The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-11
LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Annie Russell IS expected to-
morrow from Washington, D. c.. to
spend the holiday season at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Oak. Miss
Pauline Oak, who is a student at the
Leland Powers School of Oratory is
also expected home at the same time.
Rev. George Merriam was in Au-
gusta Tuesday evening to be present
at D. u. initiation and banquet at the
Augusta House. This was Mr.. Mer-
Rams fraternity when at Colby Col
lege and on this occasion he was one
Of the speakers. The topic assigned
him was Principles"
John II. Lancaster has in his pos
session an ancient clock which was
bought the first time in 1890. 1t is
exceeding well preserved and has a
hand regulated alarm system. The
finish bespeaks antiquity with its claw
feet and topped with an eagle. It's
works are all made of wood.
There was very pleasant gather
ing of young people at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas E. Deane on
Saturday evening, the occasion being
the fifteenth birthday of their son,
Blendon F. Deane. A signet ring was
presented the young host and a gener-
al good time was enjoyed by all Be
fore the departure of the visitors con-
fectionery and fruit were served
The Philathea Glass of the First
Baptist Church will hold a Christmas
Sale, Saturday, Dec 18th. afternoon
and evening in the Vestries. A choice
assortment of fancy articles, aprons
and small gifts, also food and candy
will be on sale. Afternoon tea will
be served, and the orchestra will play
in the evening. A free hack will run
from 2 to 40, leaving from Sampson
& Azores Drug Store. Come and
make your Christmas shopping easy.
Skowhegan Diaries were represented
last week at the session of the Maine
Dairy Association held in Lewiston,
f. E. Harris having samples of butter
and cream there. George Parker also
had an exhibit of cream there and A
E. Chabot showed both milk and cream
Among the local people who attended
were Judson Packard and E. E. Harris
the President and Manager of Show
hogan Jersey Creamery. Mr.. Harris
was elected a trustee of the Associ-
alton.
The members of the Helen Coburn
Mission Circle were entertained at
their monthly meeting Friday after
noon by Mrs. d. c. Jewett. Christ
mas in the Mission Field" was the sub
ject discussed by the ladies and during
the Afternoon letter was read by Miss
Alice Written from Miss Ellen Peter
sen who has lately gone from Water
VILE to be missionary there. Miss
Petersen wrote of her trip and her inn
pressions upon her arrival in that far
away land. AT the next meeting of
the Circle to be held Jan. 2, officers
will be elected.
Skowhegan Aerie, F. o. E. No. 1457,
held its annual meeting Friday even
ing. Officers were elected as follows
Past worthy president, w. j. Lashon;
worthy president, John f. McQuade;
worthy president, +. J. Butler;
A. j. Schmitz; Sec. w. j.
Lashon; treas. Joseph Dulac; inside
guard. Carroll Gates; outside guard,
NJ. Boullette; conductor, Warren Gill
blair; trustees, Augustus Gilblair, w.
A. Lewia, Lewis Cayanaugh; physi-
clan, Dr. 0. j. GAIA. After the bus
mess session refreshments were sery-
ed. There was an unusually large
attendance. Officers will be installed
at the first meeting in January. The
viii be private.