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SOUTH SOLON

Carroll Hcald's teams left last Sat
urday for his camp In Mayfield to be-
gin numbering operations for the win
ter.
Two young men of Hartland and
their young brides of few hours,
came to A. Adams last Thanksgiving
day on their wedding trip. They were
Earl Harvey and Cleba Whittemore,
and they married the Ford twins of
Hartland Mr.. Whittemore is broth
er of Mrs. Adams.
A. N. Barnes, who has recently
bought the old Peasley place, evident
ly intends to remain on the place, as
he has gotten a partner having lately
Success to them.
j. Sheffield, Bert Paul and Fred Pugh
are cutting cord wood on c. 7. Dur
hams back wood lot. They are cutting
Tor market purposes.
Samuel Whittemore OF East SkoWhe-
gan spent Thanksgiving with his
daughter, Mrs. Adams.
Miss Rena McCollar is spending a
few days visiting her aunt. Mrs. War
rem Rice.
Archie Adams, Ira and their cousin,
Walter Rodgers of Bath. were up-river
hunting, last week and brought back
three deer.
MIR. and Mrs. II. Farran and daugh-
ter of Brighton, MIR. and Mrs. Cecil
Jewett of West Athens, and Carroll
Heald and family spent Thanksgiving
at L. c. JeWett'S.
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X The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

Miss Gladys knowlton: Song, Ralph
Morrow. A social hour was then pass
ed which was followed by a banquet
of the old-time Thanksgiving style.
Every one declared the evening sue
cess and a good time was enjoyed
by all.
A double wedding took place at the
NJ. +. parsonage Wednesday morning
at o'clock. The contracting parties
were Harold Havey and Miss jeanette
Ford. Cleber Whittemore and Miss
Annette Ford, all of Hartland.
Mrs. Susan Annis passed away at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. r
Connolly, Tuesday, Nov. Goth, after a
long Illness. She leaves three daugh-
ters and two sons to mourn the loss
of a kind and loving mother: Mrs. +.
p. Dyer. Mrs. Carl Randlett and Mrs.
j. F. Connolly of Hartland, Wendall
Annis of Harmony. and Howard An
mis- of Dexter. Mrs Annis has been
a patient sufferer and has been tend
orly cared for by her children dur
ing her Illness She leaves many
friends in this town where she has
lived for more than 20 years. Fun
eral services were held at the home
Thursday afternoon, Rev. NJ. II. Hill
of the NJ. +. Church officiating.
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HARTLAND

