The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-12
ATHENS

aunt and her daughter Mrs. J. E.
Oliyerbaum of Cleveland, Ohio, ar
rived Friday just before the funeral
hour. They started July 8, on their
return to Cleveland.
Philander Whittier and Bert Tay-
lor of Skowhegan were in town Fri
day TO attend the funeral of Mrs Hay
den. Mrs. Tibbetts will remain with
her father for the present and to them
much sympathy is extended.
Grange met in regular session July
I with a small number present. Open
ed with singing "Old Glory the
Grange patriotic song; tune of Old
Black Joe; Under business, voted to
hold the next session Saturday even
ing, July y as some of the members
can attend in the evening better than
in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. W.
Clark who have been helpful in our
Grange during their residence here
returned few weeks ago to their
home in Marion, Mass, Mr. Clark
needing medical treatment. 1t has
been learned with regret that Mr..
Clark is advised by his physician that
he should not return to his position
as superintendent of Mackey Brothers
Lumber Co, and it was suggested that
a shower of post cards be sent him
at Marion, Mass, care of j. w. Maxim.
August 20, is the date fixed for Som
erset Academy Alumni reunion giving
us plenty of time to get ready and
plenty of time to come from Califor-
MIA or other states A large attend
ance is hoped for.
Mrs. Ella Russell has returned from
a visit at North Arson. Miss Ella
Robinson accompanied her for
short visit here.
John Curtis and wife have been en-
tertaining quite few friends lately.
Mr. and Mrs. A s. Plummer with their
daughter and her husband, Mr. and
Mrs Carl Jones were members of an
auto party to arrive from Lawiston
June 80. returning July l. Mrs. Nell
lie Curtis of Wellington was also pres
ent for the time and her son and wife
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis of Yelling
ton passed Sunday here. Friday,
July s, an auto party arrived from
Worcester, Mass. to visit at Mr.. Curtis
and Byron Hurds. This party con-
sisted of Fred Walker and wife; Mrs.
Walkers mother, Mrs. Della Goddard
who had not visited here for 25 years
and another aunt Mrs. Lizzie Hurd of
Hallowell. Another visitor at these
homes from Friday to Monday was
Silas Wyman of Waltham. Mr.. Wy
man, Mrs. Laura Written and Mrs.
Olivenbaum of Cleveland were among
the strangers at church July 8.
Mrs. Lizzie Corson has been at her
home here for a few days. Her
daughters and their children being
with her part of the time.
The play Monday evening is report
ed as we'll presented by the Harmony
Dramatic Club and we'll patronized by
the Athens people Nutting's Orches-
ira furnished music for the dance and
the Harmony Club served fine ice
cream.
Miss Thirza Drake has gone to
Skowhegan where she Is employed at
DR. Dascombe's.
Mrs. Laura R0well made week end
visit at Fred Morriil's, Cornville.
Annie Fox returned home July
from Will Lancasters where she has
been caring for Mrs. Lancaster and
Fox and her mother Mrs. Lizzie Tay-
lor left July 10 for visit at Albert
Taylors, Fairfield.
Wednesday, July 4, the Baptist Aux
Hilary met for picnic dinner with
Mrs. Lillian Emery with a good at
tendance Watermelon was served
with the dinner Miss Annie Emery
of the Butler Grammar School, Port
land, who is passing her vacation here
assisted her mother and a pleasant
time is reported though saddened just
as they were returning home by learn
ing of the death of a loved member
Mrs Robert Hayden.
DR. George Scott with his family
arrived last week from Boston by auto
called here by the illness of Mrs
SCOTS father S. T. Goodrich.
Thursday, July 5. Rev Mr.. Fetch
er with some thirty of Good VIII Club
passed an enjoyable day on Chapman
Ridge by invitation of Mrs. Eta Chap
man. Refreshments of cake, lemon
ade and peanuts were served. There
was much interest in the gathering of
wild flowers on the way, Howard
Cook reported SO; Katherine Hall,
So; George Cole, %; Johnnie Bradeen,
20.
Miss Harriet Fletcher of Waterville
accompanied her father to Athens on
his last trip returning with him Sat
urday morning.
Ralph Pratt of Harrisburg, Pa, is
passing the summer with his grand
parents Mrs Tarbell
Hilda Foss of Auburn Is with her
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Foss.
Nell Hight has new Ford.
Charles Dunton of East Ridge,
Cornyille, narrowly escaped the loss
of his buildings by fire the morning of
the Fourth. A fire cracker is thought
to have been the origin of q little
blaze on the roof which Mrs. Dunton>
and Florence had under control when
Mr.. Dunton and son arrived from the
field across the river.
MRS. ROBERT HAYDEN
A great shock came to the people
of Athens and vicinity when 1t was
learned that Mrs. Robert Hayden had
suddenly passed to the spirit life
while seated in chair at her home
about $50 Wednesday afternoon, July
4. Mrs Hayden had been In poor
health for several months though few
realized her condition as she was one
of those good women who thought of
others rather than herself. The day
before her death her daughter Mrs.
w. r. Tibbetts assisted her in pack