The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-31
- SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS -

Ak Butler has received word from
his brother, Ernest c. Butler, stating
that the latter has arrived safely in
France.
Mrs. William Lewis has recently re-
ceived word, announcing the safe ar
rival in France of her son, Lieut.. E.
w Everett
Miss Ethel Brainard of Augusta has
returned to her home after visiting
here at the home of her brother,
Judge r. F. Lawrence.
Harold Holden, William Lancto and
Antonio Turcotte departed for Bath
Monday, where they have positions in
the ship yards of that city.
David w. Lewis, grand warden Of
the N. e. o. P. departed Monday al
ternoon for Portland and Westbrook,
where he will be engaged in lodge
work until the latter part of April.
Mrs. e. b. Lowther of Boston de-
parted Monday after visiting here for
time. She was accompanied by her
son Earl, formerly a resident OF this
town, but now a member of the 80th
Artillery.
Mrs. Charles II. Chute has received
word announcing the death of her
brother, Hiram Lord of Naples, who
passed away last Sunday at the age
OF 5S years, following an illness of
two months.
Fred F. Lawrence has recently re-
signed as Chairman of the Somerset
County Food Conservation Committee.
Lyman L. Walton has been appointed
as his successor, and Mrs. Vivian
Woodbury. has been appointed vice
chairman.
Miss Lorette LaPointe and Miss
Yvette D. LaPointe, both of Bruins
wick, have returned to their home af-
ter filing a musical engagement in
this town for several weeks. Both
yeung ladies have made many friends
while here and their departure is re-
GREETED.
Word has been received here an
Asuneing the death, in California, OF
Mrs. Lewis McCord. The deceased
will be remembered as being at one
time a member Of the lakewood Stock
Company, which played in this section
some fourteen years ago. During
the same season her husband directed
the Company and both he and his wife
made many friends in this vicinity.
Mrs Philo Steward and Mrs. Flor
ence Huntington have received news
OF the death of their aunt, Mrs. Sarah
D. Coffin of New York city, Mrs.
Conn, who was 70 years of age, died
OF bronchial pneumonia. The de-
ceased has visited here during many
summers with her nieces and is well
known here The remains will be
sent to Skowhegan for burial in the
Southside cemetery beside her hus-
band.
Thursday afternoon, January oath,
the Golden Rod Branch |. S. S. held a
meeting at the home of the vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Lyman Jewett. Twenty
members were present Delicious re
freshments were served and the So
cial hour was made pleasant by lis
tening to selections from the victrola,
closing with America. A regular
meeting will be held today Thursday
afternoon) with Mrs. Cyrus Fortier,
Nerth avenue.
Amidee Rancourt of Jackman was
supposed to be a sick man when he
did not appear at the September term
Of court to answer to charges of IL
suor selling; the officers thought 1t
nothing strange. Amidee had how
ever, been in Canada, suffering prob
ably from 'travelitis' or a desire to
get far away from the courts. He was
recently apprehended in Jackman and
brought to Skowhegan where he is
now listed as a regular boarder at
Chute's cafe.
Officers of the Pythian Sisterhood
were installed last Friday night at K.
Of p. hall with Mrs Flora McPheters
as installing officer. Those who will
occupy chairs during the coming year
are: Mrs. Martha Gilman, excellent
senior; Mrs. Jennie Ford, excellent
junior; Mrs. Emma Thompson, mana
ger; Mrs. Emma II. Flagg, mistress
Of finance; Mrs. Helen Knight, keep
er of records and correspondence;
Mrs. Annie Gilfillan.outer guard; Mrs.
esther Porter, protector; Mrs. Eta
Mlsmere, past chief Following the
exercises refreshments were served
and a social hour was enjoyed.
Installation of officers of Crescent
TENT, Maccabees, was held Monday
evening in X. of P. hall with E. E.
Groder as installing officer. Those