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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
BEAUTIFUL
HOME
WEDDING
Mss BESSIE COMPTON. CHARMING
GRAFTON YOUNG LADY. BE
COMES Mr.. JUSTIN cARsKA
DoN's BRIDE.
Wedding Occurred at the Home of the
Brides Parents in Grafton, wit
messed by Few rFiends of the
Contracting Parties.

Tuesday evening at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Compton, ON East
Main street, Grafton, Miss Bessie Comp
ton was united in marriage to Mr.. Justin
Carskadon. The ceremony was perform
ed at o'clock by the Rev. F. Nj Comp
ton, of Morgantown, an uncle of the
bride. A few intimate friends and the
relatives of both the contracting parties
witnessed the ceremony.
At the appointed hour the bridal party
entered the parlors in step to the beau-
tiful Mendelssohn's wedding march, exc
entcd by Miss Ella Carskadon, of Key
ser, an aunt of the groom. The cerc-
mony was then performed by Rev. Comp
ton, the beautiful ring ceremony of the
Methodist Episcopal church being used.
Miss Ellie Carskadon, sister Of the
groom, was the bridesmaid. The maids
of honor were Misses Hal Sayrc and Yep
pa Furbee, of Grafton. Edward Comp
ton, brother of the bride acted as best
man. The bridesmaids and attendants
were beautifully gowned and the gentle
men were dressed in the conventional
black. 3
At the conclusion of the wedding cere-
mony, the friends and relatives of both
parties showered the happy couple with
hearty and sincere congratulations.
Mrs. and Mrs. Carskadon remained in
Grafton over night, and Wednesday
morning they left for the home of the
groom's father, Isaac Carskadon, at
Hedgeville, where they will spend their
honeymoon. They will return to this
city and take up their future residence
on West Mulberry street.
Mrs. Carksdon Is one Of Grnfton's most
popular and charming young ladies. She
is possessed of sweet and agreeable dis
position and has many accomplishments.
Mr.. Carskadon is prominent young
business man of this city. He Is the
junior member Of the firm of the Pal
ace Furniture company. He Is an indus
trious. straightforward, energetic and
ambitious young man. he has q legion
of friends in this city, and they are all
wishing him married life that win be
continuously happy. prosperous and Sc
rene.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Clarksburg has begun to draw the con-
GEMS of the manufacturing sort, as well
as other kinds, from the city of Wheel
ing, which has had the reputation these
many years of being the leading city in
the state. The tide has turned and ev-
erything IS coming our way. But what
is Whccling's loss Is Ciarksburg's gain.
The latest to come to Ciarisburs is
the John H. Eye company, manufactur-
ers of snuff. For many years this COM
pany has operated factory in Wheel
ing, but, recognizing the possibilities OF
ClarSshnrg and this section of the state,
the company very wisely decided to move
its factory and business to this city.
The W. B. Osborn machine property
on Baltimore street. between Fourth and
Fifth streets. in Glen Elk, has been Sc
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

STRIKES
DAN srARKEY's HOUSE AT GOOD
HOPE AND HIS FIFTEEN YEAR
OLD DAUGHTER, TOO.
Girl Picked Up for Dead. But Soon Re
vived.-House Caught Afire. But Is
Saved Terrible.


