The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-13
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Civic league. occupied the pulpit in
the Congregational church last sun
day morning. in the evening the Bap-
fist church.
James Hpntoon was IN Lewiston
Monday on business.
The new choir in the Congregation
al church consists of the following
members: Bernard Card, tenor; Mrs
Cora Smith. soprano; Miss Reta Nv
erett, soprano, Miss Hazel Whitney
soprano; Miss Lillian Whitney, so
prano. Miss Zoa NJ Rowe. soprano
Clyde Bigelow, Phillip Carr. bass.
Miss Clara Bigelow returned to
Auburn Monday TO resume her duties
as school teacher.
Elmer Tobey and Herbert Stevens,
who have been at home on few
days vacation. returned 10 0rono
Monday morning.
There is some prospects of the box
factory locating here. At the Board
of Trade meeting recently held 1t
was reported they are waiting TO
meet the parties to find out what
terms they wish from our citizens be
fore the factory is built.
Mrs. II. p. Hewes of Brooks, who
has been the guest of her sister, Mrs
Wood on the Burgess farm, returned
home last Monday.
Chester Hussey and wife have been
spending a few days in town with has
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hus-
sey.
Miss Annette Spaulding is reported
gaining slowly and is able to ride out
frequently.
81 ClrnurhnOon has closed
her dancing school which was very
successful. A dance for the pupils
was recently held in the Grange hall.
Mr.. Orchard, who is working in
Belfast. was in town a few days re-
Gently and has returned with his fam
lily who have been living here for
some time in the Mrs. Watsons rent.
Arthur Nedeau. formerly of this
town. has gone to Middleboro, Mass,
where he is employed in one of the
large drug stores of the town. At
present his family resides in Boston
hut will probably move to AIiddleboro
later on.
The exhibition of the Henry Ha-
gans poultry show at the Star store.
is making lots of attraction. Nearly
one hundred varieties of fowl are
displayed. The exhibition will close
Saturday night, and is well worth
seeing. The admission is free to all.
Don't worry about paying, no collec-
ton will be taken. Don't fail to see
the wonderful sight of poultry.
E. II. Vaughn went to Lewiston
Tuesday. From there he will visit
Portland on business.
Mrs. NJ. A. Webster of WaterYille,
- SUNDAY pllpSt 0f
her son, Fred Webster. Main street.
A family by the name of Loyewell
from Caribou, Aroostook county, has
moved into the Johnson farm house
on Skowhegan road.
Charles Normandy of our shoe fac
tory, left town Tuesday for two
months cruise on the road as sales
man.
Mrs. Otis of Madison, was the guest
of Mrs. Dan Mcneil Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Parlin has recovered
from the attack of la grippe and re-
sumed his position in the post office.
Miss Lena Worthley, who has been
at home suffering with pleurisy, has
nearly recovered so as to resume her
position in the Farmers Telephone
Exchange.
H. NJ Barnes of the firm of H. S.
Melcher & Co, Portland, was one of
the visitors to the Hagan Poultry
Show at the Star Store Tuesday.
Mrs. Emeline Morse, whose death
was reported in last weeks Indepen-
dent Reporter, died at the home of
her nd-dapghter, Mrs. John Me
serve of thisVtown where she had
spent her last days. She was So years
and three months old. She leaves five
daughters, Mrs. Augusta Wentworth
of Smithfield; Eta J. Nichols of
Industry; Angie E. York of Skowhe-
gan; Anna S. Oliver of Industry; Ida
C. Sheaf of Norridgewock and several
grandchildren.
Joseph Smith, one of the oldest cit
liens on the male list, is confined to
his home by the distemper going the
rounds.
Easter services will be observed in
both our churches Easter morning
with concerts In the evening.
Monday evening the burning out of
a chimney In Geo. Cars house
caused quite a little excitement for
awhile.
Potatoes were a little lower this
week, being quoted at As cents per
bushel. Last week they were sell
ing readily for so cents.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of the brides uncle, in East
Pepperell, Mass, last Thursday even
ing when DR.. J. D.. Ames and Miss
Florence j. Davis, formerly of Nor
ridgewock, were united in marriage.
Mrs Ames has for the last year been
employed in the largest retail drug
store in Portland. The couple re
turned to their home Tuesday after
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