The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
LOCAL ITEMS.

hon. r. w. HoVey OF PltCsneld, is IN
town to-day.
Harvey d. Eaton, Esq, passed Sun
day in town, returning to Wateryille,
Monday morning.
Two new motors with sets of trucks
for the Somerset Traction Co., were re-
ceived this morning.
l.. A. Weston went to Boston, by the
afternoon train of yesterday, called
there by the illness of his brother.
Rev. Geo. 4. Leighton preached to a
large congregation at the church at
Canaan village, Sunday evening, May Is.
The Knights of King Arthur have an
entertainment and sociable in the Con
gregational vestry, Friday evening. All
are invited.
Hon. Charles A. Marston is recovering
rapidly from his severe illness and is
able now to ride out alone and to walk
with a cane.
The ninth annual reunion of the
Bloomfield Academy Class Association
lS6S-lS72, will be held at the Quinne-
basset Inn, Norrdgewoek, Friday,
June 18th next.
The first trial of the hydrants aud fire
apparatus since the winter months, was
held last Monday night, by the depart
ment, everything being found in good
condition.
w. l.. Estabrook, superintendent of
the Monson narrow gauge railroad, ae-
companed by his wife and two children,
were guests of c. w. Folsom the past
week, returning home Wednesday.
II, q. Wentworth, designer and
whittier for lehman Il Lichten, Mon
son, Mass, who has been visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Went
worth at \. Fairfield, returned to his
home, Saturday morning.
Saturday last as Mr.. George Gould
and his crew with teams, who had been
at work in Madison, moving a building,
were returning home, Mr.. Hurd, one of
the teamsters, in stepping out on the
pole, slipped, and fell under the cart,
which passed over him, breaking his hip.
A citizen of Cornyille informed US that
it was not Charles Kelley who was ar
rested on our streets recently as appear
ed in the REPORTER last week This
was the name given us by an officer but
we subsequently learned from Trial
Justice Bachelor that the name was
Albion Kelley instead of Charles.
Samuel Emerson, while at work build
ing fence some distance from his house,
Saturday afternoon last, cut an artery of
his hand, but had the presence of min
to bind it up with his handkerchief, but
when he reached the house, he tainted
from loss of blood. Only prompt assis-
lance prevented his bleeding to death.
The line of march which the visiting
Cantons will traverse in their parade
June 10th, headed by Chambers full
band of Portland, is now being made up
by the committee and will be given next
week. 1t is hoped and confidently ex-
pected that all our business firms as well
as residences along the line viii decorate
in manner becoming the occasion.
The newly organized ball team of this
place are to be matched against the
Madison's at Fairyiew Park, on Satur-
day afternoon next, at , o'clock, when
the lovers of the sport in this place will
be given an opportunity to see if we
have the proper material to warrant our
going into the four club league propos-
ed, viz: Madison, Waterville and Oak
land. 1t is hoped there will be good
attendance.
All who are interested in the forma-
tion of Fish and Game Association are
requested to meet at Hotel Coburn, vt
80 this evening, With so good a fish
ing ground as Hayden Luke at our door,
it is a matter of great regret that the
formation of such an association has not
been perfected long ago. With proper
care and cooperation with the Fish
Commissioners this lake can soon be
made equal to any lake in the State. Be
present and show your interest