St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-04-18
WEST CONCORD.
Death of MIR, JOHNSON,

Newark, March 6, 1919. He was son of
Obed Johnson and Lovisa Thayer of
Newark. He was married in 1889 to
Sally A. Farmer who died in 1873. They
had four children, R. T. Johnson, physi-
cian at Concord for 80 years, E. F. John
son, mail agent from Island Pond to
Portland for 80 years, George E. John
son OF California, who formerly lived on
the home farm, Ella E. Johnson Farmer
who died in 1872 at Brighton. Besides
his three sons who survive him, he has
two sisters and one brother living, Mrs.
Geo. Powers, Mrs. Ruth Steele and David
Johnson. He will be greatly missed not
only in the home of his son, R. T. John
son, OF which he had been an inmate the
past sixteen years, but by his many
friends. He was regular attendant of
the Methodist church as long as he was
able. He has been most tenderly cared
tor in his declining years by his son and
daughter. Prayer was offered at the
house Wednesday morning and the re-
mains were taken to Newark for burial.
Death of Mr. Hayward.
Lewis A. Hayward of San Francisco,
Cal, died there, March 80, aged so years,
SIX months, and eight days. He had
been sick with grip and bronchitis two
weeks, when pneumonia developed, and
the end came one week later. He was
a member of Moose River Lodge, No. 80,
F. and A. NJ, of this place, and belonged
to San Francisco Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons. The rites OF the Masonic burial
service were rendered by Doric Lodge,
No. 216, F. & A. NJ, a male quartet
singing several selections during the SER
vice. The burial was at Cypress Lawn
Cemetery.
Mr.. Hayward was born in Dalton, N.
H., and was well known by the citizens
OF that and adjacent towns. He went
to San Francisco in 1877, and FIVE years
later married Margaret Henderson OF
that city, where he has since resided.
During the first years OF his residence
there, he was in the employ of J. A. Roy,
then became his partner. Later on, Mr..
Hayward and Mr.. Roy were associated
with F. H. Johnson, another Vermonter,
0. Crook, and c. w. Taber, in the Gaud.
aloupe Dairy Co., but for few years,
the business has been in the hands OF
Messrs. Hayward, Johnson & Crook
His many friends sympathize with the
bereaved wife, and sisters. He was a
man OF sterling character, and we car
truly say, good man has gonefrom oui
sight.
There was no service at the Methodist
church last Sunday on account of confer
ence.
Alonzo Owen of Melrose, is visiting hi:
son, Albert Owen.
Mrs. Jennie Human Weld will speak
in G. A. R. Hall Friday evening, under
the auspices of the w. R. c. Mrs, WelC
will entertain her hearers with an &C
count of some of the delightful scenes sh,
enjoyed while on her European trip
The proceeds of the evening will go to
ward purchasing new flag for oul
school building. Everyone is cordially
invited to come and enjoy the evening,
Will Zero has gone to Worcester t.
work during the summer.
Mrs. James George and two daughter;
of East Hardwick visited friends here
last week.
Mrs. !. S. Bennett and son left for Ian
caster Wednesday afternoon.
The lecture given by Rev. l. P. Quimby
at the Universalist church was very fine
and greatly enjoyed by all.
Miss Alma True of St. Johnsbury vis
ted relatives here last week,
The D. of r. will give a masquerade
box supper and promenade at Odd Eel
lows hall, Thursday evening, April 26
All are cordially invited to come anC
mask. Good music will be furnished
Supper from to II o'clock
David W. Hubbard who has been seri
ously i'll with the grip the past week is
reported little better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tatro and Miss Cleons
Tatro, who have been visiting Mr., anc
Mrs. c. A. Miltimore returned to theil
home in Biddelord, Maine, Friday.
Mrs. c. A. Miltimore and little son ar;
visiting friends in Biddeford, Maine,
Mrs. Angie Brigham returned from
Lyndonvile the latter part of last week
where she has been visiting friends.
News was received here of the sudder
death of Lynn Allen at Burlington last
Thursday. His many friends in thi:
vicinity extend their sympathy to his be
reaved family in their great affliction.
Chas. Kirk of st. Johnsbury has LEASED
the West Concord House and took pos
session last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmore Wadleigh Of st
Johnsbury spent Sunday with friends.
Mrs, A. Belden and two daughters Wis
tied friends in Lyndon last week.
H. C. Wilcox visited friends at Cam
bridge last week.
George Hull of st. Johnsbury was il
town calling on friends Monday.
Miss Mabel Dodge was the guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Hastings few days
last week.
L. w. Hastings & Co. have opened
their meat market in the room lately
fitted up and no doubt it will receive ;
liberal patronage.
EAST HARDWICK.
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