Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-01
Death or Mrs. Amanda swift.

Mrs Amanda Swift widow OF the late Jehie
Swift, died at the residence OF ner daughter, MIS-
Daniel A. Buell. on Monday, Aug. 81. Mrs. Swift
was born IL this town on April IL, 1911, and was
thus a few months more than IS years OF age.
She was the daughter of Mr.. Jonathan Moore,
brother of Zephenah Moore who reached the dis
tinction of being president of Amherst college.
Eleven children were born to MIR. and Mrs. Moore,
all of whom have now passed away She was
married to Abram Boyd in 1881. Eleven children
were born to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd. six OF whom
ere living at the present time Mr. BOYD died 10
May. 1858: His widow married Mr.. Jehiel SWIFT In
1870 Mr. Swift died in 1880 Mrs Swift has been
in failing health for number or years ana Tor
the past five or six years she has been great
sufferer, necessitating almost constant care and
attention which has been bestowed most tenderly
by her daughter, Mrs. Buell.. Mrs. Buell. will
have the consoling thought that she has done all
in her power to make the last days OF her aged
mother peaceful and happy. Mrs. Swift was a
lady OF great energy and was always engaged IN
doing for those around her. she was Ia iIi
wife, a loving mother, kind neghbor and friend
and her memory will ever remain fresh ana un-
fading In religious belief, Mrs. Swift was Uni.
versalist but for number OF years she mas not
been able 10 attend services The funeral was
held on Wednesday, Aug. %, and was largely
attended, -Four children and their families were
present. Mrs. Cromack OF Colraiu, Mrs. Buell.,
Gilbert A. of Readsboro and Cyrus OF Whiting
ham. Rev. MIR. Estaorook officiated, speaking
words of comfort and consolation. The burial
was made in private burial grounds near the
residence of Edmund NJ Boyd.
The Entertainment Tuesday Evening.
One of the best entertainments that has been
given in this place for a long time was presented
at the Universalst church on Tuesday evening.
Following is the program:
Violin Trio, Hope March,
Mrs Gillette, Miss Kidder, Mr.. Walker.
Miss Laura Belden
kindergarten Songs,
Miss Lenora Bishop Buckingham
Baritone Solo, The New Kingdom, H. L. Bray
Mandolin Duet, Astro Fulcido.
Miss Kidder, Mr.. Walker
| Vocal Duet, A Dream, Mrs. Russell, Miss Russell
| Reading from David Harrum, The Horse Trade
0'''' 'D'' WV - Irving Parmenter
Baritone Solo, Selected, H. L. Bray
| Reading, Selected, Miss Laura Belden
| Quartet Stars OF the Summer Night,
| Messrs. Buell., Walker Bray, Kiddel
Each number was received with hearty ap
plause land every one in the audience felt thai
| the evening had been one of much pleasure.
DR.. and Mrs. Prieor of Brooklyn have visited a
| j. s. Stanley's this week
Mrs Mary Morgan is attending the camp meet
| ing at Claremont Junction.
The weather for the past week has been re
markedly pleasant and business OF all kinds ha
been very active.
Mrs. Florence Burnett has returned to he
| home in Brockton, Mass. Miss Maude MacLeal
has returned to Brooklyn.
A visit to II. W. Stearns's hotel at Rapond
| cannot fail TO please any one who desires a plac
| for rest and pleasant surroundings, with goo
| rooms good table service and all that goes Z
| make up an attractive summer resort. MI
| Stearns deserves much commentator for his ef
forts in this line and his place cannot fail to re
ceive liberal patronage in the future.