The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-08-13

In manufacturing, aud was posi-. mastc,
for time. From Acworth he came to
Iipton, VT, where he was in the lum-
Der business. From Ripton he remov-
ed TO Salisbury, engaging there in the
same o. cupation. While in Ripton was
married to Miss Martha Ann Iandon,
June 20, 1862. With each of his wives
lived few days over eighteen years.
by his first marriage he had six child
rem by the second one child. All the
children but ono remain to mourn the
death of their father.
Mr.. Holden come 10 Middlebury
thirteen years ago last spring. His
manner OF lie among us is familiar.
He was member of the Congregational
church of this place, and was an every
day Christian. One of his pastors who
has known him for many years, saws:
''He was a good man, a sincere and
earnest Christian. His character and
example of Christian integrity and of
patient endurance he has left as a leg-
acy to his children, richer and more
comforting under the shadow of their
bereavement than any amount of earth.
ly substance could be-" lie sought in
all things COMO m his life 10 the leach
ings of Christ. lie was one of The pur-
est minded of men. Even in the sacred
retirement of his family he kept a care
ful watch over Iii, life, that he might
not do harm with his tongue. He was
genial and cordial everywhere; but he
was especially happy in his house, and
deeply loved the members of his fami-
ly, and was devotedly loved by them in
return. His Christian character and
life were known and read by all men.
lie was faithful in his duties in the
church. 1t was privilege to him to
be in the social meeting, where
his voice was often heard.
He has been sufferer considerable
portion of the time for years and his
last sickness was extremely painful.
His sufferings were borne with resip-
nation and cheerfulness. His piefv
mad been deepening for the end. lin
tne MIDST OF the extreme anguish of
6ody he had a smile for everyone.
Ills end was peace and joy. His tesli-
mony OF assured safety in Christ, his
sense of the preciousness of Jesus and
Of the glory of his presence will never
DC forgotten by those whose privilege
IL was to see the good man i'm some of
MS last hours. Our sympathy is with
the bereaved family who have lost a
beloved husband and father, but assur-
edly to him "to die was gain"
His funeral was attended from his
late residence on the Sabbath, August
3, at O'Clock, p. M, Rev. f.. p. Hook
or conducting the religious services.
He was buried by the side of one of
his children in Salisbury. II.
EAST MIDDLEBURY.
There will be Democratic rally
and organization of Hancock & En-
glish club in the village Thursday eve
ming, at the Glen House Hall. Speak
ers are expected from abroad. Let
there be grand rally.
Per order Con-.
"A Garfield and Arthur Club was
organized at the Good Templars Hall
Tuesday evening. The officers are as
follows: President, II. d. MAYNARD
yice-presidents, Lewis Russell and W1
w Chapman; secretary, John Nasff.
Tuesday is the night of meeting.
The following officers ofCold spring
Lodge No "a, l. o. of G. L. were i'm.
stalled last Saturday evening by Lodge
Deputy Austin Peck for the ensuing
quarter: W. G. T., viii W. Turner:
W. V. T., Mrs. Julia Palmer; w. s.,
Ida Nash; w. f. S., Mrs. Lucy Adams
W. T., Mrs. Eliza Eldredge; w. c.,
keuben A. Dana; W. M, BERTHE Peck
W. /. G. Mrs. Eliza Abbott
W. o. Co., George w. Abbott,
". A. s., John M. Nash; w. d. NJ,
Mrs. Esther Peck; w. r. s., Miss Fan
ME Day; w. l.. s., Mrs. Hattie Russell.