The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-10
North Arson.

Miss Addie Cleveland of Skowhegan
passed the sabbath in town the guest of
of her sister, Mrs. l.. 2. Lincoln.
w. S. and Russell Jones, our local
painters have been at Lake Embden
painting boats for different parties.
Miss Hattie Walker was called home
from Bingham, Monday, where she was
teaching, by the death of her father, Mr..
Eben Walker.
| Mr.. Allen Rice, who was run over by
a train short time ago at Scion station
is now much better as his many friends
will be glad to hear.
At special meeting of Emerald Re
bekah Lodge held last Saturday evening
the degree was conferred upon six cana
didates. Refreshments were served 'at
the close of the meeting.
| The people of our village we're supris-
ed to learn early Monday morning Of
the sudden death of Mr.. Ehen Walker of
East New Portland. Mr.. Walker was
one of New Portland's many good citi-
zens and prosperous farmer and bust
ness man.
| The remains of Eli Walker were
brought here last Friday night from
Denver, Colorado, accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. S. :. Walker of Denver.
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Walker went to DEN
yer about two years ago to make their
homo with their daughter, The funeral
and interment were at North New Port
land, Saturday.
Supt. of Schools, II. S. Ryder, took
the school census, last week.
| l.. p. Lincoln has recently received a
commission from the governor of the
State as trial justice.
| ID. NJ. Norton & Sons are making all
arrangements to the building over and
repairing of their barn for the keeping
of more stock
Miss Paulenah Simmons, who has
been spending her vacation at home, re -.
turned to Colby, Monday.
Rev F. 4. Rand of Bethel has accept
ed the passionate of the Congregational
Church of this village ana commenced
his labors the first of April.
The initatory degree will be worked
at Table Rock Lodge, |. O. o. F., this
evening A full attendance of the mem
bers of the lodge is requested.
Mrs. Gould Porter, who has success
fully taught the intermediate school in
our village for some little time, has re
signed and Miss Lena Donley has been
| secured to succeed her.
A large number of extra good beef
| cattle have been shipped from this sta
ton to the Brighton market, the past
week. This is a time when the raising
of more beef by the farmers should be
| well considered. All kinds of live stock
bring good prices.
w. S. Wells is building another build
ing to meet the wants of his canning in
dustry.
NJ. l.. French is spending the week at
The Forks, looking after his business
interest there.
Miss Josephene Moulton went to New
Portland, Saturday, to visit her aunt,
who is very sick.
Already the farmers are at work on
the land, teams are blowing and early
garden seeds are being planted.
Mrs. Robert Savage who went to Cali
fornia last summer, to visit her son Mel
vim and family, is at present visiting
friends in the Central States.
The Glover Leaf Creamery Co. is still
increasing the number of COVE. A new
route has recently been established;
Mark Walker of North New Portland is
collector.
The class parts of the class of 1902 M.
W. s., Kents hill, have been assigned
and Scott Voter and Miss Bessie II.
Spauldng of this town were among
those honored.