The Somerset reporter., 1901-12-12
TOWN and VICINITY
New furs for Xmas at Judkins.'

Toilet and manicure sets at Heselton's.
Great handkerchief bargains at judi
kins'.
Col. T. Fl. Anderson made a business
trip to Portland, Tuesday.
Great variety of games and picture
books at Heseton's.
S. J. Whitney of Bingham was In town,
today on business.
Handkerchief, mufflers and ties for
the holidays at Wards.
Choice line of stationery for Christ
mas at Fogg's drug store.
Mems Jspanette handkerchiefs with
large silk initial only 10c at Judkins.'
The largest and best assortment of
pocket cutlery can be found at the
Blunt Hardware Co.
Miss Jane Dunn of Colby College was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Esta-
brooke, over Sunday.
The most complete line of pipes and
smokers articles in Somerset county at
Merwin's cigar store.
Dennis Drew and wife of Bar Harbor
were guests of o. R. Bachelor, Esq,
and Mrs. Bachelor, over last Sabbath.
A celebrated McPhail Piano, the choice
of the Priscilla Rebekah and |. o. o. F.
Lodges, is receiving many compliments.
A New Years ball will be given, Tues
day evening, Dec. 31st, at Milburn Hall.
Music will be furnished by Lees orches-
ira.
Constable Hiram Thing informs US
that by his opportune discovery of
smoke in the lookup fire WAS prevent
ed, last night.
George o. Smith OF the Geological
Survey left here, Friday morning last,
with his wife and children for his winter
home In Washington.
Remember that at Smiths music store
you can purchase pianos, organs and
sewing machines at a special discount
during the holidays.
On next Monday evening, Dec. l6, at
the Methodist church, our local musical
talent, assisted by Mr.. bennett, will give
a grand entertainment. Admission 25cts.
A benefit entertainment under the aus
pieces of the high school is soon to be
given in Coburn Hall by Harry Ray
mond Pierce and Zulette Spencer Pierce,
and entertainers.
The ladies of the Methodist society
will hold rummage sale soon. Anyone
willing to donate articles, especially
will please leave them at the
vestry of the M. E. Church at once.
On this Thursday evening, at the
Methodist vestry, missionary prayer
meeting will be held. Subject, omission
Work in Madras, India" The story of
Grace Stevens, Zenana worker, and the
of Sooboonagam Anal, a
native Hindo, will be given. Special
music is provided.
A moderate sized audience greeted
Miss Gail Laughlin, the young lady law
yer of New York, who spoke In the Con-
gregational church, Friday evening last,
on the subject 1.-THE Last Battle of Dem.
ocracy." The address was an interest
ing presentation of Woman's Suffrage
and worthy of a much larger number of
hearers. Rev. FL. w. Kimball presided.
At the last regular meeting of Court
Wesserrunsett |. o. F. the following
officers were elected for the coming
year: B. A. Sawyer, C. D.. C. j. Abbey.
C. X. :; E. f. Britton, VIC. r.; C. A. Bur-
nor, r. s.; E. f. Sturtevant, r. S. -. II.
Murray, II. & s. w; Geo. E. Bancroft,
o.. E. E. Thibault, Org; c. P. Adams,
J. W; W. s. Stinchfeld, c. P; B. A.
Sawyer, L. l.. Walton, trustees.
A pleasant hop under the auspices of
the ladies, was given in Grange Hall,
Friday evening, Kendall's orchestra fur
nishng the music. The grand march
was led by Miss Eva Moore, followed by
little Miss Alice Varney and Master
Royce Bunker, who distributed dance
orders, thirty-flve couples participating.
Fruit punch was served in booth at the
end of the hall, presided over by Mrs.
Nay Varney.
An unusually large number attended
the union social of the Young Peoples
Societies at the NJ. E. vestry, Friday
evening. The entertainment was an ex-
,eptional fine one and showed that
5kowhegan has reason to be proud of her
home talent. 1t consisted of piano solos
BY Miss Edith Lewis and Miss Dora
a clarinet solo by Earl Smith,
reading by Miss Ethel Knowlton, and a
piano duet by Ethel Whittier and Edith
Lewis. Refreshments of cocoa, ice
cream and cake were served, and a social
tine enjoyed by all.
Music at the meeting of the Woman's