornville, James F. Hinton late of
Hartland, Garland f. Bailey late of Arson
and William Philbrick late OF Skowhegan.
Accounts were presented in the estates of
Louisa E. Emery and Obed Emery late OF
Fairfield and Henrietta Blake late of
Canaan; also accounts by John T. Berry,
guardian of Florence NJ. and lola G. Lander
of Strong, and account of J. T. Whitney,
trustee.
Accounts were allowed in the estates of
Chas. P. Sawyer and J. A. Burrill late OF
Skowhegan, Polly Bates late of Fairfield,
William II. Dunlap late of Pittsfeld and
William Q. Chick late of Arson; also account
OF Susie B. Kilkenny guardian Of F. II.
| Kilkenny, Ivory Lowe guardian of Lucy II.
Holbrook, Alfred II. Lang guardian of
Nancie E. Pike. J. w. Amazne guardian OF
Elmer II. and Earnest Worthen and Samuel
C. Atwood guardian of Geo. B. Halves; also
| account of Albert w. Miller trustee.
Petition for license to sell real estate was
asked for in the estates Of Jerry McCartey
late of Pttsheld also by Annie B. Gilman
| guardian of Lester M. Hilton; and granted
to J. w. Amazine guardian of Elmer II. and
Earnest Worthen.
Petition for widows allowance was asked
for in the estate of Cyrus 6. Healy late OF
Concord; and granted in the estate of Chas.
| II. Arris late of Detroit.
Allowance to minor children was granted
in the estate of John Mitchell late of The
Forks.
Annie B. Gilman was appointed guardian
| of Lester M. Hilton, Belle b. Arris was
appointed guardian of Geo. II. Arris aud
Charley A. Lancaster was appointed guardian
| of Chas Leon and Frank Lancaster.
Distribution was decreed in the estate of
Chas. P Sawyer late Of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
A Dyino Glass,

In the glass collection at the Museum
of Art in Dresden, Germany, there is a
large drinking cup which stands apart
from all other art objects under a
heavy glass cover. 1t is Of Dutch
workmanship, and the inscriptions and
style show that it was made early In
the eighteenth century. The vessel is
remarkable because it is known in the
museum. says a Berlin paper, "as hav-
Ing consumption which can be com
municated to other objects of glass,
On that account 1t is isolated There
are remedies against this glass disease,
which is usually developed because Of
defects In the glass mixture but these
have not been applied TO the Dutch
vessel In order that the progress of the
wasting disease may be observed"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

When Bishop Berry of the Methodist
Episcopal church was a young preach
er he once gave lecture in a rural
community Wishing to be witty, he
announced to his audience that he was
a berry and called upon them to state
what kind OF berry. Nearly every ber-
ry known In The vicinity was guessed,
and the speaker refused to share the
qualities of any OF those named. At
last an old lady who was not sympa-
thetic with the seeming leyity OF the
lecturer, arose and exclaimed in a
squeaky voice: Il know what kind Of
a berry you are. You are sooseberry
and a very green one at that. Go on
with the lecture And the lecturer did
quickly Christian Work.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Death of Former Resident.

Mrs Harriet (McPheters) wife of the
late Hiram Bigelow, formerly of this
place, died in Oatville. Kansas, February
8, at the age of 81 years. Mr. and Mrs
Bigelow we're we'll known here by some
of our older citizens, until 1880 when
they moved to Oatville and remained the
rest of their days. Mr. Bigelow was a
carpenter by trade.
Since the death of her husband in 1892
Mrs. Bigelow has made her home with
her son Burnett. She is survived by
two other sons, Loren and Lutrell both
living in Oatville She has been back to
Maine but once. that being in 1904.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
a Bio Calculation In Water

The ocean. sea and lake surface Of
our planet is estimated at something
like 14500O,0O0 square miles, with an
average depth of 1900 feet, and is
calculated to contain not less than
8,270, 600 0O0, 00O,0 900 tons of water
The rivers of the earth are estimated
to have a flow sufficient to cover thr
ty-six cubic miles of the above area
each day Now, If all the oceans were
suddenly dried and the rivers could
keep up their present rate OF flow
which, of course, they could not with
out ocean evaporation, 1t would take
$500 years to refill the basin.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
The Here and There" Club.

