The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-06-24
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THE NEWS OF SOKxRSETS BUSY
TOWNS
HINCKLEY

JOY.
Several from this Grange attended
Pomona at Starks, June 18th and re-
port a very pleasant time. There
was a good program, good dinner
and cordial welcome: About $50
people were present.
Royal and Doris Wentworth, Ray
mond Croker and Alice Lutz were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Palmer
at Richmond, June 18th, making the
trip in the Crocker car. Mr.. and
Mrs. Palmer are much pleased with
their new home and report the sale
Of two more farms recently.
Geo. Priest of Brunswick was a re-
cent caller at the home of Philander
Bessey on his way up river for a
fishing trip.
Fairfield is in Massachusetts and
other states, the guest of relatives.
Miss Alice Lutz Is keeping house for
her.
Toilet Soap by mail, 25c cake and
up Simpsons Drug Store, Skowhe-
gan.
DR.. and Mrs. W H. Walters and
Miss Maitland of Fairfield, Mrs.
lothian Hobbs of Shawmut and Mel
vim Palmer were at Pleasant Pond
Monday.
Mrs. G. N. Smith of Cornville visit
ed relatives and friends in this vii
lage from Friday until Monday, June
18th.
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Bessey were
guests in Richmond, Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Ida Kelley has closed her
school at Winslow and Is home for the
summer vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eeazer Kelley. Mr.
Kelley is very grateful to his friends
for their assistance in getting his
wood and other kindly acts during
the past two years OF his serious Ill
ness.
Marshall Clifford went to Clinton
Thursday evening for the purpose OF
joining the Masonic Lodge. Several
members of the Fraternity from this
place also attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Mcdonald
and son Edward Coleman Jr. recent
~ arrived at Good VIII Farm from
California. They will remain at the
farm for the present.
When In Skowhegan be sure and
call at the Cut Price Clothing Store
We save you money
Mr. and Mrs Melvin Palmer went
to Cornville, Thursday, to meet those
Interested In caring for the cemetery
In the southern part of the town.
Others present were: G. N. Smith,
l.. l.. Smith F. C. Rowell, Mrs. G. r.
French, Ernest 8. Tufts They re-
moved several Of the markers on their
move dseyeral of the markers on their
own lots. and have made plans to keep
ND the interest until the cemetery
will become a pride to the town 1t
was decided to meet there next Sep
TENDER for a days work with teams,
for the purpose of hauling dirt to
make the place level, plant shrub
berry, etc. 1t is earnestly desired
that others will become interested
and help with the work.
The business meeting of the Phila-
thea class was at the home OF Mrs.
Asa Pratt, Tuesday afternoon, with
seven members present Miss Floy l..
Walker acting as secretary pro TEN.
The usual good time was enjoyed and
the next meeting will be at tho church
July 9Th.
The entertainment at |. o. G. T.
hall, Monday evening for the benefit
of the park light was we'll attended.
The program consisted of vocal solo
by Evelyn JOY with Doris Wentworth
at the piano; piano duet and vocal
selections by Mrs. Lillian Berdeen,
Miss Berdeen and Miss Helen Berdeen.
Two small girls from Good Will Farm
gave very pleasing instrumental &C.
lections and Mrs. Berdeen gave sew
eral readings which were much en-
joyed Closed by guitar selection by
Mrs. Berdeen. Popcorn was on sale
and about $500 was cleared.
The last meeting of Eleazer Parker
Chapter D. A. r. for the year was
held at Waterville, June 9th, with a
good attendance. After the business
session Miss Sarah f. Richardson OF
Clinton gave very interesting and
instructive paper which was greatly
enjoyed The following ofi1cers have
been reelected to serve another year:
Regent. Mrs Melvin Palmer; vice re-
gent, Mrs F. O. Goodwin of Albion;
secretary. Mrs. Maude Mudgett of
Durham, treasurer, Mrs. Arthur
Richardson of Clinton; chaplain, Mrs.
Asa Pratt. Clinton; historian, Floy l..
Walker registrar, Sarah E. Richard
son. Clinton.
Two very interesting sessions OF
Hinckley Grange have recently been
held. At the meeting Of June 9th
several matters of business were dis
cussed. after which the lecturer pre-
sented the following program: Instru-
mental selection. Doris Wentworth:
vocal solo, Lillian Berdeen; remarks
on the object Of the Maine Sheep and
Wool Growers Association, by Donald
Ellis; remarks by State Deputy Kate
b. Ellis were enjoyed at this time At
the meeting Of June 18th, the program
follows Song by all; remarks on
Education by G. H Merriam. princi-
pal of Good viii high school, remarks
by John Berdeen on facts concerning
the origin of the Grange order, which
were instructive and interesting; hui
morous reading by Rev G. w Hinck-
ley. The patrons OF this newly or
ganized Grange are showing much |
enthusiasm in the work. Vote was
taken to hold the meetings the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
A very happy family reunion was
held June 9Th at the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Lutz. with all
of the children and grandchildren