The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-11
A CENTURY OLD

Hon. sherman Nichols Of Dorset
Passes the Tooth Milestone on
March I'd. Quiet Celebration at
Home of Granddaughter.
From 1920 to 1920 is a stretch Of
life allowed very few, and when the
century mark Is attained by man or
woman the community in which the
event occurs is more than proud Of the
Distinction and honor Of the person
attaining SO ripe an age. For the
third time since July l4th, 1879, Dor
set has been able to recognize a one
hundredth birthday. uncle" Isaac
Farwell in 1879, Aunt" Betsy Gray in
the early nineties, and last week We'd
nesday, March Bird, Judge sherman
Nichols in the home of his grand
daughter, Mrs. VIM Crandall, received
che congratulations Of relatives and
friends who had gathered TO do honor
and show respect TO the man who, for
100 years, had lived and worked
among them.
On account of weather conditions
and other causes II was not advisable
20 have what Dorset folk would have
liked namely a large public meet
ing in the Town Hall or church. In
stead, a committee, representing the
village and about 100 friends from all
parts OF the United States, called al
the Judges home and presented him
with a picture Of himself taken IN
1915, a solid silver plate with suit
able inscription engraved thereon and
a sum Of money which all believed
would be Of use to him while still with
us. T. NJ Campbell, on behalf Of the
subscribers and the committee pre-
scented the aforementioned articles
with d few words Of congratulation
and thc wish Of all that be be granted
good health and remain with us for
many more years Mr. Campbell then
read few OF the letters which he had
received from cut Of town friends and
also the names Of the friends from
distant points. some 80 or more. At
ter tie presentation the members Of
the committee, and the relatives held
an informal reception with the Judge
rs the central figure Mr.. Nathaniel
McWayno and Mr Israel Sueeter,
who had been especially invited by the
committee, had quite a little chat with
him and events OF 40 and 80 years ago
were gone over with considerable
pleasure b. them, much 20 the amaze
ment Of several Of the great grand
children who were listening. Judge
Nichols, while not able 70 walk
around very much, appeared to realize
what was taking place and 10 appreci-
ate the fact Of his having attained
such a ripe age and that the day was
being made a gala one for him. He
listened closely to all that was being
said and at the same time enjoyed his
aftor-dinner pipe. Just before the de-
parture Of the committee, ice cream
and cake were served by the hostess
which was enjoyed by our i0O-year-old
friend a. much as by his youngest
ereat-great-grandchild. A beautiful
birthday cake appeared with 100 on
the frosting. All present, including
the honored guest. had a slice Of the
delicious CONNECTION made by the
hostess.
The committee, not wishing to IA
,igue the Judge. then shook his hand
and babe him farewell. Il goes with
out saying that all sorts Of good wish
Is we're given 70 him and also to Mrs.
Vim. Crandall Tor her kind and loving
attentions 70 her fathers father.
Among those present from out Of
town were: Mrs. Ralph Cary, Hins-
dale. y. r.; G. Il. Nichols. Walpole. \.
n. Mr. Jamcs Kilbourn and Mr.. ane
Mrs. Richard Bates. Manchester, rel
ativcs 81 Judge Nichols Mr. and Mrs.