The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-06-06
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A large number Of young people
surprised Harry Bigelow MONDAY
evening by June box party Games
were PLAYED and the evening passed.
in a social manner.
The Knights OF Pythias Lodge ana
Pytbjan Sisters have dedicated ser
vice flag for the following members
OF their order: Edward Ireland, John
Washburn, Thomas Theobald' Harold
Holmes and Gurvant Grant and otner
stars are to be added.
Edwin Brooks OF Rochester, N Y
was a business visitor in town last
Thursday.
Miss Alice Rogers spent the week
end at the home OF her brother, Clar-
ence Rogers, in this place. she re-
turned to Lewiston, Monday, where
she is employed in the office OF the
Lewiston Journal.
Special attraction at the Town Hail
Saturday night, June 8th Naughty
Naught," featuring Enid Bennett, com
edy drama only twenty days old.
A shower party was given last week
Wednesday evening by Miss Haze
Whitney and Mrs. Lillian Hilton at the
home OF Miss Whitney in honor o.
Miss Martha Robinson. The affail
was complete surprise to Miss ROD
insop who was the recipient OF many
useful and pretty gifts from hei
friends. Dainty refreshments were
served and the evening passed IN a
social manner The gifts were louho
40 M,sa Robinson in very handsome
maybasket lust outside the door.
Mrs. Frances Bolan was IN augusta
several days last week pa
A special meeting OF Somerse. Mo,
Sekah Lodge was held last fFiu"'
evening for the purpose Of initiation
The degree staff OF this lodge are to
exemplify the degree work at the dis
trict meeting to be held at Madison
June 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Knowlton and
Forrest Knowlton Of Waterville were
guests Thursday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ly-
man Emmons.
George Jewett and family were week
end guests Of mis- parents and return
ed to Augusta, Monday.
Rev. Charles Meeker was accom-
panied by his little daughter Dorothy
who was his guest for the week.
Children's Day win be observed at
the Congregational Church, Sunday
morning by special program by the
children assisted by the choir. All
are cordially invited.
F. A. Barker OF Gloucester, Mass.
was the guest for several days last
week of his mother Mrs Clara Barker.
DR.. William Taylor Of Mechanic
Falls has been visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. e. Taylor.
The o. E. C. Club were delightfully."-
entertained last Tuesday by Mrs. Lena
Witham. Refreshments OF ice cream
and cake were served. The Club are
to give another Red Cross benefit
dance this week.
Edwin Gilman was home from Win
throp over Sunday and expected to be
sent to his summers work by the
Junior Volunteers, Monday.
A large number of people from this
town attended the Flag raising at
Smithfield, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Roxie Taylor is living with Mr.
and Mrs. Newton Blaisdell.
A very impressive service was held
at the Baptist Church last Sunday
evening when service flag was I'M
yelled in memory OF sixteen who are
either members Of the parish or close
relatives of members Of the parish
One gold star representing the son oil
Charles Grant, who was recently kill
ed in action In France, was placed
upon the flag
A special meeting of Cedar Chapter
o. E. s. Is to be held June II for the
purpose OF initiation.
The graduating exercises OF the high
school will be held at the Town Hall
on the evening OF June 21st. The
Seniors went to Skowhegan last week
Tuesday for their class pictures and
also for good time together.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Gilman were
guests of relatives in Portland last
with Harry Bigelow. Mrs. Grace
Bigelow and daughter Olive and Miss
mise Miller who went to Portland
and vicinity on an automobile triT
for the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Thissell have
gone to Lowell, Mass, where they ex
pect to remain.
Mrs. e. A. Hilton is in very poor
health.
Bernard Otis of Madison was visit
ing his parents in town recently
Harry Austin and Alvin Otis have
returned from The Forks, where the.
have been employed on the river.
Miss Florence Tracey is visiting il
Mercer.
Mis- Addie MCGEE and Rena Burri
have returned from Tim Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Miller. Mrs
Mary Murphy and Mrs. Lizzie Pratt Of