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The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
HAIR TLANO.

Dr. and Mrs. Weston Webb and
daughter, Evelyn, visited relatives in
Athens, recently.
William Goff of North Arson was a
recent visitor at the home of his sis
ter, Mrs. Isaac Stedman, Pleasant St.
Mrs. Mary Perry and Mrs. Laura
Robinson were hostesses at the meet
ing of the Hartland Guild last Thurs
day afternoon.
w. B. Brown, Esq, of this town and
Rev. w. G. Baker of Sheepscots for
merly of this town, have been passing
20 days hunting vacation in the
vicinity of The Forks.
The members of Hartland Grange
are making extensive arrangements
for their annual fair to be held, We'd
nesday, Nov. 20. A dinner and sup
per will be served on that day at the
usual hours and an entertainment will
be held in the evening.
A district meeting of the Masonic
Lodges in this district was held here,
November 6, by invitation of the Co
rinthian Lodge, F. & A. M. A ban
quet was served under the direction
of the Hartland Guild of the M. E.
church with Mrs. E. H. Thompson as
chairman.
The members of the Outlook Club
were delightfully."- entertained, Tues
day afternoon, by Mrs. Carrie Linn
Blanchard at their first social after
noon of this season. There was a
good sized attendance and the hours
were passed socially with the follow
ing brief program: Roll call; cur
rent events, members; solo, .Some-
where" Mrs. Florence Fields, &C.
companist, Mrs. Z. H. Thompson;
reading, Mrs. Bessie Gray; piano solo,
Mrs. Bertha G. Fuller.
During the afternoon a light lunch
of sandwiches, olives, cake and mar
guerites were served by Mrs. Blanch.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14

prescription of the eminent specialist
who prescribed it for the late Rev,
Father John O'Brien, by whom it was
recommended and from whom it de-
rived its name. 1t Is free from opium.
morphine or any of the poisonous
nerve -deade aing drugs or weakening
stimulants upon which the majority
of patent medicines depend for their
temporary effect. and which are
dangerous-you are warned against
them. Fifty years in use. Guaran-
teed
Father Johns Medicine builds up
the body and makes flesh and strength.
Sold and recommended in Skowhegan,
Me-, by Frank w. Bucknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
Libel for Divorce.
STATE OF MAINE.

Somerset, 81.
To the Honorable Justice OF the supreme
Judicial CoufL mex to be holden at SkoW he
gan within and for the County of Somer>r-
on the fourth Tuesday of december ~ D.
1907, one thousand nine hundred Il seven
Lena May Head of Jackman Plantation IN
said county respectfully represents, that she
was married to the SAID Francis ). Head AT
Ellsworth In the County Of Hancock In the
State Of Maine on the twenty-second day OF
March A. ID. 1876, that they lived and cohab
tied together as husband and wife at Ear
Harbor in said County of Hancock and al
Bangor In the County Of Penobscot unn
December first \. ID. 1905. That your libellant
has always conducted herself toward her
said husband ~ Il true, faithful and affection.
ate wife and ha, always faithfully performed
and observed her marriage obligations 'l
that the said libelee has been totally neg
lectfu of his marriage VOWS and obligations
that the said Francis Head during Their
married life has been guilty of cruel ana
abusive treatment and extreme cruelV
toward your said libellant, that the said
i ancis :. Head Is addicted to gross and con,
firmed habits OF intoxicatlon from the Use o.
Intoxicating liquors. that on the fifteenth
day of December A. d. 1905 the said libe,lee
left your lIbellant and went to parts m
known to her, since which time she mas
received no support nom him. that she mas
made diligent search and Inquiry fol MIN
but has been unable to ascertain and does
not know the residence of the said lhei!ee,
and the same cannot be ascertaiued ny
reasonable diligence.
Wherefore your llbelant prays that the
bonds OF matrimony between her and he'
said husband be dissolved and decree
of divorce he granted to her.
Dated this Sth day Of
October A. ID. 1907.
LENA MAY HEAD
Somerset 81. oct. 3. 1907.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me thu day
r.. y. MERRILL,
Justice Of the Peace
Somerset. IS, Clerks office, sup. Jud'
Court. Received and filed 18th day Of 'cio-
Der 4. u. 1907.
Attest: W. T. SEEKINS, CLERK.
STATE OF MAINE
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, IN NA'AIl"N'
(sEAL) Skowhegan, october y lsp';
Upon the annexed Libel, II is ordeIed D.
me, the undersigned, a Justice of said OouI To-
that notice be given TO the Libelee by pun
fishing an attested copy OF the same, togethe'
with this order thereon, three weeks sucee9.
sivey in the Somerset Reporter, newspalt'
printed in Skowhegan, in the County OF oo'l',
erset, the last publication to be thirty Gay AZ
least before the next term Of said Court, To w
holden at Skowhegan, within and iof salI
County, on the fourth Tuesday OF December
next, that he may then and there appear III
said Court and answer thereto, II ne see NJ
WIN. p. WHITEHoUSE.
Justice supreme JudicialCouIr
A true copy Of libel and order OF toui'
thereon. ,,.
3wl4 Attest W T. SEEKINs, CLERK
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brought home a fine deer. All their
friends were remembered with nice
piece of deer meat.
The cider mill is the busiest place
in town.
Mr.. Hurd, father of Eugene Hurd,
passed away last Monday morning;
He had been an invalid for several
wears, and was tenderly cared for by
his wife and children, by whom he
will be greatly missed.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
MADISON CENTER.

