The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-09-02
S0LON

Ills of Solon
SOLON
Prof. and Mrs. H. r. Purinton, Of
Bates College, Lewiston, were GUSTS
recently of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Star
bird.
Mrs. L. F. McIntire, Mrs. Pearl
Swain and son Robert, returned Thurs
day from their cottage at Southport,
where they have been for the past few
weeks
Rev. T. b. HIATT will preach in the
Congregational church, Sunday Sept
5th. Services will be continued until
further notice.
Laura Davis of Hartland is visiting
her father, Turner Davis, for a few
days.
Lawrence Davis has recently return
ed from a visit with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder Pettengill, at Liv-
ermore Falls.
Mrs. L. l.. Patterson is improving in
health so that she Is able to be out of
doors some each day
Maurice Severy and son Charles, of
New York City, arrived in town Tues
day. and are the guests of Mr. Seyery's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Severy.
They made the trip in their new tour
ing car Hudson six.
A linen shower was given Miss Mat
tie Young, Thursday afternoon at the
home of Miss Alta Gray by ten of her
friends. Part of the afternoon was
passed in playing whist, the prize go
ing to the one receiving the highest
points which of course was Miss
Young. The articles were placed in a
basket which was filled with golden
rod and presented very pretty ap-
pearance. Several selections from the
Victrola and on the piano were en-
joyed by all present Refreshments OF
ice cream and cake were served by the
hostess. The affair was complete
surprise to Miss Young.
Charles Rowell spent a few days
vacation in Portland and Winthrop
last week. His brother Roy, clerked
for him in his absence
Miss Frances B. Adams of Hanover,
Mass, occupied the pulpit Of the M. E.
church, Sunday morning and evening
Miss Adams old friends were very
glad to see her back.
Full stock of Fisk Tires guaranteed
for 1000 miles at lower prices than
last year; also Goodyear Tires guar
anteed for $500 miles. Briggs Gar
age Company, Bingham. tits
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Ray are the
happy parents of baby girl which
was born Monday night, Aug. Both.
Bernard Davis was unfortunate
enough to run his hand against an
open knife, held by one Of his compan-
IONS last Sunday forenoon, decorating
the back Of it quite badly. 1t was
dressed by DR.. O. H. Piper who took
six stitches to close the wound.
Samuel Coolidge OF Livermore Falls
was in town Tuesday visiting his cous-
in, F. A. Coolidge. '-.,...
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. D, Towne and
daughter Frances, from Milo, Mrs. F.
L. Mcclellan and son Harold. and
daughter Dorothy, of Oldtown, were
the guests of their brother, w. n. So
per and family Saturday and Sunday.
Master Harold remained for a more
extended visit
Lionel Leighton and Clarence Soper
went to Harmony. Thursday. Mr..
Leighton is to spend few weeks there
relatives. Master Clarence
home that afternoon.
The schools in town will commence
Tuesday, Sept. 7th. with the following
.eachers The High school will bel
taught by Charles o. Small, a gradu-
ate of Bates College: assistant teacher
n the High school, Mildred Manson;
grammar school. Marian BuzzeH OIL
Harmony; intermediate school. Ger
rude Brophy: primary school. Matte
Hodgdon; Maple Grove Ruth Manson;
Fife E. Nichols of st. AL
oans; Franklin. Alice York of Athens;
Rena McCollor.
S. T. Baker and p. E. Priest were in |
Sunday calling on relatives
md friends.
The programs for the meetings of
he Woman's Club have arrived and
can receive one by calling at
W. H. Soper's store.
Special meetings, under the auspices
5f the M. e, church, will begin Mon
lay night, Sept. 9Th. The meetings
are to be led by Rev. Felix Powell of
So. Portland assisted by singer.
A very quiet wedding was solemniz-