The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-17

Parker Smith of Lakewood has
taken a light housekeeping apartment
at the Borden Block.
Charles Perkins, who has been
painting in Brunswick for the past
three weeks, has returned home.
The Working League of the Con
gregational church Will meet next
Monday afternoon at the church par
lor
Mrs Elizabeth Pullen left Monday
for several weeks visit with friends
in Portland
John d. Dumont Jr., who has been
employed at Jackman for the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Company, has
returned home
Miss Geneva Smith has returned to
her work in Concord. y. II after
spending the Easter vacation with
her parents Mr. and Mrs |. j. Smith.
A play entitled The Rummage
Sale at Hickory Hollow will be
given by the ladies' Of the Congre-
gational church, Tuesday evening
April 29th
Lieut.. Charles G. Reed spent Sun
day as the guest OF his wife at the
home Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs +,
+. Pennell. Mr. and Mrs. Reed re
turned to Boston last Tuesday.
Miss Sarah Anderson has returned
home from months visit in Boston,
Atlantic City, Washington and other
New England cities She was ac-
eompanied by Miss Constance Ander-
son
All the stores will keep open as
usual next Saturday, April 10, Pa
triots' Day. The following Monday,
all stores will be closed for the day
with the exception of the markets
and grocery stores. which will close
At noon
The friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
+. Harris will be pleased to learn
tbal their daughter Miss Faith, has
aecn rendered position on the fac
aly of Nj lIoyIoke College. Miss
Harris uas Obliged to decline the
honor. owing to her approaching
marriage.
Among tbo,e 10 attend the Maine
Methodist Conference at Fairfield
over sunday were Mr. and Mrs. " I.
Steward. Mr. and Mr. William
Emery. Mr. and Mrs John Grundy,
Mrs Frank p. Pencil and Miss Gladys
peDneu The latter was one Of the
soloists at the Sunday morning ser
vices While there, Mrs. and Miss
Pennell were guests at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. f. l.. Tozier.
]. p. Thompson. Winter street, re-
ceiyed an unexpected shower OF birth
day cards on April 10, 1919. The
Relief Corps made calls and neigh
bors brought flowers and nice eat
ables of cakes. pies and other things
that were very acceptable after be
ingconfned to my house six months;
also our mail carrier. Mr. Jones who
was prompt and careful to deliver the
same
The Ella f. Mitchell Philathea
Glass held its April meeting last
Monday evening. At 6.3e p, III.
cafeteria lunch was served, consisting
Of various salads, sandwiches, olives,
assorted cakes, coffee and candy, and
was in charge of Misses Verna Abbey
and Marie Fletcher 1t Is reported
that this meeting was the jolliest they
have had for some time Upon mo-
ton of Miss Iva Jackins, all adjourn
cd and a meeting will be held the sec
ond Monday in May.
An informal talk was given at the
Congregational church last Monday
evening by Miss Ella Merrill, a can
teen worker returned from France,
and Sergeant Roscoe Cram, for FIVE
months a prisoner in German camp.
Miss Merrill is a sister of Carleton
p. Merrill of this town and Sergt.
Cram Is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Perley Cram of Skowhegan. There
was a very large attendance and ex-
cellent music was furnished by the
Milburn Club songsters.
The Bloomfield Congregational IA
IRISH and the Boards of Trustees OF the
funds Unc.. 1S17-181S) held their an
nual meeting last Saturday ana
transacted the usual business VIII
liam A. Pitts by reason OF his remoV-
al from within the confines of the old
town of Bloomfield rendered his resig-
nation as trustee which was accept
ed and thanks from the different
boards we're extended him for his
long and faithful service. Edward
p Curtis was elected trustee of the