The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24
The Interesting News of
Somerset's Busy Towns
NORTH ANSOS

spent here as the guest of Mrs. Les
ter Berry of Union street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Perkins and
three children Of Portland are spend
ing the Thanksgiving season with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Robinson.
Much sympathy is expressed for
Mrs Mildred l. Manson ON account of
the unexpected death last week at
Augusta. Of hex son, Horace Manson.
A much appreciated addition to the
equipment of Stewart Public Library
is fine clock. the gift of Mrs. f. ).
Parsons.
At its regular meeting Dec. g. An
son Grange will elect officers for 1922
and vote on the question OF changing
the date of meeting.
The Black and White Minstrels
will appear at Carrabassett Hall, Mon
day evening. Nov. rs. at o'clock. This
will he the third entertainment in the
White Course.
Recent guests ut the Garrabassett
S. Price Brewer; G.. b. White. Au
burn; Fred A. Dudley p. Woodkirc,
Starks; F. A. Quincy, a. l.. Brown,
Augusta; j. A. Richards. n. Il.
Thompson, w. e. Parker. J. j. Com
airy, Waterville; l.. II. Greene, q.
w. Robbins, A. II. Philbrook. T.. r.
Garland, Portland; IL T.. Jones,
brooklyn, n. Y; f. A. Jones' Worr
cester Mass; r. S. Flint Boston.
Mrs. l.. A. Bradbury spent Monday
and Tuesday In Bingham on school
business.
Mrs A. ID. Witham is confined To
her home with an attack Of lumbago.
The Seniors have selected the play
to be presented this season Tlnder
Blue Skies" and parts have been as
signed II is expected to begin re-
hearsals Dec. 5.
It is expected that the annual Fresh
man reading will be given Dec. /.
The snow has stopped road con
struction and the men employed on
the State road have returned to their
homes.
Maurice Herman Kennedy, son Of
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kennedy aud
Miss Ruby Irma Melvin, daughter of
Mr.. and and Mrs. James Melvin, both
of New Vineyard, were united in mari
riage at the Congregational parson-
age, North Anson Sunday afternoon
Nov. 90, by Rev. f.. l.. Baker. The
ceremony was witnessed by two con
ference guests Misses Mildred n. Bar
rows and Miss Gladys Crotto of the
Oakland delegation. Mr.. and Mrs.
| Kennedy are to reside in New Vine
| yard for the present.
CONGUEGATIONAL CHURCH
Rev. Il. l.. Baker. Pastor
Sunday, Nov. q, 10 45 n IN. morn
| ing worship with sermon; l:60
Church school 6 Is y. m. Y. p. 8. c.
e.; "Chrstan Progress Among the
Immigrants Leader Dorothy Par
sons
A parish Get Together Supper
| will be held ut the yestry next Tues
day evening Nov. 30, at six o'clock
II is hoped that as many as possible
of the members and of those who fin
ancially sustain the work Will meet
thus in friendly fellowship.
The Woman's Association will hold
its annual sale and supper Wednes-
| day afternoon and evening, Dec 9TH,
at Fraternity Hall.
! Sunday. Plans for this seasons OBJ
servance include Pageant to be held
at the church at 1850 o'clock Of the
evening of Friday, Dec. %. The
| Christmas tree festival and exercises
will be held Saturday evening, Dec.
"a from $50 to 8 o'clock.
The Church School Social Tuesday
| evening of last week brought out n
| large company who seemed to enjoy
! the evening of social fellowship. Sew
eral selections were played on the
victrola which was kindly loaned by
Miss Robinson. The mems trio was
feature together with readings by
! Shirley Allbee and Erva Berry. A
variety OF games were played. The
| net proceeds amounted to about $1l,
We are glad to welcome at our ser
vices Sunday goodly number of the
| visiting girls enrolled in the girls
conference. At the morning service
| the quartet and the solo were attrac-
| tive features of the worship. The
pastors theme was obedience to the
| Vision. based on Acts 26:l9 and was
| illustrated by reference to the useful
l lives III StftIdl HlOutiU WOIiitH WIN
| had vision and were obedient to IT..
| The young ladies class in the church
school enjoyed the leadership of Miss
Mildred h. BarrOwS of the Oakland
delegation. A largely attended meet
| ing of the Y p. s. G. e. was led by
| Miss Alta Ellis. A duet was sung by
] Mrs. j. H. Thorne and Mrs. j. T..
| Murray. who also led the singing with
! Mrs. E. p Barnaby as accompanist.
| Overalls and workmen's aprons
"Maine Brand especially serviceable
and attractive. made in Skowhegan.
| for sale at w. II. Williams. lw47F
| Things certainly are booming at
! the Shakespeare school. Much in
| terest is being manifested in this
school which is taught by Miss Bertha
/ l.. Paul, helping teacher for the town
of Arson. Recently the men of the
community gathered at the school
house for the purpose of grading the
grounds fine start was made. Later
the pupils, teacher and friends of the
school having purchased paint for the
interior of the building, with their
League money, proceeded to put it on,
| with the result that they now have an
| n attractive looking school room