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The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07

Fans marked away down at Ordway'l
r. ". Brown returned last night from
his Aroostook trip.
Mile H. Coombs Of Gardiner is at Mr.
Calvin Eaton's.
H. B. Cleaves, Esq. OF Portland, was
the guest Of Hotel Heselton.
A. B. Morrill, Of Lancaster, Mass, II
fhe guest Of his brother, +. S. Morrill,
Simon Nudd has moved his barn nearer
the road and will remodel 1t into q resi-
dence.
Miss Nan Phelps of Foxboro, Mass.
Is visiting friends 10 town for few
weeks.
A big crowd left here this mornin' fol
the circus at Waterville and RAGS al
Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hanson and title
daughter Of Newark, N. J. are v.sting
friends in town.
Messrs. Cleaves and Littlefield who ad
dressed the mass meeting yesterday az
ternoon went to waterville by team last
evening and took the pullman.
E.. N. Winslow, Esq, of Clevelani, Q
an uncle Of Mrs. s. W. Gould, Is on his
annual vacation trip to Maine, at present
a guest of Hotel Coburn.
Somerset Grand Army Batnllion start
Monday for Boston. Comrades starting
before Monday will rendezvous at the
Boston and Maine Depot in Boston at 4. ID
P. M. Monday.
Hon. E N. winslow Of Cleveland, Ohio
a large western ship owner, is spending
few days among his many friends iu
Skowhegan. We learn that this is his
fortieth annual visit to Maine.
Mr.. C. ]. Bailey Of Orange, N. j., came
to town on Friday last. We are inform
ed Mr.. Bailey is to locate here perma
nently with his family, he Is to keep the
books and have charge of the Oil Clotf
factories In this place.
Daniel Bowman lost fine months,
sucking colt Yesterday for which he was
offered 800 dollars last week. This colt
was by Eolus and out Of a mare by Cow
ans Knox.
Mr.. H. d. Patterson was unexpectedly
called to Belfast on Monday, by tele
gram conveying the sad Intelligence OF
the death of his mother at her home In
that city. Deceased was "a years of age
See the 69c India twill dress goods al
Ordway's, former price $l.OO all shades
The selectmen Of Skowhegan will b.
In session on Friday and Saturday after
noon of the 18th. and 10th inst. for the
purpose of correcting the list of voters
in said town. All interested will please
govern themselves accordingly.
Mrs. 1. o. Palmer, after q visit Of sew
eral weeks to friends In Skowhegan, de.
parted for Monmouth Monday Afternoon
last. She will be Joined by her husband
there, and together they will visit hi'
nome IN Llvermore, oeIore returning tt
their home In Wareham, Mass.
The Kennebec Steamboat Co. will make
Special Day trip to Boston on Monday
August llth., from Bath, leaving there
upon arrival Of early morning trains ovel
the M. c. and X. 3. L. r. r and Booth
bay steamers. They will also make the
regular trip on Monday evening. the
steamer waiting at Gardiner until arrival
of Jewett's train from Waterville, and 81
Bath until arrival Of trains from Lewiston
and Brunswick. Fare for round trip, Bath
sl.75; Boothbay, 81. 20 Richmond, $2.25
Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, $3.50
These tickets will continue on sale the
!!.k t2.t.:. 4..h u: .sA ik.k sseea to re-
turn on either steamer, up TO the lSth.,
Inclusive
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07
The Only Big
| Show This Year
Remember Day and Dale
ADAM FoREPAUaH'S
Great All-Feature Show
Wild WEST COMBINED.
In all its Mighty Magnitude. Its Gorgeous splen-
| dor. Its Oyerpowering Greatness. It's Richness
and its all Comprehensiyeuess.
Vaterlille Thur, Aug. 7
Rplf2St Fri Ann
Bangor Sat. Aug. 8.
Lewiston Mon. Aug. Il.
The Grand Imperial Laurel Crowned
FOREP AUGH SHOW