Good Hope, W. Va, June l0.--A heavy
rainstorm with much heavy thunder and
lightning came up here at noon ON Sat
urday, the 9th inst.
While the family of Mr. Dan n. STAR
key. our village blacksmith, were eating
dinner (saye the almost fatal) victiml,
heavy bolt of lightning crashed
through the roof of tho residence of the
above named gentleman, firing the house
and it almost proved fatal to his daugh-
ter, Miss Lessie, a girl of fifteen sum
mers.
1t seems that the latter was standing
IN the kitchen door, not moro than six
feet from those at the table, which was
upon the porch. She was in the act
of hanging mp cross-gun when the nl-
most fatal bolt came and Frustrated her.
She was Immediately picked up and put
in bed, unconscious, and supposed to be
dead. but rallied and recovered conscious
ness in about fifteen minutes. II "a GU
rious that none Of the other occupants
were so badly stunned, being so close.
In few moments after the accident to
the daughter, Gre was discovered In the
attic and had It not been for the pres
ence of mind Of Mr.. Starkey. who Is a
man of excellent nerve, the house and
probably half of its contents might have
been destroyed by fire.
The excitement under such circum-
stances, of course, was terrible. On ac-
count Of the continued flashing of the
lightning message for medical assist
ancc could not be gotten through for
about an hour.
After the arrival and examination by
DIR. W. CASTOR, It was found than on
reaching up the left hand to hang the
cross-bow ON nail the course Of the
lightning was down that arm and side,
considerably burning and shocking her,
but If poison can be avoided, she win
be out in few days.
One OF the mysteries Is that lime and
splinters were equally abundant in all
four of the front rooms, and n window
facing more than thirty feet from where
Miss Leslie stood was torn of. The
heaviest current seemed 10 pass through
large front room mostly occupied by
the family as sitting room. and it Is
thought. that, If the family had been in
that room. probably all would have been
killed and more than likely burned up,
as this house Is more than zoo yard.
from the nearest dwelling. II was GER
tainly bad enough a. It was, but might
have been q great deal worse, and they
are no doubt thankful it is no worse.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
INJUNCTION
May Be Secured Against the City by
Point Comfort Citizens in the Gre
matory, Site Matter.

The residents of Point Comfort are
very much dissatisfied over the action OF
the city council in purchasing the Gem
mills property for the proposed crema-
tory. 1t is stated that they will apply
for an injunction to restrain the city.
from carrying out its plans in this re-
spect. There is every indication that
there viii be trouble over the matter.
That the location is very good one so
far rs the city proper is concerned, there
is no doubt, but it appears to be OBJ
jectionable to that suburb. 1t has been
suggested by several that n lot be Sc
cured on Cain street for the purpose.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
SNUFF FACTORY
LOCATES IN CLARKSBURC
SUPERIOR ADVANTAGES INDUSTRIES TO
THIS c1rY-wrII BECOME PERMANENT Picture


cured, and the machinery is being ship
ped from Wheeling and viii he installed
at once. The factory will be in active
operation here by the lst of July at
most.
Mr.. Eye, general manager Of the fac
tory; says the company has under serious
consideration the proposition to manufac-
turc scrap. tobacco also, but IL has
not come to a definite decision in the
matter.
The gentlemen connected with this
concern are enterprising. energetic, wide
awake business meu and have met with
much success in the conduct of the htisi-
ness, and there is every assurance that
the new concern win become pernia-
nent fixture here, rs the advantages OF
clarlsburg are superior to those Of
Wheeling.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
SIMPSON
ELECTRICAL
COMPA ANY
Secures q Charter 70 Furnish Power ana
Other Concerns Secure Articles Of
Incorporation

. Charters have been issued to. 4
The Simpson Electrical company. o.
Simpson, Taylor county, ". Va. 70 fur
nish electrical power. Capital, So 900
Incorporators. Melville D. Post, Grafton:
Louis wyckof. Walter C. Freely silnp-
son. w. Va.
FAiton HUI Coal company, Of Bsiiaite.
Ohio, TO mine coal. Capital 100000. IN.
corporators. s. r. COPYRIGHT, w. D. eilse-
C. Roberts, lfoundsviIle, w. va.
The Mutual Mining and Operating
company, OF Wheeling. to carry on 4 min.
ing business. Capital. $1,000 600 1nepr-
porators. Charles 4. Nesbitt, George
christIeib. Thoa. C. Young. Wheeling;
NJ. L. Piatt, Mosndsville; +: ,. Plank.
Allegheny, Pa.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
SMALL POX VICTIMS WIDOW
HAS The DISEA Sc
Mrs. Sarah Hearne Breaks Out With
the Smallpox at Her Home Case
is Well Defined. Says Ex-
pert kornmann.

