The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-12-19

White, mas recently TetuTHeu rum
East Waterford where she has been
engaged az an expert in taking official
milk and cream tests for L. F. Mcln-
tire & Son well known Holstein breed
ers. She is to return directly after
Christmas for three months more OF
the same work.
Christmas Ball. Town Hall. Nor
ridgewock Christmas Eve, Tuesday.
December oath. commencing at $50
sharp Music by Jones Orchestra.
Harold Pierce, who has been at a
training camp in Kentucky, has re-
turned home.
The next meeting Of the Village I'm
provement Society Is To be held at the
Library Parlors on Thursday. Janu-
airy second and Is to be a Christmas
meeting and everyone is requested TO
bring a small gift for the tree The
Mrs Violet Farrar.
The Quinnebasset Embroidery Club
were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs
Lila Mitchell last Thursday afternoon
Rev G. w Hinckley of Good VIII
was the guest Of Mrs Mary Brown
last Thursday DR.. Hinckley spoke
very highly OF the two Deyereaux
boys. Leroy and Gerald, of this town,
who are students at Good VIII.
George Sayage Of North Arson was
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Savage last week while on his way to
attend the State Grange meeting
which was held IN Portland Mr.
Savage rarely misses the State Grange
meetings and attended the first one
ever held which was in Skowhegan
Mrs Leo Wnslow and little son of
Earone were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Savage last week
Mrs Edwin Wescott of Madison was
the guest Of relatives in town last
week
The O. T. S were delightfully."- en-
tertained by Mrs. Mabel Vaughan last
week Tuesday Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and waters were served
The family of David Rushton have
been i'll but are gaining with the ex-
ception Of Ned, who Is very i'll with
influenza.
The next meeting of Cedar Chapter
o. f. S. will be on Friday evening of
this week A supper is to be served
before the meeting and after the meet
ing the entertainment committee are
to furnish a Christmas tree and every
one is requested to bring small gift.
Mrs. Edith Jones. Mrs Cora Hill
ton, Mrs Agnes kidder and Mrs.
Leona Moore were in Waterville last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Flora Seekins of Madison Is
the guest of her sisters in town
Private Ernest Ham who has been
stationed at Fort Williams has been
honorably discharged and during the
past few days was the guest of his
parents Mr. and Mrs. Levi Ham and
on Tuesday left for his home in Bos-
ton.
Mrs Mabel Wright has returned
from business trip to Boston.
Mrs. Carrie Robinson, Mrs Ina
Percival and Mrs Laura Lockwood
were in Waterville, Friday.
Miss Ruth Greenwood of Skowhegan
was the week end guest Of Mr. and
Mrs. Cony Russell
Miss Florence Jewett was the guest
of her brother George and family at
Augusta last week.
Verne Boswell who has just been
honorably discharged from C Com
pany, 61st Ammunition Train A. x.
r. at Fort Standish. Mass. Is the
guest Of his mother. Mrs jamie Head.
Mr. and Mrs. G. s. Jewett were week
end guests of their son In Augusta and
later visited relatives in Portland and
vicinity.
Mrs. W. A Libby enjoyed a visit
from her sister from the Aroostook
County last week.
Mrs. Florence Whiting, Mrs. Jose
phine Whiting. Mrs. Blanche Mills
and Mrs. Lena Witham were in Wat
eryille on business last Wednesday.
The c. w. Greene Grocery Co. are
installing mill in their store house
which they recently purchased of C. !
w. Farrand, to do the grinding for
their several stores.
The Victory Girls of the High |
School gave Il most successful min |
strel show at the Town Hall last Fri |
day evening and cleared over 500. |
The first part Of the program was of
the minstrel variety. etc. and this was
followed by specialties which consist
ed of musical numbers, the Highland
Fling dance In costume by Miss Doro-
mime by several young ladies. The
young ladies have worked very hard
to make the affair success and de- !
serve to be congratulated upon the re-
suits.
Mrs Mary Allen is in poor health
Henry Hilton has finished his duties I
at lockwood and is at home for the
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Soule and
family have moved into their new
home on WEIGH street
Fred Wheeler is at home from
Sandy Stream on account of having
cut his foot while at work.
stephen Delano of Waterville has
been a recent guest of his sister Mrs
Herbert Crosby.
William Wheeler is at North Fair
field working in the corn factory at
that place for a short time.
Roy Williamson and little son Stan
ley Of Hallowell were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Stanley last week.
Vernon Keene of Chesterville was
in town recently.
Wilfred Dickinson and family have
moved into the hotel.
Mrs. Mary Blalsdell has been very
i'll but is gaining.
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