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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

1t will fill the ordinary citizen of
Maine with great pride to visit New
York city and hear the comments
made on our State as a summer re-
sort. Remain awhile and you will
meet scores of business and profess
sional men who have either just re-
turned, bronzed and hardy looking,
from their vacation in Maine, or pale
and siekly making their way thither.
1t is the mecca of their summer hopes
and expectations, the shrine at which
they offer their oblations. No other
State in the Union beckons them with
such alluring destinations. Maine
has been rightly named, the play
ground of the nation"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
RED NOSES.

Do you suffer the embarrassment of
carrying around an extremely red
nose? Or are you tortured with a red i,
blotchy or pimply face? If so you are
foolish to stand it long; it is the
simplest and easiest thing in the world
to get rid of. No matter what might
have been the cause, the following
harmless and inexpensive treatment
will positively remove all traces of
your embarrassment in from two to
four weeks.
Get this prescription filled at any
Drug Store. Clearola one-half ounce,
Ether one ounce, Alcohol seven
ounces.
Mix and apply to this parts affected
as often as possible, but morning and
night anyway, allowing it to remain
on as long as possible, never less than
ten minutes, the longer the better,
then you can wipe off the powdery
Aim deposited on the skin.
You can get this put up at any Drug
Store.
For any skin troubles this has no
equal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
A Tribute of Love to Mrs.
CYNTHIA Steward

houRh she has gone beyond the reaea
Or human hand or loving =. eech
nd IN each old familiar place
"a look In vain 10 see her face
she never can be touched b death
II came not with her passing breath
semewhere IN God great spaces vice
Her free glad spirit kIgriled
thin SOME high aud zseefed place
SUI lives minister Of grace.
II no come unseen Onavles ie-s wing
And comfort 70 the sorrosInR bring.
To her whole sweet life "a, given.
AM she could find no Joy la heaven
II she could not all barrier. cross
nd mel = u bear our pain and iOss
f9T now. A. then, her pleasure lies
IN sweet angelic ministries.
W always think other a. one
" no alked bare-headed IN the s4n.
Ahd let MS = arm and golden ray
\ tout her al her happy days.
nt- her salI was OseT-raH
With spiiened brightness 9fthe sun.
md All tbs mellow. warmth and re
she poured OF - With HRht benlgn.
~ rom her very atmosphere
she radlated hope and eueer
and mads = IL or = eakaess strong
10 DO the right and thau lie wrong.
How beautiful her IogInK smile
II fingers on her lips awhile.
men IKE a sun beam Upward r 81
To light the darkness Of Der e. e.
And then Inc sparkling az depart
10 iight and warm some human heartz
. she il living with Us yet
For who that loved her can forget
Her noble life, her wisdom sweet
Her loyal friendship, 50 complete
nat our two hearts out seem Cd 10 De
one IN deep love and ~ mpathy.
Her gracious soul. calm and serene.
strong ia her faith In things unseen
both yet her mission here fulfill
Her thoughts. her deeds are with us ftilL
md though she has not mortal breath
She never can b. changed by death.
IL eS erv circle here she moved
She 1a- been honored and beloved
nd to each soul that touched her oWn
She gave purcr, higher tone
And her whole life was sweet and fuH
II all things good and beautiful.
EMILY +. WEBB
Pasadena. a.. August q l4Js
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
New Motor Tax Idea.

1t is understood that at the coming
legislative session a law may be
drawn which will provide for the
placing of graduated tax of 50 per
horsepower on motor vehicles, the
proceeds to be devoted to the build
ing of good roads. The idea seems to
have originated in Somerset county
and the question whether or not own
ers of motor vehicles should be oblig-
ed to pay more than the fee required
for registration will be taken up for
discussion at the coming meeting of
one of the Oranges in that county.
One of the members has written State
Highway Commissioner Sargent re-
garding the matter and he in turn has
written the Massachusetts highway
commission for statements covering
an attempt by the legislature of that
State to pass law of that kind two
years ago. The movement met with
the 1veliest kind of opposition, as
might have been expected, and al
though the movement was defeated
it resulted in the passage of an an
nual tax law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
The True Reunion.

