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OBITUARIES OF THE WEEK.
CORNELIUS N. BLISS DEAD.
END DUE TO HEART FAILURE.
New York Merchant and Republican
Leader Had Been 11l for a Year-
Member of McKinley’s Cabinet.
Cornelius Newton Biiss, for years one of
the prominent figures in national repub
lican politics and otherwise well known
as a merchant and a member of the dry
goods firm of Bliss. Fabyan & Co. died
at his home at New York Monday night of
heart disease. The end was not wholly
unexpected, for Mr Bliss had been ill for
a year, and his family and friends had
noted for some time that he was fast fail
ing. He did not take to his bed, however,
until a few days ago. While his death is
attributed to heart failure, there had been
a general breakdown due to age. Mr Bliss
was TS years old. Mrs Bliss, Mr and Ill's
Cornelius Bliss. Jr., and Miss L. P. Bliss,
a daughter, were at the bedside.
Cornelius N. Bliss long ranked among
the most upright, enterprising and suc
cessful merchants of the metropolis. He
was a libera! supporter of charitable and
other enterprises conducted for the public
welfare. Mr Biiss was born in Fall River
January 26, 1833, the son of Asahel and
Irene Borden (Luther) Bliss, and attend
ed the public schools, including the high
school, of that city. He began his busi
ness life in his stepfather's dry goods com
mission house in New Orleans, and in 1848
went to Boston, where he was employed
by James M. Beebe & Co, commission mer
chants. He soon became a partner in the
firm, beginning a career of unusual suc
cess. Hard work and effectiveness of meth
od were ingredients of his secret. In 1806,
when he was a partner in the Boston firm
of J. S. and E. Wright & Co, he went to
New York to take charge of a branch of
the firm’s business. The branch soon out
grew the main concern and developed later
into the well-known firm of Bliss, Fabyan
& Co, dry goods commission merchants,
established in 1881.
Mr Bliss’s interest in the politics of the
state and nation was always lively and he
was a frequent and generous contributor to
the treasuries of the republican party,
though not allying himself with its fac
tions. He many times refused to run for
or to accept public office, declining, for in
stance, in 1885 and 1891, to be a candi
date for governor, His first acceptance
was that of the portfolio of secretary of
the interior in President McKinley’s cab
inet. He took .office in 1597 and resigned
in February, 1599. He was chairman of
the New York republican state committee
in 1887 and ISSB, and _ treasurer of tbe
republican national committee from 1592 to
1908. He was trustee of various financial
institutions in New York, former presi
dent of the New York hospital and the
New England society, vice-president of the
chamber of commerce and member gif the
executive committee of the national civic
federation. He was a member of tho Union
League and many other clubs. In 1859
he married Miss Elizabeth M. Plummer of
Boston.
DEATH OF A. F. H. PILLSBURY.
Springfieltl Overseer of five Poor and
a former Alderman Seized With
Heart Failare.
News received here Thursday of the sud
den deatn at Poland Spring, Ale., of Alfred
F. 11, Pillsbury, a member of tiie overseers
of the poor and formerly alderman from
ward 5, occasioned much sorrow to all those
in Springfield who knew Air Pillsbury and
who had no reason to believe that death
would claim him so soon. The news came
as a great surprise to nearly everyone here,
although Mr Pillsbury's business associates
and a few of those nearest to him knew
that his heart had troubled him slightly of
late.
The death of Air Pillsbury means the
loss of a man who enjoyed the greatest
respect of men in business, political and
civic life in Springfield. He was beloved
by ail those who knew him intimately be
cause of his kindly, genial disposition,
and because of the readiness with which
he gave of his time and efforts to those
who sought them. No man who has been
connected with city government affairs
in recent years was held in higher regard
and esteem than Air Pillsbury. His nature
was full of cheer and optimism.
Mr Pillsbury with his family had been
at Owls Head, Me., during the summer,
most of the vacation days being spent at
their summer cottage there. He went by
automobile, and recently, after his son. Al
fred, left to resume his studies at Will
iams. and his daughter, Anna, to continue
her work at Smith, he and Airs Pillsbury
went to his old home at Limington, Me.,
where Air Pillsbury’s brother lives.
Last December, on the reorganization of
the K. H. Smith manufacturing company,
Mr Pillsbury became vice-president of the
concern and removed his office from the
building at 14 Fort street, occupied by
Oppenheimer & Field, to the Smith com
pany’s quarters on Alain street. There he
continued to carry on his insurance and
real estate business in connection with his
duties as an officer in the Smith company.
Mr Pillsbury was born of Quaker
parents ill Limingiton, Me., May 18, 1856.
His father was William Cobb Pillsbury
and his mother Nancy Frost. He attended
Limington academy and the high school
there, afterward taking a course it Wes
leyan academy in Wilbrahnm. Soon after
ward he entered the employ of the Ginn,
Heath publishing company of Boston as a
clerk. Afterward lie went back to the
Limington farm to help his father for a
year. He then took charge of the office of
Irving Blake, a Portland tAIo.) baker.
Later he was delivery clerk for George C.
Shaw & Co, grocers at Portland. Iu 1881
he came to Springfield to learn lithography
with the Milton Bradley company, with
whom he continued 15 years. Then lie
withdrew and established an insurance
and real estate business, which lie curried
on until his death.
Mr Pillsbury identified himself with
H ampden lodge of Alasong early in his
Springfield life and at the time of his
death was a 32d degree Mason. He was
a member of .Morning Star chapter,
Springfield council, Springfield command
er}. Alellin temple and Massachusetts con
sistory. He was a member of tiie Win
throp and Country clubs and was an at
tendant at the South Congregational
church. Mr Pillsbury was married Octo
ber 20. 1887. to Ella Augusta Perkins,
daughter of Virgil and Eliza M. l'erklns
of this city. Mr Pillsbury was very much
a family man. lie loved his home and
those associated with it. While he en
joyed public work, it was difficult to get
film to enter it because of the ties which
bound him to his family.
n. M. BASSETT OF BARRE DEAD.
Henry M. Bassett, 75, a native of Barre,
was found dead Saturday iu bed by Airs
Bassett. He had been a victim of rheu
matism. and had been ailing for many
years, rutt had been able to attend to a
few farm duties about tiie place. Ho was
the youngest son of Den Joseph P. Bas
sett, one of live children, lie was « car
penter and builder, hut lind retired from
business on account of ill-health. He was
a faithful member of the Congregational
church as long as he was able to go. Ho
was married Iwice, his first wife being
Miss Jane Brigham, and the widow who
survives was Miss Irene Finlay of Bel
chertowu. He also leaves one brother.
