The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-05-12

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Poland Springs, Friday evening.
Attend the dress goods sale at ". H.
Wildes', Saturday next. See ad.
Mrs. William Cotton and child left
town Monday morning, for Lewiston.
Elmer E. Towne of Boston, former
Skowhegan boy, was in town Sunday.
Hot beans and brown bread every Sat
urday at Delano's, and Sunday morning.
Mrs. w. w. Lovejoy of Seattle, Wash,
is visiting her brother, George E..
Sampson.
If you want first class job of picture
framing at low price go to Bragg &
Varney's.
Mr. Geo. W. Flanders of Lynn, Mass,
is visiting friends in Cornville. He is
50 years of age.
Miss Emma Collins went to Augusta,
Saturday, to visit her brother, Richard,
member of Co. E.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Beattie of Old
Town, spent Sunday, with Mr.. Lewis
Anderson and family
The police department were equipped,
last week, with new billeys, twisters,
and handsome new badges.
The senior class of the high school,
have issued invitations to reception in
Milburn hall, Friday evening.
Opaque window shades, trimmed with
fringe, only % cts. at Ordway's.
Mr.. H. 5. Spofford, accompanied by
his wife, of Boothbay, is the guest of
his brother, D. G. Spofford and family.
Postmaster E. j. Russell of Brighton,
was in town Thursday. Mr.. Russell
has just recovered from serious illness.
Misses Rebecca and Sarah Clark have
returned to their home in Norridge
wock, having spent the winter in Balti-
more.
Geo. G. Weeks, Esq, of Fairfield,
Abel Davis, Esq, of Pittsfield, and DR..
S. F. Greene of Scion, were in town,
Friday.
Walter Maloney, night clerk at the
Coburn, went to Augusta, Saturday
morning, to visit friends in camp with
Co. E.
Miss Gertrude Carter returned from
Waterville, Saturday evening, where she
had been the guest of Miss Adelaide
Smith.
Miss Sarah J. Anderson returned,
Friday afternoon, from visit of several
weeks with Mrs. Sidney Curtis in New
York city.
E. P. Page went to Greenville, Satur-
day afternoon, to look after his lumber
ing operations. His son, Bin, accom-
panied him.
The Maine Central gave special rates,
Saturday, to Augusta, in order that all
might have an opportunity to visit
Camp Powers.
Jas. Lewia is selling mans cloth top,
russell Wei lace shoe for $500, that is
we'll worth $3.50. Call in and see this
shoe before purchasing.
The horse attached to E. X. Delanos
bakery cart took fright Sunday MORN
ing and run away. The cart was damag-
ed and the horse somewhat cut.
They have a very choice line of rem
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Mill, consisting of mems wear and dress
goods in the latest shades and styles. If
F. W. Hunt of Boston, passed Sunday
in towA. Mr.. Hunt is native of Read
field, and has many old friends in Show
hogan, with whom he renewed acquain-
lance.
Last Wednesday night, store was
burglarized, at Scion, and goods valued
at $75 stolen. The thieves are supposed
to be the same gang that operated in
Canaan, some ten days ago.
Mrs. John E. Wadsworth returned,
Thursday, from her former home, Frye
burg She was called there about six
weeks ago by the illness of her father,
whose death occurred, last week.
The band had benefit dance at the
Pines, Friday night. Owing to counter
attractions the attendance was not so
large as it otherwise would have been.
Before leaving town street parade was
given.
The.arbutus is particularly abundant
this year and, Saturday, number took
advantage of the warm sunshine for a
trip to the woods. Every one came
home bringing quantities of the dainty
blossoms.
Saturday, F. G. Head caught two sal
mon at Lake George. One weighed Al
pounds, the other pounds. George
Averill also caught two smaller ones,
weighing 3 and 2 pounds, respectively.
A few warm days will cause the fish to
begin to bite In earnest On Tuesday
N. A. Weston caught one weighing 8
lbs.
The choral vesper service at the
Congregational church, Sunday evening,
proved very pleasant, and was we'll
attended. In addition to the responsive
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