The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-07
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| ed citizen of this town, is in very crit
cal condition, as the result of partial
paralysis. Some two years ago Mr.
Wade suffered a similar stroke, since
which time he has been unable to use
one arm, but his general health has
since been better than for some time
before, and his friends hoped for his
complete recovery. His daughter,
Carrie, Mrs. Sherman Hathorn, with
her family arrived, Wednesday, for
visit to the old home and friends, sad
home coming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hight have &C
| companied their daughter, Mrs. Wade,
to her western home, for a change for
Mrs. Hight, who it is hoped will be
benefited thereby.
Mrs. Josiah Hight passed away, last
Thursday. Mrs. Hight has been very
poorly the past spring, but her friends
hoped she was again improving, but she
failed very rapidly at the last and death
came suddenly. A lovely presence has
gone from earth, leaving those who can
truly say "Home is not home without
thee" The funeral occurred on Sun
day, comforting words being spoken by
Rev. Mr.. Lombard of this village. The
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flowers, testimonials of love from the
bereaved ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Il. Bartlett of Show
hogan were in town, Sunday.
Mr.. r. w. Brown of Skowhegan was
in town, Sunday, to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Hight.
Mr.. NJ. S. Cleveland has discharged
all his boarders and his wife is having a
much needed rest.
BY the last weeks REPORTER we learn
ed that dangerous dog had been sold
or given away by parties from another
town, to some one living In this town.
We would be obliged to anyone having
the knowledge, if they would publish
the name of the person in this town har-
boring such a dog, as it would seem i'm
portant that every one should be on
their guard against the danger.
Mr.. Harry Emery drove down to
Skowhegan, Saturday morning, return
ing in the afternoon with her aunt, Mrs
NJ. A. Goodrich.
Mr.. David Corson has moved his
family from Fairfield, into the "Kins-
man. rent lately vacated by Rev. Mr..
Preble.
Mrs. Simon Fox is somewhat better
but is still quite poorly.
Mr.. Frank Hight and wife of Bangor,
were in town, to attend the funeral of
Mrs. j. Hight, also her sons who reside
in Massachusetts,
Mr.. Arthur Harlow of Auburn is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. j. w. Hinokley.
Memorial day was observed in the
usual manner In this village, the adj
dress, a fine one, was delivered by Rev.
T. b. HIATT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland Leighton have
been enjoying carriage trip across
country to Bangor, Orono and Old
Town, returning, last week. They con-
template for the month of roses a
trip to Quebec, which will also be en-
joyed in their carriage and at their
leisure, the first they have had for many
years.
Much land is yet implanted, 1t having
just gotten into condition before Satur-
days rain, which will make it too wet
again. But "Seed time and Harvest
are among the precious promises.
Mr.. Almon Locke sold his gray horse
recently to Manly Mason.
| Mrs. Samuel Parsons was called to
Lewiston, by the condition of her sister,
Mrs. E. A. Danforth, who has had the
misfortune to fall down stairs, breaking
rib and sustaining other serious
| injuries.
Mr. C. B. Wade, mentioned above
passed away about II o'clock, Sunday
night. Mr.. Wade was man kind and
tender in all the relations of life and
kept in touch with existing conditions
and changes, never seeming at all like
an elderly man, though about seventy
years of age. The funeral occurred,
Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices
of the lodge of Odd Fellows, of which
he was a member, religious services be-
ing rendered by Rev. Mr.. Lombard of
this place. "He giveth quietness,"
''sweet words of blessing, when the
storm gathers, and the skies are dark"