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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
Libel for Divorce.

To the Hon. Justice OF the Supreme Judi
CiaI Court next to be held at Skowhegan In
and Tor the county Of somerset on the third
Tuesday of March A. u. 1908:
Alice a. Walker of Athens in said county
represents that she Is the wife OF j. Wilber
Walker now of parts unknown and was
married to him al Scion III said county on
Nov. ), 1900; that one child Dwight WILDER
Walker. now four years old mas been born TO
them: that she has lived in said county ever
since her said marriage; that while living In
Hartland In said county on to-wit the NTH
day OF May ,lsO5 the llbelee deserted your IL
beant and has not since lived with her or
aided her support with the exception that on
Dec. 18th, 1905 he returned to their home for
about one week but did not contribute to her
su pport, and at the end OF the week utterly
deserted and abandoned her and has ever
since refused to live with her: that he left no
means OF support for them and has since
provided none; that he has treated her with
extreme cruelty and has inflicted cruel and
abusive treatment upon her. to-wit at the
time and place aforesaid that the said IL
belize being of sufficient ability and being
able to la Dor and provide for her and their
said child, grossly, wantonly and cruelty
refuses and neglects to provide suitable
main tenance for them or either of them;
that at Hartland aforesaid to-wit on the fifth
day OF May 1905 said libelee committed adul
terry with some woman whose name Is to
lihelant unk nown; wherefore she praSs that
she may he granted n divorce from the bonds
of matrimony and that the care and custody
of her said son may he decreed to her.
md the Iibelant further ALLEGES that the
present residence of said iitelee Is unknown
10 her and cannot lie aScertained by reason
able diligence.
Dated Skowhe2an Me, January 9Th, 4. b.
1909.
ALICE y. WALK ER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
THE JUMPING OFF PLACE.

Consumption had me in its grasp; and
| had almost reached the jumping of place
when was advised to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery; and want to say right now, it
saved my life. Improvement began with the
first bottle, and after taking one dozen bot.
ties was well and ha. py man again." says
George Moore, of Grimesland, N. {. AS a
remedy for coughs and colds and healer of
weak, sore lungs and for preventing pneu-
mona New Discovery is supreme. soc and
SI.co at G. X. Fogg, druggist. Trial bottle
free.
A man seldom overlooks an oppor-
tunity to make himself the hero of his
own story.
Itch! Itch! Itch.-Scratch! scratch!
Scratch! The more you scratch the worse
the itch. Try Doan's Ointment. 1t cures
piles, eczema. any skin itching. All druggists
sell Ii.
Empty heads wag easiest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13

Vacations are a good deal like mar
rage anticipation often beats the
realization.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
~ ~ AiGest: W. T. sEEK1NS, clerk.

STATE OF MAINE
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT. IN VACATION.
SEAL Skowhegan February D. 1908.
Upon the annexed Libel, II is ordered by
me, the undersigned, IA Justice of said Court,
that notice be given to the Libelee by pub
fishing an attested copy OF the same, together
with this order thereon, three weeks success
sively in the Somerset Reporter, Il newspaper
printed In SIX owl hogan, in the County of SOM
erset, the last publication to be twenty days at
least before the next term of said Court, to be
holden at Skowhegan, within and for said
County, on the third Tuesday of March
next that he may then and there appear in
said Court and answer thereto, If ne see tit.
WIN. L. WHITEIIoUSE
Justice Supreme judicial Court
A true copy of libel and order OF Court
thereon.
3w6 Attest: W. I. SEEkINS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
Living on the Farm.


