The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
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been visiting in Boston the past
week returned Monday.
Mrs. Maria Hopkins returned home
last Thursday after spending the
winter with her son in Providence, K.
/. Her many friends are rejoiced to
welcome her back.
Miss Alice Johnson who has been
on the sick list Is better and able to
continue her work.
Mrs. George Carr left Monday for
Rumford where she will visit her
brother, Fred Wing.
A surprise party was given Harry
Carr last Wednesday evening by the
members of the Dramatic Club, in
celebration of his birthday, and 1t was
a complete surprise. Mr.. Carr was
at one of the neighbors when the
guests arrived, which was not very
polite. When his presence was
wanted his wife called him up over
the telephone and told him 10 come
right home as something was the mat
ter with the water pipe. Not know
ing whether he would find his house
swamped or not, he must have for
gotten the water supply, he rushed
home and arrived coatless and out OF
breath to find the house full OF com
pany. He admitted it was complete
surprise. The evening was delight
fully spent playing Stage Coach, pass
the button, guessing games, etc. Re-
freshments were served of cocoa and
birthday cake.
Miss Nina Hussey, who has been
spending her vacation with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hussey re-
turned to her school in Campello,
Mass, Saturday morning.
Mrs. DR.. Lancaster of Madison and
her two sons, Ralph and Gene visited
Mrs .Lancaster's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. E. Taylor a few days last
week
William II. Hobbs who has been Ill
for several weeks is gaining.
Mrs. Frank Wing has been spend
ing the past week visiting friends in
Skowhegan.
Miss Cora Witham spent Sunday in
Vassalboro with her parents.
A delightful bridge party was held
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. G..
Jewett last Saturday evening. There
were thirty-two guests present.
Miss Hazel Corliss of Waterville has
been spending a few days with her
cousin, Mrs. William Miner.
Mrs. ]. C.. Parlin returned Monday
after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Her
bert Stevens at Sabago Lake for a
week
Joshua Bigelow who has been very
i'll Is on the road to recovery.
Miles Dickinson has moved his ia
mily into house on the Skowhegan
road owned and formerly occupied by
Stephen Woodcock.
MIR. and Mrs. Carroll Staples re-
turned home Monday night after
spending the winter in the west.
Lewis Miner he3 been III with the
German measles
Fred H. Spaulding who has been
home on weeks vacation. returned
to Bates College. Monday afternoon.
Miss Louise Fairfield. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. William Fairfield, has
been spending her vacation with her
parents. Miss Fairfield attends school
in Dover New Hampshire.
Miss Maymie Goldberg returned
home Monday after making a short
visit with her parents in South Gar
diner
George Chandler attended Tele-
phone meeting in Skowhegan last
Tuesday.
Miss Reta Everett and Miss Dor
othy Folsom who attend school at the
Coburn Classical Institute in Water
Vile, returned Wednesday after the
spring vacation.
Joseph Barnes passed away at his
home on the Madison road last Sat
urday night at the age of II. He
was born in Westbrook. Maine. He
moved here from Boston 8 or 10 years
ago. His death was the result OF
heart failure and was very unexpected
as Mr.. Barnes was in town at the
stores Saturday afternoon, The fun
eral will take place Wednesday af-
ternoon at two and the interment will
be here.
Mr.. John Otis has been in Mos
quito for day or two settling her
new home. Mr.. and Mrs. Otis ex-