The Here and There club, organized
for the purpose OF promoting more
sociability among rural Deighbors, met
at the home of one of its members, Mrs.
X. Homsted, Tuesday afternoon, jan
uary goth, eleven of the twelve ladies
who belong being present.
After social hour Mrs. Fred K. Hill
gave very pleasing recitation and Mrs.
Alkaline Hill, SO young" repeated sever
al verses of sweet old poem in a manner
which many younger lady might wish
TO initiate.
Music followed, vocal and instrument
tai and refreshments were served which
closed most delightful afternoon
The next meeting, Feb 18th held with
Mrs. Augusta Crowell took the form OF
a ihimble party the ladies being engag
ed in preparing for quilting in the
near future; after an hour spent in this
social manner beautiful reading given
by Mrs Herbert George was greatly On
joyed.
Mrs. Frank Lowe, president of the
club, gave few original verses relating
to the love and goodwill which should
exist among the members. sentiment,
which were most heartily endorsed by
all present.
Mrs, Alkaline Hill, the "Mother" IL
the club, recited another old-time poem
and the hostess served refreshments
after which the "Good byes'' wer,
spoken, the lines of the beautiful hymn
God be with You till we Meet Again,
finding an echo in each heart.
Mrs Frank Lowe will entertain the
club Feb. 20 when it is hoped every
member may be present.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
AS We GROW OLD.
The Kidneys Need Constant Help.
SkOwhegan People Depend on
Deans Kidney Pills.

The constant strain OF busy
life
Wears out the kidneys, and
in later years
The kidneys cry for help.
Old backs will ache. day
in, day out;
Urinary ills will add their
weight OF woe,
Until the kidneys have the
help they need.
Aid the kidneys with Doan's
Kidney Pills.
Restore a perfect hlterins
OF the blood.
Cure the kidneys when
they're sick.
Skowhegan people endorse
this great remedy.
A. McIutire. a well known resident OF
SkowheEau. Maine. and living OF 81 Main
street. says: Il had been troubled with
kidney complaint and inflammation OF
the b ADDER for three or four years, and
during that time was subject 10 sewers
attacks Of backache On one occasion
abou. two years ago l was laid up with
10 for about two months and under the
doctors care Since then had bad
similar attacks, though tot quite 50 &C.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
HOW'S THISI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be,
lieye him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
Wading, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
RHEUMATISM CANNOT Be
CURED UNLESS URIC-O
is USED.
The Home of j. w. Smith is the
Home of urlc-o in Batavia.

The Rheumatic person is skeptical regard
ing the claims OF almost any remedy adyer-
tised as a cure for Rheumatism and one can
scarcely blame him for doing SO. All the
plasters and linmeuts combined never actual
ly cured case OF rheumatism. They may
relieve it one quarter, but it is sure to break
out somewhere else. The only true way to
cure Rheumatism, IS to drive it from the sys-
tenn, for as long as the Uric and Rheumatic
Acid remains in the blood, one is never en-
trely free from the trouble. This is where
the value of Uric o as permanent cure for
Rheumatism comes in. II seeks out the
Rheumatic poison in the blood, muscles and
kidneys, renders II inert and harmless and
drives it out Of the system Iha, is why
Uric-O is such an admirable and effective cure
for Rheumatism
The chief reason that Oric-O is such a
wonderful cure for Rheumatism, is that it is
designed and prepared to cure Rheumatism
and Rheumatism only 1t does not contain
any alcohol or other 50 called tonics to make
one feel good" for the time being, but is
composed of antiiates for the rheumatic acld
poison in the system That is the secret of
its wonderful success. Rheumatism simply
cannot exist in PERSONS system if Uric.O is
used
Urc.O is sold by Frank ". Bucknam,
"The home of Uric % in Skowhegan, at 7sc
and sI.oo the bottle, but if you still feel
skeptical about its efficacy you can test il
free of charge by cutting out this advertise
ment and sending same together with your
name and address 10 the Smith Drug Co.,
Syracuse, N. Y, and trey will send YOU a
sample bottle free. To persons who write
and say they never have used Uric-O, want to
test it thoroughly and will agree to take it
Systematically according to directions. they
frequently send regular 7Sc bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
The Judue Sinned Too.

