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The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
MADISON CENTRE.

Albert Noble has been on the sich
list for the past few days.
Mrs. Paul Roullard of Skowhegar
was q caller at Mrs. w. d. Hayden's
last Sunday.
Miss Ethel French of Scion was the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. E. French over Sunday.
Mrs. E. P. Moore has gone tt
Athens to visit her brother Robert
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mott Moore of East
Madison made their grandmother
Mrs. w. D. Hayden, call, last Sun
day afternoon.
n. F. Judkins came from Skowhe
gan and spent Christmas with Fred
Hayden and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus McKenney
with Miss Arleen, spent Christmas
with their sister, Mrs. Iona Strick-
land and family of Madison.
Last Sunday the Lake was covered
with old and young to enjoy the fine
skating, but Monday it was a thing Of
the past.
Carrie Nutting's house is closed
and she has gone to Fairfield to spend
the winter with her niece, Mrs. Lii
liam Jones.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02

J. NJ. Barrie. the popular novelist
and playwright. gloritie1 tobacco more
than once. but on certain occasion he
tried to induce a smoker to desist. 1t
happened thus:
Mr.. Barrie returned to his rooms one
day and discovered his page boy puff
ing hard at dirty clay pipe.
MY boy" said the novelist. 1T Is
very bad for YOU to smoke that coarse
black twist. You will make yourself
old before your time"
And SO he went on till he had deliv-
cred a long and what he believed to
be telling lecture. A day or two later
the youth left without giving notice,
and shortly afterward Mr.. Barrie
brought some friends to his fiat. Prom
Using them special treat he went to
cabinet where he kept store of
very choice cigars. You can imagine
his chagrin when he discovered that
the cigars had vanished. and in their
place was the page boys clay pipe and
the following note:
Dear Sir-I agree with you that 1t is
bad for a boy to smoke twist. / will not
smoke any more twist till | have finished
your cigars.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
EAST sKOWH EGAN

Christmas passed off very quietly
m this place and most of the good
people ate their good dinner at home
Herbert Richardson's folks had q
family Xmas tree for the little folks
and number of the neighbors had
an invitation, and all had good
time. The little boy had a Teddy
bear for him, which pleased him
very much. The little girl had dol
cradle and many other things. The
old folks had pop corn balls made up
with maple syrup, and candy.
Mrs. A. Often of Waterville visited
relatives and friends in this place,
last week, and expected to return
home today.
Mr.. Garrett of Moore's Mills, with
his gasoline machine, sawed in one
day, II cords of wood for E. b. Rich
ardson, and finished the pile, three
cords, the next morning. He can
saw 20 cords in one day, beginning
early. No one will make mistake
In having this machine.
The roads are very rough and we
need snow to make sleighing.
1t is expected that the Washburr
Inn at Canaan is closed up for the
present. All the windows on the
front are boarded up and travellers
have to seek shelter with the neigh
bors. Pittsfield stage puts up at John
Lewis.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02

Leon Buker, wife and children, Erol
and Phyllis dined Christmas with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Larey of
West Hartland.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Purinton enter
tanned to a Christmas dinner her
mother, Mrs Caroline Goodridge of
South Canaan, Mr.. Purinton's father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Pur-
inton, Mr.. and Mrs. Lonville Herrin
and daughters, Hazel and Edith OF
Skowhegan and Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Allen and
daughter, Miss Ethel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Allen and son, Leslie of West
Pittsfeld, dined with Mr.. and Mrs.
Schuyler Burrill, Christmas.
DIR. l.. w. Shean was called Sunday
to attend Eben Goodridge who is
sick.
Many from this place attended the
play, "Valley Farm at the Grange
hall Friday evening, presented by the
members of Skowhegan Grange. The
characters took their parts in a very
easy graceful manner which called
forth words of praise from woll
crowded house.
Sheriff Cook of Athens was in town
Monday on business.
Mr.. Freeman Nevens, who has been
ill from the effects of an accident, is
much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Richards of
Parkman are at F. 8. BurrilPs camp,
North Hartland, where Mrs. Richards
is engaged in cooking for a crew of
men.
With regret the friends of Mr.. E..
G. Purington learned early Monday
morning that he bad sustained par
tial shock of paralysis. DR.. l.. w.
Shean was called and at this writing
he Is comfortable and 1t is hoped he
may speedily recover.
A large party Of relatives and
friends dined with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Tilton, Christmas. A sumptious din
ner was served at the noon hour and
in the evening pleasing feature was
the family Chris tmas tree where each
one received a token of remember
ance.
The Christmas tree at our school
house on Dec. "a was we'll attended
and all were made merry by some
gift OF REMEMBRANCE. The program
was opened by remarks and prayer
by Rev. o. M. Chase, music and sing
ing by Rev. r. P. Chase, Mrs. Chase
and Mrs. Sinclair, and those to take
part in the exercises, were, Mrs.
Fred Lewis, Anna Porter, Preston
Lewis, Carroll Chase, Marion York,
Stella Tuttle, Vivian Hubbard, Ollie
Lewis, Martha Sinclair, Scott May,
Ruby York and Lillian Trask.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
HINCkLEY.

