The Somerset reporter., 1898-12-22
TOWN and VICINITY.

C. f. Dealey went to Auburn, yes
terday.
Albert f. Webster of Bingham, was In
town, Tuesday.
Miss Ethel Clough is visiting with rel
atives In Auburn.
Mrs. Wallace Emery of North Arson,
was in town, yesterday.
"a large assortment of hand sleds and
ice skates at Blunt's.
DR.. f. 5. Bigelow drove to Sidney and
Augusta Tuesday.
Allie Knights is on his annual hunting
! trip In the Dead River region.
Ladies' and gents hemstitched initial
handkerchiefs, for 25c at Stewards.
Camera supplies, artists material and
picture frames at Folsom & Varney's.
V. R. Connor, president of the Fair
field Savings Bank was in town, yester-
day.
Z. C. Berry made business trip to
Augusta, Monday afternoon, returning,
Tuesday.
They are selling, at the Coburn Wooden
mills, mems $500 all worsted pants in all
sizes for $500.
f. a. Shepherd of Dexter, one of that
towns leading business men, was in
town, this week.
John Appleton, Bowdoin 1902, was
the guest over Sunday of Roy L. Mars
ton, his elassmate.
Picture frames made to order by
Bragg & Varney. They have all the
latest styles of mouldings.
w. B. Steward extends an invitation
to all to visit his store and see what he
has for useful Xmas presents.
Kendall's orchestra furnished music
for ball at Fairfield, last night and to-
night play for similar occasion in
Hartland.
l.. Morrill, of Waterville, formerly of
the firm of Woodbury., Morrill, & Gage,
was calling on Skowhegan acquain-
tances, Tuesday.
Have you seen those silver plated
shaving cups, mustache cups, razor
straps at Woodbury's. Very useful
present for gentleman.
We learn from an exchange that Land
| lord J. C. Durrell of the Maine Hotel,
Auburn, suffered q severe injury to his
side, Sunday by fall.
Among the recent pensions to be
granted are Annie NJ. Magoon, IS per
month, and Zylpha Adams, $l2 per
month, both of this place.
The Town Improvement society will
meet in the library parlors, Dec. Both,
at 2.30 p. m. Each member has the
privilege of inviting one guest.
DR.. and Mrs. w. &. Sawyer of Madi-
son, accompanied by their guests, MIR.
and Mrs. f. d. Folsom OF Foxcroft,
were in town few hours, Thursday.
The annual inspection of Russell Post
G. A. X. occurred, Friday evening last,
by Capt. Silas Adams of Waterville, in
speeding officer on the staff of Com
mander Southland.
Miss Alice Wildes, who is attending
st. Catharine's hall at Augusta, arrived
in town, Tuesday evening, and will pass
the next two weeks with her mother,
Mrs. Fanny Wildes.
Hon. Hiram Moore of Madison, was in
town, Tuesday, on his way to his lum-
Der camps near Greenviile. He says
there are feet of snow where his teams
are at work and the hauling is good.
The Christmas Cheer entertainment
at 2l9 Water street, Friday last, was a
success. About one hundred people
attended, and the papers read and music
were much enjoyed. The proceeds
above expenses amounted to $2l.
Last week Lewis Beal succeeded in
trapping silver grey fox, the same one
which local gunners have been following
for the past two weeks. The skin has
been on exhibition at G. III. Gardeners
for several days. 1t is reported Mr..
Beal has sold the fur for handsome
sum.
Skowhegan played the last game of
polo, Thursday night, losing to Water
vile by the score of 8 to Z. 1t was the
toughest game of the season. Gardiner,
Stewart and Farnham of the home team,
were knocked down during the game,
and Scribner of the visitors, was knock.
ed down and out during the third period,
and it was Vver 10 minutes before he was
able to play again. Skowhegan forfeit
ed one goal on fouls which cost her the
game.
S. c. Durrell, manager of the club
house and extensive reserves of the
Lake Megantic Fish and Game Associa
ton was In town, recently, en- route to
his home for the winter months. Mr..
Durrell has purchased the Lake House
at Flagstaff and is making changes in
the property. Through the winter sea-
oop tho hotal will ha updar tha paraonal