Charles, who lives in Franklin, and five
children, Walter of Barre, Burnell F. and
Arthur of Tacoma and Charles of Worces
ter, and Della, wife of E. J. Parmenter
of Wayland.
DEATH OF AMOS E. EMERY.
Leading: Citizen and flnnincnn Man
of Orangre Phnncs Away,
Amos E. Emery, 70, for many years a
leading citizen and business man, died
Monday, a short time before noon, at his
home on North Main street, Orange, after
an illness of several weeks, of heart failure
and general breakdown. For the past, two
weeks he had been in a critical condition,
and only remarkable will-power and tine
physique kept him alive. Mr Emery was
a man who was well known throughout
the county, and generally admired and
beloved. As a business man he was honor
able, just and sincere, and through these
relations he won a host of true friends.
In the I niversalist church and in the
various undertakings of the town for civic
betterment he will be greatly missed.
During the recent 100th anniversary
celebration he was on the general commit
tee and chairman of the historical com
mittee, where he did effective work. In
his home he was an ideal man, and friends
always received unbounded hospitality.
Amos E. Emery was born in Jaffrey, N.
FI., and on his father’s farm he passed
his boyhood and learned the rudiments of
hard work. After various business
ventures, in 1880 Mr Emery went
into the dry goods business in
company with his brother, Charles Emery,
and nephew. Fred C. Emery. The firm
bought- out the goods business of the
late George A. Whippje in Whipple’s
block, where it conducted an up-to-date
store.
In 1893 he sold his share in the busi
ness to his nephew and devoted his'time
to the musical ware rooms which he had
opened in Washburn’s block. For about
20 years .he conducted this business, which
■wad tbe largest of its- kind in: Franklin
county. Mr Emery, unlike most business
men of the present day. and especially
pinno dealers, where the rivalry is keen
dul not go ont soliciting business. He ad
vertised much by bill boards and let tbe
customers come to him. He was a natural
salesman and all his customers had ex
plicit confidence in him. During his career
in the business he shipped one or more
piauos to eVery town iu the county He
also sent pianos into Georgia and as far
west as Fargo, N. D.
He married a sister of the late Nathan
iel Cheney, hut she died a short time
after the marriage. He later married
Miss Mary Ballou a daughter of Mrs O.
Ba " ou °f North Orange, and she
c.ier! lime years ago. During his younger
days Mr Emery was identified with the
Grange fire department, and at one time
was foreman of a hand tub. In religion
lie was a Universalist and for years was
an active member of the local church of
that denomination. He was a stanch
republican in politics and was a member
of Orange lodge of Masons. He leaves,
besides his brother. Charles Emerv of
Grange, four daughters, Misses Lena,
fensic and Sadie Emery of Orange and
Miss Mae Emery, a teacher in the public
schools at Brooklyn. N.' Y.
DEATH OF THOMAS C. DENNIS.
Well-Known Engineer Passes Away
After Long Illness,
Thomas C. Dennis, 66, who had been
ill for a period of six mouths at his home,
in West Springfield died Thursday. His
death was the result of a series of shocks,
the first of which he sustained on the day
after he made his last trip, April 13. He
had been in the employ of the Boston and
Albany for 39 years at the time of his
retirement, and his experience as a rail
road man had been of 45 years’ duration,
for he began work on the Rutland and
Burlington railroad in Vermont when he
was 21 years old. In four years he was
made engineer, and two years later came
into the service of the Boston and Albany,
In addition to his fame in West Spring
field as a weather prophet, Mr Dennis
was also well known in surrounding towns
for his prediction of the big blizzard of
1888, and of the lesser one of 1890. Since
then his judgment of what the weather was
likely to do, has been regarded as Infal
lible. If it failed to act as he said it
would, it was the general opinion that
that was the fault of the weather and not
of Tom Dennis. In the shops and on the
road his position as oldest of the engin
eers gave him a place of great respect, so
tiiat disputes were often brought to him
to settle, as the recognized judge of rail
road affairs among the men. He exercised
his control with such justice that there
was rarely any appeal from his judgment.
Another striking evidence of the steadiness
of nerve, and clear thinking of whieh he
was capable, is the fact that he held the
remarkable record of never having driven
an engine which was in a wreck.
He will be much missed, for he had spent
34 years of his life in West Springfield,
coming there from Worcester soon after
his employment by the Boston and Al
bany. He leaves his widow, Josie G. Den
nis, and his daughter. Airs George H.
Lucas, also of 155 Alain street.
PROPHESIED HIS OWN DEATH.
James Jones, the Weather Prophet,
Knew When He Was Making His
I.ast Visit to Lee.
Tiie late James Jones was in Lee some
two weeks before his death and at two dif
ferent places stated that it was his last
visit to Lee. He drove to the blacksmith
shop on Railroad street and while there
was asked, as he has been for years, re
garding the weather. He replied that he
had but one prediction to make and that
was that he would never drive into Lee
again. He called at a store on Alain street
and after making a purchase informed
the proprietor that he would never see him
again, and when next he heard of “Jim”
Jones lie would he dead. Little was
thought of the incidents at the time, as
one of Air Jones's feet was badly swollen
that day and it was with difficulty and
pain that he got about, but in the last
ease Mr Jones s prediction happended to
be true iu every respect.
MRS BENJAMIN S. HASKINS.
Death of Well-Known Resident of
the Hill lllatrlct—Resident of This
City Nearly tift Years,
Airs Surah Walton Haskins. 70. wife of
Benjamin S. Haskins, died Monday
at (he home. 72 Florida street, in this city,
after a brief illness. She was born in
Newbury port, Hie daughter of ('apt Sam
uel and Elizabeth Bonrdman Walton, ami
.spent her early life iu that town. There
siio received her early education, coming
to this city 48 years ago, at the time of
her marriage. She has made her home in
Springfield ever since, first living on How
aid street, mid then moving to the house
ini Florida street, where she lived 37 years
until the time of her death. Mrs Haskins
was one of the most prominent members
of Hope Congregational church, and was
also a member of the women's auxiliary
to E. K. Wilcox Grand Army post. Al
though she appeared hut little in public,
she had a large circle of friends in this
city, especially in the Mill district. She
leaves, besides her husband, one sister.
