St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-06-27
RECENT DEATHS.
Sykes.


envy, died at the Club house Friday
evening, few hours after the class
day exercises Mr.. Sykes was taken
sick on June II from eating poisoned
meat on the evening previous, as is
generally believed, and was danger
ously sick few days after, but soon
grew better and seemed to be on the
road to recovery. On Friday after
noon his sickness took a more seri-
Gus turn and he died In the evening
from inflammation of the bowels.
Mr.. Sykes was Is years old and liv
ed in Dorset He had been a student
at the Academy for the past two
years, and was one of the leaders of
the class. He was beloved by all
who knew him and devoted Chris
tian, intending to study for the min
istry after completing his college ed
ucation. His death occurring in the
midst of the festivities of commence
ment day, cast a deep feeling of sad
ness over all the exercises that fol-
lowed. The remains were taken to
Dorset, where the funeral was held
on Monday. His parents have the
sympathy of a large circle of friends
who knew the student as a faithful
and promising young man.
AIvOrd.
George r. Alvord, only son Of Mr..
and Mrs. John M. Alvord, died at his
home in this place early Tuesday
morning, the 25th, of consumption,
after a lingering illness. He was 81
years old, and was born and always
lived in St. Johnsbury. Educated at
the public schools and graduating
from the. Academy in the class of 80,
he entered Fairbanks store and later
the scale works, where he worked
faithfully until last fall. Last No
ve1nber he went to Denver, hoping to
be benefited by change of climate,
but he came home two months ago,
somewhat the worse for the change.
Since then he has been steadily fail
ing, and was a great but patient suf-
ago he married Minnie Ide, daughter
of Edward M. Ide of Washington,
and Mrs Alvord and a beautiful lit
tie girl survive him. Mr.. AlvOrd was
a consistent member of the South
church, a faithful husband, and a
bright and promising young man.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF REV. H. W.
JONES.
Editor of the Caledonian Il know
that many of your readers are inter
ested in the welfare of an old friend
and will be troubled to learn of the
illness of Rev. Henry W. Jones. On
Friday last he had a renewal of the
hemorrhages that several years ago
Frustrated him while pastor of the
North church in St. Johnsbury. On
Sunday and Monday other attacks
vi DiSStlHS lolioWSd. AilIouSH NoIi-
fined to his bed and suffering the
loss of his voice temporarily, we are
hopeful that the worst is past, and
that he and Mrs. Jones may be able
to make their contemplated visit
East after few weeks. l am sure
that there are many in Vermont, as
well as California, where he is much
loved, who will pray for his speedy
recovery. H. E. ].
Vacaville, Calf, June II.
Many will read the above an
nouncement with profound sorrow.
Less than two weeks ago a letter
received here from Mrs. Jones spoke
especially of how the change of eli
mate from Vermont to California had
built up Mr.. Jones and confirmed
his health. Only a few days after
this all their bright hopes Of estab-
lished health and joyous anticipa-
tions of meeting Eastern friends are
suddenly, but it is ardently hoped
only temporarily, blighted. Yet no
one can be surprised at any issue of
his illness.