Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-28
Obituaries.

EAToN-Seymour l. Eaton Of Moretown, son
of the late Gilman I Eaton, died on the 18th
inst lie had been quite i'll for some four or five
weeks but not considered dangerously 80. About
ten days previous to his death he had tooth ex-
tracted which bled profusey for ten hours,
and reduced his strength that he was not
able to Withstand the fever which followed. AL
though a resident OF Moretown, his business re-
ations were with Middlesex where he was highly
esteemed.
HowE.-Timothy o. Howe was sixty-seven
years old and native OF Maine, having been
born in Livermore, Oxford county He was edu-
Gated at the Redfald seminary, studied law and
was admitted to the bar in 1889 lie was elected
to the Maine legislature in 1912, hut In the latter
part of that year he removed t. Green Bay, Wis
consin. He was elected a circuit judge in that
state In 1880 holding the office until his resgua-
ton In 1855. Wisconsin sent him to the national
senate in 1861 and reelected him In 1867 and In
1873 lie succeeded tt omas L. James as postmas-
tel. general December 90, 1881, just three months
from the day of Chester A. Arthur's succession
TO the presidency. Mr.. Howe was delegate to
the Philadelphia "Loyalists convention Of
1886. He did much committee service while in
the senate
WHEELER.-The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ii. Wheeler formerly Of c ilals, will be panied
to learn of the death OF their youngest son, Car
rol, which occurred recently In Des Moiues Iowa.
He was q bright, winsome, little lad OF unusual
promise and understanding far hey ond his years
the joy and pride Of a foud father and mother.
Throughout his illness he bore his sufferngs with
such I, rtitude, and even cheerfulness that those
around him could hardly realize his condition,
and when at last the change came they could
scarcely believe, until brought face to face with
the terrible reality. that their little Carol was
no more, and that the sound Of his nearing foot
steps would never again gladden. their sorrowine
hearts The funeral was from their residence on
East Locust street, and the many floral offering.
on that occasion expressed the sympathy OF
friends and neighbors. Among the mourner
were the teacher and classmates OF the little boy
who had 80 suddenly been taken from their mum
Der.
CHuTENDES.-E Chittenden, Esq Il, the las
male descendant in Chittenden county OF Gov
ernor Thomas Chittenden, the George Wash
ington OF Vermont" died at Essex Junction
March 21st, In the eighty.seventh year Of his age
Mr.. Chittendon was a grandson of Governor
Chittenden OF Williston, where he was born Jan
nary Goth, 1871 Mr. Chittenden's father anC
mother were persons OF very excellent judg
ment and great energy. These qualities wer
| impressed upon the son and ever character
| lied his long life, both as a Christian man and
| useful citizen. Mr.. Chittenden cherished ever
cheerful. kind and generous disposition Thii
made his intercourse with all classes pleasan
| and agreeable. lie united with the Congrega
| tional church In Wiiston In 1874 and continued
| consistent, active and liberal member OF tn
church the rest Of his life lie was taken i'll las
| November, From the first moment Of the attack
| he was satisfied 1t WAS his last sickness, and witt
| calmness and composure he waited patiently
anxious, as he said, =" To depart and be with his
Saviour, on whom he had so long believed N
trusted