The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-21
BROWN,s CORNER-CANAAN

BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN
This community was shocked to
learn of the death of Mrs. e. Z.
Purinton which occurred early Tues
day morning. Although the deceased
has been in failing health for a long
time death came suddenly. Funeral
was held at the home of her son, ii
L. Purinton today Thursday. }
Those from this place to attend the
Hartland fair, report a good time
Miss Estelle futile, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Hub
bard for two weeks, returned to her
home in Cornville Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Lewis of Corinna and
her son, Erving of Charleston, Me-
were in town last week on business.
G.. b. Chase was in CornYllle
Tuesday on business.
Onel Salisbury and crew are Dallhe
hay at w. r. Baileys for Hight d
Holt, Skowhegan, they having pur-
chased hay from a number of farm
ers in this place.
Forrest Herrin and crew are in
town packing apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Bailey re-
Gently visited his sister, Mrs. Mary
Burrill.
Mrs. Cora Wells of Hartford
Conn. returned to her home Satur-
day after spending week with her
sister. Mrs. II. l.. Purinton, and
Monday a sister, Mrs. Common OF
Hartford. Conn, arrived for an in
definite stay at the Purinton nome.
Their mother, Mrs. Caroline Good
ridge of this town is visiting with
her daughters at Mr.. Purinton S.
Mrs. Laura Ames is having her
farm buildings repaired at Sibley
pond.
All remember the big Fair at
Skowhegan this week, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas Lehy and
Mrs. James Erskine of Cornyille
were at c. B. Chases Wednesday
Sunday, September IL there was
held an all-day meeting and baptism
on the shores of Morrell lake. The
baptism service was held at 10 o.
clock a. M, and Sunday, September
"a, Rev. Mr.. Hoyt, State Missionary
of the Universalist society, will hole
an all day meeting at the above
named place Let all attend.
Mrs. Elizabeth Horne has returned
to her work in the family OF DR.
Miller, Fairfield.
Miss Lillian Trask passed few
DAYS last week with her friend, Mis-
Gladys Gipson OF Pittsfeld.
Mrs. Henry Hayden arrived Mon
day from Bradford, Me-, where sh'
will visit in the home of her daush
ter, Mrs. Milford Withee for week.
or more.
Wesley Bailey has purchased {
heavy work horse of John Harris Of
Oakland and Frank Hubbard has
with Warren Brown of Skowhegan
got heavy horse
II. L. Purinton was in Cornyille
Saturday on business.
Our school opened Monday with
twenty-five pupils.
A party consisting of Percy Lam
caster, Gladys Weber and Mrs. Ros-
coe Harte, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Her.
rim, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jewell and
children, Harry and Lee, passed a
portion of last week at Great Moose
Lake. 4 very enjoyable time is re-
ported.
Mr.. and Mrs OweE Rowe of Pitts
field visited with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lancaster, last
week.
Mrs. Frank Buzzell and daughter
Cora, passed Saturday at c. b.
Chase's.
Ray Hubbard is working for Mich
OILS Bros. at their saw mill and Cecil
May is helping George Hubbard on
his new barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Horne OF
Lowell, Mass, recently visited in the
home of his sister, Mrs. Sherman
Horne.
Onel Salisbury and crew are baling
hay at the William Lewis farm.
Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell and
little Evelyn of Hartland, were guests
Of his mother, Mrs. Everett Damon
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tilton OF
Pittsfeld, visited at F. w. Neyens
Thursday.
Omar and Harry Wheeler are in the
place thrashing with their gasole lie
outfit.