The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-26
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Jennie Nutting has been in
Scion for a visit with her brother.
Miss Pearle Jewett went yesterday
to Brockton, Mass, for visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Frank w. Allen of Greenville
formerly of Skowhegan is visiting old
friends here.
Mrs. Roscoe Abbey arrived home
Saturday night from a visit with
friends in Bangor
Eben Chase had the misfortune Sun
day to step upon rusty nail, which
caused a serious flesh wound.
Chas. Boswell of Norridgewock was
in town yesterday on a brief visit with
his aunt, Mrs. R. H. Townsend.
Miss Harriet Marble entertained
party of friends at her home on
Spring ST, from until o'clock yes
terday.
Linn Brown of Wellington, formerly
of Athens was among the up-riyer
people to visit Skowhegan the first of
this week
AS in previous years, the Skowhe
gan Public Library will be open even
ings, Wednesday and Saturday only,
during July and August
Our last edition gave the date OF
the social dance at Moose Hall incor-
rectly. 1t is to occur on Thursday
evening, next, July 3rd
Patrons of the Somerset Traction
Co. will doubtless find the waiting
room which is being erected by the
convenience.
DR.. Elmer F. Gould a we'll known
citizen of Joplin, Missouri, whose an
cestors were residents of Skowheean
is planning a visit to this town later
in the season.
Friends of Troop No. l, Skowhegan
Boy Scouts, are invited to visit the
Scout Camp at Lake George, between
the hours of 2 and on the afternoon
of Friday, July A.
Next week we purpose to publish
book review compiled by Miss
Grace f. Snow, we'll known verse
writer of Boston, but formerly resi-
dent of Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Hancox with their
two children, Eloise and Myrtice, and
in town Tuesday. They left this
morning by auto to return home.
Another automobile route will com
mence operations Monday, This is
promoted by some progressive Show
hogan merchants and will run on reg
uar schedule between this place and
Norridgewock.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holden left
this morning for Jackman, via the
Somerset branch. Mr. and Mrs.
Holden lived in Jackman until five
years since and they have very many
friends and relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Thompson and
Miss Thompson of Amesbury. Mass.
have been here for a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. George Thompson. They
came here by auto and were accom-
panied by George Walker, also OF
Amesbury.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Snow and
daughter Gladys of Someryille, Mass,
have been passing several days here
with Mr.. Shows mother, Mrs. George
Arnold on Madison Avenue. The
trip was made in their Overland
touring car.
Among the Skowhegan people to go
to Wateryille yesterday to witness the
graduating exercises at Colby College
were Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Pennell,
their daughter, Miss Sarah, being a
member of the graduating class. Miss
Pennell read an essay and was one of
the committee connected with the
class ode of the 1913 class. Others
who went from here were Mr. and
Mrs. w Guy Pennell Miss Gladys
Pennell, Rev. George Merriam, John
E. Taylor, w. H. Halves, Esq, and
Miss Lizzie T. Hussey.
Childrens evening was observed by
the members of the Bethany Sunday
School last Sunday at p. m The
services were very prettily carried out
and following the professional, IS
children were seated on the platform.
There were Rotations, singing and
appropriate exercises. The commit
tee in charge were Mrs. G. r. Fogg,
Mrs. Ethel w. Ames and Miss Alice
Written with Mrs. c. NJ Lambert as
organist and Mrs. F. G. Nye as di-
rector of the young ladies chorus.
Last Saturday afternoon the Boy
Scouts had long practice in base
ball preparatory to the second game
with Boyntons team which will be