The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
ATHENS


The Washington schools opened
Monday with Miss White, teacher OF
the Grammar grade and Miss Buzzell
teacher of the primary
Mrs. Amanda Grant Tutt;e, widow
of the late James Tuttle. formerly
citizens of the Brighton road neigh
borhood and later of Atkinson, N. Fl.
passed away last Thursday at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs John Pat
tangall of that place having survived
her husband about thirteen years.
Hep remains were brought here Sat
urday and funeral services were held
from the home or her son, Manville
l.. futile, Sunday p. m. conducted by
Rev. b. II. johnson. A profusion of
4 beautiful flowers covered the casket.
Mfr. and Mrs futile moved, to Atkin-
son about fifteen years ago, Since
the death of her husband Mrs. futile
had resided at her home until failing
health compelled her to- seek the
home OF her daughter close by. This
happened about two years ago when
she sustained a broken hip and seri-
Gus injuries to her nervous system
Had she lived until next August she
would have reached her Goth mile
stone. Mrs THttIf..ts kindly remem-
bered by the older, residents of the
town. She is survived by four
daughters and three sons: Mrs.
Murray, Mrs. Dobson, Mrs. Mailman.
all of Andoyer. Mass. and Mrs. Pat
tangall of Atkinson, Y. II, Manville
L. of this place, Howard of Vermont
and Fred of Springfield. Mass, also a
large family of grandchildren and
several great grandchildren. Her re-
mains were accompanied by her son
Fred and granddaughter Avis Pattan-
gall of Atkinson.
Mr.. Jewett, the lip cancer patient of
DR. Ellingwood's, has returned to his
home in Dixmont after successful
drawn" treatment
News of the death of William Bangs
Friday evening following an opera
ton at Kennebec Valley Hospital, was
received with sadness by his many
friends in this place. The deceased
was the son of the late Charles E. and
Nancy Bangs of this town and is sur
yived by three brothers. Ed Bangs of
Augusta, Charles of New Hampshire
and Frank of Palmyra. When a boy
he was employed by the late Horatio
Tobey and continued member of the
family until Mr.. Tobey's death, Since
that time he has remained at the old
home in the capacity of care taker for
Mrs Charles Tarhell. His funeral
was held Monday afternoon from the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nahum Cook
and conducted by Rev, b. II. Johnson.
This was largely attended by his old
friends and neighbors. The only
relative present was Frank Bangs,
the brother previously mentioned
The beautiful flowers contributed
evidenced the loss of an obliging
friend and kind neighbor and the re-
gret of his passing so suddenly from
the active scenes Of life. His age
was about 80 years. The pail bear
ers were Wallace E. Jones, Edgar
Fox, George Haskell and Harold Cor
son.
Mrs. Paul Barker and Miss Marie
Leighton have gone to Skowhegan to
work Mrs Barker is employed in
the family of George Sampson and
Miss Leighton in the family of Guy
Gilman.
Mrs. Sadie Stodder is confined to
her bed at the present writing with
erysipelas in the face.
Mrs. Bowers and Mrs. Stearns re-
ported i'll last week are making i'm
provement toward recovery. Miss
Edna Johnson's case still remains
serious.
Wesserunsett Lodge No 11S, l. o.
O. F. of Athens helRa very interest
ing meeting last Saturday evening,
the initiatory degree being conferred.
Next Saturday evening 1t is expected
that there will be woEk in the first
degree. All brothers" are cordially
invited to attend.
COLES CORNER
Dore Hill folks met at Frank AL
lens Saturday evening 10 celebrate
Mr.. Aliens and Mrs. Wards birthdays
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Earle Ward. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Han