Mrs. Sarah Hcarne, widow Of Charies
Hcarne. who died from smallpox
Thursday. May %, ct his honse
at the corner OF Oak ana Pike
streets, has tho disease In the same
house. She became sick Monday ana
DIR. Kornmann, expert, examined her. He
was Of the opinion that n case Of SMALL
pox was developing and It was closely
watched. Later In the day. he became
satisfied that It was smallpox and Ties
day morning the yellow flag was hung
out as a signal to stay away from the
place, aud a guard was placed at the
house.
After the death and burial OF Mr.
Henrne the housc was thoroughly fuml.
gated and diainfected and It was thought
Mrs. Hcarne might escape. But It APP
pears that she had come in contact with
the disease before the house was disin.
footed and. as consequences. the disin,
fcctant did not prove adequate.
The case Is well defined. On account
of the death OF her husband, her friends
are much alarmed. but her plysicai eonat-
ton Is said to be better than his was.
and it is believed her life can be saved
The day guard is William Spencer, and
Robert Brent, coiored. win keep vigil at
night The people Of the community
should use every precaution TO keep the
disease from spreading.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
SHOE MANDATORY
FROM QUAKER CITY

increase It's capital stock and enlarge the
plant, II satisfactory arrangements can
be made with home people. Mr.. Doyle
has submitted very reasonable propo-
sition TO some Of the business men Of
ciarissburg. and asks for nothing that +
not legitimate and which the people Of
clarizsbure can wen afford to become IN
terested. IN, for the heneAt Of the city
Enthusiastically and commercially. as wen as
for their own personal advantage.
The matter VII be taken up by those
interested in inducing factory concerns TO
locate here and negotiations With AR.
Doyle win doubtless be. started within
the next few aays.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
JERUSALEM!
REV. w1rrER AND OTHERS WILL
CRY OUT, WHEN THEY GO
BOARD SHIP FOR OLD
Selected as Delegates to the World
Fourth Sunday School Convention
in Jerusalem, june 10 to 40,
1904, Inclusive.

The executive committee of the West
Virginia State Sunday School associa-
ton. consisting of seven members, held an
important meeting in Wheeling Monday
afternoon, and besides transacting bus
mess of routine nature, took action ON
several matters which will be Of much in
terest to the vast army of Sunday school
workers in this state.
Following is list of the members of
the committee: Rev. c. Humble, ID. d.,
Parkersburg, chairman; w. G. Shafer,
Fairmont, general secretary; NJ. NJ. Rip
pard,. NJ. D., AIidd'cbourne; Myron Hub
bard, Wellsburc J. c. Bardal, Mounds
vile; VIII Fl. ciIyig. and Harry Bond,
Wheeling.
Plans were discussed for aggressive
work during the coming year and few
minor changes were made in the constitu-
ton. But by far the most important
business transacted by the committee
was the selection of delegates to the
Fourth Worlds convention of Sunday
schools which win be held in Jerusalem
June ls, 10 and 20, 1901.
The following delegates were chosen
to represent West Virginia: q. A. Clay
ton. Fairmont; B. F. Ramage, Fairmont;
w. L. Nuttall, Mrs. INITIAL and John
INITIAL !, Nuttallsburg; Rev. Adelberi
witter, Salem; W. c. Shafer, Fairmont
Although West virginia's quota is eight
delegates. only seven have been selected
so that there remains one to be appoint
ed. These delegates will sail from New
York on the sth of next March, and will
be on a cruise of seventy-one days.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
STRIKEN
SECOND
TIME
Harry Brand Falls IN Painting Fit on
Sidewalk Again and is Taken to
Hospital In Ambulance.

