St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-12-07
Concord.
Death of Mr.. Reed-Reception to
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards-LocaI
News.

Death of Mr.. Reed-Reception to
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards-Local
News.
George w. Reed passed away at
Brightlook hospital, Monday morn
ing, Nov. %, following surgical OPP
Grafton. Mr.. Reed has been in poor
health from stomach trouble for
several years, but had attended to
his business until short time before
going away. When the attacks be-
came so severe it was decided the
only cnapce was to be taken to the
hospital for surgical treatment. Mr..
Reed was born in Concord, May 4,
1870, a son of Marcus L., and Emily
(Grout) Reed. Nearly his whole life
has been spent in town. He was
married to MaryH. Weir of Portland,
Me-, August 80, 1899. Three child
rem were born to them, Alice G.,
Ralph F., and Howard G. Mrs. Reed
died in April 1907. Mr.. Reed was
past worshipfu1 master of Moose
River Lodge, F. & A. M, member
of Haswell Royal Arch Chapter, No.
II, St. Johnsbury, Adah Chapter, No.
80, and of Concord Grange, No. $50.
He has served his town as selectman,
and for the last three years as road
commissioner, which Office he held
at the time af his death. Mr.. Reed
was man of many sterling qualities,
an honored and respected citizen.
Besides the children left to mourn
the loss of kind and loving father,
he is survived by his parents, and
one brother, William l.. Reed of this
place. The funeral was held at the
Methodist church, Wednesday noon,
Rev. /. P. Chase, pastor, officiating,
I and the male quartette of Grace
church at St. Johnsbury sang. The
Masonic Lodge, o. E. S., and Con-
cord Grange attended in a body. The
floral tributes contributed by the diff
ferent orders, the friends and family
were many and beautiful and testi-
fed to the esteem in which he was
held. The bearers were George
Davis, Irwin Turner, Frank M.
Hastings and Fred Hastings. The
Masonic lodge gave their service for
the dead in the church owing to the
inclemency of the weather. Those in
attendance at the funeral from out
of town were: Mrs. Annie Weir of
bourveau and Howard Reed of Cook
shire, P. O., Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Weir of East Concord, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jackman, J. D. Frye, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abby Gray, Jason Carpenter, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Douglas of st. Johns
bury, H. E. Gray of Damon's Cross
ing, w. G. Lewis, and +. e. Richard
son of Littleton, George King of East
Concord, William Bell of Lunen-
burg, and w. Russell of East St.
Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Richards were
given a reception at I. o. o. F. hall,
Friday evening, by Concord Grange
and invited friends. Rev Grant Van
Blarcom presented them in behalf
of Concord Grange with a couch,
chair and rug. Refreshments of cake,
waters and coffee were served.
Mrs. Ella Hastings of Concord, N.
H, was recent guest of relatives
in town.
Mrs. A. D. Forsaith,. Albert Dodge,
and DIR. G. B. French were in St.
Johnsburysthe past week.
Assistant Judges, o. B. Cutting,
and Henry McGinnis were in Guild
hall last week on business.
Miss Nadine Richardson came
Thursday from st. Johnsbury and is
stopping with Mrs. Augusta Davis.
M. B. Carpenter was in Boston the
past week.
Miss Genevieve Sargent was in
st. Johnsbury, Saturday.
Representative c. F. Cutting spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. Florence Dodge of Lunen-
burg is a guest at the home of her
sister, Mrs. r. J. Bennett.
Alice and Ralph Reed have gone
to make their home with their IN
Gle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L.
Reed.
Concord Grange, No. $50, are re-
hearsing for four act drama, Imo-
gene, which will be presented soon.
Watch for date.
Mrs. Maude Dwinell has been
stopping with Mrs. Emily Reed for
a few days. Mrs. Hattie James, who
has spent several weeks with rela-
tives in Barnet, willareturn soon and
make her home with Mrs. Reed for
a short time.
A minstrel jubilee will be given
by the ladies of the Universalist
church at town hall this evening for
the benefit of the organ fund. Part
one will be made up of songs, duets
jokes and old time songs, with or
chestral accompaniment and spec
ialties. Part two, IL jolly picka-
ninnies in costume, and motion
songs, Rotations, tableaux and
stump speech.
Miss Hazel Lunnie of Concord, N
H., has been guest of her sisters
Mrs. Stephen Haviland and Miss
Pearl Lunnie.
Miss Pearl Lunnie spent the
Thanksgiving vacation at her home
In Jay.