The following poem written by S.
F. Eme rson, and read by that gentle
man at the annual meeting of Somer-
set Pomona at the hail of Skowhegan
Grange, is published at the request of
many of our readers who heard it at
that time.
1t would be splendid living on the farm
II we could have things all our way,
A full round moon every night
And perfect weather every cay.
No Wild thunder storms in summer time,
No chilling winds on winters crest,
No tired limbs to make US frown,
And always time FOR perfect rest.
No peddlers to bother us at day,
No lear of burglars at night,
No rush to keep the work ahead
And plenty Of cash to spend at sight,
How pleasant living on the farm
With work all done by electric power,
it'll prices good for all we sell
And dividends coming in every hour.
No early frosts TO kill the corn,
No rust to come upon the beans,
In rider TO live within our means.
No chapped hands, no sorrowing hearts,
No headache from morn till night,
No insect pests, no botheisome fes,
No whining mosquitoes to buzz and bite
No miIdew on the garden fruits
No spraying tc be done,
Everything growing spontaneously
A nd "a bat fun
Plenty of time for the seaShore
And for the woodland shade
No worrying about our taxes
Nor debts that must be paid
A good, long lest at noontde,
With the evenings all our own
To call on friends and neighbors
Who are anxious to have US come.
Eat all We can hold Of everything
With no need oil DOCTORS call,
Aid when anything good is around
lust 60 in and have il all.
Plenty of vacations Ii summer time
In cottages by seashore and lake,
Every thing of pleasant nature
Coming in for the farmers sake
Horses never in the leas. frightened
AT autoes as they pass the way
And how everything shall be governed
Farmers bound to have their say.
Whatever they want they're to have.
With no one TO say 10 them nay;
All other classes bowling before them,
Expecting and willing to obey,
Looked up to- enyied and respected,
The farmer first Of all
Office, emoluments, honors
stand awaiting the farmers call.
II they ask for excursion on the railroad,
Ifthey wish for steamboat ride,
Immediately the officials are after them,
Bowling in obedience at their side.
Ready to give all they ask for.
No matter about the pay,
"You re classed as our masters every
WHERE
Is all they have to say.
With wines always sweet and smiling
With husbands perfect in all their ways,
Ready and willing and anxious
To bestow on each other praise.
If we could only have all this
AS we p IS taItb's journey along,
Never feel moments weakness,
Robust and healthy and strong.
Able to attend grange all night,
And never feel moments pain.
When the next night comes around,
Just as ready to go again.
Attending Pomona once week,
Everything working like charm,
When all this comes our way
Twill be splendid living on the farm.
Sam1 F. Emerson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13

jeremiah Mccarthy, who 20 years
ago, was a welknown contractor III
Boston and Roxbury, Mass, and
worth $50, 900 is under arrest on the
charge of man slaughter for the kill
ing of Arthur Norton, aged so, on the
farm of Colonel IL. M. Cashier of
Governor Cobb's staff and proprietor
OF the West End Hotel, Portland.
Norton died on the way to the hos
pital shortly after he had been
knocked down, according to witnes-
SEES, by a blow from McCarthy's fist
and kicked III the jaw. The police
were informed that Mccarthy had
been drinking and was ugly. Norton
for three years had been employed on
the farm, having charge of the COWS,
while Mccarthy, who in his day
owned some of the fast horses and
was devotee of the race track, had
been in charge of the horses since
early last month. They had some
trouble about the duties around the
place and in anger, it is alleged, Nc
Carthy knocked Norton to the floor.
The latter finally was able to arise,
but appeared in dazed condition and
died in the ambulance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
Stable Hints.

1t is not hard work, but poor care
which ruins the average farm horse.
When the nights become warm
enough there should be night pas
ture ready for the work horses. Turn
them out, not to eat but to rest.
Always give them a good cleaning
and brushing after they have eaten
their supper before they are turned
out.
When horse is cared for in this
way, he will do more work and always
keep in fine condition.
Always remove the harness at the
noon hour, and use as little harness as
possible when doing farm work.
Unless it is necessary to use blinds
on the headstall don't do it.
Again we say look well to the work
collars. See that they are wiped
clean and dry every time they are
soft and pliable by frequent manipu-
lation, and II they become too stiff to
yield to such treatment pound the
face gently with round stick.
Never leave home without blank
ct for the horse.
II the horse Is heated, he should
never be left standing uncovered, no
matter what the weather may be.
In summer a light weight blanket
should always be at hand.
Now is the time to make covers of
some kind to protect the work horses
from flies. The horse does not care
whether the cover is AN expensive
one or not. One made of three cent
muslin, or bran sack, will mean all
summer comfort for him.
If horse is fidgety and nervous
and lays back his ears while being
harnessed there is a reason for his
conduct. 1t is more than likely that
he hss been frightened or abused by
his former caretaker. Continual
kindness will in most instances, eff
feet a cure.-"Farm Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
Libel for Divorce

