Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1869-08-20

1902, he married Miss sally Averli OF
Westminster, VT, and went to Chester,
VT, but in 1904, returned to Westmin-
ster with his wife, "a lady of true piety
and sterling WORTH and established a
home in this place. Nine children were
added to their family circle, six of whom
are now living. OF all the men who
were on Westminster lower street, at
that time Mr.. Davis settled here, he
alone is iiping. OF those whom he found
little children, there are now living, Miss
Anna Chapman, and Messrs. james Tit
comb. Hiram Nutting, James May, and
West Eaton.
Mr.. Davis set up the business of a
Halter, in which he gave much satisfac-
ton, and which proved quite lucrative.
The third child of Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
Wis was daughter, who was very love-
ly, and greatly endeared herself to her
parents and family, by her beauty, and
winning ways; they named her julia
One cold, windy day in November, Mrs.
Davis, while pursuing her domestic avo-
cations, left the room, and the little girl,
then about three years old, wished to
follow her, but the mother, fearing the
cold, desired her to remain in the house !;
the child obeyed, and ran to warm her.
self at the open fireplace, on which fire
was briskly burning. In minute or
two, the parents heard thrilling shriekl
and running to the kitchen, found
their darling child enveloped in flames.
Mr.. Davis caught her up and ran to the
door, where there was a barrel of water,
and plunged her in, thus quickly extin-
gushing the flames. On taking off the
clothes, they did not find her badly
burned, and therefore felt somewhat en-
couraged but, alas they were doomed
to be disappointed. The little Julia was
burned internally, and died the next
day. Mr.. Davis arms were badly
burned, and troubled him for long
time. Just think of the grief of these
distressed parents they saw instability
written upon all human things.
Mr.. Davis passed through season Of
great trial and mental anguish, the re.
suit of which was, that he gave his
heart to God, and rested beneath the
shadow of the Rock Christ Jesus and
with his wife, united with the Church o.
God in this place, June 2Sth, 1912.
Mr.. Davis christian mother, probably
taught him the commandments at an
early age, and among them is one which
contains a rich promise -" Honor thy
Father and thy Mother, that thy days
may be long, upon the land which the
Lord thy God giveth thee"
Mr.. Davis remembered this command
ment, and when his father became old
and infrm, he took him to his own home
and ministered to his necessities. Oul
venerable ffi~~a has been blessed viii
good health,-has been an industriou.
mana remarkably early riser,-very
regular in taking his meals,-and as W,
are aware, these habits are very condu
Give to long life.
These many years of our friend, hav,
not passed without trial and temptation
and In his cup sorrow and joy have beer
mingled. In 1925, Mr.. Davis buried hi
wife which was great affection he re
NAMED widower seven years, and il
1882 was married to Mrs. Grace T. Eat
on. One child was the issue of this mar
riage. -Four years ago Mr.. Davis hat
the misfortune to fall and break limb
since which he has been mostly confne,
to the house. He retains his facultie
we'll for his years, and is blessed will
great powers of memory. Mrs. Davis i
devoted to her husband, doing all tina
lies within her power to render his lif
comfortable and happy; of her it ma,
be truly said, " She hath done what sh
could Certainly we must conclud
that this aged couple are enjoying thes
years of their old age. Their children
well settled in life, visit them as often al
possible their grandchildren and grea
grandchildren, their nephews and neice
frequently visit them, remembering then
at Christmas and New Years with token
E of affection they are respected by thei
, friends and neighbors they have mos.l,
laid aside the cares and anxieties of life
and are waiting for the Masters call, t.
go up higher" Venerable Sir, we VIII,
have assembled here offer you our heart,
congratulations, on this your nintietl
birthday. We desire that your tempora
prosperity may continue that you
spiritual blessings may increase an,
when you cross "Over the river" ma,
you be able to say, Yea, though 1 wall
through the valley of the shadow O
death, | will fear no evil for thou ar,
with me; thy rod and thy staff they com
, fort me-"