The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10

Mr.. Cottle with them as far as Pitts
field, where he was to take the f50
train on his way back.
NEW PORTLAND
Those here for the holiday were
Miss Edna Mitchell of Waterville, Mr..
and Mrs Leslie Moody and Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer bennett and children OF
Portland. Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings Hoyt
of Lewiston, Mrs. Gertrude Sanborn
and Mrs. Fanny Foss of Madison.
DR.. and Mrs. A. H. Clark and child
rem spent last week in Bingham.
Mrs. Harold Luce and daughter Vir-
ginia are visiting, relatives in Port
land.
Eugene Williamson is working in
the spool mill here.
Mrs. Margaret King has gone to
Cherryfield where Mr.. King is EN-
ployed as state inspector of the
bridge under construction there.
Mrs. Marcel Morton entertained the
Whist Club at her home Wednesday
afternoon. First prize was won by
Clara Nutting and consolation by
Louise Jones. Refreshments of Ven
etian egg on crackers, grape juice
and fancy cookies were served. The
ladies plan to go to Old Point. Madi-
son, for an outing Thursday.
There were no movies here Friday
evening.
A new sign over the engine house
door is now being admired. Many
thanks to Delbert Churchill who did
the fine work.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hoyt spent the
Fourth at Dixfield as guests of Mr..
and Mrs Arthur Stowell.
Mrs. Clara Butler is caring for
Mrs. John Dunlap.
Franz Luce and Ellery Hale finish
ed work in the mill here last week.
Spooner Davis has a new Chevrolet
Coupe.
NORTH NEW PORTLAND
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard WILDER had
for Company Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs
Sumner Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. Storer
Tanner and three children. Stanley,
Orville. and Florence of Sidney and
Mr.. and Mrs Will McChalski and
daughter Christine of Fairfield. All
brought food and enjoyed picnic
dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs Sylyanus Rosco of
Waterville are visiting his daughter,
Mrs. NJ c. Quint and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wendall, Mar
jorie and Eleanor, motored to Port
land Friday returning Sunday.
Carlton Collins is spending a week
at Wilton with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Huff and son
Rand of Bingham, spent the week end
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. f
Trip.
Lillian Kenison of Portland spent
the holiday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Kennison, also Frank
Small of Madison.
Friends of Winnie Green will be
sorry to learn he is i'll but is comfort
able at this time
Mrs Dell Farrand is visiting rela-
tives at Portland
Orrin Hall of Fairfield is working
in town.
Clarence Stausberry and family OF
Worcester. Mass, are living on the
Lane farm on the kingfield road. He
has recently opened the garage here
Mr. and Mrs. A. n. Williams and
daughter Lois of Portland are visiting
at Mr.. and Mrs. belmont Norton's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Foster and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence En-
cry and two children of Dixfeld were
in town Sunday. Mrs. Foster will
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F
E. Tripp for a week.
p. d. Luce has installed new
gasoline pump.
New Portland and Arson played
ball Saturday, score 21-6 in New
Portland's favor They also played
with Madison at Skowhegan Wednes-
day, losing the game, score being 6-5
Dance Saturday evening in Exhibi-
ton Building, Fairview Park, Show
hogan. Music by Citizens Band.
II. w. Kennison has purchased the
T. B. Tague house recently, this be-
ing the house that was partially des-
troyed by fire in April.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Knowles were
calling on friends at New Sharon and
Pennington Saturday.
Mrs. Lydia Savage of North Arson
is spending a few days with her son
Bert Savage.
The community was greatly sad.
dened Thursday, July 3, by the death
of one of it's most prominent and
respected citizens, Charles H. Bart
lett. Mr.. Bartlett suffered two Sc
we're shocks while. visiting at Oakland
and never rallied. Mr.. Bartlett was
so years old. had spent most of his
life In New Portland. owning the
novelty mill here for a number of
years He leaves besides widow,
one son Will of Ohio two sisters.
Mrs Lucy Plummer of Skowhegan
and Mrs. Vesta Jones Of Oakland
two grandchildren and several neph-
ews and nieces The respect and
love for Mr.. Bartlett was expressed
by the beautiful flowers. Those from
out of town to attend the funera
were Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bartlett of
Ohio, Charles Kimball and daughter
of Massachusetts, Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Marshall and Mrs. Yesta Jones Of Oak
land Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Plummer
DR.. and Mrs. r, A. Derbyshire and
A. B. Plummer of Skowhegan, Fred
Luce of New Vineyard and J. X. Viles
of Tim Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leeman Potter and