The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-17
KILLER GOLDEN WEDDING

turned around, and we come TO an
other similarly delighted occasion in
our famiiy-to another Golden We'd
ding, and we are gathered tonight in
honor of the fayorite uncle and aunt
who have always been the life Of all
the festive occasions we have enjoyed
as family.
Uncle Davis Is all Scotch SO far as
his face and his stalwart figure are
concerned, but his laugh is pure
Thompson! His many sterling quail
ties together with his kind heart and
readiness to do any one a favor he
inherits from both sides of the house.
AS q citizen OF Skowhegan he has
always been interested In town at
fairs. He served In the postoffice
twenty years, the latter half of the
time as postmaster. He then went
into business for time and of late
years he has devoted himself largely
to his favorite pursuit OF farming. He
has been one of the prime promoters
OF the Somerset Agricultural FAR. As
we all know, he is a famous Granger,
prominent in Pomona, and one of the
earliest members of the Skowhegan
Grange, which has just celebrated its
forty-fifth anniversary. Just how
much he has contributed to the growth
of this society," the. Changers them
selves can best tell At their meet
ings he often participates in the dis
cussions, sometimes being able to en-
force point by some illustration
drawn from his observation over seas.
His friends would be many If confined
to this organization but such is not
the case. Who in our town, except
possibly a few newcomers, does not
know the familiar form, the pleasant
smile. and the genial greeting of Mr..
Miller? A friend to everybody and
everybody's frlend-that's Uncle Da-
visi
1t was a happy occasion just fifty
years ago today when Uncle Davis
brought new member into the family
circle. The knot was well tied by
that good man Father Miller" &c be
was Familiarity called. In fact there
was only zone hitch in the ceremon-
ies as the saying is, and that hitch
has lasted all these fifty years.
Mr.. Miller on his mothers side is of
Pilgrim stock, having had eight an
cestors, John Alden and Priscilla
among them. who crossed the sea in
the first voyage of the Mayfower. He
also had two Thompson great-grand-
fathers who fought the Red Coats.
But Mrs. Miller Is still nearer the fir
ing line being real granddaughter"
of the Revolution. Her ancestors
were among the earliest settlers of
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Miller has made for herself a
unique place in the life of our town.
She is a most interested member of
the Bethany Baptist Church. and
taught a class of ladies in the Sunday
School for several years. She is
charter member of the Woman's Club.
and also of the Town Improvement
Society. and to Their programs has
contributed many interesting papers.
She has long been a member of the
Waman's Relief Corps. and that little
grouD of congenial friends known as
the now-bound Club has enjoyed
many delightful afternoons in her
home. As for the Grange she has
given freely to this organization, all
these years, her time. talents and ex-
ecut We ability. Even today what
special occasion is complete without
the name of Mrs. Miller on the pro-
gram?
In former years she was prominent
in the musical life of our town, and
always sang in church and in home
talent concerts. She is interested in
painting as well as in music, as the
walls of her home testify. and she has
a cupboard full of dainty hand-painted
china. She is skillful with her nee
die, fine housekeeper, given to hos
pitality. Indeed, so far as accom-
plishments are concerned.
Age cannot wither her, nor custom
stale
Her infinite variety"
Cheerful, optimistic, always look
ing on the bright side of things help
full. friendly, sympathetic. interested
in everything and everybody-thats
Aunt Zina,
So here we have them, our Golden
Wedd ny couple on their Golden We'd
ding day-Mr. and Mrs. Miller. God
bless them, Appreciated and enjoy
ed by multitude of friends. they are
nowhere more truly loved and hon
ored than in the intimate circle of
their own family.
So. Uncle Davis and Aunt Zina, we
bring you tonight
Greet ngs glad with love thrown in,
From your grateful kith and kin,
Near at hand or far away.
For vn,,r Golden Waddipp dov