The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-31
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS


Clinton yesterday fora visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P. Ordway left
yesterday for a visit to Boston.
Mrs. Harry Hubbard and children
have been in Bingham foria visit with
relatives.
Miss Grace Merrill arrived home,
Monday forenoon from a visit with
relatives in Auburn.
Mrs. Annie ]. Lowe has returned to
her home in Augusta after visiting
here with Miss Janette Hill.
George Day has gone to Poughkeep-
sic, n. Y, where he has begun his
studies at a commercial school in that
city.
At the meeting of Sunset Chapter,
o. E. s., to be held tomorrow evening,
there will be inspection, refreshments
and entertainment.
At the meeting of the Helen Coburn
Mission Circle to be held tomorrow
evening, Mrs. j. l.. Clark of Fairfield,
will be the speaker.
Mrs. Rowena Stone of Newton Cent
er, Mass, who has been the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Warren R. Brown
for some time returned to her home,
yesterday
The Progfessives, Tuesday at about
noon, raised political flag bearing
the names of Roosevelt and Johnson.
In the evening, Walter G, Emerson
of Portland, addressed the believers
in that political organization.
A large number of priests were en-
tertafned by FIR P. E. DesJardins at
the parochial residence during the 40
hours devotions which We're conducted
at ST Marys church from Sunday
forenoon to Tuesday morning.
An Old Folks social for the benefit
Of the Odd Fellows Block Fund was
held in Heselton hall, Friday evening,
Oct "a 1t was a very pleasant event.
about 40 couples participated. There
were IA numbers on the dance order.
Music furnished by the r. P. L. or
chestra of four pieces. Ruth H. Eaton,
Noble Grand of Priscilla Rebekah
lodge had the matter in charge.
Woodbne Lodge, Degree of Honor,
will hold the next regular meeting at
A. o. L. w. hall, Monday evening, Nov.
4th. The Grand Chief of Honor, Mrs.
Lizzie Dearborn of Gardiner and
Grand Deputy, Mrs. Mary Anderson
of Hallowell, will be guests of the
lodge at this meeting. Refreshments
will be served and short program
given. Let every member be present
if possible.
Postmaster and Mrs. G. ". Durrill
are, this week, removing to their new
home on Madison Ave. This new
house is a very attractive residence
and adds greatly to the appearance
of the street. 1t contains eight rooms
which are fitted up with all the mod
ern conveniences. The finish through
out is bass wood, all the doors being
finished in stained mahogany. The
exterior of the building is shingled
and stained with the Cabot stain. A
commodious verandah extends along
the front and adds further to the
beauty of the architecture.
Among the aged residents of Skow-
hogan may be mentioned Mrs. Susan
Williams, who is 81 years of age; Mrs.
Lucinda Oak, 90; Alonzo Richardson,
90; Gen. Isaac Dyer, 81; John L. Bur
rill, 50; Mrs. Michael Demo, sc; Hen
ry Frost, 50; Eliza Hilton, 80; Mrs.
Alkaline Hill, So; Mrs. Lois Keith, So;
Mrs. S. Lawrence, 81 William La
Mamma, 50; Mrs Elizabeth Nay, Sc;
Mrs F. f. Parker, 81; J. f. Pollard,
So Alanson Perkins, IS; Eldridge
Richardson, "a; Mrs. Elizabeth Tobey,
Sc Mrs. Mary Weston, 81; John West
on, So; Levi w, Weston, 81.
The Island grist mill business has
been purchased of its former owner,
F. r. Steward by John G. Steward and
Delbert F. Smiley, former employees,
who are thoroughly conyersant with
all details of this extensive business.
and the firm of Steward & Smiley will
make a strong combination for trade.
These estimable men need no intro
duction to our people, being lifelong
residents and of sterling worth and
integrity. We learn that Mr.. Edwin
Packard and VIII Lessor, who have
been employed at this mill for many
years, will remain in the same capa-
city with the new firm See card in
another column.