The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-10

Mr.. Charles Warren. W. b. Lopgley
argued very learnedly for one side and
Rev J. II Gould so far forgot his cloth
as to turn lawyer for the other side for
the time being and it was considered by
some that perhaps he had missed his
calling, such Was his eloquence at the
bar. Mr. David Wood, looking very
wise, occupied the full bench and it was
unanimously decided that if Tracey did
steal the roosters he should be made to
give a chicken supper at the next social.
Mr. bennett of Lewiston, humorist,
will give an entertainment in the Baptist
church on Thursday evening of this
week. The proceeds will 60 toward the
piano fund
Mr.. Eugene &. TarbOx and Miss Mary
Edith Bigelow were united 10 marriage
at the Baptist parsonage last Wedues
day evening by Rev F. G Davis They
left Thursday morning for a short
bridal trip which they will take in New
Hampshire where Mr.. Taibox has rela
tives On their return here they will
reside on the Owen Taylor farm on
Oak Hill Both bride and groom were
members of Somerset Grange Patrons of
Husbandry and having always lived In
them a long aud prosperous married
life.
The communion service of the Con-
gregational church was deferred last
sunday on account of the special service
and will take place next sunday morn
ing.
Mrs. A. D. Brackley Is experiencing
considerable trouble with her eyes and
has decided not to go into the library as
librarian for few weeks. Mrs. Julia
Conant will attend to her duties there
for the present.
The remains of Mr.. William Tenney of
Roxbury, NJ ass, formerly of this town,
were brought here, saturday night, for
interment which occurred in the north
side cemetery. The only relative here
closely connected is his daughter, Mis-.
Bessie Lambert of Skowhegan
Besides the humorous entertainment
on Thursday evening at the Baptist
church there will be several very pretty
selections by our local musicians.
Meetings were resumed for the sum
mer in the Frederic district schoolhouse
last sunday afternoon.
H s. Hussey, George Carr, Jay NJ.
Pierce and II. d. Burgess attended the
Grand Lodge F. and A. NJ. in Portland,
last week MIR. Pierce extended his trip
TO Haverhill and Boston before return
ing and reports having bang up time.
Fred Benson recently caught brook
trout measuring 10 inches in length and
weighing about two pounds. This is
one of the largest brook trout ever
caught in this section.
Mr.. Hiram Gilman of Arson who pur-
chased the Cyrus Bean place arrived
last week and occupied the buildings
MT and Mis-. Bean and Mr.. aud Mrs.
Dyer have moved into the rent in Mr..
Herbert + Pale's house for the present.
We hear that Mr. Dyer to close bis
business here soon and it is rumored
th at the store is leased to other parties
who will continue IL az dry goods and
millinery store Just who those parties
are does not at present appear as they
do not want their names mentioned
This in itself Is a peculiar thing to hap
pen to a newspaper correspondent who
usually has to fight against giving too
much free advertising by people who
are more than glad to have their names
mentioned.
Mr.. Eddie Whiting and several friends
from Skowhegsn were in town sunday
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Whiting.
We note by another paper that it will be
Mr. and Mrs Eddie Whiting soon, IL it
Is not so already.
The second degree was conferred in
Quinnebasset Lodge o. o. +. on Mon
day evening of this week,