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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1903-11-27

Goff writes Grain Insurance.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1903-11-27

You can buy Kirby's Malt in Colfax
or 81 per bottleo
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1903-11-27

Goff's Insurance is best by test&
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Death of David Hughey.

After four years Of failing health, OF
weary fort to endure increasing week
ness, David Hughey yielded to deaths
call at a moments notice. He had worked
with his wife and others decorating the
church and attended service Sabbath
morning and the Children Day Concert
in the evening. On Monday morning he
rose from the bed, fell and was gone.
Mr. Hughey was born in MARROW z @.
Canada fOrty-two years ago next Novem-
ber. His parents moved to Jackman
when he was eight years, old, where he
has lived since, held in high esteem by
all. He leaves wi Mrs. Aunie Hughey
aud two children Arno E. six years old
Vinal David three years old, to hold
precious fathers memory. His fathe!
and mother Robert A. and Jane Hughey
now mourn the death of David the last
one of their five boys. Mr.. Hughey'c
sisters are Mrs. George Nichols, Mrs. I
II. Kennedy, Mrs. Henry Mckinney, and
Mrs. Frank Haggan.
The funeral was held in the Congrega
tlonal Church, attended by nearly all The
Community. Mr.. Hughey had been ar
! Odd Fellow about ten years and large
delegation was present from Greenville
Rev. c. L. Rotch read at the service thu
chapter that Mr.. Hughey was reading
the day before his death, John XIX. Ii
Is the account of Chrst's death aud thu
struggle and victory of the Master were
no doubt lesson and consolation TO one
who had expected death at any time
during the last four years. We conf
IDENTIFY believe that our brother as {
Christian followed the Christ.
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ALL THE NEW 8
from Somerset towns
bingham

A party of six returned Monday night
from Pierce Pond, where they got ght
lard locked salmon weighing from 81 to
III pounds each. The party included
BIZ. Adams, John Owens, Clyde Whit
new, Fred Merrill Herbert Hilton and
Laurence Livington.
Ben Steward and May Baker are attend
ing store and telephone for w. b. Good
rich during his absence with his family
at Pleasant Pond this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Savage are taking
an xtended trip through North Carolina,
Colorado and other states.
Pike Whittier and Miss Whittier OF
K. L arrived at ). =. Turner's on Tues
day night of this week.
Mrs. E. Z. Greenwood of Skowhegan,
arrived In town the fist of the week and
is stopping at the home of James Fitz-
simmons in Moscow.
Mrs Helen Baker and grandson, Earl,
have returned home after long stay 10
Massachusetts,
Fred Gilman of August arrived at
Bingham, on Tuesday.
Pearl Jenkins of Portland is spending
her vacation at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Abbey.
Mrs. Plummer and daughter, FloBsie
Of Rochester, New Hampshire, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs A. B. Chase.
Word was received Tuesday night OF
the death of Mr.. Pratt of Bath, father OF
Mrs. w. E. Andrews of this place Mrs
Andrews has been with her father dur
ing the last OF his Illness.
Mrs. Hartley Richardson OF Auburn is
the guest of her sister Mrs. B. f. Adams
Il. L. Jones and p. Il. Hodgman of
Boston are at Carry Ponds this week.
W. r. Jordan and Arthur Jordan have
been among friends in Stetson and vic
Unity the past week.
Annie Wright OF Walpole is in town,
she has rooms at +. G. Williams resi-
dence.
The Christian Endeavor society and
others enjoyed picnic at Huston Brook
falls on Wednesday of this week.
Mrs. Fred Curtis has been visiting
friends in Mayfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snow of Skowhegan
have been spending few days in Mos
cow with Mrs. Anna Chase who is quite
Ill.
Clarence Manter and family of Show
hogan returned last week from week
spent at their Pleasant Pond cottage.
John Comber and wife of The Forks
were in town last Saturday.
Kate Corllss is in town having two
weeks vacation.
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Athens.

