The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
y The News Of Somersets Busy Towns X

Gould Andrews. of Scion, vice-regent
of Abigail Chamberlain Whipple
chapter. Bouquets of red, white and
blue flowers lent beauty, fragrance
and significance to the occasion. In
the absence of the Regent, the meet
ing was called to order by the Vice
regent, Miss Nellie Porter. After the
routine business, Mrs. Simmons, com
mittee on marking historical spots,
reported work planned by the Farm
ington chapter for marking the trail
of Benedict Arnold's army. The
Skowhegan, Madison, Scion and North
Arson chapters also plan to mark in
their localities. Arnold's line of march.
Mrs. Geneva Hilton read poem,
Rhoda Farrand a Woman of the
Revolution" Pictures of the Real
Daughters. Mrs. Warren and Mrs.
Cnshman, and their father, James Al
len, we're exhibited, also some flax
spun by Mrs. Allen, wife of the Revo-
lutionary soldier. Very interesting
remarks were made by Mrs Bunker.
who is lneal descendant of Cover
nor Dudley and Governor Winthrop.
The meeting closed with music. The
hostesses, Mrs. Jennie Crane and Mrs.
Hilton, assisted by Mrs. Simmons,
served refreshments of fruit punch,
ID. A. r. cookies and waters.
Cyrus +. Walker is making quite
extensive Improvements on his farm
buildings on the south side of the
Carrabassett river A temporary
camp containing dining room and
kitchen has been put up near the
granary, which is used during the re-
novation of the house. A large ell
will be built containing seven rooms.
A new wood shed will extend to the
stable. A fine large cellar has been
made under the ell and the whole
length of the shed to the stable, the
stoning up being completed, Tuesday.
The large stable has been raised up
higher and rocked and cemented. Mr..
Walker is one of our large farmers
and has six men working for him at
present.
One day last week. while Mrs.
Frank Green was getting dinner, she
was overcome by the heat and fell
burning one side of her face and head
quite badly.
Miss Gladys Merrill of Orono was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. w. c.
Emery, Monday and Tuesday. Miss
Merrill will visit in Skowhegan and
Scion before returning home.
Friday, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sawyer
of Madison and Mrs. Annie Cushing
of Lawrence, Mass, were the guests
of Harry Sawyer and family.
Born, North Arson, July II, to the
wife of Willard Quint, son.
The rear drive on the Kennebec is
expected to be along by this village
in about twenty days or less. 1t is
later this season than is the case for
some years.
The farmers are somewhat late in
getting their hay this year, many of
them not beginning the work until
the Monday after the 4th of July
Much of the grass ought to have been
cut before that time as the severe
drouth ripened ii very rapidly
The Life Insurance Press for June
gives the sum distributed to beneficiar-
les in North Arson for the year of
1911 as less than $4,000.
Mrs. jefferson Spearin and Miss Su-
sic Paine went to Bingham, Saturday,
and spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Butler.
George Marshall of Cumberland
Mills was in town last week.
Ira Cushing and family have gone
to Starks to look after the haying on
his large farm there.
l.. P. Lincoln was at Skowhegan,
Thursday
Miss Lena Donley who has been at
home for few weeks, has gone to
Portland.
Mr.. Marshall and son, Louis, of
Strong, were visiting at Cyrus Walk
er's, Sunday.
Word has been received from the
Misses Simmons of their safe arrival
in California after a very comfortable
journey.
There will no preaching services
or Sunday school in the Congrega-
tional church for four weeks, begin
ming with July q, as the pastor will
have his vacation at this time.
Mrs. Sarah Abbey of Scion is taking
care of Mrs. VIII Quint.
Mrs. and Mrs. George Walker of
Portland arrived here. Tuesday, for
a weeks visit with relatives.