The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-24
ATHENS

Mills Chase who has been employ
ed at DR. Ellingwoods for the last few
years has left to work on the drive
in Scion and Franklin Bradeen has
been hired to work in his place.
William Cole. living in the village
has had a long lingering illness, being
at the present time in bed. He had
Spanish influenza in the fall and has
not recovered from the terrible dis
ease Mr.. and Mr. Cole are very
thankful for the money solicited for
them and the many kindnesses that
the people and neighbors have given
them this long winter and spring. Dr.
EllingwOod is the attending physician
Winona Rebekah Lodge is still re
ceiving new members and the next
meeting they are 10 consider new
degree staff
We notice the Grange To open the
regular meetings in the evening in
stead Of the afternoon.
Easter concert was we'll attended
Sunday evening. Among the boys
and girls that took part were Howard
Cook, Clarence Hilton. George Cole
and Alfred Pratt, Ethel Hilton. Make
Pratt, Ethel Smith. The young lad
les gave Song of the Resurrection
concerted recitation in costume
with floral display. Mrs. Ella FL
hngwood announced the program;
Mrs Holman offered prayer which
was followed by responsive reading
from the Psalms and solo; also
singing Easter hymns by the audi
ence.
The M. +. b. Society will meet this
week Thursday with Mrs Harry
Trueworthy.
Sunday at 1890 there will be a
morning prayer service followed byi
Sunday School. Tho new minister
il expected to occupy the pulpit May
11th.
Sumner Williams is now ready to-
favor the people in doing white wash
ing and painting.
Norman Hight is selling fresh
meats from the cart and delivers
around to the homes
Baseball is in vogue at the Acad-
envy. Senior class viii go to Water
Vile for their graduation pictures.
Baseball game Friday with the Sol
ons
Hands All Around" given in
Grange Hall WAS we'll attended and
also a good number of soldiers were
present in uniform. Mr.. Brown gave
a talk on his experience at the Front.
Don't forget that the independents
Reporter is on sale at l.. {. Williams
drug store
Victory Liberty Loan started this
week l.. c. Williams, chairman Tor
the men and Mrs. l.. c. Williams for
the women The same old commit
tees are appointed to serve again
Waldo Sanders, NJ. J. Hight, II. ~.
Flanders, Frank Allen, Gates Austin,
Ray Tibbetts. Mason Luce. Elmer
Tibbetts. Ladies-Nettie Sanders,
pub. committee; Minnie Hight, Ma
rion Flanders. Eva Allen. Belle Aus
tin, Annie Tfbbetts, Mrs. Mason Luce,
Mrs. Elmer Tibbetts. The ladies are
requested to do their bit in securing
bonds. In each town two captured
German helmets will be awarded as
follows, one to the person, man or
woman. who secures the largest num-
Der of individual subscriptions to the
Victory Libery Loan, regardless OF
the amount Ill uOlldtb, anu OhN ~ sAN
person, man or woman who secures
subscriptions in the largest volume OF
| dollars. These will probably be in
the hands of the man chairman OF
your town. but II woman earns the
helmet she will receive It, That wo-
men workers have the right to sell
bonds to anybody. Keep accurate
account OF all bonds sold and report
each week. Turn your moneys over
to the man chairman who will give
you credit for the same. Remember
the slogan is Sell all the bonds you
can" Apply to the man chairman
1 for blanks and buttons. Time Is
/ from April 2lst to May 10th.