St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-03-21
LYNDON.
Death Of CIareuce %. WiIcOmb.


heart disease. Mr.. WiIcomb was born
IN Bethlehem. N. H., in December, 1S49.
AT ID years of age be received almost
fatal injuries from being wound up in
machinery at Paddock's village.
Beside other lasting injuries one hand
and foot were so badly mangled and
crushed that they never regained their
former shape and effectuaIly prevented
his engaging in many kinds OF business.
he became druggist and telegraph
operator and has followed these occupa-
tions most Of his life. He came to Lynn
don in 1872 and this has been his home
since that time. About 20 years ago he
purchased the estate of the late DIR. Hoyt
OF Hardwick, certain kinds of proprie-
tary medicines and for some years trav-
eled through this state and New Hamp-
shire selling them at Wholesale and re-
tail, but failing health made it undersira-
BILE to be away from home and he in
Company with his wife, opened a store
in the Bank block under the firm name of
I. ID. q. F. M. Wiicomb and have carried
on a profitable dry goods and grocery
business IN addition to drugs and med
icines. For years he has been troubled
with heart disease which was much
aggravated by the severe pain which he
suffered in the loot which was crushed
and last July he went to the hospital at
Hanover where a very unusual opera
ton was skillfully performed by DR.. Con-
ner OF New York and after sufficient
time for healing he was able to step
squarely on the loot for the first time in
more than 35 years. For a time his
general health seemed improved but
his suffering during the fall and winter
has been increasing severe and several
times for few days his life was des-
paired of, when he would rally and
with wonderful courage would appear
on the street and at the store only to be
again Frustrated by the disease, and
brought lower each time.
Mr.. Wilcomb was married in 1875 to
Fannie, daughter of Rev. Richard Nor
gan and she with son, Roy M. sur
wives him.
Almost the entire community may be
regarded in the light Of personal friends
for Mr.. Wilcomb had endeared himself
to large circle. He had held the office
OF postmaster two terms, had served on
the school board eight years, taking a
great interest in whatever benefited
society. In 1882 he united with the
Methodist church and has been a most
conscientious, useful and influential
member, and was one the stewards at
the time OF his death. The funeral was
attended on Thursday afternoon at his
late residence by his pastor, Rev. H. 6.
Nc Glaufin, assisted by Rev. S. Donald
son OF st. Johnsbury Centre. The large
quantity OF beautiful flowers contributed
by the church, by the Junior League and
by individuals testified to the sincere al
fiction of people of all ages.
Officers Elected.
At the annual village meeting last
week Tuesday evening the following Off
GERS were elected for the coming year:
Moderator, ]. S. Thompson; clerk, ]. A.
LaPorte; treasurer, S. S. Mattocks;
trustees, J. M. Weeks, George P. Ide,
Wallace Hubbard, Langdon WEIGH, FL
win E. Bailey; collector, E. E. Bailey.
Voted, to raise 80 cents on a dollar of
the grand list to pay for hydrants and
electric lights, the balance to apply on
payment for the hose and hose cart.
Harry Gates is rapidly recovering from
typhoid fever, only being able to leave
his room. His sister, Miss Mamie Gates,
has returned to Concord.
Mrs. George knight and child have re-
turned to Boston.
George Guild has been spending the
winter at Fairlee but is again boarding
at Mrs. Bowker's.
Ben Sidney, who scratched his hand
with a Ratchet about two weeks ago
has been having a very severe time with
it, but seems likely now to recover.
Mrs. J. A. LaPorte of the Vermont
Union staff is i'll with grip and Mrs.
Bowditch is taking care of her.
Fred Morgan of Waterville, Maine,
and Charles W. Morgan of Franklin were
in town several days last week being
called here to attend the funeral of their
brother-in-law, Mr.. Wicomb as were
also Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Nutting OF
Brandon.
Mr.. Brown of Ashland is visiting his
brother, Sherman Brown, this week.
Rev. Mr.. Bodwell of Lyndonville
preached in the Methodist church last
Sunday in exchange with Mr.. McGlau-
fin.
|. H. Hall and DR.. Blake have each put
in telephones in their residences recently.
Charles Zero has moved from the
Spaulding house to the Silsby farm on
Bemis hill.
John Grant has moved back to Red
Village.
Let all the voters remember that our
annual school meeting occurs next week
Tuesday evening.
Special sale of white muslin underwear
at Randalls, St. Johnsbury.