The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
5knuntlrgatt Enral Nrrua


Miss Annie Russell of Washington,
ID. C., arrived Friday evening ito en-
joy a vacation With Mrs. Sarah L.
Eaton and j. P. Oak and family.
Mrs. Selma Potter, formerly of
Lisbon Falls, now head matron at the
State Reformatory for Women has re-
turned to her duties after a visit in
Worcester, Mass.
Mrs Ruby Harris Mccormick re-
turned to her home in Cambridge, Mass.
Saturday after a two weeks visit with
Miss Alice E. Danforth at the family
home on Madison avenue.
Archie Danforth, manager of the
Farmers Telephone system, accompan-
led by George Libby of Bangor
who represents the Wetmore and Saw
age Company, enjoyed trip to Jack
man last Friday.
At business meeting of the Soro-
sis board, Miss Florence r. Philbrick
was elected treasurer to take the place
of Miss Marie G. Fletcher, who was
married Monday to clayton Foyer,
and Mrs. Edna Jenkins was elected di-
rector, owing to the resignation of
Mrs Laura X. Twadtlle from the
board.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Freive left Sun
day for their home in Auburn after
spending a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs j. p Thibodeau at their home on
North avenue. Mr.. Freive, it will
be recalled, was caretaker of the cleo
trio generating plant of the Somerset
Traction Company at Lakeyood. He
is similarly employed in a station at
Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs A. E. Faucher proprie-
tor of St Ursule Hotel in Quebec and
Mrs. M. c. Carter of Montreal who
have been visiting with Mrs. Ethel
NJ. Christensen and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Mitchell have continued on to Boston
| and Lawrence, Mass, by automobile.
| Mrs. Christensen and Miss Alice q.
! Goodrich on their recent trip to Que
bee were guests at the st. Ursule Ho-
| tel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denis Marquis of East
I Corinth were visitors at the home of
Fred Dionne and family of the East
Madison road. Tuesday morning, ac-
companied by Mr., and Mrs. George
Dionne, they left for Lewiston where
they visited with relatives On their
return they visited in Augusta and
Waterville, arriving back in town on
Friday noon. They returned to their
home in East Corinth Saturday morn
ing.
Friends in Somerset County of Miss
Alfredo Ellis of Belfast will be inter-
ested to learn of her recent marriage
to Frank A. Keene of Belfast. The
couple are now at Rangeley Lakes for
a ten days stay. Mr.. Keene is a
dairy farmer. Mrs. Keene became
well known to many Somerset County
people especially those interested in
the work of the Agricultural Clubs,
during her frequent visits here as
former assistant state club leader.
a meeting of Mt. Moriah Council, |
r. & S. NJ. was held last evening. The
following are the new officers: T. L.
NJ, w. T. Seekins; deputy master,
l.. II. Goldsmith; principal conductor
of work F. r. Madden; captain of
guard, Herman G. Perkins, Madison
conductor of council, G. E. Avore;
steward, w. r. Elliott; chaplain. Rev.
c. II. mckinney, Madison; sentinel,
e. r. Sturtevant; recorder r. A.
Sawyer, The council plan to go to
Pittsfeld next week to confer the de-
grees.
a very enjoyable party occurred
last Friday afternoon when several
friends of Miss Eleanore Danforth,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Dan
forth of % Maple street, gathered at
| her home in honor of the little lady's
fifth birthday. Games were played
and ice cream cake, fancy cookies and
candies were served to the jolly young
sters. Miss Eleanore was the reci
pient OF several pretty gifts Among
those in attendance were Francis e.
Croteau, Jr., Vincent Croteau, Edith
Dionne, Annette Beaulieu, Ruth and
Eleanore Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Turner of Wal
than, Mass, and Mrs. John F. Hol
man Of Athens were in town Saturday. !
Mrs. Turner is remaining several days |
longer with her mother in Athens. |
Mrs. Holman will go to the home of
another daughter. Mrs. Doane Cand /
age in Seal Harbor for time and
later go to the Turner home in Wal
than, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Hol-
man of Wilton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred /
erick Judd of White Plains, n. Y,
who were in Athens owing to the death /
of their father the late Judge Holman
have returned to their respective
homes.
The first of the series Of Assemblies
of the Pollyanna Club was held Fri /
day evening in Grange Hall with a
large attendance. 1t was an invita- |
tional affair and music was furnished /
by Foley's Orchestra. The grand j
march was led by Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
bert Geen and a number of old-fash- ,
Toned dances were included on the
program. Dancing lasted until about |
twelve. The Pollyanna Club is made |
zap of several local men and women.
The club held several dances last /
winter and the object is to furnish
pleasant evenings for those invited to
attend.
Somerset Council No. 2089, Knights