Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-04-25

Lexington VT. April 12th, 1884, aged
70 years. He was born in Hillsboro
n. H., Sept. 30, 1918, where his child
came to COlebroOk II. II. with his
father William Bracket, in March,
1888, In which vicinity he spent the
remainder of his life, a period of a lit
tie more than half a century.
lie was an upright, industrious hard
working man, enjoying almost perfect
health until about fifty years of age,
when he met with an accident injur-
ing him severely in the region of the
lungs, from which he never fully re-
covered, and this untitled him for
hard labor. Again, about seven years
ago, another accident and sickness
enfeebled him; since that time he has
slowly but surely failed in health, un-
til at last
"IIis tolls all DER.
HIS troubles ceased;
From earthly care in sweet release,
HIS eyelids gently closed;
no open in that bright world
Where all is light and love"
He early identified himself with the
people of God, was a devoted member
of the Congregational church in Cole
brook for many years, and his. place
in its house of worship was seldom va
cant.
lie was kind husband, an lnduI.
gent father, an obIiging neigh Dor,
generous and hospitabe even to
fault, giving largely according to his
means to all benevolent purposes.
His friends ever received a cordial well
come from him, while the needy and
the wanderer, however uninteresting
in appearance, were never turned
from his door.
lie was twice married; and had
seven children. His first marriage was
with Elizabeth M. Wiggin of Cole
brook. Of this marriage three child
rem are living. His second marriage
was with Celia Allison of Berry, Que,
who survives him with three small
children, who will sadly miss faith
er's love and tender care.
''IIe has crossed the silent river;
Entered thro' the dread unknown,
Where no more earth's loving voices
Can reclaim him as their own.
Silently as shades of evening
Gather meath the pail of night
So across the shadowy river
Came the bOdtman pale and white.
And voice we heard not, called him,
And finger becI'ntng far.
For the weary waiting spirit,
Held the pearly gates ajar
So he crossed the silent river,
Entered thrO' the dread unknown,
Where no more carth's loving voices
Can reclaim HIM as thu cir own.
Father as we laid the flowers
Near thy cold and DulSeless breast,
AS paid the last fond tribute
10 thy long dreamlcss Fest.
AS we bore thee on that journey
Whence no traveller may return,i
Waiting there the final Judgment
OF the resurrection morn.
Mingled with the tears and sadness
That perVades the mourners breast,
Came the words of loving comfort
Jesus gives his loved ones rest.
Precious words to light the shadows
Breaking DER eaI tbs wild alarms;
We can leave thee safely resting,
Safely resting i'll His arms.
Where the flowers never wither.
| And the night shades fall no more,
Safe upon the Saviour's bosom
Safe upon the shining shore"
To the neighbors and friends fol-
their aid at the bedside of the sufferer
in assistance rendered, in sympathy
expressed by the presence of so many
at the church, in floral tributes, and
to the singers for their beautiful music
the family would express their sincere
appreciation and thanks.
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