Golden Glow Branch, l. s. s. will
meet with Mrs. Orrison Clough
Thursday, November 2lst, as the
regular day, the last Thursday is
Thanksgiving day.
H. E. Spear and son returned from
their hunting trip all right, and
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14

amt feeling right today,
Something wrong l must say;
Come to think of it, that's right
l forgot my Rocky Mountain lea
last night. Il. II. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14

The finest Coffee Substitute ever made,
has recently been produced by DR.. Shoop of
Racine, Wis. You don't have to boil it
twenty or thirty minutes. "Made in a min
ute says the doctor. "Health Coffee" is
really the closest Coffee Imitation ever yet
produced. Not grain of real Coffee in it
either. Health Coffee Imitation is made
from pure toasted cereals or grains, with
malt, nuts, etc. Really it would fool an ex-
pert-were he to unknowingly drink it for
Coffee. G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
CORNVILLE.

Frank Blaisdell of Rome is visiting
his sister. Mrs. d. M. Bean, this week.
There was no dance at the Grange
Hall, Thursday night, on account OF
the intense rain. The next one will
be Nov. 2S, Thanksgiving night.
The Forward Movement Club, of
the NJ. E. Church spent very pleasan
evening, at the home of Miss Evelyn
Fogg. The home was prettily deco
rated with Jack lanterns, which
beamed from every window their
canny welcome to the arriving guests.
After short program of vocal and
instrumental music, fruit ice cream
was served A course of Bible study
was outlined for future meetings.
1t was an enjoyable session and as
usual those present all want to come
again.
Miss Hazel Clark, who has been
stopping with Saddle Flanders for
about year, returned to her home,
Friday.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
NEW PORTLAND

Mrs. Emily Mills of Poland Springs
was in town, last week, calling on
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Snow of Skow
hogan were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Asa Adams last Saturday and Sun
day.
Miss Lucy Hutchins has returned
home from Mercer, where she has
been teaching.
Miss Gertie Jones is i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Charlotte Adams of Rhode
Island is the guest of Miss Susie
Emery.
Harold Adams was home from
Kingfield over Sunday.
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EAST MADISON

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Morrison ar
rived home from Bangor, Monday,
where they have been for brief visit
with their son, Fred A. Morrison.
Mrs. E. K. Hall of Gorham, N. H.,
arrived here the first of the week and
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Chadbourn.
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MAYFIEIO.

Mrs. Vina M. Webster has returned
home from Bingham where she has
been with friends the past week.
Annie Campbell has gone to cook
for Mr.. Sandborn's mill employees.
DR.. Smith and Prof. w. A. Boston,
also several others from Athens, are
in town for few days.
P. S. Lowell shot fine buck deeI
the first of the week, also Roscoe
Smith.
The two families occupying G.. G
Browns house have recently built {
camp near the mill and are moving
there this week.
G. E. Flanders is soon to close hi
home for the winter and his daughter
Leah, is going to Athens to attenc
school.
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ard, assisted by Mrs. Della Firth and
Miss Elizabeth A. Linn, who poured
coffee and chocolate. The next meet
ing will be held, Nov. 10, with Mrs.
Harriet Blake.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14

Many a fellow swears to love a
girl, and spends the remainder OF his
days swearing because he did.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
SOUTH SOLON.


