The Somerset reporter., 1905-08-24
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Athens.

The F. b. Auxiliary was entertained
August II by Mrs Maria Tobey and
Mrs Bertha Cook The following pro-
gram was carried out Singing, Nearer
Ny God to Thee" Roll Call with Q lota-
lions; solo. Face to Face, Gala Dore !;
reading, moral and Religious Education
10 our Public Schools. Mrs. Johnson !;
solo, Flee as a Bird, Mrs. Johnson.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. S A.
Foss at her home on the East Ridge,
Cornvlle, September 4'h.
There will be a lawn sociable at the
home OF Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Johnson,
Thursday evening, August 81 Ice cream
and cake will be served. All are cordially
invited and the house will be open to WEI
come all those who do not wish to remain
out of doors. A team will leave w. F.
Dore's at 8 o'clock TO carry those not
otherwise provided for.
The NJ. E. B. society held their annual
picnic last Thursday at Bakers Pond.
Many took advantage OF the beautiful
weather and took day off. Several boats
conveyed those who wished about the
pond. Games OF all kinds were played,
voted it good time.
The Athens base ball team played the
Canaan nine, at Canaan, las, Saturday.
Canaan won by a score Of 9 to 2. A re-
turn game will be played here, Friday
afternoon, in Turner'S field.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c Spauding passed
Sunday in Athens.
Mr.. Willis Hobart was in town, Sun
day,
Mr.. George Aver returned hom4, Mon
day, after several weeks on duty at Liver
more and Lewiston.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Littlefeld returned
from their blueberry trip with about two
bushels OF beautiful fruit.
DR.. w. E. Tarbell passed away at his
home in this place, Friday at 1880, after
having steadily failed 10 health for several
months past. DR.. Tarbell was born in
Fairfield in I847 and was therefore So
years OF age. While yet lad, his parents
removed to Vassalooro, where he attended
school, fitting for college at Oak Grove
Seminary. He then entered Bowdolr
where he finished his medical course
slough in reality his study only ended the
morning of his death, as he held a paper
in his hand on that day perusing an arIi-
Gle OF interest to him He married early
in life, Miss Maxamila Oliver of Boston,
and they have been the parents of four
children, Harold w, Charles of Law
renee, Mass. Mrs. R d. Pratt OF Harris.
burg, Pa, and "Maxie" who died few
years ago in North Arson at the age oil
eleven years. Soon after his marriage he
went to China and Japan as Medical Mis-
sionary being absent several years. Re-
turning, he practiced his profession in
Bath, Lynn, Mass, Scion and North An
son and at intervals in this town also,
where he made many friends, especially
among those whom with his Skill he was
instrumental IN raising from beds of sick
ness and pain. The funeral took place
Monday morning. the service being rem
dered by Rev. Mr.. March, and the inter
ment at North Arson.
Mr.. Alexander Joseph Cardinal of
Cornville and Miss Florence Louise
Nelson of Canaan were united in mar
riage by Rev. l.. G. March, Wednesday
morning, Aug. 20 The young couple
took the morning train from Skowhegan
for Pennington where they will spend
their honeymoon The best wishes OF
their many friends follow them.
CoRsoN's CORNER.
A Sunday school was organized at
Corsons Corner, Sunday, August 20
The following officers and teachers
were elected: Superintendent, Mr.. Will
Hinton; secretary, Mrs G. o. Currie
treasurer, Mrs l.. Littlefeld; primary
teacher, Mrs. A. j. Hinton; bible class,
Mrs. Lydia Moody. o'clock p. m is