The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-06
NORTH ANSON.

Memorial Day came bringing Win
1t showers and dark threatening
skies, consequently that part of the
program was given up, which per-
tanned to the march to the cemetery.
Between showers, quite number
took flowers to the cemetery and
placed upon the last resting places
of their dear ones. The floral decora-
ton was less this year than any pre-
yious year as 1t was almost impos-
sible for many to go to the cemetery
In the rain. The Ladies' Circle OF
the G. A. r. had bountiful dinner
at Grange hall for the veterans and
school children and ice cream was
served generously by the willing
walters. A few of the Grand Army
men rode to the cemetery and placed
the flags and bouquets upon their
comrades graves, and the large
green wreaths upon the monument.
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton marked the graves of the SOL
diers of the Revolution with flags.
In the afternoon, the following pro-
gram was given in Carrabassett Hall
by the pupils of the Mark Emery
schools March; Salute to the Flag;
Prayer; Marching Through Georgia.
by the three schools; What Little
Children Can Do" primary pupils;
The American Soldier" Charles
Smith; Song, "Hurrah for the Flag
by the schools; The Soldiers Pray
er," Alma Peters; Song, "A Tribute
to the Brave" primary girls; The
Best Tribute" Albert Rarbeau; Song,
Three Cheers for the Red, White and
Blue by the schools; "A Georgia
Volunteer" Helen Paine; Song and
chorus, The Star Spangled Banner"
THE Flag Above the School House
Door," Miriam Smith; America"
by the schools; Remarks and benedic
ton by Rev. Anthony Roberts;
March.
The annual commencement exer-
cises of Arson Academy are being
held this week. This evening (Thurs-
day., the address, will be delivered by
Robert Alley, President of the Uni
versity of Maine, in Bunker's Hall at
s o'clock. Friday at 10 o'clock, An
son Academys challenge the Alumni
in a ball game. Friday Is the alumni
reunion and banquet in Odd Fellows
Hall at l o'clock, and the ball will
be in the evening with the concert at
8 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Mckinney Wis
tied in Strong the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. Melzer A. Games returned
from Skowhegan, Saturday, after a
weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Grace Stevens.
F. w. Bunker sold pair of work
horses to Albert Jewell & Son of
Fairfield recently, and good horse to
Elmer Towne of Madison.
Miss Addie Robinson finished work
in c. w. Rogers store, Saturday
night.
At the meeting OF Capt. S. T. Hutch
ms Circle, Saturday afternoon, plans
for the observance of Flag Day will
be discussed.
The Rebekahs have charge of the
banquet for the alumni, Friday
The Sunshine society will have
dinner in Odd Fellows Hall, Wednes-
day, June II. Proceeds will be used
for charity.
The Rebekahs at special meeting,
Friday night, conferred the degree
on two candidates. A surprise was
given by the Brothers, who brought
in delightful treat of candy and
fruit.
Henry Fletcher has a position at
Lily Bay House, Lily Bay, of which !
F. l.. Gipson is proprietor. Many |
fishermen are already there, getting |
all they want that weigh from two to |
four pounds, salmon and Takers, and |
lots of square tail trout that weigh
two and three pounds.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will |
observe as their memorial Sunday, !
June 8. They will meet at the hall
at l o'clock and go to the cemetery |
to decorate the graves.
Harold Collins arrived home last |
week from New York city. where he |
has had an engagement with a thea
trical company during the past win
ter.
The baccalaureate sermon, Sunday |
given by Rev. c. Wellington
Rogers was of unusual interest to the
graduates and the many who gather
ed in the Congregational church up
on that beautiful morning. There be-
ing no service in the Methodist
church, all attended this church and
listened to Mr.. Rogers
excellent sermon.