The Somerset reporter., 1907-03-28
ALL THE N EWS
from Som erSet towns
MADISON.

There was a large turnout at the annu-
al meeting of the Madison village coTpo.
ration held at the Fireman's hall, oatur-
day afternoon. The only contest of the
DAY was IN the election of second assess
or. There were two candidates, Y. l..
Harding, who has served for a number
Of years, and Evan Adams, who was
Supported by the Labor unions of the
RaAce. This is the first time tho unions
~ m organic alton have taken hand in
socal politics. On Thursday evening q
mseting was held by all of the local
aaiOns and plans perfected with the re-
salt that oil of the union candidates were
slseted. The officers elected were
Moderator, Bernard Gibbs, Esq; assess
ors, z. l. Perkins, Evan Adams. A.
Holden; treasurer, 5. X. Remick; audit
or, J. r. Withee; police officers, Harry
Lossoro, Geo Lane; electrical commits
sioner for 3 years, Evan Adams; electrical
commissioner for one year. VIM. +.
Greene; fee wardens, Stanley Rainier, l..
II. Williamson. q. d. Perkins; tax col
hector, j. r. withee. Moneys were
raised for the following purposes: Ex.
pepses and liabilities, 500; fire depart
mont. $500; night watch, $500; hydrant
rental. ~ TAO; public service, $50; ssrv-
ices of electrical COMMISSION, 1850 street
lights. 81 $50; additions to electric light
plant, 5000 The total amount raised
WAS 81, 1903. Votes were taken to put in
two new hydrants at The upper end OF
" estern avenue and one on the lower
end of Old Point avenue; To put an in
sandescent light al the upper end of
Madison street. Also to appoint the
assessors az a ommittee 10 investigate
= IL. -
The total valuation for the year 1905 was
1880. 1856. Number of polls $50
Saturday afternoon, a special train
soached here from point few miles
below Birch Point, bearing the horses,
equipment and crew that have been Gu
gagged the past winter 10 logging opera
tiOos for Mr.. Hiram Moore of this place.
Yos several years. CIR. Moore has operat-
cd lumber camp near shirley and 1t
has taken from three to four days to
mako the trip A special train was
shattered and camp Was broken early
Saturday and the trip was made in few
Aours. The Somerset extension crosses
she logging road short distance from
the camp.
4 literary and musical entertainment
was held at the High school building
Friday evening. After the program a
candy sale was held, the proceeds of
which will be devoted to the school ath-
setic club.
Mrs. A. j. Williams and Mrs. Chas
Davis entertained the ladies' of the
Thimble club and the. Madison Goose
club at the home of Mrs. Williams on
Madison street, Thursday afternoon.
Thirty guests we're present. Refresh
nents we're served.
A social under the auspices of Home
Missionary Society was held at the M.
4 shurch parsonage Friday evening A
Saked bean and salad supper was served.
A short musical and literary program
was given. The rem sinder of the even
ing was spent informally with college
songs and social intercourse. A silver
aasring amounting to S11 was given for
sAs benefit of the society. The attend
sooe was large.
Rev. Smith Baker, ID. D., of Portland
Will give a lecture at the Congregational
church under the auspices of the mems
GLASS, April 10.
L.K. Williams Ia seriously ILL.,
A seven cent social 10 to be held under
de auspices of the Ladies' Aid society
p& the +. b. church at the church vestry,
Thursday evening.