Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-10-07
ORLEANS COUNTY MONITOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER z. 1914


of his life, he was in possession of all
his faculties.
The deceased was born in Paisley,
Scotland; January 8. 1884 In 1910.
when six years of age. he came to this
country. accompanied by his parents.
Andrew and Margaret Stevenson Barr
He was one of family of eleven
children, six of whom are now living.
During his boyhood and young man.
hood days he. resided in Walden and !
Hardwick. In 1858 he was married to
Miss Patience Nelson of Hardwick and
moved to the place now known as
Greensboro Bend, being one of the
| first settlers in this village.
After nineteen beautiful years to-
gether. the wife of his choice passed
into the "Glory Land" leaving him
with four motherless children. In 1877
he was married to Mrs. Mary A. Curtis
Rice of Marlboro, Mass, formerly of
Greensboro who, until her decease
three years ago, helped to make home
the dearest place on earth to her fami-
ly. Here for many years. where the
deceased, as kind and loving father.
held an honored place, happy reunions
of parents and children have been held
for part of each summer season.
Those never-to-be. forgotten days are
filled with precious memories The
family altar, the unselfsh devotion,
the loyalty, the harmony and peace
all are sacred to each member of the
home, for no father was ever more
tenderly loved by his children.
Early in life the deceased united
with the Presbyterian church of
Greensboro, where his parents, who
were strict Presbyterians, worshiped
for many years, and of which Rev. F.
! al
years after Mr.. Barr came to Green's
boro Bend, there was no suitable place
of worship, but largely through his
strenuous work and influence. the
Methodist church in this village was
brought to completion and dedicated
free from debt in 1887. He loved this
church of which he became member,
and where for many years, he was one
of the trustees. During all these
years, he has been a regular attendant,
always found in his accustomed seat in
the house of God, unless sickness pre-.
vented.
a Not many weeks ago he had rare
? Christian experience. God gave him
, such vision of the Home over there
that his soul was flooded with glory
r to commune with God. 1t was his
i delight to talk of the Beautiful home
over there" which the Saviour was
preparing for him and to which He
e was reckoning him. So real did eter
: nal things seem to him, that he made
= all plans for his departure as calmly
q as if he were going on journey. As
D the end drew near he whispered. Gle
will never leave me, nor forsake me-
c | am leaning on the loving arms of
God - Like a tired child lulled te
S sleep in it's mothers arms, God took
: him-so gently that those who watched
spirit passed into the home beyond.
Prayer was held at his late home
Sunday at 1890. and at LOO O'Clock
s the funeral, which was largely attended
$ by relatives and friends. was held al
{: the church. Rev. A. d. Simpson, pas
d tor Of the Methodist church officiated,
e assisted by Rev. F. A. Collins, paste,
8 of the Presbyterian church, Greens
+ boro. The pastor spoke from the text
v found in John IA q, 3 elm my fathers
house are many mansions. l go to
prepare place for you. and if &c
and prepare place for you I will come
} again and receive You unto myself thai
where | am there We may be also. .
: Soul 1.-The City Four-Square, ane
1.-THE Home Over There" were rem
dered by the choir. The floral tributes
q were many and beautiful. The inter
r ment took place in the family lot in
y Hardwick Center cemetery.
The deceased leaves to mourn hi:
; loss, four children-Nelson w. Barr
= and Edgar A. Barr of Taunton, Mass.
). Miss Ruth G. Barr and Mrs. F. A
!, Amsden of this place; three grand
3 children, three brothers, Andrew Bar
y of Linden. Iowa; James Barr of Gal
q View. Saskatchewan, Canada; Rober
: Barr of Cabot, and also three sisters
n Mrs. Paulina c. Davis of Mortified
: Mrs. Mary Cate of Cabot; and Mrs
Martha McCoscoe of West Danville
>. friends.
. Those from out of town to atten
i the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
q Root of Craftsbury Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Wheeler of Craftsbury, Mr.. and Mrs
v } James Calderwood of West Glover. M,
and Mrs. Oliver McCoscoe of Yves
Danville, Mrs. Paulina c. Davis O
Mortified, Miss w. May Crook Q
Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Barr Q
Cabot. Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Barr G
Taunton. Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bar
D. and Mr.. and Mrs j. Barr of Cabo
10 and Geo. Nelson and Charles Smith {
I'd Hardwick.
id Card of Thanks-We wish to expires
I'd our sincere thanks to the friends i
'e this village for the beautiful flower.
r to the choir for the appropriate selet
c tons rendered, and to all the FRIEND
n who have assisted in so many way
m during the illness and death of OF
re beloved father and grandfather.
Is Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Barr,
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Amsden,
~ Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Barr.
Ruth G. Barr,
Gladys R. Barr.
. Lemley N Barr.
- Clarence F. Amsden.
HOLLAND
Will Harris family have moved
!v Morgan.