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The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21
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Mr. Linley Parsons and mother OF
Cornville, visited at Mrs Tracy's, last
week. Mrs. Tracy is quite poorly at
the present Wi ing.
M. D. Holt and son. shipped live stock
from this station, Monday p. M
Mrs. Ada Hatch of Shawmut visited at
A. K. Nelson's over Sunday.
Miss Alice Osborn of Waterville is
visiting at Mr.. Arthur Wardswelfs.
Mr.. Bert Webster has gone to Mass,
for years stay.
Mr.. Bert Ames of South Norridgewock
has moved his family to this place, and is
living in part of the Scott Buuill house
at present. Mr.. Ames is at work on the
X. r. section.
Mr.. John Walker has been confined to
the house the past week with very bad
hand.
Master Jay Nelson of Bowdoinham
visited his grandparents in this place last
week.
Mrs. Arthur Ellis and son were very
suddenly summoned to Mass, by the
serious illness of Mr.. Ellis. Saturday even
Ing. supposed to be the grip.
Sleigbing and crossing the river is
excellent in this vicinity and every one is
busy with their work, hauling ice, lumber,
logs, hay and wood and have been all
winter. There has been large quantity
Of logs hauled to the mill, which has kept
business lively there so far and will several
weeks to come, crossing the river has
been the very best since the first Of
December.
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Athens.

Mr.. Stephen l.. Tobey passed away,
Thursday, at his home near this village,
where he has been failing in health for
some years. The funeral occurred, Sun
day afternoon, the service being per-
formed by Rev. II. F. Huse of the First
Baptist Church, Skowhegan.
1t Is reported that Rev. Mr.. Lombard
is III at his home in Harmony from an
attack of la grippe. Mr.. Lombard has
been in charge of the high school ia
Hartland, this winter, but it Is closed on
account of the Illness of the little daugh-
ter of the principal, with diphtheris.
Miss Ina Emery, who has passed some
two months In Skowhegan, visiting and
canvassing for the Woman's Home Com
panion, came home two weeks ago.
The town meeting here, last Monday,
resulted in the election of an entirely
new board of selectmen and school
officers.
There was dance at the hall, Satur-
day night last.
l.. E. Jacobs has been elected super
visor of schools for the present year
Clarence Hight and II. N. Flanders
are on the committee with one more to
90 CHOSEN.
The examination of teachers for the
summer schools will take place at the
town school building on Monday, April
l. All desiring schools remember the
date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Bosworth, who
have passed the winter In Wsterville,
have been visiting In town, and Mrs.
Bosworth is still here aG the home OF
her father, Mr.. Almon Locke, but we
hear that Leland has returned to Wa
terville.
Miss Eva Wentworth is stopping at
home for few days.
Mr.. Ernest Cook, who has been quite
Ill, Is so as to leave his chamber.
Miss Jennie Fox is quite poorly and
unable to attend school,
Mrs. NJ. A. Goodrich went to Skowhe-
gan, Friday, Mar. s., to pass a day or
two with her daughters there, but found
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Brighton.

Cora Butler returned, Sunday, from
Skowhegan, where she has been employ
ed at FaItview Farm.
Mrs Z. A Decker went to Watervile,
last week.
SIMMER Strickland has been to Show
hogan for the past week.
Miss Mollie Farrin went to st. Adams,
Saturday.
Miss Gladys Sinkson has returned to
her home in Waterville. e.
"Uncle" Ivory Whitehouse, an aged
resident OF this town, who lived with his
stepdaughter, Mrs. Sanford Russell, died
Saturday morning, at the age of "a years,
months and days. The funeral WAS
held at the house, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Allen of Athens
were 10 town, Sunday.
One of our grsngers, W. 2. Crawford
by name, is rejoicing over the birth of a
boy.
Mr.. Holway, State deputy and Mr..
Buker Of Skowhegan were visiting the
grange, Saturday. good attendance
is reported and class of four took the
first and second degrees.
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NOTICE OF FORECLO SURE.

