The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-04-22
DOUNTY AND LOCAL ITEMS.

The street sprinkler and ice man will
pn put In an appearance.
With this weather May flowers are apt to
u little early this season.
The thermometer registered 70 degrees
the shade at noon yesterday.
Miss Jennie Townsend will open her
hool for children, Monday April 81.
Mrs. F. j. Stetson has been paying a Wis
30 her acquaintance In this place the
Ut week.
". H. Wildes Is at Market this week apd
come back as usual with lots OF big
hes.
The wooden factory was necessarily
ht down this morning owing to the high
Ter.
A Dealey has returned from market
talks to you through our columns this
ek.
". B. Steward has just returned from
Srket with full assortment of new
odE
\ good capable girl in want of position
do homework can find place by apply.
to A. M. Lyon, Water st.
The stages are all on wheels and the
Ivers report the travelling terrible, and
be for a good rain storm soon.
Forest Goodwin of Skowhegan, took
D first prize, at the Sophomore declama-
>n 1t Colby University last week.
Bee Vickery's advertisement this week
n next week look for an announcement
grand opening OF Spring garments.
rhe most reliable Of all Cough Remedies
Jadwin's Tar Syrup. So say the doc
Is. Sold by Geo. Gushing, Druggists.
There is to be grand calico ball at Fair
ieve's Hall, tomorrow evening, the 23d
b., with music by Joy and Wentworth.
rhe Skowhegan Woman's Club will meet
Mrs. Bachelors on Water St., Thursday
bril- 23d at 2 p. IN. A full attendance is
bired.
Wells Brothers of Norridgewock, will
I've something to say in next weeks RE-
lRTER, about their extensive stock Of
Fniture.
The S. 8. committee of Cornvllle, have q
|tice this week of interest to those who
|end to teach in that town the coming
pr.
Dur young musicians, under the name Of
"Skowhegan Band" are progressing
ply. They furnish music at the pavilion
all occasions.
rhe ice left the river Monday the goth
It,, passing out quietly without any dam
b. Last season 1T left the l4th of the
Rssent month.
Ladies In want of underwear, will do
bill to call end examine the stock at
hsses King & Clark's. Nightrobes and
hg shirts a specially.
Fast day services are to be held In the
church In the morning
the usual hour, and union prayer
Getting IN the vestry in the evening.
Reserved seats for the "Silver King"
Ieatre company, who appear at Coburn
all to. night are having a fine advance sale
ID there is sure to be fine attendance.
"A Kennebec man who ought to know
I'D who Is not predjudiced in favor Of
kowhegan, gives 1t as his opinion, that it
the smartest and best town on the river
Dove Bath.
Harry Kendall returned last week from
% three months trip to the Pacific slope,
ID while he was greatly pleased with what
saw while away, he acknowledged that
kowhegan looked as pleasant to him as
Ter.
The Blake & Foster bicycle combination
10 again to appear at the pavilion on to-
prov Cast Day. evening, in one Of
)eir pleasing entertainments. We venture
say that all who attend will get the
birth OF their money.
All the friends of Rev. L. H. Bean and
|mily are cordially invited to the reunion
be holden in the vestry of the church,
bxt Tuesday evening. This will be the
|st general opportunity of seeing them be-
)re leaving for his new field of labor.
he coming pastor is also expected to be
resent.
The 9th Of April, the date set for the
rand concert and ball to be given, by Car
lbasset Lodge of Odd Fellows, Is almost
ere, and many there are, who are looking
Drwsrd to the closing of that day, with
thoughts Of participating in one of the
randest occasions yet witnessed in Co.
urn Hall. The committee Of arrange
)ents have attended to all matters per-
lining to the affairs personally, and we
bel justified in saying that if the evening
pes not pass off pleasantly, no blame can
attached to the management. The
Fchestral concert to be given by Chand-
be full orchestra Of ten pieces, from 1880
8. 80. Is sure to draw out large compa-
/ Of our musical people.
The polo contest at the pavilion, last
[eek, between the Alamedas of Bath, and
p Fairfields, was witnessed by host OF
>ople from this and surrounding towns
billy 600 people were present, and the
kme, although not as long as the proceed
3 one played at the same place, was
|ually exciting. About 800 came by
)eciai train from Oakland and intermedi.
b stations, and the friends OF the Fair
I'D club, were present In body, conf.
int Of their favorites winning, even 60
3 20 far IS to stake quite sum Of money
the result. Mr.. w. NJ. Mathews, o
is place, q stranger TO both clubs. wa.
osen referee, and m justice to him We
III soy that he exercised the best of judg
snt In making bis decisions, and dis
ayed considerable nerve power 10 abstain
g them. The game was called at
clock and continued until 10. 20, although
large Part Of the time was occupied b,
uaual Okickfnvv incidental IN IN