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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF Bella cAssETr,

CTATE OF VERMONT,
~ District of Westminster IS.
The Honorable. Probate Court for the
To the heirs and all persons interested
in the estate of Bella Gassett, late Of
Putney, in said district, deceased.
whereas, application hath been made
to this court In writing, by the a1minls-
traitor de bonis non praying for license
and authority to sell all of real estate Of
said deceased to wit: Being the home
stead place of said deceased. located on
the west side of the highway leading
from Putney to Westminster West and
consisting of about one and one-half
acres with buildings theron also the
Bear Hill wood lot, so-called consisting
Of about 33 acres representing to said
court that it would be beneficial to the
heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of said deceased to sell said real
estate and convert the same into money
And bringing into court the consent
and appreciation in writing, of all the
heirs to said estate residing in this
state, and setting forth the situation OF
the real estate.
Whereupon, the said court appointed
and assigned the Sd day of March, 1917
at the probate Office in Bellows Falls, ir
said district, to hear and decide upor
said application and petition, and or
dered public notice thereof to be giver
to all persons interested therein, by pub
fishing said d. order together With tn,
successfully in The Vermont Phoenix,
newspaper which circulates in the neigh
borhood of those persons int rested II
said estate, all of which pit blication
shall be previous to the day ass igned fo
hearing.
Therefore. you are hereby notified t.
appear before said Court, at the time ant
place assigned, then and there in sail
court to make your objections to tn
granting of such license, If you Sc
| cause.
Given under my hand at Bellows Falls
in said district this 81 day of February
1917.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. Charles Miller is spending the
week in Boston.
Walter Twitchel has just bought a
registered Aitedale pup.
Alfred Wright is spending two weeks
with his grandparents in Walpole.
Lawrence Wild of Mt. Hermon spent
Sunday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs
Wild.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Williams of Wind
ham were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Bemis Friday and Saturday.
Miss Mary Holmes and Miss Marian
Nutting of Mortified, Mass, were at
their homes for the weekend.
Herbert Holbrook, Kurn Hattin boy
about Is years ago, was recent guest
at the Home and at r. r. Barber's.
Miss Charlotte Eaton of Putney and
Miss Lamoille Langworthy of Hinsdale
were weekend guests of Miss Helen
Hall. ar FW Tos
The mercury registered Monday morn
ing at o'clock from 20 to 26 degrees
below zero. The $50 train did not reach
Grout station till noon.
Rufus Brown of Alberta, Canada,
Joined his wife and children at Mr.. and
Mrs. Lynn Fullam's Sunday. Mrs.
Brown has been spending the past four
months with her sister, Mrs. Lynn Full
am.
The entertainment given by the Mt.
Hermon Glee club Saturday evening was
a decided success. The singing by the
club and the representations were of a
high order and will long be remembered.
The singing by the club at the morning
service Sunday was enjoyed by large
congregation. The Kurn Hattin boys
were again in their accustomed places
in church. The junior Christian En-
deavor meetings were reopened at 4
o clock, making the church work assume
some of its former activities. The Y.
p. S. c. f. are planning the work of the
coming year with a whole'hearted de-
sire for more and better work than dur
ing the past year. With leader and
director at the head of the church we
may all expect to see an onward march
towards higher and better life in the
community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
wINDHAM.
Miss Ada E. Stearns.

The death of Miss Ada f. Stearns oc-
Cured in Brattleboro Tuesday, Jan. 30,
following an illness with pneumonia. Miss
Stearns was born in Windham Oct 81,
1878, and was a daughter of the late Adel'
bert j. Stearns and Sarah White Stearns
Following her graduation from the School
of Domestic Science and Christian Work
in Boston in 1900 Miss Stearns filed sue
cessfully the position of house secretary
in the Toledo, Ohio, Young Women's
Christian association.
She united with the Congregations
church when IA years of age and continued
constant member ever since.
The funeral was held in BrattleborC
Friday, Rev. Richard II. Clapp of the
Centre church officiating. The hymns, NJ,
Jesus as Thou Wilt, and Lead, Kind,
Light, were sung by Alfred S. Thompson
The body was placed in the tomb il
Prospect Hill cemetery and the burial will
take place in Windham later.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
L
EMMA E. LARSON


