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The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
EMBDEN

Michael Berry has been i'll.
Harvey Creamer has gone in the
woods.
Stephen Rolfe remains about the
same.
The Washington School have re
ceived the League pins and certifi-
Gates of membership. Miss Richards
closed a very successful term Of
school last Friday. All will be glad
to know she is coming back for the
winter.
Austin Berry's team Is working in
the canal at Cleveland Rips.
1t is reported that Philander Wilson
will spend the winter in the south.
Fred Barron is home for short
stay. He will start for the woods
soon. Mr.. Barron has made for him.
self a good reputation as scaler and
will do that work this winter.
Thirty were present at the Sunday
School in Emerson schoolhouse,
Sunday, Nov. l. During Mr.. Young's
vacation Sunday School and social
meetings have been held each Sunday.
The social meetings have been under
the leadership of Mr.. Sylvester jack
son, who has made them profitable as
well as pleasant. Mr.. Jackson has
been superintendent Of the Sunday
School = and class leader of the
M E. class for over twenty years.
"NUT SOCIAL.
Hallowe'en night was cold and
windy. Nevertheless the Emersons
held their nut social and entertain
ment and it was fairly successful. The
full program was as follows:
Conundrums I'm nut shells.-PriZe won by
Sylvester Jackson and Mrs Michael
Berry.
Music
Proverbs, The school
In school DAYS Ella Wentworth
We are four Inter mediate ClaSS
Visitors from Every Land-Mahaged by
Mahlon Wentworth
Little Speech. Harold Creamer
Tabieaux-I wonder who it's from.
George, Jack and Ethel Waugh
Tabeaux, Evening Prayer
Short address by the teacher on League
work.
1t was so cold in the barn that most
of the minor parts were left out The
parts given showed much work by
both pupils and teacher. After the
enterf rfainment and stree of fortunes"
were disposed of all went to the
house where hot coffee and cake
were served. Miss Bertha Jackson
favored the company with several
selections, playing her own accom-
paniment on the organ. Mr.. Cleve-
land also entertained the guests with
his phonograph $4.55 was taken in
and enough left after all expenses
were paid to purchase a picture of
Emerson and have 1t framed. The
students extend thanks to all who
helped them in the work. Especially
are thanks due to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wentworth who kindly opened their
guests.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
BIRTHS.

East Madson--October Is to- the wife OF
Alden Bosworth, a daughter.
observation-disclosures Is. to the wife OF
Samuel Russakoff, q daughter.
Skow hegan-October 81, to the wife of W al
lace Crooker, a son. IL lbs
Palmyra-October 5, to the wife of Hiram
Cowan, son.
Huff, a daughter.
Hartland-to the wife of Harry Springer, a
son.
Pittsheld-Novemb 3, to the wife OF
Chelsea l.. Furbush, a son. Leon Henry.
EN- mbden-N OVEN ber 8, to the wife OF Roy
Atwood. a son.
observation-disclosures Der 3, to the wife OF
Ernst Droege a daughter.
Skowhegan-Novembe Der ,. to the wife OF
Henry Chase, son.
Skowhegan-October ID, to the wife Of Fred
Loomis, son.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Hughes Wins by More Than 90. 600
Over His Democratic Opponent

Hughes Wins by More Than so, oOo
Over His Democratic Opponent
New York, Nov. 4.-Goyernor Hughes
won by over 5000 the biennial battle
Of High Bridge which was waged again
as the regiments of ballots were mar
shall
Hughes came down to the city from
upstate with an indicated plurality OF
about l21 90. Chanler's plurality south
Of High Bridge was approximately 6S,-
600. The vote Of two years ago was
increased by about 10000 Chanler
surprised the Democratic leaders by an
eXpectedly large vote In the rural
districts. but lost tremendously in the
city and county of New York. where his
followers had expected at least 100000
plurality.
Reports from all parts OF the state
indicate that the vote was heavy, the
efforts OF both guberna tOrial candi.
dates to bring out the ballots being
rewarded with success. Both the old
parties polled full votes. their strength
NOT being seriously affected by the In
dependence. Socialist and other minor
parties Shearn, independence party
candidate for governor. ran ahead OF
Wanhope. the Socialist nominee.
The states congressional representa-
tion will he divided. as at present,
among the two parties. with one
change Hillqut. Socialist. being elect
ed In the Ninth district In place OF
Riordan. Democrat The next legisla-
ture will be Republican In both
branches. lnsuring a Republican sue
cessor for Senator Thomas c. Platt.
who will leave the senate In March
New York and Buffalo are the only
two large cities of the state that have
gone Democratic.
II need not say that | am greatly
pleased with the result Of the election. "
declared Governor Hughes. II felt
certain that the people would indorse
the administratio ton of President Roose-
welt by electing Secretary Taft. and |
consider my own reelection as an ap-
proyal OF the policies pursued by the
state administration during the past
two years"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05

