The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-04
LOCAL MENTION.


Hon. A. F. Gerald of Fairfield, WAS in
town Saturday.
C. A. WILDER, E-q, of Madison, was
in town, Saturday.
Elmer Quint of North New Portland,
was in town few hours, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Gardiner
went to Portland, Monday morning.
Howard b. Maddocks returned Friday
afternoon to the University Of Maine.
Mrs. VIVA Hill lie removing her house
hold goods to Portland and will locate
there permanently.
There will be no preaching service or
Sabbath school at the First Baptist
Church next Sunday.
John Donegan left home, Monday
morning for Montreal. He will be
absent in Canada one month.
Alvin Sedgeley went to Freepoit this
morning to attend the funeral services
OF his wfe's brother, Benz amin Porter,
John Holden of Moose River was in
town Thursday last He il now em-
ployed by the Moosehead company at
Scion.
Allie Lewia went to Oakland, Friday
afternoon, to attend the funeral of Nois
Vigue which was held Saturday fore
noon.
"Side Tracked" one of the funniest
comedies on the road, at the opera house
next Tuesday night. Seats 20 sale
Saturday, at SIMPSONS.
B. F. Baker left home Monday after
noon for Minneapolis, Minn. on matters
of business and will visit other western
cities before his return.
Quite number went to Madison.
Monday evening, To attend II concert and
ball by Madison Fire Department. Ken
dalfs orchestra furnished music for the
ball.
Mr.. W, II. Norton put In to his bee
cellar ll9 hives of bees and took out 1l6
good strong swarns. He has orders for
a good number for delivery early next
month, one man has ordered 8 swarms.
The store in Heselton block recently
vacated by Paul & Spear, has been in
the hands OF the painters this week, and
next week will be occupied by +. G.
Woodbury., who will remove his business
there from Court street.
A reunion of the oath Maine Volun-
teers will be held at the home of J. 4.
Bicknell, Saturday, May, 9th. Lieut..
Edwards OF Pennsy yana will be present
and it is hoped that all members OF that
company in this vicinity will be present,
Fred York, n 16 year old youth Of
Waterville was arrested by chief police
Thompson, yesterday, in this place,
upon complaint of Waterville officers,
for numerous thefts in that city, and
later Officer Getchell arrived here and
took the prisoner away by train.
Buffalo bugs are making their appear
nbAS OSShsioboiilI anu hi0 AbS Ahhot Va
much apprehension on the part of the
thrifty housewife. c. W. Folsom, the
prescription druggist, has for sale Il
preparation which will destroy them,
and is harmless to use, only % cts.
A smoke scare was experienced at the
home of c. M. Lambert, Saturday noon,
aud believing there must be some tire
| connected Herewith an alarm was ruug
in, to which the department quickly re-
sponded. Meanwhile the cause was To-
Gated, and fortunately "the boys" were
not needed.
About 30 members OF Canton Somrr.
set of this place went To Madison, Sun.
day, where they united with Indian
Spring Lodge, No. lilo, |. O. O. f., in
observing the s0th anniversary of the
order OF Odd Fellowship and attending
divine worship Al the Congregational
Church 10 that place.
Among those from this place who At.
tended the University Of Maine Va colby
ball game, Fact day At waferyilr.
were: c. NJ. Lambert. j. Wallace Blunt,
Howard and Miss Minnie Snow. Misc
Katherine Donegan, Miss alice LAwley.
Charles Moore, Henry Patterson, Henry
Elliott, Walter Hight, Bert Moultoa,
Robert Ordway, Chas. Dealey, W Guy
Pennell Harold Woodbury., Allie Levin.
Derne Greene aud CLAIR Savage.
The young ladies' afternoon whist club
closed "a most pleasant season 90 Monday
evening last by giving n gentleman g
night At the library parlors, the enter
taiument being duplicate whist. in which
thirty-two people participated Prizes
for points were awarded Forrest Good
win, Esq, Mrs. J " Steward. Misses
Dora Goodwin and julia Folsom Dainty
refreshments were served Tho AFFAIR
was managed by Mrs Forrest Goodwin.
Mrs. f. O. Sawyer and MR.. j W
Steward.
The Town improvement society met
with Mrs. s. r. Robinson, North Avenue
Friday last. Subject. 4 day With the
Abbotts," song By Mrs Emms buutou
accompanied by Mrs Oak Paper on
the Abbotts BY Mr.. S. ?. R4alasou.
The constitution ~ tbe society 81. IT,
vised The following officers were