Services at the chapel were con-
Quoted by Rev. G. w. Hinckley Sun
day.
Good viii High school opened
Monday morning, after two weeks
vacation.
Irwin o. Scott is visiting his mother
and sister at Ryerson hall, through
the holidays.
Freda Wagner and Mildred Rehail,
who have been spending the past few
months In Massaohu setts, are visiting
friends at Good Will Farm.
Miss Anna Boynton is spending a
two weeks vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. n. Boynnton.
A social dance was held in the Bur-
rill hall Saturday evening and was
much enjoyed. These dances are
strictly private.
About so of the neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Jonn Atkin-
son gathered at their pleasant home,
Thursday evening, Dec. %, to extend
congratulations to the newly married
couple. The evening was passed in
social chat, music and dancing. AS a
token of esteem Mr.. George B. Wing
in behalf of the assembled guests pre-
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson with
tokens of remembrance, among which
were two hardwood rockers, silver
knives and forks, silver fruit knives,
table spoons, tea spoons, towels and
a pretty rug. Mr.. Atkinson thanked
his friends heartily. A treat of candy
and peanuts was enjoyed and all went
to their home leaving kindly thoughts
with the bride and groom and best
wishes for a prosperous and happy
life
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02

The talk In the village hOstelry had
been on the subject of vegetable
freaks. but at length 1t veered round
to goats.
Did ever you keep goat. Bill?''
inquired gray whiskered gentleman
In corner seat
did | ever"' answered the little
man addressed with rustic familiarity
81 bought one last Christmas what
nearly brought me to the work'us
Eat anything. from tins O blackin' to
f1atirons, that goat would. Lucky
thing for me the spring killed it,
81 didn't know the seasons affected
goats" observed the gray whiskered
gentleman.
who's talkin' about seasons?' came
the reply 1T was the spring of our
alarm clock what e made meal OF
one day as done it!''-London Express
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
rhe following remarkable statement

The following remarkable statement
was recently made by l.. T. Cooper.
1t concerns the preparation which has
been so widely discussed throughout
the country during the past year, and
has sold in such enormous quantities
in leading cities:
at is now a well-known fact that
wherever I have introduced my New
Discovery medicine, hundreds Of peo-
pie have brought internal parasites,
or tapeworms, to me. In many cases
these people did not know the nature
of the parasite, and were consequently
extremely nervous until I explained
the matter to them. In some cities so
many have had this experience that
the public generally became alarmed.
Il take this opportunity of explain.
ing what these creatures are, and what
] have learned about them In the past.
-Tapeworms are much more com
men than would be supposed. 1 ven.
ture to say that ten per cent. OF all
chronic stomach trouble, or what Is
known as a rundown condition, is
caused by them. An individual may
suffer for years with one of these great
parasites and not be aware OF 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
NOTICE
To the People Of Skowhegan, Me-.

All persons In Skowhegan must
hold themselves responsible for any
weakness or suffering caused from old
age, chronic coughs or colds, bronchi-
tbs, weak lungs, rundown conditions,
stomach troubles, nervousness or
poor blood when we are willing to
sell them the real cod liver prepare
ton, Vinol, and return their money If
it does not benefit.
The reason Vinol is so successful
in restoring health and creating
strength is because it contains in ad
dition to tonic iron, all the medicinal
elements of cod liver oil actually
taken from fresh Gods livers, but
without oil or grease to upset the
stomach and retard its work.
Unlike old fashioned cod liver oil
and emulsions, it is deliciously pala-
table, agreeable to the weakest stom-
ach, therefore, unequalled as a
strength creator, and tonic recon
structor.
Our local druggist, F. w. Buchanan,
says: ''It is because we know so well
of what Vinol is made that we ask
every run down, nervous, debilitated
aged or weak person in Skowhegan
and every person suffering from stub
born colds, hanging on coughs, bron-
chitis or incipient consumption to try
Vinol on our guarantee" f. w.
Buchanan, Druggist, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
JACkMAN.

