The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-11-11
- The News Of Somerset's Busy Towns II


70, In and she failed r. pldiy until the
nd. Ms. Consnt vas the daughter
u the late John and Julia Johnson
irynes end vas born In Resdneid
afty.four years aEo. when she was
Jwelvc years OF age Mr.. and Mrs.
Haynes removed 10 this town and the
remainder of her life WIS practically
al spent here. Mira. Consnt was mar
ried about fifteen years ago. For the
oast few years she has made her
home with her step mother. Mrs
Louise Haynes Of this village. For
bout three years she was librarian
Of the public library here and onl,
resigned this summer on account
Door health. For several months
pest she knew that II would be ne
cessary to go to the hospital for the
operation and while somewhat ttmid
about It. she was willing to go and
II waS thought that IL would be only
\ short time before she would be re-
turned much improved Tho funerel
which was held at the residence on
Sunday afternoon was largely attend
ed for she had a very large circle Of
'riends. Tho service was conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Bainton of the Congre-
rational church. A profusion Of now
.rs from the family and from the two
societies Of which she was . member
,dded their fragrance and beauty to
he last sad rites. Mrs. Conant had
The charm of a beautiful character
nd self sacrificing nature which
needs no eulogy other than the tender
- hi 4, y.
5e held by each of her friends. She
YES a me mber OF the Village Improve
nent society and OF Somerset Re-
oskah lodge.
MRS. LUCY s. HUSSEY.
Mrs. Lucy 8. Hussey. wife of Chas.
H. Hussey, died at her home on Main
street Friday afternoon at ten min
utes past FIVE, after a sickness Of
only nine days with pneumonia. Her
age was so years, / months, and 8
days. Mrs. Hussey was the daughter
Of the late Daniel and Naomi Stew
art Adams and was born In the north
ern part of this town. In 1872 she
married Mr. Hussey and when they
began housekeeping it was In the
same house in which she died. OF
a quiet, retiring nature yet OF q
strong personality which manifested
itself in good deeds and kindly SYM
pathy for those in need. she was de-
voted in her home and her gentle
ways lent soothing influences to her
surroundings. An ideal homo, marred
only by the frail health Of Its mis-
tress which has been a source Of
solicitude to her family ON q number
Of occasions previous to her last sick
ness. For over thirty years Mrs.
Hussey has been a fsithful and ac-
tive worker in the Baptist church.
She was also an interested member
Of Cedar Chapter o E. Sa She leaves
one sister, Mrs. Esther r. Huseey Of
springfield, Mnss.. who was In too
poor health to make the trip to be
present at the funeral. OF her i'm
mediate family she leaves a husband.
C. II. Hussey, and one son, H. c. Hus-
sey OF this place on whom the sor-
row of parting fells heavily The
funeral was at the hors on Tuesday
fternoon, Rev. Geo. Merriam Of the
Bethany Baptist church Of Skowhs-
gan conducting the service The fun
ersl ceremony Of the y. =. g. WAS
also conducted by Cedar Chapter.
Very fond OF flowers In her life, moth
ing could be more rttinx In death
than the beautiful disnlsy furnished
by loving hearts as parting gift tn
the loved one.
MRS. MARY JANE BANKER
Mrs. Mary Jane Barker, wife Of
Charles B. Barker formerly of this
own. died TT the home Of her son,
George Barker in Pensacola Florida.
IN Tuesday, November ? Mr. and
Mrs. Barker were old residents here
until about two years ago when they
vent to Minnesota on account OF Mrs.
3arker's heolth which 1t was thought
would be improved by the climate
there, but contrary to expectations II
was unfavorable and they later went
to Florida. There was no help, how
ever, simply a temporary stay. and
she has been gradually falling She
was so years and months of age. Mr..
Barker is also In poor health and WAS
una BILE to accompany the remains
which arrived here Monday morning.
The funeral was held at the residence
Of her daughter, Mrs. e. W. Allen on
Weird street, Tuesday morning at ten
o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Bainton conducted
the service. Mrs. Barker was wor-
thy member OF Somerset Grange
while living here and everybody knew
her bv the loving name Of Aunt
Nary Jcne." She leaves husband,
Charles Barker. three sens and two
daughters, William Barker OF st.
Paul; Mrs. Charles Butler OF Seattle
Wash. Herbert Barker Of Frankfort.
Me-. Mrs. e. w. Allen of this place.
Beautiful flowers from many friends
surrounded the casket.