The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-01-06

Mrs W T Seekins who was quite
i'll last week is improving.
DR.. Cora NJ Johnson dined with
friends New Years day in Waterville.
The Bethany Guild is meeting this
afternoon in the Ladies Parlor at
the Bethany Church.
Miss Mary Guerney has returned to
Boston after visit at the home of
her brother. E. j Guerney on Water
Street
William Lessard and wife of Ports
mouth, y H. who have been guests
/ of Mrs. Lessards sister, Mrs. Marie
Boulette. departed Monday.
Mrs NJ A. Games of North Arson
came to Skowhegan Monday to spend
the remainder of the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Perley Stevens.
Mrs Rachel Webb left here Monday
morning for Wabasha, Mimi, where
she is to pass two months with her
son William b. Webb and family.
Mrs. Lester H. Packard has been in
! Centeryille, y. B. for several days
having been summoned there by the
death of her step-mother. Mrs. Chas.
L. Merrithew
Officer Guerncy of Fairfield was up
from Fairfield Saturday to commit
one John Devine to the County Jail.
Devine was arrested in Fairfield on
an intoXication charge
The stockholders of the First Ma
tional Bank are to hold their annual
meeting on January / and the stock
holders of the SkoWhegan Trust Co.
on Wednesday, January II.
The members of the Helen Coburn
Mission Circle are to hold their an
nual meeting tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. Helen Weston is to act as hos
tess at her home on Main st.
The High School orchestra, which
was to have played at the Coyell
Westinghouse last Friday evening
were unable to keep their contract
because neither piano or organ was
procurable.
Somerset Chapter, h. A NJ was in
session Friday evening, three degrees
having been conferred. Supper was
served shortly before II O'Clock, Mrs.
Kate Simpson catering, after which
the dying year was watched out
Edward J. Butler of the firm of
Lashon & Butler has purchased of
Thomas Butler. a house on Leayitt
ST, adjacent to the one where the
latter resides. Mr. Butler has also
sold to Benjamin l.. Flanders, a
house on East st.
Mr.. and Mrs. William h. Chaplain
recently entertained at a dinner par
ty in celebration of their second we'd
ding anniversary Covers were laid
for nine and after dinner there was
short program. Gifts were also Civ
en-. each one being accompanied by a
verse which caused much merriment.
Through w. l.. Pushor, receiver for
the Pittsfield Trust Co. of Pittsfield
notice is given in this issue of an
auction to be held in Pittsfield, the
real estate formerly belonging to the
sale and including considerable pro-
perry. Mr.. Pushor was member of
the famous ball team of 81 and '88
and his picture was in the group of
that team published in an issue of
the Independent-Rep last season.
Otto r. Folsom-Jones of Harvard
Business School, who has been visit
ing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Folsom-Jones, departed Friday on the
midday train. Miss Madeline Plum
mer of Lisbon Falls, who has also
been a guest of the family departed at
the same time. Among the holiday
parties was a charming little auction
given by Mrs. Folsom-Jones, the bid
den guests being close friends of her
son. During the evening fruit, salad,
rolls and dainty pastries were served
The Bethany Mems Brotherhood
class held social meeting at the
home of Edward Estabrook Friday
evening, Mr. Estabrook being assist
ed in entertaining by Edward F,
Haines and Maurice Magoon. During
the evening Mrs. Estabrook favored
the gentlemen with a vocal solo and a
reading. and Mrs. G. r. Fogg gave a
reading. There was also singing by
the entire company and Rev. George
Merriam offered remarks. The next
meeting will be held at the Bethany
Church and the Boys Glass will be
guests. The following committee was
appointed to have the affair in charge
Messrs G. X. Fogg. Myron White
more, Mason. Tobey, Wells and Wal
dron.
The Searchlight Club has elected
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