Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-09-15

Sharon near the birthplace Of Joseph
Smith, one Of the founders OF Mormon
ism. Al an early age he came with his
parents to the town Of Hancock, where be
lived for a number OF years and then re-
moved to Rochester where for the past
thirty years and more he has resided.
In the main a quiet peaceable citizen,
his mental balance was never perfect and
al times was beclouded more than al 9TH
ers, as under great excitement vagaries
possessed bis mind, one especially that he
was connected by ties of e~onsanguiuity
with the Six Nations Indians and strange
were the adventures aud escapes he mar
rated, which in the mind OF a saner man
would have evolved a number OF books
for the boys dedication.
lie was a man Of strict honesty and OF
more than common independence, in fact,
carrying this feeling ofttimes too far for
bis own comfort, heneyer be was i'll he
was cared for by the town, but was soon
around again seeking a means Of liveli-
hood. With his limited capacity, he was
a good citizen and expressed himself in
good language and gave vent to some ORR
ginal ideas, showing an ~alertness Of mind
at times that bordered on genius.
There are kindly memories OF Allen
Parker in the hearts OF many in Roches-
ter aud a considerable nun Der bf her best
citizens paid their last tribute Of respect
to him by attending the service, which
was beid in the Congregational church
on Saturday, Rev. w. H.. Watson %ofioiat-
ing. He was inferred In the grave Of his
own choice, alongside Of a little child
whom years ago he had witnessed being
buried and expressed a wish TO this effect.
Death OF Mrs. Elesta Webber Morse.
There has been taken from us by the
Angel OF Death one who was beloved by
many for her numerous good qualities
and graoes.
Eleota Weber Morse, a daughter OF
the Hon. Sumner Webber, q lawyer well
known in his day, Was born ia this town,
and was educated here and in Phiiadel-
phia. She developed a fine type OF
womanhood and married a resident
physician, DR.. F. l.. Morse, who was
practicing medicine here at the time.
They removed to Windsor, VT, where
they resided for many years until death
took away her partner. After this she
still resided in Windsor for g number OF
years, till she sold her residence, and
came to Rochester 10 live.
Mrs. Morse was OF a poetic nature and
reveled in the fields and flowers. She
was particularly fond Of raising aud de-
veloping pansies, OF which flower she
kept large beds and bestowed her harvest
ings on her friends, ever remembering
the sick and shut-in ones. She was an
omnivorous reader for many years until
her eyss began to trouble her. Her pow
ers OF memory were remarkable, being
able to digest a long article on some inn
issue OF the day, and repeat it al
most word for word, due emphasis being :
placed on the underlying thought. Sew
eral Of her written verses found an outlet
in local papers.
OF an afiable, loving disposition, not
ready to Judge anyone, nor bearing
malice in her heart, she was q Welcome
guest in many homes. Her companions
in town have nothing but high words Of {
praise for her and her loss will be felt for
some time to come In her immediate cir
Gle. +,
For some months past she has suffered
from the effects Of grip % In the spring
she went to DIR. Bparhawk's sanatarium i.
in Burlington, where everything was !
done for her possible, but it was all I'M
.availing; she gradually declined, and on {
Saturday evening nnder q at OF temper I
airy insanity and having secured some
carbolic acid, q tumbler and water, she
vent out into the woods and feeling too
for life, took the acid and {
found very III by a passerby. He got
he authorities at once and everything F,
done that could be. She lingering :
On until Sunday morning when she !
passed away.
For many years she has been q member
the Episcopal church, but when here !
was 3 regular attendant at the Congrega- :
tional church which was in her earlier =
years her own church home. The funeral
was held Tuesday, the 18th inst, with I
Interment in the family lot in Rochester.
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