Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-02
Obituaries.

ObbtuhtttSs
Hon. N. A. CHAsE.--The death Of Judge Chase
last Saturday In his buggy Just as he was starting
for Barre TO bring his grandson, Mr.. Fred L.
Eaton, home to spend Sunday, adds another to
the many instances among us in recent years In
which the great change has come suddenly
symptoms OF trouble about the heart had af-
fected him for several years, 80 that he was not
without warning; but limitations like those never
prove sufficient to prevent such an event from
bringing terrible shock to relatives and friends.
He had reached the age Of eighty, had reinqushed
the cares OF active business and had lattery been
seen less often upon our streets than In years
gone by still he had not been so secluded as to
have passed from the thought OF his former asso-
ciates and he will be seriously missed by many
outside OF the mourning circle OF his relatives and
intimates Nelson Ainsworth Chase was born in
Petersham, Massachusetts, February 18th, 1902.
He was brought TO Calaig, Vermont when two
years old, and that town was his home till 1886
During that period, from the age OF seventeen he
not only worked on farm, but was also employed
more or less in the summers by Perry Marsh, In
making musical instruments, while in the winters
he taught school. As a teacher he was eminently
successful being re-engaged year after year in the
same places 1t was source Of pride to him TO
look back upon twenty-sx winters spent in the
instruction of youth. In 1896 he moved to Mont
peier and engaged with Mr. Marsh in the manu-
facture of pianos and other musical instruments
on larger scale; but the business not proving
sufficiently profitable, he returned after six years
to his farm, and ere long added to his previous
occupations that of land surveyor. In 1856 he
was chosen judge Of probate, and came again to
Montpelier, where he served In that capacity two
years, as town clerk two years, as county commits
sioner three years and as register Of probate
twenty years, being retained in the last named
position as long as his health and strength suf-
feed for the performance Of its duties. During
his residence In Calais also he was justice Of the
peace for long time, town clerk for sixteen years
(being the successor In that office Of his father-in-
law, Gideon Hicks, Esq }, town representative two
years, and delegate to two constitutional conven-
tons He married Clarssa Hicks, December 49,
1927, who survives him, and they had six chill
dren, only two of whom are now living. Polit-
ically Judge Chase was early in life a democrat,
but upon the formation OF the republican party,
he identified himself with that; while theoogi-
cally he was a Universalist and In every relation
an honest man. In him morality and piety were
found well blended together. BY his decease the
temperance cause loses staunch supporter who
was ever ready not only to talk but also to act In
its behalf. and the Church OF the Messiah loses q
member who connected with 1t almost from
its origin, and always willingly and generously
shared in its work with offerings of time, toll
thought and money. As public servant he was
capable, faithful, painstakiDg and conscientious;
and in domestic life constancy, fidelity and affec-
ton characterized him His life was well spent
and filled with usefulness; his death pain
less and instantaneous as he himself had hoped ii
might be, and he leaves to widow and children
and grandchildren the priceless inheritance OF an
allusion to his Masonic life, an omission which we
briefly supply. He was made a Mason in 1924, in
the old Aurora Lodge, No o. at Montpelier, and
was connected with 1t until the time of surrender
ing the charter in 1886 lie remained nonaffi-
ate until the Sd day of last October, when he
Joined Aurora Lodge, No. %. At meeting Of
Aurora Lodge last Monday evening remarks were
made by several Of the brethren and it unan-
imousy voted that the secretary devote page
of the records to his memory.
I.r dan h.
tar of Senator Eldln j. Hartshorn Of the Iowa
legislature, died at Emmetsburg, Iowa, July 10Th,
aged nine years, seven months and twenty-three
days. or her sickness and death the Palo Alto
Reporter, published in that town. says: Little
Susie Hartshorn, who has been dangerously sick
with typhoid Inflammation of the brain for the past
three weeks, died on Wednesday, the 10Th inst,
at two p. NJ. During all those long three weeks
she had been a terrible sufferer from the pangs
and pains of that dreadful disease, not murmur
had ever escaped her lips. She bore her suffer
ing with meekness and patient fortitude that
would not be expected from child OF her tender
years. To her parents and family her death is
particularly sad afiiction. For nearly ten years
they had carefully and tendery watched over her
until the most sacred affection of their hearts had
become intertwined with her love, and to sever
the fond ties of earthly association was crush
ing blow-almost too much to be borne She
was indeed a remarkable child, in disposition so
kind and sweet, in mind and heart so far devel-
oped beyond her years, and in all that lovable
and loving bright star OF continuous joy to the
entire household"
MARsH.-Hon. George P. Marsh, our minister
to Italy, died at Vallambrosa last week Monday.
The deceased was born at Woodstock, Vermont,
March II, 1901, and was the son Of Charles Marsh,
leading lawyer of that section Of Vermont. Mr.,
Marsh was graduated at Dartmouth College in
1920, and studied law at Burlington He prac-
ticed his profession for several years and was
esteemed sound and strong lawyer, but his
natural bent was that of a student and a man Of
letters that he early drifted away from the
active practice of his profession. He served
seven years in congress, from 1912 to 1S49, when
President Taylor appointed him minister to Con-
stantinople. Here he remained until the Access
sion of the democratic administration in 1853,
when he was recalled by President Pierce, and
returning to Burlington resumed his retired life
among his books until President Lincoln sent him
abroad again in 1861 as our minister to Italy,
which position he has held continuously to the
day of his death. As dpomatist he was dis
tinguished for his tact discretion and dignity
and as scholar he was a man of versatile and
profound requirements in the study of philology.
VIcKERY.-Died in Warren, July 10, Lydia
Vickery, widow Of Moses Sargent, aged eighty
lIB was converted at the age Of nineteen, and
has been connected with the church sixty-seven
years She was deeply and earnestly pous, and
in her latter days the rich fruit OF her piety be-
came more and more apparent. She was uncom-
planning in her suffering, and was thoughtful for
others. She enjoyed much the family reunions
Surrounded by her children and friends, her every
want anticipated and supplied by loving hearts
and hands, she patiently waited her Masters COM
ing. After taking dinner with the family she re-
tired to her room and was found with the Bible
in her hands, overtaken by paralysis, from which
she never recovered.
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