Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13
PITT'STON
Edward A. Hanly

EAST-FOlloWlng an illness which
covered the greater part of two years,
Edward A. Hanly passed away Tues
day forenoon at the Gardiner General
Hospital, where he has been for sew
eral weeks under treatment. His death
has caused deep sorrow in this COM
munity where he has passed the
greater part of his life. With the best
of medical skill in attendance and
every attention and care given him by
trained nurses and faithful wife,
hopes were for. some time entertained
that the brave fight might result in
his ultimate recovery to health. but
It was not to be and a higher power
has called our esteemed citizen home
to rest. He was a member of the Bos-
ton Lodge, K. of c and took a great
interest in church and community af-
fairs and was ever ready with help
ing hand. Mr. Hanly was born at the
Hanly homestead in this place Sept.
Is. 1866, the son of Robert and Eliza
beth (Barstow) Hanly. He was an ac-
tive business man and for many
years he was a successful wholesale
commission merchant in Boston. Since
his retirement from the commission
business he has resided at his home in
this village and has been member of
the firm of Wheeler Bros. & Co. of
Gardiner. He is survived by his wife,
Elizabeth, three sisters, Mrs NJ. F.
Wheeler of Gardiner, Miss Helen and
Miss Elizabeth Hanly of Boston, to
whom his host of friends extend their
heartfelt sympathy in their bereave-
ment. Funeral services will be held
Friday at 10 A. NJ at St. Patrick S
church in Damariscotta. Interment
will be in the family lot at that place.
News was received by Mrs, NJ. D.
Dockendorff that the farm buildings
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
York of Norway were totally de-
stroyed by fire Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dockendorff made the trip by auto
Sunday to Norway and on their return
Mrs. York accompanied them home.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Choate and
daughter Irene were visitors Saturday
of relatives in Hallowell.
Arthur Carter is receiving treat
ment at the Gardiner General Hospital
for blood poisoning in his hand.
Peter Dufrense of Belfast was a
weekend visitor at his home in town.
The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
Wednesday. May 10, at the home of
Mrs. Edward Ware. p.
EAST-The roads in this vicinity
have improved the past week and
Sunday many automobiles passed
through the village from Gardiner,
and various places.
Harold Reed with a party of
friends from Randolph, was calling
in the village, Sunday.
Wilson Scott of Gardiner, passed
Sunday at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott.
Gerald Allen, and Ruth Stewart,
who attend G. II. s.. We're at their
homes over the weekend.
Roscoe A. Marson, who on May 8,
passed his Goth birthday, received
a large shower of cards. some COM
ing from California, Washington,
Massachusetts, and many places in
Maine.
Frank Sullivan Of Randolph. was a
visitor in the village. Sunday.
Orren King was a business caller
in Gardiner. Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Morang and
son, Richard, were in Gardiner, Sat-
urday.
Fred Scott. and Weaver King. were
in Augusta, Sund;>.-.
Mrs. Charlotte Jameson has been
the guest of friends in the village
the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. B. Labaree are
again at their summer home here.