The Somerset reporter., 1907-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. John Metcalf were in
town, Sunday, calling upon Mr.. and
Mrs. o. F. Hall.
The portable sawmill on the McIn-
tire place began operations, Monday
of this week.
Mrs. Arthur Rogers is visiting rela-
tives in Vienna, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Hussey were
in town, Sunday, from Skowhegan
visiting Mr.. Hussey's parents.
F. E. Adams of Lake George, N. Y,
has bought the Kilgore place near
Dodlin and has been moving here
Mr.. Adams is the son of Geo. Adams
of this place and has been away from
town about fourteen years.
The little son of Frank Ames got
quite badly hurt, Sunday, by falling
down the rollway stairs and striking
his head on the rocks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Whiting of Show
hogan were town, Sunday, visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Whiting.
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 6,
Miss Ellen Stone will speak in the
auditorium of the Congregational
church. This will be rare event,
and it is hoped that the people will
appreciate the privilege of hearing
her. Miss Stone is woman of world
wide renown from her experiences
with the Bulgarian brigands, when
she was missionary of the American
Board. For months she was held
captive by them, until an immense
reward was offered for her release
A reward collected from the churches
of America. Miss Stone will speak OF
her experiences among these brig
ands. and it is needless to state that
the story has all the fascination OF a
romance. Her words will be of in
terest to the children as we'll as those
who are mature, as Miss Stone has
parts of her address especially for
them. 1t is expected that the SER
vice will be union OF the two
churches. 1t will be free to all and a
full attendance is hoped for. Where
ever Miss Stone has been, the
churches have been crowded to the
doors. 1t Is hoped that Norridgewock
will be no exception.
The grange fair of last week, while
not such a stupendous as that OF last
wear, was very successful. After ac-
tive preparations at the hall during
Monday and Tuesday the fair was OPP
ened TO the public, Wednesday after
noon. The big dining hall on the first
floor was completely surrounded by
the various booths containing articles
for sale and everything from a pack :
age of toothpicks to a whole market
garden could be had at reasonable
figures. About the middle Of the
afternoon the baby show came of and
from all appearances 1t looked like
premeditated hedging by the com
mittee, as every one OF the little
shavers received souvenir prize so
each fond mother could still fondly
think her infant to be the smartest,
brightest and cutest of them all, and
really there were so many lovely little
tots that the committee could scarcely
do otherwise. At six O'Clock grub
stake was opened and it proved to be
a nice baked bean supper and was
we'll patropized. The supper occu-
pied all of the time until it was time
for the entertainment in the main
hall; this was given by local talent
and was we'll appreciated. On Thurs
day afternoon the sale continued and
from 8 to 7.3O a chicken pie supper
with all the trimmings was served.
The evening was taken up by grand
ball, the good music of KendalPs or
chestra and the very excellent hard
wood floor of the hall combined to
induce one of the largest crowds that
has ever been seen on floor here
After all the rustic and hustle had
cleared away and the treasurer got
time to take account of stock, it was
found that the society was over 1929
to the good. There are plenty OF
ways to use the money. A committee
have been at work raising money fol
painting the exterior of the building
and other committees are constantly
at work raising money for the various
things connected with the work oil
finishing this fine hall, home for Som
erset Grange and getting everything
paid for. A long pull, a strong pull
and pull all together seems to be
their motto. Long live Somerset
Grange.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Miller are