The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
SOION

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in a subsequent issue.
S0LON
The death of Mrs Timothy Smith
occurred last week She was the
mother of Mrs. w II. Soper of Scion
Moses Townsend a prominent citi-
zen of Scion, died last Friday after
several months of failing health, the
final sickness being of two weeks
duration. He was out for the last
time New Years Day. He was
nearly IS years of age and had been
in the shoe business in Scion for
about SO years. Besides a widow
formerly Miss Phebe Davis of Scion
whom he married about 45 years ago
Mr.. Townsend is survived by one
daughter Mrs. Azel Jones. who re-
sides in Scion. The funeral cere-
monies were held Sunday at II
O'clock Rev. T. B. HIATT of Bingham
officiating. The deceased was born
in Pleasant Ridge. He was not affi-
lated with any organization.
DR.. and Mrs. j. Leon Williams and
daughter of Palmer, n. Y. returned
/ to their summer home in Embden a
short time ago.
George S. Smith of Monmouth was
in town Thursday to attend the fu-
neral of his mother Mrs. Timothy
Smith.
The Ladies' Aid served a baked
bean supper and had sale of May
baskets last Friday night at the
Church vestry. A social was held
in the evening which was much en-
joyed by the young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Preble of Bing-
ham were in town Sunday calling on
DR. and Mrs J. o. Piper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan Robinson of
Ripley are at Mrs. Robinson's pa
rents Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ward in
Embden where they will spend the
summer.
Myron Jewett, Master of Keystone
Lodge F. & A. NJ. and Fred Drury
of this lodge left Monday noon for
Portland to attend the sessions of
the Masonic Grand Lodge at that city.
Mrs. Carrie Brophy and daughter
Gertrude were in Skowhegan spend
ing the day Saturday.
The Scion High played their first
game of ball with Madison Saturday
afternoon at Madison. The score
was IL to in favor of Madison. The
Solons got a very good lead in the
first inning by Carl Andrews who got
a home run hit which brought in two
scores.
Mrs. Carrie Witham of Portland
was in town the first of last week to
attend the funeral of her friend Mrs.
Jennie Greene, which was held Mon
day afternoon.
Mrs. Caroline Rowell and daughter
Chispa left Tuesday morning for
Etna for a two weeks visit with Mrs.
Rowell's sister Mrs. Otis Friend
George Tuscan accompanied by
Mrs. Wood and daughter of Brockton,
Mass. arrived in town Monday night.
They are stopping at the New Cara
funk House.
The alumni of Scion High School
are requested to meet with Miss Mel
lie Brophy Saturday night at 7
o'clock.
Mrs. Pearl Swain, one of the teach
ers of Portland High School, is en-
joying weeks vacation with her pa
rents Mr. and Mrs l.. F. McIntire
A large number of Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs attended the Methodist
Church Sunday morning and listened
to very pleasing and interesting
sermon by the pastor, Rev II. c. Gid
den. on the Brotherhood of Man. The
text was taken from Gal. 60. The
church was prettily decorated for the
occasion with potted plants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Whipple of Wa
teryille. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kings
ley of Bar Harbor and Miss Inez
Whipple of New York City were in
town the first of last week TO attend
the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Jennie
Greene.
Miss Sadie Irvine who has been
spending the winter in Portland,
came home Tuesday noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carol Head have
baby boy born Friday April 28
The death of Laura J.. wife of
Timothy Smith, occurred Tuesday.
April 25th. after a weeks illness from
the effects of a shock Mrs Smith
was born in East Madison seventy
one years ago last October and was
married to Timothy Smith. ffty-three
years ago last October. since which
time she has been a resident of this
town. Mrs. Smith had been in deli
cate health for a number of years,
dilu W nllH NOT dDlt u ldhe dnA ACTIVE
part in the workings of the church.
she had been a member of the Metho-
dist church for thirty-siX years. She
was also a member of the Ladies'
Aid Society and of the d. A. r. She
leaves to mourn her loss besides her
husband, one son George S. Smith of
Monmouth. one daughter Mrs. w. II.
Soper of this place two grandsons,
two great grandchildren and one
brother in the West. The funeral
services were held at the home on
North Main St. Thursday afternoon,
April 9th Rev. II. c. Glidden of the
NJ. E. Church officiating. The burial
being in the family lot in the village
cemetery The beautiful floral Of
ferings testified to the esteem in
which the deceased was held
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all of our friends
and neighbors who so kindly assisted
us during our recent bereavement.
Timothy Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. S. Smith
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Soper
and family
CANAAN
The Senior class of the Canaan
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