The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Miss Geneva Lutz spent Sunday at
her home in Fairfield.
Lester Sprague went to Bangor, Sat
urday for an over Sunday visit.
Alton York returned the frat of the
week from a visit in Winnecock
Scott A. Barnes of Augusta passed
the day in town, Monday on business.
Miss Beryle Robinson went to Hart
Ian Saturday, for a visit with her
mother.
Roy p Nay. who has been quite i'll
at his home at Malbons Mills, is some
what improved
Rev. b. b. Merrill oficiated at the
funeral of Mrs. Leonora Squire in East
Madison, Friday.
Mrs. Jennie Jones left here Monday
for The Forks, being called away
owing to the death of her aunt.
Barnett Mckinney of Afayfield, has
come to Skowhegan and will reside
with his son, Walter Mckenney-
Mrs. Abbie Witham has returned to
her home in Fairfield after a visit with
her granddaughter, Mrs. Ray Pierce.
At special meeting of Priscilla Re-
bekah Lodge last Thursday evening,
the degree was conferred on four
candidates.
Miss Edna Nye of Canaan was in
town, Monday on her way to Fairfield,
where she was called owing to the i'll
ness of her sister.
Mrs. Samuel Jenkins of Norridge-
wock was in town, Monday leaving
here for visit with friends in Water
vile and Portland.
Mrs. Forest Cross and little son,
Ardale, were in Waterville for the day
Friday, visiting Mrs. Cross mother,
Mrs. Amanda Seekins
Mrs Frank Alexander and son, of
Augusta were in town, Thursday on
their way to Canaan to attend the flu
neral services of Mrs. Alexander's
father, James Jenkins.
At the annual meeting of the
Maine Coal Dealers Association held
in Hallowell last Thursday, c. A. Ross
of Skowhegan was appointed mem
Der of the executive committee.
Sewell w. Smith has among his
rare collection of curios, some postal
currency in which is included 3, D,
10, Is, 25, and so cent denominations
in paper money. There IS full set
and one of each kind issued.
Christopher NJ Gallup was the
speaker at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms last
Sunday afternoon. His theme was
particularly on the thought expressed
in the passage Render unto Caesar
the things that are Caesars"
Mr.. and Mrs J. Palmer Merrill de-
parted Monday afternoon for visit
with the sister of Mrs. Merrill, Mrs.
H. A. Bennett in West Newton, Mass.
Their visit was occasioned at this
time partly to attend the automobile
show in Boston.
DIR. Charles E. Norcross departed
Monday for Hartland where he Is to
pursue the practice of dentistry, hav-
ing purchased the business of DIR. E.
S. Weber, there. The many friends
of Dr. Norcross in Skowhegan regret
exceedingly his going, but wish him
all prosperity in his new location.
Mrs. Mae Allen entertained several
of her friends at Washington party,
Thursday evening at her home on
E. Front street. The evening was
pleasantly passed with games and mu-
sic. An attractive repast was served,
the tables being very prettily decora-
ted in a manner suitable to the day.
Roland T. Patten was In Winslow,
to speak at a meeting Of the
public school teachers of Oakland,
Fairfield, China, Vassalboro, Winslow
and Benton, held in the Winslow Con-
gregational church, Mr.. Patten sub
ject was What youth wants to know
about Agriculture and How to tell it"
According to the report of Mrs.
Fannie Cobot, the librarian at the pub
lie library, for the year ending Feb.
10, the library has 1881 not including
Inbound magazines. There have been
about 1880 books delivered for cir
culation during the year, which is con-
siderable of gain over the past
year.
A happy party was that which oc-
cured last Thursday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester H. Pack
ard on Bigelow Hill, when the 33rd
birthday of Mr.. Packard was quietly
observed. A party of relatives and
friends went from here enjoying a
straw ride to and from their destina-
ton, and during the evening tempt
ing supper was served by the host
ess.