The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-14
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Miss Eleanor Dore Is visiting with
relatives in Hartland.
Jacob Goldberg went to Gardiner
Yesterday for a short visit.
Willis A. Bailey left Saturday on a
business trip to Waterville.
Mrs. l.. J. Hersey left Tuesday for
Lewiston for visit with friends. g,
Miss Minta Goodwin has been visit
;,q her mother in Canaan this week.
Rev. James Dysart preached at
Browns Corner, Canaan last Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Barnes of Canaan visited
the later part of the week with Mrs.
" 5. Parkman.
Mrs. Earle Bean has returned to
her home in Canaan after visit with
her sister, Mrs. Ralph Hill.
Mrs C. C. Simpson of Kenduskeag.
has returned to her home after visit
with her sister, Mrs. A. r. Smiley.
Mrs H. v. Morrill, went to Hartland
yesterday, being called that way owing
to the illness of her grandmother
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ring and daugh-
ter. Jessie, of Newport, have been
guests this week at the home of Mrs.
T. H. Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs X A Withee visited in
the home of their son in the vicinity
of Browns Corner in Canaan, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph LaMontague and son,
Wilfred, have returned to Lawrence,
Mass after visit in the family of
Ephraim Cowett.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Kicker, who are
at present residing in Hartland, were
in town, yesterday, with possible
view to locating here.
Miss Harriet Cleveland has returned
to Kingield after visit at her home
here She is a member of the High
School faculty in that town.
Mrs. W. A. Clifford, who has been
here for visit with Mrs. Fred Nor
rill, returned. Tuesday, to her home
in Clinton.
W. L. Bonney of Bowdoinham, form
erly principal of the Skowhegan High
school, was a guest Tuesday in the
home of Supt. and Mrs. l.. W. Gerrish.
Harold W. Jones was in Gardiner
Tuesday on business. He also attend
ed a meeting of the Board of Mana
gers of Oak Grove Seminary of which
he is member n
The Working League of the Congre-
gational church will give a st. Pat
rick's Day supper in the church par
lors. The supper will be followed by
an entertainment. Admission, 25c
Miss Vida Beaufort, a student, holds
a remarkable record in attendance at
school, For seven years she has new
er missed a half day, never has been
excused and never has been tardy.
Elroy Lacasce, who had been here
for brief visit with his parents, re-
turned to Bowdoin college, Monday
Accompanying him was Omar Badger
who had been detained here owing to
illness.
George F. Wilson of Albion, Bow
dom, T. was the guest of John Lewis
Monday night Mr.. Wilson's plans
were to leave for Macon, Ga, today
where he is to try out with the Toron-
to's of the International league.
Miss Gertrude Townsend, principal
of the Lincoln building, and Miss
Sarah Snow, the kindergarten teacher
have both been detained from theiI
duties this week by Illness. Mrs
Wheeler is substituting for Miss
Townsend
John f. Taylor, well-known local
newspaper man has given to the Agrl-
cultural department of the Skowhegan
High school a years subscription &c
the following practical farming pa
pers The Tribune Farmer, New Eng
land Homestead Green's Fruit Grow
er, American Cultivator and the
Maine Farmer.
The Y. NJ. c. A. headquarters are tc
be changed Friday from Madison Ave
to rooms over the Debe store on Water
St These are thought to be more de
sirable quarters and contain sever
rooms, while the location is an excel
lent one. The change Will be made
Saturday and the afternoon services
Sunday, will be held in the new home
of the association. The speaker is &c
be L. w. Gerrish, superintendent oil
the public schools.
Harvey D. Eaton, Esq, one of the
promoters of the proposed electric
road between here and Athens, was In
town, Town meeting day and spoke to
the citizens regarding the project. The
town voted to subscribe the sum Of
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