davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Tea For Miss HOxtOn

lea Tor MISS AlOAtOh
Mrs. William ]. Boothe enter
tanned ct tea yesterday afternoon
at her home on North Washing
ton street, for her daughter, Miss
Elizabeth B0othe. in compliment
to Miss Abbie HoxtOn, whose
marriage to Mr.. Clarence Robin
son viii take place on Friday.
Receiving with Mrs. Boothe and
Miss Boothe were Mrs. William
Hoxton and Miss Abbie Hoxton.
Mrs. Gardner T. Boothe pre-
sided at the tea table and Ms.
Hugh Mcclure poured coffee.
Assisting in the dining room were
Miss Elizabeth Warwick, Miss Sc
rah Kemper, Miss Charlotte
Kemper, Miss Rosetta Burke. Miss
Elizabeth Bryant. Miss Margaret
Warwick and Miss Margaret Mon
cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Surprise Birthday Party

A SURPRISE marty wS'
givon Mr.. Noble Mckinney, at
his residence on Wilkes street, by
his children, in honor of his sixty
sixth birthday. A large number
Of guests from this city and
Washington were present.
At midnight an elaborate sup
per was served, an attractive fea-
ture being the large birthday cake
with siXty-SiX candles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
PEOPLE ARE BETTER

The police report conditions as
unusually serene during the past
few days. There were only two ar
rests made since Saturday and
they We're speeders and today there
was q clean docket at the police
station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
CHANGES ARMORY DATES

Dates for the use of the afmory
have been changed as follows;
Roller skating for children, Tues
day, Friday and Saturday after
moons. and for basketball practice,
Monday, Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
NEW SYSTEM is GOOD

City Manager Rich reports that
the first days work of collecting
garbage under the new system
launched by the city yesterday
proved very satisfactory.
BIBLE CLASS TO MEET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
NOTED WOMEN ATTEND BIG
DINNER HERE

Continued from page one)
chorus, after which Miss Went
worth led in singing "My Country
IT'S of Thee" which marked the
close of the program.
The Alexandria Boy Scouts met
the guests at the trains and ac-
companied them to the Westmin-
ster Building, remaining to run er-
rands and to assist the ladies who
served the dinner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
EXTRA SESSION UNNECES-
SARY

Continued from page one)
ces is being made in checking vio-
lations of the prohibition law"
reports R. A. 'Fulwiler, federal
prohibition director of Virginia to
Commissioner Haynes. with vi
olations prevailing in almost ev-
cry county in Virginia. the large
mountainous areas, with one hun
dred counties and fotry cities TO
be worked, it can readily be seen
that the small number of en-
forcments agents constituting the
Virginia unit are confronted with
gigantic task. l believe condi-
tons in the state are improving
slowly but steadily and with an
aroused public sentiment Of law
abiding citizens, together with the
we'll trained force that we now
have, great strides can be made
during the coming year."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
JULIAN AWARDED JUDO
MENT

In the corporation court today
in the suit Of J. G. Julian and
cthers AGAINST f. J Comeau judG-
,nent for plaintiff in the sum OF
S51S.9G was given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Return 90 Elizabeth

Mrs. George E. Petit and
small daughter, Barbara, have re-
TUNED 20 their home in Elizabeth,
New Jersey, after spending the
holidays with Mrs. Petit.'s par
ents. Ilr. and Mrs, James r.
Mansfield, in North Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Tea Cor Miss HOxtOn

Mrs. Arthur Herbert is enter
tanning at tea this afternoon for
her daughter. Miss Elizabeth Bry-
ant. in compliment to Miss Abbie
Eoytcn, q bride of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
At Emergency Hospi. al

Miss Helen Gwiun, the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Gwinn,
of George Washington Park. was
operated on Yesterday for mas
toiditis, at Emergency Hospital,
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
CITY BRIEFS

The Royal Arcanum Will give
supper tonight at the Hotel Ram
mel, following the installation OF
officers.
There VIII be called meeting
of Martha Washington Chapter,
Order Of :Ae Eastern Star, to-
night at eight O'clock, at the Ma
sonic Temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Occupy Now Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.. Myers
are occupying. their recently com.
pleted bungalow in Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09

The total value of the table and
bed linen in Buckingham Palace is
estimated at $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
: .