[. s. Pierce aud family of Skow-
hegan was in town Friday.
Mrs. Mabel Vittum of Skowhegan
was in town tuesday night.
John Scribner was in town Mon
day and helped his men load their
steam drill which is to be shipped to
Belfast.
Miss Ethel French spent Sunday
with her parents at Madison Center.
F. A. Coolidge made a business
trip to Skowhegan, Monday.
Lynn Foss was down to Lakewood,
Monday evening.
Mrs. Mariner Irvine went to Madi-
son, Tuesday.
Miss Sadie Smith Is quite sick.
Mrs. Sarah Abbey and family have
moved into the Brofee house which
they have recently purchased.
Mr.. Cunningham, the blacksmith,
moved into the rent just vacated by
Mrs. Abbey.
The Ladies Home Circle held a
Halloween Party in the hall, Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. John Rowell went to Winthrop
to spend few days with her son.
A crew of men commenced Monday
morning loading pulp for shipment.
J. f. Freeman of Everett, Mass,
was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Robinson and son James were
called to Madison by the serious i'll
ness of her daugh ter.
Miss Rattle Tozier is in town visiting
her parents.
Mr.. Roland French and Mr.. Joseph
and c. A. Merrill returned Monday
noon with FIVE deer.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05

One of the most beautiful natural
rock carvings In the world is the
Southern Cross, on the island of Grand
Manan, In the bay Of Fundy 1t
stands at the head Of ledge of rocks
tutung into the bay from the foot OF
one of the immense cliffs at the south
ern end Of the Grand Manan. Its
shape Is that of an almost perfect
crOss
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05

Though many people thIak 80 who
hear me play" said the long haired
amateur, with studied carelessness, II
have no intention OF becoming pro-
fessional musician. l play merely to
kill time"
II knew that as soon as | heard
you" enlgmatically replied one OF his
llsteners.-Kansas City Independent.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05

Wilmington. Del, Nov. 4.-Taft's in
dicated plurality in Delaware is 1000
and the Republican state ticket headed
by Simeon s Penaewell for governor
and William II. Heald for congress is
elected by about the same plural llty ex-
cept Davis. Republican candidate for
attorney general, Is probably defeated
by Andrew c. Gray, Democrat The
successful candidate Is a son of Judge
George Gray and the popularity Of his
father counted strongly for him in all
three OF the counties
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Said What She Meant.

"Oh, I am so awfully ashamed Of
myself" said Edith Jones to her dear
est girl chum. When Henry proposed
to me last night intended to say, so
suddenF but quite lost my head and
exclaimed, AT lastr"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
MARRIAGES.

so. Pars--October H. by the Rev. Mr..
ListIe, Mr stuart w. Goodwin OF st. Albans
and Miss Margaret Stevens OF So. Paris
Larone-0ctober - at the residence of
Fair eld and Miss Elsie HUFF of Norridge-
wook.
Lynn Maas-October %, Mr.. Her bert An
drew shaw and Miss Lulu Testa Dorothy.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
DEATHS.

NJ Madtson->ctober Is, Mrs. Elizabeth Bart
ley.
observation-disclosures 26, Mrs. Martha II. XII
gore, aged 81 years
Newton, mass-October p, Thomas Linn
Holmes, formerly OF Hsrtland, aged p years.
Fairfield-October 28, Fessenden Colcord,
aged 6S years.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS |, Mrs. kstella Harv-
ey. aged about 80 years
Oidtown-October l6, Elisha Mosher Bas-
sett, aged 81 years-
Athens-October 81. Charles Whittier.
Norridgewock- October 49, Miss Nadia
Walker, aged i6 years.
observation-disclosures g Mrs. n. L. Nc
Quill an .3Aged about 20 years
North Anson-0otober 81 Byron Foss,
aged ~ yeArS
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
SOLON.

Mrs. Georgia Severy is moving
into the south rent of John Savage's
new house.
Leslie Lombard is working for
Mr.. Starbird.
The Ladies Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Aston Rowell next Thurs
day afternoon.
Mrs. M. L. French and daughter,
Ellen, OF North Anson, we're in town
Tkursday night.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
An Excaptiou.

