The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

and addressing her father said, "Father, II
these bills are correct, we will settle them
tomorrow evening"" On going home the
next evening, the daughter presented to
her father, the itemized bills of her mother
and self. he items were for board, wash.
ing, starching, ironing, mendlng stockings
aud every conceivable thing that they could
call to mind, and to cap the climax, the
daughter had charged 81 for doctoring her
fathers toe corns. The old gent thought a
professional corn doctor would not have
charged as much. "No matter" said the
daughter, IL establish my own prices, and
If too high, you are at liberty to employ
professional" eyes, l know" said the old
gent, 'but your bills are too high 10 every
particular. eau live cheaper at a first
class hotel" Very well" said the daugh-
ter ''pay the balance due us and leave"
PAY the balance due us. What do you
mean?" 'Our bills" said the daughter,
"footsjust $25 more than yours, and If you
please we'll have full aud complete set
Element to date" The old gent advanced
the S25, after which the daughter said, "if
you wish to continue with and be doctored
by us--at old prices-you can do so, if not
you can pack your trunk" The last known
OF the old geut-was at Mayfield, hunting
for cheaper boarding house.
How little people know of the beauties
In nature which lie about them There are
a host of charming spots in this state
where the scenery cannot be surpassed any
where. One of the many places now &C
ours to me. Driving from Vassslboro sta
ton to Easi Vassalboro you get a magnif-
cent view of China pond with the hills be-
yond and East Vassalboro nestled at one
side. To my mind there Is no more charm
ing spot In Maine than East Va>saiboro.
The village is shaded with broad, far reach
ing elms and the place has sort OF peace
full restfulness. There Is but little busi-
ness done there and Just what supports the
place never have been able to tell. Years
ago 1t was thriving hamlet 1t was tbo
first change of horses on the Bangor and
Augusta stages. Teaming was brisk and
business of all kinds jumping. But now
in the age of railroads this quiet spot is al
most deserted village. Now don't think
that its one of those sleepy old places
where the shutters hang by one hinge and
the feuces are fast passing into the kind.
ling wood box. Not by any means. Its
trim little spot and one of the chief at
fractions Is it's hotel, the Revere House or
"Bradley's" as every one calls it. 1t is no
hotel puff but simply statement of fact to
say that it leads 'em all. If you doubt 1t
ask any one who ever stopped there. Mr.
Bradley who assisted by his sons conducts
the house, looks, | am sorry to say much
like Ex-Gov. Garcelon. | will add however
he is quite a different man. just now the
house is Allied with summer boarders for
the place is noted summer resort. Fine
boats in the lake furnish transportation to
fishing or pleasure parties. But / should
not do justice to this charming spot ii
should fail to mention George, the faithful
steward of the hotel. Everyone knows
George and whether he knows you or not
he Is gning to take you right under his care
Immediately on your arrival and if yon do
not get first class food well served, George
Is not al fault. For % years George has
been AT this house until now he seems to
be a part aud parcel of the establishment.
We feel under lasting obligations to the 'travel-
ing IN m of the Somerset kEPoRTER, for publish
ing III that paper IN full last week article OF
relative 10 the Bancroft Il Houlton X. Il. su.ey.
The peculiar aspect OF the Case tests IN the lacL
that the ). r. had previously quoted the entire arti-
Gle ard given us Que credit, whereas Its travelling
man, in the last ISSUE not ony repeats the article,
bur kindly credits the same to the Arosstuok Re
pu0ticuH! The "travelIig man, rs d consequences,
Inadvertently wishes the A. R. prosperity and in.
dcates his intention Of purchasing "he fist ticket
from Bancroft to houllon." lie also advises Eoitor
Matthews "not to get too excited during the heated
term, for it's liable to burst nsl The Republican
will duly appreciate OF course, these kindly remarks
OF the kEpoRTER's funny man. '-Hoaiton Pioneer.
The above quotation gives me an excuse
for abiding to this Aroostook railroad
matter once more. The lragraph l cred
tied to the Aroostook Republican found
in the Bangor Wing, and gave the credit
/ there saw attached to it. Am awfully
sorry if wished the wrong fellow health
and prosperity, and for fear there will be
hard feelings, over the matter, will now
proceed to wish Editor Gilman, long life
and well filled purse. May he be as sue
cessful as his father. What more could
say? But about that railroad from Ban
croft to Hou ton. You will remember that
Editor Gilman went into the air, because |
suggested that work which was at first to
commence as soon as the frost was out and
then in June, would not commence at eth
er of those times. The frost must be near.
ly out, and June 1885 is gone, never to re.
turn. There has not been a blow struck
on the road, and probably never will be,
ut least, can't find any one outside of
Houlton, who even talks SO. Let me pose
as a prophet, for a moment. The train
from Skowhegan to MoDson, will be run a
year before the Bancroft route gets beyond
the Pioneer office.
Now don't think do not want this road
built, for l do, and will show you the
need of it. The Monday after Barnum's
show was In Houlton, some one connected
with it missed the O'Clock train, which
would have taken him to the Flying Yam
kee, and to Wat>rville, at 3 2. NJ, of that
day. He was five minutes late. He drove
hack to his hotel, harnessed good horse,
and drove over the route of the ''talked of"
road, reaching Danforth, 10 minutes ahead
of the Yankee. He drove just 80 miles,
and the train ran l00
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