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The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

given me. and | am recommending it
to all my friends Mrs. w. s. FORD,
1898 Lansdowne ST., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints Is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. 1t has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. 1t has cured
thousands of women who have been
troubled with displacements, infam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains. backache,
that bearing-down feeling, hatulency,
indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
II you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
II you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass, for it. She has guided
thousands to health, free OF
charge.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
No Morals In DreamIand.

II. as many writer's have suggested
It IS the soul itself that guides the i'm
agery of dreams. how are we to ex-
plain the fact that In this chaos OF
ideas and feelings there Is so little dis
tinction between right and wrong that
when dreaming we commit acts for
which we should weep tears Of blood
were they as real as they seem to be.
As Professor Hoffman has said. THE
familiar check of waking hours i
must not do 1t because It would be un-
just or unklnd,' never once seems to
arrest US in the satisfaction Of any
within which may blow about our way
ward fancies."
From all of which we must conclude
that the dream realm is world that IL
entirely oblivious to any moral sense
and that. though 1t may be true that a
troubled conscience may produce or
affect our dreams. the dreams them
selves are never burdened with con
scisnce.-Bohemian Magazine.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
EAST MADISON.


East Madison Grange held their
S1nd anniversary at their hall Feb. ID.
Patrons began to fill the hall at 10
q. m. The time was passed In social
chat and good cheer, until the noon
hour, then the Brother who wore the
big apron announced that dinner was
ready. All marched down to the
dining hall and sat down to a
bounteous dinner prepared by the
Sisters OF L. Madison Grange The
anniversary cake, for the Charter
members table, was made and pre-
sented by Sister Vina Paul, "a charter
member). 1t was very handsome to
look at, and very nice to eat.
After dinner was over all retired to
the hall and meeting was called to
order by Worthy Master Perley
Priest. After the business hour was
over, the members listened to fine
program arranged by Brother and
Blister w. o. Paul.
Anniversary song, choir; History
Of the organization OF e. Madison
Grange, W. 0. Paul; Talk on the
earlier days OF E. Madison Grange,
L. @. Jewett; Reading, Lizzie
Boardman; Reading, Vina Paul;
0raphaphone selection, Lizzie Board
man; Reading, Bertha Hoyt; Read :
ing, Lizzie Spear; Recitation, Angie
Priest; Graphaphone selection, Lee
Boardman; Reading, Annie Bos-
worth; Reading, Alma Steward; Re-
marks by A. e. Bosworth, followed
by visitors from Skowhegan Grange
and Gardiner Grange.
There were six Charter members
present, Alma Steward, Clara Jewett,
". o. Paul, Vina Paul, Daniel Jewett,
L. @. Jewett. Members present 81,
visitors 8.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
The Emperor's Orderly.


Frenchmen of every rank and class
dearly love titles. The manager of n
Paris insurance company was decorat-
ed with the Legion of Honor few
days ago, and the clerks in the en-
ploy OF the company presented him
with a piece of plate to which their
visiting cards were attached. On look
ing over these he was good deal puz-
zled and amused by the visiting card
Of the Office boy" an old soldier
from the Invalides. who was employed
to open the Office doors from 0 to 4.
Under the mans name was the title
"the emperors orderly He sent
for the old soldier. who stumped In
and saluted.
"Of what emperor are you the order
ly. and howT he asked. The old In
valide drew himself up to attention.
81 am the orderly Of the emperor"
he said, Napoleon. lie Petit Corporal"
But he Is dead. He has been dead
some time" answered the puzzled
manager.
II dust his tomb for him." growled
the old soldier.-London Express.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
in rERESTING FACTS
F. W. Buchanan Offers to Cure
Catarrh. The Medicine Costs
Nothing If They Fail.

