St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-01-07
BRADFORD.
Death of ex-Gov. Farnhum.

Death of ex-Gov. Faruhum.
Ex-Gov. Roswell P. Farnham died at
his home here, Monday afternoon, after
an illness of over year. During part
of this time, in spite OF fast failing
strength, he appeared at his office daily,
end even drove the % miles to Chelsea
court through winter SHOWS. During
the past few weeks, refusing to give up,
he held court propped up in bed. Ros-
we'll Farnham was born IN Boston, July
%, 1927. He prepared for col'ege at the
academy here, and was graduated with
honor from the University OF Vermont,
later receiving the degree of A. NJ. After
several years OF teaching he was principal
OF the academy here Tor two years. The
law was his chosen profession and he
was admitted to the bar in 1857. In
1859 he opened an office for himself, and
soon acquired remunerative cIientage,
which increased until it became the larg-
est and most profitable i'll Orange county.
| He was one of the first to respond when
the War of the Rebellion broke out, going
to the front as second lieutenant of Co.
D, First Reg't Vt. Vol He was later ap-
pointed lieutenant colonel of the Twelfth
Reg't. Soon after the battle of Gettys-
burg he was mustered out and resumed
his law practice here. In 1880 he was
unanimously nominated for governor,
and was elected by the largest majority
ever cast for governor OF Vermont up
to that time with one exception. During
this period he won the respect and esteem
OF the people by his judicious and capable
performance of duties, and has ever since
held many offices of responsibility and
trust. Mr. Farnham was married in
1S49 to Mary Elizabeth Johnson, who,
with three children, have the sympathy
of host of friends.
The old-home week here last summer
resulted for two of the participants in
the romantic wedding OF Judge Jesse
Johnson, 60 years old, of Brooklyn, and
Miss Mary Adeline Prichard, 54 years
old, of Worcester, Mass. Judge Johnson
is native of Bradford, and after gradu
ating from Dartmouth college returned
TO his native place to teach. Among his
scholars at the time was Miss Prichard.
Their lives drited apart, the young teach
er going to New York, where he achieved
prominence as jurist and politician
and acquired considerable wealth. He
married, but his wife died few years
ago, and he retired from active work
Miss Prichard's family went to Worces-
ter, and she became a music teacher
Judge Johnson and Miss Prichard met
after many years at Bradford, where the
Judge was the principal speaker of old
home week. The former teacher fell in
love with his former pupil.
Mrs. J. H. Peters has gone to Worces
ter, Mass, 70 spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Leavtt. Andy Peters
accompanied her tor few days visit.
Mrs. E. G. Osgood came Saturday
night from Bellows Falls on account of
the sickness and death Of her father, ex-
Gov. Faruham,
Mrs E. J. Bayley left Monday for her
new home in Island Pond. Her mother
Mrs Alcina Peters, will go a few weeks
later to spend the winter.
Misses Lewis, ZONES, Brooks and
Roundy returned Saturday from their
vacation and Monday resumed duty at
the Woods school building. Miss H b
bard is unable to return until later in the
week on account of sickness.
Mrs. Bronson, who has been spending
several weeks with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. B. D. Avery, returned to her
home in Hardw ok, Tuesday.
Miss Louise Shaw of Boston is visit
ing at Mrs. Crooks.
Mrs Marcia Telers is spending sever
al days in Fairlee with relatives.
7. B. Pickett and wife are boarding at
Hotel Low.
Miss Alice Palmer returned Saturday
from a two weeks visit in Derry, N. H.
Mrs. Annie Lowd finished her labors
as clerk in Hunts store Saturday.
Mrs. Crook is confined to her room
with a nervous trouble.
Miss Sara and Charles Parker returned
Saturday to Poughkeepsie after spending
the holidays at home. Mrs. Vim, Hunt
ington and little son returned to Concord
on he same day.
Mrs. Charles Richardson of Burlington
has been spending several weeks at A. I.
Clark's.
Miss Emma Edwards has been spend
ing week with rela ives IN Spring fell.
Mrs. f. A B shop es this week to
Peterboro, N H to visit her sister, Miss
! Edwards.
Mrs. NJ. w. Renf1w and little daughter
let this week 70 Manches er, N, H., for
a several weeks visit w,th elattves.
Miss Frances Bl9-d, Ii of East Corinth
spent Sunday w, b NJ Anne Spauldrg