The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-21

were IN town on MONDAY.
w. ?. Bailey of Maiden, Mass, was in
town over Wednesday night.
Skowhegan Souvenir china to be
found only at Aliens china store.
Lewis Anderson, with his wife and
daughter, are in Boston this week.
Miss Lena +. Hill of West Medford,
Mass, Is the guest of Miss Lizzie
Ilaines.
Remember Patterns stock of toilet
water and perfume, you all know their
quality.
Eugene Steward has been obliged to
be off his train for a week on account of
a severe cold.
VIM. F. Rich, who has been in feeble
health for many months had shock of
paralysis on Tuesday last
County Attorney Hovey, Mrs. Hovey
and the. little daughter are guests at
Hotel Ilesclton this week..
Mrs. John W. Bailey of Orange, \, j.,
arrived Tuesday night ON visit of some
length to her son, {. j. Bailey.
All of ;he pretty little things in china
useful as well as ornamental, can be
seen by calling ut Aliens corner store,
Mr.. Tarl Thibedeau, the popular bar
Der who has been sick at his home in
Fairfield, returned to his work at Mr..
McGill's on tuesday.
John Pre- scott of this place, returned
last Saturday from his first adventure in
the woods as workman, some forty
miles above Eustis, Maine.
Miss I.innie +. Prescott who has been
in Hartland for several weeks was called
home the past week owing to the illness
of her father. 4. +. Prescott.
Mrs. Phube light, who for many years
has made her home with her son, B. I'M.
Hight and family, suffered slight par
alytc shock Tuesday night last, from
which owing to her extreme age, (si
years. it is feared she will not recover.
Mr.. John Swain much respected and
prosperous farmer residing at Malbon's
Mills in this town, died Tuesday last
after Il brief illness, aged 20 years. We
hope to be able to give more extended
account of this sterling gentleman's life
in our next issue.
The Old Folks dance at Hotel IIesel-
ton this evening cannot fail of being IL
particularly enjoyable occasion to the
large number who are sure to attend.
Old fashioned dances will be the order
and Dinsmores old style orchestra is to
furnish the music
1t has been reported that X. l.. Nit
chell would be obliged to shut down his
woodworking establishment for lack of
orders, but Mr.. Mitchell informs us he
shall keep his machinery running, but
will be obliged to reduce the number of
hands employed somewhat.
The reception, card party and hop,
given by The Mlburn Club in their
rooms to their lady friends was attended
by about twenty-five couples, and was IA
most pleasant occasion to all who PAL
ticipated. Kendall furnished the music
and f. X. Delano was the caterer
Beside the deputy sherifls detailed for
duty at this term of Court there were
here Tuesday or Wednesday the follow
ing officers: +. l.. Harding, Madison;
Joseph Atkinson, North Arson; r. l..
Williams, Hartland; Scott Knowles. New
Portland and Lyman Grant of Scion.
A destructive fire came near resulting
from a defective chimney on house
near the oil cloth works, Thursday noon
last. An alarm WAS sounded to which
the fire companies quickly responded, a
line of hose being run out to the scene
from the water works, but the fire was
put out with pals meanwhile.
The boy choir will sing at the Christ
mas exercises of the NJ +. Church On
Monday evening the society propose de-
parting nllIt from lIt u>udl custom ny
charging an admission fee. PAYABLE either
in money, vegetables, fruit, or anything
in that line the amount to be left to the
option of the patron, and the proceeds
to be DISTRIBUTED the following day
among the poor of our town.
Have YOU seen Walter +. Robbins
Christmas stock of valuable goods in
gold, silver. etc: Such magnificent
stock of watches. clocks. icwelry and
fancy articles in that line is rarely seen
outside OF our large cities, and is certain
" credit to Mr.. Robbins enterprise as
IA merchant. lIis beautiful window is n
feature of the street, aud much admired
by all passers. If you have not seen it
YOU should.
Bargains at Geo. Cushlng,s.
Lovely goods at BiXby Il Bucks.
Childreu's fur sets. 81. %, nj Ordway's.
Cream Balm at Patterns Drug store,
- cents.
Particularly pretty IIandkerchiefs at
w. II. Wildes.
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