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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
Yep. In A Minute!

Mother, shall / run out
and mail this letter." asked
a little girl of six years.
mo, child, certainly not"
was the reply. cts pouring
in torrents, and not fit to turn
a dog out of doors. Let your
father CO."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
Another Slogan Contest

A certain town had bot a
new fire engine and the sup
erintendent after gathering
all his men together, suggest
ed that an appropriate motto
should be placed over the sta
ton. The thing was debated
at some length, and several
suggestions were made. Fin
ally one man arose and said:
81 move the following motto:
May this fire engine be like
all the old maids in our vii
lage-always ready, but new
er called for"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

A man who sought to trade
his wife for an automobile
has been arrested and SEN
fenced to prison. It is only
just that the courts should
protect automobile dealers
against such sharp practices.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
Have A Look

The speeding motorist had
run down an unfortunate pc
destrian.
"Hey!" he yelled to his vic
tim. while you're under
there, take a look at my four
wheel brakes. They didn't
work."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
Where Men are Men

A large, portentious indi-
vidual walked up to the tenn
porary bar of a disreputable
bootlegger and said he want
ed something that had a real
kick to it.
1--WE have scotch, gin, white
lightnin' and carbolic acid"
he was told.
"All right, give me a slug
of acid" he said.
So the dispenser poured a
half tumblerful. The West
erner drank it down in one
gulp and never batted an eye,
"Say, but you're Rough"
said the dispenser.
why? Me tough? He'll! the
Ku Kluxers just drove us sis
sizes out Of Texas"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
HORSE SENSE

Young Lordling: my word,
there goes the Prince off q
horse again. And he was
travelling incognito, too"
Puncher:: s'Yep! But you
can't fool q horse"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

A cockney and his Ameri-
can friend were taking a walk
one night when an owl set up
his ancient Hoo hoo-hoov
"What's that?" asked the
Englishman.
"Oh, that's an OWL" ans
wered that American casual
".
Well" stormed the in
suited Englishman, 81 know
it's a owl, but what the ell
is it that's 'owling?"
First Cannibal:: "The chief
has hay fever"
Second ditto: Serves him
right; we warned him not to
eat the grass widow"
Judge Guilty or not gull
ty?
Rastus-Not guilty sub.
udge-Haw you ever been
in Jail?
Rastus-No. sub; I never
stole nuthin' before.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
A New Rule

This bit of irony, sarcasm
or something appears in the
form of a sign on a Scottish
golf course: Members Will
refrain from picking up lost
balls until they have stopped
rolling"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30
Birds of a Feather

Birds Of a Feather
Employe removing his hat
and coat at $500: sEr-good
morning, SIR"
Boss (removing his hat and
coat: Late again"
Employee: $50 am l."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

A sad-looking woman Of
mature years appeared on the
street pushing a baby car
riage, in which was a fine,
healthy, infant, bowling lust
lily. A friend approached.
"Why, Mrs. Lufkins!" she
calculated. what q darling
baby! But you haven't any
children. Whose is it,"
you're wrong, my DEAR"
replied the sad-faced one.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

do you believe there is q
devil?" seven-year-old Johnny
Austin asked his companion
in Sunday School.
"Of course I do"
Huh! It's the same as the
story about Santa Claus. It's
your father"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

Short History of a Job
1. Hired Man.
2. Tired Man.
3. Fired Man.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

A negro stoker was cross
ing the ocean for the first
time. He came up on deck to
get a breath of air. Looking
out on the water, he said in
disgust: why, we is right
what we wuz this time yes
terday."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

A doctor brot a dyspeptic
farmer q big brown pill. 81
want you to try this pill at
bedtime" he said. sIt's q new
treatment, and if you can re-
tain it on your stomach it
ought to cure you"
The next day the doctor
called again. did you man.
age to retain that pill on
your stomach 2" he asked Gag
erly.
"Well, the pill was all right
as long as / kept awake" the
farmer replied, 'sbut every
time / fell asleep it rolled off. -
INA, has pa been to the
races?"
Eyes. How do you know p
"Well, my money box won't
rattle"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

Dining room Chairs
2 Cornish India game Cockerels
Wyandotte Cockerels
l bay Mare, years old, 1900 lbs work any place
Iron Baby Bed
l eft Round Dining Table
l Pitch Fork
Cross-cut Saw
Wagon Jack
/ Small Table
Washing Machine and Wringer
In addition to the above, we have been promised
some live stock and other goods that the owners
failed to list.
GROCERIES FOR AUCTION SALE
sacks Onions
8 boxes Winesap Apples
49-lb Sacks Flour
l sack Of Sugar
1 dozen pairs of Leather Mitts
dozen Kitchen Stools
boxes of Soap
And Many other Items
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

