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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
DENMARK FACES TROUBLE.
Now Custom. Bill Opposed and Minis
ter,s Resignation is Asked.

ter's Resignation is Asked.
Copenhagen, Dec. 6.-The new Gus
toms bill arranged by the minister Of
finance has met with strong opposition.
In France it has aroused anger because
it has put high tax on French Wines
In retaliation the French are refusing
to buy Danish mortgages, which means
financial trouble for this country. Fur
thermore, the minister's bile favors
Germany at the expense Of England
and naturally the latter, which is Den
marks best export customer, is dis
satisfied. The public demands the
minister's resignation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
Dead Number 425.

Fairmont, w. Va, Dec. Ga dis
patch at $3.50 from Monongah. places
the number of dead at AIS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
COLLEGE SUFFERS LOSS.

Rice Hall, at Topeka, kas., Burns,
Causing 100000 Loss.
Topeka, Kas., Dec. 6.-Rice Hail. at
Washburn College, was destroyed by
fire today. The loss is 100000. The
students all escaped safely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
THIRTY WERE: DROWNED.

Collision With Unknown Vessel Sank
Brazilian Steamer Guaasia.
Rio Janeiro, Dec. 6.-The Brazilian
coasting steamer Guaasia has gone
down off Paranagua, Brazil as the
result of collision with an unknown
vessel Thirty persons were drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
Iha Money Market.

New York, Dec 6.-Prime mercan-
tile 70s per cent: sterling heavy;
$4S6.20@4.S6.25; demand at $4.S0.85 @
4.s0.90 at sixty days. /.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
TUCKER is RELEASED.

Promoter of Uncle Sam Oil Company
Wins First Round in Court.
Topeka, Dec. 6..-In the federal
court II demurrer to the Indictment OF
Secretary n. III. Tucker, Jr., charged
with using the mails to defraud in. his
efforts to promote the Uncle Sam OIL
Company, was sustained today and
Tucker was freed. The company is in
the hands of receiver
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
BLlzz is ACQUITTED.

Cedar Falls Man Freed of Liability in
Keeping Store Open on Sunday.
Spt cial 10 !ilnes-Kepublican
Waterloo, Dec. 6.-Tom Blizz, pro-
prie1or of candy store at Cedar Falls
was freed by jury in justice court
here today on a charge of violating
the Sunday closing law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
FARMERS ASK GOVERNMENT AID
Union Has Plan for Federal Assist
ance in Moving Crops.

ance in Moving Crops.
Manitou, Okla, Dec 6.-At a meet
ing of the Farmers union at Manitou
resolutions urging government aid in
the present financial crisis for the
movement of crops were passed
other unions are asking to concur and
send delegations to Washington petit
tioning for a circulating medium to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
eooDNow QUITE ILL.
Alton Railways General Manager
Suddenly Afflicted at Peoria.

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. General Mana
ger C. A. Goodnow. Of the Alton rail-
way, was taken suddenly Ill here this
afternoon. physician was summoned
to his apartment at the hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06

New York Grain.
New York, Dec. 6.
Wheat--May, LOG.
Corn-May, IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
NEW ENGLAND SITUATION.
Smaller Industries Still Report Cur
tailed Operations and CIosings.

Boston, Dec. 6.--Altho the business
situation in New England is recovering
from the depression which manifested
itself several weeks ago, crrtailed op-
erations and closings are still being re-
ported among the smaller industries.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
EDWARD COHEN DEAD.
Massachusetts, Head Of Labor Fedora
ton Was Shot by insane Man.

Boston, Dec. edward Cohen.
president OF the state branch Of the
American Federation Of Labor who was
shot by j. A. Steele, an insane man, 1T
the state yesterday, died today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06

100000 0000000O 000os
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-12-06
NEW ELECTED CHAIRMAN.

ko is u member Of the privy council
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
FUNERAL OF j. 3. LAFAYETTE.
Held From His Late Home Yesterday
Afternoon-Th Flowers.

The funeral Of the late James h. f.af-
ayette was held from his home, corner
OF South Main and Quarry streets,
yesterday afternoon, There were d
large number Of relatives and friends
present The Rev ~. A, Kinzie con-
Quoted the service while quartette
from the Baptist church sang, Lead
Kindly Light and Looking this Way
The bearers were p. Wiley and A.
Adams and the brothers 81 the deceased
Al partial lit Of the tlorai tributes II
as follows: carnations and ferns, Law
renee Rising. Independent Order Of Good
1emplars, Mrs. Thomas GaIriety. Peter
Hendrickson, Brick layers and Masons
union. Miss Ida Neddo, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Wright, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. James Ahetn
and family, Miss Sarah Noakes; cross
of carnations and lilies, Mrs. i. A.
IIoughton and employees Of the Barre
Steam Laundry; wreath Of carnations
and lilies from neighbofs; bunch of
roses from the Telephone girls; pillow
of carnations and Chinese lilies from
Peter and William Lafayette, brothers.
The family has the sincere sympathy
Of the community III its bereavement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
wILLIAMsT0wN.

