The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-08-17
Athens.

he oates Tor the two next M. L. b. ..
sociables are as follows: Saturday even
ing, Aug 70, at Mr.. c. E. Turner'S,
Thursday evening, Aug. II at the home
of Thomas Fox. A good time for all.
The ordinance of baptism was admin
istered, last Sabbath by Rev. Mr.. John
son of this place to five candidates.
MI and Mrs. (. H Emery and son,
Marion, passed day at Mayheld, recent
ly, fishing; we have not learned with what
success
Miss Louise Durham OF Levant is visit
ing Mr. {. L. Turner'S family.
Geo. Poland was passenger on the
stage, Saturday night.
Ne, Ne s So ezus1S HoffseS and her daugh-
ter, Marguerite, are visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Judkns. They came
from their home in Worcester, Mass.
Mrs. X. l. Hall is passing a few days
with her sister, Mrs. {. II. Tllton, IN
Skowhegan.
Miss Laura Holman OF New York ar
rived, Friday night, for her vacation visit
to her parents in this village.
A daughter of Mrs. Sarah Bixby Martin
of Maryland is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Maria Hayden. She is accompanied by
daughter. Mrs. Martin was native of
this town.
A party OF fifteen from this vicinity left
Friday morning, for Klngsbury to work
the BURBERRY district. They took along
tent and Other paraphernalia necessary
for camping.
Mrs. George w Bailey left town, Mon
day for OHIO, to visit her old home.
Mrs. Elizabeth Potter Daggett of NAL
den, Mass, is the guest OF her sister, Mrs
Jane York, and other relatives in town.
Miss Alice Frazier OF Massachusetts,, is
passing her vacation with Mrs. Sarah
Loring.
Messrs. Alden Bucknam and Arson
Corson are passing several days, blue
berryiDg.
There was band concert at the hotel,
Monday evening, the I4th.
Miss Caddie Tobey has been entertain
ing lady friend, recently.
Miss Annie Emery lately returned from
few weeks stay in Brownvllle, visiting
fellow graduate there.
Miss Nina B. Candage of Seal Harbor
is visiting her friend, Miss Evelyn Hol-
man, for a few weeks.
Winona Rebekah Lodge will hold their
regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. a. h.
All the members are requested TO be pres
ent at the meeting and enjoy the pro-
gram. which will be one of the most in
tetesting Tor the year.
There will be business meeting of the
Methodist church and society at the
Union church, Tuesday, Aug y, at 2 p.
m The pastor requests full attendance.
Miss Lillian Hight will sing. Sunday
evening, at the regular service of the M,
+. church. The subject will be Isaac
Watts" the fourth in a series OF six on
Famous Hymns and their Authors"
AN ENJOYABLE CONCERT.
The popular chorus concert came off as
per announcements with the addition OF
Miss Celia Hurd Of Hallowell, as soprano
soloist. Her splendid voice and finished
work completely captivated all who were
privileged to hear her.
Mrs. Flanders read in her usual inter-
CbllllR ubd way.
Miss Marion Holman presided at the
organ for the chorus work in an accept
able and pleasing manner. Mrs. DR..
Ellingwood and Miss Drake assisted as
accompanies.
Mr.. Alex Cardinals tenor voice was
heard to advantage in anchored" and
responded to a well deserved encore.
The Mahatuca Male Quartet selections
were well received. Mrs. Cardinals con-
tralto voice showed to good advantage 10
the obligato "Not Ashamed OF Jesus" by
Emerson. The male quartet accompa
MED her, the voice parts blending finely,
The chorus parts were taken by the
following voices: Soprano, Mrs. Brad
Barker, Mrs. F. Holman, Mrs. L. c.
Williams, Mrs. Winnie Locke, Mrs. G..
w. Bailey, Miss Dearborn, Miss Lillian
Hight, Miss Marie Bunker, Miss Kath-
lene Fox, Miss Pearl Corson, Miss Laura
Corson. Altos, Miss Gala Dore, Miss
Della Fox, Mrs. L G. March, Mrs. Mont
Dore, Mrs. Cardinal. Tenors. Charles
Turner, Alex Cardinal, G.. w. Bailey,
Mr.. Cardinal. Bases, Lewis Elliott, Mr..
Hail. Herbert Turner, Tom Fox. L. q.
March.
The following instruments assisted in
the chorus work: Cornet, Harry Elan
ders; clarinet, Lawrence Fox; violin.
: Charles Bradley.
The threatening storm kept many away
who had planned to come. There seems
to be a strong sentiment to have IT re-
peated. The Nj, f. b. society have the
matter now under consideration.
A CARD
To the many friends who so kindly as
sisted us in our recent bereavement. both
by words and acts of sympathy, and foi
the beautiful floral tributes, especially
those from the Grange, we extend oul
heartfelt thanks.
Benz, Gaylord,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scribner.
CoRSoN's CORNER.
Mr.. March will speak in the school
house, Aug. 20, at the usual honr, age
p. m. His subject will be "The Sunday
School Idea" 1t is planned to organizt
Sunday school and all interested are re.
guessed to be present.
StarkS.
Mrs. Dnah Fairbanks is in town for a
few days visiting neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Annie Sterry is spending a few
weeks with relatives in West Mills, In.
dustry.