Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

love than in the evidences presented by the
Judges state of health from the outset OF his
illness. He died in the 10Th year of his age.
Francis Kidder was born in the town of Win
hail. in this county, and had his home there
ITO the period of his removal to West Town
shend, about ~ years ago. His native town,
at various periods of the Judges history, hon
ored him with every office in its gift. He
will therefore, be long remembered by its
people as amongst their most honored citi-
zens. He ably and honorably represented
the town of Winhall in the State assembly
for periods amounting to about six years.
His ability was still further recognized when
he was made county Senator for two terms.
lie also occupied the position Of side-Judge
for two terms As early rs 1885 Judge Kid
der was elected TO the Office of Justice of the
peace, and has held it ever since that time.
As an illustration of his good Judgment in
the business of that office, it is stated of him
that no decision of his was ever reversed by
higher court Besides these Offices, Judge
kidder served in the militia of the State, and
held the position of Captain until honorably
discharged from the service. In West Town
shend, Judge Kidder was known in his more
vigorous years as a studious man, and as
marked for his ability in business and in ev-
cry position of responsibility that he held
In disposition he was kind and genial, and
always seemed to have less capacity for bit
terness or envy than most men. Though he
must have met with crosses and disappoint-
ments, in common with most Of us, he al
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master Of oquanimity. His nature was cast
in gentle mould, and it is owing to this fact
that he is remembered for his native kindness
and gentlemanly treatment of every one that
made his acquaintance. He is known to have
been strictly honest and upright in his deal
lngs, and to have attached much importance
to the good opinion of all his neighbors.
Judge Kidder's large family and numerous
circle of friends hold him in precious remem-
brance. The funeral services were held in
the Congregational church in this part of the
town, and large number Of the citizens were
present to show their respect for the dead
and their sympathy with his beYeaved family.
The services were conducted by Rev. Mr.
Switzer, and the sermon for the occasion was
preached from Phil. 1921 ITO die is gain. "
On the evening of the 10th, Charlie on
ly son of Mr. and Mrs Charles Robbins, and
Miss Abbie Jane, elder daughter of Mr. aud
Mrs. David Burroughs were united in mar
riage at the house of the brides parents, by
Rev. c. j. Switzer. The happy pair are
members of the Congregational church here,
and are the children of highly respected par
ents. They have numerous circle of friends
inside and outside of the church, who regard
them with the kindest feelings, and who sin
ccrely wish them prosperity and long and
sunny lives Charley is II general favorite,
and the bride, together with being personally
very pretty, has a strikingly sweet and agree
able disposition, which endears her to all that
know her. large party was present at the
wedding, and no one could fail to see that
the young couple Were warmly loved, and
had been long well entrenchtd in the love
and cstec III of their neighbors. CLER.