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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-12-09
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Miss Dorothy Day is visiting in
Boston and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. D. Wells are visit
ing during the present week in Port
land.
Sherman Shumway has been elect
ed manager of the Bowdoin Football
squad
Miss Gladys f. Pennell arrived
home Monday from Orono. where she
attended a house party at Phi Kappa
Sigma.
Mrs. John Clifford who has been
in Jamaica Plain Hospital and visit
ing with relatives in Massachusetts,
has arrived home.
John E. Little, who is wintering in
Portland, came to Skowhegan Friday
night to visit Mr.. and Mrs Edward j.
Guerney on Water St.
Miss ARA M Pike of Waterville
was among the out-of-town people in
town Monday. She was a business
visitor at the Court House.
Mrs. Flora A. Squire has closed
her home on Middle St, and is domi-
cied for the winter at the home of
her niece, Mrs. George Soule
Major George H. Burns returned
home Saturday from Waterville.
where he had been the evening pre-
yious 20 inspect Canton Halifax.
Odell Berry, who recently under
went surgical operation at the hos
pital, has gone to Lewiston for a visit
with his daughter. Mrs Josephine
Dyer.
+. c. Tracey and son Harold
Tracey formerly engaged in the I'M
dertaking business here, have ac-
cepted positions in the casket factory
of Lord & Caswell.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Varney left
Monday on the mid day train for
Calais, where they will remain dur
ing the winter at the home of their
daughter Mrs. W. s. Blake
Prin. r. W. Leighton represented
/ the Skowhegan High School at a
committee meeting of the kennebce
Valley High School Athletic Associa-
ton held Saturday in Waterville.
Master George, the eldest son of
Mr. and Mrs W H. Halves. was hit
by hockey ball while at play Sat
urday, over the eye. Quite a cash
was cut and stitches were necessary
to close the wound.
Miss Mildred Il. Weston has ac-
cepted IA position as organst at the
Island Avenue Congregational church
taking the place of Miss Edith w.
Lewis. resigned and will preside at
the instrument next Sabbath
Earle Huckins, who is in the Cold
Storage business at Newport News,
Va, started Monday on his return
trip. Frank Huckins, teacher in
the Lisbon Falls Grammar School
also departed at, the same time after
a visit here.
Big reduction on Fall and Winter
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catholic iorrsterS Elect Officers

At a meeting Of the Catholic order
~ Foresters held Monday evening the
following officers we're elected chief
Ranger Major Forth. y a Il. wi.
lard GaEa". = { Il. joe b ruolet
Treas l'ctcr Cayouetts = : Willie
} hrsion. X. = nvlouia Fufiin third
trustee. . i.essard speaker. Val.
ter Caynustte
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-12-09

fwo thirds ~ 'hs NufsHrs ia ths
alb. cotton aud Saoiea ihanstfies Of
the United states are NaHssH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-12-09

Big reduction on Fall and Winter
Millinery at Curtis 2w49
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-12-09

Read car clubbing uaef Ils,aioo
AAsfiean aad thls papef D. year
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Reception Cakes

Work one scant cupful of but
Ger until creamy, and add one and
one-half cupfuls of sifted pastry
flour, gradually, while beating con-
stantly. Beat the yolks of 5 eggs
until thick and lemon colored and
add one and one-half cupfuls of
powdered sugar, gradually while
beating constantly. Pour the two
mixtures together and beat thor
oughly. Add the whites of eggs
beaten until stiff and sift over 1
teaspoon baking powder. Beat thor
oughly and turn into buttered
and Toured small dripping pan
and bake in moderate oven. Re-
move from pan, spread with confec-
Gioners frosting and cut in small
diamond-shaped pieces.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
The Housewives Corner

finely chopped green pepper with
ga cupful of butter five minutes,
stirring constantly. Add one cupful
Of flour and stir until we'll blended.
Pour on gradually while stirring
constantly, four cupfuls of rich milk
Bring to the boiling point and add
3 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon
peprica; then add cupfuls of flax
ed salmon. Spread on plates to
cool. Shape in the form of croquette
dip in egg and crumbs, fry in deep
fat and drain. Arrange around
mounds of spiced jelly cubes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
The Handsome Konk.s

