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The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
st. Albans.

Mr., and Mrs. D. r. Longley drove to
Newport Sunday to spend the day with
friends.
Mrs F. E. Brigham OF Pittsfeld was
in town Thursday to attend the Straw
berry Festival given by the Art Club at
the home of Mrs. c. c. Hanson.
Melvin Bgelow and wife left home
Monday morning for Lewiston. accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. lawson of N.
b., who has been visiting them,
DR.. and Mrs. Jackson OF Barre, VT,
and her sister, Mrs Given and husband
arrived 10 town. last week, on a visit to
relatives and friends.
Lenora Clarke went to Fairfield, Sat
urday, and will go from I'll re to Rangeley,
where she has situation for the summer.
Theda Seekins of Pittsfeld and Eleanor
Williams of Sangerville were calling on
friends in town, Saturday. remaining over
Sunday at the home of S. H. Goodwin
and family.
Carroll Hanson and his sister Carrie OF
Ripley with party of friends made trip
to Devils Head" Sunday.
Alfred Hilton is employed by Mr.. John
son OF Dexter, who is agent for the U. S.
Cream Separator. Very many farmers 10
this vicinity are already using this i'm
proved method in their dairyiug.
Edwin Magoon has recovered from his
recent illness and is visiting his aunt In
Rumford Falls.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
MerrOw-Bean.

Wednesday, June II, an event of great
interest to at least two people, occurred
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ.
Bean of East Cornville, when their
daughter, Eula Dell, was united in mar.
riage TO Mr.. Ernest Morrill, Morrow of
North Belgrade.
At p. m the ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. F. f Blaisdell of Belgrade
aud in the evening a reception was
given, about one hundred friends of the
bride and groom being present The
parlor was appropriately decorated and
after musical program was rendered,
refresh ments of ice cream and cake were
served.
The wedding gifts were many, beauti.
full. and valuable, testifying to the
esteem in which Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow
were held by the donors
After a few days spent with the brides
parents, the couple bade farewell to
friends in Cornville, for North Belgrade,
| their future home.
Mrs. Morrow had been for several
years a successful teacher, having taught
not only in her own town but in other
places. always with high satisfaction.
And as now she enters upon her new
life, the best wishes of her many friends
will ever follow her.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Fairfield.

II c. Emery of The Ridge saw a
young deer near his house, Thursday
Mrs. Geo. E. Wilson has returned
from visit to her old home in South
Paris
Mrs. Abbie Libby, who has been quite
ill, is improving, and is now able to go
down stairs,
Master Muarice Emery has gone to
China, for visit of a few days with
relatives end friends.
A. l. Howe and Mrs FL. Howe have
been visiting at Edgar Clark in Madison
for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Calvin Ellis of Concord
have been the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
p. Howe for a few days.
Mrs F. E. NOVEL; has just returned
from a trip to Massachusetts,, where she
was called by the Illness of her mother,
Mrs Emeline jenkins.
Miss Nora Clarke of st. Adams. spent
Sunday In town with her brothers, Eu.
gene, Albert and Homer, Miss Clark
was on her way to Rangeley, where she
will spend the summer,
The reception rendered to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur II. Curtis, at the Baptist
church, Friday evening, was one of the
pleasantest events in the history of the
society. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis were as
sisted in receiving by Rev. and Mrs. H.
NJ. Ives Mrs. Huge Hatch and Mrs
w. D. Curtis. The occasion was in
reality the welcoming home of not only
Mr. aud Mrs. Curtis, but also of Mrs.
Hatch and w. D. Curtis. 1t is about II
years since Rev. A. II. Curtis left Fair.
field for foreign lands, and it is five years
since Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Hatch have
resided here. The room where the
reception was held was very prettily
decorated with ferns, and with Oriental
novelties which Mr.. Curtis brought with
him on his return to this country, also
many beautiful wild flowers added to
the decorations. Miss Wilson and Mr.
Cecil Daggett of Waterville sang. Miss
Maud McFadden furnished music on the
mandolin accompanied on the piano by
Miss Florence Plummer. Rev. II. NJ
Ives, pastor of the church, spoke few
words of welcome in behalf of the society
while Mr.. Curtis responded in a very
feeling manner. Among those present
from Waterville, we're Mrs. w. T. Dag
gett, Mrs. N 7. Dutton, Mrs. Hale and
daughter and Cecil M. Daggett. Deli.
cious refreshments were served during
the evening The occasion was one which
will linger long in the memory of all
present.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02

