The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-13
EAST MADISON.

East Madison grange cattle show and
fair, Saturday, Sept IS, 1896 Dance in
the evening.
Mrs. Newell A. Reed OF Gardiner was
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Phemie
Davis, several days last week.
Augustus Davis of Skowhegan and his
cousin, Charles Davis Of Dexter, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Picnic Davis.
]. S. Hayden accompanied his grand
daughter, Miss Mamie, (who has been
spending the summer here) to her home
in Providence, r. | Saturday. Mr..
Hayden will spend week there.
Rev. B. B. Merrill vas calling on
people here, Thursday.
Miss Florence Burrell, who has been
i'll for the past week, is improving rapidly.
DR.. Pulsifei attends her.
Howard Steward was 10 town one day
last week, the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Alma Steward.
School opened Monday, Miss Chad
bourne teacher.
Mrs. Helen Baker was the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. M, K Harvil from Thursday
until Sunday.
Chas. Hilton returned from his visit TO
his uncle in Lincoln, Friday.
Mrs. Barnard Hilton spent part OF las,
week with her sisters, Miss Annie and
Miss Belle Flanders in Skowhegan.
A heavy thunder shower Sunday morn
ing and slghter one Sunday night.
Mrs. Alma Steward returned from
two weeks visit in Winthrop aud Read
field, Monday.
Mrs. Ellie Davis and Miss Hittie Den
ison returned from Boston last week.
Miss Eva Wilhee has been visiting rel
atves in Norridgewock the past week.
The ball game. Saturday, between the
Great Northern" team OF Madison and
the East Madison team stood IS to II in
favor of the "Great Northern's". A num-
Der came from Madison TO attend the
game.
Mrs. Turner Reed and sister, Mrs.
Page spent last week In Madison Center.
Saturday, Sept 8th, there was goodly
attendance at grange meeting. First and
second degrees were conferred on two
candidates.
Saturday was gala affair in grange
annals being the occasion of a visit from
Skowhegan grange. 1t was estimated
that about two hundred were present.
w. M. Hill and officers of Skowhegan
Grange occupied chairs, the lecturer,
Mrs. Ella Crowel, furnishing delight
full program. d. B. Hobart welcomed
the visitors 10 behalf OF East Madison
grange, and Fred r. Hill, master of
Skowhegan grange responded, The
New Degree, introduced by r. 7. Pa.ten
and assistants, was much enjoyed particu-
larly by the candidates. Brother Robin
son c. OF East Madison grange was the
only candidate that appeared dissatisfied
with the manner Of comforting the degree.
1t is expected that a large class will be
eager TO take the degree at the earliest
opportunity.
Albert Litlefeld Of Dexter, Maine, was
the guest OF Mellen and Nettie Bosworth
one day last week. Mr.. Linleheld was
en- route for Phillips in the interest OF the
ship-knee business, in which he has been
engaged for the past thirty.two years, IA
Piscataqus, Penobscot Somerset and
Franklin counties.
Ms. Kate Reed went to Watervlle,
Tuesday morning to attend the fair and
visit relatives in South China, before re-
turning home.
Saturday, Sept AZ will be an all day
meeting OF East Madison grange. A
large class will take the third and fourth
degrees, the gentlemen occupying chairs
and comforting degrees: Master, Perley
Priest; Overseer, r. w. French; Lee
turer, Carroll Head; Chaplain, A. L.
Bosworth; Secretary, Herbert Board
man; Steward, Sidney Baker; Assistant
Steward, A. c, Green; L. A. Steward,
w. c. Hobart; Ceres, D, B. Hobart;
Pomona, Cyrus Durham; Flora, Kleber
Haryille; Gate Keeper c. w. Knight
Initiation will be followed by a harvest
feast.
Lawrence Hayden OF Skowhegan was
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Mott Moore,
Friday.
The steamer, Margaret B, will make
special trips for the accommodation Of
those wishing to attend the Grange Fair,
Saturday September IS. connecting with.
all cars on the Somerset traction line.
There will be a steamer across the lake
after the dance connecting with cars for
CLauhaoop and MadiaOp