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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
Working League Holds Annual Meet
ing

The annual meeting and supper OF
the Working League of the Federated
church was held in the church par
lors on Monday. Jan. %. The meet
ing was Sened with prayer led by
Mrs. Jes>-- kennfson The secre-
tary's report was then read and ac
cepted followed by the treasurer
report which was also accepted. These
reports showed that large amount
of work has been accomplished by
the League the past year A rising
vote of thanks was given to the presi-
dent, Mrs. Nellie NJ Hopkins who pre-
sided, for the splendid service she
has rendered the League as president
tlffs past year. The nominating COM
mittee which consisted of Mrs. George
Cover, Mrs. Fred Conant and Mrs.
Ira Norton as chairman, read the list
of names to be voted on to serve as
officers for this year. They were
voted into office as follows: A COM
mittee of three ladies to serve instead
of president, Mrs. Ethel Richardson,
chairman, Mrs. w. B. Woodbury. and
Mrs. Herman Rowell; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Alma HILL second vice pres
ident, Mrs. Ira Norton; secretary,
Mrs. Nellie M. Hopkins and treasurer,
Mrs. Nellie Conant.
At $50 o delicious supper was serv-
ed by the committee in charge. Sup
per consised of cold boiled ham,
pressed meat loaf, escalloped pota-
toes, cabbage salad, bread and but
ter. doughnuts, assorted cakes and
coffee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
sl,675,982 ESTATE IN
PROBATE COURT
Adoptions Granted and
Other Business
The Late Frank A. SayIes OF Paw
iuckei. X. 1. WAS Owner oil
C0m0der Club Pro-
perry

Tie first and final account In the
will OF the late Frank A. Saylcs OF
Pawtucket, X. L.. mas been presented
for hearing at the February term of
Probate Court, by the executors Chas
o. Reed, James II. Mccall and X. r
Wood This estate is appraised as
being valued at Sl.675. .9S2 and comes
to the Somerset County Court be-
cause Mr. Say4cs was owner of the
we'll known Commodore Club proper
ty at Moose pond\in Hartland. This
estate is valued at $4,000 with goods
and effects valued at $74425. The
rights in credits also include stock
organized under the laws of the State
of Maine valued at $1,6709S2. Mr..
Sayles died in Pawtucket, r. l., in
March 1920. The income of this
property according to the will goes
to the widow during her life time and
at her decease to her four daughters
and memorial hospital. On the
death of the daughters the property
descends to the grand .children-
The will of Chafles Fl. Hoxie, late
of Fairfield which Fas also been pres
$ented for Probate makes the widow
Clara II. Hoxie sole heir. The ap-
praigers estimate of Mr.. Hoxie's e5-
tate is $1,000.
At the January term two adoptions
were granted Mr.. tand Mrs. John r
LitchGeld of Ripley adopted John r.
A. Jacobs. child of katherine c. and
Glen Jacobs and name was changed
! to John r. Litchield. Mr. and Mrs
Andrew Younger of fittsieid adopted
Elaine Dunbar, child OF Helen Lenora
Dunbar of Auburn and the name was
changed to Elaine Margaret Younger
Wills were allowed in the estates of
Maurice C. Provencher, latt of Skow-
hogan. letter issued to Arthur j. Pro
vencher; Anna NJ. Curtis, late of Fair.
field, letter to Harry r. Johnson oil
Portland Eliza Craft. late of Moose
River, Sylvanus Il. Holden of Moose
River executor; Augustus G. Storer
/ late of Norridgewock, Susie II. Storer
of Norridgewock executrix; Albion Il
parkman, late of IIartland, Betsey +
Parkman of hl&Etland, executrix
Ierah p. Emery tate OF st. Aibans;
Alton u. Emery Of ST. Adams, execu-
tor; Lizzie A. Spear. late Oh Madison
, Horace E. Spear of Madison, executor;
| Charles f. Newcomb. late of Pitts
! field, Helen +. Newcomb of Pitts.
/ field, exeeutrix. George f. Charles
, late of Madison, Charles p. iddeout
OF Madison, executor.
Administration was granted in The
estates of:
Mabel M Clark, late of ST. Albans
letter issued to Nettie May Skiliing-
er of St Albans; Orville II. Drake and
Leila Drake OF Pittslield, to Eugene
II. Drake of Portland; Love p. Trip
late of Anson to Eugene E. Tripp OF
Anson; Frank Z. Foss, late of Skow-
hegan, to Samuel w. Philbrick OF
Skowhegan; Ruel e. Rowell, late OF
Solon, to Arthur Il. Rowell of Solon;
Annie l.. Simpson, late of Pittsfield
to Joseph d. Simpson of Fairfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
LAW N AkERS At RE.
F0RMATORy YESTERDAY
Committees oi Senators aud Repre-
scntatiyeS Meet With Trustees
~! State Institution