The sixth annual reunion of the
True family was held at the residence
OF Deputy Sheriff Fred II. Kimball of
Mercer, Saturday, Aug. 29.
There were about IS present.
Among them were Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ.
Craig. Mr.. and Mrs Llewellyn Norton
and Mrs. Anna Norton Savage of Far
mington, Mr.. Kent K. Rockhffe of
Boston, Mrs. Ellen Rockliffe OF AL
lens Mills, Miss Mary True, f. S.
True, Jones and George True of In
dustry, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Barker Of
Milton, Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Trask of
Chesteryille, Norris True and family
of Mercer, and Frank G. True of
Stark.
Mr.. Edwin Norton of Bradford,
Mass. attended for the first time and
was heartily welcomed.
There was no new election Of Off
GERS SO the old ones hold over an
other year. They were, E :. True,
president, Mrs F. II kimball treas
urer and Mrs Frank G. True, secre-
tarV.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
ISLAND AVENUE CoSGkEGArIyhAL.

ISLAND AVENUE CoSGkEGArIyhAL-
BEsJANis B. MERRILL, Pastor,
Re3idence IIe Man Street.
Morning worship at To45 with sermon BY
the pastor. Sunday school a, Ia. Christian
Endeayor meeting at s. Prayer services with
short address at 7. Prayer meeting this
evening at go.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
GEORGE MERRIAM, Pastor.
Residence. 90 Madison Avenue.
Morning service at Io.45; sermon by the
Pastor, subject: "A Startling Question:
Sunday School at Ia. Christian Endeavoi
service at 3. Evening service at : o'clock.
Prayer meeting every Thursday 'venine
The kennebec Association meets WITH the
church Sept. z4th and 7sth Ii will sc ne
necessary to make some arrangements for The
gathering at the weekly prayer meeting next
Thursday evening. A large attendance Il
the members OF the church and congregation
is much desired.
FIRST BAPTIST.
REV. THEODORE Lyman Fkos7, PAsToK
Residence ~ Main St.
Morning service at Io45, Sunday School
at Ia; Christian Endeayor al 6. Evening
Service at in the main auditorium. Mrs.
Philo Steward, musical director; Miss Annie
Allen, organis,.
sept. -. the pastor will preach n the
morning on "Thd Radiant Life;" n the
evening on ''Oracles Of God"
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Rev. Fred A Leitch Phi. D. Minister.
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Morning service, Io45. Bible Study, u
o'clock; Junior Epworth League, o'clock;
Epworth League, 6 o'clock general PRAYER
and praise meeting, at 7 o'clock Class meet
ing, Tuesday, 7.3t. Church prayer service,
tonight, $50.
Morning subject: "And vet there is room
Evening Subject: "For whom will you vote ,"
The Womans Missionary Societies will
meet with Mrs E. y. Merrill, Water street,
Monday P. m. at 3 o'c ock.
The CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY.
AT the Universalist Church Cor. Of North
and Leavitt streets, Sundays at Io4s d m.
and on Wednesday evenings at $50 at Mad
ison Ave. cor. Of Russell St. The public IS
cordially invited. Subject, Substance
SALVATION ARMY
Meetings every nigh, at o'clock. sun.
day at II a. m; Juniors, P. H.; Christian
praise, ) p. m. A Battle for Souls at S ?. N,
led by Capt. Patt and Envoy Peterson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Mr.. John White. Of IS Highland Ave,
Houlton, Maine, says: Have been troubled
with cough every winter and spring Last
winter tried many advertised remedies. but
the cough continued until l bought a 20 :.
bottle OF DR.. Kings New Discovery; before
that was half gone, the cough was all gone.
This winter the same happy result has follow
ed; few doses once more banished the an
nual cough, am now convinced that Dr..
Kings New Discovery IS the best Of all
cough and lung remedies Sold under guar
antee a, q. X. Fogs's drug store. sos and
sI.oo. Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