Alls Charles A. .Martin of this city, and
three sons, Arthur S. Haskins, rnsuier of
tho Massachusetts Alutual life insurance
THE SPRINGFIELD WEEKLY REPUBLICAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1911.
company William 11.. assistant treasurer
of the I nion trust company, and Benjamin
N. Jr., of Clevolaiuh o. One other .son,
Harry Walton Haskins, who was at one
time assistant secretary of tbe Massachu
setts Mutual Jifp insurance company, died
seven years ago.
DEATH OF EASTHAMPTON MAN.
Uea Lucius E. Parsons, a Well-
Known Citizen, Passes Awny.
Den Lucius E. Parsons, 70, died Tues
day morning at his home on Ferry street
in Easthampton, after a brief illness with
apoplexy. He was born May 19. 1841, on
East street, Easthampton. the youngest of
four children of Edmund and Emciine
AA aidron Parsons, and was a direct de
scendant in the eighth generation of Cor
net Joseph Parsons, one of. the founders of
Northampton, and. on his mother’s side,
was a descendant of Miles Morgan, one of
the early settlers of Springfield He was
educated in the public scnools of East
hampton and Wiliiston seminary. Mr Par
sons was married January 25, 1866, to
Emily Wright Ferry, who died a year
later. A son, Herbert, was born of this
marriage, who died in 1892. Mr Parsons
married, in December, 1867. Clarissa
Clark, who survives him. Mr Parsons was
senior deacon of the First Congregational
church, of which he became a member iu
his youth, and was a member of the parish
committee for many years. In politics lie
was a stanch prohibitionist.
At the celebration of the centennial an
niversary of the town in 1885 Mr Par
sons delivered the address of. welcome, and
was again appointed to that duty at the
celebration of the 125th anniversary of
tile town last year. At the local Lincoln
centennial celebration in 1909 Mr Par
sons was the presiding officer. Mr Par
sons was a veteran of the civil war, hav
ing served in Co Iv, 52d Massachusetts
regiment, which left Greenfield November
20. 1802, and was mustered out August
14, 1863. The regiment participated in
the Banks expedition in Louisiana. After
his return from the war Mr Parsons re
sumed the occupation of farming, which lie
followed successfully during all his active
life. He was an active member of George
C. Strong Grand Army post and had been
its cohimnnder throe years. Besides his
widow Mr Parsons is survived by two sis
ters, Miss Sarah Parsons of Easthampton
and Mrs Charles Marsh of Springfield.
WILLIAM E. CURTIS DEAD.
Traveler, Journalist anil Writer ou
Political Snfijeds Stricken in Phil
adelphia Hotel.
William Eleroy Curtis of Washington,
D. C., the traveler, journalist and writer
on political topics, died suddenly in his
room in a hotel at Philadelphia Thursday
night. Air Curtis arrived there Thursday
from New York, accompanied by his wife.
Thursday night he was stricken with apo
plexy and although medical assistance was
immediately summoned it was impossible
to save his life. He was 61 years of age.
William Eleroy Curtis was born at Akron,
0., November 5, 1850, and graduated from
Western Reserve university in 1871. He
married Cora Belle Kepler of Erie, l’a..
December 23. 1874. He was on the staff of
the Chicago Inter Ocean from 1873 to
ISS7, He was AYashington correspondent
of the Chicago Record from 1887 to 1901.
He had been with the Chicago Record-Her
ald since March, 1901. He had served as
special commissioner from the United
States to the Central and South Amerieau
republics, had been a director of the bureau
of American republics apd. had been a. com
missioner for the Chicago exposition to
Madrid and a special envoy to the queen
regent of Spain and Pope Leo XIII. lie
had written a large number of books, chiefly
dealing with travel, although many v?ere
historical and political.
DEATH OF MRS T. W. NICKERSON.
Wife of the Rector of $t Stephen's
Chnreh Dies From Effects of Par
alytic Stroke.
Airs Alary Louisa Hoffman Nickerson,
wife of Rev Thomas W. Nickerson, rec
tor of St Stephen's Episcopal church,
died at Pittsfield Thursday afternoon
at the rectory on East street, the immedi
ate cause of death being a paralytic stroke
whieh she suffered Alonday evening. She
had remained in a state of coma ever since,
passing away without having regained con
sciousness. She had been in poor health
for several months. Airs Nickerson Was
born in Elizabeth, N. J., being the daugh
ter .of Very- Rev Dr Eugene Augustus
Ileffman, dean of Ilie General theological
seminary in New York, and Mary Crook
(Elmenaorf) Hoffman. Her girlhood was
spent in Brooklyn and Philadelphia until
her father became dean, when the family
took up their residence in New York.
Her marriage to Air Nickerson took place
ou January 10, 1888, in Trinity chapel,
New York, the ceremony being performed
by her father and Rev Thomas W. Nick
erson, father of Air Nickerson. Rev and
Mrs Nickerson went to Pittsfield in 1900,
when Mr Nickerson became pastor of St
Stephen’s church. During her residence in
Pittsfield, she had actively identified her
self with tilt- religious and social activities
of the city to a marked degree, and her
death will come ns a distinct shock to a
large circle of acquaintances whom her
winsome personality attracted to her. She
was president of the St Stephen's society
of St Stephen's church, treasurer of the
woman’s auxiliary of the associat
ed with the Girls’ Friendly society-, vice
president of the House of Mercy corpora
tion, and a member of tbe board of direc
tors of the Berkshire county home for
aged women. She was also a member of
the society of Colonial Dames of New
York. She is survived by her husband, liy
one son. Hoffman Nickerson, by her moth
er. Mrs Mary Hoffman, by one sister. Airs
J. H v Watson, and by one brother, -Sam
uel Verplauek Hoffman, president of the
New York historical society.
DEATH OF MRS W. H. ALDEN.
One of the Founders of the New Salem
Reunions.
Airs Lizzie (Soule! Alden. wife of Will
iam H. Alden of North New Salem, died
at her home last week Tuesday, after re
maining unconscious for nearly 6L days as
the result of a shock with which she was
suddenly stricken tiie preceding week. Mrs
Alden was horn August 28, 1850, at Rum
ford, Ale., the only daughter of- ltev Na
than A. Soule, a Methodist minister, who
later had charge <>f churches in various
Massachusetts towns, including North
Dana and Pelluim. Mr anil Mi\ Alden
first beenuie acquainted at New Salem
academy, where they were both students
in 1873. During the fall term of that
year a congenial company of students
were gathered tinder the instruction of
tiie late Lorenzo White, who soon after re
signed from tiie prinoipnlship of the aead-
I cmy, and it was suggested that the stu
dents of that town hold a reunion the
following year A committee of three,
consisting of Miss Lizzie Sonic, her broth
er, Elliott F. Soule, and the late Henry P.
