Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-02-26
VERNON.
nenth Of a Gond CItircn.

The death of Gilbert f. Gould, which
has been expected for some days, occurred
at ii A. NJ. on Wednesday. Indications of
the disease, which has now stricken II
members of the family of which Mr.. Gould
was a descendant, were observed i'm Mr..
Gould several years since. but not until
within a few months has it taken definite
form or made visible progress. During the
past year the paralysis attacked the tongue
and muscles of the throat, and gradually
but surely deprived him of the powers Of
articulation and mastication. About two
weeks ago he was attacked with a cold or
influenza, since which time he has been
unable to swallow a drop of anything, and
his suffering was intense until death brought
relief. Mr.. Gould has enjoyed the respect
and confidence of his fellow townsmcn,
and has faithfully discharged the duties of
the many offices entrusted to him Among
the public offices was that of district clerk,
held by him for - years. He was also a
prominent member of the lodge of the
Knights of Honor of this town. Mr.. Gould
united with the Baptist church at Brattle-
boro about 10 years ago, and has been
consistent and faithful believer and sup
porter of the Christian religion. His strong
faith enabled him to endure with patience
and resignation his intense suffering, dur
ing which he often alluded to his bright
hopes of the future life where he would
sometime be united with his family of wife
and three daughters, to whom he has al
ways been most devoted and affectonate
husband and father and who in their be-
reaNement have the sincere sympathy of
large circle of friends and relatives. The
funeral will be held on Saturday at /
O'Clock at his late home, Rev. Mr. Parry
officiating.
1t is reported that Isaiah 4. Mallory, the
celebrated veterinarian, is to return to Yer
non and live at the home of Lewis Ran
dali, prominent citizen of Dummerston,
who is moving to the place he recently
bought of S. F. Thomas.
I. Webster johnson has bought Walter
Wilson's place and Mr.. Wilson intends
moving to Guilford.
Jerome Eager of Pierre, South Dakota,
called upon his friends in town the first of
the week on his way to Wardsboro.
Albyn Stebbins and wife of Fitchburg
were visitors in town this week.
The SSth birthday anniversary Of Mrs.
Harriet johnson was observed on Satur-
day, Feb. 20, by the customary gathering
al the home of her son, +. w. johnson.
Mrs. johnson, who is still enjoying good
health, received her friends with her usual
cordial and enthusiastic greeting and APP
preciates and reciprocates the kind and low
ing congratulations of children, grandchl-
dren and friends. These annual gather
lngS are most appropriate display of re-
Spcct and tilal love for a worthy mother
and grandmother. On this occasion the
company consisted of Mrs. Lucy Slate
Mrs. John Hunt. Mrs. :. b. Houghton
and +. w. johnson, children: Mr.. and
Mrs. {. NJ. c. Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs
Arad Hunt, Mrs. Kate Pratt, Major IIough-
ton, VIM. f.. Bertha and Guy Johnson
grandchildren; also Mrs. Herrick, Mrs
Fanny Baker and \. II. Washburn, Esq,
aged 81, who, being the oldest eligible man
in town, was the recipient of leap year
honorS on this occasion.
Mrs. f. W. johnson was summoned to
Worcester last Thursday Feb. Is, on ac-
count Of the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs Ramsdell, who died on Monday. and
the body was brought to Vernon on Tues
day. The funeral was held at the house of
Mr.. johnson on Wednesday at II o'clock.
r. \. Stebbins lost valuable horse last
week. lie started to drive to Fitchburg
and got as far as Winchendon, when the
horse was taken i'll and soon died.
An interesting meeting of Vernon grange
was held on Monday evening at the house
of {. II. Newton. The ladies took charge
of the meeting and entertained the men
with an interesting discussion upon various
culinary topics, and also read spicy num-
Der Of the grange paper. Next meeting
March ), at the house of j. G.. Weather
head.