ooh, mama," cried Effie,' do
see this lovely Bird
"Konk," screamed the bird as
Mama Brown looked out of the
door.
"He came right down from the
sky" said Effie
Eyes, he is a wild goose" re-
lied her mother, land what a beau
.iful creature"
He was dark gray, and had a
olack stripe over his head and a
long his back. He was limping and
,ould hardly walk.
The other geese stood about and
Dobbed their heads and stared at
the new goose. He was much larg-
er and finer than they.
But they made up their minds
20 be friendly and Konk was quite
at home with them.
He stayed all winter and Seem
ed quite contented with his new
aome, but when spring came he be-
came uneasy, and one warm day
he cried "Konk." and spread his
wings and flew away up in the sky.
Effie could see a flock of wild
geese sailing away. Konk flew after
them and was soon lost to sight.
"Oh, dear Konk," she cried, and
ran to tell her mother. wiping the
tears from her eyes. "Poor old
Konk," she said, 1--WE shall never
see him again.
But when the warm days of sum-
mer were over what do you think
nappenedA
Effie was sitting by the window
one day when she heard the old
familiar "Konk." She ran to the
door. Yes, there he came, the
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Spiced Jelly Cubes.

Put 3 cupfuls of cold water,
,,upfuls of sugar, cloves and one
inch stick cinnamon in saucepan
,iace on range, stir until sugar is
dissolved and bring to the boiling
point. Add 2 tablespoons granulat-
ed gelatine which has been soak
ed in tablespoons of cold water
live minutes. Remove from range
and stir until gelatine has dis
solved, then add IL cupful lemon
juice and few grains of salt.
train into 2 oblong shallow pans
first dipped in cold water and chill
thoroughly. Cut into cubes
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
r. For the Children =

dear old Konk, and what do you
suppose?
Another lovely Konk, two Konks;
three, four, five; Yes, a whole doz-
en- of the handsome gray Konks.
The first Konk felt quite at home
and showed his friends all about
the farmyard, but he would not
speak to his old comrades, the
Drown geese.
You see he did not have a bro
Ken leg this time and he had
brought his fashionable friends.
Geese are just as vain as some
boys and girls.
The twelve wild geese strutted a.
bout as proud as peacocks. They
stayed all winter. and fine times
lhey had in their warm quarters.
Il suppose they will fly away
soon said mama Brown when the
warm spring days had come.
But they did not; far up in the
sky other flocks passed over, but
1hey did not join them.
The strange thing was, that they
aever went away at all. 1t was
too comfortable at Farmer Browns.
Now, how do you suppose the
first Konk told his friends what
good times he had there when he
mad broken leg?- khaum.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

double boilers 20 minutes, stirring
constantly until mixture thickens,
and then occasionally. Put two and
two-thirds cups of fine granulated
sugar in a large omelet pan, place
over hot part of range and stir
constantly until melted and OF the
color of maple syrup Add this
caramelized sugar very gradually to
the hot custard and stir until dis
solved. Cool, add l gallon of thin
cream and tablespoons of vanilla.
Strain and freeze. The can should
never be more than three-fourths
filled. Turn the crank slowly and
steadily at first. After frozen to a
.mush the crank may be turned
more rapidly.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

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500 for loss of limb or eyes sight;
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for Sick benefit
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
FOR CHURCH AND CLUB SUP
PERS
Boiled Coffee

Put cupfuls of ground coffee in
a cheesecloth bag and tie, leaving
plenty of room to allow for the
swelling of the coffee. Put the bag
with dozen crushed egg shells in
boiler and pour over them quarts
of cold water. Cover and let stand
several hours. Bring slowly to the
boiling point and let boil five min
utes. Add 1 cupful cold water and
let stand until settled and clear.
Strain into coffee pots and before
serving again bring quickly to the
boiling point
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Chocolate with Whipped Cream

Scald s quarts of milk in dou-
ole boilers. Mix thoroughly one
and one-half cupfuls of breakfast
cocoa, 2 cupfuls of sugar and one
fourth teaspoonful of salt. Add grad
ually 2 cupfuls of hot water, and
when we'll mixed add one quart of
boiling water. Bring to the boiling
point and let boil six minutes. Pour
into the scalded milk and beat un-
til a froth is formed on the sur
face. Serve with whipped cream
sweetened and favored with vanil-
la.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

The Cat and the Canary.
In a golden cage
Hung little canary;
nd our gray pussy-cat,
discovering that,
Delighted was-very.
She said to herself,
81 am tired of mice,
md that little thing,
With tender wing
Would taste so NICE
So, ready to leap,
She crouched on the floor,
With green eyes, when
Little Jane just then
Came in at the door.
And she saw gray-puss,
So wicked and wary,
With long tail swinging,
And ready for springing
On the little canary.
Now, what did puss get?
Would you like to hear?
nhe bird-perhaps.
No, good sound raps
Upon either ear.
And away she fled
With loud me-ew,
And Jane grew merry,
And the little canary
Crew merry too.
Mrs. Bates.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Caramel Ice Cream.