GOTHAM S. LARSON.
Whereas, Emma f. Larson of Brattle
boro, in the county of Windham, in the
state of Vermont has this day filed in
the office of the clerk OF the county
court for said county her libel for a di-
vorce against Gohan S. Larson setting
forth in substance that she was on the
18th day of August, 1907, lawfully mar
ried to the said Gohan S. Larson and
that she and said lbellee lived together
Douglas in the state of Nebraska until
on or about September ~, 1907; that the
libellant has resided in the county of
Windham, for the past year; and has
faithfully performed all the marriage OBJ
legations incumbent upon her; that on or
about the 18th day of September, 1907,
the said libelee wlfully deserted said Ii
bellant and continued such desertion
hitherto for more than three consecutive
years And pra ying that the bonds of
matrimony between her and the said H.
belize be dissolved and that she be
granted bill of divorce. And ii appear
ing that the said libellee is without this
state. and that no summons can be
served on him:
IT is ORDERED, that the libelant no
tify the libellee of the tendency of said
petition and summon him to appear at
the term of the county court to be held
at Newfane. within and for the county
of Windham on the second Tuesday In
| April, 1917, on the first day Thereof, anC
answer to the same. by causing the sub
| stance of said petition and this order Il
| be published three weeks successfully II
| The Vermont Phoenix, a newspaper
printed at Brattleboro in said county
| the last publication to be at least si2
weeks previous to the commencement o
| said term.
Dated at Bratteboro, in said county
this 4th day of January. 1917.
+. d. Il. STOWE, Clerk.
Chase & Chase. Attys. for Iibellant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
JAMAICA

Howard Boynton went to Brattleboro
Saturday.
Mrs. j. s. Robinson spent Friday in
Townshend.
Floyd Clark and Mrs. Clarence Tor
rey are i'll with measles.
The L. /. S. will meet wednesday
with Mrs. Lucy Kellogg.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Knight have
gone to Albany, n. Y, to live.
r. j. Daggett has sold the Daggett
house to Judson Benson.
Samuel Patterson, who is working
in the hotel, is i'll this week.
About 20 were present at the benefit
tea at Mrs. A. w. Butler s, Tuesday.
Henry Mclean was in Mortified,
Mass, on q business trip the first of
the week.
Mrs. A. w. Thomas was called to
Salem, n. Y, because of the illness of
her mother with pneumonia.
The l.. |. s. expects to serve dinner
town meeting day, under the direction
of Miss Edna Burnap, first director.
Mrs. Chisholm, who is living at DIR.
Thomas s, spent several days in Bond
Vile, returning to Jamaica Saturday
Miss Ruby Perry, who is working in
the Office of the Vermont Printing Co.
in Brattleboro, spent the weekend in
town.
Mrs. Edna Lackey is staying with
her sister, Mrs. II. o. Emerson, few
days during the illness of her son
Floyd Clark.
Mrs. Annie C. Melendy of Soutl
Londonderry and daughter and Mr. anC
Mrs. Harold Hussy, of Swampscott
Mass, visited at II. p. Boynton S Sat
urday.
The W. G. T. L. met Thursday will
Mrs. Ella Robinson. There was a goot
attendance, including several visitors
Mrs. Stearns had charge of the pro
gram, which was interesting and in
spring and was taken mostly from pa
pers and magazines outside of temper
ancc publications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
F. S. Brown is slowly improving.

F. S. Brown is slowly improving.
Mrs. Georgia Jaquith is caring for
Mrs. Clarence Benson and child.
The continued cold weather is keep
ing people busy thawing out water
pipes.
The Josiah Goddard place south of
this village has been sold to o. D..
Parker.
F. A. Hulett, assignee, has closed the
deal whereby l.. T. Landman buys the
entire stock of the Londonderry Trad
ing company.
Donald Fletcher of Pike, n. H., who
has been working in Boston, has been
in town on business connected with the
Londonderry Trading company.
A good number of people here are re-
viving the old sport of snow-shoeing,
which is healthful exercise, but some
think rather strenuous, especially the
NEXT Inv - -~sN 49, '-- 80. ~N-- - -
Town meeting is near at hand, but all
is quiet. The town reports will be out
soon, then there will be plenty of sug-
| gestions as to how to run the town to
better advantage.
Leon Jaquith has finished work for
.. ID. Parker and has taken a position
with DR.. Millington hauling slabs from
the mill. He will move soon to the
Aiken place, which he has bought.
Kent Rcbekah lodge held a special
meeting Wednesday evening of last
week, at which time they entertained
Mrs. Clara Peterson of st. Johnsbury
grand warden of the state assembly, and
District Deputy Mrs. Louise Maynard
of Brattlcboro.
II. c. Benson and Mr.. and Mrs. d. L
Benson arc improving. Mrs. Aida
Phillips, their daughter, is i'll will
measles. Mrs. John Ellis of Brattlc
boro is caring for her. This family
seems to be having more than its shar,
of illness this winter.
Although not large amount of snow
fell it proved to be bad storm for tn,
railroad, as it made ice on the rails
thereby delaying all trains. The passen
ger train could not get out of the yard
The snow pillow came up to clear tn,
track. 1t made hard work and della,
on the rural delivery routes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Mrs. Caroline Clayton.