Billings of Hardwick, was appointed, and
a reunion and juenie was held at
New Salem Center on Thursday, August
20. 1874 This was such an enjoyable ec
rasion that it was voted to have nhothcr
reunion the next year, which should lie
general ill character and not limited to the
students of a partieuhuF term, ns the first
had been. In this way the animal re
union of the alumni and friends of New
Salem academy was held on the third
Thursday of August each year and now
practically tin- “old home day" of the
town, was started, and the credit for the
i original suggestion in (I ■ fall of 1873
has been given to Mr? Aldou.
Previous to attending New Salem ac-ail
c-ni»- Mrs A Idea had studied at Laselle
seminary at Auburndale and a! Wesleyan
academy at AVilbrubanj. Later site taught
school in North liana and Pelham, and
August-28. 1877. she was married to Will
! iam 11. Aldou. son of Mr and Mrs John
! Alden. late of North New Salem. Mr Al
•den was a printer by trade and their mar
■ tied life was spent in Lowell, Holyoke,
; Ware. New York city, Indianapolis, Ind.,
- and other places where lie lin* been em
j ployed. For tile past few years they had
■ spent several months each year at their
borne at North New Salem. Mr and Mrs
Alden had five children, all of whom died
l in early childhood. Besides ],er husband,
Mrs Alden leaves , two lu-others. Luman
Soule and Elliott F. Soule both of New
York city, who arrived at the Alden home
Tuesday night. There were also two oth
er brothers, Wilbur and Chester Soule,
neither of whom are living.
DEATH OF E. S. BATCHELDER.
Well-Known Railroad and Steamship
Agent Passes Away I‘nexpectedly.
Edward Stanley Batchelder, for many
years a well-known railroad and steam
ship agent in this city, died of heart dis
ease early Thursday morning at the
home, 327 Union street. In the death
of Mr Batchelder Springfield loses one
of its well-known and esteemed citi
zens. He had long conducted a tick
et .office in. this city and had also been
secretary of the Springfield co-operative
bank for 23 years. _He was born in
Methuen, the son of William and Sarah
Varney Batchelder, but moved at an early
age to Indian Orchard, where his boyhood
was spent. He received his early educa
tion at Pittsfield and Inter attended a
business school in Boughkeepsie, N. Y.
In the early '7os he k-atiie to Springfield
and entered the agricultural supply busi
ness, and for some time was a member of
the firm of Bagg & Batchelder, which was
located at tiie corner of Main and Bliss
streets. later moving to what is now the
site of Steinert's music store on Main
street.
In 1888 Mr Batchelder became secretary
of the Springfield co-operative hank, a
position which lie held until last March,
when lit was compelled to retire on ac
count of failing health. While he was
at the bank he started his ticket agenev
at 492 Main street and later moved to
Court House place, when the bank was
moved to that locality. He won niaiiv
starch friends and admirers. In 1869 he
married Louise Wolcott in Hartford, Ct.
They had two children, one of whom died
in infancy, and the other. Edward Stanley,
Jr., 4-ben- he was 15 years old. Mr
Batchelder was associated with the First
Baptist church of tins city before it joined
tiie Highland Baptist, and was a member
of the Roswell Lee lodge of Masons. He
leaves only his widow, having had no
brothers or sisters.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DEAD.
Almon Cadwell of Great 'Barrington
Posses Away.
Almon Cadwell, a veteran of the civil
war. died Saturday at his home near Lake
Buel in Great Barrington. He had been
ill for some time. He was recently oper
ated upon, and was recovering when pneu
monia developed, resulting in his death.
He was born in Great Barrington, where
he spent his entire life. He was a car
penter by trade, and followed that occu-
Sation during - his elite. During the war
e was seriously wounded in the. leg at the
battle of Gettysburg; and for several davs
he lay. ,•on the batfiefceld before being dis
covered. He survisei; the shock and fully
recovered from the -Berts of the wound.
He leaves one daughter. Mrs Ada E.
Wood, with whom he lived;
THE EA.TE HENRY J, GILLETTE.
Well-Known City Missionary of
Hartford, Ct Father of Mrs J. L.
Kilbon of This City.
Henry J. Gillette. 74, who died Sunday
morning in Hartford, Gt., was for 30 years
active in religious and charitable work,
failing health nulling- necessary his re
tirement a year ago. He came of an old
Connecticut family, having been born in
Kingsville August 19, 1837, and was
educated in the academy of that town.
As ft member of the Congregational
church lie showed an aptitude for evan
gelistic work ami in December. 1881. he
entered the employ of the Connecticut
Bible society. His: duties took him about
the state. He would take a religious cen
sus of a town and meet many people
in fins way. Although lie did not pre
tend to be a revivalist, his visits were
followed by revivals and his work was
attended . with remarkable success. He
had a faculty of making friends and
many who would not put their trust, in
others were glad to avail themselves of
liis friendship. When tiie Congregational
pastors’ union was organised in Hartford
in 1884 Mr Gillette was chosen as city
evangelist. In 1897 ilie union was discon
tinued and Mr Gillette was made city mis
sionary, working under the auspices of the
city missionary society. In this work he be
came very well known in Hartford and
other places where lie went to address
rite churches. Mr Gillette married Rachel
Whitou in 1866. She siicxives him with
five children and six grandchildren. The
Children are Mrs John Luther Kilbon of
Springfield. Miss Mary P. Gillette, a well
known kindergarten teacher of Hartford,
Bov E. C. Gillette of Canaan, Ct.. Frank
W. Giliette and Miss Alice R. Gillette of
Hartford.
GEORGINA HALL-HUGHES DEVIL
Daughter of Noted Sculptor Lived In
Historic Homestead.
Miss Georgina Ball-Hughes. 83, daugh
ter of the late Robert Ball-Hughes, the
aitist and sculptor, died Tuesday iu Dor
chester. The old homestead where Miss
Bail-Hughes had lived ever since she was
HI years old is more than 200 years old.