Animals" said the teacher. Ere
quently become attached to people, but
plants never do"
How about burs. teacher?" queried
the small boy at the foot of the class
Chicago News
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05

Miss OIdgtri-Do you think Mr. Sniff
kins Is sincere when he writes that
he loves me more than tongue can
tell? Miss Peachblow i dare say.
Hes tongue tied, you know.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
PenuSvIva1Ia

Philadelphia. Nov. 4.-Pennsy lvania
went Republican by 100000 majority.
In 1904 Roosevelt carried the state by
5,519. and two years ago Stuart, Re
publican, was elected governor by 49,,
435. This city. Pittsburg Harrisburg
Altoona and other cities have given
Mr. Taft pluraities. but scranton.
Wilkesbarre aud towns in which the so
called labor" vote is strong have gone
Democratic.
The election In Pennsylvania turn
ed most entirely on national issues,
the highest state officer voted for be-
hg judge of the superior court. For
that office William d. Porter, Repub-
lican. has been elected by majority
Of 10000 over Webster Grim. Demo-
rrat.
There is no good reason why a
mans popularity shouldn't last as
long as his money.
The waiter shouldn't get tipsy on
his tips.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
DAmmERS
One Day Only
WE'D, Nov. 18th,
Parlors Skowhegan
House

Office hours from 3.0O a, IN. to 40 p. m
We make this special offer To show you the
class of work we do.
We manufacture pair Of sIasse' for 81 %
with lO-year gold filled frame, which with
the the examination that we give, cannot be
duplicated today by anyone In the optical
business.
There is no one today in the United states
who II Is the eyes the same as We 40. II you
have ever been lifted to glasses by others,
you understand what the test ls--6oy you
have to read letters and tell the optician
what you want, We do not fit that va, but
take the exact Measurements Of the eye
from the pupil without using any drops, nor
do We ask any dIesttons or use test card,
hung on the wall.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Why Did Gov. Cobb?

Cobb appoint Charles Hatch State Auditor and
Hodgkins William Brdna
fill
theyso we'll o of them?
of that important sound business
qualify themselves for the duties of their Office? w
At THE SHAW BUSINESS COLLEGE
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court OF the United states for
the District OF Maine in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of The G. II.
Knowles Furniture Co., a
cor poration organized I'M
der the laws Of the state - t,.,ur,at.o
of Maine and having its - i'NiN 'PONS
principal place Of business
at Fairfield, Name. Bank
rupt
To the cred 'ors OF The c. fl. Know es Fur
nIture Co., of Fairfield, in the County Of som
erset and District aforesaid, bankrupt
Notice Is hereby given that on the End day
OF Nov. A. d. 1903, said c. II. Knowles Far
nIture Co, was duly adjudicated bankrupt
and that the first meeting of its creditors will
be held at Daniel Lewis Off ce, in Skowhegam
Maine on the 2lst day OF November, A. d.
1903. at ten o'clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims appoint trustee, examine the
bankrupt and transact such other busineaa
may properly come before said meeting
November S, A. d. 1903
DANIEL LEWIS
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Don't Suffer with Headache

We have produced astonishing results
from brain fag. nervous debility. insomnia
dizziness. nausea, watery eyes, biurry vision
and other troubles caused by eye strain.
We have corrected bv the use of glasses
cross eyes and asti gmatism by our sctentin c
method. 2v6
The Somerset reporter., 1908-11-05
Successful Candidates VIII
Have Large Majority In
Electoral College.
THE EMPIRE STATE

Totals
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
Recommended His Wife.

Irwin Cobb. humorist of New York.
was recommended to a lecture man.
agement. The latter sought an intro
duction through friend. Mr.. Mcveigh.
Come here. Irwin. ! want you 10
meet a friend OF mine" said Mcveigh.
After few minutes conversation. the
lecture man preached the subject OF
lecturing as follows:
Il was just wondering. Mr.. Cobb
what you would think of proposition
to do some lecture work next sea
SOM"
Cobb looked at his questioner for
just a moment In blank amaxement
Evidently such thought had never
entered his head before. Then reach
ing out his hand confidentially, he
said
I've got IT, My wife will do Il. She
is the best one ] know."--Lyceum and
Talent
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
LESSON WHOLLY WASTED.
Surprise Planned by Billiger
McSWat Not a Success.