The Christmas exercises and tree
was held in the Congregations
church, Wednesday evening. The
room was filled to overlooking and
two large trees we're loaded with
presents, many of which were costly
and useful, Mr.. Gilman acting Santa
Claus, Rev. Pettengill assisting in al
ways and giving an address, which
was instructive and pleasing.
Saturday morning Mrs. Nancy Col
by read a telegram telling her of the
death of her brother at Waterville
He will be buried In the cemetery at
Moose River.
Mrs. Lovina McKenney and Mrs
Kimball of Jackman spent Thursday
with Minnie Holden at the Holder
house at Moose River.
Mrs. Issac Newton was home from
Holeb last week where she is staying
for the winter.
The schools here closed, Friday
for a few weeks vacation.
Cinda Campbell of Lowelltown
spent Christmas day with her daugh-
ter at Jackman.
Stephen Shelley is again on the sick
list.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02


.,..L o. Tue .ri,er recently made
'is,. ,tatIon foi Il public appointment in
siaal Scottish town. and. thinking
aat his chances of success would be
greater by little judieious canvass
ing. he resolved to call upon few Of
lie town q cilors. In whose hands
the appointr lay. or the civic dig
nltaries' position in private life he
knew nothing. Journeying to the town
in question. he hired a cab at the rail-
way station and requested the jehu
to take him to Councillor Bissets. the
treasurer. The councillor was found
In his blacksmith's shop shoeing a
horse.
"Ill see somebody Of more impor
lance than this. anyhow" said the can
didate to himself, and. turning to the
driver, he said, Drive me to Councillor
Maitlands Office
The cabman thereupon drove him tc
the local joiner's shop. This was
worse even than the smithy. and In
despair he CALCULATED:
Drive me to Councillor Gray's."
II am Councillor Gray. sir" replied
the cabman.
The answer staggered the candidate.
He quietly paid his fare and disap-
peared. resolved to leave his fate In
their hands without prejudicing them
In any way In his favor. London
Standard
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
BROWNS coRNER-cANAAN.

A fine baby girl arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Lewis on the MOI ming of Dec. II.
Miss Kate Lewis passed Saturday
and Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Sarah Lewis.
Otis Ellis returned home, Saturday
night from Portland, where he spent
Christmas with his daughter.
Miss Blanche Buzzell visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buzzell,
in Hartland, Sunday.
Everett Damon, who has been at
his home in this place, passing the
holidays with his family, went to
Madison, Monday, in the interests of
his business, selling spectacles.
The relatives of Mrs. Addie Jewell
Sargent, who resides at Upton, Me-,
are grieved to learn that she Is not
regaining her health az rapidly as
was hoped, since her return from the
Portland hospital, where she went to
receive treatment.
Guy Mason and mother were at F.
s. Burril's, Sunday, to visit with her
husband, Horace Mason, who is en-
ployed at Bnrril's camp, North Hart
land.
Miss Addie Booker of Cornville Is
assisting Mrs. Lorenzo Starbird, who
has been very ill of heart trouble,
at her home in Harmony.
George Hubbard Was in Cornville,
Sunday, on business.
Ivory Burrill, eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Schuyler Burrill, who has been
very sick with tonsilitis, is much bet
ter. He was attended by DR.. Shean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Chase was called
to Waterville, Wednesday, by the
serious illness of her sister, Mrs.
Mertie Goodridge. They returned
homo, Friday, reporting Mrs. Good
ridge critically i'll.
Nathaniel Hall from the village was
a guest, Christmas, of Mr.. and. Mrs.
Laforest Barnes.
Sunday Rev. o. M. Chase and Mrs.
Chase entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Fairbrother, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Lashon of Skowhegan and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Chase and children.
A Christmas dinner was served by
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jewell to their
son, Clifton Jewell and family, and
Mrs. Tozier.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
BUlDlN RACE AFFLICTED
WITH QUEER DISEASE
Cooper Says Internal Parasites Cause Much
Suffering Everywhere.