Mrs. Caroline Landman) Clayton,
aged so years, widow of Randall Clay
ton, died in her home on Main
street early Tuesday morning aft
er a short illness, following a long pc
Rod of i'll health. She was one of fam
lily of IL children, five of whom are now
living, three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Convey
of Brattleboro, Mrs. Cynthia Babbitt
and Mrs. Miranda Conant OF this place,
two brothers, Bradford Landman and
Luke Landman, also of this place. She
leaves two grandchildren, Arthur Glib.
son of Boston and Mrs. Maud Dewey
of Chiffon, Wisconsin, the children of
two daughters who died several years
ago. She was a devoted member OF
the Methodist church many years and
a constant attendant as long as hel
health would permit. She had a quiet
unassuming disposition. The funera
will be held at the house Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
SOUTH WINDHAM.
>. II. Rubbins is ill.

Mrs. F. II. Rubbins is ILL.,
Miss Eva Howe is visiting in North
field, Mass.
town over Sunday.
Ella Howe is assisting Mrs. T. +.
Smith with her homework.
Mrs. A. j. Baker is i'll, having trouble
with her heart and stomach.
Fay Smith, who was thought to be
convalescing, is not as well.
Walter Rand, who is i'll with pneu-
monia, is little more comfortable.
Mrs. w. G. Adams of Saxtons River
is assisting in the care of her son-in-
law, Walter Rand.
Everett Rhodes and Lillian Sturte
vant were in Brattleboro on business
from Saturday to Monday '';.i ~
Miss Stewart of the Mutual Aid as
ISOLATION at Brattleboro, came Mon
day to care for Fay Smith.
Stewart Burbee, young son of A. G
Burbce, fell from his highchair Mon
day, striking on glass and cutting hi
head. DIR. +. L. Gilbert was called anC
dressed the wound.
a quiet wedding took place Monday
evening at the home of Mrs. Elnori
Rhodes, when her grandson, Everett
Rhodes, married Miss Lillian Sturte
want. The ceremony was performed b,
Rev. p. Contois, pastor of the Baptis
church.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur F. Cheney anC
two children have been visiting il
Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Cheney and thu
children returned home Monday even
ing, but Mr.. Cheney will drive through
with team for Mr.. Farnworth, VIII
has bought the Puffer farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
STRATToN.

Mrs Il. C. Pike was in Brattleboro
Friday.
Mrs. +. G. Pike went to Montpelier
with her husband Tuesday.
On account of the trains being late
Representative f. C. Pike did not reach
home until Saturday.
Mrs. Alice Johnson went to her home
in East Dover Friday and will not re-
turn to her school until next week.
Miss Della Wheeler went with hcl
brother, Fred Wheeler, to West Town.
shend last week. to. spend few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
LONDONDERRY.

John Walker is helping do chores al
Fred Boynton
Tuesday morning was the coolest
yet. Some thermometers registered "a
below zero.
Mrs. Crossman has finished work al
Frank Stevens and Della Burton i.
working there.
News has been received here that
Mrs. L. S. Richardson of Chester De
pot is very i'll in Burlington hospital
Stillman Childs, who has been very
i'll for some time, is gaining, but can
not use his leg yet.
Mrs. Bulah Bolster, who has worked
for H. w. Smith of North Windhan
for some time, has gone to work fol
Fred Boynton. Mrs, Carlos Marbl,
takes her place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
Don't Let Skin Troubles Spread

Red, pimply skin that itches and
burns is embarrassing, and gets worse
if neglected. Bad skin is a social
handicap and constant source of
worry. Correct it at once with DR..
Hobson's Eczema Ointment. This
healing ointment kills the germ,
soothes the irritation and quickly re.
stores your skin to normal. For
babies suffering the tortures of eczema,
or for grown-ups who have long
fought chronic skin ailments. DR..
Hobson $ Eczema Ointment is a guar.
hnteed remedy, At your Druggist,
SOC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
ATHENS.

