The Somerset reporter., 1889-05-16

The old yellow house Is gone, that I.
from its former site and is blocked up OF
a back lot.
Arnold has just received a new line Of
white cotton dress goods. They ar,
beauties
Representative IIovey of Pittsneld
was in town yesterday in attendance up
on Probate Court
Good trouting is reported at Moose
head and in the streams and ponds up tn,
kennebec
Kendall Brothers have the latest out il
lace and Madras draperies, sash rods anC
curtains very cheap.
The Water Company has put in pipe
on Russell Street, for the supply of tn,
street sprinkler.
just received, another lot of those La
dies fine Kid hand made boots, at the
same popular prices, at Harris.
fine rain broke the drought Monday
green enough to suit anyone.
Dress goods are just booming at Ord.
ways, and it surprises every one how he
can show such excelant bargains.
Mr. G. Shaw of Bath and Elisha Shaw
of Newport were in town Tuesday, or
business connected with Probate Court.
1t is fair to say that, in accordance
with previous arrangement, all the Mil
linary Stores will be open evenings
through May and June.
The rain here Monday night and Tues
day which was so welcome did not extend
far up the kennebec. There was very
slight rain at Scion and Bingham.
Chas w. Tibbetts was hauled up by
officer Hillman Tuesday for drunkenness,
and after he had sobered somewhat, was
brought before Justice Priest and fined.
Mr.. F. L. Bray of this village leaves
soon for Putnam, Conn, where ne has
charge cf the mechanical department of
large stove and tinware establishment.
"Billy" Rich, so long associated with
BARRIERS chair, has retired from the bust
ness, having sold to Mr. willard. Mr..
Rich has been in the business 80 years.
The Fairfield journal says "No one ev-
er saw so much Sticking up about town
as at present" Skowhegan folks are do
ing considerable in that line as usual but
still there is room.
NJ. A. Carter, Supt. of Skowhegan Elec-
trio Light Company has wired the resi-
dence of G. A. Marston for electric light
ing The company offer favorable terms
for lighting residences now.
Russell Post G. A. II. will attend church
the Sunday before Decoration day, the
2Gthinstant at the Baptist Church, at 80
p. NJ. Rev. Mr. Harwood, the pastor
will preach the memorial sermon.
Mr.. Charles A. Brown informs us that
he has been since February last manu-
featuring large number of valve handles
from indurated fibre, and is making quite
large sales to machinists and dealers.
On Monday Frank Lessor was arrested
by Officer Hanson, on complaint of
Charles Duac, for an assault upon him.
When brought into the solemn presence
of Justice Priest, he weakened and set
tied.
Mr.. Herbert Wentworth departed to-
day for Boston, from which city he will
take steamer Saturday, in company with
a large number of other gentlemen, for
bicycle tour in Europe to continue sever
al months.
Preparations for Memorial Day exer-
cises have been made by Russell Post, as
far as practicable The name of the orator
Rey. Mr.. Allen of Fairfield has been given
heretofore The exercises in Coburn
Hall and at the cemeteries will be similar
to those usually held.
Pat Mckinney has sold his farm and
hotel at Moose River, to his son Henry
Mckinney and Hiram Tozier. They took
possession May lst. pat" will remain
with the new proprietors for the summer
and will look after the interest of his
old patrons and also the new ones.
We understand that the house now &C
cupied by Mr. Elbridge Bnker at the cor
ner of Madison and Leavitt streets, is to
be removed TO the rear of that large lot,
facing Leavitt st. and Mr.. Elwell Parks,
retired wealthy contractor of Boston is
to erect fine residence on the site thus
vacated.
Mr.. H. j, Emery has several very fine
portraits on exhibition in this place. One
life size crayon portrait free hand
drawing, In Kendall Bros window, is
notably fine. Mr.. Emery is well and ia
vorably known here and those wanting
the best, will do well to see him at Ken
dali Bros.
Mr.. Hiram p. Thing returned from
Providence, r.. L., Monday afternoon,
where he had been visiting friends. Miss
Annie Leod, q niece, returned with him
and will spend few weeks with his fam
lily. Mr.. Thing says the season here is
uotlceably ahead of Boston, especially in
the foliage Of the trees.
Friday evening next the Woman's Re-
lief Corps of this village will give sup
per complimentary to Rev. Miss Haynes,
Chaplain of the Corps, who is about to
leave town and her pastorate here on &C.
count of severe trouble with her eyes,
from which she has suffered for some
months. The members of Russell Post
will be guests of the Relief Corps.
Skowhegan was well represented at
Carry Ponds the past week, as on the Ho-
tel register were inscribed the names of
an ex-postmaster, popular barber,
leading tailor. prominent County Ollie
ial, wide-awake dry goods man, our
vigilant night watch, the two proprietors
Of one of our large manufacturing indus
tries, and all In company with the junior
member of the REPORTER firm enjoyed
some excellent trout fishing
A heater Is In place at the Engine House
to keep the water in the steamer heated
at all times, ready for fire. This makes
great saving of time in getting water
on to fire. This heater has not been In
operation for several months, but Is now
put in order and will be kept so. 1t costs
about 800 per year to keep the heater
running, but If it is in the line OF protecc.-
ton to property, as 1t appears to be, II
should be kept heated.