A group of senators and represen-
tatives appointed as IA committee to
visit the State Reformatory for WO-
men, met with the trustees at the in
stitution yesterday. An inspection
was made and dinner was served at
the administration building In the
party were Senator Bemis OF Somerset
County. Representatives Tilden of
Hallowell, league of Waldoboro. Dill
ing of Eastern, Brett of Otis6eld,
Jacobs of Skowhegan. Staples of Ok
ford and Jordan of WestbrOok. Trus-
tees present were Mrs. Sadie Bates
of Sandy Point. Mrs. Gertrude Leavitt
Stevens of Portland, Rev I. b. Mower
of Watervlle and G. +. Ayore of
Skowhegan.
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FATHER JAMES A. FARLEY TO REST IN
SEBASTIAN RASLE CEMETERY At MADISON
Death of Beloved Clergyman--Bishop Walsh at
Funeral Illness Covered Period of Two Weeks

Rev. Father james \. Farley,
Catholic clergyman Of note and pastor
OF st. Sebastian church at Madison
for the past five years, passed away
at his home on Upper Main street
on the 18th, after a two weets serious
illness from hearts disease He was
born at Lowell. Mass. in 1876. re
ceived liberal education at the Ca
tholic University at Washington, d.
c. and afterwards with much ability
and zeal filled various pastorates in
Maine among those of Kingman and
Lubec. He was a profound scholar.
a linguist of note and was universally
beloved for his liberal views and
beneyolences.
He is survived by three brothers
and one sister, Mrs. Barrett Sears
of New York City, who arrived III
Madison the middle of last week 10
! assist in the care of her brother. Two
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

The annual meeting of the Somer-
set County Law and Library Associa-
ton was held Tuesday afternoon at
the Court House with good atten-
dance of Somerset County attorneys.
George W. Cover was reelected pre-
sident. H. l.. Walton was elected
vice president; w. It. Seekins, secre-
tary and librarian; Maurice P. Mer-
rill, treasurer and the following COM
mittees: Standing or executive COM
mittee: Judge G. o. Small, Madison;
]. w. Manson, Pittsfield; p. A. Smith,
Fairfield; Judge e. W. Sawyer, North
Anson; Judge Fred F. Lawrence,
Skowhegan; library committee, e. f.
Merrill. George w. Cover. Judge F.
f. Lawrence and w. T. Seekins ex-
officio. 1t was voted to hold spe-
cial meeting and outing during the
sumer, standing committee appointed
for the same consisting of George W.
Cover, w. r. Seekins and Judge {. ..
Small.
At the conclusion of the business
meeting the members adjourned to
the court room where memorial ser
vice was conducted +n memory OF
three deceased members of the bar,
Daniel Lewis of Skowhegan, Judge
0ryile II. Drake of Pittsfield and
John F. Holman of Athens. Harry
r. Coolidge. Esq, of Pittsfield present
ed resolutions in memory OF Judge
Drake who died July 6, 1929. The
resolutions included brief sketch
of the life of the deceased member,
mentioning him as having been ma
tive of New Hampshire, graduate
Of Bates College and former prin-
cpal of Maine Central Institute. Men
ton was also made of his having
been judge of the Pittsiield munich
pal court and of his prominence in
the business life of Pittsfeld.
Judge Danforth of Skowhegan pre-
sented a historical sketch of Daniel
Lewis who was born in St Albans in
b5l, of his career as student and
OF his having read law in the office
Of Hon. Hosiah Crosby at Dexter. He
mad practiceth in Sherman Mills be-
lore coming to Skowhegan where he
practiced until 1898. After resolu-
IONS were presented on the death of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

