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The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
aha Wac an "Easy Mark"

"Did you intend to give me this7"
asked a steward on one of the steam
FRS of a woman passenger who just
tipped him. This" was bright new
penny.
The woman, looking amazed and
embarrassed, said: mo. didn't give
you that. gave you a $3.50 gold
piece. didn't IT.
That's what thought you meant to
give me- was sure you had made a
mistake" said the man. The woman,
with an apology. took the penny and
gave him a gold piece. Then she went
back to her stateroom to count her
money and to try to understand.
1t came to her all right. She remem-
bered two years before on her home
ward trip fellow passenger had told
how the steward had come to her with
a new penny given him by mistake,
the steward said, and she had made 1t
good.
1t was a little late then-she had
been an "easy mark" and she knew 1t
and 1t wouldn't do a bit Of good to
object. She did tell the purser, who
promised to Investigate. She knew.
too, what that meant-New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03

To hatch n chicken by holding ar
egg for the allotted time In the left
armpit Is believed In Servia to be d
certain charm against violent death
more especially II the bird be swal.
lowed whole forty days after It comes
to life. A robber who had devastated
the district of Kolubara for many
spondent. known 70 have accomplished
both these feats. which accounted for
the apathy of the peasants in pursuing
him, persuaded as they were Of his In
vulnerability. He was finally, how
ever, killed by the mounted police,
thus discredlting a time honored Ser
Wan superstition.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
The Folklore OF Puas.

Puss has earned the reputation OF
being weatherwise Good weather may
be expected when "tabby" washes her
self. but bad when she ticks herself
against the grain or sits with her tall
to the fire.
Formerly In Scotland when family
removed from one house to another the
family cat was always taken as a pro-
lection against disease. 1t Is curious
to find the opposite practice obtaining
In Ireland where II Is considered high
~ unlucky for family to take with
them a cat when they are "fitting.'
especially so II they have to cross a
river. There Is a popular belief that a
cat born In the month of May Is Of no
use whatever for catching rats and
mice. but exerts an injurious influence
on the house through bringing into 1t
disagreeable reptiles of various kinds.
says Woman's Life.
In Scotland black cats are supposed
to bring not only good luck. but also
lovers, In illustration of which may be
quoted the well known rhyme:
Whenever the cat o the house is black.
The lasses O. lovers will have no lack
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Who Could Pass7

To test the spelling capabilities Of
fifty applicants for Junior clerkships
In the offices of the Sydney water and
sewerage board they were called upon
to write from dictation this paragraph:
This celibate was licentiate in medi-
cine and held other scholastic diplo-
mas His characteristics were idiosyn-
crasies personifed-one day taciturn,
the next garrulous, Today his facile
pen evolves a sapient distich In piquant
satire of some literary genius; tonor-
row an encomiastic effusion on an IL
literate voluptuary. His studies on
concrete science were exotic; his re-
searches in natural philosophy esoteric
II not chimerical" No less than forty
three out of the fifty candidates came
to grief In this artfully designed spell
ing obstacle race. At the next meet
ing Of the board a member doubted
whether ten out Of fifty oxford NJ. AS,
II suddenly called upon to write out
the same passage, would succeed In ne
gotiating every one Of the big words
successfully London Chronicle.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03

A burglar was one night engaged In
the pleasing occupation of slowing a
good haul of swag In his bag when he
was startled by a touch upon his shout
der, and, turning his head, he beheld
a venerable. mild eyed clergyman gaz-
Ing sadly at him.
"Oh, my brother" groaned the rev.
erend gentleman, "wouldst thou rob
me? Turn, beseech you-turn from
thy evil ways. Return those stolen
goods and depart In peace, for ! am
merclfu and forgive. Begonew
And the burglar. only too thankful
at not belEg given into custody Of the
police, obeyed and skunk swiftly or.
Then the good old man carefully and
quietly packed the swag into another
bag and walked softly $50 as not to dis
turb the slumber of the inmates) out
of the house and away into the silent
night For he, too was burglar.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
"CleveralitY."

