The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-03
"Bassett's BEST lead all the rest.


County Commissioner NJ L. Merrill of
st. Adams was in town, this weeF.
Mr.. George A. Hilton of Arson called
at the REPORTER office, Tuesday.
Try Fogg's compound syrup of white
pine with eucalyptol and honey guar
anteed remedy.
J. N. and |. j. Smith have the largest
.tock of pianos, organs, etc. for the hol!-
days that they ever had.
Mrs. Fronia Traitor and daughter,
-rdena, of Hartland, are visiting with
friends In town, this week.
Mrs. II. D. Bates of Waterville has
just purchased of J. N. and |. j. Smith
a beautiful Merrill Piano.
Col. and Mrs. W. R. G. Estes returned
home, Monday night, from their two
weeks visit in Brockton, Mass.
All persons contemplating buying
carpets are invited to inspect Bragg &
Varney's line before purchasing.
Rev. Daniel Onstott delivered his ad-
mirable lecture, 1.-THE Battle Of Water
loo" in Waterville, Monday evening.
BRIGHAM & Seekins have good line
of up tc-date ready-to-wear hats which
they will sell regardless Of cost to close.
Attention Is called to the advertise
ment of W. F. Peacock, who comes to
Hotel Coburn this week, Friday and
Saturday.
William Spofford recently dressed a
six-months-old pig which weighed 270
pounds. The animal was fatted on three
bags of corn meal.
The fire did no damage to Delano's
fine oyster trade and old customers as
we'll as all others will be supplied with
the best this week, as usual
The Steward Heating and Plumbing
Co., are doing an extensive Job of plumb
ing in the fine residence of an Oakland
physician, N. S. Steward looking after
the job personally.
Mrs. W. Z. Emery of No. Arson is
passing the week in town with her hus-
band, Deputy Sheriff Emery, who is on
duty in the Terrlo trial. They are
guests at Hotel Coburn.
Remember the annual Christmas sale
and supper in the Congregational vestry,
next Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 9Th
and 9th. A % cent supper will be served
from 80 to Wednesday, followed by a
delightful entertainment.
A mothers meeting will be held by
w. C. T. u, Tuesday next at p. m.'
with an account of the Mothers Con-
gress by Mrs. G.. o. Smith and special
music, followed by social hour. Err
tertainment will be furnished for child
rem coming with their mothers. All
mothers are cordially invited.
The second number 10 the Milburn
Club entertainment course was given In
Coburn hall last Monday evening. The
attraction was the John Thomas Grand
Concert Co., composed of John Thomas,
hunorist; Annie Webster Thomas, violin
ist and Miss Clara Stone, pianist. OF
the ladies it may be said both were art
lists of high border. Concerning Mr..
Thomas, "humorist" Is written in plain
words across his countenance. AS a
mimic he easily takes precedence of all
others and was equally at home whether
in song or impersonating characters.
Samuel W. Gould, ESQ.,, was taken i'll
on Monday aud not receiving relief his
physician, DR.. John E. Wadsworth, was
called. His sickness was decided to be
appendicitis and Dr. s. c. Gordon of
Portland was summoned, who with the
assistance of Drs. Wadsworth and II. c.
Taggart, treated Mr.. Gould surgically
for the disease. The operation was a
successful one and this, Thursday, morn
ing Mr.. Gould is reported to be resting
quietly with favorable temperature and
circulation. A speedy recovery, so much
desired by all people of our town, is
confidently expected.
Town Improvement Society met at
library parlors, Nov. 81, and the follow
ing program was carried out; The sub
ject for part of the afternoon WAS
"Thanksgivng Day" A Paper on
Thanksgiving Day Observances by Mrs.
Kate Jewett and an orIgiuaI TAAnksgiv-
ing Story by Mrs. lizzie M Pagt music
by Miss Trafton. After recesss large
number of members and guests listened
attentively to talk on the Grand Canon
of the Colorado by Mrs. Graco.C. Smith,
who charmed her hearers and at the
same time told them of some of the
wonders of this wonderful spot In Ma
ture's great garden.