The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-01-22


week being threatened with pneumo-
mia, but Is much better at this writ
ing.
This paper is on sale at Spaulding's
Drug Store
Fred Lawton was called to Auburn
last week by the death of Mrs. W. II.
Ward, former resident OF this town.
While living in this town Mrs. Ward
on account of poor health was unable
to leave her home very much. but
those who had the privilege to know
her in her home found a kind loving
woman and a friend to all.
Last Saturday evening about twenty
five friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Brock
Good met at their pleasant home on
the Mercer road and passed a very
jolly evening. Games and dancing
were in order then refreshments Of
coffee and cake were served.
Bert Corliss was home from Show
hogan over last Sunday.
Miss Pearl futile has been suffering
from the measles.
Mrs. Irene Tucker is failing very
rapidly.
Russell Harvey from Auburn visited
of the week. having come from visit
with his son. who is a patient in the
Lewiston Hospital. Monday Mr.. Har-
vey left for Moscow.
This is not a fish story but real
bear story One morning last week
when Bernard Hutchinson was COM
ing to this town to his work from his
home about two miles down on the
Oakland road he saw good sized
bear. This is the first time we have
ever heard of anyone's seeing a bear
in this section or at least for years
and years.
Mrs Marcia Watson recently re-
ceived letter from her neice, Mrs.
Edna Manter Greenleaf from Oakland,
Cal. which stated that she had just
had delightful visit from Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamlin F. Eaton, who are both
in very good health. From Mrs.
Greenleaf's home the Eatons were to
go to their sons in Los Angeles as
the sons wife is in very poor health.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Liant Mullen of this town, died last
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. Watson of King
field. have been in town for several
days visiting Mr.. and A. D. Brackley
and Mrs. Marcia Watson.
One of the Larkin clubs met with
Mrs. Agnes Kidder last Wednesday
Refreshments of fudge and pop corn
were served.
G. A. Tobey, who has been very sick
for the past two weeks, is improving
very slowly.
On account of the poor health of
Mrs. Steven Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Mills are staying with their daughter
and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Whiting, for a short time.
Mrs Henrietta Wood was in town
from Skowhegan for a short visit with
Mr.. and Mrs Cony Russell last week
A company of Boy Scouts. was or
ganized by Rev. Robert Sheaf last
Saturday afternoon at the Congrega-
tional Vestry. About thirty boys were
present A full account of the com
pany and it's officers will be given
later.
Miss Hattie Longley is visiting
friends in Madison.
Your correspondent was asked last
week if some sort of an appeal could
not be made through the columns of
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ton of our blue jays and other wild
birds There is a law which reads,
There is a fine of five dollars for kill
ing any wild birds other than game
birds so called. nd the following
named birds-hawks. common crows,
owls. English sparrows. looms, mud
hens, king fishers and blue herons
And an additional fine of five dollars
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possession after being killed.
Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Hilton enter
tanned few friends at whist last
Saturday evening.
Last Wednesday evening the A. o.
L. w. held most enjoyable meeting
and installed its officers for the COM
ing year. AT $50 fine oyster supper
was served by the following commit
tee Ed. Rogers, Fred Jewett and Fred
Everett. After supper the following
officers were installed: l.. K. Folsom,
Master Workman; +. f. Jewett, Fore
man; Chauncey Holt. Past Master
Workman; Ed. Rogers, OVerseer;
Harry Head Recorder; Fred Tobey,
Receiver; F. w. Spaulding, Financier;
Lewis Forsythe. Guide; Harry Har-
ris, Inside Watch: Fred Everett, Out
side Watch. A few of the lady mem
bers of the order were present.
A delegation from the senior class
of the Norridgewock High school, Lief
Parsons, Misses Frit Baker, Bet
Spaulding, Gil Barker. Whit Corlis
and Jane Walker. were taking in the
sights of Skowhegan Thursday after
noon of last week.
Invitations are out for the 25th an
niversary reception of Mr. and Mrs.
Carroll Staples at the X. of p. Hall
next Friday evening a full account of
which will be given next week
QUINNEBASSETT