The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-11-21

the president, Mrs. Elizabeth Russell.
The subject for the afternoon was
"Nordica" and also Richard Harding
Davis" and the hostesses were Mrs.
Levi Ham and Mrs. Russell. A very
interesting program was given after
which waters and tea were served.
Mrs. Eta Mitchell is with her son
Roy and family.
The following item Of interest to
Norridgewock readers was taken from
the Portland Press-"Dr. John Eu
gene Gray OF Is Mellen St, Portland
has received his appointment to the
Medical Reserve Corps with the com
mission of Captain and left for Camp
Dix. Wrightstown. ~ j. October % to
assume his duties In the United States
Army. Captain Gray is well known
Portland physician and has been most
successful here" Captain Gray Is a
nephew Of Mrs. F. E. Caswell of Nor
ridgewock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Staples and
little son Richard of Oldtown were the
week end guests of their parents IN
town.
F. A. Barker has returned to his
home in Gloucester after passing a
rev DAYS WIN HIS luOhHGI 4hi'f SAd' q
Barker.
The members of Cedar Chapter o..
f. s. enjoyed a picnic supper before
their regular meeting last Friday
night. The annual inspection of the
Chapter will probably be held some
time during the first week in Decem-
Der and a rehearsal Of the officers has
been called for next Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs G. s. Jewett and Miss
Florence have been on the sick list
during the past week.
Frank Kilgore returned from a visit
with relatives in Vassalboro last week
Several young ladies from Sandy
River who are attending our High
School have taken rooms at Mrs.
Sophia Halls for the winter.
Of1cial notice has been sent to the
chairman Of the Food Conservation
Committee that the week of December
1st to the 7th inclusive, has been set
apart for a nationwide campaign on
Food Conservation. December first
has been set aside as Conservation
Sunday and on that day pastors In all
churches will be asked to read a mes
sage from Herbert Hoover. This
message will also be placed In the
hands OF all fraternal organizations
to be read sometime during the week
of December End to 7th.
Fred Tibbetts and family Of North
Jay were in town Saturday to attend
the funeral services of Mr.. Tibbetts
brother, Chauncey. whose body was
brought here for burial The funer-
al services were held in the Baptist
church on Saturday morning and WERE
under the direction of the Odd Fellows
Lodge Of which the deceased was a
member Mr.. Tibbetts has made his
home in this town part of his life
and leaves a large circle of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss.
Conrad Webb has been passing the
last week In Starks as his father
James Webb had the misfortune to
sprain his ankle recently and needed |
his sons assistance.
A social dance was enjoyed in the
Town Hall last Saturday night.
Mrs. Chester Jones and Mrs. Benja-
min Smith returned Thursday from
Portland where they attended the Re-
bekah Assembly as delegates from
Somerset Rebekah Lodge.
Eben Miller and Steve Mills are on
their annual hunting trip In the up
river regions
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burgess of
Skowhegan were in town Friday.
Fred Wheeler was home from Sandy
Stream. Sunday.
William Stewart Is on the sick list
Mrs. c. w. Farrand and Mrs. George
Harlow were in Waterville on bust
ness last Tuesday.
Walter Brooks and his mother have
moved into the rent formerly occu-
pied by Harry Kemp at the corner
Walter Taylor is again able to be
out some after an illness of over three
weeks with the influenza.
On Sunday afternoon an alarm OF
Gre was given, the fire being from a
chimney in the William Soule house
and which was extinguished without
outside aid
Wilbur Taylor has been on the sick
fist.
Almon Blaisdell Is gaining from his
recent illness of influenza and pneu-
monia
The remains OF Mrs. Ostie Allen
were brought here for burial on Fri
day afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
were TeSlueutS VI tulo tOWh huIhDci
of years before they went to North
Arson to make their home and Mrs.
Allen had a large number of friends
here who will miss her and who ex-
tend sympathy to the family in their
sorrow.
Lynden Emmons was in Madison on
business last Tuesday
DR.. J. P. Lancaster and family of
Madison visited relatives in town Sun
day.
On account of the influenza epide
mic the churches have been closed for
several weeks but last Sunday the
usual services were held ,
The Woman's Working League of
the Congregational Church met last
Tuesday with Mrs. Caswell Staples
and made plans for their annual Fair
which Is to be held on Dec. 17th.-
Miss Vena Blaisdel has returned
from visit with her sister Mrs. Fred
erick Davis at Turner
Mrs. Sophia Hall has recently had
New England telephone installed
and her call Is 9-39.
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