The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-10-21
Skowhegon Local News

Mrs. Harold J. Phillips and child
have been visiting during the pres
eut week in Clinton.
The condition of DR.. w. NJ. Pulsi-
fer was reported yesterday as re-
naming about the same.
Mrs. James Stewart of Middletown
Conn.,, is expected within the next
few days for visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. R. W. Leighton.
The annual show of the Pittsfield
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
will occur in Armory Hail. The
dates selected are Dec. 81, %, %.
Everette, the six year old daughter
ofHMr, and Mrs. F. X. Poulin, while
at play Tuesday night had the mis-
fortune to dislocate her shoulder.
Miss Louise H. Cohura, with her
sister Mrs. Chas. H. Pepper and Mr..
Pepper of Concord, Mass. have been
enjoying the fall days at Attean this
week.
Mrs. Clara Horne, who lives in the
south part of the town, left Tues
day for a visit of several weeks with
relatives and friends in Madison,
Fairfield and other localities.
Gates Austin of Athens was
brought to Skowhegan Tuesday on a
cot bed, which was placed in the body
of an auto truck, and was admitted to
Somerset Hospital for treatment.
Postmaster and Mrs. Clarence
Mantor were at North Arson Friday
evening to furnish violin and piano
music at the Old Folks Dance held in
Carrabassett Hall. They formerly
resided in that community.
The piano pupils of Miss Mildred
R. Weston are to give a recital next
Saturday afternoon at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matson on Mid
Ute oliScl At p IL. Mdotci hCd-
meth Matson is a member of the class.
Eugene Tarbox, the representative
from Carrabassett Lodge l. o. o. F.
to the Grand Lodge in Portland, left
by early train yesterday morning to
be in attendance at the sessions of
that body. L. E. Jacobs, past
noble grand, also went from here at
the same time.
Amos p. Nelson, who has been To-
Gated in Portland for some time, was
in town yesterday from Canaan
where he is visiting relatives. On
Monday he and Mrs. Nelson plan to
leave for California where they will
pass the winter and possibly remain
for a longer time.
Dr. George Otis Smith was accom-
panied on his return to the District
of Columbia by his daughter Miss
Helen and later Mrs. Smith plans to
join them in their Washington home
Two maids. who have been with the
family during their stay in town. de-
parted yesterday forenoon.
The pulpit of the First Baptist
Church was very acceptably filled on
Sunday last by Theo. Fieldbrave, a
native of India, who is now student
at Colby College. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Fieldbrave will graduate
this year and will spend some time
in lecturing before returning to his
native country.
Word has been received by Mrs.
NJ. J. Allen of the death of Mrs. Gym
thia Uane) Crawford which occurred
recently at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. c. Knowles in Corinna.
Mrs. Crawford was for sometime a
resident of Skowhegan, having once
lived in the house now occupied by
the family of Daniel Lewis on Spring
Street, but had for years lived with
her daughter, the child of a former
marriage. There was also one son,
Walter, who has been located in Cal
ifornia The deceased has been in
falling health for quite period
The Tuesday Club a whist playing
organization, was entertained Tues
day afternoon by Mrs Elizabeth
Barnard at the home of her daughter
Mrs w NJ. Shnchfield on Leavitt st.
The affair was in detail a Hallow-
cen function, the decorations being
arranged with much care. Autumn
leaves were used in the various
rooms and the dining room, where
the refreshments were served was
deliberately trimmed with lanterns,
black cats, etc, the centerpiece being
pumpkin filled with goodies. The
occasion was a delightful one, Mrs.
Barnard being most hosptable en-
tertainer.
The Priscilla Rebekah Lodge pass
I'd another enjoyable evening Tues
day in their lodge rooms, IT being
the occasion of the annual roll call.
A six O'Clock supper of baked beans
and nasfrv Uas aerved undp. the di-