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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Waoer of BattIa.

In 1917 one Richard Thornton. called
to the bar OF the kings bench charged
with the murder of Mary Ashford, In
open court threw down his glove and
dehed his accuser, whereupon there
was a pretty TO do. Wager Of battle,
1t was supposed, had died a natural
death in the dark ages. but Lord Ellen.
borough after much consultation OF
precedent held that 1t was still the law
OF England and ordered field TO be
prepared. ThOrnton's accuser thereup.
on declining combat the prisoner was
discharged. Next year parliament
passed an act abolishing this privilege
OF appeal to the strong right arm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Men Who Help Thieves.

The "rechristener" IL the profession
al name OF the man who alters the
names and numbers on stolen watches
The rechristener is usually q clever
engrayer who through drink or other
wise has lost the chance OF obtaining
honest employment and aids the re
ceiver of stolen property. When a
watch has been stolen the number or
name or other indication of make or
ownership may be forwarded to the
police and by them communicated 70
pawnbrokers. There Is consequently
an element of risk In attempting Il
dispose of IT. There are various ways
of getting over the difficulty. and re
christening Is one that Is frequently
resorted to. The engraver adds or pre-
fixes another figure TO the number or
he turns the name j. Robins into
1T. j. Robinson" the extra initial
serving to make the name look level
and central on the watch case This is
done very cleyerly, and the rest OF the
letters or figures are touched up TO
make all appear TO have been cut az
the same time.-London Standard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The
following are the real estate transfers
recently recorded in the county reg
istry'
Solon-Laura Clark to D. S. Foss;
D. S. Foss 10 Leon f. Cooley.
Fairtieid-Elmer L. Craig 10 Gideon
Pooler; John ". Hatch to George G..
Weeks; Eddie Ware TO Robert NJ
Clark; Edward j. Lawrence to
Inhb'ts of Fairfield VIM H. Hatch to
John ". Hatch, s145: Chas. A. Lawry
TO Harriet f. Lawry; Alfred Sargent
to Shawmut Mfg. Co.; c. P. Crom-
nett to Nigue Harness and Carriage
Co.
Palmyra-Lizzie Cramp to W. L.
Tiffany ct al; Samuel h. Dixon TO
Alfred L. Jackson; George W.
Thomas to Fred G. Parsons.
Pittsfield-S. Vi. Raymond to Geo.
S. Mills; S. NJ. Raymond to Harry W.
Rolte; Alfred L. Jackson TO Daniel c.
Hodgkins; Alfred H. Webendorfer TO
Marion NJ. Libby.
Brighton-George Goodboo to Shep-
herd H. Swain.
Bingham-Lillian j. Washburn TO
George P. Dorr, S130.
Moscow-Roxcinda Williams TO
Charles Adams.
Canaan-Levi P. Barrett to Scott
Lord ct al.
Cornville-John F. Pollard to Susie
Salisbury; Fred W. Keech to John c.
Scott.
Cambridge-D, B. Whitney to Ger
aid o. Chadbourn.
Holeb-Joseph E. Wilson to Horace
A. Beale Jr.
skowhegan-Gt orge B. Fairgrieves
to John Griffin ct al; Lois W. Patten
to Roland T. Patten; j. P. Merrill to
Leslie R. Brown.
Harmony-Franklin K. Hurd to
Hosea c. HYrd ct al, $1,000.
New Portland-J. E. and c. L. Jor-
dan TO Dexter W. Showers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is
only one way to cure deafness. and that is by
constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused
by an inhamed condition Of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube
is infamed you have rumbing sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely clos
ed, Deafness is the result, and unless the in
nammato' can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing viii
be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused 10y Catarrh, which is nothing but
an infanei condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by oatarh) thai
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
Send for circulars free.
F. J. CHENEY x co, Toledo, %.
$ ID by Druggists. sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Prison Visit Barred.

