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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

Waterville have recently visited at
Chas. Fosters.
G. E. Farnham, wife and son re-
turned from Northport last Saturday
Randolph Shores and wife from
Waterville visited his mother and
and other relatives in this place re-
Gently.
Ray S. Reynolds was at home from
Winslow over Sunday.
Miss Lola McEdmunds from Au-
gusta made brief calls on relatives
here Sunday evening.
Percy H. Williams made calls Sat
urday afternoon on all his grand
parents at Moore's Mills.
Mrs. Lewis from Clinton and Mrs.
Grindall from Waterville are stopping
with their mother, Mrs. Annie Booker
on account of sickness in the family.
Mrs. Ansel Booker is also visiting her
parents here.
Mrs. James Churchill passed one
day last week at Richard Chase's,
Browns Corner.
School commences Monday, Miss
Cassie Burrill teacher.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
Dreams of the Healthy.

There has been much discussion as to
whether one dreams only on falling to
sleep and during the act Of waking up,
or whether dreams take place at any
time during sleep. While not definitely
determined ls yet, the evidence seems
to be rather In favor of the view that
one may dream at any time during
the night or the whole night through.
Dreaming Is common to perfectly
healthy persons, and in itself is no
evidence of disorder Harper's Maya
zine
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
Mount Mckinley,

In mountain climbing the world over
the climber usually arrives fresh and
unfatlgued at the base of the peak he
wishes to storm and, as rule, begins
his ascent at high altitude. On Mount
Mckinley, as described by writer In
Outing, 1t Is the opposite There are
twenty-five miles of rugged foothills
and glaciers to be crossed-with. heavy
packs-before the base of the mountain
Is reached, and then the climber is con-
fronted by $4,000 feet of rock and ice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
GOOD SENSE
IN The USE
OF MEDICINE
How Prepared Household Rem.
edies May Be Intelligently
Employed and Proof of
What One of Them Has
Accomplished.

There are some who will not employ
doctor under any circumstances and
others who argue that we should not so
much as take simple cough mixture
without calling on medical practitioner
TO prescribe it,
As usual the truth lies between the
two extremes and common sense is all
that is required TO find it. Safe family
remedies, tried by time and proved
valuable by experience will always have
their place in the household and there
are constantly occurring instances in
which they may be properly and inteIi-
gently used. A good tonic, safe for use
without doctors prescription, with
complete directions for taking, such as
DR.. Williams Pink Pills, will often save
money, time and suffering.
II you feel run down, either through
over work, worry, or some great strain
on the bodily forces, you cannot do better
than to use DIR. Williams Pink Pills.
Mrs. Nellie Mead, of 367 Bedford street,
Johnstown, Pa, says
After the birth of my baby did not
get very strong. but grew weaker. if
anything, as time went on. Any little
excitement or work, even going up stairs,
male me tired out and short of breath
My digestion vas poor and didn't get
hungry. If forced myself co eat, the
gas on my stomach distressed me terri
bly,. l was pale and nervous and was
often troubled with DIZZY headaches and
palpitation of the heart.
~ lost interest in life and became
melancholy. The medicines 1 took for
over year didn't help me, so l began
to use DR.. Williams Pink Pills. Sooner
than had hoped, / noticed little
benefit and Continued the treatment
until well. My complexion became
healthy and blood pure. My appetite
came back. digestion was COOL and
gradually my nerves grew strong. felt
better AID stronger il every way"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
Ill druggists, or sent, postpaid, on re-
'eipt of price, 30 cents per box, six boxes
Tor 81. 90, by the Dr. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
climbina 1919 Steps to Church.

The only way of reaching the old
parish church at Whltby, In York
shire, from the town Is by means of
1870 stone steps-prohably as curious
an approach to a place of worship as
any In the kingdom. The church
stands on the east cliff some 200 feet
above the sea level, and to watch the
crowd of worshipers before and after
service threading Its way up and down
the winding stairway Is a sight to be
remembered London Strand.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
hoW's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J CHENEY 4 CO.. Props. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known r. J..
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made BY bis Arm.
WALDINs, KrNNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the svstem. Testimonials sent free
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Sold BY druggists, price Toe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
MoORE's MlLLs.-CANAAN.