There viii be church social at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs Horace Hebard,
this week Friday afternoon and eyen-
ing. All are cordially invited to attend.
Miss Nellie DAILY is visiting her
mother, Mrs. George Savery, for few
weeks.
B. +. Sibley died yesterday morning
after an illness Of several weeks, The
funeral will be held tomorrow lTues-
day. at 2 p. NJ. Mr.. Sibley leaves d
wife and two daughters, besides many
friends.
O, q. Lathrop w, E. Granger and L.
NJ Seaver were in st. Albans Saturday
to meet committee Of the Central
Vermont r. n, regarding better service.
The promenade Saturday evening was
decided success ii every particular,
over sixty people being in costume
Over eighteen dollars was taken at the
door.
There will be special communica-
tion Of Summit lodge No. 104, n. and
IA. MI. Tuesday, January 20, At ~
o'clock for the purpose of attending the
funeral Of our late brother, B. +, Sib.
ley Per order worshipful master.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28

Mrs. Webber and daughter, Mrs. l.. w.
Crown, have moved into the Charles
Kicker house.
George Whiteiill Of Sc. Jofnsb,ry was
at the home Of his parents. MFR, and Mrs.
NJ, II Whitehill, the first Of the week.
Mrs Calvin Darling was called to
Lanesboro Saturday by the illness Of her
mother. Mrs. Herman Page.
David whitehill had the misfortune
to lose two nice Jersey heifers Saturday
night By getting hung in the stable.
Mrs D. Il. Gordon and little son, KEN
meth, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman blanchard. returned Friday
TO their home at Hillsboro, N. II.
A son was born recently TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Eber Caldwell
NJ. d. eoffrin went to Burlington Wed.
nesday to attend mn undertakers meet
ing. He returned Friday
Nj. and Mrs. y d. Kicker and Mrs.
.R. ID. Sherry went to East Montpelier
Thursday to attend the annual musical
convention.
A special meeting of Laurel temple,
No. {. Pythian Sisters has been called
for Monday evening, January 2s The
grand chief, Mrs EVA Buchanan Of Bar
ton, will make an official visit at that
time.
Henry. Caldwell was badly injured one
day last week By chip striking him in
the eve while chopping for Newton Hall
He went to Hcaton hospital at Mont
pelier Thursday for treatment. 1t II
feared he will lose the sight Of the
ave
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
OF THEIR WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cooper of South
Main Street Surprised BY Fifty Of
Their Friends on Saturday
Night.

Friends and neighb0rs to the number
of forty gathered at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs Iieorge Cooper, ts2 South Main
street Saturday night. TO help them cele-
bratc the 25th anniversary 81 their wed
ding. Dancing was indnlged in during
the evening By the company, interspers-
ed by songs rendered by both the ladies
and gentlemen present There seemed
ia be an inexhaustihle fund of musical
talent stored within the company, for
The songs were noi only numerous, but
of a varied ana peasing nature.
A few n8mauts absence of the host
and hostess was taken advantage OF to
introduce into Che house handsome side
board and lounge which W. Gray, on be-
half Of the company presented TO Nh.
and Mrs, Cooper, and IN few well
chosen words conveyed TO the happy
couple the congratulations and wishes
Of all present that they would be long
spared to use The gifts which their
friends and neiphbors asked them to ac.
cept, Mr. Cooper after recovering from
the surprise. and speaking also for Mrs.
Cooper. feeIingly thanked an present and
assured them that the gifts would be
cherished as souvenir of their silver
wedding. Refreshments we're served at
intervals during Che evening, and after
having thoroughly enjoyed themselves,
the company broke up at late hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28

Central Vermont Train Meets With d
Mishap.