Here were entertained the noted men and
women in the world of art and letters
of her father's time, including Charles
Dickens. Miss Ball-Hughes inherited the
artistic sense in a marked degree. She
studied in Europe and did much origiua l
work. Her copies of famous paintings re
ceived commendation from critics. She
had lived much of her time in London and
was a member of the Catholic apostolic
church sect founded by Edward Irving in
that city.
DEATH or TV AItI! F \ WOMAN.
Mrs Wealthy A Bliss, so. died Saturday
morning iu Wnrron after a lingering ill
ness of heart failure, which has confined
her'to her home fm- several months. Mrs
Bliss wus the widow of Warriner Bliss,
and was born in Warren, October 7. IN'to.
daughter of John and Betsey Strickland.
She teas a member of 'lam Barton
woman’s relief corps and the First Con
I' gregaliona! church. She leaves one dnugh
ter. Mrs I.ncy A Perry, and two sons.
Justin K. ami Frank W. Bliss, all of
whom live in Warren.
| *■
Death of Mrs Helen E. Hone
Mrs 11 eh n Eliza i • inson, >\
John 0. Howe, died at her home in
North Hadley Friday after an acute
illness of a week following ti setni-iuvaliU
ism of several years. She was the daugh
ter of Cube I Dexter and Ti.vnbena Uusscil
Dickinson, and was born in Greenfield
November 26. 1837. Her parents moved
to North Hadley, when she was three
years old. and she attended tbe public
schools of the town, also of Easthamptou,
afterward studying at Amherst academy.
She entered Meant Holyoke college in
1855. and after three year* at that insti-
tution she w ent to tin Emma Willard '
school in Troy, X. Y„ to "ou.plete he
musical education. She taegfi; *i hyol in
Fail-haven. Vt., and Mm.i-efield Vu.. and
was married in August, 186:: Mrs Iloue
was an nci-outpnshed mnsi-iaii a,el had i
taught music for many ye. i- So- was
sympathetic almost to tin* detriment of iu-r
health, ever thoughtful of family and
neighbors. Of a v<-r., social nature 'awl -o
unconscious of her ability and gifts, that 1
slip never realized how ’far-reaching was ;
her influence for good among all with
whom she came in contact, she is -or- ;
vived by iier hied and. I.y three children.
George D. of Bangor. Me,. Arthur of I
North Hadley. Mrs F. II Smith of Had
ley and lrv two sisters. Mrs I>. }’. Van
Dorn of Freehold. X. J.. Miss Emma L. !
Dickinson of Chicago.
Fred B. Dickinson of Chattanooga, Term.
An Accomplished Rhode Island ( ill
link.
Woonsocket, li. 1., lost one- of its most ■
accomplished citizens tho other day by the ;
death of Enistus Iticharuson, its seif-edsi- |
eated scholar, a bookkeeper by trade, who |
in 1894 was honored by Brown universitv j
v ith the degree of master of arts. 3ir i
ICiehuxdson not only was without eofwSe
training, but his early schooling was '
meaner and irregular, often pursued for
short periods iu the intervals of which'lie
supported himself by ordinnsy labor. By
hi* own efforts lie- mastered thfc Hwical
languages, and continuous application
through a lone life enri< h*d‘his mind with
a wide knowledge of history, in addition
he was a mathematician and a f.oef. His
most interesting achievement, and tiie one
for winch he was honored by Brown uni
versity, was his translation info English
verse of the entire “Odyssey,” six books
■J.bad-- and six books of the
“Aeneicb; His recognition by the univer
sity. whieh occurred when E. Benjamin
Andrews was president, was merited bv
the courage and stark strength of the
mau’s efforts to gain for himself the schol
nwnip I? which he so passionately believed.
This stirring example is in ironical con
trast to the conditions in colleges and uni
versities, where the classics are generally
neglected because; forsooth, they arc
“hard.”
Death of Mrs Curtin M. Blair.
Mrs Mary Claflin Blair. widow of
Curtis M. Blair, died late Thursday at her
* n Glasgow park. Blpndford. Mrs
Idair had been in poor health for a long
time and in September went to the Noble
hospital in Westfield hoping to derive'
benefit from treatment there. She re
turned from the hospital about two week<
ago and was able to be about the house
until Thursday. Death wtts due to pleuro
pneumonia. Her son. C. Merritt Biair.
was .summoned from California « few
weeks ago and was with his. mother at the.
time of her death. Mrs Blair was bom*
iu Sandisfield November 24. 1844, and was
the daughter of the late Alvin and Phebe
Claflin. She was married in 1806 to the
late 0. M. Blair. Since that time, with
the exception of one year spent in Otis
and another in California, she had lived
in Bland ford. The Blair homestead npar
Blair pond was the center of hospitality
and good cheer. During .Mr Blair’s long
illness Mrs Blair gave her husband, whose
death took place nine years ago. the most
devoted care and was ever thoughtful for
the welfare and comfort of others. Beside
her son, Mrs Blair leaves two sisters. Mrs
E. A. Snow and Mrs Lucy Brown of New
Boston.
Death of Mrs George Caldwell,
Mrs Sarah E.. wife of George Caldwell,
died at Millers Falls Thursday, morn
ing after a painful illness of several
months. Mrs Caldwell was horn in
Philiipstoru where she spent most of
her life. Forty-one years ago she married
George Caldwell and for the most of the
time during the last 40 years they made
their home in Phillipston. on the old home
stead, until a few years ago it was de
stroyed by fire. They then moved to BaM
winville and six years ago they came to
Millers Falls, where they have since made
their home. Mrs Caldwell identified herself
with the church activities and in her stay
has been faithful in all she endeavored to
do. She also became an interested member
of the woman’s relief corps, where she did
her utmost to promote its welfare. She will
be missed and mourned by a wide circle of
friends. Besides her husband, she leaves
two brothers. Sumner G. Cummings of
Boston and Davis L. Cummings of Baid
winville, and a sister by marriage. Mrs
M. S. M. Caldwell of 32S Union street.
Springfield.
Death of Benjamin F. Billings.
-Benjamin F. Billings, son of the late
Ira and Eunice Tryon Billings of South
Deerfield, died the Ist in Pasadena, Cal..
after an illness of 24 hours. For many
years Air Billings bad been crippled with
rheumatism. Air Billings wa- born in
South Deerfield in February. 1834. and
was one of 10 children. In liis younger
days he went to Green Bay, Wis., and
learned the tanner’s trade, working there
a number of years. Is]ter he-returned to
South Deerfield and remained until 1888.
when lie joined his sisters in California.
