The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-23
~ The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~


the last of the week and returned
home Monday.
F. NJ Barnaby of Somerville. Mass.
is the guest of his son. Z. p. Barna-
by and family.
Mrs. NJ. G. Emery and Miss Mary
Porter went to Lewiston Monday to
attend the Uniyersalist State Conven-
ton
Mrs. 7. Fl. Spaulding went to Nor
/ ridgewock Monday
Have you heard about the Berry
Reunion? If there is any Berry blood
in your veins you are cordially in
vited to mingle with your relations at
the farm of Michael Berry and son,
in Embden, Aug. 10, 1910. Beans
baked in the ground and brown bread
will be served, but you are expected
to bring the rest of your dinner just
as you would to basket picnic. If
you know any interesting facts about
the early Berry settlers in Embden or
Concord, Mrs. W. II. Williams or
Mrs. Sylvester Jackson, North Arson,
would be glad to hear from you. II
you telephone or write them, they will
tell you all about the reunion.
Announcements have been received
by relatives and friends in this vii
lage which read as follows: Mr.. and
Mrs James H. Collins will receive
their friends on the Fiftieth Anniver-
sary of their marriage, Friday even
ing, June "a, from seven until nine
O'Clock, 46S Hope street, Providence,
R. l." James H. Collins and Miss
Josephine Witherill were married in
years lived in North Arson. Their
many friends congratulate them upon
their golden anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Farrer and Frank
Roberts were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Roberts Tuesday after
noon.
Miss Ella Morse of Lowell. Mass.
is the guest of Miss Edna Parlin and
Mrs. Mira Berry.
Miss Villa Holbrook was the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Clarence Hall, at
Bethel last week.
Mrs. Carrie Angel of North Scitu-
ate, r. l., is the guest of her cousin,
Mrs. Jane Crane.
Misses Fern Luce and Agnes Hen
derson of New Portland, were visiting
Mrs Myrtle Roberts Thursday.
The Somerset County Sunday school
convention will be held in the Con-
gregational church at North Arson,
Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and
30. Free entertainment will be fur
nished for those remaining over night
Dinner and supper will be served in
- tLA hn11 nn1n hn n
tend to remain over night will please
send their names to William Nichol-
son, North Arson, as early as posi-
BILE.
Alyah Beal arrived home from
Florida Tuesday where he has been
during the winter working his farm
which he recently bought.
D. A. R. MEETING.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution were not dismayed when
the rain came pouring down on Fri
day afternoon, for goodly number
gathered at the home of Mrs. G. S.
Longley and had a pleasant session.
One of the nonresident members was
present, Mrs. Carrie Angel of Rhode
Island, who told the Chapter of a
recent visit to Memorial Continental
Hall in Washington. Mrs. A. Simmons
one of the delegates to the State Field
day, gave an account of the meeting
at New Meadows. Mrs. Elizabeth
Emery ex-regent interestingly relat-
ed her visit to D. A. r. Chapter in
Iowa. Miss Paulenah NJ. Simmons
read humorous selection. Dainty re-
freshments were served and the pa
triotic music of the graphophone was
greatly enjoyed. 1t is expected that
the July meeting will be held upon
the regular day, the second Friday of
the month, at Mrs. H. e. Wares.
ALL-DAY PICNIC.
On Saturday, the Congregationalist
Sunday school and invited friends
went to the pleasant farm home of
Ben Steward for an all-day picnic
This farm is located on the south
side of the Carrabasset river few
miles above the village. The day was
one of enjoyment for the company of
forty-four who went by barge and
single teams. Although mishap
midway interrupted the ride of the
passengers on the barge, it did not
mar the pleasure of the occasion. A
bountiful picnic dinner was served,
the hostesses providing literally, so
that from the Oldest to the least every
one enjoyed the feast. Nature. was
looking her prettiest and the walk
along the river afforded picturesque
views and the work of the Franklin
Power Company was inspected with
interest. Ice cream and cake were
served from four to five o'clock. 1t
was a day long to be remembered by
all.
MRS. CATHERINE PARLIN.
Mrs Catherine Parlin died Thurs
day, May rs, of Brght's disease at
her home on Madison street, at the