The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-22
NORRIDGEMOCk

Norridgewock' oldest citizen Jose
phi Mason Smith passed away quietly
on the evening of May thirteenth, his
last illness covering a period of about
eleven weeks. Mr. Smith was born
in Corinna, Maine. October twenty
eight, 1923. the son of James and
Melinda (Mason) Smith. James Smith
the father died when his son was only
one and a half years old and the son
Joseph lived for time with his
grandfather and at the age of seven
years came to Norrdgewock and here
be has passed his long life with the
exception of five years in the early
sixties wheh ne ,i;ed in Fairfield. In
1865 he moved Onto the farm where
he died On December Is, 1850 he
was united in marriage y Mary bilz-
abeth Powers By Rev James Colby
of Gardiner His wife died Sept ~
1899 To this union were born seven
daughters. five of whom are living.
Mrs Mary + Wing ol this town, Mrs
Harriet Emery oil Auburn Mrs Fran
ces GRAY Of North Whitefcld, Me-
Mrs. Julia +. Smith OF Los Angeles,
cal. and Mrs Alice Frost OF this town
with whom Mr.. SIN tn made his home
Mr. Smith united with the Baptist
Church of this town July y, ISL, and
was a constant attendant until the
infrmities OF old age prevented nm
The funeral services we're held from
his late home on Thursday afternoon
conducted b. Rev. +. X farrar Pas
tor OF the Baptist Church and III"
burial made in the family lot. Until
within very few years Uncle Joe
as he WAS Familiarity called by every
one was unusually active for one of
his years and took great pride in
raising early vegetables and his gar
den would have been a credit to any
man many years his junior. He was
well known throughout this section
and leaves large circle OF friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Harriet Emery of Auburn was
in town last week called here by the
death of her father, Joseph Smith.
II is reported that Mr. and Mrs.
Elton Nichols have purchased the
Charles Sawtelle house.
When in want of Tennis Shoes OF
all kinds call on Jay NJ. Pierce.
Mrs. Charles Emmons had the mis-
fortune to fall down the cellar stairs
in her house on Sunday evening ana
very fortunately no bones we're bro
ken but she was badly bruised ana
suffered from the effects of the in
iuries which she received.
Mrs Mary Bruce has returned TO
her home in Belfast after living in
this town for a number OF years as
housekeeper for the late Mrs. Clara
friends in town who regret to have
her leave.
Leslie Jones of Augusta has been
assisting his brother Chester Jones
in the new confectionery store dur
ing the past week.
Harry Bigelow has purchased a new
touring car
Mrs Henrietta Wood is confined tc
her home by very severe cold.
Mrs. LIZZIE Jones is soon to move
from the ID. +. Taylor rent which SHE
has been occupying during the past
year to the Brackley house recently
vacated by Almon Blaisdell and fam
lily on Main Street
Mrs. Henry George has been enjoy
ing short visit from her friends Mrs
Bigelow of Mercer.
The Woman's Working League OF
the Congregational Church met with
Mrs. Vesta Miller last week Tuesday
afternoon.
The Senior Ten Ten Club held their
last meeting for the season at the
home of Mrs. Elizabeth Russell last
Wednesday afternoon, the hostesses
being Mrs Henrietta Wood. Mrs Cora
Smith and Mrs. G. s Jewett Re-
freshments of ice cream and waters
were served by the hostesses.
A very interesting and Instructive
illustrated lecture was given at the
Congregational Church on Sunday
evening, the subject Of the lecture be-
ing, Churches and Cathedrals OF the
Past and Present
AS this next Sunday is Memorial
Sunday the churches are to unite at
the morning service and by invitation
will hold a union service at the Bap-
fist Church where special address
appropriate for the day will be given
by the pastor of the Church., Rev. E.
Farr1r The Sunday School pX-