E. NJ. Dean is packing apples for j..
NJ. Norton, paying $3.50 for Kings,
and $500 for Baldwins and Greetings.
Harvesting is about over and the
apple crop is one of the best ever
grown in this vicinity.
There was a husking at j. r. Jew
ett's, last Saturday eve ing, and one
Monday evening at Llewellyn Ea-
toms.
On account of heavy rains the
ground in many places is so wet that
carting and blowing cannot be done
w. o. Paul and wife and c. T. Dur
ham went to Boston, last Saturday,
for a two weeks vacation.
H. l.. Jewett was in town, Satur-
day, buying hay and potatoes.
Mrs. J. R. Jewett received word,
Sunday, of her mothers dangerous
illness. She lived but a few hours,
dying, Sunday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
STATE OLE MAINE
Horses For Sale.

One work horse and one driver, for
sale cheap.
PALMER & COMPANY
lin, If As Skowhegan, Maine
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Athens.

The news of the suffering and death
of Lizzie Currier came to friends in
this town with touch of deep grief.
Although most especially in her case
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14

1t is better to be jolly than be
jollied.
Unfortunately, finding fault isn't
80 different as looking for needle
in q haystack
The Somerset reporter., 1907-11-14
MONEY SAVED AT SMITHS MUSIC STORE
BUYING
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines

leading manufacturers at lowest prices
the lowest ces ene
Nerrl Brig Pianos OF
NeedIes or a Mail Promptly Filled
J. NJ l. j. SMITH, Madison Ave- Skowhegan, Maine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05

from dry hot winds. followed by heavy downpour of rains, reaching to over flows of lowlands. With average condi- tions 50 per cent with adverse, 40 per cent; with most favorable and late frost, 10 per cent.
 Lowndes County, E. F'arrior-On ac- count of recent rains there has been very little improvement in crop condt- llons l think twothirds of an average crop full estimate for this part of Bowndes county.
 Madison County. W. A. Sanford-Corn and food stuffs 100 per cent. Cotton i'm proved Under favorable conditions and late frost, think cotton will make 75 per cent.
 Marengo County, N G. Winn-Crops have improved very much where they are worked We can reasonably expect about 65 per cent of cotton crop. Corn crop very poor, do not know to estimate
 Marion County. H. o. Sargent-Corn crop doing very well. Cotton Is doing better. l don't believe, however, 1t will be more than 50 per cent. The greatest possible yield will be SO per cent.
 Marshall County, T. M. Patterson-Both cotton and corn have improved. Corn promises to be an average crop. Cotton cannot make more than two-third crop.
 Monroe County. J. K Kyser-Corn is about made, and have a good crop through this section Under favorable conditOrs think we will make three-fourths of cot ton crop The plant is healthy and growing.
 Monroe County, McCreary & Co.-Recent scattering rains have improved the cotton and food stuff outlook. Don't think we could possibly make more than 70 per cent in this section under most favorable conditions.
 Montgomery County Moses McLemore- Cotton crop very much improved in last two weks. Under reasonable conditions county would probably make 75 per cent of a cotton crop. Under most favorable conditions from now on 80 per cent.
 Morgan County, M. V. Parker-Cotton and corn have improved very fast during past two weeks. Cotton 60 per cent corn 75 per cent. If seasons hold good cotton 50 per cent, corn 90 per cent.
 Perry County J. F. SuttIe-Our imme- diate section would like very much to have rain just at this time. No serious damage as yet With most favorable con dltons we will make 70 to 75 per cent of crop, both corn and cotton, but we must have rain soon.
 Perry County R. A. Hardle-Average crop of cotton and food stuffs as far as I can see is about 60 per cent. With most favorable conditions from now on greatest possible yield of cotton about 6 per cent.
 Perry County, W. IT. Tayloe-Improve- ment wonderful in corn, cotton may do likewise next month. Under most favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
l. B. Grisham Dles.

