Deaths

ALUMNI NOTES

Necrology

Class of 1888

GEORGE FERGUSON CHANDLER, that sturdy son of Vermont. Yes, we shall miss "Zack." The following, taken from the Chelsea Herald, must have been written by one who knew and appreciated the qualities which endeared him to every classmate:

"The death of George Ferguson Chandler at his home in Strafford on Sunday morning, February 23, removes from our midst one of the most prominent citizens, from a family line of outstanding pioneer history and leadership. To lovers of Strafford Mr. Chandler was a living link with the sturdy past of our community and the larger Strafford of our time that has spread to the outside world beyond our hills. Ever in his office, Mr. Chandler gave warm welcome and followed with deep interest all events and personal careers grounded in the life of this town. As expressed by one life-long summer resident, 'Strafford will not seem the same without again meeting Mr. Chandler.'

"He successfully met the most grueling test that can come into life. Through all the years of his painful suffering, there was never any abatement of his interest in his friends, college associations, the events of the day, the duties focused in his public office, and all that pertained to the welfare of our community.

"Mr. Chandler was born in Sharon, Vt., March 22, 1865. His parents were Charles and Mary (Ferguson) Chandler. He was educated in the public schools, graduated from Kimball Union Academy in 1884, and from Dartmouth College in 1888. While in college he played four years at first base on the varsity. He was clerk in the Postoffice Department, Washington, D. C., 1889-90, called back to Strafford by the illness of his father, and was afterward in business in this town. December 23, 1891, he married Elizabeth M. Freeman. He was appointed town clerk in May, 1906, and was elected each year after until 1917, when he was in Hanover hospital at town meeting time; appointed town treasurer in May, 1906, and held that office until his death.

"Mr. Chandler is survived by his wife arid one daughter, Lillian Irene Chandler; a sister, Mrs. H. T. Hoffman of Rochester, N. H.; a niece, Mrs. F. M. Denton of Albuquerque, N. M.; a nephew, Howe S. Newhall of Wilbraham, Mass.

The funeral was held in the Congregational church, February 25. Following the church service, the Masonic burial service was conducted by Temple Lodge, F. and A. M. Burial was in the family lot in Strafford cemetery.

Though suffering many long years from diabetes, Mr. Chandler conducted all matters relating to his office until two weeks before his death. With the loss to family and friends our community deeply feels the passing of a leader, who carried on through years of patient suffering public office according to the highest traditions of our New England civic life, one who never failed to 'hold his tiller true,' whatever the storm and stress, one of that high class of public servants, strong, friendly, faithful men."

WARREN FENNO GREGORY, president of the class of '88, died at his home in Newtonville, Mass., on March 29, 1936.

Born in Winchendon, Mass., July 12, 1863, the youngest of seven children of George W. and Nancy (Miller) Gregory, he early attended the district school, entering the Winchendon High School, three and a half miles away, in 1879. Here he came under the influence of Henry Melville of the class of '79, graduating in 1881 as valedictorian of the class. It was Melville who gave him the inspiration to go to college, and of course it was Dartmouth. In the fall of '81 he taught a district school at New Boston, N. H. In the spring of '82 he entered Cushing Academy, graduating in 1883. The fall of '83 was spent on the home farm; in the winter he taught an ungraded school in Royalston, Mass.; the spring of '84 he was principal of the high school in Wilton, N. H.

His college career began in September, 1884. During his college course he taught winter terms at Deerfield, N. H., and Truro, Mass., while summers were spent as clerk of the Mountain House in Princeton, Mass. In spite of these interruptions in the routine of his college work, he graduated with the rank of second in his class. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi, Casque and Gauntlet, and Phi Beta Kappa. He was one of the founders of the Dartmouth LiteraryMonthly.

Upon graduation he was chosen from among a large number of candidates to be principal of Sawin Academy in Sherborn, Mass. In January, 1891, he was called to the staff of the Central High School in Hartford, Conn., remaining here until 1896, when the trustees of the Murdock School in Winchendon, his home town, called him to the principalship. Here he remained for one year only, when the urge for an active business career induced him to become associated with Lee and Shepard, publishers.

While at Hartford he edited several volumes of English classics for high school classes. This work was largely done during summers at Hanover, and was recognized as entitling him to the degree of A.M. in 1896.

From 1897 to 1933 his work was that of a busy publisher, to which he gave himself unstintingly. About his only interruptions were three trips to Europe, the first before his marriage, the second with his wife, and the last with his daughter Hope when she was eighteen.

In October, 1898, he married Miss Annie Laurie, daughter of Charles Laurie, who was closely associated with the publishing business. Mrs. Gregory died in September, 1932, after thirty-four years of a mutually happy life. Hope, their only child, was born April 2, 1908. October 4, 1930, she married Mr. Courtney F. Bird of Boston. Three robust and happy grandchildren have helped to ease the years since Mrs. Gregory died: Nancy Ann, born October 30, 1931; Gail Laurie, born October 3, 1933; Warren Gregory, born May 3, 1935.