One 6-hole Range
1 Self-heating Flat Iron
l Brush Sythe
/ Carburetor and Manifold
! Radiator Support
Set Irons for hay rack
1 Tank for carbon lights
Is Automobile Tire Tubes
8 Dining Tables
3-gallon Barrel Churn
600 lbs. of fresh-killed Pork
/ medium sized Three quarter Push Cart, near
ly new
1Organ
l Vacuum Washer
1 Wringer
Marshwells Washing Machine
8 good Coal Heaters
1 Stock Saddle
/ 3-inch Wagon
1 Parlor Set
/ Library Table
/ 9x12 Rug
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

And Many other Items
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-10-30

omses outclass the last More enthusiasm being
being listed QRemember this is your sale without the
ttng it on. Help make it success. s.
city cordially invited to take part in this SALE Below
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
WEST BRIGHTON

The Corson Brothers, who have
been hauling white birch pulp for the
s. d. Warren Company and landing
on Corson Bog, finished their Job
Friday.
Scott Hunnewell and Donald Cor
of Brighton were callers at Burt Cor
sons one day last week.
Maurice Small and family were
guests at Burt Corson's Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Wyman and
daughter Gala were Sunday guests
at Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Whitmans.
Mrs. Chester Berry and aunt, Mrs.
Sadie Emmons of Madison, were
guests at Nelson Whitman's Sunday
to visit Mrs. Emmons' mother, Mrs.
Maria Whitman who has been serious
ly Ill with the flu.
Harry Farrin and son were callers
at Burt Corson's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Corson were
callers at Charlie Moody's Sunday.
Miss Althca Moody of Scion high
school was week end guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Moody.
John l.. Foss of Athens was in this
vicinity buying stock one day last
week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
EAST SKGWHEGAN

The following farmers from the
river road are improving the pleasant
weather and good roads by hauling
their pulpwood. birch and Grating to
the Hinckley station for shipment.
Stillman Lovely. e. F. Parker, f. j..
Mitchell and Harry Ellis while Guy
Kimball is hauling hemlock for MIR.
Roderick.
Mrs. Ernest Varney has been on the
sick list with neuralgia in her face.
Mrs. Landry has been helping her
with her work.
Ernest Varney dressed a hog last
week weighing 800 pounds.
Miss 1nas Tibbetts received 300 lit
tie day old chicks from Buckfield Sat
urday.
Harold Sprague had the misfortune
of getting hurt Sunday by his horse
kicking him.
Mr.. Charles Van Sickel Is confined
to her bed with neuralgia, Her
daughter Esther of Fairfield, is taking
care of her.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
HARMONY

Tuesday evening, January 18th, the
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sis
ters installed their officers In the
presence of the district officers and
guests from Hartland, also invited
guests here. The officers of Sun
rise Temple were installed by Mrs.
Eunice B. Hill, past chief, with Mrs.
Guy Hunt and Mrs. Gala Snow OF
Hartland as marshalls and are as fol-
lows: Most Excellent Chief, Mrs.
Jennie Chadbourne; Excellent Senior
Mrs. Audrey Magoon; Excellent Jul
Nor, Mrs. Marion Bemis; manager,
Mrs. Constance West; mistress OF
records and correspondence, Mrs.
Bina Leighton; mistress of finance,
Mrs. Lou Willis; protector of temple,
Mrs. Ida Lombard guard of outer
temple, Mrs. Ethel Snowdon; past
chief, Mrs. Ethel Libby. The Off
GERS installed vacated their chairs and
Higgins Lodge 101 installed officers
with Deputy Grand Chancellor, Mr..
Percival of Pittsfeld as installing Of
ficer. Excellent Senior, John Libby
Jr.; chancellor commander, 4. o.
Bell. vice chancellor, Hiram Bean;
prelate, Charles Lombard; master OF
finance and correspondence, George
Bowdoin; master of exchequer, M. j.
Bemis; keeper of records and seals,
John Libby Jr.; master at arms, Lion
ell West; master of work, John West
Jr.; outer guard, Ivan Chadbourne;
inner guard, Harry Gaynes. After
the installation a bountiful supper
was served.
W. f. Marble has radio installed
by Lysle Hutchins. E. B. Reed has
had one installed recently.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Fox January "a. Mar
joria Helen.
Miss Lena Cooley, assistant in the
high school, has been unable to at
tend to her duties for several days
on account of Illness.
Carroll Deeriflg has purchased the
stand Of G. T.. Downs and will move
his family there as soon as he gets
it painted, etc, inside.
Schools closed February l, for a
few weeks.
There is much freight both going
and coming on this road.
Mrs. II. A. Bartlett Is SunerlnS from
neuralgia In her face caused by hay-
ing a tooth extracted.
Merton Robinson has gone to
Springfield, Mass.
Miss Florence Hurd has returned
from Clftondale. Mass.
Miss Clara Curtis went to Hartland
Monday for a time.
Alfred Tracy came from Bates Col
lege Monday evening for short va
cation.
There will be q baptism next Sun
day morning at the M. e. Church.
February IT, district superintendent
Rev. Mr.. Barch will preach in the
afternoon and evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
WEST ST. ALBANS

