The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-23
ATHENS

erville, Mass, who has been visiting
with her daughter and family for the
past six weeks, returned home last
week. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Florence Johnson.
Thursday, August 20, is the date set
for the annual meeting of the Acad-
envy Alumni Association. Resident
alumni and friends will serve dinner
at the Grange Hall as has been the
custom heretofore. The business
meeting will be called at the Acade-
my building in the forenoon. The
ringing of the bell at the usual open
ing hour is an honor and distinction
conferred upon the earliest arrival
from out of town. 1t is desired that
there will be a good attendance of
the older pupils at this meeting as
the important business of the asso-
citation occurs at this time. The af-
ternoon program will be held at the
Grange Hall and in the evening local
alumni will present the drama "Dea-
con Dubbs" with music furnished by
the Quintette Orchestra of Guilford.
After the play dancing will be enjoy
ed until IL o'clock. These annual
gatherings have grown each year in
interest since the association was
formed and altho the date, of meeting
ia later than in any previous year,
it is hoped many formerly connected
with the institution and living in
nearby towns will avail themselves of
the privilege of thinking these gath
erings. To those unable to attend,
but with memories renewed by the
information gained thru these col
umns and letters from the secretary,
your letters of greeting will be gladly
received.
George Poland and wife of Fairfield
are spending their vacation with Mrs.
Nellie Fox and other relatives in this
vicinity.
That Good Gulf Gasoline reduced in
price to &c plus 1c state tax. Holt &
Hight. Skowhegan. 1w34
Wesserunsett Valley Fair is among
the coming events Of town. Sounds
of blasting from the associations fair
grounds bespeak a new water supply
which cannot fail to meet the appre-
citation of many takers as well as
those having stock upon he grounds.
two daughters, Vera and Hazel of
Cambridge. Mass. have been auto Wis
itors at the Fox Brothers and with
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner during
the past two weeks. They are re-
turning home Thursday of the pres
ent week accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs George Fox. Mrs. Hawkins
will be remembered as Miss Fanny
Williams, formerly of this place.
Thursday evening, August IS, a pleas
ant birthday surprise party was given
the Fox Sisters by their guests and
other members of their family. Upon
entering the dining room after the
lights were lighted beautifully dec
Grated cake, illuminated by SO candles
served to remind them of their natal
day. This with delicious ice cream
purchased at Skowhegan was enjoyed
by the company. The refreshments
had been brought home in the car
with the twin sisters and wholly I'M
known to them Other gifts and
much merriment made the evening one
to be cherished in the memories of
those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. V. Booker have
been entertaining relatives from Con-
cord, Mass. and Pittsfeld, Maine, the
past week.
D. F. Judkins and family who have
been guests of relatives in town for
several weeks, left last week on their
return trip to their home in Largo,
Florida.
H. N. Flanders of Bangor visited
briefly with friends in town.
The next regular meeting of Athens
Grange will be held Saturday, Sep
TENDER s. A harvest dinner will be
enjoyed and the 3rd and 4th degrees
I exemplified
Oliver French and family went to
Bingham last Sunday to be present
at the Spofford- Gilman-Cooley reun-
ion which was held this year with
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cooley.
Fl. S. Elliott and wife are leaving
Friday of the present week to visit
their son Mylon Elliott at Ports
mouth, N. II.
The Cease Brothers" AlonZo G.
Case of New York and Albert w. Case
of Boston have been visiting their
brother oliver Case during the past
week. They also made calls upon
old friends and schoolmates.
Mrs. John Norris and little daugh-
ter of New York City are visiting
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Hight.
THE CHADBOURNE REUNION
The 10th annual reunion of the
Chadbourne family was held at Ath-
ems, Saturday, August IS. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fl. S. Elliott were host and hos
tess of the occasion. The meeting
which was held at the Grange Hall
was heralded by beautiful morning
and by the company assembled at the
noon hour it was evident many roads
in Somerset County and elsewhere led
to Athens upon that day. The boun-
tiful dinner which consisted OF baked
beans and bread with much dainty
pastry and coffee was served in the
dining hall. This company number
ed 10S including Governor Baxter and
his private secretary Gilbert Chad
bourne of Augusta. To lend to the
festive air of the occasion fife and
drum corps omposed of Messrs, Ell