Bolton, Jan. 2s. The Central Ner-
mont passenger and mail train, No. &,
drawn by engine No. PIG, broke down q
mile south of this station at TAO
O'Clock Saturday evening. The rear
truck frame Of the tender gave way,
causing the truck to leave the track
and bump along the ties for over so
rods The air brakess were set as
the engine separated from the train, and
the locomotive proceeded about is rods
farther before ii. too, came 10 stop
The wreck train arrived from St AL
bans at HAS and some Of the pas
sengers III the meantime sought refuge
from the cold at the hospitable farm
house Of r. A. Foster.
AT PAS Sunday morning, the engine
was repaired attached to the train and
the journey northward was again be-
gun Bolton was reached At 3;l5 d. m.,
the New England States Limited fol-
lowing No 5, and here the two were
passed BY the southbound Boston
sleeper. The limited was put ahead and
after exchanging engines unfortunate
No. slowly wendell its way to Es-
sex Junction, arriving there at 4:45
The branch train had left the Junction
ait 4:05, but III three hours and 4 quar-
ter it was back at 7:20 o'clock, and ut
TIA again started for the city reach
ing there at Sill a. IN.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
CHELSEA

George Lougee i working for +. g.
Reed.
Mrs +. II. Godfrey and Mrs. Elisha
Burgess are among the recent victims of
the grippe.
Mrs NJ V. b. Davis has gone to Yer.
shire 70 spend a few weeks with. her
daughter, Mrs. George Il. Stacy.
About forty new books and an from
popular and interesting authors, have
been added recently TO the Chelsea pub
lie library,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. a. Burbank enter
tanned the first of the week their iaugh
ter and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard
of Yershire.
Miss Florence Webster returned from
Vershire the first OF the week. where
she had been TO visit her sister, Mrs.
John Sleeper.
Miss Campbell, trained nurse from
Barre, who has been caring for Mrs. O.
WI Baker and infant son for a week
returned to Barre Thursday.
The following officers 81 the Sarah p.
Bacon Benevolent society Of the Congre.
gational church were elected at the an.
nual meeting Of the society held last
week; president, .AIrs. G. +. Lake; vice
president, Mrs. ] M. Comstock; secre.
tary Mrs. q. 4. Densore; treasurer, MIRA
II. y. Barnes; directrcsses, Mrs Fred
Stanton, Mrs A w Whitney and Mrs
Belle Bixby.
At the annual meeting Of George
Washington lodge, No. 81, y. & A. nj.
on Thursday evening, the following oil.
GERS were elected W. M, w. II. Spraetie
s. w. Harry Il Bryant; j. WI, Oscar
D. Tracy; II, II. N AIattison; 81, II. o
Bixby; $. ID, Stanley G. Wilson. j. ID.
Clinton \. Buzzcll The ofleers.eiect to.
getner with the appomtiye officers. viii
be duly installed az the next regular
communication, which will be held Thurs.
day evening, February 70.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
STRANGE TRAGEDY
OF YOUNG COUPLE
With Arms Entwined They Stood on
Track and Allowed Electric Train
to Strike Them.

Camden. N. r., Jan. PSI. With arms
entwined, an unknown young man and
a Young woman stood on the tracks Df
the Pennsylvania electric railway oyer
Newton Creek early yesterday and calm
" waited until an electric train ran
them down. Both were killed aud their
bodies were hurled into the water The
motorman Of The train, Bruden, by name,
saw the pair, but not until he WAS close
upon them. He blew the whistle but
the couple made no move to escape and
the motorman could not get the train
under control until he struck them The
body Of the young woman, who was
about % years old, was recovered and
brought TO the mofgue here. The cloth.
ing was Of fine texture ana She was
Of refined appearance, The only mark
that may lead to Identification are the
letters "W. c. on gold watch found
on the body The body of the man has
not been recovered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
NEW PANEL
OF TALESMEN
Ordered for the ThaW Murder
Trial To-day
YOUNG THAW is EXCITED
He Was Apparently Under Some Mental
Stress When he Appeared in Court
Today---May Mckenzie Again
With Mrs. Evelyn Thaw.

