The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-09
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Robert c. Moore who has been in
training since last summer has re
ceiyed his discharge and returned
home last Monday. He was training
in the naval aviation corps and be-
came so interested in this branch
that he Is much disappointed as he
hoped to complete the co0fe0 and fly.
All public gatherings are Cancelled
for the period OF the. influenza cpl
demic. The sickness seems to be
much less severe than during the
previous epidemic.
Read Skowhegan opera House NOV
ing picture program on page FIVE.
Miss Loantha Pike returned to her
home in Cornville last Monday having
taught only one week in the Grammar
grades.
Mr.. Moore, principal of the High
School is i'll at Bingham Hotel.
Mrs. Clarence Dutton is i'll with the
Influenza Mr.. buttons sister Is car
ing for her
Colby Robinson and Stanton Rey-
holds returned to Coburn Classical
Institute last Monday.
The Independent Reporter is for
sale at f. H. Caswells.
c. W. Dutton was in Augusta on Of
fetal business most of last week.
DR.. P o. Hopkins and Mrs. Hop
kins who have been in Spartenburg,
So. Carolina, arrived in town New
Years day. Their friends and pa
irons are very glad to welcome them
back and it was only a few hours be-
fore the doctor was making himself
very useful They are located in
their former home on Murray st.
Edwin Robinson Of Bingham and
Mrs. Halves of Solon were quietly
married at the home OF the groom
last Wednesday evening by Royden V.
Brown, Justice Of the Peace.
Omar c. Ward and Miss Mildred M.
Young, two popular young people
from Scion we're united in marriage
at the Congregational parsonage. Dec.
2Sth The double ring service was
/ performed by Rev. Thos. b. HIATT.
The victims Of the influenza are too
numerous to mention.
Rev. T. B. HIATT was the officiating
clergyman at very pretty home we'd
ding at Concord Corner on New Year 8
day. George l.. Steward of Pleasant
Ridge and Miss Abhie C. Berry of
Concord were the contracting parties
and the ceremony was performed at
the home of the bride. Following
! the ceremony delicious refreshments
were served and an informal recep-
ton held before the guests departed.
Miss Marta Cooley Is recovering
from severe attack of influenza
Anon Baker passed to the higher
life, last Tuesday. Funeral services
will be held at his late home. tomor-
row (Friday) at o'clock. Mrs. Mark
A. Barwise of Bangor will officiate.
MRS. ELIZABETH ROLLINS
The Reaper has again entered our
village and removed from our midst
much respected woman. Mrs. Eliza
large circle of friends who will miss
her and the family will feel the loss
of kind mother. grandmother and
sister. Two weeks ago she was
stricken with a shock and she con-
tinually failed until the end came. Her
sister Mrs Emma Healy who had
come to spend the winter with her
and her only son Chester Rollins car
ed for her during her last days. Be-
sides the two relatives mentioned she
is survived by brother Mellen An
drews of Scion, three grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. The
funeral services were held at the
home Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock and great respect was shown
the deceased and the bereaved family
SOLON
The Woman's Club will meet with
Miss Alberta Whipple next week
Tuesday evening, Jan. 4th Subject
Government of Town. County and
State
Read Skowhegan Opera House NOV
ing picture program on page five.
The Congregational Sunday School,
will hold five cent social In Cara
funk Hall Friday evening, Jan. 10th
A general invitation Is extended. Pro
ceeds to go to the poor Syrian and
Armenian children.
/ At regular meeting of Keystone
Chapter, o. f. s. last Thursday even
ing the following officers were'install.
ed by past matron Flora r. Adams as
sisted by Mrs Rachel York as Chap
lain and Mrs. Mile Paul as marshal
Matron, Nellie l. M. Paul; patron
Omar c. Ward associate matron
Flora Curtis; secretary, Ethel H
Rowell treasurer, Leonora Ray; con
ductress. Mabel D. Magoon; associate
conductress, Emma F. French; chap
lain Emma Irvine: Ada, Jennie Good
win: Ruth, Lizzie Stevens; Esther
Eva Hunnewell; Martha, Mile Paul
Electa, Susie Knowles; warder, Sarah
Pierce; sentinel, D. S. York; marshal
Flora Adams. The installation was
interspersed by vocal selections rem
dered by Bert Paul with Mrs. Maude
McIntire accompanist. After the in