A Food sale will be heldsat the Bap-
fist vestry. Saturday. Dec. T. Every
one is invited to attend. The pro-
ceeds are to go towards paying a
note.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Thompson of
Wateryille, were guests at the home
of Mr. e. w. Henderson over Thanks
giving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buck of Lewis
ton passed Thanksgiving at the home
of A. II. Buck.
William Small shot buck last
week which weighed 260 lbs when
dressed.
Elmer Baird of L. of NJ is a home
for few days.
Mrs Charles Moor and Miss Jean
Smith are in Franklin, n. H., for a
few days.
Mrs. Inez Norton of Fairfield was
recent visitor at the home of her
aunt, Mrs. Alex Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Buck of Pas
sadumkeag, are visiting Mr.. und Mrs.
A. II. Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs, l. f. Bora ard son,
Leo of Auburndale, Mass, are visit
ing at the home of G. NJ. Lancey.
Clifton Steelbrooks, who Is attend
ing business college at Lewiston, is
home for a few days.
Miss Efiie Coston, who has been
quite i'll, is out again.
The town schools closed Wednes
day and re-opened Monday.
Mrs. Annie Bickmore is i'll with dyp-
iberia at the home of her daughter,
Mrs James Young.
Mr. and Mrs. A r. Burton passed
Thanksgiving at the home of their
daughter in Portland.
Mrs. Jennie M. Schwartz of Skowhe-
gan, was the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. w. L. Anderson over Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mrs David e. Firth returned from
Fairfield, Wednesday. She was &C
companied by her son, DR.. Clarence
ScammonS.
Miss Myrtle Everett of Colby col
lege is at home for the Thanksgiving
recess.
Mrs. Luella Linn and daughter, Eu-
nice were called to Wilton, Me-, Fri
day, by the death of Mrs. Linn's Sis
ter
Frank Burton of Boston is in town
for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott A. Barnes of
Augusta, passed Thanksgiving in
town, the guests of Mr.. Barnes pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barnes.
Miss Hazel Williams, who has been
very i'll with typhoid fever at South
West Harbor, returned home, We'd
nesday.
W. S. Guptil, principal at the Acad-
envy, passed Thanksgiving in Lincoln
Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Noble and son,
Ralph, passed Thanksgiving with rel
atives in Waterville.
The Hartland Grange held an in
teresting meeting Saturday evening.
Forty members were present. The
special feature of the evening was the
burning of note.
Miss Margaret Pendleton of Ban
gor is the guest of Mrs. w. l. Ander-
son for few days.
Twilight Rebekah lodge observed
Gentlemen's Night, Tuesday evening
with an attendance of about 60. At
ter the regular meeting short pro-
gram was presented as follows: Pr
ano solo, Mrs. Mae Smith; Reading,
Miss Ella Seekins; Reading, Mrs. Eff
fie Robinson; Song, Ralph Morrow;
Reading, Harry Henderson; Reading,
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to hear that they expect to spend
Christmas in North Arson.
MIR. and Mrs. l.. G. Robinson went to
Skowhegan, Saturday.
Born. Embden, Nov. so, TO the wife
of Allen Sprague, a daughter Dorothy
Ruth.
Rev. {. W Rogers preached in the
Congregational church last Sunday. Il
is expected that he will preach next
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Young went to
Portland, Wednesday. where Mrs.
Young will enter the hospital fer
treatment.
Mr. and Mrs Lester Berry spent
Thanksgiving with friends in Farm
ington.
Ralph Bailey, principal OF the Acad-
envy, had Thanksgiving dinner with
his wife in Bath.
w. w. Manchester of South West
Harbor. arrived in town, Friday, to
continue the work he has done here for
several winters past.
Henry Fletcher has leased the res
taurant on Water street for the win
ter
Cyrus Walker has his new house
nearly completed. 1t is a neat, COM
modious structure and sets in very
slightly place.
NJ. A. Games is building a pier in
the kennebec river, opposite the land
of l. II. Clifford, to which the swinging
boom is to be attached. The logs to
be used are furnished by Frank Burns
of Madison and the stone for filing
by II. b. Spaulding.
Edgar Clark of North Madison was
in town, Tuesday.
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BINGHAM

The annual election of officers of
Bingham Chapter, No. II, o. E. s.,
will be held at the next regular meet
ing, Dec. II. A large attendance is
desired.
Miss Marian Hazeltine of Belfast
has been engaged as assistant for
Bingham High school. She is grad
uate of Smith college, class of IL.
Miss Doris Scott, who came from
New York to teach in the Henry Cool
ey district, taught for one day only
then took her departure. Homesick-
ness is supposed to be the cause.
Harvey Givens was In town last
week
Big Brown mare for sale in good
condition, already for the woods. One
hundred dollar buys her. A. S. Burke
2w4S
Rev. T. b. HIATT secured two fine
deer while on hunting trip upriver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews en-
tertained a very large party of rela-
tiyes at Thanksgiving at their home
in Moscow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plummer Butler of
Norridgewock, were guests of Robert
Hilton and family at Thanksgiving.
William O'Connors, who has been in
the west for seven years is now with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
O'Connors.
Mark Down Sale of Ladies' and Chill
dren's coats to close. A. s. Burke. 2w48
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cummings re-
Gently visited friends in Skowhegan.
Mrs Orison Gordon is now at home.
and is much improved in health.
Mrs Will Pooler has returned from
visit to her mother, Mrs. Hutchins
at Madison.
Mrs Mark Dinsmore has not been
in good health this winter.
Raymond Sawtelle is sick, under the
care of trained nurse. He has
shown some symptoms of typhoid fe-
YER.
The Kennebec Hall Amusement Co.
will show Moving Pictures every
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
in Kennebec Hall Matinee every Sat
urday at o'clock
Ellen Mckay of The Forks and
Thomas beware have recently been
guests of Mrs. Will Durgin.
Claude Goodrich has moved his fam
lily to his fathers home from North
Waterford, and will remain here and
run the farm. Granville Goodrich is
able to- be about but not able to do
hard work.
John Sterling and Ed. Sterling with
their families are occupying the rent
recently vacated by DR.. Brimigion ov-
er Donigan's store
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EAST MADISON

