The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-13
RANDOLPH
Deaths Of II. p. Sanford and Mrs. W. c.
Slack Cause Much Sorrow.

Slack Cause Much Sorrow.
The death of H. p. Sanford who for
months has been in failing health, oc-
eurred on Monday at a late hour IN the
afternoon. Mr.. Sanford had been in a
critical state for weeks, and while his
death was not unexpected, II was q
shock to many. Through all of last sum
mer he was only able TO ride ont some
times and since that time had been grad.
lually failing, and his suffering most OF
the time has been intense. Hazen L.
Sanford was the youngest son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Sanford, born in Beth
el about 70 years ago. When young
man he was identified with the young
people of Bethel, the home farm being
in the town and it was there that his
early years were passed. Later in life
he came here and bought place and has
for years been prominent business man
in this village. He early affiliated him
self in business with his older brother,
Ariston Sanford, and his brother lin law,
Mr.. Robinson and during the lifetime OF
the latter the firm was known as Robin
son & Sanford Upon the death of Mr..
Robinson Hazen Sanford and his broth
er conducted the grist mill business
across the river, and after the death of
the brother, the business was sue
cessfully carried on by himself, until
few years ago, he sold the same to n.
n Morse & Sons. Since that time he
has lived in the house which his sister
occupied during her life on Randolph nv
enue, passing part of the time with
his daughters. Mr., Sanford in his long
residence here gained the love and
friendship of the community and his loss
will be a personal one to many. His |
business relations were of the most |
pleasant, he being a man of strict in |
tegrity, and his acquaintance one which
all alike would be pleased to call their
own. Mr.. Sanford married Clara Richmond |
who, with his two daughters, Mrs. John
Abbott OF Winchester, Mass, and Mrs.
Charles Dubois of New York, survive
him He also has four grandchildren
with whom he took much pleasure, dur
ing their visits here Mr.. Sanford was
a lifelong Democrat, always remaining
firm in his opinion; and his religious
preference was the Universalist faith,
and during his early life he attended
that church at Bethel. Mr.. Dubois has
arrived from New York, and Mr.. Abbott
from Winchester, Mass.
Mrs. w. Q. Slack, who has been for
months out of health, died suddenly ON
Tuesday afternoon at her home just out
of town. Mrs. Slack had been confined
to her home by illness for several weeks,
but her case has been hopeful till with
in a short time, and death came sud-
h. a.Ff
Beulah chapter, o. f. s., and Fern Re-
bekah lodge, and here she made many
friends who will miss her sadly. She
IS survived by her husband and one
daughter, Miss Hazel Slack, who was
with her at the time of her DEATH One
sister, Mrs. Dora Tredo, also survives /
and lives in town. The funeral will !
be held on Thursday afternoon,
rom her late home.
Mrs Henry f. Holbrook, who has been
1t the sanatorium for an operation, was
,ble to leave there on Tuesday and went
10 her home in Bethel, where she il for J
the present with Mr.. and Mrs. G. L.
Noble
DIR. Nutting, who came from Randolph I
Center on Tuesday to attend the circular
conference held with Bethany church
hat day, fell while walking to sle
'hurch and broke his shoulder. Only a /
,ouple of years ago he had the misfor- \
une to break his hip, which confined
i'm for months, and is just now able /
o walk with the assistance Of his cane. b
The circular conference of Congrega- b
ional churches was held with the Beth
my church on Tuesday with a good at n
Dinner was served by the [
aides of Bethany guild TO the visiting a
members.
The Christian Brotherhood held their d
Isual meeting in the parish house on h
ionday night and following the supper
talk was given by Prin. Greene Of the a
enter. who took for his subject "The
agricultural School, During his re-
marks he referred 20 the offer the state {,
ad recently received and expressed a 4
ear that the school might be moved.
o. J. Gross of Montpelier, district dep
ty GRIND patriarch, f. X. Clark, deputy
larshal. OF Montpelier r. J. Knowles.
equity marshal. and f. r. Campbell,
istrict deputy grand marshal, were in d
own on Monday night and Installed the a.
ficers Of the Odd Fellows lodge, and
lso Of the Encampment Mrs Carrie /
-ichols. district deputy president, and
lrs. Ella Smith Of Montpelier were pres q
Mt and installed the officers Of Fern \
ebekah lodge. Mrs Persons and Mrs. -
mith Of the same city were also pres.
NJ % attend the exercises and were the ~
yer night guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank p
NTH, leaving for home on Tuesday. a.