The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
RANDOLPH
Forest Southland Died at the Age of II
Years-Born in Addison.

Forest Southland, who was stricken
with shock of paralysis last Tuesday,
passed away on Friday afternoon a !
o'clock. Mr.. Southland had been out
of health for long time and unable
to get about on account of his great
weight. Forest Southland was born in
Addison II years ago, one OF four rnii
dren born to Ransom and Harriet
Crane Southland. His youth and
early manhood were passed in that VI
cinty. but following the death OF ms
wife and daughter there. he came 70
Bethel and there married Sarah MD
der about 81 years sgo, They pur-
chased farm on Royalton hill, only a
short distance from Bethel village, and
lived there till failing health com
PEELED Mr.. Southland to sell the farm,
and about three years ago they came
here, where they have since that time
lived. Deceased is survived by one
brother. Ernest Southland. who is eX-
pected here to the funeral, which VIII
be held at the home on Tuesday after
noon at , O'Clock. Burial will be in the
new cemetery south of the village
Railroad travel was entirely suspend
ed here on Saturday, and no trains
passed over the road to st. Adams ON
account of washout near Roxbury,
Sunday afternoon the train from the
north passed here about o'clock.
A very pleasant eysnlng was ar
ranged by the Methodist and Baptist
churches on Friday night for the brass
band members who had been assist
ing at the two churches in the even
ing services for about three months.
A supper which was very delicious, was
served at 7 O'Clock by the ladies OF
the two churches in the Baptist vestry
and the walters were taken from the
societies. Most of the members and
friends were present, although the
weather was very unpleasant and the
walking almost impossible. Following
this, the company repaired to the au-
ditorium of the church, and a fine pro
gram was given, which consisted OF Sc
lections by the orchestra, and selections
by A. X. Hall, the proprietor OF The
Strand, who has not been before the
public in this capacity since coming
here. Mr.. Halls selections were very
fine, and given with much enthusiasm
and spirit, and in an accomplished man
ner. His John Smith, L. 5. A, was
fine at the climax. and the house
caught the spirit of the same and gave
him a hearty applause. Mrs. II. )
Smithers gave solo, and Mr.. and Mrs
! Smithers duet, all of which was
great enjoyed by all present.
Saturday afternoon the Randolph
Woman's Literary club held a regu'
lar meeting in the parish house, which
was attended by many guests and
members. Mrs. II. r. johnson was the
hostess and met the guests with much
cordality. Mrs. J. 2. Clifford, the pres
ident Of the club, presided. The first
number was selection by the Ran
dolph high school orchestra Their
music is always enjoyed and at thl'
time was much appreciated. The pres
! ident then introduced Prin. G. l.. Greer
of the Vermont agricultural school al
the Center, and Mr.. Green proceeded tx
give an interesting talk, relative tt
| his experience in Y. NJ. c. A. worS
across in the past war. Miss Mary Law
| son. the music teacher in the school
who gave two selections which wer'
very pleasing to all, Mrs. L. $. Brigham
accompanied her in her usual talente'
manner. The meeting was grea
| success.
Miss Julia Cummings has come from
Lowell, Mass, to pass an indefinite
time with Mrs. A. II. Powers, and vii
be employed as bookkeeper in the OF
fee of the l.. w. Webster corporation