Mrs Sammie Taylor and Miss Mary
have been enjoying two weeks visit
in Worcester, Mass, the guests of Mrs.
Will Buffum.
The Thompsons, father and son, have
closed their mill for few days having.
They are cutting the grass on the Wade
farm, the Wades still remaining in the
west.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Turner are
entertaining MIR. Turner's father and
other friends in their commodious farm
home near this village.
Miss Lottie Reed, who has been teach
ing in the Taylor district, closed her
school last week. she enjoyed her
work very much.
Miss Laura Holman, who has passed
the year in Waltham, Mass, in the study
of music, returned home last week for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Locke were In
town last week.
Bryce Palmer, life long resident OF
this village with the exception of the
few last years of his life which were
passed in Skowhegan. died last week
and was brought here Thursday and
placed in the family lot, the Odd Fell
lows having charge of the burier service
Mr.. Palmer was a man of kindly feelings
and often foremost in aiding by his
example those who were in trouble or
unfortunate and will be kindly remem
bered by many. For some of the last
years of his life he was in poor health
and WAS given the care of daughter
by Miss Matilda Jones who also gave
the most tender care to Mas. Palmer
who died several years ago after weeks
of much suffering Mr.. Palmer for
more than 80 years took charge of the
burial of the dead in this vicinity and
will be pleasantly remembered by many
for his gentleness and kindness in times
of bereavement. Mr.. Palmer was one
of large family of sons of Nahum and
Olive Palmer, and is survived by three
brothers. His only child, Charlie, died
80 years ago His age was so years.
Mr. and Mrs George Poland of Fair
field are making their annual vacation
visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eben
York.
Miss Walker of Brighton is assisting
Mrs. Thompson about her house work
and the care of little Wendell.
MIS- Nellle FOSS mas SuDrenled part
of her house and with three of her
younger daughters has taken posses
sion.
Mr.. Lombard took his two elder
children, Master Sammie and Miss
Helen, to Brunswick last week to visit
their grandparents, returning the same
day.
Miss Eva Wentworth is helping Mrs.
L. G. Williams with her homework.
Mr.. and Mrs Aaron Fox of Pittsfield
were the guests of her father, Calvin
Jones, recently.
Miss Alice Robinson is at home for
her vacation.
|. l.. B. Hoyt returned from New York,
saturday last.
Llewellvn dam lost his house, and the
:, ed connected, by fire Saturday after
noon July II. The fire caught about the
Gimme, just after noon. The goods in
the attic were burned.
Rev. j. w. Vaughan will occupy the
pulpit here again next Sunday, July 10.
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HartlAnd.

Henry Marble of Harmony was in town,
Tuesday.
Stanley Nay of Skowhegan was in
town, Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Leslie Johonnett is the guest OF
Mr., and Mrs. c. H. Johonnett at the
parsonage.
T. A. Linn is building an extension
10 his stable.
Mrs. Lillian Hubbard has moved into
the Bowman rent on Commercial street.
Mrs. John Kenston of North Anderson,
Mass, is the guest of her brother. Alex
ander Patterson.
Mr., and Mrs. Lewis Fish were in
Athens, Thursday and Friday, visiting
friends.
Mrs. Anna F. Osborn has returned
from visit Of several months in Lynn,
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs w. E. M. Sc kins and
Miss Ella were in West Pittsfield recent
ly, guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. Chas. Seekins.
Mrs. d. H. Bartlett has been visiting
friends in town for few days.
William Flint, who has been confined
to the bed for several weeks, seems to
gain very slowy.
Daniel Foss has returned to Hartland
after few weeks visit with relatives in
Somerville, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson. Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Patterson, Miss
Gertrude Patterson and Mrs. Kenston
were in Dexter recently to attend the
golden wedding Of MIR. Patterson's broth
er and his wife.
Moose pond is the attraction for the
townspeople at present, the cottage being
well filed.
MIR. and Mrs. H. w. Fish of Dexter
were in town, Sunday, visiting friends.
F. w. Martin and wife were in ST.
Adams, Sunday, called there by the i'll
ness of Mr.. Martins mother; Mrs. Anne
da Martin.
Mrs. Lamb and Miss Alice w. Lamb
of Portland are entertaining a party OF
friends at Camp Alice Moose pond.
Mrs A. S. Barker of Athens was in
town, recently, visiting her sister, Mrs.
Moody.
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South Scion.

Haying commenced in good earnest
Monday of this week. Grass has grown
remarkably fast the past two week
There will be fair crops through this
neighborhood, although not quite up to
the average.
Mrs. Sterling had setback last week
her sister Mrs. Shae leaves for Lowell
this week, Thursday.
Bernice Rowell is at work for Mrs.
Sterling.
Howard Jewe't is at home getting hi,
hay.
School 10 Dis,ict No. 1 closed on the
grid of July with very interesting enter
tainment. The following program was
carried out by the teacher and pupils
Chorus. "Our Flag" by the school recita-
ton. Susie Bowden, Alice Longley. Gladys
Leavtt, Ernest Bowden; instrumental
music, ISIS Hall, Kleba Harvelle. Bert
and Bertha Paul; Rotations, Bert Paul.
Edie Perkins. Otto Bowden song, "Old
Black Joe" by Miss Hall, Bertha Paul,
Ivora and Marie Bunker; Rotations,
Beriran Melvin. Bertha Paul. Laura Bow
den. Harold Ward; instrumental usic,
Rotations. Mertie Perkins Eldred Head
Marie Bunker, song. "My Boyhood's
Happy Home Way Down in Maine
Rotations. Clyde Mclntire, Ivora Bunker
music. Much credit is due the teacher
Miss Winifred E. Hall and the pupils fol
the pleasing manner 10 which their parts
were rendered,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Browns Corner.

