The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-09
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home OF Mrs. Vella Sawyer. March
LIST for an all day session. Each
member carried some article of food
for the dinner, after the dinner was
served The review meeting was held
After the closing of the meeting the
rest of the time was spent in social
time, much. enjoyed by all
beginning March 4th the Library
will be kept opened on Saturday even
ings. Last Saturday night a house
warming party was given by some OF
the ladies' A good time was report
cd by all.
Mrs Il. +, Jones of Waterford, wife
CT our former pastor has been visit
ing in town for the past week.
Mrs II. H. kimba!l has been on
the sick list for the past few days.
Mrs p l.. and Mrs. Ambrose Colby
called on Mrs. Harry Stilwell of jack
man sta on Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
Stilwcll still remains in very poor
health being confined to her bed near
~ all the time
Mrs. Abbie Wilson passed away on
Monday. February 18th, 1922 at 1890
p. IN. Mrs. Wilson has been confined
to bed for six months and at times
has been Il great sufferer, though
very patient through it all. During
her last illness she has been tender
ly cared for by her daughter and son
in-law. Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Moore and
grandson Vinal Hughey. Mrs. Will
son married Joseph Wilson of Mar
low, p. O.. 4G years ago and to this
4 rl.t a1se,
were born. All three of the sons
grew to manhood, but are all dead,
The daughters arc all living and cared
for their mother since the death OF
the husband and father II years ago.
Mrs. Wilson sold the home farm at
NARROW, p. Que. Il few years ago hav-
ing lived there nearly the whole or
her married life OF As years. She
was member of the Ladies' Aid and
Ladies Auxiliary of this village tJack-
mani much loved and respected by
all who had the privilege OF know
ing her. Tho funeral services were
held on Thur sday afternoon at Mrs.
Mocre's home at Lotus Ranch Farm,
the Rev. Mr.. +. Timperley officiating.
The following hymns were sung by
Mrs. Tardy. Mrs. Andrew Holden. Mrs.
l.. X. Moore accompanied on the pia-
no by Mrs. G.. A. Hughey. Jordan
Stormy Banks" When the Roll Is
Called up Yonder and Softly and Tend
crly Jesus is Calling. On Friday
morning the remains were taken by
train to NARROW and buried in the FAM
ily lot in the cemetery located on
her old farm. The many friends
from that place gathered at the grave
where prayer was offered the follow
ing hymns sung: Carried by the An
gels" Mrs. Wilson leaves the follow
ing to mourn her loss as loving ami
kind mother and grandmother. Mrs.
A. J. Moore and son Vinal of Jackman,
Mrs. Lottie Rogers of West Lebanon.
n. H., and Mrs. j. j. Young and
daughter Ella of Valley Jet, besides
"a granddaughter Ella the daughter OF
her son Albert Wilson of NARROW and
sir children of w. ]. Wilson, her son
of Orrington. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful, which spoke
in their silent manner of the love and
respect which the deceased was held
by all.
CARD OF THANKS
It was Mrs. Abhie Wilson's wish
before her death to express her thanks
to the Ladies' Aid and other friends
for the shower of post cards also the
Ladies Auxiliary and Mrs. M. J. Arm
strong for the flowers sent her dur
ing her illness. We also wish to
thank our friends and peighbors for
their kindness also for the many floral
offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Moore
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Rogers
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Young
and daughter
vinal Hughey
hickman, Maine, March ., 1922.