St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-04-24
PEACHAH.
Death of Mrs. LyfOrd.

Death OF MFS' AyIOfus
Mrs. E. w. Lyford OF South Peacham
died Monday, April Is aged SO years.
She was taken sick with pneumonia
nearly two months ago, which finally
terminated in pyaemia. She leaves a
husband and son, sister, Mrs. William
V. McLachIin, of Lakewood, N. J., and a
brother. Clarke Rowell. of Barnet, to
mourn her loss. Mrs. Lyford was born
in Littleton. When she was four years
old her father, Col. S. H. Rowell, moved
his family from there to South Peacham,
where he did an extensive business in the
store and starch factory for many years.
In this village Hattie Rowell lived until
her marriage to Elijah w. Lyford Of
Peacham, about 20 years ago. She then
resided in Barnet until few years ago
when they moved back to South Peach
am. Mrs. Lytord's death comes as a
personal loss to many. To the choir of
the Congregational church of which she
and her husband were members; to the
N. E. o. P, of which order the deceased
was a very active member, and held the
office of secretary; to the community at
large as she was always ready to leod a
helping hand to any in sickness or
trouble; and to the loved home circle
where she was always bright and CHEEKY.
The funeral service was held at the home
of the deceased, Wednesday, April II, at
one O'Clock, Rev. ]. K. Williams officiat-
ing. The day was beautiful, and very
large company gathered to pay their
last respects to the deceased. Those
from out of town were Mrs Martin
of McIndoes, Mrs. and Mrs. Hastings OF
St.. Tohnsbury, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Piper of
St. Tohnsbury Center, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Dean of Burke. The floral offerings were
very beautiful, consisting of pillow of
carnations and roses, lilies and large
quantity Of cut flowers from the N. E. 0.
P. A wreath, lilies and other flowers
from other friends. Mr. Lyford and son
have the sympathy of all in their be-
reavement.
South Peacham creamery paid its
patrons 81 cents for butter the past
month, and East Peacham "a cents.
Mrs. B. T. Way and son of Manchester
are visiting at George A. Stoddard's.
James Wright was in Newbury the last
of the week.
Mabel Chapman has gone to Barnet
to care for Mrs. Dan Harvey.
Burns Abbott returned last week from
Montana and California where he has
been spending the winter.
Mrs. Nelson of Barnet is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lewis Douse.
Mrs. William Lackie spent a part Of
last week with her parents in East Rye
gate.
Congressman J. B. Gil6llan of Min.
neapolis, formerly of Peacham, has
given to the University of Minnesota
$50, 900, the interest upon which is to be
used to assist worthy young men to OBJ
tain university education.
Nearly all the district schools in town
began this week.
Mr.. Renfrew and family of Brooklyn
are visiting relatives in town.
Principal Charles Cambridge has gone
to Grafton for few days.
Mrs. Griffin of Massiwippi, P. @, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Law
renee, in East Peacham,
Ralph Hay of New York is visiting re-
latives in town.
M. M. Wheeler and George Smart were
in Lyndonvile last week attending con-
ference.
Miss Hurd of Bath is visiting at
Gardner Knerson's.
Alice WEIGH has gone to Lunenburg for
a week.
Will Lowell of St. Johnsbury was in
town last Sunday.