The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-28
~ SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS ~


|. B. Williamson of Minot, \. D., who
purchased the A. futile farm in Nor
has re-sold the property
to Mr.. futile and is preparing to re-
turn west
Mrs. Henry Matson and sons Robert
and Haro Brighton, Mass, are
visiting in town at the home of Mrs
father, Mr. Blackwell, on
Water street.
Duncan Hall and Ralph F. Lancas-
ter, both formerly of this town, were
up from Augusta few days the past
week. While in town they visited
with relatives
Russell Relief Corps and Russell
Post are to attend Divine services at
the Bethany Baptist church, next Sun
day morning, as a part of their pa
triotic Sunday program
Edgar l.. Ford, at present superin-
tendent of construction on the State
road being built at Rumford Center
was home over Monday to participate
in the Commandery celebration
Col. and Mrs Thomas A. Anderson
Of Portland have been in town during
the past week, the colonel to attend
the anniversary of De Molay and Mrs.
Anderson to visit her mother, Mrs.
A. X. Perkins
Isaiah Crowell, who has been visit
ing his son, Henry Crowell and his
daughter Mrs. Omer Furber, is con-
permanent location in
Skowhegan, having recently sold his
farm in Monroe
Nonresident fishermen can now get
their licenses at the office of the town
clerk, Adam Simpson. In accordance
with the new law, which goes into eff
feet July 7th. The cost of said IL
cense will be $2.15.
Michael Cummings and James
Splaine, both of Madison, were brot
to Skowhegan Saturday by Deputy
Sheriffs Harding and Walker. They
were committed to county Jail for
period of Is days, charged with va
graney.
Mr.. and Mrs Blaine S. Viles of Au-
gusta entertained at dinner held
Sunday at Hotel Coburn. The guests
were Richard burlington, William Pay
son yiles, l. C. Wellington, all of Au-
gusta and Miss Theresa Spooner of
Skowhegan.
The Misses Eunice and Gladys Chase
students at Colby College, have been
in attendance during the past week
at the Eastern Students Conference
held at Silver Bay, n. Y. They were
sent to the Conference as delegates
from the Y w. c. A. of Wateryille.
Local fishermen are much pleased
with the outlook for some excellent
fishing at Lake Wesserunsett this sea-
son. Many fine trout have been caught
thus far James Gilfillan angled a
square tailed speciman the first of
the week which weighed two pounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Keith have come
east from Washington and have been
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Chase, North avenue. Mr..
Keith has recently purchased the
David McKinnon farm in Norridge-
wock where he and his family will
locate
The sale of the Irving Fl. Ellis farm
in Arson to Mrs. Daurumen Hebert
Of Madawaska has been reported. The
farm contains $50 acres. Mrs He
berts' two sons will come from Mon
tana to carry~-on the farm and plan
10 raise potatoes and sweet corn on a
large scale and to keep a herd of
about thirty cattle.
The w C. T, U. annual picnic will
be held with Miss Louise Coburn next
Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
There will be short program pro-
vided by the flower and music COM
mittees. Bring your lunch, cups,
spoons and napkins. If weather is
unpleasant the event will be postpon-
ed until Friday at the same hour.
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Rosa Breton were held Monday fore
noon from st Mary's church. Requiem
mass for the repose of her soul was
sung by FIR, J. l.. A. Renaud, parish
priest, assisted by FIR. Curran of Mad
son and FER. Norman of Waterville
The choir furnished appropriate mu-
ice. Following the solemn ceremonies
It the church the remains were con-
lucted to the cemetery of Our Lady of
4ourdes for interment.
A nine pound son was born to Mr..
md Mrs. Harry Dave on Thursday of
asst week. Mrs. Dave was formerly
Mss Rosetta Roderick, daughter of
Nr. and Mrs. j. A Roderick, who now
i've in Bingham. Mr. and Mrs. Dave