The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-03

~ ,6e99i n. Vi +. TUESDAY evenings al h. +.
Some of the farmers are haying be-
tween the showers.
Miss Frances Jones closed her school
in the Longley district, last week, and
celebrated the occasion by a big picnic.
There were about 70 present at the pic
mic and an entertainment was furnished
by the pupils. Refreshments were also
served, consisting of ice cream and cake.
Miss Jones always remembers her pupils
on these occasions.
Bion c. Merry of New Portland was in
town, Saturday night, visiting relativef.
He was graduated last week, from
Bates College with honors.
Mrs. John Collins and her daughter.
Mrs. Lee Collins, of Harmony were in
town several days of last week, visiting
at Mr.. Cartoons.
The annual business meeting of the
Baptist society occurred, Monday even
ing, and the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Clerk, Mrs.
I arrie Ames; treasurer, c. II. Hussey;
business committee, c. A. Whiting, Geo.
o. Carr, w. P. Dudley; pulpit commit
tee, DR.. L. Brown, c. A. Whiting, Fran
ces Wright, F. g Holt and Angie
Murphy. Tie meeting was adjourned
until July 3lst, at which time proposed
amendments to the constitution will be
considered.
Mr.. Frank Handy died suddenly at
Gardiner, last Friday afternoon. Papers
which he had upon his body identified
him with the Soldiers Home, where the
al,
were sent to this place on the afternoon
train, Saturday. The funeral services
occurred in the vestry of the Baptist
Church, Sunday afternoon, at O'Clock
Mr.. Handy was So years of age and
veteran of the Civ War. The old com
rades accompanied the remains to the
grave and performed the service of the
q. A. r. He served his country with
honor and re-enlisted after serving the
the three years for which he first Joined
the army. He was in nearly 25 battles.
Rev. Mabel Andrews of Madison
preached in the Congregational Church,
last Sunday morning, in eXhange with
Rev w. L. Jennings, who preached in
Madison. Miss Andrews possesses a
good voice and is an interesting speaker
Her sermon held the close attention of
the audience.
The Z. IL Y. II. 5. committee of ar
rangements met with Mr. and Mrs
Cony Russell, " ednesday evening of last
week, and decided upon August 9th as
the date of this years meeting, which
will take place in the congregational
Church, as usual.
c. E. Vease and daughter Addie and
DR.. F. q. Edwards expect to leave here,
Monday, for Colorado The party will
be joined in Pennsylvania by Mrs Ed
wards.
The New England switchboard has
been installed in the Fairfield & Nor
ridgewock Telephone Co.'S. office and
gives good service.
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Hall and daugh-
ter have been visiting relatives in New
Portland several days of the past week,
they returned home Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tobey and Mrs. j.
NJ Pierce spent Sunday at West Mills,
visiting relatives.
Miss Florence Davis is expected home
from Springvale, Thursday of this week.
She has been having a two weeks va
cation visiting friends and attending
Col. French will give an illustrated
lecture on Alaska, at the Baptist church
sometime next week. Col. French is a
great traveller and educator and has in
teresting lectures.
Rev. S. Fl Burton of Watervlle will
deliver the memorial sermon before
Echo Lodge K. of P. in the Baptist
church next Sunday afternoon at 8
o clock. Immediately after the sermon
the members will march to the cemetery
where the graves of departed Knights
will be decorated.
Mrs. Fred NJ. Kennison and her two
little sons, George and Ralph, arrived
from Boston Thursday. They will spend
the summer with Mr. kennisou's sister,
Mrs. Gorham Bailey.
The V. l. S. will meet in patriotic
session with Mrs NJ. A. Watson, Thurs
day July 4th. The subject is Patriotism.
A discussion as American Civilization
going Backward" will occupy part of
the time. W