The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-23


and is now shipped in large quantities to
all sections of the country This proved
the most fortunate financial venture of MIR.
Higgins as well as the development OF
permanent business for the community in
which 1t is located. This purchase of
several hundred acres of unmproved land
was made, the wood cut therefrom. used in
the kilns, and what was once a dismal marsh
is now arabic and productive meadow
land bringing full remuneration for its |
cultivation. This enterprise illustrates the |
perseverance and determination of the man |
and justified his prediction in reference to
IL from its commencement. He was the
manager from the first and was at his death
the sole owner.
Another important feature in his life was
his connection with st. Thomas (Episco-
pail Church, as clerk and treasurer He
displayed the same energy he had mani
tested in other departments in building
up and advancing the interests of this once
feeble parish, and the blessing of Heaven
seemed to rest upon:his labors, permitting
him to complete through interchangeable per
sistcncc what he believed to be duty
incumbent upon him in behalf of the
church of his choice. He was devoted
commitment of the Episcopal Church, and
| confined his labOrs not alone to home work
His sympathics were broad and he engaged
earnestly in promoting the advancement of
the Church In the whole Diocese, especial
" in its missionary and educational work.
He had place upon the most important
committees in its conventions, and had
represented the Diocese in the General
Convention of the United States. He was
highly esteemed by both clergy and laty,
and in all important matters his counsel
and aid were sought. He was in attend
ancc upon the session of the Diocesan
Convention, at Burlington, when he took
the cold which resulted in typhoid pncu-
monia, and in one short week his labors on
cause of the great religious interests he
loved so well and labored so faithfully to
promote. His loss will be felt throughout
the Diocese.
In Mr.. Higgins all educational enter
prises found u friend. He was largely i'll
tercsted in the schools of his own village,
and when the Brandon Graded School was
established he was elected one of its pru-
dental committee, which position he held
at his death, -devoting much time and
labor in placing the system upon firm
basis, always aiding and sustaining the ac
complshed principal in his efforts to or.
ganize and make practical its workings
He was also member of the board OF
trustees of the Vermont Episcopal Institute
at Burlington, and Norwich University
, at Mortified. We might make mention
of his labors in behalf of Norwich Univer
sity, but our space forbids. At the com
mencement the present week, the trustees o.
l this institution will undoubtedly presen
, a fitting memorial tribute to his labors.
In politics he was an ardent republican
and occupied a prominent position in Stat
politics, and at times exerted large influ
! ence in political circles He was six year
!. chairman of the Republican committee il
Rutland county, and has been membc
1 of the State committee.
: But in his home, in the companionshi
), of devoted wife and an interesting grou
d of children, it was reserved for him to eX
t ert his most bonignant influence. A dotn
and kind father, an affectionate husband
y faithful FRIEND he was the life and spiri
Il of the home and social circle. Here h
d will be most sadly missed, and none but
n divine consolation can heal the sorrow O
C these wounded hearts.
J, He married Catharine Day, in Woo
, stock, Oct, 9th, 1S43, who survives hir
q with two daughters and a son. He leave
l. two brothers and sister, one of whom
Lewis E. Higgins, Esq, of Brandon.
We have thus endeavored to give ma
rative of his useful life. 1t is our La
! tribute to devoted and ever faithful frienC
4 His funeral will be attended to-day,
1 Brandon. Rt. Rev. Bishop Bissell an
N other clergymen of the Diocese of We
mont will offlciate at the religious service