Guests From Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Spencer
Of South Washington street. have
as their guest, Miss Lowell BY.
son, of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
spent week.End in BaItlmore

Miss Elizabeth Boothe has re-
turned to her home on Washing
ton street from Baltimore. where
she was the guest Of friends over
the weekend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Mrs drummer Here

WIS. NIUpPVT hIVIt
Mrs. Joseph L. Crupper, of Ar
lington County, a former resident,
was the guest Of friends in the
city fer the Cameron Club dinner,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09

No one in Persia but the shah
is allowed to dye horses tails Grim
son for six inches from the tip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
Receiving With Federation

Receiving With Federation
In the receiving line at the
two receptions to be given on
Thursday and Friday nights of
this week by the Officers and Dl-
rectors Of the General Federation
of Woen's Clubs, in Washington,
will be Miss Helen Norris Cum
mings, of Alexandria. The first
reception will be in honor Of mem
bers of the Federation and the
reception on Friday night to mem
bers of Government official life
who are residing in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09
DIR. Janney in Blucmcnt

Dir. Walter Janney has moved
from South Washington street, to
Blumont, Virginia, where he will
practice medicine
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1923-01-09

Mrs. Goodman I'll.
Mrs. Charles r. Goodman IS
quite i'll at her home, SO2 King
street
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
PLEASANT RIDGE

Frank Vittum of Solon was in this
place Monday and bought some COWS
and sheep of Ross Berry.
Mrs. Jennie Sedgeley of Lynn,
Mass. with a friend are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Berry accom-
panied by Mrs. Berry's father, John
Quimby of Starks, returned Sunday
evening from a few days auto trip to
China, HallowelL Lewiston and Var
mouth. Friday they spent with Mr.
and Mrs. H. w. MaXtield for twenty
wars the we'll known owner OF
Rowe Pond camps. Mr.. and Mrs
Maxfield are very pleasantly located
at Dunston which is about three miles
from Old Orchard and nine from Port
land. This is on the macadam road
leading through to the White Noun
tains and one Sunday this summer
they noted seven thousand and seven
ty automobiles which passed their
house between o'clock in the morn
ing and s at night.
Guy Andrews spent the week end
with his sister and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Greenlaw.
Mrs. Edgar Nodine and children re-
turned to Pleasantville, N. Y. Sunday
They were accompanied by Mr.. No
dine who will spend a few days in
his home.
Several families from this place
attended the fairs in Skowhegan and
Embden last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Andrews OF
Bingham and son Roy Andrews with
his wife and three children from Bos-
ton were callers at Sidney Berry's
Monday.
NJ. H. Andrews of Solon and party
of friends spent the week end at one
of the cabins at Healy's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Steward went to
SkoWhegan on business, Tuesday.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE


HtHEAs. tehtraI Aaine Potato
= 9hhpah2, e2f ti"n having an OIL
Hes AT 80. - 1.iIh'oh 5treet, IN ths
ity Of Boht9h 9tals O haAsachasefts.
~ HH n9f.k kaks Geo adtrd the i2nrth
DAY OF AaY III, anu recorded ln som
ctset D9anty heglslfy of DEEDS IN Boos
90 GaKe 3tzf c7Efrfea - the under
7ie h"n' tot-aivi ilihtI 'oihpahy. =
CORPORATION etthilhe Huatr the laws OF
The state OF Dele"are. and having an
"iIef 81 80 81 'haHbs.s street IN the
- ana county ana Htate OF NeH
2fh- a. thpse i21f Pltf"H Or pafcFis
81 ANA IN tnt village 9f 9ol9n IN said
,9anlf o Somerset. bounded; Be
ginning On me county ROAD 10 STOW
HszdH a. Ht@ls = " hlpp't nor f1Asas.
- h"Hse "fsttfJs y NJ ldha
ana !"ha " -. - Ni.1um son. q
hai'. - sst'F2s and braee y. rad
hah. 70 a conner. ihtnee noftheTig by
ldha o4 5f"ee j.. Fadham ana OF Edwlh
i usean - point opposite Acln-
tlfe a2lt ".si eofner thence easter
~ 9y ,aha q t5zaHa ". Mclhtlre
- land oi hDltaa = Butts' thence
h29ih'isS - ID. sg3th"e7t corner.
thence eas'sHlE - his land TO the
coan'E f9aa. ih"hse soathefly D. lne
road 70 nc b"E5hHinK Icing the
premises Ht &hlea ai. una klden haii
Htfi'Ft wa. t"itNtS"i ~ the ,efili a.
Man" rotate company ~ deed or
FefG| } MaEh1Td. 9ne d the Two hflrs
q Eaehrl . HpbkiHs. Iate OF SCION,
: dated JaiE :. la4'' ana fsc9raed IN
ooHitTsti ftRlAlIS OF i'""ass oi. 80.
Page 81. and 't "hleh the 9ther haIf
interest va fpnFf#"f 10 said tsntral
Name Potato -"mpaHS. ~ Jpssph =.
pierce guardian OF i3e Ia =, Plerce.
minor heir of Itaehel .. hopkins. late
Of Solon. - deed dated AuRust "a
1917. recorded ~ somerset Regiatry OF
Deeds, Vol 265, rag" n
NAT certain lot or parcel OF lana
with the building thereon situated III
the town Of SCION ana county of som
cts"t aud bounded ami described az
Follows. to-#lt: ON the North By
land Of the Northern Maine Packing
Co'npan", on the east b. the town road
leaaing 10 the Northefn Name rack
ing tompany'a buildings, on the south
+ bS the town road leading TO tn falI-
road station on the %est by land OF
the Maine central Railroad, containing
ohe ana one hait acres more or less.
BENG ne premises conveyed BY Al
mon !. Heald OF SomerNilIe. Mass, TO
tn central Maine Potato Company, By
deed dated Nay u. l4ls and recorded
~ Inc somerset registry OF DEEDS
OIL 5is, fase 3ls.
Ihat certain l5t OF parcel or land
IN tht south haIt Of said SCION, bound
td. Norm by M road Ieadlhg east
from IN south SCION Meeting HOUSE
east ~ ANA now owned by said cen
tfal maine l99iato company, souih bs
lana formerly owned py i. =. and y.
W. Je"tl'' "eSt y IN. ROAD Isadlhg
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
RIGELOW HILL

Mrs. Coleman Austin has accepted
the position of housekeeper for Geo
Harvie and assumed her duties on
Monday and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Harvie returned then to their home
after being with Mr.. Harvie for four
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs p. L. Hoyt of East
Corinth were guests Sunday of Mr.
and Mrs. c. C. Luce.
Morris Austin of Cornville and Irv-
ing Austin of Norridgewock were
callers Sunday at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Aus
tin.
The Bigelow Hill school re-opened
Monday again after being closed the
week of the fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Smith of Show
hegan were callers Sunday at Geo
Harvle's.
Miss Edith Kelley of Skowhegan
spent last week with her uncle and
aunt Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Folsom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Weft and friends,
Mr.. and Mrs. Purrier of Centerville
N. b., were callers at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Luce Saturday
also Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Packard of
Skowhegan were callers at the Luce
home.
Howard Buzgell and John Puffer are
thrashing this week for E. A. Mer-
chant and l.. Srois on the back road
and for Geo and Walter Harvie on the
Larone road.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
MADISON CENTER

