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The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

President " hite of Colby College re-
ceived a telegram Monday, from Mr..
VIM M. Dexter of Worcester, Mass.
stating that his wife. the donor of Foss
hall at Colby. had died at Worcester
Mr.. aud Mrs. Dexter visited the College
last Commencement and were the guests
of President and Mrs. White. For sew
eral weeks her health has been failing,
and little while ago. when Pres White
visited her at her home in Worcester,
she was very ill. Mrs. Dexter was born
at Wayne Me-, 80 years ago last Au-
gust, and Was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Phiueas Foss of Wayne Hill Fol
lowing the custom Of the New England
girl at that time, she was employed in
the Gotten nil! G. SAGE, where, Ike the
many other girls engaged in the same
work. she carried on her studies and
made rapid advancement Later she
moved to Boston and was married to Mr.
Dexter. Nearly all of their married life
WAS spent in Worcester. where they
have n beautiful residence on Main st.
Foss Hall Ia woman's dormitory, cost
ing when finished about $4,000. The
main building is 1877 feet long and 30
feet wide and is thoroughly fitted as the
administrative center Of the woman's
division and az the home of 10 young
women.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
the FORKS.

Mrs. James Kinsley, who has been i'll
sos the past week, Is very much better.
Mrs. Fannie Kennedy assisted in the
care Of Mrs. Kinsley through her illness.
Thomas Berry OF West Forks and
daughter, Miss Lottie, passed through
town, Sunday.
Mrs. Nancy Fopy.he has been quite
sick for the past two weeks, but Is now
little better. DR.. Williams OF Bingham
vas called to attend her.
Mrs. Vie Young has been confined to
The house recently with very bad cold.
The many friends Of Mrs. Glenn Durgin.
Who has been 10 Waterville for the past
Two weeks under the care OF DIR. Good
rich OF that city. regrets to hear that she
b not gaining as fast as was hoped for.
Mrs. Sandy Harris will spend the re-
nainder of the winter with Miss Stella
Hunnewel.
G.. H. Markham, wife and young son
OF Moscow we're the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Larry Comber. recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Mckay have re-
turned home from Somerset Junction
where Mr.. Mckay has been at work.
Mr.. Marshall Cutler. who has been al
work 10 the woods for Durgin & Burns,
received the sad news by telephone. Sat
arday night, that his father was very sick
at his home In Wa,erville and for him TO
70 at once. Mr.. Cutler started Sunday
morning for his home in that place.
|. H. Morris cut his foot very badly,
one day las, week; 1t is very painful and
will confiue him to the house for some
time.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
WEST ATHEN S.

Mr.. Oliver F. French OF Scion was 10
town, Saturday.
Mrs. !. c. Kncaid. who has been on
the sick list, is gaining
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Druty are the
happy parents of baby gil born, an. 7.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Leavitt OF So. Scion
were in town. Tuesday.
Rose ,e futile. who has been at home
from the woods for the past week. re-
turned, Saturday.
Mr.. Arthur ard Frank hatcher and
Harry and Elmer French OF Scion were
in town, Sunday.
George Gray of Rosliudale, Mass, has
been 10 town few days visiting his
mother, Mrs. r. M. Gray.
Joseph L. Spaulding has been spending
the past week 10 Madison, the guest OF
his daughters. Misses Helen and Emma.
Lester Devoll, who has been at home
the past week. went to Skowhegan. Mon
day.
Quite a number from this place expect
to attend the K. o. T. M. ball at Athens,
Friday evening.
&c. Kincaid. Fred futile, A. b.
Walker and F. L. futile vent to Skow-
hogan. Monday
Cyrus York of Brighton was 10 town,
Friday.
On account of snow, d. S. Healey.
Scion mail carrier, was unable to make
his regular trips, Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Cyrus Corson went to Bingham, Sun
day.
Sumner Williams OF Athens passed
through this place, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Bane and daugh-
ter, Miss Vivian, of West Ripley, were
in town. recently, visiting her mother,
Mrs. S. L. Devoll.
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MoORE'S MiLLs.-CANAAN.