The public will not have an oppor-
tunity to visit the Maine State prison
at Thomaston this fall as has been the
custom for many years on the occa-
sion of the Maine Central's annual ex-
cursion to Rockland and Thomaston,
on account of the following statement
which has been sent out by the State
Board of Prison Inspectors, Messrs.
William L. Scribner of Springfield, E.
P. Mayo of Waterville and Frank H.
Hargraves Of Buxton, and which pro-
hibits excursions to the prison:
"At the regular monthly meeting of
the prison inspectors it was voted to
send word to the Maine Central man
agement that the usual annual excur-
sions from all parts of the State would
not be permitted TO visit the prison
this year"
While on the face of this it would
seem to be a radical step, as these ex
cursions have been allowed for 80
years, yet in view of all the circum
stances the board of inspectors believe
that the time has come when a halt
must be called. Last year the excur-
sion brought over 900 people into
Thomaston. The whole effect of the
excursion upon the daily routine of
life in the prison is anything but help
full and encouraging.
No other state permits anything of
the sort and many of the states are
already taking steps to prevent pro-
miscuous visitors from entering the
institutions. The friends of the pris-
oners are always welcome under prop
er supervision, but the mob that
makes up seven Lights of such excur-
sions as have annually visited Thorn
aston is too appalling to be trifled
with, hence the rather unusual action
of the Board of Inspectors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Meeting of Philathea.

The members of the Philathea Sew
ing Circle of the First Baptist church
Bible school held their regular meet
ing, Tuesday S pit. "a. The execu-
tive board appointed the new COM
mittees for the coming year and were
glad to welcome Mrs. Eva Gage as
vice president and new member of
the board.
At the close of a busy evening
our hostesses the Misses Wyman and
Keene, much to the surprise of the
ladies, invited them into the dining
room where dainty refreshments were
served.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
WIN La the Ocean SaIt7

The Creator made the ocean salt to
save the land from putrefaction. The
winds blow everything offensive and
pestilential (as far as we allow them
to do the work Of boards of health
out to sea, where all humors are alb
sorbed by the hungry waters. Salt Is
a purifying agent The ocean is a
great manufacturer 1t converts every
thing foul into health making ozone
and hands 1t back to us without
charge No government label is nee
essary. Stand on the prov OF a ship
for three hours a day, deep breathing
like an athlete, and your lungs will be
cleaned of everything poisonous. Your
blood Will leap through veins and arte-
ries. Your heart will be obliged to
thump with renewed force The tide
is the ocean's tongue. 1t comes IN
twice day TO lick up the foul things
of the earth and convey them to the
oceans stomach. where they are di-
gested. sailed down, cured and render
ed pure again-Marine journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Shipments of potatoes from Aroos-
took county to the Stockton terminal
commenced last week, and several
trainloads have already been dis
charged into the great potato house
on Cape Jellison pier. No shipments
have been made from Stockton as
yet, but movements will commence in
a short time. 1t has been practically
settled that barges will be used to a
great extent to move the crop this
year, as this method tried last year
was found to be the most advantage
Gus, being more prompt and safer
than by sailing vessels and cheaper
than by steamers. A type of barge
similar to those used for lime is en-
ployed and moved promptly by tugs
when ready for sea. The facilities at
Cape Jellison are such that potatoes
may be moved in the coolest weather,
a covered electric tramway moving
the sacks from the house to the sid
of the vessel so quickly that there is
no danger of chilling. Once in the
hold of the vessel there is but little
danger of freezing. Last winter the
schooner Susie P. Oliver was frozen
in the ice at Rocklandfor three weeks
and her cargo of potatoes came out in
perfect shape.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
FOR Over sixty Year

MRS. WINsLow $ SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 10 years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums allays all pain; cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for DiarThoea. 1t viii relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world Twen-
ty-hYe cents q bottle. BE sure and ask for
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing syrup and take
no other kind. Guaranteed under the Food
and Drug Act June 30th, 1905, Serial Number
1913
Most people look grave when they
are buried in thought.
"noan's ointment cured me ofeczema that
had annoyed me a long time. The cure was
permanent. Hon. =. w. Matthews, Com
missioner Labor statistics, Augusta, Me.
Worry is one of the things that re
fuses to bump the bumps.
Regulates the bowels promotes easy nat
ural movements. cures Uonstipation-Doan $
Regulets. ASK your druggist for them p
cents box.
Freedom of speech has enabled
many a man to give il TO himself in
the neck.
Baby won't suffer i've minutes with Group
If you apply pr. Thomas tclectrlc OH at
once. IL works like magic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Somerset Pomona at West New
Portland.

