St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-07-10
RECENT DEATHS.
BaIch.

F.A. Balch died very suddenly at his
rooms on Eastern Avenue, Wednesday
night. He had been in his usual health
until that evening when he was taken
i'll suddenly and died, probably from the
effect OF a shock, about II o'clock.
Mr.. Rach was born in Lyndon. March
~, 1845, and came to St. Johnsburv in
1880, having since made his home here.
He married Susan L Stoddard at East
Charleston in 1872, who with their
younger daughter, Grace, has died dur
ing the past three years. Mr.. Balch
worked for some time in Fairbanks
shops, and while there went to work
at his old trade, fitting up small
the gallery. Early in 1890 he located in
Caldbeck block on Railroad street and
later had gallery in Scott's block on
Eastern Avenue. For time be did very
little of this work and had no studio,
but few months ago opened his present
studio in the Somerville. Morse block on
the avenue. He leaves a sister, Mrs.
Emma Page of West Derby, and a
daughter, Mrs. c. F. Varney of this
place. The funeral was held at the
Universalist church. of which he was
was an active member, Rev. Mr.. Walch
officiating.
HalIett.
George Wallace Hailett was born in st.
Johnsbury Aug. %, 1S43. and died in
Kansas City, Mo-, July 1, 1901. He was
married to Miss Mary Harvey, also of
St. Johnsbury. Three children were given
them and until now the family has been
unbroken.
In 10 he took his family to Kansas
City. 1t was then but small Western
| town, but his keen business sense saw a
great future before it and he meant to
share it. He inherited to the full the
resolute character and untiring energy
of the New Highlander wherever found.
When everything seemed full of promise
he had typhoid fever and pneumonia
together and barely escaped with life.
He had always been delicate but from
that time on, 1S years. it has been a con-
staut battle with pain and weakness.
His brave spirit never failed, even to
the last. The home in St. .Johnsbury has
ALWAYS been the dearest place on earth
to him and even the day before his death
he spoke in such way it was evident he
still hoped to be able to go there this
GUNNER. The end came with perfect
peace. The true, brave, loving heart
could do no more so quietly stopped.
For many years their home has been
with their daughter, Mrs Harry McWil-
lams and Mrs. Hallett will remain there.
Charles Russell Hallett also lives in Kan
sas City and Fred O. Hallett in Denver.
Bussiere.
Mrs. L. Bussiere, daughter of John
Castanguay of this town, died at North
field Thursday and the remains were
brought here Saturday. The funeral was
held at Notre Dame church Monday
morning. Mrs. Busseres was born in st.
Johnsbury and always lived here until
her marriage last November. The be-
reaved ones have the sympathy OF alarge
circle Of friends.
Massie.
Mede Masse died at his home on
Clark's avenue, Monday noon, of heart
disease, aged about 80 years. He had
not been we'll for about four weeks, but
was not considered seriously i'll, and his
death occurred while sitting at the table
aud before medical aid could reach him.
He was a brother of David Massie of
Higgins court and moved here from Can
ada in March. He leaves wife and five
young children. The funeral will occur
this morning at Notre Dame church.