davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
ATHENS.

Easter morning dawned bright but
cold, but Notwithstanding the bad
roads an unusually large congregation
listened very attentively to one OF the
most pleasing Easter concerts ever
given by our Sunday school. There
being no preaching service the con-
cert was held In the forenoon when
the following program was carried
out: Opening chorus, "Joy Bells"
responsive scripture reading, John
20, lis; prayer; music by quartette,
"Beautiful Easter Days" recitation,
Merrill Greene; recitation, Ariel
Lord; exercise by Mrs. Nellie Fox's
class OF little girls; duet, Gala Oorson
and Hazel Goodwin, "What Do the
Bells Of Easter Says" exercise by
Miss Helen Hurd's GLASS OF small boys;
solo, Miss Pauline Roth, 1.-THE Holy
City," recitation, Rena Boswell; solo,
Mab1e Johnson; recitation, Alice
Barker Easter Legend; solo, Hazel
Goodwin; responsive reading exercise
by Mrs. Minnie Nights class OF young
ladies'; motion song by little Misses
Florence and Helen Johnson; an ex-
ercise by Vera Leighton, Lala Wright,
Cecil Cooley, Oreon Wing and Veror
Wormlight, yesterday and Today"
recitation, Dwight Emery, "Fire by
the Sea-" duet, Gala Corson and
Hazel Goodwin" Glad Easter Days"
exercise by four boys; exercise by
Mrs. Annie Fox's class OF nine girls;
music by quartette; address by Prof.
r. w. Baird; the contribution for
missions was then taken amounting to
nearly -four dollars which would have
been larger had all understood that
this is always a part of the Easter
program; music by the quartette,
"Ring Out Sweet Easter Bells"
May and Edna Johnson returned to
Augusta, April 9Th, after weeks va
cation at their home. They enter
tanned few friends and former
schoolmates, Saturday evening, April
3, serving ice cream and cake.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
REvERE-CoRNyILLE-

Mrs. Rose Parkman met with a very
painful accident, one day last week,
by spraining her ankle. She is not
able to be about at this writing, but
it is hoped that she may be soon.
Ernest Rowell is at home just now
being unable to work on account of
having cut his hand while setting
glass at Skowhegan.
Miss Loantha Pike is to go to Scion,
next Monday, where she has po-
sition to teach this year.
Mamie Hall returned to Skowhegan,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
HYOMEI CURES CATARRH

Hyomei is natures remedy. 1t is
vaporized air, produced from the
mighty eucalyptus trees of island
Australia.
h You breathe in this antiseptic air
through a hard rubber inhaler that
comes with every outfit. 1t Is guar
anteed by Frank w. Buchanan to cure
catarrh, asthma, sore throat, bron-
chitis, or Group or money back. A
complete outfit is only $1.00, and ex-
ira bottles cost but 80 cents. Anyone
who suffers with catarrh after this
offer, must enjoy 1t.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
Ia WalLAd

Good afternoon, Miss Browni Co.
ing for a walk? May go with your
asked an elderly but ardent admirer Of
the lady.
Eyes: my doctor says that we must
always walk with an object. and sup
pose you'll answer the purposep
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

"Who Is your Chicago friendr
HE is prominent exporter"
"What does he exportT
II didn't say he exported anything.
He used to be porter ut the hotel
where l stopped" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
EASI MAILS ON.

Gala Rowell from Skowhegan has
been at home spending her Easter va
cation.
Mrs. Alma Steward spent a few
days, last week, with her brother, A.
Z. Bosworth, in Cornville.
1t is not an unusual sight, mornings,
to see number out early improving
the crust.
Mrs. Davis who has been quite
poorly of late is slowly gaining. Her
sister. Mrs. Reed. who has been caring
for her returned to her home in Gar
diner, Saturday. Mrs. Della Berry of
Cornville is with her.
Melissa Jones from Skowhegan is
stopping at home for few days.
Mrs. Annie Magoon was calling on
friends, one day recently.
The young people improved the
last of the snow by sociable In
grange hall, Saturday evening.
Mrs. John Nottage who has been
sick for some time has improved 80 as
to be about the house. Her daughter,
Mrs. Eunice Foss, of Bingham return
ed home, Wednesday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
CARnTuNk X.