Writ Gerrare. in his volume on
Greater Russia" says that In the
cars country one may not call an
other a fool There is a Scriptural In
junction against that, and it is conse-
quently a legal offense too Not long
ago "vint" player called his partner
fool for needlessly trumping their
trick The offended man brought his
accuser before the court The culprit
pleaded provocation and. knowing that
the judge was a passionate follower Of
the national game, explained the mat
ter in detail The judge became inter
ested and got excited as the particulars
Of the play were given. 81 took the
trick with my queen, and, instead Of
throwing away. my partner played the
king" shouted the accuser. The fool''
said the judge. Then he hastily dis
missed the case.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Must Have Hit Nail on the Head

Hon Forrest Good win, who managed
the case for the people of Maine who
were opposed TO the transfer of the CAPT
tai from Augusta to Portland, must have
talked very effectively, at the Legislative
he airing recently held on that question
to have elected the following comment
which we clip from the Portland Angus
of February Is.
In his early college days Forrest
Good win gave some promise of growing
into smart man But bis rotten speech
at the State house hearing proves that
he should have kept on his course as q
ball player instead of taking up law and
politics as a profession.
A tribute of this ohsrf cter, from a
Portland publication, under the circum'
stances, is a form of flattery which Mr.
Goodwin should value very highly.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
The San Francisco Controversy

The san Prancisco controversy, grow
ing out OF the segregation Of the japan
est school children in that city, has been
settled The basis of the agreement ia
that Mayor schmiiz and the members of
the school board will, Immediately after
The passage of the immigration bill. az
reported by the conferees in Copqrees
abolish the alien schools and again
omit Japanese school children into the
white schools President Roosevelt and
secretary Root gave the san Frsncscana
assurance thaa if the bill 10 not passed
at this session Of Congress an extra ses-
s'on will be called inmed ately after the
Adjournment on March 4.
The abolishment of the oriental school
applied OF course, only to the use Of
them by the Japanese Their mainteo-
ance for the Chinese Will be continued
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Animal Shells.

II is a curious fact that the shells OF
certain animals. such as cephalopods,
brachipods and some bivalves, are
commonly marked by retrogressive
changes as age advances. The old
man returns to second childhood in
mind and body" states q well known
scientist at Washington land the
shell of the cephalopod has in old age,
however distinct and highly ornament
al the adult. very close resemblance to
its own young"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Companionshin Of Books.

VIII you go and gossip with your
housemaid or your stable boy when
you may talk with kings and queens,
while this eternal court is open to you,
with its society wide as the world,
multitudinous as its days, the chosen
and the mighty of every place and
time? Into that you may enter always,
In that you may take fellowship and
rank according TO your wish. From
that, once entered into it, you can new
er be outcast but by your own fault.
John Ruskin
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
RISING FROM THE GRAVY

A prominent manufacturer, Wm. A. Fen
well, Of Lucama, \. c, relates mos, re.
markable experience. lie says; After tax
ing less than three bottles Of Electric Bitters.
feel like one rising from the grave. Nv
trouble IS Bright's disease, in the Diabetes
stage fully believe Electric Bitters VIII
cure me permanently, for it has already stop
ped the liver and bladder complications
which have troubled me for years Guaran-
teed at Sampson x Azores; G. K. Foee's,
okowhegan, Me-, druggists, Price only 5oc.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Whole Herd Afflicted

1t developed Sunday that the fine herd
of cattle at the Maine Insane hospital
was afflicted with tuberculosis. An in
vestigstlon by the state board of cattle
commissioners was made, and the work
of killing the whole herd, 1853 in number
began Monday morning This action is
taken as a preventative against any more
cattle contracting the disease.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
VALUABLE Lesson