Mrs. Mary Burrill has been keeping
house the past week for Mrs. Chas.
Foster while she attended the camp
meeting at Lakeside.
Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Corson, Mrs
Chas. Farnham and Miss Richardson
were guests of Mrs. Geo. A. Williams
last Wednesday, visiting Friday at
their brothers, Anoe Goodrich's and
making several calls on old neigh
bors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hayhurst from
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
MAyFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Tobin of Mad
ison have been visiting at Mrs. To-
bins parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Bryant's.
G. G. Brown has returned home
from Waterville where he has been
employed for the summer.
John Morrison from Shirley was
home over Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Fletcher of Bingham
spent one day this week in town with
her daughter.
Perley Bryant was at home Sunday
from Greenville.
School commenced here Monday
taught by Miss Bertha Cook.
Frank Bryant went to Blanchard
one day last week.
Miss Frances Cook has gone to
Kingsbury to teach the fall term of
school,
Annie L. Campbell is home from
wellington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
Mechanically.

Judge-And what did the prisoner
say when you told him that you would
have him arrested? Complainant-He
answered mechanically. yer honor
Judge-Explain. Complalnant-He hit
me on the head with hammer.-Ex-
change.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

Tommy" said his mother reproving
ly. what did | say I'd do to you If
ever caught you stealing jam again."
Tommy thoughtfully scratched his
head with his sticky fingers.
why, that's funny, ma, that you
should forget II too. Hanged If | can
remember. Every body's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
hlNCkLEY.

Miss Floy Walker was called home
from her vacation by the sudden
death of her grandmother. Miss
Walker returned to Old Orchard Mon
day, where she will stay one week
longer.
Mr.. Wade Wheeler of Watertown,
Mass, arrived on the Saturday after
noon train. His household goods are
expected soon, as he intends to make
Hinckley his home for a while, and
will live in the Parkman house owned
by Percy Kicker.
Mrs. Sophia Davis is on the sick
list. She has returned from North
Fairfield and is at Walter Halls.
Mrs. Chas. Rice is having her house
repaired on the inside, which will
make it very much warmer for the
cold winter near at hand. Mrs. Rice
and two youngest children have been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kendall
Snow, for the past ten days.
Mrs. Sandy Pratt will reside with
Mrs. John Lewis for the next few
months.
Miss Perle Grace was home from
Skowhegan over Sunday.
Miss Clara Tibbetts went to Kineo
on the excursion last week and has
been visiting friends in Skowhegan a
few days.
Mr.. Urban Bean has gone on two
weeks vacation. He intends to spend
part of the time at Northport Camp
grounds.
Mr.. Herbert Crosby of Riverside,
Ill 1t Cd hIrn In hn
Curtis, over Sunday, also Otis Taylor
of Fairfield.
Last Friday evening about forty
friends visited the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Huff, where they enjoyed
dancing untildaylight reminded them
that it was nearing chore time.
Apples, pie and cake was served dur
ing the evening and all went home
happy.
Mrs. Phoebe Bracket Richardson
passed to the life beyond Thursday
morning, Aug. 30, aged 81 years. She
had not been so well as usual for sew
eral days, and her death came very
Unexpectedly. She leaves two sons
Moses Of Clinton and Foster who re-
sides in the West, also two daughters,
Mrs. John Walker of this place and
Mrs. George Kicker OF Canaan, also
many grand children who will sadly
miss her presence. Much sympathy
is expressed for Mrs. Walker, as her
mother has lived with her for the past
ten years and enjoyed every comfort
necessary in her good old age. The
funeral occurred at the home of Mrs.
Walker on Saturday at l p. m. Rev.
Fred Peaks of Boston, Mass, offici-
ated. The burial was at Mobiles Ferry.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. Special mention should be
made in regard to the wreath donated
by the grand children.
Dear loved one,
We have laid thee,
In the silent graves embrace,
But thy memory Will be cherished
TIL we see thy Heavenly face.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their kind assistance in our recent
sorrow. Also for the many beautiful
floral offerings for our dear mother.
John Walker and family
Moses Richardson and family
George Kicker and family.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