There Is a story that Charlotte
Bronte when girl of sixteen broke
out angrily at some one who said she
was always talking about clever peo
pie. such as johnson and Sheridan.
"NOw, you don't know the meaning of
clever" she said. Sheridan might be
clever-scamps often are-but johnson
hadn't a spark of 'cleverality' In him"
That remark really gives the essence
of Johnson and the key to the great
qualities of his work, for In bis case
even more than In most the prose was
the man. Whoever wants "cleyeral-
ity" had best leave Johnson alone. The
signal merit OF Johnson's writings Is
that he always means what he says
and always says what he means. He
may often have talked for victory, but
except perhaps In the political pam
phlets he always wrote for truth
London Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Fools Gold,

Pyrite, or sulphide of iron. Occurs
quite freely In the iron measures and
granite cash veins In upper Michigan
1t has a brassy color and is known ms
"fool's gold" by reason of its similari-
ty to the yellow metal In the opinion
of the inexperienced The miners call
1t "mundic." Few people appreciate
the great value of this mineral Its
principal use Is In making sulphflric
acid, and In that form 1t Is consumed
In very large quantities, much Of 1t en-
tering into the refining of Kerosene oil
as well as being used extensively IN
the manufacture of artificial fertilizers
Mining World.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
The Old Buffalo DAYS,

There Is on record at the war de-
partment. Washington. a document
bearing witness to how plentiful buff
faloes were within the memory OF
many men now living. 1t Is the re
turn" for several rounds of cannon
ammunition expended In Kansas In
1867 to divert the course Of great
herd of buffalo that was bearing down
toward a camp Of soldiers with a
force that threatened to overwhelm 1t.
At least one officer Is alive who saw
these shots fred. and he describes the
herd as literally reaching as far as the
eye could see. 1t was a long time In
passing the camp. whose occupants
watched 1t In silence. awed by the
spectacle. General Philip st. George
Cooke at once halted regiment of
cavalry on the plains to permit a great
herd Of antelope to pass, and he was
not man easily halted when on duty.
His humanity impelled him to with
hold the regiment from mangling and
manning the antelope, which were al
lowed the right Of way.-Boston Tran
script.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
A TouQh Contract.

swell, Caleb" said Captain W. of
Massachusetts, years ago, what will
you ask a day to saw wood for me
I've got several cords that want saw
ed In two for the fireplace"
II should charge you about half a
dollar a day If had a saw" replied
Caleb, "but amt got none, captain,
30 don't see how can accommodate
you"
IF that's all that's lacking | guess
we cam manage It," said the captain.
"I've got n prime new one, keen as a
brier and I'll let 1t to you reasonable.
How would nlnepence Q213 cents) a
cord do for the use of ltf''
Il reckon that's fair price, captain.
III be over In the mornln'."
Bright and early that next July morn
ing Caleb was at work, and he kept at
1t so faithfully that he finished before
sunset, when he went to the house to
settle
Lets see," said the captain, you
were to have half dollar day. Well
call it a day, although 1t amt shutdown
yet. That's 80 cents for you, and you
were to pay me ninepence cord for
the use of the saw There were three
cords and n half In the pile. That
makes 43A cents due me Somehow.
Caleb, you don't have very much COM
ing to you"
How unfortnit," said Caleb after
scratching his head obviously for half
a minute and then looking up quickly
as II new light had broken In upon
his mind - how unfortnit that you
didn't have half cord more, for then
we'd "a come out Jest square"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
BROWNS coRNeR-cANAAn.

Miss Beth Horne has been quite Ill
during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Damon visited
at John MaxwelPs in Hartland last
Sunday.
Leon Buker is thrashing in this
place with his horse power,sbut many
of the farmers prefer gasolene power
as it is more speedy.
E. H. Ramsdell of Ripley is in the
place buying apples. $3.50 per bar
rel delivered at Skowhegan is the
price.
Mr.. Ripley Chase is suffering from
a sprained ankle.
Carl Fitzgerald has purchased hay
press of parties in Detroit, Me.
1t was with grief that the many
friends learned of the death OF Mrs.
Cora johnson which occurred at her
home, Sept. 81, widow of the late
George Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was
most estimable woman and her
quiet manner won for her many true
friends.
Mrs. Maria Goodwin of Skowhegan
came out Tuesday to attend the wed
ding reception of Mr.. and Mrs Mer
Foster. While in the place she was
guest in the home of w. G. Fitz-
gerald.
Miss Ina Davis, who has been visit
ing relatives in Maine since June, re-
turned to her home in Alpena, Michi-
gan, Friday.
Miss Sadie Burrill came Friday for
visit in the home of her brother, G.
H. Burrill.
Mrs. Wilson Fitzgerald and Mrs.
Maria Goodwin passed Thursday with
Mrs. Kilburn Salisbury in South
Canaan.
Schylur Burrill, Merle Foster, Guy
and Harry Nelson started Sunday for
Lexington, where they will pass one
week hunting for big game.
Frank Written of the 'sCity" is buy
ing apples and shipping them to the
Boston market.
Simon Brock who Is staying in the
home of Z. G. Purinton, dug and
picked up seventeen bushels of pota-
toes in three hours.
Charles Brown of Clinton was at
Lyman Barnes, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hebron Tilton, West
Pittsfield,, recently visited with Mr..
and Mrs. Ripley Chase.
Those from this place to attend the
wedding reception of Mr.. and Mrs.
Merl Foster at Canaan Grange Hall,
Tuesday evening, Sept. "a, are loud in
praise of the event.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
JACkMAN.

