The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1909-10-08
NEWFANE.
naath of John Newton,

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The death of John Newton in the Sol
diers Home at Was hington was unexpect
ed. as he appeared 10, be in usual health
He passed away from heart failure in his
sleep Sept. 30 at the age of 70. Mr.. New
ton was the oldest son of Marshall and
Nancy T. Newton of whose family there
are surviving Charles NJ. of Orlando. Fla
also veteran of the Civil war;, William
Henry of Wallngford, Conn, and the Sis
tiers, Fanny W. and Mary Newton OF this
place. James H. Newton, the second
brother. was killed at the battle of Spott-
sylvania. John studied law in Newfane
With Hon. C. X. Field and briefly prac-
ticed in Orange. Mass. He then located in
Ohio and enlisted from Lancaster in the
18th United States regular infantry and
was in active service until he was detailed
as clerk at division headquarters. After
the war he opened an office, in Nashville,
Tenn, but soon gave up law practice.
After becoming nearly blind he liked to go
about the country selling books and curiosi.
ties and continued to travel after becom-
ing entirely blind He had been at the
national regular army home for about Is
wears. w. II. Newton, the youngest broth
er. attended the funeral Oct. ] in Wash
ington. At 100 p, m. the caisson came
to the blind hospital. the casket was wrap
ped in the flag, the bearers, brother. some
| friends from the city and a few old sol
ders went to the main building where
| further ceremonies followed. Flowers were
placed on the casket, the band took posi-
ton in front. followed by file of soldiers
with muskets, the caisson next and the
little procession went forth, by the fine
marble buildings, to the cemetery where
many veterans stood with bowed heads.
The cemetery lies in the midst of great
park of 900 acres with most beautiful sur
roundings,. scene of peaceful charm.
The burial service was read by the chap.
lain, volley was fired across the grave
and the band played Nearer Ny God to
Thee.
Marcus Wellman returned home from
Brattleboro Friday.
Herman Osgood and family recently Wis
tied at j n. Kenney's.
Mr. Patch of Boston visited his brother,
Alfred Patch last week.
Raymond Pratt has been confined to the
house for a week with illness.
NJ. O. Howe returned from visit with
his son, Carlton d. Howe, Friday.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with Mrs. n.
s. Moore Friday, Oct. 15 at 8 p. m.
Mrs. w. II. Goodnow has returned to
her home in North Cambridge, Mass
George Smith and daughter, Mrs. Flor
ence Pierce, visited at w. p. Eames's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Warren were
guests of Mrs. Charles Warren and fam
lily last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. IT. Galloway came
Monday night for two weeks stay at O.
R. Wright's.
A praise service will take the place of
the Sunday morning preaching service on
Sunday, Oct. 10.
Miss Florence Derry has returned to
Mrs. Z. G.. Moore's after a visit with her |
parents in Putney.
Mrs. Ray Harrington of Windham was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Jefts, the first of last week.
Miss NJ. i. Williams, who has been a
guest at O. r. Wright's during the sum-
ner, returned to her home on Friday.
The first and second degree will be
worked upon three candidates at the next
grange meeting, Wednesday, Oct. p.
Dorr Flint of New York was a guest of
lis cousin, Mrs. John Kenney, recently.
They had not seen each other for 20 years.
Many attended the Brattleboro fair,
ome going by train and others driving
Town or taking the trip in automobiles.
The Woman's Relief corps held meet
ng Friday, Oct. s, at Union hall and were
Inspected by Miss Mary Rising of Rut-
and.
Mrs. II. S. Caswell- Broad, who has spent
he summer at Bencasson. Newfane hill,
eturned to Dorchester, Mass, Wednesday
t last week
Ira B. Higgins of Howard, R. l., is ex-
ected Saturday to visit his mother, Mrs.
/. b. Higgins, and brother, Postmaster
.ewis Higgins.
Howe's flat" where strawberry culture
'as conspicuous for many years, was I'M
er the plough this week for the purpose
raising potatoes. S
Rev. and Mrs. n. S. Moore left Tuesday
or short vacation. They will spend their
acation at Linden lodge and expect to {
eturn home next week
Mrs: Charles L. Hescock and Miss Har- !
let Newton were chosen as delegates to
tend the Sunday school convention to be
ED at Westminster Oct. u and 10.
The decorations at the church Sunday
ere unusually pretty. Many thanks are
ue Mrs. Alice Micott for the abundance c
beautiful asters which she contributed
Mrs. n. S. Moore and Deacon Joel Grout
re the delegates elected by the church to c
tend the missionary association to be
ED in Burlington the third week of Oc-
,ber. a
Miss Ruth Streeter of SOUTHAMPTON. '
lass, was a guest of Miss Harriet New
IN over Sunday. At the service Sunday '
orning Miss Streeter rendered a beauti- d
ii solo.
George B. johnson, who has lately DUR a
lased the Specman farm in Wardsboro, V
as spent some time there recently picking d
is apples and finds that he has over 30
irrels of nice fruit. T
Miss Mary L. Plat and Miss Grace Ham b
ond left Monday to attend the state "
hristian Endeavor convention at Middle I
Try. Before they return they will attend W
lie state w. c. L. U. convention at Bur o
lgton. v
New sidewalks add much to the beauty
our town. Silas Kenney, w. B. Park.
,hn Pierce, d. A. Benson. Mrs. w. H'
oodnow and Judge j. L. Martin have re-
ntly had new walks laid A new walk st
to be laid to the parsonage soon.
The Ladies Aid society will hold it's an d
lal meeting at the vestry Thursday af
moon, Oct. IA, at o'clock. The cleo re
On of officers will take place and all other
cessary business will be transacted. A 81
II attendance is desired.
Newfane grange is to have their FRIDAY. d
IT, %. There will be a sale of useful and
ncy articles, also an entertainment and II