The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
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VIM. F. Preble, who has been spend
ing few days in Portland returned
home last Thursday.
Max Goldberg was in Skowhegan
Friday on business.
On Wednesday afternoon and eve
ming, Nov. 20, the ladies of the Congre-
gational church held their annual
church fair and supper in the Congre-
gational vestry. In all there were
seven very pretty booths. One of the
prettiect was the Fish Pond. AS one
entered the door. one would think they
were in a forest. The pond was com
pletely hidden by large evergreen
trees, and a large sign on the trees
assured one that trespassing was not
forbidden. The ladies' Fancy Work
table was decorated in pink and green
crepe paper and evergreen boughs
The little girls of Miss Hazel Whit
ney's class had Fancy Work table
also. Their table was decorated with
flags, and the girls themselves wore
red white and blue caps. The Art
Museum was also a great success
Great was the surprise when one eX-
pected to see the picture called The
Swimming Match" just to see match
swimming in glass of water. Sup
per was served in the dining room
until s. A bake bean and harvest
supper was served. One hundred dol
lars was cleared.
Miss Frances Jones has been on the
sick list for the past few days.
Robert Seekins, who has been in
town on business for the past few
weeks, left Saturday for Portland.
Miss Gladys Spaulding spent Friday
in Waterville the guest of Miss Doro-
thy Folsom.
Miss Reta Everett spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Everett.
Somerset Rebekah Lodge, No. H.
held their regular supper in their hall
on Friday evening, Nov. %. The fol-
lowing program was given: Duet
Mrs. J. d. Ames and Mrs. Leona
Moore; Reading, Mrs. Esther Fuller;
Solo, w. C. Leavitt; Solo, Harry Carr /;
Reading. J. c. Parlin; Solo, Mrs. AL
thier Campbell, Quartet, W. c.
Leavitt, Harry, Prilip and Bernard
Carr.
r. l.. Trueworthy and NJ. c. Holt at
gusta last Friday.
Carl Cross. Geo. Chandler, Louis
Robinson and Charles Farrand left
Saturday for Indian Pond for a few
days hunting trip.
Priscilla Lodge, No. 62 of Skowhe-
gan will be the guests of Somerset Re-
bekah Lodge, No. II on Dec. 18th.
Mrs. VIII Gray, who for the past
few months has been visiting her rel
atives in Rangeley and E. Livermore,
returned home last Wednesday.
Examinations began in the local
schools on Monday. Schools will close
on Wednesday and open again on Mon
day.
The Thursday Club met with Mrs.
Henry Hussey on Thursday.
Mrs. Forrest Rowe has been on the
sick list for the past few days.
Charles Worthley was in Waterville
Saturday on business.
Mrs. William Soule Is quite i'll with
scarlet fever.
G. S. Jewett has bought the house
on Main street formerly owned and &C
cupied by W. F. Heckert.
Miss Ono Weston of Madison has
been spending a few days with her
cousin, Miss Nancy Savage.
Kendall Decker of North Belgrade
has been visiting Everett Rowe for the
past few days.
John Benson passed away at his
home. Wednesday evening, Nov. 20.
About a week ago he was suddenly
stricken with a shock and he was I'M
conscious from then until he died. Be-
sides his wife he leaves seven chill
dren to mourn his loss.
w. F. Heckert left Friday for New
York where he has secured employ
ment The rest of his family will
leave on Wednesday
Mrs. Celia Colamore, who has been
taking care of her mother, Mrs. Angus
tus Gray, returned to her home in
Ashland, Mass, on Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Mills, who has been in
i'll health for the past few days is
somewhat improved at the present
time.
Mrs. E. G. Taylor is visiting friends
and relatives in Boston for short
time.
Mrs. Oscar Lockwood Is quite i'll at
her home on the North Side OF the NV
err.
Rev. Fred Webb of Chelmsford,
Mass, occupied the Baptist pulpit last
Sunday.
E. E. Barker and Charles Miller left
Monday for a few days hunting trip
up river.
Delbert Adams rs moving his family
onto his farm on the Smitffield road
Geo. McIntire of Waterville was IN
town, Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Steward Wing, who has been
quite i'll is better at the present time.
Mrs. Sarah Frederic has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Mccain of Port
land for the past week.