The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
R. W. Haines made business trip to


The Water street club held a picnic
dinner and outing at the Pines today.
Miss Mollie James of Plainfield, n. j..
is the guest of Mrs. S. w. Philbrick.
Forrest Goodwin, Esq. has been in
Portland, this week, on professional
business.
Clifton White of Philadelphia arrived
in town, Saturday, to pass his usual
summer vacation.
E. F. Fairbrother is in Portland In at
tendance upon the meeting of the New
England Insurance Agents.
L. A. Anderson and family of Fairfield
are occupying the Delano cottage at
Hayden Lake for the summer.
Miss Addie Lawrence of Fairfield Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Philbrick
at their cottage, Hayden Lake.
The skirt supporter Miss Williams is
showing does keep the waist and skirt
together. 1t is simple and effective.
Harlow P. Wymsn of Swansea Center,
Mass. was In town, last week, called
here by the death of his brother, John
H. Wyman.
George H. Pishon and Walter p.
Ordway, accompanied by their wives
made carriage drive to Belgrade Pond
and return, Sunday last.
The fair weather of the past week has
been fine for the haymakers and they
have improved it. A large quantity of
excellent hay has been housed.
Mrs. 9. w. Tilton and little daughter
of Boston, are guests of her husbands
mother, Mrs. R. G. Tilton, where they
will remain for several weeks.
Rev. H. A. Wright of Bingham occu-
pied the pulpit of the Congregational
Church, last Sabbath morning, in ex.
change with Rev. H. W. Kimball.
Il. c. Bassett accompanied by his
family are on vacation trip to Bangor
and will visit points along the Maine
coast during their months absence.
D. G. Spofford is enjoying a visit, this
week. from his brother and wife, who
have recently sold their farm at Booth
bay and are to locate in Massachusetts.
Mrs. William Lumsden and son of Ell
Reno, Colorado, who have been the
guests of her mother, Mrs. Andrew
Lumsden for month left, Wednesday,
for their home.
B. F. Bartlett OF New Portland was In
town, this week, and purchased of L. w.
Chase beautiful pneumatic tired car
riage of the Stanhope style, one of the
best in the country.
Charles Barbour, who has officiated as
bookkeeper for the Somerset Traction
Co. for several months past, has resign
ed to accept similar position with the
Newport Woolen Co. Will Webb sue
ceeds Mr.. Barbour.
What promises to be a most interest
ing ball game is advertised for Saturday
next, at Fsirvew Park, when the newly
organized Augusta ball nine will play
the Skowhegans. The game will be
called at 3 o'clock.
Rev. II. A. Markley, of the Universal
st church exchanges, Sunday, with Rev.
A. NJ. Bradley of Sangerville. Mr..
Bradley was for some years on the
Pacific coast where he was In charge of
the missionary enterprises OF the de-
nomination. A cordial welcome to all.
At regular meeting of Skowhegan
Lodge, No, 70, Knights of Pythias,
Thursday evening the following officers
were elected: r. N. Nickerson, c.. c. ;
Arson Savage, V. c.; Fred Turner, P. E;
N. Mclaughlin. M. of W.; F. G. Heald,
X. of R. and S.; George Simpson, M. of
F.; DR.. w. S. Stinchfeld, NJ. of E. ;
Alvah Berry, NJ. of A; o. d. Dean, /.
g.; c. A. Goodwin, o. G..
Edward White, who has been employ
ed by Noah Reed for several months as
stone mason, was operated upon, Tues.
day last, at his home for APPENDICITIS,
from which he did not rally, dying
Wednesday about noon. He was in
dustrious and popular with all whom he
came In contact, and the widow has the
sympathy of large circle of friends in
her bereavement. His age was about
81 years.
An order for one of the famous Rug
giles rotary snow plows, has recently
been placed by F. w. Briggs, president
of the Somerset Traction Co., to be de-
livered about Oct. 18th. With one Of
these plows no storm is too severe to
prevent Its travelling right through any
snow drifts 1t may leave in its wake,
thus we may rest assured that there viii
be no more snow blockades In this admit
ably conducted electric road.
Mr.. j. E. Haskell of indianapolis,
Ind. was In town, Saturday last, calling
upon friends here. He was a member OF
the 10Th Maine Volunteers, Co. sc" in
the war OF the Rebellion and was guest
of Capt. w C. Emery of that regiment
while here. He entered the army from
Fairfield but since the war, has resided
in Baltimore and indianapolis. He is
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