The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-05-06
PERU

D. c. Grant, Mr.. and Mrs. X. A.
Cosmus Of New York. spent a few
days In town the last Of the week.
Mrs. W. H. Burroughs and daughter
Evelyn, of Manchester Center. spent
Saturday and Sunday at w. b. Sim
onds'.
Mrs. Susan Jane tConable) Sawyer,
wife of Sarel A. Sawyer, died at her
home here on Wednesday after an i'll
ness covering number Of years She
had been a resident of this town ever
since her marriage to Mr. Sawyer over
30 years ago. She was a beautiful
Christian woman and her sweet influ-
ence will be missed by all who knew
her. She leaves, besides her husband,
one daughter and number Of grand
children, two of whom she took in
their early childhood after their own
mothers death and has reared to
young manhood and womanhood. Her
age was 73 years. The funeral was
held from the church here on Saturday
afternoon; burial in the North ceme-
terry.
We have to record the passing away
of another native of this town in the
death of Josiah H. Whitney of Land
grove, which occurred at his home
there at midnight, Monday night,
April 26, 1915. Josiah Hapgood Whit
ney died Monday night after an ill
ness of few weeks, which terminated
in shock late Sunday afternoon and
from which he never regained con-
seriousness. His funeral was held from
the church here, of which he was
member for many years, on Thursday
morning, prayers being said at the
Landgrove home. The burial was near
his relatives in the village cemetery.
Rev. r. A. Burn, his pastor, with Rev.
S. S. Wood of this place, ofiiciated.
He was son of William w. and Persis
(Hapgood) Whitney and was born in
Peru little over 72 years ago. His
whole life was spent here, with the
exception of the last five years which
have been spent in Landgrove, where
he and his wife moved to be near their
daughtr. For over 40 years he owned
and occupied the farm now owned by
A. M. Best of New York City, known
as the Benjamin Barnard place. No
vember %, 1866, he married Mary j.
Walker of this town, who survives
him. To them were born two sons,
Loren Josiah Whitney of this place;
and William Ira Whitney now of Ply
mouth, Mass, and one daughter, Eva,
now Mrs. George c. Thomson Of Land
grove. He was a devoted husband, a
loving parent, and kind neighbor.
His interest in his native town never
failed and one Of the greatest pleas
ures Of his last years was his visits
to his sons home here, attendance at
our church services when able to do so,
and the meeting of his lifelong
friends.
'Life, we've been long together
Through pleasant and through cloudy
weather
'Tis hard to part when friends are
dear,
Perhaps twill cause sigh or tear;
Then steal away, give little warning
Choose thine own time.
Say not Good Night, but in some
brighter cline
Bid me Good Morning"
NJ. E. w.
Congregational Church Notes
Rev. Stephen S. Wood, Pastor.
Morning service at II o'clock Ser .
mon, "The Mighty Power of Love ,
The Lords Supper and reception of
members.
Sunday School at the close of the
service.
Christian Endeavor on Sunday even
ng at 7:30. Subject, "Why | am
Proud of my Denomination" Leader,
Mrs. Ellen Burroughs.
Preparatory Lecture this evening
Thursday at 1880 in the church. !
Subject, "All the Way to Beth-Car." !;
Those who are to unite with the !
hurch should be present at this meet I
ng.