When medicine effects a cure in
SO per cent of cases, and when we
offer that medicine on our own
personal guarantee that it will cost
the user nothing If it does not cure
Catarrh, 1t Is only reasonable that
people should believe us, or at least
put our claim to practical test when
we take all the risk. These are facts
which we want the people of Show
hogan to substantiate. We want
them to try Rexall Mucu- Tone, a
medicine prepared from a prescrip-
ton of q physician whose specially
was Catarrh, and who has record
of thirty years of cures to his credit.
We sell more bottles and receive
more good reports about Rexall
MucuTone than we do of all other
and if more people only knew what a
thoroughly dependable remedy Rex
all Mucu-Tone is, it would be the
only catarrh medicine we would have
any demand for.
Rexall Mucu-Tone is quickly alb
sorbed and carried by the blood until
it thoroughly disinfects and cleanses
the entire mucous membranous tract,
destroys and removes the parasites
which injure and destroy the men,
branous tissues, soothes and heals
the irritation and soreness, stops the
mucous discharge, and builds up
strong, healthy tissue, relieves the,
blood and system Of diseased matter,
stimulates the muco cells, aids di.
gestion and improves nutrition until
the whole body vibrates with healthy
activity. In a comparatively short
time there is a most noticeable gain
in weight, strength, good color and
feeling of buoyancy.
We urge you to try Muco Tone, be-
ginning a treatment to-day. At any
time you are not satisfied, simply
come and tell us, and we will quickly
return your money without question
or bubble. We have Rexall Mucu-
Tone in two sizes, Soc. and $1.00.
Frank w. Buchanan, Skowhegan,
Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

The dancing was kept up until 1l.3o
and then light refreshments were
served.
John Holden of lockwood was III
town last week.
Mrs. IL. p Carter, who has been
staying with her sister, Mrs. K. r.
Holden, was called to Bingham by
the illness of her mother.
John Wilson, who has been lumber
ing for the Bradstreet Lumber Co., on
Attean township finished his contract
last week and came out OF the woods
on Saturday.
Leo Sawyer, Eddie Newton and
George Crawford who are working
for Albert McDaniels came home
Thursday sick with the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Holden spent
a few days of last week down river.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
SMITHFtELD.

Charles Harlow and Fred Stevens
made business trip to Boston last
week.
Everett Stacy Of Waterville gave
. temperance address at the church
last Sunday afternoon.
George Harlow lost a valuable
horse last week by sickness.
Rev. Milton Mosher of Conn. Is Wis
iting relatives in Smithfield.
The family of Mr.. Scott Biyerton
are having a serious time with the
measles Mr.. and Mrs. Biyerlow are
very i'll besides three other inmates OF
the house.
II. e. Groves was taken suddenly
i'll while in Skowhegan on business.
A physician was called and he was able
to return home in few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

OF his age and third year of his presi-
Dental administration. The COM
pany began to arrive before the noon
hour. The afternoon was spent
socially and in games. AT five O'Clock
supper was served in the dining
room to about forty guests. The
room was decorated in red, white and
blue and Lincoln's portraits, and
flowers were sent by friends and rela-
lives from Skowhegan and Fairfield.
After supper a musical hour was en-
joyed for which the company ia in
debted to DIR. and Mrs. Greene, ID. s.
Witham, Lester Whitman, and Miss
Gladys Moulton. An hours fun from
the monograph was furnished by p.
A. Williams. The remainder OF the
evening was spent in games and sing
ing of familiar hymns and college
songs. The party broke up about ii
O'Clock, all expressing good time
and hoping to meet their host and
hostess on their tiftieth anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams received many
useful and handsome gifts of table
linen, dishes, glass and silver ware
and money, some coming from Colo
RADIO. They feel very grateful for the
remembrances of their friends and
wish them as much pleasure.
ACADEMY NOTES
The winter term of the Academy
closed, Thursday, the 18th.
The parts for 1909 commencement
have been assigned as follows: Val
edictory, Elmer Sawyer; Salutatory,
Bertha Oliver; History. James
Thorne; Prophecy, Frances Gilbert;
Gifts, Everett Sawyer; Grafton, Ed
mund Uanforth; Poem, Josie Dunton;
Essays, Lester Holway and Archie
Danforth.
The students regret that they are
to have neither Miss Simmons nor
Miss Jack for assistants the coming
term Miss Simmons having decided
to prolong her stay i'll California.
Miss Jack returned to her college
work this week, and while here in
town she made solid friendship with
all her pupils and many of the village
people. Her success as a teacher can
be shown by the trustees offering her
rise in wages for the coming term.
The vacancy will probably.be filed by
Miss Phoebe Bool, Springfield High
School. 1903, and Bates college, 1908.
Miss Bool has had experience as n
teacher and comes highly recon-
mended.
The spring term will begin Tuesday,
February 23rd.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
A Gerhard Shaw Joke.

