The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-04-20

i'm the near future Tor the benefit OF
the Encampment.
Mr.. ana Mrs. .. l.. Jones, accom-
panied by Mr. and Mrs Charles Pray.
were IN Madison Sunday
/ Freeman Abbott has been on the
sick list.
Miss Mabel White WIS home from
AugN Ia over Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs Henry Hussey accom-
panied their daughter. Miss Virginia.
To Auburndale, Mass Monday. whore
Miss Hussey is "A studeht II Lassel.
Mrs. Mary Tracey has returned
from few days visit With her daugh-
ter, Miss Moliie, who is a teacher of
the children who are patient, at the
Fairfield Santorium
T. VI. Woods will sell at auction
load Of fresh country horses. Boone
barn at end uf covered bridge. Nor
ridgewock. Saturday, Arr. y. At l2.30.
Last week news WAS received oil the
very sudden death Of Mrs. Mary An
dersOn, April >, al the home Of Mrs.
Herbert Haynes OF Providence r. |.
Mrs. Anderson va The oldest daugh-
ter of the late Ira and Betsey Eaton
Lorng and was born in Norridgewock
April 4, 1899. Her lie MAS spent in
this town till 1865 when she went to
California and remained there about
ten years after which time she re
turned to her native town and lived
here a greater part o. tie time She
leaves to mourn her loss three child
rem, Mrs. {. H. Savage of Concord,
~ H.. Mrs. Herbert llayner OF Pro-
violence, K. l., and a son, George Ed
ward, who resides in HOLSTER, Cali
fornia an aged brother. Albert Of
Holyoke, Mass, and Il sister, Mrs. Alb
| bic Wiley OF SmithdEld. She united
with the Congregational Church in
! her youth anp was one Of the Oldest
Eaton School pupils The family
have the sympathy OF the community.
! On Monday morning OF this week
David II. Creighton passed away after
an illness Of about three years dura-
ton. Mr.. Creighton WIS born in Ire
land about 70 years ago and came To-
this country with his parents when
he was about five years old In early
! life he war united in marriage and OF
/ this union one child was born and
| both the mother and child died many
! years ago. About thirty-tWo years go
! Mr.. Creighton married Mrs. ann
| Clark of CornYille, who survives him,
I During the Civil VAR Mr.. Creighton
served his country in the Navy, being
/ in active service three Years. \ num-
( Der of years ago Mr. ana Mrs Creigh-
ton came to this' town and purchased
during their stay in town several diff
ferent farms and sold them and at the
time of Ny Creighton S death were
living on the small farm which they
purchased of Mrs. Edith Holt. Three
years ago Mr. Creighton suffered a
shock and about six months ago he
was much affected by the death of his
brother and since that time has grown
steadily worse. The funeral services
were held Wednesday at two o'clock.
lie was Il loyal member of Bates Post
7 G. A. Il. and of the Marshal p. Hale
! Circle and leaves u Large. circle Nof
friends who ympathize with the wi
dow in her sorrow.
Send your shoe repairing by parcel
post to Guss Pooler q Son. Skowhe
gan. Prompt attention guaranteed.
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On Monday April 10th occurred the
death of one of the older residents Of
the town and one who WAS known by
all in this and adjoining towns Will
+ liam j. Haynes. He WAS born in
Smthlield 81 years ago a son of Henry
and Huldah Haynes In early life he
was Interested in town affairs and at
one time was superintendent Of the
Schools in the town of Smithdeld.
/ During this time he was united in
J Sadie I,nNniDN
who died at the birth of their only
child Chester, who is now fesi-
dent of Veg Norridgewock. For years
/ DR. Haynes was a skilled veterinary
and he was as faithful to a sick ami
NAL as he could be and his practice
was an extensive one. During his last
illness he was tenderly cared for by
| his only sister, Miss Martha Haynes,
/ who did everything she could do to
make his last days comfortable and
| happy. The funeral services were held
| from Mhs Haynes home on Mechanic
street on Thursday afternoon, con
Quoted by Rev. F. G. Davis
OAK HILL
George Kicker and son, Archie, of
Portland, were guests for short time
! last week at the home Of Mrs. Bertha
Worthen.
Mrs. Lillian Pattee was a guest for
q few days last week at the home OF
| her niece, Mrs. Blanche Walton, in
| Mercer.
Clarence Anderson left on the after
noon train for Augusta last Saturday
where he will visit relatives for
/ awhile.
Mrs. o. c. Taylor has been been
quite ill., the past week with very Sc
we're cold.
| Mrs. +. II. Bates returned home last
Monday after visiting for week with
relatives in Wateryille and Mercer.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Holt visited rel
alive in Mercer last Saturday
Miss Eta Holt passed the Weekend
at home with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs, Amos Holt.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rowe are Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. +.
c. Palmer at present.
Hiram Savage and family are re-
covering from their recent severe ill