Whereas. Fred Stewart of Moscow, Somerset
County State OF Maine, by his Mort gage Deed,
dated December 3lst, 1889. and recorded in
somerset County Registry of Deeds, Book 2e7,
Page 4a9, conveyed to me the undersigned,
Tiny lame then being Dorcss Jackson, and my
residence then being Moscow above named)
certain parcel OF Real Estate situated in said
Moscow and described as follows: A certain
lot or parcel of land with the buildings there
on, containing ninety six acres more or less.
being the same lot conveyed to me (meaning
SAID Fred Stewsrd) by the said Dorcas Jack
son. by her deed dated December 31st 1889.
Also another lot containing sixty acres stu
ated In said Moscow, being the same lot con-
yey ed to me (meaning said Stewart by said
Dorcss Jackson, by deed dated Decembe 3 list,
1889 (both the above referred to leeds not being
recorded al the date the mortgage given);
an d whereas the conditions of said mortgage
have been broken, now therefore, by reason Of
the breach of the conditions tbt reof. l. Dorcss
Trott (nee Jackson) acting by my duly aul hor-
lied attorney, Arthur c. Dipsmore. whose
power OF attorney is recorded in Somerset
County Registry of Deeds Book 252. Page ITS,
claim foreclosure OF said mortgage.
Dated at Bingham, Maine. March 18th, 1901.
DORCAS TROTT,
by ARTHUR G. DINsMoRE. her Attorney of
record. 3w1I
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n. East COrnville.

Nearly everybody is suffering more or
less from bad cold or la grippe.
Alfred Bowman and wife we're on the
sick list, last week, but both are i'm
proving slowly.
Uncle Sam Longfellow and wife of
the East Ridge, after six weeks battle
with the grip, are now able to be about
the house. IL. n. Longfellow and wife
have been there much of the time to
care for them. Mrs. Longfellow's
daughter, Mrs. Mcclure has also been a
constant attendant. Mr.. Clark Ellis and
wife of Athens have come, this week, to
assist them.
Tom Donahue came home sick, Sat
urday night, and wasn't able to return
to his work, Monday.
Mrs. Dana Cooley tried to have the
grip, last week, but three of the chill
dren were sick so she gave it up. All
are better.
Mrs. A. C. Foss and children of Lew
iston have been visiting his parents
here, also Mrs. Flora Allen and Hector
of Skowhegan.
Edna Soule returned to school at
Pittsfeld, Mar. 8.
Florence Wing is at work in Athens
for Mrs. Charles Leighton.
E. R. Berry and A. A. Hall began saw.
ing wood by horse power, Mar. IS, at
Philander Hoyt's About o'clock Mr..
Berry had the misfortune to have his
right hand caught by the saw and quite
badly cut. 1t will doubtless be several
days before he can return to his work.
Joseph Levi and Anna Barker are
attending the spring term at Somerset
Academy, Athens.
E. <. Sanford has recently met with
the loss of his family cat at the age of 81.
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Two German peddlers from Lewiston
staid In this place over Sunday.
MOOre's Mills-Canaan.

