The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-08
r, SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS II

Mrs. Amedee LaCroix and family of
Lawton street are soon to leave for
Canada where they will make their
future home.
Miss Della Bouchard returned
Tuesday from ten days trip to Bos-
ton. where she has been attending
millinery openings.
The selectmen of the town of
Skowhegan have given notice TO the
effeo' that they viii be in their Office
in the Municipal building Saturday
afternoon of this week for the pur-
pose of revising and correcting the
list of voters
A special convocation OF Somerset
Chapter. Royal Arch Masons, was
held Monday evening at 7.30, al which
tour candidates received both the
Past Master. and the Most Eminent
Master degrees. After the work. re-
freshments were served, Mrs. Kate
Simpson, catering.
Mildred Lancaster entertained a
few of her friends last Friday after
noon after school at party in honor
of her ninth birthday. The guests
were Margaret Savage, Esther Viles,
Norma Smith, Evelyn Chase. Eleanor
Young, Frances Lancaster and Mas
ter Norman Elwell.
A AK gold watch is to be offered
to the one who sells the most tickets
for the operetta, "Lilliputians,' to be
presented March IS. at the Opera
House. 400 tickets sold in two days
was one of the records made last
week. Tickets purchased from par
Elephants in the operetta may be eX-
changed for reserved seats at Buck
mans.
Francis Friend, S II. S. 'l6. now al
L. of NJ, is mentioned as likely to be
on the University of Maine Track
Team the coming season. The Ban
gor Commercial publishes picture
of a group of University Athletes in
which Mr.. Friend appears. This
credits him with winning several
firsts in the preliminary trials that
have already taken place.
There were eight members present
at the meeting of the Queen Esther
Circle Of the Methodist church Mon
day evening at the home of Celia
Hanscomb on Mount Pleasant Ave
The evening was spent pleasantly
with games and the hostess served
dainty refreshments. Monday, April
second is the date of the next meet
ing. but the place has not as yet
been decided upon
Measuring just five and half feet
and including siXty-nine articles. a
copy of the town warrant has been
posted for the inspection of all those
Interested Altho this years war
rant does not contain as many arti-
cles to receive attention as there has
been in former years, Oast years
warrant contained ninety-two there
are several for the 1917 meeting
which are of unusual importance to
the town.
G. c. Luce left here Saturday for
Aroostook county, his journey being
occasioned by the critical illness OF
his father. Charles S. Luce, who lives
in Monticello Monticello was Mr.
Luce's birthplace and from this town
he moved to Skowhegan, buying the
Albion McIntire place on Bigelow
Hill, II years ago. The Luce home,
just mentioned. has recently enter
tanned guests from Aroostook, Har-
vey McGlauflin and Elmer Ray of
Pressure Isle.
A miscellaneous shower was given
Monday evening at the home of Mrs.
Mark Emery for Miss Edith Head in
honor of her approaching marriage.
During the evening. Victrola selec-
lions were enjoyed and dainty
luncheon was served by the hostess
Those present were Miss Edith Head
the guest of honor, Miss Ethel King
Mrs. Leon Titcomb, Mrs Edward
Tague, Mrs. Edward Quincy, Miss
Marjorie Powers, Miss Berle Nye
Mrs. Milton Washburn and Mrs. Mark
Emery