The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-09
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Mr. and AIRS Chester Hussey spent
sunday with relatives in Skowhegan.
A social dance will BE- held In
Grange Hall. Friday evening, Jan. 10.
Music will be furnished by Nuttings
Orchestra OF Skowhegan.
The "VIS' held their regular meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. sben Miller
m Mechanic St. on Jan. End. Ihe
topic was Domestic Science. The
roll call WAS responded TO with faV-
arite recaipts they including some
very original ones. After the business
meeting the following programme was
given: Plano Solo. Gladys Spaulding;
Solo by Annette Spaulding, accompan-
led by Miss Florence Jewett and Mrs.
Ieona Moore; Piano solo, Miss Flor
once Jewett; Paper, Home Economics
Mrs. Eben Miller; Solo, Mrs Leona
Zones; closed by singing America d.
Dining room was daintily decorated,
and refreshments were served OF sand
wiches, tea and cocoa, and assorted
cakes. The hostess was assisted III
serving by Mrs. Leona Jones, Miss An
nette Spauiding. Miss Gladys opauld-
ing, Mrs. Leona Moore and Miss Flor
ence Jewett. There were thirty mem
bers present
Maurice Moore who Is employed by
the NJ. c. T. r., has been spending
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Moore.
Miss Mary Wood spent the week end
with relatives In Fairfield
William Quindland OF Boston, is
spending few weeks In town, the
guest of l.. l.. Whitney.
A meeting of the Farmers Tele-
phone Co, was held in Grange Hall,
Monday, January 6. w. c. Hobart OF
Skowhegan was elected manager for
the coming year.
Tho Glover Leaf Club were most
aharmingly entertained by Mrs. II. W.
Smith at her home on Bridge St, l. st
Tuesday afternoon. AS this was the
mid winter meeting, report OF the
past year was listened to and plans
made for the coming year. Dainty re-
freshments of honey sandwiches, as
sorted cakes, fancy crackers, tea, etc.
we're served.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Smith of Berlin,
n. H.. are spending few days In town
The guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. {. W. Far
rand.
Miss Lillian Whitney. who has been
spending the past few weeks with her
father, W. r. Whitney, returned Tues
day, to Vassalboro where she Is stu
dent at Ok Grove Seminary.
All village schools opened Monday
after a vocation of three weeks.
Mrs. J. d. Ames returned Saturday
from Portland where she has been
spending tho past few days with
friends.
The entertainment given In Grange
Hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 3lst.
by Mrs. A. l.. Decker, was evidently ap-
preciatad by those present. Introduce
DRY to her subject on Magnetic Heal
ing" was given fine program OF select
readings by Mrs Decker, which were
df high order, and especially In the
portrayal Of the operate singer, from
aAux Italiens" was her dramatic abil-
fty displayed. A brief outline of her
work from Luke, 4th Chapter, her per-
secution because of her ability to heal
digef ses, and her final success, were
told by her In a most impressive man
nor.
Quinnebassett Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
held a public installation In their hall,
Monday evening, Jan. 6. Music was
furnished by Male Quartette, of Water
Vile. hTe following officers were In
stslled: Noble Grand, j. M. Pierce;
Vice Grand, Chester P. Sawyer; Secre-
tary, Ernest Gilman: Treasurer. Fben
Miller; District Deputy Grand Mar
shall, w. B. Longley. There were a
bout a hundred and seventy-five pres
emit Refreshments of Ice Cream and
Cake were served, after the program
games were played
Miss Elizabeth Russell has been
spending few days with her friends
In Mercer.
Everett Rowe is confined to the
house with the measles.
Herbert Richardson has been conf1n-
ed to the house the past week, with
tonsilitis.
c. r. Oliver OF Skowhegan was In
town Tuesday. on business.
Frederic Spaulding, who has been
spending the past two weeks returned
Tuesday to Lewiston where he Is a
student In Bates College.
James Ladd of Mercer died at his
home, Saturday evening after long
illness Of pneumonia. There will be a
Masonic funeral, Wednesday morning
at II A. Nj. His family have the deep
est sympathy of their meny friends.
Somerset Rebekah Lodge will hold a
public installation In their hail. Fri
day evening, Jan. TO- Each Rebekah
has the privilege of inviting one. Re-
treatments will be served. District
Deputy Mrs. Jenney Heselton of Show
hogan will be present
Miss Glf dys Spaulding spent Fridey
In Waterville, the guest of Miss Doro-
thy Fol
Harold Pierce spent a few days last
week In Fairfield with relatives.
Funeral services of Harry Teed
were held last Sunday afternoon at
the residence of his mother and step
father. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Doyle. Rev.