Herbert Hight from Somerville, Mass,
was in this olace, last week, TO attend the
funeral of Mrs. Olive Bean, which occur
red the I3ih. at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. Chas. Foster. Rev. A.
d. Dodge from Clinton officiated, assist
ed by the choir. The floral tributes were
profuse and beautiful She was a former
resident of this town and leaves large
circle of relatives and friends to mourn
their loss. A brother, Geo. Garfield
from Pittsfed and a grandson, J. Irwin
Foster, and wife from Wa;erville were
also present.
A. A Goodrich and wife visited rela-
tives in West Pittsfeld, one day last
week.
Mrs. L M Williams and sister, Alice
Goodrich. passed one day, last week,
visiting at Alton Richardson's in Fair
field.
Oakman Moody and wife made brief
call on friends in this place, last Sunday.
c. Everett Farnham and wife passed
last Sabbath with relatives in town.
Frank Steward and wife from Skowhe-
gan spent last Friday at their sons, F.
d. Getchell.
Mrs. Eugene Cain from Clinton made a
brief call at Ansel Goodrich's, Sunday, on
her way home from visiting at her IA
the,'s, Howard Burgess in E. Skowhe-
gan.
Almon Smith and wife and Misses Ina
and Nellie Holt from So. Canaan spent
last Saturday evening at Ansel Good
rich's, where delightful musicale" was
enjoyed.
Horsemen and crows denote the return
of spring, both being plentiful.
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F. +. WEIGH, after being confaed to
the house for two weeks, with the grip,
is able to be out.
Miss Nettie Moore Is on the sick list.
Miss Elsie Jones has recovered from
the grip and has returned to her school,.
Mrs. M. E. French was at G. 4. Jones,
Monday.
Mrs. Eunice Danforth went to Fair.
field, Saturday, to visit her daughter,
Mrs. d. L. Gray.
Mrs. James Welch passed away very
suddenly, Wednesday evening with
pm eumonia.
1t is very sickly around here; there is
some one sick at almost every house in
this vicinity, hardly well ones enough to
care for the sick ones.
+. o. Danforth went to Madison, Fri
day evening, and was very much pleased
TO see the team from Skowhegan Cara
bassett lodge, |. o. o. F., work the third
degree. Their work was fine. d
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Mark Dinsmore has returned from Mill
inocket, where he has been for week or
more.
Will Clark OF Caratunk was in town.
last week.
Frank Vittum and wife of Scion were
visitors at Chas. Webster's in Moscow,
Saturday and Sunday last.
Mrs. Moore of Moscow is caring for
Mrs. George Eames, who is still quite
sick. Mrs. Eames, little child is now
improving.
Mrs. A. c. Dinsmore has been spend
ing few days at Waterville.
Mrs. E. E, Baker of Moscow is slowly
recovering from recent illness.
The handkerchief sociable was a marked
success, an unusually large gathering in
Kennebec hall After the handkerchiefs
were all disposed of at auction by w. r.
Jordan. numbered bits of paper which
sold about as well, the main point being
to secure partner for the march in which
number of new figures were introduced,
Anon Baker and George Colby led the
march. Ice cream was served and about
$I2 was realized for the benefit of the
Congregational church,
The Bingham and Moose River tele-
phone line are putting in new up-to-date
instruments in all their Offices. Mark
Savage and George Eames were up river
recently attending to the work.
Walter Smith was home from Oakland
over Sunday.
Last week the last block factory shut
down till lumber can be RATED down the
river.
S. A. Smith is confined to the house
by rheumatism.
w. W. Hamblet of Concord was in
town, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr..
Cook OF May yield were in town last week
F. II. Colby was at Waterville and Au-
gusta the first of the week
The last literary meeting was held at
the residence of Z. w, Moore.
Alice Owens has been at Skowhegan a
few days.
Mr.. E. A. Cook, a teacher of music
gave d free musical entertainment and
lecture at Union hall, Monday evening
The first of series OF twelve lessons on
vocal music.
Lee Baker and Gene Lander have re-
turned from few days spent in the
woods at Spauldingtown.
Norman Fogg is quite sick.
Miss Ada Witham was calling on friends
in town, Monday.
Mrs. Sophia Bean, who is with her son,
David seems to be failing the past few
weeks.
Winifred Beams home in Concord was
burned with its contents, Tuesday a. m.
Ed Miller has moved his family into
the house formerly occupied by E. Butler
Lyman Basset has purchased the house
on Meadow street owned by John Miller.
One OF our friends who has braved the
terrible cold of the past winter in a wool
hat yielded to the piercing wind of Tues
day last and purchased comfortable cap.
The Eastern Star society now hold
their meetings once in two weeks.
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her married daughter so severely i'll that
It was Friday, Mar. 10, before she re-
turned to her home here. Mrs. Tilton
being somewhat better and in the care
of good nurse.
MIR. A. C. Wade has been suffering
from severe cold, recently.
Mr.. Bryce Palmer and Miss Jones,
also Mr.. E. Dutton of Skowhegan were
in town, Sunday, to attend the funeral
of Mr.. 5. l.. 1obey.
Miss Annie Emery returns, Monday,
to Pennington for the spring term OF
normal school.
Private letters from Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayland Leighton, who are passing the
winter In Pasadena, CAL, speak of the
country in glowing terms, although Mr..
Leighton has had an attack Of the grip
and going out too quickly had severe
relapseof the disease. They say they
have formed no plans as to their return.
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Madison Center.