Eames, Solon; Judge c. o. Small
Madison: w. B. Brown, Madison
Judge T. A. Anderson, Pittsfield; II
H. Thurlough, Pittsfield; T. w. Weeks
Waterville; p. A. Smith, Fairfield; H.
r. Coolidge, Pittsfield; f. E. Peacock,
Watervile; Herbert Locke, Augusta; =;
l.. l.. Walton, A X Butler, Geo. w.
Cover, Sherman Shumway, S. W.
Gould Judge e. r. Danfortb, VIM.
Folsom Merrill, John Lewis and Har-
old ]. Phillips of Skowhegan. w. II.
Cornforth is court stenograpler. . =
The docket was called during the
forenoon session and cases were as
signed for the term. According to
present Indications the civil trials Will
be light. assignments having been
made only until Tuesday next. The
grand jurors began their deliberations
Tuesday afternoon and will probably
arise this afternoon.
Assignment of cases: Casey VS.
Buker, Roberts VS. Buker; Andrews ct
al VS. Farr, Fowler VS. Cahill; The
First National Bank of Skowhegan VS.
Hapgood, Exr.; Piper, Admir-, VS. Arm
strong.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

Rogers Of Salem. Mass. as sub-deaeon.
Rev. J. /. ! Renaud d Skowhegan
was master 81 ceremonies. and music
was furnished By st. Mary's choir
from the Church Of Our Lady of Lour-
des OF SkOwhegan. Mss Cecilia For
tier was organist and tie singers we're
Miss Alice Bouehard, Mrs. Theodule
Pomleau, Mrs Joseph Giroux, Miss
beatrice Pomerieau. Eugene Dumont
and J. II. LaFlamme. Among the
out o. town ciergymen and friends
attending aside from those already
mentioned We're Rev J. \. Keely of
Lewiston, Rev. George Harrington of
Orono Rev Timothy Houlihan, Port
land, Rev John Driscoll of North
Nassalboro; Re-. James Carey. Port
land; Rev. r. ]. 0. Mahoney, Belfast;
ReY. Peer Y. Hame1. Wsterville;
Rev. James J Rice. Kittery; Rev. J.
A. German, ELLSWORTH; Rev. John ].
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
MULLEN At
MADISON PARISH
Priest FROM Bingham Succeeds Fr.
james A. Farley In 81. Sebas-
tian Church

Rev. James Mullen, who has been in
charge of the Catholic parish in Bing
ham, is for the present located in
Madison, as parish priest of St Sebas-
tian parish, succeeding Rev. James
A. Farley deceased. Rev. James
Carroll has been transferred from St.
Joseph's church in Lewiston to the
Bingham parish.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
CENTRAL Me. INSTALL.
ING FOURTH UNIT
Large Grew OF Men are Engaged In
Operations Under Direction
OF John Ames

The Central Maine Power Co, has
q crew of men at work putting in
the fourth unit in the power develop
ment in Skowhegan. About thirty
five men are employed on the job
under the direction of John Ames.
The installation will not be complet-
cd for about month. diver at
tracted considerable attention Sun
day while he was engaged in putting
a screen in front of the dam to pre-
vent obstacles from getting into the
wheel used ip connection with the new
unit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
Order OF Owls TO he Organized

Arrangements are being made for
the organization of a local order of
Owls, George w. Hopkins of 81 Han
over street, Skowhegan, being the Of
fetal organizer. The order now is
understood to have a half million
members in the United States with
new nests being organized in various
localities. 1t is a benefit order and
doubtless will appeal to many local
citizens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

