Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-08
CHINA
Charles z. 0utton

Charles Z. 0utton
Charles E. Dutton. leading citi-
zen Of China. passed away at his
home on Tuesday evening. Sept. 5.
He had been in falling health for
some years and Of late had suffered
much The funeral service will be
held at the home on Friday at 10
a. m. Mr.. Dutton was born in Vas
salboro, Me-. Dec. 5. 1889. making
him nearly So years Of age. He was
the son of Cofran and Harriet (Cram)
Dutton. When he was four years
old, his parents moved to Belfast and
when he was eleven. they came to
China. where he has lived ever since.
He was educated in the common
schools and in China Academy. In
1866, he married Annis w. Barlow of
Freedom, Maine.
Mr.. Dutton was an excellent school
teacher and taught more than thirty
terms in the common schools. nearly
all in China. He was also success
full farmer He was influential in the
town and was honored with various
public Offices, being selectman for
seven years. auditor for seven years.
member of the board OF health for
three years, and superintendent Of
schools for two years. He was a
member of the China Baptist church
and was in the Maine Legislature Of
1911.
At the time of his decease, he was
the Oldest past master of central
lodge, number As. F.. and A. NJ: also
the oldest past high priest Of Dur
lap chapter Of royal arch masons.
Mr. Dutton was a man Of sterling
character, upright and honorable. He
leaves widow, two sons, Everett E.
and Arthur j., two daughters, Fan
ME A. Dutton, and Mrs Fred Lewis,
all of China.
S0TTH-Mr and Mrs Robert
Smith, who have been visiting their
sister. Mrs. Hattie Jacobs, left on
Friday for their home in Pittsburg,
Pa.
Charles Keen. accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Crosby and son. left by auto
for Massachusetts on Saturday.
Misses Iva and Marion Mitchell,
who have been staying at the Jacobs
cottage, left Monday for their home
in Lewiston.
Warren Farland Of Maiden, Mass.
is boarding at Mary Jones' for few
weeks.
Miss Mariana Crosman left last
Friday to be the guest of Mrs. II.
j. Bailey, Winthrop Center.
Maynard Maxwell left Monday for
Whitehead where he has teach
ing position.
MIR. and Mrs. Rufus NJ Jones, with
their daughter, Mary, closed their
cottage on Thursday and left for
their home in Haverford. Pa.
Miss Elizabeth Crosman Of Brook
Ign, n. Y, passed the weekend with
her sister, Mrs. David Phillips.
Ralph and Aurie Austin left on
Tuesday for Oak Grove seminary.
Mrs. Hattie Jacob and son, Dom
aid, were in Augusta on business
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs Cyrus Jones were
guests of MIR. and Mrs. Linwood
Jones Monday night and left Tuesday
by auto for their home in Lynn,
Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Davidson and
daughter. Miss May. accompanied by
Everett Leland, left by auto Tues
day for their home in Auburndale,
Mass. They were to meet Allen
Davidson in Portland. who is just re-
turning from European trip.
Mrs Annie l.. Austin was the guest
Tuesday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Masse
of East Nassalboro.
Mr. nd Mrs. Everett Jones OF Car
Isle, Pa guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Linwood w. Jones.
Mrs. David Phillips with her chill
dren, Polly. Betty and David. left
Tuesday afternoon for their home In
Philadelphia.
The South China Inn closed Tues
day. and Mrs. Wing left for her home
in Lewiston.
Miss Marion Breed is boarding with
Mrs Mary Jones.
Mrs. A. c. Brown and daughters.
who have passed the summer at
Ocean Point. have returned. Mrs.
Browns health is somewhat i'm
proved.