The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

Mrs. Sarah Frye Went to Bath, We'd
aesday, to attend the Woman's Fedora
ton and returned Friday
Mrs. Fred Cutting of Mercer visit
I'd her sister. Mrs. Chas. Worthley,
Tuesday.
Charles Miller is taking James Hun
toon's place in Bracket & Russell's.
Walter Blake of Oakland was in
town. Thursday.
Master Clarence Emmons of La
rome is visiting his grandparents, MIR
and Mrs. c. II. Emmons.
Miss Lila Carr and mother. Mrs
Roxie Carr have returned from Mer-
&c.
d. b. Hobart of East Mercer was the
guest of MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Emmons
over Sunday
Miss Maud Moore went TO Auburn,
Saturday where she has secured "A
position.
Clyde Whittier has been visiting his
aunt, Mrs. Edwin Burgess
The following change of train time
went into effect, Monday. Sept. ~:
ror Oakland Bangor. Portland and
Boston, leaves Norridgewock 7.59 A,
N. aud > F. NJ For Madison. Kinfo
and way stations. 10 A. NJ, and Az
=. N.
Mrs. Eugene Tarbox of Skowhegan
visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hi
ram Bigelow last week.
Miss Vesta Bigelow is teaching
school in Auburn.
Mrs. Barber OF Augusta. is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Haynes. I
Mr.. and Mrs. Doris Carleton and
son, Joseph, OF Haverhill, Mass, wete
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
Emmons, last week.
T. f. Barker and family were in
Waterville, Saturday.
Rev A, G. Lyons preached his fare
we'll sermon last Sunday. He left
Monday for his new parish.
] The members of the Norridgewock
band met at their hall Friday night
aud presented Mr.. Carroll Staples,
| their former leader, with very beau
tfHl gold watch fob, in appreciation
/ of his good work with them. The gift
was presented by Mr.. N. c. Holt with
a speech. Mr.. Roy l.. Trueworthy has
! been elected as leader for the coming
season. Mr. Staples will not only be
much missed by the band boys, but
j ~ the whole community.
Charles o. Normandy returned from
/ Philadelphia. Sunday.
G. h. Woods OF Colby college, filled
he pulpit of the Baptist church last
Sunday There will be services next
Sunday at the usual hour
1t is reported that the shoe shop is
rushed with orders. In fact have
more work than they can do and could
use more help. The local cutters who
recently went out have been filled by
men from the shoe district and are
we'll satisfied that conditions are bet
! ter than they can get in Lynn. Mr..
/ Normandy will soon start for ELS
worth on business.
The Jolly Glee Club met Friday eve
ming at the old home of Mr.. Fred Dun
/ Jap with about 90 present There was
/ program of music, recitations, ETC.
and refreshments of sandwiches and
j cake were served. A good time was
! enjoyed by all The next meeting will
re in two weeks at the home of Her
bert Gilman.
Will Miner and family are moving
nto the Chas. Ward house, recently
vacated by Mr.. Allen Quimbly.
The corn shops worked double time
last week and the corn is being rush
I'd in by the farmers.
Miss Alice Longley has resigned her
position as head operator in the Office
of the New England Tel. & Tel Co.
Miss Longley has held this position for
i've years and will be greatly missed
by the subscribers as we'll as by her
many friends.
Miss Alice Longley went to New
Sharon, Monday, for a short visit.
The new fire house is completed and
lie engine has been moved in.