The independent-reporter., 1924-02-14

dead In bed. Medical examiner, Or.
w. G. Sawyer was called and said
death was probably caused by cere-
bral hemorrhage, about 3 a. IN.
Mrs. Hilton was born in Pittsfeld,
February II, 1859, and was one of the
two children of Jewett and Mary
Carr Foster. Her early life was
passed in Pittsfield where she attend
the family moved to Anson where she
since has lived. Thirty years ago
she was united in marriage to Fred
Hilton, who was killed while at work
in the woods, thirteen years last De-
cember. To this union were born
two children, Gladys, wife of Harry
Gray of Starks and the son Clayton.
Mrs. Hilton was a member of the
Methodist Church. Sterling Rebekah
Lodge, Margaret Goff Moore Chapter,
d. A. r. She was a woman of sterl-
ing qualities, an excellent mother,
neighbor and friends, one who will
be greatly missed by large circle
of friends. Besides the above men,
toned relatives she is survived by a
grandson and brother w. J. Foster
of this place.
The funeral services were held
from the late home Sunday afternoon
conducted by Rev. G. II. McElhiney.
The body was placed in the receiving
tomb at Athearn cemetery to await
burial in the spring. The bearers
IN
Frank Smith and Arthur Welch.
: MADISON CENTER
Ten members of the Golden Glow
|. S. S. took the ten o'clock car for
the pleasant home of Mrs. Annie
Davis where meeting was held
with thirty-seven members present. A
large amount of work was done in
forenoon, picnic dinner was served
at the noon hour and at o'clock a
business meeting was held. At 4
o'clock all left for their homes happy
calling it a day well spent. Next
meeting at Mrs. Ethel Hunnewells s
Thursday, March 9Th.
BLACKWELL
Mrs. Fred 4. Davis was a recent
visitor at the home of her uncle, B. F.
Walker in Anson.
John L. Murray of Madison was a
visitor at the home. of his father,
Daniel Murray.
Miss Ada Curtis is enjoying a vaca-
tion of several weeks at the home of
her mother, Mrs Geo Curtis.
The regular meeting of Golden
Glow Branch |. S. S. with Mrs. F. e.
Davis as hostess occurred Thursday
of last week. There were thirty
seven in attendance which included
several guests from other branches.
At the noon hour the customary
baked bean dinner was enjoyed and
the day was spent most happily by
all present.
Mrs Perley Adams was called to
Solon last week by the illness of her
mother.
Gardner Mason, a former resident
of this locality has been enjoying a
visit with old acquaintances and
friends.
Mrs. Helen Groves and Miss Ada
Curtis were in East Madison Satur-
lhbiCo at pay anu liC woo
most pleasurably spent Delicious
refreshments of sandwiches, hot cof-
fee, pineapple whip and assorted
cakes were served.
BURNS DISTRICT
Fred Davis was a business caller
in Madison Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Otis and Mrs. Wallace
McKenney was a caller in Skowhegan
the first of the week.
Charles Cross of Madison was a
caller in this vicinity Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca Sweaden has been In
poor health this winter.
We are sorry to hear of the death
of Mrs. B. J. Adams of Barrons Cor
ner Madison, which occurred Satur-
day, February 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis of Skow-
hogan were Sunday callers of Mrs.
Davis son, Wallace McKenney.
Mrs. Angie Hilton is quite sick at
the home of her son, George Arris.
Mrs. Marjory Williams Campbell
spent the week end at her home in
Cornyille.