The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-08-11
roll Andrews last week.

| ptch ScNuTeu as tue new pTlHCipdl.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Burdeil of Port.
land made an auto trip TO this place
Saturday, returning on Sunday. They
were guests of their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Mason Luce.
Work has been resumed upon the
State Road
George Haskell and Frank York
have gone to Gorham where they have
| contracted to paint the buildings be-
| longing TO the farm recently pur-
chased in that town by George Hight
They left Tuesday by auto, in COM
pany with MIR. Hight.
Wednesday, Aug. II occurs the an
nual gathering of former students OF
Somerset Academy The day will be
observed from $50 A. NJ when at the
ringing of the first bell will come the
call to the old building to greet old
| time friends and renew old time
| friendships. To ring this bell IS an
honor conferred upon the first arrival
from out-of-town. Who will have that
| honor this year? Early in the A. NJ. a
| baseball game will be enjoyed be-
tween the past and present ball play
ers. A short time will be devoted to
| business meeting after which will
be held a short memorial service for
Private Arthur f. Bush, who was the
only Alumnus to lose his life in the
World War. Dinner will be served at
noon at Grange Hall. The Z. M. will
be given up TO committee in charge.
Kendall's orchestra will play. All who
feel love for the old school and an
interest in its future helpfulness are
requested to send letters il unable to
be present This Is an opportunity to
renew your former friendships. either
by your presence or greetings. A
literary program is planned for the
evening at which time kendalis or
chestra will furnish music. A dance
will follow the program although il
is not benefit as will be the literary
and musical program. Hjorts orches-
ira will play for the dance.
Mrs. Josephine Melville OF New
York Is spending the month OF August
with her aunt. Mrs Mary Davis.
The NJ. f. B, social and entertain
ment given at Grange Hall last We'd
nesday evening was well attended and
enjoyed. The program consisted
largely Of musical selections by local
talent, the principle feature being the
presentation of living pictures Of ia
nous songs. Delicious home made ice
cream and cake We're on sale and well
patron zed A social time followed.
The next meeting of the society will
be held Aug rs at the home OF Mrs.
Nettie Flanders and her daughter Mrs.
Alice Flanders a good attendance is
anticipated.
Miss Doris Braley spent last week
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
3. p. Littlfield. Other visitors at the
Littlefield home this week are Mr.,
and Mrs. George Hutchins and young
daughter. Phllis, of Abbot.
Dr. and Mrs. Ellingwood attended
the Medical Association at Lakewood
last Thursday.
Miss Lillian Shepard is housekeep-
er al l.. c. Williams through August.
Mrs. George Thompson and daugh-
ter Helen Thompson of Loftville,
Conn. find Mrs Hartwell Thompson of
Hartford, Conn, visitors at the home
of Mrs. Jane Green during the past
three weeks, left here Monday on their
return trip. They planned to visit at
Augusta. Whitefeld, Portland and
Boston enroute.
Mrs. Clara NJ. Doe is visiting her
sister, Mrs Ella Fl. Russell.
Little Eloise Hutchins and her ia
Their from the Aroostook were recent
callers upon Mr.. anal Mrs. Merton
Foss.
Rural schools will open Aug. %.
BUNKER HILL-ATHENS
Dot Hanson of Harmony was In town
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Sinclair and fam
lily of Bingham visited relatives in
town Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs J. ]. Bunker Of Kings
bury were In town one day last week.
Mrs. Lila Small and daughter Lur-
line were In Harmony one day recent
ly.
George Gilman was in Brighton Sat-
urday.
Justin Bickford of Wellington was
n town Saturday His friends are
glad to see him out again after his
sickness of several weeks.
Joe Ellis of Dexter was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Phin Polan is on the sick list,
Lee Smith Of Brighton was in town
recently.
Frost Bunker visited relatives in
Kingsbury last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephriam Sinclair and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sinclair visited
at the home of Roy Sinclair Sunday.