George Emery has two men chop
ping wood for him. Wood chopping
and the marketing of wood seem to
be the doings of this section.
Frank Heath and Frank Hollister
are hauling pulp from the North
Hartland region.
Alton Morrow and Harry FinsOn
we're callers at V. II. Bragg's on the
mountain one evening this week,
helping them with their radio.
Miss Iva Lewis of Harmony spent
several days with her mother who is
employed as housekeeper at Frank
Buker's.
Fred Lucas was in Boston all the
week in attendance at the meetings of
the New England Milk Producers AS
ISOLATION.
Mr.. and Mrs p W. Libby of Water
Vile who have been visiting at Frank
Libby's, went to Hartland Sunday to
remain few days.
POND SCHOOL
Pond School, taught by Irene Libby
reports the following for the week
ending February LIST. We have an
other educational exhibit, this one
from the Twitchell- Champlin Co. of
Portland.
Mr.. Clifford visited us Monday
morning and gave a silent reading
test, those above standard are Clar-
ence Morrow. Beatrice Frost, Evelyn
Morrow, Althea Morrow, Frank Hol-
lister, John Braley, Charles Braley
and Agnes Spaulding. The following
received Good" in their spelling
blanks, Myron Wood, Grace Wood and
Myrtle Lewis.
Pupils having perfect spelling for
the week are, Althea Morrow, Myrtle
Lewis, Grace Wood, Myron Wood and
Agnes Spaulding.
On Wednesday we were very glad
to entertain a few members Of the
Women's Farm Bureau, Mrs. Mabel
/ Hilton, Mrs. Erma Morrow and Miss
Ethel Moore. In the afternoon AL
/ fred Hilton visited also. We feel IL
is somewhat of an honor to have a
man visit US. This makes two on
our visiting list.
Thursday morning Miss Iva Lewis
o. Harmony and little sister Lillian
visited us and at IL o'clock alone
came Mrs. Lester Jepson and Mrs
Warren Frost with good supply O
fish chowder for our dinner. They
remained for dinner and spent the at
ternoon. We do enjoy. company.
This week began another spelling
contest, the captains being EvelyI
Morrow and Grace Wood. Grace
side is three points ahead at the en'
of this week.
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p. J. and L. M. Lancaster have been
in Skowhegan during the past week
on business. -
Mrs. Richard Chase and Mrs. o. M.
Chase passed Friday afternoon at c.
B. Chase's,
Mrs. Schuyler Burrill who has been
confined to her home for four or five
weeks with rheumatic fever is much
improved. Mrs. F. E. Williams has
been in the home caring for Mrs.
Burrill.
w. S. Spaulding of Pittsfield and
DIR. White of Cornville were in town
Sunday on business.
Fred Nichols of Skowhegan is Wis
iting in the home of his sister, Mrs.
Halle Hubbard.
Walter Q'Brien is working for Lee
muel Lancaster.
Kenneth Austin Is contend to his
home with chicken pox.
Joseph Grover was in Skowhegan
Saturday on business.
Harold Herrin and family have
moved to Skowhegan where he has
employment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
MALBON'S MILLS

Lester Young of Larone has been
cutting ice for Isaiah Crowell and at
the futile Farm on the Notch road.
Roland Corson and another man have
been saving ice for several others,
including Maurice Malbon. Charles
Whittemore, Malbon Bros, and Peter
Merry.
1t has been a busy time for the
farmers.
Raymond LaCasce, student at
Bowdoin college with his mother, Mrs.
Eta Lace spent Friday night with his
sister, Mrs. Charles Walker at this
place.
Miss Muriel Walker who attends the
Park school In town did not attend
school on Monday and Tuesday on
account of bad cold.
w. II. Weatherbee Is hauling wood
from the Notch woods for G. p. Whit
temore.
Il. Peter Merry. n milkman, bought
new mich COW of Charles Holden
on Monday.
Lloyd and Howard Holden who are
passing the winter in Sarasota, Flori-
da, write home that they are enjoy
ing the winter very much and both
have employment there.
Mrs. Henry Arnold who visited with
her sister, Mrs. Joseph Whittemorf
last summer and with Mr.. Arnold
started in November on their return
trip to California, stopping with rel
atlves In Massachusetts, where Mr.
! Arnold suddenly passed away, start
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
WEST MOSCOW

