The Somerset reporter., 1904-06-09
Athens.


new road machine has been pur.
chased by the town fathers, and neces-
sary repairs are being made on the
roads. which have not yet recovered
from the effects of the freshet two years
/ ago and more.
The funeral of Mr.. York took place,
last Wednesday, and was in charge OF
the |. o. o. Fs Eight children from
far and near were present to pay their
/ last respects to beloved father Beau
tiful flowers were in profusion as loving
testimonials. The service was conduct
ed by our resident minister, Mr.. March.
Prof. j. Abbott Kendall passes ore
day each week instructing the band in
this town. He also has few private
pupils under his tuition here.
Work on the band stand to be erected
here has commenced, also on the pa
yilion to be used on centennial day.
The arrivals on the stage, Monday
evening, were Mr.. G. E Turner, who
passed the day in Skowhegan on bust
ness, and Mrs. G. Fl. Tilton, who Is pass
| ing some time with her parents in town.
Deputy Sheriff Aver passed through
the village, Monday, with five inhao-
itants from "fhe Hollow" at West
Athens for the Jail at skowhegan.
Strong drink caused the disturbance.
Two weeks from Wednesday of this
week comes centennial Let all who
rejoice in the town of their NATIVITY or
adoption take hold to help have a GOOD
time on that day.
Mrs. Geo. Aver is clerking in the drug
store during the absence of Mrs. Corson,
who is out i'll. Mr.. Williams being out of
town also.
L. E. Jacobs was off duty, Monday,
on account of illness.
Harry and Mrs. Flanders are farming
at Corson's Corner for this season
The majority of the teachers attended
the teachers meeting at the village
schoolhouse, last Saturday, both fore
noon and afternoon, and report that
they received much encouragement and
help. The exercises consisted OF short
talks by C. E. Ball of the school COM
mittee, our School Improvement League
work, and state examinations, and of a
question box conducted by Miss Ellie L..
Tucker, superintendent of schools.
twenty-five of these practical questions
In regard to the details OF every day
work were discussed in a familiar way
and all seemed deeply Interested
Those who thought 1t not worth their
while to attend were losers thereby.
More of these gatherings will be held In
the future.
Rev. Mr.. Vaughan gave very practi-
cal talk, last Sunday morning, on the
character of Ruth. In two weeks he
will speak in the morning on "Remov.
ing the Ancient Landmarks" and In the
afternoon he and Rev. Mr.. March will
hold a centennial service.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 5. Tuttle, who have
been living In Los Angeles, Cal, for
two years past, arrived home, yesterday.
Mr.. futile met with an unfortunate &C
cldent, falling as he was about to step
aboard the train at Buffalo, breaking
his right arm and sustaining some severe
bruises. U
V. S. Browning of Levant was in
town, last week, called here by the i'll
ness of his mother.
Mrs Lucy Shorey and her daughter,
Miss Ida Roberts, of Manchester, n. H.,
arrived at A. T. Hilton's, June l. They
atives and friends.
Centennial Sunday will be observed
by union religious services at the church
at 2 O'Clock, June 10Th. 1t is hoped
that large attendance will be there to
greet the two pastors. special music
will be furnished and all are invited to
bring flowers.
June IL Is children's day in the Sum
day school, when all the services will be
In keeping with the day In the even
ing there will be a concert for which re-
hearsals are now In order Let all bring
flowers.
Presiding Elder Jones will hold a SER
vice here, Monday evening, June 10
Mrs. Emeline futile has been in town
on brief visit, after passing the winter
with her sister IN Garland, Mrs d. P.
Avery. c