Miss Grace Newton entertained 6
company at her home, Sunday. The
time was spent In singing which was
much enjoyed by all.
Sunday was long rainy day. The
services at the Congregational church
were small.
Five autos stopped at the Newton
House stable Saturday night and on
account of the rain Sunday were I'M
able to go on their journey.
II. L. Colby has a crew working on
the road at Lake Parlin where the
location of the road is changed and a
new bridge built across Parlin
stream.
Abram Newton has sent crew to
the woods on Wood stream where he
is to lumber this winter.
Mr.. Cathcart from NARROW, P. O.,
was in town on business, Saturday.
DR.. Larrabee and wife of Searsport,
Me-, are spending a few days sport
ing in this vicinity. They spent the
day, Sunday, with Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
man.
Ambar Colby has sold his trotter to
Dr. Etteinne.
Savage & Dunton have sold their
lot at the station to Mr.. Estes of Ban
gor.
Ed Craft will go to Lily Bay on the
shore of Moosehead Lake for his lum-
bering operation this winter He
will leave for the woods Oct. 8.
Mrs. Noel Keene and M. A. Kinds
returned Thursday from a visit to
Cranbourne, P. O., their old home.
Jackman school will close Friday Of
this week after a successful term
taught by Miss Benson of Everett,
Mass.
II. o. McKenny has several men
working on his new house painting
and finishing rooms, also building a
piazza on three sides which makes the
house much nicer.
Isaac Newton has returned from
Skowhegan where he has been on the
jury at the session of the court.
Elias John has just returned from
Boston with full line of fall and win
ter coats and suits.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
HINCkLEY.

Mr.. George Tibbetts has gone up
river on county business and will be
away all the week.
Mrs. r. f. Libby passed away very
suddenly Friday afternoon with heart
failure. She leaves husband, son
and daughter. Her age was 81 years.
Miss Ida Kelley Is teaching school
at Morrison's Corner in Clinton and
boards at Martin JEWELS.
Mr.. Arthur Lee and wife of Taun-
ton, Mass, have returned home after
a visit with Percy Kicker and friends.
Mr.. P. Bessey, Geo. and Chester
Gaylord have gone up river for the
fall and winter to work in the woods.
Miss Nettie Bowen has returned to
her home in Brooks, also Mrs. Susan
Hall and children.
Mrs. Garfield has returned to her
home in Warren, Mass, after three
weeks visit in Maine.
Mr.. John Curtis has moved his fam
lily to North Fairfield, where he has
work for the Crosby Mercantile Co /,
through the winter. They live in the
rent connected with the store.
Mrs. Anna Boyden will move into
the house recently bought OF Mr.. j..
Curtis this week.
Mr.. George and John Ames of
Canaan has been painting the L. p.
Ricker store.
Ed Connor is at work for Geo. lib
belts.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
CURED AFTER
SIX YEARS OF
SUFFERING
Chronic Stomach Trouble Pro-
nounced Incurable by Physi-
clan Yielded to the Tonic
Treatment Although Pa.
.tient Had No Faith
In 1t.

For six years l suffered untold
misery from stomach trouble" says
Mrs. H. P Flanagan, of Canton, South
Dakota, although was treated by four
physicians. No two agreed as to the
nature or cause Of my disease. One said
had ulcers of the stomach, another that
it was chronic stomach trouble and in
durable, another called it neuralgia.
1.-THE pain was dull, not sharp, and
when l walkel or rode noticed that it
was a great deal more severe. 1t was
relieved when rested or would lie down.
| had no appetite and didn't care to eat
at all | tried to eat to keep up my
strength but the pain was there whether
| ate or not. was run down in strength
and weight.
MY husband read of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills and persuaded me to try
them. When began to take the pills
mad no faith in them whatever but
IA found no relief in anything else, so
| tried them. took about three boxes
and ain so well now that l eat every
thing l want to. l have no trouble with
my stomach and have no doubt that my
cure is complete. My general health is
good and have gained in weight. |
can and do recommend Dr. Williams
Pink Pills to any one suffering from
stomach trouble"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills do not simply
deaden rain; they cure the trouble
which causes the pain. They are guar
anteed to contain no narcotic, stimulant
or opiate. For rheumatism, Indigestion
nervous headaches, many forms of
weakness and debility DR.. Williams
Pink Pills are recommended even if
ordinary remedies have been tried with
out relief
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists, or sent, postpaid, on receipt
Of price, 90 cents per box, six boxes for
$3.50, by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Company, Schenectady, N. Y. A copy
OF our diet book will be sent free.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Morrison's corner, Oct. 6, at 1890 and
at Moore's Mills at P. M. and even
ing
BLACKWELL