With its Quarter of Century Of Glorious History,
Limitess Capital Vast and Varied Arenic,
Geological and Hippodromatic Resources, and
now Tremendously Reinforced with the Re
nowned, Romantic and Realistic
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07


season, one man In 6kowhegan who has
bred three, and last week o. h. Burrill
bred his flne Boone mare TO this horse.
last season having bred her to Nelson.
A jolly party Of skowhsgah young L.
dies took The morning train Of yesterday
for the ssasnore. TO remain two week.,
made up - follows: Misses Grace Col.
by, Kate Burrin, Lille White. Lizzie and
Trudy Webb, Hattie Dinsmors, Hattie
Mash. Gertrude Weston and Olive Wing.
At Wa>srvills TIE Misses Town and Miss
oegtsuds Wright Of Lewiston will join
~ pR1y. Southport u their destination,
whsss thsy have large cottage 70 them
sslvss.
Ths sans u bass bali q ~ park last
oataraay aftssbeoa, bslWess ~ Cara
haseses Of MOTH Anspa ri ~ volun-
tssrs rsssltsl SnsAas dlGlss.aay thaa what
was sxpsessd, aad h ~ psovsd rasAss
. disintsrsstiHg sans eaaiy. Ths Cas-
rabasssts we're mines Two o. thfse of
their regular men, bat probably felt thal
their two previous Victories over ~ Vol
untssss were such easy oass, that hey
| had surs victory, even with ths team
lthsy brought Il must have bssn paaialy
es,deut 70 then that such was not IL
-, Tor ossVsas Wa battsd from ths
/ boz b ~ two 1rst Innings. and our
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07
Dor n.

Harmony-July 80, to the wife OF Alfred Willis
a daughter.
Maiden, Mass.-Aug. I'D, To the wife of VIM. p.
Bailey son.
Skowhegan-July a, to the wife John Holland.
son.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-07

We would remind comrades Of The @, A. X
that the time Is short before the National En-
campment at Boston. We have everything Ia
q. A. X. Goods 1t bottom prices.-Ladiss
White Flannel Blouses.-Hsying pants 80 cts
Our 3i.so Pant. worth e2.93 are selling fast
no such bargain ever shown I'm town.-5O Pair,
Boys Knee Pants 10 cts.-Bicycle goods all
kinds-Best $50 Mems Suit In town, sold every
where else for t8.00-Children's Jersey Suits
Boys Short Waists and Jersey Blouses. Bal
rig with every Boys Suit. Hammocks all
kinds. Men and Boys Outing Shirts 10 cts
Uniaundred White Shirt 80 cts. Black Serge
Thin Coats 50 to ~ sizes. All wool Odd Coat.
ea.sO
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Sclcctman D. Merwin Mitchell bought pair of horses in Hartford.
 The pupils of the select school are en- toying weeks vacation. Dnring the Winter term of 14 weeks, Charles Downes and Frank Averill have been present ev- cry day, Misses Abbie Mitchell and An ma Osborne have been absent only one day, and John Mitchell and Miss Ruby Pierce two days. Had it not been for sickness and accidents, other names would no doubt have appeared upon this roll of honor. Miss Alice Hazeltine has been at the Oxford home on a two-weeks' vacation from school duties in South Manchester, Conn.
 Reuben Pierce sold his nice oxen tC Woodbury parties for beef. They weigh ed 3435.
 Mir and Mrs Scllcw spent Sunday il town.
 George Platt, who has been quite sick is improving.
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Mrs Stiles Belfield has entertained her brother and his family.
 Florence Wheeler of Oxford is at Elli- ott Hines.
 Miss Augusta Stiles is sick.
 Will Morris has moved into the tene- ment in the rear of the Episcopal church.
 Mir Clifford of the Bible society gave a Gospel temperance address in the NJ. k. church on Sunday afternoon, which was unusually interesting. He brought be- fore his hearers in an uncommonly con- vincing manner, the consequences of sin and disobedience to the laws of God. During his remarks, there was hardly a dry eye in the congregation. Rev David Pierce of the Congregational church, Rev Mir Robinson and Mr Sellew took part in the devotional exercises.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
BETHEL.

