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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Third Examination.

Tho third examination for teachers
nf Marshall county was conducted yes
trrday AT Moundsvile and will be end
cd today. The examinations are IN
charge Of County Superintendent W. II.
Nc powcll and a large number OF people
from Rcnw nod arc rarticipatinS.' Some
Of the graduates of Union High who
have been appointed schools in the coun-
ty are now taking the course At Beth
any, took the examination yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Game Sunday.

For the last. tmc this season the
Wheeling division team "f the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad baseball League
Will appear on the loop grounds Sunday
afternoon. cleveland will be the locals
opponent in the final and hottly con-
tested game is expected for this Will
decide whether the local team is award
ed the cup offered by Nic-presidcnt
ThonuSun OF moi.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac
tory price, s1.S5 per gallon, Louis Paul
LeatherWood.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
r-oo,.-e vAeded Out

OF the 1900 soldiers who reported At
Camp Wills in this city nearly 1000
< have been wecded out. Today there
were in camp as officers and 1888 en-
NsteI men. DesertionS and the muster
iur out Of married and failure 10 pass
: PHYSICAL examinations are responsible
Tor the cutting down OF the NUMBER IN
camp.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Knocked Unconsc-ot s.

While Thomas Robinson. aged IS: was
sitting in his doorway today. IShtn-
ing hit tree and was conducted 70 ne
house bv u clo:heslinc. Robinson was
,knocscd unconscious. He will probably
recover. but one Ct his legs doubtless
will be paraiyZru.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Zig Recommendation.

!, Grange Master T. J. Tabor OF Barnes
willie believes that more tnan 1V9
xranRss will be represented at the state
Fair, this year. Two hundred oranges
were represented last fall. During the
last year the oranges have aksn IN
nearly 5000 members. Mr.. TABOR says
che farmers have been prosperous de-
mite the wet weather and unfayorabIe
conditions early i'll the year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Many Suffer From Heat.

Yesterday was a repetition OF several
days OF last week when li"nwood en-
pcrie need the hottest days of the sum-
MGR. and in the mills many near pros
trations we're reported. Especially was
this 50 OF tho mon who work near the
furnaces. The heat was almost UNI
hcM'ahu and NJ times tho mon were
able t. work only a. few minutes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

PORT cLINTON-The Young Peoples
: Branch OF the Ohio W. c. T. L. has clos
+, ed a three days convention at Lakeside.
There were 500 delegates.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Raal Estate Man Dead.

A. A. Booth. aged IL. we'll known
real estate man died today. He had
been i'll three months with Brighss dis
case.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
NO wedding Bells For Carrie.

:, Miss Carrie Corp placed a. Sia dla-
mond ring in her phonoSrapa for safe
xeeo1nE. Last night some one broke
into the house. and stole the phonos raph'
. diamond and AL.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

American Guaranteed Paint, at fac
tory price. $1.S5 per gallon. II. "
Springer, Elm Grove, ". Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

ALLIANcE-Ffre caused loss OF
$4,000 in this city half dozen stores
being damaged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

GAI.LIPOLIS-Capt. Edward Wool.
ward OF this city. a prominent ON"
river boat man is dead. The burial Will
be made at Charleston. y. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

RTSMOCTH-Madison Powell. aged
So. q wealthy farmer. was murdered in
his home and about $500 is m isSlnG. He
rad a hammer in his hand when he was
found.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

NEwARK-Mrs. Bernice Ely Davis.
aged IS is missing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

GSTOWN-Infantiie paralysis
has broken out here. Mary Hart. aged :.
being stricken.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

on April IS. The TWO men had been en-
ernics since Biakeslee defeated Gates
last fall Manslaughter was the YER
diet returned.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

MEDTNA-Hen:y /. Siakeslee. town
marshal. was found guilty yesterday OF
-1>illinp NiSht WatchrEan John H. Gates
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

EELLEFONTAIEE - Samuel Wren
and his wife were acquitted last night
Of receiving stolen goods.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

The BARRIERS Of the pike district en-
loved their annual holiday yesterday.
A lawn fcte and supper will be given
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

EINDLAY-The Ohio OIL Company
Yesterday paid $780, 900 in taxes.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
ACCIDENT IN MILL
At BENW00D FATAL
FRED kOEPPEN, CRUSHED WHEN
CAUGHT IN COG WHEEL,
DIED LAST NIGHT.
Right Arm Torn Almost Of and Hips
Were Crushed Almost to jelly
Other BenWood News.

