The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-04-23
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION
Death of Arthur Hamilton Hazen Of
West Hartford

West Hartford.
Arthur Hamilton Hazen died at the
homestead farm, West Hartford, on
Thursday April Is. He had been
steadily failing since the death of his
wife about year ago, the general
breaking up developing into creeping
paralysis. He was born on the Hazen
homestead, the brick house, West
HARTFORD, 76 years ago and was the
youngest and last surviving member OF
the family. of Levi and Sarah Hyde
Hazen During his prime Mr.. Hazen
was an able and honored official, wide
~ known and universally respected
and trusted throughout the town. lie
was an exceedingly genial and kind
hearted man, having real genius
for friendship and the touch of nature
that made him kin with all the world.
Slrcwd and keen and well Informed,
he had the sense of humor that is the
best safeguard against cynicism, and
the generous and charitable spirit that
despises selfishness and scorns mean
ness and greed. At various times he
was called upon to assume the care
of the aged and helpless people and ac-
cepted the task with an admirable pa
thence and graciousness. Until very re-
Gently his counsel was widely sought
and generously given in business al
fairs and the administration of es-
tates. Among the larger circle of rel
atives and friends that gravitated to-
ward the old Dimick place, augmented
in later years by many summer visit
ors. Mr.. Hazen was universal ia
vorite He was the type OF the old
New Englander that literary artists
love to depict and interpret but which
alas, seems to be vanishing from the
earth "Take him all in all we shall
never see his like again" The funeral
services. attended by large circle Of
relatives and friends, was held at the
West Hart ford church, Of which Mr.
Hazen was a lifelong friend and sup
porter, on Tuesday. April Is, conduct
ed by Rev. David Wallace.
On Monday. April 10, the Mems Dis
cussion club observed ladies night,
which was held in the library hall.
While the guests were arriving an or
chestra furnished music and also
played number of selections through
out the evening. At precisely $3.50, to
the strains of the orchestra, the guests
had the opportunity of meeting the
speaker of the evening. Dean Layeock
of Dartmouth college. In the receiving
line were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Cone. Mr.. and Mrs. A, T.. Watson,
Prof. Layock, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred l..
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Horace c. Pease.
After the reception A. T.. Watson, the
acting chairman of the evening intro
duced Prof. Laycock who spoke upon
the following topic; "Some Current |
Words and Phrases and Their Signif- |
canoe" Mr., Laycock spoke for about 25
in such manner as to hold |
the closest attention of the audience |
from the beginning of his forceful ad- |
dress to its close. After the address |
were served in the library |
room ON the lower floor of the build
ing.
Miss Ethel VI Tenney, the daughter !
Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Tenney of High |
land park, White River junction, and |
Joseph Goodhue of Bethel were mar
ried Thursday afternoon at the home |
of the brides parents in the presence |
of the families of the bride and groom |
and few invited guests. Rev. Robert !
Haseltine, pastor OF the Methodist |
church, performed the marriage cere
mony. The couple len Immediately for |
parts unknown The many friends Of |
the young couple wish them much joy |
and happiness in their married life
y. II. and L. s. Perkins were in Bos-
ton Thursday on business.
Secretary Baker, the war secretary |
AT Washington, y. G.. was in White |
River Junction Thursday on his way +
to Dartmouth college, where he was /
to give an address.
L. d. Wheeler left for Springfield on
Thursday TO attend the Methodist con
ference, which is being held there this
week.
Rev. and Mrs Robert Heseitine are
attending the Methodist conference.
which is being held in Sprin Aeld this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. VI, Bond were in
North Thetford Thursday TO attend
he funeral of Mr.. Murphy.
A. L. Bailey of 81. Jobnsbury, the
owner of the Bailey Music stores, was
in town Thursday TO call on W c.
". Marshall, the manager Of the local
music rooms.
Mrs. Edith VI. Going of Quincy,
Mass, was recently a visitor in town.
She was here to attend the meeting
VI Wenona clapter of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Going returned to her home on
Thursday.
Ca~cadnac chapter of Royal Arch
Ma sons held their annual meeting last
Thursday evening in Masonic hall and
elected the following officers for the
.oming year: Allan NJ. Hall. T.. H. r.;
frank H. Chapman, king; Charles w.
sawyer. scribe; ID. A. Perrin, treas
lrer; F. A. Carr. secretary; I. b. Platt,
=. of H.: c. Z. Raymond. r. A. G.;
D. w. Rector. r. s.; A. A. Gobeille, NJ.
If lst v; NJ. G. Hare, NJ. of ID V;
William j. Jennings, VI. of Sd V: r.
\. Spafford. tyler DIR. y. w. Daley
the newly elected officers in
lis most unique way. The chapter Ger
ainlv has fine corps OF officers and
he outlook for the coming year is
-ery bright.
Mrs. George Wheeler i spending the