The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-16

Philip Burrill, youngest son Of Mrs
Emma Burrill. has enlisted in the
Navy
c r. Cook has gone to Pressure Isle,
where he expects to remain until the
middle OF June
DR.. c. Richardson has just pur-
chased a Buick runabout of Holt &
Fl ght.
Mrs lyanela Palmer, who lost her
j piano in the fire at Hinekley, has
just purchased an upright of J. y. &
I. J. Smith.
The marriage intentions of Roy
Paddock Of this town and Miss Edith
Eames, are on file at the Clerks Of
fee
Four men left town Sunday morn
ing for New York City to drive back
four Ford ears for the firm of Holt
& Hight
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ward and Miss
Estelle Ward spent the week end with
their father Henry Ward and sister
Miss Ethel at their cottage at Lake
wood
A J. Washburn, formerly Of Canaan,
and for many years resident Of
Vineland, \ j.. is expected here early
in July. 1t is probable that small
party of friends and relatives will ac-
company him.
A Il. Jewett and son Langdon Ed
ward King David Vigue and Robert
Hall made a trip to Pleasant Pond
the first of the week. they report a
great trip, and fine fishing.
Miss Ruth Anderson returned from
a two weeks visit in Dexter in the
home of A. K. Jones 1t is doubtful
if she and her sister open their Tea
House Tam o Shanter Inn" this sum
mer
Prof. J. A. Kendall and wife will
return from st Petersburg about the
middle of this month, and have en-
gagged the small rent in the house
owned by Mrs. Minnie Greene on East
Front st.
About forty boys and girls of st.
Mary's parish made their first com
munion last Sunday at first Mass. The
Society of the Ladies of st. Anne and
the married women of the parish also
received In a body at first Mass.
Ralph Merriam, youngest son of
Rev. George Merriam, arrived from
Camp Devens for a forty-eight hour
furlough, and returned Sunday. His
brother Thornton, has just sailed for
France Arthur, another brother, Is
at Camp Devens.
The Boy Scouts entertained at
Grand Army Hall, Friday evening. Re
freshments were leryed, and an order |
of dances enjoyed. Clarence Hight |
has been elected Scout Master and
Earl Grundy and Edward Estabrook,
assistants.
Miss Doris Cover. arrived from
Colby College, Friday night, bringing
with her three college friends, Miss
Lou Carville, Miss Thelma French and
Miss Clara Gammage, they returned
to Waterville, Sunday night after
spending the time in the home of
George w. Cover
The Maharajah of Lalli-Bazan,
India, with his Travelling Wife. and |
retinue will be at the Opera House, |
May 31st. at SIS p. m. The public |
will be admitted to the entertainment |
given in his honor by the Junior Glass
Of the Skowhegan High School-Se- |
cure your seats early.
1t is interesting to note that in our
Y. NJ. G.. A. huts the songs called for
most frequently are the old familiar
hymns, and the two that are the
greatest favorites, are Abide With |
Me" and when I Survey the Won
drous Cross.
The musical program at the Con
Church Sunday evening
was quite varied 1t consisted of two
numbers by the orchestra, a solo by
Miss Evelyn Flanders, "A piano and
organ duet, a quartet composed of the
younger singers. Fred and Elsie Ray
ner. Lois Mantor and Raymond La
casce, and an anthem by the choir
Father Renaud recently visited Old
Point the spot where Father Rasle met
his death at the hands of the Indians
during the early days of colonization
In Maine. The Bishop of Portland
has purchased about twelve acres of
land to lay out as cemetery in the
very shadow of the monument erected
in honor of the Father Rasle. Steps
have already been taken in the work
on this burying ground,
Mark Emery of the firm of Pooler
& Emery, accompanied by Eugene
TarboX and w. +, Porter of this place,
left for Toledo, Ohio, Saturday They
were to be Joined, en- route, by James
Nlurtha and John Lydio of Jackman,
H. l.. Symons, Herbert Spear and
-hree others of Madison. Each of the |
party is to drive here an Overland car
from Toledo, Ohio, and are expected |
10 arrive Monday of next week
Maurice Bracket of Baltimore, Md,
arrived in town Friday to spend a
week with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
D. b. Bracket He began the study |
IF dentistry in our town, and later
went to Portland He will return
to Maryland soon to complete his |
course in Dental College. Mr.. Brack
EFT left here Monday morning for Bos-
ON
The members of St Mary's Catho-
lie church unveiled at High Mass last
Sunday the tablet of honor inscribed
With the names of the Catholic young
non of the parish who are in the ser