The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1892-03-17
. )ngfellow's Dreams.


came to town Tuesday.
Bargains In corsets and ladies under
wear at M. B. Heseltons.
Geo. A. Flye has been appointed con
sta BILE by the selectmen.
New goods arriving daily at Stewards $,
lew mark down bargains left.
Hon. s. j. Walton went to Augusts
Tuesday where he had case In court.
Special sale Of new dress goods at Ord
ways, and many extra values. See ad.
F. Z. Daggett of Madison, was in town
yesterday aud made the REPORTER call
F. Tutte has been appointed postmaster
at West Athens, vice j. C. Kincaid re
signed.
One hundred and seven new entries have
been made on the court docket thus far
this term.
Do you want sewing machine? If SO
be sure to examine the White. w. II
Wildes, agent.
Judge Euoch Foster, who presides a
the present term of S. j. Court is CUES
of Hotel Heselton.
Mr.. ]. B. Slocumb of Colby University
occupied the pulpit in the First Baptis,
church Sunday morning
Mrs. C. d. Miller has returned from
Portland and will be pleased to receive
her pupils in painting again.
A meeting of the Fireman's Relief will
be held Thursday evening at Engine
Hall. F. G. Head, secretary.
Miss Fannie Gate of Fairfield spent
Sunday last with the family of W. II.
Emery, returning to her home Monday.
Examine the silks that W. H. Wildes is
selling for 99c, 81 10, s1.25. and 81 so.
Remember the vocal and instrumental
concert at the Congregational church
Tuesday evening next. March %, at 730.
Miss Fannie Nay accompanied by Miss
May Nay returned from Foxboro, Mass
where she has been for the past few
months.
Rev. f. L. House has been requested to
preach xt Sunday morning upon the
following subject: "Voices of Skowhe-
gan Streets"
Wo1t Pol mil
to say next week in his ad, of Importance
to those who contemplate purchasing
bicycle this season.
Byron Boyd, Esq, chief clerk in the
Secretary of States office, Augusta, was
In town over Sunday, the guest of For
rest Goodwin, Esq.
Mr.. A. f. Smiley returned to Eastern
Somerset and Western Penobscot towns
Monday, to complete his instruction of
classes in music there.
Miss Bessie Fletcher returned to Farm
ington Monday to complete her course
in the Normal School there. The spring
term opened Tuesday.
The well-known law firm, Merrill &
Coffin, has been dissolved by mutual agree
ment Of partners, Mr.. Merrill retaining
the business of the firm.
On our 4th, page, next to our agricul-
tural column, may be found the advertis-
ment of T. B. Hussey. manufacturer of
plows, North Berwick, Maine.
The date of the whist league supper has
been decided for Friday evening April
eighth and by popular vote Hotel Heselton
was the choice of the members.
DIR. S. F. Conant, Mrs. Conant and Miss
Maud Lambert are visiting with friends
in Boston, Mass and Providence, r. l.
They expect to return early next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred M. Haines of Fair
field visited Mr.. and Mrs. N. W. Brainerd
last week, returning to their home Mon
day. Mrs. Haines is sister of Mrs. Brain
ard.
r. S. Hillman, the bargain giver adver-
tises this week a great sale for Thursday
and Friday, the oath, and 10Th inst, on
porcelain kettles and tea steepers. See
what he says.
All who wish for seats at the Univer-
salist church the present year, can MAKE
their selections by calling at M. B. Hesel-
toms where the plan Of the church can
be found until Saturday evening
VIM. B. Snow returned from trip to
his numbering operations at Moosehead
Tuesday last. He says the hauling is no"
splendid and the teams are doing as gooc
work as at any time for the winter.
Mr.. Z. Z. Greenwood Of Madison, VIII
has been employed at Madison since
July last, left here for Virginia TUESDAY
morning. He Is a graduate of the STATE
college at Orono and civil engineer.
Until further notice, the young people +
meetings at the Universalist church viii
be held Sunday evenings at O'Clock, 10
stead OF 6, as heretofore. N xt Sunda.
evenings topic Is Total Abstinence
G. H. Girdler, first selectman Of Mercer
was In town Tuesday on business. His
re election on the 9TH inst, to the honor
able office he holds In his town makes the
seventh consecutive enc, three of which
have been unanimous.
Bargains in and 1Oc tinware, genuine
Dover egg beaten only l5c, Rajah Crater
sc, No. 7 re-tinned wash basins at loe,
good toilet soaps at &c and hosts OF osr
gains on the ) and 10 cent counters at M.
B. Heselton's.
Swift & Anthony of New Bedford,
Mass, were in town Monday and offered
A X. Perkins $1,000 for his horse Dust
err" This is au increase OF $400 over ar
offer made by the same parties a fe"
weeks ago. Mr.. Perkins wants S2ooo
though he formerly asked $250O.
The chimney at the residence of F. s.
Cairns on North avenue burned out Sat-
urdsy evening. There was lively gale or
at the time and the hot chimney set fire
to the lathng inside. By the GOODNESS OF
Mr.. Cairns, the burning laths were reach
ed and the fire extingushed without an
alarm.
The annual sale of pews was held al
the rJniyersalst church Monday evening
Previous to the sale a very Interesting
entertainment consisting OF songs, duets
reading and recitations was given. There
WAS good attendance and everything
psssed off very satisfactory. The pews
, we're sold at auction with F. W. Alien a.
Tho Kidding WAS lively and