The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-22
North Arson.

The library is now equipped with a
card catalogue. Every book has an
author card and title card arranged al
alphabetically Patrons are invited to
use this catalogue.
County Attorney Small and Deputy
Sheriff Harding were IN town, Wednes
day afternoon.
Mr.. Wesley Perkins and Miss Olive
Uutchiugs we're married march IL by
Rev. j. K. Clancy.
Will Mitchell sold three sheep Tues
day, ful S25. These sheep were good
ones AMI hat is the kind it pays to keep.
O.W. Bryant has bought another pair
of steeIs mat bid fair to be among the
good ones when fully matured. Only
one year old they indicate what they are
to he.
Inc contributions towards bell for
the Congregational Church are evidene-
ing the fact that the church has many
friends.
The pastor of the Congregational
church will preach as usual next Sun
day, at $50 p. M. Subject "What we
most need and how we can get it."
The public library has received the
complete set (12 vols) of Francis Park.
mans work ON North America. This is
q valuable acquision to the library.
Some patrons purpose to read the entire
set by course.
Rev. Mr.. Hooper. State missionary,
will preach in Central hall, Sunday
morning, March 25th at 1915 a. m.
Subject, "Do You v ant to Know How
to be Happy" A cordial invitation is
extended for all to be present.
Arson Grange has an invitation to
meet with Kennebec Valley Grange in
an all day meeting, Thursday, March
Goth. Picnic dinner. 1t Is expected
that Hon. r. W. Ellis of Embden will be
present and address the meeting.
Lumbermen say that the first part of
the winter was the best for yarding
lumber, but since February came the
conditions have been most unfayOrable
for hauling. Some concerns In the State
have been obliged to take the teams out
of the woods or let them remain idle for
days az time, On account of the water
occasioned by the heavy rains.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Tinkham of Arson
were In this village, Tuesday. They
have both passed their 80th birthday
and are active in performing the daily
duties connected with their large farm,
where they have lived for many years.
Mr. and Mrs Tinkham have the correct
idea of life, that it is much better to
wear out than to rust out, and are
among our oldest and most active towns
people.
Miss Nora Lander of Bingham has
been guest at the Somerset Hotel dur
I'M of loot unak WQ6naadav
evening the young people of the town
gave Mss Lander a reception in the
hotel parlor. The evening was very
pleasantly passed with musical enter
tainment and social games. Miss
Lander, although young, has developed
an unusually fine SOPRANO voice, with a
sweetness, strength and tone that few
of her age possess. She returned home,
Friday.
Secretary Clarke was in Auburn and
Portland last week in the interest of the
State fair which will be held sept. 8, 4,
8, 8 and 7. The trustees voted to take
In addition to the breeds of cattle already
listed the Red.polled Angus, Black
polled Angus and Sussex. The premium
list was carefully revised. The Burpee
Seed Co. offer special premiums through
the catalogue to the farmers who win a
premium from their seeds. There are
also special offers from Ohio improved
Chester swine, Guernsey cattle and
Hampshire Down sheep association.
Secretary Clarke says that the already
increasing correspondence indicates a
growing interest in the coming fair.
The trustees feel that the work of re-
pairing the buildings Is nearly CON-
pleted and this year every one will give
their time aud attention to the fair for
the benefit of the people. The cata-
logue will be issued nearly two months
earlier than usual and the season of 1900
promises to break all previous records.
Emblem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Mullen, at this
writing, are no better.