The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-09-05
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ATHENS
Friday evening, Aug. 80, there was
a meeting at Grange hall to choose
officers and make arrangements for
the annual Cattle Show and Fair.
The officers for 1911 were reelected:
B. P. Barker. president; c. Hight,
Secretary; J. E. Chapman, Vice Presi-
dent and Treasurer. The date could
not be fixed till 1t was learned when
the musicians could come. consequent
ly the meeting adjourned till Tuesday
evening. Sept 3.
Saturday afternoon at largely at
tended conference of the Baptist
church. Rev. and Mrs. B. II. Johnson
were chosen delegates to the annual
meeting of Piscataquis Association
to be held in Monsoon, Sept. and 4.
Sunday, Sept. /, large number were
present at the morning service when
the pastor, Rev. B. II. Johnson spoke
from Matt 1874, Purchasing the
whole field in order to obtain the
treasure hidden in the field Miss
Marion Drake favored with two beau
tiful solos. Jesus, Lover of My
Soul" and No Night There"
The concert announced for Monday
evening. Sept. ,, under the auspices
of the Baptist Auxiliary, passed of
very successfully, netting the society
very satisfactory sum. Don Morri-
son, violinist and reader, with Fran
els Lane of Bangor, baritone solOist,
presented a fine program which was
received with much appreciation by
the large number in attendance.
Tuesday evening there was an ad-
iourned meeting of those interested
in the Cattle Show and Fair. The
date is Tuesday, Sept. 18th. Kendall's
orchestra is to furnish the music for
the grand ball in the evening. T. c.
Fox Is to arrange for the ball game
and band music; II. S. Elliott, S. T
Williams and T. c. Fox are the dance
committee and will have NJ. H. Elliott
and {. c. Mclaughlin as aids. Ar
rangements will be completed at
Grange session Saturday afternoon,
Sept. I, when a large attendance is
hoped for.
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
Hon. Forrest Goodwin is to deliver
a political address and in the evening,
Hon. E. \, Merrill and W. l.. Walker
will speak. AS these are the first
Republican speakers here, they should
be greeted with a good crowd.
The NJ. E. B. society are prepar-
ing for their annual September fair
to be held next week, closing Friday
evening, Sept. 10, with the play, The
District School
Prof. and Mrs. A. w. Boston left
here Aup 81 for Rluehjll
Herbert Richardson of East Show
hogan was a recent visitor at b. p.
Barker's.
Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt Hood of Au-
burn, arrived Aug. 81 for a short visit
with Mrs. Hoods mother, Mrs. j. T.
Hight and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Jennie Sheffield returned Aug.
30, to her home in Lewiston, after a
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. A.
T. Hilton.
at the S. d. A. camp meeting at Nor
ridgewock this week.
Charles Hight returned to Boston,
Monday after a few days visit with
his father, Josiah Hight
Herbert Judkins returned to Show
hogan. Sept. 3, after a brief visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Jud-
kins. His sister, Mrs. Florence Hoff-
ness of Worcester, Mass, will re-
main with her parents for another
week.
Harry P. Bush of Camden, arrived
Aug. so in his auto for brief visit
with his father, H. P. Bush. This was
his first visit here for IA years.
Sumner Williams and his mother,
returned, Aug. 80, from their weeks
visit in Greenville.
Josephine Hight has returned to
her school work on Ward Hill, Madi-
son, and Miss Annie Emery to her
work in the Butler Grammar school,
Portland.
Mrs. D. F. Judkins and son left
here. Aug. 80, to return to Springfield,
Master Donald took his first lessons
on the piano of Ellingwood during
his visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A w. Foss, who re-
Gently sold their home on the Brigh-
ton Road. have been passing several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Foss in
Scion.
The ladies of the NJ. E. B. Society
will hold Fair and Sale, Sept. lib,
Wednesday afternoon, will open
the sale with salad supper from 6
to T. followed by a social in the eve
ming. Friday afternoon the sale will
be continued and in the evening, The
Old District School, will be given by
local talent. All are invited to attend
these exercises. Remember the date.
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