St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-11-21
Concord.
Death of Mr.. Russell.

Luther Russell died at his home at
North Concord, Saturday afternoon,
Nov. 10. of heart disease. He was born
at Kirby August &c, 1890 a son OF
Luther and Ann Woods Russell. He
was one of nine children, four of whom
are living: Samuel Russell, OF Lyndon;
Ormal Russell of East St. Johnsbury;
Mrs. Alice Roy of North Amherst, Mass;
Mrs. William Hastings of Burke His
early life was spent in Kirby. His first
marriage was to Miss Merilla Parker.
After her death he married Miss Celista
NJ Dexter, at Littleton, June %, 1870
Two daughters were born to them,
Edith, (Mrs. Frank Ranney) and Ina,
Mrs Harry Ranney.) Mr.. Russell came
to Concord in 1878, and lived for few
years in the depot at North Concord.
After that he bought the farm where he
has since resided. Mrs. Russell died in
August 1905 Mr.. Russell had failed
rapidly since her death, though he was
confined to his bed but a short time. He
was tenderly cared for by his daughter
and her husband, with whom he lived
Mr. Russell was respected by all who
knew him, and leaves none but friends
" IL HIS uCctlIl. III al N cto
held from the home Tuesday, Nov. 10,
Rev. A. B. Enright officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. May sang. The interment was at
East St. .Johnsbury. Those called here
to attend were Samuel Russell, of Lyn-
don, Ormal and Walter Russell of East
st. Johnsbury, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Russell, of Kirby, Henry Ranney and
family, George and Lizzie Joslyn, Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Reed of Kirby.
Card of Thanks.
To the neighbors and friends who so
kindly assisted us by helpful words and
loving deeds, during the sickness and
death of our beloved father we extend
our sincere thanks.
Mr. AND MRS. HARRY RANNEY,
Mr.. AND Mrs FRANK RANNEY.
Bernie Gilbert left last week for Bur
lington where he enters upon his second
year at the medical school of the y. Y.
M.
Mrs. Clarence Cutting was the guest
of Mrs Frank Reed atSt Johnsbury last
week
The second Entertainments the lecture
course will be given at the town hall
Wednesday evening, Nov. %. 1t is to
be an illustrated lecture on Foreign
Travels and Adventures" by Peter Mac
Queen.
The Cornish Brothers have purchased
the cider mill of Mark Blancher and will
convert it into stone shed.
Mrs. {. F. Cutting and two sons, are
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Guy Howard, at South Barre.
The teachers examination will be held
at Concord, Nov. 27-2S.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mann were guests
of their father, James Mann, at St. Johns
bury, the last Of the week.
w. w. Sawyer of Burlington has been
here the past week inspecting R. F. D.
route No. 1, and making preparations
for establishing route No. 2.
George Chapman was at Newport,
Friday, where he attended the annual
meeting of the 14th Masonic district,
F. and A. M.
Two of our absent young men, Walter
May at Alton, N. H., and Walter Rich,
junior at Dartmouth, were in Boston,
Saturday, to attend the Harvard-Dart-
mouth football game. Walter May was
the guest over Sunday of his St J. A.
classmate, Wilson Gorham, cartoonist
for the Boston Journal.
Mrs. Mead has returned as housekeeper
for John Scales.
Mrs. Harry May and daughter Viola
are guests of relatives at ST IOhnsbury
this week
Bert Sampson has moved his family to
North Concord for the winter, where he
is to be employed. They will occupy the
Oscar Astle farm. Miss Geraldine
Sampson will board with Mrs. A. ].
Lyon and attend school here.
]. H. Walbridge has been in Morrisville
the past week.
Arthur Tisdale of St Johnsbury was a
guest at Harvey Donaghy' last week.
Miss Iva Weir visited her brother,
Archie Weir, at East Concord the past
week.
Harold French, junior at the U. Y.
NJ, was elected by his fraternity, Sigma
Nj, a delegate to attend the fraternity
convention at Ithaca, n. Y, the last of
the week. The election was surprise
to the young man, and his many friends
here congratulate him upon his popu-
larity in college circles.
Mrs. Emily B. May of St. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Angie
Judevine.
Clyde Crowell had the misfortune to
step on nail the past week, which made
painful wound.
S. W. Hill will move his family to New
port soon, where he will work for the
Knox Tea Co.
George Reed and Albert Douglas will
work for the Northern Lumber Co. at
Damon's Crossing this winter.
Miss Pearl Douglas and Mrs. Albert
Currier visited at St. Johnsbury last
week.
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