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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-25
What a Memory!

One rainy day In spring an old York
shire fisherman returned to his native
village after an absence OF fifteen
years and fearfully sought the house
which sheltered his deserted wife. En-
tering without knocking, he seated
himself near the open door. took a long
and vigorous pull mt his dirty clay pipe
and nodded jerkily TO 't'owd woman.
"Mornin', Maria" he said. with nj
fected unconcern.
She looked up from the potatoes she
was peeling and tried to utter the
scathing TRADE she had daily rehearseo
since his departure. but 1t would not
come.
Ben" she said instead. once more
resuming her work. bring the sen
DER to T. fire an Ah'll darn that hole
T. thy jersey. All meant dom I day
tina went away, but summat put me
offw-London Answers.
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Wheeler OR SNEEZER?
Have You Heard of Hyomei for
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 it
will cure you of any catarrhal or in
fammatory condition that exists.
1t isn't a stomach medicine, or
spray, or DOUGH, but very pleasant,
healing, antiseptic balsam, from the
eucalyptus forests of Australian. You
breath this balsamic air through a
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 a
complete Hyomei (pronouced High
o-me) outfit for S1.00, on the money
back plan.
1.-THE use of Hyomei cured Mr.. Cut
Ter of catarrh in 1904. He has strong
ly endorsed the use of Hyomei in
many instances, and we are glad to
go on record regarding this marvel
GUS catarrah cure, and endorse it,"
Mrs. A. Cutler, POI Post Ave-, Bat
tie Greek, Mich. 2w7
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-25

Bowdoin Glee Club came to Good
Will Farm. There was good attend
ance however and the evening was
much enjoyed.
The community was much sadden-
ed by the death of Richard Wells,
Saturday, Feb. Is. He had been III
poor health for several weeks and
was a great sufferer. Funeral SER
vices were held at his late residence,
Tuesday forenoon, Rev. u. w.
HinckIey officiating.
A goodly number of citizens went
to Augusta Feb. Is, in the interest OF
bridge across the Kennebec river at
this place.
The school house in this district
has recently been furnished with new
desks and a hard wood floor. Miss
Locke is a very successful teacher
and the people are to be congratu-
lated upon being able to secure her
services.
The Kennebec- side Club met at the
home of Mrs. A. II. Jackson, Satur-
day afternoon Feb. Is. Roll call,
Quotation from New England Poet;
Biographical Sketch, FL. d. Tboreau,
by Mrs. Jackson; Lesson Study,
"American Literature" by the club.
Oscar Tuttle has returned home
from Waterville.
There was an entertainment at Vic
tor Grange Hall Tuesday evening with
cake and ice cream for refreshments.
Mr.. Wade Wheeler of Skowhegan
was in this place recently calling on
friends.
Mr.. Sanford Strickland and Eugene
Wells are down to Gardiner at work
on the ice.
Mr.. Clifton Wheeler visited in this
place Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. Walter Hinckley was home
over Sunday. Mr.. Edward Hinckiey
returned home from hospital where
he has been OH account OF an abcess
in his throat.
Mrs. Melvin Palmer has been quite
sick the past week.
Mrs. Ernest Joy is on the SICK iist.
L. P. Kicker and wife visited In
Clinton Sunday.
Miss Pearle Grace visited her peo-
pie over Sunday.
Mr.. George 1ibbetts recently bought
a nice work horse of Eugene Wells.
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Important Matter to the Town of
Arson.

Among the forty articles in the
town warrant for Arson to be voted
on next Monday there appears the
following one:
Art. 80. To see if the town will
vote to rescind vote passed at spec
ial town meeting of said town held on
the 2lst day of March A. ID. 1905,
which said vote is as follows:
"Voted, to instruct the selectmen
to abate the taxes for a term OF ten
wears OH the new mill now being
erected by the North Arson Lumber
Company and on such other mills and
buildings, except dwelling houses, as
they may erect in connection with
their manufacturing business In the
future. State and county taxes not
to be abated.o
When this matter is given matured
consideration by the taxpayers of
Arson it is very doubtful II there is
any man who would want to rescind
this vote. The taxes of this company
have been abated for four years and
it is nothing more nor less than other
towns do under similar circumstances
as an inducement for capital to To-
cate. The mills are a valuable ac-
QUESTION to this village in particular
and to the town in general. The
plant, during its operating season,
generally from April to December,
employs large force Of help with a
pay roll aggreg eating nearly $500 per
week, the most of which is spent in this
village and vicinity. But more than
this, there is the recorded vote of the
town to abate the taxes Of this mill
property for term of years and it is
the duty of each and every man to
stand by that vote. The citizens of
Arson cannot afford to do otherwise
and so far as is known, it is believed
that no backward steps viii be taken
at this meeting.
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RICH RED BLOOD.
You Will Never Have 1t as Long as You
Have Dyspepsia.