Besides the college societies above listed, Mr. Gregory was a member of the Boston Authors Club, the University Club (life member), the Hunnewill Club of Newton, also of the First Baptist church in Newton.

The services were held at his home at 2 P.M., March 31. Rev. Newton A. Merritt officiated. The class was represented by Lougee, Wendell Williams, and Cate.

From a publisher's and author's point of view the article appearing in the Boston Herald of January 1, 1934, by John Clair Minot, is a splendid tribute to Greg and his 36 years as head of a publishing house. This was referred to in class notes of ALUMNI MAGAZINE, February issue of 1934.

Wendell Williams writes of Greg in a letter of April 6:

"Of unusual acumen in all his work, hewas unwilling to leave a subject or problemuntil he felt that he thoroughly understoodit. His estimate of other men was remarkably accurate, but his disposition towardall was always friendly and kindly, and henever made claim to the superiority towhich he was justly entitled. The qualitiesthat made him the ideal student and created .for him lasting friendships insured hislater marked success in teaching, literature,and business.

"In these later years of more leisure andhis final retirement from business, therecame a supreme pleasure to those of uswho were able to meet with him more frequently and in a small measure renew theold associations. In the beautiful homethat he had established, filled with hisbooks and evidences of learning and culture, attended by his devoted man-servant,he -was the scholarly gentleman, and to hisclassmates the same old unpretentious"Greg." His store of information, fund ofrecollections, and ever present kindlyhumor made him a charming companion,and an hour with him was a delight."

Patte writes of "Greg," after hearing of his passing. This I quote in full:

" 'Old Greg,' as the alumni all knew him,had for one thing a peculiar genius forfriendship. No man was ever more loyal tohis classmates, his college, his fellow townsmen, his business associates. His rich andunfailing sense of humor carried him far.Like Lincoln, he always had apropos anillustrative anecdote and his unction intelling it was contagious. His memory wasseemingly all-inclusive. He was the archives of the class. Nat a single episode orpersonality in his four Dartmouth yearsbut were at call at his tongue's end. He wasa scholar as well as local archivist. Hisknowledge of the English vocabulary wasencyclopaedic. Cross-word puzzles, a favorite diversion in his later years, haltedhim not a moment, and he worked without dictionary. His editings of several English classics were brilliantly done. Moreover, he was a born leader. He was electedpresident of his class only a week after theopening of freshman year and he was athis death the president of the cldss. Hislifework in the publishing house of whichhe became the head was characterized byintense application to the needs of the firm.He took no vacations; he planned series ofbooks, like the childhood in many lands,sought out authors for the volumes, laiddown requirements, and read and revisedthe manuscripts, in many cases being com-pelled all but to rewrite them. And neverdid he permit his name to appear on theirtitle-pages. A hard-working literary producer, a chooser of hundreds of books forthe rising generations of nearly half a century.

"But it is Greg the loyal old friend, triedand true, that appeals to me over the richdetails of his busy years. Only a few daysbefore his death he wrote me a long, joyousletter, full of reminiscence, full of generous praise for my work, full of Life. Neverhad he felt any better, he declared. Thenthe news of his passing. It was to me abody blow. Good bye, old Greg. Greatlyshall we miss you at our decimated anddouble-decimated reunion in '38."

Class of 1905

HARRY LYMAN WATSON died suddenly the evening of March i, 1936, at his home in Manchester, N. H. From the information at hand it appears that Harry, while enjoying good health, had known for some time that his heart was not strong and had been favoring himself in this respect for the past two years or longer. On this particular day, March 1, he was doing some outdoor work to drain water that was accumulating in front of his house. Shortly after eating dinner, Harry did not feel well, and a little later confided to a friend, Dr. Dearborn, who happened to be calling, that he did not feel just right and that his heart was not acting properly. Dr. Dearborn immediately called Harry's brother, Dr. Maurice Watson, and Dr. Coburn, and both physicians arrived at the house within a few minutes. In the meantime his trouble had developed into a severe heart attack. The physicians relieved him, and Dr. Coburn left feeling that Harry was in no danger, but within ten minutes a second attack came on and he passed away.

NATIVE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

He was born at North Haverhill, October 22, 1880, the son of the late Doctor and Mrs. Henry T. Watson, the former for many years being one of the leading physicians in Manchester. He attended the public schools at Haverhill, also the Haverhill Academy and graduated from the Manchester High School in 1901. In college he was a member of Theta Delta Chi. After graduating from college he studied for the dental profession at Tufts Dental College, receiving his degree in 1907, and that year opened his office in Manchester, in which city he had always practiced. Due to his skill and knowledge, he attained signal and deserved honors in his profession, and a few years ago was made a Fellow of the American Dental College, the distinction being conferred upon him because of his outstanding work in the field of dentistry.

