The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1881-02-18

groom beneath the bower received III,
J congratulations of their friends. Th'
informal reception concluded, during
which kilograms of congratulation cam'
in from distant friends, the company sa
down TO most inviting repast. The
popular and genial "Isaac,' so wei
known to guests of the Addison House
with his assistants, catered to the wants
of the guests with his accustomed suavi
ty and skill. The presents were numer.
Gus and many of them very elegant
The happy pair departed on the evening
train north, bearing with them the best
wishes of all their friends. Not the
least pleasant thought connected with
the occasion, is the knowledge that we
are not to lose them from our midst.
They expect soon to return to Middle,
bury, which is to be their future home. y
f/DEArH or DR. BASS. One of our
oldest citizens, aud uutil within a. few
years one of our most prominent pro-
fcssional men, closed most busy and
useful lie last Tuesday afternoon.
DIR. Zacchcns Bass was born in Wind
ham, Connections, Feb. Is, 1871, and
consequently at his death was but
three days less than ninety years old.
He was the youngest son of Ebenezer
and Ruth Waldo v" both belonging
| TO the oldo .. most prominent farni-
No :, Indham county. lie was q
,.ircct descendent in the sixth genera
ton from Deacon Samuel Bass, who
came TO this country about 1852, settled
in Connecticut, and who died at the
IF ~ Mt
hundred and sixty-two descendants.
Captain Ebenezer Bass was the father
of ten children, seven sons and three
daughters. DIR. William b. Bass, his
third son, came to Middlebury about
1899, and commenced the practice of
medicine. A bout 1906 his youngest
brother Zaccheu5 came to Middlebury,
and lived In his family until he had fit
ted for college in the old Academy
building. He sfterward returned to
Connecticut, and entered Yale college,
but left it in his sophomore year. He
attended medical lectures at New
Haven in the winters of 1894 and
1Sl4-15, and returned to Middlebnry
i'll the latter year and commenced the
practice of medicine, which was contin-
ued for period Of nearly seventy-fve
years. In 1929 he received the degree
Of doctor of medicine from Middlebury
college. He was present as a surgeon
at the battle of Pittsburgh, at the be-
ginning of his practice. lie had wide
reputation as skillful practitioner, and
at one time gave lectures in the once
noted medical college at Woodstock,
this state. AS physician he was atten-
tive and kind hearted, taking great in
terest in his patients, especially the
poor, his cheerful, happy greetings,
and playful humor often serving a
much better purpose than medicines.
He was ofteu heard to remark that this
was many times the best and only med
icine he found necessary to administer.
His wide and extensive practice gave
him great experience, and made him
valuable medical counselor. lie was
energetic and successful as a business
man, and for many years was one of
tho selectmen Of the town. lie was
always an ardent politician, acting
with the old wing party until after
1856, when he became Democrat, |
and has since acted with that party,
casting his last vote for Hancock for |
president. DIR. Bass married Susan |
Dorrance, of Scotland, Connecticut, |
May 81, 1917. Their golden wedding
was celebrated in 1867. The death Of |
Mrs. Bass nearly five years since was
sad bereavement to the doctor, and any |
mention of it by himself or others in his |
presence since, has caused him to ex-
hibit great emotion. They had but !
two children born TO them; one, a |
bright boy, was killed by an accident
when about five years old the other, a |
daughter, Mrs. II. A. Sheldon, who |
alone of his family survives him. But a |
large circle of friends and patrons will !
miss his kindly interest, and cordial
greeting. He was buried yesterday
afternoon from st. Stephens church, of
which he has been member nearly for |
ty years, having been confirmed by the
late Bishop Hopkins, in June, 1874.
The rector, Rev. w. i. Tilley, read the
burial service.
EAST MIDDLEBURy.
Our thaw was joyfully received.
--Boress rnled so long all voted for
change.
j. II. Nash has so far recovered as
to return to his work.
Some of orr neighbors had 10 drive
their cattle mile 10 water.
The forge shut down for want Of
ore for awhile. Last Tuesday it started
again, running three fires.
Jack Frost, after drinking up onr
water, entered some of our cellars,
and made free with the vegetables.
s. G. Tisdale forsmore than a week
has been running his new saw mill; it
is doing excellent work.
Will Palmer is running barber
shop, with nuts, candies and oysters for
sale, In Tupper's Hall building.