The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
ATHENS.

/ Mr.. and MIS-. Sanlmle flefCe Oh Odu
eerville, have been the guests OF Mr.. anc
Mrs. Byron Liitleheld for the past two
weeks.
District Superintendent c. E Ball vii
conduct "School of Meth d. tor his
teachers OF lesser experience at the Wash
ing,on schoolhouse 10 this village. Thurs.
day aud Friday, Aug. 2I-24. These ses.
sons are open TO all who are 10 any way
interested 10 the work
The rural schools, with the exceptions
of Garfield and Franklin, will begin the
first Tuesday in September. The former
will begin, Aug ~. The coming term
will be fourteen weeks. The schools vii
be taught BY the same teachers as n the
summer, ex .eptng the school at Eaton's
/ Corner, which has been discontinued.
The pupils will be transferred for the
present 10 Stetson and Washington
schools. Miss Wentworth has been en-
gagged to teach on Chamberlain Hill,
Moscow.
The Sunday school a, Lords Hill and
Bunker Hill will unite with the school at
the village for basket picnic at Barker
Pond, Friday, Aug. II. They will also
be joined by the schools at North Corn
vile and CornvIle Center.
Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Greene of Scion
were the guests of relatives IN town,
Sunday.
The social even, of last week was the
lawn sociabe at c. L. Turner'S, Friday
evening. The light oil a glorious full
moon furnished abundant illumination
and fully one hundred peo)l. were as
sembled on the wide veranda and spa
cious lawn to participate in the evenings
eujoymenls. An improvised merry 60
round" and "teter board" furnished abun-
dant sport for the you ger people. From
a platform draped with bunting and light
ed by many lanterns, the band played
several selections, which added much 10
the pleasure of those on tie veranda
Ice cream, cake, punch and sandwiches
were for sale from tent presided over
by a complete corp OF ladies' The even
ing's entertainment closed by musicale
indoors. The snug sum Of ST3.65 was
netied the society.
Miss Evelyn Fogg and Miss Marian
Holman attended the assembly at Good
Will, Sunday.
The Mission Band will meet with Edna
and Nabel Johnson, Saturday, Aug. as,
instead Of Aug. II.
Somerset Academy will open Monday,
Aug 20
Mr.. and Mrs. H. N. Flanders spent
Sunday with relatives in St. Adams.
Mrs. Cecil Tilton and little son, NAL
coin. OF Skoa hogan are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Goodrich for a few weeks.
Mrs. Rober, Hayden and daughter,
Anne, with their Maryland guests, spelt
week at Lakewood, recently.
Nearly all the farmers have finished
hayug and quite few people are taking
advantage OF the pleasant weather to 60
blueberying Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ell
lott Mr.. and MIS- Amon Locke went 10
Kingbury last week, for them and a
large party left here, Wednesday morn
ing, for Russell Mountain.
Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jacobs spent Sun
day with friepds 10 Scion.
At the Democratic Class convention
held here last Monday p. M. Mr.. c. E.
Turner was nominated as the Demo
cratic candidate TO the legislature.
Mrs. Asa Emery was unexpectedly
called to New York last week. She re-
ceived the ne vs. of the serious illness OF
her sons children from relapse OF the
measles and started without delay.
Rehearsals are underway for a concer,
to be given under the auspices Of the M.
B. Society sometime this month.
Thursday, Aug 2, occurred the death oil
of os years. The deceased was the
widow OF the late George Kimball of this
place. She is survived by one daughter,
Miss Lizzie whose pleasure it has been to
administer 10 mothers wants for many
years, also one brother, Gustava Williams
in the West. The funeral was held at her
late home last Sabbath and conducted by
Rev B. H. Johnson. A quarteue com.
posed OF Mrs; Booker, Mrs. Marsh,
Messrs Turner and Hall rendered appro-
pirate selections OF song. The pail bearers
were Messrs, F. T. Hight, L c. Will
Jams, w. N Sanders and George F.
Aver. Interment was in the family lot in
Mt. Rest Cemetery.
The F. B. Auxiliary met with Mrs. Asa
Emery, Tuesday p. m, July 81. This
was the first meeting of the Society since
the death OF much beloved and honored
sister, Mrs. Adah A. Head. Many ex-
pressions Of regret were made that she
could no longer meet with them and yet
they could but feel that their loss was her
gain.
The field day picnic of the F. B. Aux
Hilary will be Tuesday, Aug. ID, 10 the
woods opposite Dana Farmers.
In spite of the extremely warm weather,
a large audience was present, Sunday
morning, at the village church. The
altar was very prettily decorated with
potted plants, smiax, white pinks and
water lilies. An impressive service was
conducted by Rev. L. G. March, tie &C.
casion being the reception of members
into the Methodist Episcopal church.
Seven adults received the sacred rite oil
baptism and were admitted into full men,
bership. Eight children were also bap-
tized and received on probation. After a
short address on "Discipleship" the pas.
tor baptized the infaut daughters of MI
and Mrs. L. c. Williams and Mr.. anc
Mrs. Robert Hall.
The VIM. Morgan Post of Athens vii
hold their next regular meeting, Aug. 10
a, South Scion. with their comrade
James Sterling, who so kindly invites al
members and their wives to come Beal
10 mind that IS years ago we were where