The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

The Russell Relief Corps will meet
Tomorrow afternoon in G. A. r. hall.
Mrs. c. F. Pierce of Good VIII Farm
visited Monday night With Mrs. John
Lashon.
The young daughter of David Young
of the River road is much improved
from her recent illness.
There will be a pew holders meet
ing at 100 Friday evening of the Con-
gregational Society in the church par
lors.
Mrs. l.. P. Geoffrion has so far re-
covered as to be able to return to her
home after treatment at Somerset hos
pital.
Mrs. w. II. Rowell of Spring street,
is confined to the house and under the
care of a trained nurse, suffering from
glaucoma.
Mrs. Abbie Fernald of Troy, who
has been the guest of Mrs. D. f.
Brown on Water street, returned home
on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Holden, who was re-
ported as in a critical condition last
week. the result of fall and later
complications, is improving.
Mrs. l.. X. Smith, who recently ar
rived here from Boston for visit
with the Misses Sally on Middle ST.,
left here Tuesday for Augusta.
Miss Hilda McGlaufiin, daughter of
Rev. H. G. McGlaufin. who has been
patient at Somerset hospital, was
able to return to her home, Saturday.
Mrs. James Gilfllan departed Tues
day at 1901 for Portland going there
to attend the grand lodge OF Pythian
Sisters as a representative from the
local sisterhood
Mrs. G. B. Fairgrieyes returned
nome Tludy from La" ellCC anu A'NS
ton. Mass. She was called to the first
named place owing to the death of Mr..
Fairgrieves' uncle.
Hon. Herbert n. Heath of Augusta,
candidate for United States Senator
will speak in the Opera House on the
evening of June 10, on the subject of
Modern Live Republicanism.'
DR.. Carl Steward, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Steward, who has just fin
ished a 16 months service in Carney
hospital in Boston as house physician,
has been spending few days with his
parents on Coburn avenue.
Somerset Chapter, No. Is Royal Arch
Masons will hold a special convoca-
ton to-day at o'clock p IN. There
will be work in the NJ. degree and sup
per will be served at $50. At 7.30
the B. NJ, and NJ. E. NJ. degrees will be
conferred
DR.. w. f. Weber of Lewiston was
assisted by DR.. Stinchfeld in perform
ing an operation Monday upon Master
Harold Sanborn. Miss Roberts, a
trained nurse is in attendance, and
the patient Is at DR.. Stinchfields home
on Court street.
Hiram Thing, the dog constable, has
been doing some pretty thorough work
In collecting the dog taxes in town.
One party who failed to attend to his
duties Of payment at the right time,
has been fined $40 and costs. Look
out for the next one.
At the Bethany church last Sunday
morning, the pastor Rev. George Mer-
Ram preached a Mother Day" SER
mon showing the nations Indebtedness
to motherhood. There was excellent
music by the quartet and choir direct
ed by Mrs. c. NJ Lambert,
Probate Court was in session Tues
day. Out-of-town attorneys here
were Judge Simmons of North An
son; Judge o. H. Drake, Pittstield;
George H. Morse, Portland; John F.
Holman, Athens; Turner Buzzell, So
Ion; w. B. Brown, Madison and J. w.
Crosby Dexter.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, who
have been at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Allen for the past two
months, departed Tuesday on the mid
day train, Mrs. Williams to go to
Augusta for a visit and Mr.. Williams
to Waterville where his position with
the Central Maine Power Co. takes
him.
The Skowhegan High school has
had its privilege of certification re-
newed by the college certificate board
for period of three years ending Jan
uary 1, 1916. The fact of renewal
shows that the school Is keeping up
its standards as a college preparatory
institution and speaks we'll for the
thorough work OF it's teachers.
Sheriff Mooers was in Madison, Sun
day, looking up evidence for the trial
of Gordon Lewis who was arrested in