The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-03-23

Lebbeus WEIGH, Aged SO, Died Recent
ly---Leaves Sister 90.

Lebbeus WEIGH passed away en-
Thursday, March 10, at his home IN
the north part OF the town. HIS de-
mise was due largely to the infirmi'
ties of age. Funeral services were
held Saturday at 10 a. M. from the
home, Rev. Stead Thornton officiating,
and burial was in the village cemetery.
Mr. WEIGH was born in Groton eighty
nine years ago the 18th OF September,
1921. and has always resided in town.
He was three times married. Ills hrst
wife was Sarah Page, and two daugh-
tiers were born to this union, Eta
Mrs. L. G. Welch), who died many
wears ago, and Mrs. Hannah Hatch,
who passed away in November OF last
year. His second wife was Huldah
WEIGH, and few years after her
death he married Martha Page, a sister
of his first wife. Since her death four
years ago, he has been cared for by
his son, Edward. and family de
leaves four children, Jacob, Heman,
Edward and Blanche, Mrs. Fred Hayes,
all of Grotoh, and several grandchh-
dren. Besides his immediate family
he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Eiylra
Norwood, Mrs. Isobel Mills of Grot-
ton, Mrs. Mary j. Emery of Little
ton, N. H., and three half-brothers,
Timothy of Mortified, Carlos and Lev
erett Of Groton. Mr.. WEIGH was the
oldest man in town, although not the
oldest person, as Mrs. Norwood, his
sister, is in her DIST year,
Miss Mildred Taylor, who has EN-
ployment at Woodsville, n. H., was at
her home here on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Knox Of ST. Adams Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Knox, her
parents, over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Eastman Of
Woodsville, N. H., were recent visit
ors of Mr.. and Mrs. George Eastman,
their parents.
The village schools closed last Fri
day for weeks recess. Miss Dorothy
Miller, student in the high school, is
passing the recess at her home in Tops
ham.
Mrs. l.. G. Welch returned Tuesday |
from a visit of several days with her
daughter, Mrs. c. A. Miller, and Fam
Nv of Barre. She was accompanied by |
her grandson, Loren McAllister.
Mrs. r. A. Davidson returned on !.
from a two days stay at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. /. Heath |
at East Ryegate. She reported the
family to be somewhat improved from /
their recent attack Of the grip.
Rev. Stead Thornton was at Wells |
River Monday and Tuesday. Monday |
evening he gave talk before the
Study club.
Mrs. Roosevelt Leet and little son
returned to their home at Topsham On
after visit Of several Jays |
with Mrs. Leet's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. N. Mckay.
Miss May Gilfllan, county demon
stration agent, will be in town March /
81 to conduct the monthly demonstra
ton. A course in dressmaking and |
millinery is to be next taken up, the
first lesson to be on making over and
patterns. 1t is hoped . good
number will come ont and the member
ship increased. The meeting next week
will be at the Baptist church vestry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Carpenter left
for Boston, where Mrs.
Carpenter went for medical advice and
treatment.
The March meeting of the Reading
club was held Tuesday afternoon at
the M. E. church parlor. The program
On child culture was especially inter
asting and helpful. A good number
was present.
Miss Joanna WEIGH was in Monspel
Ter Tuesday to have an X-ray taken of
her ankle, which she injured by fall.
ing on the ice several weeks ago. She
was accompanied by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. q. Welch.