The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-01-06
COUNTY NEWS.

A young man In Palmyra created quite |
a scare, as 1t was thought he had the
small pox. and he was unccrcmoniousiy
bundled off into an old house In an iso-
lated place, not far from the South Union
School house, and he now enjoys the
pleasure of solitude, but the doctor pro-
nounces the case one of simple chicken
pox 1t is well enough to be on the safe
side in such cases.
A Starks correspondent of the Ne,c Age
says that George Greenleaf mail agent on
the route from Portland to Rockland has
lately been examined for the first time,
and he ranks almost one hundred per
cent, and has been highly complimented
by the chief Clerk at Portland, for doing
the work so correctly in so short time.
HARTLAND.-A pound party, consisting
of thirty-eight of the good neighbors and
friends of this village, met at widow Jen-
kin's house, and each left q bundle OF
eatables and other necessary articles fOr
| her children, which Mrs. jenkins very
gratefully received Other things were
sent in by those unable to be present.
The iRsoh Adrocdte says VIM H.
| Ellis of Smithneld, says he was member
Of theIIcgislature in lS4l and was called
out the 18th day of May by Gov. Fairfield,
with the other members, to settle the
northeast boundary question; all the mem
li,.i, hat hn Of
Bion Bradbury of Calais, now Portland,
John L item of Bath, WIN. Dckey of
Strong, now Fort Kent, Judge Baker of
1Iallowcll David Dunn, Poland, George
T. Sewall. Oldtown, Asa b. Bates of Fair
field. now Oakland. John Wheeler of
Bloomfield, was a member of lS45 and
1888 and was called out by Gov. Crosby
to buy the public lands. David Dunn,
George 7. Sewall and himself are the only
living members that he knows of, that
were at both extra sessions. If there are
any more, Mr.. Ellis would be glad to hear
from them.
CAMnRIpGE.-The stage stopped at the
new post Office on Thursday night arrival
-. Col. Elisha Knowles is in attendance
at the legislative reunion this week..
John Russell is preparing the material for
the fence around Mt. Pleasant cemetery,
also getting ready to put in receiving
tomb So. Mrs. Elmer Folsom, who has
been quite sick is on the gain. :. Rev. l..
ID. Wentworth preached at the Union
church on last Sabbath. M. A. Spring
agent for the Maine Benefit Association,
of Auburn, was in town three days, and
wrote few policies. Mr.. VIII j.
Widcs has a pair of yearling heifers,
which he has broken and tas already
hauled up his winters wood some ten
cords or more, besides doing portion of
his marketing with them.
MADIsoN.-The week of prayer will be
Observed here, all the churches uniting
for union service. 80. Brown & Smiley
quartette are expected here next Thurs
day =. Christmas eve the Congregational
church was filled with people to witness
the distribution OF gifts from two heavi-
ly laden trees. There has been quite a
matrimonial mania among our young
people of late. "still there's more to fol
low. Last week our streets presented
warm weather aid rain, prevents the
farmers from drawing lumber and wood
causing quite u change e. If the thaw
continues short time longer, the ice
must 90 out of the river, as there are now
open places above the dam.
SO. NoRRIDGEwoCK.-A new meat mar
kct Is TO be opened in few days at the
old stand formerly occupied by Whiting
Bros. The rooms now occupied by MUIR
phys coat shop are to be remodeled for
tenents soon as the coat business can be
removed to odd Fellows block. 49,. A host
of friends of ii. s. Rogers met at his
home last Wednesday evening and spent
the evening very pleasantly. :. s.. Il. With
ercll of this place has in his possession a
30-dollar continental bank note issued by
our government one hundred and ten
years ago. The bill was paid to Mr.. With
ere.rs father while serving his country
under command of Gen. Washington and
is quite curiosity. The capital stock
of the granite business Is to be increased
100000 so says |. S. Bangs the manager
New buildings for cutting Sheds
blacksmith shop and other purposes " i'll
be erected soon on Dollin Hill two miles
from the village. -. Frothingham's coat
shop shut down last week waiting for
orders. The Bates Post, G. A. r., have
moved their headquarters into Cars hall
go. Lebanon Lodge No. ll6 held very
pleasant sociable last Saturday evening at
their hall. -. The Advcntists are holding
a series of meetings several speakers are
present. The meetings are to be con-
nal thn hnr
ing has been prosecuted with despatch.
Several parties have filled their houses
with 10 inch clean ice.