Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-02-16
Obituaries.

ten years old his father moved TO Sutton, Yer
mont where he lived until he was about thirty
years Of age. About this time he entered the
Methodist ministry and Joined the New Hamp-
shire conference, which originally included the
territory In Vermont east OF the Green Noun
tains. During the early period Of bis ministry he
preached In Greensboro Troy, Westfeld, Walden.
Cabot and East st. Johnsbury. About forty
years ago he moved with his family to Newbury,
to give his children the benefit Of the old New
bury Seminary. During his residence Of fifteen
years or more at that place he supplied several
churches in the vicinity Of Newbury, also devot-
ing much time to teaching. In the year 1855 he
came to this town to make his home with his son,
A. G. Brown. OF his life and activities during
the quarter OF century that he has passed in our
own community, we can speak with confidence.
Exemplary in his life and character, and always
ready for every good word and work in the inter-
est Of religion and morality, he has commanded
the universal respect OF all classes Of citizens in
our town and Its vicinity. The aged have sought
his companionship, the young and those in middle
life have looked to him for counsel, and even the
little children have had always glad word and
bright smile for Father" Brown, cheering his
last days by gifts Of flowers, not more fresh and
sweet young lives that prompted these gifts. He
warmly appreciated and very gratefully remem-
bered all the kind and thoughtful attentions Of
his neighbors and friends during his declining
years. Though his life OF nearly fourscore years
has brought to him his full share of responsibility
and burden-bearing he never wavered in his con-
victions nor shrank from any post Of duty when
| clearly presented to him. In the feebleness OF
his last days he has been constantly waiting and
watching for his release. Very quietly, at last
as II he laid him down to sleep, he entered into
his final rest. The funeral services were held in
the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, Feb
| ruary 18th Rev. Mr. Fellows, the pastor, caves
comprehensive and very appropriate and impress
sive review OF q" Father Browns life and char
acter, earnestly recommending to the church Of
which he,was a member and to all who knew
him to follow the example OF his consecrated
life. The masonic fraternity entombed the body
with the honors OF their order
TRuE.-In Mason City, Iowa, February sth,
Charles b. True, aged thirty-fve years. Mr..
| True left his home In Montpelier, on the 18th OF
January and went to Milwaukee with expectations
| Of a position to which a relative, Albert V. Car
| penter, ESQ., a brother Of Hon. Heman Carpenter
Of Mortified, and general passenger agent on the
| ST. Paul and Milwaukee railroad, had promised
| to assist him. By the suggestion Of Mr.. Carpen-
| ter and bearing his letter OF introduction, Mr..
| True went to Mason City to obtain an interview
| with division superintendent OF the road and ar
| range with him for a situation. lie was suffer-
| ing from a severe cold when he left Milwaukee
and apparently was taken sick before he arrived
at Mason City. His family here had been made
aware by letters OF his illness, but no apprehen-
| sion Of its serious character had been excited
Wednesday afternoon, the 9th instant came a
dispatch announcing his death. letter from
Mr. Carpenter gives all the information that is
positively known respecting Mr.. Trues last days,
and states that the immediate cause Of his death
was acute Inflammation Of the stomach. He evil
IDENTIFY died among those who, though strangers,
dutfully extended to him those kind services
which only friendly hands can acceptably render
In the last sad moments. Mr.. True was young
man Of remarkable capacity for business Of a
clerical nature and had for many years been en-
ployed as assistant in the adjutant and inspec-
tor generals office, and his ready pen and ability
as an accountant were frequently called into
requsition by professional and business men Of
this village. He was by nature knd-hearted and
devoted. He leaves mother, a wife and infant
daughter to mourn his sad and untmely death.
The sympathes Of this community are sincerely
felt for these mourning kindred. His remains
arrived here on Monday afternoon, and, when ex-
posed to view, presented wonderfully fresh and
life-like appearance-a genuine consolation to
friends and relatives. Funeral services were ap-
propriately conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Hincks
Tuesday afternoon.
