St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-09-17
SOUTH RYEGATE

SOUTH RYEGATE
Death OF Martha G. Park, One of
the Well Known Families
Locals
Passed away at South Ryegate on
Sept. 10th, Martha G. Park, daugh-
ter of the late James r. and
Hannah G. Park, she being the
youngest of the family which con-
sisted of George N. Archibald, Ara
bella NJ, Jeanne and Martha G. Miss
Park resided for number of years
in Concord, N. H., returning to
South Ryegate to care for her aged
father to whom she gave every at
tention and care during his de-
clining years. At his death she
returned to Concord, where she re-
NAMED for several years. Not being
very strong she returned again to
live with her brother, Archibald,
who was in poor health, to whom
she ministered with devotion and
tenderness which was one of her
natural characteristics. 1t was her
desire to live until he had passed
away, her wish being realized as
he passed away three weeks pre-
ceding her. Miss Park was wom-
an of many Christian graces, pos
sessing a very amiable disposition
and endeared herself to all with
whom she became acquainted. The
funeral service which was held at
the home was conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Zeigler assisted by Rev. Mr..
Lyle and was largely attended,
there being many relatives and
friends. Among the former present
from out of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Cochran, Nelson and
Albert Bailey, Mrs. S. Clark and
Mrs. Oscar Warden of Wells River,
Mrs. Gertrude Meserve of Newbury
Street, Mrs. Robert Nelson, Mrs.
Albert Wright, Miss Maude Witch
err and Adelaide James of NeWbury,
John Nelson of Charlestown, Mass,
and Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Nolan OF
Concord, N. H., Mrs. Nolan being
the only survivor of the family. The
large display of flowers from her
many friends were appropriate and
beautiful, she being great lover OF
flowers. Miss Park will be greatly
missed by her many friends In
South Ryegate and especially by
the Presbyterian church of which
she was q devoted member for
many years. W. L. M.
The Embroidery Circle met last
week Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
Frank Gibson at Boltonville.
Miss Nellie Lawton of Lexington,
Mass, went Friday to Laconia, N.
H.. having spent a week here as
the guest of Mrs. v. Ziegler.
Rev. Backora of Gary, Ind, is
visiting his friend, Rev. v. Ziegler.
He preached at West Barnet, Sun
day. -
Mrs. II. E. Metcalf were called
Thursday to Apthorp, N. H., by
news of the sudden death OF their
father, Mr.. Cole.
About 80 friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
T., - Brock gathered at their home
last week Monday evening to re-
mind them of the 18th anniversary
of their marriage. The event was
a complete surprise to Mr.. ana
Mrs. Brock. A very enjoyable eve
ming was spent. Ice cream ana cahe
were served.
Mrs Fred Ingraham is ENJOYING
a visit from her mother, Mrs. r. ~.
culver of St. Adams.
A number from here attended
ST. Johnsbury fair "Wednesday ana
Thursday. The school closed wed
nesday to allow pupils and teachers
to attend. -
Miss Rose Anderson has gone TO
Fast Barnet where she has posi-
ton in the Office of the Roy BIOS
Manufacturing company.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Hooker Ut.
Webster. and Miss Marie Daring
all of Orleans and Charles u. Darl-
ing of st. Johnsbury, spent SUNDAY
at DR.. G.. w. Darling's.
The relatives here of Miss GLADYS
Darling attended her wedding d.
Newbury Tuesday evening OF last
week. The groom was Harold
Wing of Oklahoma City, Oklohoma.
the Wednesday club met last
week with Mrs. N. A. Park,
The many friends here OF Rev.
T A. McClelland of Grafton, w:
Va will be interested to know that
he has accepted a unanimous call
from the PRESBYTERIAN church ar
south birmingham, Mass, anu
and will begin his labors IN TINS ne"
and larger field October L.
Rev. ". Ziegler leaves this week
for a three weeks vacation. in Mas
sachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Grove and
son Rodney drove Saturday 70
BARRE to spend few DAYS with Mr..
Groves sister, Mrs. N. Morrison.