To the Justice of the Supreme Judicial
c UT next to be held at Skowht gan
within and for the County Of Somerset
and State OF Maine.
Arabea Hobart of Skowhegan in the
County Of Somerset and State of Maine. re-
specially represents that on the eleventh day
of December. A. d. 1906, at Newport in the
County Of Penobscot and State OF Maine, she
was lawfully married to Charles c. Hobart.
commorant at said Newport; that the said
libelant and libelee cohabited in this State
after their said marriage, until the twelfth
day Of January. A. D. 1907, when the said
libelee utterly deserted your libeant, and she
has not seen him since; that the said libelant
resided in this state when the cause Of d.
vorce accrued as hereinafter set forth, and
had resided here in good faith one year prior
to the date hereof; that she has ever been
faithful to her marriage Obligations but that
the said !ibelee has been unmindful OF the
same; that he has been guilty Of cruel and
abusive treatment and extreme cruelty to-
wards her.
-Whert fore the hbelaht prays that a di.
vorce from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and the said libelee may be decreed,
and that her name be charged by decree Of
court, from Arahella Hobart to Arabella
Dudley; the lbeint further alleges that the
present residence of said libelee is unknown
to her and cannot be ascertained by reason
able diligence.
Dated al Skowhegan, December 4th A. D.
1897.
ARABEI.LA HOBART.
State Of Maine,
Somerset S.
December 4th, A. d. 1897.
said hbeant made oath that the above
allegation as to the residence Of the libelee is
true.
Before me,
FORREST GOODWIN,
Justice Of the Peace.
STATE OF MAINE tv,,
= IN FH~Fr IS.
STrRFME JUDICIAL COURT
December Term, 1907
\ IA bella hobart. Lib. vs. Charles G. Hobart.
pom the annexed Libel IL Is ordered that
notice be given TO the libelee by publishing All
attested copy OF the same, together with this
order thereon. three weeks successfully In the
Somerset Reporter II newspaper printed In
last publication TO be twenty-five days at
least before the next term of said Court,
to he holden at Skowhegan, within and for
aid County, on the third Tuesday of March.
next. that he may then and there appear
in said Court and answer thereto, 1.-The see nj.
ATTEST; w. T. SEEKINs Clerk.
\ true copy Of libel and order of Court
Attest: ". T. SEEKINs, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-02-13
SrArE OLE MINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
Somerset. A.. Ian. 18th. 1903.
Personally appeared the above named
Alice \. Walker and made oath that she
does not know the residence of the said j.
WILDER Walker; that she hs.s used reasonable
diligence to ascertain the same and that his
residence cannot be ascertained by the use
of reasonable diligence.
Before me,
GEO. ". COM ER.
Justice of the Peace.
Somerset. -. Clerks office. sup. Jud.
Court Received and filed 5tn day OF Febra-
AIRY \. u. 1907.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
SIMPLE CANDLE SHADES

New and pretty candle shades are made in the simplest possible way The frame is merely two wire circles --an umbrella-shapcd affair. with no angles whatever. The cover Is cir cle of cretonne about six inches bigger in diameter than Is the frame. Around the edge of this cretonne Ia sewed a fringe of glass beads. which Is heavy enough to hold down the cover and to cause 1t to fall in graceful folds. An other circle Is cut from the center of the cover just the size to At around the frame. The cover Is then fasten- ed at the inside circle to the frame by a binding of gold braid. The ml?a shade of course, fits on the stand en- tirely independently of the candle shade.
 The great advantage of the shade lies in the fact that. unlike most of its kind, 1t need not be fitted to the frame, nor are there seams to be hn- ished on the under side Bead fringe may be bought by the yard and wire frames are extremely inexpensive.
 Should handsomer shades than cre- tonne be desired. the cover may be of brocaded silk or a heavy silk of a solid light color The fringe might then be either gold or silver, while the braid at the top would. If course. match it.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
LIME WATER

