The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
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North Arson.


Rev. Charles Woodcock preached in
she Congregational church, Sunday.
Mrs. e. NJ. Poore will teach in Strong,
this summer. For several years she has
been one of Anson's popular and sue
eessful teachers.
Miss Hattie Spinney, a graduate of
the academy in the class of '99, is here
from Portland, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Mitchell.
Leonard Spearng, who has been in
Portland for some weeks under treat
ment, is improving. His many friends
will be glad to hear of such good news.
A large number of new ties are to be
laid along the Somerset road above this
village during the summer. 1t Is also
reported that the trestle here is soon to
DO rebuilt.
r. r. Lawrence, one of the most enter
tanning and pleasing lecturers in Maine,
will give his illustrated lecture, "Charms
Of Scenic Maine" here. Friday evening,
for the benefit of the Academy. He
deserves crowded house, and from all
appearances, will get 1t.
Friday, May LIST is Arbor day. The
planting of trees and shrubbery is Gus
tom that should be encouraged by every
one. Let each person plant one beauti-
full tree along the highway and on the
lawn and in few years they would be
repaid for their Efforts.
The carpenters are at work on the
new creamery for the Carrabassett stock
farm. 1t is to be 25x40 feet and two
stores high, and will be completed In
about 30 days. Twenty.six cows are
stabbed on this farm now and everything
considered, Mr.. Bailey has some of the
best stock in the state.
Chester Bailey shipped car load of
hogs to K. w. Penley of Auburn, Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. P. Dutton of Augusta
we're In town, saturday, to attend the
funeral of Robert Savage.
In connection with the commencement
exercises the junior reception will be
held Wednesday exening at nine O'clock
1t Is said that the Congregationalists
of this village will hire a pastor with
the church at Scion during the coming
year.
George Spaulding has new potato
planter. 1t carries two bushels of potat-
toes and one hundred pounds of phos.
phate.
Rev. F. e. Rand hiss just closed his
pastorate here. During his stay he has
endeared himself to large circle of
friends
Rev. II. s. Ryder has again been as
signed North Arson and Embden, which
n very gratifying to the people of both
places.
Pred Williamson arrived here, Satur-
day night, from Worcester, Mass. for a
abort visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Williamson.
Miss Edna Parlin, who spent the win
ter in Seattle, WASH, has been spending
few weeks in Boston and will 60 next
week to Lowell, Mass.
Eben Reed, who moved here with his
family from the Aroostook about three
years ago. and last summer to his former
homo, died the 14th instant.
The body of George W. Weloh, SUPER
intendent of the Great Northern Paper
Co, who was drowned, ~unday, in
xmbden pond, was recovered, Tuesday,
and taken to Madison for the funeral,
Thursday.
Harry Patterson of Madison dropped
dead, saturday forenoon. He made his
home with his uncle, Henry Watson,
The cause was supposed to be rheuma-
Asm of the heart. Mr.. Patterson was
. son of the late George Patterson, who
resided on the old farm near this village
and after the death of his father went
to Madison to live.
Thus far this month has been unusu-
ally cold. Perhaps not the coolest April
ever known but very backward. The
farmers are doing but little and that
BY hauling dressing. 1t is too wet and
cold to pillow even on the dryest land.
Nothing is gained by putting the seed
into the ground too early All through
the month of May is a pretty good time
TO put the seed into the ground In this
climate. The tendency with many
people Is to rush sowing and planting
At the town meeting, Saturday, there
was full attendance from the south
part of the town, but the north part was
not largely represented, many of the
voters were not present. The principal
article in the warrant was to take some
action In regard to buying the new
bridge. When the vote was taken there
was nearly three to one In favor OF pur-
chasing one third of the bridge, and a
vote was taken to raise $40, 900 for that
purpose. Another town meeting will be
called, Saturday, May I'd, as the matter
is not settled satisfactory yet to the
heavy tax payers of the whole town.