The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-02-20

i full baked bean dinner, served at noon.
The grangcrs we're pleased to have
with them Brother George Savage OF
i Norridgewock, who still retains his
membership in Arson Grange.
A two-weeks' sale commencing to-
day Thursday on all dry and fancy
goods Mrs. Emily Savage Mcmahon
Mrs. Charles Reyes Of Pennington
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry
B. Merry
AT a special meeting of Mizpah
Branch OF the Sunshine Society held
at the home Of Mrs. Mahlon Went
worth. the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Alice Simmons. presi-
dent; Mrs. Della Stetson. first vice
president; Mrs Queenie Barron, sec
ond vice president; Miss Josephine
Moulton, third vice president; Mrs
Lima Whitney, secretary and treasur-
err
Mrs. Forrest Barron entertained
Capt. Hutchins Circle, No. 20, at her
home on Main street, on Lincoln
birthday A fine program approprt-
ate for the occasion. consisting OF
music and readings, was given. and
salute to the flag Victrola music
added to the enjoyment Of the occa-
sion. A good number were present
and Mrs. Charles Reyes of Farming
ton gave a very interesting talk on
Lincoln, giving a review OF THE
Southerner," and anecdotes about the
| great man.
Byron Crymble and family arrived
here from York Beach, Saturday night
and are living in Miss Minnie Davis
house on Hall street, which they rent
ed all furnished.
Ruth Head Cragin Chapter was en-
tertaned, Friday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. W. c. Robinson. About
thirty we're present At the business
meeting il was voted to endorse Miss
Maude NJ. Myrick OF Waterville for
State Vice Regent Also to continue
to support for another year the
French orphan adopted by the Chap
ter last year, and to assist In the ed
ucation of the young man at Jack
man. who is being helped by the
State Chapters. The following dele
gates and alternates were elected for
Continental Congress: Delegates. Jen-
ME V. Bailey, Winifred Bodfish, al
ternates: Carrie Angel. Mabel Stew
ard, Ada Wing, Carrie Hutchins, An
ME Bisbee, Addle Perkins. Emma Niles
Elizabeth Holley. Nellie Wing. The
following delegates and alternates
were elected for the State Council
meeting at Bangor. Delegates Jen-
nile V. Bailey, Evie Robinson, Ina
French, Sarah French, Marion Barna-
by, Maude Emery, Emily Counce, Ell
len Knowlton; alternates Annie How
ey Edna Thorne, Addie Perkins, Ada
Scott. Nellie Wing, Nettie Williams
Mary Parsons Bessie Rand. Two WISH
tors were present, Mrs. Guy Hume OF
Silence Howard Hayden Chapter and
Mrs. Harriet y. Reyes OF Colonial
Daughters Chapter, Mrs. Reyes Is an
ex-State Historian with fund OF his
torical data and related several ex-
periences in her research in old Gem
eteries. The Chapter voted to accept
the invitation OF Capt. Hutchins' Cir
Gle to meet with them on the after
noon of Feb. %. Refreshments were
served during which Victrola selec-
lions were given. Mrs. Robinson was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Jen-
ME Bailey, Mrs. Betsey Savage and
Mrs. Ina French.
Ernest o. Pratt of Portland was in
Skowhegan on legal business the past
three days.
The ladies OF Seth T. Hutchns' Cir
Gle. No. 20, met at the home OF Sister
Oueenie Barron on Lincolns birthday
i % no Annrnnri1tp
lections were read, music by vlctrola
and stories OF Lincoln's life were most
Interestingly told.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess of ever welcome ice
cream and saltines
We were glad to see so many SIS
ters out and trust all who can Will
come to our next regular meeting on
Washington birthday. We are be-
ginning another glad G. A. X. year
with our same good and faithful sis
ter. Sadie Berry, as president and as
the epidemic of influenza seems to
have had It's run, let us awaken new
patriotism, renewed strength and cou-
rage to ever upbuild our loved order
and devote greater interest than ever
before Attend every meeting posi-
BILE.
The next meeting Of the Woman's
Association will be held at the home
OF Mrs. Mabel NJ. Porter, Wednesday,
Feb 26. 1t will be a patriotic meet
ing and each member Is requested to
have a patriotic quotation ready for
the roll call. Refreshments VIII be
on sale.
A surprise party was given Mrs.
Ruby f. Collins on the afternoon OF
Feb IA. by twelve OF her neighbors
and old friends. it being her 6Sth
birthday. They gave her a nice pres
ent and the young people served sher-
bet and assorted cakes.
Mrs. Sheldon Beal of Cornville was
recent guest Of her sister Mrs. l..
p. Lincoln.
Friday mornings chimney fire at A.
w. Reeds farm home did considerable
damage before 1t was fully subdued.
Thro the combined efforts OF neigh
bors and hand extinguishers the house
was saved.
Rev. Robert L. Colpitts Of the First
Church, Somerville. Mass, spoke IN
the Methodist church, Wednesday az
ternoon of this week, his subject De-
ing christian Stewardship.
The Good Boys Club OF the Anson
Baptist church are to present drama
here tonight Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Adams nave
returned home from Portland, where