The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-24
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Illness of about four days The writer was
engaged with him In conversation last
Thursday evening, at which time be APP
peared to be enjoying his usual health, and
gave promise of being spared for many
more days of usefulness. About thee
o'clock Friday morning he was taken with
chills and some fever, and during that day
not appearing TO be much better, medical
advice was called, the disease from which
he was suffering being pronounced pncu-
mona Saturday morning not feeling as
well, Doctors James and Cyrus Porter were
both called, but in spite of every thing that
medical skill could do he continued to grow
worse, and at three o'clock Sunday morn
ing he sank into state Of Inconsistencies
from which he never aroused, and Tuesday
morning, surrounded by q grief stricken
family, together with large circle Of
mourning friends he breathed his last.
Hopes were entertained until Monday that
he would recover, but on that day DIR.
Knowlton was summoned in consultation,
at which time 1t was decided that the
chances were much against his recovery,
and all day and through the night around
his bedside were grouped anxious and
loving watchers, hoping almost against
hope, that the hand of the dread destroyer
might be stayed, but these hopes were
shattered, and anothe. of our prominent
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father has passed to that "bourne from
whence no traveller returns" but who has
left behind him the inheritance Of a good
name, and for whom the entire community
will mourn, and as expressed by one of
Rutland's most prominent men, Ellis place
will be hard to fill"
Stephen Gates Staey was born in AL
bany, N Y, in December, 1921, and at the
time of his decease was forty-nine years,
three months and twenty-nine days old.
At an early age he commenced to learn the
trade of a carpenter, and after serving his
apprenticeship, he learned the trade Of
tin and coppersmth-both trades were
learned at Albany. After serving his time
at the last mentioned occupation, he estab-
ished himself in the stove and tin business
in Troy, n. Y, where he remained several
years. In the spring of 1852 he removed
to Rutland and began the same business, in
which lie was engaged at the time of his
death. In 1851 he was married to Miss Bar
bara A. Warren, who, with three children,
George W., Jacob, E., and Hattie E., sur
vive him to mourn their loss, together with
two sisters and one brother, who were
present at the time of his DEATH
Mr.. Staley has been one of our most &C.
tive and energetic citizens, and has held
many offices of responsibility In the vii
lage. He early identified himself with
everything that pertained to the prosperity
of the village, and has held the position of
trustee, and tor twelve years was one of
the water commissioners, and so well had
he become acquainted with the water works
| of the village that it was said that at any
time he could discover a leak in pipe,
and always in case of fire he was depend
ed upon TO give information in regard to
the supply of water which could be pro-
cured. AS q member of the fire depart
ment, no one man has done more to place
it in the superior condition in which 1t
stands to-day. While resident of Albany
and Troy he was connected with engine
company No. 6, in the former city, and
engine company No. in the latter. At
the reorganization of Nickwacket engine
company No. l, he became one of the char.
ter members of the new organization. He
has been member of 1t since, and was
foreman ten years, holding that position at
the time of his death. For several years be
wass a fire warden of the village, and two
years was assistant engineer of the fire de-
partment Mr.. Staley was also one of the
original members of the Rutland light
guard, and at the breaking out of the rebel
lion when the company volunteered to go
to the front he went with them, holding
the position of first corporal, which posi-
ton he held until the company was muster
ed out of service. In 1862 he again enter
ed tie service, going out as first lieutenant
of company X, 18th regiment, Vermont in
fantry, and February IA, 1868, was promot-
ed to the position of captain of the company,
which office he held until the company was
discharged from the service. He was a
good soldier, strict disciplinaran, yet
was always honored and respected by the
men under his command, and his old COM
rades will regret to learn of his sudden
death.
Mr.. Staley never ceased to hold in high
esteem the returned soldier, and often has
the writer sat with him and talked of the
old times, and of those days that tried
mems souls. His purse and hand were
always ready TO succor and aid disabled
soldier. He early became q member of
Post Roberts, G. A. r., always retaining
his membership, taking great interest
in all its affairs. lie was also a member
of Center Lodge No. "a, f. & A. NJ, and
for many years was a member of the Con
, gregational church In this place.
Mr.. Staley had been associated in bust
ness with several parties, among whom are
A. r. Fuller and M. Blakely In 1871 ht
formed copartnership with Ion Lippin
: colt and soon after this moved from Center
street to Merchants Row. In 1873 Mr.
Lippincott died, and, what can be taken a.
a singular coincidence, Mr. Staley died il
the same house and in the same room i,
which his former partner breathed his last
To those who knew him best, the sud
denness of Mr. Staleys death strikes
| chord that eXcites their deepest spmpath,
! for his family and friends in this hour o
their bereavement. Genial in all his bust
ness relations, honored and esteemed b,
the whole community, he will be Spoken
: of by all as one whose place cannot easil
be made good he will be missed from tn
home circle, from the business haunts o
life, and among the fremen, with whom h
was so long and intimately associated, hi
sterling qualities will be .revered, and non
= are there but will join with us when W
: say good man has gone from among on
4 midst and many prayers will 60 up t
~ | Him kxvbn tamnprQ the wind N the abnr
II lamb" that He will be with the Athlete
t ones and sustain them in this their grea
h and sudden bereavement, which more full
makes them to realize that
"God moves in n mysterious way
J. His wonders TO perform"
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