While living in South Deerfield he be
came interested in collecting old Indian
relics, adding more in California, and is
said to have bad one of the finest collec
tions in his state. He was a brother es
tiie late Austin Riflings and was the
youngest son of the family. Of the 10
children, but one survives, the youngest
daughter. Airs Annette Nims of Pasa
dena. Cal. Besides this sister Air Billings
leaves many nephews and nieces.
Designed Strange Epitaph.
The funeral of Edward D. Denslow. a
native of Sandisfieki. Alass., who died in
Hartford Friday, was held in Jones's un
dertaking rooms at Winsted, Ct., Monday
and the body was taken to New Boston
and buried in the lower cemetery. Air
Denslow left Sandisfield over a half-cen
tury ago and at one time Was worth S4O -
000. Air Denslow had erected as a head
stone in the cemetery an old-fashioned
stepping-stone which he removed from the
entrance of tiie ancestral home in Sandis
field a few years ago. The face of the
stone had been worn as smooth as glass,
and on it will be cut. if Air Denstow's
wishes are respected, the following, writ
ten hv himself:—
Edward Denslow, in this year of our Lord
erect this stone in memory ot my own grand
and area t-gr* mt-paren ts. ... In boyish
glee I've Stepped on this stone for over a
half-century. I'd have my body Me hole. My
spirit will go I know not where. 1 know
t must die. Who cares? - You nor I.
Death of Charles H. Brnee.
Charles H. Bruce. 55. died Sunday morn
ingathis home, .1184 North street. Pittsfield
from diabetes. He had been ill for nearly
two years, but the end was very unex
pected. he having been aide to ho about
the street Saturday afternoon and even
ing. He was employed as a dresser tender
at Tnconio mill until forced to give up his
position on account Of his health. Mr
Bruce served two years in the common
council, representing ward t, and he also
rejiresentisi that ward in the school com
mittee for tlireo years. Three years ago
he was a candidate for representative on
the democratic ticket in the 4th Berkshire
district, hut failed of election. Mi Bruce
was one of the charter members of Court
City of Pitistiold, Foresters of America,
ami held for many years the office of
financial secretary, which lie resigned
when his health failed. He L survived
by his widow and three sous. Fred, Frank
and George, all of Pittsfield,
Death of Mrs Betsy Vmm Preston, 87,
Mrs Betsy Am- Preston, 87, widow of
Attorney A. AY. Preston, died Friday
morning at It at her home, 215 Main
stmt. North Adams, of a general
breaking down incident to old age.
Airs Preston was lawn, in Whitim:
haul, At , ami was edueated iu
ihe academy at that town, later teaching
school until, ns a young woman, she mar
ried Air Preston. They moved to North
Adams about 50 years ago, where Mr
Preston practiced his profession until his
death, 12 years ago. Mrs Preston leaves
one daughter, Mrs Kiln A, Brown, and
one son, Charles M. Preston, both of
North Adams; a brother. Maj Henry Winn *
of Malden; four grandchildren. Rev Mar
cus J. Brown of Creighton. Neb., F. Pres
ton Brown of New York. Mr- E. 4. Shaw
of Detroit. Mich,, and Miss Feieein Brown
of North Adams, who is at present on a :
visit to Mrs Shaw. She also leaves six !
great-grandchildren.
Mr» f.itciu G«lr Barber.
Mrs Lucia Gale Barber, formerly of tins :
city, died on Saturday at her home in ,
Cedar Jtlapids, Ja, Mrs Barber was well ■
known in Boston. New York. Bridgeport j
and Washington as a teacher of physical I
culture. Sh** was the founder of the Gale i
Barber sc'r.ooi of physical culture in j
Washington. She leaves l,csi<h s her hus
band. E, C. Barber of Cedar Rapids, four
sisters, Mr.-: M. I. DavD of Washington, •
I). (\. Mr Oscar A Rogers of Ocean j
Spring. Miss.. Mr* Duncan M. Davidson j
of Rutherford. N. J., and Mrs Flora Gale j
Harris of Springfield, and three brothers. •
Dr George Bancroft Gale of Newark, N. j
•T.. Judge Herbert B. Gab of Manila. P. |
1.. and William Austin Gale of Ticon- :
deroga. N. Y
Death of an Old Resilient.
Mrs Loser Olea Hansen, 74, died sudden- ;
ly at the home of her daughter. Mrs Da- j
vrd • Wilson of 18 Berkshire street, j
r.udldw, at 7 Thursday morning, j
She was born in Holmestrond. Nor- i
.w-.iy, in 1837. She came to this country
41 years agh and settled in St Louis, but j
she bad made her home in Ludlow for !
| over 26 years. She was highly l respected j
by adi who Knew hep and she was ever j
willing to help any who were in trouble.
Her <iuiet. genial and loving disposition
made tier many friends. Her loss is much
regretted. She leaves one daughter, Mrs
David- Wilson of Ludlow and two sons.
William ,K. W. and Hans Hansen of
Pen us Station, Pa., and seven grandchil
dren.
Death of Mrs George W. Fisher.
Mrs George \V. Fisher, 78, a life-long
resident of’ Brattleboro, Vt, died about 9
o'clock Friday morning at tiie borne
for tbe aged and disabled, after a brief
illness. She was bora in Brattleboro,
February, 1833. daughter of Mr and Mrs
George Wood of Brattleboro. Her father
was for several, years a well-known
veterinary and horse trainer. Mrs Fisher
was a member of five Methodist church
and Sedgwick, post of the woman’s relief
corps. Mrs Fisher for several years was
a well-known dressmaker. She is survived
by two sons. George W. Fisher of Dum
inerston and Fred. Fisher of Leominster.
Mass., and one daughter, Mrs R. Pnr
reli of Leominster, also.
Charles Franklin Prentice.
Charles" Franklin Prentice. 77. died last
week Wednesday at his home, 30 Thomp
son street, this -city.' He .was born in Wor
thington, son of Rufus and Emily Ward
Prentice, and was one of a family of six
children, only one of whom survives him.
He married 55 years ago and c-ame to this
city in 1862. For the past 35 rears he
lias conducted a showcase and cabinet
making business on Taylor street, but was
compelled to retire last May on account
of his failing health. He leaves besides
his widow, one daughter. Miss Jennie G.