DIR. Brown Of Bingham was in town,
Sunday. He changed the plaster casts
on NJ E. Martins ankle and also on
Ben Carbino's hip.
George Merrill and wife of The
Forks we're in town, Sunday, also
James Martin and wife.
Mrs. Henry Carbino is quite seri-
ously Ill.
G. G. Stewart and Gene Clark re-
turned to their work at Moxie, Satur-
day.
Ben Russell and his family moved
out of the woods, Sunday.
Rev. T. B. HIATT of North Arson was
in town, Friday He officiated at the
funeral of John Morris of The Forks
and returned home this way. Mr..
Hatt's stay in town was short, 30 he
was not able to make many calls.
Mr.. Hamlin and Miss Smith, teach
ers in the Lincoln school, arrived
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leander Bright have
closed their house and have gone
down river to spend the summer.
Joseph Lapoint and wife came out
from Lake Moxie after their furniture.
Harry Williams drove the stage two
days for Mr.. Whorff, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Powell returned to
their home, last week. They have
been away all winter.
Philander Baker returned from
Bingham, last week, with a pair of
horses he purchased Of George Cor
don.
@. A. Williams took trip to Show
hogan and Bingham, last week.
Anyone in need of patent hens
nest can apply to Frank Washburn.
He defies hen to eat their eggs with
one of his late contrivances.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
CHILDREN'S HAIR.

Keep 1t Clean And Free From Disease
By Using Partisan Sage.
II you want your children to grow
up with strong sturdy and vigorous
hair, teach them to use Partisan Sage;
the world renowned Hair Tonic.
Partisan Sage is guaranteed by e..
R. Fogg to cure dandruh and stop
falling hair in two weeks. 1t grows
new hair quickly in cases where the
hair is "thinning out"
1t is positively the most delightful,
invigorating hair dressing on the
market. 1t is not sticky or greasy
and will make the coarsest hair soft,
Iustrous and luxuriant. Get 30 cent
bottle from G. r. Fogg and watch
how rapid its action. Giroux Mfg,
Co., Makers, Buffalo, N. Y.
2w15
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
BROWNS coRNeR-cANAAN.

Mrs. Schylur Burrill was taken sud-
denly Ill, Sunday morning. DR..
Blanchard of Hartland was called and
at this writing she is much improved.
Mrs. Eta Sewall, who has been
passing few weeks with her aunt,
Mrs. Edward Irving, Of Old Town, re-
turned home, Friday.
Rev. o. M. and Mrs. Chase return
ed, Sunday night, from Skowhegan
where they were called the previous
Wednesday by the sickness and death
OF their daughter, Mrs. May Lashon.
Mrs. Mary Thompson is confined to
her home by sickness. Her niece,
little Miss Annie Higgins, of Auburn,
Me. is staying with her for a few
weeks.
Mrs. Charles Lancaster has been
quite sick of bronchitis. She was at
tended by DR.. Earle. y
James futile and his son, Coney,
are sick from the effects of a bad
cold.
Mrs. Paulina Kimball has been stay
ing for q week with her granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Nora Hubbard.
William Barnes of Alton, Me. and
George Spaulding of Orono, Me. were
in town, Sunday, to attend the funeral
of the formers brother, Mr.. I,aforest
Barnes who passed to the life beyond,
Friday, at 100 O'Clock, a. M, aged
"a years. A more extended obituary
notice will appear later.
Miss Beth, the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Horne, fell and
sprained her ankle while at play, last
week. DR. Earle was called and re-
lieved the sufferer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barnes of
Hartland and Thomas French of st.
Adams we're insthe place, Sunday, to
attend the funeral services OF Mr..
Laforest Barnes.
Mrs. Charles Nichols was quite sick
during the past week but is much i'm
proved at this writing.
We understand that our school is to
commence next Monday with Miss
Vede Humphrey as teacher.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
JACkMAN.

