Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-10-06

except a few Of the older members, on,
could not distinguish a Friend from
Baptist or Methodist In their social ser
vices the leader urges on the tagging one'
much the same as In Methodist elias.
meeting, but there was no tagging. Sun
day. In one praise service there were 6
testimonies in 20 minutes. We have every
reason to wish them that unity ant
steadfastness OF purpose which means
success in the salvation and keeping OF
many precious souls.
Somerset.
NORTH ANsON. FL
Murphy Eaton of Portland, has been In
town recently, on business-A quiet home
wedding took place last Friday evening at
the home of John Burns, prominent cit
izen Of Arson. Miss Lizzie Burns was
merly Of Harmony. The newly married
couple will reside with Mr. Burns for the
present.-C. S. Mantor and family of
Skowhegan. visited Ben s. Collins over
Sunday.-EiIery Vose and brother, Harry.
Of Waterville, were in town last Saturday
evening.-Wilbur c. Simmons and his
daughter, Frances, have returned from
Boston, where they have been to buy
their fall stock Of millinery.-George
Hutchins of Waterville, was in town with
his mother over Sunday.-A pretty recep-
ton was rendered Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Gordon Friday night, at Mr. Gordons
home. Friends and neiEnbors to the num-
Der or l2a came to the house to congratu-
late Mr.; and Mrs. Gordon upon their mar
riage. Refreshments were served and the
evening pleasantly passed in social inter-
course.-Mfss Georgia A. Bradley of Port
land Is visiting relatives In town.-Thc
universalist society Is arranging for an
art exhibition to be held in the near fu-
ture.-Monday evening at Mrs. III. e.
wares permanent organization of the
Current Topic Club was effected. and
work earnestly begun.-Mrs. Or Savage
is visiting friends in Troy.--It is under
stood that in order to hold their charter,
the West Somerset Agricultural Society
must nave cattle show this fall. One
was advertised for September "a, and Civ
en- up. NOW the prospect is that one
VIII De held here this week.-The
members OF Emerald Rebekah Lodge
Tuesday evening, ON invitation of the
sisters of Priscilla Lodge of that place.
The Universalist Sunday school sends a
delegation TO the State convention to be
leld IN SkoWhegan this Week.-Mrs. Ada
Ford. for long time employed In the
shank factory, has gone to The Forks
where she will work for Mrs. Willard l..
+ rench.-Fred Bunker gave dance at
Lake Embden, last Friday night.-Mrs.
Lena Barber. who has been visiting her
father. Deputy Sheriff Atkinson. has re-
turned to her home in Deering.-Satur-
day the horse attached to the Concord
stage ran away IN the village here. but
was caught before any serious harm wa
lone.-Miss Lena Smith, Arson Academy
"a. Is employed in Rice & Giimans store
IT Madison.--Chester Y. Bailey Is raising
the ell of his .house.-OIiver +. Cults has
returned TO his school work at Philadel-
phia.-Mrs. Freeman Williams of Hayer-
hill. Mass, has been visiting her folks I'm
Della Aver has returned
to Boston. Her daughter. Flossie is at
tending the academy and will remain
A football team has been organized
among the Arson Academy boys and n
game has been arranged for a future date
with SkowhegaD.--Superin Fair
brother has contracted for 40 cords of
white birch for the shank factory.-Thera
Will soon be a long distance telephone
1ere.-lt is rumored that a labelling ma
chine will be put into the Portland Pack
ng Companys factory this fall. This will
do away with considerable hand labor
Miss Roe +. Mantor has gone to Portland
% pursue her vocation as hospital nurse.