Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-11
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
MT. VERNON.

| LIB community has icItiilly Dtcl
saddened by the death Of Mrs. Lizzi
l.. Dollon, wife Of Fred b. Dolloft
which occurred Tuesday, June 9, a
Howard, Rhode Island, where MI
Dollom is manager of the farm con
nected with the State hospital. Sh,
had been sick for four weeks. anc
! during that time experienced grea
! suffering. Through the exceeding kind
ness of Or. Keene, superintendent O.
the institution. every possible atten.
I ton and comfort were provided. The
Z faithful attendance of one Of the staff
physicians, and the neVer-ceasina
/ care bestowed by the two nurses who
were in constant attendance, could moi
| avail in restoring her to health
| Funeral services were held in the hos
pital chapel Wednesday evening, anC
were attended numerous friends from
the institution and community, and by
goodly representations from the various
societies of which Mr.. and Mrs. Dollofi
! were members. The floral emblems
were numerous and beautiful. of special
interest being those furnished by the Of
ficers of the institution and by the lodge
Of the New England Order of Protection
of which Mrs. Dolloff was presiding of
ficer. AT an early hour Thursday
morning the husband and daughter
left Howard, r. l., for Mt. Vernon, the
body being conveyed thither in charge
Of member of the Odd Fellows lodge
in Rhode Island, to which Mr. Dolloff
belongs. In this town impressive fun
,eral services We're held in the Baptist
.I,, .,+ M Al
by the pastor, who was assisted by the
pastor of the Methodist church. The
flowers from Rhode Island were all
brought here, and, in connection with
those contributed by friends in this
town, made a Large and beautiful dis
play. The bearers were from the local
lodge Of odd Fellows, ana large del
egation Of sisters from the local Re
beEah lodge was in attendance and
conducted the final service at the grave.
Burial was in the cemetery in this
town. Mt. Vernon had been the home
Of Mrs Dolloff from childhood with the
exception of the past few years of res
idencc in Rhode Island, and the large
attendance of friends at her funeral
fully attested 10 the high respect en-
band and the motherless daughter have
the fullest sympathy in this time of be
reaVement. 1t is understood that Mr..
Dollon will return to Rhode Island and
continue in charge of the state farm at
the earnest request of the superinten-
cent of the institution.
MT. VERNON.
The churches of this village each
held Il Sabbath-schOol concert and
Childrcns day exercises Sunday. The
heavy rain Sunday afternoon came near
spelling the attendance, and
those living at much distance did not
come The Baptist Sundays school I'M
der the charge of MIS-. Alice NJ. Jacobs
had very interesting program. The
music was furnished by the school, as
sisted BY the choir and ladies' quartet.
The children did finely. The fecita-
tons by Miss Caro- Jacobs and Miss
Berta Cram were especially fine. The
Ladder piece by Mrs. Burbanks class
was very interesting.
The Methodist Sabbath-scho9l held
concert exercises in the evening. This
was reported to be excellent. The
music was furnished by the choir and
orchestra principally. Mrs. w. t.
Morrill, sang 4 lullaby solo which was
very sweet. Mrs. Morrill, has a rare
voice pleasing to near.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Bell of Bos-
ton, are spending Il few days a. The
Cables on a bridal trip. Mrs. Bell for
mcrly lived in this town and is very
glad to meet old acquaintance. They
will return to Boston, Friday, &C this
week.
Percy Hall is reported very sick with
pneumonia, and his family is very
much worried about him.
Miss Mabel Turner OF FoXboro did
not return last week as reported, but
will return on Wednesday of this week.
Fred r. Dollon and daughter. Ora,
of Howard, r. l., are in town for II few
days having come with the remains of
Mrs. Dolloff for burial, last week.
EAST REApFlELD.
Alvin Howes died at his home in Pal
nyrl, Saturday, June :. Mr.. Howes
was formerly a resident of Industry.
but after graduating from the Maine
Wesleyan seminary he purchased the
His wife was Miss Susan Dudley of
this place, a teacher of large experience.
A wife and two sons survive the de-
ceased, the youngest son being a mem
bcr Of Bates college. class 1902, but was
obliged TO leave school on account Of
his fathers sickness. The cause of Mr..
HoWcs' death was consumption, follow
ing 4 severe case Of grip. one brother,
Rev John Howcs, Il resident Of Aroos-
took county survives.
Mr.. A. A. Stanley has moved from
Readfeld Depot to Augusta where he
will work at the carriage business in
connection with his brother-in-law,
MI John Ferran.
Mrs. w. ID. Haines and daughter Miss
Beth Haines of Waterville, are in town
calling upon relatives. They were
called here by the death of Mr.. Haines
mother, Mrs. u. w. Haines of Read
field village.
NORTH WINDSOR.
The Chidren's day exercises which
were to be given at the Baptist church
last Sunday evening, will be given next
Sabbath at 10 A. Nj.
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