The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-11-27
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wedding OF interest to local PEG
ple occurred on Nov. at FaWtueket,
K. /. when Miss Margaret Pritchafd
became the bride OF Charles Curtis
Shepard OF this town. The sister
and brother of the groom, Earle ana
Miss Pearl Shepard attended the
wedding. The bride and groom re
ceiyed many beautiful wedding pres
ents. The following account OF the
wedding was given in one of the Paw
tucket papers: One of the prettiest
weddings of the season took place
Saturday afternoon at o'clock in the
Thompson Nj. r. Church when Miss
Margaret B. Pritchard, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs John Pritchard OF AZ
Hancock St, became the BRIDE OF
Charles Curtis Shepard, son of Mrs.
Minerva Shepard of Norridgewock.
Me. The double ring ceremony was
performed by the Pastor Rev. Thomas
] Stewart. Preceding the ceremony
an organ recital was given by MRS
f n Grffiths who also played the
bridal chorus from "Lohengrin' as
the bride entered the church accom-
panied by her father by whom she was
given in marriage. She was attend
ed by her sisters Isabel and Bessie
and Miss Margaret Burt. The groom
best man was his brother Earl l..
Shepard and the ushers were Messrs.
Burks and Stanley Kershaw. The
bride wore arbecoming gown Of bridal
satin and georgette crepe. Her tulle
veil was arranged in cap effect with
a wreath of lily of the valley. She
carried q shower bouquet OF brides
roses. The maid of honor, Miss Isa-
bel Pritchard wore a becoming gown
of nile green satin and georgette crepe
and a black picture hat with ostrich
pfumes and carried an arm bouquet of
crysantbemums. Miss Bessie Prich-
ard wore a gown of pink crepe de
chine with a large picture hat TO
match and carried a spray OF pink
carnations, while Miss Margaret Burt
was attired in a gown of turquois blue
satin and georgette with a black pic
ture hat with ostrich plumes ana car
ried a spray OF pink carnations. AT
the conclusion of the ceremony Men
delssohn's wedding March was
played Later a reception was held
at Eagle Hall, Central Falls. The
bride and bridegroom were assisted
In receiving by the bridal attendants
and Mrs. John Pritchard, mother or
the bride who wore a fawn colored
chiffon taffeta gown with hat to match
The brides gifts to her attendants
were strings Of pearls while the groom
presented his best man and ushers
with gold cuff links with monographs.
Later Mr.. and Mrs Shepard left for
an extended wedding trip after which
they will reside on South street in
Gorham, Me. Guests were presents
from Norridgewock, Worcester North
bridge, Providence, Central Falls and
Pawtucket."
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
will save you money
Ansel Clarke has purchased the
store of Myers Rosenthal and has TAX
en- possession. Mr. Rosenthal left
Tuesday for Chelsea, Mass. where he
expects to start another store.
A number of the old band boys with
a few new ones are doing a little re-
hearsing and in the near future we
may expect to hear a band concert.
Mrs. Lyman Emmons visited rela-
lives in Waterville a few days recent
ly.
The funeral services for Mrs. Ella
Tobey were held Friday forenoon and
the remains were carried to Fairfield
for burial.
Charles Fuller and Fred Jewett at
tended the Maine Dairymen's meet
ings at Bangor last week Mr.. Jew
EFT also attended the Maine Creamery
mans meeting and was elected Presi-
dent of the Association.
Mrs. Cynthia Jones and daughter
Miss Francis are passing the week
with relatives in Massachusetts.
Samuel Albee recently killed 71s
months old pig that weighed 295 lbs.
Hiram Bgelow returned Thursday
from Woodfords.
A little daughter recently arrived at