The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-12

expected that large number will at
tend from this section.
MADISON
An event of much interest to must
cal lovers In this vicinity was the re-
cital given by part of the pupils or
Mrs. Alice Spear Rand last week at
The Methodist church. The audience
room was well filled with an appre-
ciative audience of interesting rela-
tiyes and friends. The program
which consisted of duets, piano and
violin solos, reflected much credit to
pupils and teacher. Those taking
part were Anita and Wilbur Viles,
Alice. Burwood, Marietta Bracket,
Edith Hubbard, Charles Clifford, Ed
ward Silke, Jeanette Moore, Evelyn
Louicy, Elizabeth Glavin, Donald
Adams, Marjorie Glidden, Helen Good
ell, Annie Mcintyre, Roy McCarty,
Shirley Ward.
The Fourth passed very quietly in
Madison the greater part OF the peo-
pie going to the celebration at Show
hogan or taking automobile drives to
different places. The lawn social at
the Methodist church attracted sever
al In the evening and a good sum was
netted for the treasury.
Sparks Circus in town Saturday
drew a good crowd, not only from
Madison but from the neighboring
districts. The parade was Witness
ed by good sized crowds along It's en-
tire route. One of the features OF the
parade were the horses which were
said by many 10 be the handsomest
horses which have been brought to
this place for many years. Both per-
formances were well attended. Al
ter the main performance concert
show was held. Beside the big tent
there were two side shows. All
around the grounds were hot dog, ice
cream and cold drink stands.
There will be no meeting OF the
Cleaners Club duli-.eg the summer
months.
At a recent meeting of the Central
Labor Union 1t was voted to hold a
Labor Day celebration. Committees
were appointed and plans are under
way for big time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allan Crowell and two
children, Allan Jr. and Ruth, have re-
turned to their home in Ludlow, Mass.
after visit at the home OF Mrs.
Crowell's father, +. b. Weston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frost Williams OF
Jackman were In town Thursday en-
route for Pennington where Mrs. Will
liams will attend the Pennington Nor
NAL summer school.
Miss Mary Renter, who has been
the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Walter
Smith at Pennington, returned home
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kennison, who
have been the guests OF Mr.. Kenni-
sons mother, Mrs. Mary g. Kennison
have returned to their home in Gardi-
per.
Miss Amy Smell is working in the
Augusta Trust Co. while the regular
clerks are enjoying their vacation.
Mrs. Mary Vaughan Cleaves was
the guest last week Of her sister
Mrs. Orlando Walker, Arson side.
Miss Myrtle Graham OF Wateryillf
was the guest last week OF her moth
er, Mrs. A. Graham.
Arson Rainbow Branch, !. 8. 8. will
meet Friday, July 10, at the home Of
Mrs. Fenella Steward.
Miss Virginia Fourke and Nellie
Robinson who are attending F. S. N
summer school passed the week enc
at their homes in Arson.
Friends in this place will be inter
ested to learn of'the birth of a daugh'
ter. July s to Prof. and Mrs. Win
throp Stanley of Waterville. Mrs.
Stanley was former Madison CIR
(Maude Dyer) and has many friends
in this place.
Miss Janet Cargil, a student at Bur-
detts Business College, Boston, has
arrived to pass her vacation with hei
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John Cargill
II. L. Ladd, James Brown and Geo
Spaulding with a crew of six mer
left Thursday for Brighton, where Mr.
Ladd will take charge of the crew tha
is to make extensive repairs on q
wooden mill there owned by Deering
Milllken.
Russell and Eleanor Daggett passed
one day last week in Lewiston with
their mother, Mrs. Myra Daggett who
is a patient at the c. M. G. H. Mrs
Daggett is reported to be as comfort
| able as can be expected.
Cecil Wescott was a business Wis
itor In Pennington one day last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Bragg and
family have returned from visit t.
| their old home in Lakeside.
Misses Vera and Fredona Weese
Miss Betty McCarty and Charles
WEIGH passed the Fourth at Old Or
chard.
Miss Ethel Bedford who has beer
a guest for the past week of heI
classmate, Mrs. e. L. Hight, returned
to her home in Plainville, Conn, Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl McColley re
turned Saturday after ten day hon
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