The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13
SOLON.

Miss Cora Berry of No. Arson, was
In town calling on friends Friday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. Emma HUFF spent a few days
in Waterville recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge and daughter,
Florence and Esther and Miss Martha
Meek of Boston. went to Pleasant
Pond Friday, returning the first of
the week Miss Meek remained with
her sister Mrs. Rogan.
CLYDE Spofford and bride, were the
guests of his parents last week.
Mrs. Wilmington and family of
Boston are expected this week to
spend the summer in their home on
the hill.
Miss Gladys Merrill. who has been
visiting in town, returned to her
home Monday
Mrs. Eliza Davis has been in town
visiting friends the past week.
Mrs Erwin Huff went to Waterville
Friday to spend the weekend with
her husband.
Miss Gala Jones has been visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Til
son Jones.
Miss Claire McIntire entertained a
number of her friends at house par
ty at Lake Embden a few days re-
Gently.
In the presence of more than $50
relatives and friends at the Swedish
/ Lutheran church, Montello. Tuesday
/ evening. the marriage of Miss Bertha
i Clara Peterson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Gustaf Peterson of 81 fremont
street, and Clyde Adds Spofford, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Spofford of
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o'clock by Rev. n. J Lundahl, pas
tor. They were attended by Miss
Signe Poison and Miss Gertrude Bo-
lin as bridesmaids and Frank Peter
son, cousin of the bride and Wal
, ter Peterson as best man. The bride
was attired in white messaline, the
yoke being trimmed with beads ant
pearls. Her veil was caught up with
crown flower wreath, and she car
; ried shower bouquet of bride roses
Miss Poison wore white messalin'
pongee and Miss Bolin was gownet
} in white batiste trimmed with poin
lace. Both carried white roses. Tt
the strains of Mendelssohn' weddini
march on the piano by Miss Esther Pet
erson, the bridal party advanced Il
the chancel rail, where they were me-
by the pastor. The single ring service
was used. The ushers were Anton
Johnson, Oscar Neyins, Bernard
Johnson and Robert Poison. Stream
ers of pink and white, dove and two
large wedding bells were used as
part of the decorative features. Fol
, lowing the ceremony reception was
rendered at the church to the rela
tiyes and many friends of the couple
Guests were present from North Eas
ton Randolph Whitman and this city
Flowers of the season were used II
the decorating of the table, Whlcf
was also set with silver candelabras
Those who assisted in serving re-
freshments were Mrs. Helmer Ceder-
gren, Mrs Emma Nevins, Miss Mabel
Boln, Miss Celia Johnson, Miss Ell
len Johnson, Miss Annie Lawson
Miss Lnge Berglund and Miss Helen
Bolin. Among the guests were en-
ployes from the finishing room of the
E. E. Taylor Co. factory, where the
bride was employed up to snort time
ago and motormen and conductors
from the Old Colony Street Railway
Co., by which company the bride
groom is employed as a motorman.
feature during the evening was the
blowing of whistles and the ringing
of gongs by the motormen on the car:
which passed the church. The wed
! ding presents were very numerous
and beautiful including cut glass, sill
yer, china and works of art. On Mon
day the couple plan to leave for {
honeymoon trip to Scion, Me-, where
they will be entertained at the home
c. the bridegroom for two weeks
Upon their return they will reside al
81 fremont street
For Sale-Field of grass on the
Wilmington place. Inquire of Fred
Magoon.