The independent-reporter., 1910-02-17
NORRIDGEWOCK.

Walter Crosby had the misfortune
of getting one of his ribs broken
while at work up river In the woods.
He arrived home Monday.
The degree team of the local A. 0.
U. W., will work the degrees before
the Grand Lodge, A. o. u. W., at Au-
gusta on Wednesday of this week. The
team Is made up as follows: Section
No. 1. M. W., George Chandler;
guards, G. L., A. w. Merrill; G. R.,
George Lyons. Section No. 2, o. Les
lie Jones; guards, G. L.. Lester Wood
some; G.. R., Allion Haynes. Section
No. 3, P. M. w.. Harry Burgess;
guards, G. L., A. B. Everett; G. R.,
Arthur Robinson. Section No. 4, F"
Thomas Hamilton; guards. G. L.,
Percy Withee; G. R., Elden Blaisdell.
Supernumeries. Chauncey Holt and
Arthur Rogers. e. w. Everett, cap
tain. william Wheeler, Ralph Whit
ney and w. G. Everett accompany the
team as representatives from this
lodge. Grand recorder Fred Emory
Beane OF Hallowell was In town last
week and visited the lodge and spoke
very approvingly of the work they
were doing.
The young friends of Wilmer Stew
ems gave him a surprise party on
Friday evening Of last week. Oyster
stew was served. The remainder OF
the evening was spent In playing
games. The straw ride figured In a
good part Of the fun.
Mrs. Llvonia White remains very
much the same as last week, very
sick.
On account of the drifted condition
of the roads the attendance at the
churches Sunday was much smaller
than usual.
There was very good attendance
at the entertainment given by THE
Young People of the Century" at the
Congregational church on Thursday
evening OF last week. A short farce,
THE Ghost In the Closet" was given
after which the Great Doughnut Cor
poration did business. Sandwiched
In were some lively games to drive
dull care away, and settle down the
doughnuts.
Miss Susie Clark of North Anson,
who is teaching in Mercer was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William Whit
ney for few days Of last week.
C. o. Normandy was In Boston last
week to meet several of the repre-
sentatives of the big jobbing houses
who are buyers of shoes. He re-
turned home with a pocket full of or
ders among which was sample or
der from Hamilton, Brown Shoe COM
pany for 5000 pairs; this order alone
will distribute $500 to the help in
the shop for labor. In addition to this
they have about three dozen other
customers and they are booked to
their capacity for several months to
come. Mr.. Normsndy's unique ad-
vertising matter which Is mailed to
the wholesale trade every month
brings a lot of business.
Mrs. Anna Harris was given a
pleasant surprise party by six Of the
girls of her Sunday school class on
Monday evening OF this week, at the
residence OF G. A. Whiting on Mercer
avenue, where she Is staying at pres
ent. Rev. Mr.. Cochrane, Miss Jeffer-
les of the grammar school and Miss
Lancaster OF the intermediate school
were also present. The visitors
brought Mrs. Harris very pretty
valentine and provided for lunch by
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Winnie Mason of New Sharon
Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Winnie
Burgess, for few days.
Miss Florence Bruce is in town Wis
iting her brothers, Charles and Har-
old.
Miss Linnion Brown was In Water
Vile Wednesday.
Miss Neva Johnson has returned
from Skowhegan where she has been
engaged as soloist for the illustrated
songs In the theatre.
Mrs. Leslie Jones is visiting rela-
tives in Augusta.
The dance given by the young men