St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-02-14
RECENT DEATHS.

Mrs. Susan L. Stoddard. wife Of F. A.
Balch, died at her home on Main street
Monday after long illness. She had
been confined to her bed for over four
months and had really never recovered
from the effect of the loss of her daughter,
which occurred in October, 1898.
Mrs. Balch was born in Burke, Feb.
21, 1916. and after a few years the
family moved to Charleston. She was
married in 1872 to Mr.. Balch and after
living there few years they moved to
Barton. Nineteen years ago they came
to st. Johnsbury where they have since
resided. Mrs. Balch was an active
member of the Universalist church, a
great help in the work of the Ladies
Society and for many years member of
the Woman Relief Corps. She was a
lady of many lovable traits of character,
kindhearted, always ready and eager to
help others in sickness and one who will
be greatly missed in the home. She
leaves husband, one daughter, Mrs.
L. tdlHOtJ INO oiobNios A0l D.
Mary A. Cate of st. Johnsbury and Mrs.
S. c. Streeter of East Charleston, two
brothers at Bast Charleston and anoth
brother at Burke. The family, who
are now doubly bereaved, will receive
the deep sympathy OF wide circle OF
friends.
The funeral will be held at the house at
O'Clock this afternoon, conducted by
Rev. l. P. Quimby.
Bracket.
Samuel A Bracket, who died at his
home in Roxbury on Feb. 8, was born in
Barnet about 10 years ago and spent his
younger days in St. Johnsbury. He was
the son of Deacon Samuel Bracket, who
is well remembered by the older residents
of this town. He went to Boston when
a young man, and early identified him
self with the Shawmut Congregational
church, Of which he became prominent
member. For more than 80 years he
was a teacher in the Mission Sunday
school of the Shawmut church. Upon re-
moving to Roxbury few years ago, he
united with Emmanuel church, and was
one of the deacons at the time of his
death. Mr.. Bracket was widely known
in the Boston tea and coffee trade, with
which he had been identified for many
years. A widow and two sons survive
him.
Bemis.
Mrs. Ella Bemis, wife OF Allen c. Bemis,
died of fgastric fever at her home on Rail-
road street Thursday morning, Feb. s,
aged about 35 years. Mrs. Bemis was
born at Glover and was the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bathrow. She
married Mr.. Bemis in 1879 and for a
number of years they have resided in ST..
Johnsbury. She leaves two children,
Elsie M, and Earl, several brothers and
sisters, besides her aged parents who are
now residents of East Corinth. The fu-
neral was held at the Baptist church
Saturday, Rev. M. c. Henderson officia-
ting.
Humphrey.
The following brief extracts on the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Humphrey are
taken from the River Forest, ILL.,, Herald,
of Feb. l., Mr. Humphrey preached at
the Congregational church good many
years ago and they are both pleasantly
remembered by old time residents there
and in this village.
"Mrs. Elizabeth I. Humphrey died IAN
uary 26 at the home of her brother-in-
law, Rev. S. ]. Humphrey Shewas born
at Deerheld, N. H., Oct. "a, 1916, her
maiden name being Wells. Her family is
noted for the number of ministers it has
produced. Her husband S first pastorate
was at Winchester, N. Y, and lasted 21
years after which followed IL years at
East st. Johnsbury and five at Winchen.
don, Mass. Alter he retired from the
ministry they settled at North6eld Mass.
On the death of her husband and brother
Mrs. Humphrey went to Oak Park to
live. Mr.. and Mrs. Humphrey did a
great deal of very effective missionary
and church work living very frugally that
they might devote more to such work
H..