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    1. [MEWASHIN-L] Thistley Mission Band Newspaper Clipping-8
    2. Alta Flynt
    3. This is the eighth set of obituaries pasted in the minute book of the Thistle Mission Band. (Handwritten at the top of the clipping - Nov. 21st, 1928) MRS. CHARLES FISHER DEAD AT MARYSVILLE Well Known Woman Passes Away This Morning After Long Illness. Marysville, Nov. 21 — The death occurred this morning at 11 o'clock after a lingering illness, of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Fisher, widow of the late Charles F. Fisher, aged 78 years. Deceased was the daughter of the late Rev. John Magee and Mrs. Magee, who were for many years in charge of the Nashwaak Baptist church, and was predeceased by her husband ten years ago. She was a woman beloved and respected by a large circle of friends, of a sincere Christian spirit, a lover of her home and family, a friend to all who associated with her and her passing, although not unexpected, will be learned of with sorrow. She is survived by four sons, Harold F. Fisher, Marysville; John E. Fisher, Devon; C. R. Fisher, Boston, and Herbert M. Fisher, Marysville; one daughter, Mrs. Horace B. Sloat, Hartford, Conn., and three sisters, Miss Harriet C. Magee and Mrs. James Camber, Worcester, Mass., and Mrs. Reigh, Chicago. A son, the late Corporal George A. Fisher, made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War, being killed in the Battle of the Somme. The funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced later. (Handwritten on side of the clipping - March 2nd, 1929) New Maryland Resident's Death. New Maryland lost one of its oldest residents, and a man well-liked by all who knew him, in the death of Andrew S. McMurtrie early this morning. Mr. McMurtrie was in his eighty-fifth year. He is survived by his wife, four sons, three daughters and one sister. The sons are John, of this city; William of Auburn, Me.; Henry, of Springhill, and Earl, at home, and the daughters are Mrs. Ralph Green, of Lewiston, Me.; Mrs. B. J. Griffiths, of Fredericton, and Mrs. Robert Sinclair, of Dorchester. The surviving sister is Mrs. Mary Horncastle, of Fredericton. The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon, with prayers at the home at 2.30 p. m. and service at the Presbyterian Church there at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. G. Berry. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

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