The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-04
RANDOLPH.
Funeral of Mrs. Susa Bass Held To-
day; Interment in SouthTew.

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day; Interment in Southview
The funeral of Mrs. Susa Bass, who
died Monday morning at the sannto-
rum, where she had been for two years,
was held this afternoon, Rev, Eraser
Metzger officiating, and interment was
in Southyiew cemetery beside her hus-
band aud parents, she being the last
one of her immediate family. Mrs. Susa
Heath Bass was the daughter of Zimri
and Ruth Heath, and was born in Brain
tree, Mass, so years ago last October.
When she was young GIRL her parents
came to Randolph and purchased the
farm which Henry Noble now owns,
about four miles out on the East Brain
tree road. Here she lived with Der par
ents, and after her education was COM
plcted taught school in that district
More than forty years ago she married
| Samuel Bass, and TO them were born
one son, A. T.. Bass, who now resides
here. Soon after her marriage she came
here to reside, where she remained the
rest OF her lifetime. Mrs. Bass was
woman of some musical ability, and
early in her residence here identified
herself with the Christian church choir,
of which she was long member. and
upon the union of the churches was aft
erward an attendant upon the Sunday
services of the Bethany church and an
interested member of class in Sunday
school there. She was charter mem.
Der of Beulah chapter, Order of Eastern
Star, and held the office of secretary,
and worthy matron ftf a long term, and
was afterwards, grand matron Of the
state organization. No member of the
order in this vicinity was better author
ity than she upon all points relating to
chapter matters She was ready writ
or, and many a paper has been written
by her and listened to with pleasure.
She was leader of the Chautauqua circle
for many years and took up the course
of study, and received her diploma from
the management of that association,
testifying to the proficiency of her work.
A great student, she was familiar with
the works OF many of the best writers
and found much pleasure in their So
ciety. as exhibited in their work Mr.. |
Bass died seventeen years ago, and up 1
to within few years she has been able |
to enjoy the society of her friends. A !
few years ago her sight began to fail,
and afterwards she became unable to /
read which was great affection.
Mrs Sarah Thompson, who has been
in Newport, y. H.. for the last six
months. returned home on Tuesday to
remain with her father, William Booth,
for the winter.
L. S. Brigham and his son, Stanbope,
left here on Tuesday for a weeks atay
in New York City.
Mrs. r. B. Grow. who has been pass
ing the summer with her daughter, Mrs.
J.. A. Russlow. returned on Tuesday with
her son, r. b. Grow of Brooklyn. to pass
the winter with her daughter, Mrs i. A.
in the city.
Mrs. Walker Of Burlington, who came
one week ago to visit her niece, Mrs.
Guy Lamson, left on Tuesday for her
home.
Mrs. Alfred Lamb and daughter, Edith,
who have been with Mrs. NJ. w. Camp
bell for week, left for their home in
Tuesday, Mr. Lamb, who was
also here, having gone on several days
before
Mrs. Imogene Goodale, who has been
lere from South Royalton for two weeks
'or treatment for varicose veins, was /,
lble to leave for home on Tuesday, ex.
,ecting to return in few days. During :
Ter stay here she has been with her
laughter, Mrs. II. II. Hayward.
The sale of dolls clothing and home J
made candy at the home of Miss Mary !
'loulton on Monday afternoon was him !
Tered greatly by the severe rain that ,
onstantly fell all the afternoon. Quite !
quantity was sold, however, and the
andy unsold was placed in bags and 4
AIKEN to the parish house in the evening
nd the members of the Christian broth
rhood bought the entire quantity.
about $40 was realized from the after
Don and evening sales, to replenish the !
reasury OF the Kings Daughters.