The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

The Railroad Commissioners are in
speeding the Bangor and Piscataquis and
the Somerset railroads this week.
Mr.. Geo. H. Clark sold his Nelson mare
Saturday last, to c. ii Nelson for a good
round sum well up toward $1,000.
Miss Sadie Ward arrived home Satur-
day, having completed the course, at the
Portland School of Stenography"
If you want Lace Curtains cheap 90 in
to White Wildes' store before the lot
they advertise this week is gone
Mr.. A. C. BRADY, principal of the
High School In Greenyille, was the guest
OF DIR. c. p. Sawyer portion of last
week.
Pat Murphy of West Forks was in
town Monday en- route to Augusta on
business connected with the lumber oper-
atoms.
Crosse & Blackwelrs imported olives
are the best. Patterson carries full
line in all sizes, quarts, pints aud half
pints.
The old Dyer brick yard has been re-
moved back farther into the field it now
occupies to save the carting of clay, and
its capacity is to be doubled.
DR.. f. s Sampson of Penn Yam N.
Y, has been on brief visit to friends in
town. The doctor is just getting about
again after protracted Illness.
L. c. Emery returned Saturday night
from two months visit in the new
South, where we hear he made quite
extensive investments in real estate.
An opportunity is now offered to buy a
good farm. Inquire at this office or of
r NJ. Steward three miles south of this
village, near the old Coburn farm 2w
Inquire for the equpoise waist at
Colbys.
W. II. Wildes sold nice stylish road
ster to Walter Davis of Portland last
week. Mr.. Wildes makes frequent pur-
chases and sales of good styled gentle
mems driving horses.
C. P. Malbon, was off duty few days
the past week and took run up to
as engineer of the passenger train be-
tween Augusta and Portland
The other day one of Sko whegan's
bright boys being asked TO compare
| i'll, promptly answered sick-dead.
Who will gay now that our schools are
not up 10 tne ritlesf
| 1t has been a long time since week
old colt has commanded so much atten-
ton as the one at Geo Washburns stable
the result of breeding his big bay mare
Fannie" to "All. So"
A new plate glass window is being put
into r s. Hillman's new quarters that
promises to eclipse In point of size any on
the street. Mr. Horace CLANCY Is in
charge of the work
In the cancellation of the dates of
"Struck Cas- Skowhegan people lost the
| pleasure of listening to a fine entertain
ment, as the favorable comments of the
press elsewhere lead us to belive
Geo. w. Hawes being ball crank and
wishing to increase the interest in the
National game among the small boys
will give the next 60 days, ball. bat. cap
and belt, with every boys suit purchased
of him.
Mr.. G. S. Hill has recently purchased
In Rockland the fine full blooded, grey
hound Cloudy" an own brother to
"Stark" who captured first prize at Bos-
tons dog show last fall and sold for 49,
900.
Mixed pickles by the Quart at Patter-
sons, and they are fine.
Gan. Isaac Dyer has opened up anoth-
er new street through his land on the
plains, beginning on Madison avenue
between the residences of N. c. Kendall
and the house owned by Mrs. Malbon and
extending across to North avenue.
The Memorial exercises at the Method
list Epispocal Church Sunday, next at
TO- 80 A. NJ. will consist of organ volun-
tary, singing by the congregation, invo-
cation, responsive reading, prayer, sing
ing by choir, sermon and benediction.
L. W. Chase, the carriage dealer, is
now ready to show contemplating pur-
chasers the finest line of carriages of
every description, open and covered. sim
gle and double, with every Kind of spring.
His repository over G. S. HIPS stable is
completely filed. He has them with
grades aud prices to suit purchaser, so
you are sure to be please d.
L. L. Morrison is to erect commodius
cottage on the east shore of Madison
pond this season, In the vicinety of the
property occupied douring portion of
the summer months by Jas. Fellows and
family and which Is unquestionably one
Of the most beautiful spots on the shore
Of this delightful pond. The family of
Mr.. Morrison will occupy the cottage in
stead of visiting the salt water as has
been their custom.
Those Mohair Brilliants all colors at
%, 37t and so cts. at Ordwav's are going
very fast, so secure dress at once.
The drivers at work on the jam at the
pier of the railroad bridge, Tuesday,
had quite q close call when the jam start
ed, which it did most Unexpectedly.
There were twelve experienced men on
the logs, with only one means Of reach
ing the bridge that q ladder. The dis
lodging Of one log let the remainder
swing around, and there was some pretty
tall scrabbling for safety. Fortunately
all came out unscathed, but we venture
they would not care to repeat the scene.
John & Jake, think me too old to be
under foot, and wish me to push on and
&c. out of the way. Joe & Sam, say
stick, as you have the God given right to
live a. long as you can. Now, most re-
specially say to such parties and the
public that, am just "A years Of age to-
day, May Goth. not too old. as think, to
make another change, which expect to,
| by LOCATING BOOKS, ETC., ETC. on the I'd
floor OF the e. Ross store opposite
White & Wildcs'-in season for the Circus.
SD.
The Ladies' of Russell Relief Corps are
requested to meet at G. A. r. hall Sunday
next at 1Ol5 O'Clock to accompany the
Post TO the M. E. Church where memorial