St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-06-28
RARNET.
Sudden Death of Eliab j. Smith, An
Old Resident.
The community vas shocked an

The community was shocked and
saddened last Sunday afternoon
by the sudden death, from
heart disease, of one of our old res
idents, Elfab J. Smith. Mr.. Smith
| mad not been well for long time
but had seemed better than usual
this spring, so much SO that he ven
tured to take a trip to Craftsbury,
his former home, on a visit. He re-
turned last Thursday evening and
on Friday worked in his garden. That
night he fell i'll and a physician was
called. Although confined to his bed
from that time he was not considered
dangerously i'll until a few moments
before he passed away. Mr.. Smith
would have been 20 years old had he
lived until November. He was unit
ed in marriage to Emily Cowles of
Craftsbury, As years ago, and al
though they have raised large
family of" children and number or
grandchildren have been sent to glad
den their hearts, death has never be-
fore entered the family circle. Mr..
and Mrs Smith resided in Craftsbury
during the first 16 years of their
married life. They then removed to
Peacham where they resided three
years. They then moved to this
26 years. Soon after coming here
they united by letter with the Barnet
Congregational church, and have al
ways been active in church work. Mr..
Smith leaves to mourn his loss, his
aged wife, one son, E. G. Smith of
Mills, Mass, and six daughters, Mrs.
Eli King of Sutton, Mass, Mrs. Har-
vey Drew, of St. Johnsbury, Mrs. G..
G. Somers, Mrs. Walter Kendall, Miss
Clara and Margaret Smith of this
town. There are 10 grandchildren
and sister, Mrs. Frank Garfield OF
Craftsbury. There are also two
brothers, Morris Smith of Glover, and
Charles Smith of Sherburn, Mass. The
funeral was held Tuesday afternoon
from the church, Rev. w. C. Clark
oficiating. Among those in attend
ance from out of town were E. G.
Smith of Mills, Mass, Mrs. Eli
King of Sutton, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Drew of st. Johnsbury, AL
bert Cowles and Mrs. Frank Gar
field of Craftsbury and Henry Cowles
of Lyndonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton Judkins and
| little son are spending the week with
friends in Glover and Barton.
L. N. Douglas and family went
Saturday to Cambridge for a few
days visit to relatives there.
Owen Somers and J. L. Davidson
with their families start for Calgary,
Canada this week Wednesday where
/ they expect to make their homes. Mr..
and Mrs. George Brown will go at
the same time for a more or less ex-
tended period.
Charles Parker entertained his
brother, Fred, and family Of Lisbon,
| N H., last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Eliot entertain
ed friends from Whitefe1d last Sun
day.
Jesse Russell commenced work
Monday on a cobble stone entrance
to the fish hatchery at ST. Johnsbury
Mrs. Harvey Judkins returned
Monday from trip to Manchester.
N. H.
Big sale at Harris. See page s
for particulars.
To anyone paying $3.50 for a
years subscription to the Caledonian
at the Office, on July 4, ticket en-
titling them to free choice of any
| of the 10 cent cool drinks or ices at
w. B. Eastman's drug store, on that
day will be given. Bring us the
/ $3.50 and get free drink.
F. S. Rexford, 615 New York Life
Bldg, Kansas City, Mo-, says 81 had
a severe attack of cold which set
tied in my back and kidneys and ]
was in great pain from my trouble.
A friend recommended Foley Kidney
Pills and used two bottles of them
and they have done me a world of
! good" G. C. Bingham.