1t is uphill work attempting to
limit the speed of automobiles, while
manufacturers keep right on increas-
ing the amount of horse power.
When man has sixty or seventy
horse power machine, he is tempted
to drive it fast. That's what he buys
it for.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

1t is an undoubted fact that business
has begun to revive, values are in
creasing, stocks have begun to boom,
and soon everything will be in full
swing again.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Card of Thanks.

We talse this method of expressing
our sincere thanks to our neighborf
and friends, to those who sent the
beautiful flowers and to all who in &C
many thoughtful ways assisted us
during our recent bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Rowell,
Mr.. Arthur Y. Rowell.
South Scion, Me.
Sent. 10 1908,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

A merchant in neighboring city
bears the name of DIN. Wise.
Some of us feel that way, but don't
express it by our names.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judieial:-The third Tuesday In March
and September and fourth Tuesday In December.
Civil and Criminal.
Probate The second Tuesday OF each month
County commissioners: Irregular Terms, the first
Tuesday In March and August and the second Tues
day in December. Special sessions the first Tues
day OF every month except December.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Free Baptist Conference.

The Arson Free Baptist Conference
will meet with the Athens Church
September Is and 16, instead of the
18th and 18th, as stated in our last
issue. The Minister'S conference will
occur on Tuesday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Sanford has just dedicated one of
the best town halls in the State.
The proprietor of the plush mills
gave $4,000 towards the enterprise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Organizations are already engaging
rooms at the Washington hotels for
the inauguration ceremonies of Presi-
dent Taft.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

J. c. Goodwin, Of keidsvlle, y, &, says
"Bucklens AInica Salge is a sure enough
knocker for ulcers. A bad one came on my
leg last summer, but that wonderful salve
knocked II GU, in few rounds Not even a
scar remained" Guaranteed for piles, sores,
burns etc, age at 6. X. Foggs drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Church Notes.

Copy for notices under this heading
must arrive at our office not later than
Tuesday morning
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Never can tell when you'll mash finger
or suffer cut. bruise. burn or scald. BE pre-
pared Dr. Themes Electric Oil Instantly re-
lieves the pain-quickly cures the wound.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Don't let General Apathy drum up
any recruits in YOUR section. Do
your part toward getting out the vote.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
Sheriff and Jailer:

County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS, Athens.
GEoRGE /. riBBETrs. Fairfield.
HENRY CRowBLL, Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICE RS.

Clerk OF Courts.
WILLIAM T. SKEKlHs, .................. Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YouHe,. .......'................ Solon
Judge Of Probate:
AUGUSTINE sihMoNs''..'x'''''......'NoHh Anson
Register Of Probatsd
NATHAN FOWLER, .Skowhegan
Register Of Deeds:
LlBwELLyN GOODWIN. ...... .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
T. P. DYER. ..........'.....H srtland
Sheriff and Jailer:
CLYDE II. SMITH, .................. ..'Skowhegan
DEpuums: ]. D. Ring, Cambridge; George
Rhoades, Harmony, Ernest A. Cook, Athens; A.
C. Emery, North Arson; E. l.. Perkins. Madison;
Abel W. Rowel Solon; c. S. Adams. Jackman
w. A. Bigelow, St. Adams; A. r. Buker, Hartland
Z. E. Frederick, Starks w. Z. Viles, Flagstaff:
Fred H, Kimbal, Mercer; E. E. Atwood, New Port
land; F. J. Durgin, The Forks; E. A. Piper Smith
6eld; ]. b. Foster, Pitsheld; Sullivan Newton, Jack
man; Geo. H. Foster Canaan; l. c. Pierce, Bingham;
Chas. ]. Savage, Eorrdgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-09-10

