The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-14
TOWN and VICINITY.

Fine isle finish ribbed hose for chill
drep. 25c, at Judkins'.
Jos. williamson, Jr., Esq, of Augusta,
,.a. in town, Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. George Heald is visiting for a
few DAYS, at her former home in Gardiner
Mrs. Anna Greene of Cambridgeport,
Mass. is the guest of Mrs. George II.
Pishon.
Misses Florence Pooler and Mary
Goodwin went to Boothbay, Tuesday
morning
Miss susie Bookings returned from a
few DAYS visit in Gardiner, this morn
ing
Nathan F. Spaulding of this place, has
been granted restoration and increase
Of pension.
Gussie Pierce has gone to Searboro,
m work during the summer in a whole
sale grocery.
Lewis &. Whpple of Scion, was in
town yesterday, in attendance on
Probate Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hill of Grenfeil,
New south Wales, are visiting Miss
Rachel Allen.
Mrs. G. S. Hill has to let furnished
paror, folding bed, electric lighted,
$3.50 per week.
Chas A. Gushing of Boston, treasurer
of the Bloomfield Shoe Co. is in town
for few days.
Misses Mary and Kate Donegan re-
turned home, Tuesday night, from their
visit to Montreal.
Miss Helen Clark with her guest Miss
Winona Clark of New Portland, passed
Sunday in Oakland.
Richard Sprague of Waterville, Colby
90 has been calling upon former school
mates in town this week.
Bert Philbrick of Waterville, was in
town a few days the past week, the
guest of Jas. Fellows and family.
Rev. Mr.. Rose of Auburn, was present
at the morning service of the Universal
ist church, Sunday last, assisting the
pastor.
Deputy sheriff Mutt of Fairfield, was
in town, Tuesday, bringing a boarder to
the county jail, Everett Pooler, 30 day,
drunk.
They have very choice line OF rem
nants for sale cheap, at the Wooden
Mil, consisting of mems wear and dress
goods in the latest shades and styles. tt
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H. Pepper arrived
ID town from Waterville, Monday, and
will spend the rest of the month at the
home of Mrs. Peppers mother, Mrs.
Stephen Coburn.
The Skowhegan Jersey Creamery con-
tluues TO increase its business, making
more butter now than ever before. The
make for the month of June was y 94S
lbs. gain of 1900 lbs. over the same
month last year,
By courtesy of Gen. II. B. Shepherd,
the Mission teachers with the numerous
poor children with whom their labors
have particularly to do, enjoyed days
outing at Lakewood, with free trans
portation, Tuesday.
The Maine Press Association are on
The p
Halifax is the objective point. About
thirty members are enjoying the trip.
Mr., and Mrs. j. O. Smith are of the
party and will make a side trip to
Aroostook before returning.
j. II. Symons is making many i'm
proyements in his recent purchase, the
Narney house on North Ave. He has
put bay window on the front, made
the ell two stored, and is building a
yeranda across the south side. The in
terror be is undermining by putting in
steam heat, electric lights and bath
room.
Mr., Il. A. Wadsworth, whose home
is in the Hawaiian Islands, kahulni, on
the island of Mani, has been in town
this week for few days visit with his
BROTHER DR.. John Wadsworth He has
been resident there since 1886, being
engaged in the artificial ice business, and
expresses himself as much elated at the
annexation of those islands by the
. United States
You've all heard the history of the
three blind mice, but the five little
fellows that w. F. Robbins has in cap
tlyity deserve a much better fate for the
Entertainment they have furnished the
crowd almost daily, as the cage has re-
posed in his show window. They are
exceedingly lively and seem to take to
their surroundings quite peacefully. 1t
proves one of the most pleasing window
attractions we have seen for long time.
The Town Improvement Society held
Especial meeting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Doran, Monday even
Ing, to which the gentlemen were invit-
Cd No program had been prepared, but
several matters of Importance, regarding
the Improvement of our town, were
brought up and discussed Informally by
all present. The evening WAS very