The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-03-11
SOUTH RYEGATE
F. ]. Whitcher, Whose Funeral Was, Held
Recently, Sang at Over 1900 Funerals.

The funeral of Frederick j. Whitchef
who died suddenly of a shock last Weeli
Wednesday morning, was held i'll the
Presbyterian church here Saturday al
II o'clock, Rev. s. r. Simpson ofiiciat-
ing. There was a large attendance. A
number of Masons were present from
Wells River and the Masonic burial
service was used Mr., Whitcher was 40
years of age. His fine tenor voice and
his natural ability for and knowledge of
music made him prominent in musical
circles. For many years he was connect
ed with the we'll known Lotus quartet
of Auburn, Me, and it is said that he
| sung at more than 1900 funerals. Dur
| ing Mr. Whitcher's short stay in So1th
| Ryegate he made many warm friends,
who sincerely mourn his loss. The mem
bers of his singing classes here and at
Groton will especially miss him. He
leaves his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Watcher, of Newbury, one sister, Maud,
and a brother, Perley, who have the SYM
pathy OF all.
Alex T. Beaton, jr., is laid up with
blood poisoning in his thumb.
A. J. Smith was home from Lyndon
Tuesday to cast his vote at the March
meeting.
Henry Randall of jefferson hill is at
Cottage hospital, Woodsyille, where he
had small growth removed from his
lip.
The village school closed Friday for
two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Boyd and baby
daughter went Saturday to Dedham,
Mass, where they will spend the spring
vacation.
Miss Ella Samuelson went Monday to |
Barre, where she will visit friends. She
expects to visit in Ferrisburg also before
her return, which will be in two weeks.
Miss Jennie Webster went Saturday |
TO her home in Cabot where she will |
spend the spring vacation.
Miss Jean Darling who has been teach
ing in the. vicinity of South Stanford.
came Saturday to spend months vaea
ton with relatives here. Tuesday, Miss
Darling was called to Haverhill, Mass,
by news of the illness with pneumonia
Of her aunt, Miss Matte Slye. /
Mrs. 7. f. Cole returned Saturday
rom six months stay in Littleton, n.
H., with her parents. Mrs Cole has been
n poor health, but her many friends are
Had that she is now improving.
Mrs. Fred Brock aud daughter, Jennie,
pent Sunday at Donald Beaton's. Il
T. $. Gray went Monday TO Hanover,
y H.. to visit his wife, who underwent
N operation at the hospital there last
week Thursday. Mrs. Gray's many
riends are glad to hear that she is do
ng finely.
Rev. John Lyle and Rev. 5. T. Simp-
on, both gave to their people strong
temperance addresses Sunday morning.
n the evening. Rev. Lloyd Simpson of '
,yegate and Rev. John Lyle exchanged |
ulpits.
Miss Margaret Stephens, who teaches d
{ 1T. Johnsbury. was in town Saturday
D attend the funeral Of =. J. Which
T.
Rev. 5. T. Simpson went Friday to
burlington TO meet friend. Hon. Donald J
iorri=on Of St. Johns. Newfoundland. q
'ho has been spending the winter in Cal [
.ornia. Mr.. Simpson returned Saturday 5
corning. O
The school entertainment last week n
riday evening was attended by a crowd
audience. the proceeds amounting to g
3D. The program was an enjoyable one ?
nd vas well carried out The exhIbi- o