The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-16

At recent meeting of the Kings
ton Medical and Surgical Society held
at the Medical Laboratories, Queens
University. Kingston Ontario, Cana
da, Prof I. L. Patterson gave a pa
per on the Physiology of Hunger,
illustrated with over fifty lantern
slides Our people recognize in
Prof Patterson Leon" the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of North An
son. who has made a name for him
self in the physiological world
Rev e. E. Paine, superintendent of
the public school union district of
China and Vassalboro has been visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Celestia Paine
for a few days His little grand
daughter, Ethelyn Dudley came here
with him.
The Mark Emery schools close this
week for a two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Walter Berry returned Friday
night from Manchester, N. H. where
she was called, her uncle having sus-
tanned a severe fall, which fortunately
was not fatal.
Mrs. Alice Mitchell was called to
Bingham Friday by the illness of her
son Ben. Mitchell who was very sick
with pneumonia. She returned home
Monday, the fever having turned and
his symptoms all being favorable.
Mrs. Frank Bailey of Sidney who
had been here with her son David
Bailey for a few days, returned home
Wednesday,
Wallace Emery was in Boston last
week attending the auto show.
Lester Williams who has been at
Hebron several weeks for treatment,
has improved in health and steadily
gained in weight since going there.
The annual Children's Night at Re
bekah Lodge was observed Saturday
evening about fifty children being
present which with the older ones,
made up a large company. fine en-
tertainment was given by the child
rem consisting of music, speaking and
drills, which were greatly enjoyed by
all After having supper games
were played and with other amuse-
ments, time sped swiftly until the
little folks went home at twelve
o'clock.
Mrs. r f. G. Bailey who has been
at the home of her parents in Bath
since she left the hospital few
months ago, continues in poor health
and has not been as well of late. Mr..
Bailey is at Bath with her.
Arthur Andrews youngest son of
Dr.. +. G. Andrews, started Tuesday
morning for a trip to Stowe Vt, to
visit his chum. Ralph Crane, Arthur
stopped Tuesday night with relatives
in Fryeburg.
A wedding took place at the Metho-
dist parsonage Tuesday evening
March 10. the contracting parties be
ing Ernest G. White and Miss Mabel
j. Vittum both of North Arson Rev
Gardner Wills performed the cere-
mOny
Among those from Arson Grange
who attended Pomona at Norridge-
w0cE Tuesday were Mr.. and Mrs. W.
{. Emery. Mr.. and Mrs. \. W. Reed,
Mrs Alfred Berry, II. B. Ellis and
Eugene Danforth.
A very pleasant meeting of the d.
A. r. was held Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Almedia Cults and
her daughter Mrs. Ellie Knowlton.
The Regent. Mrs Emily Counce pre-
sided. Several communications were
laid before the Chapter and action
taken upon them. but the one in re-
gard to the Flag law was left with
the Patriotic Education committee.
The ten American Commandments
were read from the Children of the
American Magazine and this periodi-
cal will be placed on the reading
table of Stewart Public Library. All
members were requested to remember
the date, March 81, the birthday of
the Real Daughter. Mrs. Nancy NJ.
Warren. 81 Cony St, Augusta. Me.
The grave of another Revolutionary
soldier has been located, that of Ro-
bert Knowlton. alias Rogers, and
headstone ordered for his grave. The
second volume of application papers
of the members of Ruth Head Cragin
Chapter has been bound. each volume
containing fifty members. Although
this Chapter has had a membership of
one hundred and four death has
taken eleven and transfer cards have
been given others TO organize Chap
ters in Madison. Scion, Bingham and
Moose River, reducing the member
ship to seyenty-two and of these,
thirty are non-resdents After the
meeting adjourned. refreshments OF
sandwiches. small pickles, assorted
cake and coffee were served by the
hostesses Mrs Cults and Mrs.
Knowlton. assisted by Miss Hester
Pullen. n great great. great grand
daughter of Sylvanus Howes, a ReVo-
lutionary soldier,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. W, Bunker return
ed home from Boston Friday night.
Austin Eames has been here from
Portland spending n week with his
parents Mr. and Mrs VI A Eames.
I.eander Cole and family have NOV
ed To Norridgewock. where he is en-
ployed by the Maine Central Rail
road
The famous Ladies' Quintette, IN
der the auspices OF the Eastern star
gave u delightful entertainment In
Carrphassrtt Hall Friday evening
Mrs u VI Chapman and Mrs =
X. Van D,rc of hiangor we're recent
guests Of l. Murray and family
Mrs { " wi,ham ~as at Sko~ .
heran during the day Saturday Mr.
Wtham Nhn j. at work ~ SkoN h
gan came up with her ~ night -