but God saw fit to call him home. He
WAS al years OF age and was married
eight years ago to Annie Wilson OF Mar
low. P. Q. Two boys have been born to
them, Arno who is six years old and
Vinal, three He leaves besides his
young wife and two small boys, father
and mother, who are well along in years
and four sisters The funeral was held
in the Congregational church, Wednes-
day under the direction of the Odd Eel
lows of which he was member
The junior team of base ball from
Greenville Junction met with the Juniors
here Saturday afternoon and a lively
game went on which resulted in favor OF
Jackman IS to
H. L Colby. road agent, invited COM
pany to a ride to the boundary line. Satur-
day of last week. As he 10 company
with the county commissioners were TO
make the trip four horse rig was made
comfortable and fourteen enjoyed the ride.
Mr.. Bridge from the Rogers farm at
Long Pond was in town Monday, also NJ.
Redman, who walked from Blain's farm, a
distance OF seven miles. He is eighty
years old.
Rev. McFadden the pastor for the Den
nistown church arrived last week. The
services will continue through the sum-
mer months only.
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Browns Corner.

Rev. o. M. Chase went to Belfast on
Friday last for stay OF ten days and
will conduct gospel meetings in a tent
on the shore OF Belfast Bay near North
port. Mrs. Chase who has been so
seriously i'll is recovering quite rapidly
now.
Mrs Vickery of Hartland is visiting
her sister, Mrs. W. X. Bailey.
May and Emma Goodwin arrived home
from Massachusetts Saturday night to
spend the summer vacation with their
parents
Harvey Goodwin and wife, F. C. Dun
lap wife and son Clarence, Annie Ian
caster and May Cole Of Skowhegan were
in town Sunday to attend the funeral of
| Miss Alma Goodwin.
Ambrose Hayden of Skowhegan spent
several days with his brother Bert Hayden
last week
l. Crowell was in Watervile on bust
ness Monday.
School in this district taught by May
mic Peavy closed very successful term
on Friday last. Good work has been
done this term and nearly all the pupils
received tokens of reward for their good
attendance. The last day exercises were
a credit to both teacher and pupils. Ice
cream and cake were served to pupils
and visitors by the teacher.
Mayme Peavey went to Bangor on
Tuesday to spend the remainder of the
week with relatives.
William Davis. an aged resident OF this
town, Is very i'll at the home of his son in
law. E. B. Humphrey.
"Uncl." Grin Hubbard visited his
daughter Mrs. Fred Moody in Skowhegau
over Sunday. His grandchildren. Ray and
Oracle Hubbard accompanied him
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Fairfield Center.

The many friends of Mrs. Hirum Potter
will be glad to learn that she is improv-
ing in health.
Alden Tozier, who recently purchased
lot in the cemetery here has had il
nicely graded and fine monument set.
B. F. Jones is suffering from severe
attack OF rheumatism.
Freeman Jones is in Worcester Mass.
for short time.
Mrs. Roadway Jones and Clara Tobey
left Saturday morning, for Boston; they
will attend the Christian Science services
and visit friends for time before return
ing home.
Rose Greene visited Mrs. H. c. Bur
leigh of Vassalboro. few days last week
Chas. Holway and daughter of Palmyra
visited M. F, Archer and wife few days
last week.
Victor Grange held public memorial
services at the church here, Sunday after
noon, June 28. Music was furnished by
the Grange and two appropriate selections
read, after which the audience listened 10
very able and scholarly address by Rev.
G. r. Palmer, pastor OF the M. E. church
at Fairfield One of the prettiest Incl
dents connected with the exercises was
when the children of the Sunday school
marched down to the altar and left their
floral tributes at the foot of large men,
orial picture, appropriately draped. There
was large congregation present to pay
this tribute of respect to the dead.
Victor Grange has lost five members
within two months and eight since the
last service two years ago.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Jacknan.

