The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-08
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she had made hef home for many
wears. TIN cause of her death being
from bad stomach trouble and from
old age. Mrs. Allen was born in
NorridgeWock. July 18th, 1922. the
child of Joseph and Lucinda Boston
and with the exception of few years
spent IN Pittsheld and New YORK, all
of her life has been lived in this town
In lS45 she vas united in marriage
to Luther L Allen, who died man!
years ago She is survived by thI''
children, Charles l.. Allen of Canaan
+ ". Allen and Mrs. Florence Nhlt-
ing of Norridgewoek The funeral
services were held from her late home
Thursday afternoon conducted by KEY.
Robert Sheaff and the interment made
in the South Side cemetery
ON TUESDAY, Sept 18th at Oakland
occurred the marriage OF Morris Al
bee Moore of this town and May Helen
Collier of Oakland the ceremony be
ing performed by Justice OF the
Peace George Bryant. The bridal
couple are spending few days IN
town with the groom's parents MT. ana
Mrs William Moore. where they are
receiving he congratulations and best
wishes of their many friends
The Junior Glass of the High School
gave a social and entertainment at
the X of 2. Hall last Thursday even
ing which was we'll patronized and
netted the class about six or seven
dollars. A nice entertainment as
follows was given: Vocal solo MISS
Stevens; dialogue The Train Tomor-
row; vocal solo. Mildred Moore; dia-
logue THE Matchless Dream. After
the entertainment. cake and ice cream
were on sale
Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Butler and
little son and Mrs. Elizabeth Butler
returned to their home in Chelsea,
Mass, last Saturday. Mrs. Elizabeth
Butler has been spending the summer
in town with her sister Mrs Susan
Spaulding.
Ernest Gilman and family were
among those who attended the Farm
ington Fair last week
Miss Susan Beetle of Edgartown,
Mass returned to her home Nednes-
day of this week after spending several
months in town the guest of Mrs. Chas
Russell. On Monday evening the
ladies of the Thursday Club gave Miss
Beetle a surprise party and a very
jolly time was reported.
d. O. Coolidge of Pennington was
business caller in town this week.
Leo Briggs of Skowhegan was IN
town the first of the week visiting
relatives.
Mrs. Alice Cowan of Maiden, Mass.
has been engaged as housekeeper Tor
w r. Whitney and family.
Mrs. Maria Bacon and Miss Gertrude
Weston of Skowhegan were guests OF
Mrs. Marcia Watson one day recently.
Mrs. Emma Hobbs of Brighton, Mass.
who has been in town a few weeks
visiting relatives and old friends re-
turned to her home last week.
w. T. Anderson of Bangor was a
business caller in town Monday.
Miss Iva Rowe of Skowhegan visited
her father in town few days recently.
Last week. Wednesday evening a
meeting to form Farmers Union was
held in Grange Hall and attended by
about seyenty-fiye interested men.
Harry Head was chosen president am
Charles Savage. secretary.
An auto party consisting of DR.. w.
z Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Hlltod,
Mrs. ]. NJ Pierce and Henry Whiting
attended the Athens Fair last week
The winter time able for the NJ. {.
r r. went into effect last week with
the following change of time. Pas
senger trains leave for the West l.o3
a. m. and 1922 p. m. For the East
1905 a. m. and 4.27 p. m.
An eleven pound boy was born to
Mr.. and Mrs Coleman Bennett last
week, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Jackson and Mr..
and Mrs. Luce of Belfast made up an
auto party who were calling on friends
in town Monday.
Mrs. Susan Fuller left recently for
n few weeks visit in Somerville and
ofber niaces in Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
G. G. Palmer of North Arson was
in town on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs George Staples arrived
from Beechwood Monday and will soon
occupy their new bungalow on Water
Vile Hill, which they recently purchas-
ed of Harry Everett.
Mrs Ann Jones has so far recover
ed from her recent illness as to be
able to take short walks.
Monday evening about eighteen Boy
Scouts accompanied by their leader
Rev Robert Sheaff. spent the evening
at the home of one of their number,
Linden Hale. Needless to say a good
time was enjoyed by all Games were
played and refreshments of ice cream
cake. cookies. waters and sandwiches
were served
Harold Pierce and Wilmer Stevens
visited Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Parlin in
Albion over last Sunday
Mrs. Allen and daughter Mrs. Sara
Frederic returned Saturday from a two
weeks visit with relatives in Portland
Mrs. Abbie Getchell of Fairfield has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Saw
yer during the past week.
Rev. f. g. Davis left last week for
Portland. where he will visit for few
days before continuing his journey to
Marshall, Texas, where he is Dean in
Theological department of Bishop Col
lege Mrs. Davis and Miss Florence
accompanied Mr. Davis as far as
Portland. where they attended the
Maine Musical Festival.
Mrs. William Miner has moved from
the Ames house to the rent over
JEWELS barber shop.