Just as long as you have dyspepsia
your food will not prop erly digest, and
the nutritious element in the food will
not be extracted or absorbed, and i'm
pogerished or watery blood will follow.
This con lition may not be apparent
at first but it will come just as sure as
the sun will rise again.
Any stomach ailment including all
forms of indigestion can be promptly
cured by using Mi o-na tablets, SOD
entific treatment unsurpassed.
1t stops fermentation, belching of
gas and taste of sour food almost at
once.
The mighty power Of Mi-ona to in
vigorate and restore the stomach 10
perfect condition is known every
where.
Mi.o-na cures by building.up ~
banishing the cause. For thin people
it is a great flesh builder, because 1t
causes the stomach to give more and
purer nutrition to the blood. 1t cures
sea and car sickness and vomiting OF
pregnancy almost Immediately. G. T..
Fogg sells M.o-na for so cents large
box, and guarantees it to cure, or mon
ey back. 2w7
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EAST SkOWhE0AN.

Mr.. E. B. Richardson finished haul
ing his nine cords of wood the first days
of January.s Ernest Varney sawed 1t
with his machine and now it is all
split ready for the shed. Mr.. Varney
has sawed few lots of wood but his
engine broke down at John Buzzell's
Friday and he will have it repaired
before doing any more work.
Mr.. Alonzo Richardson attended
the exercises at the "Opera House"
or Municipal Hall, Friday evening
given in honor of the one hundredth
anniversary of Lincoln's birth. We
understand one of the chairs at our
new hall was smashed Friday night.
We think it would have been we'll to
have had q few big chairs for the big
men and women.
We are informed that Mr.. Willard
Richardson contemplates putting a
naptha launch into Lake George the
co mining summer. The sail around
the lake will be about two miles. A
pleasant trip that any one would en-
Joy.
Miss Thurston, our teacher, visited
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan
Thurston Of Clinton Saturday and
Sunday.
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CARATuNk.

Owing to the recent storm we have
had no mail since Thursday, Mr..
Wborff being unable to get through.
Rev. Mr.. Fitzpatrick has returned to
his other field dead River to re-
main through the month of March.
Mr.. and mrs. Harry E. Williams
are proud over the birth of a son,
born Feb. IS. Mrs. Lizzie Foss is
caring for Mrs. Williams.
&C. Stewart went to Scion, Satur-
day, to see his daughter, Gladys. who
was operated on for appendicitis and
is not gaining as well as her friends
would like.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Washburn have
q little son, born Feb. IS. Mrs. Frank
Miller is caring for Mrs. Washburn.
DIR. Brown was in town Thursday
Of last week professionally.
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He Qidn't SAY Il.