Harry Brand, the plasterer, who was
seized with fainting spell in front of
the Waldo hotel Monday morning while
on his way in the building to his work
there, was again seized with like faint
ing spell while passing In front OF
Lowndes' department. store on Third
street Monday evening about ESQ o'clock.
he fen 10 the sidewaik In an unconscious
state. The Kessler hospital ambulance
was called and the man taken 70 the hos
pftal. where he Is now undergoing treat
ment. The doctors ut the hospital say
his fainting spells were brought on by
some Kind Of nervous trouble.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

APPOINTED
In the bankruptcy Case Of oliver Hans
ford at Meeting of the Creditors.

A meeting Of the creditors of Oliver
Hansford, bankrupt, Of Mt. Clare, was
held Tuesday morning Mt IL o'clock in
the Office of Referee W. Frank Stout. II.
". Sullivan, OF Mt. Clare, was selected
as trustee. and he win take charge of the
property and dispose OF It. His bond was
fixed at $4,000. j. d. Basel. D. W. Cork
and L j. Davidson were appointed APP
praisers.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
B. . O. OFFICERS WILL
MEET AT DEER PARK.

A special conference of the B. & o.
ofiiciais win be held June Is and 10 at
Deer Park. Nd. DR.. c. B. Dudley, chem
ist Of the Pennsylvania Railroad come
pany, ut Altoona. and Signal Engineer
H. n. Sperry, who g also agent for the
UnIon Switch and Signal company. Of
New York, viii each deliver an address
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Farmers ca Get the best binder Irvine
At Cost 4 Hoiden's. Remember that.
and purchase early. ~ harvest WIN be
here IN a tew weeks and you win need
4. S2tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Farmers can get the best binder Irvine
at Cost & Holders. Remember that.
and purchase early. ms harvest will be
here in few weeks and you win need
It. setf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31

Beer production in Austria declined last
year by 49, Ill barrels
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31
MARRIED..
CUMBERLAND.

~ CUMBERLAND.
Brunswick-March IS, Walter Foster anc
South Portland March 20, BENZ. f.
Griffin, of Portland, and Miss Bella Par
sons Wesf Of South Portland
OF Hortland, and Miss Lillian M. Parsons,
OF WeStbrook
FRANKLIN.
\, ia armrington-March II, Frank Green and
MISS florence Trask, both of Pennington.
HANCOCK.
North Penobscot-March is, Raymond
Eiutcnlns and Miss Annie l.. Wilson
Franklin-March 16 George r. RYDER of
Franklin.
Dedham-March II, Wentworth Staples.
OF Lincoln, and Mrs. Sarah Eldridge, of
Dedham
KNOX.
Rockland-March 16 Albert D. Sleeper
and Miss Gertrude NJ. Huntley; Seth c.
Crocker of Boston and Miss Octavia J.
Brewer of Rockland; Fred W. Huntley
ana MISS Jennie Barter; March %, Cheney
". AreX and Bertha A. Smith, both of
South Thomaston
East Union-March q, Levi Mortified
and Amanda Miller, both Of Union.
OXFORD.
F'ryeburg-March Is, John w Webster
and Miss Nellie A, Hardy, both of Frye
Paris--March q, VIM. Pembroke Mars
ton and Elizabeth May Newell both of
Paris; March %, Chas A. D. Cushman and
Maud M: Radcliff. both of Paris.
Bryants Pond-March IS, Zenas Haynes
Morse and Lucy E. Brown, both of Wood
stock.
PENOBSCOT.
Bangor-March 16, Frederick E. Perkins
and Miss Laura E. Sawyer.
PISCATAQUIS.
Greenville-March IL, Miss Nora E
Vaughan of Greenville and Rev. James
Peardon, of Fairfield.
YORK.
Kennebunk-March IT, Everett Little
held and Miss Maud Jennison, both of
kennebunk.
MISCELLANEOUS
Boston, Mass.-March %, William D.
Sullivan and Miss Caroline E. Van Horn,
formerly of Woodfords, Me, now of Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

