The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-27

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the late Mr.. Goodrich formerly lived
in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Puffer have
been visiting Mr.. Puffer's brother,
John Puffer of this place. Mr.. Puff
fer Is in business in Brownfleld.
Many from Larone attended the fair
at Norridgewock and all report a
good time and a good show.
MADISON
A very pleasant occasion was the
annual reception given to the teach
ers by the Womans Association of
the Congregational church, Friday
evening. The church was prettily
decorated for the occasion with cut
flowers. At the entertainment which
was held in the auditorium the fol-
lowing program was carried out,
Judge C. o. Small acting as master
of ceremonies: Music by church or
chestra; prayer, Rev. c. Fl. Neil
hiney; address of welcome, Judge
Small response, Supt. w. B. Wood
bury; music, orchestra; reading, Will
liam Dixon; solo, Mrs. James Herd;
Goodell and Shirley Ward. The re-
eeiving line was then formed in the
vestry, headed by chairman of the
school board and Mrs. +. c. Weston,
DR.. J. P. Lancaster, Mrs. Harold Gid
den and Supt and Mrs. Woodbury..
The teachers then formed in line and
the guests were presented to them by
Mrs. w. s. Milliken and Mrs. II. s.
Milliken and Mrs. Fl. II. Haines. Dur
ing the reception music was furnish
ed by the orchestra. After this
social hour was enjoyed during which
ice cream and waters were served.
VIII Davis has returned to his
home in Waldoboro, Mass. after a
few days visit with friends, Mr.. Davis
has many friends in town, being
former resident, who are always glad
to welcome him.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis ingalls, return
ed last week from Bangor where they
were the guests of Mrs. Ingalls, sister
Mrs. Priscilla Pooler. Mr.. ingalls,
was operated on for tonsils and ade-
poids while away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Norton and
children of North Arson were in
town Sunday calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Rands are en-
loving a vacation trip to Boston and
vicinity.
Norris Preble has resigned his po-
sition as operator of the moving pic
ture machine at the Strand theatre
Francis Head is taking his place.
Miss Helen Prince left Thursday for
Boston where she will join Mrs.
Ellsworth Prince and little daughter
and accompany them to their new
home in Cleveland, Ohio, where Mr..
Prince has a position as principal in
Junior high school. Miss Prince
will remain for a few weeks visit at
the home of her brother.
Mrs. Eugene Collins was a business
caller in Waterville, Friday.
Mrs. Chester Cool, daughter Eleanor
and niece Dorothy Rich. accompanied
by Mrs. Lila Morrison and son Paul
of Bingham and Miss Cinda Savage
were shoppers in town Saturday af-
ternoon.
Word has been received of the safe
arrival of f. H. Athearn and two sons
in California. Mr.. Athearn left here
about a month ago and made the trip
with a car in three weeks and three
| days. He reports a very pleasant
| trip, no accident not even having to
| change tire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Hunnewell
returned to their home in New York
City after a few days visit with rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Mrs. Emma Morrow was guest
last week at the home of her sister
in Bingham.
w. B. Gilman has returned to his
home in Dexter after short visit al
the home of his cousin James Briggs
George Brown of New Sharon was
calling on friends in town Saturday
John Tricky. former resident o.
this place, now of Pittsfleld, was the
guest of friends in town few days
last week
| Street Commissioner w. w. johnson
had crew of men at work last weeh
building new sidewalks on Parh
avenue and Nichols streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. e. Farrar have re-
turned to their home in Chicago after
a visit at the home of Mrs. Farrar's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Nicker.
son, Arson Side.
George Paine of North Arson was
a business caller in town Friday.
Rainbow Branch /. s. 8. was enter.
tanned Friday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mae Weston.
Margaret Goff Moore Chapter D. A
r. will be entertained this Thursday
lafternoon at the home of Mrs. Maudt
Carr in Norridgewock. Mrs. Carr
will be assisted in entertaining by
Mrs. Hattie Miller.
Football practice Is given daily by
Coach Coady to squad Of "a. Man
ager Hilton announces the following
schedule: Sept. 20, Waterville higf
at Madison; Oct. 10, Winslow high a
Madison; Oct 20, open; Oct 20, Far
mington at Madison; Nov. 3, Wilto1
at Wilton; Nov. 10, Winslow at Wins
low.
Spear Hill is being greatly improv
ed by the grading with crushed rocl
from the Foundation Co.
A crew of men are at work nigh
and day piling the short wood for us'
at the Great Northern Paper mill.