The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-03-13
NORRIDGEWOCK

Floyd Whitcomb Of Pennington
Falls has been visiting his grandmoth-
err Mrs. NJ. F. Carr for the past week
Mrs. r. A. Whitney and Mrs. Nellie
whitney were in Wateryille for the
day last Monday.
All the village schools closed Fri
day for the spring vacation.
At the Congregational Church, sun
day morning, there will be special
music for the observance of Palm
Mrs. Neva Jones will sing
The Palms" by Faure. For the frs.
time in Norridgewock, Kotzschmar's
TIE Deum in F" will be given by the
choir. This composition is of special
interest, being written by well
known Maine musician, DR.. Herman
Kotzschmar, who died at his home In
Portland few years ago. The organ
prelude will be march from "Tann-
hauser" by Wagner.
Mrs. d. E. Taylor returned Sunday
from Madison where she had been
making short visit.
The third degree was conferred on
two candidates last Friday night In the
Masonic Lodge Refreshments were
served Of sandwiches, doughnuts, cake
and coffee.
Maurice Rowe of Skowhegan spent
Sunday with his cousin, Forrest Rowe.
Mrs. Charles Jones still remains
critically i'll.
Miss Goldie Blaisdell was In Water
Vile for the day last Monday.
A surprise party was given Angus
tus Tobey at his home on Waterville
Hill, Tuesday evening, March Attn,
in honor of his 68th birthday, by the
Morning Glory Club, Mr. Tobey being
charter member of that order.
There were 81 present. The evening
was spent in playing finch and other
games. A musical entertainment was
furnished and refreshments were serv-
ed. A fine box of cigars were pre-
sented to Mr.. Tobey, the presentation
being made by Mr.. Tobey's little
grandson. Master Stanley Jones. A
very enjoyable evening was spent and
all went home wishing Mr.. Tobey
many more just such happy birthday
surprises
Mrs. Frank Wing who has been
spending the winter with her son In
Rumford Falls, returned last Friday
The third degree was conferred in
the |. o. o. F. Monday evening. An
oyster supper was served.
Mrs. Harold Bruce returned Monday
from Bath, where she has been visit
ing her mother.
l.. Fl. White resumed his work Mon
day greatly improved in health
o. f. Bryant who has been assis-
tant station agent In this town for
several months leaves this week for
Portland where he has accepted a po-
sition In the Maine Central offices. Mr..
Libby of Indian Pond will take his
place here.
Mrs. Fred Stevens and Mrs. Herbert
Stevens were in Madison last Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Elmer Tobey of Orono, Maine
is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs.
l.. II. White, this week,
Mrs. Fred Webster has been elected
superintendent of schools for the COM
ing year.
Intelligence has been recently re-
ceived here of the death of Mrs. Eliza
beth Longley, which occurred Sunday
evening, February 9th, at her home
No. 1909 Bath St, Santa Barbara, Cal.
where she had been living for several
years with a daughter. Mrs. Long
ley was well known by the Older
residents of this place, as this was
her home for many years. Her hus-
band lothian s. Longley died some
years since in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs
Longley was go years and 8 months
old. She was a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Mark s. Blunt of this town. She
is survived by two children; ono
daughter Mrs. II. F. Parlin Porter
with whom she lived and one SOIL
BENJAMIN F Longley of Des Moines
Iowa.
Mrs. Ernest Gilman, who has been
Ill for some time is improving.
A surprise and novel entertainment
will be given at the regular Rebekah
meeting next Friday night. The
committee would like good attcr-
dance.
Mrs. Ora McKeene of Milo and
three small sons spent several days
last week visiting her cousin. Mrs
William Miner
f. +. Holway shipped veal calf
to T. H. Wheeler & Co., March 4th
that sold in Boston for $272l. The
calf was ten weeks old to day.
Mrs. l.. c. Tobey and L. M. HOlway
visited Victor Grange, Fairfield Center
Tuesday. March 4th, and report very
nice time
Forrest Farley had colt kicked
which required a number of stitches
to close up the wound.
March 8th was the first time tina,
the roads had to be broken out this
winter.
Lue Bigelow Is in Skowhegan visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Tarbox.
Little Ruth Cunliff visited her
grandmother in Smithfield last week.
Mrs. George Chandler who has
been spending the past week visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cor
son of Mercer. returned home, Monday.
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN
Miss Helen Spencer Of Springfield.
Mass, arrived Tuesday, where she Is