Robert Burns had the misfortune
to loose one of his horses while haul
ing wood over in Pleasant Ridge.
Charles Collins with his brother
Fred are cutting ice on Temple Pond.
Fred Temple and son are hufrying
just now filling their ice house with
good old frozen autumn ale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Temple have
made arrangement to go to Troutdale
In the near future.
Mrs. VIM. punton is working for
Mrs. Mable Hilton.
Fred Collins has let his horses out
to Fred Moores for few weeks to
work in the woods.
Mrs. Jennie Collins horse has not
got use to the log hauler yet. 1t
wants to dance the shimmy every time
1t meets it, without the aid of music
Weymouth Collins is cutting and
hauling his own wood this winter
His son Norman has been helping for
a few days.
The main camp of Taylor Brothers
at DECKER Brook burned down last
Saturday morning A large quaint
ty of groceries and dry goods were
destroyed.
1t is also reported that James Fitz-
simmons lost a horse last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07

ed on January II for her home in
Pasadena, where she arrived safely
January 81. Friends will be glad to
hear of her safe arrival.
Friends of Mrs. Selyin Flanders
who has been afflicted with boils for
the past several months will be glad
to learn that she Is improving in
health and able to do some work
about her home ON the Malbon's
Mills road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crowell and
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. 0. Furber were able
to make "A cali by auto Sunday on
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah
Crowell at Malbon's Mills.
Roger Kilkenny, grandson of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Merry, has two lambs
which haul his sled with light loads
of wood, sawdust, etc, and are great
favorites with the children.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Kenton Quint went to Wateryille
Friday where he will be operated on
for appendicitis soon.
A son was born January 26to Mr..
and Mrs. William Taylor.
W. Il. Clark was a bushes caller
at Skowhegan Friday.
Carl Romeo Is home from Pinkham' s
camp where he has been working for
the past two mnoths.
Flora Crosley left Wednesday for
a few days visit at Augusta going
TO Worcester Saturday to visit with
relatives.
Frank Nye suffered paralytie
shock of the left side Tuesday. He
is resting comfortably at this writing.
John Hicks who has been in poor
health for the last two weeks with
assesses in the throat had severe
attack of acute indigestion Friday but
Is improving.
Mrs. Ella Beals is at c. H. Bart
let's for the winter, also his sister,
Mrs. Vesta Jones is visiting them
A little baby boy arrived at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coffin
Thursday morning, January 81.
MIS-. JOStDIllut kSuiit ahN III
children went to Pleasant Island Sat
urday where Mr.. Quint Is working.
DIR. Marston of North Arson was a
professional caller in town Saturday
in consultation with DR.. Hutchins.
Leila Morton returned Saturday
from a weeks visit with her parents
at Pennington. She is bookkeeper
for o. w. Chase.
The Quazweelikit Club met with
Carrie Viles Monday, January % with
two substitutes. Julia Smith won
first prize and Mabel Abbott BOBBY.
Refreshm of cherry jello whip,
egg sandwiches, olives and coffee
were served.
Inez Viles who has been confined
to the house with blood poisoning in
both hands is able to be out again.
The Willing Workers supper
Thursday night was we'll attended
about fifteen dollars being realized.
Mrs. Winnie Green has been suffer-
ing with pleurisy for the past week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
ST. ALBANS

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs, Howard
Nutter were very sorry to hear that
Mr.. Nutter has had the misfortune
to break his leg below the knee, since
going to Portland Oregon and all hope
for a speedy recovery.
Thomas Peakes has carbuncle on
his neck which is very painful
The funeral of Elmer Cooley was
held at the house Wednesday at 2 Z,
NJ. Reverend Mr.. Bennett OF Hart
land officated.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Libby were in
Dexter on business Saturday.
Edwin N. Grant, deputy sheriff oil
st. Adams, was home from Skowho-
gan for the week end.
Archie Parker had his woodpile
sawed Monday. He has had the
rheumatism in his hands badly and
friends were glad to help him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
RIyERSIDE-KINGFIELD