The first social of the season by the Alert hose company, held Friday even ing at their engine house, was a success.
 A barn is being built by E. H.Hawley, back of his store.
 Progressive Halma was the attraction at the party at Miss Anna Fairchild's.
 A special meeting of St Thomas parish will be held on Monday evening, 2lth, to take action on calling Rev William Morrow of Michigan and to consider any other candidate.-[ News.
 Rev II. l.. Slack otliciated at the fu- at , p m.
 Danbury's dramatic and Apollo banjo clubs, which gave such an excellent per fOrmance to so poor an audience at New town, recently, acquitted themselves creditably at Fishers hall, Tuesday evening. Besides the Bethel lovers of good music and dramatics, d number were present from Danbury. The clubs gave "Home," a three-act drama, in an acceptable manner and the banjo selec- tions were greatly enjoyed.
 By his inomitable perseverance and untiring persistence, Rev F. G. Howell has succeeded in clearing the Methodist church of the heavy load of debt which hung like a mill stone about it's neck. The novel and highly successful means by which he accomplished this (private subscriptions, the amount known only to himself and the donor) has already been described in the BEE. The release from debt was celebrated in royal style, Wednesday evening, q banquet being given at o'clock to members of the church, followed at o'clock by exer- cises to which the public was invited. The exercises included singing, prayer and speeches, notably by Presiding Elder Cheney and by former pastors, many of whom came from far.
 J. l.. Nolan is to race two miles with John Kenney of Brewster, Friday, for q purse of S75.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
HOYDEN,S HILL.

William c. Bulkley has purchased of A. s. Middlebrook of Bridgeport his milk business, consisting of five cows, three yearlings, one Holstein bull, also his milk route and he will continue the milk route. We wish Mir Bulkley success in his new departure!
 Mir and Mrs F. B. Wakeman entertain ed friends, Sunday, 9th. R. Nichols and Will Hawkins are cut ting wood for Wilson Brothers. Leroy Clarke hrs removed his milk house from Burr Jennings's to the Wilson place, where he will reside. Mrs James Jennings has returned after a long visit in York State. C. Jennings had the misfortune to have his hams stolen. Mrs Madison Wakeman has visited Mrs
 A. Jennings.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
W ESTPORT.

c. Scott of New Haven spent Sunday in town.
 William G. Staples is treasurer of Me morial church of the Holy Trinity. in place of II. A. Ogden, resigned.
 William E. Sturges is moving into his new house.
 Miss Nellie Hurlbut is in Baltimore Md.
 II. A Ogden and family left, last week, Wednesday for Ashville, N. C., where he has gone for his health. On their return, they will reside at Newport.
 pr Fyfe of Saugatuck has an office in the Jessup block over J. N. Betts's store.
 DrG. J. Underwood has disposed of his dental practice to Dr J. Raymond Westeryelt of New York city.
 A sacred concert in the Church of the Assumption, Monday evening, by aquar- tet from St. Johns church, New Haven.
 Miss Rosa Wood of New Haven has visited Mrs Frank E. Sturges; Miss Fan nie Burr of Hartford Miss Nellie Wake man.
 Paul Nash of New Haven and Sidney Watts of Bridgeport spent Sunday at home.
 Many large farmers from Greens Farms and the surrounding farming com mnnities attended the dairy convention at National hall, last week Wednesday afternoon and evening. given under the auspices of the State board of agrieul. ture and dairymen's association. Mem bers of the newly organized Saugatuck valley creamery company were present ;n force and were Rewarded with many practical points. T. $. Gold of the board of agriculture opened the convention by explaining points of interest in regard td creameries and was followed by gener.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
HUNTINGTON.

