The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-27
MARSHFIELD
Mrs. Murds Smith Died at Birth Of
Child--Leaves Nine Children.

Child-Leaves Nine Children.
| The community was saddened OF
| Thursday to learn Of the death OF Mrs
| Murdo Smith, she having given brit
to a babe and passing away in about
three hours. Although the family has
resided in town only about a year and
d half, Mrs. Smith had endeared her
self to all who have made her acq,iain.
tance by her genial ways and devotion
to her family.
The case seems particularly sad, as
she leaves nine children, besides her
husband. an aged mother and broth
er, Joe LaBreck of st. Johnsbury. Mrs.
Smith was 80 years Of age. The body
was taken to Hardwick Saturday
morning, where funeral services were
held from the Catholic church The
remains were placed in the vault to
await burial in the spring. The family
has the sympathy Of the entire com
munity in its bereavement.
About $50 gathered at Pythian hall
Saturday evening for the community
Christmas. The cantata, "Col Grumpy's
Christmas" was given in very cred
liable manner by the children. The
band was present and rendered three
selections, which added much TO the
evenings program. Much credit is due
the children ard the committee in
charge of the program for the excellent
manner in which each part was taken,
as they were less than week in prep
aration. The tree was prettily trimmed
and heavily laden with gifts. Over
$40 was raised by subscription for gifts
for the children and shut-ins. The
various committees ar TO be congrat-
ulataed upon the success Of the com
munity Christmas.
The following are spending the holt
day season at their respective homes
Percy Pitkin from Tufts; Royce Pit
kin from the u. v. NJ; Leola Taft
from Thetford; Emma Collins from
u. ". NJ; Annie johnson from Woods
vile high school; Miss Florence Woos-
ter, who teaches in Barre, and Miss
Dorothea Cameron from Goddard.
The sawmil belonging to the r. j.
estate was sold at auction
Dec 20, The property was knocked
down at 81 400 to Charles Houghton,
and the same was decided TO Charles
G. A. Mears, j. W. Mears,
Phil Rogers and A. n. Cole. The new
owners are now ready to do custom
saving for the public.
The boys class will give a New
Years party at the NJ. H. church YES.
ny next Saturday evening, Dec. 81. A 1
hort program viii be given, games
will be in order and general good
lime for all. You are welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. L. Dwinell spent
Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. {
seon Wilson, at Wells River
Il. II. Taft. who works in Montpelier, |
5 spending Christmas with his family. /
Arthur Billiard was taken to Mary
fletcher hospital last week for treat |
nent. His wife accompanied him.
Mrs. Bert May and children are Wis.
ting at the home of her parents in
slmore.
A very impressive Christmas service
fas held at the NJ. 4. church last Sun
ay. A duet by Mr.. and Mrs. A T.
,avis and an anthem by the choir
rere especially enjoyed. Two were
aptized, one was taken in on prepare.
Dry membership and two were adj
lifted by letter
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Taylor of
n. H.. and Miss Gertrude
akin OF Everett, Mass, were guests of
is parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles LAX
!, over the holidays.
The sunshine" class Of the Congre-
atioinal church viii meet with Mrs G.
|. Collins next Friday evening.
perley o. Folsom OF Cushman. Mass.
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Folsom.
Verne Jewett is home for the holi.
ays from his work in Lincoln. n. II.
@. b. Honehton Of Montpelier. was a
isiness visitor in town on Friday.