The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
MADISON

MADlSON
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new power house at Arson. the COIL
crete and brick construction IS prae-
tieally finished. The veins for the
draft tubes have been installed pre-
paratory to the placing of the water
wheels.
The Boys Band gave its regular
weekly concert ON the old high school
grounds, Thursday evening. before a
large and appreciative audience.
Madison fire alarm was sounded at
8 o'clock Thursday evening for blaze
at the residence of Jesse Mitchell on
Park street. The fire started on the
back side Of the house between the ell
and stable and was first seen by
neighbor as he drove in from an auto
ride. The alarm was promptly Civ
en- but the flames spread very rapdly
to the stable in which was quantity
Of hay and when the fire company ar
rived the stable was all ablaZe. After
stubborn fight of three quarters oil
an hour, the fire was under control
The stable and ell were badly burned
and the main part of the house was
considerably damaged by water. Just
what caused the fire is a mystery as
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell were out driy-
ing at the time. The furniture was
taken out. The loss is roughly esti-
mated at $4,000 and is practically coy
cred by insurance.
The annual picnic of the Sunday
School will he held today Thursday
at Lakewood.
George Wellington is the delegate
chosen to attend the New England
Baptist Conference at Ocean Park, in
August.
Mrs. Lulu Phillips returned Friday
for visit passed at the home of her
daughter Mrs. James Clark, Vergenes,
VT.
The vacation period of the Baptist
church will be from August to
September 6. All public meetings of
the church will be closed during that
time.
Miss Helen G.. Powers was the week
end guest of friends in Norridgewock
DR.. l.. F. Norris accompanied by
Rev. C. H. Mckinney and daughter,
Miss Mabel, were in Bangor one day
last week
Miss Doris Gilman who has been
The guest of her mother Mrs. Mabel
Hunter, Arson side, returned Thurs
day to Boston, where she is employed.
Frank Dinsmore of Portland and
son Robert of Connecticut, passed
Wednesday with relatives and friends
in this place.
Herbert Laid, who Is employed at
Bridgeton for the summer passed the
week end with his family in this
place.
Mrs. Thaxter Small, son Frank,
Mrs, Harold Glidden and Mrs. Clara
e. Powers were shoppers in. Water
Vile, Friday. -
Miss Edith It. Hilton who has been
a patient at the Glenwood Mountain
Sanitorium for the past three years,
arrived in town Friday for week 8
VISIT with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford B. Reed of
Woburn, Mass, who have been spend
ing their vacation at the home of
Mrs. Reeds parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
b. Ladd, left Tuesday, to pass few
weeks with Mr.. Reeds parents in
Gorham.
DR.. H. H. Rodden left Friday for
Skowhegan where he was joined by
his brother and wife and they left
Saturday for a weeks outing to be
passed at York Beach.
Robert Calden and Sherman Leigh
ton returned to their home in Boston
after passing their vacation at the
Calden cottage at Lakewood.
Miss Pearl Danforth returned to
Portland, Tuesday, where she Is en-
ployed by the Red Cross after pass
ing her vacation at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. o. Danforth
Mrs. Emma +. Clark returned the
last of the week after a short vaca-
ton with relatives in Augusta
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stobie and chill
dren were guests of relatives in Wat
eryille, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl McColley were
business callers in Skowhegan Friday
Much regret is being expressed over
the resignation of Miss Alice Tanguay
the local Red Cross nurse, who left
Tuesday night. Miss Tanguay has
been a very efficient nurse and since
her stay in Madison has made many
friends. Her successor has not beer
elected.
Chris Boyle, who has been an eff
cient clerk at the Madison Co-opera-
tive Store for the past two years, sew
cred his connections at the store Sat
urday and accepted position as
travelling man.
James Stenhouse passed the week
end with his family in Skowhegan.
The annual stockholders meeting oil
the Madison Wooden Company, was
held Thursday forenoon at the mill of.
flee. Gerrish Milliken of New York
City was reelected president and the
other officers remain the same. 1t was
voted to declare a semi-annual divid.
end of three per cent. Plans were
also discussed for the building of 6
retaining wall at the head of Water
street.
A. D. Moore, who has been visiting
friends in this section, returned the
last of the week to his home in Yves.
tern Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Howard Smiley and daughter