The Somerset reporter., 1905-10-05
Athens

Is there no one in Athens who will en-
ter the contest for the beautiful stove Of
fered by the SOMERSET REPORTER? As
yet do not learn that any one intends
doing so. 1t is really worth the lime
spent in the effort and the Effort ought to
commence before some one comes in
from out of town and secures a large num-
Der OF votes, as in the previous contest,
ard yet Mrs. Gaylord came near securing
the prize. Look over the terms OF the
contest in the paper, this week, and if you
don't need the stove help some friend to
secure one.
Rev. Mr.. Johnson was present and
too part in Sunday mornings service.
Mrs. Netie Landers has gone 10 Bos-
ton Tor her annual visit 10 that city. Miss
Florence accompanied her
Mr. Herbert Corson is putlirg in a gas
olene engine for the grinding OF grains at
the bui ding lately erected by him near
the Goodwin black shop.
The Palmyra ball team played the
Athens team, Saturday, on the ground of
the latter, who beat the Palmytas with a
score OF to Il.
Mr.. Robert Hall went to Harmony,
Sunday, and from there will go on a short
hunting trip with {. F. SpauIding.
Ernest Holman. accompanied by
friends, was at home few hours, Sunday.
The services on Sunday were OF more
than ordinary interest, it being Rally Day
IN the Sunday school, and in the evening
roll call in the {. L. Society.
Mr.. Joseph Barker, who is among those
OF his family who have suffered from ty-
phoid recently, was at church, Sunday.
Some four or five members are still on
sick beds, the mother of the family .uc-
cumbing on Sunday.
Mrs. (. II. Emery with her children.
Marion and Elsie, and Abbie Emery, who
goes back to school for another year,
started on their return to their home in
New York, Thurs lay morning. She will
have the pleasure of going into a newly
made ard furnished house all ready for
occupancy on her return. which Nh
Emery has erected this summer.
Charles Goodwin started Monday morn
irg, for Brockton, Mass. for a vacation
with his relatives there, and to be present
at the fair. His friends are all pleased
that "Chalie" is having this outing as he
almost never takes any recreation but Is
a ways hard at work
Some whispers are afoat concerning
the bringing OF water into The village from
not distant spring. would that we might
be made SO happy, tor the want OF water
is great inconvience in this village.
Fifty members attended the harvest
meeting Of Athens Grange, last Saturday
One proposition for membership was re-
Ce!ved and committees appointed to pre-
pare for the meeting OF the Pomona
Grange here on Oct. 10th. The music
for that time is to be arraoged by Rev.
Mr.. March and the decorations by {. (.
Turner, and both are sure to be satislac-
tory. The reports of the harveSts OF the
me mbers were very encouraging, all bus
one reporting excellent crops with pros
poets OF good prices. The ChJir rendered
some choice selections iram their new
books, and Bro. N. w. Dodson gave
patriotic recitation that was gem and in
manner that would shame most of our
youIg reciters. The renovation OF the
stage by Bro. Jones has improved the APP
pearance of the hall greatly, and when
Bro Turner completes the decorations tor
which he has decided talent, we shall not
be ashamed TO welcome the p, mona
The Franklin School Improvement
League on Lords hill raised beautiful
school flag, last Tuesday, with appropriate
exercises, assisted by Mr.. March. The
teacher Mrs May H. Emery. is doing
grand work there. She has but few supe-
1iors in interest enthusiasm and resource
fitness.
We are pleased to note the name of Ina
Emery of this town among those from
this county who enter Colby, this year
We hope the time is not far distant when
Athens will be constantly represented in
all OF cur Maine colleges and in our Nor
NAL schools. We sadly need trained
Athens teachers for Athens schools.
Mrs. Ann E. L. James is seriously i'll
from the effects Of fall she received last
Sunday afternoon. She is confined to
her bed and unable 10 move.