The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-04
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About 300 people were present at
the flag raising held at Kennebecside
Park, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. Goth.
The weather was all that could be de-
sired, the day being an ideal one for
late September. The program was
as follows: March by Good Will
dren carried the flag to the park
prayer, Rev. G. w Hinckley; singing
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" by all,
accompanied by the band, while the
flag was being raised. Mrs. Ethel
Pratt, president of the Kennebecside
Club, assisted by E. P. futile, veter-
an of the Civil War. hoisted the flag
to position. 1t is worthy of note that
Mr.. Tuttle gave four years and five
months service and during that time
he answered to every roll call. The
program continued with an original
poem, Our Flag, by Ivanella Palmer
remarks by George T. Tibbetts. A
light was placed above the park
September 14th, which has been much
appreciated by everyone who has seen
it, but how 1t happened to be put
there has remained mystery. 1t
pleased Mr.. Tibbetts to keep the mat
ter secret until this day, when 1t
was explained that he was responsible
for it; and would pay all expenses for
one year. A vote of thanks was ex-
tended to him and several we're later
heard to remark That light has
come to stay! An interesting his
tory of the town of Fairfield was then
given by Ray w. Tobey, one of the in
-, I'll
followed by a selection by the band.
The address of the afternoon came
next on the program apd Rev. G. W.
Hinckley spoke in his usual pleasing
manner, holding closely the attention
of his audience. Miss Floy l.. Walk
err, read the poem, THE Origin of the
Flag" by Kate B. Ellis and remarks
by e. H. Pratt were enjoyed at this
time. Isaac Kimball, a soldier of the
Civil War was called upon for re-
marks and stated that he served his
country four and one-half years. Mr.
w. G. Broadway of N. Y. City who
with Mrs. Broadway, Is passing a va
cation in Good Will Pines, spoke a
few words of appreciation and asked
all to join him in giving three cheers
for the flag and for the occasion The
closing selection was given by the
band and led by the historian and
vice regent of the Eleazer Parker
Chapter d. A. r. all joined in salute
to the flag. The chairman of the
committee in charge, Mrs. Ivanella
Palmer, wishes to thank all of the
people who helped to make the affair
possible and gave so literally of their
time and money.
Frank Sawyer passed Sunday with
his family in Augusta
Mrs. Percy A. Kicker is i'll at her
home. DR.. Robinson of Fairfield at
tends her
Mrs. Charles Bracket of Norridge-
wock has been recent guest OF her
son e. A. Bracket and family.
Mrs. f.. A. Bracket, who recently
had eighteen teeth extracted at one
sitting, came very near to having
blood poisoning. She is on the gain
at present.
The yield Of potatoes in this vicinity
is light. Beans have rusted on most
farms and the year is likely to go into
history as one of hard times.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Croker and
three children went to Rockland
Tuesday.
An electrician from .Waterville wir-
ed the Palmer buildings Thursday and
Friday for electric lights.
Mrs. Fannie Hall of Fairfield has
been the guest of Mrs. e. C. Joy the
past week