The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1892-05-25
Obituary.

and widow of Marcus u. Gilman, Esq, died
at the home of her daughter In Providence
r.. L., May 49, 1892, having nearly completed
her sxty.eighth year. Mrs. Gilman was
born in Montpelier, May "a, 1924. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilman were married in Montpelier,
May 10, 1Sl3 In June, 1915, they moved TO
Chicago, ILL.,, where they resided until 1868.
In that year Mr.. Gilman retired from bust
ness and they spent two years at Riverside,
in Newton, Mass. In 1870, Mr. and Mrs.
Gilman returned to Montpelier, and, build
ing new house on the site of the Baldwin
homestead, took up their abode here. Mr..
Gilman passed away in January, 1889, and
of their four children only one survives
Mrs. DIR. II. /. Cushman of Providence, II. 1.
Some six years ago Mrs. Gilman became
aware of cataract in the eye upon which
she had been obliged always to depend.
Since that time she had made a brave and
hopeful fight for good sight. A little more
than year ago the cataract was successfully
removed But, though her vision was much
improved, she could not rest in any condi-
ton which seemed to her capable of being
bettered, and so In March of this year she
insisted upon what is known as the needle
operation" This operation was successful,
and her hopes were realized; she had as
nearly perfect vision as can ever follow the
removal of cataract. But her nerves, never
strong and greatly weakened by many Sc
we're sicknesses, and particularly by the
grip, pneumonia and bronchitis of the past
winter, gave way, and Mrs. Gilman had
come to her last sickness. On the very day,
early in April, in which she had planned to
come to her home in Montpelier for the
summer, she was obliged to take her bed ;
and, after weeks of suffering and waiting,
has found both perfect vision and rest.
Mrs. Gilman had an intensely active mind.
and was almost morbidly industrious. Her
early education was much in advance of
that which most girls OF her time received
She was a lineal descendant OF President
Wheelock Of Dartmouth College, and spent
some time in the family of President Marsh
of the University of Vermont, where she
completed college preparatory course,
though at that time young women were not
admitted to any New England colleges.
Mrs. Gilman was woman of rare taste
and skill in the planning and execution of
artistic work. She had wonderful percep-
ton Of beauty in the varied combinations
of color; and, taking an interest in china
painting after she became a grandmother,
her success in that direction was phenom.
email. Mrs. Gilman was very strong in her
family and friendly affections, and very
loyal in her thinking and feelings to the
memory of her dear ones gone. During her
later years she found great comfort in her
belief in spiritualism, and she never hest
tated to avow her satisfaction derived from
this source, even where her views were not
popular. Only one member OF Mrs. Gill
Reed of this village.
BAKER The funeral of Jabez Baker was
held at his home on Spring street, on Thurs
day afternoon, May II. Rev. G. W. Gala
CHER conducted the services, Mr.. Baker
died on Tuesday afternoon about four
o'clock. For many years he had been en-
ployed as moulder by the Lane Manufac-
years of age. Mr.. Baker had been an in
dustrious, honest aud good man throughout
his life, and leaves an honored name to his
family. He was member of the Grand
Lodge of the Odd Fellows, joining the order
in 1876, and participating.in the formation OF
bury, Vt, during his residence at those
places. Mr.. Gallagher among other re-
marks, said: "Dust and clay and rock and
stone are common things, yet out of them
come the fragrant flower, the luscious fruit
the waving tree, and the song of bird. From
the common things of life come all that is
good and true and beautiful. All of life is
valuable through labor. No labor is vain
in the Lord. Life and labor are the two
great realities. Mr.. Baker lived and labored
for many years among you. His life was
peaceful, his labors faithful in doing good tC
wife and children. He was one among the
many thousands whose names are not en-
craven on steel plates, nor carved on churcf
pillars, nor cut in marble monuments, bu
enshrined in loving hearts, who dearly valu,
the name of good father, husband, brother
and friend. His life and labors were giveI
to his loved ones. Faithfully he performed
his duties, and now that his work is done
he has gone where he will receive his re
ward" Mr.. Gallagher spoke other word:
of comfort and good cheer, and said: Per
NIT me to close my remarks by Offering tn,
following tribute to Mr.. Bakers memory
which wrote this morning:
HERE LIES MAN.
Here lies a man who did his best
Lay him away that he may rest!
He loved his children and his wife,
And led good and honest iife.'
His cares we're many and severe,
But each duty he did revere;
And though his life one of toll
In wood and iron, stone and soil,
He yet was faithful, brave and true
| In whatsoever he did do.
His years of aborious life
| Were ways OF peace and not or STRIFE.
Burdens heavy and weary cares
Never was his the wealth of earth,
Never its greatness, or princely birth
But by and by. in the Great Day
When light and truth shall things sway,
| My tolng brother of honest heart
Shall wear crown ana nave his part.
The sad sorrows of humble men
| Will break forth into Joy again,
| When truly borne with patient love
| For man on earth and God above.
The measure of life is not in years.
Not in pleasure, and not in tears;
Not in rank nor glittering gold,
Notin glory wherever told.
The Heavenly Father of us all,
Sends to earth his heavenly call
To nobly do each human part
= With a regenerated heart
This heart is recreated pure
By the Good Spirit making sure
That we love each care and duty,
And turn our burdens into beauty.
Oh holy Christ that comes to man
Help us each to do what we can
To wipe all tears and stay the sigh,