The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
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Mr.. and Mrs. NJ p. Pollard were
called to Richmond, Friday by the
death of his uncle Henry Smith, who
was the son of the late Nicholas and
Lucy Nudd Smith. He was born in
Bingham and spent the early part of
his life In this vicinity His father
moved to Richmond about forty years
ago and the younger son Henry went
with his parents. His age was II
years.
Master James Knowles is a surgical
patient at Somerset Hospital in
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Thomas Fallon was in Show
hogan and Madison last week.
Mr. anu Mrs. S. r. Baker were in
SkOwhegan on business one day last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mcfarland were
in Wateryille the first of the week.
The Womans Club will meet with
Mrs. Eula Foss Wednesday. Nov. 5.
Roll Calmly favorite dessert; sub
jeet. The Balanced Ration.
Bingham and Starks Oranges have
accepted an invitation to visit North
Somerset Grange next Saturday, Nov.
1. Dinner will be served at 11.30.
Those not otherwise solicited are ex-
pected to bring pastry.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet
at the parsonage with Mrs. Wass,
Thursday, Nov. 6. As there are "a
good many plans,to be finished before
the Fair, let us hope all members will
mako an effort to be present.
Mrs. Mary b. Smith who has been
in town tho past month. returned to
Lakewood, Monday.
There will be no session of school
after Tuesday of this week as the in
structors are to attend the convention
in Bangor.
Mrs. Anna B. Buswell went to Wat
erville on business Tuesday.
Mrs. Augusta Bunker and Mrs.
Olive Gilman of Arson were in town
Tuesday to attend the funeral of Fred
Murphy.
Fresh Oysters every Friday CSC
per quart, soc per pint. r. F. DaYis.
Scion.
Mrs f. l.. McIntire is returning to
Boston this week for the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Foss former
ly of Bridgton have arrived in town
and are located at the hotel for the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Briggs of Win
throp, Mass, who have been stopping
at Gray's Tavern for the past week
nave gone on to Jackman. Mr. Briggs
Represents the Marston Book Com
pany and has been soliciting the near
by towns, returning to Scion each
night.
Mrs. j. II. Gray and Mrs E. L. Nc
lntire motored to Pittsfeld Wednes-
day, taking home Mrs. Sarah Felker,
who has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs Elizabeth Vittum. for the past
week.
DR.. and Mrs. j. Leon Williams and
Miss Mabel are leaving for New York
this week, after spending the summer
at Concord Haven in Embden.
Several people from Scion motored
to the Canadian boundary Sunday and
said the roads, were fine all the way.
Miss Ella Robinson, sister of Mrs.
Fred Murphy, came from New York
10 attend the funeral of Fred Murphy.
She will stay with her sister week
or more before returning to her
school. Mrs. Lysander Robinson of
Skowhegan is also with her daughter.
Mrs. Murphy.
Fred Murphy passed away at his
home early Sunday morning after a
short illness. 1t was understood the
middle of the week that he was better
but Saturday he had a bad turn and
sank quite rapidly. He leaves a wife
who was Mrs. Clara Record and
daughter Edella. besides two brothers
James and william.
Mrs. Flora Adams, Mrs. Ruby Cross
and Mrs. Ethel Rowell were in Show
hogan shopping one day last week.
The upper class pupils and teachers
gave a reception to the Freshman
class Tuesday evening at the High
School building. A musical program
was given by the pupils. Refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were
served.
PLEASANT STREET NJ e. CHURCH
Rev. J. G. Sherburne,. Pastor
Friday. Oct. 31st, p. m. choir re-
hearsal at the parsonage. Sunday,
Nov 2. 1890 a. M, morning worship
sermon by the pastor "A-~Christian'
Duty to His Country" 11.45 a. M,
Sunday School; 230> p. m. Sunday
School at Maple Grove schoolhouse.
7 p. M. evening song service, brief
address by the pastor Arm chair Re
ligion." Wednesday. Nov. 5. 700 p.
M. mid-week prayer service.