After addressing an Edinburgh meet
ing for ninety minutes once Mr.. Ber-
nard Shaw remarked that the time was
quarter to 10, and he had intended to
finish ut 8 o'clock. He did not seem in
the least fatigued; the audience were
also quite fresh, and when the speaker
was about to sit down loud cries Of
go ont" were raised on all sides.
DO you really wish me to go on?"
Mr.. Shaw asked. He was answered
by renewed cheering and more shouts
of go onr'
Great was the disappointment, there
fore, when he replied, That is the ex-
act point at which an experienced
speaker sits down." which he accord
ingly did.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
RICH RED BLOOD.
You Will Never Have IL as Long as Os
Have Dyspepsia.

Just as long as you have dyspepsi,
your food will not properly digest, and
the nutritious element In tho food will
not be extracted or absorbed, and in
pove ! he'd or watery blood will follos
This con 1ition may not be apparent
at first but 1t will come just as sure "a
the sun will rise again.
Any stomach aiiment including al
forms Of indigestion can be promptly
cured by using Nj o ma tablets, soi-
entific treatment unsurpassed.
1t stops fermentation, belcblng Of
gas and taste OF sour food almost al
once.
The mighty power Of MILO ma TO "a
vigorate and restore the stomach 70
perfect condition Is known ever
where.
Mio-na cures by building up ~
banishing the cause. For thin peops
1t is a great flesh builder, because q
causes the stomach 10 give more and
purer nutrition TO the blood II cures
sea and car sickness and vomiting Of
pregnancy almost Immediately. G. K
Fogg sells Mi o-na for 90 cents . large
box, and guarantees IL 10 cure, or mon
ey back. 2wl
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Farm Animals in Maine.

They are nothing but estimates Of
the department Of agriculture, givel|
in round numbers. Nevertheless the
estimates of the number of farm ami.
mala in the United States, Jan. l, 1901.
are not pleasing 80 far as they relate
to the State of Maine, for they shov
decline in almost all classes. By The
census 1900 the number Of neat cattle
in Maine was 1888, SAT; OF horses loo, 290
of sheep, APO, 11o; of swine, 69,0lS; oil
mules, 1853; of asses and curros, 49,
aud the goats, 279. The 1909 estimate,
are, neat cattle, 1924, 1000; horses, H..
900; sheep, $4,000; swine, $4,000.
This shows decline in all but horses,
which have increased 10000. Their
is also an increase Of about 1900 il
dairy cows, although all cattle have
fallen off about $4,000. Sheep have
increased 81 percent, if the figures are
correct, and swine IA per cent. Til.
figures would appear to indicate a
general decline save in dairying and
herse- breeding, while in the country
at large the number OF domestic ami.
malshas increased moderately in every
class. Various men will probably
seize the figures for the purpose Of
supporting their various views. Thus
the low tariff men will say, 'Now see
what comes of your tariff on cattle, y
and the Maine Democrats will say
"Behold the results Of Republican
government" Probably that tariff
and the party policies have had moth.
ing to do with it; otherwise the de-
cline should have been general, in
stead of being as it is in fact, excep-
tional. Probably the Maine farmen
are raising less beeves, sheep and
hogs and more horses and mich COW,
because they find that dairying and
horse breeding pay better.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
GUARANTEED DANDRUFF
CURE.

Beware OF the druggist who teis
you that any other hair tonic u just
as good as Partisan Sage--he knou
better.
q, 4. Fogg Is the agent for parisisa
Sage, and he won't try 10 give y0s
something Just a. good, because he
knows that Partisan Sage Ia guaFaB
teed TO cure dandruff, step falhnt
hair, and cure ali diseases OF the
scalp In two weeks, or money bAcE.
He knows that Parisian Sage .
highly recommends J ss the moss
pleasant and rejuvinsting hair dress
ing known. II makes tths halr suTJ
and beautiful. 30 cents q large bot
tie at q X. Fogg's, kowhegsD,
NJ Aine. He win guarantees II. swf
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Sunshine and Lonq Life.

