The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
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mill set up and ready for saving. Sew
eral hands are employed The mil
was moved from Martin Stream.
The Rebekah lodge presented 8
comedy act last Friday evening en-
titled the Girl of the Century.
Augustus Gilman is making add
tons to his buildings on the north
side OF the river
Postmaster Carr has recovered
from his attack of sickness.
Mrs. b. B. Wells returned from
Boston last week.
MIR. and Mrs. Clark of Oakland
were the guests OF MIR. and Mrs. Ste
phen Mills over Sunday
Mrs. Mary Whiting, who has been
In town several weeks for the benefit
of her health. has returned to her
home in New York city much benefit
ed in health.
l.. II. White returned from Boston
last week where be had been on bust
ness connected with his bakery.
Joseph Smith. one OF the Oldest citi-
Gems in iowa, has been quite SICK late
ly. J..
The observance OF Easter Sunday In
both the Congregational and Baptist
churches was celebrated with more
enthusiasm than in later years. In
the Congregational church there were
recitations by the Sunday school
children. Over the altar was placed
a large star. and on the left these
words. Easter Bellies" on the right
"He Is risen;" recitation, what does
Easter Mean?" Hattie Benson; Easter
song, by four children; solo. by Rlts
Everett The church was tastefulll
arranged with potted plants and now
ers. Mrs Moore played several Sc
lections on the violin. The pastor
Rev. Mr.. Bainton, preached sermon
from. Mark $40 The attendance was
large. The services In the Baptist
church were very interesting. At the
morning service the pastors remarks
were appropriate. The evening SEES
sion was devoted to the choir singing
several selections and readings by
the pastor, Rev. Wylie H. Smith. The
rear of the church was profusely dec
GRATED with plants and flowers. solo
was rendered by Roy Trueworthy
with violin accompaniment by Mr..
Briggs. The attendance nearly filled
the church.
Elmer Bates was quite badly injur-
ed at work in Bates mill in Oakland
last Thursday, his right hand being
severely cut.
The band gave a concert Thursday
evening in the Congregational church.
The proceeds are to be evenly divided
with both the church and band.
The many friends of Miss Annette
Spauding are pleased to know she is
improving and able to walk and ride
out.
Verne Cunliff is building a small
barn near the spot where his barn
was destroyed by fire in February.
Clarence Carr is rushing the build
ing of his motor boat right along.
We are pleased to learn that Mel
son Jones, who has had serious
sickness for two or three weeks is
improving rapidly.
The paintings of Henry Hagan's
poultry which was on exhibition all
last week closed Saturday evening
and was a great success. Many who
came from other towns pronounced
the paintings the finest they had ever
seen Mr. Hagan intends to exhibit
them at the Waterville fair this sea-
son.
Charles Newsen, who has been
foreman at the Moxie station, has re-
signed his position and returned to
Norridgewock where he will hunt VI
another job as soon as he can.
Miss DR.. Florence Morrow of this
town and late of the West, was pres,
ent at the tuberculosis campaign
meeting held in Lewiston last week
Thursday, and lectured on the subject
of tuberculosis.
Mr.. and Mrs c. A. Whiting are re.
ported gaining from their attack oil
the grip.
Clarence Harlow, commission
merchant of Boston. is passing few
days with friends in this town and
Smithfield.
Miss Grace futile has returned to
her home in Mercer, after passing a
week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence
Tompkins.
Mrs. E. C. Ballard and daughter,
Catherine, of Vassalboro, visited Mr..
and Mrs. G.. H. Robbins over Sun
day.
The Jolly Fifteen" met Saturday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Ira See
kins. An oyster supper with cake
and coffee was served and a very
pleasant evening passed
The body of Mrs. Henry Pierce was
brought here last Thursday from
Philadelphia and funeral services
held at Mrs. Sara Frederick's resi-
dence on Wateryille hill, Rev. Wylie
H. Smith officiating. The interment
was in the South cemetery Mrs.
Pierce was the daughter of Mr.. Bar
ney and Rebecca Allen of Smithfield,
who died many years ago. About the
middle of January. Mrs. Pierce was
suddenly attacked by shock while