The independent-reporter., 1910-05-26
* The News of Somersefs Busy Towns II

The Memorial sermon will be
preached In the Baptist church Sun
day morning by Rev. Mr.. Smith
There will be no services In the Con-
gregational church on that date, that
the congregation may attend the
memorial service.
Mr.. Orchard of Solon has rented
the rooms just vacated by Allie
Longley In Mrs. Watson's house on
Main street. Mr.. Orchard Is some
what acquainted with this town hav-
ing been one of the brothers who
bought the Trueworthy place on the
north side of the river several years
ago, which they sold later. While
here he made many friends.
Mrs. Wilder Ward arrived from
time in town visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Worthley.
E H Burgess commenced the ex-
cavation for the cellar for the new
house which he will build on Water
vile hill this season, Monday of this
week
Mrs. Ariel Rogers is critically i'll
at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Brackley and
Mrs. Marcia Watson visited Mr.. and
Mrs. William Watson in Kingfiald last
week, Mrs. Watson remaining to
make her son visit of longer dura-
ton. While there they had the pleas
ure of meeting an old and highly es-
teemed friend, William Blunt, who
has for several years been in charge
of department of excavation in the
canal zone Mr. Blunt's department
is on the Pacific ocean and consists
in dredging the bottom of the ocean
bed to make the approach to the
canal. Much of this excavation Is
in solid rock and blasting operations
are carried on fifty feet below the
surface and the debris removed by the
dredgers.
New flags have been procured for
the school buildings in the village. 1t
now becomes necessary to dismount
the flag poles in order to get in new
ropes and at the time the poles will
receive some necessary coats OF
paint.
The annual meeting of the V. l. S.
will be held in the Congregational
church on Friday evening of next
week and the program will consist of
business meeting, supper and big
entertainment, such as the members
of this hustling society know how to
arrange.
DR.. j. L. Taylor arrived from
Boston Saturday night. on his annual
fishing trip. Monday morning E. S.
Miller accompanied by DIR. Taylor,
left for Rowe ponds where they ex-
pect to do some fearful execution
among the finny tribe.
The Second degree will be con-
ferred in Quinnebasset lodge next
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Elliott returned
to their home in Massachusetts, last
week after spending few days with
their friends, the Fullers, at the Fern
side Dairy Farm.
Don't forget that this Is the last
chance at Chas. F. Ward Cos. big sale
DEATH OF LORNA PIERCE
Many friends were saddened by the
death of Miss Lorna Pierce which
occurred at the home Of her father
Calvin Pierce on Friday of last week.
She was only sixteen years and eight
months of age and of most beauti-
full disposition and has been of great
comfort to her father since the death
of her mother, which occurred while
she was a very small child. For a
long time she has been victim OF
the dread disease, consumption; but
although the shadow was near her,
yet was she ever cheerful and the
life of many party with her young
friends until she became physically
too weak to mingle with them. The
funeral occurred Sunday afternoon
and the large attendance evidenced
the high regard in which she was
held and the sincere sympathy which
is, extended to her father. The re-
mains were laid at rest in the ceme-
terry at the Gould school house.
WALTER H. JOHNSON.
Walter H. Johnson died Friday
morning of last week from acute
rheumatism. Mr.. Johnson was SO
years and months of age. He had
been in poor health for some time
and practically confined to the house
since the first of March. He began to
be seriously i'll about nine days be-
fore his death. The remains were
taken to Freeport where the funeral
was held Saturday, Rev. Mr.. Miller
of that place officiating. The burial
was at South Freeport. Mr.. Johnson
was a member of the Baptist church
of this town. His wife died last
Christmas. Three children survive
him, Miss Mabel, Warren and Miss
Ruth. They will remain here for the
present and need practical sympathy
and help for their burden is heavy.