The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1909-09-03
SOUTH RYEGATE.

Arthur j. Larivee, 16 years old
a clerk in the drug store of Geo
H. Clark of Woodsville, n. H., met
with an accident, from the results
of which he died at the Cottage
hospital, at 11.9O Sunday morning
Aug. 22d. He went to the store
about o'clock and started the
gasoline engine in the basement,
preparatory to making the ice
cream. At a quarter to nine a
gentleman went into the store,
speaking with him and about nine
Mr.. Wayne, the head clerk, went
to the store and hearing the en-
CINE running, he went to the base
ment and found young Larivee
lying on the floor. He wore long
linen coat, which caught in the fly
wheel of the machine, throwing
him against the wheel and crush
ing his skull. He was removed to
the Cottage hospital but lived only
a short time, not regaining con-
seriousness. His parents reached
his bedside before he passed away.
His remains were brought to
South Rygate, to the home of his
parents, where a short prayer SER
vice was rendered by Rev. j. j..
Cullion of Montpelier, on Tuesday
at 3 o'clock, at which many friends
were present. His classmates Of
the graduating class were all pres
ent, sitting with the mourners,
Arthur's vacant chair containing a
wreath of beautiful flowers from
his classmates.
Wednesday morning his remains
were taken to Lyndonville, where
funeral services were held in the
st. Elizabeth Catholic church, Rev.
c. L. Pontbriand officiating. In
terment in the cemetery at Lyn-
donville, in the family lot.
Arthur was one of the most
promising young men of our viii
lage and it seems very sad that
his young life was thus early cut
off.
Many beautiful floral offerings
were sent, testifying, intheir silent
way, the high esteem in which Ar
thur was held by his friends and
schoolmates. The following is
list of the beautiful flowers: Cross,
asters and ferns, Mr.. George Clark
and family; roses and ferns, Mr.
c H. Wayne and family; asters
Miss Clara Rabaioli., asters and
roses, Mrs. Kate Stockwell wreath,
Mr.. Raymond Beaton; wreath boy
friends; carnations, girl friends {;
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Dodge /;
cross of pansies, Mr.. and Mrs. John
King; sweet peas, Bessie NJ. Clark I;
sweet peas, Lewellyn V. Hatch (;
sweet peas and ferns, Ralph H.
Clark; mixed flowers, Ellen c. Lar
kin sweet peas and golden glow,
Mrs. ]. II. White; mixed flowers,
Mrs. Angie Aldrich; asters and
ferns, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Cohn
sweet peas and ferns from friends
in Littleton; and several punches
of cut flowers from other friends
A Card.-We wish to express ouI
heartfelt gratitude to all who Sc
kindly aided us in our recent be-
reavement, by the death of ouI
son and brother, Arthur j. Larivee
And we would especially thank Mr.
and Mrs. George Clark for theiI
assistance. We would also thank
the friends far and near who Sent
loving messages OF sympathy ano
and for the beautiful floral offer
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred A. Favor
Marvin Larivee,
Louis Larivee.
Charles G.. Reid has moved into
the NJ. B. Hall house, recently va
Gated by Mrs. James Mcclure, who
has gone to live with her son
Charles, at Boltonville.
Rev. S. A. Jackson and family
are visiting old friends in towI
for a few days.
Miss Elizabeth French of New
York City visited her cousin, Rev
W. S. Wallace last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Smith
have gone to Franklin Falls, n. Fl.
to live, Mr.. Smith having secured
a position in a freight office there
Their many friends here are sorr!
to have them leave.