Lime water can be easily prepared at home In the following manner: Put a, teacup of clean unslacked lime in a pitcher and pour over it two quarts of water. stirring until it looks like milk, Let 1t stand until the water seems quite clear. then pour 1t off and fill the pitcher again with pure water. If pos sible use only filtered water Then stir thoroughly, tie a piece of muslin over the pitcher to prevent dust from fall ing into 1t and let it stand till the wa ter Is clear Then carefully decant the clear portion into glass-stoppered bottles The first water can be used in the kitchen for many cleansing pur- poses, although many housekeepers are ignorant of this fact. When the teeth are soft and sensitive a full table spoonful of lime water can be taken whenever one drinks water or milk This leaves a smooth taste in the mouth and is excellent for sweetening the breath. After eating acid fruit, which renders the teeth sensitive and Is always injurious to the enamel, the mouth should be rinsed out with this lime water.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
EXCELLENT CEMENT

The following cement is said to stick or anything: Take of clear gum ara bic two ounces, of fine starch one ounce and half, and of white sugar half an ounce. Reduce the gum arabic to powder, and dissolve it In as much water as a laundress would use to rem der one ounce and half of starch fit for use. Dissolve the starch and sugar in the gum solution. Then place the mixture in a vessel and plunge the ves- sel itself in boiling water, and let it remain there until the starch becomes clear. The cement should be as thick as tar, and remain so. It can be kept from spelling by dropping in lump of gum camphor, or little oil of cloves or sassafras. This cement Is said to be very strong indeed, and will cause glazed surfaces to adhere perfectly. It is useful for repairing specimens of rocks minerals or fossils that may have been accidentally broken.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
REVIVAL OF FUCKERS

The revival of the becoming fuckers for the neck, now known by the mex presslve and vague terms of "frillings' has led to a revolution in neckwear.
 The latest idea Is to have stiff up- standing frill of satin or moire silk in the top of the collar. Tn Paris they are wearing a kind of collar made of fat frlllings of chiffon, tulle or lace, with q colored ribbon tied around the mid dle, one frill appearing above it, stand ing up, and two below it. lying down The ribbon Is tied under the left ear in an exaggerated bow, which is be- coming, but also rather self-conecious, so that none but really pretty people can afford to wear 1t, even when 1t be comes them. It is essentially the fin- ish chosen by pretty woman who knows how pretty she Is,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
MAHOGANY CLEANING

If you find upon your return home from a vacation that the mahogany looks grayish and grlmy, don't be afraid to give 1t a good bath House. wives do not realize the value of soap and awter on old mahogany. It cleans the wood as nothing else does. Take a bowl or a bucket of warm water, into which has been put a tablespoon or more of olive oil and few shavlngs of castle soap.
 Use soft sponge or fresh piece of cheese cloth. Wiring 1t out in the Na- ter, so that you will not ruin the car- pet or the floor. Go into all the crevices of the carvings with the cheese cloth wrapped about a small pointed stick
 Be sure that every piece of the wood Is dried with fresh cheese cloth or bit of soft flannel.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Hints For The Household
HANDY DESK PAD

A desk pad that with little care and dexterity, can be made at home successfully was seen among some new things not long ago,
 Two pieces of cardboard, about 20 by II inches in size, were pasted to- sether at one of tho longer edges, mak- Ing what looks like pageless book cover.
 This was covered by piece of flow cred cretonne neatly turned at the edges. and these raw edges covered by piece of firm white paper, which ex- tended over the entire Inside of the pad.
 Two or more pieces of plotting pa per were inserted and fastened by rlb- bons passed through both covers and plotting paper and tied on the outside,
 A piece of ribbon of the same shade, but wider was fastened so that 1t ran dlagonally across each cover and, ty- ing, held the leaves in place.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
CANNED CORN

Put tender ears of corn in colan- der and let little hot water run over them for a moment. Then cut the corn from the cob. scraping out the juice and rejecting the hulls. Pack Into sterilized jars the kernels work ing down compactly with silver knife. When filled to within an inch of the top dissolve for each quart can teaspoonful of salt and sugar In three-quarters pint warm water and pour over the corn.
 Adjust the lid and steam three hours. Then take out the screw light ly, return and cook quarters of an hour longer. The boiling must be continuous.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
ON STIRRING JAM

The primitive method of stirring jam for hours while preserving it has given place to more simple method which is not only much less difficult, but the fruit has a more natural fla vor. Mash the fruit thoroughly with a wire potato masher, add the same quantity of sugar, pint for pint, and place in a granite kettle on the stove to boil As soon as it has thoroughly boiled, 1t can be removed and the jars immediately filled and sealed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
THE BRIDES CHEST.

