The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24

strength as to be able to resume her
work in the school. She was pre-
sented with gold pencil from the
members of the Junior class. Re-
/ freshments of delicious ice cream and
cake were served by Mrs. Johnson
Lester Walker has been visiting
with relatives in Skowhegan for the
past two weeks.
Mrs. Lillian r. Emery has closed
her house for the winter and gone
to Weymouth, Mass where she will
remain, with her son, Edwin and fam
lily. Verne Emery left about the
same time for North Grafton, Mass,
where he is employed In the State
Hospital at that place.
Mrs. Jane Fl. Greene has recently
sold to Wesserna.n .sseett t Valley Fair As
| ISOLATION, portion OF the Greene es-
tate known as the Tobey field
| The rural and village schools be-
gan Monday.
Mrs. Ellen p. Jones has been quite
! i'll with severe cold and at this
writing is confined to her home 9th
ers reported i'll at this time are Mrs.
neuritis and Mrs. Par Nelson who has
an infected finger and blood posion,
effects of an embedded splinter.
Ned Bower of Detroit, Michigan, was
the guest of John l.. Fish on the even
ing of Nov. %, at the meeting of
De Molay Commandery and later en-
tertained at Mr.. Fishs home in Show
hogan. Mr.. Bower is a high degree
Mason and this opportunity to visit
with Mr.. Fish and to meet with the
Commandery was greatly enjoyed by
him.
Mr. and Mrs Ora Judkins were call
ed to Scion last Saturday to attend
the funeral of Horace Manson whose
recent death occurred at Augusta.
Fred Whittier, life long resident
of this town died at his home early
Sunday morning. Altho he had been
in Ill health for some years there had
been no perceptable change in his
condition until few days past when
he complained of weakness in walk
/ ing and from pains which he called
rheumatism. Mrs. Whittier died
about two years ago and since that
time he has been tenderly cared for
| by his daughter Miss Hattie who has
given him her constant attention A
son Delbert of Dover and sister.
Mrs Mary Rowell of that city and two
brothers Frank and Sherburn of this
town are the survivors of his family.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at his late home.
Leland Bosworth who has been in
the employ of the Navy at the ship
yards in Portsmouth. n. ii. covering
the period of the war and the time in
tervenng. has received his discharge
and with Mrs. Bosworth returned
home Monday. Ralph Butler has
also been discharged.
Mrs. Nelson Dyer and little son of
Portland were arrivals by stage Sat
urday evening. They are spending
the week with Rev. and Mrs John
son.
Church services will be held at the
church next Sabbath.
l.. +. Devoll has been in town to
visit his mother Mrs. Susan Devoll
he has now gone to Florida to spend
the winter on tomato plantation.
Miss Amy f. kincad has gone away
| for Thanksgiving.
Monday, where she expects to find EN-
| ployment; her little son Gordon will
board with Emma Jones.
Mae Butler of Boston, has been the
guest of relatives in this place for
several weeks. She is now spending
some time with friends in Skowhegan
before leaving for Auburn.
Mrs. Osgood York went to yelling
ton Saturday, where she will spend
several days as the guest Of her
| daughter Mrs. Werner Curtis.
Miss Ethel r Butler attended Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge in Skowhegan
| Tuesday evening.
Manley Corson shot n fine deer re-
Gently.
S. S. Huff of Skowhegan spent the
| sabbath in this place with his broth
er Omah
Mrs. Rattle Corson, who is in poor
! health has been with her sister Mrs.
! George Spofford in Skowhegan.
r Stetson school re-opened Nov. 2lst
| NTH the same teacher as last term.
There are thirty-two pupils enrolled
at)present and we hope to have lit
tie better attendance this winter than
gained perfect marks during the Il
weeks. among those: Merl Knight,
| Earl Knight, Elwood Wyman, Walter
Wyman Bernice Corson, Elsie Corspn,
Alva Corson. Flora Hayden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Braley and
daughter Wilma were in town from
| Harmony last week.
Mrs Hattie Giles from Stickney Hill
, visited Mrs. VIM. Drew Friday even
ing.
Miss Beatrice and Florence Jones,
students at Somerset Academy. spent
the week end with their parents Mr..
and Mrs. Ray Jones.
Robert Boothby from Vassalboro Is
visiting at Chester Wentworth's.
Donald MCLEAN made a business
trip to Skowhegan Saturday return
ing Sunday.
Arthur Ellis was in Skowhegan for
few days last week calling on rela-
tives.
Lincoln school began Monday with
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