Tho January term of the Supreme
,ndicial Court convened Tuesday at
,be court House at 10 o'clock with
Instice George N. Hanson presiding.
pr.ver was offered by the Rev. George
Marian, pastor of the Bethany Bap-
,ist church. The grand jurors
wore called. Among the attorneys
"osnonding. Among the attorneys
nresent during the opening day were
County Attorney James Fl. Thorne of
Nh Anson, Judge H. H. Brazzell of
FAIRFIELD. Bernard Gibbs of Madison,
r l. Ames. Norridgewock; Judge Ell
NOR W. Sawyer, North Anson; c. E.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
DamilIc T. Fish Died Last Night

Danville F. Fish, veteran of the
Civil War. died yesterday afternoon
at his home. corner OF East Front and
Mechanic Sts. He had heen in fall
ing health for some TINE. Beside a
widow. formerly Miss Malefa Rogers,
there are surviving several chill
dren. Perlcy. Lester and Anon Fish,
Mrs. William Hapgood. Mrs. Lillian
Stevens ard Mr. Rose Perkins.
Danville r. Fish was born in An
son village, April 6, 1S35. He was
one of EIGHT children OF Nathan and
Serena tWdlkerl Fish
The boyhood of NJ Fish was
spent in Anson and he attended
school there. He could recall two
of his teachers. Albert Burke and
Franklin HOughton, also many of his
schoolmatcs including the Bakers
and the Robinsons.
His parents died when he was
about five years old ard he went to
live with Joseph Henderson in Mos
COW. At the unusually early age OF
thirteen. the boy went away to New
York He returned however, after
several months, only to 70 away
again shortly afterwards. coming 10
Skowhegan whore he spent several
years. He enlisted April 49, lS6l.
as volunteer in the Civil War in
Company +. under Captain Stearns.
He went first to Virginia and later
passed thru many famous battles,
including Malvern Hill and the Wild
erness After serving for 30
months. he was discharged and re-
turned 10 Skowhegan which has
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

w. H. Cummings left yesterday af-
ternoon on business trip to Pitts
field and Newport.
4 good sized delegation of high
school students will go to Waterville
Saturday to take part in the winter
carnival.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
B. D. PERKINS WILL
Be CANDIDATE
Seeks Election for the Office oi Sec
0nd Selectman at Annual Town
Meeting

shall be candidate for the office
of second selectman at the annual
town meeting of the voters of Show
hegan in March.
BYRON ID. PERK ms
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
Wounded from Accidental Dicsharg
OF Revolver

Ralph Padham of South Solon was
handling his revolver one day last
week when it was discharged infllct-
ing a small but painful wound on one
of his fingers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

~ and Mrs Richard J, Hayden Of
Winter street are the parents OF a
son.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25
Superintendent Riley Reported Better

James Y. Riley. superintendent of
the Madison WooIen Company at Mad
ison. has been seriously i'll since a
week ago last Friday. January Il.
There were times of improvement and
at other periods rather alarming in
crease of unfavorahle symptoms,
Tuesday. however, he had much bet
ter day and yesterday was reported
as evidently on the road to recovery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

The Skowhegan girls basket ball
team goes to Waterville next Friday
night to play with the girls team OF
Coburn Classical Institute.
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since been his home Since then
his health has been very gradually.
failing,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13
Geo. II Thompson, hans.

