The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23

program which will no doubt be re-
ported by their correspondent.
H. NJ. Hall of Metheurens, Mass, has
been visiting In town recently with
family of Elmer Trafton. Mr. Hall
was also the guest for few days of
Timothy Pike and family in Cornyille.
The semi-annual sale and falr by
the NJ. E. B. Society was held Oct. 10,
and Il, and as usual passed off sue
cessfully netting the society a goodiy
sum. There were as usual several
sastefully arranged booths in charge
of competent committees who sold
useful and fancy articles, confection-
cry, etc. Ice cream was on sale both
days. A supper OF baked beans, cold
3lsats salads aud other good things
vas served 7 thursday evening FROM )
10 : Following the supper was d
pleasing entertainment consisting OF
a vocal solo by Charles Green, princl-
pal of the High School with Mrs.
Green accompanist; a piano solo by
Mrs. Green; a reading by Mrs. Tyler
Austin and seven tableaux represent
ing the seven ages of woman. FIJI
day evening good sized audience
greeted with enthusiasm the male
quartet of Skowhegan talent. Messrs
Harris, White, Leighton and Cover,
Miss Emery pianist and Tobey Mooers'
reader. Nearly every number receN-
ed an encore and several responses
were given. Mr.. Mooers rendering OF
Dickens Christmas Carol, seemed TO
call for special mention.
Grange met in regular session Sat-
urdav afternoon, Oct. Is, with very
small attendance. The officers were
temporarily filled and there was the
regular routine of business. The
subject of a visit to East Madison
Grange in response to their invitation
was talked up and the Grange voted
to meet with them Saturday after
noon. Nov. s. The matter of speak
er to address Athens Grange on some
chosen subject was also discussed ana
left for decision at a later meeting
The Fair" committee were not pre-
sent to. make their report as TO net
proceeds etc. but it is hoped the rush
of apple picking and potato digging
will be over by Nov. |. and we shall
hear a gratifying report and declce
the matter of speaker on speclal SUD
iect. The lecturer presented a BRIEF
program consisting of reading by Hor-
ace Elliott Casey at the Bat piano
solo by Winnifred Trueworthy, re-
spending to an encore by vocal Sc
lection; a talk on (Which are more
profitable early or late planted po-
tatoes".
Athens schools except the High
School will close Wednesday night,
Oct. %. fol those teachers who are
going to the State Teachers Associa-
ton meeting in Bangor Oct 80 and
81. Teachers who do not attend that
meeting will close Friday Oct. 81. Va
cation will be one week, schools open
ing again Nov. 10.
The High School is to hold Hoi-
loween entertainment in Wesserrun-
sett Hall Tuesday evening, Oct. rs.
The object of the entertainment is to
raise money to purchase an outfit for
a basket ball team.
Saturday evening, Oct. %, there is
to be an entertainment by the Nc
Kinley school.
There was an accident a few days
ago at Burns mill Ralph Foss, one
of the employees receiving a cut in
the leg while cutting up wood.
Robert Hayden has returned from
his hunting trip with deer.
Frank Joaquin and George Bennett
got a good deer last week without
going far from home.
L. C. Williams and Claude Barker
will be the next to bring in one or
more deer we expect
Mrs. NJ H. Elliott and Mrs. Harold
Doe of Bingham passed the week end
with their mother Mrs Nellie Fox and
Mrs. Does little son who is here with
his grandmother while Mrs. Doe is
teaching.
Mrs. Fred Green of Manchester, n.
II. visited her brother William Roberts
at East Scion and called on a few
friends here recently.
Thirza Drake who has been with
Mrs. Hattie Thompson. Skowhegan, for
the summer is passing a few days ut
her home here.
Mrs. D. H. Corson returned home
Oct. q after a few weeks in Wayne.
Mrs. Holman was in her place in
The Sunday School Oct. 10. bearing her
of a broken wrist in her
usual cheerful manner.