He was good little boy. and he
lived not many miles from Boston. He
never dlsobeyed his mother. he never
called her names when her orders
were not his wishes. and he had the
face of an angel. Next door lived lit
tie Rosy. girl who proved the prov
erb about small pitchers. One day
Harry was allowed to 60 over to play
with Rosy. but with strict orders not
to take Of his hat and coat to go In
the house If Rosy could not come out
into the yard.
Rosy could not come out. but would
not Harry take OF his things and play
inside? Harry quoted sadly his moth
er's injunction.
"Your mamma is a silly" said Rosy
GROSSLY.
Harry went home and told his moth
er what Rosy had said. "She is a very
naughty little girl" his mother de-
clared. You must never say such a
word"
"No. mamma. I won't" said the duti-
ful Harry.
A few days later he was again for
hidden to do something which he
greatly desired to do Mamma" said
he, lifting to hers his angelic face. do
you remember what Rosy said about
your'-New York Tribune.
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"I'm the president Of the Progressive
woman's league" said the spare fe-
male with stern features as she grab
bed the London bus conductor by the
sleeve and made him register over
again one of the fares he had just
collected.
II can't help that. ma'am," replied
the conductor In a rather short tone.
Nobody asked you to-" she went Oil
I'm gathering statistics. and / spent
twopence just TO get on this bus TO i'll.
terview you. The statement has been
made In some newspapers. in an at
tempt to prove that our sex Is incapa-
bic OF handling the reins of govern
ment. that one woman gives more
trouble In public conveyance than a
dozen men,"
well. ma'am"-
perhaps I'd better put II more
plainly" she said. interrupting him.
LET me ask you as conductor, would
you fud your work easier II no women
at all rode In the omnibusesT
"It might be little easier. ma am"
he replied. "but | don't see how In the
world we would ever get along with
out them"
Hold on!' she cried joyfully Let
me write down every word you've
said. Once more. see. we will be
able 20 silence our enemies. Now. my
good man. tell me why female passen-
gers are Indispensable"
Because. ma'am," returned the CON
ductor, III 1t wasn't for the women
we could never get rid Of all the bad
money we happen to take"
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HARTlAND o.

The village schools closed Friday
for a six weeks vacation.
Miss Frances l.. Lancey left Friday
for Lowell, Mass, where she will visit
in the home of her uncle and from
there she will go to Auburndale,
Mass, for an extended visit with Mr..
and Mrs. l.. E. Bova.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H.
Pheland will regret to hear that they
are in poor health.
Mumps and measles are the prevail
ing epidemic among the children at
present.
The members of the Outlook Club
had a delightful meeting Feb. IL at
the home Of the president, Mrs. W. b.
Brown on Pleasant st.
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MADISON CENTRE.

w. e. French took trip to Lewis
ton, last Saturday, to visit his niece,
Mrs. VIII Bartlett, returning home
Monday night.
Bert Harville OF Skowhegan was
calling on friends in this vicinity last
week.
Miss Ethel French spent Saturday
and Sunday al her old home.
L ,wrence Hayden OF Skowhegan
took dinner with his mother, Mrs. w.
d. Hayden, last Sunday.
We had a mail one week ago, Feb.
10Th, one again, Feb. 10th; that Is all
the mail we have received as yet at
this writing Feb. 22nd. 1t reminds
me of Bingville. At least we cannot
get ahead very fast, mail letter to
the Shire town five miles away, 1t
first goes to Madison, stays over
night, then to Oakland by the way OF
Norridgewock, then at last arrives In
Skowhegan.
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EAST MADISON.

Mrs. e. X. Hall has returned to her
home in Gorham, N. IL. after six
weeks visit here at the home OF her
father, John Chadbourn.
Mrs. Mary J. South died of pneu-
monia at the nome of Ernest Gilman,
in Mount Vernon, Sunday, January
81. The deceased was born in Scion,
February rs, 1888. She resided in
that town until her marriage to Mel
vim Smith, December IA, 1865. They
made their home In Madison. One
child, Rose Nav, was born to them
September 7, 1859 and died May %,
1880. Her husband died July 10, 1902.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Smith
was visiting the neice of her late hus-
band and all that kind friends could
do was done for her. Her relatives
are very grateful to them. Mrs.
Smith was for many years an active
member of the Golden Glow Branch
of the Sunshine Society. From child
hood believer in the teachings Of
the Bible she united with the Congre-
gational church at East Madison In
1906. The remains were taken to
Skowhegan and placed in the tomb
awaiting burial In the family lot at
South Scion.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
CURE

