The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-27
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War Relief Society last tuesday al
ternoon. The presence of so many
ladies' was greatly appreciated. 1t is
expected that more work will be ready
for next Tuesday afternoon. The so
ciety greatly appreciate the gift of
$40 from Miss Beatrice Gallant and
pupils.
Mrs. Arthur Dinsmore is now re-
covering from serious illness.
| have contracted with Wood.
Bishop & Co. for the exclusive sale
of their product for this vicinity Will
soon have their latest and most up-to-
date Clarion Ranges on my floor.
Come and look them over before pur-
chasing. S. ]. Whitney.
Mrs. Rose Raymond and her little
son are spending some time with her
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
HUFF
John Pooler and family have moved
| from their village home on Dinsmore
street to the Messer farm In Moscow.
Mrs. Mary Cool of Concord Is
spending few days with her daugh-
ter Mrs. r. c. Brown.
The County meeting of the Sunshine
Societies Will be held at Lakewood
next Friday 1t is understood that
several ladies from this branch Will
attend.
F. l.. Gipson. y. G. of the subordi-
nate lodge l.. o. o. F, with quite a
number of brother Odd Fellows at
tended the Encampment at North An
son last Monday evening
Mrs F. H. Colby accompanied by
Colby Robinson and with ROBBIE
Howes as chauffeur started for New
York last Wednesday morning. They
arrived there safely Saturday noon
and started on their return trip the
following Wednesday, Miss Florence
Colby who is an instructor in Elmyra,
y. Y. and two friends will accompany
her mother home Colby Robinson
will make the return trip with Miss
Florence Colby's automobile.
Fred w Preble will have a large
supply of Watermelons. Bananas, Or
anges, Candy, ice cream and cold
drinks for the Fourth of July. Place
your orders early.
Within the past two weeks many Of
our young people have left town. Some
have been called into training and
others have felt 1t their duty to find
occupations connected more closely
with the war work of the L. S. Bert
Hunnewell is in Lynn. where he has
employment in the Electrical works.
1t is understood that Mrs. Hunnewell
I may follow later. Mr. and Mrs. Leon
Goodrich have also gone to Lynn,
where he is employed by an electrical
company. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Good
rich have found occupations in Port
land Ned Moore has joined Mrs.
Moore in New York state. Mark
Cassidy left town Tuesday for the
training camp at Aver.
Mrs Maurice Preble and her sister
Miss Helen Cahill, who have been in
Boston, since September, returned
home last week.
DR.. w. C. Rich and wife are occu-
pying rooms at Mrs. Eta Hollis.
Just received good stock Of Arsen-
ate Of Lead, Blue Vitriol and Lime l
am In position to meet the demands
of the potato growers with spraying
material. Look over your haying
machinery and II you need repairs
order early s. J. Whitney.
Miss Dorothy Robson and her
brother James Robson from Massa-
chusetts we're in town last Tuesday.
Centennial Rebekah Lodge enter
tanned about so guests for the district
meeting on Tuesday of last week. Mrs
Ernest Andrews, graciously extended
the address of welcome and the re-
Spouse was given by Mrs. Charles Nor
ton of Scion. Mrs Merrill, vice
president of the Rebekah Assembly OF
Maine, Mrs Maude Emery, past presi-
dent of the Assembly and Mrs. Angie
Priest, district deputy president, were
the state officers attending. The de-
gree was exemplified in a very COM
mendable manner by Emerald degree
staff of North Arson.
Rodney Robinson was recently hurt
quite severely by horse kicking him
In the leg. The wound is improving.
Mrs. Jessie Hamilton went to Som
erville last Tuesday morning. 1t Is
understood that she will spend most
of her summer there,
The lecture given under the aus
pices of the anti-tuberculosis associa-
ton of Maine In the Congregational
Church, Tuesday, was very instructive
and interesting.
The Bingham Grange will hold a
special meeting next Saturday even
ing. First and second degrees will
be worked.