Some towns on the Italian side Of
the Swiss Alps are noted for the great
number of sunny days. Carabietta
and Pentilino, near Lugano, head the
list with 327 and 331 sunny days re-
spectively in one year. Possibly be-
cause of this liberal amount Of SUM-
shine the percentage Of old people is
exceptionally high in the canton Of
Tessin. forty-four per thousand being
over seventy years old and ten per
thousand over eighty.-New York Post
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Being pursued by farmer and his
three sons after being caught in the
chicken yard. young colored person
bad just made up his mind that he
was not eluding his followers as quick
ly as might be when long cared jack
rabbit jumped up from the roadside
and started down the road ahead Of
him. The would be chicken thief had
run a few hundred feet farther when
the farmer and his boys were aston
ished to hear the negro shout In a
voice that quavered with fright,
though unrestrained, Say. for de Lord
sake. you rabbit. get out OBJ de way
and let some one run who can run
Argonaut
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
MAYFiElD

O. 9. Tozier Of Skowhegan was In
town Thursday.
George Cook was in town last week
for brief stay.
Ohas. Burton and wife passed
through town Saturday.
Mr.. Avery SUIT of Brighton Mfg.
90. was recently in this place on
business.
Tom Whitney OF Bingham was also
. business caller here Thursday Of
last week.
Mark Gerald still remains very low.
Vlna M. Webster has gone to Bangor
for . very brief stay.
A. L. Flanders has got up big
wood pile which makes him wear a
broad smile.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Wheeler OR SNEEZER?
Have You Heard of Hyomei fer
Catarrh, Asthma and Hay Fever!

II you wheeze or sneeze, hawk or
spit, shuttle or blow, something is the
matter with the membrane OF your res.
piratory tract and You need Hyomei
And you need Hyomei because 1t
will cure you Of any catarrhal or in.
flammatory condition that exists.
1t isn't stomach medicine, or
spray, or DOUGH, but very pleasant,
healing. antiseptic balsam, from the
eucalyptus forests Of Australian. You
breath this balsamic air through \
small, hard rubber inhaler, and it
reaches every nook, corner and crew
ice of the membrane, and promptly
kills the catarrh germs.
Frank w. Buchanan will sell you 4
complete Hyomei (pronouced High
o-me) outfit for $100, on the monw
back plan.
"The use OF Hyomei cured Mr.. Gut
Ter OF catarrh in 1904. He has strong
ly endorsed the use OF Hyomei IN
many instances, and we are glad 70
go on record regarding this marvel,
Gus catarrah cure, and endorse il"
Mrs. A. Cutler, POI Post Ave, Bat
tile Creek, Mich. 2w7
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
A Doiefui Mood,

The proprietor Of Paris cafe no
ticed that after be had refused to Civ
his pianist an increase Of salary the
number of bis customers dwindled
rapidly. II was only when all but
one diner had deserted him that he
discovered that the pianist had been
inflicting Chopin's Funeral March
on the audience nightly. The pianist
who was proceeded against in the law
courts and was fined so francs, pleaded
that he played according to the mood
he felt In after his request had been
refused
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
How To
Cain Flesh

Persons have been known to
gain a pOundd dayby takingan
ounce of Scott Emulsion. It
is strange, but it often happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems to start
the digestive machinery going
properly, so that the patient is
able to digest and absorb his
ordinary food which he could
not do before, and that is the
way the gain is made.
"A certain amount of flesh is
necessary for health; if you
have not got It you can get 1t
by taking
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
An Artists Mustache

The mustache was not viewed with
favor In England in the middle of the
last century. An anecdote Is told Of
the late Thomas Cooper. the English
artist, to illustrate. He was brought
before a magistrate in 1916 on some
minor charge and was described in
the police report as being fashion
ably dressed, with large mustaches."
The Art Journal Of the date, comment
ing on it. said that mo member Of the
Royal academy perpetrates the atroc-
ity Of mustaches. most I'M English
affectation." Mr.. Cooper became a
member of the academy few years
later.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
JACkMAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Day went to
Bangor, Wednesday Of last week. to
spend q short vacation with friends.
Mr.. Day will teach the spring term
Of school at Moose River.
"Reuben and His Sweetheart" will
be presented at Jackman Hall, Fri
day evening.
Miss leila Holden assisted by Mrs.
r. A. Day gave dancing party at the
home Of II. w. Holden, Feb. 8, 1909.
Music was furnished by Days orches-
ira There was about 80 people present
who seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
BLACKWELL

