The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-02-17


Mrs. Henry Williams of Wateryille
who has been the guest of Mrs. Glen
WALLER returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Carl Sanderson of Jackman
has been in town this week visiting
With her mother, Mrs. Lillian Per-
kns.
Mrs. c. H. Weber of Lewiston was
the weekend guest at the home of
her sister. Mrs. Genie Howes Main
street.
The marriage intentions of Harri-
son Salley and Mrs. Carrie B. Foss
both of Skowhegan have been re-
corded.
Thos. A. Min of Boston who has
been passing few days with Mrs.
Min in town returned to Boston
Monday.
Mrs. w. H. Heselton who has been
suffering with neuritis for the past
six weeks was reported Monday as
improving.
Marriage intentions lately placed
on file at the office of the town clerk
are those of Roy G. Akeley and Miss
Anna B. Butler.
Mrs Sarah Moody and Miss Flora
aI
day following q visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Moody.
Mrs. Paul Roullard left Monday af
ternoon for Pittsfield where she was
summoned owing to the illness of
her daughter Mrs. Hollis Stitham.
Mrs Edward Spear and Mrs. Eu-
gene Swain were in Cornville Satur
day and Sunday owing to the critical
illness of their uncle, Geo. w. Neil.
Mrs l.. G. Trafton left Tuesday on
the midday train for the Ayredale
Farm in Bangor where she will join
Mr.. Trafton who is now located there.
Charles Russell of Maiden, Mass.
has been in town for several days
owing to the critical illness of his
brother. f. Frank Russell of Leayitt
street
Mr.. and Mrs H. S. Hopkins ar
rived from Boston Monday night, Mrs.
Hopkins having been in that city or
vicinity for several weeks receiving
medical attention.
Harry Upton who preached at the
First Baptist Church last Sunday
morning addressed the members of
the Boys Federation at the Methodist
Church Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Maria Weber of Lewiston
who has been the guest of her sister.
Mrs. Genie Howes and her brothers,
Sheriff Frank Thompson and Abel
Thompson returned home Tuesday
Louis Eupea was before Trial Jus
tice Lancaster in the Municipal Court
Saturday charged with the non-sup-
port of his wife and child. He plead
ed not guilty and sentence was con-
tinued.
Rev. George Merriam has been in
Waterville this week to attend the
session of the board of managers of
the United Baptist Convention of
Maine and also the education board
meeting.
The next regular meeting of the
First Philathia Glass will occur next
Wednesday, Feb. 90, at the home of
Mrs Howard Durrell, Main street at
the usual hour Members are re
Quested to bring thimble, scissors and
needles.
Ladies visiting Skowhegan on
Horse Day are reminded that the
Phiathea rest rooms for women are
open for their convenience and COM
fort There will be matrons in
charge all day. Second floor of the
Dodge block, corner of Madison Ave.
and Water street
Members of the Snowbound Club
were entertained Friday at a dinner
given by Mrs Vesta Webb. Covers
were laid for six, the total member
ship of the club now being one half
of its original number. 1t was an
enjoyable event and was the first
meeting for several months.
Rev. Charles H. Mckinney gave a
very comprehensive analysis of the
life and work of Abraham Lincoln to
an appreciative audience in the Con
gregational Church Sunday evening.
A historical responsive reading pre-
pared by the speaker of the evening
was read prior to the address,
Many in Skowhegan will recall
Harold Jones. who was connected
with the Commonwealth Shoe e. Leath
er Co. during the winter of 1912 and
will be interested to learn that his
engagement was recently announced
TO Miss Nancy Smith of New Jersey.
Mr. Jones is at present located In
Maaga