A major fundraiser for the Standish Hall Association was its annual Thanksgiving Ball. The Association owned a two-story building in that community, and a prominent one at that. Seasoned residents will remember as Niel’s Mercantile. Built in 1907, the second story was a hall that many organizations utilized. The first floor was rented to a commercial enterprise to assist with payment and upkeep of the building.

The Association reported that the ball was a successful event, both in terms financially and socially. Standish was gaining notoriety for its social scene, as the Odd Fellows Lodge would be holding a Christmas Ball next month.

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