The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-15
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Clara Smith, formerly of Mercer
who has been wintering at the hom'
of Mrs. s. w. Hall, has gone to Batl
for few weeks visit.
Mrs. Annie Burgess was called t.
Waterville the last of the week, on &C
count of the illness of her aunt, Mrs
John Longley.
Maude Moore has returned from &
visit among friends in Mass.
! Mrs. Della Lockwood is passing a
| few days with Mrs. Liyonia White
whose illness remains about the same
Mrs. Mahala Mcintyre goes tc
| Lewiston this week to visit her son
/ At the installation of the officers oil
the Echo Lodge, No. 1903, X. of p, the
following officers were installed: E
E. Barker, C. c.; E. II. Burgess, V. c.;
c. N. Staples, P. E. w Allen, NJ. OF
V; George Lunt, NJ. of E.; II. D. Bur
CESS. X. of r. & s., and NJ of G.; Geo
Clark, NJ. of A.; Albert Moulton, |. G..
Isiah Green, o. G. The installing
were H. d. Burgess, ID. G. G. NJ; Geo
The work of installation, the select
ions of music and readings and the
supper and social, which followed in
ALL made a very enjoyable evening.
A fire in the Baker sisters home
Saturday morning, caused quite lit
tie extra stir for a short time. The
fire began in the ceiling about the
stove funnel. This is the first occas-
ion the new Howe engine, purchased
last October, has been called out. The
fire was extinguished however, with
hand chemicals before the engine had
arrived. Mr. Jones of Skowhegan,
was in town on Tuesday to estimate
the damages.
Among the visitors from out
of town last week, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fl. Wood had a large
share, having entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. George Turner, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Doyn of Napoleon, Mrs. Harry
Hewes of Winslow, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Upper of Wateryille.
The death of Sadie NJ. Storer-Tay-
lor occurred at her home in Skowhe-
gan Friday morning. Feb g. The de-
ceased was a daughter of G. f. Storer
of this town She was but % years
of age She was married the first of
last April, to Geo. P. Taylor, who has
the sympathy of friends in so early a
separation. The funeral services
were held on Monday at 2 p. M, from
the home of her parents. Rev. Wylie
II. Smith, officiating.
Superintendent Davis is making
plans for moving picture entertain
ment for the benefit of the schools of
the town, to be held at the Pastime
theatre, Saturday, Feb. II, at 3 p. m.
The exhibition will be largely his
torical. All teachers and pupils ad-
mitted free. An admission of 10 is
asked from others.
Elmer Tobey has been home from
college for few days, on account of
illness.
The winter term of the schools will
close the first of March. The yaca-
ton will begin Mar h /. in the Rural
Grammar, intermediate, and primary
schools, and March 8, in the High
school.
F. G.. Davis has been home for q
week in the interest of the schools.
Herbert Stevens has been home for
a brief visit
Lincoln's birthday was observed in
most of the schools of the town, with
appropriate exercises.
The third degree was conferred on
two candidates at the Quinnebasset
Lodge, |. o. o. F., on Monday evening.
George Chandler and Charles Cor
son went to Boston on Tuesday on a
business trip.
Harry Everett has purchased lot
from VIM. Bracket on Wateryille Hill,
and Is making arrangements to build
as soon as possible
William Stewart is home from An
son Valley, where he has been logging
for a short time.
Among the Improvements or rather
necessary engagements at the Mutual
Shoe Cos. plant, door has been cut
through to the hall and adjoin-
ing rooms, which will be the new loca-
ton for the cutting and stitching
room. The space formerally occupied
by these, will be used by the lasters
In addition to their former space
About ninety are now employed, but a
demand for 80 more is at hand as
soon as space and finances will per-
nit.
Arrangements are being made for a
musical program for the last Sunday
evening of the month, at the Baptist
church. The band has consented to
contribute two or three selections.