Fred koeppen. Is, who was fatally
injured in the tube department Of the
Wheeling Steel and Iron company,
"Wednesday afternoon, when he was
thrown into an endless chain which
carried him into a coz wheel. died OF
his injuries at the Reynolds Memorial
Hospital al Glendale last night at $50
o'clock.
koeppen is a Wheeling hoy, resd-
Ing at 1919 Woods street. with his
parents. The accident occurred while
he and companion were engaged in
"snapplng' near furnace No. 3, when
in som emanner the tong with which
they were working caught In attempt
ing to loosen it, the koeppen lad
slipped, falling on the endless chain.
An arm was almost crushed off. and
his hips we're crushed into jelly.
He was taken to the hospital lnlmed!-
ately after the accident.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Christian c. White succumbs.

Christian Z. MIC, CIVII WIT E"E an
and prominent farmer OF near Dallas,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21
Contests Close Saturday.

SncCIaI NOIC---IWTTlH TFNI'sNN U.
rnany Of the contestants TIC closing 81
this nopularity contest for the girls VIII
he postponed until Saturday might. July
90. at 8 o'clock. al which time the prizes
will be awarded 10 the winners. All
contestants must have all votes in ny
| 7 p. m. for the final count up on Sat
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

Special Mote-Thc IicnIs FoNNHTIIy
Contest will close Saturday night, July
o. at 10 o'clock, at which TING the prize
will be awarded 10 the winner. All
members please have all their votes IN
at .. m. for tho final count up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-21

American Guaranteed Paint, al fac
tory price, S1.S5 per gallon. Cooey'
Bentz Co., 500 Main ST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
NORRIDGENOl n

Fred Spaulding is home from Mas
saehusetts where he mas oeeh prince
pHl of L High school.
Miss NJ Louise carr oi a'iie9I'a
Mass. Is spending her hoIlda3 IL. -
with her parents IN town. MI.
Clarence Carr h't iHo1h''' - s''" >
Improving III heaIlh. ,..z
Ezra heiieS Oh Lynn ai"s7= ~ nun
for a Il" days. $500.
Mr.. ana MIS-. Eitiol gam l'2o" VI
ran RIVER. Mass are HI 'oH ~. 5.
James pef.ne 'l ~ M a'''sa. -
spending L." DAYS III 10" H.. ,..,.a..
Mrs. Mary 1oii'ss an ''' t.9ii, ;,
MI=s iia1cI are HIsii'"s 80 - g., :.
Miner Ms 19'iis7 - ann 10 "a,
a nurse at the 1hiiai'H > llosl''tdi III
PORTLAND. ., ~
N=ss Md1la' MO- a. ', '.'t..ra ''o oha
from foItlanu la9u "c'h '''' - on
recently graduated from lae Aia''ie
General llospllal as patae. ,...t..,...
tScrett Groves Nisil'a III ~ " '''0''
and auburn lahl "eeh'
MIS- ial,ie 09'o "a" -. no. Lar
Mdas' a." ' 80. ,.sssaa tbcfr
dlnes OF Ha'ei 'iiie P' 80. e5,har
Ihfisthla io''ua9' WIZ '''''
- f q, ....,.,.,,.. -, n /
ne ehlIafeH u tHe y"
sunday 0Chool e"Jos W. ,tair ,'asz
tree ana snort pIoEi am d. .''''' NO.
Try last oa'uioay .t.., ',,7 Y.ora
me cAeiclseS icii I'm 81 dai1o eand.
served all the guests VI '''e'
Wiches ana coIee. ,.,..o,,
MISS NINA liu''e2 VI ,,.i,b nor
Mass is spehulhe thi9 WIN w. ,lO'
parents Mr. ana MIS-. "eoi - n 1tuy
MISS hdha layioi 81 .o,,'a >
MASS. Is Elsilihs -, ,2a, ~ s,,ort
Mr.. ana MIS- ~ T. LAY 'pi 3pt,ir
Christmas WIN pr' | i1'''> nov
and famlly IN MauIson; H. a. -,
Byron Johnson Oh Md9laoh wac -
town MONDAY Visitihe I 111 ..aont
Mr.. ana MIS-. Cohy ho'ogti ~
Christmas WIN MI hus9e'' ''7'~'
and famlly III oko" hesdh. a. = IF
MISS Dorothy folso,I' VI III, ~
M. came nome ihuisu"s anu ioi. ' ~,
last OF the "ceh ior boo.oi s.i ~ 9p0 l'
week WIN reia1.Eea anu u. u i1,iu'
MT. ana MIS-. Alpe' ptaliine
tertained parry vi iii'i''' 'i
Christmas DAY, .z... ..,o,,4
MISS Mapel "hile Oh Ausua," 'P'"'
Christmas at her nome III tom". -,
The Men League chJoEtu 49,. " 3np =
per at the Cohgresd'iollai Nest Sa ,a'9
Thursday evening anu e0V 800 az
Father ana son hlsh., Apou' -, y
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
NORTH MADISON

