Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-06-26
Mrs. Sophia A. Tibbits

Viles.
Mrs. Sophia A. Tibbits
The death of Mrs. Sophia A. (Fish)
Tibbits, which occurred at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. c. F. Rowe IN
Augusta on Thursday, June 18th, at
the age Of SO years. marks the pass
ing of one of the oldest residents of
Somerset county. Mrs. Tibbits was
native Of Somerset county and passed
a large part Of her long life within
it's limits She was a descendant of
one of the three Fish brothers, who
came to this country from England,
her father being Eliab Fish of Fair
field Center. The old homestead still
stands a short distance below the
center settlement, but is not occu-
pied by members of the Fish family.
Reared according to the New Eng
land customs of her day. Mrs. Tib-
bits was a most interesting woman
because of her memories, which dated
back to a period when conditions
both in Somerset county and the
State Of Maine differed greatly from
those of the present day. She was
keenly alert in matters of public in
terest and was cordial and hospitable
to the friend or stranger who visited
her home. In early years she united
with the Methodist church. Her hus-
band, the late Charles Tibbits, died
many years ago and during the
earlier years of her widowhood she
and her son, Charles Tibbits, re-
sided on the homestead farm near
Fairfield Center. With increased
years, she resided more and more in
the family of her daughter, Mrs.
Chester F. Rowe. formerly of Water
vile, now of Augusta. The kindness
and attention which she received
from the members of this home have
been noted with warm regard by
friends of the family. Beside the son
and daughter previously mentioned,
there was another son, Willard, who
died in the West few years ago.
Surviving relatives in Skowhegan
are niece, Mrs Albert H. Lang, and
a great nephew, John L. Fish.
/ At the regular stated convention of
| Skowhegan lodge, No. 70. Knights of
! Pythias, of Skowhegan, on Thursday
evening. June oath, the following Of
| ficers were elected for the ensuing
term: Chancellor commander, Russell
Dean; vice-chancellor, Howard Dur
rell; prelate, Nelson Washburne:
keeper of records and seals and mas
ter Of finance, L. E. Thompson; mas
ter of exchequer, Ralph G. Priest:
master at arms, BERTHE I. Rice; inner
guard, Harry Dysart; outer guard.
Roy Paddock. Refreshments were
served after the election to a large
enjoyed by all.
Arthur Holden of Jackman who
spent last summer in Skowhegan in
the employ of the Blaisdel Automo-
! ollie company, was calling on Show
| hegan friends on Thursday. He was
on his way to Pittsfield and Bangor.
Mrs. Ethel Flewellyn and her three
children of Norridgewock, were in
skowhegan on business Friday.
County Agent Leader Deering was
in Skowhegan, Thursday evening in
conference with County Agent Storer
OF the Farm Bureau.
Miss Lena Nottage who has been
teaching in the Cushman district is
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nottage Of East Madison
for the summer.
me dance at Cornville town hall
on Thursday evening brought out a
large attendance, a party of IA from
East Madison being at the hall and
also a number from Norridgewock.
and Skowhegan.
Al Notre Dame De Lourdes Cath
ohc church on Sunday next early
mass will be at o'clock. The mon
OF the parish are called upon 70 ro-
IeiNe HOLY Communion at this mass.
iiish mass will be at 10 O'Clock. In
'iie evening there is to be 2. sneci,l
meeting for the men at ! O'Clock ava
.he rosary and benediction will ale,
be at this hour.
At the Bethany church on Sunday
Nhlioren's day will be observed witt
sermon to the children at tho N %
morning service by the pastor Chi,
.neh VIII also take part in the morn.
ing service. The music for this ser-
,,oo VIII be under the direction e.
"arlon Drake Flanders with T All
oott Kendall assisting. Su,aa,
sehool is at noon. One service W.,
nc heid IN the evening under tho .na
p p OF the young people of tho
ehurch with Mrs. G. r. Fog as
leader. ross as
AT the Centenary Methodist ch,,uo,,
On sunday there will be bant;s,,
reception of members and tho saona '
ncnt OF the Lords supper viii, be a.
.iihlstered. Sunday school at noon
hpworth League is at $50 o,clocL
with Miss Gladys Pencil as leader
and the regular evangelistic service
at 7.30 o'clock. viz
AT the Federated church on SIM.
aay morning Rev. Charles Fl. McE,1-
lllney VIII occupy the pulpit n,
tracy being in Madison for this sar-
wee. Rev. Mr.. Mckinney will speak
a' F1nckley in the afternoon. sun-
uav school will be at noon. Cbris-
'iah Endeavor is at $50 o'cloct 49,,
me regular evening service at 20
at which time DR.. o. II. Tracy wi,,
SPEAK Rev. Nh. McElhinev will no
IN Madison for the evening service
Inc usual services of tho Chn;a
tian science society will be hold ~ ~
a; X. hall. Sunday. at las o.cIocr
Win Miss Coda Keene. soloist NJ
subject Will be Christian Science