The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
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TOWNSHEND.
Death of Alfred M. Richardson.

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of Alfred Montgomery Richardson,
This family, composed of parents ana
four little girls, came 10 reside in town
Dee. 3, 1909, from Boston, II was on
account of Mrs. Richardson that they
selected Townshend, which has proved
very beneficial TO her health. Mr.,
Richardson was born in Rutherglen,
Scotland, March 10, 1872. Six, years
ago he came to st. Johns, i. g., but re-
manned there only n few months, com
ing to Boston to be near his brother,
James, who is located there. He was
employed as coachman by Hon. w.
Il. CASTOR, banker and democratic poll
tician of Boston, and because or MS
faithfulness, when in his employ, a
strong friendship existed. He was mar
ried TO Miss Rossie Thompson, June 2,
1903, in Glasgow, Scotland. They have
four children-Rosa, aged I, Anna, o,
lie was a member of the Maryhiil
lodge, F..& A. NJ. Since their ARR;
val in this town they have occupied
the Plumb farm, recently. owned by
George Allbee, and Mr.. Richardson had
made many and extensive improve.
ments on all the buildings, installed q
new furnace in the home, and erected
one of the largest henhouses in town.
1t was his intention to bring into exist
state, and he had certainly made the
proper beginning. His only brother,
James, of Boston, will take up his resi-,
dence here. and carry on the work OF
the farm. Six years ago, while visiting
AT Sherbrooke, Canada, Mr.. Richardson
was kicked in the head by horse.
Since that time he had been subject TO
seasons of great dependency, which,
in large measure, was the cause OF ms
n. hn a
son and family have the sympathy OF
the entire community. The funeral
service took place last Wednesday
afternoon at 9 o clock, his pastor, Rev.
Daniel Mcintyre, officiating. The bear
ers were Isaac Appleby, A. l.. Rand,
Albert Franklin and Fred Cutler.
Robert r. Lincoln is i'll with grip.
Arthur Rand has been on the sick
list.
Eugene E. Cudworth is on the sick
list.
Guy Nelson visited in Jamaica Sun
day.
p. II. Rutter is still confined to the
house.
Royal Sanderson spent Monday in
Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Austen are on
the sick list.
Mrs. R. d. Phillips and Raymond are
i'll with tonsilitis.
j. r. Cotton of East Mortified was
in town last Tuesday.
j. C. Doubleday of Montpelier was
in town last Tuesday.
C. w. Reed of Brattleboro was in
town last week Monday.
Mrs. Moses p. Grout visited friends
in Brattleboro last week.
Mrs. r. w. Blood is confined to the
house with severe cold.
w. N. Dunklin of New York city
spent Tuesday at the Inn,
A. X. Dickson of Waterford, N. H.,
was at the Inn last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Sparks and fam
ilv spent Sunday in Williamsville.
w. L. Hall of Easthampton, Mass.
was in town on business last Thursday.
Mrs. F. L. Lowe and Mrs. c. III.
Evans spent Wednesday in Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Allbee spent Sat
urday at John Allbee s in Saxtons Riv-
er.
Victor Boyden spent few days last
week with his sister, Mrs. Harry How
ard.
Mrs. Simeon Cobb, who is working
in Brattleboro, visited in town last
week.
Allen Hebb has been confined to the
house with a severe cold for nearly
three weeks.
Miss Florence E. Follett closed her
second successful term of school in
Grafton last Friday.
Mrs. Gracia +. Davidson of Newfane
spent a few days last week with DR..
and Mrs. +. l.. Osgood.
Earle Hamlin and r. H. Jefts, for
merly of ,Newfane, now of East ia
maica, were in town Sunday.
Mrs. Music L. Skinner of South Lon.
donderry spent Sunday and Monday
with DR.. and Mrs. F. l.. Osgood.
Linde Kali of Brattleboro was here
recentlv repairing incubators for Rob
ert Lincoln and William E. Blood.
The regular monthly meeting of
Blazing Star lodge, No. SO, o. +. s.,
was held last Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Knapp spent
several days this week with Mrs.
Knapp's parents in Westminster West.
Lottie Jones has returned to her home
from Londonderry, where she has
taught school during the last two terms.
Rev. Daniel Mcintyre will speak on
the subject, Our Country, before the
Rebekah lodge of Newfane next Mon
day night.
Rev. Daniel Mcintyre spent Thurs:
day in Brattleboro, where he attended
Ministers meeting.
home in Balwinsyille, Mass, last
Thursday after spending few days
with Mrs. Moses p. Grout.
The mid-week prayer meeting of the
Congregational church will be held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II.
Austin next Thursday evening.
The Hadassah league of the Baptist
church met with Miss Cora Mason last
Wednesday. There were 26 in attend
ance and pleasant supper was enjoyed
by all.
Miss Mildred A. Palmer recently
spent a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. h.
B. Batchelder while on her way from
Athens to her new home in Gill, Mass.
Miss Palmer formerly lived in New
fame.
Emory Jones has sold his farm to
Edward Durham. This is the third
place that Mr.. Jones has owned and
sold in this locality. He is undecided
where he will go after Mr.. Durham
takes possession on April !.
The editorial board of the Leland
and Gray seminary Messenger will give
Valentine social in Seminary hall
this friday evening. An interesting
program has been arranged, with plenty
of games. charades. etc, and a good
time in general.
DR.. F. l.. Osgood and Deacon j. Q.
Follett were appointed delegates to
a snacial s,noetinr in Contra church