Every fall bride will want box to hold the articles of her rousseau as tEey are gathered together Beautiful boxes of cedar may be purchased for little and are made in a very convent ent way Instead of the lid lifting up as did the box of great-grandpa, so long ago, the front may be dropped down, revealing two drawers to hold the things. The box locks securely and the effect Is very neat
 Dark cedar boxes are ornamented with the brides initials in German let ters of solid brass placed on the false lid.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Tired feet cause an almost unendur- able pain. yet many suffer from such merely through carelessness in not having the heels of shoes straightened. You know what 1t is to put on an old pair of shoes that have been cast aside for months, and if the heels are crook ed 1t Is almost an impossibility to step in them, yet one will go on for weeks wearing high-heel shoes that throw the ankles out of place. Burning feet are caused by poor circulation. This can he cured in short time by plung- ing the feet into moderately hot water, then cold, and applying witch hazel or bag rum.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
WHICH ARE YOURS?

Blue eyes are said to be the strong est
 WIde-open eyes are indicative of rashness.
 Small eyes are supposed to indicate cunning.
 Side -glancing eyes are always to be dlstrusted.
 Brown eyes are said by ocullsts to be the weakest.
 The downcast eye has in all ages been typical of mo1esty
 The proper distance between the eyes Is the width of one eye.
 People of melancholy temperament rarely have clear blue eyes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

For summer sore throat. which is of- ten due to the irritation of dust, try gargllng with n mixture of twenty grains of chlorato of potassium to an ounce of water. A teaspoonful of the potash to a wineglassful of water is quite a good domestic measure.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

A nice sewing apron is of lO-cent dimity, made with large deep pock- et It surely Is cheap enough and It needs no ribbon whatever, for even the strings are of the material, so the whole may be washed together. On one such apron the pocket Is not just the material turned up at tho bottom, but 1t Is made very full and applied. Around the top bit of elastic is used, so 1t Is very capacious and, at the same time, it does not sag so the contents may fall out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Not the least unpleasant. by any means, of the Ills attendant upon a cold Is the uncomfortable. unbecoming cold sore or fever blister If taken in time It's further development can of ten be stopped by the application of a bit of alum. Molsten this and rub gent ly but thoroughly over the spot.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Ordinary buttermllk is one of the best cosmetics at this time of the year The tactic acid In the milk has most beneficial effect on the skin and causes fading of the little stains-due to de- composition Of the secretion of the skin which are commonly called freckles.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Hangnais are due to excessive dry ness of the skin surrounding the nails Try rubbing the base of the nail every night with a little good cold cream. That should help to cure them,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
SOME NIMBLE
 FINGER NOTES
Inexpensive Serving Apron Useful for the Boarding
 School Girl.

Two yards of corn-colored silk will make a neat little one-piece kimono for house wear. Trim all edges with black braid or black lace insertion. If braid Is used the Greek key design will be neat as an outline. Some kim onos of this description are trimmed with black ornaments or stenciled with black on border edges. The yell low and black tnts are harmonious in anything of an oriental nature.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

The druggists are now offering an eye wash of boraoic acid and camphor for summer use. It is excellent for eyes that suffer any strain from light and heat A few drops of 1t are put on the eye balls after one has been in the open for any length of time this sum mer. It Is also suggested as cure for a headache which centers around the nerves of the eyes.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
HEALTH HINTS
Compose Your Mind Before Sleeping Worry Makes
 Wrinkles.

creosote should never be put into hollow tooth for toothache, IL relieves the pain, but in time destroys the sub stance of the tooth, Leave creosote to expert use.