The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-09-23

Mr.. John Ray has returned from
several weeks visit in Wsterville.
Mrs. Brown of Auburn, and Mrs. Geo.
Patten of Embden, have recently beeu
the guests of NJ. M. Thompson and wife.
Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. Sumner
Hunnewell of The Forks, were in town,
Saturday.
Susie and Lottie Abbey have been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Abbey.
Mrs. Smith Howes of Moscow, who
was hurt by fall a short time ago, is
able to ride out.
Mrs Mary Colby returned from
weeks visit in Portland last week.
Twenty four tickets were sold for the
Togus excursion last Thursday. Those
who improved this opportunity to visit
the soldiers home, thoroughly enjoyed
the day.
Mr.. Newton, young man stopping at
Joseph Foss' in Concord. received Sc
we're injury to his eye from flying stick,
while at work few days since.
Miss Matte Reynolds is helping Mrs.
Fred Ennis; Mrs. Pratt having returned
to her home in Pennington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant and Miss Ray of
Waterville, have been visiting at Royal
Burtons. Geo. Burton and wife accom-
panied them on a camping out trip to
Parlin Pond.
Mr.. Carl Gates of Moscow, is soon to
build house in Bingham upon what is
known as the brick-yard lot near John
Miler's.
The first frost of last year to do any
damage was Sept 9Th and in Sept. 1895,
the 18th. On Sept "a, 1896, snow
squat occurred at p. M, and the
ground froze. The river fog saved the
village from hard nip of frost last Sat.
night.
Ingram Pierce and W. B. Goodrich
made trip to Gardner, Augusta and
Waterville last week.
There are indications that as much if
not more numbering will be done this
winter than was done last.
Mrs. d. l.. Foster will remain some
weeks longer in Boston, where she is
visiting.
The Junior Endeavor society is plan
ming picnic for next Saturday If the
day is pleasant.
Henry Lane who has been occupying
Sidney Goodrich's house has moved his
family to Skowhegan.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Chas. Webster of Mos
COW, received visit Sunday, from their
daughter, Mrs. F. Vittum and Mrs. Ir-
vine with their families from Scion.
The |. O. o. F. will celebrate their
second anniversary Friday next, Sept.
24th, by O'Clock supper 10 Union hall
TO which all members Of the lodge and
their families are invited. Those mem
bers not having family can bring their
"best girl. The supper is to be follow
ed by an entertainment in Kennebec hall,
music by KendalPs orchestra and recita-
lions by Mr.. bennett of Lewiston. Odd
Fellows may invite guests outside the
order to the evening entertainment.
Mrs. Geo. Clark, of No. Arson, passed
through this village, Monday last.
Elias Andrews has been suffering from
a carbuncle on his head.
John Durgin of The Forks, was in
town, Monday.
Joseph Hunnewell's child, five years
of age, died NJ onday of cholera infan-
tum. This disease has been quite preva-
lent this season.
Bert Harvel and Olive Brack of East
Madison, were united in marriage, Sun
day afternoon at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Collins, grandparents OF
the bride. Rev. j. C. Gregory perform
ed the marriage ceremony in the pres
ence of a few invited guests.
Chandler Savage Of Concord was in
town, Sept, 81
Chas. York one of the assessors Of
Brighton was in town, Tuesday on bust
ness.
Perley Bickford and Caddie Baker of
No. Arson, was 10 town the first of the
week.
Miss Holway has been at The Forks
for few days.
Tuesday, the defendants of he Baker
families met and organized with the in
tention of holding yearly reunions.
Anon Baker was chosen president; Sid
ney' Goodrich, vice president; Mrs.
Sarah Goodrich, Sec; Mrs. Ephraim
Baker, historian; committees will be APP
pointed by president. The history of
the Baker family prepared and read by
Mrs. Sarah Goodrich, was very interest
ing. There was singing, also remarks
made by several present. One hundred
and fourteen sat down to the bountiful
dinner served In Union hall. SO many
in this vicinity bear the name Of Good
rich or Baker, that a few years ago it
was said of new minister when getting
acquainted with the people that he made
1t practice when meeting man to ex-
tend his hand saying chow do you do
Mr.. Baker," if the man looked a little
bewildered the minister would say "Ex-
cuse me see now it is Mr.. Goodrich, y
and nine times in ten he was right. The
people remarked how quickly the minis
ter got acquainted. Next year the two
families of Baker Snd Goodrich will
meet in grand reunion. q
Rev. II. P. Craig and his son H. j.
Craig who have been at Moxe bog,
camping, for four weeks, returned to
Bingham, Tuesday night. They will
take the train for New York, Thursday.
Hon. E. C. Burlegh and party stop
ped Monday night in town returning
from Parlin Poud.
Miss BERTHE McColor was united 10
marriage t0Forest Gates of Moscow, at
Skowhegan, Wednesday evening last,
Sept. 20, by Rev. G. V. Hanson at his
residence on Madison Ave. The bride is
a native of the town, and Mr.. Gates has
always seemed like resident because
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