The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-02-22

up their residence III minnesota. III
all probability they will prosper out
there and in fact they would any
where even in this state. but they
got the western fever and were bound
to go SO they departed.-Mrs. Nj. b.
Dunbar who has been canvassing in
Skowhegan for the Cottage Hearth
wishes to thank the citizens of this
village for the kind reception given
her.-The County Jail has but sin
gle prisoner the old man arrested
for setting the fire in Fairheld-E.
w. Barker of Norridgewock has sold
his stock OF goods to W. NJ. Hobbs
and by reason of i'll health. Mr.. b.
will take a trip to Henry
X. White. ESD, who has resided in
California for the past two years, has
returned home and will take up his
residence here again.-Dr Fellows
wishes 10 inform his patrons and
friends of his removal from High st.
to Court St, first house from Water
St, where he may be found hereaf
ter.-Mr Thales Spaulding of Cara
funk was stopped in the road on the
way from Moscow the other night by
tramps, but he whipped up his horse
and left them before any injury was
done-At the store of L. l.. Morri-
son on Water st. can be seen some
pumpkins. One of them weighs q
pounds. while two others are grown
together, being Siamese Twins in the
pumpkin line. They were raised on
Mr.. Morrisons farm.-We learn that
Miss Emma French opens Juvenile
class in vocal music on Saturday
night at the Methodist Vestry.-H. A.
Archer has been appointed postmast-
er at Fairfield Center.
Nov. IA. 187S-A much needed side
walk is being constructed on High
St.-Lincoln kilby, young man en-
ployed in the office had a narrow es-
cape from serious injuries on Friday
of last week. While putting a belt
upon pulley his apron caught in
the belt and he was thrown upon the
revolving wheel. One hand caught
in the inside of the belt and passed
around the pulley. but strange to say
but little injury was done. His
head was slightly cut when thrown
but otherwise he escaped unhurt-
Hereafter the Reporter will be issued
Thursdays and subscribers in the
village can get their papers from
| the postoffice at II o'clock.-The
grocery store of Mr. +. {. Hale was
broken into last Saturday aweek, the
thieves entered by breaking win
| dow in the back of the store The
booty was scarcely worth the risk,
some tobacco and few dollars i'll
change was all they took Married.
Arson. Nov. 6, by Rev. S. Savage,
Fred l.. Lancaster of Norridgewock
and Miss Lizzie NJ. Lancaster of An
] son.
Nov. p, 1S7S-Due respect should
be paid the aged at all times, but
more especially in the poultry line
at this time.-Mr. j. II. Bacon, a
young man in this village, was as
sisting in Stacking cars about the
depot last Friday when his wrist
was caught between the hunters dis
locating It, 1t was narrow escape
from serious injury. Corn
Vile, Oct. II, by Rev c. Stratton,
Benjamin f. Davis of Palmyra and
Miss Laura f. McCrillis of Cornville;
Cornville, Fred Davis of Palmyra and
Miss Della A. Thompson of Hartland ;
|
Hancock, Mr. Asa p. Lawrence and
Miss Annie b. Griffin. both Of Show
hogan; Nov Is, by Rev. Mr.. Baldwin,
VIM. E. Perkins of Norridgewock and
Miss Sarah j. Shattuck of Scion !;
Nov 20, by Rev. W. o. Aver Edgerly
II. Healey of Lexington and Miss
Lizzie +. Weston, daughter of John
Weston. Esq. of Skowhegan; Arson,
Nov. 10. by Rev. Thos. G. Mitchell,
L. X. Smith of Augusta and Miss Eta
f. Brown Of Arson.
Nov. 2S, 1S7S--The Senior Class OF
the Skowhegan High School held
their exhibition last Friday evening
There vas good attendance of the
parents and friends OF the pupils and
the exercises passed off very pleas
antly The following was the pro-
gram: Music. Misses Burril and
Robinson: essay. Flowers, Miss Clara
b. Varney; essay Sculpture Miss
Minnie futile; declamationt Effects
of the War of the Rebellion. Charles
f. Tilton. essay, SANDER, Miss Carrie
s. Pitts; essay, Enthusiasm Miss f.
&c. Pierce; essay, Criticisms, Miss F.
F.. Lamb: song, Miss Jacobs, poem
The Magic Painting, G. r. keene; es-
say. Act Yourself Miss c. M. John
son; defamation. The World of Wa
ter. Mr.. Charles Hobart; essay, Pow
err, Miss A. f. Foss; defamation
England. Mr. John Griffin; essay
Woman and Her Influence, Miss A
NJ. Estes; essay Picnic at Old Point
Miss Carrie BiXhy, music. Miss Lea
vitt.-Since our last issue two wei
known citizens of this town have
passed away Deacon Thos. Pratt
who resided in the southern part OF
the town died Thursday at the age
of 81 years He had been promi'
nent member of the Baptist church
for many years. Mr.. Thomas Nj
Eddy. a former resident of Madison
died in this village, where he was
well known. last Monday night, a.
the age of "A years. His death had
been expected for some time.-Mr
John f. Chadbourne of East Madison
has recently been called upon to
mourn the loss OF bright and active
child. His only son, Howard b. re-
turned from skating on Thursday the
14th inst and at night was taken sick
Remedies were applied to what seem
ed to be rheumatic trouble. but he
gradually grew worse and died early
Tuesday morning of last week. His
death has cast gloom over the en-
tire community-M Chas. Folsom
has purchased the stand of Lawton
o. Draroatt an Madison 81 and is 10