The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-18
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David WhippIe, Who has been on the
sick list is now much better.
Mrs. NJ. M. Thompson went down
river, last Thursday morning.
Chas. Colby and wife and Mark Saw
age recently visited Pleasant Pond
forty-two trout the result OF one even
ing's fishing.
II. B. Parker and wife of Boston, have
been spending few days in town before
making trip to Carry Ponds.
Eva Miller has fine new bicycle.
Lafayette Bray was in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Dinsmore have
lately been to New Portland, on a visit.
The Ladies Mission Union met, last
week, with Mrs. J. G. Gregory. The
next meeting will be at the residence of
Mrs. Henry Chase.
Mrs. Wm. Smith and two children of
Moscow, have been among relatives at
Madison, for few days.
Mrs. Stevens of Augusta, is spending
some weeks with her sister, Mrs. AHna
Chase of Moscow.
Mrs. Mary Colby was at Skowhegan, a
few days ago.
MIS-. StDltH, WlubW VI NiiV idl1 nv .
Sanford Smith has been in town.
A. M. Hol1en has gone to Skowhegan,
to work at his trade as carpenter. Mrs.
Holden will go the last OF the week.
The first big run of logs from Dead
River rapids came, last Thursday morn
ing.
Chas. Ham and Ben Adams caught 81
trout at Pleasant Pond, short time
ago.
Mrs. f. f. Baker of Moscow, has a
nice baby boy born last Thursday.
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs.
Mary Burke, Wednesday of this week.
Chas. Bean of Concord, died Friday
last. Funeral services on Sunday.
Danforth Lodge No. rs, Ancient Order
OF United Workmen was instituted in
Masonic hall, Wednesday evening, May
10th, by organizer Charles Fl. Playse OF
Skowhegan, assisted by Past Grand
Master Workman, +. f. Danforth OF
Skowhegan. At the conclusion there
were brief addresses by Judge Oanforth
and Organizer Playse. The new lodge
opens with membership of twenty-five
and will hold It's meetings the first and
third Tuesday evenings of each month.
The officers elected and installed are
Past Master Workman, Rev. j. c. Greg
Dry; Master Workman, A. A. Piper,
NJ. D.; Foreman, Harry Cummings :;
Overseer, Norris K. Bray; Recorder, q.
E. Games; Financier, L. X. Hussev; Re-
ceiver, G.. l.. Whitney; Guide, w. r.
Hill; Inner Watchman, Peter Mahoney !;
Outside Waterman, Lewis Pooler
Belle Clarke started Monday morning,
for Portland, 20 have treatment for her
eyes which are troubling her a great
deal.
Jennie Reed was taken suddenly i'll in
school last Monday and remained un-
conscious for hours.
Anon Savage and wife are now oc-
cupying the house near the church,
which they recently purchased.
Orison Gordon Is painting his large
barn.
Mis-. Joe Spaulding of Caratunk, was
in town last week.
Myrtle Whitney has learned to ride
her new bicycle very quickly
A small house and shed in the back
part of the town formerly occupied by
win Mahoney was burned about mid
night, last Sunday night
The teacher and pupils OF the Gram
mar school took pleasant walk, last
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Judkins of Caratunk, was in
town last week.
At the town meeting, last Monday
A. G. Dnsmore was chosen moderator,
w. B. Goodrich, clerk pro TEN. Voted
to pass by article I'd relating to the ac-
ceptance of a highway leading to the
Mckay Machinery Co.'S. land across the
land owned by +. G. Williams. Voted
TO accept the highway as laid out across
the Fiiz Brothers land to the north line
of the Mckay Cos. land. Voted to in
strnct the selectmen to locate the school
house on some portion of G. w. Badger 3
land. Tuesday the school house was
located according TO vote few rods be-
low the Mclntire road.
Mrs. Henry Sands came pretty near
having an expensive house cleaning, last
Monday. Sunday her husband received
forty-six dollars which he placed in a
blank book in the pocket of his best
coat. Monday morning, Mrs. Sands
hung the coat, with with other things,
upon the line to air, and the strong wind
shook everything so we'll that at night
when Mr.. Sands looked for the money
he found it not. AS the wind cOmeth
and goeth and no man can tell whittier,
the prospect OF finding the money was
slight indeed. Tuesday morning,
Henry Adams returned the money to
Mr.. Sands, his little son having found
the book and money beside the road.