St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-03-19
LYNDON.
Sudden Death of John COucheF.


The news of the sudden death of John
Coucher last Wednesday was a great
surprise to the people who had seen him
about his work that day. He had been
in poor health for some time, but seldom
confined to the house. He had been
drawing grain rom the station, getting
a load after dinner, unloading it alone,
and not feeling well went to the house,
calling for something warm and before
his wife could get it to him fell over in the
door and expired. He was born in June,
1847, and came to this town 80 years
ago, working on farm which is now
a part Of the Speedwell Farms, owned
then BY Ephraim Park, staying with him
until his death. then carrying on the
farm for the widow until her death, when
he still Kept the farm for himself He
married Mary Campion in 1873, coming
to this village eight years ago, buying
the residence once owned by George W.
Cahoon, which he repaired and beauti6ed
for his own use and was always happy
in his own home circle. He leaves a
widow and three children, Mabel,
Katherine and James. Besides doing
farming he has dealt quite extensively in
farming implements and for five years
has bought and sold -four and grain. He
was member of the Odd Fellow and
Rebekah Lodges at Lyndonville, about
so from there attending his funeral and
bringing handsome floral tributes. There
were other beautiful floral designs from
the children and friends. Rev. P. B. Fisk
officiatod at the funeral, which was held
Saturday aternoon, a large number OF
neighbors and friends being present. His
remains were accompanied to the grave
by the Odd Fellows, where their beauti-
full burial service was given, conducted
by Scott RanneY, Past N. G.
Mrs. John Nichols was called to North
field on account of the severe illness OF
her mother. Shortly after her arrival
her father. Leonard Persons, had a
shock and died FIVE days later, Feb "a,
aged 80 years. He was member of Co.
l, 18th Vt. Regiment during the civil war
and was discharged for disability after
eight months service. He was a mem.
Der Of Boynton Post, which attended his
funeral. He was a stone mason and
worked on different railroads for forty
years, retiring at the age of rs years md
had since been quite feeble. Mr.. Persons
was a resident of Mortified for sixty
years. He leaves a widow, one son and
FIVE daughters to mourn his loss.
The annual village meeting was held
at the schoolhouse last Tuesday evening
and the officers elected were: Moderator,
Capt. j. S. Thompson; clerk, J. A.
LaPOrte; trustees, James Lamond, J. M.
Weeks, Scott Farnum, J. E. Wilson and
6. P. Ide; collector, H. H. Frye; treas
urer, S. S. Mattocks; auditors, DR.. W. {.
Blake, W. N. Hubbard, E. {. Morse. The
motion to build hose house was not
carried. A tax OF 40 cents on dollar
was voted for current expenses.
The school meeting for the Graded
school district will be held at the school
house next Tuesday evening, March 25
Let all voters be present.
Miss Ida Bailey from Peacham is at
Scott Farnum's for a few weeks.
Mrs. Fannie Wilcomb is stopping with
her sister, Mrs. 6. P. Ide When she re
turns to Brandon she will take her
goods for housekeeping.
The supper Friday night was very sat
is'actory, and netted the boys $40.
Mrs. S S. Mattocks has returned from
several weeks stay with her children at
Schenectady, n Y.
James Campon from Boston and Will
liam Campion and family were here to
attend the funeral OF their brother in-law,
John Coucher.
George, son of Editor Chase, was at
home from Bellows Falls over Sunday.
The graded schools commenced Mon
day with the same corps of teachers.
Mrs. Mary Emmons has employment
at St. Johnsbury.
The disturbance Sunday night around
the Methodist church during service was
caused by someone out of town. They
were ordered away and afterwards were
on Main street. where their teams were
hitched and were sent away with hints
OF arrest. If the ones who attract them
here were properly guarded these things
might not happen, as it is hoped they
will not again.