The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-11
E CROSS ACTIVITIES

The Red Cross committee welcomes
any who are interested to the monthly
meetings where a detailed statement
of work is discussed. Below is a
brief statement for the month Of Au-
gust: Number new cases, "a; re-
admitted cases 2; total patients for
month. Sc; discharged cases. 30; cases
carried over, 6; number nursing visits,
1856: number night calls, Is; number
co~ninements attended 4; analysis OF
new patients, prenatal, 2; maternity
s; medical Il; surgical s, we'll babies
I; under supervision. 36.
EDWARD p. MANTER
The older residents of this vicinity
will be grieved to learn of the death
of Edward Payson Manter which oc-
cured recently at his home in Hay
woods. Calf. at the age OF So years
and ten months. The deceased was
among the earliest fruit growers of
The Independent District of California
and was honored and beloved by all
his %neighbors and friends for his kind
ly nature His wife passed away
about ten years g Mr.. Manter is
survived by the following sons: Ar
thur r.. Albert f., Edward p. Benia-
min r., Clarence J. and Roy A, all Of
GaliforrSa and two sisters, Mrs. Ann
Remiek of this place and Mrs. Ada
Weston of Portland.
JoYLAND READY TO OPEN
Several novelties in the way of
prizes are to be given away at the
Joyland entertainment at the Metho-
dist church. Thursday and Friday
f aNapioue ne this maok Tha 1orUac+
family TO attend the entertainment
either night will be awarded a prize.
The tallest man and also the oldest
man and the oldest to attend
will be given prizes. Every person
over eighty years old who attends will
be admitted free. The committee
will be glad to have them as their
guests for the evening. Arrange
ments for all the different depart
ments are now nearly complete. The
museum has collected a very large
number of interesting euriosities, the
actors in the play haye carefully pre-
pared this event. The games Of skill
have been assembled and the pawn
shop is well stocked. All the other
interesting and amusing features are
nearly ready. Last evening the mem
bers of the different departments met
at the church basement to make the
final arrangements. A large supply
of good things to eat and dring have
been assembled and the other day a
large supply of toy balloons arrived
on the morning train.
WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION
The first meeting of the Woman's
Association of the Congregational
E ffI,,,.hH q, rt,,, II, -..4s-
was held Friday at the home of Miss
Evie |. Weston. The program was
in charge of Mrs. Nettie Weston. the
chief feature being a pageant The
Story Of Ruth given by several
young ladies. A large number was
in attendance. After the meeting a
social hour vas enjoyed during which
time dainty refreshments were served
by Miss Eyie Weston, Mrs. Alice Todd,
Mrs. Mabel Weston and Mrs. Lucy
Viles.
EAST MADISON
Mr.. Lahti has gone back to Law
renee. Mass. to work.
Warren Bosworth. Arthur Stoodley.
Arthur Reed and Joe Boulette are
working nights in Pittsfield where Mr..
Boulette is taking charge.
Forrest Haryille is closing his
home here and moving to Madison
for the winter where he is employed.
Mrs. Velma Vincent and little
daughter NOnetta We're home for the
week end.
Golden Glow Branch /. S. S. will
meet with Mrs. Ned Reed, October >.
Each member is requested to bring an
apron for the fair or money for the
same. Will meet trolley at the road.
Miss Doris Dexter has gone to Har-
mony where she is teaching.
Quite a number from here attend
ed the Chautauqua in S%kowhegan.
Miss Alta Young will teach the
Whittier school in Cornville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Haryill, Mr..
and Mrs. Cecil Rogers, Martin Har-
veil, Joe Bosworth and a few others
attended the Norridgewock fair last
Saturday.
A party consisting of Miss Alta
Young. Miss Florence Burrill, Miss
Lana Nottage and Clyde Thompson
motored to Raneeley last Thursday,
the trip being very much enjoyed.
The Changers held an old fashioned
dance Saturday night.
George Morrison of Bangor is visit
ing with Fred Burrill and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Brown, Mr..
/ Evan Adams and children of Madison
were callers at Cecil Rogers, Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Ruth Wakefield was given a
surprise party Friday night ii being
her eleventh birthday. There were
nineteen Of her school friends spent
the evening with her, playing games
and refreshments of ice cream and
popcorn were served. She received
many gifts.
STRATTON
o. Reed has returned from a visit
with his brother -. F. Reed and wife
in Lisbon.
Mrs. A. A. Berry and son George