The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-03-06
Our Neighbors
what They are Doing-Biiefiy Told ny
thelsiner's InseiiigentIstaGo
Correspondents.
LONDONDERRY.

Barnet S. Waite whose illness has
been noted in the columns of this paper
died Saturday morning, Feb. %
For several years his health has been
failing. About three years ago he sui
fered from paralysis. His life was
then, for time dispaired of, but he
rallied, not sufficiently, however, to be
able to perform manual labor. From
that time there has been gradual de-
cline of natures forces, as was indica-
ted by his uncertain step and failing
strenth. So strong was his realization
of the truth that his day of usefulness
was passed that he has often during the
present winter expressed wish that he
might quietly take his departure from
this life. The wish was granted and
slowly the lamp Of lite burned low and
was extinguished He was born in and
passed most of his life in Londonderry.
He was man of more than average
ability. His townsmen have given in
to his hands nearly all the different
Offices and their duties were discharged
in a faithful and efficient manner, the
town interest being always kept in view.
For more than thirty years he has
been Deputy Sheriff. Twice has he
been engaged in mercantile business
in Londonderry village once with
Loren Waite as partner, later with
Myrick Woods. He at one time was
proprietor of the hotel. A wife and
Son, A. B. Waite of Des. Nome,
Iowa, two sisters and brother survive
him. His life work is done, he has
Joined "the innumerable caravan that
moves in the pale realm of DEATH
much will he be missed at his own fire.
side and in the community at large.
We are experiencing some genuine
March weather. We are forced to ac-
cept the disagreeable with the beauti-
full in everything that comes to us.
A family by the name Of Watson
from Sunderland, has moved into the
Mary Emmons house.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Albee of
Springfield, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S.
Richardson and family and Corydon
Waite of Chester were in town Mon
day to attend the funeral Of B. S.
Waite. u.a-> .ss5sE :.....
The family of D. W. Marden will
soon move to Springfield, Mass, where
be has been for several weeks employ
ed on the electric cars.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs.
W. L. Gibson at Union hall, las
Wednesday afternoon; about sixty
were present The next meeting viii
be with Mrs. H. A. Hayward anc
Mrs. Harrison Abbott upon Thurs
day, March -, at the home of Mrs
Hayward. Every one cordially invi
ted to be present. 1t is hoped tina
new windows may be placed in tn
church, the steps repaired and painted
!. the coming summer. In order that w
may accomplish this, it is necessary w
should be up and doing, working with
heart and hand to bring this end abou
every nickel counts, come and brn!
one.
:" The Dramatic club have anothe,
play selected and Will present it in a
bout three weeks. 1t is good play
worthy of patronage. A cast will b.
+, given next week.
Mrs. Clara Wyman goes to boar
in the family of Asheal Fuller unit
May.
Mrs. Katharine Woods is on tn
sick list.
Mrs. Julia Pratt has been spending
several days with the family of B. S
Waite.
Asa Warner, wife and grandson ar
visiting in Sunderland and Manche'
ter.
The Y. P. G. US. held their an
nual sleigh ride and dance Feb. 2Sth
Thirty-two couple attended the rid
and many more joined them in tn
evening at Union hall, and partool
of a fine oyster supper. After whic
about forty couple danced to the mu
sic furnished by Vale and Parker
orchestra until o'clock. All pro
: nounced it success and had yer
enjoyable time.
Mrs. G. L. Parker entertained tn
Ladies Whist Club at her home Tues
d,y evening, Feb. oath.
The Y. P. C. U. will hold the
meeting at the home of DR.. Arnold
Sunday evening, March 9Th, at th