Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-04-27
Sarah Alkaline Howe.

Sarah Alkaline Howe, wife of Albion B,
Wilson, died April 9 1905, at her home. 81
sMahl avenue, Hartford, Conn
Mrs. Wilson, born Dec. Is, 1875. was the
younger daughter of Elizur f. and Ellen
whitney, Howe of Tunbridge, Vt, and
mad made her home with her parents until
she was married Her education was oh
tanned at Chelsea, Vt, academy and at
GODDARD seminary, Barre, VT, from which
she was graduated in 1894, prepared to en-
Ter Wellesley college. Soon after eradua-
non, however, she turned her attention Ia
teaching and completed very successful
terms IN Roxbury, East Montpelier and
Wealhersheld, teaching the same school
three years in the latter place.
Tn January 30, 1903, she married Mr.
Albion b. Wilson OF Hartford, Conn, and
from that time devoted her whole life to
her husband, making her home one of
happiness. Her ambition was to be an
ideal wife, and her love for her husband
was only exceeded by her love for her
The latter part of March, uremic pois-
oning developed in her system, which be-
came acute on April and caused her
death very suddenly on that date. Be
sides her husband, Mrs. Wilson left her
mother a sister, two brothers and one
half brother. Her father died in 1896.
The funeral services were held in the
church at Tunbridge Wednesday, April 10.
and were conducted by Rev. w. T.. Mann
OF Springfield, Mass, formerly Of South
Royalton, VT, who also performed the
marriage service a little over two years
ago. quartet rendered appropriate Sc
Iectlons. The interment was at Weathers-
held, the former home of her husband.
Mrs. Wilson's nature was loving and
sympathetic, as is evidenced by the hosts
OF friends who mourn her death. "Love |
thy neIghbor as thyselfn was her daily
motto and practice. She was a member OF |
the Congl church and devout Christian. |
With unusual strength of character she |
adhered strictly to what she felt was |,
right. Her presence, always full of sun /
shine and cheer, and her busy, active life /
were an inspiration To others. She was /
unseltshly devoted to the members Of the |
family circle in her Vermont home.
II can be said truly of her that the /
world is better for her having lived.
Mrs. kdelbert Cushman Dead.
The subject of this brief sketch. Miss |
Emma Lucas, was born in Aylner, Prov |
lnce Of Quebec, May Is, 1850. Her early |
home was happy under the hallowed in |
huences OF parents, brothers and sisters OF /
the Episcopal faith. She came 10 Tun- /
bridge in 1871 and was married on Christ 1
mas day following, 10 Adelbert Cushman I
Of funbridge. One child only, her much /
beloved son, Frank, reached adult age
Her home was a happy one, although full /
of care and labor, which extended beyond 1
her own household TO neighbors and l
friends who bear glad testimony to her |
kindly administrations.
A few weeks ago her illness became 50 /
paintul that physic ans decided that an /
operation WIS necessary. She was taken /
20 the hospital in Hanover. y. n. The /
operation was performed successfully and |
FOR two weeks hopes were entertained Of |
symptoms appeared. Her son and wife I
visited her ana hade her a last and /
sffectionate farewell.
Friday. Apr. II, after a visit OF her 4
physician, she told her grief-stricken 1
husband She could not remain long with /
MIN, but she cheerfully said, at is ali /
right. God is good. ] rely on the promises /
OF His word, which never falls
On Saturday afternoon there was 1
marked change, aud at 4 o'clock. while /
her husband watched, she quietly and APP 4
psrently without pain breathed her last. 4
Her disease was cancer and gall-stones.
The cancerous condition making recovery 4
impossible in spite OF the best medical at 4
tendance and most faithful nursing.
Three brothers, with her husband and 4
sen and sons wife, and two grandchi- i
drcn, are the near relatives who survive 1
nor. One OF the brothers was present al 1
the fnnerali the other two reside in the
Northwest Territory
She was most excellent woman. fun 81 4
good deeds. and is mourned by large cir
Gle OF friends and neighbors.
The funeral took place on Thursday aft
ernoon from the Cougl church. The
service was conducted by Rev. E. II. Al
ien Of Chester, VT. former pastor Of the
church. Text from Proverbs 81 .28-2s.
In spite Of threatening clouds. the large /
gathering, most excellent and appropriate
music and floral offerings testified to the
esteem in which this good woman was
held. The interment was in the cemetery
e Tunbridge Market. G.