The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-02-12
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Heselton's.
Judge Bachelor on Tuesday sentenced
two tramps to sixty days In jail, Arthur
Grover who hailed from Oakfleld and
Paul Custin of Brunswick.
The Rebekah degree was conferred
upon two candidates at the last meeting
of Priscilla Rebekah Lodge.
Senator Goodwin has received an in
vtation to speak at the Lincoln club
banquet at Portland this evening.
The numerous friends OF Mrs. S. F.
Conant. who has been quite i'll, will be
gratified to learn that she is slowly
convaleseing, sitting up portion of
each day.
The midwinter meeting of Sorosis will
be held at Hotel Heselton, Friday even
ing next. Supper will be served at 7.30
O'Clock and supper tickets must be OBJ
tanned before Friday morning, either at
the hotel or of the president of the club.
c. S. Robinson is exercising a fine
looking young stallion by Nelson, dam
by black pilot. Pilot Nelson is his
name, he is under three years old, stands
nearly 1874 hands and weighs 1000
pounds. His color is rich chestnut.
R. F. Parker and Mr. Robinson own
him jointly.
mi Rntir, Of hn
Woman's Club will consist of a reception
at the Public Library, Wednesday even
ing, Feb. 10. The Town Improvement
Society, Sorosis, Mems Club and Nil
burn Club are invited to attend. A short
program will be given. Each member
of the Woman's Club has the privilege of
inviting one guest.
A social gathering of young men and
young ladies was held in the vestry of
the First Baptist church on Monday
evening. The musical and literary pro-
gram was pleasing one. Refreshments,
games and sociability occupied the re-
mainder of the evening. A committee
was elected to arrange for the social
gathering to take place on Monday even
ing, Feb. 23rd.
Sunset Chapter No. So, O. f. S. re-
Gently installed the following officers for
the ensuing year, viz Sarah II. Hutch
ms, w. M; Cornelia S. Jackson, Asst.
NJ. Benz. A, Sawyer, w. P; Louise H.
Sturtevant, secretary; Maora F. Sawyer,
treasurer; Carrie p. Fairbrother, con-
ductor; Blanch B. Pollard, Asst. con-
ductor; Issie Williams, Adah; Annie L.
Cakes, Ruth Laura II Dinsmore, Esther:
Yina L. Hill, Martha; Minnie Pishon,
Eleeta; Ella Fl. Nash, warden; E. G.
| Dunton, seminal; Ella L. Holt, chap
lain; Julia A. Robbins, marshal; Emma
H. DuntoD, organist. The chapter num-
bers nearly 100 members, 25 having been
Initiated the past year. They have lately
purchased new costumes for the officers
and are in fine working order
Charles F. Horne of Madison, was
brought up before Judge Bachelor in
the municipal court, Thursday, upon a
search and seizure process. Mr., Horne
| is the proprietor of the Weston House,
which was searched, Thursday, by
Deputies Dunbar, Briggs and Bracket.
A small quantity of light beer, bottle
of ale and bottle of whiskey, together
with an outfit of glasses, etc., we're
| found in the hotel. Horne pleaded not
guilty, but the court found for the
State and sentenced him to pay a fine
of 800 and serve jail sentence Of go
days, with 60 days additional in default
of payment of fine. He appealed and
furnished sureties in the sum of 5000 for
his appearance at the March term of
court, Judge Bachelor followed the
statute in imposing the sentence. The
State was represented by E. c. Butler,
Esq, the respondent by Bernard Gibbs,
Esq.
A meeting of the Town Improvement
Society was held in the Library parlors,
Friday afternoon, February 9Th, when
the following program was presented /:
Report of Federation given by Mrs.
Eaton song, Miss Eldena Smith, Mrs.
Dunton pianist; paper, Venice, Mrs.
Eva Gage. During recess the ladies
were entertained with photographs from
Venice shown by Mrs. Clifford. Follow
ing recess "Auld Lang Syne" by the
society, Mrs. Dunton at the piano; quo
tations from Merchant of Venice -
paper, Naples, Mrs. Mertie NJ. Lamb /;
poem, Drifting" read by Mrs. B. A.
Small. Question for discussion at the
next meeting, Is life in the country more
favorable to human development than
life ia the city? Closed with America
Mrs. Dunton at the piano. Hostesses,
Mrs. Dunton and Mrs. Robbins. At the
close of the meeting delicious refresh
ments were served under the direction
of Mrs Folsom, Mrs. Buck and Mrs.
Sawyer. The next meeting will be held
Friday afternoon, Feb. 18Th, at 2 o'clock.
Marc, the Great Magician.
Monday, Feb. l6;h, the fourth OF the
Milburn Club Entertainments occurs in