The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-09-28
DANVILLE
Sudden Death Of John A. Fisher
At Hardwick

In the sudden death of John A.
Fisher or Johnny" as he was
more familiary known in both his
home and among his schoolmates,
the youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis A. Fisher of Hardwick
Monday afternoon shortly after
school the shadow of gloom was
cast over the school and sympa-
thy of the community manifest.
The lad had attended school
every day and on Monday was in
especially happy spirits, had run
all the way home after school, his
home being in the Wiles house on
South Main street, where he
changed his clothes and came back
up town, and it was around half
past four that when about in front
of the postoffice or slightly to one
side or about in the driveway to
the back door of the post office, he
was seen to fall suddenly to the
ground falling on his face and at
full length. Several men and wo-
men were very near to him when
he fell but thought of course he
had fallen over something and was
just in play and would soon jump
up again. One of the senior boys
coming down from the academy
saw the little lad fall and he too
thought it was all in play, but
when he did not seem to rise this
student started on a run to help
him. He picked him up and carried
him into the office in the in the
postoffice and did what he could
to bring him too, and then went
for doctor. Dr. George soon al
rived, and also DR.. Clinton Bagg
Of New York city, who happened
to be near the scene, and then DR..
Ferris arrived. All three physicians
worked over the boy but to no
avail and he died in few minutes
the physicians attributed his death
to shock due probably to val
vular disease of the heart and per-
haps brought on by running over
over-exertion.
John Abial Fisher was born in
Danville June 16, 1909, and was
therefore II years three months
and three days old. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fisher moved to Hardwick from
Danville about two years ago. Be-
sides the parents he is survived by
a sister, Miss Emily, who grad
uated last spring from Hardwick
academy, two brothers, Franklin
and Lewis Fisher, and deepest
sympathy is extended the bereaved
family in their time of sorrow.
Johnny" was a great favorltc
in his home circle and among his
schoolmates, and he will be greatly
missed in both those places. |
There was a lively ball game
here Saturday afternoon between
Cabot and Danville. The score was
1911 in favor of Danville.
Mrs. L. e. Mosher of st. Johns
bury is visiting her aunt, Mrs. c.
H. Wilson this week.
Sam Rodgers has his garage
completed and he is ready to do
High school ball team went to
Peacham Friday afternoon. Sew
eral went out to see the game.
Score 80 in favor of Peacham.
Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Adams also
Ed Emmons, Timothy Emmons
and Maurice Biglow went to New
port Saturday to attend the re-
union of the 101st ammunition
train. They were entertained by
Robert Vance who recently moved
there.
Danville Grange and the High
and Graded schools are to unite
in public meeting at Grange hall
on Tuesday evening Oct. 4 at 8
O'Clock in recognition of School
Week" as suggested by the Com
missioner of Education, Demp-
sey. The object is the advance
ment of the interests of the
schools.
Literary and musical selections.
will be given by the pupils, and
others arc TO speak. Ldcli SCnooi
in the town will have gathering
during the week.
The school week gathering at
the Hill school is to be held on
Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 4 at 2 /
o'clock. 1t is hoped that the par
ents and other residents will at
tend to see the newly fitted build
ing and wish the school success.
Dr. and Mrs. l.. w. Burbank OF
Cabot were in town Saturday.
The question for the public
Pomona Grange meeting at Grange
Hall next Saturday afternoon is
"What Does the Farmer Need to
Improve his Condition." All arc
cordially invited to attend.
Albert M. Heath is cutting
Christmas tree in Berlin.
Miss Ruby Perry is Il guest OF
II. A. Paradis.
Mrs. George Morse entertained