The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Herbert Judkins, Mrs. Walter
Mitchell and Mrs. E. W. Marble,
went to Portland today to attend the
Missionary Jubilee.
Clement Bunker died Wednesday at
the age of about 80. more extend
ed account will appear In the next is
sue of this paper in regard to his life.
A social dance under the manage
ment of Lester Shepley, was held in
NJ. b. Heselton's new hall in the Re-
porter block, Thursday evening, Mar.
8. Music by Kendall.
On account of the blocking snow
storm which came Wednesday night,
the electric cars were unable to make
their regular trips to Madison today.
1t was one of the hardest days of the
winter for the mail carriers.
Miss Louise Coburn, who has been
in Washington, d. c., for several
days visiting at the home of DR..
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land this week to attend the Maine
Congress of the Maine D. A. r.
The Indian Monument which E. w.
Marble has been working on for some
time, has been completed and placed
at Old Point on March |. This monu-
ment was built by direction of the
Maine D. A. r. 1t is made of granite
with block face carrying bronze
tablet.
There will be missionary concert
at the First Baptist church next Sun
day morning at 1915, given by the
Sunday school classes. An interest
ing program is prepared with music
by the choir under the leadership of
Mrs. Philo Steward. The pastor, Rev.
Robert Morris, will speak, taking as
his subject, The Tramp
Mrs. Edith Shepherd, Mrs. Manley
Pooler and two daughters the Miss
es Florence and Mabel, who went to
Pinehurst, y. c., about two weeks ago
are now enjoying a fine time further
south at Someryille, S. c. They
write home that the weather is warm
and roses are in bloom there
Seven years ago Wednesday the
city free delivery route was establish
ed from the Skowhegan post office.
The first carriers were Edward Whit
ing and John Neyin Mr. Whiting has
been carrier continuously for the sew
en- years. He travels about twenty
miles, six days of the week. In the
seven years he has Travelled about
/ 10000 miles.
A class initiation was held by Eu
reka lodge, No. 1913, n. E. o. p, Tues
day evening, March Il. the work be
ing done by the regular officers of
the lodge. The lodge voted to eX
tend an invitation to the Grand
Lodge of Maine to hold the session
of 1912 at Skowhegan. If the in
yitation is accepted, which undoubt-
eddy will be done, there will be about
two hundred visitors to entertain at
that time After the close of the
lodge meeting very pleasant social
dance was held.
The students of the High school
have made arrangements to produce
the comedy play, The Theatrical
Agency" in the Opera house Monday
evening, March p, under the direc-
/ ton of Miss Hazel Leayitt, the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to the interests
of the school. While some of our best
local talent have volunteered their
services most Of the parts will be
assumed by the students. Tickets
are to be on sale by the pupils and
prizes are offered to those selling the
| largest number
Friday was the birthday of John
Weston. He was 81 years old and
he observed this anniversary with
Daniel Jones, who on last Sunday
reached the same age They both
spent the day at the home of Mr.
Jones daughter, Mrs. Alice Douglas,
on Main street. Mr.. Weston is the
only surviving gold miner who went
from this county in 1919. He is en-
ioying good health and moves about
great deal. Mr. Jones at present
has good general health. Friday
proved a very pleasant day for both
old gentlemen. In early life Mr.
Weston and Mr.. Jones were associat-
ed in business, and ever since that
time the same friendly relationship
has existed.
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