pbelia," asked Mr.. McSwat, who
Fummaging in one of the closets,
, you done anything with that
pat of mine that used to hang on
hst hook in here?"
es," answered Mrs. McSwat. Il
it to the Volunteers"
pu did, did your" Well, you'll
5rry to learn. perhaps. that there
five-dollar bill in it which
going to give you IL l found that
Eundisturbed at the beginning of
d."
4 l think not, Billiger. / searched
1oroughly before gave it away"
Eou're pretty smart woman,
Ma, but it didn't occur to you to
Einside the lining"
. yes, it did, and l found the five.
d bill. | spent 1t for the rubber
in the front parlor that you have
red so much and wondered how
haged to buy. out of my allowance.
Re pretty smart man, Billiger
There are times when you don t
1.-THE part"
ERE being no further business be-
The house. Mr.. McSwat adjourned
out form.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
MAcAlNg-eRouNp PAINT.

Occasionally one hears the hand
mixed paint Of the painter slightingly
spoken OF as ''unscientific" and mot
thoroughly mixed" The facts are all
on the side of the painter and his hand
prepared paint.
II is the most scientific" paint there
is. because 1t is made on the spot to
suit the particular purpose for which
II Is TO be used. II is as scientific as
a good doctors prescription. II the
painter did not mix 1t thus IL would
be as unscientiic as q patent medi.
cine Moreover. the paint which q
good painter turns out Is made OF
genuine white lead and pure iinseed
oil. III he does not mix IL himself he
Is not sure what Is In II. and conse-
ouently his client cannot be sure.
As for not being thoroughly mixed
by machinery. that Is simply = mis-
statement. White Lead as made BY
National Lead Company is thorough
ly incorporated with Z or 8 per cent.
Of pure Linseed oil In the factory, max
ing paste. This paste need only be
thinned with additional iinseed oil to
make 1t ready for the brush.
The thorough incorporation Of pig
ment and oil has already. been accom-
plished before the painter gets It.
To know how to tell pure white lead
Is a great advantage TO both painter
and house-owner. National Lead Com.
pany will send n tester free to anyone
interested. Address the company at
Woodbridge Building. New York, N. Y.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the wcli-Infonned in every
walk d life and are essential TO permanens
success and creaitable standing. Acc
ingly, il ia no. claimed that Syrup Of ~
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value. but one Of many rtasons
why II ia the best Of personal and family
laxatives i the fac, that il cieanses,
sweetens and relieves the internal orrxns
on which IL acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly As laxative. and its component
parts arc known 10 and approved by
physicians, As Il is free from al objection
ahle substances. To get iss beneficial
effects always purchase the ernulne---
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., oaly. and for sale by all leading drug
Csts.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
GIRL WAS DEliRIoUs
With Fearful Ecrema-Pain, Heat.
and Tinglns Were Excruciating--
Cuticura Acted Like Magic.

IAN eruption broke out on my
daughters chest. l took her to a
doctor, and he pronounced 1t TO be
eczema of very bad form. lie treated
her. but the disease spread to her back.
and then the whole of her head was
affected. and all her hair had to be cut
off. The pain she suffered was excru-
ciating, and with that and the heat
and tingling her life was almost I'M
bearabie. Occasionally she was deliri-
Gus and she did not have proper hours
sleep for many nights. The second
doctor we tried afforded her Just as
little relief as the first. Then ! pur-
chased Cuticura Soap. Ointment, and
Pills, and before the Ointment was
three-quarters finished every trace of
the disease was gone. II really seemed
like magic. Mrs. T. w. Hyde, Brent.
wood. Essex, England. Mar. s. 1907"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
An End Mlssina.

An Irishman who served on board
a man-ofwar was selected by one OF
the officers to haul In a towline OF con-
siderable length that was towing over
the taffrail. After pulling In 40 or so
fathoms. which had put his patience
severely to proof. as well as every
muscle OF his arms. he muttered 10
himself:
Surely It's as long as today and TO.
morrow. Its a good weeks work for
any Ave In the ship. Bad luck TO the
beg or the arm tin leave at last. What,
more OF II yet? Och. murder, The
says mighty deep. TO be sure,"
After continuing In a similar strain
and conc-iving there was little prob,
ability OF the completion OF his labor,
he suddenly stopped short, and. ad
dressing the officer OF the watch. ex,
claimed: bad manners TO me, sir, II
don't think somebody's cut OF the
other end OF it,"-The Pathfinder.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
MADE HIS MEANING CLEAR.
Professors Son Translated Fathers
Speech Into the vernaeuiar.

