The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19
In Augusta Jail, has been sentenced to
two VpArs at ThOmastOn

Ed. Whitcomb of Mercer was in town
Tuesday.
The Ind primary school WAS closed
Tuesday on account of smoking stove.
Wm. Cooley went TO Ellsworth Tues
day for a few days.
W. +. Brown has made arrangements
to handle and put in non-infringing
telephones at all prices from 81 80 to
$500 per sci for one station.
Mrs. p. c. Shorey and daughter Grace
went to Waterville Tuesday.
Bert Smell of Madison was in town
Sunday.
Mrs. William Bracket attended the
dedication of the Congregational church
at Bingham last Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. Bracket returning home with her
aud stopped over Sunday.
Colds are prevelant about town.
Mrs. Myra T. French was panied to
learn of the death of her father Mr..
Benjamin Groves of Mercer, who died
Monday night
Next Tuesday evening. Christmas
eve, there will be Cantata Jack Frost
and his Fairies aud Christmas tree at
the Congregational church, and Wednes-
day evening there will also be a Cantata
"Santa Claus, Jr." and tree at the
Baptist church. thus enabling those who
wish to to attend the exercises in both
churches.
The river has frozen hard enough to
bear teams.
There will be a special return car
Saturday night after "a Summer Show
err at Skowhegan.
g. S. Jewett, agent for Burnham 4
Morrills corn shop, Informs Us that they
have already nearly as many acres OF
corn signed for as they had last year in
all and they will continue to take all they
can get.
Quite number of our people attend
ed the openings at Skowhegan last Sat
urday.
There was collision of the electric
cars near Al Morse's place Tuesday
afternoon. 1t seems that the cars were
approaching each other on down grade
and failed to see each other in time to
avoid a collision on account of the curve
In the road. Not much damage was
done excepting to the tenders of the
cars.
Rev. j. A. Jones olficiated at the
funeral of Mr.. Benz. Groves at Mercer
yesterday.
Spaulding adyertises the largest and
best stock of holiday goods he has ever
| shown.
Tuesday morning while Frederic's
delivery team was over the river near
Amos Johnson's, the horse took notion
to run away, and spilled things in great
| shape. AS it ran up street it came near
colliding with a team, but fortunately
turned out far enough to just Craze the
hubs. 1t was caught near Mr., Hatha-
ways.
There was social assembly given by
the boys at Miller's hall last night with
Kendalrs orchestra to furnish music.
A very pleasant evening was passed with
a good attendance.
Eben Haggett, whom we always see at
his duties at the bridge, made a short
visit to North Arson yesterday.
At present there are seven prisoners
at the jail and quite number have been
taken to Skowhegan.
Spaulding has fine assortment of In
dian hand made baskets, prettily deco
rated.
George Hussey, who has been sick for
the past two weeks, is slowly improving
| in health
l.. j. Nutter of Lewiston, was in town
| yesterday in the interest of the Massa-
chusetts Mutual Accident Co. n"
Chas. Sawyer killed a hog last week
that dressed $40 pounds,
Chas McIntire cut his foot quite Sc
verely Tuesday while in the woods
Carrie Cleveland is on the sick list.
Willie and Teasie Twaddle went to
North Arson last night to an entertain
ment.
We learn that Mrs Luther Allen is
going to Canaan to spend the winter
with her son Charles.
The degree team of the Rebekahs will
work in costume in the month of Ianu-
airy.
Miss Ellie Cleveland has been confined
! to the house for several days on account
of severe cold.
The election of the officers of the
Womens Relief Corps occurred Tues
day evening, Dec. 10. The following
officers were elected: Mrs. Lizzie b.
Jones, president; Mrs. Hannah Judkins,
| S. V. p; Edith Tompkins, J. Y. p;
| Electa b. Tobey, treasurer; Mrs. Fla
villa Cooley chaplain; Mrs. Alba W.
Jones, conductor; Mrs. Mary f. Robin
son, guard. The appointed officers will
he noticed later The installation will
| take place the first meeting in January,
The steam saw mill is up and partly
boarded and the machinery set. We
understand that they will saw the boards
necessary for boarding the remainder
themselves.
George Potter is on a visit to his
brother at Damarscotta.
Mrs. J. NJ. Varney Of Mercer. was in
town Wednesday.
The Good Templars will have nice
play at the lodge Tonight.
The dry goods stores will be open Fri
day and Monday nights before Christ
mas. They have taken on a very gala
appearance
One of the large plate glass windows
of the Boston store broke last evening.
Cause is supposed to have been unequal
expansion caused by heat from one of
the lamps.
Percy Hill of Skowhegan, called on
friends in town Sunday. W.
Mayfield.
There is to be a Christmas tree At East
MayAeld school house.
May Gerald has returned from Cara
funl-