The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-04-30

NJ. A. Games, master driver on the
section at Patterson bridge, is build
ing a stable near the driving house
which he built last fall on the Madi-
son shore.
Ichabod Bunker of Melrose, Mass,
arrived in town, Friday, the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ P. Moore for a few
days
There is a general complaint that
the roads are in very bad shape this
spring. The ground was frozen so
badly during the past winter and the
cold spring has kept the frost in the
ground until very late. In some
places it is reported by those who
have had an opportunity to know
that it Is frozen down six feet during
the winter.
8. P. Taylor recently sold two white
Chester pigs that weighed 55 pounds.
They were beauties and large ones
for their age.
The large arc light has been taken
out of the square in this village and a
80 candle power put in its place. This
small light does well for it's size but it
is to be regretted that the large light
could not have been left there.
Among those who attended Kora
Temple at Lewiston, last week, were
Judge Augustine Simmons, F. w.
Bunker, Wallace Emery, w. C. Sim
mons. They left on the afternoon
train, Friday, and returned, Saturday
night. DIR. E. NJ. Wing also attended
Kora Temple and Mrs. Wing accom-
panied him to lewiston.
Sunday was exceedingly warm.
Many took the first Sunday afternoon
walk for the season.
Mrs. G. w. Hutchins spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Waterville, re-
turning home, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Stevens of
Skowhegan were in town, Sunday.
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. A.
Games.
Owing to the bad condition of the
roads, Rev. Mr.. McCollie was unable
to get here to preach in the afternoon
Sunday, and his pulpit in the F. B.
church was filled by Rev. Mr.. Corson
of the Universalist church.
The first rain for several weeks
came, Saturday afte and even
ing. Sunday came off warm and
beautiful and brought out good
number of people to church.
Peter Larkin, master driver of the
Kennebec was in town, Thursday, the
guest of M. A. Eames.
Mrs. Frank Donley went to Port
land last week for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Emery went to
Winthrop Tuesday, and they expect
to continue the journey to Boston for
stay of several days before return
ing home.
Mrs. Jacob Bailey went to Skowhe-
gan, Monday for few days stay.
o. w. Bryant returned from New
Sharon, Friday, after several days
from home looking for good steers.
He purchased yoke of Henry Par
lin that are beauties. They git
matched In every way. Mr.. Parlin is
river and always has good cattle.
His stock has been prominent in
carrying off the blue ribbon in the
Maine fairs in years past. Mr.. Bry
ant also takes pride in this kind of
stock and the days are few during
the year when one yoke If not more
of fancy steers cannot be found in
his barn.
hdIolu L annef vi IOItldiio 10 NlslI-
ing his aunt, Mrs. o. w. Savage.
Mrs. James Murphy of Embden was
the guest last week, of her sister,
Mrs. w. II. Williams. Saturday
these ladies visited in Madison.
Wallace Emery went to Oakland
last Wednesday and purchased the
fine driving horse, II. W. p" of San
ford Witham This horse is a bright
bay and Is considered one of the best
gentleman's drivers in this section
It is by Nelson's Wilkes and is per-
fectly fearless of everything and per-
fectly safe for woman to drive.
Lester Witham arrived home from
Portland, Saturday night and Monday