The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-16
Athens


Rev. Mr.. March gave a very interest
ing talk to the children, last sunday
morning. The solo by the speaker was
also greatly enjoyed
One candidate received the third and
fourth degrees at the grange, saturday
The subject of the proper and most
economical feed for dairy cows was DIS
cussed in very practical manner and
with much interest by Brothers, Booth
by, Drake, Page, lockwood, Hall, and
J. F. Corson The program tor the next
meeting will consist OF readings by
Laura orson and Brother Fred I. Col
Inns, a song by Brother L I. Elliott and
a discussion of the subject OF married
schoolteachers.
Two of c. E Balls state schools, those
at Long Pond and Macamp have closed
because of diphtheria. Edith M
Lawrence, teacher at the former place,
come home about two weeks ago Four
of her pupils had died from one family,
the last heard from there. Mr.. Ball is
making an effort to lave state examin-
alton of teachers for state certificates
held at this village. This can be done
II enough teachers will apply to y. A.
Luce of Vsssalboro asking that it be
held here Mr.. Ball has had the
necessary blanks sent to most of the
teachers in this vicinity and II others
wish for them he will furnish them as
be has a supply. AS it will be great
convenience and as there will be moth
ing lost and much may be gained we
hope all will apply and take the examin
alton.
May Hight and her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Corson, are in town among friends.
They will remain until after centennial
day,
C. H. Tilton of Skowhegan passed
Sunday with his family here.
For information concerning stabling
horses for centennial day, inquire of
Daniel Reed or at L. Z. Jacobs store.
Mrs Mary Kinsmore, widow of the
late Joel Browning, passed away at her
late home in this town. last Thursday,
the funeral occurring the Saturday fol-
lowing. Mrs Browning was about SO
years of age and all but IA years of this
time were passed in this town. She
leaves two sons and two daughters, also
one brother, Phillip Kinsmore of this
town, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Shorey
and sympathizing friend has gone to join
many loved ones gone before. She will
be much missed In the home whence she
has gone out forever, as she was home
lover and of retiring disposition. The
funeral service was performed by Rev.
Mr.. March.
Mr.. j. 5. Y. Leavitt and his sister,
Mrs. Annie Leavitt Kelley, are visiting
their mother, Mrs. Leonard James,
whose health is not good this season.
They came Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph futile, who have
passed the last two years In Los Ange-
les, Cal, arrived In town, last week, and
are visiting friends in town. Mr.. Tut
tie had the misfortune to fracture an
arm while changing cars at Buffalo, n
Y, but is doing well at the present time.
They go to their daughters in Guilford
after visiting friends here.
Mr.. Yolney Browning of Levant was
in town, last week, to attend the funeral
of his mother, Mrs. Mary Browning.
Having leased the d. II. Bartlett store
for centennial day L. E. Jacobs will re-
ceive and check all packages, umbrellas
and wearing apparel for all corners at
10c per customer.
The concert exercises, last Sunday,
were pronounced very fine by those
who were present.
c. B Hight of the U of M law school
is at home for short vacation.
Miss Annie s. Emery, who came home
for a vacation from school work In Nor
way, was here but one week as she was
applied to, to engage another short term
of school near that town and accepted
returning a week ago to fill the appoint
ment.
DR.. W. e. Tarbell has moved into his
house and Mr. Judkns' family are also
getting settled in the house lately va
Gated by the doctor.
Rev. Mr.. March went to Skowhegan,
Tuesday last, to meet his wife who is
returning from the hospital much i'm
proved in health.
When Visiting Athens Centennial,
June %, call at L e. Jacobs store and
see the fine display of fruit, confec
tionerv, bottled soda, cigars and products
of Delano's bakery, also at the annex,
south of Odd Fellows block, where ice
cream, confectionery, fruit bakery
goods and cigars will be on sale through
out the day and evening.