The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-10-26
WAITSFIELD
Obituary of Alice Folsom, Who Died Oct,
20 of Pneumonia.

As the new day was beginning, Oct. 20,
death again took its toll and the life OF
Alice Folsom passed into the beyond
The end came at the home Of James
Somerville in Waterbury, where the de-
ceased had made her home for more than
two years. She was supposedly recover
ing from influenza when pneumonia set
in and in spite of all that friends and
medical aid could do, she only lived a
few hours.
Miss Alice EstelIa Folsom was born IN
Waitsfeld April Is, 1882, being the ninth
child of the late George Folsom. She re-
ceived her education in her home town
and at Montpelier seminary, later teach
ing one term Of school. Much of her
time had been spent in the dressmaking
line but for more than ten years she had
made her home in and around Water
bury She was an active member OF
Emerald Rebekah lodge Of that place,
Several years ago she united with the
Congregational church Of Waterbury and
her untiring efforts there, especially in
the Christian Endeavor work, will not
soon be forgotten. This, together with
her vital interest in the recent Red Cross
endeavors, held large place in her NE
and it is in these circles that her early
death will be deeply felt. 1t was one OF
the girls pronounced characteristics to
be constantly doing for Others, often to
the disadvantage of self.
The body was embalmed and brought
to her old home on Monday. Due to the
prevailing condition, only a prayer was
given at the house, but the usual burial
services were held at the Congregational
cemetery at Waitsfield, on Tuesday att
ernoon, Rev. Mr.. Boicourt officiated, as
sisted by Rev. William Remele, pastor OF
the Congregational church at Waitsfeld
Her two brothers, John and Charles, to-
gether with her two brothers-in-la law, Tom
Mehuron and Clarence Strong, acted as
bearers.
Many were hindered from attending
the funeral but some OF those from out
of town were Mrs Grant Russell, MIR. and
Mrs. Max Ayers, and Mrs. Boicourt and
daughter, Jane, of Waterbury, as well as
Mr.. and Mrs John Folsom of Middlesex.
The family wish to take this opportu-
nifty to publicly thank Mr.. and Mrs. Som
erville and family for their unceasing
love and care for Alice. They feel that
all was done for her that human aid
could render.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Neill and Clay
ton, together with Stephen Stewart and
son, are all sick at Thomas Neill's. Mrs.
Nell has been assisting at Burt Neill's
and presumably the disease was con
tracted there,
NJ IN
town Tuesday, accompanied by their
daughter, MABEL. Mrs. Long came to
care for her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Grit
fifth, who Is still very sick.
Mrs. Clara Miller came TO Waitsfeld
for rest, but after only few days
stay was called to her daughter, Mar
garet, at Lace Placid, who is sick with
pneumonia resultant from influenza
News from Roy Bragg is that he was
much better and expected TO be back
with the boys few days after his letter
was written, Oct. 5.
The many friends of DR.. and Mrs.
Howard are very glad to know of the
improvement of their condition and that
of Marguerite's at Fort 0glethorpe. Miss
Carrie Stokes and Mrs. Hickey, who left
Burlington to care for them, were both
taken sick on the journey and are in Ohio
under medical care
Carl Long and Gerald Stokes, who left
Waitsfield Monday morning on the for
,mer's motorcycle, arrived at 1880 that
night in Mechanicsville, N. Y.
a letter from Leon Joslin states that
he arrived in Washington, d. c., passed
the physical examination and is now a
member of Uncle Sans regular army.
DR.. Robinovitch was called to report
for government duty and Waitsfeld is
again without medical aid
John Buzzel Is improving, but Lena
May is now quite sick.