Mrs. Randall Shores aud sister Mrs.
Cone, from Waterville have been visiting
several days with friends ia this place,
recently.
Harold G.. Eos er visited his brother,
/. ] Foster. in Waterville, last week.
Miss A. B. Goodrich accompanied Mrs.
L. w. Shean and Mrs. o. A. Moody TO
Harlland, las. Saturday, returning Sun
day.
Mrs. Walter Shores aud Mrs. James
Churchill were in Skowhegan, one day
last week,
Frank Boston was at home from his
work in Skowhegan, Saturday, suffering
with neuralgia il his head and face.
Miss Mae L Whi,redge has teen on
the sick list, attended BY DR.. Lowe, but
Is better.
Mr.. Selden Fitzgerald while at work in
the woods met with Az accident, last
I Thursday. by falling on the sharp stump
OF a small tree. bur is reported as gazing.
Messrs. Johnson and Goodrich have
fioished numbering 10 CornvllIe for this
winter. Mr.. Johnson is in poor health.
Mrs. John Joy has been having very
i'll turn recently.
Llewellyn Decker is thought to be i'm
proving. though still suffariog much pain.
Our January thaw was very short as
most storms are this winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

any 7. Daniel Huff, month; February
I8, Emma Gilm 20, 49,; March 10, Julia
A Leighton, 81; March IS Frances M
Bailey. Sc; March 81, Calvin Chadbourn,
So; May 3, Cora E. Rowell, SO; May rs
Aloozo Spaulding. 70; May 81, Colby G.
Cromwell, II june II, Mary WILDER, 70;
June ~, Florence Marble, 46; July 81,
Hanson Hight. 80; August IA, Nellie
Tlbbet,s, IS; Angus. 7S, Roland Spauld-
ing, 5 months; August 49, Verua Cook
son, 3 months; September 80, Mercy A.
WormIight, 70; October 4, Victor Lewis.
4; October IS, Fred A. Linnell, a.
October 20, Nellie Stafford. a.; Decem.
Der IA. Ivan Jordan, II; whole number.
20.
The scholars OF the high school, under
the instruction OF Oscar w. Bigelow, gave
a public discussion with an ample pro-
gram at the ball last Saturday evening.
There were several recitations, solos aud
vocal music, beside the debate. The
question was, "Should the Women Be
Allowed to Voter" 1t vas first discussed
by the scholars. nearly all of them taking
part, and then opened to the house. The
eASCCuiuky well buAii
sides, which evinced much talen, and
ability. A vote was taken and it was de-
cided 90 to 10 ,ha. women should vote
LIT our Legislators take due notice there
Of and govern themselves accordingly.
Last Thursday was the coolest weather
ever known in this section, the ihermom-
eter registered AZ below zero 10 some
places in town.
Mrs. r. H Reed returned, Saturday
night, from Portland where she has been
at the hospital for the past two months,
and her many friends are glad to learn
that she is much better.
Miss Flossie McPhe,ers is in Massa-
chusetts for several weeks visit with rel
atives in Lowell and Lynn.
There is to be an entertainment and
Poverty sociable at Grange hall on
Saturday evening, February and, the pro-
ceeds to 60 to the Grange scholarship
fund at Good Will farm. All jewelry,
white waists and "boiled" shirts will be
fined Ave cents, as every lady is to dress
in print and every gentleman is to wear al
least one patch.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

Charged with a most unusual crime
and one for which the penalty is life
Imprisonment for each, and previous TO
1897 was death, two men were arrested
in " sshington county recently by deputy
United States marshals. They are apt.
Gilbert NJ. Tower and Haskell Davis of
Jonesport. the former master and half
owner, and the latter a seaman on the
rs ton fishing schooner Fortuna. which
was sunk near Alden's rock just outside
Portland harbor Sunday night, Dec. 2.
They are charged with sinking their
schooner for the purpose of obtaining
the value of an insurance policy for 5000
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