Miss Ava Perkins spent the week
end at Solon with Miss Amy Merrill
and Saturday they attended the Emb-
den Fair.
Miss Beulah Perkins spent four
days last week at Skowhegan with
Miss Lucille Stinchfield and attended
the fair.
George Hoyt. postmaster of South
Portland with his two sisters Misses
Helen and Kate, were visitors at the
home of Charles Perkins one day last
week. They lived on the same street
with Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins for nine
years in South Portland, Miss Helen
was Harold Perkins school teacher
nineteen years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ketchum and Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Bickford took an auto
trip to Bangor last Sunday.
Mrs Fri Bickford went to Oakland
last Thursday morning to visit her
father returning home Saturday noon
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hayden at
tended the fair at Skowhegan the
four days.
Miss George Hayden, who is a
nurse in Portland, came to the home
of Fred and Olive Hayden for two
weeks vacation. After being at the
home two nights she received mes
sage and returned Immediately to
Portland
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
ST, ALBANS

This community was much shocked
and saddehed by the sudden death oil
S. w. Green, one of our popular mer-
chants, who passed away early We'd
nesday evening, Sept. 18th at the age
of So years. Mr.. Green while not
feeling quite as we'll as usual attend
ed to his usual duties around the
store during the day and within a
few minutes from the time he left the
store the end came very quickly from
neuralgia of the heart. The deceas-
ed is survived by the widow and
young daughter Dorothea and a mar
ried daughter Mrs. Marjorie Martin
a brother William Green of Bridge
port. Conn. and many friends. THE
funeral was held Saturday, morning
at 10 at the NJ f. Church, under the
direction of A. R.Burton. Rev. Mr.
Pelly of Dexter officiated and the SER
vices were carried out under Masonic
rites The floral offerings were many
and beautiful The bearers were
w. H. Watson. Mel Martin, c. G. Han
son and A. P. Bigelow. Interment
was in the family lot at Burnham.
The corn factory started packing
corn this week. Some damage has
been done by the frost in some sec
tions of the town.
A. w. Stewart of Wine Harbor
N. S. Is In town having resumed his
duties as bookkeeper for the Snow
fake Canning Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Fellows were
In Bangor, Sunday, calling on rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Goodwin OF
Pittsfield and Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Bos-
ton of Woonsocket, r. I. are at the
Goodwin farm for their annual vaca-
tion. -
Mrs. Martha Collins of Auburn is
visiting at the home OF her daughter
Mrs. Malcolm Parkman.
Mrs. Eva Turner of Waterville is
guest at the home Of Mrs. Eta
Hanson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Elmer Goodwin
of Augusta were week end guests at
the Goodwin farm.
Mrs. Eva Turner, who has been Wis
iting In town for a week, returned to
Waterville, Wednesday, the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hanson were in
Skowhegan to attend the fair last
Thursday.
The community sympathise with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Emery in the
loss of their three months old baby
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Patten were in
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
HARTIAND

Charlie Pooler is much better at
this writing.
Friends of Mr. Green of st. Adams
were panied TO hear of his sudden
death.
MIR. and Mrs Jameson entertained
friends Sunday.
John Seekins who bought out the
Harris store is doing fine business.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Holt and
daughter Doris, and Mrs. Ethel Holt
and son Everett spent the day Sat
urday in Waterville.
Miss Thelma Acken of Calais who
has been stopping with her sister,
Mrs. Erwin Davis returned home Mon
day
Dr. Norcross and friends were at
West Forks Sunday.
Geo. Stearns and mother spent a
few days recently in Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Abraham OF
Newfoundland are visitors in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Holt.
Mrs. Linda Carver of Newport and
Mrs. Elsie Emery who is the grammar
school teacher here were callers at
Guy Wellington's Sunday.
Friends of Fred Burrell are sorry
to learn that he is not as we'll at this
writing
Mrs. Marcia Leighton is in very
poor health.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
\, Interesting News Of
Busy Towns
n,LRON'S MILLS

