The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-22
CABOT.
Death Of Isaac A. Hills, Former Resident,
Occurred in Leominster, Mass.

oSSuiicu III LcOliilHStel, MASS.
Isaac A. Hills died quite suddenly at
Leominster, Mass, February 10. He
was born in Marshfeld, December 2S,
1916, and was one of family of seven
children OF Calvin and Sarah Hills He
was a resident of this town for num-
Der OF years, a respected and worthy
citizen, honest in all his dealings and one
to be trusted, lie obtained his education
in the district schools, teaching in this
and adjoining towns, later holding the
Office OF school superintendent. In Novem-
Der, 1873, he was married to Miss Nellie
Marsh, respected and esteemed young
lady and only daughter of James and
Lydia Marshs Two little girls came to
bless their home and happy future
seemed in store for them, but sorrow
came in few years, when diphthera
fastened its hold on these two little
girls, aged q and 4, death claiming them
but few hours apart. When the first
one died the mother yielded in meek sub
mission, praying that the other be
spared so her arms would not be empty.
The strain was too great, causing brain
fever, and in eight days the mother and
two little ones were laid side by side in
the village cemetery, leaving the grief
stricken father alone. He bore this great
affection with Christian patience and
has lived an exemplary Christian life. In
few years he went away from this
town and for 30 years past has lived in |
health began to fail and few days pre-
vious to his decease he entered a hos |
pital for treatment. The shock to his !
system proved too great and he passed |
away February 10. His remains were
brought here for burial and the funeral
service was held in the Congregational
church. He leaves brother, II. NJ. Hills,
and one niece, Mrs. Bert Smith
The /. o. G. 7. union held here last
Saturday was well attended. The after
noon session was called to order by Chief
Templar Chester Walker, fine and in
teresting program being carried out,
which consisted Of singing and recita-
tons by the juvenile temple. Much
credit is due their superintendent, Miss
Phyllis Webster. A solid gold l. o. G. I.
pin was presented L. +. Smith by Miss
Lillian Lance in behalf of the juvenile /,
temple Mr. Smith was very genuinely
rs well as agreeably surprised. He said 4
he was accustomed to say too much but
his was one of the times when he could
Tot say anything but to simply extend
his heartfelt thanks for their kindness.
At the evening session, Rev. c. b. At
wood gave an address. There were also q
several recitations and songs. Music
vas furnished by the high school or
hestra, who did ample justice to them
elves and showed good training. Sew c
raj from North Montpelier and Calais
we're present. Resolutions were read !
N the death of Grace Wheeler, one Of
he juveniles, and the charter draped in i
lack.
Sidney Currier of Danville visited his
rother, George. few days recently.
Mrs. Sue Walbridge is spending a few
feeks with her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence
arlington, in Chelsea.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Myers of Post Mills
fere guests over Sunday at their sons, /
Walter. :
i. d. Waldo found strange looking il
owl foundering in the snow back of d
is barn a few days ago. He caught the b
ird, which showed fight, but could not o
all its name. He presented it to Rev. :
!. B. Atwood. 1t has since been pro-
ounced a grebe.
John Warren was called to Burlington
Ionday to see his wife in Mary Fletcher
ospital. wha was very low. At last re-
Drts she had revived somewhat and
lint hopes were entertained for her re-
very.
Mrs. Christy of Hardwick has been as
sting at homework at Il. p. Wal
'idge's the past two weeks.
Mrs. Ernest Smith has returned from
AIRY Fletcher hospital, somewhat i'm
owed in health. |.
Several from here attended Masonic
Getting at Hardwick few evenings ago.
Cecil Foster was business visitor in
Wednesday.
Mrs. Millicent Mcintyre and son, Ken
TIL have gone to Hardwick for few
VS. stay, previous to going to Boston
r spring millinery.
John Mclean is working for George
ckson.
John Cook of st. Johnsbury was in
WIN Sunday.
Leon Perkins of Woodbury. visited his
other, Mrs Z. C. kittridge, recently.
NJ. S. Hutchins of Stannard was
siness visitor in town recently.
Mrs Hattie Foster ia having the grin u