St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-28
RECENT DEATHS.
Horton.

William L. Horton uled early saturday
morning, aged 6212 years. The news of
his death, though not unexpected, came
as quite shock to the community as he
was universally popular and had wide
circle of friends.
Mr. Horton was born in Penn, Eng,
land, and in early childhood came with
his parents to Halifax and later to Bos-
ton. His father, the late William H.
Horton, followed the railroad as it came
northward from Boston, locating in St.
Johnsbury about 1850 where he estab-
lished the first clothing store in town.
William assisted him in the store for
few years and then went to Leaven-.
WORTH Kansas, where he remained for a.
few years. Later he returned to his
fathers store and when the P. &. o.
railroad was built he entered the office
of Charles H. Stevens, the general pas
senger agent. When that railroad pas
sed into other hands he was employed
for short time on the Passumpsic rail.
road. About 20 years ago he entered
the employ of E. & T. Fair
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worked ever since For many years he
has been familiar figure at the gate
office and always had cheering word
for those who passed through his office.
He was member of the South church,
of Green Mountain Lodge, No. 40, New
England Order of Protection, and of the
various Masonic bodies. He was also a
member of the board of civil authority
and had for many years served as audit
or of the town and village. He had the
rare faculty of making and keeping
friends and his circle of friends extended
all over New England and even farther.
On Dec. II, 1873, he married Annie
Timing of Colina, New Brunswick. He
leaves beside his wife, one son, Charles
H., and two brothers, James S. Horton
of Montreal and Charles H. Horton of
this place.
The funeral was held at his late resi-
dence on Summer street on Monday af-
ternoon and was largely attended. The
service was in charge of Rev. Dr. S. 6.
Barnes assisted by Rev. Edward T.
Fairbanks with music by the South
church quartette choir. Passumpsic
Lodge, No. 27 F. and A. NJ, attended in
body and conducted the impressive
burial service at the grave. The bearers
were William Peasley of Georgeville, P.
O., James Kinney of Lyndonville, George
l.. Story and William Wetherbee. Beau
tiful floral designs were contributed by
his associates at the Office and shops, by
Palestine Commandery, No. 5, K. T.,
Passumpsic Lodge, and Green Mountain
Lodge, N. E. 0. P. Those present from
out of town to the service were James S.
Horton and his son William from Mon
treal, William Peasley of Georgeville and
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kinney of Lyndon
vile.
Powell.
The sudden death Of long time resi-
dent of this town occurred Monday
morning, when George F. Powell, ST.,
died instantly while about his work.
Mr.. Powell was born in Bristol,
England February 10, 1916, and came
here in 1871, where he has since lived.
Forty-one years ago last August he
married Miss Angelina Jenette Baker,
also of England. To them were born 4
children, three dying in infancy. Those
who survive him are Mrs. c. B. Hill of
Lebanon, Arthur J., of Springfield, Mass,
Mrs. Fred Francis of West Lebanon,
George F. Jr, Albert E., of this town
Mrs. w. w. Harris, who lives in Cal
ifornia, and Angie and May, who lived
at home. He is also survived by his
twin sister, Mrs. Edward White Of
Leominster, Mass, and two brothers,
e IL.
of Haverhill, Mass. All of the children
except the daughter in California are
called here by his death, also his sister,
and one brother, and Henry Francis OF
Concord.
Mr.. Powell was for time employed
by E.& T. Fairbanks & Co., but for
about 25 yearshas been in the employ of
Henry Fairbanks in the care of his
buildings, where he has proved himself a
faithful and trustworthy employee, not
giving up until the summons of death
came. The funeral will be held at the
home this afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
DR.. S. G. Barnes and Rev. James A.
Thompson to officiate.
King.
Mrs. Adelard Roy King died at her
home on Elm street, Friday, with a
complication of diseases, her illness last
ing less than two weeks Mrs. King
was born in st. Johnsburv SO years ago
and has always made it her home Be-
sides her husband and two young sons,
she leaves a father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Michel Dumas, and a brother,
Louis Dumas, of Manchester, N. H. The
funeral was held at Notre Dame church,
Monday morning, Father Marceau Off
ciating. The floral designs which were
numerous and beautiful showed the
esteem in which Mrs. King was held.
Those from out of town to attend the