The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-02-27
ATHENS

Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, the
Baptist Auxiliary met at Elmwood
with an attendance of twenty-five
members and visitors. After the open
ing exercises the roll call was re-
sponded to with select quotations and
brief reading Several selections were
sung and Mrs. Ellingwood gave a pi-
ano solo and response The quilt
committee reported that the slumber
robe on which the ladies had been
working for some time had been pre-
sented to Mr.. and Mrs. John Curtis
who returned their thanks to the so
ciety for the gift appreciated so high
ly. The committee on town meeting
dinner reported arrangements made
for serving a baked bean and pastry
dinner in Wesserrunsett dining hall.
March 3. The next meeting of the
society is to be had with Mrs. Martha
Judkins. March 5.
Wednesday evening. Feb. 10, Bert
Taylor. formally opened his restau-
rant with a nice oyster supper Per
haps anyone calling for a meal nay
be served some of the strained honey
of which he makes a specially. hav-
ing sold nearly two thousand pounds
since he put it in stock about year
ago.
Friday evening several from here
went to the masquerade ball al fIar-
mony.
Saturday evening, Feb. %, was the
Washington entertainment and Pro-
gressive Lunch in Wesserunsett hall
as previously noted. The severe storm
of the evening disappointed many.
but those who were present seemed
much pleased with the evenings en-
the decorations and num-
bers on the program being in keeping
with the day and the Progressive
Lunch was pleasing in part because
Of its newness 1t is to be repeated,
we hear, when it is hoped
larger number will encourage these
children of the Sunday School by
their attendance.
Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, the Odd
Fellows and Rebekahs gave a Bench:
Ball for the Home for Aged Odd Eel
lows and orphans. r. p. L. orches-
ira of Skowhegan furnished music. A
good number were in attendance.
Supper was served at II to about 1875.
A satisfactory sum was netted for the
Fund
Somerset Academy closed Feb. 81,
and the teachers returned to their
homes for the two weeks vacation.
The pupils not absent or tardy were
Viola Taylor, Milton Bush and Fred
Weeks. Those receiving the least
N m hor nf n hconf nt, n rd a rly
Winnifred Trueworthy, Clifton Hight
and Clyde Bush.
Ernest Holman of Fairfield passed
a few days here in town last week.
J. A. Mooers of Skowhegan was also
a guest In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hayden have
gone to Boston where Mr.. Hayden
is to receive medical treatment. His
w. r. Tibbetts, will have
charge of the undertaking business
in his absence.
Mrs. Martha Goodrich who has beer
in poor health for several weeks is
reported gaining
A. 7. Hilton and wife who have also
been i'll are improving. Mrs. Lizzie
Corson has been the nurse in atten-
dance. Mrs. Idella Harrington, Ca
naan, sister to Mrs. Hilton has also
been present to assist.
Fred Stodder and wife returned,
Feb. rs, from visit in Boston.
Mrs. Clara Doe of Bingham is pass
ing few days in town. A shower of
birthday post cards has reached her
here.
We learn that We are to have a new
stage driver, Manley Mason having
hidden off the route for the next four
years from July l, 1913.
A dancing school is to be opened
here Friday evening, Feb. %, with
Mrs. Nay varney of Skowhegan, teach
er.
News has just been received here of
the death of Wesley, youngest son of
E. p. Cooley formerly Of this town. His
death occurred at Augusta and was
accidental caused by slipping and fall
ing.
Claude Barker, son of B. P. Barker
Of this place, is in st. Augustine
Florida, this winter, playing his fav-
orite instrument, the cornet in an or
chestra of II pieces. Mr.. Barker's
ability continues to be appreciated; a
Florida paper commends him very
highly for his solo work done in con-