Geo. H. ThompSon, honS-
Earl C. Harris shipped car load
Of horses to northeastern Nebraska
today tThursday.J
If il is toys you want see Virgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A Anderson will
be hosts to the members Of their card
club next Saturday evening. This no
doubt will be very enjoyable event.
Roller Skating at Ovid Sunday
night, December 18th.
Safety First-Sef-locking Moto-
meters with initials. Robson Oil
Co. 1920
County assessor Finley Dye and
wife returned here last Saturday from
Denver, where they have been visit
ing for the past several weeks with
their son, Vincent Dye, and daughter,
Mrs. o. o. Moore, and families.
Buy your chickens for Sunday
dinner at the Julesburg Produce Com
pany. II
Miss Amy Wood Of south Of Hax-
tun, arrived here last Monday night,
and is again staying at the P. r Nc
Dowell home, after an absence OF sew
eral months, caused by the illness OF
her mother. Her mother, who recent
" underwent an operation, is much
improved.
Fresh pastries every day at the
Home Bakery. Our Cocoa Fudge
| Cakes, Whole Wheat Bread and
Parker House Rolls cannot be beat. tt
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones, former
residents Of this city, but now resi-
dents Of Sterling, were week -snd
guests in Julesburg at the c. F. Par
ker home. Mrs. Jones formerly was
Miss Irene La Velle.
A concert will be given BY Miss
Dorothy Dring, Pianis. and Nj. Wen
dell Jolivet.e, Of Sterling, at the
|sedgwiek County High School audi
|torium tonight Thursday. This en-
tertainment il sponsored by the Jules
win be used fer the benefit Of ths
public library.
Home as'h B!fsry Our sTstS 6eos eos + Fude:
Cakes, Whole Wheat Bread and
On last Thursday, December 9th, a
marriage license was issued from the
office Of county clerk Mrs. Esllie E.
Nichols to Mr.. Charles Edwin Rich
Iards and Miss Mona Wilson, b o t h
Of Lexington, Nebr. The couple was
united in marriage At the Methodist
parsonage in this city BY Rev. John
Eldridge.
YOUNG EEN-If you wish to
really please your girl, one Of thesa
pifts are always very acceptable:
Beautiful nsv white gold guaranteed
wrist watches Is jewels for $500 up.
Rishsleau and Delta indestrustabls
pearl nseklsess 3a.o0 70 $4,000, ruby
land diamond Tings $500 to $4,000.
Coodan, Jswsasss, 0eaAala, Nsbras-
h. II
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13
Geo. n. Thompson, loans.

Dir. Forbes, prominent merchant of
Sedgwick, was business visitor here
Tuesday.
II it is toys you want see Virgins
Messrs. Ivan Callen and Charles
klnsman were visitors in Sterling on
last Sunday at the Denver K. Wilson
home.
Hand carved German walnut wall
clocks, special $500. Goodall, Jewel
er, Ogallala, Nebr. Postpaid. 1t
County clerk Mrs. Nellie E. Nichols
issued marriage license Wednesday.
December 18th to Glen Atkinson and
Miss Helen Campbell, both of Osh-
kosh, Nebr.
Roller Skating at Ovid Sunday
night, December 18th.
On last Tuesday, December 11th, a
marriage license was issued from the
office of county clerk Mrs. Nellie E.
Nichols to Mr.. Otto R. Alexander and
Miss Fern Benzen, both of Sedgwick.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13
A. Galusha e Son
Geo. q. Thompson, loans

Geo. d. Thompson, loans
Smyth 4 Richards shipped a car
load Of hogs to the Denver market
Monday.
If it is toys you want see Virgins.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Emery Hodg-
es, Saturday, December sth, son, the
little one passing away the same eve
ming.
Fresh pastries every day at the
Home Bakery. Our Cocoa Fudge
Cakes, Whole Wheat Bread and
Parker House Rolls cannot be beat. If
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Henry depart
ed this Thursday morning for San
Francisco and Long Beach, Calf,
where they expect to enjoy the ''land
Of flowers" for the next six months.
Mrs. James Galusha received very
painful, although not serious injury
this week when she sprained her right
wrist while attempting to crank an
automobile. The injured member is
doing nicely now, however.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13
|SG2SSX5
;eo. H. Thompson. loans.

