St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-02-11
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The grim messenger death has again
come into our community and removed
another landmark from our midst. At
the dawn Of the day, Feb. 4th, Charles
II. Smith died at his residence in this
place after few days illness with pneu-
monia. Mr.. Smith was born in Stand
ish, Me-, March 7. 1926. Leaving home
when mere boy he went to sea and was
sailor for more than 80 years. visiting
in that time every country on t he face OF
the globe. Being a true patriot he
promptly enlisted in the American navy
at the breaking out Of the rebellion and
served through the war, coming out
with brilliant record for bravery. He
was given medal by special act OF con-
gress as reward for bravery displayed
on the famous iron.clad Monitor. At
the close OF the war he left the sea and
learned TIE blacksmith's trade. Hecame
to this town over 80 years ago and has
resided here most OF the time since. work.
ing at his trade up to the very day he
was taken with his last sickness.
Mr.. Smiths rough sailor like ways,
caused by his long sea.iaring life, were
only on the outside, for he was one of
the most kind hearted and accommodate
ing of men. Always ready to divide his
last farthing with those in need and to
extend helping hand 10 any in trouble,
yet when trouble and adversely came to
him he bore it with fortitude seldom
equalled. Only last July when his home
and almost all the property he possessed
in the world was swept away by the
4AnJ 90, CO ,,.nl,t he
heard to complain but to express thanks
that his family escaped with their lives
and that it was not so bad as it might
have been. Nevertheless it was a severe
blow to him and he never fully recovered
from it. He married Lucretia, daughter
OF Scion Brown, who with one daughter,
Mrs. Lofty Wiley, and an adopted son,
Leonard A. Smith, survive him. He also
has two brothers and two sisters living.
Tc the family thus so suddenly bereft of
a kind husband and loving father the
warmest sympathies are extended by all.
The funeral was held at the Universalist
church Sunday, February 6. Rev. H. Fl.
Hoyt officiating. Woodbury. Post, G. A.
R., of which deceased was an honored
member, attending in body and gave
their burial service.
Under the auspices of Red Glover lodge,
d. of R., THE Last Days of the Old Dis
trict School" will be repeated in the
Town hall this evening. There will be
review of the lessons OF the term, recita-
tions, compositions, reading, singing,
ETC., and a promenade will close the en-
tertainment. There will be lots of fun OF
the old district style. Following are the
scholars, ETC., who will take part:
Prof Goldman, John Pratt
Prof. Dundop, L. w. Russell
The teacher, ID. w. Thomkins), Harvey
Judevine, will call the following roll:
BOYS GIRLS.
Joel Goldfish Katherine M. Klonkike
10 Poll. frog Sally Klondike
Alkee Ike Polly Klondike
Tommy Toddle Samantha Ducklegs
William Scoggin Betsey Bobbit
Thomas Tum bledown Jerusha Hancock
Experience Paddle Elizabeth Hobbs
ford Tribulation Trinket
Twins Joel Straw Mehitabel Melon
berry Phoebe Cartwheel
-. Job strawberry Diantha Dragsaw
Ebenezer Bush Ruth slocum
whacker Polly Mcintosh
Bleazer Dusenberry Keziah c. Coppernose
Obediah Broom Charity l. Spriggins
handle
Jonah Bootblack
Sam Ha, seed
Aaron Gunshot
Triplets :-Augeline, Rosaline and Caroline
Muldoon.
H. H. May is conducting a musical
convention in Bartlett, N. H., this week.
Miss Mira bean, who has been visiting
at DR.. r. T. Johnson the past few weeks,
returned home Friday.
William Allen has moved to St. Johns
bury.
Albert Reed, who short time ago cut
off the ends of three OF his fingers, has
been taking vacation. His fingers are
healing well.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Morton enter
tanned the Ladies Benevolent society at
their home last week Wednesday after
noon and evening. There was large
company present, SO partaking OF the
bountiiul supper which was provided.
All enjoyed delightful time.
Miss Minnie Knapp came home from
Montpelier Saturday and returned Tues
day. Her sister Anna returned with her.
Rev. G. W. Patterson, Of East st.
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