Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-07

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Dr. Chesseton Fisher died last night at 9:2o
O'Clock at the residence of his son. l. r. Fisher
aged - years Dr. Fisher was born in Vermont
and one of a family Of 10, seven of whom
are now living. His youth was spent in that
state where he entered a medical college at Cas-
Teton, graduating in 1886 He practced in that
county for number of years removing after
ward to Freeport, III, whore ne built up a large
and sfu practice. At the outbreak Of the
Civil war he enlisted a surgeon, with rank
as major, in the 18th Illinois Infantry. Or. Fish
er came to DenisOn IN 1885. continuing the prac-
tce of medicine for several years. but of late has
been unable to do anything He leaves three
sons, all grown to manhoOd-K. S. Fisher of En-
mis-; Edward Fisher, director in the conservatory
of music at Toronto, CanaCa: and Col. l. h Fish
er of this city His wife die three years ago.
DR.. Fisher was a Master Mason, member Of the
u a X and companion in the Loyal legion.
DR.. Fisher had been unable to leave the yard for
seven or eight months, but only took to his bed
three weeks ago, death ensuing last night.
DR.. Fisher was the Oldest son of the late
George and Lauranda Fisher of this town
Daniel Fisher of Boston, the youngest
brother of DR.. Fisher, reached Denson
just before his brothers death. DR.. Fish
cr married for his first wife Mary Ann
button of this town. Their son Edward
was brought up at his Grandfather Fish
er's. He early showed great musical tai
ent and went to Boston for education in
/
Fisher came to spend some months with
his mother, then % years old, and his sis
ter, Mrs. Geo. b. johnson. Though his
face looked youngish his silvery hair and
beard gave him a somewhat venerable APP
pearance, and strangers could hardly be
leve that he was not a brother instead of
a son of Mrs. Fisher, such was her un-
usual appearance of being about score of
years younger than she was. The doctor
was classmate and friend at Townshend
academy of the late Dr. J. G. Holland.
He was a man OF studious tastes.
Miss Cora Miller has returned to Leland
and Gray seminary.
II. A. Carpenter has moved into his
house opposite Mr.. Burdtt's.
Mrs. Cushing's granddaughter, Miss
Ethel Cushing of Vernon, is teaching in
Jamaica.
Brchard post will hold its regular meet
ing and election of officers in this village
next Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Page Of Groton, Mass, has
been spending several days with her moth
er, Mrs Cushing.
Chas. Miller has left Kidder ~ Edwards
to attend school, and his place in the
y
Mr. and Mrs. William Hastings Of
Brookline have moved to the home of their
son, W. H. Hastings, in this place.
j. NJ. Miller who was riding his horse
to the blacksmith's recently, was thrown
off and somewhat injured, so that he has
been housed for few days.
Mr., and Mrs, Geo, b, johnson have re-
turned from their western trip of several
weeks, their last visits being in Toronto.
/ Canada, ST. Adams, and Lebanon, y. II.
Mrs Durham went down stairs, for the
| first time since she left the Springfield hos
| pital in early summer, to celebrate Thanks
| giving at the table of her daughter, Mrs.
| Bachelor.
At the Congregational society meeting
| on Tuesday the committee elected was
| W. T. Bruce, F. O. Burditt, W. Il. Rand
! y. NJ. Batchelder, c. NJ. Goodenough and
| NJ. Davidson.
Though W. 3. Parks April pig tipped
the scales, dressed, on Monday at %.
pounds, its record was weigh behind thai
of Mr.. Parks calf, which in the fall was
sold for veal at five weeks and POI pounds
Arthur Howe came home from Vermont
university to teach the winter school in
! w tSI 1OWuSutuu. Inc LWllS, Oll1lOn anC
Carlton Howe, of the same university
spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Prof
A. j. Grout Of johnson normal school.
Schools in town began Monday with these
teachers; Edith Sparks, No. :; Fanny
Cheney, No. 1 4; Lena Morse, No. Q; Florence
Sparks, No. >; Winnie Sherman, No. 10;
Luella Williams, Newfane; Mrs. Alice
Bailey, South Newfane; c. L. Brown
Brookside; Mr.. Peterson, Williamsville
Scholars in district No. 3 come to the vii
lage school.
Thanksgiving service was not held here
! till evening. Pastor Hardy spoke of sign.
of rescuing the day from too much animal
ism, and of bringing out in greater degree
the original spirit of the day. Among
| things to be thankful for he mention