George w. Smith met with pain
full accident one day last week. He
jumped off moving sled and the
hunks struck his leg, inflicting a wound
below the knee which required foul
stitches to close.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Smith and fam
lily have moved onto tho Robbins
place which they recently bought and
have rented their other two houses tC
the mill men who will operate the steam
mill which is being set up on the Rob
bins place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
EAST JAMAICA,

Mrs. r. f. Robinson and daughter,
Doris, were in Brattleboro Thursday.
Perley Potter came home Friday
having finished his work in Brattleboro
Rev. and Mrs. Huntley Sprague of
Wardsboro were guests at n. d. Allen IS
last Thursday.
E. c. Clough of Westmoreland, n. H.
and T. j. Moroney of Grafton, Mass.
were in town the first of the week.
Rev. G. I. Ramsey, who is holding
evangelistic meetings in Townshend
was q recent guest at G. H. Gleason s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
BONNEVILLE.

Harold Roberts, who has been i'll,
is gaining.
Hugh Benson has returned to his
work in Manchester.
Stillman Crowninshield and Walter
Magoon were in Jamaica Tuesday.
Olivia Burbank went Monday to
Manchester to work for Mrs. Clarke
who is i'll.
Mrs. Bessie Whitman has returned to
Springfield, Mass, after being here
some time to assist in the care of her
mother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
Baby Has Many Ancestors.

A daughter was born Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Benson and has
the unique distinction of having four
grandparents and four great grandpar.
ents. The grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Benson and Mr.. and Mrs
+. H. Clough. The great-grandparent'
are Mrs. Carrie Benson, mother of A
c. Benson, John Cummings, father OF
Mrs. Benson, and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hoy, parents of Mrs. Clough.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OE ElIMICE kNIGLT

The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Marlboro. Commissioners
to receive. examine and adjust the cllims
estate of Eunice Knight late of Brattle-
boro, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby
give notice that we will meet for the
Barney, in the town of Brattleboro, in
said district on the fifth day of March
and fifth day of July, next, from
o'clock p. IN, until o'clock p. m, on
from the fifth day OF January. A. D.,
1917 is the time limited by sail court for
said creditors to present their claims to
us for examination and allowance,
Dated at Brattleboro, this 3lst day of
January, A. ID. 1917
j. l.. BARNEY,
l.. Il. BOND,
6-S Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16

The Reading club met with Mrs. II
A. Wheeler Thursday of last week. 1t
met the same day this week with Mrs
Arthur Wheeler.
Representative Z. r. Wheeler was
home from Montpelier over Sunday. II
A. Wheeler returned with him to at
tend the 1915 reunion of the house
Tuesday.
Bolton Amidon, Who has been work
ing for the American Locomotive Co.
in Providence, II. l., has been promoted
and is now in Montreal Canada, en-
ployed by the same company.
The speaking contest by the pupils
of the town will be held in Grcei
Mountain hall Friday evening of thi:
week. There will be first and secont
prize for three divisions, primary, in
termediat and grammar. After thu
speaking there will be dance.
At a meeting of the Ladies Benevo
lent society Mrs. Flora Anderson wa
chosen president, Mrs. Edith Dorst sec
retary and treasurer, Mrs. II. A. Wheel
err, Mrs. G. II. Wheeler and Mrs. A. ID
Wheeler directors. They voted to hav
dinner town meeting day in tn
church >vestry.
Commodore Betit, son of Eugen
Betit of this town, and Miss DIV
Gagne of pittsfcld, Mass, were mai
ried in Pittsfeld Sunday and came t
Mr.. Belts home here Monday. a re
ception was given them by their rela
tives in town Monday evening. MI
Betit IS sister, Aida, and friend, Philil
Racicot of Bennington, came wit
them. Mr.. Belts brother, Joe Betit
and Miss Georgianna Morrier attende
the couple at their quiet wedding i
/ PittsGeld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
u Estate of Frederick r. Holbrook.

