The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
MADISON


Miss Marie Goldammer who has
been spending her vacation in town
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Felix Godammer, returned Saturday
to Winslow where she has n position
as teacher
Miss Ida Moore of Blackwell was
the guest over the Sabbath Of her
friend, Miss Pearl Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Tinkham were
guests Sunday at the home of Mrs.
Tinkham's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Cal
win Berry in Skowhegan.
Cyrus Walker of North Arson was
business caller In this place Sat
urday.
Miss Helen Burrill of Skowhegan
was TIE guest Friday OF Mrs. Ed Wes-
colt.
Miss Anna flanagan was the guest
Saturday of relatives in Norridgewock.
Mrs. Albion G. Hilton and two
children Kathlyn and Audrey return
ed to their home in lockwood Satur
day after passing week at the home
of Mrs. Hilton's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. y. Dyer.
Earl McColley of Providence. II. J.;
was guest last week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wescott.
Owen Savage of North Arson was
business visitor In this place Saturday.
Mrs. Ida West is caring for Mrs. G.
A. Herrick who is confined. to her
home BY Illness.
william Toppan has returned after
spending the holiday at his home in
Newburyport Mass.
Schools began Monday with the same
corps OF teacherA Mrs. Florence
Hughes who has been kept at home
several weeks on account OF scarlet
fever in the family was able to resume
her duties az teacher In the Seventh
and Eighth Grade at Pleasant street.
What might have proved to be.a ser
i0,ls cOnflagratiOn hut was averted by
the presence of mind OF one OF the
guest in the home. Miss Helen Bur
rill occurred Friday afternoon In the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wescott.
The little grandson. of the house was
playing alone in the parlOr when he
called Miss Burrill TO Come quick
On arriving at the scene OF action,
Miss Burrill found the lace curtain
on fire and also the couch. She ut
once grabbed pair Of skis and talk
ing the curtain down carried 1t out of
doors.
Following that trip with several 9TH
ers until she had the blazing pol
lows and curtains out of doors. 1t
was very narNBw escape from q
serious loss.
Wahlon Mantor of Thurston Hill
was business caller in this place
Saturday.
Il. A. in, n n
business Saturday.
Mrs. William Petley has returned
to her home in Skowhegan after a
short visit at the home OF her par
epts, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adams. An
son side,
A slight haze vas caused satur-
day by an oil stove at the dressing
room of the Pastme Theatre but was
quickly put out by the manager, Hol
word Smiley.
Dr. Dascombe of Skowhegan was a
professional visitor In this place one
day last week.
The regular meeting of Forget-Me-
Not Branch I. s. S. will be held Fri
day, January 9th at the home of Mrs
Luella Watson, Weston avenue. 1t
will be the annual election Of officers
and u good attendance Is desired.
Rev. X. G. Lowe returned to his
home In Rumford Saturday after pas
sing the week at tho home of Mrs
Mary Kennison, being called here by
the death OF his brother in law. DR.
w. II. Kennison. Mrs. Lowe remain
ed with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. Am
asa Gregory.
Mrs. Annette Perkins is critically
Ill ut her home on Old Point avenue
Misses Blanche and Irma WILDER
returned to their home In Portland
Saturday after passing the Christmas
holidays at the home of their aunt
Mrs. Daniel Nichols. Vs.
Miss Irma Foster left Monday for
Boston where she will enter bur
dett's Business College.
Mrs. J. l.. Hayes Of Lewiston was
the guest last week OF her parents
MIR. and Mrs. william Booker.
Frances, the little daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Hayden Wallace was operat-
ed on Thursday IL last week at their
home for paralysis by DIR. Il. G. Abb
bot Of Portland. The little miss
is resting as. comfortable rs can be
expected >,
Carl Noble left town last week for
Uxbrige. Mass, where he has secur-
ed employment.
The Cantata. 1.-THE Holy City" which
was given 2 week ago Sunday even
ing under the auspices of the congra-
gati0nal church choir, was repeated
last Sunday evening at the church.
Owing to the illness OF the organist
Miss Walker, and several Of the solo
lists some parts of 1t were left out
but II was much enjoyed by large
and appreciative audience, which fill
ed the church.
Mrs. James Herd was confined to
her home the first OF the week by
illness. 80
Lyman Iittlefield Of Portland was
a business caller in this place one
day last week.
Miss Helen Brown left Monday to
resume her studies at Simmons Col
iege after passing her vacation at
the home OF her parents. Lawyer and
Mrs. w. r. Brown. Her sister Miss