The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-01-06
NORRIDGENOCK

G. II. Blaisdell recently purchased
an eleven months old pig of Oliver
Stevens which tipped the scales TO
six hundred and nineteen pounds.
Floyd Whitcomb and a friend from
New Sharon were calling on Mrs.
Roxie Carr Saturday.
Miss Kathleen buckingham, Miss
Annette and Miss Adessa Spaulding
were in Waterville Thursday.
Miss Annette Spaulding returned 10
her school duties in Wilton, Monday.
The community was shocked sun
day morning to hear of the sudden
death of Mrs Charles Whiting. she
had been in poor health for number
of months but her condition was not
considered to be serious until Satur-
day when she was taken violently Ill
and after a consultation OF doctors II
was decided to take her to the nos
pital at once but before anything
could be done she had passed away
In her own home before morning. she
was of a bring sunny disposition and
beloved by all who knew her and her
husband and sons have the sympathy
of all in their great sorrow. A
longer sketch of her life will be given
next week.
Mrs. Edward Parker of Waterville
was the guest of her mother Mrs.
Mahala McIntire few days last week.
Miss Dorothy Folsom returned last
week to her school duties in Hartford,
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs Cony Russell were in
town Saturday from Skowhegan
where they are passing the winter
with Mr.. Russell's sister
Miss Nina Hassey returned to
Brockton, Mass, Monday.
Mrs. Mahala McIntire is In poor
health this winter.
Robert and Elizabeth, the two chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Eban Miller
have been very Ill with the measles
Stanley Bigelow Is recovering from
an attack OF the measles.
Miss Mabel White of Augusta was
a recent guest of her parents in town.
The Quinnebassett Embroidery
Club we're delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs. Martha Condor on Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. George Sawyer is quite Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wade returned
to their home In Augusta, Monday,
after being in town since last week
to attend Mr.. Wade's parents fiftieth
wedding anniversary.
The members OF Quinnebasset
Lodge I. o. o. F. enjoyed an oyster
supper at their hall last week Mon
day evening.
The last meeting of the Village I'M
provement Society was held at the
Library on Thursday afternoon and
very nice program arranged by Mrs.
Levi Ham, the hostess for the after
noon was given. A special commit
tee was appointed to arrange for Gen.
fIemen's night which will be observed
on February "a.
Miss Maria Carr and Miss Charlotte
Greenbank have returned to their
home in Wellesley, Mass. after pass
ing the holidays in town with Miss
Carr's relatives.
Miss Iona Pray returned 10 her
school duties in Connecticut MONDAY
The ladies of Somerset Grange
served a very nice dinner to those
who attended the Farmers Telephone
meeting on Monday and added quite
a little sum to the amount being
raised by the Grange for certain
purpose.
The members of the South Sea Is
land Club enjoyed another OF their IA
mons sproads at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. BENJAMIN Smith last week We'd
nesday evening"
The members of the o. E. c. EN-
broidery Club enjoyed a Christmas
tree at their meeting last week Tues
dav at the home of Mrs. Florence
Taylor.
Mrs. Charles Grant has been on the
sick list.
Mrs. Jeanette Johnson is in poor
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Longley and lit
tie daughter Priscilla of North Jay
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Long
ley, Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Moore is passing the win
ter with friends in New Sharon.
DR.. and Mrs. H. W. Smith recently
made short visit with relatives In
Hampden.
Alton Tucker has been enjoying a
short vacation, a part OF the time
being passed in Portland.
Mrs. Mary Lawless has returned
from a short visit in Mattawamkeag'
The members of the local Golden
Cross lodge enjoyed a very nice time
at their meeting on Thursday even
ing of last week. After the business
meeting different kinds of candy were
made and the remainder of the even
ing passed with cards and dancing.
The installation of officers will oc-
cur in two weeks.
Miss Edna Hilton of Arson was
recent guest of her friend Mrs. mise
Bigelow.
Mrs. Grace Williamson has been on
the sick list.
Miss Pearl Littlefield of Bangor
was the guest last week or MRS
Harry Bigelow.
Cards have been received by friends
I'm town from both Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Carr and Mr.. and Mrs. James Hilton
stating that they are nicely settled
for the winter in Pasadena, Cal. The
Dan DDrkTU