The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District of Marlboro, Commissioners,
to receive, examine and adjust the claims
and demands Of all persons against the
estate of Frederick f. Holbrook, late Of
Chelsea, Mass, in said district deceased,
and all claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purpose aforesaid. at the County
Clerks office, in Brattleboro in said dis
trct, on the 26th day of February and
25th day of June, next, from IL o'clock
Il. m. until o'clock p. M, on each of
said days and that six months from the
18th day Of February. a. d. 1917. is the
time limited by said court for said cred
itors to present their claims to US for en-
animation and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 18th day OF
February, A. ID. 1917.
+. d. f. STOWE,
W. \. SHUMWAY,
6-S Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
His Strong Point,

"Is your husband much of pro-
wider, Malindy9"
Gle jes ain t nothin else, ma am.
He gwine to git some new furniture
o. ou!MS on :Houom OPP sap oq tu!p!AoId
git de money providin he go to work;
he go to work providin de job suits
him. ! never see such providin
man in all nah days"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
Activity in LAUNDERING.

Shedding is fine and people are max
ing the most of it. A large number of
teams are hauling logs from the Girls
void place to the Farnum mill, which
is leased by Parker & Gould and is run
ming on full time. A good number of
ears arc being loaded for the Vermont
Last Block company, also roller logs
by Mr.. Cunningham and E. H., Davis
has begun to load pulp wood. Altogether
it is a busy place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16

Mexico wants to borrow $l50,000,00O.
Her bonded debt is over 100000, 900
and she owes interest on it for two
years. OF unsecured currency Mexico
has about $300,0OO,O0O in circulation,
and there is an old item of defaulted
interest amounting to $4,000. 1t
is plain that Mexico needs a rich friend
and is i'll prepared to cope with pow
erful enemy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16

cd 2OO,oOO,OOO pearl oysters in a bay
in that country believes it will har-
vest millions of pearls through re.
Gently discovered process for imprcg.
mating the mollusks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
Central Vermont Railway
Corrected to October l, 1915.
Trains Leave Brattleboro

600 a. m. Except Sunday. For New
London.
700 a. m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry.
9.2O a. m. Except Sunday. For New
York via Springfield.
go a, m. Except Sunday. For South
Londonderry,
1925 a. m. Except Sunday. For Millers
Falls.
40 p. m. Except Sunday. For Keene,
New London and New York
via the Norwich Line steam
ers.
600 p m. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF LYMAN S, GAL

y HUMMELSHINE, NollCE.
~ ESTATE OF LYMAN S. GALE.
The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the district of Westminster. Commission
ors. to receive examine and adjust the
claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Lyman s. Gale.
late of Townshend. in said district. de-
ceased and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid, al the
residence of II. y. Batchelder in the
town of Townshend. in said district. on
the Sd day of March and Sd day of Au-
gust, next. from o'clock p. m, until I
o'clock p. M, on each of said days, and
that six months from the 9TH day of
February. A. d. 1917, is the time limited
by said court for said creditors tn nre-
sent their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Townshend. this eth day Of
February. A. ID. 1911"
F.. b. PATCHELDER.
F. A. BLOOD,
10 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
Showed In over Night.

A party of young people from here
planned sleighride to Colrain Friday
evening, February 8, but because Of
the severity of the weather the trip
was given up. They accepted the in
vitation of G. A. Murdoch to his house
to sugar eat. During the evening
the storm developed into q good Now
England blizzard, and the genial Mr..
Murdoch entertained the party until
morning. The sugar eat was enjoyed
and later in the evening there was
served an oyster supper with sand.
witches, fruit and confectionery. A few
Of the party managed to get home Sat
urday morning, while others arrived
home at various times between Satur
day noon and Sunday evening. The
young people speak well of Mr.. Muir
dock as an entertainer and his home q
place to 90 for good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-02-16
AUCTIONEER
A. W. }. Wilkins, BrattIeboro, Vt
Wide Experience. Terms Reaso abb
Telephone Connect ion
MARLBORO.
Death of Mrs. Lucinda Adams.

Mrs. Lucinda Adams 6S, one of the
oldest women of the town, died Thurs
day night. Feb. 8. For the most of her
life she had been resident of MARI
boro. She was born in Marlboro, where
she spent her early life, MAJ 10, 1S4s
She was married to Simeon Adams, and
for a few years they lived elsewhere
but soon returned to Marlboro, where
they spent their remaining days. They
celebrated their golden wedding in
May, 1898, and two years later, in
April, 1900, Mr.. Adams died. Since
her husband s death Mrs. Adams has
lived with her sons in the old home.
There was no real sickness. She had
been about the house each day and the
end came quietly.
She leaves eight children, IL grand
children, six great grandchildren and
one great great grandchild. The funeral
was held at IL O'Clock Monday, Rev.
II. II. Shaw officiating, and the burial
took place in the family lot at Mari
boro Centre.