The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-29
ATHENS

Scion, Me-, August %, 1912.
ATHENS
Remember the Morrison concert in
Athens Grange hall, Monday evening,
Sept. 2, instead of Aug. 18th. as stat
ed last week Admission to concert
20 and Is cents. Ice cream and cake,
10 cents.
Every citizen interested in the Attn
ems Cattle Show and Fair, should be
at a meeting in Grange hall, Friday
evening, Aug. 80, to choose officers
and make all necessary arrangements
for this important annual event, not
Changers alone but everybody is in
vited
Grange met in regular session, Sat
urday afternoon, Aug. "a, with an in
creased attendance over the previous
meeting. Two applications for mem
bership we're received. The lecturer
presented brief program, consisting
of music, quotations, readings and
stories. A full attendance is desired
at the next regular meeting, Sept. I,
that all may have part in arranging
for the annual Fair, the date OF which
will be named at the meeting of citl-
zens and patrons, Friday evening,
Aug. 30
The Baptist Auxiliary met, Aug. 2l,
with Mrs. Ellen Jones with an attend
ance of IA. After the usual opening
exercises, the subject of an entertain
ment was briefly discussed and the
society voted to have Don Morrison
and assistants come to Athens for an
evening. The date was fixed for Aug.
30, but later was changed to Sept. 2,
when it is hoped full house will
greet these musicians on their first
appearance in Athens. The next
meeting of the Auxiliary will be Sept
4, with the president, Mrs. Blanche
Chapman.
The /. o. o. F., and Rebekah lodges
held social dance and supper Satur-
day evening, Aug "a, the result of a
contest, the beaten side furnishing
the evenings entertainment. Bra
ley's orchestra furnished music.
There was also a social dance at
Grange hall with music by Nutting' s
orchestra. There was a large attend
ance at each hall.
The rain of Sunday morning dis
appointed some of the usual church
goers, but those who were present
not only listened attentiyely to the
morning sermon by the pastor, but
were pleased to be favored with a So
10 by Miss Marion Drake of Somer-
Vile, who has been passing the
summer here giving her voice a
needed rest by advice of her physician
Miss Drake has kindly consented to
sing again at the morning service
Sept. l.
The High School opened August
26 with AZ pupils; an increased at
tendance over last year. E. G.
Barber of Yarmouth, a grad
ate of Bowdoin, class of 1912, is prin-
cipal with Miss Annie G. Richards,
a graduate of Bates, assistant for the
fifth year.
Daniel Wentworth, familarly called
Uncle Dan" passed away at his home
here with his daughter Mrs. Helen
Chapman, Wednesday morning, Aug.
81, after an illness of only a few
hours, though he had been in failing
health for some months. His funer-
al was from the home, Thursday, the
body was taken to Camden for burial
in the family lot there. Not only
the relatives and comrades in the
G. A. r. Post but many others will
miss the cheerful words of another
veteran who has Joined THE Grand
Army of the Dead"
Many are glad to hear that John
Curtis is improving and daily is taken
out of doors attended by his nurse.
Mrs. Mary Butler has sold her
farm here to Charles Brayton and is
preparing to move to the Butler farm
at North Cornville.
w. H. Boynton is moving this week
from Skowhegan to the A. W. Foss
farm recently purchased. Mr.. Foss
has moved his goods to the Tucker
house on Stickney hill
Mr., Trueworthy has his new bunga-
low up and several workmen are
rushing the work along rapidly.
Hiram French and son, Merton
with their wives have arrived by auto
from Bangor for brief stay at the
French farm in Cornyille and were
callers in town this week.
Merle Hall is passing few days
with his father A. A. Hall and family
He arrived August 20 from Fitchburg
Mass, making the trip of 25S miles
on horse power twin cylinder
Indian motorcycle in 16 hours.
Muriel Greene arrived August &c
from Auburn to pass few days with
her grandmother, Mrs. j. T. Hight
Mr.. Hight has returned from Scion
where he was doing job of carpenter
work last week.
Miss Belva Bush has returned to
Bingham to teach and her brother
Alton has gone to Moscow to teach
both schools beginning August IL.
Sumner Williams and his mother
left here August % for a visit with
relatives in Greenville, Mrs. Williams
former home.
d. H. Corson has an automobile
the second in town. Fred futile OF
West Athens purchasing the first
some time ago.
August 9th, Kleber Corson took a
party to Greenville and return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oral Clifford and son