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as to render valuable assistance, in all that was for the best interests of Monson. Her death coming so sud- denly was a shock to her family and friends. She retired as usual Tues day evening, but early Wednesday morning was taken ill, and medical assistance was immediately summoned. It was found she was suffering in- tensely, and acute peritonitis delvel- oped later. Among the lovab1e char acteristics of Grandma Flynt, as she was familiarly known, was her democracy of spirit and broad minded outlook on life. She recognized that "there is much that is good in the worst of us,' and made all due allow ances when speaking of the weak or erring. Extensive travel in her early years and the reading of her later life had resulted in fine culture, and she impressed all with whom she came in contact as the we'll informed, capable gentlewoman of the old school-than which there is nothing better on earth.
 One who has known her long and intimately voices the sentiment of all who knew her Tn the following: "In the death of Mrs. Flynt the oommuni- ty has sustained an overwhelming loss. While our eyes are dim with tears and we yearn for the comfort of her visi- ble presence, we may feel that her spirit is still with us to inspire us with her courage and loving sympa- thy. While the beauty of Mrs. Flynt's character may have been best known by the members of her ever widening family circle, and while her life was most freely and lovingly given to the service of her home, there was always room by her fireside and in her heart for the consideration of outside inter- ests. Her devotion to the church has been shown by her lifelong service in its behalf. In Sunday school she was an active worker to the last; and only this spring her enthusiasm and generous gift made possible the new Sunday school library, which is a source of great pleasure and profit to the young people. Perhaps the or ganization which will feel her loss most keenly is the Dorcas society, with which she has been actively con- nected from its foundation, sixty years ago. Mrs. Flynt had been president of the society for many years, and her spirit had been it's very light. When there have been difficult problems to meet, her counsel and courage were equal to the task; when there have been social gatherings her genial and cordial welcome made everyone feel at home. When the missionary box was to be filled her loving interest went with her gift. In all these ways she had endeared herself to large circle of friends, who will best show their love for her by continued loyal ty to the interests so near her heart" "
 Mrs. Flynt was the daughter of Marquis and Sophia (Lyon) Con- verse of Brimfield, and was born in that town Jan. 21, 1922. After com-
 
 Monson, where she made her home in the family of her uncle, Horatio Lyon. She was married in Monson, Nov. B, 1852, to William N. Flynt, who died in 1895. They had six children, one of whom, Rufus, died at Palmer several years ago. The living are Mrs. Henry A. King, Mrs. William A. Lincoln and Mrs. Will liam 0. Dewey of Springfield, Ly- man O. and George 0. of Monson She also leaves one brother, Alfred L. Convrese of Warren, and B grand children and two great. grandchildren who were her especial pride.
 The funeral of Mrs. Flynt was held at her late home on High street Sat urday afternoon at 80 o'clock and was very largely attended. Rev. N. M. Pratt of Cleveland, O., and Rev. F. S. Hatch of Newton officiated. Both MT. Pratt and MT. Hatch were former pastors of tho Congregational church, of which Mrs. Flynt was 8 member, and paid special tribute to her beautiful life and character. MT. and Mrs. A. D. Norcross sang My Jesus, as Thou Wilt" Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping" "One Sweetly Solemn Thought, :" When the Shadows Darkly Gather and "Come Unto Me. '' There was a pro- fusion of beautiful floral tributes from the many relatives and friends. The bearers were Stanley King, Sidney Lincoln and Rufus Flynt of Spring field, William N. Flynt of Boston and R. H. Cushman and Robert H. Flynt of Monson. Paryer was offered at the cemetery by Rev. F. s. Hatch, and MT. and Mrs. Noroross sang "Jes- us, Lover of My Soul"
 MT. and Mrs. Jason S. Keep have gone to Pelham to live.
 Miss Margaret Hynes has returned from a visit in Stafford Springs.
 Engineer Brainard of Palmer states that the work of extending the electric line to the Wales road will be started next week.
 The engagement is announced of Miss Bessie Newton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. E. Newton of Woods Hole to Harold Post of New York city.
 The road over the new bridge is now open and the dam is rapidly form. As the improvements'I assume form at this point much satis-