Geo. H. Thompson. loans
Mrs. J. J. Burton is confined at her
home on fifth street because Of i'll
1ess this week.
Roller Skating at Ovid Sunday
night, December 18th.
Plain View Local No. 273 Of the
Farmers Union, held a regular meet
tn& Tuesday evening, Dec. 4th: The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Harry Bennett, presi-
dent; Tom Fitch, vice-president; Err
nest Nayhew, secretary and treasur-
e; 8. p. Jensen, Lee Carson and ].
YsAsgie, executive committee; Mrs..
Al 6nook, corresponding secretary;
AFnsst Mayhsw was elected as del
Rste to tho state convention. The
Local is busy getting ready for the
O1stmas program. The ladies serv-
- 1sfJashmsnts Of pie, cake, sand
WSdAeo and eoffss. The next regular
nSs1ine vfu - held Tuesday sven-
-, 00oGb0 ~
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13
Geo. H. Thompson, loans.


Mrs. Sylvia Harris is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Denver < Wilson,
and family in Sterling this week.
II it is toys you want see Virgins.
Born, TO Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.
Juranek, residents Of the south ta-
BILE, a baby girl, on Friday, Decem-
Der 7th.
Roller Skating at Ovid Sunday
night, December 10Th.
Nj. and Mrs. William C. Ea.ton
and children, Geraldine and Billy, re-
turned to their former home in North
Platte, Nebr. this week, after a resi-
dence of three months in Julesburg.
A windshield wiper is just what he
wants. Get it at the Robson Oil
Co. 1920
Mrs. John Sowders and son William
accompanied the formers daughter,
Mrs. Ed Phelps to Denver on Tues
day morning, where Mrs. Phelps will
enter a sanitarium there in the hopes
Of benefitting her health.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1923-12-13

Jap work and fruit baskets, large
SIZE sl.25 sellers for SOC at Good
aifs, Ogallala, Nebr., while thev
last. ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-12
DR. HALSTEAD. TOO,
. IS OLDEST MASON
Resident of Breckenridge, Mo,
Has Been Member of Fra
ternity 81 Years

WASHINGTON, July 12.-One
of the perrenIsl questions IN Mas
onic circles is, who is the oldest
Mason? and research brings out
some interesting facts concerning
Masons of advanced years.
Edward H. Cass, secretary of
Sloan Lodge, No. rs, of Chicago,
claims to be the oldest active liv-
ing Masonic secretary in the world.
He is in his ninety third year.
Ohio claims the oldest living Ma
son in the person Of Fl. Ii. Robin
son, of Spartan Lodge, No. 1876, of
Millerburg. He was born in Mill
ersburg ninety-fiye years ago and
was raised a Master Mason nearly
seventy years ago. He is also the
oldest living graduate of Ohio
Wesleyan University.
Luther Burbank, whose marvel
lous plant creations have won him
the sorbriquet of wizard, has Just
celebrated his seventy-fourth birth
day. He was raised a Mason in
Santa Rosa Masonic Lodge in 1921.
California boasts another ia
nous aged Mason in Cornelius A.
Cole of Los Angeles, who reached
the century mark this year. He was
a United States Senator during the
Civil War and was close friend
of Lincoln. He has been a Mason
for nearly seventy years.
But after all the palm undoubt-
eddy goes to DR.. Joseph halstead
of Breckenridge, Mo, who is los
years old and was made a Mason at
Lexington, KY, in 1912. He
therefore has a Masonic history
covering eighty-one years. He
was family physician for Henry
Clay and remembers seeing Lafay-
cite upon the occasion of his
American visit in 1924 Lafayette
was made a Mason by Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-07-12
SIMMONS SUICIDES
IN ALBANY STORE

ALBANY, July 12.-E. j. Sim
mons, who operated small store
and grist mill near the intersec-
ton of Pine street and the Dawson
road, took his own life by firing a
pistol bullet through his skull at
his place of business. He was
alone at the time, and when per-
sons attracted by the report of the
pistol reached the little store, they
found him dead. No note was left
assigning a reason for the rash
deed, but in conversation with
friends recently, Mr.. Simmons had
talked in a respondent manner and
threatened to end his life. A jury
empaneled by Cornor S. T. c..
Murray returned verdict to the
effect that the deceased met death
at his own hands.