Mrs. Wahlon Mantor spent Sunday
with her parents in Madison.
Mr.. John Murray was at home over
Sunday.
Eben and J. G. Dean loaded car of
pulp at Blackwell station, Saturday.
Miss Eda Danforth returned to her
school in Skowhegan, Sunday.
MIR. Chas. Dyer the R. F. ID. carrier
is expected to continue his duties
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cushing were
In Skowhegan, one day last week.
Mr.. Miriam Adams has returned
from Lexington, and has commenced
working for w. ID. Moore.
Mr.. aid Mrs. E. o. Danforth at
tended the Grange meeting at Madi-
son, Saturday night.
Mr.. John Sawyer was at Madison
one day last week.
A few from this vicinity were pres
ent Friday night. OF Lincoln's Tooth
anniversary at Madison.
The hauling was very good the past
week until broken up by Mondays
storm.
Mrs. Ella Trefetheren visited with
Mrs. Frank Smith one day last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Ono In; T'uther Out.

at must be very nice" said the call
or to the authors wife, ITO have your
time
Yes" replied Mrs. Richard Darling
ton Sprfggles. 1T gives me chance
to go out."-Harper's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

excepting alive that spirit ofyouth,n
Stevenson used to say, was "the per.
ennial spring of all the mental fac.
ulties."
Better believe yourself Ounce and
work away than a genius and be idle.
Be like the sun which never sees
the dark side OF anything.
Its not the position but the dispos.
ition that makes men happy"
"They fail and they alone who have
not striven."
"That man lives twice who lives his
first life WellD
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
WHAT is HEMROID?
A Tablet, Taken Internally, That Cures
Piles

Piles, (hemorrhoids) are getting more
common every day, because we live un-
naturally, overeating. overworking, taking
little exercise, gradually causing deadening
of veins and tissues in the lower bowel.
Blood stagnaton is the cause of piles. and a
condition that can't be permanently cured
with cintments.
DIR. Leonhardts Hem-roid is the only in
ternal tablet remedy that cures piles by free.
ing the circulation. Sold under guarantee at
G. r. Fogg's. Price 81. DIR. Leonhardt Co.
Station B., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

from 1rregular1-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. / had
given up hope of
ever being well
when I began to
take Lydia E.Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
1 felt as though
paw life had hepu
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
A Wet Blanket.

Peckem-You are not married yet,
are you? Youngbach-No, but Pm en-
gagged. and that's as good as being
married. Peckem-It's a whole LOT
better, If only you knew.-London An
swers.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
No Novelty,

"a novel always ends with the mar
riage."
which is proper. There's nothing
novel about the subsequent hunt for
fat and cook and job lot of furnl-
Puck.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
Helpjnu Him,

"Mr. Chairman" began the man who
Is unaccustomed to public speaking.
"I-er-I-er-I-er"
We'll" interrupted the chairman
kindly. ''to err is human."-Washing
ton Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18

Wit should be used as shield fol
defense rather than as O sword ia
wound others.-Fuller.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
First. FORGIVE.

When ye stand praying, forgive, If
ye have aught against any, that your
Father also which is IN heaven may
forgive you your trespasses.-St Mark
II, Is.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
MADISON CENTRE.

Miss Ethel French came down from
Scion last Saturday night apd with a
friend attended the theatre at Show
hogan and spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. French
returning home to Scion, Monday by
the way of Waterville.
Robert Hayden OF Athens came
over Sunday to visit his mother, Mrs.
W. D. Hayden returning home Mon
day morning.
Mrs. Carrie Simons has gone to
Madison to work for Mrs. Manley
Strickland.
There is a great deal said about the
man with the hoe but he is no where
near the man with the shovel on the
house roof just at present.
Eli Hayden, who was reported very
sick last week, is gaining every day.
Willis Reed is the guest of Daniel
r. Blanchard for a few days.
Quite number from this place at
tended the theatre at Skowhegan.
All pronounced 1t fine.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
AFTER
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. =" For four years
my life was misery to me. | suffered
The Somerset reporter., 1909-02-18
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