The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
ATHENS

grove near Abbie Farmers, Sept. 16.
for their annual Field Day. The
weather was just delightful for such
a gathering and a good number en-
Joyed the merry dinner hour and the
literary program of the afternoon and
extended vote of thanks to Mrs. Far
mer for open doors, good coffee and
the many things she did to make the
day happy one to all. About 1.3O
the president, Mrs. Ellingwood, called
to order and opened by singing Am
erica followed by 23rd Psalm and
Lords Prayer. Next came Current
Events" or --latest News" from
which much is learned. One mem
Der reported that Miss Mabel john
son, who left here i'll several DAYS
ago, had returned to her home in
Wayne, where she was rapidly con-
valescing from an operation for ap-
pendictis at Lewiston hospital. An
other spoke of the good that might
come OF seeming evil in that the war
in Europe might lead to the raising
and manufacturing of many things
previously imported. Others spoke
Of the high price of cream of tartar
and answered questions in regard to
It's composition and where made. At
the business hour the subject of serv-
ing of ice cream Oct l and of the
annual chicken pie supper was brief
ly discussed. The society voted to
sell ice cream at THE Worlds Fair"
Oct. | and the necessary arrangements
were made and committees appointed.
1t was also voted to hold the annual
chicken pie supper some time in Oct
ODER, the date to be announced later.
1t is expected that the entertainment
to follow the supper will consist of
musical selections and lecture THE
Story of the Creation" by Prof. Brown
of Colby. Next came readings from
Holman Day as follows: The
Pants Jemima Made, Laura Rowell;
THE Heirs Eta Cooley; with Love
From Mother, Laura Whittier; Deed
OF the Old Home Place, Eta Filing
wood; The Old Stone Wall, Abbie
Fox; Look Out for Your Thumb,
Ellen Jones' Bart of Brighton,
Eta Chapman; Mean Sam Green,
Annie Fox; Heavenly Crown Rich,
Abbie Farmer; THE Old Stone Jug.
Bessie Brayton; The Ballad of DR..
Puff, Lillian Emery. The next
meeting will be with Mrs Olive Will
liams, October eth.
Frank S. Adams, State Dairy In
structor will judge the dairy classes
al the Nesserrunsett Valley Fair on
thursday, October l. He will use
the score card system, explaining his
decision and giving the reasons there
for.
At the last regular meeting of
Athens Grange. Sept -, Mrs. Ida
Barker gave a piano solo and J. F.
Corson read an article On High Cost
or Living. The remainder of the time
being devoted to making arrangements
Tor serving meals Oct !. Owing to
''The High Cost of Living" it was voted
TO raise the price of meals from 25c
to 35c, the bill of fare for the three
meals being baked beans, brown bread
white bread, doughnuts cakes, pies
pickles and coffee. Every one of the
members and all who want to help the
Fair are asked to bring pastry. A
committee was appointed to look after
the baking of the beans. A commit
tee will see that the hall is in readi-
ness that those wishing to bring in
their exhibits Wednesday, Sept. 80
may do so and avoid the rush of Octo-
Der l. Following the Grange session
the committee from the Baptist AuA-
iliary held their usual ice cream sale
in the dining hall.
Albert Fish visited relatives in
Skowhegan Saturday.
There was Corn Roast" by the
High School, Sept Is and ball game
Saturday afternoon, Sept 10, between
the Academy team and the Hartland
team, the Athens team winning.
John Curtis returned Sept. II, from
a brief trip to Lewiston.
Mr.. Rockwell after passing the sum-
mer vacation here and acceptably sup
plying the Baptist church left Sept. 10
for Dorchester, Mass. to pass a few
days before returning to his studies at
Colby College.
Donald Hight returned Sept. q to
Brunswick for his third year in Bow
dom College.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dennison of
Phillips were recent guests of Abbie
Farmer.
Mrs. Jane Parsons passed Saturday
night in Harmony with her friend and
former neighbor Mrs. Salome Bean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selden York, who
have a rent with Mrs. Works aunt Mrs
T. A. Turner. occasionally pass Sat
urday and Sunday here from their
work in Wellington, where Mrs. York