Nettie F. Moore returned to Water
vile Monday morning, having passed
Sunday with her parents.
Mr.. John Knowlton of New Port :
land was at NJ. M. Moore's Saturday
on business.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the Cattle Show and Fair at
Madison, Friday and Saturday, and
report fine show.
Farmers are digging their potatoes
and report them rotting very badly.
Mrs. s. s. Gates passed away Sun
day night, Sept. 20, at her home in
Madison. Mrs. Gates has been in
poor health for a year, but has been
able to sit up most of the time being
confined to her bed but week. She
leaves a husband, one daughter and
four sons and four grandchildren to
mourn her death.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
CORNviLLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Drew of Canaan
and Mrs. Edwin Wyman OF Alpena,
Mich, visited at Thomas BlackwelPs
one day last week.
Mr.. w. H. Sprague of Somerville,
Mass, was calling on friends last
week While in town he was the
guest of Mr.. l.. L. Bigelow.
DR.. and Mrs. L. D. Rand of Fairfield
called on his aunt, Mrs. Thos. Black
well, last Sunday.
Arthur Woodman is visiting his
father, S. s. Woodman.
Mr.. s. s. Woodman has bought a
farm In Holden and intends to move
there soon.
Mrs. Ina Taylor returned to her
home in Sidney, after spending few
days with Mrs. Isabel Martin.
Mr.. M. J. Flanders and Mrs. w. j.
Flanders have returned to their nome
in Providence, R. l.
W. E. Mcclure is pressing hay in
Fairfield.
Mr.. S. J. Bigelow of Lowell, Mass,
is spending his vacation with his
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L..
Bigelow. Mr.. Bigelow is doing quite
an extensive business hunting coons.
He got four at one time i'll Mr.. l.. l..
Smiths corn field.
Mr.. Mathew Thompson has gone to
work in the mill.
Members of the Wesserunsett
Grange, No. "a, visited the East Madi-
son Grange on Saturday and worked
the third and fourth degree.
J. D. Packard will hold meeting
at the Union Church, Oct. 9Th at 10. 80
A. M. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Watson
OF Skowhegan will lead in the singing
Work on the Grange Hall is being
fast completed. We will have good
call when it Is finished.
Arthur Merrill is thrashing in this
vicinity with horse power.
Mrs. 8. Blaisdell is sick with pneu
nonia. DR.. Stinchfield attends her.
Mr.. Walter Friedrich left Saturday
for New York City where he has en-
ployment.
Mr.. Marvellous Flanders and
daughter of Providence, r. L., are
visiting Mr. Selvin Flanders here.
On Saturday, last Mrs. Isabelle N.
Martin was united In marriage to Mr..
Arthur Merrill, both of this place.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Jas. Taylor of North Cornville.
Their many friends wish them much
success.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
SMITHFlELD.

Mrs. Hiram and Mrs. Truman Hart.
ford of Lowell, Mass, are visiting a
Walter Hartford's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laforest Groves spent
last week at Skowhegan and Madison
visiting relatives and attending the
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther w. Emerson
have returned to their home in Dover
Me-, after visiting relatives in town
and vicinity.
A ten pound girl arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clement,
Sept. 2sth,
sfr. and Mrs. Harry Simonds OF
Waterville spent few days last week
with his Uncle Charles at North Pond
House.
Miss Lottie Mace of Lewiston called
on friends in town last Sunday.
Mrs. Naomi Groves has been visit
ing her brothers in Skowhegan and
Madison for the past two weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
MoORE,s MllIs.-CANAAN.

