The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-08-29
North bennington,

of Mrs. D.. ID. O'Brien, whose Christian |
name was Catherine, was made on Sun |
day last, Aug. 26th, feeling of sadness
prevailed the community and expression
of countenances showed that one who
was held in high esteem for her many
real womanly virtues, had been called
away. For some time she had been in
failing health, and about two weeks be-
fore IL was decided by q consultation OF
physlcians, she could live but short
time, unless by the removal of tumor
she might be relieved, and 80 by care
and faithful nursing regain her usual
health. The operation was skillfully
performed, and although for several
days the prospect for recovery seemed
hopeful, the shock and consequent ex-
haustion was 80 great that she sank I'M
der it. She was born in 1927, and came
to this country about the year 1916, and
to this village in 1847, bringing her first
horn with her, haYing lived in Albany
during the intervening time. Her late
husband worked with Jonathan Cockson
at his trade as a tailor for long time,
and then opened a shop by himself.
Four children were born to her, two Of
whom are now living; Roger, who re-
sides in Arlington, and Mrs. Mary G.
Clark, who is engaged in the store Of Mr..
Richie of Bennington. The funeral
took place on Tuesday at 10 o'clock from
the house, where prayer was offered by
Rev. A s. Gilbert, when she was borne
to the Congregational Church, where
she was regular attendant, and with
which denomination she united on pro
fession OF faith July 8, 1881. The pulpit
had been draped in mourning, by loving
hands, as well as the seat she had for
years 80 faithfully occupied, and many
friends had gathered to hear words of
comfort and hope from the considera-
ton of life Astounding in deeds Of
kindness and Christian charity in all
forms of neighborly association. The
services were conducted by her pastor
Rev. G. h. Peck, who spoke with en-
phasis OF the influence Of consistent
Christian living, and was followed by
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert, who had lived for two
years her next neighbor, with earnest
words for the development OF high
Christian character. The singing, go
appropriate was by the choir whose
voices she had 30 long listened to and
enjoyed. The flowers were in great pro.
fusion and arranged with much taste
by those who go kindly prepared and
presented them. The bearers we're G..
II. Bruffee, H. d. Hall, w. Tombs
and Simeon Percy, and the arrange
ments under the direction of j. Ed.
Walbridge, undertaken.
A picnic on the shore OF Lake Paran
was much enjoyed by about twenty, last
Monday afternoon, the party being com.
: posed of those of different ages who
were invited by Mrs. W. G. Shaw. The
boats Of Mr., Shaw were used IN convey
; ing the party with provisions to the
grounds, and for delightful sail in the
evening. One OF the party. Miss Olsa-
: yer, was obliged to leave on the steam.
boat train, for her home in lansing
burgh, and was escorted to the depot by
the delegation.
The Hoosick Corners Base Ball Club
, played the Olympics here, last Saturday
, and were defeated on the ninth inning
IN score six to five. The game wal
hotly contested, two bats being broken
and considerable skill displayed on bott
sides. The lack OF consideration in thu
l choice Of words used by some OF the for
: eign club, was regretted by many of thu
: spectators and also by the home nine
who are endervoring to make it respect
able for good ciIiz .ns to be present g.
=; the games.
The cantats, Under the Palms." Civ
I en- last March by the Congregations
, Sabbath school, under the leadership Of
. q. T. Cushman, will be repeated on Fri
, day evening 10 the church, commencing
: at 1880 O'Clock. The inmates Of the Sol
diers' Home. Custer Post OF the G. A. R.
the Sons of Veterans, and the w. r. 9
OF Bennington, have been invited to at
7 tend, en- ntdsse. There will be no ad
miesion fee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goldthwait Of Troy, wer,
= in attendance at the funeral Of Mrs
O'Brien on Tuesday. Mrs. Goldthwai
was sister of the latter's late husband
!, as was also Mrs. Morton of Brooklyn
= who was present. The two brothers-in-
: law of Mrs. O'Brien residing in Airing.
ton, and her son Roger and wife, wer'
= also present.
= The family desire to express thei
a deepest gratitude to their many friends
who have been 30 kind and thoughtful IL
their expressions Of deeds as we'll al
( words, during the sickness and burial o.
the late Mrs. O'Brien, the memory o.
which kindness will be enduring.
! The repairs on the Mccullough man
q sion are nearing completion. There il
Just at present an additional gang o.
! men from Springfield. Mass, putting in
position several elegant mantels, anC
T laying ornamental thing.
!, E. D. Whipple of South SALISBURY, il
q making arrangements TO open shop fol
Q doing machine work, in our village. III
will occupy rooms connected with thu
y Vermont Mills, into which he is moving
5 his machinery.
t II was pleasant episode in the ser.
9 vice to see the nurse, who had become
attached to Mrs. O'Brien, Miss Robert
son, paying her respect for the departed
by occupying place with the mourners
I w. Il, Burgess and wife returned 4
i Astoria, Long Island, on the evening
Q train Wednesday. Mr.. B. is engaged q
d Shipping clerk in an extensive oil clotl
i factory, at that place.
ut 10 getting dry and dusty" is
term we hear about az often as a weel
It ago. that Of chow very wet"
: Three Misses Ssyles of Albany, N. Y.
are visiting Mrs. J. G. Houghton, ant
other friends here.
= Mr.. and Mrs. DIR. Wright of Troy
! spent last Sabbath with friends, at Mrs
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