Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-02-19
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in the 44th year Of his age, on the 2lth Of Janua-
I ry, 1868. Ills remains were taken TO Coopers-
town, n. Y. the former residence Of his wife, for
burial
Though this sad event was not wholly uneXpect-
ed still it has fallen with no less painful severi
I ty on his family and relatives who were so tender
| y and warmly attached to the departed husband
and brother Mr. Prentss was born at Montpe-
ier, VT. ON the 10Th Of July, 1924, and a
graduate Of the Vermont University at Burlington.
After studying law in the office OF his father the
late Judge Prentss, DE came 10 Wisconsin in l6iS,
aud assouiating himself with his brother. Hon.
Theodore Prenuss chose Watertown for his home
During the nineteen years he has remained here
he has been actively engaged in business pursuits
-his industry and sagaeity having resulted in the
accumulation Of fair competence. In 1861 he
was happily united in marriage TO the estuable
lady who survives to lament his untimey death.
Though not one Of the original pioneers who
arrived here in 1886 and broke into the then wild
and uninhshited wilderness his long soiourn here
placed hm among the older class Of our citizens,
even while be himself was only in the maturity of
manhood with the promise of many years before
him lie became identified with this city when IL
was comparatively new aud small, without either
rairQal. or tclegraphs--just atter a good begin
ming and start bad ueeu made-aud has grown up
with lts growth. Cautious. exact and systematic
in bis business transactions. he was proverblaily
upright IN all his dealngs-oiten 50 generous and
verge Of profu,on-willugly doing his part to
promote useful improvements, public enterprises
and benevolent objects. He was very decided in
hi- political views. patriotic in sentiment. unalter-
ably attached 20 the Union aud Jealous support
er of the government throughout the war but he
never sought office and could seldom be induced
10 take one, though often urged 20 DO so 10y his
friends ia 1900 however. he reluctantly consent
ell 10 be a candidate for Mayor Of this city. and
was elected by an unanimous vote. AS ar as his
impaired health would permit, he discharged his
official duties with vgor and fidelity. displaying
the qualities Of prompt and impartial presiding
officer al the meetings of the Common Couucl,
aud by his mingled dignity and courtesy, winning
the confidence and favor Of ALL
But while in the midst Of his career, with bright
prospects before him. the ravages of disease stern
Is warned him that he must have more regard for
himself Surrounded 10y those deeply anxious for
bis welfare and who gladly bestowed every atten-
tion on him. be sought relief both az home and
abroad but with little permanent benefit A year
ago this winter. he encountered a trying attack Of
illness aud having partially recovered IN the
spring be determined to visit the city of New
York 70 secure the best medical advice and - TO
be obtained there. He carefully arranged his
business affair. .putting everything in the order
for which he was distinguished. Daring this brief
interval, though suffering from the effects OF a
cruel malady, lac preserved his hahtual cheerful
ness bat over this appearance of composure there
was thrown an air OF Thoughtful seriousness, which
told the close observer he was profoundly con-
scious he was nearing the borders Of the unseen
worli--that he was making preparations for the
returness iourney-that the evening shades had
already tnged aud dimmed with their fast gather
ing gloom the feryid glow Of his noonday--that
all earthly hopes and plans would soon turn to
dust and ashes-and so indeed 1t was The ties
Of life that were then loosened and giving away,
have since parted asunder. aud the inevitable end
+ of oil I4sk hoe h.b Tor ufgkl NOT
for him. let US iouiy believe.
lie was a gentleman IN his manners and inter-
course--a man Of fine abilities, large information,
and singularly progressing in his personal ap-
pearance lie had an overlooking humor ard
ready wit which made him a iayorte on festive
occasions, and delightful companion in social
aud domestic circles. While none Of u are 50
perfect that we can claim exemption from the
fraties Of humanity, let us trust, in bidding a
last adieu a valued and longtime friend aud as
sociate that all cannot be lost, but cherish the in
spring aud consoling faith, that
II sugh, be sure. nnthins be surer.
THIN that earth. good decays with earth j"
Fred II Perkins, son of Oren ins, Esq
Of Stowe, VI, was murdered at Dardanelle Ar
kansas, on the 9th day of Decem Der last, aged p
years.
Probably, he was not killed for money, but for
refahation--as bis employer had, that day, hal a
diff ulty with a man, about l6 miles above Dard-
auellc or four miles toward it, from his house,
and had shot the man, strictly in defense Of his
own lite, after having been knocked down four
times with hanl-spike or lever a, it is known
that some Of the friends Of the man whom Fred's.
employer had shot were in Darlanelle on the night
Of his assassination. At any rate the shooting OF
this Vermont young man most dastardly,
cowardly, wicked act he Ia given them no Of
fsnse, but simply and quietly doing the busi-
ness be was sent to transact. No blame whatever
attaches to him. But the loss OF him is sad
affection to his respected and deeply bereayed
parents, sister and brothers.
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