Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-12-30
sPoFFoRD.
Death Of Rawson NJ. Chase-Chrlst'
mas Entertainments.

The death OF Rawson NJ, Chase
one OF the best known and highly es-
teemed residents OF this section, oc-
CURED Dec. 16. AZ his home, 726 Sec
ond avenue, after a two weeks III
ness with pneumonia. Mr.. Chase
was SO years Of age and was born
in Chesterfield, N. H., where he
spent his boyhood. Thirty-fo years
ago he came to this section, where
he resided continuously ever since.
In 1870 he entered the employ OF the
old Troy and Lansingburgh railroad
as driver serving as such for
many years until the advent of
electricity as Il motive power. He
then became a motorman and con-
tinued In that position until his
final Illness. In point OF service Mr..
Chase was the second oldest employe
on the road, having served In all
nearly 35 years. He was n member
of Phoenix lodge Il. 4 A, NJ, and
division No. 1862, Amalgamated asso-
citation of street railway employees of
this city. He was also an attendant
at the First Methodist church OF a
quiet unassuming disposition, he
readily made friends, among whom
sincere regret will be occasioned by
his demise. Those who survive are
a wife, two sons, Frederick +. and
Edward w. Chase of this section, a
mother, Mrs. Charles Chase OF
Keene, n. H.. two sisters, Mrs. r. b.
Proctor of Keene and Mrs. +. T.. Cole
of Wares Ferry. n. H., and 3 brothers,
Warren Chase of Spofford, N. H.,
William Chase of Keene and Orlan-
do Chase of Waterford.-Troy, n. Y,
Record.
The Christmas tree and entertain
ment which was given in Union
church Friday evening was a very
pleasing affair. The speaking and
singing by the children and others
were finely rendered The tree was
well flied with gifts. Our pastor
and wife, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones,
were the recipients of a large box
of useful articles from their many
friends.
A happy New YEA to all
D. w. Slade returned home from
his trip Saturday.
Minnie Thompson is at home from
her school in Keene.
Leila Emerson is visiting her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Fred
Holman.
Herbert Puffer is home for the
holidays from Brimfield, Mass,
where he is attending school.
Mrs. NJ. E. Langley has gone to
Washington, ID. c., to spend the win
ter with her daughter and family.
A horse owned by John Burt of
Westmoreland broke through the
ice on Spofford lake Wednesday and
was drowned.
Rev. and Mrs f. Bartlett have
gone to Boston and Washington. d.
c.. for the winter. They will be
greatly missed by their many friends.
Walter Farr and Mrs. Eta Wheel
er were married at their home We'd
nesday evening by Rev. F. Bartlett.
Their many friends extend congrat-
ulations
! Clarence Post cut his foot quite
badly Wednesday while chopping,
five stitches being required to close
the wound. 1t is doing as well as
can be expected.
Mrs Duane Taylor is visiting her
at Somerville and Dor
chester Mass. Miss Nellie Hender-
son is keeping house during her
absence
A Christmas tree and accompany
ing exercises We're held in the gram
mar school Friday afternoon. The
TEACHER and scholars received many
presents and all enjoyed a very
pleasant time.
Little Dorothy, only child of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Burt, died Sunday
after a few days illness, at
the age of IS months. She was
sweet bud of promise, and much
goes out to Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt in this great affliction.
A new press law which King Peter
Df Servia has just signed practically