In the town of Hopkinton, R. I., Dec. 23, 1896, of diabetes, William West, aged 82 years and 5 months. About forty-five years ago he united with the First-day Baptist Church of Pendleton Hill. He lived in such a way as to win the respect of neighbors and friends. He was the father of Mrs. Henry Barber and Mrs. John Johnson, of this place. He leaves a wife, two sons, three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
I. L. C.