A very happy day was passed at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deering
of East Madison ON Thursday last, it
being Thanksgiving and also family
reunion. The members of the family
were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deering and
daughter, Gala, Albion Small of Ath-
ems, Perlie Small of Madison Center,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Davis and chill
dren, Hazel, Harold and Bryan, and
friend, Daniel Carleton of Harmony,
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Small and chill
dren, Lurline and Claude of Athens,
and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Berry OF
Skowhegan. The most remarkable of
this event being about Is years since
ali members of the family were to-
gether and not living more than 20
miles apart. A most bountiful dinner
was served by Mrs. Deering, consisting
of all the Thanksgiving Injuries and
all departed for their homes with hap
by hearts and waiting for the next re-
union which they hope will occur dur
ing the next year.
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BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Thanksgiving passed quietly in this
place, among the out-of~toWn guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Almer Goodrich of
Hartland. who dined with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Swan, who
were called to New Sharon on account
of the serious illness of his sister, re-
turned home, Friday bringing a fav-
orable report that his sister was con-
yalescing.
Mrs Lizzie Fitzgerald has SO far re-
covered that she will be able to go to
the Central Maine Hospital, Lewiston,
Wednesday, where she will undergo an
operation for appendicitis. She will
be accompanied by Mrs. Ellen Barnes,
who will remain with Mrs. Fitzgerald
for few days.
Mrs. Charles Allen is much improved
from her recent Illness.
The teacher and pupils will have a
Christmas tree and entertainment at
Browns Corner school house on Tues
day evening, Dec. "a.
Mrs. H. l.. Purinton passed Friday
with her mother, Mrs. Carolyn Good
ridge in South Canaan.
Richard Buzzell of Hartland VAS at
c. b. Chases, Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Chase returned from Show
hogan, Saturday. where she had been
passing a week with Mrs. Florence
Fairbrother.
Preston Lewis who has employment
in West Pittsfield, visited Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. Sarah Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Chase were
gunsts in the G. O. Currie home in
Cornville, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Schuyler Burril were
Thanksgiving guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. f. Fairbrother of Skowhegan.
Miss Estelle futile, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Hub
bard went to Cornville, Sunday, where
she has employment in the home of
Hatch WEIGH.
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SOLON


