St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-06-07
BARNET.
Death Of MIR. Kenerson.


Josiah S. Kenerson died at his home in
this village Wednesday night, May 81,
at the age of 73 years. Mr.. kenerson
had been in failing health for the past SIX
months and most of the winter was con-
fined to his bed. A few weeks ago be
rallied and was able to ride down town.
Mr.. Kenerson was born in Peacham, one
of a family of three children. His hrst
wife was Miss Abby Leaf, by whom ne
had one son, the late Austin Kenerson OF
Boston. Flora, the adopted daughter,
died six years ago this spring. Mr..
Kenerson's second wife was Mrs. Eliza
beth Stevens, widow of Enos Stevens OF
Barnet. She still survives him, also one
grandson, Ned Kenerson OF Boston. Mr..
Kenerson was a member of the Odd
Fellows Lodge, the Grand Army and the
Congregational church. The death of
Mr.. Kenerson removed an old resident,
who for 80 years or more had resided in
this village and been identified with the
best interests of the community. The
funeral was held from his late residence
Friday afternoon and was largely at
tended, his pastor Rev. Mr.. Kilborn,
officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Eldridge
of McIndoes. The service at the grave
was conducted by the Odd Fellows.
The many friends of DR.. Fl. ]. Hazelton
will regret to learn that he had the mis-
fortune to be thrown from his carriage
Saturday morning and broke one of his
legs.
Mrs. Lyman Brock and little son of
Hartford, Conn, are at W. S. Brooks for
the summer.
Ned Kenerson of Boston was in town
| to attend the funeral of his grandfather,
| ]. S. Kenerson, Friday.
Miss Bertha J. Stevens spent last week
Tuesday with friends in Barnet.
The Ladies Missionary society will
meet today at the home of Mrs. Kate
King at Barnet Centre. A picnic dinner
out of doors will be enjoyed and the sub
ject Of study Japan.
The business meeting of the ladies'
society was held at the home of Mrs. W.
S. Brock, Wednesday. The following
officers were elected: President, Mrs. W.
| S. Brock; vice president, Mrs. Walter
| Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. K. Kilborn;
secretary, Miss Edith Wallace; assist
ant secretary, Mrs. L. D. Hazelton;
business committee, Mrs. Charlotte Dow,
Mrs. Jane Morgan, Mrs. Theron P.
ROBBIE. The society voted to pay the
sum of $500 towards the new electric
light fixtures in the church.
Mrs. Frank o. French. who has been
visiting her parents, has returned to her
home in St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Hunter, who has been staying
with Mrs. Holmes, has gone to her home
in Ryegate.
DR.. Robert Hazelton OF Lebanon, N. h.
was in town Saturday.
Mrs. Maria Nelson spent Decoration
day with friends in Groton.
The usual exercises for Decoration day
at the cemetery were observed last week
Tuesday morning, the Grand Army anc
school children decorating the graves
The address to the Post was delivered al
Peacham and good number from herr
went there for the day.
Mrs. Smart of Rumney, N. H., is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. DR.. Elliott.
Willard Stoddard spent Sunday will
his father and mother.
Lee Person of Cambridge, wht
has been with his sister. Mrs. ]. S. Kener
son, has returned home.
Mrs. Jane Martin has been visiting he
daughter at Lyndonville.
!. The members OF the Village Improve
ment society will give their Mock Tria
|! | at West Barnet June 6.
: Miss Catherine ROBBIE entertained {;
party Of young friends Saturday in homo
of her birthday.
Mrs. Bigelow of Everett, Mass, VIII
was called here by the death of Nj
Kenerson, has returned home.