Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-03-25
THE THREE RAFTSBURYS

Will T. Wylie and sister, Margaret,
are visiting their brother in Burling-
ton.
Mrs. Mary E. Wylie has returned to
Chicago for the remainder of the
winter.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brownlee has been
quite i'll with grip but is now slightly
improved.
James Anderson, Jr.. has taken
charge of the Simpson store and will
dispose of the stock.
John w. Simpson, who was called
home by the death of his father, has
returned to his studies at Harvard
Law school.
Mrs Walter Richardson and little
son. Rufus, have returned to their
| former home in Lowell, Mass, after
living here year.
| Mrs. Leafie Washburn of Albany
who has been working for Mrs. Geo.
Simpson, was taken i'll Saturday and
returned to Albany.
John Hendricks new house is now
completed. The interior finish is
handsome and the conveniences mod
ern, including steam heat.
George W. Simpson was born at
East Craftsbury, July IA, 1857 and
died, March IL, 1914. He came of
sturdy Scotch ancestry, his grand
father having come from Glasgow in
settled in Greensboro Mr. Simpsons
life was passed in his native town.
He was educated in the common
schools and at Craftsbury academy
He early engaged in mercantile life
and Tor many years successfully con-
Quoted a general store at East Crafts
bury, where his father. James w.
Simpson. had built up a large and
Hourlshing business. He was always
active in the politics Of his town and
state and to the last was urging the
advancement of his friends. He held
no political Office except that of assist
ant judge Of Orleans county court,
having been appointed by Gov Fetch
er D. Proctor to that Office upon the
death of the Hon. Amory Dawson. He
was then elected to the office for two
years. Mr.. Simpson was possessed of
a fine mind and a keen intellect and
| was always upon the right side of
, public questions gifted with fund of
anecdote; loyal in his friendships and
strong in his advocacy of any measure
for the betterment of his town and her
citizens lever ready not only to advise
but assist those who came to him for
counsel and with quick sympathy for
: all in trouble. For many years he had
been one of the trustees of Craftsbury
academy and was always interested in
the cause of education. In early life
> he was married to Alice T. Conant of
: Greensboro, who survives him with
two children; John W., who is now a
student at Harvard Law school, and
e Mary Jean, who is tie aching at the
e Morrisvile academy. One child. the
t eldest. James W.. died IN infancy.
S Mr. Simpson was the youngest Of six
d children and the third to be taken
away. His eldest brother, John W.,
resides in New York and is one of the
q leaders of the bar in that city. His
= gagged in the practice of law at
y sister. now resides at the old home
y stead
re The services at the house were
y conducted by his pastor. the Rev. c.
= E. Garvin. of the United Presbyter
y church. S. c. Conant of Concord. n.
II H, brother OF Mrs. Simpson. sang
two beautiful selections. LEAD Kindly
Light" and gathering Home" anc
Miss Flma Taylor. daughter of q
10 former pastor, recited. Crossing the
- rare and lovely flowers. The services
. at the grave were in charge of Nerd
ian Sun Lodge No. 20. F. &. A. NJ,
s. of which Mr.. Simpson had long beer
S. a member.