The International Pulp Co, is shut
down for repairs,
Truman Carl of No. Arson was in
town last week
Mrs. Ralph Kingsley of Bar Harbor,
and Miss Inez Whipple of New York,
after spending Thanksgiving in Water
Vile with their brother, were In Scion
a day or two, the guests of their aunt,
Mrs s. F. Greene.
Mrs Ernest Decker and children of
Skowhegan, were in town few days
last week, the guests of Mr.. Decker
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Murphy.
Carroll Jones, student of the L. of
NJ, is spending his Thanksgiving re-
cess at home.
Mrs. Edgar Kelley is quite sick,
threatened with pneumonia
Miss Lucy Snow of Lewiston was
the week end guest of Mrs. Eula IT.
vine.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. French of Mad
ison spent Thanksgiving in town with
their son.
The stores and Grist mill will be
closed every Tuesday and Friday
night at 6 o'clock.
MIR. Williams of Carratunk Is stop
ping at his aunts, Mrs. Ernest Whip
pie, having his foot treated. It was
found necessary, the last of the week,
to remove the bones of the foot
North Somerset Grange will hold
its annual fair and sale, Dec. Il, af-
ternoon and evening. A chicken pie
supper will be served beginning at
o'clock, for 25 cents. A fine enter
tainment Is being prepared for the
evening and the admission for the
evening will be 10 cents to those not
holding supper tickets.
Rev. T. b. HIATT will speak at the
usual hour next Sunday.
Mrs NJ. L. French and children and
Mrs. c. S. Hunnewell of Madison.
spent Monday and Tuesday with
friends in Fairfield and Waterville.
Roy Walker has returned to Port
land to finish his course in Shaw's
Business college
Guy Walker went to Lynn, Mass,
Monday to attend the General Elect
rcal. school. He will also visit rela-
tiyes and friends in Wollaston, Haver-
hill and Boston, before entering
school,
Mrs. Eula Irvine and friend. Miss
Snow returned to Lewiston, Monday.
Miss Alta Gray returned to her
school in Augusta. Her mother &C
companied her.
Misses Claire McIntire, Esther
French, Berle Cram, Ruth Manson,
Marion Whipple, students at Colby
who have been home for Thanksgiving
returned to their studies, Monday.
Miss Gwendoline Moore returned to
Oak Grove Seminary after a week at
home
Mrs. Clara French is keeping house
for Miss Adams in the NJ. E. parson-
age, during Mr. French's stay in
the camp at Bingham.
All members Of both the Grange
and o. E. S. should remember the an
nual election of officers this week and
try and attend
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pension former Presidents as COM
manders- in-chief of the army at $4,000
annually and $4,000 for former Presi-
dents widows.
Chairman Crawford of claims COM
mittee, gave notice he would ask for
consideration of the omnibus claims
bill, Wednesday.
At 1890 T. NJ, the trial of Judge
Robert w. Archibald on articles of i'm
parchment began. After adopting for
NAL orders for meeting until 2 P Nj.
daily, the court recessed until . p. NJ.
Adjourned at Abs p NJ, until noon.
Wednesday.
IN THE HOUSE.
Consideration of the Adamson bill
for physical valuation of Interstate
Railroads was begun.
Representative Levy introduced q
resolution directing the secretary of
the treasury to deposit in National
banks $5O,000,O00 to relieve the sharp
and active demand for money"
Adjourned at 6.10 p NJ, until noon
Wednesday.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
A note of warning to European pow
ers, which by indirect means continue
to discriminate against American
trade; strong appeal to the Congress
to uplift the great foreign policies of
America above mere questions of par
tisanship a triumphant vindication of
the diplomacy of the administration,
which Is characterized as that of dol
lars versus bullets; a masterful pride
in the enormous expansion of Ameri-
can trade as a result of the foreign
policies of his administration; and an
earnest appeal for Joint action by Con-
gress and the executive to open new
markets for American industries -
these are the more striking features of
President Taft's fourth annual mes
sage sent to Congress, Tuesday.
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A. c. w. Chapter of the d. A. R.,
will meet this week. Friday, with Mrs.
Rachel York.
Mrs. A. C. Merrill, who has been
sick for some time is very low at this
writing.
There was quiet home wedding
solemnized last Monday morning,
Dec. 2, at the home of the bride s
parents on Pleasant street, when Miss
Lulu Irvine youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Irvine, and Mr..
Greenleaf of Auburn, Me-, were united
in marriage by Rev. T. b. HIATT of
Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs. Greenleaf
left by automobile for North Arson
where they took the train for brief
wedding trip, after which they will
reside on North Main street. Mr..
Greenleaf is meat cutter for l.. L. Pat
terson, and Mrs Greenleaf teacher
of some experience.
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FIRE AT BINGHAM.
= Abbey's Shop Burned Last Sunday.

At 1880 A. NJ, Sunday morning,
there was an alarm of fire in Bingham
and the building known as Chas. Alb
bey's shop, owned by Abram Miller,
was found to be on fire. Though the
fire company responded promptly, 1t
was too far under way to be possible TO
save the building.
Mr.. Abbey lost considerable in lum-
her. glass, tools and clothing. John
Miller had some household goods
which were stored in the chamber,
burned. The ruins were drenched and
so were some of the firemen as their
coats suitable for the work had not
arrived.
In just an hour from the first alarm
the all out whistle was blown.
Night Waterman Carl was the first
to discover the fire and give the alarm
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JACKMAN

A Thanksgiving dinner was given at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Nichols
Among the invited guests, were, DR..
and Mrs. Boothby, Rev. and Mrs. A.
Il. Beaumont, Mr.. and Mrs. Hughey,
and Miss l.. Spencer.
GOLDEN GLOW SALE.
On Saturday evening, the Golden
Glow club had fancy work sale, and
gave also a concert in aid of the Con
gregational church before a good audi
ence in the Jackman Hall.
Russell Newton amused the audi
ence by his rendering of Mrs. Caudle's
umbrella Lecture" He playing Mrs
Caudles part very effectively, follow
ed by poem by Erma Holden. Two
pf vs. were also given entitled, When
Women Vote" THE Paper Match" In
the former play the following artists
took part: Msssrs. Stillwell. l. Moore,
L. Newton, d. Hancox, Quietly, In
the l. tier play, Mrs. o. Moore, Miss
Quietly, w. letters, r. Newton. Each
rtist infused life and interest in the
plays and nothing was lacking In form,
gesture, movement or facial expression
20 mike it appear real.
Mrs. Lena Newton very wildly and
forcefully displayed her eloquence and
power when she presented "Woman's
lights" 1t amused the male members
of the audience and prepared them Tor
what they will have to face in the flu
ture, when women sway the is
sues of our politics as did also
Miss Jessie Henderson, Miss Quietly
and Miss Ida Moore sang solos and
we're appreciated by the audience, the
latter artist securing an encore.
The tableaus, Homage to Poetry"
and Cherry Ripe" were very effective
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.ly, tastefully, cleverly, and artisically
show. C-cot Skill and patience must
have been exercised to give them so
clearly, and all taking part are to be
complimented on their work.
Messrs Mills, Newton, and MISS
Campbell frightened up the evening
and spare time between each play, by
giving selections of music which were
appreciated by those present.
The ladies at the fancy work, Ice
cream and cake boothsa did quite
good business. The art exhibition had
many visitors all of whom d. Hancox
sent away pleased. The amount realiz-
ed from the evening was $50. The Ia
dies of the club thank all who helped
them in their work.
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ATHENS