Mix thoroughly Ia cupful flour,
.wo and two thirds cupfuls sugar
md one teaspoonful salt. Add four
eggs slightly beaten, and pour on
gradually while stirring constantly
2 quarts of scalded milk. Cook in
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Whipped Cream.

Mix one quart of heavy cream
and one cupful of milk. Beat until
stiff, using an egg-beater. Add IL
cupful of powdered sugar, a few
grains of salt and teaspoonfuls
Of vanilla.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Grandma Gore and grandson, Lee
roy, are at their home in Perry,
having arrived there Friday last.
They went to South English from
Extra before the family had moved
to Perry and have just completed
their visit. Mr.. Gore met them in
Das Moines.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

r Mrs. Tony M. Rasmussen is a
very sick lady at her home in the
east part of town. A trained nurse
was summoned from Atlantic, who
came to this city Friday, to care
for her. We hope the illness may
be of short duration.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Edna Esbeck went up to Ham
lin Friday, where she remained un-
til the following day at the Chris
Jensen home. She then went on
to Ross and will make a couple of
weeks visit with relatives there.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Herman Erke accompanied his
friend, Alfred Esbeck to Audubon,
Friday, for short stay with friends
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mrs Chris Nelson, widow liv-
ing in the south part of town, UNI
derwent an operation at her home,
last Wednesday. The operation was
a serious one but the patient is re-
covering nicely.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mrs. Abel Stone was calling on
her relatives in Audubon from Sat
urday until Monday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mrs. George Hunt and two daugh-
tiers, Marylea and Alice, returned
to their home here Thursday last
after weeks visit in Council
Bluffs. Mrs. Hunts mother and sis
ter accompanied them here for
visit.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Harmon College accompanied his
sister, Mrs. Stanley Griffith and
husband to Extra, last week, and
will remain here for short visit
at the Griffith home. He resides
in Abel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Ava Hansen went up to Audubon
Monday and remained for a few
days visit with friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Hansen and husband, returned to
her home in Chicago, Thursday.
They were visitors in this city for
several weeks.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Russell Yodder of Dubuque, Ma
RE Freeman of Brayton, Henry
and Carrie Petersen autoed to Lew
is Lake. Monday, i'll the latter's car
and spent a pleasant day at that
resort.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Miss Goldie Chase, one of the
last years graduates from our High
School, went to her school. Mon
day, and entered upon her duties
as teacher The school is located
seven and one-half miles west of
Extra
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Lena Larsen and her nephew
Fred Larsen, who have been il
Extra visiting her sister, Mrs. Nels
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Prince.

Prince is horse; he hauls a
cart on week days; on Sundays he
goes to church.
When John puts the heavy har-
ness on Prince, the horse goes to
the cart and backs in between the
thills. When he is dressed in the
nice buggy harness, he steps off
proudly and gets between the shafts
of the buggy. He never makes a
mistake. He does this all alone.
One day Prince had set of
new shoes. When the blacksmith
put them on he drove nail in one
of Princes feet.
John did not notice it till they
were almost home. When he saw
that Prince limped a little he said:
II must lead the poor fellow back
when | get him out of the cart" I!
As soon as Prince was unhitch-
ed from the cart he turned about
and trotted off. He paid no atten-
ton when John called to him but
went straight back to the black
smith.
Hello, Prince cried the black
smith.
Prince walked up to the man
and held out his aching foot.
The blacksmith understood, and
put the shoe on right. He gated
the horse and said: "Well, l must
say you know great deal, for a
Morse"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jensen left
Friday for Harlan. They made a
few days visit with friends in that
city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Miss Rose and Hilda Christensen
who resides in Elkhorn, have been
guests of there relatives, the John
Esbeck family east of town, for
several days past.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

What a naughty boy was that
To try and drown poor pussy cat,
Who never did him any harm,
But killed the mice in his fathers
barn.
Mother Goose.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Confectioners' Frosting.

Slightly beat the white of 1 egg,
then stir in sugar until about the
consistency of Indian meal pudding.
The frosting will run if there is
not sufficient quantity of sugar.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

fairy Stone came down from Aud
ubon and has been visiting with his
uncle, Abel Stone and family east
of this city.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mrs. Nancy Bruner was guest
a few days last week of the Archie
VanAernam family in the country.
She went out to their home, We'd.
nesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Creole Rice.

