The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS


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Miss Sarah J. Anderson and Mrs
Elizabeth p. Merrill were visitors In
Pittsfield the first Of this week.
The Sacred Concert Sunday evening
by the Jubilee singers in the FEEDER
ated church was greatly appreciated
Mrs. Lena Wentworth and Mrs
George II Plummer and son have
been spending several days in Bos-
ton.
The Ladies' Social Circle of the
Methodist church was entertained
Monday by Mrs. II. L. Nichols at the
parsonage.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Fogg of Litch-
field, who have been visiting with the
families of John Delano and Thomas
G. Lord, returned home Monday.
Kendall s. Jaekins and his daugh-
ter Miss Iva Jackins of Houlton have
been visiting here with the family OF
DR.. George Otis Smith and Mrs. Joseph
Otis Smith. They returned home
Monday.
Among the entering class at Colby
College will be Miss Marion Mer-
riam, youngest daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. George Merriam. and Joseph Co
burn Smith, son OF DR.. and Mrs
George Otis Smith
A large number Of Skowhegan peo-
pie went to North Arson Sunday to
witness the filming of Holman F. Day
story 1.-The Rider of King Log" Both
the Military and the Citizens Band
from this place. furnished music. A
large number of Somerset County
people were present to witness this
unusual event.
Leighton G. Tracy is this week en-
tering the Tuck School of Admins
tration and Finance at Hanover, N. Fl.
This is a department OF Dartmouth
College and college men only are
eligible 10 enter. DIN B. Tracy is
teaching in Brewster Academy in
Wolfeboro, N. Fl.
DR.. George Otis Smith of the United
States Geological Survey, returned to
the winter home OF the family in
Washington, D. G., the first OF this
week. He was accompanied by his
daughter Helen Coburn Smith. Mrs.
Smith is still at their SkoWhegan resi-
dence on Coburn avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther S. Emerson OF
Arcadia, Cal. are visiting at the home
of Mr.. Emersons parents. Mr.. and
Of GIIr
Mr. Emerson went west about seven
years ago He and his wife purpose
to remain in this vicinity visiting
among relatives for about six weeks.
Miss Bertha Palmer of West Rox-
bury. Mass, who came here to visit
during the summer and for several
weeks he's been suffering from a
broken arm departed Monday. She
had planned to go abroad the first
of October but because of her acct
dent, has had to delay her trip some
what.
-. A. Dagsett has purchased a
Buick automobile. He with Oscar
Edwards. his son-in-law motdred to
Saturday, where they were
Joined on their return here by Mrs.
Daggett and her two grandchildren
Lloyd and Altaua. They have been
visiting in that city for about three
weeks.
Mrs. Elizabeth p. Merrill, who has
been spending several weeks with her
sister Mrs. II. A. Bennett in West
Newton, Mass, Is visiting her son
Maurice p. Merrill and family Friends
of the BENEFITS in this section will
be interested to learn that they are
to establish their future home In Wat
erville and that Mrs. Merrill will
probably spend the winter with them
in that ctty.
The Ladies of ST. Ann. Sodality
of Catholic women. held their month
" meeting Monday afternoon, about
10 OF the order having received holy
at eight O'Clock mass.
The boys communion will occur next
Monday morning at eight o'clock.
The son OF Clement and Nora Gal
liant was baptized Sunday by Father
]. l.. A. Renapd at the Catholic rec
eph Evareste Roy Gallant
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Davis of Wy
oming, Mass have been guests at the
home of Mrs. Davis sister, Mrs. John
II. jenkins, departing Monday last.
They have also been visiting with her
brother r. A Derbyshire and family.
DR.. Derbyshire expects to get located
in his new home. the W. Fl. Wildes
residence, in a few weeks. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A Plummer, Mrs, Derby
shire's parents. are coming from
New Portland to make their future
home here shortly.
A surprise shower party was given
by Miss Doris Chase at her home on
Madison avenue last Thursday even
ing to Miss Myrtle Foss in honor OF
her approaching marriage TO Stanley
Rich of Massachusetts Miss Foss
was presented with n pyrex. glass
ware and linen. Those present were
Miss Myra Rowell, Gladys Rowell
Leora Foss, Lila Foss Evelyn Reed
and Gala Kennedy. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
A regular meeting OF Sunset Chap
ter o. f. s was held Friday evening
with Mrs. Ina Hill presiding It was
voted during the evening to entertain
the members of Sunrise Chapter, O
+. S. of Canaan, at the second meet
ing in October The attendance Of
all officers as we'll as members Is es.