The Baptist Auxiliary met at Elm
wood, Nov 81, with good attend
ance A brief program was present
ed consisting of quotations; readings
by Eta Berry, Florence Taylor, Lii
| liam Emery and Laura Rowell; piano
solo and response by Mrs. Ellingwood.
The committee reported the date of
Family Evening 10 be Tuesday eve
ing, Dec. 10, at Grange hall. A baked
bean and pastry supper will be served
from to 730, after which a program
will be presented 1t was with feel
ing of regret that the society learned
that Mrs. Blanche Chapm3n, who has
served faithfully as president OF the
society for nearly two years, was to
leave US to locate in Skowhegan.
Athens Grange met in regular ses-
sion, Saturday afternoon, Nov. go.
There were two applications for mem
bership. The dance committee re-
ported the net receipts of Nov. % to
be $1050. The curtain committee re-
ported that the curtain was ready for
the painter. 1t Is hoped that it may
be completed and put in position in
time for the play that is being pre-
pared to be presented in few weeks
The lecturer presented program OF
music, readings, etc. 1t is hoped that
a large number will be in attendance,
Dec. IA, when degrees will be confer
red and election of officers will be in
order
Alton Bush, who returned, Nov. 16,
from Moscow, where he had been
teaching, after a week at his home
Iaf nh VI
he has secured employment.
Don't forget the entertainment at
Lords Hill, by Dwight Emery and
school, Friday evening, Dec. 6. Ice
cream and cake will be on sale to
raise money to finish paying for the
school organ.
Athens Odd Fellows and Rebekans
are preparing for their anniversary
the date to be announced soon.
Somerset Academy opened for the
winter term, Dec. 2, with Earl Mer
rill of Madison as principal and Miss
Annie Richards, assistant. The Sc
Nor class are preparing to present
the drama, Plain People some time
during the term.
The collection of Sunday morning,
Nov. "a, for church repairs amounted
to about $40 Charles Cleveland, the
janitor, wishes to extend thanks for
the response to his call for aid in
this work and the people should GER
tainly feel very grateful for the in
terest he has taken and the work he
has contributed He has recently re-
eeived a gift of a light for the church
doors from his son, Frank Cleveland
of Everett, Mass. 1t will probably be
in position for next Sunday evening.
The weekly prayer meetings will be
held in the homes during the winter,
the first to be held Wednesday eve
ming of this weak at the parsonage.
Austin Barker left here, Monday,
Dec. 2, on his return to Casper, Wy
oming, after several weeks passed
here in the settlement of his fathers
estate, the farm having been sold to
" Eroct K, Son
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Card of Appreciation.

The relatives of the late John Wes-
ton wish to publicly express their
gratitude to all who aided them dur
ing their bereavement, and to the
friends who sent flowers expressive of
their sympathy.
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Some people constitute themselves
advisers in chief to their friends be-
cause they have an overweaning de-
sire to see their schemes tried out by
some one else before embarking upon
them themselves.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank all who assisted
in. any way at the funeral of the late
Samuel Emerson.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Emerson & Family
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The man who won't take the trouble
to register finds the most fault with
the government.
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When the girl crochets instead OF
making fudge the young man might
as we'll stop calling.
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AS the sea defends the earth, wall
the roof, a king the nation, so does
modesty a woman.
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Young men in love ought to save
money by cutting out half their meals
as they have SO little appetite.