Prentice, who has been for many years a
teacher in the Tapley school, and a
brother, George L. Prentice of Providence,
R. I.
Death of W. E. Gilbert.
William E. Gilbert, 76. for a number
of years warden of the town farm in
Brimfield. died at the Northampton insane
asylum last week from tho effects of a
paralj tic shock sustained several years ago.
Mr Gilbert had been confined to his bed
for some time and bad lost his sight and
his reason. On account of the failing
strength of his wife, who had cared for
him since their removal to a house in
Little Rest, Mr Gilbert was taken to
Northampton n few weeks ago. He leaves,
besides a widow, a daughter. Etta, the
wife of Harry Plimpton of Warren.
Mis* Louisa A. Fisher,
Louisa A. Fisher, who had been ill for
a period of months, died in her home,
70 Hill street, AA'est Springfield. Wednes
day last week.- She was born in AA'ater
bury, Ct., but had spent the greater part
of her life as a nurse in West Springfield,
where she was well known. She was
a member of the Alerrick Methodist
church. Besides her father, William H.
Fisher, she leaves three sisters. Airs Rob
ert Smith. Mi-s Carrie 'Fisher and Miss
Edna Fisher, all of AA'est Springfield, and
two brothers, Charles Fisher of Aionson
an! Herbert Fisher of SpriDgfield.
Deatli of Daniel D. Pierce.
Daniel Dwight Pierce, 74. of Belcher
town died on Sunday night after an ill
ness of five years. Seme years ago Mr
| Pierce had an eye removed, and aside from
that has been a constant sufferer. Mr
| and Airs Pierce came to Belehertowu from
I Montague 17 years ago. Mr Pierce was a
I veteran of the civil war, having served
throughout the entire war in the Ist Massa
chusetts cavalry. There are no children,
j but during the long years of his illness Air
j Pierce has been tenderly cared i r by his
| wife.
Famous Onnrin 14 yiasrer Dead.
Louis Fapanti, one of Boston's old-time
j dancing masters, who also was a profici
ent teacher of art. music and fencing. ]*
dead. The end came Wednesday iast week
at the home of his daughter in AA'inthrop.
{ Air Papanti. who was 85 years old, came
I from Italy in 1846, when his ancle, Lot
| enzo Papanti was a famous dancing mas
ter in Boston. After giving up his ball
room at Boston Louis Papanti taught for
| many years iu St Paul's school, Groton
' school and Phillips Andover academy.
Death of J. F. Leavitt.
Word has been received of the death of
I J F. Leavitt at Bidiletord. Me., on Suu
j day. the Bth. Air Leavitt had been assret
| ant superintendent at tiie Griswoldville
j manufacturing company for several years
I but was obliged to give up active work
, ! about two months ago. Leaving Griswold
| vilie a little later he went to his old homo
| iu Biddeford. He was a very efficient mill
j man and was a highly respected citizen of
I the town and his death will be mourned
; by a large circle of frieuds.
Edward F. Stephen* of AVilbraham.
Edward F. Stephens. 30. son of the late
I l am.died at the Springfield hospital Friday
evening after an illness of several months,
i lit was born in AA iibraliam. where his
leaily life was spent. For 10 years he
aa- connected with tiie United Slates
| navy. For the past two years he had fol
lowed no regular occupation, owing to ill
health. He was a Spanish war veteran.
| also a member of the naval Masonic lodge
j of San Knim-isco, Cal.
Mr* Mary H. Hanson.
Alary H. Hanson, 90, widow of Jason
: M. Hanson, formerly of New Salem, died
\ Saturday- at the home of her daughter,
‘ Air* J. S. Aldrich, 64 Avon pbreo, in this
i i-itj. after a , short illness. She spent
; most of her life in Presoott. coming to this
i oily last August to make her hoiuc with
| her daughter. She ioax i s two '■eg':
levs. Airs .!. S. Aldrich of this •i* > and
Airs V. P. Know hop of BondvilW, and
; two sons Joseph of Boston and Charles
I At. e! AYesterly. U. 1.
Dentil of Mr* John T. Smith,
All* Matilda 11. Smith, >4. wife of loon
! T. Sit-if l' and a native of Soiithtii Id. Alu*s..
I wus found dead seated in a ehuir at a
j writing table in her home on High street,
; AA'insted, Ct . ou Monday. She was
stricken while writing u postal curd,
i Death resulted from organic heart trouble.
Medical Examiner Hitlbert said. Besides
( h r husband, she leave* fire .-hi’dren. in
cluding Airs Beatrice Idiom:** of \AVst
Sorb: a field. Alas*, and Air* Nellie Rick
n-l: of Mansfield. Ala**.
Death of Marcus Darker.
i Marcus Dnrkee, 76, died at his home on
I the mirth road in Somers, Ct.. Tuesday. He
been ailing for -everaj months, out
’ --ecu seriously Ui fen: several weeks
past with dropsy. Mr Dnrkee was a vet
eran drummer being a member of the
drum corps of Somers for the past 50
iP r “’„ " e >» survived by one daughter.
Mis Howard Taylor of Hfrifieo, and four
- -ns Rill in m. with whom he made his
i one- ( haiies, George and Herbert, ail
Heath „f M r , Almira Peek, ««.
Mrs Almira Peck. 80. died at the home
1 ’ ' 1 ’’ daughter, Mrs E. J. Carpenter of
161 Brown .-ivonne. Holyoke, Thursday
o.ter a long (lines'.. She was the widow of
Israel l Peck of Unionvilie, f’t. She
,eares three sons. Frederick if. of Union
* 6- Milliam of New Jersey, and
• , Hartford. Ct., and two dangh
.ere. MisJulm. A X.ve of East Berlin,-Ct.,
and .Mrs Hattie M. Carpenter of Holyoke,
Den t h of Samuel V. Beckwith.
baniuel \. Beckwith, 75. twice rep
resentative to the General Assembly,
former warden of Winsted, Ct., and prom
i.re-nt in Grand Army circles, died at his
home on Gilbert avenue Tuesday- morn
ing of uearr trouble. He had wen an
employe of the Gi e r t Hock company 40
years. He is survived by a family.
Death of Myron E. Green.
Myron E. Green. 87. died at his homo
in I alls Woods Sunday afternoon at 41
of thp oldest residents of
S H s d pv , and was born in Ireland
parish, Holyoke. Aug at 4, 1824. He
c-eJr; - 2f si<l( ' s J » widow, two ’ sons,
reoive M. and Herbert W., both of
New iork city.
