Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Two Deaths at Vermont Academy.

Alhro Atherton and George UTord, SIu-
dents, succUmbed Wednesday 10 Pneu-
montR--.SchOot Closed Monday on Ac-
count OF Illness.
On account of the illness of a number
of the students Vermont Academy closed
Monday-one week earlier than usual
for the regular spring vacation of two
weeks. Since the closing of the school
two Of the students have died from pneu-
monia, and two others are too i'll to return
to their homes, although their condition is
such as TO give no alarm
Both of the deaths occurred Wednesday
within four hours, Albro II. Anterior OF
Essex junction dying at , p VI. and George
Uhord of Fairfax shortly before o. Ath-
erton had been i'll since a week ago Mon
day, although the disease did not take a
serious turn until the latter part of last
week. His mother and brother were with
him at the time Of his death. Atherton was
in the second year of his course at the
academy and an exceedingly popular young
man.
George Ufford's death came after an ill.,
ness of only a few days. His condition
was not considered critical until Tuesday
and none Of his relatives were present.
Uford was member of the senior class
and one of the most prominent students in
the school. He was president OF his class
and for the past two years had been editor
in-chief of Vermont Academy Life the
school paper. His brother graduated from
the academy in 1896.
The two students who are i'll are Lester
Higgins of Jamaica, the we'll known base
ball player, and Stitz, but neither are in
serious condition, however.
Mrs. II. Knights is still confined to her
bed.
Mrs. Petlengill is reported as somewhat
better.
Farmers are ready for sugaring, but sap
is slow in coming.
Mr. Locke adds to his store a modern
counter for the better display of his goods
The ladies' circle on Wednesday held a
regular afternoon and evening social at the
Congregational parlor. Mrs. Davis and
Mrs. Chaplin served the supper.
Travel for the most part still goes on
runners. Mr. Pierce, however, has done
his teaming on wheels for several days
Bellows Falls stage this week goes upon
wheels.
Lieut.. George w. Gatchel, 9TH U. S.
Art, well known In militia circles in V er-
mont for his term of duty here several
years ago, has been assigned to temporary
duty al Fort Monroe, Va.
Rodney Ober has rented his farm. This
week he moved into his house on West.
minister street, where Mr.. Stearns has lived
for three or four years. Mr. Barrett rents
the X. Ober farm. Henry Stearns is now
living in his house, lately bought of Mrs.
Hammond.
On Wednesday occurred the funeral of
Henry S. Bailey, aged 81 years Mr.. Bal.
ley has been an invalid for years. For
months he has been nearly helpless. His
faithful wife has ministered to him day
and night, At present Mrs Bailey is sick,
her energies exhausted in labors for her
family. Mr.. Bailey leaves a large family
of sons and daughters. Save one invalid
daughter the family were all present at the
funeral The body was taken to Caven-
dish for burial.
AlOnzO Whitcomb, one of the oldest and
most prominent manufacturers of Worces-
ter, Mass, died Wednesday at the age of
50. He was at the head of the Whitcomb
Manufacturing company, makers of copy
! ing presses. He was born at Saxtons Rv-
er and started in business in Worcester so
| years ago. He was a member of All
! Saints parish and a life member of the
! Worcester County Mechanics association.
He leaves widow, two daughters and
| son.