Charles Scribner, who has been at HOr- ace Lyons for year, is to move to Or ange about April l.
 Jesse Nash has rented his new house and GO acres of land at Cummings Corner to German family from Bridgeport.
 II. F. Blackman has Plymouth Rock chickens five weeks old matched under hens.
 Last week Thursday, E. s. Hawley hitched his horses to one of MT Potter's stage coaches and, placing D bed in it, took Mrs orrin Talmage to the Bridge port hospital. At last reports, she was quite comfortable.
 Sunday morning, while getting kind lings to start fire, K. J. Buckingham drove wire nail nearly through his right hand.
 D. II. Chatfleld of Elizabeth, N. J., has sold his coal yard there and has had his two family horses, carriages, etc., brought to D. N. Morgan's place. w. S.. Hooper will have the care of them and MT and Mrs Chatfield will spend most of the Summer here.
 It is expected that the next medal con test will be held at the Town hall, April ?. Pieces to be spoken are to be taken from the new books. It Is expected that a class for the gold medal will be ready some time in April, the contest to be held in shelton.
 No auction, last week Thursday, as advertised, at the William Baldwin place as Alonzo, the son, has paid some of tht claims, hopes to satisfy the mortgag, and save the 12 acres of land. The hous, and acres belongs to Mrs Baldwin, wht lives in Shelton.
 Miss Edith Beard is i'll with malaria fever and is attended by Dr Dawson. Miss Fitzgerald, daughter of the lee tnrer, spent Sunday with Mrs Quick. : John l.. Nichols, troubled with rheu [ matism, has been home from New Ha ven.
 | The road machine, in Mir Brownson' care, has been painted.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
BRIDGEW ATER.

A daughter was born on the llth to W. C. Jessup of New York, son of C. II. Jcssup.
 Lottie Peck has visited Mrs George Livingston.
 Mrs Egbert Caufield's granddaughter from sherman Is with her.
 Mrs F.. C. Canlicld is sick
 Miss May Morris Is not as we'll.
 There are anxious hearts at the par sonage and sympathizlng hearts wherev- CT it is known that Baby Burgess has pneumonia. Dr Pons has charge.
 Albert Pierce from Roxbury, who teaches the higher department in the first district, does double duty as teacher in our and visitor In his own town.
 C. II. Sanford's house Is in the hands of the painters.
 Several from the village continue to find employment at the New Milford to- bacco shops.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
GREENFIELD HILL.

Mrs Charles Gray, who has been sick with grip for about two months, is now able to be about
 A barn, 40x30, is to be built for Mrs Elizabeth Buckley, with adjoining horse barn l8x30, by Charles Gray.
 Mrs Sophia Buckley's house is to be shingied, as soon weather will permit, by Charles Gray.
 The ladies of Greenfield Hill met, this week, with Mrs William B. Hill, Thursday at 3 p m.
 Work at Browns brook bridge pro- gresses rapidly and the arch is with the side walls well toward completion. The approaches have also been filled in with stones and earth.
 The funeral of Mrs Horace Ogden was attended on Saturday at ? D m, from her late residence, Rev Dr Plumley, ol whose church she was member, offici ating interment in Oak Lawn cemetery Notwithstanding the cold and storm, { large company attended the services Mrs Ogden, once Miss Rachel A. Sturges | Of Weston, was one of a family of thre, brothers and three sisters, of whom bu l one, Mrs Rhoda Turney, survives. Sh, married Mir Ogden about 5 years ag' and had four children, one son dying il infancy. Of the three who survive, Mir Mary E. Morehouse, who has been witt her mother, will remain to care for tn aged father.
 Miss Emma Osborne, the popular teach CT at the Bulkley district school, has bee called to her home in Westport by tn death of her father, Ephraim Osborne Miss Osborne has the sympathy, not onl of the scholars in the school, but of ever parent, in her sad bereavement. Ma she find help and comfort in Him wh doeth all things well.
 Miss Eva Ferris has visited Miss Ad - Belle Burr
 The largest party of the season w;
 held at the residence of Lewis Burr
 Burr's Highway, last week Wednesds evening. About 150 were present, i
 cluding guests from Newtown, Norwal
 Weston, Easton, Bridgeport, Southpo and Greenfield. Lively music was flu f nished by Bulkley's band. All expres cd themselves as having very pleasa
 time.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
BEDDING.

