St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-03-08
SOUTH RYEGATE
Sudden Death of f. j. Whitcher-
Good School Exhibition.
(M. g. Han. CORRESPONDENT. }

| IN. Q. Hall, Correspondent
The entire village was shocked
Wednesday morning to hear of the
sud- en- death of F. ]. whitcher Mr..
Whitcher was at the home of his
grandmother, Mrs. J. r. McAllister.
The cause of his death is supposed to
have been a shock, he having had two
! shocks while in California. Mr..
Whitcher left California and came to
his fathers home in Newbury about
| two years ago, owing to poor health.
He had so far recovered as to be able
to conduct two singing classes, one
! here and one at Groton and to direct
the Presbyterian church choir here.
He had also organized a singing class
of 40 pupils at Wells River which was
| to have had its first meeting last week.
| Mr.. Whitcher was IS years OF age
The funeral was held Saturday at IL
| O'Clock in the Presbyterian church,
Rev. s. T. Simpson officiating. A num-
Der of Masons from Wells River We're
present and the Masonic burial service
was used. There was large attend
ance at the funeral. During Mr..
Whitcher's short stay in South Rye
| gate he made many warm friends who
sincerely mourn their loss. His singing
| classes which were ping good work
under his able leadership will espec-
| ially miss him. He leaves his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Whitcher, one sis
ter, Maude, and a brother, Perley.
The exhibit of school work held in
| Gibson's hall Friday afternoon was
voted a fine one and reflected mucn
credit upon teachers and pupils as Wen
as upon Supt. Smith. The entertain
ment given Friday evening was at
tended by crowded audience, the
gram was well carried out and very
enjoyable.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Ingram are invited to a reception
which will be given them in the Unit
ed Presbyterian vestry Thursday eve
ming in celebration of the lltn ami
versary Of their marriage
The village schools closed FRIDAY
for a two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs Gardner Boyd and
bahv daughter went Saturday to Ded-
ham. Mass, where they will spend the
spring vacation.
Miss Ella Samuelson went Monoay
to Barre where she Will visit Irlehos'
She expects to visit in Ferr1spurgh
also before her return which will be
in two weeks.
Miss Jennie Webster went Saturday
spend the spring vacation.
Miss Jean Darling who has oeen
teaching in the vicinity of South
STAFFORD came Saturday to spenq
months vacation with relatives mere.
Mrs. II F. Cole returned Saturday
from a six months stay in L1ttietoh'
N. H.. with her parents. Mrs. Cole mas
heen in poor health but her many
friends are glad to hear that she Is
now improving.
IT. 6. Gray went Monday to Hanover
N. H.. to visit his wife, who unoer-
went an operation at the hosplCai
there last Thursday. Mrs. Gray $ many
friends are glad to learn that she is
doing we'll.
Mrs. Fred Brock and daughter
1aania of wells River spent Sunday at
Donald Beaton's.
Rev John Lyle and Rev. S. T.
Simnson both gave to their people
strong temperance addresses SUNDAY
morning. In the evening Rev Lloyo
SIMPSON of Ryegate and Rev. John
Lyle exchanged pulpits
Miss Margaret Stephens VINO teacn-
es at st. Johnsbury was in town sat
urdav to attend the funeral OF +. D.
Whitcher.
The South Ryegate Midgets played
the NeWbury SecohuS at +.
wednesday evening of last week. II
was a close game, score 26 to 22 in
favor of Newbury.
Rev. S. t. Simpson went Friday TO
Huntington to meet a friend, Hon.
Donald Morrison of St. Johns, New
foundland. who has been spending tne
winter in California. Mr. Simpson re-
turned Saturday morning
Miss Matte Smith OF Groton anu
Charles Smith of West Topsham were
married Thursday afternoon at the
United Presbyterian parsonage here'
Rev. John Lyle performing the cere-
mony. The bride is well known mere
being a daughter of the late L. W.
Smith of Ryegate.
There will be a social dance in Glib
SONS hall Friday evening, Mar. 10.
Klark's orchestra, three pieces VIII
furnish music.