The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-17
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

lie Boston.
DIR. N. Maude Kellett returned Mon
day to Auburn after a visit with DR..
Genoa Sanborn.
Thornton w. Merriam, a sophomore
at Harvard has been passing week
with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George
Merriam.
Mrs. Augustus Crowell, who has
been quite i'll at her home in the Dud-
ley Corner neighborhood, is consider
ably improved.
Mrs. Charles Ploude Of Malbon's
Mills who was operated on last week
by Dr. o. J. GAIA at her home is re-
ported as improving.
At the meeting of the Eastern Star
TO be held Friday tomorrow even
ing there will be a literary program
directed by Mrs. j. p. Merrill.
Friends sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ledger Thibeau in the death of
their infant son, who was born the
18th. and lived but few hours.
Master Lloyd Stitham returned Sun
day from visit with his grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Mary Foss, in Pittsfield. He
had been away for about two weeks.
A. g. Johnson has arrived and as
sumed his duties as sub-master in the
Skowhegan High school. He has been
principal of Leavtt institute in Turner
Recent births reported in this VI
cinity are April a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Barnes and April Bird. a
daughter to Mr.. and. Mrs. Anne Du-
mont.
J. F. Casey, formerly brakeman on
local train now located in Portland, de-
parted Monday after a visit with Mrs.
Casey and their little son, who have
been here for some weeks.
Miss Mildred Keene arrived home
Monday from a visit with her sister,
Miss Katherine Keene in Greenville
Miss Katherine has private secre-
tary's position in that town.
Mrs. Edith Raynor was in Water
Vile Monday to meet her two chill
dren Fred and Doris who have been
spending some weeks in Providence,
r. l., where they formerly resided.
Rev. Theodore Ialbert Wilson left
Monday afternoon on trip to Ro
chester, y. H., Mount View, n. II. and
Boston. Prof Eugene Lyman of Ban
gor Theological Seminary will occupy
the pulpit at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning in Mr.
Wilson's absence.
At the services at the Centenary
NJ. f. church Sunday there was bap-
tisma service and the Sacrament of
the Lords Supper. The pastor, Rev
II. G. McGlauhin is in attendance at
the Methodist Conference at South
Paris, and for this reason there will
be no services at that church next
Sunday
A meeting of the Skowhegan Board
of
noon. Marshall c. Viles was elected
chairman Leslie E. Jacobs. treasurer
and DR.. w. S. Stinchfield, secretary.
Not much business was transacted
but conditions were talked over re-
garding the inspection Of meat in
A very enjoyable evening resulted
from the whist party given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Withee at
their Maple ST. home last Friday even
ing. The guests were members of
the |. o. o. F. and Rebekah lodges
with friends, and eleven tables were
Refreshments We're served
during the evening.
The many friends of Mrs. James
Emerson remembered her birthday
with an abundant supply of post cards
Sunday. 1t was the 80th anniver-
sary of her birth and the we'll wishes
fer many years of health and happ-
ness to come are numerous from her
many friends in this vicinity. Mr..
Emerson who is veteran of the
Civil War has not been in good health
for some weeks. The couple were
married over fifty years ago.
A district meeting of the Encamp-
ments of this district will be held at
Gardiner, April 23rd. This district
includes the following Encampments:
Skowhegan, Wateryille, Augusta, Gar
diner and Richmond. All those wish
ing to go from Skowhegan will leave
here on the 225 train, connecting at
Waterville with the regular train for
Gardiner. Supper will be served by
Evergreen Encampment of Gardiner.
A large number have already express
ed their intention of going. All those
who can go should notify A. G. Bussey,
so that a special rate may be obtained
The Girls Thimble Club met with
Miss Dorothy GAYLORD ON Kennebec