Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1911-02-03
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Death Of Mrs. Josiah Pierce.


con Josiah Pierce, died in the home of
her son-in-law, A. p. Cutting, early Sun
day morning. She was a native of this
town and a lifelong resident here, with
the exception of few years spent in
Boston, and was one of the oldest mem
bers of the Baptist church, in which she,
as well as her husband, was prominent
and active. She was a woman of re-
markable character and ability and her
long life was one of unusual activity un-
til her health failed a few years ago.
She leaves one daughter, Hattie, wife of
A. p. Cutting, and one brother, Ira C.
Whitman of Bellows Falls, who Is the
only surviving member of a family of
IL children. The funeral was held in
the home Tuesday, Rev. r. H. Tibbals
officiating, and the burial took place in
their family lot in the cemetery at
Thompsonburg. Among those present
from out of town were l. e. Whitman of
Bellows Falls, j. Q. Bennett and daugh-
ter of Cambridge, Mass. and Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Pease of Chester.
Mrs. d. L. Benson returned from her
visit to Wardsboro Saturday.
Walter Hill of Brattleboro was a guest
at w. c. Halls over Sunday.
Leon and Carl Wiley went last week
to Montana, where their brother lives.
o. d. Parker and j. H. Underwood
have been caring potatoes the past week
Albert Magoon has been home from his
work in West Townshend the past week
on account of illness.
Miss Mamma French, nurse, of West
ton is caring for Mrs. F. A Hulett who
is i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs e. f. Rowley and Mrs
e. p. Barney attended n Grange meet
ing in Chester Friday
II
scott, Mass, Friday, called there by the
illness of her daughter Ethel with
measles.
Rev. and Mrs. George II. Sisson went
to Cornish Flats, N. H., Monday, called
there by the critical illness of Dr. Sis
sons mother.
District Deputy Lila Reed installed the
officers of Dorcas Rebekah lodge in Wes-
ton Friday, assisted by Mrs. Nora Howe
of Brooklne, who acted as marshal.
| A Grange meeting was held Thursdav
afternoon, Jan. &c. at which c. f. Smith,
master of the state Grange, was pres
ent, also members from several Oranges
! in this locality. In the evening the
| meeting was open to the public. Mr..
| Smith gave a very instructive and en-
! tertaining address.
| The West River Dramatic club held
| their annual meeting and election of of.
] llNtlS III llit llOIlle Vi TIE secretary sat
urday evening. The officers are: Man.
ager, Fred Vale; assistant manager, E
y. Melendy; secretary. Minnie Tyler
treasurer, f. a. Melendy; trustees. Free
Vale, II. y. Dudley. w. A. Shattuck
property man. George Cobb. This or.
ganization is of many years standing anC
| is in excellent condition, having NJ
debts or outstanding bills and a small
amount in the treasury.
Harry styles and Mary Chase wer,
married in the Methodist parsonage Sun
day evening by Rev. G. S. Sisson and OF
Monday evening they were given a re
ception in the home of Mr. ana Mrs
Wesley Chase, the brides parents, unde
the auspices of the Epworth league, o
| which both are members. About S
guests were present to enjoy the oc
casion. Mr.. and Mrs Styles were re
cipients of many valuable and usefu
presents. Refreshments were served an
the party broke up at a late hour Bot
of these young people have the hes
wishes of a large circle of friends. MI
Styles is employed by II. p. Chase an
they will live here.