The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-08
NoI.I}Illl.l We.

SUNDAY morning. Jaae the 9th, Chill
drcn's Day viii bt observed With eX-
ercises. songs and ieeitations by the
Sunday School in Place Of the usual
morning service. All are cordially
invited to be present
Mrs. Alice Robbins and Will Fair
field spent sunday IN Portland with
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Clara Barker has been re
ceiving a visit from her son Fred
Barker OF Gloucester. Mass, during
the past week.
Rev. and Mrs. Todd Of Woodstock,
\. b. have been IN town The past
week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Crosby and other friends.
on account OF the bad storm on
Memorial Day the members of the
odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges of
this town were unable 10 decorate
the graves of their departed men,
bers as is their custom but on sun
day afternoon at four o'clock dele
cation from each lodge marched to
I he Southside Cemetery and left their
wreaths and flowers. While the graves
of those in other cemeteries were
decorated by members living near.
James Hilton was called to Show
hogan recently to identity the goods
stolen from his store few weeks
ago. II is reported that the thieves
have been caught and probably most
of the stock stolen from the stores
has been found.
The friends of Mrs Nina Seavey
will be pleased To learn that she Is
now at the home of her parents IN
Auburn. having left the Hospital a
few days ago
Last Sunday morning union ser
vice of the two church WAS held at
the Baptist Church and an excellent
Baccalaureate sermon preached by
Rev. John Trites to the members of
the graduating class of the High
School Special music was given by
the choir. one selection being THE
Holy City" by Mrs. Neva Jones' At
the evening service which was also a
union service the exercises were es-
pecially for the members of the IL
Grade and excellent addresses were
given by Rev. X. l.. Sheaff and Rev.
John Trites.
The graduating exercises of the
High School are to be held at the
Town Hall on Thursday evening to
which the public are invited and also
an invitation is extended to the pub
lie to be present at the exercises of
graduation of the TX Grade at the
same hall on Friday evening.
A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the Baptist parsonage last Saturday
evening the contracting parties be-
ing Miss Emma Moshier of Smith
field and George Murray of Fairfield.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
John Trites. The couple were un-
attended
A wedding of interest TO this com
munity was solemnized last week
Wednesday evening at the home of
the bride, Rev. John Trites officiat
ing, the contracting parties being
Miss Thelma Bigelow and Carl Gill
man both of whom are well known
being the eldest DAUGHTER of Mrs
Grace DIgelow and the groom the
only son of Mr., and Mrs. Herbert
Gilman. The room where the cere-
mony took place was prettily decorat-
ed for the occasion and made dainty
background for the ceremony. The |
bride was very becomingly gowned in
white crepe de chine trimmed with |
lace. After the ceremony the young
couple left for short trip. They !
have the congratulations and best /
wishes from their many friends.
Arson Morrow of Brockton. Mass,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Albion Che
viot.
The committee for the annual Eat
on Alumni Association reunion are
marking preparations for the event |
this year which will occur on the
first Wednesday in August as ii Gus
tomary.
DR.. Florence Wagner and little
daughter and Miss Blanche Seoarby
left short time ago for Pittsburg
Pa, where they joined Mr.. Wagner
and will reside there in the future.
Preparations for observance of
Day are being made by the
Baptist Sunday School, the day to be
observed a little later.
After the exercises on Memorial
Day the members of the Norridge-
wock Band gave William Hobbs a
sercnade as he was one of the Vet
Grams who was unable to attend the
exercises on account of poor health.
Mrs. Frank w. Spaulding and Miss
AdesSa attended a part of the gradu-
ating exercises at Good Will last
week.