"SiN years ago | learned .a3..e lesson, '
writes ohm Pleasant, IF Magnolia. lnl. al
then Aasan taking Or. King New Life Pills,
and the longer take then .-e better / md
them" they please everybody, Guaranteed
at Sampson X Azores; a. Il. Gagcs, Skow.
hogan, Me, druggists &c
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Group can positively be stopped in 90 min
utes. No yomiting-nothing to sicken OF
distress your child \ sweet, pleasant, and
safe Syrup, called Dr.. Shops Group Cure,
does the work and does it quickly. Dr..
Shoop's Group Cure IS for Group alone, re.
member. Ii does not claim 10 cure dozen
ailments. It's for Group, that's all. Sold BY
G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Edmund Merrill, aged 45 and uumar-
ried, was killed saturday in the base
ment of the heater room at the mill of
the Poland Paper Co. at Mechanic Falls
While attempting to pull ont a broken
belt. one end of ii caught in a rapidly
revolving shaft and as it was suatched
along he was caught By it and thrown
over the shafting. An aged mother sur
wives him.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Mrs. A. B. HUNNEwELL
Mrs. s. M. GATES
Mrs. L. r. BoARDMAN.
Skowhegan, Feb. l6, 1907.

Piles get quick relief from DR.. Shops
Magic Ointment. Remember it's made alone
for Piles-and it works with certainty and
satisfaction. Itching painful, protruding, or
blind piles disappear like magic by its use.
Try it and see! G. R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Old Ace and Rushing.

You may JON the mile a minute
class. but ne OIL has been discovered
yet that Will keep all the eogs in con
dition Good old age was never a Sc
euel to a rust Manchester Union
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Supreme Judicial: The third Tuesday In March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal.
Probate The second Tuesday Of each month
County Commissioners: The FIRST Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS
Save the Loved ones from Drink
EviI-orrlue Guaranteed to Cure
Can BIO given Secretly.

II your husband OF son has fallen 4
VIC i'm 10 the drink habit, stop plead ny
sco'ding and crying Use Offi1e which
IL recommended by 'housands
THIS snccessful remedy can be- gwen
secret.y II desired, or the patent .ar
take II Of his Own free vii. II ab.o-
iuteiy destroys the desire for str,no
drink, and builds up the run down sys.
tenn strengthens the weakened pery,,
ana BOOB restores the patient u MS
normal condition. Write for free
pamphlet on cure Of slcoholism 70
Orrine %, Washington, D. {. Sent il
plain sealed envelope.
The price Of Orrine Is 81 a box Or
rine is sold by Frank ". Bncknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
sherIff plaiated of Kannehnc rannrtoc

sheriff Plaisted of Kennebec reported
saturday that the number of prisoners
at the Jail was 80, all of them being
males, which is an unusually large num-
Der. Many of the prisoners were sent
up from down river and are men who
have been working on the ice. 1t was
found necessary to open the north wing
of the jail to accommodate the extra
supply.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