Have you ever stopped to admire
the self control of a man who can
pick up lead pencil without marking
on something?
We have always wondered what
women do with the 2 cents saved In
purchasing a two dollar article for
$1.9S.
The man who Is old enough to
know better is usually old enough to
die.
AS a matter of fact there are no
very big fish in small puddles.
You can usually find a pin almost
anywhere bat Id the pincushion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

The annual reunion of the 22d
Maine Regiment association will be
held at Kenduskeag, Wednesday,
Sept. Is. The business meeting will
be held at the Grange hall at 10 A. M,
and the dinner at the Kenduskeag
House. The electric cars leave Ban
gor hourly for Kenduskeag. The 22d
Maine was recruited largely in East
srn Maine, but there are several survi-
vors in this part of the State.
A fool is the greatest nuisance in
this world. And there are quite few
of them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

The grasshoppers are reported so
thick up in Franklin county that the
cattle can scarcely find any food in
the pastures and 1t is feared that the
fall feed in the fields Is also destroy
ed. The grasshoppers are stripping
the oats and the beans. A prominent
farmer of Strong says they have not
been SO thick since the famous
"Grasshopper Year" in 1870.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
Eoreion Born

English Girl hear you've been vis-
lting the States. What did you think
of the native Americana Englishman
Il didn't meet any. l spent all my
time In New York.-Harper's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05
Worse Still.

"a visitor to lee you, sir"
'T'n bet he wants some favor,
grumbled Senator Greathead.
ITS a lady, sir"
"Ah! That means half a dozen IN.
vors. "-Philadelpbla Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed
out free, on request. by DR.. Shoop. Racine Wis.
These tests are proving to the people-with-
out penny's cost-the great value of this
scientific prescription known to druggists
everywhere as DR. Shops Catarrh Remedy.
Sold by G. r. Fogg. MSss
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

AS a result of an explosion in Capt.
T. M. Blocks powder factory in Cor
ham the building caught fire and was
destroyed late Saturday afternoon.
The damage to the machinery
amounts to $500; to the bnilding,
$500, and $1,000 to an automobile.
There was no insurance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

Every good farmer has three oil
four jobs laid up for rainy day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

The fault Is always as great as be
that commits lt.-French Proverb
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

business august az, 1907
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S,-A4ssa
Overdrafts, secured and uns cured .a3ln
U. S Bonds to secure circulation, 5000 %
Bonds, securities, etc .-.ooooo
Banking house, furniture and fixtures, i5.ooon
Due from approved reserve agents, t44;;.g
Checks and other cash items, 793;@
Notes OF other National banks, ts.331o0
Fractional paper currency, niekels and cents, l51
Lawful money reserve in bank, wiz
Specie, 36,o47 so
Lega-tender notes, 100000 s7,,-.a
Redemption fund with U. 5. Treasurer
Is per cent OF circulation 5000
Total, ,,,u,n. $75a,3ga
Capital stock paid in, Sts1,ooooo
Surplus fund, 5o,ooom
Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes
paid. s4s3Js
National Bank notes outstanding, IL 300
Due to Trust Companies and Savings
Banks, iy,7Sla
Dividends unpaid, a,saa
Individual deposits subject to check, a9o,4Js
riils payable including certificates Of deposits
for money borrowed, s9,oooM
Total, S-sa,3ys
STATE OF MAINE.
County of Somerset. S.
|, Edward P Page, Cashier OF the above named bank
do soemnly swear that the above statement Flen
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
EDWARD P. PACE, C4she
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2a3 dlyd
I 81 SAMUEL W. GouLD. Notary Public
Correct Attest:
A. II. WESTON,
A. II. WYMAN, Die.,or.
BLIN w PAGE,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-09-05

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their kind assistance in our recent
sorrow. Also for the many beautiful
floral offerings for our dear mother.
John Walker and family
Moses Richardson and family
George Kicker and family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