There is crew of men at work on the
new pier at the lake. George Gould OF
Skowhegan has charge Of the work.
Milton Merrill has bought the Geo.
Snow farm, now occupied by Joseph
Spaulding, and will move on to it in the
early spring.
James Ransome and Peter Pooler OF
East Madison started. last Monday, for
Oklahoma. Mr. Ransome moved his
family to Ephraim Lawrence's.
Eugene Wescott, who has been sick
several weeks, is gaining. DR.. Andrews
of No. Arson is attending him.
Mrs. Charles Spear is at Madison car
ing for the sick.
Miss Susie Clark has been very sick
but is now better. DR.. Wardsworth of
Skowhegan is the attending physician.
The Ladies' Aid society of Spirituaists
meet with Miss Olive Hayden, Mar 70.
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Harmony.

There will be an examination of candi.
dates for teaching in town on Saturday at
l 80 in the afternoon at the village school
house.
There was a typical case ofdiphtheria in
town, last week. Miss Eva Blaisdel of
Franklin. Me who was employed in the
family of Rev. Mr.. Lombard. She is i'm
proving
AT the dinner furnished by the ladies on
town meeting day, twelve dollars were
realized, as net proceeds.
There was goodly number attended
the ball last Thursd y evening at the hall
and the music was excellent, which was
furnished by Kendals orchestra of
Skowhegan. A much larger attendance
would have been there if some persons
had not reported at Cambridge and Hart
land that it was to be postponed.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Frank J. Sawyer of Fairfield in the
County of Somerset and State of Maine by his
two mortgage deeds dated and recorded as fol-
lows, viz: the first dated the 26th day of De-
cember 1895 and recorded in the Somerset Reg
istry of deeds, book 23l, page 1879, the second
dated February 18th 1897 and recorded In said
Registry of deeds. book 23l, page 4ls conveyed
to Mani, y Sanderson, then of Fairfield, but
since deceased, a certain parcel of real estate
situated in said Fairfield and bounded in each of
said mortgages as follows, viz: on the north by
land of Richard Keith. o. E. Sawtele and D. A.
Ames; on the east by land formerly owned by
Bethual Clifford now of Robert Jennings;
on the south by land formerly owned by
Jane Atwood and Il. G.. Pratt, now occupied by
James Tuttle and Eben Pratt; on the west by
land of said Pratt and said Keith, subject TO the
easement of the public highway across the same,
meaning to convey land decided this day to me
by said Sanderson.
And whereas the conditions of said mortgages
have be- en- broken, now therefore, by reason of
the breach of the conditions thereof l claim a
for eclosure of said mortgages. 3wI2
FRANK g. PENNEY,
Admir- of the Estate Of Manley Sanderson.
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Browns Corner.

Mrs. Laforest Goodwin has been very
sick with the grip. Her daughters,
Misses Almie and Rosa, have also been
III Of the same disease.
Miss Eva Goodwin of the Somerset
laundry, Skowhegan, came home Sunday
for short vacation.
Mrs. w. r. Bailey visited relatives in
Hartland, last week.
Mr.. b. l.. Fitzgerald of Rockland was
In town, two days last week, called here
by the serious illness of his mother Mrs.
Aura Fitzgerald.
Miss Annie Lancaster of Skowhegan is
spending short vacation at home.
On account OF bad weather Mrs. Cor
son has not been able to attend her APP.
pointments at this place, this winter. II
the cOnditinos are favorable next Sunday,
she will be expected to be present.
The members OF the school board met
on Saturday afternoon, and announce
there will be public examination of
teachers on Apr. 9th.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

