The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-02
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Bingham. .


Roads have been repaired sufficiently
so that people living some miles out are
now able to get into town
Up to the present, Wednesday morn
Ing. the ice has not been strong enough
10 admit of teams crossing and 1t has
been quite unsafe for foot people Mr..
Hutchins got in a short time ago while
attempting to cross and it was with dill
flculty that he saved himself. Another
man went through the ice with one loot
on Monday.
A hop occurred on New Years eve at
Kennebec hall with good attendance
MP. Miliken of Richmond, accom-
panied by another gentleman, was IL
town, this week.
Rosie Abbey is visiting friends in
Watervile
Carl Smith started for Boston, Mon
day, with the intention of working in
Pray's large store.
Nora Lander returned, Monday to
her studies at Colby institute.
No new cases of scarlet fever have
been reported and schools reopened,
Monday, the school rooms and books
having been thoroughly fumigated.
Mrs. r II. Colby, who has been re-
covering from scarlet fever, had two
sores gather and break in her throat,
making quite a serious set back to her
recovery. A trained nurse arrived from
Waterville on Tuesday night, affording
much needed help to Mrs. Mary Colby.
There was no public Christmas tree in
village, this year, but many family and
neighborhood trees in this town and in
Moscow, one at the home of 5. A.
Smith, one at Frank Hunnewell's, one at
Mark Savage's and another at 5. I.
Goodrichs.
A r. Donigan, member of the school
board, very generously remembered all
of the pupils In each of the four village
schools, nearly one hundred in all, mail
ing to each Christmas present of
either a silk handkerchief, a necktie or
pretty stick pin.
Mary Clark resumed her work in the
post office, Monday last. She boards at
Mrs. Julia Colbys.
The installation of officers in Mount
Moxie Lodge /. o. o f., will take place
Friday night, Leon Merrill of Solon be-
ing deputy of this district.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamberlain also Ben
Adams of Mayfield were in town, Tues
day of this week.
About seventy-fve friends of Hosea
Whipple met at his home on Christmas
night to offer congratulations and to
meet his bride, formerly Miss Nancy
Cartwright of New York. Every one
was most cordially received, refresh
ments were served and the evening pass
ed very pleasantly. Several presents
consisting Of a clock, chair and rug
were presented by the company and
very much appreciated by both Mr.. and
Mrs. whipple.
Miss Rose Huff is now at home from
New Portland, where she has been at
work.
George Scott of New Portland was in
town the first of the week.
Eight couples enjoyed whist party
at the residence of Mrs. Julia Colby
few evenings since. The party was
given by Miss George Colby and Simeon
Whitney. Refresh ments, consisting of
sandwiches and coffee, cake and olives,
were served. Pinks we're worn by all
present and the evening closed with
music, both vocal and instrumental.
The result of the guessing contest at
u. w. Moore's upon the number of nuts
In the glass globe was announced, Tues
day night. Belle Dinsmore, A F. Doni
gan and Arlie Dinsmore each guessed
the exact number which was 365, and
three of the prizes will fall to them.
Five or six others hold an equal chance
upon the fourth prize, having guessed
within two of the correct number. The
prizes are as follows: 1st, gold plated
french clock; End, one-half dozen plated
knives and forks; 3rd a fine berry spoon;
4th, silver plated meat fork. All of
the prizes are of first quality and very
desirable articles.