The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-08-20
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to that time Mrs. Fox was helpful to
others especially so in the grange and
church choirs. Now that she cannot
90 about it cannot fail to cheer her TO
have a call from grange, church or
other friends. Until within a few
weeks she was able to get about on
crutches or wheel chair but now that
her hands have failed to do this and
other work it helps to pass the long
hours to have friend drop in for a
little talk.
Mrs. Charles Barker who Is suffer-
ing from a broken leg, is getting
along as we'll as could be expected.
She Is now under thr care of trained
nurse who arrived from Lewiston
August 18th.
Miss Minnie Gardner was taken i'll
Sunday and it Is feared she has
appendicitis.
Mrs. Martha Judkins left last week
for Skowhegan where she will this
week Join her son, D. F. Judkins for a
trip to Elgin, ILL.,. for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Eva Whitney She
will also visit her daughter. Mrs.
Florence Hoffers at Worchester,
Mass. Mr.. Judkins will make a bust
ness trip farther west. Her daughter,
Mrs. Bertha Ball, will be house keep
er during her absence.
Horace Dodson came to town Sat
urday on his return to his home in
Hermon from Bingham where he was
in attendance last week at Mr.. Balls
"School for Teachers" He reports
the meeting or school well attended
and of the greatest help to teachers.
Their friends here are pleased to
learn that his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. w. Dodson, are pleasantly situated
in their new home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Delano of Abb
bolt, arrived August 18th, for visit
with the family of Hosea Elliott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster Drake of
Dedham, Mass, arrived August 18th,
for visit with his uncle, Aaron
Drake and family. Mr.. Drake has
been a railroad conductor for many
years and for several years has lived
at Dedham. Their son, Irving, is
with them coming several days be-
fore his parents.
Mrs. Abbie Fox gave her Sunday
school class of boys days pleasure
at her home August 18th. Each in
yited friend, and some how a few
girls Joined the ball game after which
Ice cream and other refreshments
were served and all returned we'll
pleased with the day.
There will be Republican Rally
at Grange hall, next Tuesday, Au-
gust Is, with speaking by Hon. Bert
M. Fernald, Republican candidate for
Governor, and Hon. Ruel Robinson of
Qf
100 sharp and Mr.. Fernald will be the
first speaker. The Athens band will
furnish music.
Prof. and Mrs. Baird have made a
good beginning of school work in
Athens. Miss Florence Edna Baird
came to their house last Thursday
and If she remains will add to the
school fund August 18th, 1913.
The F. B. Auxiliary after "vaca-
tion time" from June Both will hold
a meeting Tuesday, August 25th, at
DR.. Ellingwood's. The society will
give a musical and literary entertain
ment, closing with "The Modern
Sewing Circle" Thursday evening,
August 9th. Admission 10 cents;
ice cream and cake 10 cents.
Saturday, August 9Th there was a
meeting Of 8. d. Advents at A. T.
Hilton's. Rev. j. b. Goodrich of
Palmyra, and several others from out
of town were present There was
also business session Sunday follow
ing. Elder Goodrich attended the
Sunday morning service at the
church. We learn that meeting
will be held here each Saturday after
noon followed by Sunday school.
Rev. B. H. Johnson baptized four
candidates Sunday, August 10th, at
3p. m. in the river near his home.
Next Sunday, August 23rd they will
be received into the church and a
communion service held.
There will be preaching service
in the Kinsman school house, district
No. 3, North Cornville, Sunday p. M,
August 23rd, at O'Clock, by Rev.
VIM. E. Greene, pastor of the M. E..
church at Athens.
Mrs. L. NJ. Robinson left here Mon
day, with her daughter, Mrs. Brad
ford Robinson who had been visiting
in Athens, to accompany her to her
home in Everett, Mass.
Somerset Academy opens next
Monday.
Miss Belva E. Bush has been visit
ing with relatives in Isleboro for the
past few weeks.
Miss Grace Judd returned to her
home at White Plains, N. Y. Thursday
after stay OF three weeks In town
and vicinity. While in town she was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Holman.
The remainder of the time was spent
with a former school friend, Miss
Lizzie Gilman In Bingham.
The postponement of the Sabbath
School picnic, on account of rain, till
last week, Monday may have occa-
stoned some slight difference in the
attendance, yet goodly representa-
tion of the pupils and friends of the
school were early on hand to be trans
ported to the scene of the picnic,
Barker Pond. A number of boats
being In commission the children both
young and old enjoyed several turns
at boating while the opportunity to
pull lilies added not little to their
pleasure. The day was an ideal one
for picnic and all agreed the day
had been delightfully."- spent.
Mrs. Phillips of Brockten, Mass.
was among the visitors In town last
week. She was the guest of her bro
Their, Chas. Goodwin and family.
Miss Hazel who for the past year has
been q member of her family came
with her. Mrs. Phillips returned
home this week, Monday.
Mrs. Jane Greene returned from
Scion Tuesday where she has been for