urs Harold Holden from
!. anu few days recently a.
spep, of their parents, Mr.. ant
bone " Holden on the cross
Char crs Mr.. and Mrs. Holden went
e, snlie over the week end to
,ss,i''HH e.. 'Holden's aged mother VINO
poor ,5olden. h cousin of Mr.. Chas.
lu', . ,.e,c1ohpanied them on their re-
4. > few days visit.
iOr : purinton of Lowell, Mass.
rsnee .,es a few weeks with his
penu,n1e ,1ts Ida Purinton at the
eT' w, v,rd cousins. Mr.. Purinton
o. l.. 'raa NOR health and has recent
u ~ hospital is hoping the
zen IT. IN and mothers care will SET
{ az M road to recovery. 1t has
On n wv roors since his last visit in
90 yS1rs WSen '1''l a lad of eleven years
Pe n the home of his aunt,
ses sorest @ Goodwin in Canaan and
LalOi, Ia .so winter term of school at
ns MS Mrs. w. r. Watson and
nbter anu Janet of Newtonyille
Oaus 'Sn have been visiting rela-
"nU ,own are at present visiting
u W. W. and Mrs. Charles Tuttle
p wi" ss,onds. Mrs. Belle Tibbetts
PEI nhter Grace and Mrs. Frank
aaueI, portland while on an auto
" uod at the "Tuttle Farm on
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
EAST MOSCOW

Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Withers
Ten members present. Refreshments
were served. 1t was voted to meet
at Mrs. Olive Hilton's in two weeks
The Methodist fair is to be held Oc-
tober 13.
We are all very sorry for the sick.
ness and death of the little girl OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Mclaughlin; also
the sickness of the little boy who is
getting along fine at this writing. We
are in hopes that the quarantine will
be lifted September rs.
School began last Monday in East
Moscow district.
Mrs. Byron Huff spent Tuesday
night with her new grandson in Bing-
ham.
Dehlia Mclaughlin and Manley
Bean and wife went to Skowhegan
Tuesday.
Gilbert Mclaughlin is still stopping
on his upper place with all of his lit
tie children, until the quarantine is
lifted from his house where his oldest
boy has been quite sick but is better
Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Olive Hill
ton were door yard callers, Tuesday
afternoon on Mrs. Mildred McLaugh
lin, as she is staying there alone with
those two sick boys.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
Conant-Bartley Wedding

Among the early autumn weddings
none have been more attractive in
its charm and simplicity than the
quiet wedding solemnized at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred BARLEY at
South Paris, Sept. 10, when their
youngest daughter, Ruth Louismae
was united in marriage to Leroy Mar
tin Conant, son of Mr. and Mrs. AL
bert Conant of Hebron.
Miss Bartley is a graduate Of Paris
high school and Mr.. Conant a gradu-
ate of Hebron Academy. Under an
sarch of autumn leaves the double
ring service was performed at 4
o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. Fred
Bannister, pastor of the Congregation
al Church. tThe bride was charming
ly gowned in white canton crepe and
carried brides roses. Miss Kathy-
rine Mckinney of Madison, class
mate, was her only attendant; she
wore green crepe de chine and her
flowers were sweet peas. Forrest
Conant of Buckfeld, brother of the
groom was the best man.
The house decorations were bou-
quets of gladioli and other cut flow
ers. In the late afternoon Mr.. Con-
ant and his bride left for camping
trip and on their return they will
make their home with the brides pa
rents.
Guests at the wedding outside the
immediate families were Mr.. and Mrs.
Cyrus Newton of Skowhegan, grand
parents of the bride: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ansel Newton and daughter Ivanetta
of Skowhegan Mrs. Harry Conant,
South Paris; Mrs Martha Mitchell,
Portland; Mr.. Harry Flanders, Port
land. The best wishes of host of
friends are extended to Mr.. and Mrs.
Conant.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
skowhegan, Thursday, to attend the

skowhegan, Thursday, to attend the
fair.
p. R. Longley. Mrs. David Longley
and Mabel Nutter were calling on
friends in Pittsfeld, Sunday.
Mrs. A. L. vining and Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Fisher visited Nat Vining al
Good VIII, Sunday.
Mrs. Ramsdeu, Mrs. Fishers moth
er, returned to her home in Clinton
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Hanson, Mrs
Minnie Martin, Mrs. A. P. Bigelo~
and Glen Hanson visited the fair al
Skowhegan last Thursday.
Mrs. Samuel Fellows and son o.
Dexter spent the week end with Mr.
and Mrs. w o. Hilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Cook are spending
n few days with Mrs. Cooks father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Ruker
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
EAST SKOWHEGAN

