Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-14
Mrs. Oscar Edwards

Mrs. Verna M. Edwards, wife Of
Oscar Edwards. passed away during
the night of Friday at her home, 2S9
North avenue. Of the influenza and
complications. The deceased was
born and mad always lived in Show
hogan. she being the only daughter
Of Bert and Leila fDevolD Daggett,
the father being a we'll known river
driver OF this section. Beside the
husband and parents there are two
children, Lloyd. years old. and AL
tafla, 1 year old. and one brother,
Ofner Daggett. He has been i'll but
Is now Somewhat improved. His wife
however has been stricken with the
disease and Saturday was removed
from her home on Gem street to Som
erset hospital. They have three child
rem. Memorial services for Mrs. Ed.
wards will be held from the residence
OF. her parents at the corner Of
North avenue and Gem street, this
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock The
deceased was 81 years of age.
Miss Geneva Smith has accepted a
position as teacher of physical cul.
ture at st. Mary's school. an Epis-
copal institution at Concord, N. H.
She will have charge of the recreation
department of the school. She will
leave as soon as health conditions are
again normal.
Ernest Hayden, the 81 year old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Hayden. who
live in the East Skowhegan section,
has returned to Skowhegan and has
been kept in town staying at one Of
the local hotels, while the Red Cross
members are trying to find employ
ment for him. Hayden it seems was
discharged from the army because of
a disordered mind and was kept for
some time in an institution. Follow
Ing his discharge from the hospital he
found his way back to Skowhegan.
His parents are poor people requiring
1t is claimed some assistance from the
town and are not able to care for the
unfortunate youth at their humble
home.
Spinning Co. IS quite seriously i'll at
his home On West Front street.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Hartford, who
have been camping out near the Old
Pines between here and NorridEe-
wock. have returned to their home in
Brockton, Mass. Mr.. Hartford re-
sided in this place in his early boy
hood and has greatly enjoyed renew
ing former acqnaintances and scenes
Of his earlier lifetime. He expressed
himself as desiring to locate once
more In Skowhegan and it Is hoped
that he may eventually do SO.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Clark of the Middle road who
has been so critically i'll with pus
case of appendicitis is reported as
making favorable progress toward re-
covery
Clinton Lisbon Of North Arson 10
in the county Jail to await the action
Of the grand jury at the winter term
OF court charged with breaking, en-
tering and larceny.
Among those who have very lately
been taken to Somerset hospital for
treatment for the influenza are Percy
Babineau, Mr.. and Mrs. Lessor OF
Beech street and Mrs. David vlgue
Of Mt. Pleasant avenue.
DIN Roderique of Boston, who has
been iii with the influenza is passing
few days with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Roderiqne OF Free street.
Should the conditions be such as to
allow the holding Of a public meeting
at the Grange Wednesday night 1t is
planned for the ladies Of the order to-
all the ofiicers chairs.
Skowhegan citizens participated
with much enthusiasm in a peace de.