The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-02-06


North Vassalboro.
Charles Smith of Auburn was WIS.,
itor, Sunday and Monday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Withee.
The regular meeting of the Womans
Relief Corps will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon in G. A. r. hall.
Mrs. f. w. Ochampaugh, who has
been quite i'll at her room in the Ok
ford is reported as improving.
Miss Sarah Stevens of Pennington,
departed, Monday after visit here
with Mrs Charles c. Cleveland.
George w Cover, Esq, left Monday
morning for Bangor, where he had
general law business to attend to.
Master Robert Viles, the young son
of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Viles is re-
ported as being i'll with the measles
Mrs. Flora A. Dealey has purchased
the manicuring business formerly con-
Quoted on Water street by Mrs. X. W.
Smith.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the NJ
e. church met Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. w. II. Emery en- Wa
ter street.
Rev. George Merriam was at Good
Will Farms. Sunday and preached
there in the absence of Rev. George
w. Hinckley
Mrs. Oscar Lockwood of Norridge-
wock was operated upon by DR.. Smith
of that town at Somerset hospital the
latter part of the week.
Mrs. II. w. Stitham and little son
and Miss Ethel Hamilton returned to
Saturday, after "a visit
with relatives in Pittsfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry S. Soule and son
Raymond of Readfeld have been visit
ing at the home of Mr.. Soule's aunt,
Mrs. William Rowell arriving Satur-
day night.
There will be business meeting of
the Christian Endeayor society of the
Congregational church in the church
parlors tomorrow evening. A social
will follow.
Mrs. Carrie TONNES, whose home Is
at the Twelve Corners in Madison and
who slipped on the ice, breaking her
hip some two weeks ago, was moved
to Somerset hospital, Monday.
Edward J. Quincy, who has been
quite i'll with an attack of the grippe,
was able to resume his duties as
brakeman on the local train of the
Maine Central, the first of the week.
Skowhegan friends will wish to con
graduate John Whittier of Cornville
upon reaching his Goth birthday This
event was recognized Jan. 80. He is
reported as being in excellent health.
Miss Minnie Lemieux and Mrs. Anne
liza Lessor were passengers from this
station, Monday on the midday train.
The latter was going to Wateryille to
burn.
Carpenters are at work upon the
Lewis block on Madison Ave, pre-
pairing it for occupancy, a portion OF
one side to be finished into BARRIERS
shop and the remainder to be arrang-
ed for e. B. Carriers tailoring estab-
lshment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colby T. Huff have
been entertaining during the past
week, Mr.. and Mrs. u. S. Littlefeld of
Newport. For a time Mr.. and Mrs.
Huff were residents of Newport and
their visitors were old friends.
Without doubt a good sized number
of locol automobile enthusiasts will
go to Portland during the days be-
tween Feb. II and %, when the eighth
annual state automobile show will be
held there. The event will be held in
the City hall auditorium.
Master Joey Smith will leave tomor-
20 O.; 10 re
Charles Pepper in Concord, Mass, af-
ter which he will continue his journey
to Washington, d. c., and join his pa
rents, DR.. and Mrs. George Otis Smith
1T their winter home in that city. e.
Sheriff Frank Thompson arrived
nome Saturday from trip to Jackman
and lockwood. He reported as being
we'll satisfied with the general condi
ion of things pertaining to the en-
'orcement of the law in those towns
Ind while there appointed w. A Tay-
Tor deputy sheriff for Jackman and
Anniversary services in recognition
If the organization of the Christian
Endeavor society were held Sunday
evening in the Congregational church.
The program of the United Society OF
Christian Endeavor was carried out
which largely consisted of Bible ver-
SEES, the principles of the society. what