Mrs.. Lille Dean, who has been in
Watcryille on a visit to Mrs. Nellie
Drawn for the past TWO weeks has
returned home
Frank Eames Of the Madison Town
Farm made a trip to Skowhegan one
day last week.
Clarence Paul Of Scion was visit
or AT the home OF his uncle John
Bicknell one day last week.
J. l.. Spaulding made a business
trip TO Athens last Saturday.
Miss Maud Perkins who has been
working at Herman Smiths, has
finished work and returned home.
The severe rain of last Friday
made the roads almost impossible as
they were drifted very badly from
the recent storm leaving them very
icy in many places.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28

They also visited other relatives in
this place.
Miss Stacy Pinkham. who Is at
tending school at Kingfield, is spend
ing her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Pinkham.
Mrs. Ira Pease spent Christmas
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs K. S.
Peterson.
Every good citizen oman or woman)
should belong to the Board of Trade.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Newell Is
spending a few days with her aunt,
Mrs. Tarrie Chapman and family.
Mrs Geo. Pinkham and grandson,
Leslie, are visiting Mrs. Pinkham's
daughter. Mrs. Fred Ford.
The Center School closed Saturday
after a successful term of school
with Mrs. Lettuce Bradbury as
teacher.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28

Claus was passing through the Low
er Mills he met the stork and as it
winged its way along it gave him
this message y nine pound boy
has arrived for Mr., and Mrs. Her
bert Moore.
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hobart spent
Christmas with Mrs. Hobart's pa
rents. Mr. and Mrs. Emmons of Nor
ridgeWoek.
Frank Davis and Allen Rowell
have had the Farmers Telephone put
into their homes.
Lewis Russell is hauling box
boards for Forrest MeKenncy, who is
loading a car
Edgar Walters teams and drivers
Brown aud Spear. also Nathan Bur
ton with his team, has gone to May
aeld. where they are to do contract
Rork of hauling boards 10 Deadwater
station Nathan Burton is to have
charge OF the work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
ANSON

Milford Barbeau. student at the
L. of N. il spending Il vacation Oh
two weeks with his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Barbeau. at their home on
the road leading to West Arson.
Miss Bessie Wilson went Saturday
to New York City To spend her yaca-
ton with her uncle.
Frank Carlson who went to Pitts
burg. Penn. about two years ago to
work for r NJ. Walker came to town
Saturday night and Is spending few
days at the home of Orlando Walker.
Everett Edwards. student of
Dartmouth College, Hanover, y. H.
is spending the Christmas vacation
at the home of Orlando Walker.
Marcellus Viles went to North An
son last Wednesday 10 work for the
Newcastle Lumber Company as fire
man.
Mrs. Weese. wife of W. II. Weese,
who has lived for about two years on
the Fogg farm in Arson, is critically
ILL.,
Mrs Blanche Hilton and two chill
dron Vivian and Herbert, spent Xmas
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Hilton
Miss Cora Viles, who has been
with her aunt, Mrs. Fred Mckinney
the past week, has returned to her
home.
Miss Edith Walker has returned to
her work in the F. c. Clark Cos
store and Mrs Mary Rogers is stay
ing with Mrs Orlando Walker, who
is gaining fast.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
RRoMN,S CORNER-C ANAAN