Florence, August 4.-Gspecial)-J. E. Grlsham died Friday evening al o'clock at his late residence in East Florence, aged 57 years. Mr. Grsham was native of Colbert county, where he held official positions for number of years, remov- ing from Tuscumbia 10 Florence about three years ago. He was deputy sheriff under his brother, J. S. G; G;Isham, and when the term of the letter expires sue ceeded him as sheriff of Colbert county. The deceased is survived by hls widow and five children, Mrs. J. D. Leatherwood of Tuscambia, Mrs. Lennic Slocum cf Detroit, Mich, and Winner, Shelby and Benjamin Grisham of Florence. His brother J. S. Grisham of Tuscumbla, a"i his sister, Mrs. P. l.. Hill of Russell vile, also survive him. MT. Grisham Is well known both in Lauderdale and Col bert counties, and in his death Florence loses an excellent citizen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05

able conditions from now on we may ex- pect 0 per cent cotton crop.
 Randolph County, G. o. Hnl-Favorable seasons have advanced all crops wonder fully in the past two weeks. roodstuffs will now go S5 per cent. Cotton is now 60 per cent. With late frost we may pos sibly get 70 per cent of a crop.
 St. Clair County, w. W. Winn-CropS of cotton and foodstuffs generally i'm proved. About 65 per cent can reasonably be counted this year. With mos favorable conditions we may expect D per cent. Crops are all laid by, and generally very clean.
 Shelby County, M. F. Holmes-There has been no change in past two weeks. In some localities there has been some improvement, in others too much rain. Corn 50 per cent, cotton 50 per cent. Under ideal conditions 75 per cent. Sumter County w. D. MeGowen-Corn is very good With seasons from now on will make 75 per cent of both cotton and corn Don't think we can possibly make over 80 per cent cotton.
 Sumter County, J. P. Transportation crop has improved about 10 per cent, but rain is badly neded. Foodstufs have im- proved per cent, which will make the average about 20 per cent. Under most favorable conditions the greatest yield that can be expected of cotton crop Is 75 per cent
 Tallapoosa County, B. H. Walker-B1rst cotton has grown rapidly. Corn and food stuffs doing fine Seventy-five per cent is as much as could be counted on under most favorable conditions this year for cotton.
 Walker County, c. D. Long-Steady in1- provement in crops. Cotton 70 per cent, corn 100 per cent. Under most fayorab ble conditions will make 10 per cent cotton.
 Calhoun County T. l.. Harvey-Cotton improved 10 per cent in the past two weeks Condition of cotton 65 per cent, foodstuffs 50 per cent. Seventy-tive per cent if very late frost and plenty of rain through August.
 Cherokee County, H. c. Tucker--Fhe change for the better has been rather phenomenal in the past two weeks think 70 to 80 per cent of cotton probable under average conditions. l think so to % per cent probable for food crop. Under most favorable conditions l thnH 20 per cent of cotton crop probable Of eourse cotton Is late, and much depends on early or late frosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Inn snMETHING-
News of centrevllle.

Centreville. August tSpeciaL)-The non-jury term of the county court for the Bloeton division will convene at Bloc ton tomorrow. The docket is light and the court will not be in session long.
 The member of the court of county commissioners will be in session again tomorrow to complete the call of tax raise cases.
 On Friday night Mrs. S. D. Logan entertained in honor of her guests, Miss Ellen Ashley of Tuscaloosa and Mss Mamie Golden of Talladega The lawn was beautifully lighted for the Occasion. Delightful refreshments were served and the entertainment was in every respect most enjoyable Mrs. Nelson Carlisle Fun Ter and Misses Mary and Winnie Davis Logan in turn presided at the punch bowl The following were the guests Of the occasion: MT. and Mrs Nelson Car lisle Fuller, Misses kittie Sue Avery, Lucy Beck Mary Casey, Bessie Cooper. Hattie Fancher, Ella Mae Gardner, Olivia Griffin, Georgia Leeper, Bettie Pratt IIu- cile Pratt Mamie Pratt. Kettle Thoma- son Messrs William Avery, Frank Coop CT. Rayond Cooper Clifford Frazer. Mo ren Fuller, w. c. Fuller w. W, Layen- der, Dick Larrick, Westley Moreland, John Oglesby, J. B. Mackey, Alsey Clem- ents Pratt and Melford Pratt.
 On Thursday night Mrs. Luman Hand ley Nunnalee entertained a few couples informally at whist in honor of Miss Ellen Ashley.
 On Friday night Mrs. Marion c. Crews entertained the younger set at her home on East Highlands.
 The Rev. J. w. Walden. an eminent Presbyterian divine of Baltimore, occu- pied the pulpit at the Presbyterian church here today and delivered an able ser mon to a large congregation.
 Prof. Frank Cooper of John Hopkins university is on a visit to his father, Prof. J. D. Cooper of this place.
 Mrs. Emmett Jones, who has been on a visit to the family of Senator Reynolds returned to her home at Demopolis yes terday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
NEGRO'S SUICIDAL ACT. Young White Man Is Fatally Shot
 Without Provocatlon.