Death of Mr* Lora Taylor.
-Mrs Lora Taylor, wife of W. G. Taylor,
■lied at Easthampton Sunday after several
weeks illness. She was born in North
er f- an,i h «d itved in Eaatiiamptnn
S I , r ‘yarnage 42 years ago. She
i ller - h JJf"*, nd an,i two daughters,
Tavior D!e Ta - V or and -Miss Grace E.
Mrs Hiram Richmond.
Lydia Renbam Richmond. 78. widow of
Liam Richmond, died Wednesday last
re--, at Buscaii .sanitarium in this citT>.
■• VT-"" " a t **»• Hlnmr L. Richmond, .
■[Ti lu ,V 3t la T *'-enue, with whom she
fiad recently made lier tiome.
D V a,h ,ls Newton Manufacturer.
" ddam Bjers of Newton, a wealthy
retired manufacturer, dropped dead of
heart disease while playing golf on the
links of the North Andover country club
Thursday afternoon. He was 53 years
Mrs Catie Clark, seTTife of Silas L.
reVi' T's Granville, died Sunday inorn
f/- T, t} 1 ® home of her daughter. .Mrs
Lowell t. Mason, where she had b- en ill
Wl‘ -'r k S Mrs PiP'er was bora in
bouthwick and was the daughter of Mr
and Mrs Toiman Clark. She leav£ hf-r
husband two daughters. Airs .Mason and
Mrs Archibald Tryon of GramiPe two
grandsons. Merrill and John .Mason a
brother Burton Clark of Westfield, and a
sister, Mrs J. H. Mills of Springfield.
Mrs George L. Graves, who died Mon
cTL, ’t - r i he franklin county hospital at
Greenfield, was the mother of Mrs Duane
Edwards of Northampton. She is survived
by two other daughters, .Mrs Florence
Howard of .vpnnptiHdamj Mrs William
Bcott of Keene. N. H„ and three sons.
George A. Graves of Hartford Frank
Graves of New Haven and Arthur Graves
Oy Springfield. Mrs Graves also leaves a
sister. Lucy B. Brown of Hinsdale
Mrs Lueien Bacon. 84. died on Friday
at Southwick Rev S. Xicholls officiating
Mrs Bacon leaves three children. B H
Bacon of Plainvilie Ct., Mrs Cicero Weed
i Granby ct- and Mrs Frank B.
! Shurtleff of Southwick.
LIFE OF A DEVOTED shatter
j Tribute to the Late Sister Sarah
! Emily Copley of the Chnreh Family.
j , Sister Sar ah Emily Copley of the Church
: family of Shakers at Shaher Station, who
j died on September 9, was a woman of
the most estimable qualities and one of
I the most able in practical ways of all tbe
| members of the Shaker*. It‘is said that
j ::: domestic matters she could do every
: thing but "turn’’ a shoe and the reason
; she could not do that was because her
i hands " ere small. At her funeral,
September 11. Sister Lucy S. Bowers
| Save the following review of her life and
tribute to her qualities:—
Sarah Em:iv Copley was horn in
: L..gland, October 21. 1845. Her father
-rehn Copley, was a Methodist, a' man of
j determination and honor. By trade lie
wa* a pnnuT and an architect. Her moth
. Elizabeth Richmond, was of Scotch
; ar,d Enghsh deseenr. and, a woman of
, executive ability, religious sentiment and
strong character. Her maternal grand
■ rather was a sailor on a British nian-of
; w f r ; and guarded Napoleon Bonaparte
! while he was exiled on St Helena. After
j considerable service in tho siavo trade
I along the African coast he was retired on
j a pension.
S'sier Emily hid thro, brothers and
| three si step: John. Matthew Henry.
Matthew Thomas. Elizabeth Susanna. So
: phia and \verill. ail of whom except the
i Youngest were bora in England. Her
mother had a brother. Thomas, and a con
: sin David Richmond, in America. Thev
i had become acquainted with the Enfield
shakers. and wrote her many long and
interesting letters concerning their' man
] ner of living and religious faith.
Being weary of the toil and trial incum
! cent upon the marital relationship, and
! ] ; ! “--:-ig -or something superior, virgin oel-
I toacy. as prea-.-oed and practiced by tbs
; B.takers, appealed strongly to her. So
m the year 1852, when Sister Em
: tly was eight years old. the moth
:er with all the children and other
* near relatives, one of whom, dying
: of c nsumption. wa* carried on a stretcher,
i set sail for America. In April, after a
oo.’g and perilous voyage, they arrived in
New York, and -up directly to the Shak
| er community in Enfield, where Sister Em
-1 il.v had spent all the succeeding rears of
* her life. From early childhood through all
I ihe years that have been marked with
! changes, growth, prosperity ami decline,
she had been an earnest, unselfish worker
in the home of her choice. Into the build
ing* and into much that lias been gath-
I eted to make them comfortable, her very
* existence lias entered, atui for their sup
port and preservation, her principles of
economy have beeu persistently active. Not
I mercenary feeling, nor the desire to hoard
was the governing for* waste of any
. kind needless or otherwise, she counted
I a sin. seriously to be regretted.
Sister Emily was a member of tho
; Church family mere than 2i> yesrs. lived
at the South for a time, and at the North
.31 years. During the ru.iior part of her
i life she held positions of responsibility*
and gave her time, talents and strength
’n commendable consecration to the cause,
j and iu loving devotion to the people to
whom she was to- a sacred covenant unit
ed. and endeavored to follow iu tiie ways
. of right doing by tbe found
t or* of our organization.
In giving her attention to duties with
: outside People, our sixte- always eom
p,opted herself with quiet dignity. Many
fivun's pci-reived -n her the spirit of a
Ir:,re. scinch shaker, and will regret that
she has passed out of sight.
And now tier lifo labors are finished. She
endured v itli forbearance and fortitude the
, re**!-* ml ills , f mortal existence. All
; pain has leased, her feet no more shall
, travel t ■ • dusty road of terrestrial experi
| once. Her hands are resting. Her spirit
;oe* to meet old-time friends in the other
nertd Before the Good Spirit, in the
[ ’igiit of untarnished truth, she will read
I lei r* eopd. and from a just and Merci
i ful God will receive righteous judgment
i and merited reward. Human frailties are
ecu.men to us all- and “we’ve all our an-
I gel side.” Blessing and peace be unto our
I sister.
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