Children's day was observed by a ser
non 10 the morning by Rev. c. L Rotch
on educating the children Alright in the
homes. AT 1890 p. m. occurred the
ohildren's concert. which was very good
20 little ones took part. Much credit is
due those who worked so long and pa
tienty with the little ones in getting their
parts; Misses Shorey and Pooler sang a
duet; Miss Shorey solo and Miss Pooler
a solo; Dora Newton sang Nearer my
God to Thee and played on the autoharp
The collection was taken In small flower
ed baskets by Masters Neil Dunton, Roy
Holden. Leon Henderson and Bernard
Nichols. The church was decorated with
cut flowers and potted plants.
David Hughey died very suddenly at
ago a. m. Monday morning. He awoke
early as usual and made an attempt 10
arise 10 light the fire. but was unable to
stand, SO cropped TO the floor. His wife
at once arose and called to her brother
who was sleeping in the chamber. together
they raised him to the bed where he
breathed twice and was gone He was
the last of FIVE sons of r A. and lane
Hugely. He has lived in this place since
early childhood and was friend TO all.
He has been in failing health for three
years. He had good medical treatment
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Fast SkOWhegan.

Since the big rain our grass has grown
very much and the prospect Is we VIII
get two thirds of crop Corn dld not
come up we'll and is small for this time
Of year. Potatoes are looking quite well
and bugs are scarce on account OF cold
weather. Some pieces of grain where
the land was not dry are looking nicely.
Beans came up quite well but very
many hills have dried since the rain.
Henry and c. B. Richardson will finish
hauling their hay, MONDAY and Tuesday
Calvin Eatons hired man, Raymond,
says he broke up acres in less than
four days with a span of horses since
the rain.
I'M. Richardson and his Oldest son
OF Turtle Lake Wis, arrived at his
fathers Saturday. He says the season
has been cold and wet In that section.
We expect according to arrangements
with our mail carrier, A F. sanford, to
have the free delivery of our mail July
LIST, next Wednesday. Our boxes are not
vet delivered and when they are we
shall hate to pay 1928 for them when
in our judgement we should have them
for 81. 25 each, but we will have TO obey
the law, right or wrong.
No celebration nearer than Clinton
village and most of us will celebrate at
home.
Henry Richardson has SOW with
litter of eleven pigs, all doing nicely.
Our flag will be raised on our school
on all legal holidays, July 4th, 1903
being the first.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Mrs. Aaron 8. SOule.

After long and painful sickness Of
more than two years, Mrs. Aaron Soule
pissed away at her home in CornVille,
Sunday afternoon, June Dist. Last fall
she went to the hospital, and ali was
done to relieve her that could be. Her
friends had hopes for the better for a
short time when she began to fail. Mrs.
Soule was the daughter of the Rev..
Charles Bean of Hartland. She leaves
her husband and three children, her aged
father, two sisters, Mrs. S. M. Raymond
md Mrs. Charles Johnson Of Pittsfeld,
aud two brothers, Herman of Hartland
and Lindsey of Massachusetts,. Al white
pinks upon her coffin represented the
years of her age. 3
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Athens

Akhens items were too late for inser.
ton, last week, owing to a mistake
about mailing.
Mr.. and Mrs George Taylor are the
parents of a little son, born Friday of
last week.
Much complaint is heard about the
failure of beans, and indeed, nearly all
garden stuff TO grow, even after coming
up beans and corn dying even when
watered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cook with their
young son, Harold, are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. Cook.
There is to be school entertainment,
Thursday evening of this week, the
proceeds to go toward flag for the
schoOlhouse.
William Tarbell is visiting his grand
mother Tarbell in North Arson, this
week.
Dir. Claude Barker, now of Concord,
n. H., is visiting his parents In town.
| His sister, Miss Helen, who passed the
winter in California, is also at home.
Master Harry Emery is working for
l.. (. Jacobs In the store.
Mrs NJ. E. Leighton who went from
here to Harmony, last week, has gone
from there to Pownal to visit relatives
of her late husband.
Mr.. S. T. Goodrich has his barn up
and boarded and is shingling the roof
to be ready for his hay.
The copious rain by which the severe
drouth was broken, does not seem to be
followed by enough wet to keep the
ground in shape for rapid growth of
vegetation, such as is needed at this
late time in the season.
Many supposed the frosts In May kill
ed apple blossoms, so there would be no
fruit, but it is now said the apple crop
will be good.
Joseph Hayden had large patch of
beans killed by the frost, week ago,
and others are planting their beans over
from other causes
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard James called
on friends, last week, Mrs. James being
in improved health.
Miss Lephe Henderson is assisting in
the family of Rev. j. E Lombard.
Children's day was observed, last
Saturday, in the Grange, and to those
who love children and their efforts to
please, it was an enjoyable occasion.
After the program was carried out, Ice
cream and cake were served in the din
ing hall above. A flag drill by the
VILLAGE school children was a remark
able effort for such small children.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
East COrnville.

