The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24

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and Dexter occupied the Baptist pull
pit last Sunday in the absence OF the
regular pastor Rev. J. IL Trites He
also preached sermon at Smithheld
in the afternoon
Miss Marjorie Bracket and Miss
Iona Pray were home from Farming
ton State Normal School over Sunday.
Mrs. D. f. Taylor returned from
Mechanic Falls Saturday, She has
beeen receiving special treatment for
her eyes.
Eben Miller went up river Monday
morning on his annual fishing trip.
He was accompanied by his nephew
DR.. Joseph Taylor of Roslindale, Mass.
Fred Wheeler met with quite
serious accident while at work at the
shoe factory one day last week. The
chair in which he was sitting while at
work broke and caused him to become
entangled In the shafting and fortu-
nately he escaped with torn clothes
and some very painful bruises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Campbell
passed Sunday at their cottage at
Lake Saganawau.
Over thirty members of Quinnebas-
sett Lodge l. o. o. F. went to Show
hogan last Wednesday evening to the
District meeting OF Odd Fellows and
exemplified the third degree. Their
work was highly praised by the Grand
officers.
The members of Somerset Grange
enjoyed delightful evening at their
regular meeting last Thursday even
ing. Tt $50 q salad supper was
served after which the regular meet
ing was held and an unusually fine
entertainment presented under the
leadership OF Mrs. Kate Ham. Some
time ago the lodge was divided into
two sections for the purpose Of pro-
viding two enjoyable evenings for the
lodge and Mrs Ham was to furnish
the first evenings entertainment
which she did and which was thoroly
enjoyed by the large number in at
tendance. The program consisted of
music, Rotations, dialogues, a pan
tomime, and drill all of which was
very nice. The next entertainment
will be at the next regular meeting
under the direction of Mrs. Helen
Stevens. During the past winter
Somerset Grange has received many
new members and since moving into
their new building new life seems to
be added to the order in every way.
Mrs. Frank Wade and daughter Mrs
Florence Gibbs were In Waterville
Monday.
Mrs. Grace Smith entertained the
Matinee Club at her home last Friday.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry George and
Mrs. Susie Dolloff were called to New
Sharon Sunday to attend the burial of
a sister Mrs. Ruth Mcguire, wife OF
U~L, ID al hf, {n1 In Att0I
Ia last winter and was brought to New
Sharon for burial in the family lot.
Mrs. Kate Smith entertained the O.
f. c. at her home last week Tuesday
afternoon. Ice cream and assorted
cake and waters were served.
William Wheeler has returned from
Portland and vicinity where he has
been on a business trip.
Next Sunday morning Memorial
Sunday will be observed at the Bap-
tist Church and union service will
be held.
Considerable excitement was caused
last week Wednesday evening by find
ing that tramps had been using the
Durham bungalow on the North side
of the river for a boarding house. 1t
was found that meals had been cook
dressed in the living room without
the trouble of cleaning up after their
work and in fact the whole cottage
had been ransacked and cluttered
from top to bottom doing damage
both upstairs and down. The boat
was stolen and oars were stolen from
the Fuller bungalow near by. 1t Is
thought that there were at least two
IN the party and perhaps more. Of
fcers are on the track OF tramp
who has seemed to be taking up his
abode In the empty freight cars and
has found this town attractive enough
to suit his fine tastes for over week.
If the offenders are caught they will
be punished to the extent Of the law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Jones were in
Skowhegan on a shopping trip Sat
urday.
Several tractor engines have been
received In town recently for the
farmers of this section.
DR.. Smith made short visit with
relatives In Hampden and Bangor last
week.
Fred Jewett made business trip
to Belfast last week.
Mrs. Miles Dickinson and daughter
Miss Helen were in Skowhegan shop
ping Wednesday.
A new Hudson Super-Six has arriv-
ed for Cony Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. William Hilton passed a few
days on fishing trip at The Forks
recently.
Charles Fairbrother of Portland was
business caller In town recently.
At the last regular meeting Of Cedar
Chapter o. e. s. the members were
entertained by the officers and their
husbands. At six thirty picnic sup
per was served and after the regular
meeting a farce entitled Fun at the
Five Point School, was given. The
parts of the pupils were all taken by
the committee In charge and were sup
posed to represent children from five
to sixteen years OF age preparing for
the last day Of school by rehearshing
their Rotations. compositions, drills,
etc. and needless to say the children"
did their best as the committee man
was present. The evening was much
enjoyed by all
Miss Belle Haynes the Worthy Ma
iron OF Cedar Chapter o. f. S. and
Mrs. Alice Haynes the Conductress of
the same Chapter have been in Port
land this week in attendance at the
Grand Chapter held in that city Tues
day and Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Trueworthy
moved from the home OF Levi Ham
last Monday where they have been do
ing light housekeeping since selling