The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-11
NORTH ANSON

across the bridge 10 lnc NiildN1 =
Gently had The misfortune to break
her ankle it being the one when mas
heen weak for several months. Mrs.
Knowlton is getting along finely and
her aunt. Mrs Edwards is Win her
Henry Reed Of Benton is visiting
his son. Albert " Reed and wife.
Miss Alma Peters has gone TO Oak
land and is visiting at the home oil
Mr.. s d. KNIGHT.
Henry Baglcy has moved here from
Jonesboro ad begun work with the
nighf crow 81 the North Arson Manu-
featuring Company His family oe-
cnpfes the y. s Goodwin rent on upper
Elm street.
Dy the change of Tine which went
into effect Dec j. the noon train 90
ing south now leaves at ll37 a. IN.
Mail 10 be sent on that train should
be in the postofIice by 1850, as the
makeup for that mail and the distri-
hutton of the incoming II o'clock mail
are so close together.
Warren Jones of Stratton is stay
ing here with his brother, w. >.
Jones, whose condition has not been
30 favorable for the past few days
Amos Chapman and son Kenneth
and Mr. Beckwith of Athens were in
town Sunday.
Mrs. Emily Sawyer Holway sale OF
beautiful needlework both fancy and
useful will continue thru December
David O. Cook and Mrs. Avis Clough
were united in Marriage in Fairfield
on Thursday, Nov. 21st, 1919. The
bride wore a blue serge travelling
suit and the matron OF honor Mrs.
Charlie Cress wore brown silk Mr..
Charlie Cress acted as best man. Mr..
and Mrs. Cook went to New Hamp-
shire to spend their honeymoon and
also made a visit in Portland on their
return. They will make their home
In Waterville.
George Copp has had the Farmers
Telephone installed in his house on
Kennebec avenue and the call is 2-l4.
A very enthusiastic meeting was
held in Carrabassett Hall, Monday
evening, to organize a Board of Trade.
There was large gathering of the
citizens, also many came from the
ueighboring town of Embden. when
the business men and farmers met to
discuss the need of organized efforts
for the good OF the community. Forty
three members were enrolled me
following officers were elected: l.. u.
Farr. PRESIDENT. Joseph Murray, first
vice president; Frank II. IIolley, sec
ond vice president; Elmer Sawyer,
secretary: George L. Hoyey, treasur-
ar. f. w. Bunker was chosen com
mittee to consult the president of the
state Board of Trade and others, and
another meeting will be held here in
the near future when there will be a
banquet with speakers from away.
The Mark Emery schools the Gar
field and the schools turnout the town
close, Friday, for two weeks Vaca-
ton.
Arrangements are being made at
the M. H. Church for the Christmas
concert and tree.
On the evening of December 4, Rev.
and Mrs. f. l.. Baker were given a
surprise party when pensioners and
friends invaded their home. it being
the 25th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs
Bakers marriage. A very pleasant
evening was spent with games and
other entertaining features, and W. C.
Emery, in behalf of the company, pre-
scented them "A box of silver coin
which was found to contain dollar
for each of the twenty-five anniYer-
saries
The morning service at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday will be
held as usual. In the evening at 7
o'clock, the weather permitting, Miss
Hannah Page of SkoWhegan will give
an account of the recent meeting at
Grand Rapids.
The funeral of Robert ]. Rattan, the
19-months old child OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Rattan. was held at the home near
the Franklin Power station. Sunday
morning at $50 O'Clock, with prayer
by Rev. T. l.. Baker. The burial
was at Madison.
The meetings of the EpWorth Lea
que are well attended. At the 6
o'clock meeting next Sunday night,
Mrs. Mildred Manson will be the
feadcr
The meeting OF Ruth Head Cragin
Chapter will be held, Friday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. c. Y. Bailey
instead OF Mrs. Wallace Emerys as
previously announced.
The Red Cross Christmas seal drive
has been very successful.
The Woman's Association cleared
1854 from their Christmas sale and
dinner held last week.
Mrs. Alice Simmons spent Thursday
In Oakland with Mrs. Louise Twad-
dele Tapley, who is very ill. Mrs.
Tapley formerly lived in this village.
Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Marston, Mrs.
Charles Buzzell, Mrs. Walter Wait
and Mrs. Horace Bickford motored to
Waterville, Thursday.
Preliminary arrangements were
made last Sunday for the observance
of Christmas by the Congregational
Sunday School.
Rev +. w. Kennison was able to fill
his pulpit, Sunday morning, altho his
physician advised him not to on &C
count OF the condition of his throat.
Wedn esday, Mr. Kennison, accompani-
cd by DR.. Marston, vent to Waterville
to consult Or. Harvey.
The next meeting of the Woman's
Association will be held in Fraternity
Hall. Wednesday afternoon, Dee. II,
at 2.30 O'Clock. Officers for the en-
suing year will be elected. At 6
o'clock supper will be served to.
which the gentlemen are invited and
n social evening will follow.
Miss Belle Ramsdell of Norridge-
wock has been spending few days