The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-12-12
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.


All of the former teachers have been
secured for this term.
The funeral of Mr. John Ham, a life
long resident of Hartland, who died at
his home Dec. 1st, was held Tuesday
afternoon following at the Baptist
church and were conducted by the l. o
o. F. and Rebekah lodges
Mrs Joseph Simonds, mother of Chas.
II. Simonds of the North Pond House in
Smithfield, died Tuesday, Dec 3, at the
age of So years. Mrs Simonds lived in
Watervile for 20 years before going to
Smithfield. She was born in Stark,
December 5th, 1915.
Albert Badger of Main Stream met
with bad accident while out cunning
Thanksgiving day. He had caught
sight of three deer and with his left
hand parted some bushes in froht OF
him when his gun went off and the
bullet went through bis left wrist, cut
ting the small bone off.
wednesday evening of last week, Mrs
James Mckinney of New Portland, took
a lamp and went down cellar for some
apples A it'll later her husband
hea d a noise and going down found
her lying by the stairs. Her lamp was
broken and the oil burning. She died
about 8 O'Clock Thursday morning.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. Griffith, Hartland, Tuesday
evening, Dec. 3rd, in the presence OF
few relatives. The contracting parties
we're w. c. Trask of Dixfield and Miss
Ida Maud Griffith. Rev. {. II. Johon-
nett ofliciated. Miss Griffith is well
known in Hartland and has many friends
who wish her much happiness in the
future.
Fire broke out about two o'clock Sun
day morning at Madison, in the house
occupied by Mrs. Cameron and owned by
the Madison Wooden Mill Co. The fire
caught near the chimney in the sum-
mer kitchen and Mrs. Cameron, who
was asleep in the lower story, was awak-
ened by the cracking or the flames
The loss was slight and will probably
not exceed $500.
At the election Of officers of w. s.
Howe Camp, Pittsfeld, held on Tuesday
evening of last week, the choice of Of
fcers for the coming term resulted as
follows: Capt, E. c. Peaslee; 1st Lieut.,
l.. B. Daniels; End Lieut., j. Fl feathers;
LIST Camp Council, l.. b. Daniels; End
Camp Council, J. "a. feathers; Bird
Camp Council, E. E. Daniels; delegate
to Division Encampment, j. II. Leath-
ers; alternate, w. K Town.
u d. Stevens, veteran of the Civil
War, died at the home of his son, F. E.
Stevens in Pittsfield, Monday morning,
after an illness of many months. His
death was not unexpected as his condl-
ton was such that had it occurred two
or three months ago it would not have
surprised his family. Mr. Stevens was
born in Dixmont and served during the
war in Co. B, First Maine Cavalry.
The deceased leaves an invalid widow
and one son, who have the sympathy of
numerous friends.
The new greenhouse at Hartand
recently completed by II. c. Fuller Is a
fine addition to the business enterprises
and will be a great convenience to the
people of that place and vicinity. 1t is
70x22 feet with spacious wings, and is
fitted with all the necessary heaters, ETC.,
to get the very best results at all times
of year from the plants. Mr.. Fuller
thinks now that he will build another
house of the same size next year and
that he will have quite business in this
particular line.
The young Italian water boy, who was
injured last week in Madison by the ex
plosion of stick of dynamite which he
held in his hand at the time, was taken
to the Central Maine General Hospita
in Lewiston, Tuesday morning of last
week. Not only was an amputation of
the arm necessary, but his eyes also are
both affected to some extent, one of
ITEM quite seriously. The doctors re-
port that the little fellow showed clear
grit preferring to travel as an ordinary
passenger rather than as patient upon
cot He is getting along nicely at the
hospital.
A good deer showing is that made by
some Ripley and Dexter parties, Melvin
Seavey and Jesse Hoyt went to Kings
bury where each shot two deer, William
Hoyt and Charles Addition drove up
few days later and allowed the success
full ones to come home with their game
while they took their turn. They soon
secured their quota, two each, one of
these shot by Mr.. Hoyt being hand
some buck dressing 200 pounds. Two
of Charles Additions sons then drove
up to take their turn, the successful
hunters driving home the team, each
having secured their quota.
The annual meeting of Sloan Lodge,
No. 92, F. and A. NJ, of Fairfield, occurr-
ed, Thursday evening. There was a
large attendance and the following
officers were elected: w. M, B. II.
Lawrence; S. W., w. A. Archer; j. W.,