St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-21
PEACHAM
Death of Mrs. Wilson

The community was startled and
saddened last week Tuesday morning to
hear of the death of Mrs. John Wilson,
which occurred at her home at midnight,
April II. Her sudden death was due to
heart failure. Although not in the best
OF health for some time past, no very
serious thoughts had been entertained
Margaret Neil was born in Athabasca
county, Province of Quebec, March IT,
1852, the youngest daughter in family
of ten children, of whom four sisters and
two brothers are living. In 1878 she
married John w. Wilson of Trout Brook,
Quebec, coming to Vermont 10 years
ago. She is survived by her husband
and FIVE children, Albert J., of Provi-
dence, R. l., Mabel E., teacher at
Johnson, Lillian, Mrs. c. w. Thresher,
Allen l., also of Providence, and Rubie,
a member of the graduating class of 90
at Peacham Academy. Although for
many years member of the Episcopal
church, she joined the Congregational
church of this town four years ago and
has been a steady, earnest worker Mrs.
Wilson was greatly loved by all who
knew her, She was thoughtful and kind
to everyone, and as a cheerful, home
loving companion and an ever-ready
helper, will be sadly missed in the home
and in the community. The funeral was
held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock
at the Congregational church, Rev. I. X.
Williams officiating, and the burial was
at Peacham.
Herbert Blair of East Peacham, who
was called to his former home in Canada
on account of the death of his mother,
returned home Tuesday.
John Stevenson, who has been at
Cabot, St. Johnsbury and Barnet, for
some time past, is stopping for the
present at A. L. Peaks at EwelPs
Hollow.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. EMERSON went to
North Danville, Friday, being called
there by the serious illness of Mr.. Bailey.
Mrs. Kinerson's aged father.
Mrs. Scott Farnum of Lyndon is STOP
ping few days with her mother Mrs.
Clara Bailey. Mr.. Farnum has been
attending the Methodist conference at
Hardwick.
Miss Stella Wilson, a student at
Peacham Academy, has been quite sick
the past week at her boarding place.
John Wilson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. EMERSON enter
tanned quite a number at sugar marty
Thursday afternoon.
Rev. Mr. Brown of Newburv, who has
been preaching at the Methodist church
IN this place for some time, has finished
his labors here and will go to a pastor
ate in Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Brown, who have
been absent most of the winter, have
returned to Peacham.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Thresher and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robinson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thresher have
all been on the sick list.
The little two years old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley Munger does NOT
gain as fast as her friends would wish.
The speaking last Friday afternoon at
Academy Hall by the junior class was
excellent and called forth large audi
ence. The class has been drilled bv Miss
Nellie May Harvey of East Peacham and
the effect of her thorough work was
apparent. Following is the program:
Music, Eva L. Crane; defamation.
How Girls Study" W. Francis Gil6l.
Ian; recitation, Joan of Arc at Rheims"
Nora B. Darling; recitation, "The Sta.
ton Agents Story" M. Glenn Chandler.
defamation, Sunday Fishin'," Ralph
W. Bailey; vocal solo, Olga l.. Martin;
recitation, king Robert of Sicily" Brit.
omarte Somers; defamation @Custer's
asst March" Austin Nj. Goss; recitation,
Lies Loom" M. Geneva Chandler;
piano solo, Eva A. Crane recitation
Spring House-cleaning," Jennie III
shapman; recitation. School Episodes"
frances L. Scott; defamation, "How
Y. tried to lick the teacher" Henry B.
1il6llan. N'
Mr.. and Mrs Newell Kingsbury of
Walden were in town Thursday to at.
end the funeral of Mrs. John Wilson.
Ladies pretty White Waists, Petit Z
oats, Children's Summer Dresses Mems 9
md Boys Spring Suits, at B. U. Wells =
tore. West Danville. Mr.. Wells also d
ellis the famous Sherwin- Williams paint,