NJ. c. Kennedy who is in falling health
has not been feeling quite as we'll oil late.
Miss Laura Dufgin, who Is receiving
treatment at the Central Maine hospital,
Lewiston, is reported as getting along
v,ry nicely and will soon be home.
After lingering iloess Mrs. Sumner
Hunoewiil passed peacefully away an.
uary 7, surrounded by her loving husband
and children, who had so tenderly cared
ior her through her long, weary months
Of suffering. Though great sufferer
Mrs Hunnewill always had a pleasant
smile aud cheerful word for all, never
complaining OF her own sufferlngs, but
always Interested 10 the welfare OF those
about her She was kind loving wife
and mother, especially devoted to her
home ana family. and will be sadly miss
ed in the home. She leaves 10 mourn
heir loss an aged husband. five sons and
four daughters. 40 aged father and moth
-f, three brothers and three sisters, be-
side large circle OF relatives and friends,
A precious one from us has gone,
The voice We loved is still,
The place made vacant INCUR home,
Can never more be filled.
God IN his wisdom has recalled,
The boon his love had gwen,
And though the body slumber here,
The soul IS safe IN heaven
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all OF our friends and neigh
bors for their kindly ministrations dur
ing the long illness of our beloved wife
and mother for all their kindly offices
during the sad period between her
death and burial and for the beautiful
floral offerings that 81 touched our
hearts.
SUMNER Z HUNNEwELL
AND FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
BRING GOOD HEALTH
DR.. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS USED
AFTER GRIPS ATTACK.
Arrest Fatal Decline, Build Up the
System and Restore Lost Flesh
and Failing Strength. M

Any bodily weakness caused by a
deficiency In the blood can be cured
by the use OF DR.. Williams Pink pills
because these pills actually make new
blood After attacks OF the grip the
blood is generally run down and the
patient continues to decline.
About three years ago says Mrs.
Jennie Cowan, of us y Henry
Street West Bay City, Mich, 81
caught a severe cold. which ran into
the grip was confined to my bed
for two weeks At the end of that
time | was able to be about. but was
completely run down. | was SO weak
could hardly stand. my cheeks had
no color and | felt faint Ny heart
would flutter and it was difficult for
me to breathe a tines Neuralgia
settled In the back of my head and
stomach and | suffered from rheuma-
tism in my shoulders
81 had the care of the best doctor
in town bur became no better until a
friend told me one day how she had
been cured by Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills and | decided to try them
soon felt better and continued using
them until was entirely cured They
built me up again to perfect health
and / Use them now whenever | feel
at all sick and they always help me"
The after.efeets Of the grip are
generally worse than the disease it.
self The health of the body is badly
shattered and oftentmes there seems
to be no way to restore It, The blood
is poor. the breathing difficult and
there Is loss OF weight The sufferer
becomes nervous and irritable and the
system Is pes.sr!ess 10 resist the at
tacks OF such diseases as bronchitis.
pneumonia and consumption.
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills are inyal-
liable in this condition. as well as in
other blood diseases, because they not
only drive off the germs OF the disease
but build up the system. The pills
have cured anaemia rheumatism. af
ter-effects OF fevers, neuralgia and
many other severe disorders.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold
by all druggists, or sent, postpaid, on
receipt of price. so cents per box.
six boxes $3.50 by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Company, Schenectady.
N Y
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
The Story ola Medicine.

