The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

was the founder and is sc years old,
coming across the continent from Los
Angeles, California to be present.
The selectmen have employed Con
tractor Edmond Cyr to fill the cracks
and smooth up the concrete bridge in
the village, put on a finishing coat
and make it a uniform standard color.
A crew has been engaged replank
ing the village mill pond dam for
the past week.
Miss Thelma French was very agree
ably surprised Monday evening re-
turning home from tea to see little
Harvey Boynton enter the living room
from the back porch with his wheel
barrow filled with gifts, followed by
twenty young ladies', the affair being
miscellaneous shower given by her
cousin, Mrs. Bernice Boynton assisted
by Mrs. Ada S. Huse in honor of her
approaching marriage. August II. 10
each gift was attached an original
poem which Miss French read aloud
causing much Snerriment. Among
the gifts were linen and Il variety Of
articles for the home. After a So
cial hour refreshments of fruit salad
and sandwiches were served and mu-
sic enjoyed by the victrola. The par
~ consisted OF Mrs. Ada S. Huse, Mrs
Bernice Boynton, Miss Leila Hume
we'll, Mrs Eva Barden, Mrs. Esther
Pinkham. Mrs Bernice Knapp. Mrs.
Eunice Tufts, Mrs Agnes Huse, Mrs.
Ruth Wing, Mrs. Mabel Furber Mrs
Winnie Lander, Miss Hazel Cushman,
Mrs. Angie Dudley, Mrs. Merle Will
hanson, Mrs. Erma Porter, Mrs. Flora
Dexter of Jackson Heights, New York.
Miss Grace Small of Pennington, Mrs
Shirley Shaylor of Cambridge. Mass,
Mrs. Marie Kennison. North New
Portland and Miss Wilma Woodland.
Mrs. Emma Vose, Miss Lou Carville
and Miss Bernice Written were among
those invited but unable to be pres
emit
Abner Whitney Mayo of Freeman
died at the home of his son Henry
Mayo Wednesday, August 6 OF intrmi-
! ties of age. He was born in Free
man. August 5, 1894. the youngest Of
ten children of Isaiah and Sarah
Whitney Mayo and died in the same
house in which he was born. having
always lived there. On December 10,
1859 he married Amelia GRAHAM Of
Salem To them were born two
daughters who died in infancy and
two sons, the younger, Henry f., be-
ing the only survivor. He is also
survived by one grandson, Harry A.
Mayo He served ON the board of Sc
lectman for several years. also as tax
collector. He became n member Of
Davis Lodge F. and A. NJ, Strong, in
1885, the year It was instituted Mr.
,f
man" and wrote many poems of con-
siderable merit and for almost every
important occasion of the town or
neighborhood. Funeral services
were held at the home Friday after
noon, Rev. j. l.. Pinkerton of Strong
Methodist Church and members of
Davis Lodge officiating, the Mas6ns
in charge OF the funeral. He was
buried in the family lot at Starbird
Corner Cemetery. During his last
illness and many years of failing
health Mr. Mayo was tenderly cared
for by his son and wife Mr.. Mayo
had wide circle of friends and will
be greatly missed,
Mrs +. A. Crossman entertained
Col. Asa Whitcomb Chapter d. \. II.
on the porch OF Mrs. e. l.. Chamber
lain's home Thursday afternoon from
three to five in honor of Miss Berry
of New York City and Miss Thelma
French of Kingfeld.
Mrs. Apphia " Gilbert, Kingfcld's
oldest resident born in this village,
observed her saith birthday. Sunday,
August Bird, at the family home on
Depot street. Mrs. Gilbert was one
of seven children of Lemuel and Han
nah French Voss and the only sur
vivor. A daughter Miss Carrie ID.
Gilbert lives with her mother and .
lovingly ministers to her wants. Mrs