The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
ATHENS

Several ladies of the Baptist Auxil-
larry, met at Elmwood Tuesday after
noon, January 81, to complete the
comforter they were making for the
family of Oscar York, who lost all
their household goods by the fire of
December %. This and other contri-
buttons left with Mrs. Ellingwood are
TO be sent direct to the family. Phe
ladies of the NJ. E. B. Society had pre-
yiously made and sent one. Also one
from Mrs. w n. Sanders.
The ladies of the VI. F. B. Society
were entertained Thursday afternoon
January 20. by Mrs. H. f. Trueworthy
and daughters. There was an atten-
dance of %. The business of the af-
ternoon was to complete arrangements
for the entertainment to be held in
Wesserrunsett Hall Friday evening,
February 6, when the play "The Best
Man will be given by home talent
with music by Braley's orchestra. ice
cream to be on sale Refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served by the
hostesses after which the society ad-
journed to meet with Mrs +. V Bar
ker February -.
Rev. C. l.. Kinney has been holding
special meetings at the East Athens
school house the past two weeks.
There has been a good attendance
with increasing interest Tuesday
evening, February 3. will be the clos
ing service for the present.
In addition to preaching Sunday,
Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Fri
day evenings, Mr.. Kinney attended
three funeral services last week, that
of Mrs. Dora Brasier Tuesday; Han
son Goodrich. Wednesday and Mrs.
Roxanna Walker Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Taylor return
ed January "a from a visit of several
days in Aroostook county. The trip
proved very beneficial to Mr.. Taylor,
who had previously been i'll of pneu-
monia.
Mrs Frances Magoon, who has been
ill with pneumonia for several days,
was reported February as slightly
improved.
Thirza Drake, after several weeks
at SkOwhegan, returned two weeks
ago to her home here. January 80
Mrs. Merte Drake returned from
SkOWneSdu. ne neat lnol ulnS ShS
slipped on the ice injuring her wrist
so that she will be partially disabled
for a few weeks.
The Selectmen will be in session at
their office for the settlement of all
bills from February Is to 20.
Edgar Fox has his machinery
bought at St Adams, installed in his
mill here and is buying fir lumber to
saw into laths.
One item of interest to many was
omitted last week. The heifer that
has been running wild for several
weeks is now in her home barn, APP
parently quite gentle. She was Sc
cured by Wifred Hurd when she came
into his barn-yard. January q. 5. /.
Goodrich. her owner, is to be con-
graduated on her capture in fair con-
dition if not on the saving OF hay
Mrs. G. L. Austin is starting a class
in vocal music for the young people
j. H. Curtis is doing quite bust
ness getting out lumber and making
shovel handle blocks.
George Tibbetts had the misfortune
to lose his COW the first of last week.
Lester Brown is at home from
Rhodes camp, Harmony, Tor Few
days, nursing a cracked rib.
c w. Deering, who has been cutting
ice for some time, has now gone to
work again for John Curtis. George
Taylor is also working this winter for
Mr.. Curtis
The Senior Glass of Somerset Aca
denny are arranging for a baked bean
supper, followed by social at Grange
Hall Friday evening, February 13.
The interschoo speaking contest
will be at Scion Friday evening, Feb
ruary 20.
0. L. Clough and wife of Madison,
were visitors at Philander Hoyt's Feb
ruary !.
We have just learned of the death
at Skowhegan February 4, of Isaac
Freeman. formerly of North Cornville.
Amos Chapman, Monday morning,
shipped from Skowhegan station to
the Brighton, Mass, markets nine
steers. three and four years old. The
same were purchased by Walter Glea-
son of Oakland from Mr.. Chapman.
who has been feeding them at his Ath-
ems farm during the winter prepare
tory to the marketing project Good
judges pronounced this lot, the best