Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-01-23
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MiSo hiCllSSd IeThiIS DdSStI tr Il
higher life On Saturday, Jan. II at the
home of her brother, Howard Perkins.
from the effects Of a paralytic shock
which she suffered Il week before.
Aunt Melissa" as she was tcnderly
called by all, both young and old. had
been in poor health many years. but
bore her Affections with Il great forti-
tude and although unable to so out
among her friends very much, She
did her best to make it pleasant foI
all those WHO visited her, and she
VIII be much missed by those who
have loved and associated with So
many years. Her age was 20 years.
Funeral services were held ut +. NJ.
Monday ut the home. William Dud-
ley spoke words of comfort to the
relatives and friends who gathered in
spite of the extreme cold weather.
Mr.. Dudley and Mrs. Angie Crowell
sang appropriate selections. The in
torment was at the South cemetery.
The bearers were Calvin Dow. Frank
Lawrence, John Warren and William
Hughes. One brother. Howard Per
kins, and one sister Mrs. w. Il. Bcal.
of lIavcrhill. Mass, and several
ncphcws and nicces, survive, to mourn
the deceased.
ST. ALBANS.
Mrs Clara E. Johnson. wife of Suli-
van Johnson. passed away Sunday
Jan. Is at her home. after an illness
of several %ears. She has been help
less and at times her condition has
been critical caused by shocks. She
has been tenderly cared for by her
husba nd. She was the daughter OF
Gardner and Eliza honey. possessing
happy disposition and was generally
beloved and esteemed by all who knew
her At times her suffering was great
and she often longed for dcliverahce
from suffering. Beside her husband
one son, Elmer Johnson, and grand
children survive.
The funeral of Edwin Parker oc-
CURED on Sunday at his residence
He suffered a shock some eight weeks
ago and had been confined to his bed
since until his death last Thursday.
He was - years of age. a widow,
who is in poor health. survives. Her
sister Mrs. sullivan, who suffered a
shock some years ago and had since
been great sufferer, passed away
Sunday Jan. Is. The funeral will &C.
cur at 10 A. NJ. Tuesday.
Almost every child in town has
wnooping cough.
FAIRFIELD.
William Il. Clifford of North Fair
field. died Friday morning at his homo
at North Fairfield. Mr. Clifford had
been in usual health. but died very
suddenly, falling dead in his yard. He
was a prosperous farmer and was
much respected by all He leaves a
wife and several children
Mrs. George TAYLOR of Fairfield Cen
ter is reported as quite sick.
A special meeting of Fairfield Camp.
Modern Woodmcn of America was
held Friday evening. and District Dep
uty c. c. Wood was present. The fol-
lowing officers Will serve for the en-
suing wear: Consul. Fred Reynolds;
advisor, Desire Baker: clerk, Frank
Cofill; banker, a. l.. Hatch: escort.
Walter Woodman: sentry. Horace
Blakney; Waterman. w. a. Foss.
William Dyer. who has been serving
on the traverse jury at Skowhcgan,
has returned to his home mere
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Bacon OF
ncTCtT nave Dttll III toN'h III a '7i'''
visit to their son. y Eacon. Mo Is
employed here.
Henry trophy Las returned from
Skowhccan. where he has been for
several days On business.
The following officers of T.. T. Pratt
Relief Corps were installed by Mrs.
Alelia \. Merrill: President Mrs.
Rose Holt; senior vice president, Mrs.
Annie Jones: junior vice pre sident.
Mrs. Ahbic Whitten: secretary. Mrs.
Maria Fosg; treasurer Mrs, Lizz'"
crawford; corresponding secretary
Mrs. Della Thaycr; chaplain, Mrs.
olive Savage; conduCtrcSs. Mrs, Caro-
line Crosby: assistant eonduetress.
Mrs. Minnie Barton; guard, Mrs.
Cath"rin" Benjamin; assistant guard.
Mrs, Maud Wellman; musician. Mrs.
Hattie Bates: patriotic instructor, Mrs.
Mary Gilman: color bearers, Mrs.
Mabel Rucklif. Mrs.s Ellie Thomas.
Mrs. Ella Spencer and Mrs Bertha
Wyer.
The annual installation Of the Off
GERS Of Fairfield Lodge. |. @. Q. +,
viii take place Tux sday evening.
PALMYRA.
visited over Sunday at F. w, Thomp-
sons.
q. l.. McCabe of Bangor is visiting
his brother, E. I. McCabe.
Mr., and Mrs. Alpheus Goodrich of
Pittsfield are guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Davis.
Mrs. sarah Davis is quite i'll with
an attack of acute indigestion.
Palmyra Grange held a regular
meeting Saturday. Jan. II. with -
members present. W. A. Blasdell was
installed lecturer by H. H. Goodrich,
A beautiful plush chair was presented
to Past Master c. w. Homestead by
the Grange. II. l.. Goodrich made
the presentation remarks which were
feelingly responded to by Mr.. HON.
stead. The following question was
discussed at considerable length by
James smith. + p. Foster. l.. l.. Car
ter. Jimmie Smith. C. r. McCrillis,
P. NJ. Hanson. Lyle McCrillis. T.. T.
McCabe. H. l.. Goodrich. G. L. Nc
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