j. 8. Bradstreet who has been look
ing after the interests OF the Brad
street Lumber Co., during the lum-
bering season returned TO his home In
Gardiner on Saturday morning.
r. r. Paine who has spent the win
ter here surveying for John Hutchin-
son returned home Thursday.
Misses Ola and Bertha McDaniels
are visiting at Clinton, Waterville
and Augusta.
r. Gilman Is building 81 foot gas
olene boat for w. A. Taylor on Little
Big Wood Pond.
The Kellogg Lumber Co., has con-
tracted with r. Gilman to build three
II foot boats to be used on Sandy
Stream drive.
A very interesting Easter Concert
was given by the children at the
Moose River Congregational church
on Sunday evening. The speaking
was fine, and one Of the principal at
fractions of the entire evening was a
little song entitled, "Sunbeam" by lit
tie Ida Moore. The singing by the
choir was very good.
The Newton Murther Stock Co.,
presented the drama entitled "The
Cool Coliegians" to very good sized
audience, Wednesday night in spite
of the bad weather. The parts were
well taken by all the members, music
for the dance was furnished by Days
Orchestra.
Mr.. Sullivan Newton left. Friday
morning for Portland where he will
join his wife and sail for Bermuda on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruel Holden and Mr..
and Mrs Henry L. Holden spent Sun
day with their parents.
Fannie Newton and Gardner Holden
were in Megantic couple of days last
week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Sunday, where she will complete the
year in the grammar school.
Schools will begin in this town,
April 20.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

Dentist Ito assistant)-I think heard
n patient in the waiting room. AS
sistant-Yes. but I can't bring him In.
He's turned the key on the inside
MeggendOrfer Batter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
A Way They Have.

some men," said Uncle Eben. has
a way of keepin' der consciences quiet
by takin' de minister's advice on Sun
day an de lawyers advice all de res
o. de "-Washington Star.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
PtSHON'S FERRY

Crossing on the ice was suspended
the middle of last week, and the
trapeze is the only means of trans
portation at this writing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
JAMES COODRIDCE
R. r. D. No. 6 Skowhegan
Farmers Telephone 1910

STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
AUGUSTA, March 70, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that petition for
the pardon of Joel ii. Gray, convict in the
Somerset County Jail under sentence for the
crime Of selling intoxicating liquors is now
pending before the Governor and CounsA,
and hearing thereon viii be granted in the
Council Chamber at Augusta, on Tuesday
the twenty seventh day of April next, at TEN
O'Clock A. M.
J. E. ALEXANDER,
3wI3 Deputy Secretary of State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
BLACKW ELL.

Mrs. w. d. Moore passed several
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Pratt, of Madison.
A very enjoyable evening was
passed on Thursday of last week at
the Lakewood House, the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Spear, the oc-
casion being the marriage reception
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Spear, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clark. The
wedding ceremonies took place on
Saturday, April 4tb, the young brides
being formerly Misses Nydia and
Gladys Noble. The evening was very
enjoyably passed with music and
dancing. Refreshments of cake and
ices we're served, and the young
couples were we'll remembered with
useful and pretty gifts from friends
and relatives.
Miss Alice Carl of Madison was the
guest recently of her sister, Mrs.
Malon Mantor.
Gardner Mason has recently pur-
chased a new potato planter.
Mrs. M. M. Moore passed Sunday
and Monday in Waterville, attending
on Monday afternoon and evening q
meeting Of the Waterville Chapter,
D. A. r. at which the Madison Chap
ter were guests.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15

his parents from Skowhegan where
he has been attending school.
A Sunday school has been organized
at the Gould school house much in
terest Is manifested in the work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
The best Gasoline En-
CINE in the Market

have the agency for the gasoline Engines
made by the International Harvester Co. OF
Chicago and l have found them absolutely
satisfactory wherever sold. Drop me post
a and Will call and tell you all about them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
How To
Cain Flesh

Persons have been known to
gain a pounda day by taking an
ounce of SCOTS Emulsion. 1t
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 it
by taking
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-04-15
SMIThElElD,

SMlTHFlELD.
There is much sickness in town ut
this writing.
Clarence Markham Is at home with
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
Sheriff Prevents Escape.

Q. H. King, of Falls CITY. was
arrested here yesterday morning by
Sheriff J. M. Grant while attempting
to escape on the morning train to
Portiand, and was taken back to Falls
CITY to stand trial for assauIting jerry
snyder In the restau rant at Falls CITY.
Inc assault was unprovoked and the
victim received a number of severe
injuries. King left at once for Dallas
intending to slip away from this vicin.
ity ana avoid trial, but was intercepted
In Time to prevent him from doing so.
a fine OF $50 was imposed by the JUS
Llce before whom his hearing was held
which amount King Immediately
paid.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
t+s+s+s+s+s+s%+s+s+s%e+e+s
: BUSINESS LOCALS. !
e<o*e<e%o%e%e%@aAaAaAaA.A%