At our annual town meeting the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: Clerk, r. H. Reed; selectmen,
w. E. Marble, w. S. Bemis, G. d.
Magoon; road commissioner. w. B.
Huntress school committee, Ernest L.
Willis, Enrol B. Reed. Geo H. Rhoades !;
supt of school, VIM. Mclaughlin; collector,
Z. B. Reed The town voted to raise
SIPS for free high school, for roads and
bridges $500.
c. c. Mclaughlin is having good
patronage at his grocery, confectionery
and fruit store. BY cash or ready pay he
can afford to sell for smaller profits and
more rapid sales.
1t is said that new trader is to open a
ore at Mainstream soon. The more the
better. Business is on the upward grade
since the K. r. has been extended here.
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North Fairfield.

Miss Clara Tobey OF Fairfield Center
was calling on her sister, Mrs Alden B.
Hoxie, few days ago.
Mrs. Clarence Bickford was quite i'll
with the gfip last week but is now better.
Elihu Hoxie is slowly improving.
There are cases of illness from grip or
other causes at almost every house for
quite distance.
Mrs. Kincald is keeping house for
Albert Bowman.
Mrs. J. S. Taylor is spending the
week with friends in Watervile
Mr., and Mrs. H. Sawtelle passed Sun
day with friends in Smithfield.
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SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH,

= gan. in and for the county of SO, erset,
on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH,
In the year of our Lord one thousano
nine hundred aud one. The following mat
ter having been presented for the action
Their upon, hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby
Ordere That notice thereof be given to al
re sons interested, by eau ing copy of this
order to be published three weeks successive
~ in THE SOMERSET REPORTER. newspaper
published at Skowhegan, in said County, that
they may appear a. Probate Court to be
held at said Skowbega on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF APRIL.
A. D. 1901, at nine OF the clock in the forenoon,
Al be heard thereon IL they see cause.
Sarah Hail. late OF Fairfield, deceased.
Will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Daniel c. Hall, the executor named
therein.
Olive e. Loud, late OF Pittsfeld, deceased.
Petition for distribution presented by Han.
over s. Nickerson, administrator.
Ross j. Merry OF Norridgewock. First &C
count OF Corydon K. Veasie, guardian, pre-
sented
Orrin Goodridge, late OF Canaan, deceased.
will and petition for probate thereof present.
ed by William Goodridge, the executor named
therein.
Harriet n. Taylor, late OF Fairfield. decess-
ed. Petition for distribution presented BY e.
Kelley, executor.
Lorenzo ID. Holmes, late OF Cornville, de-
ceased viii and petition for probate thereof
presented by Clarassa Holmes, the executrix
nance therein.
Elijah s. Foster, late OF Canaan, deceased.
Will and petition for probate thereof present.
ed by EIzl beth 5. Foster, the executrix nam
ed therein.
LeaRder S Lombard, late of Concord, de-
ceased Petition for license to sell and con-
vey real estate presented by Perry S. Longley
guardian OF minor heirs.
Mary Lucas OF St Adams. of nnsound
MUD. Petitions for license to sell and convey
real aud personal estate presented by stephen
b. Prescott, guardian.
Bushrod w. Wellington, la e Of Pittsfield.
deceased Petition for the appointment of
Will. 1. Randlett of said Pttsheld, admins
TRAITOR, presented.
Amanda ID. Colby. late of Madison. deceas-
ed. Final account and petition for distrihu-
tion presented by Charles o. Small, admins
traitor.
Carl s. and Elbridge H. Hunnewell of
Madison, minors. Petition for license to sell
and convey real estate presented by David s.
Hunnewell, guardian.
Wilbur II. Savage, late OF Arson, deceased
Final account of Charles j. Savage admins
tTator presented.
George w. Harvey OF Hartland. Final &C
count and resignation OF Joseph p Manson
guardian presented.
Lyman GRAFT, late Of Scion, deceased
First and final account OF Eugene Danforth
guardian of minor heir, presented.
James w. Lord, late OF Athens, deceased
Will ana petition for probate thereof present.
ed by Martha Judkins, daughter of de-
ceased.
Reuel W Webb, late OF st. Adams. deceas
presented by Charles H. webb, one of the
executors named therein.
EDWARD f. DANFORTH,
Judge OF said Court.
Attest:-NArHAN FOWLER, Register.
3wl2
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Gornville.