Rcy. Fletcher OF WaterVille was in
the place Sunday afternoon to attend
his regular appointment.
Sylvester WhitehOuse an aged
gentleman, who boards in the home
of W. K. Bailey, is seriously ILL., His
daughter, Mrs. Eda Whitney OF
Ftchburg. Mass. arrived Monday to
help care for her father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Cover, who have
been staying in the home of Mrs.
Alice Cover since the death OF her
husband have returned home.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burrill is visiting
with Mrs. Sarah Drew at the village.
Mrs. Cecil Chase and Mrs. Gilbert
and baby passed Friday and Satur-
day with Mrs. Florence Fairbrother
at Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Withee and
Benjamin Fitzgerald and children
Walter and Mildred went to Skowhe-
gan where they passed Christmas in
the home of X. A. Wthee. Miss
Lenora Withee returned home with
Mr.. Fitzgerald and will help Mrs.
Wilson Fitzgerald with her house
hold duties.
Christmas passed quietly in this
place, very few families dining from
home. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bur
ril partook of a Christmas dinner
with their daughter, Mrs. Percy Will
liams and family; Schuyler Burrill
and family dined with Fred Allen in
West Pittsfield; Mrs. Mary Tuttle
and family at Frank Hubbard's; Mrs.
Geo. Hubbard and children at c. n.
Nichols; and Mrs. Sarah Lewis with
Mrs. c. b. Chase.
Calvin Church, a former resident Of
West Hartland, died at his home in
Los Angeles, Cal. about two weeks
ago. Mr.. Church went to California
when a young man and by persever-
ancc and honesty gradually became
prominent in business. At the time
of his death he was and had held for
several years prominent position
with the Los Angeles bank He has
accumulated much wealth and was
unmarried. He leaves two brothers,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
MERCER

Charles Fletcher of East DiXfold
and Maurice Stevens of Smithtield
are in town packing apples for Hall
& Lowell.
Mrs. George Godfrey and little
daughter have returned to their
home in Winthrop Center, Mass, af-
ter two weeks visit at her mothers
Mrs. l.. f. Ladds
Miss May Pressoy who has been
i'll poor health for some time. is now
under the care of trained nurse.
Mrs Herbert Mank OF Lawrence,
Mass, who has been visiting at the
home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli Wells. returned home last week.
Among those who have been spend
ing their Christmas vacation in town
are Mr. and Mrs. Merit Wads of
Jackman; Ola and Ethel Mcmahon
of Auburn: Susan True of Augusta
and Earl Thomas of Rumford.
A quiet wedding took place at the
home of Charles Farrand Thursday
of last week, when their second
daughter Cora, was united in marri-
age to Eden Blaisdell of Norridge-
wock. They have the wishes OF
their many friends for a long and
happy married life.
Mrs. Steve Ladd spent the Christ
mas holidays with her parents il
Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


IN Starks occurred 'he mar nay VI
one oi Netrlasr"oGN ; PoP ~
young men EIdei biaisoeli ana Niis'
era fai rama. MISS ! al anu - oli3
oil The daughter al NharIeS farranu
aud as Size mas "llehaeG s.... s'Ioo' III. III
i Inns place. mas many iiisii"a '.,.
Who Join in wishing Jhe happy couple
i much happiness. NJ. anu WI .
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{ 'sl'IHoh! to' WEN ''s'1 -
ton. A..
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and all day TUESDAY TO meet pall' rents.
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Wills f'aii'ooi Ne'''
lasl week IN 81 ~
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Town nan on Nll - eiii'a ii'5i'. ,,iaa
was wen d,'S.iieu a'i et,,aio 49,. fIr-
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hlslleu ny Nu''iiS " a.. y
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
BAKERS SIDING

Mrs. John L. Otis has just returned
from Augusta. where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs Ella Ellis.
Mrs. Ernest Meader has returned
to her home to spend Christmas.
There was a heavy snow storm
here last Saturday, the largest of the
season. there being fall of about
one and one half feet.
Josiah Clark and grandson Parker
Smith of Madison are spending a few
weeks at their camp at Bakers
School has closed at Bakers for
the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs, Steve Holt and son
left Bakers for Lewiston last Mon
day, where they will spend the Win
ter with her mother
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
CONCORD

Russell Owens accidentally cut his
foot badly one day last week. He is
obliged to go with clutches.
Florence Garland ano Mrs. John
Gordon and little daughter spent the
Christmas holidays in Madison
Everett Churchill returned to his
home in Starks Saturday to spend
the holidays with his family.
Mrs. Ada Garland was in North
Arson one day recently.
Walter Hughes was very i'll one
day last week.
Earl Beane of Scion was in town
the first of the week visiting his
grandmother Mrs. Ellen Beane.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
FMRDEN LAKE

