St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-13
EAST BURKE.
Death of Lewis Jenkins.


Lewis Jenkins, aged 81 years, son of
the late Rev. and Mrs Lewis Jenkins of
this place, died at the home of his son,
Herbert A. Jenkins, in Springfield, Mass,
Saturday, January 2. He was resi-
dent of this town for many years, later
living in Holyoke, Mass, and St. Johns
bury, and for the past three years in
Springfield. About six months ago he
fell and broke his hip. but had recovered
from this accident sufficiently to be
about on crutches. He has been i'll only
few weeks. His father was prominent
man in this town, conducted a large
farm and was Methodist minister. He
was the father of family of 81 children,
only two of whom survive. The son
Lewis married Miss Lovira Fraser on
June 10, 1852, and they celebrated their
golden wedding while living in St. Johns
bury. He is survived by his wife, who is
in very poor health, his son with whom
he lived. and three daughters. Aida.
Mrs. J. P. Anderson, and Mrs. May M.
Goss of Everett, Mass, and Eta, Mrs.
Clarence J. Humphrey, of South Lunen-
burg; also by eight grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, and two sisters, Mrs.
P. H. Graves of Kirby and Mrs. Flora
Wise of Manchester, N. H. The body
was brought here for burial in Wood
mont cemetery, and the funeral was held
in the Methodist church, Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. M. A. Turner officiating.
There were beautiful floral tributes from
friends and relatives. Mr.. Jenkins was a
man ofcordal and friendly manner and
had many friends.
Those from out of town present at the
funeral were Herbert A. Jenkins of
Springfield. Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Humph-
rey OF Lunenburg, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs.
Goss, and Miss Grace l. Goss of Everett,
Mass, and Mrs. P. H. Graves of Kirby.
Mrs Nellie Caswell has been spending
a few days with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hubbard.
The saw mill has been shut down for
the present and Mr.. Lucia has returned
to his home in Westmore.
Miss May Harris. Mrs. Lottie Leach,
Will, Mcneil, and r. H. Godding went to
Burke Hollow, Thursday, to sing at the
funeral of Mr. Hunt.
Rev. NJ. A. Turner attended the special
meetings at Hardwick last week.
Mrs. U. T. Davis has returned from her
visit to Newport.
Mrs. Allen Hunter, who has been
seriously i'll, is more comfortable.
Mrs. Alice Hudson of Lyndonville
visited Mrs. B. F. Humphrey last week.
DR.. and Mrs. E. F. Root, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. w. Streeter, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gibson, Mrs. William Belden. Mrs. H. D.
Webster, Mrs. W. H. Jeffrey, Mrs.
Maggie Sullivan, Mrs. Lottie Leach,
Miss May Harris Miss Lottie Brock
way, Miss Tressie Gibson. Dwight Law
ton and Alvan Gibson attended the funer-
al of Annie Humphrey Smith at Lyndon,
Friday.
Henry Dodge, who suffered a fractured
leg about 10 weeks ago, has been taken
to Brightlook hospital, St. Johnsbury,
for treatment, as the bones had not knit
at all.
The Kings Daughters meet with Mrs.
Tressie Gibson this week.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. B. F. Humphrey this week.
The Epworth League will hold social
at the Methodist parsonage Monday
evening, JAM Is.
Rev. H. c. Van Hagen, who has been
spending the past week visiting in the
parish here, preached again in the Con-
gregational church last Sunday and re-
turned to his home in Hinesburg, Mon
day.
Mrs. A. w. Wilson has come here to
stay with MI Wilson at the Citizens
Central for few weeks, as Mr. Wilson
is nearly sick with the prevailing dis