The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-02-06
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Miss Elizabeth Russell is spending a
Few days with her friend, Mrs. George
Childs in Canton Point.
w. r. Whitney was called TO Vassal-
boro last Friday on account of the i'll.
ness of his daughter, Miss Lillian
Whitney.
Miss Reta Everett, who was operated
on for appendicitis Is rapidly improy.
ing.
DR.. Thayer of Waterville was IL
town last week for the day makins
several calls.
Last Tuesday evening the post Office
force was entertained at the home Of
Mrs. George Carr. When the guests
arrived small envelopes addressed tc
the different ones were distributed In
which were found small cardboard
hearts, diamonds, clubs and spades
These were matched for partners anC
the evening was spent playing cards
During the evening small packages
representing the Parcels Post were
passed around for the winning couple
to open. These were found to be gen
erous boxes of candy which were en-.
joyed by all.
Mrs. Laura Lockwood was operated
on for appendicitis last Friday morn
ing at the Somerset hospital in Skow-
hogan. The reports from her are very
favorable
George Bass of Portland was in town
last Monday on business.
The Thursday Afternoon Club en-
tertained the men at the home OF Mrs
Henry Hussey last Wednesday even.
ing. The usual good time was enjoy
ed.
Mrs. George Chandler was in Mercer
last Tuesday.
DIR. w. ID. Taylor of Mechanic Falls
was in town Sunday the guest of his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. d, h. Taylor.
The Thimble Society of the Congre-
gational church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Charles Fuller next Wednes-
day afternoon. A picnic supper will
be served to which the men are in
vited.
Charles Spaulding of Perham, Maine
was in town last week visiting II. W.
Spaulding.
A charming Candlemas party was
given at the home of Mrs. George Carr
last Monday evening. When the
guests arrXed the house was illumi-
mated with many candles that were
passed round. Thirtysix guests were
present
1t is a source of much qualification
to citizens of our town that. reports
concerning the appropriation by the
Legislature in regard to the bridge
question is encouraging.
The anniversary dinner of the Morn
ing Glory Club was held at the home
OF Miss Nellie DolOph on Waterville
hill last Friday The rooms were deco
rated with morning glories. A chick
en- pie dinner was served at IL O'Clock
after which pleasing entertainment
was given consisting of readings, mus
ic, quotations and poem written by
Miss Frances Jones. Such delight
full time was enjoyed that many annual
dinners are hoped for.
Lewis McIntire of Lewiston Is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Helen Barker for
a few days
Mrs. George Childs of Canton Point
has been visiting her friend, Mrs. Chas.
Russell for few days.
Granville Storer, one of our thrifty
farmers reports making $4904 from
cows during the month of December.
He patronizes the Skowhegan cream
cry. His wife, Mrs. Susie Storer
makes an equally good report from her
hens, getting 112 dozen and 10 eggs
from 1877 hens during the month of
January.
A very interesting V. /. meeting was
held last Thursday afternoon in the Ii
brary parlor. The subject was Milton
and this subject was chosen to send to
the annual meeting of Woman's Clubs.
Many delightful accounts OF Millions
life were read.
A contest has been started in the
Baptist Sunday School the object being
to get new members into the school.
It represents trip to Palestine with
the two sides red and blue represent
ing the ships. The captain of the red
ship Is Linnion Brown, first mate, Mrs.
Trueworthy; second mate, w. w. Hun
toon and purser, Charles Hussey. The
captain of the blue ship is Miss Ada
jeffrey; first mate, Maude Lancaster
secand mate, Rushton, purser, Harry
Bigelow.
Edward Barker was in Scion on
business last Monday
The Junior class of N. II. S. will
hold an entertainment and dance in
Grange Hall, February 14th. Miss
Danforth of Gardiner will furnish the
entertainment
The Norridgewock Dramatic Club
held supper at the home of Miss
Florence Jewett last Tuesday night.
Max Goldberg is spending few days
In Gardiner visiting his parents.
Mrs. Morse and grandchildren James
and Ruth are moving into the rent over
DR.. Ames house.
MAUNGnDE