and Mrs. A. P. Austin passed
ast two weeks with their child
b Hartland.
Il Frost did a lot of mischief in
Htion Friday night, gardens and
ields suffering severely.
following students from East
lBan entered the Skowhegan
taool Monday. The Misses
h and Doris Richardson, Carl
|sdn, and Florence Wheelock,
md Mrs. Leonard Hughes of
ps Crossing, Providence OF
x we're calling on relatives here
Saturday,.
Nary Goodrich passed the week
\ her old home in Brighton.
|fy Ellis is building a Silo. His
hlaw Glen Holt is helping him.
\ Parker school improvement
le has recently been reorganized,
Tie following officers. Pres. AL
Corson; vice pres, Rena Austin !;
Grace Smith; treas, Stanley
M An executive committee has
been appointed. There are
holarS attending and all are en-
the new screens recently pur-
BY the league, and adjusted by
Rtker. and Mr.. Doyle. also the
play grounds donated the school
Ipring by Henry Boynton, and
by the parents.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
BINGHAM

Mr. and Mrs Roy Andrews and chill
dren from Roxbury, Mass. are here
visiting their father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. Elwood Andrews and his
two aunts, Mrs. Olive Hilton and Mrs
Arabell Lister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moody are
the happy parents of baby girl, born
Sept. 16.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Cilley are the
parents of baby boy, born Septem-
ber 18th.
Bert Lister has been home to see
his wife who has been very sick but
is better at this writing.
Olive Hilton was caller on her
daughter, Mrs. Mildred Steward the
middle of the week at Stewards mill
in Moscow.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
KINGFIELD

The first meeting of the season of
the Kingtown Club was held Friday
afternoon at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. ]. E. Garland for the cleo
ton of officers as follows: Presi-
dent, Mrs Edith French; vice presi-
dent, Mrs Mary Simmons secretary,
Mrs. Genevieve Garland
In honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Stanley of Dixfeld and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bailey of the same place very en-
joyable day was passed at Elmdale
farm in New Portland, Thursday
September 13. Those present beside
Mr.. and Mrs Stanley and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey were: Mrs. Laura Stan
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Stanley, Mrs
R. S. Huse, Frelia A. Huse, Thelma
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hunnewell,
Miss Leila Hunnewell, Mrs. Florence
Chamberlain, Mrs. Phila Butts, Mrs.
Josephine jenkins, Mrs. c. w. Day
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Simmons. AT
noon fine dinner was served.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
RIDGE ROAD-FAIRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Salley were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Colby
Joy.
Mrs. Louise Currier is a guest of
her daughter Mrs. Fred Brawn.
Miss Mary Sturtevant has returned
to her home after spending several
weeks in Damariscotta.
Miss Ella Wilcox has gone to Dex-
ter, where she will teach the coming
year in the Junior high.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Emery and
son Maurice Mrs. Colby JOY, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. e. Howe and Mr.. l.. p. Howe
were among those who attended
Skowhegan Fair last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. ]. Tupper of Wat
erville and Mrs. Sophie Jackson of
Lisbon Falls visited Mrs. Arthur
Howe, Tuesday.
The independent-reporter., 1923-09-20
II. Adams School Notes
fDEFERRED)

Primary school. Alice NJ. Elliott
teacher, opened Wednesday, August 29
with nineteen pupils enrolled. The
following pupils received 1900 in
spelling for two weeks ending Sept z
b. Madalene Merrick. Altha Robert
son, Percy Goodwin, Dorothea Green
and Mertie Parkman Altha Robert
son spelled down all the fourth grade
pupils Friday, August 81 and Friday
Sept. Z.
Mrs. Elsie Emery visited school
Tuesday, Sept a. We are always
glad to have parents and friends visit
our school.
Earl Whitney. Ethel Whitney, Rob
ert Raymond, Coburn Raymond, Percy
Goodwin, Althea Tobey and b. NADIA
lene Merrick were not absent or tardy
for the two weeks,