The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10

Mr.. ana mrs. George NeWell OF An
son Valley were in town Monday.
Dance Saturday evening in Exhibi.
ton Building. Fairyiew Park, Skow
hogan. Music by Citizens Singing Bant
POTT-FLANDERS
At the Congregational parsonage
Saturday evening, n. Philpott anC
Miss Emma Flanders were united in
marriage by Rev. C. II. Mckinney
The single ring was used. They were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kit
chen, and are to reside in North An
son. both being residents of thai
place.
Mr.. Markley OF the Christian Civic
League of Maine conducted the ser
vice at the Blackwell schoolhouse
Sunday in the absence of the pastor
Rev. c. II. Mckinney. This address
was much appreciated and greatly en-
joyed.
Rev. c. H. mckinney was called
to North New Portland Sunday after
noon to officiate at the funeral ser
vices of the late CHARLES Bartlett
The deceased was one of the promin-
ent citizens OF that place for more
than nalf century and will be
greatly missed
W. c. T. L.
The next meeting of the Woman s
Christian Temperance Union will be
held Thursday, July 18th, at the home
of Mrs. Mabel Hunter, Arson side.
Mike Siket, we'll known member
of the Madison Slavish Colony was
drowned In the Kennebec River about
2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Siket
with three other young men was In
swimming just above the dam at the
Fl. e. w. mill. He started to swim to
the boom and just as he reached sud
oenly sank and failed to come up.
The body was recovered about two
hours later in seven feet of water.
Siket was 90 years old and Is surviv-
ed by his mother and two sisters In
Madison and a brother in West Vir-
ginia.
A Union Gospel temperance meet
ing was held Sunday evening at the
Free Baptist Church and the film,
Lest We Forget" was shown by a
representation of the Maine Civic
League.
CAMPING GROUND
Madisons Auto Camping ground at
Old Point is growing in popularity
as the season progresses. At least
three parties from out of the State
proclaim 1t the best auto camp that
they had seen.
Recently a tourist party called at
the A. & P. Store and inquired about
an auto camp in this territory. They
were directed to the one at Old Point.
ohnu OF n
right direction. Tourists who are
pleased will pass the word along. We
are sure many other compliments will
be heard before the close of the sea-
SON Besides being on the main road
of travel fine spring of water, pub
lie toilet, good fire place, 1t is free
from mosquitoes and that means a
great deal to tourists.
MADISON CENTER
Miss Beulah Perkins was operated
on for appendicitis at her home Mon
day, June 3Oth. She is gaining as
we'll as could be expected.
Mrs. Florence Barstow, registered
nurse, who has been caring for Beu-
lah Perkins, completed her duties Sat
urday
Miss Ella C. Bowler OF Caratunk is
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Hayden at their cottage.
Prof Frank II. Day of Kingston,
Ontario, is stopping at the Day cot
tage with his family.
Eugene Lawrence and family of
Waterville who spent the 4th and the
week end at the Lake returned home
Monday
NORTH MADISON
Clifford Clark of North Arson was a
caller at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ansel Salley. Mr.. Clark formerly
lived at North Madison.
j. Burwood of Carrabassett was in
town over the Fourth on visit to his
wife who is boarding with Mrs. Ansel
Salley
Ansel Salley Is in quite poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Clark were in
North Arson last Sunday on a visit
to their daughter Mrs Harold Reed
and family.
Mrs. Emma Dean of Skowhegan
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs, David B. Viles who
live on the River road were in this
vicinity last Sunday calling on friends
Mrs. Clara Adams of Madison is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Albra
Adams for few weeks.
Word was received here recently oil
the serious illness of Samuel Padhan
who lives in Canaan, with no hopes
of him recovering. Mr.. Padham'
family lived around here until few
years ago. He and his son War
bought farm In Canaan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Obed McClintick anc
daughter Lucille of Scion were the
guests of her parents last Sunday, Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Green.
Gideon Green of Caratunk were II
town over the Fourth stopping witt
his cousin Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Green.
A very light hay crop this year anc
rain is needed very much.
PUGH CORNER
Mrs. Carrie Rowell who has beer
very sick with the shingles is now
convalescing. She is being cared fol
by her daughter Mrs. H. A. Board
man.
Mrs. Arthur Healy of Pittsfielt
| spent the Fourth with her mother
Mrs. Carrie Rowell.