Beware Of the druggist who tells
you that any other hair tonic is just
as good as Partisan Sage-he knows
better.
G.. r. Fogg is the agent for Partisan
Sage, and he won't try to give you
something just as good, because he
knows that Partisan Sage is guaraA-
teed to cure dandruff, stop falling
hair, and cure all diseases Of the
scalp in two weeks, or money back.
He knows that Partisan Sage IL
highly recommends as the most
pleasant and rejuvinating hair Dress
ing known. 1t makes 1.-THE hair fluffy
and beautiful. 80 cents q large bot
tie at G. r. Fogg's, Skowhegan,
Maine. He will guarantee 10. avn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-25
Aow's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ease Of Catarrh that cannot b cured BY
Halls Catarrh Cure.
r. }. CHENEY 4 CO.. Props. Toledo, O.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfecily houorshls In all business tfansaetions
and financially able 10 carry out any obligs-
tons made by Ais arm.
WALDfx0, KINxAN & NAnvM, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls ta&arrh Cure Il taken internally, act
ing dizectiy upon the blood and mucous sur
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Sold By druggists, price 10.
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hoped that nothing serious will de-
velop.
Miss Mabel Moody, who has en-
ployment at Skowhegan, passed
Saturday night and Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l..
Moody.
Miss Estella Salisbury, who has
been staying with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lancaster, for
two weeks visit, returned home
Sunday.
Mrs. Eugene Sinclair is sick at her
home at the Getty" DR.. Earl is in
attendance.
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Mot Caused BY the Hat.

allow do you like my hatT' she
asked.
why to tell the truth" replied her
dearest friend frankly. II don't ike
the effect very well. 1t seems to me II
gives you rather cross look"
"Oh, that isn't the hat" she respond
ed cheerfully.
mop
"Oh, not ut all. That comes entirely
from the fact that I have just seen my
husband and he had just seen the
bill."-Chicago Post.
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SCCtt's
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
Of life and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men, women and
children.
When appetite fails, it restores
1t. When food is a burden, it
Lifts the burden.
When you lose flesh, it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and duty
Is heavy, It makes life bright.
Il Is the thin edge of the wedge;
the thick end is food. But
what Is the use of food when
you hate It and can't digest it?
Scoff,s Emulsion of Cod Liver
OIL IS the food that makes you
forget your stomach.
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Wordsworth's Joke.

~ never made Joke but once in my
hfe." confessed Wordsworth. ana the
rest OF the story leaves one In doubt
whether he knew joke when he saw
1t. Meeting peasant neighbor one
day, he asked me, 'Ha' We seen my
wife. Meester Wordsworth My good
fellow said |, i didn't so much as
know that you had wife.
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SOUTH SOlON.

After quite long illness Mrs. Sarah
Savage Of North Madison died at A..
Nj. Tuesday this week.
We wish to correct a mistake made
two weeks ago In regard to Mr.. Gates
horse. 1t was not "Brow Beautyo
that died but his mate that looked
like him.
Owing to the storms of last week
the roads in some places are impass-
able.
Miss Woodman Is better after a
long illness in the hospital at lewiston
and Is at her boarding place in Show
hogan.
Cleba Harville is at home much bet
ter.
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Customs In Public Dining Rooms.

Have you ever noticed persons en-
ter n restaurant-how the women 1nva-
riably select center table. while
man will linger or glance about IN tbe
hope that he may tird comfortable
seat In some corner or against the
WALTZ" said q proprietor OF fashion
able restaurant. ITS almost always
30 and ia always amusing The wo-
men like to show their gowns, whlie
the men-well. my theory OF 1t Is that
the habit IL relic Of the cave days,
when man preferred a position
nrninst the wall so he could fight his
enemies to advantage" = New York
Herald.
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ALL THE LATEST NEWS
From the Somerset Towns.
BROWNS CoRNeR-CANAAN.


