The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-23
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The death of Mrs. Albert Mou.ton
occurred at her late home on the
North side of the river last Friday
afternoon, the death beng the result
of d complication of diseases from
which she was a great sufferer for
many years Mrs. Moulton was about
55 years old having been born IN
Mercer, the daughter of Daniel and
Nancy Mason. She spent her girl
hood life in Mercer and AT an early
age married Henry Duley of Starks.
After the marriage she made her
home in Starks until after the death
of Mr.. Duley, when she went To New
Hampshire where she met and mar
ried Albert Moulton. who survives
her. Since her marriage 10 Mr..
Moulton they have made their home
in this place or for the past fifteen
years. She leaves her husband an
aged father, and two sisters to mourn
her loss and a great many friends.
The loss comes especially hard 10
Mr.. Moulton as he is without rela-
tive and his wife has always made
his home an especially happy one for
him. The funeral services were held
from the late home on Sunday after
noon conducted by Rev. Robert Sheah
and Rev Charles Meeker and the
burial made in the family lot in the
North Side Cemetery. The flowers
were very beautiful, some especially
pretts ones being sent by the X. OF
F. Lodge of which Mr.. Mouton is
valued member and another beautiful
bouquet from Mr.. Moultons railroad
companions while a great many were
given by other friends.
The program for the day for next
Sunday. Nov. 26th, at the Congrega-
tional Church will be as follows
Morning service at 1890; subject
Gods Finishing Touches. Z. NJ
Union Thanksgiving service, sermon
by Rev. Charles II. Meeker and spec
ial music by the choir. The subject
of the sermon will be Can We Be
Thankful?
The V. /. S. held their regular
meeting last Thursday afternoon at
the Library Parlors with Mrs. Susan
Fuller and Mrs. Esther Fuller and
Mrs. Lou Brown as hostesses and
their subject was Colonial Days
After the usual business meeting
there was an interesting literary pro-
gram given and beautiful solo by
Mrs. Cora Smith. After the pro-
gram tea and cakes were served by
the hostesses. Nearly all the mem
bers were dressed in Colonial cos
tune.
Lewis whitney is still confined to
his rooms suffering with infiamma-
tory rheumatism.
Mrs. Alice Robbins went to Port
land last "Wednesday where she will
remain this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Whiting and
family of Skowhegan were guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. H. s. Whiting last
Wednesday.
Frank Trench passed three days in
Portland last week.
Miss Hazel Danforth of Waterville
visited friends In town few days
last week.
DR.. and Mrs. H. w. Smith have
been passing a few days recently
with relatives in Hampden and Ban
gor.
The Jolly Glee Club enjoyed a
meeting at the X. of p. Hall last Fri
day evening. A fine literary and
musical entertainment was given and
refreshments served.
Miss Hazel Whitney has resigned
from her former position in Water
vile to assist her father at the local
railroad station. Gerald Humphrey
who has been employed at the station
has gone to Bowdoinham.
The building owned by the Farm
er's Union and recently located near
the residence of Charles Savage, has
been moved to Depot street and will
be used as a Farmers Union store.
Rev. John Trites of the Baptist
Church has gone to Boston to re-
main for the next ten days and will
attend the Billy Sunday meetings.
A wedding was solemnized at the
Baptist parsonage last Saturday even
ing by Rev. John Trites, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Beatrice
Stevens. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Stevens. and Philip Thissell
formerly of Lowell, Mass. The bride