Dr. w. Mclaughlin and wife of Har-
mony, visited friends here the past week
Rev. Walter S Al rich. who has been
in poor health so long, Is now SO as to be
visi,iog and calling on his many friends
who are so glad to see him so much i'm
proved.
Mrs Waldron Sprague of Massachusetts
and her two children are visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M A. Flanders.
Hattie Blaisdell left town Monday to
spend the remainder Of the summer at
Cushing's Island.
Mrs Irving Robinson and two children
who have spent the past four weeks with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Baisdell re-
turned to her home in Hallowell, Monday.
There will be meeting al the Union
Church every Sunday at Io:3) and 1880
until further notice.
Mr.. Samuel Longfellow and wife are
still with his son Horatio Longfellow.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Somerset Grange No. %,

AT the regular meeting of the Somerset
Grange Norridgewock June 10, the third
and fourth degrees were conferred on ten
members. There were $50 that partook
Of the harvest feast.
On June 20 tn, Somerset Grange held
memorial services at the Baptist church.
The talk given by Mr.. Davis, pastor OF
that church. was very interesting. 81
brothers and sisters of Somerset Grange
marched to the cemetery and decorated
the graves OF 28 departed brothers and
sisters. From the yard they marched
back TO the hall. There were wreatS
sent to Smith6eld and Fairfield also TO
he north side of the river.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Scion.

Leon T Higgins of Brewer WAS in
town the first of last week.
John Wellington of Madison was in
town, several days last week, visiting his
niece, Mrs. l.. S. Merrill.
Turner Davis was in New Portland,
Thursday.
Mrs. Annie Brofee went to Madison,
Thursday.
Mrs. George French of Medford, Mass
is here visiting her nieces, Mrs. Malon
Patterson and Miss Bertha Whipple.
Mrs. w. Fl. Soper and Miss Chispa
Rowell were in Skowhegan, one day last
week.
Mr.. Maion Patterson and wife were al
Thorndike, last week, where Mr.. Patter
son instituted an o. E. s. Chapter.
Mrs. Wright Cross and Berl were al
Skowhegan, Saturday.
j. 5. Wilson was at Bangor, last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vittum were in
Skowhegan, Sunday.
Turner Davis and wife at Skowhegan
Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs
Davis uncle, John Lashon.
CnllurenS Ody was ODB6rVeu AT the
Methodist Church, Sunday evening
The recitations and music were very nice
The bright faces of the children made
all feel happier and better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson were in
town Sunday, visiting Mr.. Wilson'S
father.
Malon Patterson went to Sidney, Mon
day, to institute an E. o. S. Chapter
theirs, Monday evening.
William Bodwell and his sister Miss
Eunice Bodwell got home Saturday night
Miss Elva Whipple got home from
Boston, Saturday.
Albert Whipple arrived here, Satur-
day night, from Millnockett
Mrs. James Bodwell and two children
of Phoenix R. |. are in town visiting Mr.
Bodwelrs mother and sister, Mrs. e. F
Pollard and Mrs. P. s. Longey.
Miss Ethel Hilton and Mrs, Walter
Cross were in Skowhegan, Monday.
Charles Tarbell of Athens was in town
Tuesday.
MIR. Holt of Bingham was in town,
Tuesday, on business.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Bingham.

