The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-11
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ii being their annual meeting ana gen.
tlemen's night. As is customary
private business meeting was called al
$50 and the reports OF the various
officers and committees showed the
club to be in a very flourishing con
dition. Mrs Mabel Miller was elect
ed president for the coming year; Mrs
Lila Tobey, vice president; Miss
Florence Jewett, secretary and Mrs
jeanette Johnson, treasurer A ris-
ing vote of thanks was given the re-
firing president Mrs. Henrietta Dan
forth Wood for her efficient services
as president of the club for so many
years and Mrs. Wood responded WIN
we'll chosen remarks. At seven eIoeh
about one hundred people, members
and guests, sat down to delVious
banquet consisting Of cold meats sal
ads, mashed potatoes, pies douRhhu .s'
assorted cakes and coffee Atier 'he
banquet the following entertainment
was given by the club members as
sisted by the Misses Greenwood, Har-
ris and Adams of SkOwhegan. Piano
duet "Lustspel Overture Misses
Jewett and Davis; "reminiscences ana
songs of the early days which lnclud-
ed a witty monologue by Mrs. Matte
BOSTON Woods. a duet by Mrs. Sheaff
and Miss johnson, solo by Miss Mar
tina Robinson and several old time
songs by a chorus of ladies. Paper
SNAP Shots at California written by
Miss Sarah Clark and read by Mrs.
Grace Smith: selection and encore by
the mixed quartet consisting OF Mrs
Neya Jones, Mrs. Althea CampDell,
Bernard Carr and Harry Carr; paper
AN Alligator Farm" Miss Saran
Clark. solo, Miss Greenwood; paper
Motoring over the Kings Highway
written by Miss Clark and read by
Mrs. Wood; vocal duet, Miss Fay Bar
ker and Harold Pierce; reading, Miss
Adams: piano solo, Miss Faith Har-
ris: selection by the quartet; solo,
Miss Greenwood; America by all pre-
sent The club feel very gratetui
to the young ladies from Skowhegan
who so kindly and ably assisted IN the
entertainment.
Darn Proof Stockings, 9 cents
pair 8 pairs for Csc while they last.
NJ pierce 2w23
On account of the bad storm Thurs
day evening Somerset Grange did not
confer the third and fourth degrees
as had been planned but will do so
in the near future.
Philip Carr was taken very sudden
~ i'll last Thursday night and FRIDAY
was pronounced very sick with pneu-
monia but by having the best of care
from the first it is hoped by his many
friends that a long run OF pneumonia
has been avoided as he is much more
comfortable at this writing. Miss
Gertrude Jenkins of Wellesley, Mass,
a trained nurse is taking care of him.
Gardner Savage of North Arson
visited Charles Savage and family a
few days recently.
Mrs. Byron johnson has been hav-
ing a new steel roof put on her house
on Main street.
Herbert Hale was in Waterville last
Thursday.
Mrs. Jane Hathaway arrived last
Thursday from Bangor to spend the
summer with friends in town. Al
present she is visiting Miss Sarah
Clark.
John E. Keller of Augusta was in
town last week tuning pianos. Mr.
Keller has been in this section every
season for a number of years and his
patrons were sorry to find that this
was his last trip as business in his
home town demands all his attention.
Mrs. William Tufts left last week
for a short stay in Manchester, N. II.
The graduating exercises OF the 9Th
grade of the Grammar School will be
held in the Baptist Church Friday
evening, June r. This year the Sen
ior Class of the Eaton High School
will not give the customary exercises
but will finish their work this week
and are planning to start for a trip
in Massachusetts, next Monday.
Fred A. Barker of Gloucester, Mass.
arrived last week for a visit with his
mother Mrs. Clara Barker.
The strong wind storm which &C.
CURED last Friday did lots of dam
age TO the telephone and telegraph
wires about town.
Sherwin- Williams for worlds best
paint. Full line for inside or out
side use. ]. M. Hilton's. 3w2d
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Jewett left Sat
urday for weeks visit with relatives
in Portland and vicinity. While away
they will attend the Centennial ami
versary OF their native city of West
brook.
A few needed repairs have been
made at the Railroad Station during
the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Emery of Fair
field visited Mrs. Mary Emery Sunday.
Miss Marion Kilgore who is assist
ing Mrs. Llewellyn Brown with the
homework spent Sunday at her home
in Smithfeld.
Edwin Whitcomb of Hartland was
a business caller in town Saturday.
Miss Sadie White arrived home from
Attleboro, Mass last week for visit
of week with her parents.
Almon Blaisdell has been treating
his stone shed to fresh coat Of paint.
The Freshman Class OF the Eaton
High School gave social and enter
tainment at the X. Of p. Hall last
Thursday evening. A musical and
literary program was given and ice
cream, cake and candy sold after the
entertainment which netted the class
about two dollars.
Mrs. Grace Diehl who has been act
ing as housekeeper for w. r. Whitney
returned to her home in Lewiston
Monday.
William Soule and family spent
Sunday with relatives in Oakland.
Among those who attended thu
Commencement exercises at Oal
Grove last week were w. r. Whitney
Mrs. Sarah Frye, L. L. Whitney, Miss
Linnion Brown, Miss Hazel Whitney
Mr.. and Mrs. James Porter and Arthur
Rohineop