The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-02
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Invitations were received and ac-
cepted by many to attend the recep-
ton of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Works at
the Grange Hall, Friday evening" Au-
gust 9th, in honor of their fifth we'd
ding anniversary. About one hundred
and ten people were present. They
received many nice and useful pres
ents from their friends and relatives,
and a general good time was the re-
port from all Cake and a generous
quantity of ice cream was served dur
ing the evening.
Lyman Dennison and family have
moved to Winthrop, where Mr.. Den
nison expects work.
Dexter Decker and wife have moved
in the house with Mrs. Phoebe Snow.
A reception or gathering was held
in the vestry, August oath, in honor
OF Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dickinson of
South Braintree, Mass, who have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Varney
for an indefinite time. A very nice
dinner was served to their many
friends that were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dickinson left for their home the
Monday following.
Manley Berry of Bangor, who was
in town for few days, has returned
home, his wife accompanying him.
She has made an extended visit at
Samuel Presseys
Mrs. Nellie Diggles Williamson has
returned to her home in Dorchester.
Mass. after a long visit with her mo-
Their, Mrs. NJ, Q, Diggles.
Two candidates were given the third
and fourth degrees in Sandy River
Grange, No. SO, Saturday evening.
Refreshments were served after the
business meeting.
Marion Sturtevant and friends of
Rome were callers in town, Thurs
day
Dora Lawrence and her cousin. Isa-
belle Simonds, of Smithleld visited
with Mrs. L. F. Ladd and daughter,
Miss Gertrude Green in town to
make an extended visit with her aunt.
Mrs. Josiah Smith.
The Pine Island boys gave play,
which with the ice cream that was
sold, retted the grange about seven
teen dollars.
The Birthday Club met with Mrs.
Chas. Girdler, Saturday afternoon and
very pleasant time was spent. Cake
and ice cream were served for re-
freshments.
Watson Nye of Connecticut is max
ing his sister, Mrs. NJ o. Diggles,
visit.
Mrs. Josie Southland, who has been
visiting her sister. Mrs Allen Hilton.
returned to her work in Boston, Mon
day.
Mrs. Will Grenleaf is visiting rela-
tives in Fairfield and Waterville.
Charles Nye Is working for Mile
Tyler at Smithfield.
Miss Helen Mank returned to her
home in Lawrence. Saturday, after
having visited her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Eli Wells.
News reached Mercer Friday that
Mrs. Hiram Philbrick of East Show
hogan. former resident of this town.
had suffered a severe paralytic shock.
Merle Brown has accepted posi-
ton as teacher in Readfeld, and left
town Saturday for her new work.
Mrs. Sanborn Mosher and son Cory
don. of Rome. visited her daughter,
Mrs Ansel Nickerson, Sunday.
Mrs. Eunice Mosher Is visiting rela-
tives in town for few days
Merit Wade has returned to his work
in Jackman station, and Paul Cham
berlain is planning on going back
to his work at the same place, Sept.
4th,
Mrs. L. F. Ladd is receiving a visit
from her sister Mrs. Abbie Adell.
Mrs. Everett Cummings and two
children, of Belgrade Lakes and her
brother, Linwood Taylor Of Westfield
were calling on friends In town Tues
day. making the trip in Mr.. Taylors
automobile.
Mrs. Earle Ladd and two children
were In Belgrade. one day last week.
Frank Wells has recently purchased
] a driving horse OF Watson and Weston,
| Skow hogan.
! The small boys who has been spend
Ing the summer with Frank Condor.
! proprietor of Birch Point Camp, Will
return to their respective homes this
| week
Harry Willard and wife OF Portland
arrived In town Saturday night for a
short stay.