It's name-~Golden Medical Discovery
was suggested by one Of Its most import
ant and valuable ingredients - Golden
Seal root.
Nearly forty years ago, DR.. Pierce dis
covered that he could, by the use OF pure,
trlple-refned glycerlne, aided by GER
tain degree OF constantly maintained
heat and with tho aid Of apparatus and
appliances designed for that purpose, ex-
tract from our most valuable native me-
dicinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use of alcohol,
SO generally employed. So the now world
famed Golden Medical Discovery" for
the cure OF weak stomach, indigestion, or
dyspepsia. torpid liver, or biliousness and
kindred arrangements was first made, as
II ever sinae has bNen, without particle
of alcohol III It's malS.up.
ens, n4Diss ya lsb Gi Us nsJee
will show that 1t is made from the most
valuable medicinal roa,s found growing
In our American forestS AL these In
gradients ave received the stroQGest en-
d0Lsement from the leading MEDICAL -e$:
ts.Ieachers -WrlterA-on- Mlteldd
ses fe% M9q for ne dseases Tor WICK
'EaIdsa MsJlaattlsaoxsIls adSissd:
A little book OF these endorsements mas
been compiled by DR.. R. v Pierce, OF
Buffalo, N. Y, and will be mailed free TO
any one asking same by postal card, or
letter addressed TO the Doctor as above.
From these endorsements, copied from
standard medical books Of all the differ
ent schools of practice, IL will be found
that the ingredients composing the Gold
en- Medical Discovery" are advised not
only for the cure Of the above mentioned
diseases, but also for the cure OF all ca
tarrhal, bronchial and throat affections,
accompanied with catarrhal discharges,
hoarseness, sore throat, lingering, or
hang on- coughs, and all those wasting
affections which, II not promptly and
properly treated are liable to terminate
In consumption. Take DR.. Pierce's Dis
coyery in time and persevere In is use
until you give 1t fair trial and 1t Is not
likely to disappoint. Too much must not
be expected OF 1t. 1t will not perform
miracles. 1t will not cure consumption
In its advanced stages No medicine Will.
1t ,Dtll cure the affections that lead up to
consumption, " toJ.e,, An time.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded In the county registry !:
Fsirfield-F G Penney to Fessenden
Colcord; S K Jones TO h G Hayden,
$4,000.
New Portland-Ina Richardson to Fl j
Richardson; Hattie Richardson to II
J Richardson; F A William to Ella M
Vickerv.
Msdison-Thomss Hunnewill to Hor-
ace & Chas. Spear, $50; F F Moore to $
NJ Adams ct al; Philsnder Newton to
Albert Polhemus; L Kendall to I
Brown.
Auson-Joseph Atkinson to Margaret
s. Witham.
Starks-Otis r White to E letters.
Mercer-H Z Holmes to W Wiley
F w Wiley to FL K Holmes.
Ripley-Chas. e Hanson to VIM. j
Nelson, $4,000; &c Hanson to VIM.
Nelson, $500.
Big W-M G Shaw Lumber Co to Geo
Fl Bemis, $3.50.
Cornville-Michael Kane to A L Will
liams.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
SMITHF1ELD.

Mrs Emma Huntoon WAS called from
New Hampshire here last week 81 the
serious Illness of her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Perkins.
Laforest Groves received the news of
the dAath nf,hls BROTHER, Varney, which
occurred In California, whore he has
lived for about fifty years.
Mr.. Andrew Cole has the sympathy of
the community In the death of his wife,
which occurred at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Fuller in Nor
ridgewock. Mr.. and Mrs Cole have
been residents of this town for many
years.
Crosby Mitchell came home from Wa
tervlle to spend the remainder OF the
winter with his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mitchell.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

The Larkin club met with Mrs. Walter
Dicker, last week, and will meet with
Mrs. John Connor next.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley is able to be out
doors once more.
Mrs. Lydia Crosb, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John Curtis.
Mrs. Dora Bessey is on the sick list.
Mr. William MaIoon and wife are on a
visit to friends in Bangor.
Mrs. Mandy Smith Of Cornville visited
at Mr.. Melvin PAlmeI's, last week. and
while there Mrs. Palmer and Mrs.. Smith
visited 10 Oakland.
Mrs. Percy Kicker has been confined to
the house the past ten days.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
BRIGHTON.

The Wayside Club held their quill,
drawing 10 Wesserrunsett hail. Saturday
evening. Jan. 10Th Mark Webster drew
the quill, The society realized over SI4
from the sale. and intend to use the pr -
ceeds for the village improvement. The
next meeting of the cnb will be at Mrs.
F. T. farTin's.
Brighton grange holds installation of
officers. Saturday evening, Jan. 40, to
close with baked bean supper.
The Brighton Dramatic Club will soon
begin work on play which they intend
to present at some future dale.
CODE Blown OF Mayheld has purchased
a ine two year old colt OF Henry Nc
Clinloc OF this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Baker visited rel
atives in Bingham quite recently.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
FAIRFIELD CENTER.

MIR. A +. Horne OF Manchester, N,
H.. was 10 town lew days last week.
Chas. Fowler losi horse. recently.
Mrs. Geo Green died last week, after
a long illoess from consumption.
Mrs. Thankful Noble will soon move
into the house owned by Miss Annie
Goodwin.
There will be an all day meeting OF VIC
tor Graoge, Saturday, Jan. 10 There
will be speakers from away and good
time is expected. The usual grange din
ner will be served al noon.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
NEW PORTLAND.