A special meeting Of the Pomona
was held with Fernwood grange,
West New Portland, Tuesday, Sept.
70. This was the first meeting Of the
Pomona held with Fernwood grange
since its organization three years ago.
The morning was~ very dark and
threatening and there were but foW
from distance. The secretary and
Ceres were the only officers present
and rode q miles TO reach the Grange
nan IN time to open the Pomona IN
form. Past master Geo. i. Savage
was called 70 the chair and after the
routine Of business had been transact
ed .. ID. Jones, master OF FernWood
grange, gave a cordial welcome to
the Pomona and S. F. Emerson re-
tponded IN behalf Of the Pomona.
The appointing Of committees and ar
ranging for the reception Of class Of
nineteen members into the Pomona
closed the morning session 4
bountiful grange dinner war served
by the sisters OF Fernwood grange.
The afternoon session was opened
at 80 P. NJ. with music by the grange
choir. There were selections in read
ing songs, recitations, duets and
graphophone selections by members
OF Fernwood grange and discussion
OF the question, "Are secret organiza-
lions bene fetal or detrimental to the
communities in which they exist7
5. F. Emerson was called upon 10
open the discussion followed by G.. E.
Savage, L. H. Moulton, Edgar Millay,
S. D. Jones, W. II. Strickland and
others. The speakers claimed that
any organization will be what the in
dividual members make it. II the
different members strive 70 obey the
ritualistic teachings OF the order 10
which they may belong and work in
harmony and good will, the tendency
will be beneficial to any community,
but If a division prevails and the
members become quarrelsome and
undertake to break over the prescrib.
ed rites the tendency will be the other
way The grange was mentioned as
being helpful in many ways and when
live, true and harmonious grange
exists the comm unity is benefited.
a class Of l9 was admitted into the
Pomona.
Fernwood Grange did splendid in
entertaining the visiting guests which
came from New Portland, Arson,
kennebec Valley and Skowhegan
Oranges.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Pickino on Him

A first grade boy brought perfect
spelling papers home for several weeks
and then suddenly began to miss five
and six out of ten.
Flows this. SOM" asked his father.
Teachers fault" replied the boy.
How is II the teachers faultT"
'She moved the little boy that saf
next to me. -Iippincott's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Sound practical advice given by 9
misanthrope; II ever you should he at
tackled by night never shout Murder"
for no one will bother about you. Yell
Fire" and everybody VIII be out Of
Doors IN a jiffy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

what side do you generally take
when your wife gets In an argument
with somebody else?"
"Outside. It's safer" - Milwaukee
Sentinel
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
OFT OF SIGHT.

