The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-14
TOWN and VICINITY

Fresh boiled Holsters at FalfRrleVes'. =
Walter Savage. went to Portland,
Monday night.
Mrs. e. 8. Prescott returned home,
Saturday night, from visit to Augusta
relatives.
Carl Steward came home from Colby
college, Monday night, sick with the
grippe.
Mary Webb went to Boston, yesterday
morning.
Extra good bargains at the mark down
sale of night robes aud corset covers at
c. j. Williams
Special cut 10 prices of fruit and
fresh candy at Somerset Fruit Market.
Call and get prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wides are in Au-
gusta, today, to attend the funeral of
Charles d. Whitehouse.
Fogg's cream of rose and almonds is
highly recommended for chapped hands
and lips and skin eruptions.
Howard Wyman has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to be able to
return to his studies at Bowdoin college
The Spring term of Arson Academy
opens, Tuesday, Feb. 10Th. The ad,
vertisement appears in another column.
Jerry Lord, who is attending Mitch
ellis school for boys at Bellerica, Mass,
came home, this week, i'll from the
grippe.
The next regular meeting of Sunset
Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will be
held next Monday evening, Feb. 18th, at
X. of P. hall.
social dance is to be held, this even
ing, at Milburn Hall under the manage.
ment of Geo. L. Cleveland. Music by
Kendall's orchestra.
Hon. s. j. Walton, represented the
petitioners before the legislature, We'd
nesday, on petition for bridge across
the Kennebec river at Bingham.
Pretty girls, all the latest songs and
dances can be seen, tonight, in "Grimes
Cellar Door," The piece is full of spec.
.ialties. Tickets IS and SOC at Sampson's.
An adjourned meeting of citizens
interested in temperance will be held
in Grand Army Hall, Monday evening
next, the 18th instant at 745. Invita-
tion is extended to all.
Tuesday night was the irst connection
Madison had had with Skowhegan by
electrics for week, and the heavy
blows following completely closed up
the track and no car has been through
since. This morning it is hoped to have
the road in operation again for through
travel.
Mr.. George E. Chase is enjoying a
visit from his sister, Mrs. Alice Keith
and her son, Master Garold b., who
came all the way from Puyallup, Wash.
George has not seen his sister for eight
or nine years, and Mrs. Keith has not
visited her home for over thirteen years.
1t seems very strange to see so many
changes.
Sorosis had the pleasure of presenting
10 its friends very entertaining and
instructive lecture, last evening, when
Mr.. Walter Sargent lectured for the club
on "The Land of Enchantment." Mr..
Sargent spoke particularly on the many
beautiful things that exist in the world
around US, which we are accustomed to
call common things, but which are far
from common when seen by one who
cares for nature.
Oosoola Division U. r. X. of P. have
made arrangements with the Rialto
Dramatic club of Belfast, to present in
Coburn Hall, the successful comedy
drama "a Virginian Romance for
their benefit, on Wednesday evening,
Feb. 81. This club is composed of IL
of Belfast's most talented amateurs
who have successfully presented this
entertainment in Belfast, Camden and
Bucksport, winning the highest praise
in each place, and Skowhegan people
who may favor them with their patron
age may expect to enjoy fine entertain
ment.
d. w. Lewis, manager of Standard
Coal Co., has rented office room Of
Frank w. Buchanan. This is a very
central place, being In the store so long
occupied by Bixby and Buck Mr..
Lewis tells US that the six years he has
been in the coal business, his business
has increased each year under the
sharpest competition. He buys the
best coal on the market; it costs a little
more money than some cheaper grades,
but in the long run tells the story.
Mr.. Buchanan will be glad to book all
your coal orders when Mr.. Lewis is not
in.
Mr.. W. A. Archer and Miss Grace f..
Mayo of Fairfield are receiving con-
gratulations on the announcement of
their engagement. Mr.. Archer is one of
Fairfield's successful young men having
been with Burgess, the jeweler, for a
number Of years. Miss Mayo is the
daughter of E. p. Mayo of the Turf,
Farm and Home, one OF the well known
young ladies of the village and one Of
the leading workers among the young