St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-02

A beautiful christian life came to
a close on July "a, when Mrs. Peter
Wesson passed away after two
months illness. Sylvia Jane Sargent
was the daughter of Elijah and Sylvia
Sargent, and was born at Peacham
May "a, 1910. She was united in
marriage with Peter Wesson at
Peacham on May 8, 1864, coming to
Danville 81 years ago where they have
since resided. She was a member OF
the Congregational church and all OF
it's branches, and for many years has
been a most faithful Sunday school
teacher, always being present until
her health compelled her to remain
at home. Mrs. Wesson was a woman
whose christian character was ex-
emplfied in her daily life, and was
a devoted wife and mother, and her
presence will be greatly missed, not
only by her family. but by the entire
community. She leaves to mourn
her loss besides her husband, two
sons. Aaron of st. Adams and Asa
of this town, two grandchildren, Miss
Virginia Wesson of st. Adams and
Miss Vie Dole of this place. She also
leaves one brother, Asa Sergeant of
this town. The funeral which was
largely attended was held at her late
home last Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, her pastor, Rev. G. A. Adams,
officiating, assisted by Rev. M. H.
Sharples. There was a prOfusion of
beautiful flowers which spoke of the
love and esteem in which she was
held.
The community was shocked last
Thursday to learn of the death of
Mrs. George Pickett. Mrs. Pickett
had been i'll for six weeks with a
tumor and was taken to st. Johns
bury hospital last Wednesday, where
an operation was performed, but on
account of her weakened condition
she was unable to recover. Flora
Colby was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison Colby and was born
at Andover, N. H, AT years ago. In
June, 1888, she was married to George
Pickett of this town. She was a mem
Der of the Methodist church, the La
dies Aid and the Woman's Home
Missionary Society of the M. E.
church, and served each with true
faithfulness and her constant attend
ance at the church showed her chris
tian character. She was devoted to
her home. The funeral was held Sat
urday morning at the M. E. church,
Rev. NJ H. Sharples officiating, and
there were quantities Of beautiful
flowers.
Considerable excitement was arous-
ed last Monday noon when two auto
mobiles collided on the postoffice cor
ner here in the village. Both were
out of town cars. Fortunately no one
was injured, although both cars were
damaged.
Miss Spear Of Burlington was the
guest of Miss May Wilson the first !
of the week.
One Of the worst electrical storms |
known here for some time took place |
early Monday morning. Although no
serious damage was done by the hail |
and lightning aside from the burning |
out of the fuses of several telephones, !,
the high wind caused several acct |
dents, and at the home Of A. c. Nc !
Lean a tree fell on the roof of the |
house tearing down the chimney.
Miss Emma Stratton, who has been |
spending the past two weeks at the
home of her brother, w. o. Stratton.
and family, left Monday for Richford. |
Mrs. Seth Woods and brother, Os-
man Hatch were at st. Johnsbury last
den. Mrs. Laura Palmer, Mrs. Han
Clark of Peacham; Mr.. and Mrs.
Aaron Bolton and B. G. Rodgers of
Cabot.
Mr. O'Connor of Hardwick was in
town over Sunday. =,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Moore spent
Sunday at c. II. Browns at st. Johns
bury.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Durant Dole and
son, Joel, spent the latter part of the
week at the "Alsunelha" cottage at
Joe's Pond.
Miss Woodland and Miss Spaulding
OF Massachusetts are boarding at the
Elm House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hagar and
baby of Montreal. Que, are visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. S.
Ranney.
Mrs. Charles Parker of Caspian
Lake, Greensboro, and Mrs. G. II.
Harris of St. Johnsbury were recent
guests at w. Q. STATIONS.
Mrs. Raymond S. Nutting and
daughter spent the latter part Of last
week at c. II. Browns at st. Johns
bury.
Mrs. Ralph Grey of Springfield.
Mass, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Collins.
Mrs. Fred Wiley and three chill
dren OF St. Johnsbury were guests at
L. J. Hovey's the first Of the week.
Miss Ethel Bagley visited her aunt,
Mrs. Chase, at Bradford the first Of
the week.
Albert Burnor has gone to Cam