The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-01
RANDOLPH
F. A. Phillips Died at the Home of His
Son in Washington.

A telegram came ON Wednesday morn
ing from Harry Phillips at Washington,
ID. C., announcing the death of his ia
Their, +. A. Phillips, who has been with
him since leaving the Baltimore, Md,
hospital, where he had been for treat
ment for the last two months. Mr..
Phillips went there expecting to undergo
an operation for serious bladder trou-
BILE, but, instead, took radium treatment,
from which he received little or no bene-
fit, and from there he went to the home
of his son. For the last two weeks he
had been losing ground, and he died on
Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Phillips
will arrive with the remains on Friday
might, and the funeral will be held from
the Bethany church on Saturday after
noon at o'clock, the Masonic fraterni-
lty having charge of all the arrange
ments. Mr.. Phillips was born in lS49,
and for many years had lived in town,
where he had many friends. In June,
1878, he married Abby, daughter OF Rufus
and Mahala Chadwick, who died in
ouig, lcoD, itdN ing oHc SUI, IldTTy L MI
lips. From this time Mr.. Phillips and
the son made their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dana Chadwick for many years,
till the son left town. Since that time
Mr. Phillips has boarded in different
places, making friends in all locations.
For years Mr.. Phillips has been inter-
ested in the band and orchestra, and in
the former was leader for a long time
He was good musician and will be
missed in both these places. He was
member of Phoenix lodge, +. 4 A. NJ,
of Whitney chapter, r. A. NJ, and of
Haswell council, r. & s. H., of this place
and OF Beulah chapter, 0, +. S. He was
also affiliated with the Knights Templar
in Montpelier, and other organizations
there. His acquaintance extended over
a large circle, from the fact of his being
a prominent member of the Masonic
fraternity and also a musician of high
order. Mr.. Phillips is survived by one
sister, Mrs. Lane of Montpelier, and by
a large circle of friends in town.
The funeral of the late Frank Girls
void was held from the late home on |
Trip of the ST. Johns church ofliciat-
ing. he having been communicate in
that church for several years.
Tho adjourned village meeting was
held on Tuesday hight at the high school
building with large attendance. After
mueh discussion over the proposed
change in the constitution and bylaws,
they were adopted with the addition of
two amendments and will be presented
TO the legislature in the near future for
action.
Mrs. A. A. Priest, who was in East
Granville over Tuesday night on visit
with Mrs. Clarence Webb, returned home
reporting an improvement
n the latter's health.
Avery L. Richardson, who lived on the
mall farm owned by Mrs. Joseph Til
,on on the Braintree road. died at his
lome on Tuesday night, the result of
3right's disease of long standing. De-
eased is survived by his wife and one
hid, and other relatives. The arrange
nents are not made known.
Mrs Annette Parrnelee is expected
rom Enosburg Falls on Thursday to be
he guest of Mrs. Z. c. Dodge till Sat
lrday. On Thursday evening she will
i've an informal talk at the home OF
drs. Dodge, and Friday evening will
i've her address in the high school build
ne.