The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Of watersille. Was brought into town
tuesday night.
A. +. Blason was In Waterville and
other places down river yesterday or
short business trip.
Mr. and Mrs George B. Grover of
Lynn. Mass. were the guests OF rela-
lives in town over Sunday.
B. X Presley, a former resident of
this place and at present business
man in Bingham, was in town Tues
day.
Mrs Eunice Tobin of North Jay.
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George
A. Huckins on West Front street
few days last week.
Miss Isabelle Thomas, who has
been teaching school at Moxie Pond
for several months, returned to
Skowhegan Friday of last week for
good.
Miss Lois Steward left today for
Bangor where she Is to spend her
two weeks Christmas recess with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L.
Steward.
This is Veterans Rally day. The
Somerset County Veterans Associa-
ton and Ladies' Auxiliary meet at
Skowhegan today. An account of
the meeting will be given next week.
Mrs. Converse L. Webb, who has
been with her daughter, Mrs Fan
ny Fletcher, who was in the hospi-
tai at Springfield, Mass, returned
to her home Wednesday night Mrs.
Fletcher is gaining and is now with
relatives at Mount Hermon.
The Y. NJ. c. A. are to have de-
bate next Tuesday evening on the
question, Resolved, That Skowhe-
gan should have a city government.
The meeting Sunday afternoon will
be of special interest. All young
men and boys are cordially invited
to these meetings.
The committee in charge of the
Christmas entertainment at the Con-
gregational church has decided not
to have a cantata and are working
hard in preparation for a concert
Friday evening, the twenty-fourth.
After the concert there will be
Christmas tree which always furnish
es entertainment for all.
Drs. Kellett and Sanborn were in
Portland this week in attendance
upon a conference of the Maine Os-
teopaths. A pleasing and valuable
feature of the meeting was the in
structive address given by DR.. George
A. Still, member of the faculty of
the American School of Osteopathy of
Kirksville, Mo. A banquet was serv-
ed in the evening at the Lafayette
hotel.
Gen. Elliott C. Dill of Portland,
commanding the National Guard of
Maine, accompanied by Col. F. W.
Plasted of Augusta, was in town
Monday inspecting the new armory of
Co. in the basement of the NUM-
cipal building. He reports much
qualification at the new quarters the
providing a better adapted room for
drill purposes. The selectmen are
only criticism being in relation to
already looking to provide something
of this nature as he recommended.
hearing in bankruptcy in the
case of Edward C. Otis of Fairfield,
was held on Tuesday last before
Daniel Lewis, Esq, referee in bank
ruptcy. Among the principle cred
itors were Frank and John Steward
of Skowhegan. c. w. Hussey, Esq,
of Waterville, appeared as trustee
for the Stewards, Geo NJ. Chapman,
Esq, of Fairfield, appeared for the
trustee, and Frank E. Brown, ESQ., OF
Waterville appeared for Mr.. Otis. The
examination was long and thorough
Another hearing will be held in jan
uary.
Milburn Commandery, No. 3O5,
held it's annual election OF officers
Monday night, the following officers
being elected: N. c., w. A. Smith; V.
N. c., Maude Adams; worthy prelate,
Lilly Sally; K. of r., Maude Albee;
P. X of R., Rose E. Smith; treasur-
er, Nettie Ackley; w. H., Chas. Tur-
ner; P N c., George l.. Cleveland;
w. l. s., George Brooks; W. O., G.
Robert Bupee. The Commandery
doing good work. Deputy Leighton
is here and is hustler. The Com
mandery is holding special meetings
in addition to their regulars and ar
working the degree on from two to
seven candidates at each meeting
Come and join our rank. Any one
wishing a good safe, sound insurance
Is invited to investigate. There will
be a special meeting Wednesday ev-
ening, December %.