St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-01
WELLS RIVER
Funerals of Mrs. David Allison anC
Carroll Rinehart-LOcals.


Mrs. D. G. Farwell, Correspondent
On Friday afternoon the funeral OF
Mrs. David Allison was held at two
O'Clock from her late home, Rev. Don
aid Fraser officiating. In accordance
with Mrs. Allisons wishes the service
was simple and brief, consisting of
scripture reading and prayer. Mrs.
Allison when Is years old came to
make her home in Wells River with
her uncle, Rev, Mr.. Palmer. Later
she was married to David Allison and
the couple have. always made their
home here. Mrs. Alison was devot-
ed home maker and mother, an active
church worker and for many years a
teacher to a large class of girls in the
Sunday school She is survived by
her husband, her daughters, Mrs.
Elise Allison Morse of Roselle Park,
n. J., and Miss Grace Allison, two
brothers, Ira Carpenter of BrookfieId,
Clarence Carpenter of Montpelier, two
sisters Mrs. Alden Vaughn of Paw
tucket, r. l., and Mrs. William Gage
of Lyndonville, and one granddaugh-
ter, Lucille Moorse.
On Sunday at 1890 the funeral of
Carroll Rinehart, assistant superin-
tendent of the White, Mountain divi-
sion of the B. & M. was held at the
Congregational church. Rev. Donald
Fraser conducted the service which
was largely attended by the railroad
employees and officials and a wide
circle of friends.
Mrs. Jerome Hale entertained a few
ladies at a thimble party Monday in
honor of Mrs. Nellie Sturgis of New
Britain, Conn.
Those from out of town to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Allison were MIR.
and Mrs. Carl Moorse of Roselle Park,
n. j.. Mrs. Alden Vaughn of Paw
tucket, r. L., Mr. and Mrs. William
Gage of Lyndonville. Ira Carpenter of
Brookfield, Clarence Carpenter and
daughter Irene of Montpelier, Miss
Elizabeth Ross of Newbury ana Mr..
and Mrs. Lyman Wheelock of North
field.
The w r. Corps give public whist
party at the G. A. r. hall on Wednes-
day evening, March 1, from S:15 to
1890.
Mrs. W. H. Buck is seriously ill at
her home. Miss Duren, r. N, is car
ing for her.
Newton Field is i'll with pneumonia
and a trained nurse, Miss Underhill,
is caring for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Cameron of
Newport spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Cameron.
Ronell Cox was operated upon for
appendicitis at the Cottage hospital
Friday. He is making favorable re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Littlefield
were called to Concord, n. H., Friday
by the sudden death of Mr.. Little
fields brother-in-law.
The Ladies Aid society meet this
Wednesday afternoon for sewing al
the home of Mrs. George Parker.
The Study club met Monday eve
ming with Mrs. w. H. MunselI. Papers
were read by Mrs. Sly, Mrs. Eva
Learned and Mrs. Fellows
Mrs. Donald Fraser was hostess
Wednesday last to the Thimble club.
Winston Marcy has been quite sick
the past week with bronchial trouble
Miss Isabelle Field has been quite
sick with tonsilitis the past week.
A basket ball game was held Mon
day evening between Newbury Second
and Woodsville Independent teams.
The game was largely attended. A
sleighing party drove from Newbury
to witness the game.
Carl Marcy and Miss Lillian attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Marcy's sister,
Mrs. Emma Rogers, at North Haver-
hill, Saturday.
John B. Hay of Bradford was in
town Saturday.
Mrs D. G. Farwell and son Jerome
visited in st. Johnsbury Tuesday.
Mrs Charles Quimby spent Sunday
in Bradford.
Miss Marion Murphy of Lowell,
Mass, was a guest of Miss Ella George
Friday and Saturday.
John Rourke visited his son, Frank
Rourke, over Sunday.
Roland Leavitt of Derry, n. H,
called on friends in town Monday.
Several members from the Arbutus
Rebekah lodge attended a special
meeting of the Woodsville lodge last
Wednesday evening.
GREENSBORO
George A. Porter, Correspondents