Mr.. Alfred Holt and Ray Reynolds,
who are employed in the pulp mill at
Winslow were at home here over
Sunday.
Merle Foster has gone to the
northern wilds on hunting trip.
Miss A. B. Goodrich passed Sunday
with her aunt, Mrs. L. Stevens, at the
village.
G.. E. Farnham went last week to
North Monmouth for short job.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Thomas from
Skowhegan were guests at G. E.
Farnham's over Sunday.
The community was saddened Fri
day by news of the death of Mrs. Cora
Johnson at the village, and Monday
by news of the death, Sunday, of Ray
Richardson, son of Herbert Richard
son in East Skowhegan. ''The young
may die and the old must"
Rev. VIM. Pettigrove will preach at
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03

nothing was ready, so he rang the bell
Mrs. Perkins," he said when the
boarding house keeper appeared, what
is the meaning of this? Why Is break
fast not readyT'
"Well, SIR" replied Mrs. Perkins, 81
got nice bit of fish for you. but I'm
sorry to say, sir, the cat
"Confound the cat! Then let me have
the cold chicken"
II regret to say, sir, the cat
"Well. then, some eggs"
''There are no eggs sir; the cat
Hang 1t all. then cook the cat. and
we'll have 1t all at oncer'-London
Mail.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Mrs. P. Bessey is staying at home
alone this fall and winter.

Mrs. P. Bessey is staying at home
alone this fall aud winter.
Mr.. J. T. Paddock is hauling his Pc,
tatoes Srom the field to car and Will
ship what he can't store, to the Bos-
ton market.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the reception of Mr.. and Mrs.
Merle Foster at Canaan Grange Hall
There was about 300 people present,
who left tokens of remembrance,
which were choice and beautiful
Fayles' Orchestra of Waterville fur
nished music. Peanuts and candy,
apples and bananas were served inthe
dining hall. After the reception,
dancing was the order of the evening
Mrs. P. A. Babcock came here from
Rockland, Mass, to attend and re-
turned home, Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Notice OF First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court Of the United states Tor
the District OF Maine in BankruptcY.
In the matter of
Walter II. Young. In BankruptcY
BANKRUPT,
To the creditors of Walter II. Young u
Hartland in the County of Somerse' ana
District aforesaid, a bankrupt. \olce -
Der, \. ID. 1907, said Walter II. Noun- W.
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the tlst
meeting of his creditors will be held at i'aiI,el
Lewis office, in SkOwhegan, Maine, on lie
18th day of october, 4. ID. 1907, at ten ti"tH
In the forenoon, at which time the Han
creditors may attsnd, prove Their Claims
appoint a trustee, examine the bauNI w.
and transact such other business as HAY
properly come before said meeting.
September 20, 4. D. 1907 lNf
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Ground Flat.

A young man from country village
when sightseeing In Edinburgh was
greatly astonlshed on seeing "Mr.
Smith. Tailor ground fat," inscribed
on a door and after a careful study of
the plate exclaimed:
Great Scott. sic death! Shalrly
he's been run over WI steam rollerr'
London Graphic
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Great Snhema.

Mrs. Simpson In her MANY Memo
ries of Many People" says of Arch
bishop Whately: He was utterly re-
gardless of appearance If he cane to
US without servant and perceived a
hole In his black stocking he would
put piece OF sticking plaster on the
corresponding part of his leg to con
ceal the defect.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Genius Is combination of aspira
ton and inspiration. Truth.

Stomach troubles Heart and Kidney all
ments, can be quickly corrected with pre-
scription known to druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shops Restorative. The prompt and
surprising relief which this remedy mmedi-
ately brings is entirely due to its Restorative
action upon the controlling nerves of the
Stomach, etc. 6. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
A CRIMINAL ATTACK

on an inofensive citizen is frequently made
in that useless little tube called the "appen-
dix" It's general, the result OF protracted
constipation, following liver torpor DR..
Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver, pre-.
vent appendicitis, and establish regular hals
its q the bowels. 2;c at sampson & Avore
and G.. X. Fogg's drug st re.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Foolish Question.

"Hello," cried the neighbor. What
are you building a new chicken house
for?"
"Why." replied Nettles. for n flock
OF pink elephants, OF course. You
didn't suppose I'd put chickens In 1t,
did your"
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03

If real coffee disturbs your Stomach, your
Heart or Kidneys, then try this clever Coffee
imitation-Dr. Shoop'. Health Coffee. DIR.
Shoop has closely matched old Java and
Mocha Coffee in flavor and taste, yet it has
not single gram Of real Coffee in it DR..
Shops Heath Coffee Imitation is made
from pure toasted grains or cereals, with
Malt, Nuts. etc. Made in one minute. NJ
tedious long wait. You will surely like it
Get free sample a. our store. &. X. Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03

The whole framework of society de-
ponds, in great measure, upon our
getting hungry at the same time.
Usually mother is not able to see
the badness in her own children OF
the goodness in the children of her
peighbors.
The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-03
Not Charlia,a Gum.

"Now, Charlie" said the sweet faced
little woman. before you come into
Sunday school. don't you think II
would be nice to take your gum out
Of your MOUTH"
"Yessum, but 1t amt mine. It's my
brudder's. New York Press.