The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-09
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

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,,rrhased Congregational Parsonage,
20 feayitt street, is 244-2.
Mrs Violet Robinson Parker, who
- onerated on at the Somerset Hos
nital recently is eonyalescing.
Mrs George Otis Smith and Miss
rborne of Washington, D. c. arrived
IN Town last Friday, to spend the sum-
mer.
Mrs f. c. harrington of Augusta
ord Mrs. Elisha Amesworthy of Dead
,yater. are passing the week at the
home of Dr. F. S. Bigelow.
Mrs Mary NJ Hurley will entertain
The Pioneer Past Noble Grands' As
socia,ion. next Monday afternoon, at
her home on Mt. Pleasant avenue.
1udge F. F. Lawrence, DR.. Rodden,
ora Frank Knowlton passed the week
end fishing at Lake Moxie. They re-
,nrned with a good catch, Monday
noon.
Mrs Meier Games of Leavitt st. fell
at the moving pictures last Friday
evening, fracturing some ribs. The
family UlONeu nClC liOiil 4NOi III ENAiSoh
about a year ago.
Marriage intentions of George Wisig
of this town, formerly of Brooklyn,
y Y. and Miss Flora Laney, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Laney have
been placed on file.
Friends of F. Maurice Pratt, son of
Mrs Mae E. Pratt of North avenue,
will be pleased to learn that he has
recently been promoted to supply ser
geant in his company now in France.
Miss Lenora Bates has been visiting
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. George Bates
of North Cornville and returned to
Bath. Tuesday, where she is employed
as office girl She graduated from
Skowhegan High school with the class
of 1917
DR.. A. B. Borden is fitting over the
GAYLORD blacksmith property into
nriyate garage. This is situated in
the rear of the Pooler & Emery auto
mobile establishment and they have
made arrangements with DR.. Borden
10 make use of any surplus storage
space or wash stand facilities which
he may have
Enrolment Agent Forrest F. Cross,
is advised by the u. S. Department of
Labor of the special desirability, at
this time, of enrolling farm laborers
Of course. it is desirable, from the
government standpoint, to get any
kind of labor enrolled and thus made
available, but the necessity for farm
labor is particularly urgent at the
present time.
A meeting representing so local
people who are interested in Chau-
tauqua to be given here August 10Th
to Sept. 4th, was held at the Municipal
Court room, Friday evening of last
week. A temporary organization was
formed with Rev. C. H. Mckinney as
chairman and John L. Fish as secre-
tary. George S. Dalgety, general
manager of the Redpath Chautauqua
system was present. Another meet
ing will be held in the early future.
The Junior Exhibition of the class
OF 1919 S. H. s., which is to be held
in the Opera House, Friday evening,
May 31st, promises to be an unusual
" brilliant affair 1t is to be in the
form of a vaudeville entertainment
consisting of one act plays, dances,
and other specialties, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. J. P. Oak and Miss Pau
line E. Oak Two of the special acts
we're written by Miss Pauline Oak.
A daughter 40 1bs) was born to
Mr.. and Mrs William Tozier at the
home on Waterville road, opposite DR..
Bigelows, last Saturday. The little
one comes to join generous family
circle as there are eight brothers and
sisters to welcome her. The family
moved here from Madison about three
years ago and the father is a machin-
ist in the employ of the American
Wooden Co.
A most pleasing piano recital was
given last Friday evening at the Lii
brary Parlors by the pupils. of Mrs
Dora Nye. A large audience was in
attendance. The proceeds went to
the Red Cross Miss Ella Flanders
of East Leavitt street always popu-
lar performer, as usual captivated the
audience by her splendid renditions
Miss Christine Pooler of Pleasant St
also gave a delightful performance.
The other pupils who took part were
John Oddly Airline BARLEY and Doro-
thy Day. A feature of the program
was a duet by Misses Flanders and
Barley.
j. H. Grundy has taken the brick
work contract on the Skowhegan Ga
rage, now building from burlington &
Co of Waterville. the builders. Mr.
Grundy is to furnish brick and all
other material and labor and is to be
paid $3.50 per thousand He buys
the brick at the burlington brick kiln,
on the south side, paying 1880 per
thousand for them. At the present
prices of lumber and brick it is said
that the latter is the less expensive
construction. Mr.. Grundy hopes to
complete his part of the work by
June 1st
We are reminded by Frank Thomp-
sons announcement, published in
recent issue, that Somerset County
Democrats seldom fail to take adj
vantage of the strategic possibilities
of the campaign. Chastened by rath-
er more than so per cent Of defeats,
they have learned the elements of eau
ton and wisdom Here Is Frank
renowned vote getter, selected Tor
sheriff. No one doubts he Is the
strongest candidate the party could