There is talk of building a hotel, this
season, in Houlton.
John A. Hale, one of Ellsworth's
leading business men, is critically i'll.
The Baptist church of Brooksville,
will observe the 18th anniversary Of it's
organization, May 81.
Mrs. Mary Pirate of Biddeford, aged
81, was found dead in bed Saturday, as
q result of heart disease.
The Henry M. Bracket Memorial
Methodist church, Peaks Island, will
be dedicated, Tuesday, by Bishop An
drews.
The Bowdoin and Colby chapters of
the Zeta Psi college fraternity will be
represented at the 57th annual conven-
ton to be held at Charlottesville, Va,
April II.
The following petitions in bankrupt
cy have been filed in the United States
District court: M. F. Marston of New
Gloucester; J. F. Jordan Of Washburn;
Albert r. O'Brien of Pressure Isle: John
N. Roderick of Pennington, merchant
who gives his liabilities at $1,46S16 and
assets at $953.27.
The body of the late Henry Brown of
Topsham, a section foreman on the
Maine Central, who was knocked off
the Androscoggin river bridge between
Brunswick and Topsham, Nov. ., was
discovered floating in the Kennebec
river, Saturday. 1t was badly decom-
posed, but enough of his features re-
manned so that it could be easily recog-
niZed.
A most singular shooting accident
happened at Bath, Saturday, in which
little Miss Alnira Sturtevant, aged
| eight years, was the victim but her as
sailant is unknown. She was standing
on Center street when she suddenly
| heard the click of a rifle and looking
about to see where it came from felt
the shot go straight through her arm.
Who fired the shot is a mystery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31

was formerly owned by the late Stephen
MeSerVe.
Mrs Arthur Jackson is sick with the
measles
Eugene Eaker of Riverside was a bus
mess caller i'll this village, Tuesday.
Aubert Moores of Skowhegan was in
the village, Thursday.
The going is improving in town. The
frost is coming out of the ground very fast
and it Will soon be settled going.
Mrs. Stephen Meserve has gone to Wa
terville to live with her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Ayers
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PITTSTON.

Miss Rebecca Rollins returned, last
week, from Beverly, Mass, where she
has been spending the winter with
relatives.
James Smith OF Augusta, was visit
ing friends in this vicinity, Sunday.
Charles Fossett, who has been con-
fined to the house for the last two
weeks with laryngitis, is able to be out
of doors.
The men are already to ship ice from
the independent houses as. soon as Il
vessel arrives. One has been chartered
for some time, but owing to the easter
ly winds has not been able to reach
here.
The roads have improved So in the
last week that it is quite good going
compared with what it usually is at
this time Of year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31

the same routes as the sheep, which have
the right to Craze on all open and common
land on the way For this purpose road
~ yards wide must be left on all enclosed
ana private property. The shepherds lead
their Hooks, which follow after and
around The focks are accompanied by
provision mules, and by large dogs to
guard against wolves. The merino sheep
travel 40 miles to the mountains. and the
total time spent on the migration there
and rack is IA weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31

There are about 1o,ooo.ooo nigAtory
sheep in Spain which each year tra!el as
mountains They are known as traE -hu ,
nantes and their march. ,srestiHg blaces
and behavior are governed by specib reg
ulation. dating from the fourtesnq CEN
fury. At certain times no one niayhavel
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LITCHF!ELD PLAINS.

The officers and committees of the Y.
p. S. C. E. of the Plains church for
1908 are as follows: President, Miss
Edith NJ. Small; vice-president, Miss
Clara d. Hutchinson: Miss Angie v.
Roberts: treasurer, Miss Mary E.
Packard; prayer meeting committee,
Mrs. L. E. Shorey. Mrs. Addie L..
Packard, Mrs. A. E. Roberts; lookout
committee, E. T. Packard, Mrs. Minnie
Earle, Mrs. A. E. Roberts, A. T..
Small. Mrs. Addie L. Packard social
Mrs. J. r. Smith, Gardiner
Roberts. E. T. Packard; committee TO
visit the sick, Miss Angie V. Roberts,
Miss Edith Nj. Small: information COM
mittee, Mrs. J. X. Smith, Mrs. l.. L.
Shorey, Mrs. A. E. Roberts; executive
committee, Gardiner Roberts, +. NJ
I r>ho
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EAST WINTHROP.

