The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-01
Skowhegan Local News

Harold Bradley left Saturday to
visit for a time in Boston.
Mrs. Addie Dorr of Oldtown has
been visiting this week with Mrs l.. e.
Jacobs.
W. J. Flanagan of Somerville,
Mass, departed Saturday after visiting
at lac Water St, with the family of
a. {. Bison.
Miss Ruth Hooper, who has been
visiting her father, Frank Hooper here
left Monday for a visit to New York
and then will return to Lewiston.
Late marriage Intentions filed at the
office of the town clerk are those of
George a. Elton, formerly of England
and Mrs. A. c. Luce dressmaker in
Skowhegan.
S. Galerson of Bangor, chairman of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men and Maurice Printable of Port
land were in Skowhegan Tuesday in
conference with H. S Hopkins over
railroad matters.
Frank Fish of Worcester Mass, was
in town Friday calling on relatives. He
has been passing several days at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Herbert
Richardson in East Skowhegan and
purposed to start on his homeward
journey Monday.
Rev. George Merriam otticiated at
the funeral services of the late Pres
cot A. Smith held at his home on the
Beech Hill road, Saturday afternoon.
A quantity of beautiful flowers were
given to the relatives on this sad oc-
casion. Burial was made at Norridge-
wock.
A lively runaway was terminated
Monday afternoon when a horse ap-
parently headed for the windows of
Fogg's Drug Store stumbled in front
of the building and was detained by
Thomas A Hodgdon. The animal be-
longed to E. w Philbrick and had run
from the Depot store. The wagon
was somewhat damaged.
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge will OBJ
serve roll call Tues day evening" Oct.
6. A supper will be served at 6
o'clock and the following committees
have been appointed: Entertainment,
Mrs. Laura Twaddelle, Mrs. Minna
Savage, Mrs. Nellie Savage; supper,
Mrs. Cora Hurley, Mrs. Dassie Thomp-
son, Mrs. Marta Morrill, Mrs. Alice
Baker, Mrs. Isadore N Spear and Mrs.
Laura futile.
The Gath birthday of Mrs. Lucinda
Allen Oak occurred Monday last and
with keen wit and kindly greetings
she received the large number of peo-
pie who called to offer fluctuations in
honor of the event. She resides at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. S.
Steward on Water street, and is in
good health, assisting with the home
duties regularly. A special guest who
remained for tea was an old school
mate, Leander Bigelow, who is con-
siderably younger than his hostess, be-
ing 50 years of age Aside from the
good wishes with which Mrs. Oak was
showered. she was also the recipient
of many lovely gifts. including hand
some cut flowers.
Congregational Church notices have
been submitted as follows: At 1870
O'Clock this evening the pastor will
conduct his class on The Acts. Special
observance of Peace Sunday will be
made. In the morning the pastor
will speak on "Peace-When and
How ," At p. m. there will be a
union service for prayer. AT y, the
Sunday School holds its Rally Day
exercises with parts of interest taken
by members of all classes. The SEN
ior class of the Primary Department
will have graduation exercises. All
who have completed the summer
course satisfactorily will receive di-
plomas. AT the Y. p S. c. E. meet
ing will be led by the president, Har-
old Larry