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

of movie actors came TO the Ledge
House at Dead River. They took pic
lures, on and about Mt. Bgelow, for
the play which has since become ia
nous under the name of broadway
BIZ. This picture is to be shown
next Saturday night for the first time
in Somerset County. at Taylor's Thea
ire. which Is within Is miles of the
scene where the pictures were taken.
Many local people we're brought into
these pictures, and are plainly recog
nizable in the film.
Sherwood Gould is stationed at
Newport News, Va
i Nathan Burbank made trip'to Will
ton by auto one day last week
Mrs. Elyira Niles and daughter Miss
Thelma were In Wilton recently from
Saturday till Monday
Alvin Butts reported at Skowhegan
for physical examination on Friday
Harry Atwood, who went to Show
hogan for examination Thursday, was
neither accepted nor rejected at that
time and may have to report again
Mrs Fannie Parker made trip to
| Pennington on Thursday.
Kenneth and Carol Written have
both been quite i'll lately.
Frank Daisey of Wilton spent sew
eral days lats as the guest OF his
daughter, Mrs. Fannie Parker
The surrender of Germany and the
dawn of world peace was celebrated
in New Portland on Thursday in pa
triotic fashion. Not many months
ago \. s. Stowell OF East Dixfield, who
E rnpanflV pI1roha ha ,,,il -,
town presented the town with a good
sized flag Since then Mr.. Stowell
has further shown his interest in the
town by the gift of a beautiful service
flag and another Old Glory. both of
which were raised with fitting cere-
mony on Main street, Thursday after
noon On the service flag were 26
stars. II for North New Portland 5
for the East village and 10 for West
New Portland Following this was
adjournment to Odd Fellows Hall
where Mr. Stowell gave short talk
on the war and was vigorously ap-
plauded. He was introduced by Ma
than Burbank of this town In the
evening Mrs Thompson spoke on
Finland" which place she had visit
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas expect to
move to New Portland soon. Mr..
StoWell spoke again in the evening on
Red Cross work and Y. M. c. A. A
supper OF coffee, cake and sandwiches
was on sale for the benefit of the Red
Cross. The evening closed with a
dance, music being rendered by Mitch
ellis Orchestra The attendance was
very good both afternoon and evening.
The Thimble Club met on Thursday
with Mrs Effie Williamson. A pleas
ant afternoon was enjoyed
Mr.. and Mrs. Corridor Young who
have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs
Milton Young, left on Wednesday of
last week.
On Nov. II, 1915 the pupils Of West
New Portland schools celebrated the
surrender of Germany. There was a
parade composed of four girls carry
ing a large flag followed by pupils
with trumpets, pans and bells. They
went from the schoolhouse through
Main street and back to the flag pole
In the square. The flag-salute was
given and the first verse of America
was sung. Then they marched back
to the schoolhouse and sang the last
verse Of America. Supt. Baldwin
made some remarks and offered pray
err Then the school flag was raised
while the pupils sang the Star Spang-
led Banner.
On Thursday, Nov. IA occurred the
death of Nahum Hilton after quite
long illness. Altho he was resident
of the town of Arson, he was we'll
known in New Portland and vicinity.
The deceased was about 70 years of
age He is survived by his wife. son
and grandson. Funeral services were
held on Friday with Miss Ellis officiat-
ing.
Miss Mildred Stewart, Kathleen and
Roy Stewart made a trip to Strong on
Friday.
Fred Hewitt who Is employed at
North New Portland was guest in
town on Sunday and Monday.
Albert Parsons has been appointed
administrator of the Webb estate at
North New Portland.
Lester Hewitt Of Lexington had the
misfortune to break his wrist short
time ago while employed at Albert
Dexter's.
George Tinker and AL Caswell are
cutting birch for Eben Carsley.
Harold Atwood and family were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. f. At
wood on Sunday.