TAFT-Richard Taft we'll and favorabl known
as pioneer landlord OF White Mountain hotels
died at Littleton, N. H., on Monday morning. He
was born in Barre, Vermont, March II, 1872 Al
the age Of nine removing to Astead, N H., he
worked on a farm until he was eighteen years old
| when he commenced his hotel life Mt North
Chelmsford, Mass, for two years an employe,
and partner in the business for three years fol.
lowing subsequently he was engaged in various
hotel enterprises and June 30 1S49, he went to the
Flume House, Franconia Notch, as its first pro
prletor. lie has lived through the rise OF the
White Mountain hotel business from small be-
ginning to Its present extensive proportions and
with the exception of Fabyan was the only sur
vvor Of the pioneer landlords Of that region. He
WAS man OF great perseverance and indomitable
energy, and while life lasted nothing could dis.
courage him. Mr. Taft had clear appreciation
of the wonderful beauty Of the Franconia Noun.
tains, and he believed they only needed to be
well known to the world TO be greatly patronized
With his associates he began the building OF the
Profile House, which was completed and opened
to the public in Jaly, 1882 and is now one OF the
largest mountain houses in the country The no
tel firm for four years, beginning in 1865, wa.
Taft Tyler & Greenleaf, but for the past twelve
years has been Taft & Greenleaf Mr.. Taft wa.
one Of the proprietors Of the Profile and Frauconia
Notch railroad and at his death was the president
Of the company. He was recognized by all as
man Of great worth and sterling integrity, kind
and just In all his intercourse with his fellowmen
generous and benevolent to fault His memory
will live long in the hearts Of his friends and as
sociates Being an invalid for many years. he be-
came a great student. He was familiar with the
poets, and was well read in history and in the art
and sciences. For the past nine months he wa
confined to the house. Deceased leaves wifi,
and one daughter, Mrs. Charles +. Eastman O
Littleton, N. H., and two sisters and brother
Denison Taft Of Montpelier, Vt
MoRsE.-William +. Morse died at his father
residence in East Elmore on November 10, 1880, Al
two o'clock p. NJ after a three weeks illness will
typhoid fever. Mr.. Morse was twenty three year
Of age. He was formerly student In Morrisvil
Academy and for the past year has been studen
In the law office OF Hendee 4 Fisk Mr. MORSE
was a young man who had few equals. In man
ner he was quiet and retiring, In his habits HI
a was a model, never INDUCING in anything tina
impairs health or destroys character. As a stu
dent he was industrious, discriminating and thor
: ough. He never left subject or book until h
) had mastered it 10 far as 1t was in his power h
do so. Mentally, he was strong, reflective an,
well balanced. lie was always able to give goo,
r reasons for his beliefs and positions, while ii
argument he was cogent, In repartee ALWAYS read,
and oftentimes witty He was the local CORES
, pendent Of the WATcHMAN and his communica
tons were remarkable for that peculiar quality o
! excellence required in the newspaper service
? Socially, Mr. Morse was genial and polite. T,
a his superiors In age and position he was Away
respectful and kind, seeming to delight In show
I ing his regard for the aged and his sympathy 70
the weak and unfortunate. He was consisten
and active member Of the Methodist Episcopa
: church. Had Mr. Morse lived, there would hay,
| is no doubt as to his future lie would hav
| become a good lawyer, successful as a bushes
man, reliable, intelligent and leading as citizen
Q Every good work would have had his support an,
4 for his living the world would have been better
A His father and other relatives and many friend
. have the fullest sympathy OF that entire com
" munity. Let every young man emulate the char
i acter and life OF William Y, Morse.
4 The deeds he has done left behind
The enduring produce OF immortal mind,
:; | Fruits Of a genial warm and approaching noon,
l. | deathless part OF him who died too soon.
!, WooD.-A dispatch brings intelligence OF tn
d, death at Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Sunday night
u recently went thither In vain attempt to regai
q at hau Ia