The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-04-25
WATERBURY,
Death of Mrs. Dean Nichols at Age of 2
Years.

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The funeral of Mrs Dean Nichols was
held in the Congregational chapel on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. d. Page
officiating In poor health for some time,
she had made her home with her sister,
Mrs. NJ. o. Evans, but had been i'll only
about one and one.half weeks, passing
away with static pneumonia.
| Sarah Jane Knapp was born in More
town Is years ago the 18th OF last No
vember. the daughter of ROLAND and Lo.
lisa (iillsl Knapp. About IS years ago
she married Dean Nichols, 30 years Of
this time having been spent here in town.
Mr. Nichols died three or four years ago.
She is survived by the one sister with
whom she made her home and two grand
daughters, Mrs. Lieut.. Goodrich of Buff
falo, n. ", and Mrs. Robert Perry Of
this town. The bearers were b, i. Wal
lace, Il. f. Joslyn, Ralph Parsons and
William Parks. Burial was in the VII
lage cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Babcock of this town, Merton
Johnson, John Dillon, l.. $. Hills and
Orrin Hills of Duxbury attended the flu
neral in Moretown yesterday Of Stephen
johnson, at which Rev. William Remele
of Waitsfed ofiiciated The bearers
were Walter johnson, Herbert Johnson,
Merton johnson and Frank Johnson.
Burial was in North Fayston Six vet
Grams of the Civil war, members of the
g. A. r., attended.
Patrons of the telephone exchange are
glad to welcome over the wire" Mrs.
Harry Bingham, who was for time be-
fore her marriage one of the most eff
cient of telephone girls. Mrs. Bingham
comes only as supply. Miss Gertrude
Smith of Montpelier is also here helping
in the office. Miss Dorothy Griffith is
away for two weeks vacation, during
which time she will visit Lieutenant and
Mrs. S. i. Goodrich at Buffalo, n. y, and
Miss Pauline Trowbridge at Springfield.
Mass. The other help in the telephone
office at present are Misses Louise Town
and Dorrine Robinson, and the night OPP
orator is Trevor Ayers.
Two stars on service flag at the
home of Joseph Jay on Elm street tell
the story of two sons in the service, Jo-
seph, ir., and John Jay, one enlisting
from Mortified and one from Montpe-
lier, both for the time in the l0l am
munition train. Both young men were
in good health when last heard from.
John Jay, who has been in Co. for a
of years, went to the border be
fore sailing for France. He was chief
mechanic, but asked to be reduced that
he might go into the trenches. He was
afterward raised back to sergeant and
at the last heard was being instructed in
gas warfare
Two messages received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Perry since the telegram
telling of their sons illness with pneu- !
monia at Camp Wadsworth are more ia
vorable, his condition improving, and
hopes are now entertained of his recov-
cry.
Miss Blanche Cady of st. Adams was
a week end visitor Of Mr. and Mrs. c, d. |
Robinson.
Mrs. Bert Goodell and son, Dan Good |
ell, of Windsor, who have been visiting |
relatives here, have returned to their |
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. r. Demeritt left yes
terday noon for Boston, Mr.. Demeritt |
going on business for the Demeritt com
pany. They will probably spend Sunday