advertisements under this head are ebarxad
@ ~ tae rate OF cent per word, inst Insertion "
LII LII pei WORD Tor each insertion thereafter. n
words OF less, 81 per month. No adyertissTns19 2,
Inserted for less than Is cents II
,AE4euIes count as one word. For instance
word Wv NouhS as one
.. ~ iIhltlais count a. one word For instance
5fs' - ZONES counts as two wOrcs
Inc minimum charge 4 for is yords. th., 4.
an m saNerusement from / word 10 rs ,vo--5, 4,
~ s.1 81 - y words; an advertisement from Ia
fr - y, sotas, inclusive, is counted as % words.
IN Tt - 70 - words, Is counted as 2s words ete
ne hgnres following the advertisemenf inef- M
y, Is - % neN iong II Il to run. aud are not cbsr~es
-, w eustener. For instance 3-sl-2t fndicstes
kf ~. ne dNertlHement was frEt pnhlished or
naton 81, and that IL Is TO Be inserted 49,, ~
- ~ ns ures and letters f-i-u indicate maj tbe
Nv, !. nent was hrst published Aprfi and
nei or1ers u
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
THE FAUCET OF PRAYER.
BY DEAN COLLINS.

- BY DEAN COLLINS.
Sing "HeyP' and likewise "Hor' 70
for Colonel Hofer
And laud him all We creatures here
below, for
de hath at last found means to loose
the tap
Ihat from the rainclouds draws the
'e aqueous sap;
ne scales the azure dome to apex dizzy
= Prods upJ. Pluvius and gets him busy.
Proving himself more ADEQUATE In
- that field
!. Than hath the great rainmaker, Mr..
Hatfield.
: Sing "Heyl" and likewise Hop for
Colonel Hofer
de Is the man on whom to bet your
dough, for
de saw the way to break the pareh-
ing drought,
Declaring prayer would bring
waterspout;
Ii men would pray with but the proper
power
And show the Lord how bad thew
need a shower,
The heavens would doubtless omen
at their calling,
And gentle rain begin at once
a-falling.
Sing "Hey!" and likewise "Hop' for
Colonel Hofer
The testing OF his method was not {
slow, for |
The men and exc the maids of Salem 2
town
Forthwith prepared to bring the
rainfall down; o
Prayers from long years disuse gone [
all to seed o.
Were polished up to meet the moments -
need; 81
Sooth 'twere beyond descriptions ii
brightest power fc
Ihe great Salemnity that ruled the in
hour. q
ling "Hey!" and likewise "Hoy" for F,
:. Colonel Hofer, W,
The subsequent events proved he must v,
know, for az
The winging prayers, with Salem's ns
passion fired,
Brought down the rain that they so hr
much desired.
rue, it was little better than a spIatter. ~ ~
ut why should carping critics let Ok
that matter? Te
IL was, Cney must admit, (if prayers sto
avail them,) n
A darned good job for such town -.
as Salem. n0'
fro
ng "HeyI" and likewise "How for tiol
Colonel Hofer Nh,
future let him be the man to 90 for = ~
When specified conditions are de. is
sired, and
)r special brands OF weather are trea
required. tro,
posed is Beals, who could but tell wv wv
to us mel
9 future plans Of great J. Pluvius, fess
FOR Hofer's plans a better one, dan
because it 80
controls the rain by prayer as by a 81" So
faucet. lnfe
m
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
A WORD OF FAREWELL.

After years pleasant association
the present management OF the Obser
yer greets its readers for the last time
through the columns Of this paper
The next issue will be published by
j. @. Hayter, the former editor, who
will resume control on July /, after a
years absence from the editorial desk.
spent in travel, recuperation and
preparation for the resumption of his
work.
In bidding farewell to our patrons
and readers, we desire to thank them
Tor their many acts Of courtesy, which
have contributed to make our past
years work pleasant and successful.
During that time we feel that we have
formed a broad and coneenial
acquaintance with the people of Polk
county and that our labors have not
been without their influence for the
benefit of our county.
We have endeavored to maintain
the work of the Observer office both
in the editorial and the job depart
ment at the degree of excellency to !
which it was raised by our predecessor
and for which it was proverbial. Tn
his we.think that we may be pardoned
we say that we believe we have sue.
,eeded.
Now as we relinquish our place to
'ur successor, we desire to wish him 7
md our friends in all parts Of Polk
ounty, the best of good fortune and a
ontinuance OF the pleasant relations
'hich we have enjoyed during the
asst year.
ALLGOOD & COLLINS
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the pndors;,.,,o,
mas oeen duly appointed admfnistrator 81 ~
estate S OF Yolney Il. Holmes deceased nv the
Sonnty Court of the State Of Oregon. for poIs
county, and has qualified iOi ioiA
All persons having claims against tho ..ta
estate are hereby notified to present the sane
ahuly yerhed, together with the proper yonehars
ns 70 the undersigned at the law office Of
Cs CseaI mayer IN tine City of Dallas. in said
So, SSouhty o. Polk, within six months from The
Dated and first published June s. le0q
ANDREW H. HOLMES
Administrator of the estate of,
Oscar Hayter, Attorney. ue0eased-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
Citation.

