The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-04-14

lllI Ald-ho lidln iOI d NISll WllU MI.
and Mrs. Sylvester Ham in Auburn.
Oscar r. Wilder of the Somerset
Shoe Company has been spending sew
eral days in Boston on business for his
firm.
During the Sunday school hour at
the Bethany Baptist church last Sun
day, DR.. George f. Young addressed
the mems class upon the topic OF
Health"
Frank s. Lessor, who has been serv-
ing a Jail sentence as the result of
the search and seizure process con-
Quoted at his store last fair time, has
been released.
After the regular mid-week prayer
service at Bethany last Thursday
evening a delegation Of ladies' from
the Ella F. Mitchell Philathea Glass
served refreshments.
Robert S. Pinkham Of Quincy, Mass,
has returned home after visiting with
Rev. George l.. Thurlow at the parson-
age on Leayitt street. The two gentle
men we're classmates together at the
Newton Theological seminary.
L. H. Appleby will build a new
house. bungalow style on his lot at
the corner of Jewett street and Green
wood avenue. He will continue to
make his home at his present residence
on Jewett street.
Sewell ". Smith. a veteran of the
Civil War observed his 85th birthday
lYet FRIDAY. Tie has been an invalid
for several years but retains a keen
interest in outside affairs. His daugh-
ter. Miss Margaret Smith is his COM
panion.
At the $50 mass next Sunday morn
ing in Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic
church the boys Of the parish will
rece We holy communion from the hand
of Father Renaad. The other services
Of the day will be as usual with high
mass at 1890.
At a benefit given for the family of
Llewellyn and Gussie Mcclure, both
parents having lately dsed in Pittstield
recently the sun of s272.72 was clear
ed above ell expenses. BY the death
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure, five children
are left without means OF support.
In respon to a call rung in from
box SO. Thursday morning, the fire de
partment was called to the residence
| of Charles Green at the corner of
Pleasant and Middle streets. Slight
damage was done to the roof, the fire
having probably ignited from the
chimney.
Z. b. Carter Of New London, Conn,
fos manr years a resident OF Skowhe-
gan has been in town for a few days
ard is contemplating a removal back
to town if suitable business quarters
can be obtained. Many friends of the
family will be glad to welcome them
on their return.
About 125 people participated in the
baked bean supper gwen under the
auspices of the First Philathea class
Of the Federated church held in the
church vestries Saturday evening at
$50 o'clock. The committee of this
affair we're Mrs. Minnie Knight and
George W. Tobey and about $40 was
Melted from the supper.
1.-THE Survival of the Fittiest" was
the theme of Rev. George l.. Thurlow's
address before the Federated mems
club last Sunday. Next Sunday a proc
gram of special interest is promised
at this mems class at which time "The
Influence of Pioneers on Civilization
will be Considered" Several brief
papers will be given including "The
Influence of the Pioneers on North AM
erica" by r. r. Patten: THE Influence
of Pioneers on Australia" by r. w.
Leighton, and "The Influence of st.
Patrick in Ireland" by Raymond Pratt.
In the Katcha-Koo ticket selling
contest Roy Bosworth of Summer
street sold 81 tickets and won the first
prize of a camera. Cameras were also
awarded for the second and third
prizes to Sadie Martin. who sold 70
and Clara Bracket, who sold Sc. Foun-
tain pens and silver penc Is were given
to others competing for the prizes as
follows. G%eneyee Lunt, Dorothy M.
Nye. Donald Osborn, Orestes Bracket,
Lawrence Chapman, Evelyn Chase,
Hamlin Tobey, Jackie Jenkins, Gladys
Mantor, Edna Petty and Phyllis Whit
ing.
1lOSCOe l4dIdDe6 VI EniCiu los ~OAAS
here to board for two months or more.
Since arriving in Skowhegan he has
paid a visit to the State Reformatory
and speaks in highest terms OF the
general conditions as he observed them
there. This was his first visit to
the institution just referred to, n IN
cidentally his first visit to Skowhe-
gan. He has visited various inst1tu-
lions of a similar nature in this state
and this is the best of the kind that
he has seen. He was likewise most
appreciative of the courtesies shown
him there.
Mrs. Harriet Parker, president of the
Skowhegan Sorosis entertained the
officers and directors of the society
last Friday evening. There are nine
ladies on the board and the following
were present to enjoy the entertain
ment: Mrs. Helen Pulsifer, Mrs. Verna
McOuillan, Mrs. Maud L. Jewett, Miss
Sarah Snow, Miss Gertrude Webb and
Miss Dorothy Day. The other two
ladies' who were not present are Mrs.
Margaret c. Whittemore and Miss Bes-
sic Edwards. The ladies attended, the
motion picture show and then returned
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