Connecticut western news., 1902-01-02
LIME ROCK.

The Christmas festival of Trinity Sunday school was held in the Casino on the evening of St. Stephens day, Friday, Dec. 27. Although the walk ing was very bad there was large at tendance of parents and friends, and scarce an absentee among the scholars. After the singing of a carol, the rector told the children story of Christmas in the year 100 A. D. The prizes for perfect attendance were awarded to Charles Harrington, Lillian Bailey, Grace Bailey, Harriet Norton and Mar guerite Gesner. A large number of other scholars were honorably mention cd for high record of attendance. The distribution of numerous beautiful gifts followed which brought delight to the bright faces clustered in front of the glittering Christmas tree. After the final carol and benediction the happy children dispersed, laden with the gifts-oranges and big cornucopias to their homes.
 MT and Mrs 8: W. Bradley are on a trip to Mason City, H., and will be absent a week or ten days.
 Mir and Mrs R. N Barnum entertain ed party of friends from New York over New Years.
 Mir and Mrs M. B. Richardson are in Nstick, Mass.
 MT and Mrs Arthur VanDeusen have gone to housekeeping in Mir Gillett's tenament on the "White Hollow" road.
 Ebert N. Ferris of Greenwich spent Sunday at H. V. Eggleston's.
 Robt. Lyman of Torrington spent Sunday in town.
 A valuable horse belonging to Henry Smith died from being kicked by another horse.
 JAMES H. BARNUM.
 Last Thursday, death again entered in the life of one of Lime Rocks old landmarks. James H. Barnum.
 MT Barnum was the leading merchant here. He was born in New York city, Aug. 29, 1897, where he passed his early boyhood and finish sd his education. When about 15 years old he visited Lime Rock and was pesusded to re- main and W TX on his uncle's farm for about three years. He then entered the employ of the Barnum, Richardson Go with whom he remained several years, acceptably filling the position of business manager and finally securing an interest in the comPany. This he disposed of later and in 1876 he purchased the large store on Main street carrying a large stock of general merchandise and drugs MT Barnum has also faithfully and con- tinuously served as postmaster at Lime Rock since his appointment byPresident Grant. He was a member of the legIs- lature in 1858 and has acted in different official capacities in the town, serving ss selectman 15 years. He was married in 1849 to Mary M. Loveridge, daughter of L. P. Loveridge of Lime Rock, and who died Dec. II, 1891. Two children blessed their union, Julia l.. who died June 10, 1883, and Clarissa A. who sur wives to mourn the loss of fond father Miss O. A. Barnum will carry on the business left by her father, under the management of the genial Ed. Gsgel and MT W. Boardman, postmaster. The usual force of clerks will be retained The board of trustees of the Falls Vii lage Savings Bank, of which Mir Bar mum has been a continuous member since 1874, forwarded resolutions of re gret signed by Edwin W. Spur, presi dent, and J. Lee Ensign, secretary The burial services were held last Sun day at the residence and ct Trinity church. 1nterment in the Lime Rocl CsmStsry'