The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-17
MONTPELIER
Body Of Dr.. William M. Ramsdell Buried
in Green Mount.

The body of DIR. William NJ Ramsdell
arrived here this morning, and the fu-
neral services were held from the chapel
at Green Mount cemetery, with Rev L.
c. Carson officiating. DR., Ramsdell died
in Binghamton, N. Y, where he was tax
en- from Oxford, n, Y, for treatment.
He had been poorly for about three
weeks, A year ago Mrs, Ramsdell died,
and her body was brought here for flu
neral and burial. DR.. Ramsdell was born
in Montpelier Nov. Is, 1858, and lived in
the city for many years. lie took den
tai course following his college prepara-
ton and then practieed his profession in
this state for time, after which he went
to Brooklyn, n. Y, where he followed his
profession % years, but for several years
had lived in Oxford. He is survived by
one sister, Mrs, o. c. Wiley of Oxford
Senator w. A. Root of Bennington
spoke at the mems forum of Bethany
church Sunday on the subject of Recon
struction," in which he claimed that if
the people of Vermont would put the
same amount OF energy, unselfish effort
and cooperation into reconstruction that
the Mormons have displayed in building
up their great system in the West, the
problem in Vermont would be easier. He
made it clear that he was not an enthusi-
asst over Mormonism, but used that as
an example to show what can be accom-
plished with a concerted effort. He urged
that Nermonters might well emulate the
untiring devotion to the state that Brig
ham Young and Joseph Smith did toward
their cause.
Miss Hilda Day of st. Johnsbury has
been visiting Miss Helen Burbank.
James Dewey OF Quechce arrived Sat
urday for a visit with Maurice Dewey,
his brother.
Mr., and Mrs. ArthGr Allen received a
message from Charles Allen that he ar
rived in New York Saturday. He was in
France short time. 1t is expected that
after he is discharged from service he
viii come TO Vermont for a visit.
Edward Grape, who was lieutenant in
a western regiment, has been visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Grape his par
ents, He came through the war without
wound, He has been in the West for
some years.
Sheriff and Mrs. Frank H. Tracy re-
ceiyed telegram this morning announc-
ing the death of Mrs, Lyle Tracy Da-
wilson at her home in the West, also
that the body would be brought to Chel-
sea, where the funeral was expected to
be held Wednesday. Mrs. Davidson was
cousin Of Sheriff Tracy. Her home was
in Chelsea, and she attended Montpelier
seminary several years ago, afterwards
going West, where she was married. She
recently had an operation for appended
tbs and failed 10 raAy.
Miss Helen Merrill left this morning
for Winehendon, Mass, to visit rela
tives.
Mrs John Durkee went to her home in
Fair Haven this morning, having received
notice last evening that her husband was
| i'll.
J.. c. Moody of Montpelier and c. Z,
Burt of Stowe are in Boston on business.
The Salvation Army conducted services
at the Washington county jail Sunday
afternoon.
The friends OF Lawrence A. Kelly are
urging him TO run for alderman in tie
fourth ward at the caucus to be held on
Tuesday evening, and il ia said that Mr..
Kelly has consented to go before the
caucus as candidate.
The case Of John f. Benjamin and Jesus
Aia vs.. Gustav and Clara Wolfram Ed
ward 0. and Grace Gould and Everett
Morse and the following trustees, George
| Smile, Jane Borland, F. r. Gleason and
| j. A. Wilcox. was returnable in Mont
pelier city court this morning. This is a
suit resulting from the giving Of note
some months since, which was passed
from one party to another, and the suit
/ is to recover 800.
Miss Mary KERN went to her home in
Burlington this morning, after a visit
with Miss Aileen KERN, her sister. She
was accompanied by Miss Julia Dover
who came here for visit with Fred
Dover. her brother.
Henry Dunbar went to his home in St
Adams this morning after q visit with
relatives in the city.
The Sandwich club was entertained
on Saturday afternoon by Miss Aileer
KERN.
John H. Watson, jr., left this morning
for his home in Cleveland, Ohio, after a
visit in the city with Justice and Mrs
Watson, ais parents