Dr. Homer Z. Leach; who had resided in Gilbertville, Mass., for the past twelve years, where he had developed a large practice and won esteem for his medical knowledge and genial personality, was one of the earliest victims of the Spanish influenza, passing away at his home, after a short illness, on September 25. Dr. Leach was born in Waterville, Vt., September 18, 1874. He graduated with 1902, serving as treasurer of the class during senior year, and in 1905 received the degree of M.D. from the Dartmouth Medical College. After a year in hospital work in Boston and' two more in Manchester, N. H., Dr. Leach settled in Gilbertville, He was married in 1907 to Edith Stuart of Ontario, who survives him.