The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-08
CROTON
Funeral of Marshall Robinson, Who Died
at Albany, N. Y.

at Albany, N. Y.
This community was again shocked
and saddened Wednesday morning when
il was learned that Marshall Robinson
had passed away during Tuesday night
at Albany, n. Y. He went to New York
two weeks previous in search of en-
ployment A letter from him the last
of the week brought news Of his illness
and message on Monday stated that
pneumonia had developed. His wife and
mother left that night and reached him
few hours before the end. The body
arrived here Thursday afternoon, ac-
companied by the above named, DR.. and
Mrs. H. A. Stevenson of St. Adams and
Miss Ridley of Bristol. The funeral was
held Friday afternoon at | o'clock from
the Methodist church, Rev. w. B. Duke
shore of Enoshurg Falls and Rev. p. A.
Smith of Groton officiating, The bearers
were DR.. II. A. Stevenson, Grover c.
Smith, Harry Brown and Burton Brown.
Burial was in the village cemetery. The
floral tribute consisted Of many beauti-
ful pieces, Gates Aiar" being especial
ly beautiful
Marshall G. Robinson was the only
son of Charles r. and Emma Heath Rob
inson. He was born in Montpelier 20
years ago. received his education at that
place, and came here with his parents
around 10 years ago. He was employed
in Boston a few years, but returned here
several years ago on account of his
health, which was never robust. Mr.
Robinson was young man OF sterling
worth, and was. respected by all and a
favorite among his many young friends
Sept. 10. 1917. he was united in marriage
with Miss Louise Lewis, the daughter
Of Rev. and Mrs. f. W. Lewis of GrotOn
Besides his wife and parents he leaves
many more distant relatives, and large
circle Of friends, who sincerely mourn his
loss.
Rev. Z. W. RuiTer of Enosburg Falls
has been engaged as pastor Of the Bap-
fist church, He is not expected to take
charge until April.
Mr. and Mrs James Frost of Mont
pelier were in town yesterday.
Mrs. Alex Welch and child arrived here
Wednesday on a visit to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. c. Glover.
The midweek prayer service of the
Methodist church will be held at the res
idence Of l.. S. Blanchard.
Mrs. Robert Hosmer of Woodsville, n.
H., who has been very i'll at Cottage
hospital since the last of December,
nassed away there Thursday afternoon
The funeral will be held at the Methodist
church here on Monday.
Mrs. Frank Sanders and son of Woods
vile, n. H., are spending q few days at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Heath.
Eugene Renfrew returned the first Of
the week from a trip to Boston.
Mrs. l. H. Goodwin and Mrs, Robert
Petrie were called to Woodsville, n H..
Thursday by the critical condition of
Mrs. Robert Hosmer. their sister.
Mrs. W. C. Chamberlin and Mrs Rem
frew Of Newbury were visitors here
Thursday and Friday.
Mayor John Donald of Charlotte, n.
c., and Sergt. Fred Donald of Quantico,
Va, who were called here by the death
of John Donald, sr, returned to their
respective camps yesterday.
w. D. Darling, who has been employed
at Bellows Falls during the winter, re-
turned 10 town on Wednesday, Mrs.
Darling viii cone next week.
Mrs. Annette Courtney went to-day
to her home at Lyndonyille, having re.
ceived word from her son, Frank, that
he had arrived in New York from over.
seas and expected to receive his dis
charge and be at home at an early date.
At the regular meeting of the Won.
ans Home Missionary society held Tues.
day afternoon at the Methodist parson-
age, Mrs. F. w. Lewis, wife Of the pas.
tor, was made life member of the So
ciety. This was done in appreciation OF
the faithful service she has rendered the
society as secretary during the six years
Of her residence here and for her efforts
in increasing the membership, which has
been more than doubled