The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26

Leon Jenkins of Auburn, formerly
of this place, is in town for two
weeks stay with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Abbie Pierce Smith and daugh-
ter, Miss Flora Pierce of Middletown,
Conn, visited this week with friends
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Webb and child
rem of Wabasha, Mimi, have been
spending a few days with Mr.. Webbs
mother, Mrs. Rachel Webb and his
sister, Mrs. Fannie w. Fletcher.
Mrs. James Dunville accompanied
by Mrs. Sumner Withee, Miss Hope
Withee and Mrs. Clarke were in Wat
crville the first of the week at the
home of Mrs. Withee's daughter, Mrs.
Edith Black. Mrs. Withee will re-
main there for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lowe, accom-
panied by Mrs. loves parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Bass. who have been visit
ing here, went the first of the week
to Brownyille, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Bass were met by their son and from
there went to Woodland for a two
weeks stay.
Lawrence Wiley came Sunday from
Sanford for few days visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. Wiley at
Malbon's Mills. He is assisting in
construction of mills at Sanford in
the capacity of civil engineer He
expects to return to Northeastern Col
lege to complete his course this fall.
DR.. William Barry and son, William
Edward Barry of Providence. r. l.
and J. NJ. kerrigan of New York are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hy-
mer at Lakewood. The younger Mr..
Barry played for short time at
Lakewood two seasons ago and Mr..
Kerrigan is also a we'll known thea
trical man.
Jack Wilder and David Halves re-
turned home Saturday after two weeks
at the boys Y. M. c. A. camp at
Winthrop Center. They were the
proud owners of several ribbons
ming and two for ball throwing, while
Wilder had two for excelling each
of these sports.
Marriage returns lately received al
the Office of the town clerk announce
| the marriage of Jacob S. Knight oil
Oakland to Miss Airline Mabel Clark
! daughter of Mark Clark of this place
| The bride was formerly employed in
| the Skowhegan exchange of the Farm
| ers' Telephone Company here. The
ceremony was solemnized in Water
Vile. The groom is mechanic by
occupation.
Corp Frank ]. Griffin of the Reg
ular United States Army has been
sent here to open recruiting station
| This has been established at the post
office building and Corp. Griffin will
| be glad to explain to any young men
| interested the military demands and
the advantages of enlistments. Corp
| Griffin came here from Gardiner and
expects to be in town for the mont,
| of August.
The death of Charles Roy occur
| red Sunday at his home in Waterville
dStu MY -pIlN'& Ahi' IVY Nbp a hh'i'
| of Skowhegan but had lived in Wat
ervile the greater part of his life
For many years he was a loom fixer
at the Lockwood Mills at Waterville
He is survived by widow, formerly
Miss Lena Bison and two sons, God
frey of Waltham, Mass. and Clement
of Waterville.
The following are surgical patients
at Somerset Hospital. Honor Bis
son, Marie Murray, Rosa Richardson
Brooks Savage. Skowhegan, Clyde
Bean, The Forks, Mrs. Emma Lover
ing, Hartland, Henry Brofee, Madi-
son, Hugh Richardson, Easton
Medical patients at the institution are
Mrs. Edna Dickinson of Harmony,
Mrs. Bridget Durgin of The Forks
and Mrs. Fannie Hackett of Skowhe-
gan. Patients lately discharged are
Mrs. Maude Cool Ethel Gaylord
Dwight Cleveland of Skowhegan, Mrs
Martha Corson of Lakewood and
Florence Emery Of Madison.