The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-06-03
SOUTH STR AFFORD.

Arthur Walbridge of Sharon was in
town last week Thursday.
Mrs. John Lane and daughter, Lilli-
an, visited relatives in Chelsea last
week.
Sadie F. and Leon c Morrison were
IN Thetford attending the graduation
exercises of Thetford Academy last
Friday, May p.
Memorial exercises were held in Bu-
ellis hall Friday, May p, by the vii
lage school children.
Blanche and Florence Judd visited
their grandmother Mrs. Lydia Orcutt
of this place Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Blake were in
Tunbridge Saturday attending the
Good Templars reunion.
Martin Barrett and family are visit
ing relatives out of town.
Mabel Wilkinson visited relatives at
Lebanon, n. H., last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Kendall and Del
la Kendall were called to South Roy
alton Friday to attend the funeral of
their aunt.
Mrs. H. G. Burnham is reported fail
ing slowly.
Willie Willoughby of Thetford Cen
ter were in town recently visiting at
L. S. Yarrington's.
OBITUARY.
In the death of Carrie L. Powell, wife
of Martin H. Barrett, there has passed
among the Strafford people. On We'd
nesday afternoon, May IS, she quietly
closed her eyes to a long and peaceful
sleep with her Saviour, who for many
long years had been her guide and leader.
Had She lived until May % she would
leaves husband who has stood by her
through Joy and sorrow for many years,
one daughter, Gertrude A., aged 10 years,
and one little son, Clinton, aged two
years; also two sisters and one brother,
Mrs. John Judd of ThetfOrd, Mrs. Clin-
ton Tilden of Norwich, and John Powell
now of Post Mills, and a large circle OF
relatives and friends who deeply mourn
her loss.
Carrie as she was often called, was
one who was always at the bedside of the
sick and suffering when needed. with a
helping hand to care for and help them.
She was also g eat worker for the l.. =.
G.. T., ready to help restore the FALLEN,
and her presence will be greatly missed
portant offices and always ready and
willing to do he duty of such members
as is required by the Order. AT her fu-
neral the Lodge of which she was mem
Der and Bishop Lodge attended in body
to take last look at the dear member
who on earth they will see no more. At
the grave the sad but impressive Good
Templar ceremony was peri rmed. Her
funeral took place from the Baptist
church, of which she was a member, Fri
day afternoon, May 90. The services
were conducted by Rev. Edwin Blake,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Clark, who spoke
words to the sOrrOwing fami-
", relatives and friends. Her caSket was
covered with beautifel flowers from rela-
tives and friends. Among them were
an ace bouquet of 81 white carnatiOn
pinks from the husband and two chill
dren: a bouquet of white tea roses from
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Tilden; "a white
carnations from the Good IemplarS
bouquet of Gala lilies from Mrs. b. A.
Turner; bouquet of white tulips, purple
heliotrOpes and hyacinths from Mr. and
Mrs Adelbert Clark: large wreath from
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Buell. and Miss Bessie
Frary; pillow with the word "Rest
from near neighbors and friends; and
others too numerous to mention.
Wewmiss thee from our home, DEAR
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.