The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-04

Rev. George Loring Thurlow was at
The Forks, Monday, to officiate at the
funeral of Mrs. Charles Hackettt an
aged resident OF that place.
A basket ball team is to be organic
ed in the BPW Club and all those
who wish to play or assist the team
are asked to meet at Heselton Hall,
this Thursday evening at $50.
There will be no supper served this
evening at the meeting of Somerset
Fortress but refreshments will be
in order at the close of the business
meeting. A supper will be served
at the next meeting.
Miss Evelyn Groder the high school
senior. who has been so seriously i'll,
was moved on cot Yesterday to the
Children Hospital in Portland for
treatment Her mother and Miss
Verna Goffey. a registered nurse, ac-
eompanied her.
All members of the Working League
are urged to be present at the next
meeting to be Held Monday afternoon
at the church parlors This will be
the last meeting before the fair on the
10Th, hence the urgent request for at
tendance at tnat time.
List of letters remaining unealled
for for. the week ending Saturday,
Nov. %; Frank Lucy, Miss Eva
Newall. Mrs Arthur Woodman.
These letters will be sent to the Dead
Letter office if not called for before
Saturday. December 18th
Miss Helen C. Hight of this town, IA
sophemore at Colby College, had a
story The Visitor accepted by the
Boston Post. which was published in
| their issue of Tuesday last. Miss
Hight is planning to enter the literary
fed after the completion of her col
lege work. 3ex3 j.
Lyndon H. Mullen of Co. NJ. Fort
Mckinley, eldest son of the late An
gier A, Goodrich, spent his holidays
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sydney
Goodrich. Mrs. Goodrich's uncle,
John Hill of the West Forks has also
been visiting at the Goodrich home
on st. Marks street.
There will be a meeting of Somerset
Council No. 20S9, Knights of Column
bus. Monday evening Due to the
resignation of the financial secretary,
Eugene \. Dumont who has occupied
the position for the last four years.
Julian J. Conroy has been designated
TO fill the position pro TEN.
Owing to meeting of the Woman's
Aid Society held Tuesday, the regular
meeting of the Clementine Weston w.
C. L. L. was deferred until yesterday
when Miss Gertrude s. Weston. was
hostess at her home, The program
. was directed by Mrs Mabel p. Judkins
1.-The recently elected president.
Mr. aud Mrs. Frank J. Foster. wAb
;. were recently married at Newmarket
N, H.. visited over the week end With
Mr.l Foster parents, Mr. and Mrs
: Major Foster of East st, Several
> pl,ivate receptions were given in their
!! honor and relatives and friends show.
. 3 sps1adh axss kstsbiea aManford Cal.
way OF Skowhegas, hy the Governor
}, and Council following his recent
| hearing He is serving a minimum
+ sentences Of fifteen ana fone-balf years
Il and, a maximum, sentence of twenty
n seven years in the States Prison for
arson, escape from Jail and assault
on an officer 49,.
4 Norris b. Taylor of Bingham was in
town Tuesday morning. He came
mere to bring Mrs. Taylor's mother
Mrs Mae Eames, who had been visit
ing in Bingham. Mr. Taylor was in
Lewiston Monday, going there for
Mrs. Taylor, the trip being made by
automobile Notwithstanding the re-
cent storm, the journey was made
without important difficulties. Or
the trip down Tuesday morning. how
ever, many drifts were encountered
especially on Robbins Hill, the snow
was piled into the road to such an
extent that the machine had to de-
tour through the fields.
Regular meeting of Priscilla Rebe
Hah Lodge was held Tuesday evening
with a good attendance. Regular
routine of business was transacted
after which delightful program was
presented consisting of reading. Mrs
John Healy; cello and banjo. selec.
tions by Harold Dover accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Dover; reading
eIsinh Valliere A delicious lunch OF
~ SdUu WlEHeS, HOL tuOCOldle anu lniHls
l.Was served by the committee in
charge composed of Ruth Valliere
chairman; Mr. and Mrs. John Healy;
4 Ora Vallere. Doris Whttemore, Fern
Packard, Verna McQullan. Mr. ant
Mrs Alton Ellis, Dora Ellis. Rattle
Tozier, Mrs Maude Dover, Dorothy
Lyons. Mr.. and Mrs Olin Valliere
The next meeting will be held Dec
18th, at which time the degree will be
conferred on class of candidates
The committee in charge of the pro
gram is Myra VI. French, Mr., and Mrs
Bert Harville Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
pmmmer. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Jones
Mrs. Gertrude Green, Pearl Bernard
There will be a Xmas tree and each
member is requested to bring an in
expensive gift.