The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-01-13

NEWS OF SOMERSET'S BUSIEST
TOWNS
Observation-Disclosures
KINGFIELD

TOWNS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
KINGFIELD
Charles Brown, who died at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Charles
Richards, Strong. at o'clock Friday,
January z, has been a resident OF
Kingfield for the last twelve years 60
ing to Strong about month ago for a
visit with his daughter, when two
weeks ago Wednesday he was stricken
with a severe shock and steadily fall
ed Mr.. Brown was native OF Free
man, born in that town 10 years ago
last July and there he passed the most
of his life, holding various town Of
fees. He was town clerk for years
and q member of the school board for
a time. His occupation was that OF
taught school for several years. He
lost his left hand at the age Of IL or
20, while working in the mill at New
Vineyard, but was able to use an arti-
fetal hand or hook with remarkable
skill. He was married to Elzina Pea
body and from this marriage there
were two daughters, Mrs. Howard
Libby, deaceased and Mrs. Charles
Richards of Strong. He has four
grandchildren Dorothy Libby of King
field, Ralph, Orren and Alma Richards
of Strong, a half-brother, Ora Kilken-
ney of Freeman and half-sister Mrs.
Otis Farmer of Wilton besides quite
number of more distant relatives, cou-
sins. etc, living in Kingfield. The fu-
neral was held at Grace Universalist
Church, Kingheld, Monday, January 10
the pastor Rev. A. M. Soule officiating.
Interment was made in Sunnyside
cemetery beside his daughter 1t was
expected that all the above named rel
atives would be present. Fl. A. Chand-
Ter OF Strong was funeral director.
The hearse came from Strong. Mr..
Brown was an honored and respected
citizen and leaves 4 large number OF
relatives and friends In Kingdeld and
adjoining towns to mourn his loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flave F. vose are re-
ceiving congratulations over the birth
of a son Richard Marry on Sunday,
January 2.
In digging holes to set electric
light poles Cecil French found no
frost outside of he road ~ the Snow
came so early this year. This Is an
unusual thing for this part OF the
country.
A little son arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Morrell, Mon
day. January 3.
The officers Of the Carrabassett
Grange were elected at the last meet
ing and are AZ follows: Master. Mrs.
Jennie Durrell overseer, Austin How
ey; steward. Ray Barden; lecturer,
Mrs. Ratchet Lander; assistant stew
ard, Roscoe Tufts; lady assistant
steward, Miss Mildred Woodcock; sec
rotary, Jasper Beane; treasurer, Miss
Ruby Quint; chaplain, Mrs. Hattie
Hinckley: Flora. Mrs. Nellie Tufts;
Pomona, Mrs. Hattie Berry; Ceres,
Mrs. Sylvia Bean Installation will
take place Monday, January IT, Ar
dine Richardson of Strong will be
present.
The Woman's Home Missionary Cir
Gle met Monday at the home OF Rev.
George F. Currier After the business
session the election of officers for the
ensuing year took place as follows:
President, Mrs. w. s. Sanford; vice
president, Mrs. G. G. Barden; secre-
tary, Mrs. Hattie Wilbur: treasurer,
Mrs. F. B. Hutchins. The committee
for different departments of work
were also appointed.
Miss Beatrice Hutchins went TO
Portland. Friday, to attend Gray's
Business College. She was accom-
panied by her mother Mrs L. +. Hut
chins who remained with her over
Sunday.
Mrs. II. G. Winter went to Boston
Friday and expects to be away a week
or ten days. Mr.. Winter goes Monday
and with Mrs. Winter will attend the
New England Wood Turner's Associa-
ton at Young's Hotel, Boston. We'd
nesday and Thursday. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Frost also plan to 60 Tuesday
for the meeting. Others In Boston
this week are Mrs. Jennie French and
8. j.. Wyman.
For lack OF funds the Kingneld high
school athletic association have can
celled their basket ball games with the
exception of the girls game with the
Rangeley high girls at French's Hall,
Friday evening, January II, and the
p~n~n1Aw latar