"Out of sight, cut Of mind" is an old say
ing which applies with special force to a sore,
burn OF wound that's been treated with Buck
lens Arnica Salye. lis cut Of sight, out Of
mind and out Of eNs;ence Pies too and
chilbains disappear undtF It's healing IN
fuence. Guaranteed by sampson y Ayore
and G. K. Fogg. p,uggis. 75c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Supreme Judical-The third Tuesday in March
and September and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal.
Probate The second Tuesday OF each month
County ommissoners:-The FIRST Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday IN Deem.
keF
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
COUNTY DIRE, TORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Court
WILLIAM 7. SEEKiES ................ Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS YouNo,. ............ Solor
Judge OF Probate:
AUGUSTINE SiMMoNs,.. North Arson
Register Of Probate:l
NATHAN FOWLER. .Skowhegan
Register of Deeds:
LLBwElIYN CoopwlN........ ........... Skowheeap
Treasurer:
E p DYER. 49,. 49,. hartland
Sherih and Jaler:
DEPUTIES: J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony; Ernest A. Cook, Athens A,
Goodrich, Skowhegan; W. w. Nye Fairfield Willis
c. Emery, North Arson; E. L. Perkins, Madison;
Abel W Rowel Scion c. S. Adams, Jackman
VA Bigelow, St. Adams; a: F. Buker, farmland
E. E. Frederick, Starks; W. E. Vies Flagstaff
Fred H. Kimbal, Mercer: E. E Atwood. New Port
land F. J. Durgin, The Forks; A. Piper Smith
field ]. D Foster, Piiished; Sullivan Newton, lack
man; Fred Horne. anaan; /. 1. Pierce, Bingham;
Chss J. Savage, Nortidgewook.
County Commissioners;
L. c. WILLIAMS, Athens
GEokcE T. TIRpFr7s. Fairfield.
Henry (KowELL, Piusheld.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

There are times when God asks moth
ing of his children except silence and
patience.-Robinson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

If taken patiently and persistently
will relieve the most obstinate cases
of indigestion, constipation, bad
blood, bad liver no matter how long
standing. That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will dc. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. G.. r. Fogg
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Impure blood runs you down-makes you
an easy victim for organic diseases. Burdoek
Blood Bitters purifies the blood-cures the
cause-builds you up.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Another question that is facer for
the knockers is: What would the
junkman do if il were not for con-
temporaneous literature2
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Don't borrow trouble. II you have
the borrowing habit borrow money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03

Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed
out free. on request, by DR. Shoop, Racine,
Wis These tests are proving to the people
without penny's cost-the greater value OF
this scientific prescription known to druggists
everywhere as Or Shops Catarrh Remedy
sold by &. K Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-10-03
Termk of OourtA

o z.
GEokoE T. TIRHHT7s. Fairfield.
Henry CRCwELL, PiuSheld.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
A NEW LODGE
The Ancient Order of Eagles Will Or-
 ganize Next Week

For couple of weeks past steps have been taken to secure an organiza- ton of Aerie of the Ancient Order of Eagles. w. L. Payne was the most prominent In the work and in two weeks time he added to the list some sixty names, which he forwarded to head quarters and has received all the par aphernalia incident to organization. c. A. Crlttenden, of Los Angeles, special deputy of the deputy grand president for California will shortly ar rive and the organization proper will be instituted next week, "Wednesday night. pr. F. w. Peterson, of Calex- leo, was up last Sunday and examined majority of the applicants for admit tance.
 The boys expect to have big time on the night of the organization, which will take place in the new lodge room in the Holt block. Preparations have been made for a banquet, w. V. Bak- CT most gracefully coming forward with donation of young hog, which Is to be roasted and served with all other good things that can be secured.
 The Eagle lodge is one of the best and strong membership is already as- sured. In Its ,fraternal capac ty it is not excelled by any other and the old CT members are very enthusiastic over the impetus this infant Eagle has al ready received.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
W. C. I. U. OrOaniIed

The ladies of Fl Centro and vicinity met last Saturday afternoon at the school house and perfected an organi- zatlon of the w. c. T. U. Quite a large number were in attendance and a very interesting meeting was had.
 The following officers were elected:
 President, Mrs. M. E. Futile.
 Vlce-Presldent, Mrs. c. E. Paris.
 Secretary, Mrs. F. c. Ravens.
 Treasurer, Mrs. ]. c. Newton.
 After the election of officers was completed, discussion was had as to the future work of the new organization. It was determined to try and secure a reading room for Fl Centro and to see to this a committee consisting of Mes danes Brown, Masten and Newton, was appointed and Is to report at the next meeting.
 It was decided to hold weekly meet lngs at the school house every Satur- day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. Pro- grams will be arranged and an inter esting time Is assured at each meeting.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
A Temperance Lecture