Chattanooga. August IA telephone message from Athens, Tenn, to the Times says
 Charles Pierce. brother of Chief of Po- lice John Pierce, was shot and probably fatally wounded by John Crockett, young negro. at midnight last night. The shooting took place at the depot. whci Pierce was seeing some ladies off on inc train, and was without apparent provoca- tion.
 After the shooting the negro escaped. pursued by mob. He Is now surrounded in a swamp north of the city, and there is little or no chance of his escape. Should young Pierce die, which outcome Is con- sidered inevitable. his slayer probably will be lynched when captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
NOTICE

On and after August 4th Section GOA of City Code against rank growth of weeds will be enforced.
 Occupants of lot are respon- sible for sidewalks or alley abutting same. If lot is vacant both owner or agent can be held responsible.
 GEO. B. WARD,
 Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL

Virginia Avenue and Beach, Atlantic City. N. J. Capacity TOO guests Hot and cold sea water in all baths. Most mod ern. Central in location. The Highest and Coolest Elevation. Largest and finest rooms in the city. The cuisine and service not surpassed by any. Orchestra Terms: American plan s12.oO per week up; s2.5O per day up Special Septemb Der rates Write for folder. Coaches at all trains. CHARLES E CnpIS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
Will Go In Blast.

Florence, August 4.-(Special)-The Sloss- -Sheffield's Philadelphia furnace, which has been closed down for repairs and improvements since the first of the year, will go in blast about the 7th of th1s month One hundred thousand dollars has been spent on the plant, making 1t one of the best in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
HETHEL FEMALE COLLEGE
 HIa-I-lnSxftlo

select school for girls and young u,omen: combines with full and tborough academic work the comforts and courtesies of refined home life; of fers unsurpassed advantages for mu- sical. literary and scientific study; onens Sept. 3, closes May 27, 1908. Write for catalogue. to Edmund Harri- son, A. NJ, IL. D., President.
 6-1S-1S-t -tmo-f fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05

The Catalogue and Premium List of the Alabama State Fair is ready for distribution. Cop ies may be obtained at City Office, Colonial Hotel, or by mail on request to the secre- tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
porTER cOIJEGE-

TV T E1It tOf'ffIN'H1 "a For Young Ladies, students rom ~ States Number select and limited. 20 teachers Departments under special ists Appointments of the highest order. Recommended by leading men Of the T. Send for Catalogue Rev B. F. Cabeu. D. D., Pres, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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Notes and Personals.

The Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church will meet tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock at the home or Mrs. J. E. Robbins, Avenue l and Nine teenth street.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Scholl celebrated the twenty eighth anniversary of their wedding today. A large number Of friends partook of their hospitality and extended to MT. and Mrs. Scholl their heartiest congratulations
 Miss Mamie Krebs of New Orleans Is visiting MT. and Mrs. H. J. Krebs at Hilltop.
 Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor or the Christian church. leaves this week Tor visit to Jamestown, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
HOTELS AND SUMMER RESORTS.
I.ORING SPRINGS,

Lookout Nit. 2500 it. Altitude. Chalybeate. alum and freestone watcr fishing, hunting, swimming, boating. bow ling. tennis. croquet. music. danc- ing and other amusements. Rates reasonable.
 Chna. A. I.OrinG, Prop.
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countries at a total cost of $15Oo mile. Mississippi has at present over oo'oVo miles of roadway of which only about 15O miles have been improved, making her percentage of improved roads lowest or all in the United States, except Louis jana. which has only one mile of mod ern roadway to every 40,ooo inhabitants This is chiefly due in both instances to the faot that the best known road making materials were not available ana the supply of road money not enough 10 cover the great expense or importing gravel or stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
AMZI GOLDEN
 SEED COMPANY
2O12 First Ave.

Are now prepared to supply full line of all
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Election Today.

An election will be held tomorrow at Fairview to vote on the proposed in- corporation. The polling place will be at Vicker's store at Osceola station, with J. w. Morrow. E. Urman as man agers and Harry Spurrier as clerk A large vote Is expected, as much inter est Is being manifested in this cleo tion. Polls will open at o'clock in the morning and close at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-05
WHEELER'S HOTEL

EUTAW, ALA. Electric lights and bells in each room Artesian water. Long distance Telephone service, Rot and Cold Water Baths.
 Rates $2OO Per Day.
 M. JOE WHEELER, Prop.