The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
ATHENS.

Hartland to assist the Methodist pas
tor, Rev. A. b. MeAllister, in revival
services during the week. Next Sun
day morning, October 9. Mr. Meal
lister will occupy the pulpit here in
exchange with Mr.. Milligan.
Friday evening, October I. the For
ward Movement club will meet with
Joseph Barker for a corn husking.
Two weeks from that date the young
ladies of the club will serve a free
lunch to the young men of the club
who beat them in the contest for at
tendance.
The men of the Brotherhood Of St
Paul and their friends are soon to
enjoy a lecture on the Skowhegan-
Athens Electric r. r. by II. d. Eaton,
Esq. of Wateryille. Notice will be
given later. Doubtless some of the
women may wish they were men so
they, too, might have the privilege of
listening to a talk that interests them
as we'll
little later an illustrated lecture
on The Passion Play" is to be given
at the low admission price of 5 and
Is cents.
A. A. Hall had a husking Saturday
evening, October l. The corn was
quickly husked followed by a dance
till IL with refreshments of ice cream
and cake. A. H. Gardner furnished
violin music with ~Mertie Hall and
Mildred Barker at the organ.
Philander Hoyt returned Monday of
last week from Cumberland Mills
where he was called by the illness of
his son, Leslie. Although unable to
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that the fever had abated and he
seemed on the way to recovery. His
many friends here hope he may fully
regain the use of his left arm which
has been disabled by the illness.
Peter Hurd who underwent criti-
cal surgical operation October 2, is
reported as convalescing. DR.. S. F.
Greene of Solon, was the operating
surgeon, assisted by Drs. Smith and
Ellingwood.
Mrs. Martha, widow of the late
Jacob Foss, passed away early We'd
nesday morning, September 28, after
an illness of many months. The fun
eral was from the home Friday fore
noon, Rev. H. F. Milligan officiating.
The burial was at Mt. Rest.
Mrs. Jennie Sheffield and son, Will,
of Lewiston, visited at A. T. Hilton's
the week of the fair; also another sis
ter, Mrs. Idella Harrington of Ca
naan, returning to their home the
last of the week.
Mrs. Helen Greene of Manchester,
N. H., who has visited recently at
Geo. Ayers and other relatives here
and with her brother, VIII Roberts of
East Solon, left the last of the week
for her home in Manchester.
Mrs. d. F. Judkins and son, Donald
of Springfield, Mass, arrived In town,
September 80 for a few days visit
with her cousin, Mrs. Ellingwood and
family and other friends.
Mrs. Alice Emery Wood of West
Medford, Mass, Is also a recent ar
rival to pass a few days with her
many relatives here.
Harry Emery and Mrs. Cecil Til
ton were up from Skowhegan Sunday
for a few hours with Mrs. Tilton G
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Goodrich.
Mrs. Madge Fox Frost of Pittsfield
was in town Friday in attendance at
the funeral of Mrs. Burnham Fox, re-
naming to visit with friends for the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Ball of Bingham
were In town over Sunday.
We again miss Mrs May Emery.
Upon inquiry we learned that she re-
turned to Washington September 10
after three weeks stay at home and
is again busy with her work in the
Census department.
Mrs. Fl. P. Bush returned last week
from her visit in Bangor and Levant.
I@L~ Il
with her, being somewhat improved in
health.
Lawrence Fox and wife, who re-
turned to Augusta September "a, after
week at his home here, wefe called
home September % by the death of
his mother, she having passed away
apparently in sleep early Wednesday
morning.
MRS. LIZZIE HATHORN FOX.
Mrs. Fox (Lizzie Hathorn) has been
an invalid from rheumatism for nine
years. For few years she kept
about. using crutches assisting with
the work. Later she became unable
to do this but could sit in her chair
and do some light work. About two
years 20 size became unable to raise
nfr Names 70 req neTSeli. his Seeu-
ed The greatest affiiction but even then
she Cid not murmur or complsin in and
was tc tHc :. st II example OF Chris
tien patience.
Mrs. Fox spent several years in
hospital work at Worcester and after
her marriage was an active worker in
the Grange and a member of the
church choir until obliged to give up
this work.
Her funeral was from the church
Friday afternoon, Rev. B. H. Johnson
officiating. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs.
Ida Barker sang appropriate selec-
tions. A most appropriate floral piece,
AT Rest" was placed at the head
of the white casket which was cover
ed with flowers. Mr.. Fox and family
express thanks to the friends and
neighbors for all their kind acts to
help their loved one bear her years
of suffering; also for the flowers and
assistance at the funeral.
LARONE.
The Larone school is now in ses-
sion with an increased attendance,
under the instruction of Miss Harriet
Brophy of Fairfield, the daughter of