A Glimpse into Hattie Kelley's Scrapbook

From the scrapbook of Mrs. Hattie Kelley about “The First Annual Entertainment and Fair” in 1898

Fred Parker Ham addressed the people and also gave free use of his gramophone. The ladies worked hard, and a long fancy table was completely filled with useful and ornamental articles which found a ready sale.

"At 5:00 pm, supper was served, and over 200 people partook. The evening was spent listening to reactions by Miss Mary Wight, Miss Winnie Page, Thomas Cogswell, Jr., and others. Songs by Miss Dooley, a summer tourist, and Miss Sadie Orange. Music was furnished by Blake's Orchestra. The proceeds were about $150.00."

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