Contrary to general belief, the ap-
petite is not greatly increased-it only
becomes irregular. There is general
feeling of faintness, however, and a
gnawing sensation in the pit OF the
stomach.
People afflicted with one Of these
parasites are nervous and depressed.
Their chief sensation Is one OF Ian
guor, and they tire very easily. Lack
of energy and ambition affect the body.
and the mind becomes dull and slug
gish. The memory becomes not SO
good, and the eyesight Is generally
poorer.
1.-THE New Discovery, in freeing stom-
ach and bowels of all impurities, seems
to be fatal to these great worms, and
almost Immediately expels them from
the system. I wish to assure anyone
who has the experience just related
with my preparation, that there Is no
cause for alarm in the matter, and
that it will as a rule mean a speedy
restoration to good health"
The Cooper medicines are boon
to stomach sufferers. We sell them.
&C. r. Fogp-
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
hAR TlAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Linn Jr., spent
Christmas in Skowhegsn, the guests
of relatives.
Mrs. Laura Robinson has returned
home from visit with DR.. and Mrs.
f. J. Robinson in Fairfield.
Stewart w. Goodwin of Norway
was in town last week. He was for
merly employed as clerk in the store
of G.. M. Lancey, here, and went to
st. Adams to visit his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 8. H. Goodwin.
Services at the Methodist Episco
pal church, Sunday, began at $50 a.
m. with "Love Feasto continuing
until the hour of the regular services
at 1890. Presiding Elder D. B. Phe-
lau preached at both the morning and
evening services.
A union Christmas tree was sue
cessfully participated In by the Meth
odist and Baptist Sunday schools at
the opera house, Christmas night. A
very entertaining program was rem
dered by the pupils Of Methodist Sun
day school under the supervision OF
Miss Frances Lancey, and two large
trees were heavily laden with Christ
mas gifts.
A quiet Christmas wedding was
solemnized Wednesday evening at 7
O'Clock when s. Stewart Salby OF
Pittsfield was married to Miss Edna
Morrison Of Palmyra. The ceremony
occurred at the Morrison home, a
short distance outside the limits OF
this village in Palmyra and the off1ci-
atinR clergyman was Rev. James H.
Gray, pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, who used the single
ring service. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Salby are we'll known to numerous
friends In this and surrounding towns
who are wishing for them prosper
Gus future.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


On this est h day of Dece per. A. ID. 1907, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on he u day of January, A
u 1908, before said Court ut Portland, In said
District, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon: and that
notice thereof he published In The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed In said District,
and that all known creditors, and other per
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause, if any they
have. why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the Court. that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of said Court. aud the seal thereof. at Port
land, in said District, the 18th day Of
december, A. ID. 1867.
ISL JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES e. HEWEY. Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
CARAT UN K.


Mrs. Mary Carbino returned from
Bingham Thursday, where she had
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mont
Miller.
Christmas passed off very quietly
here. Owing to the diphtheria and
snail pox scare there we're no public
exercises. There were several family
Christmas trees and the League OF
The Lincoln school had a short pro-
gram at the school room.
Mrs. Fred CLARK is in Bingham
caring for her mother who has been
seriously III the past two weeks.
The soap club Of ten members met
With their secretary, Mrs. Blanche
Spaulding, one day last week.
Mrs. Henry Carbino returned from
Waterville, where she has been for
treatment, somewhat improved in
health.
Supt. of schools, @. E. Ball, was in
town Friday. He speaks very highly
Of the school at Moxie Dam and OF
Abe teacher, Mr.. Green.
Mrs. Abbie Webster and daughter,
Eva, have moved to Waterville where
her other daughter resides. We re-
greet losing old neighbors.
David Baker and Elmer Sterling
are at home through the holidays.
They returned to Mount Hermon Jan.
md.
MIR. and Mrs. Crosby Spaulding went
10 Bingham to visit her sister, who has
been so Ill.
Mrs. Carrie Carbino went to Bing
ham last week to consult a physician
in regard to her little son who re-
oeived bad cut on his face and it
was feared blood poison would set in.
g. A. Spaulding of Pierce pond
sporting ranch, wife and son were in
town recently.
Mrs. Nettie Mitchell went to The
Forks to care for her father, Mr..
Nike Kennedy, while Mrs. Kennedy
went to Skowhegan on case in
court.
w. H. Clark and Eugene Clark
were summoned to Skowhegan as
Witnesses on case In court.
Mrs. Angie Kneeland returned
from Portland one day last week.
Bert Bean went to Lewiston recent
~ to purchase horses for the woods.
Mrs. Lewis Williams is very i'll with
no hope of recovery. She is under
Abe care of DR.. Williams of Bingham
Carroll Hunnewell and family, with
Mike e. Martin and family were in
vited guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Foley to goose supper, Saturday
evening.
Miss Ida Morris, teacher of the
Primary school In the Lincoln district
visited friends at The Forks over
Sunday.
The friends of Sarah Magee were
shocked to hear of her death from
pneumonia. The deceased was work
ing in Waterville.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
EAST NEW PORTLAND.

