The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-29
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Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Sawyer ar
rived from Freeport Saturday night
The death of Charles Lane occurr-
ed last Friday afternoon of double
pneumonia. Mr.. Lane was born in
Leeds, Me, eighty-six years ago and
resided there the most of his life
aside from few years spent in Col
orado and the last few years Of his
life spent in this town where he Was
tenderly cared for by his grand niece,
Miss Frances Jones. Mr.. Lane vas
twice married but leaves 10 children
or near relatives. The funeral ser
vices were held from his late home
Sunday afternoon and were conducted
by Rev. John Trites. Monday the
remains were taken TO Leeds for
burial in the family lot.
Mrs. Fanny Karlls has returned
from visit with her sister at Emb-
den.
Mrs. c. c. Luce who has been at
DR.. Wagner's for treatment returned
to her home Monday.
Miss Florence Davis has finished
her duties at the Postoffice and Is now
working in the Office of the shoe shop
Some of the friends of Mrs. William
Soule gave her a surprise party on
her birthday last Friday and enjoyed
very pleasant evening with guessing
contests, cards, etc. Refreshments
of cake, candy and nuts were served
William Longley has moved his
work shop from the Odd Fellows
building to his home on the north side
of the river.
The iron roofing for the shoe shop
has arrived and work will commence
on the repairs at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Giles are the
happy parents of a ten pound boy
which arrived the last of the week.
Mrs. Lillian Munsey returned to
her home in Dorchester Friday after
visiting her mother and sisters in
town.
ed Secretary of the Baptist Sunday
School in place Of Miss Elsie Savage
who recently resigned.
Uncle Charles Barker has been on
the sick list, but is improving.
Mrs. Susie Fuller arrived home
Monday night after spending the win
ter with relatives in Massachusetts,
Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
Mrs. Everett Sawyer has been suf-
fering with tonsiltis the past week.
The evangelical services which are
being conducted at the Baptist church
are being well attended and enjoyed.
This week meetings will be held
every evening with the exception of
Saturday.
The death of William Mills res
pected citizen of this town occurred
last Wednesday afternoon from a
complication of diseases He had
been in poor health for a number of
years but was only considered dan
gerously sick one week before his
death. Mr.. Mills was born on June
6, 1853, being the oldest of family
OF ten children Of Stephen and Eliza
beth Mills. The most of his life was
spent in this town with the excep-
ton of few years spent In New
York, Belgrade, Augusta and Vassal-
boro. On May 10Th, 1878, he was
united in marriage to Miss Jane Mil
Ter Of this town who survives him.
Two children were born to them, Mrs.
Josie Mills Whiting and Stephen
Mills, both residents of this town.
The funeral services were held FRI
aay afternoon at o'clock conducted
by Rev. r. l.. Sheaff and the burial
made in the family lot in the South
Side Cemetery
Scott Rogers has purchased small
house of Mrs. Belinda Groves and
moved II to a lot on the Skowhegan
road. The house will soon be made
over for their occupancy
The Marshall P Hale Circle held
meeting last Tuesday and initiated
three candidates.
Miss Nina Hussey returned Satur
day to her duties as a teacher at
Campello.
very nice supper and entertain