The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-11-20

A new barrel of witch hazel at Buck
MANS.
New dressing sacks and bath robes al
Judkins'.
Mrs. Forrest Colby of Bingham wal
In town, shopping, Monday.
Bucknam, the druggist, has seconc
hand show cases to sell cheap.
Use domestic sage in your stuffing
for Thanksgiving turkeys. G. R. Fogg
has 1t.
There is to be Thanksgiving ball al
Washburne's Inn, Canaan, Thursday
night, Nov. 81.
Mrs. Edith s. Shepherd aud Mis-
Lola B. Goodwin were guests over
Sunday OF Francis Briggs aud wife at
Pittsfield.
Remember the Thanksgiving dance,
next Wednesday eve, In Milburn Hall.
Come and enjoy yourself. Music by
Lees orchestra.
The Christian Endeavor sociable ap-
pointed for Friday evening at the Beth.
any parsonage, is postponed on account
of the Teachers Convention.
C. Fl. Brown, clerk at Weymouth's
harness emporium, is passing his vaca-
ton with relatives at Clinton. a portion
of which will be spent in hunting.
Wouldn't it be a wise plan to leave
your oyster order for the season at
Delapo's to be delivered weekly. In
this way you will save time and bother.
F. II. Jealous, agent Of the American
Wooden Co.'S mill at Vassalboro, accom-
panied by his wife passed the Sabbath in
town as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
q. Carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sprsgue of
Dorchester, Mass. have the sympathy
of their large circle of friends in this
place at their recent bereavement In the
death of their infant daughter.
The Junior League of the Nj. E.
church will have a "baby reception"
and mite box opening" at the vestry,
Saturday afternoon, from 2 to O'clock.
Parents and friends are invited to come
and bring the little ones.
Frank A. Barrett of Canaan was In
town, Tuesday. He was for many years
In government employ after being mus
tered out of military service with the
10Th Maine Vols, but of late has lived
in Canaan, his old home. He says Maine
is good enough for him.
The "Sweets'' on sale at Philbrick's
jewelry store next Wednesday afternoon
and evening preceding Thanksgiving
will appeal to all. They will consist
of home made bonbons by Misses Sadie
Jewett and Edith Dyer, and should in
the attractive packages, meet with a
ready sale.
George o. Smith of the U. S. Geolog-
ical Survey, left here, Tuesday after
noon, for Bluehil, Maine, where he
begins geologic survey of section of
the Maine coast of which topographic
map has been made. Bluehll is the
eastern portion of this area and will be
made the sterling point for the geolog-
ical mapping under Mr.. Smiths direction.
Chief of Police Thompson on Thurs.
day the 18th instant, apprehended
a young woman named Holmes whose
home is in CoInville, upon receiving
certain information that young babe
had heen abandoned in a train at Portland
that day. The woman confessed to the
deed and was allowed to go to her home
for the time. The child was taken to
the Temporary Home In Portland where
it subsequently died.
Rev. Edwin H. Hughes of Maiden,
Mass, one of the ablest preachers in New
England Methodism, delivered his lee
ture on "rhe Cost of the Civil War;"
Monday evening, in the Methodist
church. This was the fourth in the
course of entertainments being held in
the church. Mr.. Hughes is warm per-
sonal friend of the pastor of the church.
His discourse was thoroughly enjoyed.
1t was comprehensive treatment of the
scope and effects of the war, in all its
varying aspects.
Mont Russell, who, about four weeks
ago, was taken to the Maine General
Hospital at Lewiston, where an opel a.
ton was performed for appendicitis, was
brought here on the afternoon train,
yesterday, and taken to his home. His
case was one that the attending physi-
clans had little hope of and after the
operation, blood poisoning set in. For
many days his life was despaired of, but
skilful treatment and the best of atten-
tion brought him through and while now
very weak, a complete recovery is look
ed for.
The case State vs. Ezekiel Emmons
before Judge Bachelor in the municipal
court, Wednesday. Joseph F. Libby of
Fairfield (Larone 2. o. entered COM
plant against Emmons alleging that he
willfully and malciously removed
certain parts of machinery from saw
mill now in possession of Mr.. Libby.