The F. F. club made their annual visit
at the home of Mrs. Marcia Hopkins of
North Cornville March IL. After the
usual interchanges of welcome, the table
was spread, baked bean and pastry din
ner was INDUCED in until their sharpened
appetites were quite well appeased. The
remainder of the afternoon was spent in
social chat which was enjoyed by the
company until all wished her many happy
returns of such pleasant gatherings and
departed for their homes.
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. East Mercer.

William Harlow is very sick with the
grippe.
Mrs. Lizzie Berry Is spending few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Presley.
Charles Presley is at Skowhegan this
week as juror.
Mrs. Fl. G. Mank of Lawrence, Mass,
Is spending week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wells.
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w. PittsfieId.

Mr.. c. F. Seekins is in Boston doing
business in his line.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah Whitehouse who
have been for some time employed by
Mr.. Seekins, have hired to work on a
farm for Mr.. Charles Marston 10 Show
hogan. They will go to Brighton, this
week, for visit. Mr. Seekins has hired
Mr.. Lewis and wife of Palmyra.
In my last weeks correspondence to
the REPORTER the notice of the death of
Mrs. Olive Beams death, aged 81, should
have read 81 years and II months. G
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

Reporter journal The lime trust has
apparently taken 10 everything about as
thoroughly as the ice trust did, but there
is one consolation in connection with the
lime trust, it cannot suspend operations
In Maine and confine operations to some
other State
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Notice of Dissolution,

This is to give notice that the partnership here
tofore existing between the undersigned, under
the firm lame of Simpson q Savage, 10 this day
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. Savage retir-
ing from said firm.
WALTER SAVAGE,
GEORGE SIMPSON.
Skowhegan, Mar. 4, 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

Mrs. Belle Tracy has been sick the
past week with the grippe.
Mrs. Ansel Nickerson is spending a
fortnight with her parents in Rome.
Ansel Nickerson aud John Bacon were
in Wilton, Monday.
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past. w. H. Clark will finish this week.
Charles Spaulding has closed his win
ters operation and has moved his family
to his home in Moscow.
bud Healey of Scion Is boarding at
Webester's hotel.
Eda Baker returned, Monday, to her
school in Pennington.
At the Invitation of w. H. Clark a
party OF the married folks to the num-
Der of twenty went in to the logging
camp and took supper; we were highly
entertained by the cook, c. A. Williams,
who gave US bountiful meal. The
evening was spent in playing cards and
treat consisting of apples and candy
was passed round. AT late hour the
party started for home and all Joined in
saying they had passed a very pleasant
evening.
The Ladies' Aid society of this place
are rehearsing for an entertainment to
come off the first Of April, consisting OF
the drama, MA Sweet and her seven
daughters" tableau, farce, MRS. Willis
MILL" sociable, grand march followed by
first class supper.
A party of eight took a trip to the
camps Sunday.
Harold Sterling, Cora Willard, Lizzie
Bean and Laura Williams spent Satur-
day evening with Eda Baker Logon
achy was the game OF the evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

George Simpson having purchased his part
ner's interest In the above ARM will continue the
business as heretofore, and all persons indebted
to the late firm must call at the store and MAKE
immediate settlement, that we may close up
the books.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

There are cheap baking powders, made from
alum but they are exceedingly harmful to
health Their astringent and cauterizing
qualities add dangerous element to food.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-03-21

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