Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-12-17

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Mrs. Susan B. (sanford), widow Of the
late Richard r. Robinson, brealhed her
Last at O'Clock Tuesday morning after q
few days Of rapidly failing strength due
10 general weakening OF the vital forces.
-Four years ago, Mrs. Robinson suffered
a shock, from which 3 partial recovery
left her to the hsIplessness and often
painful weariness OF invalidiam. She
bad seemed no worse than usual until the
9th inst, when marked change was not
ed in her condition and she soon sank
into an unconscious state.
Mrs. Robinson, who had reached her
18th year, was born in Bethel. Aug. 20,
1883. the daughter Of Walker and Lucin-
de (Lamkinl Sanford. Dec 2. 1865, she
married Mr.. Robinson. who was a Royal
ton man and their home was in that town
for few years. Later he engaged in
farming, and they lived on what is noT
known as the j. B. Wells place, which
Mr.. Robinson sold to Mr.. Wells. Sep
tember, 10, 1853. Mr.. Robinson and his
brother-in-law, H. P. Sanford, bought
the gristmill. and for . time the former
took an active part in the conduct Of its
business bat before long he became asso-
ciaked with LemueI Richmond in the
1A y NAAAAa W " AtEM JIG gave MS NHEHUMNA
attention until his death in 1900.
Mrs. Robinson was woman Of much
personal charm and, in her youth and
while health permitted, had no small part
in the social life Of the community.
Through her husbands activities and her
own attractive qualities she had q wide
aequaintancs and large circle Of friends.
She u survived hy her brother, h p.
E1Ss 4.M1 - IL.
airs. j. ID. Wheeler Of Maiden. Mass
Mrs. John Abbott and Mrs. Charles @.
Dubois OF Winchester, Mass. A sister
in-law, Mrs, A. A. Sanford, came from
Maiden Monday night, and Mrs. Wheel
er. Mrs. Abbott and Mr.. and Mrs Do
Bois reached here yesterday.
The funeral serpice will be held at the
Robinson residence on Randolph avenue
at O'Clock this afternoon, Rev. Homer
white oiIlciating, and interment will be
made in Southview cemetery.
Death ef Former Hotel Man.
The remains OF M. e Warrington, a
well known hotel landlord and formerly
4 resident OF this town, were brouRht
here from Northfeld Tuesday afternoon
for burial in southview cemetery beside
these Of his nrst wife. They we're a.
eompanied by Mrs. Warrington, Dr. and
Mrs. George r. Hubbell, Misses Evelyn
Hanlon. Hannah Hanlon and Minnie
Smith and seven Odd Fellows from
Noxthfield; also q sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed
ward Clinord cg Hanover, N. H. The
beargrs wore A E. Danny. ]. L Mosaley
and smother gentleman Of Northheld and
A & Ksndriek. The ho6y was met b.
fonrtsen lhen.bers a. Randolph lodge. ].
q. q. r., and escorted 10 khe grave
Lii Warrington died SATURDAY ALTER
noun nf bis home IN NonhneId He uas
taken III Friday Of the previous week
WITH q ssvsas cold, which developed Into
pneumonia, and this with attending CONF
piications was the cause OF his death.
Merrill E. Yarrington was born in
Norwich March 81, 1896. when only
IS years Of age, be enliated In the 9Th
Vermont regiment and served one year as
a drummer boy. Jan. 2, 1864, be enlist
ed in Company A. 9th Vt, was later pro
noted 10 corporal and served until the
close Of the war.
In 1870, Mr.. Warrington was married
90 Miss Martha Newcomb, who died ten
years later. leaving one daughter. who is
the wife OF Dr.. George Hubbeli Of North
field. He married for his second wife
ONAe 81 Aco1e AAAa1 s141A@ Alum VI WAAA1-
field, who survives him.
Mr.. Warrington was q resident Of Ram
dolph for fifteen years and conducted ho-
tel in what is now the Burroughs house
near the NJ. &. church. Later, be con-
ducted . tobacco store on Merchants
Row. Mr.. and Mrs. Warrington located
in Northfield seventeen years ago and
took the NorthfieId House. A little later
Mr.. Warrington purchased the property
and constantly improved it, greatly en-
IarRing the house and putting il into
modern shape. He sold the hotel in
March, 1907, and retired from the hotel
business.
Mr.. Warrington was popular with the
travelling public and maintained . sue
cessfnl hotel, which was largely patron
ized. He was genial, honest, whole
souled man. 3 progressive citizen, and
one whose friendship was valued.
His death is sincerely regretted by a
large circle OF friends and acquaintance.
The funeral was held from his late
home at Northfield Tuesday morning,
Rev. Mr.. Ockford officiating. Northfield
lodge, /. o. o. f., OF which Mr.. YaFring-
ton was a worthy member: BoyntOn post,
q. A. R., with which he was also afaliat-
ed, and the Ladies' circle of the q. A. r.
attended in a body. There vas profu-
sion Of flowers. The business men
formed an escort for the body to the
train and the curtains in the business
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