The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-07-09
South Norrldgewock.

SOehth
Mrs W. B. Whiting of New lofk city Is
ia town
Uncle Marshal remains about the same, a
little stronger if anything.
How much fleri our Ma'n Strct would
look If the Owners ST the business blocks
would follow Mir. Hobbs example, and
pint their property in tasteful colors III,
stead of glazing white.
We are proud, We have reason TO be.
And why: Because of so little irnnkeuesa
on the glorious fourth A few strangers
from out of town were somewhat over
come with the deadly fume OF split aud
bob whiskey, but there was a healthy
absence of anything Of the kind among
our own citizens. This is not n wild and
cranky prohibitionist town but We DO let
liquor aloi.e all the same.
We bad very good band concert in
front of Hotel Sawyer, Saturday afternoon
The Oak aud band furnishing music. The
preceding item suggests another, why
don't We have a band here? There are
players enough among our citizens. 1t
would be almost no expense at all TO erect
band stand opposite the Hale block, and
~ baud concert every Saturday night would
be among the few things that add TO our
happiness III this weary business grind of
ours.
Miss Mary L. Tobey returned last week
from Westbrook.
Mrs s. + Vaughn is staying with her
daughter Mrs Waldo Gushing.
MIR. John J Lincoln Of the government
survey is staying at the Qulnnebsss et,
there are four IN the party. They will
survey the lower part Of the country max
ing the hotel here their Headquarters,
Miss S. T.. Thatcher Of Boston is at the
Quinuebnsaet al-o Mrs. j. H. Wilson of
Bangor Mrs Bird Of Cambridge with
quite II number Of arrivals to late for tins
issue.
Mrs. McCabe to X the wax works to
Madison last, Thursday night and repeated
her very exc llent performance Of the pre-
vious evening. The audience was small
but enthusiastic.
One of the finest games Of base ball seen
on our grounds for long time was played
here Saturday forenoon between the Clip
pers of Skowhegan aud the Qainnebassets.
Although the rain was pouring and tue
bali slippery. The boys played well and
carefully. The score was IL to 10 in favor
Of the Clippers.
Mr.. Is. A. johnson returned from n. }
last week.
Several of our citizens attended the cir
Gus at Wateryille last Friday
Al Martz played to very good house
last Thursday night.
Mrs. n. p. Prescott sent a yely nice
quilt to the boys at Good Will Farm.
A full Sabbath School at the Baptist
Church last Sunday although the weather
was rainy. Number present 100.
Mr. j. II. Jennings and wife of Wash
ingtOn, ID. G. arrived at the Quinnebasset
Monday afternoon Mr. jennings is con-
cerned with the Govt survey service
Mr. Harry Wade was taken very sick
last Sunday with nervous prostration
Caused by over work.
Tho ball game between the Oakland's
and Quinnebnssets was played on the home
grounds Monday, at Z. NJ. the score re-
suited in favor of the home team 80 to o.
Playing was loose and batting heavy on
both sides but the visiting pitcher was
little too weak to hold his own.
Tho arrangements for grand celebra-
ttpl pi tit lbuilH Ntit perfected Win
great care and regardless IF expense.
Had il been fair on that date there would
have been hundreds of visitors here as t
was The postponed race was Il success in
evory way.
July 18th and Both there will be held a
two days trotting meet at the Elmwood
Park. AT that date four races will be
open for contestants AL for 800 90 pur-
SEES. On the first day two races 3 min,
and 81 classes on the 2ud day the q n
acl 30 will trot The Eimwood track il
in superb concition and would give son e
excellent opportunities for record break
ing. This time of year is the best for
speed OF all the racing stock will be work
ed into good condition by that time. En-
trys will close on the 22nd.
Mr.. A. L. Gahan an old resident of our
town, one loved and re, pected by all who
knew him, died at his home in Augusta,
Monday night. The remains were
brought here last night and the funeral
services was held at his newly purchased
residence this forenoon at 10 O'Clock
Reys. G. NJ. Emery and L. Pepper oflicat-
ed.