The Somerset reporter., 1885-08-19
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10, 1888
Nssv Advert tse,n ents.
COUNTY AND LOCAL ITEMS

NO preaching service ~ the OhiversaIlst
church next Sabbath.
Temperance CampmeetiIg is to be held
on the Arson Camp Ground, Sept. 9th and
9Th.
The Catholic Church was the scene of
most happy wedding on Monday morning
the l7lh inst.
The Universalist society are to have a
lawn sociable In the grove on the island,
Thursday evening Of this week.
A street Aawker interested a large crowd
on the railroad crossing square last even.
ing and rsked in considerable lucre.
The Girsrd & Vokes combination appear
at the pavilion on Friday evening OF this
week In an extensive and varied pro-
gramme.
The finest weather of the summer has
been enjoyed the past week, it being cool
and delightful. Sunday WAS almost per-
feet day.
Mr.. Chas. Fogg's crew of some twenty
five men, who are driving his poplar lum-
Der down the river are expected to reach
here soon.
Daniel Groves, son of r. W. Groves of
Smithaeld, accldently broke his arm below
the elbow, Sunday Aug. 10. The bone was
set by DR.. Robbins Of Norridgswock.
Our hotels are reaping harvest from
the crowds In attendance on the races.
Over sixty we're registered at the Heselton
ard this is but fair estimate of the other
houses.
We, perhaps, were a little premature In
establishing Chas. Murphy In business on
Madison street, as we understand for the
present he will mske no change In his To-
cation.
Between the heats at the trotting park
Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Charles Cayfo
exhibited bis black horse to the admiring
crowd, and sent him around the track at a
lively pace.
The household goods, ETC., Of the widow
OF the late Chas. French are to be disposed
of at their residence on Madison street,
tomorrow, Thursday at public auction.
f. C. Heselton is auctioneer.
1t will seem by looking in our adverts
ing columns that sacred concert is to be
given at Lake MaraDacook next Sunday.
Glover's band and Aendelsshons vocal quar-
tette are the special attractions.
F.A. Dore & Sons bay horse, Bob, won
q heat and the second money in the three
minute class at Fairfield last Saturday.
The heat won gave him a record Of 2.48.
The other horse entered by this firm did
not start.
The special train to Fairfield last Satur-
day evening was we'll patronized and those
who went, report pleasant time. The
Skowhegan Band accompanied the excur-
sion and added much to the joyousness OF
the occasion.
Capt. Zenas Vaughan, sheriff, made two
seizures Monday, on warrants issued by
Trial Justice Dascomb. Six bottles of
light liquors were found at Smith Whit
tiers and three at F. s. Pierce's. Other
places were search ed but nothing found.
At the Universalist sociabe held at the
residence of George G. Varney, last week,
beautiful hand painted toilet set was CIV
en- to the person holding the lucky number.
Mr.. John A. Mcfarland was the recipient,
and feels much elated at his good fortune.
Among the sales of fine horse flesh the
past week, we note that Of the black span
ofv. M. Vickery's to F. o. Besl of the
Bangor House, Bangor; the price paid be-
ing 10 the neighborbood of 5000. Mr.. Geo.
Fairbrother also sold very promising bay
colt to Charles Hill of Water vile, for $3.50.
Notwithstanding the excitement attend.
Ing the races of yesterday, the two purses
to be contested for this afternoon promise
70 be fully as interesting ard exciting.
Some of the fastest horses that ever trot-
ted over this course are to start, and 1t
would not be surprising If some fast rec
ords were obtained.
Walter F. Robbins, the jeweler, is soon
to remove to new location, where he will
have larger store and better opportunity
for displaying his goods. He is to have
the store now occupied by w. c. Pearson
and is to make the change very soon. At
the present time Mr.. Pearson is undecided
where he will be located.
game Of base ball has been arranged
for Saturday afternoon, the 22d inst, be-
tween the Lockwoods Of Waterville and the
Skowhegans. The Lockwoods are hue
amateur nine, having easily defeated the
Fairfield club, who appeared here recently,
in three straight games, and our people
may look for good game.
Our base ball management are striving
earnestly that we may SOON have some
good games In our home grounds. The
Augusta, Yarmouth, Bangor and Belfast's
are on the list and without doubt MAORI
ty and possibly all the mines above men
toned will play here this fall. Our nine
will also visit Bangor, 1t is expected, dur
ing the Eastern State Fair.
Company E. are to go into camp at the
annual State muster on Tuesday, August
25th., remaining throughout the week.
It Is expected tina there will be a large COM
papy of men in line. Company f. has al
ways made very creditable appearance In
years past at musters, always bringing
home some trophy Of victories won, and
this year many are looking to see them
keep the high standard already gained.
Two boys named Roujor and Palmer
were arrested: Saturday afternoon by OH.
Ger Thing for breaking and entering
dwelling house and two saloons, and steal
ing sundry small articles therefrom. After
passing the Sabbath in the station house
they had preliminary hearing and were
allowed to 60 free after paying thej costs
that had accumulated against them. The
boys were given some good advice and the
nrosocuso~. . ~~ctad = oromiae from them