The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-25

ing, " ednesday. Thirty or more were
absence from this state Tor thirty-s,
years. Mrs Staples is the daughter o.
John Lowell formerly Of Concord.
During a shower two weeks ago, twel
sheep owned by Joseph Adams, were
killed BY the lightning. The loss was
not discovered till several days afterware
when neighbor found their bodies un
der spruce tree which had been shatter
ed by the bolt.
Mrs. James Reynolds has returned
from visit in Shirley.
Lizzie Tinkam has been visiting Mgr
tie Churchill and friends in the village
John Savage's house was struck by
lightning during the shower last week
and somewhat damaged.
Both of the school buildings are be-
ing reprinted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hemus held religion:
services at Scion last Sunday. They
will attend the campmeeting at N. An
son this week.
The Goodrich and Baker executive
committee met Saturday evening ano
appointed the following committees
S T. Goodrich manager of dining hall,
Committee to make arrangements tor the
next reunion dinner, Mrs. Anon Baker,
Mrs. Juiette Goodrich, Mrs. E. E. Bak'
err and Elmer Z. Baker, committee on
entertainment, Sarah Goodrich, Mrs.
Granville Goodrich and Lewis Baker.
Decorating committee T. Goodrich,
Florence Milliken and Georgia Colby
Committee on music Mr. and Mrs. A. &
Dinsmore, E. E. Baker and Florence
Lander.
E.E. Greenwood and Chas. Lawrence
were in town Monday night on their way
up river.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Andrews and their
grandson Harold Coleman were in town
this week from Jackman
Quite good many Of our people will
PROBABLY attend campmceting at N. An
son next Sunday if trains run on that
day.
Chas. Ham of The FORKS was in town
Tuesd y.
The continued dry weather is serious
ly affecting springs and wells in this sec
ton. Many have to haul water quite a
distance.
Mrs. Julia Colby is unable to sit up.
Myrtle Whitney is at work for her.
Sunday school picnic at Houghton's
grove was much enjoyed by e little
folks attending last Tuesday.
One hundred and fifty three persons
assembled to the Sugar town picnic din
ner on the 18th inst. held in grove
near where the schoolhouse used to stand.
There were eighteen present who at
tended school in he old school house
prior TO 1916, and twenty eight who at
tended school in the school building af-
ter 1t was moved to the place where it
was burned thirty-slx years ago. Among
those present formerly pupils, were Zen
as White of Strong, and Eli Hoyt oil
Madison.
After the social out Of door dinner in
Guiding beans baked in the ground, an
address of welcome was given by Albert
Burke; appropriate remarks on education
in district schools by Rev. Chas. Smith
and by Rev. T. F. Millett. A. S. Burke
spoke ably on the subject of temperance.
Rev. J. c. Gregory also made excellent
remarks There were several selections
of music AT the business meeting which
followed, Lewis G. Baker, Lovina Gilpat-
rick and Chas. T. Webster were appoint
ed a committee to select officers for the
coming year. Anon Baker was chosen
president Mrs. Desire Goodrich, vice
president, Mrs. E. r. Baker secretary.
Chas. T. Webster, VIM. S. Baker, Gym
thia Smith, Della A. Baker and Alice
Dinsmore. A vote was taken that a
general invitation be extended to every
one to come and enjoy the picnic next
year.
HAIR. LIME AND CEMENT AT