The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-18
Skowhegan Local News


Mrs. H. S. Hopkins left Monday af-
ternoon for a visit in Boston
Mrs. Percy Means went to Card
ner Monday to visit her mother and
attend a social event.
Rev. c. H. Mckinney spoke Sunday
at the Union Church in Hinckley and
will perform similar duties next Sab.
bath.
Miss Marjorie Powers of Rumford
has accepted a position as chief OPP
orator in the office of the Me. Tel &
Tel Co.
Mrs. p p. Hill of Northeast Har-
Dor, who has been the guest of Dr.
and Mrs. c. r. Viles, departed Mon
day on the mid day train
Mrs. Sarah Abbey who has been
employed for some time at the home
of Mrs. W r. G. Estes, has gone to
Scion to visit with her son c. D.
Abbey.
Mrs. David Lewis had the misfor-
tune to fall on Madison Avenue, while
descending from the sidewalk to the
street. She nearly lost conscious
ness and was carried to her home
Nothing serious is anticipated
William Frances Ames, the son oil
Fred Ames, a farmer living in the
vicinity of East Skowhegan. was
married last Thursday to Mrs. Lii
liam NJ. Loomis of Skowhegan, a
daughter of Isaac Brown of Oakland.
The ceremony was performed by
Hon. s. J. Walton, Justice of the
Peace.
Richard Johnson of Pontiac, r. l..
who has been in charge of the store
of the Atlantice & Pacific Tea Com
pany, is shortly going to Dover.
where he will be similarly engaged.
w f. Clark has assumed the position
formerly filled by Mr.. Johnson, after
four years employment with the
Direct Importing Co
DR.. Genoa A. Sanborn, who has
been spending a portion of each week
in SkOwhegan has vacated her for
mer Offices here and will now remain
in Lewiston, where she has had an
office for some time. DR.. n Maude
Kellett, who was at one time asso-
ciated with DR.. Sanborn here, is now
established in Auburn.
The kindergarten Grade the SEES
sions of which are now held in the
Municipal Court Room, will be moved
back to the Lincoln Building before
the opening term next fall. 1t was
originally located at that place and
was changed to the Municipal Build
ing when the Parochial School closed
some years ago. The Police Depart
ment headquarters will be in the
present kindergarten rooms
There was well attended meeting
Monday evening in the Municipal
Court room of those interested in the
organization of a Liberal Church. DR..
f. S. Bigelow presided and reported
for the committee of the temporary
organization, 1t was UNANIMOUSLY
voted ia nprfapt q nornauopt o,roni
cation. Dr.. f. S. Bigelow was elect
ed President; Mrs. Kate Phillips. Sc
cretary and Mrs. Lizzie Kennedy.
Treasurer. A committee was APP
pointed to draft bylaws, select a
name, and plan for work Votes of
thanks We're passed for use of the
Court Room, to the independence Re-
porter for courtesies and to the
Trustees of the Universalist Church
for the use of the church. Services
will be held each Sunday in the Uni
yersaist Chapel with preaching by
Rev. j. Herbert Yeoman PHI. d. of
Boston.
One of the prettiest of spring af-
fairs was given Saturday in the par
lors of the Congregational Church
when the children of the Primary
School enjoyed a May party.
The affair was directed by Miss Sarah
Snow, superintendent of the Primary
Department. assisted by Mrs. f. F.
Merrill, teacher of that department.
Little Muriel Cover was queen of the
May and her attendants were Helen
Hes and Phyllis Whiting Following
the Growing of the Queen, a May pole
dance was given and there were
piano solos by Miss Ruth Hes and
Master John Oddly, Mrs. Merrill
dressed to represent the Old Woman
Who Lived in the Shoe, entertained
with stories, and games were played
The color scheme was
pink and white and the appointments
were yerV dainty Refreshments