A man is never so on trial as in the
moment of excessive good fortune
Wallace.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry
Pittsfield-Dommie Susi to Sebasti.
cook Power Co; A. D. Gilley Trustee TO
Fred Davidson Harriet d. Haines ct al
to A. p. McMaster; A. p. McMaster to
Chas. G. DeLong; w. L. Shaw to Wis
casset & Quebec R. r. Co., $3.50; Hub
bard Carr to Wiseasset & Quebec X. r.
Co, 800; Chas. Fl. Foster to Wiscasset
& Quebec R. R. Co., $3.50; Sanford M.
Foster to Wiecasset e. Quebec r. r. Co.,
$40; Maria Frederick to Wiscasset &
Quebec R. r. Co. $3.50; r. W. Holmes tn
Wiscasset & Quebec r. R. Co., $500
Eta nj. Marden to Wiscasset & Quebec
r r. Co., $3.50; Vim. W. Mason "a
Wiscasset & Quebec r. X. Co., 5000
F. L. Humphrey to j. G. Humphrey.
Skowhegab-Ella NJ. Pooler to Sarah
s. Marston ct ais; Calvin Cleveland to
Embden-John E. Walker to Leslie
Lombard, $50.
Fairfleld-Mary j. Pearson to L. F.
Chas. l.. Tohev.
Harmony-A. R. Mullin to j. L.
Collins.
Athens-Russell d. Cleveland to
Frank II. Cleveland; D. Fl. Bartlett to
Frank a. Cleveland.
Msdison-Thomas Bedford to Samuel
Vose; Perley r. Withee to Forrest Nc
Kenney; Harriet A. Jackson to Edith NJ
SWEET.
Forks-Herhert NJ. Prince to A. G.
Hunnewell, $500.
New Portlane-Silas n. Burbank to
Clarence A. Gardner.
Pleasant Ridg, B, Dunton to
Walter s. Dunton.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

II the poor cannot always get meat.
the rich man cannot alVays 81 -e~t it,
Giles
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Special Announcement Regarding II
National Pure Food Drug Law.

We are pleased to announce that Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, and
lung troubles ia not affected by the Ma
tional Pure Food and Drug law as 1t
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children and adults.
g. r. Fogg and p. w Buoknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

AS a profess onal student NJ Ian
guages l haTe no hesitation in saying
that modern irish is more dificu't than
ancient Greeb Manchester Guardian.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

\ tissue builder. RECONSTRUCTION, builds
up waste force, makes strong nerves and
muscle. You will realize after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea what .
wonderful tenetit it will be to you. g
cents, Tea or Tablets. G. r Fopg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. SEBKIHs, ........,...'.. Skowhegan
County Attorney;
THOMAS ]. YOUNG. 'Solon
Judge of Probate:
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. ..........''' MORN Anson
Register Of Probate;
NATHAN FoWLER,. '''' 'Sko"hes"h
Register Of Deeds:
LLEwELLYH GOODWIN, ....... ..Skowhegan
Treasurer:
Z. P. DYER. ............ 'hartiand
Sheriff and Jailer;
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

The man who saves money is sure OF
one ihing-he will never find that he
made serious mistake in doing it.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

There are some people who pray fox
patience and then get mad because the
he goes out when they prayed so long
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

When the carbonic acid bottle finds
itself next to the cough medicine on the
shelf, Death stops sharpening his scythe
to lean back and be merry.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

Perhaps the next time you do wha, VOC
shou dn't you will have reason to regret
you didn't quit with the last time.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfell
thanks to the many friends aud neigh
bors who go kindly assisted us both ii
words of sympathy and In deeds during
the sickness and death of our husban2
and father, and especially TO the mem
bers of the l. s. S. society for the beauti
full floral offerings.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

No matter how poor a mans memory in
ABOUT other things, he never forgeis the
time and place where be once found
money on the street.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

CLYDE H. SMITH. ....''''''''.'''' .''oKoWneE"H
DEPUTIES: ]. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony. Ernest A. Cook. Athens; J: A.
Goodrich, Skowhegan; W. W. Nye. Fairfield; Willis
c: Emery North Arson; E. I. Perkins. Madison olson
Abel W. Rowell. Scion: c. 5. Adams, lackman
w. A. Bieelow, ST. Adams; A. +. Buker, Hartand;
E. E. Frederick, Starks: W. E. viles, flagstaff
Fred H, Kimball, Mercer; E. E, Atwood. New Port
land; F. ]. Durgin, The Forks; E. A. Piper Smith
field; !. b Foster, Pittsheld; Sullivan Newton, Jack
man; Fred Horne, Canaan; l. {. Pierce, Bingham;
Chas. ]. Savage, Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

A new broom and straight flush make
a clean sweep.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-02-21

County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS, Athens.
GEosGE T. TIBBRTrs. Fairfield.
HENRY c. CRowELL, Pittsheld