The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-01-25

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BILE; guide. Erland c. Kicker; first
watch, Ira w. Durgin; second watch,
Arthur e. Ella; third watch. William
r. Jackson; fourth watch, Valentine
Lippold: inside sentinel. James Bar
nard outside sentinel. Carl Barnard;
guards OF tent, Mark W Gordon and
Leonard Walker.
SUDDEN DEATH OF BENJAMIN NJ.
BERRY OF NORTH ANSON
BENJAMIN VI. Berry died very sud-
denly Thursday afternoon. January H..
Apparently in usual health, he start
ed out soon after dinner to drive with
NJ. u. Sargent of Skowhegan, who
wished to board the trolley at Madl-
son. They had been talking briskly
and Mr.. Berry made some comment on
the frequent snow storms which was
cut short az his pipe fell from his
mouth, and when he dropped the reins
Mr.. Sargent spoke to him. getting no
answer. Turning In at w. l.. Hodg-
don's and calling for help Mr.. Hodg-
Ion and Waiter Copp assisted Mr.. Sar-
gent in getting Mr.. Berry into the
house where he quickly passed away
without recovering consciousness.
funeral services were he'd at the
'esidence on E m street, Sunday after
noon under the d'reot on of J. P
Murray, Rev. F. w. Robinson officiat-
ing. Intern ent was in the family lot
n Sunset Cemetery. The bearers
we're Mellin H. Berry and Lowell Der
~, brothers of the deceased, cou-
IN, Alfred Berry AMI Stephen b. Mo-
In. Mr.. Berry WIS born In Enrbden,
august 8. 1864. one of twelve child
rem Of Michael F. and Abigail Burns
Berry, OF whom nine, five sisters and
'"n- h~othAra. now survive. He mar
tied Miss Minnie Thompson September
!. 1889. They lived In Embden sev-
1ral years. removed TO Concord where
hey remained somewhat less than
'ine years until their removal to
'orth Arson, where they lived nenrlv
hirteen wears at their place near the
Ill bridge uni II their remova9 to
be village five years ego. They have
conducted successful boarding
''onee business for the past four years
-vhi'e in Concord Mr.. Berry served the
own for several years az tax collec-
ar snd rosd commissioner He is
survived by Mrs. Berry and by four Of
heir five children. Loftje. wife Of
oeriey Green, F. ovd v, Flobert L. and
7,rya G. al OF tais village and by
hree grandchildren. Besides rela-
'ves from this ana adjoining towns,
'ohn ThoTonson of Hartland and Mrs
rarter of Fairfield, brother and sis
~ of Mrs. Perry were In town to at
and the funeral. A profuslon O.
lowers surrounded the casket.
CARD OF THANKS
To ne'ghbors and friends for sym
oathy EXPRESSED and tokens OF kind
ness on the occasion of the death o.
'ur husband and father, we wish tc
,xprees our heartfelt thanks. Also
Or the manv floral tokens with es-
eoial mention Of the wreath giver
W the guests of the house and flow
rs sent by Ruth Head Cragin Chap
or, d. A. r. and Cant. Seth T. Hut
'hins Circle. Ladies of the G. A. r.
Mrs. Minrie Berry
Mr. end Mrs. Perley Green
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Y. Berry
and family
Hobert l.. Berry
Erva G.. Berry
.orth Arson, Maine, Jan. 25. 1923.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The instinct for worship. the desire
'or immortality, our innate respect
or real religion, these are real mo-
ives for planning to find ones self
n church on Sunday morning. Our
service Is at 1916. We expect our
'unior girls will lead in song as they
rave done so helpfully on recent Sun.
laws. Church school after morn no
ervice. Y. p. S. G. E. at 6.15. To-
lie, "The Caurch's Claim" Miss Flor
nee Spencer presiding.
NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES
A good sized audience on SUNDAY
morning listened to a splendid ser.
non by its pastor, Rev. e. w. Robin
on, who chose for his subject, 1.-THE
Second Mile" The sermon was In
.erwoven with stories, scriptural pas
ages and a beautiful little poem te
1ring out the thought that the Sec
md Mile Ia applying end practicing
he teach 'pgs OF Christ In our every
lay and also In national life.
In the evening he gave a review OIL
he book. Rabbit"
Next Sunday Mr.. Robinson will
sneak at 1880 upon Faith. What Is
t? At o'clock in the evening his
;nb'ect VII be "reminiscences"
Have you seen the new church sta
tfonery? All attendants OF tbs
church will want some and will hnf
It on sale at Mrs. Hortense Felkers
Miss Adde Fenlason's, and Mrs. Yes
"a Caswell's. ,rzea
The Ladies' Aid Society is already
making p ans for a supper and valeri
tine Social to be held on the even
ing OF February 14th. The lad OF
serving on the supper committee arr
Mrs. Mae Gordon. Mrs. Edna Ellis
and Mrs. SAME Berry. On the 80
cial committee are Mrs. Hattie Scott
Mrs. Bernice Gould and Mrs. Vestt
Caswell. Watch for the posters.
NEW PORTLAND
Funeral services were held for thu
Iata Ru2zall Atwood Tuesday D. N