The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-06
Sknntllrnat Gnral Nrr1a

Miss Alice r. Parker spent the
week end at her home in Belfast.
Mrs. Perley S. Turner is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Enc
mark in Portland.
Dr. Genoa Sanborn of Lewiston has
been at home during the past week
owing to the illness of her mother,
Mrs. Cony Sanborn.
Mrs. Charles l.. Williams who is
employed in Bangor, left Monday for
that city after visiting relatives in
Canaan for the past few days.
Mrs. Enrol Taylor and two children
Enrol Jr. and Gardiner left Saturday
morning for Cumberland to visit with
Mrs. Taylors cousin, Mrs. j. w.
Simpson.
Dana Blanchard, Enrol Taylor,
Charles Smith of this place and Vintol
Hussey of Augusta left Sunday for
hunting trip in the vicinity of Dead
River Dam.
Mrs. Lizzie Hoxie Nye is building a
on Turner Ave just off of West Front
street. Modern improvements will
be installed and a pleasant home is
indicated.
Among the out-of-town people here
TO attend the funeral of Mrs Joseph
Turcotte were Mrs. Hugh Kelley of
Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tur-
cote of Gardiner George Hannahan
and his mother, Mrs. Lena Hannahan
of Lewiston.
The Skowhegan Dancing Club are
planning to hold some of their assem-
blies this winter and E. P, Whiting
and r. T. Jenkins are already >ar-
ranging with the members for the
same The first dance will prob
ably be the week before Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell Thompson
are to occupy the furnished home of
Judge AMI Mrs F. F. Lawrence dur
ing the winter months Judge and Mrs.
Lawrence will make their headquar-
ters in Augusta according to. their
usual custom, having left for that
city, Saturday.
A pleasant party suggestive of the
Halloween season was given by Miss
Rebecca Russakoff at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs s. Russia
koff last Friday evening. Games and
dancing were enjoyed during the
evening and refreshments of ice
cream, cakes and candies were served.
Mrs o. r. Wilder and her son Jack
have left for their new home in Hav-
erhll, Mass. Mr.. Wilder has engag-
ed in the Shoe manufacturing business
there for himself. The many friends
of the family regret their removal and
"a number of social events have been
given III their honor prior to their de-
parture. Master Jack is a freshman
in the high school.
A party in observance of their recent
wedding was given last Thursday
night by members of the family to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Roy. The al
fair was held at the home of Mr..
Roys aunts, Mrs. Sarah Vigue and
Mrs. Nellie L. Gagne. Games and
cards were enjoyed. Refreshments OF
ice cream, waters, fruit, candy, nuts
and sweet cider were served. The
gifts included a set of dishes, silver
and furniture. Mr.. Roy is one of the
LEGAL city carriers.
Miss Virginia w. Ames of Skowhe-
gan has recently been made left full
back on the field hockey team of the
Junior class at Bates College. She
has been prominent in athletics OF
every variety since coming to col
lege, and has represented her class In
yolley ball, basketball, soccar, track
and tennis. Besides having in this
way earned the right to wear the col
lege letter, Miss Ames has become
very popular in the musical circles OF
the college and of Lewiston and Au-
burn.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. W. l.. Rob
ertson gave delightful Hallowe en-
party for her two little daughters,
Marguerite and Jeanett, the occasion
also celebrating Marguerites eighth
birthday. There were twelve little
folks present and games and music
were enjayed At refreshment time
ice creamN assorted cookies and a
birthday cake were served in the din
ing room which was decorated in
Halloween colors. At each place
were tiny Halloween baskets hlled
with candies,
Halloween was very generally OBJ
served in different Skowhegan homes
and numerous parties were given.
Among the pleasant events for the
little people was the party at the kim
dergarten in which festive decora-
lions and games were features. Miss
Evelyn Chase had a Halloween whist
during which dancing was enjoyed.
Jack o'lanterns and other weird
decorations were used. while the hos
tess young sister Miss Laura, dressed
as witch. received the guests. A
lunch of fruit salad, rolls olives,
doughnuts and cider was enjoyed by
the merrymakers Another Hallow-
cen party was that given by Miss
Phyllis Hoyt, at the home of her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoyt on
Madison Avenue. Miss Ruth Hoyt
told fortunes and the guests were in
appropriate costumes. At refresh
ment time popcorn, apples and can
dies in Halloween hats were enjoyed.
Solemn high mass for the late Mrs.
Clotide (Breton) Turcotte wife OF