Mrs J. Sullivan spent several days. last week, in Bridgeport.
 Miss Maggie Flood has closed her school on Couch hill for short vacation. This school, d short time ago almost de- funct on account of the small number of scholars, is now one of the best in town.
 Patrick Pelley, who died in Bethel, last week, resided on the Ridge many years and was greatly respected.
 Onion seed: Red, white and yellow globe seed. New stock. Send for prices. -[C. o. Jelliff & Co.,, Southport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
LONG HILL.

All lovers of good music and those who attend the musical and dramatic enter tainment at the hall, Thursday evening, 27th. If it storms at 6 D m, the enter taifment will be on Friday evening, 18th. All who heard Fred Fuller at q previous entertainment will be sure to come early. Musicale will commence promptly at 45 D m. There will be one hour inter- mission, in which supper will be served at 10c each. Everybody come and help a good cause. Admission l5c. Proceeds to procure books for NJ. F.. Sunday school library. Program:
 Overture, MT Fuller Misses Ruggles, Towle and Stein.
 c. F. Stein-
 Violin solo, Miss Clara Towle.
 Dutch sketch in costume, Mir Stein and Miss Ruggles.
 Violin solo. "Romanza,' Fred Fuller.
 Intermission.
 Overture, Fuller, Ruggles, Towle and Stein.
 Farce, Enlightened out of Pintown." Char acters, "Philander Pedee," n bachelor, c. E. Radcliffe; Miss Peggy Pendennis," an old maid, Miss E. l.. Ruggles; "Mrs Polly Pepper grass, q widow, Mrs D. 5. French.
 Mrs John Kennedy spent Sunday in Bridgeport.
 Miss JennIe Dayton visited Mrs Golf fin in Bridgeport.
 Miss May Roach spent Sunday in Long Hill.
 David Booth has moved to the new place in Daniels Farm. been with their children in Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21

al discussion. In the afternoon, William Crane of Broad Brook spoke on ensilage i; H. W. Ladd of Mapping read a paper on cooperative creameries. Remarks were made by ex-Iieut Gov E. H. Hyde of Stafford, James Hoyt of North Canaan, Dr J. $. Jenkins of the State experiment. station and others. In the evening, A. NJ. Bancroft of the Ellington cooperative creamery spoke of the needs and bene- fits of the Connecticut creamery. MT Crane spoke of the unjust taxation of farmers and there were remarks by Mir Ladd, J. Goodwin and others. D. c. Slater of Vermont spoke of the good re- suits following the use of the separator system. Many of the visitors, including ex-Lieut Gov Hyde, Secretary Gold, E. K. Jenkins, Dennis Fenn of Milford and Selectman s. c. Lewis of Stratford, were dined by Lloyd Nash.
 Pupils of Staples high school enjoy q vacation until April l.
 Mrs Rebecea E. Nichols, who died Fri day, so years old, was the oldest member of Triuity Memorial church and the flu neral was largely attended from her lat, residence on King street, Tuesday. Rev c. c. Ferguson officiated, assisted by Re, J. E. Coley. Mrs Nichols had been sicl but short time and, though suffering greatly, preserved her calm and cheerfu demeanor, so characteristic of he throughout her life and was eonsciou until death. She was widow of Waite Nichols of Greenfield Hill.
 The Methodist church celebrated it burning," at which Bishop Andrews an many dignitaries were present.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21

