The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-03-11

in Paris from which he received de-
gree. Mary. Mrs Gould's only
daughter, has taught the most of her
life since she was seventeen. She
attended school in New Portland, and
also went to Farminton Normal
school for a while. She married
Scott Jones for her first husband.
They had one child, Winfield Her
second husband was Archie Ken
nard, whom she married about two
years ago. Mr.. Kennard was sol
der in the recent war. He now lives
In Ridlonville where he is employed
in a paper mill. Mrs. Kennard
teaches school in that town. Her
little son Winfield who lived for some
time with his grandmother, is now
with his mother, Sherman. who is the
youngest and unmarried went across
the water in the veterinary depart
ment. Both brothers recently re
ceived their honorable discharge
from service.
Addie Chick married James Thomp-
son, a confectionery manufacturer in
Bath Mr.. Thompson had one child
by a previous marriage, son, CALVIN
who was one of the famous company
known as the L. s. Marine He SER
we'd thruout the entire period OF the
war. most Of the time being engaged
i'm LAYING mines off the coast OF Scot
land. Mr.. Thompson Is now i'll in
a hospital in Virginia where he has
been for several months, suffering
from rheumatism.
Minnie and Ida are both unmarried
and live at home Minnie has taught
school several terms Charles ana
Forresare both unmarried and also
live on the home farm with their wild
owed mother. The Chick brothers
own and operate a saw mill located
a few rods from their home. They
carry on a brisk business and are
we'll known among the business men
OF New Portland.
All Of Mrs. Chicks children were,
born in this town and attended the
New Portland schools They. with
their parents, were also regular at
tendants at the Baptist or Union
church to which organization all be-
long 3D.
Minnie was converted under the
preaching of Rev. ]. D. whitney ana
was baptized on her tonth birthday
by Rev. e. H. Butts in the Carrabas-
sett River near the cid wire br1age.
In that same place all the members
of the family received the sacrament
of baptism. All Of the family are
possessed of musical ability. Forrest.
the youngest is an especially good
pianist and also plays the violin.
Both Minnie and John Chick, as well
as Ida. are of much help In the musi-
cal programs Of the church and sun
day School. Among the OLD tlme
clergymen whose names and helpful
influence are familiar to Mrs. Chick.
are Rev. ]. p. Lengley, Rev. John Cole,
a methodist preacher, and Rev. En-
cry Butts.
Mrs. Chicks husband Joshua, who
died in December, 1910, was assoc1at-
ed with his sons in the mill business
during the last OF his life. He was
also farmer, besides persuing the
calling OF o carpenter and mason.
Much credit is due to both. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Chick, for their consistent in
terest in the welfare of the church
and their earnest efforts to bring up
their children to love and respect 1t
also
Mrs Chick, in spite of her adyanc-
ed years, still cap"b'e woman, and
of happy, cheerful nature. Her
memory concerning her family and
the earlier period of her life is re-
markably clear, and her fund OF re-
miniscences relating to incidents or
the lives OF her relatives and friends
is most interesting.