The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18

laters of the prohibitOry law. They
made call at the home of Joe Punty
on the Arson side and found evidences
of violation of the law. They then
arrested Ed Goodchld of this town.
Mr. Goodchild was sitting in his auto.
A quantity of Canadian high wine
was found in the car Both men
were taken to Skowhegan to await
trial.
Hancock Pond is the lowest ever
remembered and unless rain comes
soon there will be a shortage OF water
unless water takers are willing to
save in every way.
The Woman's Association of the
Congregational church will hold their
annual harvest supper in the vestry
this evening from > to7.30. A roast
chicken supper will be served.
Rainbow Branch /. S. s. will hold
their annual sale and supper Friday.
Oct 10, in the Arson Town Hall.
The frequent repanking of the Mad
ison-Anson bridge has been source
of considerable trouble and expense
during the past few years. Street
commissioner W. W. Johnson had a
crew last week replanking the Madi-
son end. One afternoon during the
four working hours when there was
just q normal traffic one member of
the crew counted over 500 autos that
passed over. it. Some say that not
less than 1000 cars pass over the
bridge every twenty-four hours.
nf hn OF
church served delicious chicken
supper in theSchurch dining room,
Friday night.
Madison high school football team
was defeated Saturday afternoon In
game on Old Point avenue grounds
by score OF ~ to by the Winslow
high school team. The game was
played in 10 minute quarters. The
visitors made their scores in the first
half. Madison rallied in the last half
and during the last quarter were able
to go through the line of the visitors
almost at will. They were on the
Toward line in the enemy territory
when time up was called.
Forget Me-Not Branch I. s. s. will
hold their annual sale and supper
Friday. Nov. 2. at the Methodist
church.
Sorosis was entertained Monday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Alice b.
Dyer, Weston avenue. The program
was in charge OF Mrs. Sara Glidden.
A very interesting talk on 1.-THE Maine
Legislature" was given by Hon. Le-
roy r. Folsom of Norridgewock; roll
IAI f@ htf h,It ant
events. Refreshments were served
by Mrs. Thaxter Small, Mrs. Charles
Davis and Mrs. Dumont Hilton. A
social hour was enjoyed
Harvest Sunday was observed at the
Methodist church, Sunday. The altar
was decorated with autumn leaves,
canned fruits and vegetables. There
was also special sermon on 1.-THE
Immaculate Lay of the Harvest in
the Spiritual World" by the pastor,
Rev. C. j. Browne. The vegetables
and other offerings have been pack
ed and sent to the Maine Conference
Deaeoness Home In Portland.
A very enjoyable feature of the
Sunday night service at the Congre-
gational church was the talk given by
c. A. Weston of Portland. Mr.. Wes-
ton was a former resident Of this place
and has many warm friends here
among the older people. Mr.. Weston
returned Monday to his home after
passing the week with relatives in
this place.
On account Of the absence of the
pastor. Rev C. H. Mckinney, who is
attending the Natural Council of Con-
gregational church In Springfield,
Mass, there will be NO services at
that church next Sunday. The mid
week service will be held as usual.
DELGRECO-SK ILL1NGS
At the Congregational parsonage on
Saturday morning, Frank Delgreco of
this place, signal man at the Founda-
ton Co. and Edna Erma Skillings OF
Embden were united in marriage by
the pastor, Rev c. H. Mckinney. The
single ring service was used. The
couple were attended by Mr.. and Mrs,
Harold Smith of Embden. Mr.. and
Mrs. Delgreco are to make their
home on Weston avenue for the pres
ent.
SCOTT-SCOTT
Walter Scott of this place and
Emaline Scott of Camden were united
in marriage Sunday morning at the
Congregational parsonage. The sim
gle ring service was used and they
were unattended. The groom Is
steel worker at the Foundation Com
pany and the couple are to reside in
Norridgewock.
Ezra f. Tompkins left town Sunday
on an auto trip to Boston and yicin-
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Powers Of Hal
lowell were calling on relatives in
town one day last week.
v B. Merrill, principal of the Junior
high school passed the week end at
his home in Winslow.
Mrs. G. L. Garrison was confined
to her home last week by a severe
cold
Edith Hubbard was able to resume
her studies at the vi grade Monday
after weeks absence with severe