The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-29

H. A. Bennett of West Newton left
yesterday following a visit with the
family of J. Palmer Merrill.
J. R. Jones of Gardiner has been
visiting for a time at the home of his
daughter Mrs. A. M. Knight.
Miss Florence Burrill, one of the
students at the Skowhegan High
School, whose home is in East Madi-
son, left yesterday to pass several
days in Bangor.
Mrs. Hannah Bussey has arrived
home from Berlin, N. H., where she
has been visiting with her daughter
for several months and will remain
here for the winter.
Skowhegan friends will be interest
ed to learn that Arthur G. Bussey has
accepted a position in clothing store
in Waterloo, Iowa, while Mrs Bus
sey has assumed duties in an insur-
ance office there,
Van w Nelson, who for period OF
about twenty-five years was employ
ed at the local shoe shop plant, has
completed his duties. He was engag-
ed as an engineer and fireman. He
has not yet decided where he will To-
cate.
AT the Centenary Methodist Church
next Sunday morning at 10.45, there
will be preaching by the pastor, sub
ject "A Pioneer Saint Sunday
School at p; Epworth League meet
ing at p M. Gospel services at Z
O'Clock
Deputy Sheriff H. H. Jacobs was in
Skowhegan yesterday from Pittsfeld
to accompany four prisoners here for
Judgement in the County Jail. The
men were not residents of that town
The cause for the arrests was report
ed as being for intoXication.
Capt. E. A. Cass has been quite i'll
since last Saturday, owing to a fall
which he received from a load oil
straw. His daughter Miss Louise
Cass of Portland was here the first oil
the week and was detained longer
than planned owing to her fathers
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brown were
given a tin shower and reception a
their home on Maple street in Madi-
son, Monday evening. They have bu
lately begun housekeeping. Mr.
Brown is well known in Skowhegan
where he has spent the greater par
of his life.
The Queen Esther Circle met at The
Methodist parsonage, Tuesday even
ing and the following officers were
elected: Miss Gladys Pennell, presi
dent; Miss Pearl Harville, secretary
and Miss Helen Grundy, treasurer
Plans were formulated for the win.
ter's work.
Paul Murray, who has been coach
ing the Skowhegan football team witt
splendid success during the fall has
gone to Orono, where he will act as
second coach for the University oil
Maine football team. Mr.. Murray was
a member of the Varsity Football
team there during his course.
Members of the Congregational
Working League are making plans for
their annual fair which is to be helC
Dec. 2, and the following committees
have been appointed to serve for the
same: Fancy work-Mrs. r. F. vii
son, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Bean, Mrs
Benner, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Curtis. Mrs
Fish, Mrs. French Mrs Fowler Mrs
Folsom Mrs. Fogler, Mrs. S. NJ. Cover
Mrs. Genthner, Mrs. Matson, Mrs Mer-
rill, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Rowell, Miss
Robinson, Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Minna
Savage, Miss Stevens, Mrs. Walton
Mrs. Wadsworth. Apron committee
Mrs. o. S. Dealey, Mrs. Holt, Mrs
Baker, Mrs Palmer, Mrs Prescott
Mrs. Giltillan, Mrs. Avore, Mrs. Bart
lett, Mrs Bailey, Mrs. Webb, Mrs
Donaldson, Mrs. Sarah Harris, Mrs
Lacasce, Mrs. Squire, Mrs. Paine, Mrs
Savage. Candy committee l.
C. Trufant, Mrs Greenwood, Mrs. viii
liams, Mrs. Emma Pooler. Food
table-Mrs. Emma H. Dunton, Mrs.
George w. Cover. Miss Page, Mrs.
Currier. Tea table-Mrs. Fannie Nash.
Mystery table-Mrs Georgia Goodwin,
Mrs. Nellie Savage, Mrs Marta Nor
rill.
Matters at the Skowhegan Town
Farm are prospecting under the eff
cient supervision of Mr.. and Mrs. 0lin
Bridges. Selectman Parker gave out
the following facts regarding the place
the first of the week: In the dairy
department there are seventeen head
of cattle and Of these ten are doing
the dairy work at present The but
ter fat production makes the farm one
of the leading patrons Of the Show