The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
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Principal of the High school, \. II.
Stockman. was called 10 Saco. Friday
by the serious illness Of his father.
Alr. and Mrs. II u. Burgess were in
Augusta on business Monday.
Miss Lillian Whitney has returned
from a visit at Winthrop Beach and
Nassalboro.
Mrs Anna Harris was in Wateryille
On business Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Plummer Butler visited
in Unity last week and attended the
Unity Fair.
Mrs. David Rushton returned Sat
urday from visit with relatives in
Nova Scotia.
John Whitney OF Madison has been
in town during the past week visit
ing his brother William Whitney.
Mrs. Helen Barker and Mrs. Mn
ME Burgess spent Saturday and sun
day visiting friends in WaterYille
Last week. Tuesday afternoon. Miss
Helen NJ Bates addressed an inter-
ested audience of ladies Al the Library
on the subject of Equal Suffrage a
subject which has become so import
ant in all parts of the country Miss
Bates gave three reasons why women
should vote: First they are citizens
of democracy and have equally with
men, right to direct representation
in the government Second. they
need tho responsibility of the ballot
for their development; they need the
broadening influence that comes IRON
the possession of political RIGHTS
Third state and country need tae
direct influence of women IN ihe af-
fairs of government because tho afI
add to the intelligence and Ia the
moral force of the electorate Mss
Bates described the suffrage situation
in the country, showing thai uine
states and one territory have the fuil
franchise. Illinois has given presi=
dental and municipal franchise 10
women. Seven states will vote on
the question in November. In Maine
four political societies have suffrage
planks-the Grange stands for it.
the Mems Equal Suffrage League of
Maine working actively to get the suf-
frage measure through the Legisla-
ture next winter-the w C. T l. is
committed to suffrage and the Press
of the State is very favorable. Miss
Bates is President of the Maine Equal
Suffrage Association and being very
enthusiastic in her work. held her
audiences full attention to the last
word.
Mrs. Nettie Gill has been spending
a few days with friends in Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Taylor and
daughter Mrs, Lettie Blaisdell were in
Hartland the 10th attending the Good
rich family reunion. They report a
very enjoyable time and especially in
teresting were the remarks made by
DR.. Goodrich of Waterville describing
his recent trip through Europe.
Clyde Nedeau has secured work in
Bangor.
AT special meeting held last
Thursday evening, Lebanon Lodge F.
& A. NJ. observed Past Masters Night
and conferred the Master Mason de-
gree upon two candidates. the differ
ent Offices being filled by Past Masters
of the Lodge. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served.
Elder Dana of Portland spoke in
the Adventists Church last Sunday af
ternoon on the war question. While
in town Mr.. Dana was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Taylor.
Miss f. Louise Clark is taking the
place of A. II. Stockman during his
absence from the High School Miss
Clarks place as assistant is being
filled by Mrs f. S. Miller.
DR.. William Taylor of Mechanic
Falls spent Sunday with his parents
in town.
Miss Grace Young has returned from
Oakland. where she has been on ac-
count of i'll health, and expects to re-
sumo her work in one of the district
schools soon.
During the past week the work of
shinging the Baptist Church and par
sonage has been completed
Last Thursday afternoon the subject
at the V. |. S. was Sir Walter
Scott the program being arranged by
Mrs. Vesta Miller and the following
interesting numbers were given: Roll
call business meeting: piano solo,
Mrs. Neva Jones; Sketch of the Life
of Sir Walter Scott, Mrs Vesta Mill
Ter; vocal duet annie Laurie" Miss
Hazel and Miss Lillian Whitney; solo,
Mrs. Jones; reading, Mrs. Henrietta
Wood; two selections from Brown
ing. Miss Helen Bates; America.
f. C. Taylor is in Portland this
week on business.
The Jolly Clee Club enjoyed a
chicken supper at the Grange Hall
last Friday evening, about IS men,
bers being present After supper a
program consisting of a reading by
Herbert Gilman; a selection by the
choir and two duets by Frank and
Bonnie Witham was given and the re-
mainder of the evening very pleasant
ly spent in playing games, etc.
Cony Russell is having a large two
tory porch added to his house
The o. f. S. held a very pleasant |
ting last Friday evening and at
Nnjoyed a delicious salad supper |
T next regular meeting in Octo-
b, district deputy, Mrs Kidder
of d aeld. will be present to in
spect Chapter.
M. ia Watson was the guest |
of MI N Page Sunday.
Mrs. Allen and daughter |
Mrs. Sar. 'ic, are in Portland
and vicinity relatives.
Mrs. Nellie of Wateryille
has been in tow 'ly visiting rel
atives.
DR.. Clarke Blanc new Ford
roadster.
Roy Cunliff injured hand
very severely on buzz his
blacksmith shop Monday is
feared that the amputation
one finger will be necessary.
All who are Interested in for