The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-14
ATHENS

Athens Branch Red Cross, met In
Grange Hall, March 7th. where they
invited everyone to help In what they
called a work day. The executive
committee had everything In readi-
ness and large number OF HAPPY
hearted workers gathered at l O'Clock
eager to do their part. In the spa
cious hall we're large tables. sewing
tables, sewing machines and willing
hands so interested in the work that
even the children cut ships for all the
pillows. There we're made, IL quilts
and nine ambulance pillows. Much
credit Is due the executive committee
and also the banquet committee who
prepared and served the best food
ever eaten in the hall, netting the So
ciety a nice large sum. Selections
from the Viotrola added much to the
evenings entertainment, The work
ers departing to their homes between
IL and IL o'clock were somewhat
frightened by the appearance Of the
Northern Lights; the light from the
same was black and red. so red, that
even the shadows seemed red.
On account Of the storm the town
meeting adjourned Monday to convene
at the same hour Tuesday. Election
of officers as follows: Moderator
w. N. Sanders; clerk, H. N. Flanders
selectmen, ]. F.. Holman Amos Rines
George Flanders; treasurer, M. j
Hight; school committee, Elmer Tib-
belts, 3 years; II. N. Flanders, 2 yrs.
collector. H. s. Elliott; auditor Fl. W
c. hatcher; fire warden, George Elan
ders. Amount of money raised for
the ensuing year, 1858.
Republican Caucus will be held in
Wesserunsett Hall, March IA, at 2.30
o'clock p. m, to elect a town com
mittee; also two delegates for Port
land March 28th.
A meeting of the Wesserunsett Val
ley Fair Association was held Satur-
day afternoon, March 8, 1918. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Harvey d. Eaton Of Waterville;
clerk, Howard E. Chapman; treasur-
err, James e. Chapman; board Of di-
rectors, Harvey d. Eaton, Pres, Chas
Dunton. Frank Fox and Horace FL
lott, vice president and Charles Chap
man. W. r. Tibbetts was elected by
the directors as their clerk and field
secretary and Howard e. Chapman
his assistant The meeting was held
in the Grange Hall with twenty-one
present. Three new members Joined
the association as life members. ANY
one else who Is interested is cordially
invited to Join and help mike this the
best Fair in the State OF Moine.
A week ago Saturday Athens Grange
held special exercises at their regular
meeting by burning their notes given
for the hnilding the Hall; notes to the
amount of $500 were burned, this
being the amount of notes given for
building the hall and the last one hav-
ing been paid some weeks ago. When
the time came Fred McCollor and wife
acting az marshals escorted the build
Ing committee, trustees, finance com
mittee and charter members to the
altar. Then they drew the other
members, officers and visitors up in q
line before the altar and then the
worthy secretary gave a short bu'
very interesting sketch OF the orgsni
zation of the Grange, its history up r.
the present date, including of course
the building OF the hall Then the
worthy master, Horace s. Elliott and
secretary reading the notes, one nv
one alternately burned them In the
flame OF candle. The marshals
then escorted the members to their
seats. The master then declaring a
recess. treat OF apples, sailed pea
nuts, and candy was served.
Athens Grange feeling th7t II owes
to the citizens OF Athens, and the sur
rounding community some token o.
appreciation for the aid that thev
have received at fair time and al
other occasions extends a cordial and
hearty welcome to an evenings en-.
tertainment on newt Tuesday even
Ing. March 10 The entertainment
will consist of a drama from Har
mony entitled. "a Fisherman's Luck
In four acts. followed by dance
music to be furnished by Hjorts or
chestra of three pieces. Between the
acts Somerset Academy orchestra will
give selections. light lunch will
he served Immediately following the
play for which a small charge will ne
made, the rest being free. All pa
irons are requested to bring dough
nuts end sandwiches.