The Somerset reporter., 1901-11-07

IetdtlNes Ill DONeT, N. II,
Two new members were taken into
the Bricklayers' and Masons' Union. No.
IL, at their last meeting.
A new mems club known as the "Slxty-
Three" club, has been formed and taken
rooms at the rear of the second story of
the First National bank.
A Skowhegan man, we'll fitted for the
position, Col. F. Fl. Wing, was placed at
the head of the order of Union Veterans
Union of Maine, at Saco, Tuesday.
A cordial invitation is extended by the
Woman's Club to the teachers of the
town to be its guests at the regular meet
ings of the club for the season of 1912.
The Junior C. f. Society of the First
Baptist church have in preparation
"Ooll's Fair which they hope to
present the latter part of the present
month.
DIR. W. E. Fellows was in town, yes
terday, called here professionally. His
daughter, Mrs. Rena Hight, accompanied
him and they returned home on the 1.35
train.
Mrs. Augustine Fowler is visiting
with her daughters, Ethel in Portland,
and Addle in Biddeford, this week.
Mrs. w. II. Fowler another daughter &C
comparing her.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Blunt entertained
eight tables at whist on Friday even
ing of last week, at the family residence
on Elm Ave. Exquisite refreshments
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Sullivan were
called to Richmond, this morning, to
attend the funeral of their daughter,
Mrs. Henry SHELTON, who died very sud-
denly, yesterday afternoon.
We are authorized to state that the
item signed by Geo. o. Smith in the
REPORTER last week, relative to B. A.
Colona, was intended in no way to re-
fleet upon the California King Mines or
upon E. F. Fairbrother, their agent here.
There will be two preaching services
at the Methodist Church, next Sunday.
The morning subject will be, spiritual
growth The evening subject will be,
"The elder brother" The Bible school
at II; the general prayer meeting at 6.
All are welcome.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Bethany Baptist Church have extended
cordial invitation to the young people
of the various churches in town to unite
with them in a young peoples prayer
meeting Sunday evening, Nov. 10, at 6
p. M, in Bethany chapel.
The members of the class of 1902, S.
FL. S., enjoyed a straw ride to the home
of their classmate, Miss Lula Smith, of
Cornville, Friday evening. Miss Mildred
Bentley and Miss Eunice Bodwell, as
sistant teachers in the school, accom-
panied the party as chaperones.
The heater for the S. w. Gould block
has arrived and is being put into place
by N. S. Steward & Co. 1t Is of the
Gurpey make and the largest single
heater in town, to which will be attach
ed AZ radiators. The work on the block
is progressing favorably, although at
this stage it seems necessarily slow.
All the plastering is completed and the
interior finish on the rooms is being
commenced upon. 1t ia hoped to have it
ready for occupancy by JAN 1st.
The first meeting of the Sorosis for
the season of 190l-1902 was held at the
Library Parlors, Tuesday evening last,
the 9TH instant. The club has taken for
its general subject for the season,
Every Day America" the subject for
the first evening being "Historic New
England. Papers were prepared as fol-
lows: Early Settlements by Mrs. Eliza
beth Russell; Revolutionary Landmarks,
Miss Louise Cass; Miss Clara B. Varney
gave a comprehensive and interesting
report of the recent meeting of the
Maine Federation. The musical portion
Of the program was as follows; piano
solo, Spinning Wheel by Bendal, Miss
Ethel Whittier; vocal solo, There's
Charm about the Old Love Still, Miss
Jessie Maddocks; vocal solo, Sweetheart
by Powell, Miss Eldena Smith. After
the final number on the program refresh
ments were served by the directors.
Mrs. Bertha Steward and Mrs. Lola
Blunt were hostesses.
On Thursday last a delegation of the
Eunice Farnsworth Chapter D. A. X
went TO Athens to pay visit to their
honored member, Mrs. Mary P. Elliott,
who is the daughter of Revolutionary
soldier. 1t was perfect October day,
and the drive across the beautiful farm
ing country and home through the
woods by the East Ridge was much en-
joyed. The Daughters were welcomed
very cordially by Mrs. Elliott and her
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Elliott. Mrs. Elliott is 81 years
of age, and is the fifth "Real Daughter" to
join the Chapter. She has younger
sister who is "Real Daughter" of
Chapter in Massachusetts. Her father,
Benjamin Baxter, served in the New
Hampshire line, and after the Revolution