A college professor. in company
with his son. was enjoying a walk In
the country. when he met an old
farmer. II had been a very wet sea.
son. and the professor. thinking to
start the conversation In a way that
would prove interesting to the farmer.
remarked:
There has been a rather abnormal
precipitation of late"
The farmer seemed somewhat EN-.
barrassed. and the professors son.
who used a different vernacuiar.
though he was a student In the college
to which his father was attached. at
tempted to straighten out the matter.
Drawing the farmer to one side. he
said In = superior way:
The governor means that we've
been having devil OF lot OF rain. "
--Harper's Weekly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
An Undesirable Article.

When Mr.. b. went to call upon some
friends the other afternoon. he was on
his way out of town and so had his
travelling bag with him. This he
placed in a corner. and when he rose
to leave he overlooked it, His hostess
happened to notice IL before he had
reached the door. and called to her
little daughter:
Marie. run after Mr.. b. and tell
him he has left his grip here!"
The little one gave her mother one
swift glance OF surprise, but few duti-
fully to obey orders.
"Oh. Mr.. b." they heard her say,
mother says you have forgotten 10
lake your grip with you" Then she
added, quickly. In tone OF polite
apology: You see. most all of us
nave had II this winter. and we'd
rather not have any more!"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
Pustlna Il caners,slx.

Although Mr.. Lawton was wont to
indulge In q sort OF language which
left his hearers In some doubt as to
his exact meaning. yet when he was
put to II" he never failed to make
himself understood.
No. shouldn't want to live in a
house like Philander's." he announced
to Mrs. Lawton ON the evening OF his
return from visit TO a nephew. Ellis
cellar. now-it's most desperately
overlooked whenever tho weather Ia
anyways damp"
Just what do you mean by des,
perately overnowcds" asked Mira. Law
ton.
Il mean" said her husband. mildly
that all they had 10 do was to open
the door that led from the kitchen
down cellar. and the apples come
floating right In ON to the kitchen
door. Is that plain to yeY"--Youth's
Companion.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23

Daniel O'Connell had got a man of
at one time for highway robbery and
at another for burglary; but on the
third occasion. for stealing a coasting
brig the task of hoodwinking the jury
seemed too great for even his powers
of cajolery. However. he made out
that the crime was committed on the
high seas and obtained an acQnittal.
The prisoner lifted up his hands and
eyes to heaven and exclaimed: May
the Lord long spare you, Mr.. o'Connell
to met"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
The Wrono Tense.

Dorotheas father was sitting before
window in his country house with
Dorothea on his knees. He was look
ing across the fields with unseeing
eyes. when the lassie broke 10 on his
reverie with. What are you looking
at. papa?"
Il was looking into the future. my
dear"
''The future. papa! thought II was
into the asture,"---liarper's Weekly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23

tons, which contained sediment. My
husband urged me to try Deans Kid
ney Pills. and at last did SO. They
did me much good. and used In all
eight boxes which restored me to per-
feet health"
Sold by an dealers. 80 cents . boz.
Foster-Ailburn Co, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
No Visible SIGNALS.

"Yessum." said Sandy Pixies. as he
devoured the wedge of pumpkin pie.
Il sternly object TO the nefarious prac-
tice OF clipping of de tails Of dogs"
"Ah. ! am glad you are so tender
hearted. my poor man." sympathized
the good housewife.
well. It amt exactly dat. mum. but
when a dog hasn't any tail can't tell
by de wags II he is In a good humor
or not and ii makes me skeery about
approaching de house"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1908-04-23
LOST $500.
ing Medicine When Right Food
Was Needed.

oney spent for "tonics" and "brac-
to relieve indigestion. while the
old stomach is loaded with pas
and pork. is worse than losing a
textbook containing the money.
the money only is lost It's bad
nigh, but with lost health from
ng eating. 1t is hard TO make the
ley back.
Mich. young lady lost money on
gs but Is thankful she found a
to get back her health by proper
She writes:
had been a victim of nervous dys-
Bia for six years and spent three
dred dollars for treatment in the
mpt to get well. None Of II did
any good.
Finally tried Grape-Nuts food.
the results were such that. II II
a dollar a package. I would not
without H. Ny trouble had been
led by eating rich food such as
try and pork.
The most wonderful thing that
q happened TO me. ] am sure. was
change in my cor Hilton after |
nm TO eat Grape-Nuts- l began TO
prove at once and the first week
bed four pounds
d feel that cannot express my
4 In terms that are worthy of the
left Grape Nuts has brought to
n and you are perfectly free TO
dish this letter IL Il will send some
cr sufferer relief. such as has come
me-
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Eek. Mich Read. The Road 20 Well
De-" In pkgs. There's Reason"