Schylur Burrill has been confined to
the house several days from the
effects OF a bad cold.
Mrs. Everett Damon was called to
Hartland Thursday, by the illness of
her little granddaughter, Evelyn
Maxwell.
DIR. William Lewis was called Sun
day, to attend members Of the family
Of James futile.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jewell passed
Sunday with their son, Clifton Jewell
and family.
Warran Swain of Skowhegan was
In town, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Chase and
children have gone to live in the
home of Charles Tilton.
On account of the bad storm there
was no Grange meeting Thursday
evening.
Carl Fitzgerald is having an attack
of rheumatism and his wife is sick
from stomach trouble.
Frank Hubbard and family went to
Cornville, Sunday, to visit with Mrs.
Mary futile.
N. G. Woodbury., was in the place
Friday on business.
Delayed from last week.
Rev. o. M. Chase had an appoint
ment for q meeting at the "City"
school house Sunday afternoon, but
when the services we're about to COM
mence Rev. qysart OF Skowhegan
arrived and he favored the audience
with a fne discourse. 1t Is hoped
that he may come again.
The storm of Sunday night and
Monday prevented many In this place
from making their daily trip to Show
hogan with their loads Of wood, hay,
potatoes, etc.
Mrs. o. M. Chase went to Skowhe-
gan, Saturday, where she remained
until Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Florence Fairbrother.
Mrs. Everett Damon was called to
her sons wife, Mrs. John Maxwell.
4n. Damon returned Thursday.
Omar Wheeler has returned from
tho Northern woods where he went
In the early fall to work in the woods.
Since bis return he has been housed
with the mumps.
Charles Nichols has recently had q
farmers telephone installed In his
home, ring 6-12.
Mrs. Lyman Barnes passed Friday
with Mrs. NJ. E. Kicker at the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Nevens were
guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Springer Of Hartland.
Tho prayer meeting Saturday even
Ing ut the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. s.
Damon was we'll attended. A meet
ing Of much interest Is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hubbard and
children were at Mr.. Charles Nichols
Sunday.
the "Cityh school house Sunday, P.
the work and Mrs. Ida Tilton was
chosen superintendent; Ethel Allen,
secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Sim
clair, organist. School each Sunday
q / O'Clock P. NJ.
Mrs. Mary Thompson has returned
from Auburn, where she was called
by the serious illness of her sister,
Mrs. Emma Schoppe. Mrs. Thomp-
con reports her sister as somewhat
improved.
Hev. y. M. Chase Will conduct re-
Ngious services at the Lake George
school house in Skowhegan, Sunday
afternoon, Feb. 81. Let all attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Soule and
family went to Pittsfield, Saturday,
whore they visited In the home OF his
brother, Porter Soule.
Mrs. Charles Lancaster spent a few
days last week with her daughter,
Nn. Clara Salisbury at the village.
Fred Moody Jr., has been confined
10 his home In Skowhegan for several
davs from An iniury to hie knee, It Is
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Truth or Fiction !?

"Ah, what difference there is" re-
marked the cynic YEARLY. between
rourtship and marriage! Courtship Is
made up Of soft nothings-marrlage
Of hard facts"
And he broke the worlds record for
a sigh.-New York Times.
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HlNCkLEY,

Mrs. Geo. T. Nbbetts, who fell and
hurt her arm very badly Feb. z, is
getting along well.
Ivan Prentiss of Benton, Lawrence
High School 100, visited Earle Palmer
over Sunday, Fob. IA.
Clifton Wheeler Of Skowhegan, Wis
tied his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. T. Tibbetts, Sunday.
It was much regretted that the
roads were in such bad condition
Saturday evening Feb. 20, when the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-02-25
MADE 1T A LIFE STUDY.
DR.. J. S. Leonhardt Found the Cause
and Cure of Piles.

DR.. ]. S. Leonhardt, the celebrated specia-
list of Lincoln, Neb., proved, after years Of
study, that the cause of piles is internal
bad circulation. Then he perfected Hem
Rod, an internal remedy, and in 1000 diff
terent cases it cured SO per cent. By DR.,
Leonhardt's order, Hem. Roid is sold under
an iron. clad guarantee. II it fails, the
money is paid back.
81 at G. R. Fogg's Skowhegan, Me-, or
mailed by DR.. Leonhardt Co., Station b,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet.
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EN- BDEN.

Last week gave variety Of weather
the most Of it unpleasant.
1t is we'll to look after the snow on
tho roofs of the buildings.
Many are suffering with bad colds.
The annual town meeting is billed
for next Monday, (the frst). All
importance is to be discussed and
acted upon.
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II woman of 40 marries a man of
so people say she is Is and her hus-
band nearly 20.
If in winter time man happens to
go about the house a few seconds
without any shoes on his feet, how
his wife scolds him.
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Mora Than He Baroained For.

More Than He Barsained For.
Mrs. Benham-I am getting stouter
all the time. Benham--Yes: when
got married little realized that was
getting a wife on the installmeht
plan.
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1t is often woman who inspires Us
with the great things that she VIII pre-
vent MS from accomplishing. -Alexan-
Dire Dumas
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11

ASK TO SEE THE Souvenir China plates that we are giving with ons They are beauties. c. J. BLANCHARD Jewett City,