New York, Jan. 2s.-A now panel of
100 talesmen was ordered for the Thaw
trial this morning, The work Of com
pleting d jury was continued at 1890
O'Clock. Miss May Mckenzie, the eho-
rus girl, who il au inseparab.s eonlpsn-
ion o. Evelyn Thaw, was in court when
the trial opened and deaied cnphaticallv
that she had been tlle cause III differ.
ences IN the Thaw family.
There Is nothing but the fnost ~
fectionats feeling among the me,nbers
of Mrs. Thaw's household. said she, "and
! nm assured that my presence here with
EVELYN il not IN any way Objectionable
to any member Of the family
Evelyn Thaw today was the same
costume, but a white instead OF blue
veil The girl plainly shows the strain
she is under The great shadows rudcr
her eyes have deepened and she foll wa
the movements of the lawyers with Il
dull. lifeless expression Tie Countess
| of Yarmouth disQroyed the rumor that
shc WVulu itAutH W fsulolfSr8Y bplHhi Z
ing in court this morning. With her
were Mrs. William Thaw, Mrs. Carnegia
and Edward Thaw. Mrs. Carnegie was
the only one who took the slightest
notice Of Evelyn and her chorus girl
companion
When Thaw appeared 1t was evident
that he was laboring under some mental
stress. He Immediately began an earnest
conversation with Mr. Peabody, one Of
his counsel While waiting in the cor.
ridor leading To the court room he be-
came greatly excited, pacing nervousIy
up and down.
Charles Newton retired business
man was accepted as the eighth juror
today.
When court was called the defend
ant rushed to his seat eager for work.
would rather take my chances on be-
! ing electrocuted than on being railroad.
ed to any asylum, he said 90 his attoT-
neys. The lawyers finally qudeted him
but he sat in MIks the rest Of the
morning. AZ noon owing 10 the dis.
arrangement Of the heating apparatus
an adjournment was taken until two.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28

him. Much has been accomplished since
he took Office and At the same time
the city's indebtedness has ben reduced,
but three Years Is long enough ion any
man. says the mayor.
So far al can be learned, there are
mo avoWed candidates for the mayoralty
nomination. but there appears to bc quite
a sentiment for eN-Alderiman John Rob.
ms and also for ex-Alderinan r. S. Cur
rier, as well as j. H. Wells, former city
clerk. Other candidates there Will prob.
ably be- but they have not been trotted
ont yet,
Wards + 2 and 5 viii elect aldermen
this year. In ward ! Alderman Milne
has not yet decided whether he will be
q candidate for another term or not but
ii is expected his position viii be known
IN day or two. Clarence A. Wheaton of
AYERS street has been suggested. as has
also the names of James Campbell Of
Spaulding street and Homer Ladd Of
Orange street. Any one of these would
make good alderman.
In ward Alderman +. IT. Burke viii
retire 1t is understood he is not to be
a candidate for another term. George
Hoyt Of the Acme Granite company is
prominently mentioned as candidate,
and Walter Williams has a strong back
ing. The friends OF T. r. Hutchinson
are urging him to become candidate,
They declare that Mr. Hutchinson is a
Young man OF excellent business ability,
and has already served the city very
acceptablv as assessor Many Of the
younger men in the ward feel that they
should be represented this year from
that ward, and il MIR Hutchinson will
consent to run they are prepared 20 put
lup m aggressive campaign in his behalf.
IN ward ). il IS expected Alderman
Albisetti viii be candidate for re-elec-
tion, while the friends Of T J. AIcNulty
are nrcing him for the nomination
School commissioners are to be elected
I'm wards and 6, now represented by
George II Stuart and W. r shepard. re-
lspcctiyely.
Two assessors are TO be chosen this
year, one TO succeed Fred L. Page, whose
term expires, and one to succeed II w,
Scott. who Is now city Judge. bIf. Page
has made good assessor and will prob.
lably be returned.
Il
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
Montpelier BaptiSts Lost
About $4,000 Yesterday
BY FIRE, SMOKE AND WATER
Flames Caught from Pipe Leading from
Furnace and Firenen Had to Work
Over an Hour to Extinguish
Them.

The Baptist church building in Mont
.pelier, located On School street was dam.
aged BY fire. smoke and water to the
extent Of $1,000 late yesterday after
noon, because Of detective piping leading
from furnace The greater part Of the
damage was due to the application Of
water, the building being flooded.
ll'e fire was discovered at four o'chock
|by a. A. WhitcoInb from i nearby house.
Mr.. WlIitcomh happened to glance toward
the church and saw smoke pouring from
the belfry. He at once turned in an
alarm from box ~, and the fire depart
ment responded promptly. An inyesti-
CATION disclosed that the fire was located
IN the partitions IN the front part Of
the structure and directly over the large
furnace in the yestry or basement The
fire had been communicated from the
main pipe from the furnace apd had run
up through the partitions to the loft
over the audience room BY the time the
iremen arrived.
Three streams Of water were PLAYED
into the building, one from the interior
of the belfry. another from the rear end.
access being gained by way of the yes
try, and the third from am entrance ON
the eastern side. 1t took q little over
an hour to get the flames snbdued. and
again, two honrs later, it was found
that a little blaze had broken out threat
eningly This was doused with a chemi-
cal cxtinguisher
The damage by fire is confined to the
interior front Of the building, but smoke
got into all the rooms and water also
Hooded them. The new carpet and pew
cushions in the main audience room are
badly damaged, and the walls will have
to be frescoed again. while the vcstry
room will need a thorough refinishing.
Inc church was repaired and put IN first
class shape only two years ago under
the direction of me Rev Guy G. Lamson.
now located at Hyde Park, Mass. Mr..
Lamson was communicated with BIZ
phone last evening and he expressed
great sorrow over the loss to the church.
The Rev, a. II Buzzell, who il supply
ling as pastor since the resignation Of the
Rev Fl. A. Roberts, was one of the first
to arrive after the alarm and worked
valiantly in defense of the property.
Several beautiful memorial windows
were not damaged in the least. The
building, which was Of wood exterior,
was insured for $4,000 in the Vermont
Mutual company.
Shortly after this fire was put out
there was another scare in the carriage
shop Of Willard $. Cotton on State
street, the old Capitol hall IN which d
part Of the Montpelier fire department
lis housed, Smoke was seen issuing from
the windows and an investigation showed
that the store was full Of smoke The
firemen soon learned that the building
was not burning and that the trouble
was due to poor drauglits No alarm
was rung and there was no damage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
MARsHFIELD.