ior the County of Polk. s'"'
c,,n, me matter of the estate of Nancy W. Harris
:, TO Miriam Allen, Emma Hanna. Flizsla,h d
aeisy, MA Mona Rice, Fay Harris m : 9srris
emerson L. Harris, Olive GooduouRh ~ y
EuthAm guardian Of A. J. Harris an fnsane
pS,sOn, " ~, beile futnam. and the unknown beirs
OF nancy " Harris, deceased Greeting.
IN IN the name Of the State Of Orercn. Yon are
nnereny cited and required to appear in fbe
S0uhty Court OF the State of Oregoo To- -
S6oIn,hty OF Folk at the Court Room fherenf -
- Dsiiss. IN the County Of Polk state of Oreeo,, =
on on seturosy, the nth day of July. fao9 !, M
= ). eleek IN the forenoon of that dsv. Then s,,s
s sneLe % snoE cause. If any, why the follovri1-
s,eserloed real premises should moi - sol5 a
9oe eonrse OF administration: said isns hei,. =,
~ ~lesei loeo as follows, to-wit TTo-thf-1ss - ,s
.en1ltlaed one-tenth Of the follou-irg IsDa n.
slnhint et lne southwest corner Of re n,-,s
tlol Land Claim Of Richard NcNsho1 ~ -
llll;s ~ =; =, K W. Of the Will Ner IN polt
Sosoht!s ~. Oregon, and running thence No-th iea
49, 49, tnence East 40 rods, thence Sonfb ~
ming. " t1'e Piaee o. begin I
Wines; The Hon. Ia ?. co.d. yus,s q, -
so1n.g Court q the State Of Oreror A. -
s2enty o. Polk with the Seal al - f-,,-s -
l5, ntel, tnia nth day Of June A. d Iaoo N'ei'
tSeaD Attest: Z. ". SMITH.
Clerk.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
For Sale.

twenty-five acres lying almost with
10 the city limits of Falls City. Has
living water, about 1000 cords of wood
In standing timber. land Of excellent
quality. Would make an ideal fruit
farm. This bargain may be secured
Tor $500, part down and remainder on
fair terms. Leave inquiries at this
oHieo' 4-13-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
H. G. Campbell
Notice of Final Settlement.

Nouee is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED q,
ssanllnlstratrix of the estate of John q. Wbite
;,t deceased, has filed her final accom-,
~ ~ tne county Court of the State q,
oregon for Polk County. and tbo,
~ Ith,hrsdsy the sth day of July, iaa, al the hon
Ci Yen clock IN the forenoon OF said dav. At the
y, ns, Loon OF the said County Court in the clty
court Sourt as the time and place for heaTinSo ~
ooleetlons TO the said final account ana the
settlement thereof. M" 'Ae
MARANDA NJ. WHITE.
Administrative of the estate of
Oscar Hayter, Attornev. -'0' Neetased-
DS'eo aud first published June s, 1909.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
Wood For Sale.

do you need wood? In preparing
to place your orders remember that 7
am able to furnish you all kinds Of
slab wood from either Of the Dallas
sawmills at the best possible rates.
Send in your orders by either phone.
Mutual 1896; Bell 44s.
s-4-tf. AUGUST BOWMAN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1909-06-29
Notice of Change

L now have my stock Of confection.
cry goods and tobaccos transferred
TO my new store in the room adjoining
the National Bank, and am ready to
accommodate my many customers in
newly equipped quarters and in the
oest possible manner at the time OF
the big Fourth of July celebration
next week. 81. A. Webster, Dallas,
Oregon.