The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-05-30
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.


Power Co.'s drive of 100000 feet Is
driven in. This is the largest drive the
company has ever had.
A. j. Harding of Pittsfield accompa-
nied by his son, l.. A. Harding, who
went to Boston some time ago for treat
ment of a cancerous affection, has re-
turned home. We understand that he
has been greatly benefited By the treat
ment.
State Librarian Carver was in Fair
field, last week, to inspect the public
library, and the order for the 500 worth
of books given by the State, has been
placed. Mr.. Carver expressed himself
as much pleased with the library and its
convenient arrangements.
The old wooden bridge just south of
the Fairfield journal office, is being re-
paired by Rosdmaster Horace Emery
1t will be re- planked, new stringers will
be put in and new ratings placed on the
sides. This is a work which has been
needed for some time and meets the ap.
proyal of all.
d. w. Libby had "barn raising on
the Jerry NcCarty road, Pittsfeld, the
18th inst. Mr.. Libby is 85 years old and
is carpenter by trade but for the past
few years has done but little work in
that line. But he did one of his quick
est jobs on his barn, framing and laying
out the work in four days.
Officer Perry of Fairfield is still look
ing for burglars or other providers and
is prepared to give the next batch a
warmer reception than he did the last.
He has provided himself with fine
weapon and is getting the hang of it so
that he will be capable of putting it to
the best advantage next time.
Rev. and Mrs. L. w. Coons of Pitts
field, who have been passing several
months in Southern Pines, N. c., re.
turned home, Monday of last week.
Mr.. Coons' many friends will be pleased
to learn that his health has been much
benefited by the trip. A large party OF
friends were at the depot to welcome
them home.
W. ). Nyman, superintendent of the
Waterville & Fairfield Railway q Light
Co, and of the Union Gas & Electric
Co. has passed in his resignation, to
take effect, June II. Mr.. Wyman is
interested with II. D. Eaton in the de.
velopment of power plant in Oakland,
and it is understood that he intends to
devote his time to this.
Henry Cyr, of the firm of Cyr Bros. OF
Hartlaad, stone cutters, met with a ter.
rible accident recently, while at work on
cistern for Mr.. Withee on Pleasant
street. A stone fell from the derrick on
his foot, completely crushing it. Physi.
clans were called and reduced the frac
ture so that he was able to be carried to
Waterville, his former home.
One does not have to leave the village
OF Jackman to enjoy some very good
sport with the rod One afternoon late.
ly, near the bridge, DIR. N E. Nichols
caught five trout, three of which weigh.
ed nine pounds. The first trout of the
season was caught at the Moose river
bridge by Daniel Hancox. The weight
was three and one quarter pounds Mr.
Hancox claims the record for the past
five years, but his colors were hauled
down few days ago, when w. S. Moore
caught one which weighed four and one,
half pounds.
Mrs. j. Frank Rhoades, wife of the
pastor of the Universalst church, Fair
field, has just received letter from the
private secretary of King Edward, which
she prizes very highly. Shortly after
the death of Queen Victoria, Rev. Mr.
Rhoades preached a sermon upon hel
life, paying due respect to the memory
of one beloved by all, in all parts of the
world. Mrs. Rhoades soon after sen,
the manuscript containing the sermon tc
the king, and along with it letter OF
sympathy to him i'll the great loss which
he had sustained, and was much pleased
to receive an answer to her letter a short
time ago expressing the appreciation OF
her kindness.
About 10 80 Saturday evening, as
Charlie Murry of Fairfield was returning
to his homo in the lower part of the
town, he was accosted by four men who
asked him for match. He did moi
have any with him and as he was smok
ing cigar, he handed that to them in
stead. He had no sooner done this thar
he received blow from a club in the
hands of one of them, knocking hin
senseless for time. They then search
ed his pockets and secured about $40 il
money. Murry had just returned from
the Roach river region, where he hat
been working on the drive with mum
Der of other men from Fairfield anC
vicinity, and had just received his
wages. He was a man about 50 years OF
age and has been a resident of Fairfield
for about ten years