We now have telephone connection
with the outside world. Carl Holt witt
a crew of men finished the job Wednes
day and Thursday of last week We find
it very convenient. We now have two
cream routes, free delivery of mail and
the telephone. Browns Corner feels as
though it " as getting up in the world.
Farmers are trying to get their hay,
but get ahead slowly for lack of sun
shine which is very essential in hay
making.
Raspberries are very plenty.
Mrs. Emma Wyman of Alpena, Mich.
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
Miss Eva Goodwin and Miss Mary
Cole of skowhegan we're in town Sun
day.
Elder Jackson attended the meeting
held here on Sunday by Mrs. Corson.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Longfellow of
Cornville attended meeting here Sun
day.
Relatives from Ohio are expected to
visit at Amasa Burril's this seek.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

DR.. Green OF Scion was called TO town
Thursday, to consult with DR.. Williams
on the case of Laura Meservy, who is
seriously i'll.
The Lincoln school will commence
Angus, II, with Miss Eva ADes OF
Skowhegan and Miss Eda Baker OF this
place as teacher.
Laura Williams's school closed Friday,
after a term OF ten weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D, Moore will return
to their home in Madison tomorrow after
one weeks visit with friends and relatives.
A party of four young people started
Saturday for trip TO Jackman, Canada
and Lake Megantic.
Mrs. Lizzie Willard returned from
Madison Saturday with two of her sisters
children.
Among the recent arrivals in town are
little daughter born to MIR and Mrs.
Tracy Powell also daughter born to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Carbino, all are doing
well.
Mrs. James Carbno is quite poorly.
Lena Berry returned home Friday night
from visit TO Madison.
Rev Nh Haig preached here and at
the Forks Sunday,
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East Cornville.

Mr.. and Mrs NJ. A. Flanders have
moved into the Mrs. W. Flanders house.
Mr. Herrin has recently purchased a
new wagon.
Mrs Waldren Sprague, who has been
spending few weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. A. Flanders, returned
to her home, this week,
Hector Allen, who Is employed in
Skowhegan, has been spending a few
days with his grandparents here, return
ing to his work, Monday.
Alice Smith has taken two summer
boarders, Mrs. McGuafin and daughter,
Rubie, of Bosom.
Mrs. Roscoe Mcclure returned, last
week, from Boston, where she has been
visiting relatives for the past few weeks
MIS-. Phebe Davis, who has been
boarding at NJ. A. Flanders, has chang
ed her boarding place and has moved to
Mary Foggs.
Arthur Savage has hired out with c.
M: Fogg, haying.
Bert Mitchell and wife were in town
Sunday, visiting friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Rev. F. A. Slower of Waterville spent
last week with friends in town and
preached very able sermon at the Bap-
list church, Sunday.
Alexander Johnson has arrived in town,
gladly welcomed by his many friends.
The Parkman rent on Academy street
is b ing repaired and will be occupied by
F. L. Parkman and wife when completed.
|. O. Bragg, Mrs. Bragg, Miss Gladys
Bragg and Mrs. Bragg's mother, Mrs
ANGELA Dillingham;, arrived, Saturday,
from Dakota
Rev. c H. Johonnett preached an inter
esting sermon at the M. (. church, Sun
day morning. The choir sang two an
thems. In the evening the Epworth
League held their weekly meeting in the
vesiry OF the church. after which was an
interesting lecture entitled, "A Choice
Young Man" by Rev c. H. Johonett in
the lecture room. assisted by the choir
which furnished appropriate music.
The death of Claude L Fuller by
drowning at Brighton was great shock
to his relatives and friends in this town,
which was bis home. The remains were
brought from Brighton, Monday, and
funeral services were held at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Fuller.
conducted by Rev L w. Coons of Pitts
field The parents and relatives have the
sympathy of all in their bereavement.
At the last annual meeting OF the w.
c. T U. the following officers were elect
ed President, Jennie M. Schwartz;
vice presidents, Mary (. Pratt and Sarah
Hurd secretary, Sarah Page; treasurer,
Harriet R. Johonnett; Supt. flower mis-
sion, Alice Cook; Supt. scientific Tenn.
instruction and Supt Sabbath Observ-
ance, Sarah Page; Supt press work,
linda F. Gordon Supts S. S. work. Mrs.
Harding and Mrs Pratt; Supt Tenn.
Literature, Mrs. H. A. Dore Supt. Non
alcoholic Med cation. Hattie Harding
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
MOOre's Mills-Canaan.

