Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1900-12-13

DEATH OF MRS. HOLDEN.
The death Of Mrs. Lora F., wife of Ed
ward M. Holden, occurred in the 51st yea
of her age, at her home on Main street il
Walpole, early in the morning OF Dacem.
Der 6, Mrs Holden's illness was of nearly
years duration and although in the
spring months and early summer she
seemed to improve, it was for the time only
and friends and kindred by whom she wal
SO greatly beloved, soon felt that hope wa.
of the past. Her illness, through all the
weary days and months, was borne with q
cheerfulness, patience and fortitude that
was characteristic Of her, and yet if uni.
versal sympathy and affection if kindly re-
gard and loving interest can alleviate, even
in small degree, the sense OF personal
suffering, surely, to her whom We have
lost, was some comfort brought. And to
her friends. those to whom she was so
dear, this common bond of sympathy may,
perhaps, soften their grief and make their
affection less hard to bear.
Mrs. Holden was a woman of very love-
unselfshness, was devoted to the welfare
of others She possessed sweet and help
ful disposition and was pre-emmently active
and industrious. She was member of the
Unitarian society and constsnt attendant
at the church giving freely OF her time and
hep to its aid She was also a.member of
the ladies' sewing society and at different
times served ably as president. Her sup
port and interest 10 the social and religious
lite will be greatly mi,sad and her place
difficult indeed to fill. Her skill and sue
cess in the care and culture of flowers was
we'll known and at all gatherings at the
church aid parish house her beautiful
flowers and plants were used in decoration.
Mrs. Holden WAS descended from the Burt
family, one of the old and highly respected
families OF Wa'pole. She was the daugh-
ter of Alfred w. and Caroline (Burroughs)
Burt and wa, born in town, where she al
ways resided, in January 1850. Her mar
riage to Edward M. Holden occurred in
the month of October, 1876.
The funeral services were held at the
house at 2.15 o'clock on the afternoon of
December with burial in Walpole ceme-
terry Rev. w S. Nichols, PASTOR of the
Unitarian church, conducted the services
and musical selections were rendered by
Misses Lizzie M. and Mary E. Maynard.
The bearers were Charles s. aud George
+. Burt, brothers of the deceased, Edward
Burt, a cousin, and G orge H. Holden.
There was beautiful display of flowers
signifying the loving remembrance OF many
f-iends and the funeral was largely attend
ed. Among those from out OF town who
were present we're: Mrs. Orr Wallace,
Mrs Julia Holden, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Holden and daughters, Misses Edith and
Eta Holden of Alstead; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Holden and VIM. Wilson OF Lang
don; Mrs. Caroline Darby and daughter,
Mrs. Pierce, and Miss Alice W. Jennings
of Bellows Falls; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A.
Lebourveau of West Springfield, Mass
George F. Burt Of Boston; Edward Burt,
John H. Burt and Mrs. Mabel Burt Law
son of Mattapan, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. S.
R. Waldo Of East Randolph, VT; and
Mrs. Charles Barney OF Claremont.
The ladies of the sewing society connected
with the Unitarian church announce Christ
mas sale and oyster supper to be held at the
Hastings Memorial parish house on the after
attractions usual on such occasions will be
presented, including dancing, for which good
music will be furnished. All are invited to
be in attendance. s
W. W. Porter has returned from q short
trip to Boston.
Miss Emily Roberts of Boston, who has
been in town for q few months and during
the last two weeks at j. e Proctor's, will be
employed in Keene this winter.
The temperature Monday morning ranged
from 2 to degrees below zero in different
parts of the town. ieH If .aH
Miss Mary Il. Bellows was home over Sun
day from Smith college.
Mrs. James l.. Mitchell intends to pass the
winter months in Ashviile, N c.. and left
the first of the week for Springfield, Mass,
and Princeton, N. j., where she will visit
with friends on the way.
Another social dance will be held in the
town hall on the evening of December IA.
Miss Lydia A. MAYNARD has closed her
house on Prospect hill and is spending the
winter at Mrs A. P. Richardson's.
Mrs. Hodgkin and Miss Miller are home
from a visit with relatives in Hudson, Mass
During the rnouth OF November the attend
snce at the Bridge Memorial library was 663;
the circulation of books was 6l9
Mrs g. P. French started the 4sh inst for
her home in Washington, d. @, going oy
way OF Boston where she remained few
days with friends. Mrs. French has been
visiting with the family of her brother, s X.
Elweu and with other relatives il this v C n
ity since June.
Mr.. and Nv. F. A. Lebourveau, recently
removed to West Springfield. Mass, came to
Walpnle Saturday to attend the funeral servi-
ces of the late K. Nj. Holden and remained
until the following Monday.
Renew TIMES for 1901 at the postoffice. All
subscriptions, club rates and business notices
will receive careful attention.
An announcement is made of the marriage
on May 20, 1900, of Miss Edith L. Bellows,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert D Bellows
OF this town and George j. Kurfehs of Jersey
City, N. j..
The subject at the Sunday evening service
at the Congregational church December 9
was: "The Making and Spending Of Money"
which was the fourth in the series of sermons
on every day things, given by the pastor,
Rev. K. A. Keep, during the past few weeks.
Miss Kate II. Watkins came home last week
from Dorchester, Mass.
Mrs. e. A. Keep and son, John, and Miss
Isabel Hale, returned Saturday last from an
absence OF nearly two weeks in Melrose High
lands, Mass. Miss Hale resumed her school
work in No. IA on Monday.
Attention is called to the announcement
that the Boston Stars, the second entertain
ment in the WaIpole Free Lecture Course,
will appear Christmas evening, December Is