The Rev. Leonardson, of Los An geles, president of the State Prohlbl- ton party, will deliver an address lr the interest of temperance at the school house. "Wednesday evening January 23. Arrangements are being made to have good meeting as Rev Leonardson Is a good talker. No fee will be charged, but a collection will be taken to defray expenses of the meet Ing, Don't forget the time and place and try to be there at 7 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
TELEPHONE
 IMPROVEMENTS
The Valleys Telephone System ln-
 SpeCted By General Manager

General Manager Hinchcliff, of the Consolidated Telephone and Telegraph company. was in tIe Valley this week. A thorough inspection of the entire Imperial Valley telephone system was made with local manager F. A. Yeakle, they making special trip to Holtville one day to inspect the East side ex- tension.
 Mir. Hinchcliff said he had a great many improvements in view for the Valley system, which Is certainly good news to subscribers throughout the Valley. Among other improvements contemplated is metallic line to be run from Fl Centro to Imperial, just as soon as the material can be secured. This will "clear up" the confusion of this much used line.
 Arrangements are also being made, which will soon enable Valley people to secure telephonic communication with Los Angeles.
 Mr. Hinchcllff was we'll pleased with the progress the Valley Is making and Is anxious to do all he can to better the facilities for communicating throughout the various sections.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
A Sweet Potato

E E. Forester, who lives about three miles west of Fl Centro, raised and has just harvested sweet potato that has certainly astonished the na- lives. When this particular potato was weighed it tipped the scales at (yes, these figures are correct and its no typographical erro) just 52 pounds. In size it was somewhat larger than nail keg and was of fine grain. Those who were from Missouri and must see to believe were taken out to MT. For rester's ranch and were convinced that a 52 pound sweet potato had been grown and marveled still more at the PrOductiVeness of Imperial Valley soil.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
HOItOn Power Company Advertise As-
 SeSSment No.

In this weeks issue the Holton Power company advertise the first as- sessment on its stock The reason of this is because 1t was not the wish of the directors to take any of the capital stock to rebuild the ice plant, which was burned last August. It had been figured that the actual loss to the com pany by reason of the fire would ap- proximate about $3O,0oO and by levy ing an assessment of $3 share, there being 10000 shares fund of $3O,OOO would accrue, which added to the in surance received, will practically re- place the structure without cutting into the present capital of the treasury. The plans of the Holton Power com pany have been farsighted and place has been provided for all its capital in extensions and enlargements and rath- CT than give up any of these it was thought best to assess the stock to re- place this unforeseen and unfortunate loss.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1907-01-12
TO DUMP ROCK TO-DAY
TreStIe to Be Finished and Rock Dumping to Commence This Af-
 ternOOn

Reports from the Colorado are en- couraglng in the extreme. The first of the week Mr. Cory gave out to the Press an interview in which he said that a week was all he wanted and then high water would not be a serious menace. Of course that did not mean he would have the river shut out, but he would have the piling for the treste all In place and considerable rock dumped and high water could not do much damage. It is reported that the trestle Is beng built with great rapidty and that the dumping of rock will com mence to-day. Rock IS coming in large quantities and this part of the work should be done much more rap- idly than it was done on the other dam.
 From the Yuma Sun is clipped the following, which seems to sum up the situation quite conservatively:
 "'All is we'll is the word that came yesterday from the intake, where the engineers who have been commission ed to perform this great task are striv- ing with might and main to turn the recreant Colorado back into the straight and narrow path.
 There has been little change in the situation during the past three days ex- cept that each day sees more trestle built, more protection for the levee and for Hind dam and more rock accumu- lated to be dumped into the stream as soon as the first trestle shall have been completed.
 It is estimated that if nothing hap pens to interfere with the progress of the work the first treste will be com pleted this week and rock will be dumped from it by next Saturday af- ternoon, Jan. 18th. And when that time arrives rock will go into the stream with marvellous rapidty, for there is so much of the material on hand that the p oblem will be, not to get rock, but to get rid of it."