Mrs. A. C. Dinsmore is visiting her
daughter Mrs. J. G. Gregory in Gorham
Mrs. Lizzie Goodrich of Moscow, who
is seventy-one years of age, recently
entertained at dinner Mrs. Loantha
Wentworth aged seventy; Mrs. Fannie
Bakor, seventy, and Miss Amanda
Baker, who Is seyenty-four.
Mrs. Clara Bray and Helen Kidder
have been visiting relatives in Madison
and n. Arson.
Henry Collins and Chas. Abbey are
spending a week at their Pleasant Pond
cottage. Frank Smith and Lee Baker
Joined their party on Tuesday.
Mary A. Fitzmorris of Concord won
the prize for best behavior in her school
district. The prize was silver dollar.
Mrs. Chas. Fentiman of Scion was in
town last week the guest of her sister
Mrs. Thomas Rollins.
Mrs. Albert Clark and Mrs. Fred
Clark were in town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Welch of Madison have
recently been the guests OF Mrs. Naomi
Jackson.
Prof. Morse of Kent's Hill led the
praise service at last Sunday nights
meeting
Mrs W. b. Goodrich went to N. Arson
Tuesday to see her mother Mrs. John
Taylor who is sick.
Mrs. SCOTT Durgin and Mrs. Eta
Morris of The Forks were at will
Whorff's last Wednesday.
There was grand Ball at The Forks
Hotel last Thursday evening.
Miss Brittle King has been spending
two weeks with her sister, Mrs. Frank
Carney.
Mr.. Hamilton and family hope to
occupy their new hous the last of this
week.
Ida Abbey of Scion was the guest of
friends in town last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterns of Mass. were at
Mrs. Elijah Halls short time since on
their way tosCarry Ponds.
There were eighty present at the
last Grange meeting and the refresh
ments served were very dainty, much
enjoyed.
Mrs. Lena Jones and Mrs. Ida King OF
r. |. have recently been visiting reltivef
in town.
Mrs. Marg ret Brown has gone to
Austin Pond to do the cooking at the
sporting camps at that place.
Sumner Dnsmore of Arson has been
visiting his brother Austin of this village.
Walter Fentiman OF Scion has been to
Ellis Pond and returned with two hun
dred trout.
Scion Bunker of The Forks was in
town Monday.
The telephone line just completed to
Carry Pond works finely and will no
doubt be used great deal by Mr.. Henry
Lanes guests.
There will be ball in Kennebec Hall
July 8.
James Carbino aud wife were in town
Monday last.
John Owens has been home from his
work as guide at Carry Pond, Saturday
and Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02

Portland is cosmopolitan city and
there is chance there for all organi-
cations. There are many Scotchmen in
Portland, men who were born in the
land OF Burns, or who can like more
than 100 men 1t Is said, claim Scottish
descent only two generations re-
moved from Scotland. Under such cir
cumstances there IL a decided disposition
on the part of Scotchmen to get together
and to make the st. Andrews society
a strong and efficient organization II
the plans now being deliberated on by
the leaders are carried out, there will be
some sort Of uniformed organic alton in
Portland of the Scottish order, and 1t is
rather more than probable that kits and
bagpipes will result from their delibera-
tons. 1t Is said that there are number
of Scotchmen who are anxious to be able
to enthusiastically don once more the
historic garb they wore In their own
land, and the idea is gaining ground.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02

The Graphophone concert given by
G. w. Bates was we'll attended.
Harvey Holmes OF Massachusetts is
visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Carrie Holmes and daughter of
Madison visited their old home this week
G Danforth had green peas June IS tn.
G. w. Bates also had some June 80 tn
Mr.. Chas Ward of Skowhegan was 10
town advertising Tuesday, with his auto
mobile.
School closed In District No. :, June
q, after after very successful term,
taught by Miss Nettie Butler with an
entertainment in the evening which was
well carried out and enjoyed by all.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
LarOne.

Charles Packard has sold his farm to
our mail carrier, Chas. Sheaff. who has
taken possession and engaged E. c.
Austin as carrier for the remainder Of the
contract term. two years.
Milton Sowe has sold his farm on Pico
to Abel Snow. who in turn has sold to
Thomas Dean. MIR. Rowe has purchased
of Mr.. Know the Mitchell farm on Bige-
low Hill.
Mary Wentworth closed a most sue
sessful term of school. last week, in No.
y. Her scholars always make substantial
progress.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-07-02
Starks

Crops OF all kinds begin to look quite
promising
Z. Z Frederic was at home over Sun
day.
Blanche Spinney has lately visited
friends at Madison.
Mrs. Dorcas Quimby. wife of James
Quimby of this place died quite suddenly
Monday. OF cancer after many months Of
suffering.
Mrs. M. D. Frederic has gone to Bos-
ton on a visit to her brother B. L. Fred
eric S