St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.
Mr.. Hallett,s Death.

Ezra Ide Hallett was born August IL.
1928. His parents were Deacon Ed
mund and Fanny (Ranney) Hallett. He
was the eldest OF i've children, two OF
whom are now living, Mrs. Eliza Town
send and Miss Phila Hallett. both OF
Worcester, Mass. In the home at mt.
Pisgah" he spent his early years. receiy-
ing his education in the village school at
St. Johnsbury Center. At the age of %
he married Miss Statira Hall of Danville.
by whom he had one son. His wife died
Ian. 8, 1892, after which he continued
living in the old homestead until about
IL years ago, when age and failing
health compelled him to give up his
work on the farm. He then made his
home here with his son George until his
sons death, Jan. IL, 1904. since then
with the sons widow, Mrs. Mary Hal
lett. HIS feebleness, which had increased
during the past few weeks, and a slight
shock the 21st FASTENED the end. On the
afternoon of the 22nd he passed away.
Mr.. Hallett possessed unusual musical
ability, which was pleasantly cultivated.
He sang IN the Center Congregational
church tor 40 years. When he gave place
to younger voices it was regretted and
his sweet tenor was greatly missed. Mr..
Hallett was a man of few words. quiet
ment, kind neighbor, a good citizen,
and had the respect of all who knew him.
Besides the two sisters, he leaves grand
son and great-grandson. The funeral
was at the house on Wednesday, the
25th, conducted by Rev. ]. K. Kilbourn.
The Wide Awake grange, of which he
was a charter member, attended in a
body, and their simple service at the
grave was very impressive. The burial
was in the cemetery on the hill.
Miss Bessie Smith of Lyndonville, has
been spending few days at George
Wheeler's.
Mr. and Mrs. Mclaughlin and two
daughters, spent Memorial Day at Joe's
Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Menut of
Springfield, and Miss Ethel Horton of
Brockton, Ont, are spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Menut.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Simpson and
daughter. Ethel, of Fitchburg, Mass,
spent Memorial Day with Herbert
Campbell and MIR. and Mrs. A. B. Col
bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrill, start
this week tor a trip through the mount
aims and to Boston in their automobile.
The many friends in the village were
glad that Mrs. Byron Wright, who has
been to Brightlook Hospital for several
weeks, was home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Taylor of Lawrence,
Mass, are spending few days with Mr..
and Martha Jenness were their guests
Sunday.
Mrs. Lura Hutchinson and daughter,
e IT, Co.
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Delos M. Bacon.
Mrs. P. N. Granger who has been visit
ing in Danville and Peacham, has return
ed home.
Miss Kahlo, the deaconess of ST. Johns
bury. spoke at the Methodist church
Sunday evening about her work, in a
very pleasing manner.
The children and Veterans marched to
the cemetery as usual Monday morning
and held exercises. Music was furnished
by the Center Band.
Mrs P. A. Hallett of Worcester, was
called here by the death of her father,
Ezra Hallett, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Stone of West
Somerville, Mass, were called here We'd
nesday by the death of their nephew,
Wilbur Brooks.
Card of Thanks.
To all Friends and neighbors, Company D,
School and Fraterna1 Orders, we wish to
express sincere thanks and appreciation
for the many beautiful flowers, and for their
sympathy in the death of our beloved
and brother.
Mr.. AND MRS. c. e. BROOKS.
RAYMOND BROOKS.
HAZEL BROOKS.
The Conservation of Natures Resources
Applies as we'll to our physical state as
to material things. c. J. Budlong,
Washington, R. l., realized his condition
and took warning before it was too late.
He saws: ~ suffered severely from kidney