The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
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The repairs on the side walk, over the
bridge, on Main street are just the thing
we wanted, and the author of the i'm
proyement should be complimented on
his ability to plan and carry out just the
right thing to suit the citizens.
Mr.. Racklh preached an excellent ser
mon at the Congregationlist church last
Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Jones supplying his pull
pit at Skowh' gan.
Sunday afternoon crowded house
listened to Mr.. House as he preached Il
very fine discourse to the Methodists and
their friends. Mr.. House is strong
speaker and an excellent singer He was
accompanied by his wife, whose voice ia
soprano of clear tone aud great volume,
charming all who listened, with it's sweet
ness.
The new chime whistle is very pleasan,
to hear, and is great Improvement on
the other "cslls to dinner"
Miss Grace Lswton returned home from
Massachusetts last week.
The interior Of the Baptist chapel, has
been beauti1ed by the addition Of a long
and well framed picture of Christ before
PLATE. This was the gift of Mrs Angie
Murphy.
Chldrer's Day will be observed at the
Baptist church next Sabbath, by an APP
propriate service during the day, and q
concert in the evening. All are invited
to attend.
Mr.. j. W Otis was taken suddenly III
one day last week, while at work In the
shop. He has been gradually growing
weaker by reason of . flow OF blood from
the nose and membrane of the lips.
Mr.. j. +. Carleton has some pea vines
that are already nearly foot In height,
Mr.. J. A. Jones has been fishing up
river, and reports the sport as excellent.
The Base Ball game Saturday was a
good one, and we'll worth watching. Al.
though the score ran up to good round
numbers, it was not blamable to loose
playing.
The old photograph gallery is being
limbered up for use by Skowhegan ar
fist.
Mr.. S. W. Allen uses cane when he
walks owing to a severe wrench of the
ankle.
Our citizens are showing a laudable
zeal in the raising of garden truck, More
attention Is being paid to strawberries,
onions and other small fruits than ever
before.
New sections of hose are being added
to Sawyer's main pipe, anu our streets
will be sprinkled in good shape this sum-
mer.
Mr. Volnev b Gushing of Bangor, was
in town last Friday.
After protracted Illness Mr.. LaForest
N Mills died on Monday last, at u p. NJ.
Mr.. Mills was loved and respected by all
who knew him. His life was beyond re-
proach, and his loss will be a loss indeed.
The many words of sympathy and tokens
of esteem from his fellow citizens. during
his sickness, show their high regard for
him. The funeral services were conduct
ed on Wednesday afternuol by the Ma
sonic Lodge, of which he was a member
Mr.. and Mrs Murphy spent Tuesday in
Watervile.
Mr.. Mccain OF the Bangor Thee logi.
cal Institute, is in town.
Chss. Smith has rebuilt his picket stick
factory, and has started manufacturing.
Squire Harrington is the possessor of q
garden down beside the messy bank of
the dock called "puddle" which contains
some excellent beans and tomatoes.
Mr.. Bruce is gradually recovering from
his lameness.
The Norridgewock Academy closed last
Friday with the usual programme Of class
work and literary exercises. The class
work was of great interest to the parents
of the scholars sho wing the advancement
made by their children under the able in
struction of teachers whose ability is un.
questionably superior. The exercises in
the afternoon were very pleasing and
showed great care in preparation.