The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-10-20
HINCKLEY

| Between 80. and 40 patrons OF Hinck-
ley Grange went to Skowhegan W ed
nesday evening where they were
guests of Skowhegan Grange. They
reported one Of the best times. ever.
and thanks are due the hostess Grange
for the hospitality extended, On ac-
count of the rain during the day many
gave up the trip, which was much
regretted.
About 100. neighbors and friends
gathered at the pleasant home OF Sta
ton Agent and Mrs. Ernest c. Joy,
Friday evening. Oct. 14th, to help
them celebrate their 18th wedding an
niversary. The affair was kept very
quiet in order to make 1t a surprise,
but the welcome extended to all was
cordial and sincere. In the receiving
line were Mr. and Mrs, Joy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sias Hoxie. Mr.. and Mrs. W A.
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Jones
and Mrs w. B Blanchard. AS the
strains of march echoed through
the rooms, the guests came forward
to offer congratulations. Mrs Mel
vim Palmer played the wedding march
% years ago and was present to Off
ciate on this occasion. Following this
Miss Edna Davis rendered a piano
solo,, and then Mr.. Ira r. Elliott in
his usual impressive manner. present
ed the bride and groom with beau
tiful chair, electric reading lamp. sill
verware and purse 10 money as an
expression OF the love and esteem of
their friends. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Joy
responded with words Of appreciation.
At this time Mrs. Percy A. Kicker
read beautiful poem which she had
written for the occasion and remarks
were offered by W. A. Smith, De-
licious refreshments were served and
happy social hour followed. The
daughter. Miss Evelyn JOY, was un-
able to be present, having returned to
the Wheelock school in Boston this
month for her second year of train
ing In kindergarten work. Among the
out of town guests were: Mr., and
Mrs. Silas Hoxie. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Jones
DR.. and Mrs. e. II. Kidder. John
Mason, c. s. Hodsdon OF Waterville'
DR.. and Mrs. C. Totman. Oakland;
Mr.. and Mrs. d. b, Mason, .Winslow;
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Holt, Clinton;
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Blackwell, Fair
field Mrs W b. Blanchard, Auburn
Mr.. and Mrs. Joy are prominent
in the social life Of Hinckley and
they have the best wishes OF a large
circle of friends.
Mrs. w. b.. Blanchard OF Auburn Is
the guest of relatives in town for
week, 44...5..,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hicks and daugh-
ter, Miss Florence, who have been al
Craggin. Brook Farm the past severa
weeks, have returned to their home
in St John.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley Is expected
absent for several weeks.
A meeting was held OF the T.. o. o
F. Saturday evening, at the hall.
Rev. H. r. Mitchell of Waterville
occupied the pulpit at the church
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Bowden have
been at their Pleasant Pond Camp the
past week.
Several people In the neighborhoo(
are improving their houses. Phil.
ander Bessey has raised the roof on
his house. put In new windows and
Wade Wheeler from the Clinton side
made several changes on the inside
is putting dormer windows ON the
roof of his house and plans to MAKE
inside improvements ALSO. Albert
Webb is remodeling the building. on
the Clinton side, formerly the Tot
man store. into a. very pretty bunga
low. -. -. ..t.t
HinGkley's barrel industry Is boom
ing Mr.. Light has built conven-
tent work shop on the land of Lyman
Barnes and is turning out great
many barrels.