With hobbling steps and supported with erutcbes, Arron Lomax, an aged man, was assisted up the steps of the platform of Col. Dillingham;, opposite the Majestic theater, and after a few minutes came down again with leaps and bounds, ap- parently cured of his infirmities.
 He said that he lived near Ensley, and that he had been suffering for years with rheumatism, and that he was recom- mended to go to the plant juice medicine man and reluctantly did so, with manifest results.
 He says that he regrets that he did not go weeks ago, when his friends first asked him to. but he claims that he thought It would be 8 needless trip. but was at last persuaded to do so, and now is able to get along as we'll as ever. This makes the fourth remarkable cure which is claimed for the plant juice during the past week, a previous one being that of James Grigg, who had the use of his left arm restored by the plant juice after be- Ing unable to use it for several months.
 Day after day splendid testimonials come in, and Lecturer Allen, who has now charge of the platform says that the de- mana is greater than ever. and that more than POO more bottles of the plant juice were sold last week than the week prior.
 Although the weather at nights is cool and not very inviting, the crowds around the platform are as great as ever and 8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
TWO SPLENDID CURES
 FOR PLANT JUICE
Colonel Dillingham; Well Pleased With the Work Done by His Associates in the District and Says He Will Always
 Speak Good Word For Birmingham

good entertainment Is given, after which the public demonstrations attract consid- erable interest.
 The drug stores all report remarkable sales of the famous medicine, and all claim that they never had remedy which found such ready sale as plant juice. It Is almost impossible for some to keep a stock on hand, and from what is told the druggists by those who buy the stuff it is accomplishing much good, and they do not hesitate to recommend it.
 From all over the country where the merdicine is sold the reports are the same, while in the mining camps 1t Is very popular and considered a household necessity.
 Colonel Dillingham; Talks.
 Colonel Dillingham;. who returned to this city from Montgomery yesterday, in speaking about the ready sales of the medicine, said that he did not expect any thing else. 'I have spent 8 fortune in this district advertising plant juice reme- dies, because I knew that they were eff caclous. Of course. 1t will be some time before get any direct return from my expenditure, but I am building a trade which will last just as long as there is any demand for proprietary medicine like it. and I am charmed with the recep- tion l have had in the district from end to end. and you can put me down as always ready to say a good word for Bir- mingham and her neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

policemen are not always sufficient to prevent It from being stolen.
 'The same conditions prevail in bus mess"
 But Mrs. Green was asked, don't you find it distasteful to deal with men of that lSind?'
 Seeks the Best in Everybody.
 An" she replied, significantly. There's a difference-when you practice different methods. I never look for the worst in people I try to see the best that is in them
 Tn all of my business career I have never done an individual a wrong-an in tentional wrong. If have wronged any body. it is only because I have neglected to do something that was in my power to do, and which might have helped them. There is nothing shady about any of my business transactions. I have al- ways tried to live up to the faith of my ancestors
 Have you the same faith now in your Creator, Mrs. Green, that you had when you first entered business?"
 Aye yes. And more. The rough side tender than a life of ease would have made me-"
 How do you regard the financial out loolS?''
 We safely passed the period when there was danger of panic. Money may be tight again about the first of the year, but I do not look for serious busi- ness embarrassment.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

The entire dress goods and silk section make record prices for this week Every popular fabric weave and color rep resented and it's pleasure to show the most complete as sortment offered in this department The following are only small part of the many strong features: Fine 39nch woolen Scotch pads great variety of styles
 and worth up to 75c, price, yard. DUG A big lot of the newest effects in mixed sungs checks,
 plads, etc., worth up to 69c, yard 50c Repelen suitng full yard and half wide in brown blue
 green, Ted, black, yard Doc Pure wool flannel suiting plain coors, soft good
 wearn fabric, yard .......t........,.... DUG 3S inch sht werproof, spotproof suitng, of the
 spec lily good things, yard 59c 42 inch ch fon Panama in the best shades of
 blue green garnet yard ......................8 8oc 46 inch pure wool storm serve, $ 00 value yard 89c Fine 46inch Herrngbone serge specially desirable
 for coat sus yard .S119 50-nch all wool ladies' cloth beautiful finish sold by
 many a broadcIoth at S1 %; price, yard. 85c Fine twed cock broadcoath the absolutely best cloth
 offered for the price; it's real $125 quality;
 running this number at, yard .....,..........S1 S1O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Big Specials In The
 Garment Department

