Class of 1879

Dr. James H. Tebbetts has retired from the active practice of his profession, but still resides in Hollister, Cal., where he settled forty years ago. He writes: "We are always glad to meet anyone from Dartmouth. Tom Flint of 'BO lives here, and is a very congenial friend."

George W. Putnam, without opposition at either the primary or the election, has been chosen to represent Amherst, N. H., in the General Court at Concord. He thus states his platform: "I am in favor of abolishing many laws rather than making more, so if there is anything you wish kicked over, write me." No wonder he is popular!

A Vermont newspaper of December 10, 1924, had this item: "White River Junction.—Rev. David Kilburn, a native of Hartford, born near Russtown in 1850, and for some time past living in the West, is stopping at the Junction House for an indefinite stay. Sunday he preached at West Canaan, N. H., being a lifelong minister, now retired."

Frank D. Stanley underwent a very severe surgical operation last winter. His classmates, who for a time were anxious about him, will be glad to learn that under date of December 23, 1924, he writes, from Portland, Oregon:— "Got home (from the mountains) last Friday —slept out in my blankets all summer—cooked my own grub—worked on some good hard muscle and gained my normal weight. Have packed by blankets up into the attic, built me a bunk, taken the windows out, and now get nine hours of good solid sleep out of every twenty-four. Am as husky and strong as when you last saw me. It is my intention to be with the class in '29 and show you what an active outdoor life in the wilderness does for a man. My boys ask me, 'Why don't you quit and take it easy?' and I have to tell them, 'I would be the most restless, unhappy man on earth to do so. I expect to die in harness.'"

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