The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1889-11-27
Obituary.

JOHN l.. CUMMINGs.-A remarkable man
was removed from this community when
John l.. Cummings died, on Saturday of last
week, at the age of seventy-eight years In
the vigor of his youth and manhood he was
called the strongest man in the state, and
forty years ago he is said to have been the
best-known man in Washington county.
He was born in what is now East Mont
pelier, and had lived i'll Berlin for about
forty years, following the business of a
cooper and blacksmith. 1t is related OF
him as fact that once when he had fin
ished shoeing horse he took the animal
up in his arms aud carried him out of the
shop. Mr.. Cummings had been sick but
about week. and he died of complication
of diseases. His wife still lives at the age
of seventy-seven years. He had three
brothers and four sisters, all of whom are
dead but a sister, Mrs. Clarissa Merriam
of Auburn, Mass. Two sons survive him
one, Charles e, being, it is supposed, a
marine in the British navy. The other son
is Alvin P. The funeral occurred on Monday
Observation-Disclosures in Hardwck, VT.
November 13, Josie L., Batchelder, aged
forty-tive years, six months and four days.
Mrs Batchelder was born in Woodbury.,
VT, and was the youngest daughter of the
late James and Clarissa Drenan. She was
married January /, 1860, and in September
1861, Mr.. Batchelder enlisted in the United
States service, in which he continued for
three years Being quite frail during this
time, Mrs. Batchelder broke down in health
and never recovered Through the close
attention of a kind husband and friends
her life was prolonged much beyond its
apparent limit. She early gave her heart to
the Savior, and though deprived of many
religious privileges by reason of poor health
she took great delight in reading her Bible
her sincere love for Christ and his cause.
She ever had a pleasant word for all. A
few days before her death she told Mr..
Batchelder that she was soon to die, and
gave directions in regard to her funeral
making choice of those who should assist in
its duties, and choosing two friends who
should care for her in her approaching
dissolution and prepare her for burial In
few hours she was taken violently worse
and continued TO decline until death came
to her relief She leaves no children, a son
of four years having died some twenty
years ago. Her funeral services were held
in Woodbury. Rev. j. ID. Bailey officiating
and speaking from Psalm xi; |, In the
Lord put my trust words OF her selec-
ton. The high esteem in which she was
held was shown by the many friends who
attended her funeral and by the sympathy
expressed in various ways. The following
lines were kindly composed by Mrs. S. l..
Sabin of Woodbury.;
Another has passed from this world of ours,
And tenderties are riyen;
While one is left alone to mourn,
AnOther's found the rest of heaven,
How sad the loss the parting pain,
The bleeding heart and sore,
While we yearn for a voice and foOtstep
That returns to us no more,
But we know there are mansions in heaven,
And beside the jasper sea
Our dear ones are watching and waiting
Yes waiting for you and for me.
Neer let the heart give place to doubt,
Nor ask, nor question why;
Enough to know, II faithful here,
Wen meet the loved ones by and by"