Some people will take everything
for granted except a Joke.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. MARCH 12, 1908

told the deacon's wife and Zeke's wife that the men didn't hug the wimmen of ehere own accord but that he made 'em do it but they didn't take no excuses and grabbed the deacon and Zeke and marched lem outen the hall and that broke up the meetin'.
 And Mrs. Zeke and Mrs. Deacon and Phroney and Mandy haint spoke to each other since and lots of harsh things hez ben sed. Mrs. Zeke and Mrs. Deacon both say that Phoney and Mandy both knowed all about it and liked it and Mandy and Phroney say it haint SO and Zeks and the deacon ain't sayin' nothin' which, under the circumstances is jest as well. UNCLE EZRA.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
IN NEW YORK CITY
A Law Suit Every Ten Minutes-A Marriage Every Thirteen Minutes

A Law Suit Every Ten Minutes-A
 Marriage Every Thirteen Minutes
 Every six minutes child is born in New York; every seven minutes a funeral service is held. That balance seems almost equal, like Tennyson's; but when we add that every forty-eight minutes ship enters the harbor, and every forty seconds an immigrant enters the city, we can understand the rapidity with which New York grows greater, stretching ont into suburbs and building up sky -scraping apartments. This year there were about fifty thousand moro school children applying for admission than last year. That alone shows the rate of city growth; and as house is built every tifty-one minutes, the pro- blem of sheltering all the population is not a hopeless one. though some seem to think SO.
 The rush of the metropolis is partly explained by the fact that every fifty five seconds a train from somewhere dashes into New York, and unloads sew eral hundred hustling passengers into the city crowds. Every ten seconds the lawyers start new lawsuit, and every twelve hours a new lawyer hangs out his sign. As the police make an arrest every three minutes, there is always work tor the courts; and while new prisoner enters the Tombs every two hours to be held for trial, every five hours a convicted criminal is railroaded to the state prison. Every hour and three quarters there is an accident; every two days a murder. The wedding fees have not been computed; but they prob- ably reach into four figures. daily, at the very least, since there is marriage every thirteen minutes. Over four mil lion inhabitants, by the last state census, are now dwelling in New York-and at it's present pace, it will soon distance all records
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
LETIT BE A LESSON
OIin School Horror Should Gall Atten- ton to Schoolhouse Shortcomine

OIin School Horror Should Gall Atten-
 ton to Schoolhouse Shortcoming
 On the subject of the Collingwood, O. horror, wherein 150 children lost their lives, the Springfield Republican says:
 ''lt remains for other communities to review each it's own conditions of school housing in the warning light of the Col 'linwood holocaust. It would seem to be clear that in this case too many children were crowded into the building and into one of apparently fimsy con- struction. But the particularly fatal error appears to have been the gathering of the smaller and rnore helpless ones upon the upper foor-something of course which should never be done. It was an unpardonable blunder. These little ones on, the upper floor provided most of the victims. The older children on the lower floor all got out apparently Some one has got much to answer for in such an arrangement, and this is evil dently not exhausting the catalog of mistake or neglect or failure to do what clearly should have been done. Let us have the whole lesson worked out so that it may not be missed anywhere in the land"
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
A Man With a Knife

A stabbing affray occurred near Falls Village, Wedesday. Frank Edwards ar employe of the White Lumber Company on Cream Hill, attacked two compan. ions named Parker and Greene, with 6 large knife. They finally overpowered him, but not until he had dealt them some savage blows and inflicted severe gashes on their arms. The wounds are not serious. Edwards was taken into custody and will have to answer a charge of assault with intent to kill.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
VILLAGE WAS
 INVITED ID ATTEND
WEST CORNWALL ANNIVERSARY

