The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-26
CORNYILLE HIGH SCHOOL RE-
UNION
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beginning with the year 1891 and has
for many years been on the medical
STAFF Of the Waltham Hospital, meet
ing with success in his chosen pro-
fession. His wife was Miss Josephine
Y Huntley of Newton, Mass, whom
he married in August 1903. Dr.
Hoyt will be remembered with love
and respect by all of his Cornylle
pupils and he extends best wishes for
their health and happiness. His ad-
dress is 104 Crescent St, Waltham,
Mass. and greetings from any of his
friends would be received with pleas
ure. Time flies Swiftly The
ancient saying is perhaps more for
chilly brought to the minds of the
Cornyille High school alumni because
of the annual reunion at the old
school building Memory often takes
possession and leads ones thoughts
back to the carefree school days when
life was so sweet and the future a
bright dream Cornyille was and is
town OF which the men and women
who call it their birthplace have rea-
son To be proud. The sturdy people
Nho labored to raise it to the stand
ard which it has maintained for so
many years are ancestors whose
names are cherished with love and
reverence The writer remembers a
remark made about % years ago by
one of Skowhegan's prominent physi-
clans, wherein he stated that Cornville
WAS considered one of the most in
telligent of the nearby towns. For
many years the high schools were
among the best in the state and it is
earnestly hoped that in the future
they may again be established. Since
the reunion In 1916 many of the
countrys brightest young men are
giving their services on the battle
field. There must be sadness mixed
with joy in the hearts of all-sadness
because of loved ones who have passed
to their eternal homes and for those
whose lives are in peril, but joy for
the good things that daily come into
each life and also for the thought that
we are citizens of a country whose
sons and daughters know how to
stand by the Old Flag. Come to the
gathering of 1917 with faces bright
and happy to renew old friendships!
Each year brings some who have not
attended any of the previous meet
ings but who declare that they will
be present at all future gatherings
scattered about the old hail. one chat
ting of the afternoon walks which
were so much enjoyed some time dur
ing each fall term, another of the
pleasant flavor of the apples in those
days when a crowd of boys and girls
would gather in a neighbours yard, a
soft whistle bringing forth the owners
who would assist In filing pockets
and aprons to overlooking. Another
group remembers a turnip patch, and
another the good old kitchen parties
where parents and children joined In
the happy times. The singing schools
and writing schools are not forgot
ten, nor the oratorical efforts of some
of the brilliant speakers of Friday af-
ternoons. The memory of the base
ball games makes the boys" long to
be kids" again for just one day, and
then some one recollects the brilliant
circus performers when pyramids
were formed and other daring feats
executed and a glance is given to
half dozen dignified looking gentle
men present. Thus the "reminiscences
go on until, with a start, the rays of
the setting sun are observed, when it
is Good bye and God be with you
until the passing Of another year..
Neighbors and friends are invited to
attend in the afternoon. Everybody
will be welcome. The date is August
81.
1t is desired that the alumni make
an effort to be on hand by 10 a. m,
as that will make 1t possible to serve
dinner at IL o'clock thus giving more
time in the afternoon for sociability
The homes of several we'll remember
ed schoolmates are as yet unknown,
and If anyone who reads this article
will forward to the secretary. Mrs.
Ivanella Smith Palmer, Hinckley.
Maine, the addresses of any of the
following, 1t will be appreciated Ed.
Whittier, Charles Davis (son of Levi
Davis, Hattie Wiley, Charles Malbon,
Bradbury Robinson, Charles Judkins,
and George j. Judkins.
Band Concert at Lakewood, July 90