The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-15


Pastime Theatre. Mr. Verge was a
ship yard worker during the war at
: which time he wrote his first song
american Soldiers Later he has
written other songs.
Ms W. F. Greene. Mrs. William
Goodell, Mrs e. G. Weston, Mrs. Lulu
Phillips and Mrs. Clara f. Powers
were in Skowhegan Friday to attend
the County Guest Day of Clubs as
delegates from the Sorosis. The
ladies report very delightful time
and very helpful address by Mrs.
Chase of Lewiston.
The W. c. T. L. will meet this af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank
Ridlon, Arson side.
Several members of the Marcellus
Perkins Circle. G. A. K. are in Water
Vile. today, to attend reception
given by that Circle this evening.
An important real estate deal was
completed last week by which the Hill
ton House lot on Lower Maple street
was sold to Walter Fletcher. This
lot was owned by stock company of
ten local men.
The annual sale of the Ladies Aid of
the Methodist Church will be held
Thursday afternoon, Nov. %, in the
church parlors. cold meat supper
will be served from $50 to o'clock.
An alarm of fire was rung in Thurs
day morning at 6.l5 for fire at the
home of John Flrabotta on Il. & w. st.
The family was quickly aroused and
all safely escaped The II. & W. sent
up crew to fight the fire and the fire
men responded in their usual manner.
There was quite a lot OF damage,
mostly by water
Sorosis was very delightfully."- enter
tanned Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs Clara RrPowers. The meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Laura Goodell. who after
the report of the last meeting was
read. introduced Judge {. o. Small,
chairman OF the local Red Cross
Chapter, who spoke on the needs of
the Chapter. The meeting was then
given over to Mrs. Powers. who in
troduced Hon. f. H. Holley of North
Arson. who spoke on maine Legisla-
ton and Parliamentary Law" His
solo by Miss Shirley Gibbs accom-
panied by Miss Katherine Mckinney
pianfst& also by the playing of the
"Sorosis March" composed and play
ed by Mrs Alice Spear Rand. A so
cial hour followed during which re-
freshments Of sandwiches, cake and
coffee were served by a committee
consisting of Mrs. w. G. Sawyer, Mrs.
S. Fl. Tinkham and Mrs. w A. Wes-
ton. Several invited guests were
present including Mrs. F. Fl. Holley
of North Arson, Mrs. Henry Hussey
and Mrs. Dorothy Henderson of Nor
ridgewock and Mrs. James Stenhouse
of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chapman re-
turned Monday from few days visit
with their daughter Miss Hazel, who
is employed in Portland.
DR.. l.. F. Norris and son Perry were
in Oakland. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Glidden and
daughter Marjorie were business call
ers in Watervlle, Monday.
Miss Marjorie Monk, commercial
teacher at NJ. H. s., passed the week
end at her home in Auburn.
Madison Junior High School foot
ball team defeated Skowhegan Junior
high team in a game Saturday at the
Old Point avenue grounds.
Mrs Samuel Bracket remains seri'
ously i'll at her home on Madison st
Monday DR.. Hill of Waterville was
called to see her and, operated OF
her throat trained nurse is car
ing for her.
Article Donna of Uxbridge, Mass. IL
passing a few weeks at the home o
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Georg'
Donna.
A special sermon for veterans was
given Sunday morning at the Meth
odist church by Rev. c. J. Brown,
James l.. Brown, who has been a
work at Bridgton for the past few
months. has returned home.
Frank Getchel of Auburn passed
the week end at the home of his sis
ter Mrs W. J. Foster, being called
here by the Illness of his father, AL
den Getchell
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa NJ. Gilman return
ed Saturday to their home in Portland
after a few days visit with relatives
and friends in this vicinity.
Wendell the young son of Rev. ant
Mrs. e b. Tetley, returned the las
of the week after being surgica
patient at the Somerset Hospital TO-
two weeks.
Miles Owens, a student at Bates
passed the week end at the home o
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. JOSEPH
Owens.
Mrs. Mary Cone who has been thu
guest of friends in Massachusetts fol
the past month. returned Monday u
this place where she makes her hom'
with her daughter and husband, DIR
and Mrs. l.. F. Norris.
Mrs Harold Glidden who has beer
confined to her home on Pine stree
for the past week by Illness is report
ed on the gain.
Mrs. James Herd was confined Il