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Cole Have Been
 Married Twenty-Five Years and Two
 Hundred Friends and Neighbors
 Gathered to Assist in Observing the
 Event-Many Beautiful and Luxu-
 rious Gifts Received.
 Our West Cornwall correspondent writes:
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cole gave the whole village a benefit Monday night, inviting over 200 guests, celebrating their silver anniversary. It was a pleasant affair. Whole families partioi-, pated in the festive occasion, children in arms as we'll as the venerable men and women. J. M. Bonney of Canaan with family were guests from out of town. Over 150 guests sat at the tables, which were ,abundantly supplied. Our Attorney l.. J. Nickerson made con- gratulatory address, Mir. Richmond loaned his phonograph for music and himself and daughter Ruth furnished music later in the evening for the dano. ing. There was table of presents of money and silver, tokens of personal friendliness, not less than 90 gifts of beautiful variety both useful and luxu- rious. Most busy houseieepers would feel daunted at the thought of so gener- ous provision for a whole village. but the lady took her task as calmly and pleasantly as if accustomed to cater foi hotel daily. Several neighbors graciously lent their assistance to the hostess, and the friends showed will lingness to help make it the occasion of lifetime for Mir. and Mrs Cole. The fine Masonic Hall was used for the festival and good place it is for simi- lar gatherings. May this example of genuine joy over silver wedding be a seed for fruit of first marriages, now all too rare for old Cornwall, was remarked during the evening and seconded by many.
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
The Edison Cement Houses


 Thomas A Edison in letter to tho Chicago Tribune says of his latest in vention: "I am i'll receipt of many let ters regarding newspaper articles de scribing a cement house which I an about to erect. The writers of most oi the letters have misread the articles and I take this occasion to explain just what I propose to do. I now have a model one- fourth the size of the house de signed by the New York architects. shall soon construct the iron molds and devise machinery whereby a full sized house can be cast in twelve hours after the molds are ill position. At the end of six days the iron molds are removed and the house will be complete, includ. ing stairs, partitions, mantels, bath. etc. and after drying six days will probably be ready for occupancy. To build this house for $1 ,000 it is essential that it be erected on sandy soils, as the material excavatsd for the cellar is all that is re- quired to build the house, except of course, the cement. The cost of the iron molds will be about $25 900, the cost of the other machinery about $15, 900. From this outfit an unlimited number of houses can be erected"
Connecticut western news., 1908-03-12
MEN'S BASKET BALL
 7 TEAM WON CAME
SCORE CANAAN "A, ,SOUTHFIELD IT

Canaan Ieam Ma0e hemarkaDfe
 Showing in the First Game They
 Played - Small Hall, Insufficient
 Light and Other Disadvantages
 Same Teams to Meet Next Monday
 Evening.
 The newly organized mems basket ball team of Canaan went to Mill River and played game with the Southfield team Saturday evening.
 At the end of the first half, the score was II to 10 in favor of Southfeld. The Canaan boys rallied in the second half and won the game by score of 24 to IT. The Southfield boys evidently expected that they would find it a difficult matter to win, therefore they enlisted the services of star player named Heinz from Great Harrington. He was engaged to play centre against Ivanhoe Scott of Canaan but "Scotty" outclassed him. Connors of Great Harrington acted as referee. The Canaan team was made up as follows: Scott, centre, George Heffernan, left forward; Emmet Conklin, right forward; A. J. Wiggles- worth, left guard; Percy Stanton, right guard. William Dempsey, Art UT Hanlon and J. 0. Roraback accompanied the team as substitutes. Ivanhoe Scott has been chosen captain of the team and J. Clinton Roraback, manager. Con- sidering the fact that the Southfield team has been organized for some time and has played several games and this is the first game the Canaan team has played, the Canaan boys are consider ably elated over their victory.
 The Canaan boys were also handi- capped by being obliged to play ill a small hall which was poorly lighted. The baskets were also of peculiar construt tion and fastened in peculiar maanel.
 There is every reason to expect a very interesting contest when the return game is played in Canaan next Monday evening March Is. Canaan is now much interested in basket ball and a large audience is assured.