The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-01-22
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS


been passing some days in town with
his brother. E \. Ross and family of
Mrs. 5 v. Philbriek.
Frank Haycoek is receiving treat
ment for cancer at Sanotorium in
Missouri lie arrived in that state
Wednesday of last week.
1t the recent meeting of the New
England Ayrshire Club in Boston, Dr.
+. H. stevens of Cambridge 1iasa.
proprietor of Bloomfield Farms in
this place was elected one OF the vice
presidents OF the organization.
Miss Doris Henderson, a teacher in
the rural school is a patient at Som
orset Hospital where she has under
gone surgical treatment for pus
case of appendicitis. The surgical
treatment was necessary after a brief
illness.
A special conyocation of Somerset
Chapter No Is Il. A NJ was held at
Masonic Hall last evening following
banquet The master degree was
worked and most excellent grand high
priest Samuel d. Furbush Of Bruins
wick was present on his official visit
Misses Eva NJ. Cleveland and Eliza
beth Adams returned home Monday
from Bingham where they visited
Miss Cleveland's brother, George Gle
yeland for a few days. Miss Eva
left here to-day for a three weeks
visit with Miss Virginia Knapp of
HOulton.
Three young men from the High
school showed school spirit Friday
when they procured a team and in the
bitter cold of the early evening drove
to North Arson to cheer for the Girls
Basket bali team from their institu-
ton. Like heroes they performed
their part at North Arson and then
faced the biting winds back to Show
hogan. The participants were Ho-
ward Fortier, George Halves and Leon
jenkins
Deputy Sheriff Hill of Fairfield &C
William and Stella Came
ron to Skowhegan Friday the couple |
being committed to the county jail |
to await the opening of Supreme Ju
dicial Court. They were indicted
some months ago for keeping and
a nuisance at lockwood /
and were released on bonds They
failed to appear for trial and their /
bonds-men obtained a court capias.
The man was found on Main street .
in Waterville and the woman in a .
rooming house in that city.
Wesserunsett Grange at Cornville /
kept open house last Thursday even
ng and entertained large number
If Patrons of Husbandry, the oc-
,asion being the annual installation
If officers. Included among the vi
'itors was a delegation from Skowhe-
gan Grange past master w. b. Whit
Ter being present as installing Off
.er. He was accompanied by Mrs
Whittier and was assisted by Mr. and
Yrs. S. II. Beal and Mr. and Mrs
cred F. Tuscan. in the ceremonies.
delicious supper was served after
he work and the Skowhcgan people
cached home in the early morning
lours
Under the auspices OF the Somerset
'ounty Farm Bureau locals of that
organization will hold an all day meet
ng beginning with a nee ing at Fair
Ield Centre this month The sub
ect for consideration at each meet
ng will be decided by the committee
# the local with which the meeting
S held. These all day sessions will
i've ample tire Tor the considera
ion of different phases OF agricul-
ural business and will assist county
gent Storer in his work through the
anger acquaintance with the farmers
# the county. Farmers are urged
o attend these meetings and to come
prepared to take part in general dis
ussions.
Miss Della c. Bouchard, who on Sat
Irday opened her new millinery and
ancy goods store in the Merrill Block,
las a most attractive place of bust
less. She was formerly located over
{ussakoffs. The store occupies the
,ntire east side of one department
With entrances on Water and Russell
SITS The owner of the property have
tilted the quarters up in very artis
lie fashion. the walls being tinted pink
With tan standings A large number
If mirrors add to the attractiveness of
he interior and it will be most con-
.enient for the patrons OF Miss Bou
hards establishment. Bouquets of
oses and potted plants added to the
BEAUTIES of the place on the opening
lay
Thirteen new members received the