St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-05-19
WELLS RIVER
Death of Mrs. Mary b. Goodwin
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/ On Wednesday morning, May IL,
occurred the death of lifetime res
ident, Mrs. Mary B. Goodwin. Born
May 10, 1847 on Briar Hill in the
town of Haverhill, N. H., the young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
White. When about four years old
Mrs. Goodwin's people moved to
Wells River which has since been her
home. AS a young girl she attend
ed Mrs. Palmer's private school, and
when about II began teaching. Some
time was also spent with an aunt in
Boston. Sept. 20, 1876, occurred
her marriage to William Goodwin,
going from here to st. Johnsbury
where Mr.. Goodwin was employed
At the end of a year Mrs. Goodwin
was called home because of the fail
ing health of her mother. Mrs.
] Goodwin was a charter member of
the Col. Preston Relief Corps, No 10,
and served as its first president for
two years, also serving as president
the second time later; and was sec
rotary of the corps for nearly 80
years. In 1904 Mrs. Goodwin was
elected department president and
three years later department secre-
tary, also holding the Office of l. and
l., and department inspector and de-
partment patriotic instructor. For
many years she was secretary of the
Eastern Star and first worthy ma
trOn of the Corinthian Chapter. Mrs.
Goodwin was a member of the Con-
gregational church and was always
associated with all the church activi-
ties. The funeral took place at the
Congregational church Friday at 2
o'clock, following a brief service at
her late home. Rev. Donald Fraser
and Rev. j. A. Belanger of Spring
Valley, N. Y, former pastor, Off
ciated. A quartet from the choir
sang two of her favorite hymns,
ASLEEP in Jesus" and Lead Kind
ly Light" A wealth of beautiful
flowers showed the esteem of
friends. Possessed of an in
telligent mind, a kind heart and
rare executive ability, she will be
greatly missed. The key note of her
whole life can be summed up in this
statement ''she gave the best she had
survived by her husband and three
sisters, Mrs. A. H. Burton and Mrs.
Clara Marston of Woodsville and
Mrs. B. M. Blake of Los Angeles,
Col.
Mrs. Munsell and Miss Cathe-
rine Peach were in ST. Johnsbury |
Saturday.
) Jerome F. Hale attended the
Shriners' meeting at Montpelier on
Friday.
Irving Lewis Potter read Shake
speare's Twelfth Night at the Con-
gregational church Tuesday evening, /
May Is. This entertainment was
under the auspices of the high school
seniors.
Scott Haselton from st. Johnsbury
Academy spent Sunday at home.
Miss Lottie .Munsell was home Fri
day from Concord.
After the regular meeting of the
Arbutus Lodge on Tuesday evening,
a special social hour was enjoyed
were served in honor of the birth
days of several of the members which
come in May.
Those from out of town to attend
the funeral of Mrs. M. B. Goodwin
were Mrs. Mary Ellen Conant of
Bradford, Mrs. Luella Bickford of
Bradford, Mrs. L. N. Smythe of st.
Johnsbury and Mrs. George Wheeler
Of White River.
James George is sick
Mrs. Harry Stafford, a missionary
from Burma, India, spoke to about
40 ladies of the parish at the home
If Mrs. Hammond Baldwin, Monday
afternoon.
The Thimble Club held a picnic
supper at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Crabtree on May IS, being
he Crabtree's fifth wedding ami
The supper and entertainment CIV
N by the Library Association Fri
lay evening was well attended. The
proceeds were about $25. 1.-THE
Magic Mirror" given by Is young
aides was a very attractive feature
# the evening while the play "How
he Story Crew. was especially
Mrs. Dwight HOLSTER of Marsh
ield was guest of DR.. and Mrs. Perry
Friday and Saturday.
Miss Ella Munsell is home from a
-isit in Newbury.
Mrs. Jerome F. Hale entertained
everal young ladies in her parlors
N Wednesday evening, it being Miss
catherine Jones' 18th birthday.
The Study Club met with Mrs.
1eorge Parker on Monday evening.
Dean Gochey is confined to the
ouse with mumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker of
Montpelier were in town Saturday.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
or sewing Wednesday afternoon at
80 at the home of Mrs. George
arker.
A business meeting of the High
chool Alumni was held Tuesday eve
ing at Miss Jahn's
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