The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1907-05-02
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ter occurred last week, was strong
" connected with the interests of
our town. Although born in Ches-
ter all of his early life was spent
here, his father being Aaron Burton,
and his grandfather Asa Bigelow,
who more than any one else, de-
served the title of founder of our
town. Being ambitious for high
er education he pursued his studies
under the direction of his pastor,
the Rev. Asa F. Clark, and en-
tered and graduated from Union
College, Schenectady, n. Y, often
crossing the mountain afoot from
his home, sometimes through the
Notch then painless.
Taking up the profession of med
icine upon leaving school, he prac-
ticed mainly and with success in
New York. AS he advanced in age
he became interested, naturally, in
his 'boyhood home, and building a
cottage just north of the hotel
about ten years ago, spent his sum-
mers here with his family
Entirely through his plan and en-
ergy, the Stark monument to com
nemorate the passage across the
mountain of the brigade of Gen
John Stark to the battlefield at Ben
nington, was erected upon the hill
facing and opposite, to his residence
A piece of poetry read upon the oc-
casion of the dedicotion, closed with
this verse.
l tell you, friends, to none of these.
This work is due one whit.
What raised this granite monument
Was Bigelow Burton's GRIT.
Ard a great deal Of grit it die
take indeed to push the undertak
ing through, as all who have had
such matters upon their hands, will
realize
DR., Burton was passionately fond
of flowers and the study of botany
was his chief recreation
We shall miss his genial compan-
ionship, both at the early morning
when he was sure to be roaming
abroad, and at evening when we
gather around the big outside FIRE
place to live over again the events
of the past.
The experiment is being made in
the field adjoining the village, of
transplanting small spruces from
the abandoned pastures where they
are too thick.
M. J. Hapgood visited New
York last week to attend the an
nual meeting of the Adirondack
Murray Memorial Association.
Mrs. John Russell spent We'd
nesday i'll Brattleboro.
Alvin Jones was called to N.
Bennington Oh Saturday, his moth
er being very i'll from typhoid pneu-
nonia.
Mr.. Loren Whitney is able to be
out after several weeks illness from
grip.
School will be held in No. 5
schoolhouse instead of No. 4, as
stated last week.
Mrs. H. NJ. Swift spent the first
of the week i'll Brattleboro.
Rev. c. r. Seymour, D. D., ar
lives III town this week and at once
commences pastoral work here, hav-
ing been engaged for the coming six
months. Many Peru friends wei
come his return He will board at
Mrs. Susan Lakin's.
Word was received Saturday of
the serious illness of Mrs. Everett
Adams of Jamaica. But Slight
hopes are entertained of her recov-
cry.
The parsonage is undergoing re-
pairs. A new water supply and a
bathroom are soon to be installed.
Birthday Party,
Mrs. A c. Carley gave a stag
party Oh Friday evening in honor
of Mr.. Carley's birthday. The ev-
ellng was greatly enjoyed by those
present, and the occasion complete
surprise to Mr.. Carley. The only
feature was the night
being very rainy, which prevented
many from being present. A purse
of money from the guests was left
with Mr.. Carley. NJ. ]. Hapgood,
Mr.. Carley's employer, could rot
be present, but sent generous con-
tribution for the purse. Refresh
ments of cake and ice cream were
served.
Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" TT Woods Norway Pine Syr-
Up. helps men and women to happy,
rigorous old age.
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Mrs. Clarence Jenison, who has
been for several weeks in the Me-