The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-08-25
ATHENS.

Fairyiew farm, known for many
years as the C. B. Wade farm, was
sold August to Gates l.. Austin of
Passaic, y. ]. AS the party were
riding into town this place, which is
beautiful for situation" caught
their eye. Driving up they inquired
if the place was for sale. Mr.. Oliver
replied Yes" After looking over the
place little the sale was made, the
purchaser to take possession early in
tools were included in the sale and
Mr. Oliver has since been disposing
of his stock and furniture preparatory
to moving his family away. Mrs.
Oliver, baby Garland Mrs. Taylor will
probably board for a time till Mr..
Oliver decides where he will locate, as
several positions are open to him.
Expressions of regret are heard from
the many friends they have made
in their short residence here. Their
helpfulness in the Grange and other
societies will be much missed.
A good number of Athens Changers
and others went to Lakewood, August
II to take in the exercises of Som
erset county Field day. Alanson Hall
and family and Ed Taylor went over
Tuesday and returned Thursday. Bro.
Hall kindly invited the Athens pa
irons to his cottage Shamrock" fur
free coffee to go with their
lunch.
The NJ. E. B. Society held lawn
social Friday evening, August 10, at
the home of Fred Hight The band
was in attendance and favored with
several selections. They were also
out August 16 at the Democratic rail-
ly, playing in front of the hall before
the meeting and later in the hall
where they were highly complimented
for their work
The ladies of the Baptist Auxiliary
are very grateful to the Changers,
ball players and others for the pa
tronage at their ice cream sale of Au
gust Is and 16 and solicit continu-
ance of their fayors for their next
sale, August q.
IMPROVING CHURCH GROUNDS.
Early in May Charles Cleveland, in
terested in the Improvement of the
church grounds, solicited contribu-
tons and subscriptions to place
fence around the vacant lot. When
nearly enough in cash and pledges
was received, the fence was ordered
and is now ready to be placed in po-
sition. Tuesday, August 30, is the
day set for bee to do this work
Some cedar posts, seven feet long
and topping off about five inches
have already been promised and
about seventy more will be needed. 1t
Is hoped that these will be contribut-
ed by interested friends who will be
there Tuesday to assist in placing
them. 1t will be favor If those
planning to bring posts will notify
Mr.. Cleveland by Saturday that he
may have time to secure them before
Tuesday. 1t is a part of the plan to
have the ladies come to serve the
luncheon with some hot coffee at
Grange hall or under the trees near
the church. After the lot Is enclosed
the next step in improvement will be
by setting trees, shrubs, etc. About
thirty elms, as large as can be safe
ly transplanted, will be needed.
Donations of trees, shrubs and
plants will be most acceptable. Fred
Barker has promised several trees
DR.. Ellingwood has promised a sy-
ringa bush and we feel confident that
the old church has friends here and
away who will gladly furnish some
hing to beautify the grounds. The
Changers are talking of improving
their lot and 1t is to be hoped that
these places will both be blossom
ing like the rose" when the cars
make their first trip into Athens.