Mr.. Roscoe Ames and wife visited his
father, Lafayette Ames, one day last week
from Pius6eld.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoxie and daugh-
ter Ferne from Pittsfeld were guests at
George Williams last Sunday.
Miss Della Taylor is assisting Mrs.
Hannah Ames In the absence of her
daughter Mrs. Horne.
Miss Myra Booker returned from
Waterville, last Saturday.
]. Moore and Miss Mae were in
town one day last week from Skowhegan.
Irving B. Fernald and wife from Wins
low spent several days last week with
relatives in this place.
Mrs. J. F. Sanderson from Skowhegan
was 10 town with friends over Sunday.
Master Dannie Getchel entertained a
lawn party, Saturday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The Biddeford journal is responsible
for the statement that gray haired men
cannot remember when the mosquito
pest was in such evidence as this sum
men. The insects are abnormally nu-
merous, big and hungry. In the city
proper and in the suburbs alike they
appear every night by the thousands,
great black and grey vultures, ravenous
as wolves.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
A Correction.

| wish to correct statement in the
REPORTER Of last week from CORE.
spondent regarding college graduates
from Mercer. One more at least should
be added to the list of graduates whose
native town was Mercer. My uncle, F,
W. Pike. son of Moses G. Pike, gradual
ed from Union College, Schenectady, N.
Y, in 1859.
JULIA GRAY FLETCHER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
North Cornville.

Summer boarders are arriving. Mr..
Issac Freeman has several at his home
for the season.
The Eaton family, of Waterville, are
at their summer home, the Eaton Farm.
Some unknown animal has been kill
ing the hens and chicken In this vicinity.
MT E. r. Paine is quite poorly.
A boy has arrived to stay In the fami
ly of Elmer Green.
Margaret Willard has gone to Athens,
to spend few days with her parents
who have arrived there.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Gard of Thanks.

By this method we hope to express
our heartfelt gratitude to our neighbors
and friends who have so kindly assisted
US during the sickness and burial Of our
loved one ; also for flowers contributed
DAVID M. BAKER,
Mr.. and Mrs. SIDNEY BAKER.
Mrs. WILL STEWART,
Mr.. p. E. PRIEST AND FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
West Athens.

1t is represented to the REPoRTFR that
personal item in the West Athens
correspondence was incorrect. 1t should
have read, said our informant, as follows;
Mrs. Hattie Walker and Miss Nellie
Butler attended the dance at Brighton,
July 4th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends and neigh
bors who assisted us during our recent
bereavement and also for the beautiful
floral offerings. Particularly do we wish
to convey our gratitude to Russell Post,
G. A. r.
Mrs. JOHN LAsHoN,
Mr.. and Mrs. K. DoRE,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. LAsHoN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Most of the farmers are haying this
week. Men are not very plenty for the
hay field.
Stephen Warren is working in Sidney,
for VIM. Blanchard.
John Nichols and wife were home
over Sunday.
Mr.. George Robinson and wife of
Oakland were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. p. Homes last Thursday.
Our town was rep esented at the
Teachers Convention in Boston last week
by Misses Stella and Mary Holmes, and
Miss Elizabeth Crowell.
Raspberries are plenty.
Jennie and Elizabeth Crowell and
Josie Clement are taking an outing at
Sandy Shore, North Pond, occupying
Ed. Clements cottage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Fred Lord of Massachusetts, is visiting
his old home here.
G. z. Garfield dined on green peas,
new potatoes, radishes, lettuce, ETC.,
from his garden the Fourth.
RaspLerries are very plenty.
Mrs. Ellen Cover visited relatives in
Clinton last week. q.
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Gard of Thanks.

We most sincerity return our thanks to
the many friends, to the brothers of the
Lodge, to all who have shown their
sympathy in the loss OF our dear one.
Mrs. ANNIE HUGHEY,
Mr.. r. A. HUGHEY,
Mrs. JANE HUGHEY.
Jackman, July ID, 1908.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
COrnYilla.

In IL days beginning June 10th and
ending July 10th Mrs. A. L. Maxwell
made S. lbs. of butter from one COW and
a three-year-old heifer, beside using milk
and cream for a family of three and sold
1t all for "a cents per pound, except what
she kept for her own use. This is not a
big record. but it shows that cows pay if
there is some hard work mixed VI with
them
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Caratunk.