Nearly all are wanting to see snow
enough to make good sleighing as
travelling and also moving Of lumber
ia very difficult. Most of our citizens
have q good lot of wood cut In the
woods ready for hauling.
Fred Knowles and Bert Savage of
N. New Portland we're on our streets
few days ago each driving fine
colt, each colt showing fine action
and good speed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stafford of No.
Arson spent Christmas with Mrs. SAT :
ford's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Walton.
Mrs. Geo. Williams, daughter Liz
zie, and her husband, Mr.. Trip OF
North Arson spent Christmas at Mr.
and Mrs. Williams in our village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow Strickland Of
N. New Portland were at our Christ
mas entertainment.
There are quite q number of our
people who expect to attend the ses-
sion of Arson Conference of Free
Baptist churches, to be holden In
Kingfield,; January the 10, and 10Th.
A cordial invitation being extended
to all.
On Dec. II, Rev. L. Hutchins was
called to Lexington to officiate at the
funeral of Mark Stafford, who was an
old soldier In the civil war. He saw
much hard fighting and lost an arm.
He will be remembered as a genial
friend, and one who deserves high
honors for the sacrifice he made to
save our beloved country.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
SMIThFlELD.

Mrs. Mont Hartford has returned
home from the hospital at Lewiston.
Ellsworth Piper came home from
Kineo and is critically i'll with an at
tack of appendicitis.
William Marston went to the Maine
General hospital in Lewiston, Satur-
day, Dec. 81.
Edwin Tracy has sold his place in
Smithfeld to Bridget McEvoy of
Waterville. Mr.. Tracy will move his
family to Skowhegan, where he has
employment with Folsom & Nutting,
undertakers.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Laskey OF
Skowhegan visited relatives in town,
last week.
Mrs. Minnie Emery is i'll at the
home of her uncle, George Smith.
Mrs. G.. A. Groves is on the sick
list.
Rev. l. B. Mower of Waterville
supplied the pulpit, Dec. 20.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
DRUNKENNESS
A Durable Disease
Eminent Physicians and Scientific Men
Agree That il should be Treated
A Suck

Drunkenness is a progressive disease; the
moderate drinker is not satisfied with two or
three drinks day. the craving for more and
more becomes irresistible A. the disease ad-
vances; the result is Chronic Alcoholism.
The treatment used successfully by thous-
ands right in their own homes 10 Orrine. 1t
10 scientific cure for Drunkenness and has
given such universal satisfaction that 1t is
sold under positive guarantee to effect a
cure or your money will be refunded. This
guarantee is given in good faith and is
carried out to the letter. Orrine Is not q
new remedy; ii has been sold by the leading
druggi IS in every city for years. 1t has
lifted tens Of thousands from the depths to
worthy manhood and has the hearty endorse
ment Of grateful men and women in every
state in the Uuion,
Orrine No. is the secret remedy; Orrine
No. q, is for those willing to take the treat.
ment. Either form costs SI.oo. The guar
antee is the same in either case. Write to
The Orrine Co.. Washington, D C., for free
treatise on Drunkenness, mailed in plain
sealed envelope, Orrine will be mailed
sealed on receipt Of price. Sold by Leading
druggists in every town and city by F. W..
Bxcknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-02
MAYFlELD.

K. L. Campbell spent few days
last week in Skowhegan, having dem
tai work done.
Chas. Packard of Guilford was in
town Tuesday of last week.
G. E. Dupee was In Skowhegan
Saturday.
Allen Burton is in Kingsburg, saw
ing wood with his gasoline engine.
Angus Giles spent Christmas in
Norridgewock.
Mark johnson Is now driving the
stage from Bingham to Abbott.
B. w. Adams was in Bangor last
week on business. The lumbermen
are glad to see this snow.
Frank Bryant got his ankle hurt
badly in the woods, Monday.