Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-03-15
TOwNsHEND.
Death of Mrs. Rice.


Mrs. Nancy Rice, who died at Manches-
ter Centre, Feb. %, was for many years a
resident of this town She was tie daurh-
ter of Alpheus Marsh of Andover and was
born March 9, 1914, being thus nearly 81
at the time of her death. She was married
to George Rice of Bridgewater, where they
lived until after their children were born
They removed to Townshend some 80 or 80
years ago to care for Mrs. Rice's sister.
Mrs. Micaiah Wetherbee, with whom they
remained until Mrs. Wetherbee's death.
They then removed to the place now owned
by Mrs. Abbie Winslow and later lived a
few years on the farm now owned by John
Whitcomb, removing to the village some Is
years ago. Mr.. Rice was killed in 1889 by
being thrown from a wagon. Mrs. Rice S
home vas then for a short time with Henry
Wetherbee until his death, when she went
to live with her daughter Mrs Henry Aus
tin. Again deprived of a home by the
death of her daughter she found a loving
care in the homes of two nieces, who left
nothing undone to make her declining
years pleasant With one of them. Mrs
Maria Sornberger, she had her home at the
time of her death. Two children were
born to her, both OF whom are dead. Mrs
Rice was member of the Congregational
church here. She was possessed OF low
ing disposition and was held in high es-
TEEN by large circle of friends who will
rejoice that after years of feebleness and
so many deprivations her last days were
made so pleasant The burial took place
here Saturday.
F. d. Reed has been laid aside with grip
John Farnum goes to Wardsboro to
work
Willie Gage is clerking in W. 5. Hol-
lands store
II. Mosher has engaged with c. L. Steb-
bins for the season.
L. a. Corey returned last Friday from
his visit to New V rk.
L. A. Covey has returned from his visit
in northern New York.
Miss Harriet Fletcher is on the list of
those suffering from grip.
Leon Red6eld has moved to Athens.
where he is to be employed for the year.
Will Richardson and Nettie Wyman of
Cavendish spent Sunday at G.. l. Pratts
Mr.. Wentworth is laid aside from his
teaming for f. d. Reed on account of i'll
ness
Some of our best sugar orchards will not
be tapped this season, as the outlook for
profits is so poor.
Mrs. Allston Cushing went to Leomins-
ter, Mass, last Thursday to attend the fu-
neral of her mother
Rev. Mr.. Meacham is invited to preach
the Memorial sermon and deliver the Ne
mortal address at Burke.
The winter has been most favorable for
the lumber business and an unusually large
amo unit OF logs and wood have been han
died.
Prof. Hamm of Leyden accompanied his
wife on her return to her work in Leland
and Gray seminary this week and will
spend few DAYS in town.
Orion Barber of Arlington and his sister.
Miss Ada Barber of Hyde Park, were called
TO town Wednesday to see their aunt. Mrs.
Fannie Reed, who is again seriously ILL.,
Dr.. Minnie Leavitt will give an H.
Illustrated lecture here the 22d inst. and
should be heard by the whole town. She
comes under the auspices of the W. c. T.
L.
a party of 81 gathered at the house of
the Derry brothers Friday evening to give
Walter Austin surprise visit reminding
him OF his fifteenth birthday. The even
ing was pleasantly spent in games.
Mrs. Ellen L. Wood, "a, who died at
Springfield, Mass, Friday, was a native of
this town, but had lived in Springfield 40
years. She was the wife of VIM. 5. Wood
and besides her husband leaves five chill
dren.
The committee having the social hour in
charge for the next grange me citing, Friday
evening, March - have arranged for a
spelling match. There will also be good
music. It's earnestly hoped every member
of the grange will be present To make an
enjoyable evening.