In municipal affairs he was also honored, and was appointed a member of the Manchester Police Commission by the Governor and Council of New Hampshire, and in respect to this office the Manchester Leader in an editorial states, "The suddenand untimely death of Dr. Watson leavesthe city with a sense of official as well aspersonal bereavement. He was admiredand respected as a friend, citizen, and professional man; and the sense of loss istherefore great, but in his death Manchester also is deprived of the services of apolice commissioner who had full regardfor the responsibilities of that office." In social activities his ability and popularity had been similarly recognized. He was past president of the local Rotary Club, and was honored by its members a few years ago by being presented a testimonial and award for perfect attendance at the club meetings over a ten year period.

Harry was a member of the Grace Episcopal church of Manchester, and also was a member of the Washington Lodge A. F. and A. M., and the Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter of Masons.

Funeral services were held in the Grace Episcopal church, March 4, and the church was filled to overflowing. In attendance were many municipal officials headed by the mayor and city clerk of Manchester, a large delegation from the Manchester Rotary Club, the dental profession, the Police Commission and many members of that department as well as a delegation of one hundred policemen, and members of the Masonic bodies to which Harry belonged. The class was represented at the services by J. H. Bell, Clough, Haskell MacMillan, and May.

June 7, 1911, Harry married Jennette M. Bartlett at Manchester. He is survived byMrs. Watson, his daughters Jennette L and Ellen E., and a brother, Dr. Maurice Watson '97 of Manchester.

Harry's decease leaves a vacancy in the class that cannot be filled. He always retained a deep interest in its affairs, and was always a participant in its activities. He was one of those who had, it is believed, attended every reunion since graduation. His genial and lovable character extended itself to a wholesome and sincere interest in the welfare and success of all of his classmates, and he was always glad to welcome any and all of them to Manchester and his home at any time.

Last June he attended the reunion, and was in as good health, so far as was known, as any member of the class. It seems hard to realize that he will not return to future reunions, and his presence will be deeply missed.

To his widow, children, and brother, the deepest sympathy of the class is extended.

Class of 1921

CLINTON PARTRIDGE CARY died of pneu- monia at St. Johnsbury, Vt„ on March 15, 1936. He had been ill about two weeks. He caught an attack of influenza while on a visit to Montreal to attend a hockey game, and after his return to St. Johnsbury this developed into pleurisy and later into pneumonia. His condition became so serious that he was removed from his home to a hospital on March 3, the eve of his 37th birthday, and he passed away in the early morning hours of the 15th.

Clint was born in St. Johnsbury, March 4, 1899, the son of George C. and Annie (Partridge) Cary. He prepared for Dartmouth at St. Luke's School, Wayne, Pa., and while in college became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

After graduation Clint became associated in business with his father, the founder of the Cary Maple Sugar Cos., in St. Johnsbury, and he rose through the ranks in that organization until at the time of his death he was first vice president of the company.

Clint's funeral was held at the North Congregational church in St. Johnsbury on March 17. In recognition of his World War service, his associates in the W. R. Knapp Post of the American Legion stood guard near his body. The Cary Cos. plants were closed the day of the funeral and the pallbearers were all members of the companyInterment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, St. Johnsbury.

Clint is survived by his wife, Alberta; by two daughters by a previous marriage, Jane, aged 11, and Anne, aged 9, and by his mother.

Clint's wife writes, "His Dartmouthfriends and Dartmouth days were alwaysvery dear to him." And certainly in his passing, the class loses a loyal and cherished member.

Class of 1923

WALTER LELAND JONES departed from this world on March 8, 1936. Wally, as he was affectionately known on the Dartmouth campus, was the mathematics star of the class of '23, and for his serious mastering of that subject he commanded the admiration of all who knew him. He prepared for Dartmouth at Phillips Andover Academy. He came from Newton Center, Mass., and at Dartmouth was on the Jack-o'-Lantern board and a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and of Phi Beta Kappa. No details are available as to the cause of his death, but from a very indirect source it has been said that he underwent an operation for mastoid which resulted in uncontrollable complications.

Walter Jones was the son of Matt Bushnell (Dartmouth 1894) and Grace A. (Smith) Jones, and was born at Newton Center, Mass., June 11, 1902. After studying for a time at M. I. T. he engaged in engineering work with the Western Electric Company, and was associated with this company until his death.

In June, 1930, he was married to Florence Dull of La Grange, 111., who survives him, with two children, Walter and Marcia Ann. His parents also survive, and a brother and sister.

Medical School

Class of 1885

DR. CHARLES ABBOTT BLAKE died at his home at West Brookfield, Mass., February 18, 1936.

He was born in Lowell, Mass., September 30, 1857.

After his graduation he took further medical studies in Philadelphia, and had been for 43 years in practice at West Brookfield, where he was actively interested in the affairs of his community and held various town offices.

Survivors are his wife, Eva M. (Allen) Blake, and a son, J. Frederick Blake of Worcester, Mass.