The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-01-27

Mrs. X. Is. Cole and little daughter
arrived home Tuesday night from a
visit with relatives in China.
Charles Fl. Davis, who has been in
town for several days from New York,
left Monday on a business trip to
Portland, Boston and possibly New
York City.
Robert Upton. the Colby College
Senior, preached another pleasing
sermon in the First Baptist Church,
Sunday last. He will be the speak
er at that House of Worship next
Sabbath.
Skowhegan Grange p of H. are
making extensive plans for the obser-
vance of the 40th anniversary of the
organization of the order This
event will occur on the evening of
February 16.
The dance in Grange Hall Friday
night under the auspices of the
Grange was attended by about the
average number. some sixty couple.
Towne's orchestra as usual furnished
excellent music and a jolly time re-
suited.
About fifty ladies were in attend
ance at the meeting of the Working
League held Monday in Congrega-
tional Parlors. Much interest was
shown in the work of the organiza-
ton and the membership was SUBJ
stantially increased. During the af-
ternoon tea and waters were served
under the direction of Mrs. w a.
Bailey, Mrs. r. f. Wilson, Mrs Har-
very Goodwin, Mrs. Fred Pooler and
Mrs. Carl Curtis.
An organization meeting of the
Mems Bible Glass of the Island Ave.
Congregational Church was held Sun
day. Chas. W. Sheaff was chosen
leader and the following officers We're
elected: Pres, Harry Z. Smith;
vice president, Leslie II. Goldsmith;
secretary. E. f. Greenwood; commit
tee, E. c. Butler, Esq, f. f. Green
wood, Rev Chas. II. mckinney. About
fourteen men were present but more
have signified their intention of join
ing. The class will hold it's meet
ings regularly during the Sunday
School hour
Miss Harriet L. Marble who return
ed last week from Massachusetts,
/ where she had been giving lecture re-
citals, left yesterday afternoon for
California. She will visit briefly
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Steward
in Los Angeles and will sail from a
San Francisco port February for the
Philippine Islands. Miss Marble late
ly received the appointment as teach
er of music at Jaro, suburb of Iloilo,
the contract for which lasts three
years. Many friends will await with
interest news of her arrival in that
distant country.
The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Island Avenue Congregational
Church elected the following officers
at meeting held Sunday night:
Pres, Miss Doris Raynor; vice presi-
dent Miss Beatrice Smiley secretary,
Miss Margaret Churchill; cor. secre-
tary, Elmer E. Harris; Treas, Mrs
Harold Larry; organist, Miss Doris
Cover The chairman of the several
committees were elected as follows;
Prayer meeting Miss Beatrice Hodg-
kins; Mission. Miss Margaret M.
Smith; Lookout, Mrs T. g. Lord; So
ciaI, Harold Larry Music, Joel Tay-
Tor; Floral Miss Ruth Greenwood:
Press, Henry Earle LOwther.
5. c. Small of Bangor who is to
superintend the dairy at the Ayerdale
Farm in Bangor, was in town Tuesday
to inspect the arrangements of the
Skowhegan Jersey Creamery MI.
Small stated that the calves at the
Bangor farm are to be brought to the
Traitor farm at Bigelow Hill as soon
as they are old enough and will be
kept there for a time. f.. W. Aver,
the owner of the Bangor estate. it
will be recalled, has lately engaged
Mr. Trafton as one of his superinten-
dents and has also leased the Traf-
ton farm in this town. Mr. Small
left here for Turner Center yesterday,
where he will inspect another cream
cry before returning to Bangor
Last evening the officers of Court
Wesserunsett |. o. F. were installed
by Past High Councillor L. l.. Wal
ton assisted by f. M. Ames of East
Madison. After the installation cere-
monies the following program was
rendered: Violin solo, David Lyons,
Earl Tantish, accompanist; roll call
of members; piano solo, Miss Pauline
Bragg; reading. Mrs. Mary V. Roder-
lex; song, Miss Lovina Murray, Miss
Bragg and Mr.. Lyon accompanist;
remarks. l.. L. Walton; piano solo.
Earl Tantish Refreshments OF sand
witches and cake were served follow