The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-20


here with his brother, DR.. NJ f. Lord.
Erlon d. Viles of Madison, who has
been clerking in numbering opera
tons at Grants during the winter,
came to Skowhegan Friday and visit
ed with his sisters, Mrs. Ava V. Sheri-
dan and Miss Velma S. Viles.
An explosion in the labratory room
at the high school building Friday af-
ternoon caused considerable alarm
when the chemistry class was trying
out an experiment. Charles Dionne
sustained cut as the result of the
error.
Attorney Donald w. Phlbrick of
Portland spent Sunday in Skowhegan
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. W.
Philbrick. Mrs d. W. Philbrck and
little son are spending some time in
Tallahassee and Chipley, Florida, her
old home.
Skowhegan acquaintance of Mr..
and Mrs Carroll Viles of Gorham will
be interested to learn that they have
purchased restaurant business in
Gorham, which Mrs. Viles is conduct
ing, Mr.. Viles remaining at the State
Normal School building as janitor.
Mr. and Mrs. S. NJ. Devoll left last
| Thursday for Portland where they
visited with Mr.. Devoll's sister, Mrs.
Abbie Ellis for a few days. From
Portland they will go to Sanbornville,
\. H., where they will visit with Mrs.
Devoll's daughter for several weeks.
Many local people will be interested
to learn that Alfred T. Morrill,, a Y.
NJ. C. A. worker of Newark, n. j., for
merly of Skowhegan, has been elect
ed president of the Boys Work Asso-
citation of New Jersey. He will carry
on this branch with his present "Y"
work.
Acquaintance of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Herbst of New Bedford Mass.
will be interested to learn that they
are the parents of young son GRo-
bert Fowler HerbsO. They have fire.
quently visited here with Mr. and Mrs.
S. A. Lindsay, the two ladies being
sisters.
Mrs. w. S. Stinchfeld and her
daughter, Miss Lyle G.. Stinchield, are
leaving tomorrow afternoon for New
York City and will sail from there
for twelve days trip to the Bermuda
Islands At the opening of high
school Miss Eunice Chase will subst-
tute for Miss Stinchfeld on the facul-
ty for few days prior to her return.
Howard Cook of Athens, a senior
at Somerset Academy, has been at the
home of DR.. NJ. E. Lord, coming here
Friday as the result of an accident in
which his right shoulder blade was
broken in several places. The acct
dent was due to falling wood hitting
him where the injuries were received.
Fortunately his studies will not be
seriously interrupted, if the case
yields to treatment as the Academy
closed for its spring vacation Friday
night
A quiet wedding was solemnized
Sunday afternoon at the parsonage of
the Bethany Baptist Church when
Earle Everett Potter Of Skowhegan,
son of William Potter Of Dover, N. II.
was married to Mrs. Mabel Maud
Swift of Skowhegan, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Wilmore Pottlc of Gardiner.
Rev George Merriam oficiated and
the double ring service was used. The
bride was attired in white. Attend
ing the couple were Jesse G. Bradley
and Mrs. Eva NJ. Stanwood Mr. Pot
ter is employed at the Somerset Shoe
Factory and the couple will reside at
Malbon's Mills.
A very pleasant event for SkOwhe
gan school teachers occurred Thurs
day evening last at the Lincoln school
building. when the instructors, Mrs,
Gertrude T. Greene, Mrs. Mildred c.
Lewis, Miss Marie GOldammer and
Miss Emma Mckay Robinson, enter
tanned the other teachers of the elc-
mentary schools. the special teachers
and Miss Alice r. Parker, the school
nurse. About twenty were present
and games were enjoyed. with viCtrola
selections. The affair was held in
Mrs. Lewis room and the upper cor
ridor, and refreshments of sand
witches, cake. coffee, nuts and minis
were served. The value of the kitch-
enette which has proven so advantage
Gus in the serving of hot lunches dur
ing school sessions was demonstrated
at refreshment time.
The Merry-go Grounds, an organiza-
tion of high school girls enjoyed
st. Patrick's party at the home of Miss
Dorothea Clough on Madison Avenue,
last Thursday evening. Games were
played and the radio was another
pleasure of the occasion. Refresh
ments were delightfully."- served from
the dining room which was lavishly
decorated in green and white. At
the places were charming souvenirs of
green candle-sticks and candles while
fayors were green heart shaped boxes
of candy and nuts, each box having
a picture of the young lady to whom
the place was assigned. Green and
white ices were served with waters
and cake. A huge center cake CON
tanned all sorts of novelties. 1t was
one of the most delightful parties
which the Merry Rounds have ever
enjoyed
a surprise party was given DR., c.
e. Richardson at HIS home last Thurs
day evening. Mrs. Richardson direct