St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-09-06
AT THE WILLIE.
Death Of MIR. Watson.

morning OF consumption at the nome OF
his father in-law, E. M. Campbell, at
Lyndon Center. He was born at Sutton,
Nov. &c, 1876. the son OF Leonard W.,
and Sophia Hunt Watson. He graduated
| from Lyndon Institute in 1895, and also
from the Buffalo College OF Pharmacy.
He was we'll known here, where he had
cIerked quite little for Cheney Brothers,
and also at West Burke, where he owned
drug store, when compelled to give up
| work by the encroachments of his last
| illness. In 1901 he married Flora
]. Campbell OF Lyndon Center, who has
been a faithful, patient and efficient
nurse during the last months OF suffer-
ing. Last winter was spent by Mr.. aud
Mrs. Watson, with his father and
mother in Southern Pines, N. c., but no
permanent benefit was received by him.
| Mr.. Watson was in every respect noble
young man, and his untimely decease is
a matter OF universal regret. Always
| quiet, modest, courteous, and unselhsh,
| he was a general favorite. Words can
not express the sorrow at his loss, and
| few will be missed more than he. The
funeral services were held at Mrs. Camp
bells house Tuesday afternoon in charge
OF Rev. Mr.. Newell. They were largely
attended, and beautiful flowers were
sent by loving friends as slight token of
their sorrow and regret.
Death of Cenlenarian.
John Dunton, the Oldest man in town,
and so far as we know in the state, died
early Thursday morning. Although 102
years old, he was In perfect possession OF
his mental faculties, but his eyesight was
very poor. He was left alone in his
rooms Tuesday evening with lighted
lamp. Whether the lamp exploded, or
was overturned can never be known, but
people in the house heard screams. and
on breaking down the door found the old
gentleman amidst the flames. He was
badly burned and never fully recovered
consciousness. Mr.. Dunton was fine
old man, one whose life, though passed
somewhat in obscurity was clean, hon.
est and upright in the sight of all. His
faculties were preserved to remarkable
degree. Two years ago, when he was
100 years old, the townspeople united
in celebrating the event in very thor
our and hearty manner. His funeral
services were held Saturday, which
would have been his 1929 birthday.
There were prayers at the house, and
public funeral in the Baptist church at
A Lyndon Center. He leaves three chill
4 dren, Lorinda, the daughter with whom
be lived for many years, Silas, farmer
in Wheelock, and Mrs. Martha Hastings
q of Massachusetts. His townspeople
greatly regret that his long and honor
able life should have ended in so sad 6
y way.
James Kinney's people are moving into
|. the tenement vacated by John Ahern.
u Miss Talulah Campbell has gone to {
:. business college in Mount Vernon, N. Y
Harris Allen has sold his farm, mill
l. route and stock, to a syndicate, consist
ing OF Messrs. Rowell, Taplin, Webster
8 and Lang. 49,
Is Robert Child and family Of Bradford
are at w. S. Martins.
n A. H. Kenison has returned HON
3. with bride, who was Miss Mary Sart
well, Of Camden, N. "
r. Mrs. Eugene Libbey has gone to Ian
caster, N. H., to work in the telephon
= office.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. b. Hutchins have re
/. turned from California.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Parker have re
turned from North Middleboro, Mass.
Monday, Labor Day, was observe
principally by two games OF ball. playe
Oh with the nine from Beebe Plains, wit
er varying fortunes. In the morning tn
=. visitors were victorious, II to 4, but i
the afternoon the conditions were IT
N versed, the home team winning 8 to 4.
ID Mr.. and Mrs. Guild of St. Johnsbur
10 have been stopping for a few days wit
his brother, W. R. Guild. Miss Geneiv
nj King of Barton has also been a recer
visitor.
" Mrs. Louise Folsom OF Bellows Falls
s. in town.
Mrs. Persis (Parker) Green and so
r. Francis of Littleton, N. H., have bee
" visiting her brother, q. L. Parker.
Prof. and Mrs. Walter E. Ranger an
&c three children, Forest, Ruth and Rober
ID have been with Mrs. Rangers sist'
Mrs. A. D. Paige, for a few days. The
-, lett Monday for their new home in Rhoc
:. Island.
" Mrs. John Buck and Miss Mary Bra
90 ish OF Medford, Mass, both teachers
81 the Forster School, Somerville, Mass
visited at Mrs. E. J. B.odgett's La
ID week, coming from Caspian Lake, whel
they have been at the Randolph cam
They returned to Boston, Friday, accor
o. panied by Miss Bradish's sister, Mr.
=. Harry Taylor, who, with her daughte
~, ~ Constance, has been at the Blodgett
Az for few weeks.
Mrs. Eliza Belden of St. Johnsbury h'
ne been stopping with Mrs. Charles Morn
lew days.
er The band gave complimentary co
1T cert to the village Friday evening whi
was one of the best Of the summer. Sa
re, urday afternoon the boys left in speci
he car for the G. A. R. encampment
Denver, there being % men in the part
49, They will enjoy pleasant trip and gi
'ei the westerners some excellent music, al
Old Vermont has every reason to
ice proud of them.
LYNDON.
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