Mrs Sadie Rosebrook is sick with
bronchitis.
Mrs. Lucinda Northrop Il able to
sit up a little each day, but is still in
a weak condition.
Mrs Horace Brown is more comfort
able DIR. Frank Wheeler of North
Montpelier is attending hers
/. 0. GIT. members take notice that
the regular meeting occurs Wednesday
evening, this week, instead of Tuesday,
as usual.
Fred Brown came home from Peacham
Saturday morning. quite siek, threaten
ed with pneumonia. Or. Carver was
called, and he think he has allaved the
disease.
The next entertainment in the lecture
course occurs next Friday evening, in
the NJ +. church, when Rev. r. A. Poole
Of Barre, gives his Substituted lecture,
FThe Tropical Island Of Jamaica"
Mrs. Hubert Hollister went to her
home in North Montpelier last Thurs
day, from II. D. B. Dwinelrs where she
has been nursing Mrs. DwineIl for
y
comfortable, and improving as rapidly
as can be expected
Grand Chief Eva Buchanan of Bar
ton Landing, win make her official
visit to the Pythian Sisters, next
Tuesday evening, in Castle hall. A
called meeting OF the Pythians Is to
take place at that time, and all mem
bers are earnestly requested to be
present.
Those from here who attended the
musical festival at East Montpelier,
were Mrs. Il. Y. Spencer, Mrs. A. II.
Davis, Mrs. s. swerdferger. Mrs. j. b.
Pike, Mrs. G. +. Bliss, Miss Ethel
Lamberton and Paul Pitkin.
Rev. and Mrs. F. +. Cmrier of Cabot,
invite their MarshfeId friends to their
home next Thursday from 10 o'clock
until night. This visit is under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid society OF
the N. y. church, who will serve dinner
about. 2 o'cIick Members Of the society
are requested to bring food as is Gus.
tomary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-01-28
AIN ESTEEMED CITIZEN.
Edwin G. Peake Had Been Town Clerk Of
Orange for Is Years.

Orange IAN rs Edwin t Peake. one
Of the oldest aud most respected citi-
zens of this town. died At his home Wed
nesday morning. January 2s, after 4
three days illness with iaundice- Mr..
Peake was born ia Orange May 8, 1927.
The early part Of his life was spent on
a farm in the east part Of the town.
About twenty-five years ago he moved
10 the Center. where he had since been
engaged in THE mercantile business,
MIR Peake was always kind and In
dulgent man ii his family, as wen as
an honored and trusted citizen Of his
town In 1861 he was elected to the
Offices Of town clerk and treasurer, the
former Of which he had held ever since,
having been forced To resign the treasur.
ership about ten years ago On account
of Ill health HE represented the town
in The state legislature Ia 1866 and 1867
and has been justice Of the peace for
the past forty years In his younger
days he also served IN many other places
Of trust and responsibility, always with
credit To his fellow. townsmen and much
honor I'd himself In politics He WAS d
stanneh Republican and no one ever
doubted al to where lie stood on the
questions At issue.
He leaves 4 widow, Marilla Clement
Peake. son, G. Oscar PealSe, and a
daughter, Flora A. Peake, all Of Orange,
who will greatly mourn bis loss, The
funeral services we1e held at his late
home on Friday, January 25, the Rev.
Lewis Dexter of West Topsham oflieiat-
ing. The host Of friends and neighbors
who gathered there to pay their last re-
spects to the departed speaks plainly
OF the esteem ii which he was held by
his fellow citizens The interment was
in the family lot at West Topsham