The Washington school closed Fri
day for the winter vacation.
Misses Ella and Bessie Slipp are
spending their Christmas vacation
with their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Slipp.
The students of this town that are
attending Arson Academy are having
their vacation of one week.
There was family Christmas
tree at Wilbert Walkers also at
Michael Berry's last Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
SOITH SOL0N

Frank Adams spent Christmas al
home. lie is pressing hay in May
field.
Miss Lillian Holmberg spen
Christmas with her parents, MI. ant
Mrs. y Holmberg.
Dance. +. Madison, tomorrow Fri
eve; Nutting's orchestra; tickets SOC
Myron Jewett returned Friday
noon from the State Grange at Ban
gor and reports good time.
There was no neighbOrhooC
Christmas tree this year but seyera
family trees, one at Archie Adams
and w o. Paul's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Forbes had al
of their children with them ant
three grandchildren. There wert
nineteen in all at their Christina:
party.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
OUJNNERASSETT

Mrs. Josephine Woodsum is visit
ing relatives in Athens.
Arthur Robinson who has been
quite i'll with grip is recovering.
H. S. & p. f. Withee and families
were Christmas guests of Mr. and
Mrs X. a. Withee of Skowhegan.
The boiler which Fall & Walton
secured of Blackwell Il Walker was
moved Tuesday. four horses being
needed to haul it away,
Mrs. Mae Wood has finished her
school at Concord and returned
home.
Beulah Robinson is on the sick
list
Miss Hattie Tramley was home
from Skowhegan, Christmas.
Mss Ethel Frost who is teacher
at Peaks Island is passing her
Christmas vacation with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Stillman Frost
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28

Clifford Cowett is working for the
Hardscrabble Lumber Co.
Edgar McClintick of Bingham is
staying with his brother, Arlie, for
the winter.
Mrs Isabelle T. McClintick OF
Scion is visiting friends and rela-
tives in this place
Fred Flanders has returned home
from Michigan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
LEXINGTON

Master Kenneth Durrell spent
Christmas with his mother and sis
ter Mrs. Sophia Durrell and Miss
Alma.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Stafford and
children of West New Portland were
the guests of her sister Mrs Char
les Peterson Saturday and Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
MOORE'S MILLS-CANAAN

George II. Foster returned Friday
from his western trip.
A son was born Dec. %. to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Goodridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Burrill are
spending Christmas with relatives in
Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs Omar Daggett of
Skowhegan were at David Good
ridges Sunday.
Harold Foster has gone into the
woods to work with his team.
MrsA d. f. Goodridge is in very
poor health this winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-12-28
RTNKER HUI-ATHENS

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Corson OF
Brighton were in town Sunday.
Maurice Small was in Brighton one
day last week.
Mr. and Mrs Mont Sinclair were in
Wellington Tuesday.
Bert Corson of Brighton was in
town Friday.
Henry Hoyt of Brighton passed
thru town Sunday
Mr.. Walker of Pittsheld was in
town on business last week.
Flora Davis went to Skowhegan
Thursday.
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one being also located in California
and Scott Church who resides In
West Hartland.
Wilder Fornald of Lowell, Mass.
came Saturday where he will pass
the holidays in the home Of Mrs. Eva
ScWpll
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HARDSCRABBLE

Omar Cooley has gone into the
woods at Jackman.
Albert Gehike is numbering on Fall
Brook.
Chester Flanders of Scion is work
ing for Robert Davies.
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ST. ALBANS

Miss Mary Hanson of Wellesley
College is spending the Christmas
holidays with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. c. C. Hanson
Miss Gladys Bigelow, Librarian of
the Newtonville Technical High
School. is at the home of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Bigelow
during the Christmas holidays.
Mrs Herbert Cole who was in
Dexter Saturday shopping had the
misfortune to step on the ice and
fall in such a manner as to fracture
her hip.
On Christmas morning the family
of Wesley Frost was made happy by
a Christmas tree contributed by the
townspeople.
Clarence Robertson of Gardiner ar
rived in town Monday to join Mrs
Robertson, who is visiting her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs H. C. Prescott.
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Miss Mabel Nutter is in Pittsfield
this week the guest of Mrs. d. +.
Written and Mrs Hugh Goodwin.
The Varney family held their an
nual Christmas reunion at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vining and
Mrs. A. l.. Vining were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Chisholm on Christ
mas day.
Mss Mabel Fuller of Wateryille
was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bonney over Christmas.