The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-06-05
SIlION

One OF the pleasantest affairs at the
Methodist church for long time took
place Friday evening when reeep-
ton was given Rev. and Mrs. Pink
erton. who have recently come from
"A charge in Livermore. The church
was prettily decorated with flowers
and ported plants The guests began
to gather about eight o'clock and they
were escorted to the receiving line
which consisted of Moses French,
Rev and Mrs. Pinkerton, Mrs. Rachel
York. Sumner Rowell and Mrs. Mae
Andrews. After the reception the
following program was given: Greet
ing from the church by Moses French;
singing, 'Blest be the Tie that Binds;
greetings from the Ladies' Aid by
Mrs. Mildred Manson; reading by
Mrs. Mary French; greetings from
the Sunday School by Mrs. A. w.
Starbird. A social time was then
enjoyed. Punch and waters were
served. Scion is glad to welcome
Mr.. and Mrs Pinkerton to the town
and feels that they will be great
help not only to the church but to
the community.
ne JUNE InttllIS VI lilF IA - " q
Chapter d. A. r. has been postponed
to June 18th. 1t Is expected that
some of the State officers will be pre-
sent at that time.
Lewis Whipple and son William CT
Waterville were the guests of friends
in town a few days the last OF the
week
The young ladies of this town who
are teaching and spent Memorial in
town were Miss Alta Gray, Miss Ruth
Manson, Miss Mildred Young.
Mahlon Whipple Of Massachusetts
was in town few days recently.
Miss Clara Hunnewell and Miss
Winnibell Cover of Madison were in
town Friday.
Royden V. Brown of Bingham WAS
calling on friends in town Saturday.
Last Thursday afternoon at the
meeting of the Ladies Home Circle
the president Mrs Helen Baker was
given pleasing surprise the occasion
being her 55th birthday. After the
regular routine Of business birth
day poem was read by Mrs. Alsada
McIntire, a reading by Mrs. Ruby
Cross and little remembrance was
presented in behalf of the Circle by
Mrs. o. w. Hilton which was respond
ed to very feelingly by the President
Refreshments of delicious cake and
cocoa we're served. The company
parted with wishes for many returns
of the happy occasion. Mrs. Baker
feels very grateful for this pleasant
surprise which was given her. The
next meeting will be on June IL, with
Mrs. Walter Cross.
Mrs. Will Mcfarland and Miss Lucy
Corson visited their brother Austin
who is being treated in the hospital
at Skowhegan last Wednesday.
Mrs. s. p. Tinkham of Arson called
on friends in town the last of the
week.
Mrs. Ralph Larrabee and two chill
dren are visiting her people in Arson.
A very interesting game of ball
was played on the diamond here when
the Madisons played against the Sol
ons resulting in score of 12-17 in
favor of the Scion team.
Samuel Libby was in Skowhegan on
business Saturday.
The members of the G. A. r. lis
tened to very patriotic sermon by
Rev. T. B. HIATT last Sunday afternoon
The members of the Royal Neighbors
attended the M. f.. church in body
last Sunday morning; in the after
noon they went to North Arson to
decorate the grave of one of their
members, Mrs. Cora Murphy.
Copies of the Independent Reporter
will be on sale at the news counter in
w. H. Soper's store each week.
George Dodge passed away Saturday
afternoon after an illness of num-
Der of weeks. Mr.. Dodge was ma
tive of New Brunswick but has lived
in Scion many years as an employee
Of the International Pulp Co. A few
years ago he built him very pleas
ant home on Depot street, where he
lived. He leaves a wife. who has
cared for him in his last suf-
Iering, one son William, and a
daughter of Chateaugay, N. Y, and
Miss Florence, who will graduate
from Scion High School this month,
also daughter Esther. The ser
vices were held at the late home Mon
day conducted by Rev. T. b. HIATT
and under the auspices of the |. o. o.
+. of which Mr.. Dodge was a member,