The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
South NovvldgeWock.

The roads were in excellent condition
for sliding last Tuesday evening, and the
boy made the most Of it. Joyous was the
yell of kid and the song of the dizzy and
dangerous double-runner was heard in the
land.
As result OF the several runaways
which have occurred In our village lately,
a petition was circulated asking for the
clearing Of the side walks. 1t is to be hop
ed that these will be kept open during the
remainder of the season, so that ladies and
little children will be safer on occasions
like the above mentioned.
All the sick people are doing finely. Mrs.
Emery is very much better. Mrs. Lind
sey and Mrs. HUFF are both reported as
much more comfortable, and doing we'll.
May this condition Of things continue.
A large party of young people used the
ice last Wednesday evening for all that 1T
was worth. They went early and staid late
and enjoyed the skating while it lasted.
Mrs. James Taylor has been very sick
but is now reported as better. Her daugh-
ter Mrs. Eldridge spent Sunday with her
but returned to Wateryille, Monday morn
ing.
Mrs. John Tobey expects to leave the
hospital in Portland, where she has been
staying for some time, and go to Massa-
chusetts for visit. She is very much
better and rapidly gaining strength.
Z. P. Mayo was In town last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Whitney, who were
In town for few days last week, returned
to Scion Saturday.
People who saw Mr.. C. S. W right hand
ling sort Of overgrown bird cage were
under the impression that he had secured
cell from the Jail for some purpose or
other, blt the thing turned out to be
crate of goods, and the cell was on the de-
ceived spectators.
Mrs. Wilkins and family will stop with
her sister, lately married. for a short time
before returning to Massachusetts,.
"How do you dor" Same to you" 81
was going to your store" ''Me to-"
"Well?" "1want,' $50 do L." Altogeth-
er "a check cashed.' This little CONVEX
sstion may seem Without point or sppli-
cation but it serves to illustrate the need
of a national and savings bank In this
place. Saturdays are busy days and pay
day in the shops usually finds the proprie-
else il fixed likewise and therefore he is
placed In an extremely inconvenient posi-
ton, having to go to Skowhegan or Dor
row until he can reach some sort OF mon
ey changing establishment.
Lots of people startedi for North An
son to see the town conhagrate last week
They were satisfied, by telephone dispatch
es at Madison, that there was no great
need of help or sympathy, 30 did not go
further.
The Messrs. Carr are doing good bus.
iness at the mandatory of slugs. These
are made from the right kind of hammered
iron and they are much better, and last
longer than the cast slugs. The coat and
pant manufactures all over the state re-
cognize the superior quality of these, and
these gentlemen have their hands full to
keep up with their many orders. Mr.. A.
L. Carr returned last week from an extern
sive trip TO the different establishments
where their slugs are used. He reports that
all the pressmen are very much pleased with
the slugs as furnished heretofore and like
Oliver Twist are asking for another con-
signment.
Mr.. Herbert Haines started Monday af-
ternoon for Portland TO attend the annual
meeting Of the Y. P. s. C. E., Of the So
ciety In that place.
The o. G. T., celebrated their annual
birthday last Saturday evening in Grange
Hall. Oyster stew was made by Mr..
Henry Murphy, and eaten by all present
with great relish. There were large
number present. many Of whom have just
been admitted to membership. The lodge
is rapidly growing both In numbers and
In strength. Most Of our prominent cit.
liens are either members or closely allied
In sympathy. The entertainment was
varied and consisted Of songs and read
ings. A history Of the lodge was read,
and the event of Saturday evening mark
ed an era In society, which in the ups
and downs OF life has had many ups but
no downs.
All young men are invited to the Bap-
list Chapel Saturday evening.
Miss Ethel Farr has been visiting with
friends from Oakland, at her Uncle Chas.
Writings for the past week.
Ralph Leavltt Colby '94 spent Sunday
with his uncle DR.. Brown.