Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1891-10-01
Edwin Harrington.

Mr. Harrington, well known business
man died at his home in Bethel, W., sept.
%, 1891, aged 66 years. His native town
was Stockbridge. be received his ednca-
ton in the district schools and business
college at Worcester, Mass. Leaving the
home in which he was born at twenty yrs.
OF age, he went to Fitchburgh, Mass " here
he became skilful machinist. After work
ing at his trade at Clinton and Worcester
he removed to Philadelphia, Pa, in 1867
where built up one OF the most extensive
machine manufactures in the country. In
the different departments ne employed
several hundred men.
MANY of the machines he made were OF
his own invention, and he protected them
with patents. He possessed not only an
inventive genius but was successful Dus
mess manager. He had fine physical en-
dowment and personal address that won
confidence and friends. About two years
ago his strong constitution gave away un,
der the burden OF business thought ana
care. A stroke OF paralysis compelled him
10 retire from active work. The firm is
now known under the name EDWIN HaI-
rington, Sons Co.
home. His wife, Mary r. Holland, was
from Stockbridge, VT. Had be lived TIL
Oct s, 1891, their married lie would nave
extended over period 43 years. Their
two sons. Melvin II. and Edwin L., reside
in Philadelphia and are members OF the
business firm. They, with his only daugh-
ter. Miss Nellie Louise, were present at the
funeralsand also large number OF his rel
atives, friends and acquaintances. among
those who came from abroad were Mr.;
and s.aHaskins of Philadelphia MI ana
Mrs Vinton OF Vineland, New Jersey,
Mrs. Flint. her son and daughter OF Prov
idence, r. l., and Mr.. Rand OF Barre,
Mass. The funeral services were all held
IN his home He was buried with the hon
ors Of Masonry under the charge of White
River Lodge, No. 80, OF which he was a
member. The Knight Templars did escort
duty. The masonic ceremonies were un-
der the direction of DIR. +. h. Steele, the
master of White River Lodge. There was
a large representation OF the masonic ira
ternity. The day was most favorable Tor
the sad gathering.
ON reaching his residence there lay the
silent sleeper surrounded with the en-
blems OF mourning, beautiful floral oner-
ings from relatives, friends ana masons.
Roth the masonic and the usual services
were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. ,.
A. Parker, who gave briei history OF ms
life. referred to his struggles and successes
his broad sympathies and generous na-
ture his useful and honorable career
said he. aAlthough wealth has crowned
his labors yet he has won something more
valuable, wealth Whicn comes from
| life well lived, from nobility Of charac.
/ Ter. from hearts which have been touched
] by kind deeds and cheering words, from
the confidence and peace OF his happy
home where wife and children were pound
to him by enduring love-.
He mentioned the fact that he hao oeen
devoted mason for many years, also
member of the Universalistc church.
Among his closing words he said, AS
we view his silent face we will look at II
/ in the light OF his faith which transforms
death into life, which makes these Deautl-
full flowers emblems of friendship ana I'M
mortality. g.
His former pastor, DIR. Edwin G. Sweet
ger OF Philadelphia, writes these WORDS;
~ desire to pay my tribute to his memo
rv. He has left behind him precious leg
acy OF love and esteem for his character
and his works.
The family has received many such KIND
remembrances and expressions OF sympa-
thy from neighbors, and friends ana ma,
sons and they desire to extend 10 them al
their sincere and heartfelt thanks.
The last scene is over on earth. nooie
man has gone. In the cemetery near mere
he was born his body was tenderiy lalo 70
rest beside fathers and mothers, the spot
he had prepared to be his final resting
place when the journey had ended his
grave is on the highest point in that oeau-
/ tiful village of the dead where ne oiteh
wandered in his boyhood.