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Adams OF Scion
have been visiting friends in town the
past week
A party of six men from Bingham went
TO Pierce Pond, Saturday night TO try for
some of the large salmon that are being
caught there. None but those that are
used to fishing need try for one. for they
have the name of being hard fish to land.
DR.. Williams of Bingham has been in
town most of the last week on account of
sickness.
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East Mercer.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Berry are home
for their vacation.
Mrs. Jamie Russell who has been
spending a week with her aunt, Mrs. c.
S. Perry, returned the first OF the week
to her home Waltha m, Mass.
Mr.. Daniel Cole of Stark, Florida, was
the guest of his niece, Mrs j. W. Taylor,
one day last week.
will Harris and wife of Wilton are in
town for few days.
Miss Helen Mark stopped at Water
Vile where she will spend few days as
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham Carr.
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CRnaAn.

Mrs Fred Towle of Skowhegan and
her mother, Mrs. futile, visited with
Mrs. Ellen Cover and family one day
last week.
Mrs. Ellen Cover spent the day Tues
day in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Cora Church Parks of Pittsfeld
and Mrs. Carrie Garfield of Lowell Wis
tied relatives here recently.
Mrs. Smell and Scott Lord are i'm
proving in health rapidly.
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Scion

Mr.. and Mrs. Leander McIntire and
daughter, Mrs. John Swain, were In
skowhegan several days, last week.
Miss Olive Lander was in Madison
and Skowhegan the last of the week,
visiting relatives.
Miss Flora Lander, who has been WIS.,
iting her mother at Norridgewock, re-
turned home, Thursday.
Mrs. s. F. Greene and her mother,
Mrs. Jane Whipple went to Portland
Saturday.
Lawyer Cover of Skowhegan was in
town Saturday night.
J. II. Gray and daughter Alta were In
Skowhegan the last of the week.
Fred Cleveland of Woonsocket and
Albert Cleveland of Providence, X. l.,
were in town last week.
]. Goodwin and Herbert Young
we're In North Arson Thursday night to
attend the Odd Fellows meeting.
L. w. McIntire has very fine boat
which he had taken to Lake Emblem
Friday.
w. Fl. Soper went to Damariscotta
last week to see about naphtha launch
that he has bought.
Judge Buswell got home from up river
Monday.
The sick ones are all improving. Miss
Bertha Whipple is so as to be out OF
doors.
Miss Rena Tibbtts of Norridgewock
is in town, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Julia
Vittum.
S. M. Tibbetts has gone to Norridge-
wock to stay with his son awhile.
Mrs. NJ. II Andrews went to North
Arson Monday to visit her sister, Mrs
viii Williams.
Miss Nettie Adams of Bingham is n
town, the guest of her cousin, Miss Lefa
Parkman.
George Baker of Bingham was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. David Baker, who had been sick
for long time, died Friday morning at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sidney
Baker 10 Cornviile, and the funeral was
Sunday afternoon at the home of her
younger daughter, Mrs. viii Steward,
of this village. Rev. e, T. Adams con-
Quoted the services. The Grange at
tended in body and held their ser
vices in the yard, after which she was
taken to the lower cemetery for burial.
G.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

All those who attended the concert
given by Prof w. S. Wight in the Meth
odist church Monday evening felt that
they had been treated to musical feast.
The chorus Is to be congratulated on
the manner in which it rendered all the
elections-solos, anthems and part
songs. 1t is seldom a chorus receives
the praise due it, The singers were all
heartily thanked by MIR. Wight for re-
spending so promptly to the call for a
social sing and rehearsal last Thursday
night, thereby making the concert a
success. We were very fortunate in
securing the assistant of Mrs. Swain as a
reader, Miss Whipple, contralto, Miss
Miss McIntire as violinist and Elmer
Baker. of Bingham, who favored us with
songs with guitar accompaniment. All
of the above received encores to which
they responded as did also Dr. Gum and
Prof Wight-the DR.. giving 81 Envy
JIM in more than his usual pleasing
manner. Mr.. Wight, by special request,
gave crooked in the Cradle of the Deep"
with great depth of feeling and express
sion. Mr.. Wight will be with US again
in the fall for class work, all those at
the rehearsal, between 80 and 40, voting
for his return.
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DIED.
LOS

A Gold Watch with fat steel chain and key
attached between A. e. Prescotts residence
and Lyman Jewett's Meat Market, Friday
same to my residence, Jewett's Market or at
the Shoe Factory will be suitably rewarded.
9wH A. Il. PRESCOTT, Skowhegan.