The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-08

ofYiciatine clergyman. Her death Oc-
CURED Sunday Naych - after an III
ness of three weeks OF bronchial
pneumonia. Her age was n years.
AS she had sometime made the re
mark that she did not wish to be laid
out In black her request was granted
and she was robed in white with beau
tiful flowers about her In a white cas-
ket.
Warren Corson passed away Sunday
years of failing health of heart trou-
the home at West Athens April /, Rev.
Mr.. johnson officiating.
Merton Henry Stickney passed
away Tuesday, March'so, after many
mont hs Of failing health of consump-
ton, aged 81. His funeral was held
at the church Friday, April Q,
the Wesserunsett Lodge l. o.
o. F. attending in body.
Rev. W. E. Greene conducted the
religious service followed by the i'm
pressive service of the Lodge. A
male quartette sang zone by One"
and "fhen We Shall Understand. "
The bodies were placed in the re-
ceiving tomb at Mount Rest.
ATHENS GRANGE.
The Athens Grange met in regular
session Saturday afternoon March q,
with a smaller number than usual
present owing to the attendance of
friends and neighbors at the funeral
of Charles Tozier. Sickness in the
families Of several members and the
unsafe condition OF the roads outside
the village.
The musical selections were, "Come
Thou Almighty King" quartet,
awake, Arise Sleep no more;" duet
and chorus, "Mothers Songs"
Another matter which called for
attention was the circulation OF pet
ition to Congress for the reduction Of
the duty on sugar. James Chapman,
A. A. Hall, and L. w. Foss were ap-
pointed a committee to obtain sigma
ture to the petition. The question,
Resolved that labor saving utensils
she ull be furnished to the house work
az well as for the farm work." was
discussed by Lewis Elliot, James
Chapman, G. R. Oliver, B. P. Barker,
and E. r. Berry. There really was no
negative for all admitted that wo-
mans work should be lightened as
much as possible even in the matter
OF furnishing plenty of dry wood and
a handy well of water. "How to
beautify the home by the cultivation
of flowers" was an interesting suhinc ct
for the ladies and somethin&
est !. --yssfvaered from the remarks OF
Grace Oliver, Helen Chapman, Eta
Chapman, Ella Buchanan, Mrs. Mise
ner, Eta Berry, Agnes johnson and
Mrs. Bailey. Some who expected to
see the grange grounds set out to
shrubs and planted to "posies" were
a little disappointed but hope that
will come later.
A wave of sadness came over all as
the lecturer came to the name of Sis
ter Harriet Drake who was to give a
talk on flowers and announced that
she lay dying in her home mile
away, when the question was asked,
care any sick?" Brother A. w. Foss
was reported as slightly improved
from two weeks ago when he was re-
ported as in q serious condition.
Brothss Warren Corson was reported
as very low.
Deputy, W. B. Whittier of Skowhe-
gan was present and gave an interest
ing talk. The lecturer c.. r. Oliver,
then resigned the program for the
next two months to the two captains
chosen at last meeting. The Captains,
have arranged the number of points
that each part shall count and the
contest will begin with the ladies
April 10. Each lady will have a quo
tation which will count a certain
number Of points, re aiding, a recita-
ton, song, a dialogue, n new mem
Der, the payment of dues, a subscriber
all helping to win.