The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-23

Flora Benedict Colby, Former Resident,
Died at Whittier, Cal.


Word il received here by William II.
I,ougee of the death last Monday IN
Whittier, Cal, of his cousin, Flea Ben
edct Colby, native and longtime
resident Of this town. The deceased
was the oldest child of Charles K. and
Nancy (Seaver) Benedict, and was born
Aug. IL, 1885, on the farm long known
as the Squire Benedict place, now
part of the farm Of Dean h. Martin
She went to school at Barre academy
and later fought several terms OF
school in town. She became the wife OF
HILBERT j. Colby, and they lived fora
time on the farm now owned by M. K.
Benevides, afterward moving TO Barre
and later to Burlington. For the past
four years she has been in California,
dividing her stay with her sisters, Ella
Mrs. O. b. Griffin, and Susie Mrs.
Frank NJ. Erskinel the first named liv-
ing in Whittier and the last in Fill
more. She also leaves brother, Carl
j.. Benedict, of Burlington She had
not had good health for some years. II
is thought likely that the remains will
be brought TO this town later.
J. Thomas Jameson arrived in town
the 18th, after six months absence
in the west, making a study OF the aue-
tioneering business and finally finishing
a course in the National School OF Auc-
pioneering at Chicago, iii, He intends
to follow this business, and il is hoped
that he may be induced to locate in
this vicinity.
Joseph DeCoteau, who moved to the
house at the head of the gull, vacated
last fall by A. A. Reed, has now moved
back to his former home in ths w 4.
Briggs house in the village.
A very interesting musicale was Civ.
en- at the home of L. o. Morgan last
week, the occasion being the observ-
ance of gentlemen night by the
members OF the Home Study club, Of
which we hope to give !. more extend
ed account later.
Some improvement is reported in the
condition Of Adna b. Downs and
Charles l.. Hayward, both of whom
have been seriously i'll for several days.
Centenary III. H. churchRev. Alba
N, Marley, pastor. Sunday services
l0:45 A. m; sermon, THE Changeless
Christ followed by baptism OF chill
dren and reception of members. IL M,
Bible school You are invited to join
one of our classes. 1880 p. m, union
gathering Of both churches; sermon,
"a Living Memory" Tuesday evening, |
Z 80. Epworth league service; theme, |
THE Changing China; leader, Mrs. A. /
Fl. Jcwett Thursday evening, 1880, |
song and fellowship meeting. An
nouncement OF place and leader later. |
These are services for everybody.
Congregational church-Rev. Charles
f. Walsh, pastor. Services Sunday at
l0:45: topic, "The Irish Question" This |
question has been forced upon the at
tention of the United States by Irish |
men Our government is being pressed |
to recognize the independence Of Ire
land. Do you know enough about this |
question to be Judge on the ques-
ton? Should Ireland have home rule, !
or independence, or remain part OF |
the United Kingdom7 Many Irishmen
are in favor Of the United States go
ing to war with Great Britain over the |
question OF Ireland. What do you think |
about this? Come and hear this ques-
ton discussed Sunday morning Sun
day school at IL, noon. Mems class, to
which all men are invited, Service at |
Z 80 in the Methodist church. Christian |
Endeavor Tuesday at 1880 p. m.
The board OF civil authority will |
meet at the town clerks office Jan. "a,
1920, at 1880 p. M, for the purpose of
abating taxes and doing any other
business that may properly come before
said board. G. +. McAllister, clerk.