Put cupfuls rice in a large bowl
and wash we'll under running wat
err. Add rice slowly to 10 quarts
of rapidly boiling water and let
boil ten minutes; then drain. Chop
one and one-fourth pounds of fat
salt pork, and try out in hot i
ron frying pan. To the strained
fat add 2 finely chopped onions, 1
each red and green pepper seeded
and chopped. Cook 5 minutes stir
ring constantly. Add to rice with
cupfuls of stewed and strained
tomatoes Cook in double boilers 40
minutes or until rice is tender. Sea-
son to taste with salt and pepper.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Ding, dong, bell,
Pussy's in the we'll.
Who put her in?
Little Tommy Green;
Who pulled her out?
Little Johnny Stout;
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Miss Caroline Stone is assisting
with the house work at the T. M.
Rasmussen home during Mrs. Ras-
mussen's Hines.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wagler, of
Omaha. have been visiting with her
brother, James Petersen and fam
lily north of town for several days
past.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Vivian Heath, Mrs. DR.. Oldake1
and nephew, Russell Yodder of Du-
buque enjoyed a pleasant outing
at Lewis Lake, Friday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Miss Anna Richter has been here
from Adair, making an extended
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Matt THE
len and family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

What are little boys made of, made
of,
What are little boys made Of?
Snaps and snails, and puppy-dogs
tails;
That's what little boys are made of.
made of.
What are little girls made of, made
of,
What are little girls made Of?
Sugar and spice, and all things that
are nice;
That's what little girls are made of.
made of.
Mother Goose.
JINGLE
Let us go a fishing down at the
pool,
Because next week we must go to
school;
Vacation days, oh, we love them
But now we must learn to read
and spell.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02

Miss Laura johnson was
guest over Sunday night with he
friends, Kathryn and Margare
Doyne in Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-09-02
Local Items

Mrs. Abel Stone was calling on
her relatives in Audubon from Sat
urday until Monday.
Ava Hansen went up to Audubon
Monday and remained for a few
days visit with friends.
Herman Erke accompanied his
friend, Alfred Esbeck to Audubon,
Friday, for short stay with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jensen left
Friday for Harlan. They made a
few days visit with friends in that
city.
Harry Stone came down from Aud
ubon and has been visiting with his
uncle, Abel Stone and family east
of this city.
Miss Caroline Stone is assisting
with the house work at the T. M
Rasmussen home during Mrs. Ras-
mussen's Hines.
Miss Anna Richter has been here
from Adair, making an extended
visit with her aunt, Mrs. Matt THE
len and family.
Miss Laura johnson was a
guest over Sunday night with her
friends, Kathryn and Margaret
Doyne in Audubon.
Vivian Heath, Mrs. DR., Oldaker
and nephew, Russell Yodder of Du-
buque enjoyed a pleasant outing
at Lewis Lake, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wagler, of
Omaha, have been visiting with her
brother, James Petersen and fam
lily north of town for several days
past.
Mrs. Nancy Bruner was q guest
a few days last week of the Archie
The Denver star., 1915-09-04

study at Knoxville college that he en-
tered Meharry Medical college. in
Nashville, ,!s!TkIrI with tia letermina-
ton to become first class physician
and surgeon. 1t was in the spring Of
1913 that he received bis diploma from
Meharry. He had already nsSee4 the
state board in Tennessee. and this was
done while he was in his junior year.
He was considered unusually bright
and made a general average OF 30 per
cent in the state board and was COM
plimented by some Of the examiners.
DR.. Presnell decided to locate iu
Knoxville. 1t did not take the people
long to learn Of his worth to the race.
The people began to declare him good
doctor, man who knew his business.
In order to look after his growing
business he found 1t necessary to get
an automobile. So he purchased one.
which speeds him over the city and
far out into the country, where his
services are not only needed, but
sought.
His real work among the people is
done not alone in the sickrOom, but in
the church and societies, for he - a
member Of the Mount Zion Baptist
church, il one Of the trustees Of that
church and has been for some time.
He is ever found at his post Of duty.
and whenever his church calls he II
ready to respond to any task which,
may be assigned to him. He is a large
contributor to the church and to the
cause of education and missions.
Dr. Presnell is member Of the order
of knights of Pythias and is medical
director for two of the local lodges.
He attends the meetings regularly and
was a prominent figure in the grand
lodge session which met In Knoxville
recently. Like most young men be-
longing to the race, he had to work
bis way through school. 1t was his &C
tivity when a young man that prepared
him for the work he is doing now.
1t should be of interest to the young
men of our race to know that DIR. Pres
nell finished his studies at the Me-
harry Medical college when twenty
eight years old and is today the young
est man in Knoxville engaged in the
practice Of medicine.