The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-04-26
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Forest Pinkham and Alma Stevens


Forest Pinkham and Alma Stevens
both of Kingfield were married March
80 at the home of the brides father,
by Rev. c. ]. Lohgley.
year ago this week automobiles
were seen quite generally on the
streets of Kingheld, in fact March "a,
an auto went through to Farming
ton This year there are no indica-
tons of autoing before the first of
May Another snow storm Sunday
night for an hour. Only about an
inch of snow fell however.
The Sunshine Glass of the Baptist
Sunday school gave a surprise to one
of its members Saturday afternoon,
April a., when sixteen members ga
thered at the home of Mrs. Charles
Boutilier and gave her kitchen
shower. After a social hour refresh
ments of ice cream. saltines and as
sorted cakes were served by the men,
bers
Mary Edith Thomas, wife of Leon A.
Thomas died at her home in Kingfield
village. Tuesday morning, April II,
about a. m. following an illness of
a number of months of a complica-
ton of troubles. She is survived by
her husband, Leon A. Thomas; the
welI-known passenger conductor of
the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes
Railroad, who has been In the employ
of this railroad for. 81 years and its
conductor for the past twenty years;
also one daughter. Eva tMrs. Nelson
Harden; and three brothers, Martin
T.. Stevens. a twin. of Strong. w. Z.
Stevens and Arthur L. Stevens of
Kingfeld and many nieees. nephews
and cousins living here and in neigh
boring towns of Freeman and Strong.
Mrs. Thomas was born October %,
1878 in Freeman. the daughter of Cy-
rus Llewellyn Stevens and Mary Jane
WEIGH Stevens and one of large
family of children. On her fathers
side descendant of the early set
tiers of Freeman April 27, 1897,
she was married to Mr.. Thomas in
Strong and after few years there
they moved to Kingfeld where they
have since resided and where Mrs.
Thomas has been friend to every
body. She was a charter member of
Pilgrim Temple No. 81 Pythian Sis
tiers and a regular attendant when
able. also a member Of the Kingfeld
Baptist Church and active in all
church work. Funeral services will
be held from the Baptist Church Fri
day at 9 a. m, pastor Rev. d. Nc
Kenzie officiating Interment in the
family cemetery in West Freeman.
Much sympathy is extended to the
BETRAYED family from a large circle
of Friends throughout the town and
community. The flowers were in
profusion and very beautiful testi-
monies of esteem from relatives,
friends, the church, set piece from
the Pythan Sisters and large spray
OF pink roses from the employees of
the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes
Railroad.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stevens of
Strong came to Kingfleld Thursday
night to attend the funeral of the
formers sister Mrs. Leon Thomas.
Mrs. c. A. York and son Richard,
returned Friday night from two
weeks visit with Mrs. Works sister,
Mrs. George Jackson of Maiden, Mass.
Bayard Herbert. infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. s. Stanley was taken
sick Thursday morning of indigestion
and died Friday morning.
The April meeting Of Col. Asa Whit
comb Chapter ID. A. r. was held Fri
day. April 20, at the home of Mrs.
a. C. Woodland, hostesses being Mrs.
Woodland, Mrs. r. S. Winter and Mrs.
w. p. Watson. There was good
attendance Following the regular
business literary program was Civ
en- consisting of an instrumental duet
by Miss Wilma Woodland and Mrs.
Emma Nose and a most instructive
talk by Mrs. Eunice Tufts on the Bat
tie of Lexington and Concord and
Maine in the Revolution. Adjourn
ment was held for, lunch of assorted
sandwiches, cheese scakes, coffee and
fudge. Regent Mrs Cora p. Watson
read very complete and interesting
report of the State Conference writ
ten by the delegate. Mrs Bernadine
Collesollc. Remarks were made by
a number of people concerning the
National Organization and the cleo
ton of the president general which
has just taken place and pictures were
shown with sketches OF the candi-
dates. Committee of resolutions on
the death of Mrs. Myya Jones, char
ter member of the organization.N ap-
pointed were Mrs. Daisy Woodland,
Mrs, Eunce Tufts and Miss Leila Hun
newell The May meeting being the
annual meeting with the election of
officers, The following nominating
committee was appointed: Miss Leila
Hunnewell. Mrs. Daisy e. Woodland
and Mrs Happie Simmons. The en-
tertainment committee for the annual
meeting in May is Mrs. Ennce Tufts,
Mrs. Erma Winter, Mrs. Mary Lander
Miss Abbie Simmons, Mrs. Myra Cham
berlain.
Friday and Saturday were the first
real warm DAYS we have had The