Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-08-25

Alice H., wife of j. s. Pressey, and
daughter OF E. T.and Charlotte Lille was
born May 2S, 1862, and died Tuesday. Ano
10, 1925 after lingering and painful sick
ness OF i've months. just one week pre-
vlous to her death she was taken from the
nome OF her parents, where she had been
cared for during her sickness, to the Mary
hitcncock hospital at Hanover. An oper.
atlon seemed necessary as the only hone
OF her recovery. Monday, Aug. 18th, she
mac tumor removed but the severe shock
was too great for her physical weakness,
ana she failed to rally, although her mind
became clear and remained SO even to the
last. Her husband left her the next day
at p M, and although very weak she
seemed all courage and sent comforting
message to her mother. At O'Clock that
evening the messenger from the other side
called Tor her and all that was mortal of
our Alice was laid aside. She rests beyond
the reach OF care and pain.
Twelve years ago last June she was mar
ried to J. 5. Presley. who still survives
her, and whose tender care over and for
her has ever been one OF faithful and true
devotion.
She was person OF genial disposition
and had endeared herself to large circle
OF friends, many OF whom can testify to
the bright and happy face that always
greeted them as they entered her room,
and even when doubts as to her recovery
crossed her mind she was always cheerful
and hopeful. Everything for her comfort
was done that loving hands could do. A
mothers watchful care ministered to her
every need and want, but weary eyes will
watch no more, for Alice is at rest.
The funeral was from the home OF her
parents on School street, Rev. 6. w. Nor
row officiating. She was imbedded in a
mass of rare and beautiful flowers sent
from near and far as a last token of love
and esteem from some of her many
friends. Choice roses, bearing the color
of purity, were profusely strewn about
her casket, and we gazed for the last time
upon her whom we loved.
Among the flowers sent were a wreath
OF roses and lilies from Mrs. Priest and
Mrs. Goodwin OF Rutland; an age bou-
quet OF SO white carnations from Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Booth, Newport, N. H.; bou-
quet OF cream roses tied with ribbon from
an intimate friend, Miss Ruby Bradshaw,
Lebanon, N. H.; bouquet OF pink and
white carnations tied with ribbon, from
Myra Goodno and Nellie Boldue, Leba-
non, N. H.; basket OF roses and asters
from w. Patch and wife, Lebanon; a cres-
cent of white roses and white pinks, also
mound OF pink roses and white asters,
with the words "Asleep" in purple letters,
together with a bouquet OF roses, from the
employees OF the Everett Knitting works
OF Lebanon, N. H.; a bouquet OF purple
asters and carnations tied with ribbon
from Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander OF Montpei-
Ter; a pillow of white asters and white
verbenas, with the words, cat Rest" in
purple, from the W. r. c., also from the
same a purple and white cross and anchor;
white and pink cross from Mrs. Lizzie
Smith; crescent OF white verbenas ana
maidenhair ferns from Mrs. e. Bruce al.
SO a large display OF bouquets, baskets and
ferns from neighbors and friends;a wreath
of white asters and pink roses from Mr..
and Mrs. John Storrs Of Ware, Mass; also
q pink and white basket from Mrs. Chas.
Those present at the funeral from out
OF town were Mrs. John Priest and Mrs.
Herbert Goodwin of Rutland; VIM. Booth,
an uncle, and two daughters OF Newport,
N. H.: Mrs Ora Tyler OF East Randolph
Miss Ruby Bradshaw of Lebanon, N. h.;
Jerome Chesley OF Hanover, n. ID.
Cheer up, dear mother, do not weep,
could not longer stay;
Tho now a mystery covers all,
Well understand some day.
Dear husband, tho the way seems lone,
And tears unbidden start,
II faithful here few more days,
Well meet no more TO part.
And you, dear Bertha, father, all,
God knoweth what Is best;
No aching pains can reach ine now,
For am safe at rest.