The independent-reporter., 1910-02-24
NORTH ANSON.

Timothy Atkinson, son OF Joseph
Atkinson OF this village. has just been
re-appointed State Engineer for the
state of Dakota for term OF three
years. Mr.. Atkinson visited his boy
hood home a short time ago. he mas
been In Dakota for several years.
The senior class of Anson Academy
presented the play, ferguson OF
Troy" at North New Portland, Fri
day night Several besides those
taking part went to New Portland
that evening to see the play and at
tend the dance.
The Sophomore class of Anson
Academy will have their exhibition In
the Methodist church. Thursday even
ing. ftonight), the following being the
program: Music; prayer; music; "A
Heroic Deed" Clara Ellen Huggins;
"A Battle Royal" Sherman Thomas
oliver: "Pompeii,' Leo Clifton Cas-
we'll: Lower No. g." Florence Alzona
Danforth; "The Comforter" George
Allen: music; "Sparticus to the Glad
iators," Frank Eugene Crymble; THE
Speech of Sparticus," Austin Albert
Eames; "The Fishermans Foes" Earl
Clifton Mitchell; THE Witch" Alice
Lena Cahill; Buds Charge" Ella
Russell Robinson; music.
Mrs. Helen Frame Vining Of Bing-
ham was here Tuesday afternoon to
attend the Washington Birthday oD-
seryapce OF Ruth Heald Cragin chap
ter.
Miss Blanche Mitchell arrived home
from Sidney Saturday night.
Mrs. Ada Scott went to Fairneld
Wednesday to remain q few weeks.
Carl French Of Madison has been
sick with the measles at M. J.
French's. Cases OF the measles are
also In the family Of Horace Smith
below the village.
Norris Stetson, who has been sick
with chicken pox, now has the pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Sara B. Parlin Ii visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Graves at Oro-
no.
A flock Of wild ducks flew into the
door yard Of George Gordon las.
Thursday and Friday.
Hon. r. w. Bunker was called to
Newcastle last Friday on business.
Mrs. John Greene and her two
children were recently the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pratt for q few
days.
ington Tuesday to attend the funeral
Of q Mr.. Luce.
Despite the cold weather and bad
travelling there was q good attendance
et the 18th anniversary of Anson
Grange held last Saturday. An all
day session was held. There were ii
present.
]. D. BENJAMIN and Alvah Beal have
bought them farm In Florida where
! they are staying this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hodges OF
Benton have been the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Reed several days
during the past week.
JAMES NEsBIT.
James Nesbit died at the Soldiers
Home at Togus Saturday. He was
longtime resident Of this town and
for many years It will be remember
cd that his parents lived IN q house
land on the road between this village
and Patterson bridge. He was q vet
eraa of the Civil war and for some
years has lived at the home. His
age was about 80 years. The remains
were brought here Monday night for
burial. An escort from Gen. e. o. G.
Ord Post. @. A. r., were at the sta
ton and accompanied the remains to
the cemetery whore prayer was Of
fsred BY Rev. Mr.. Brooks.
DEATH OF MRS. AVER.
Mr., q. o. Aver Of this village pass
Cd away early Monday morning, Feb
ruary -. after Z long illness OF
DriGht's diesAse. Mira. Aver was born
Ii Augusta, Sept. 10, 1642. Her maid
On name was Annie J. Abbott. In
1855 shs was united In marriage with