The Somerset reporter., 1904-10-27

Mr.. and Mis-. Joseph Lashon.
Mary E. Sturtevant of San Francisco,
Cal. Is visiting IN town, the guest OF her
brother, E. E. Sturtevant, and family.
Mrs. j. P. Merrill went to West New
ton, Mass. by this mornings train for a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Fl. A. White.
Harold j. Phillips left for Portland,
Monday afternoon, to attend to legal
matters requiring his presence In that
city.
The first literary meeting OF the Town
Improvement Society will be held Oct.
% h at the usual hour in the Library
Parlors.
Mrs. Henry Rawles left here, Tuesday
morning for Detroit, Mich. She is to
visit for several months with relatives in
that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Adlinton of
Stoneham, Mass, are guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Holt on
Alder street.
young lady competent to act as
bookkeeper and cashier can secure fine
position at E. I. Goodrich's grocery at a
good salary.
c. Fl. Davis of New York City has re-
turned home after few days passed at
his summer home, Killcare, on the Hay
den Lake road.
Mark Savage arrived home from Cara
funk, Monday night, bringing deer with
him which he shot during weeks hunt
ing in that region.
DIR. and Mrs. A. F. Barrett left to-day
for their home In Keen, N. H., after
visit of several weeks with Skowhegan
friends. While here the doctor made a
hunting trip to Aroostook county and
was fortunate enough to shoot moose
at Norcross, Me.
The display OF smokers articles in the
show window at Merwin's cigar store
forms most attractive exhibit and re.
ceives much favorable comment. Ladies
who choose gift from this stock for a
gentleman friend may rest assured of its
being appreciated.
Mr.. aud Mrs. D. H. Bartlett arrived
home, Friday evening, after over three
months of travel, principally in the
states OF the middle west. Among other
places they visited Oberlin, Ohio; Kan
sas City and the fair at st. Louis. On
their return they stopped at points in
New Jersey and at Boston.
There now seems to be no doubt but
that the present corps OF teachers will
remain at the Parochial school. No Off
cial announcement has been made, but
information from a reliable source has
been received to the effect that the orr
ginal cause for their removal does not
now exist and they will be at liberty to
continue their work.
John Riley went to Lewiston, Tuesday
morning, to receive medical treatment
at hospital In that city. Mr.. Riley was
il ured Ivy the explosion OF a boiler at
the Anderson Mills, in July, 1908, and
has never fully recovered, although
much of the time since the accident he
has been able to attend to his duties as
fireman.
Skowhegan Local number AL, Of the
United Textile Workers Of America, is
TO give ball at Grange hall Thanksgiv-
ing eve, Nov. 23d. The Imperial Or
chestra is to furnish music. The local is
planning to establish reading rooms for
the use of its members during the COM
ing winter and the proceeds of this en-
tertainment are to be devoted to that
purpose.
The regular meeting Of the w. c. r.
u. WAS held in G.. A. r. hall, Tuesday
afternoon. After the usual pening ex-
ercses, the unfinished business was
taken up, and the following ladies were
chosen to serve as lIee presidents Of the
different churches for the coming year !:
Congregational, Mrs. Fred Williams !;
Methodist, Mrs. f. N, Merrill; First
Baptist, Mrs. Philo steward Bethany,
Mrs. j. o. SIN tn Uniyersalist, Mrs W.
X Clifford. The next meeting will be II
Mothers Meeting. a good attendance is
desired
We publish in another column, under
the title of "Local Mail Delivery" an
article Of some length with regard to
the free delivery service. II has been
examined by the local postal authorities
aud houso holders receiving mail by car
rier will find it to their advantage to
read it carefully ,hat they may be ad-
vsed of the latest rules Of the postal d.
partment. There may also be obtained,
by application at the post office, small
pamphlet, just issued by the Third As
sistant Postmaster General, which con-
tains in form for ready reference a large
amount OF information on postal sub
ects.
Last Sunday, Oct, 23d, was the fifty
fourth anniversary of the marriage nj
Mr.. and Mrs. William Philbrck and
this estimable couple were fortunate
enough to have all of their immediate
family with them for the day, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. R. Philbrlck, S. w. Philorek
and family and Mrs, Emma Burril and