The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-01-02
NoRRjDGEWoCk.
We wish you a happy new year.

well THIS WeRtn0r uOe5 Dtdt al
creation, no sleighing yet and warm
~ April while we are writing this.
One OF our older citizens is predicting
dire things for the remainder of the
winter, however, he says "winter
never fots in the sky" anyway we
can't have more than three or four
months Of severe weather now.
Miss Nina Hussey returned to her
aeaching In Massachusetts after
spending the holiday vacation with
Der parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hussey, Monday.
Miss Lois Burgess returned to OAK
land, Saturday, after spending a few
days visiting her brother, Harry Bur
cess.
Miss Flossie Everett and Miss
Frances Jones left Saturday for Mas
ssehusetts, where they will work In
aAe straw shop for the winter months.
They did not go as early this season
M usual on account of the backward
winter.
In the prettily decorated rooms of
khe residence of the BRIDES parents
On upper main street there occurred
very pleasant wedding at high noon
Saturday, when Miss Florence Wade,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wade
of this place and Mr.. F. w. Gibbs,
one OF our popular painters, were
made one. The bride was handsome
N gowned In white landsdowne and
Che groom wore the conventional
hlsck. At the strains of the wedding
march, played by Miss Neva Johnson,
she couple took their places under
abe large white bell In the center OF
abe arch of evergreens which had
been prepared for the occasion Miss
Wade carrying a large bouquet OF
white carnations. A few friends and
relatives were present to witness the
Impressive ceremony. The double
ring service was used, the service be-
ing conducted by Rev. Mr.. Calhoun
Of the Baptist church, assisted by
Rev. J. H. Gould of the Congrega-
tional church. Good wishes and con-
xratulations were given for short
time when the happy couple left for
the two O'Clock train. A surprise
met them on their way, before they
left the house they were in for good
dueking with rice, and thought that
that was the end Of the rice matter,
but when they had got down the
struet a short distance a large party
Of the young men met them and fur
nished them music on their way by
tying long string of old paint cans
10 the rear axle Of their carriage and
when they arrived at the station an
ether party with more rice met them
and complimentary attention OF this
kind was showered upon them until
the train started, while friend very
kindly arranged matters for them on
their way by pinning on the back Of
the seat, which they occupied, big
placard bearing the legend "Just
Married." Destination not mention
ID but baggage was checked for Bos-
ton. They were the recipients OF
many pretty presents.
Mrs.. L. Mason has returned from
Turner, whore she has been visiting
solatives for some time.
l.. b. Folsom, Esq, of this place,
has announced himself as candidate
for County Attorney for the next
term. We feel that we express the
sentiment of the party in this section
- we'll a. the sound business men Of
both parties when we say that q
County Attorney must spe cially pledge
Aimself to stand by the prohibitory
hws and enforce them to the extent
of his ability. It IL notorious that
hhere has been considerable Juggling
With these laws to favor the criminals
IN this line Of law breakers and as the
darby preacher said "this fOoling
nust be stopped" or a candidate from
the other party may be elected. 1t is
early yet and from the sturdy integ-
Bity by which we know Mr.. Folsom
We feel confident that we may have
declaration and fulflment Of prom
ises II elected which will do credit to
our grand old town.
"Turner's Free Travelling Art Ex-
kibits," will be on exhibition at the
Rap&ist vestry under the auspices of
the v. I. 8. on Thursday and Friday,
Jan. 9th and 10th In the afternoon and
evenings. Each evening there will
- an interesting entertainment.
Cake, coffee and candy will be on sale.
The proceeds are to be used to pur-
chase pictures for the school rooms.
The ambition to beautify their sur
soundings and make their rooms at
traCtive is certainly spirit that
should be encouraged In our young
people.
DR.. @. E. H. Became and wife who
have been spending their holiday va
cation with the DOCTORS parents In
Hallowell, have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Witham Of Madison
have been visiting at Mrs. Mary
opauiding's during the past week.
Min Irene Jewell died at her resi-
donce on Main street Sunday noon,
- nh
Mrs Jewell came here several years
ago and bought one of the houses be-
longing to the Spaulding place on
Main street, from Mr.. Cyrus Bean and
has since lived on the property. She
Won the hearts Of all the school chill
drn and seemed to prefer their COM
Dany to that Of older people but still
made many friends among our towns
people. She was about forty Ave
years Of age. The funeral occurred
Tuesday and he interment was at
Forth Arson.
Mrs. F. w. Spaulding and daughter,
Annette and Miss Linnion Brown
went to Waterville Saturday ON a
she piping expedition.
Miss Jeanne Hurley of Skowhegan
vas in town Friday night, visiting
tfiends.
Two new cases of scarlet fever ia
aown, Mrs. John Otis and Roland Bus
vol The schools will not begin
again until next Monday and not then
II there are new cases to any extent.
TMere was an extremely large at
tendance at the regular monthly Re-
y kah supper last Friday evening.
The committee furnished a fine en-