Bert Morrow has moved his family
TO Winthrop.
Mrs. A. E. Wadsworth visited friends
at Waterville few days the past
week.
Palmer and Bruce have their foot
bridge completed and their cottage well
under way on the lower Hersey island.
Nearly every one is getting their
boats ready for the spring fishing.
Leroy Healey is at home from Oak
Grove for few days.
VASSALBoRo.
Mr.. Sawtelle and family moved to this
place from Iallowell. last week. MIR.
Sawtelle is to take the place of Arthur
jackson, as station agent at the, station
at this place Mr.. Jackson will go to
Thorndike to take the railroad station at
that place.
e. u. Mccoy of Bangor arrived in the
place last week, and has taken possession
OF the farm he recently purchased II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-03-31

The Royal Geographical Society has re-
Gently acquired the boats compass used
by Or: Livingstone in his first journey
down the Zambeal valley in 1856.
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STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEc.
READFlELD.

hGAOftELOs
The ground was white with snow,
Sunday morning, but that did not pre-
vent the robin from singing when the
sun shone out. The travelling is very
good, extra for March.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred Crane and son,
from North Arson, with his mother,
Mrs. Young from Michigan, visited al
| his sisters, Mrs. Walter Smith, last
week. Mrs. Young has recently lost
! her husband and will move to Maine,
making her home at Arson.
| Miss Grace Giles has gone to Massa-
chusetts for the spring months.
Miss Sara Lillian Fogg is employed
as music teacher at Kents Hill.
Dorothy. youngest child of r. W.
Harvey, was severely scalded by hot
water, last Saturday. DR.. Milliken is
attending her.
John Manter, Arthur Foster and
Harry Tibbetts are attending school
! at Kent's Hill.
! Maud Jacobs has returned to the
Normal School at Pennington for the
spring term.
i
day, with the same teachers as last
year.
Good results are exepcted throughout
town under the supervision of Mr..
Russell.
Mrs. Kensel of Portland, has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Dunton at the
depot, the past week.
cno1rp1 fhn fret
appointment for the rural delivery
route in Readfield, and Mr.. Winters on
Kents Hill. They will begin to drive
| the first of July.
ALBION.
A baby boy has arrived at Lyle
lCrosbys.
| Clarence Coffin is moving into the
rent recently vacated by Fred Colin.
Mrs. Parmenter and Lena are visit
ing at Weeks Mills for few days.
Wesley Drake has bought the black
smith shop of L. D. Buffers, and is
prepared to serve his old customers.
Frank Mcdonald and Mrs. Annie
Morse We're united in marriage, Wednes-
day, March %.
Quite a number of bids were made
for the town farm, but Frank McDon-
AIDS was the one accepted, so report
says.
John Parmenter, Jr., is working for
Charles Abbott.
| Vena Getchell has returned to town.
She is helping Mrs. c. A. Drake.
The concert given by the singing
school was not so largely attended as
had been anticipated, owing to the
stern. Those who did attend listened
to an interesting program winch
lshowed good work on Mr.. Hathorne $
lpart, and application on the part OIL
the pupils. The receipts, after the eX-
lpenses were paid were about a.
SIDNEY.
| Pev. T.. r. Longley arrived home
Thursday, after an absence of slS
weeks.
Mrs. Charles Houghton visited rela-
tives in Augusta last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clark Of Water.
Vile, are at their summer home.
u. A. Field sowed beets and radishes
in his garden, March 20.
Mrs. George Oliver and two little boys
of Oakland, spent Wednesday with
relatives in town.
Clyde Lyon was in Augusta on bust
ness, Thursday.
Cecil Clark of Colby is home on 9
vacation.
Frank Houghton is on a two weeks
Visit in Oakland and Waterville.
The many friends of Miss Mary
Brown are panied to hear of her illness
Mrs. A. r. Moore is quite i'll.
Will Colby was in Waterville over
Sunday.
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