Chicken thieves took some 30 fowls from Miss Polly B. Curtiss. recently.
 Our local butcher, Charles x. Curtiss, began peddling Tuesday; success to him.
 4 guodly company were in attendance, Saturday evening, Ut the cemetery meet ing at Miles E. Burr's. Reports of com mittees were heard, all of which were considered favorable. Henry W Edwards was appointed to canvass for subserip- tions. It is proposed to ascertain just how much cash can be raised before any thing definite is settled upon. Meeting adjourned for four weeks, to meet at J. c. Johnson's. April 12, p m.
 J. c. Johnson recently received con- signment of Bradley's phosphate, for which he is the local agent.
 Mrs Miles R. Burr is quite successful florist, as evidenced by the beautiful dis play of house plants in bloom in her bay window.
 Eli B. Seeley has returned from his visit to Florida.
 Miss May Wales is home from a two weeks visit in Bridgeport. $. w. Smith of Ansonia purchased at the Kellogg sale the handsome chestnut stallion "Midwood," by wedgewood 1s dam Middletown Belle by Daniel Lam bert. This combination of blood should produce stylish trotters of extreme speed and excellent road qualities. The stal- lion will be used for breeding purposes, this Spring.
 F. NJ. Hubbell of Des Moines has wis ited his father, Francis B. Hubbell.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
SOUTHPORT.

F. E. Lane is rushed with painting and has 10 or l2 carriages ahead of his paint CTS now.
 Louis l.. Robinson has spent several days at his old home in Meriden.
 Fred DisbroW has built an ice house, near his place, to hold about 10 tons. Mr Disbrow, who obtained his ice, last year, from B. F. Bulkley, will probably pur- chase Maine ice, as Mir Bull1ley was una ble to obtain enough for his customers.
 NJ. Y. Woodward and John Eaton Spi- cer have formed a partnership under the firm name of Woodward & Spicer and will carry on the plumbing, timing and stove business lately in the hands of MT Woodward and J. N. Spicer. Miss Carrie Smith of Sheffield is spend ing few weeks at NJ. V. Woodward's.
 Friends of Erwin NJ. Jennings are pain ed to learn that he was seriously ill at Detroit.
 Louis l.. Robinson takes T. E. Littell's place at Fred Disbrow's market. Mir Lit tell has not as yet decided upon his fu- ture course, but will probably remain in Southport for the present.
 The Epworth League of the Methodist church held an apron social, Tuesday evening, 18th. It was a success; net
  Each lady took an apron numbered and the gentleman drawing that number hemmed her apron, after which, taking her to supper, the prizes were awarded, the best receiving gold scarf pin. w.. c. Jennings was winner. The booby prize was awarded to Ollie H. Jennings. The League is in q prosperous condition holding literary or social monthly and religious meeting, every Friday. The presiding elder, Rev N. G. Cheney, ad- dressed the young people on Friday even ing, 14th, on ''The proper course of read ing for our young people,"
 Rev George A. Hubbell of the Metho- dist church was asked to return another year by a majority of the official board at their last meeting.
 Onion drills at C. O. Jelliff & Co.'S.
 As will be seen by the notice elsewhere, the well known grocery firm of J. A. Wakeman 6S Go. has been dissolved by mutual consent. l.. F. Sherwood will continue the business and Mir Wakeman will, for the present at least. remain in his employ.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
ROXBURY.

Oracle Dickinson is rapidly recovering.
 Mrs Howard Smith is with her mother, Mrs Merwin.
 Two meat wagons, one for the Center, one for the Hollow, with good meat at fair price.
 The will of o. Lewis gives Sl00 to Mrs Castle, his housekeeper, $500 to Miss Mary Ives, his last housekeeper, and the rest to his son Earl for life use under q trustee. Leroy Beardsley is administra- tor.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
SHELTON.

David T. Beecher is furnishing ship timber to Beardsley Bros. of Bridgeport. II. ". Williams is borough clerk.
 s. s. Hurd of Monroe purchased the safe belonging to the Moore estate.
 D. J. Foley is expecting to build on his lot at North End, this Spring.
The Newtown bee., 1890-03-21
NICHOLS.

Parties by name of Leffell have rent cd the Nash farm and are moving in. They formerly occupied the Lewis place in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Alice Linder is moving into John B. Nichols's house on the corner.
 Roger Hawley from Iowa is with Shell don P. Pierson; he has been gone from these parts for l2 years.
 David H. Noon of Waterbury, the re- nowned reader, will give a recital at Cooks hall on Wednesday evening, 26th if stormy, 27th; under the management of the village improvement society.