St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-12-04
PASSUMPSIc.
Death Of John Felch.

Death OF John Felch.
Passed to the higher life from his home
in Passumpsic, Nov. 81, John Felch, in
the 92d year OF his age. Mr.. Felrh was
born IN Waterford i'll March 1905, and
lived in that town the greater part OF his
life. He married Frinda Powers, daugh-
ter Of the late Benjamin Powers of
Waterford, by whom he had a daughter
and a son, both of whom died many
years ago. The daughter married the
late Oscar F, Daggett, formerly an EN-.
pIoyee of the Fairbanks scale works.
Mr.. Felch was the son of Joseph Felch
senior, who had alargefamily OF children,
all of whom have been known as indus.
trious, prudent men and women. The
subject of this notice, whom the writer
has known very intimately, was a man
of uncommon natural abilities. He
possessed clear perception, was sound in
Judgment, and his counsel was ever
worth the seeking. His mind had the ID
dicial cast, and he was a better judge of
the law than many Of the professionals.
The writer a think of no mar in the
sphere of his acquaintance who was more
intelligent, or one better Informed upon
current events. He was well posted"
with that general information that made
conversation interesting. He was tem-
perate in all his habits to a remarkable
degree, which will undoubtedly, account
Tor his long and useful lite.
A farmer all his active life, hc gained
an honorable competency, all earned by
prudent industry and iair dealing. The
latter part OF his life vas spent az Pas.
sumpslc. The loss of his wife and chill.
dren was n great blow to him, the mem
DRY OF whom was cherished with the
tendercst aft ction.
For the last few years he was most
kindly cared Tor by his nephew, Chester
Fetch. and by Miss Abby Farrow, both
OF whom did most faithfully the part OF
a son and a daughter. And thus has
passed away from these earthly scenes,
one whom all knew as an honest, a just
and a good man. F. V. p.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. S,mervilIe and lit.
tie boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Barker
and two children, w. n. Gould and
little boy and Mrs, Nettie Barker all
spent thanksgiving with Mrs. Somer'
ville'sa and Mrs. Barker's parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Moses A. Stevens.
The Christian Endeavor society gave
clam chowder and an oyster supper at
tie vcStry Tuesday evening. A musical
and literary entertainments was also pro
vided.
c. H. Woods begins a singing school ii
the schoolhou>e Thursday evening
which will be continued as long as The
public manifest interest enough to war
rant it. 1t is hoped all who can vii
avail themselves OF this, and by their at
tendance and support make the school {
success. All who have the book "Chora
Union" please bring it.
Miss Ncttie Lewis has recently beer
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Hawley al
Wells River.
Mr.. and Mrs, T. NJ. Keith spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Keith's parents
in L%unenburg.
Thomas Chase cut his wrist qnit'
badly, recently, while testing milk. Thu
can was broken and i'll attempting tt
hold the can together to save the milk
he cut himself. 1t was necessary to sew
it up. and he has been resting tor a few
days.
Quite extensive repairs are being mad
in and about the creamery.
The Christian Endeavor social ant
supper was well patronized and al
seemed to enjoy themselves.
A committee has been appointed iron
the Sunday school to prepare an enter
tainment tor Christmas. There will be
tree and other features which will b
duly noted.
Everybody is invited to attend tn
singing school this winter. Come an
bring the family.
Z. L. Cady, the electrician, has just pu
an electric light plant into lde's mill,