Mrs. F. E. Boynton, who has been Wis
Ting relatives and friends, returned to her
home in Kingfeld, last Sunday.
Mrs. Mahlon WEIGH and 500, Arthur,
are visiting a, c H Nye's.
Mrs. Helen Webb is visiting at Mr..
Dement'S 10 Arson valley.
Mrs G. L. Williams and Masters Bond
Davis and Harry Webb visited Mr.. Viii
llams 10 Embden, last Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs Fred King and children and Miss
Winnie Atwood of West New Portland
visited at Hiram Emery's. last Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized TO refund your money II
Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. 1t stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents Gerious results
from cold. cures la grippe coughs
and prevents pneumonia aud consump-
MON. Contains no opiates. The genu
inc is in yellow package Refuse sub
stitutes. r w. Bucknam and G..
Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
FASTIDIOUS WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment OF
feminine ills. AS wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The r. Paxton Co.. Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

Does Coffee disagree with you2 Probably
it does Then try DR.. Shops Health Cof-
fee. "Health Coffee" is clever combination
of parched cereals and nuts. Not grain of
real Coffee, remember, in Dr. Shops Health
Coffee. yet its flavor and taste matches close
ly old Java and Mocha Coffee. II your stom-
ach, heart, or kidneys can't stand Coffee
drinking, try Health Coffee. 1t is whole
some, nourishing, and satisfying. It's safe
even for the youngest child. Sold by G. X.
Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
CANAAN.

Benz amin Chase of Pitts6eld was
stricken w:h paralysis. recently. Uncle
Ben as he is called. lived many years in
Canaan and the past two or three years
has made il his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Isaiah Crowell 10 Piusfeld. His
many friends are anxious for his recovery.
Miss Kate preble, who has been work
Ing 10 thu family of Ashley Reene, has
gone to WatefyIlle.
Miss Eva Jewell, who has had employ.
ment 10 Skowhegan, has returned home,
Selden Fitzgerald, while working 10
the woods, met wi h a serious accident by
falling. He was brought home to be
cured for.
A party from this place witnessed the
installation ceremonies OF Hartland
grange officers, last Sa urday evening,
by State Master Gardner. When crowd
faces such storm as we had that sfer-
noon a distance of ten miles the people
may know they want TO 60 somewhere
and it would be ladies that had the cout-
age instead OF gentlemen
Mrs. Lena Church is i'll again since her
return from Massachusetts.
The Conant concert at Grange hall was
paTo iz-d literally and d pleasing pro-
gram was presented.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
The Cause.

Theater Goer-The love scene In your
play isn't half so natural as 1t used to
be last season. The same people do 1t
too. Manager-Yes, but the lovers were
married few months ago.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
HOW TO CURE CHILBLAINs.

"To enjoy freedom from chilblains," writes
John Kemp, East Otisheld, Me-, 81 apply
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Have also used it
for salt rheum with excellent results.
Guaranteed to cure fever sores, indolent
ulcers, piles, burns. wounds, frost bites and
skin diseases. age at Sampson & Azores
and G. r. Fogg's drug stores.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
Hard tn understaud.

Blbbs - Some people get everything
they go after Gibbs-Yes. and others
don't seem to get what's coming to
them.-Smart Set
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24
NORTH MADISON.

The next meeting of Golden Glow
Branch OF I. S. S. will be held at the
home of Sister Olive Spaulding. an all
day meeting with dinner on January 81.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-01-24

The more sunshine there is 10 some
mems lives the less hay they make.
No man ever got a pain in his back
from carrying his ueighbor's burden.
Can't look we'll, eat we'll or feel we'll with im-
pure blood feeding your body. Keep the blood
pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply,
take exercise, keep clean and you will have long
life.
Hives. eczema. itch or salt rheum set you crazy
Cant bear the touch of your clothing. Doan's
Ointment cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell 1t.
Many OF our anticipated pleasures are
anything but pleasures after we get them.
For Over Sixty Years
Mrs. wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over so years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething. with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child ,softeus the gums
allays all pain; cures wind collie, and Is the
best remedy for Disrrhoea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately, Solt by
druggists in every part OF the world. Twenty
Ave cents . bottle. BE sure and ask for "Mrs.
Win slow's Soothing Syrup" spdtske no other
kind.
Some men are able to bear misfortunes
and some others have sense enough 10
avoid them.