Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-09-13
Obituary..

BAILEY.-Tbis community was deeply panied
last Thursday morning by the sad news of the
sudden death Of Mr.. Theron o, Bailey, the widely
known proprietor OF the Pavilion Hotel. Little
Teddie, his only son, died very Unexpectedly of
diphtheria on the morning of the LIST instant, and
the sympathy Of all went out to the bereaved
family, little thinking that in less than week
the father would be laid beside the son. Mr..
Bailey loved his boy very tenderly, and by his
unremitting care for him during his sickness he
took the disease which resulted so fatally. AS
soon as 1t was evident that he was to be sick he
was removed to the house of Mrs. Lord, on Bald
win street, where his death occurred as stated
above. Although from the nature of the disease
no public services were held yet large number
testified to their regard for the deceased by fol-
lowing the remains to the cemetery Friday after
noon. Mr.. Bailey was born in Elmore In June,
1888 and was consequently little over forty-four
years of age. When quite young the family
moved to the Washington Bailey farm, just over
I the line in Middlesex For a time he worked for
his brothers, Warren and Charles, in their store,
and afterwards became interested with them in
buying and selling cattle. This business he con-
tinued until about seven years ago, when there
was demand for better hotel Accommodations
here or a danger that the state house would be
! moved elsewhere. Mr. Bailey was at first inter-
ested in the matter as public spirited citizen,
but afterwards, almost by force OF circumstances
he became proprietor of the new house, which was
opened in January, 1876. In all business matters
he was the soul of honor and integrity, his word
being always the equal OF his bond, and he was
full Of push and determination. As the Affection
ate husband, the kind father, the faithful friend
the genial host, the good citizen, he will be sadly
missed, not only in this village, but by all VINO
| have known him. and his family, upon whom the
| blow will fall with almost crushing weight, have
| the cordial sympathy OF all, The following, from
| the Burlington (Iowa) Daily Gazette OF September
| It'll will show how he WAS regarded by those who
| had known him but briefly: 1.-THE wires flash the
sad news that Mr.. T. o. Bailey, OF the firm Of V.
| w Bullock Co, and proprietor Of the Pavilion
| Hotel at Montpelier Vermont, died suddenly this
morning OF diphtheria, About three weeks since
his boy, bright, happy, warm-hearted little fell
low OF nearly ten years OF age, WAS taken with the
| fatal disease, passed, was supposed beyond
| danger, then suddenly succumbed and died. MIR.
Bailey, a devoted lover Of his children, gave him
| his constant care and attention. and has himself
| fallen prey TO the malignant destroyer Those
| OF our citizens who met Mr.. Bailey during his
stay with US last winter, especially while his wife
was with him, will need no word of ours to recall
the warm-hearted, joy-loving man, whose inimlt-
able grace OF story, illuminated by sincere and
unaife laughter, made captive every soul that
Joined his In the ranks Of daily association, and
they will keenly regret life will bring them no
more together. His cherished wife has been
called TO taste the waters OF affection, and we
know our word OF sympathy can be no relief to
her; but as she sees the light of heaven beyond
| the swelling food 1t may some day be gratihca-
| ton TO her 10 know that her husband was appre-
ciated by and endeared to many whose lfeways
are by the Father Of Waters as well as to those
| under the fair skies Of New England, where his
| bOyhood and manhood developed until his life
made friendship word TO reveal deep meanings.