The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1906-04-12
Obituary.
LAURA HARDWOOD SKIES.

Early on Sunday morning, March 18th,
In Lincoln, Nsb., occurred the death OF
Mrs. Laura Hsrwood Sykes, wife OF Nj.
Aurelius sykes. Two days following the
remains arrived 1t East Dorset, where on
March 18th simple service WAS held at
the hons Of her childhood, the HArwood
homestead. Thus closed tho earthly III,
OF . devoted wife and . strong land faith.
full member Of the Congregational church
At Hipesburg with which she has been
identified nearly . score Of years. Her
life In the church WAS marked BY constan,
attendance upon public worship. careful
study Of the Bible, charity, and an ever
depending interest Ia missions. The last
meeting to call her out. when strength was
failing rapidly, was ose 10 the interests Of
missions.
JAMES o. wYMAN
Our community WAS filled with sadnesi
Tuesday morning, March Is, - news OF
the death OF James o. wyman became
known. The deceased was the youngest
OF ave brothers, sons Of the late John and
hillie Wyman. Mr.. wymas had, with the
exception Of tive years, spent bis life In
this community highly respected asd loved
by all. In business bis word WAS bond
In bis homo he was unssl6sh, patient and
sven tempered. He possessed . lovAble,
child-llke spirit which drew to him oil
whs knew him. In oil his severe suffering
no murmer or complaint escaped his lips.
Az death drew near he expressed read
ness to 20, had no fear, because Christ was
bis refuge. His wife and infant ssn were
On the other shore TO greet him. He
leaves . son and two daughters, three
brothers, and many relatives, who have
the fullest sympathy Of their many friends
In this sad bereavement.
AFRIRSD.
REV. PARSONS s. PRATT d. ID.
Died, 1t the residence Of his daugh liter 10 |
Dorset, W., March sth, 1906, Parsons g.
Pratt d. D., aged IS years. DR.. Pratt
came - Dorset about fifty years ago, socn
after the death Of Rev. DR., Jackson, who
bad been the greatly beloved pastor Of the
church for many years. Though then
young man be soos demonstrated his
capacity to well All the place Of his dis
predecessor. He entered into
his work with enthusiasm and for forty |
year, continued to "Break the bread Of life
to this people. lie Was not only . good
preacher but good citizen, always ready |
10 give good counsel and 10 promote ever,
good word and work. He Wa = man OF
good sound csmmos ssnss and WAS alwayt
Lishly respected by those outside OF the
church. Recognizing his long and faithful
service = few years ago Aiddlssary College
confurea upon him the degree Of u. u. |
About ten years ago % account Of failing |
health BE- left The ministry bot did no,
litoesthsr give sp bis good vsrk here, but
VA always ready 10 hsip wherever be
eoaid 10 Asd ont Of The church. Bis Las,
days we're peaceful and be entered into rec,
n . eosd Christian should, bh life wosk
veil dors. he ~as for nssy ysars tras-
tee Of the Barr ana Bsrisp ssmiesry q
hancbssier and for some time president Of |
lhs board. In ,his capacity his counsel
wss always coed and his ssrviess greatly
appreciated b. his associates.
Exoepi for The irnrnitles Of sge his
health had hess good until his last H.
DssA, pssumsnia, HE rsdscsd Strength not
bsasg ssfssisus V rssiss ths attack. His
funeral VA largely at,ss1sd st tbs chsrc b /
~ Wednesday, Rev. O. L. CArhArt, bic
sscesssor osndseiipg ths ssfvices. he
,eavss I've nArrisa dsuGhisrs. nrs. shsr.
naa ard Mrs. Gilbert, and . hOst u
frAsds v nosrs BIZ departure, though eli
ire corsoisd BY tbs fact that . good ssd
laithfsi servant Of Tie Master has gore 10
bic reward.