Suits at S11.75
 Splendidly tailored garments. Prince Chap coat, full satin lined with Fluffy Ruffie skirt. Special at. .$11.75 Corset Covers and Drawers
 A whole table full, drawers with deep umbrella ruffle, with tucks and hemstitched. Covered with lace and embroidery. All sizes. Special at 25c Bear Skin Coats
 In all colors, white, red, blue, brown, for children 1 to 6 years old. Spe- clal at ..#..... ...#.#............ Sl5o Children's School Coats :. -. ....
 M2de from dark Scotch mixtures, patch pockets, with cuffs and collars, braid trimmed, on velvet; sizes 6 to IA years. Special at .... S3.98 Flannelette Gowns
 For women and children, dainty pat terms and assorted styles, all cut full wide. Special at ....... 59c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Special Flannel Sale

All wool twilled blue annel, 30c value, per yd23c All wool twilled red flannel, 30c value per yd 23c All wool medcated red twilled flannel, 50c value,
 per yard ....................... 35c Extra heavy all wool blue twilled flannel,
 40c value, per yard .................. 3oc 25-inch white flannel, 20c value, per yard 15c 27-inch white flannel BOG value, per yard. 23c 30-inch all wool white flannel 65c value, yard 40c 36-inch hemstitched all wool white flannel,
 75c value per yard ..............; 49c 36-inch heavy embroidered flannel, $125 value,
 per yard ................. 9oc 27-inch extra heavy dark outing in solids and
 fances 121ac value, per yard lOc 27-inch extra heavy light outings, 121ac
 value, per yard ................... l0c 800 pieces dark and light fannelettes,
 15c value, per yard ................. 1Oc 200 double fold fannelettes, 20c value, yard. .15c Good quality dark outing, 71ac value, per yard Dc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Linen Department Monday Special

10-4 bleached Pepperell Sheet ing, 371ac value, spe- 9-4 bleached Pepperell Sheet ing, 35c value, special. BOG Genuine Fruit of the Loom
 bleached domestic, spe
 cial .............. lOI2c A good brown cot. flannel 1211ac value, special lOc 10-4 brown sheeting, 271ac
 value, special ...... .24c 1O-4 bed spreads, $1.25 value,
 special =. 98c 36-inch curtain Swiss, 15c
 value, special -. .121ac 72-inch bleached mercerized
 damask, $l value, SD
 cial ......... 72-inch bleached damas
 $1.25 value, special 1Sx36 inch huck towels,
 be value, special 18x36 inch bleached ba..- -.
 els, 15c value, special121ac 18x18 inch hemmed napkins, Soc value, special, dog. .65c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Come Here For Your Share 0
 These Wonders

Chdrens Hats $I oo, ST. 5o $2 that are worth double Ladies Hats S.o8, S2.5o, S5 that are worth double
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Special Rem nant Sale

36-inch fannelettes, worth
 15c per yard, at. -. & 7-8c 36-inch light percale, worth
 Joe per yard, at -. Y 7-8c 5000 yards dark percale rem
 nants worth 12113c, ats 7-8c Best dress calicoes, worth
 Sc per yard, at 4 7-8c 5000 yards light outing rem
 nants, 121ac value, at. Sc 4000 yards light and dark
 outing, worth 712c, for. Dc One case of checked dimity,
 25c value, for .. 10c 2000 yards white lawn, 15c to
 25c value, per yard. 10c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Gloves and Hosiery

16-button length fine lisle gloves, blacks, brown and
 tan, pair ........... .75c 16-button length 'Kayser' silk gloves, black and all
 colors, pair ,............S Sl.oU 2 hook fine lisle gloves, pr..35c ? hook "Kayser" silk gloves, pair .50c
 Everything that is wanted in kid gloves at correct prices. Special sale of fine hosiery in blacks, all colors and fancy, at, par .............. DUG Misses and children $ ribbed hose, pair, 10c, 15c, 20c and 25c
 Collars, bows, ruchings, cuffs and collar sets, liberty silk and feather boas and puffs at lowest prices.
 Special lot ladies Venice col lars and chemizettes, worth S1 and $1.50 each, sale, ca. .69c