St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-07-30
RECENT DEATHS.


Prescott.
The announcement of the death of F
D. Prescott, which occurred at his hom,
in Waterford on Tuesday night OF last
week, was received with feelings o.
deepest regret in st. Johnsbury where he
was wellknown and highly respected
The cause of his death was pneumonia
after a few days illness. Mr.. Prescott
was born in Wheelock, November 20,
1882. He was married in 1860 to
Aurilla Brooks of Sheffield, who survives
him. They were the parents OF two sons
and two daughters, of whom only one,
Mrs. Martha NJ. Peck OF Danville, is
now alive. One son was killed by a
falling tree about four years ago. Mr..
Prescott was a thoroughly consistent
Christian. He united with the Meth
odist church in Windsor in 1873 and
since residing in Waterford has been
constant attendant at Grace church. He
was veteran OF the civil war, having
served in Co. F, 9th Vt. Vols, and was
a comrade Of Chamberlain Post, No. l.
6. A. R. The funeral was held at his
late home Friday morning, and large
gathering of neighbors and friends at
tested the esteem in which he was held.
His pastor, Rev. Joshua M. Frost con-
Quoted the services and the quartette of
Grace church sang. Among those who
attended from St. Johnsbury was dele
cation from Chamberlain Post. The
remains were taken to his native town
for burial. The only member of Mr..
Prescott's immediate fam " now living
is brother who resides in Oregon. Mrs.
Prescott will go to Danville to make her
home with her daughter.
KimbnH
Mrs Lillian Brook, wife of Edward c.
died at st. Johnsbury Hospital,
Thursday, of consumption, after an ILL.,
ness of about six months. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brook
OF st. Johnsbury Centre, and was born
in London, England, 35 years ago.
When ten years of age she came to
Canada with her parents, and a few
years later to this town, where she has
since resided. Thirteen years ago she |
married Mr. Kimball, who with FIVE chill |
dren survives her. The funeral was held
Saturday at The house of Mr.. KimbaIl's |
sister, Mrs. Annie Rutherford, Rev. DR..
Pickells fSt. Andrews church officiating.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kimball of Bath, N. H,
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Donley of Barnet
and Mrs. Edith Bacon Stone Of Woods
vile. The death of Mrs. Kimball re-
moves lady who was highly respected |
1g all who knew her and the bereaved
children and family will have the tender
sympathy OF all in their aff1 ction.
smith.
Parker Smith, brother of Mrs. George
f. Cheney OF this place, died in Palatka,
Florida, Thursday, of tuberculosis of the
ungs. He was born in Randolph 81
years ago and lived there until 18 years
Of age, when he went to Florida, where
ne has Since been engaged in the banking
business. For the past nine years he has
been cashier of the Putnam National
Bank. He leaves wife and one daugh-
ter, aged II years, his mother, Mrs. A.
Smith OF Randolph, three sisters, Mrs.
Cheney, Mrs. l.. P. Thayer of Randolph,
and Mrs l.. d. Wheeler of White River
Junction, and one brother, Walter Smith
Of Orlando, Fla
Gale.
Deacon Sullivan B. Gale, father of Mrs.
!. Q. Sherburne of this place, died at
Plalnfeld, Sunday, aged Sc years. He
was one OF the best known citizens of the
town. The funeral was held Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Sherburne and sons and John N.
Gale attending from this town. Mrs.
oherburne was unable to attend on