Glen Adams who has been in q
hospital in Portland since early sum-
mer, passed away February End. His
remains will be brought home the
first of the week. He leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Ray Perkins and Miss
Ethel Adams.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Willie Howe, February 2.
The Universalists will meet at the
Herbert Sunday evening by invitation
and have refreshments after. Meet
ing to form young peoples meeting
We are wishing them success.
Err Moulton and Fred Watts who
have been working in at Indian Pond
have finished their job Of clearing the
lot and moved out February LIST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
PLEASANT RIDGE

Robert Burns of Moscow who Is
hauling pulp for F. +. Beane. had
the misfortune to lose one of his
work horses on Wednesday last.
DIR. Piper Of Scion was called We'd
nesday to see Sidney Berry who Is in
failing health.
Old friends in the place have re-
Gently received letters from Mrs, Rena
Sanborn Ellis, a former resident OF
this town, but who for many years
has lived in other places and for the
past two years has been and is super
intendent of the Seabury Memorial
House at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. She
plans to have vacation in July
which she will spend in Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
ANSON. CENTER

Miss Pauline Ashcroft has been I'M
able to attend school for the past
week owing to an attack of whoop-
ing cough.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds is i'll with a
severe cold.
Frank Carl is working for William
Rand of Arson Valley.
William Rand who Is serving as a
juryman during the present term of
court was at home over the week
end.
Harold and. Sherwood Parlin have
contracted to cut one hundred cords
of wood for Charles McGoff. They
began work on the job last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
STRATTON

1t was Tim Kicker that got in TO
the Mil Pond recently instead of Mrs.
Tim Kicker.
Clifford Drake of the Eustis Tele-
phone Company has gone to Cara
basset to build a private line to
Kingfeld for the Lawrence Plywood
Company.
Deputy Sheriff J. A. LeClair was re-
Gently at Rock Pond.
CA. Armstrong went to Farming
ton Monday for pury duty.
Mrs. Mary LeClair Is having a bad
time with lameness.
J. A. LeClair is working on the
road for the S. NJ. Co.
]. w. MacGuire Is making some I'M
provements In the inside OF his store,
taking out a partition and 1t looks a
lot better. J. o. Tanguay is doing
the carpenter work.
Abbie Knapp has returned to kibby.
All were glad to see Mrs. John
Butts out again after her recent Ill
ness.
Joe Arsenault has returned from a
trip down river.
George Herringer was a recent Wis
Itor in Pennington.
Hon. A. B. Sargent has returned
from his trip down river.
Mrs. Fife WEIGH Is working for
Mrs. Roy Llsherness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
EAST SKOWHEGAN

People In this section harvested
their ice last week. 1t is about six
teen inches thick and of excellent
quality.
Miss Laura Michaud of Fairfield
was week end guest of her sister,
Mrs. Neil Macdonald.
Miss Edna Davis of Canaan visited
her sister, Mrs. F. 3. POoler recently.
Miss F.. Felta Richardson visited the
Parker school Saturday.
Hartwell Peavey of Clinton was a
cfller at Carl Ireland's Friday OF
last week.
Neil Macdonald is hauling pressed
hay to Hinckley.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
MOOSE RIVER

Funeral services were conducted at
the Congregational Church in Jack
man over the remains of Mrs. Re-
becca Holden, wife of John Holden
of Bowdoinham, formerly OF this
place. without music or song the I'M
pressive words of Rev. George Mer-
riam of Skowhegan were heard by
the Borrowing relatives and friends
of the deceased. Beautiful floral tri-
butes, silent tokens of love and es-
TEEN in which she was held by those
who knew her, covered and surround
ed the casket. The bearers were
John and James sands, cousins, Par
ker and Clearance Sands. nephews OF
the deceased. The interment was
in the Holden cemetery where her
first husband and several of her
children are buried. Mrs. Holden is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Joseph
Durgin of The Forks and Mrs. Il.
Bosworth of Gardiner and two broth
ers in the west. Her husband above
mentioned and one daughter. Mrs.
Elroy Seekins of Lowell, Mass, are
two grand children. Mrs. Seekins
was with her mother during her i'll
ness and with her husband and faith
err, accompanied the remains here to
their last resting place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-07
INDIAN POND

Arthur Burke. an employee of the
Hollingsworth & Whitney Company
at their operations at Cold Stream,
has returned home from Kennebec
Valley Hospital, SkoWhegan, after
surgical operation.
Frank Curran has been receiving
medical treatment at Kennebccl Val
ley Hospital.