The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-24
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NeWbury.
The caucus on Saturday D. M, turn
ed out the following delegates to the
Congressional Convention at Mont
pelieT; II. IL. Lee, w. II Munsell, w.
Il. Silsby, Hale G. Bailey; to State
Convention at Burlington, E. w,
Smith, Horace W. Bailey, Dan Y.
Ford, w. w Brock, with one set to
alternate for the other. For delegates
to County Convention, A Nj. Peach,
n, Robinson, F Sherwin, G. g. Doe,
w. w. Brock, Jr., Horace w Bailey
The late Charles E Benton was for
merly resident of this town and has
MANY friends in this vicinity who are
panied to learn of his death, and who
tenderly sympathize with the bereaved
family. We clip the following from
the Essex County Herald of June II:
concerning him who died last Friday
night the 10th inst, the History of Guild
hall says that he was son of Samuel s.,
and Esther p. Benton, and youngest child
of family of twelve children. Was born
at Waterford, Dec. II, 1926; lived at home
till of legal age; had the advantages of a
common school education. and attended st.
Johnsbury and Lancaster Academies two
terms.
He came to GuildhalI, April 5, 1860, and
bought the John p. DenisOh farm of said
Denison, and carried it ON till March IL,
1866, when he moved to the village and has
lived on the John Dodge place from JAM 8,
1868, to the present time. He has, since re-
siding in town held nearly all the town Of
fees at various times; represented the town
in 1866 and 1857: was senator in 1874 and
1895; appointed county clerk in 1865, Which
office he now holds; was member OF the
republican state committee for 10 years,
He married AIDA Chamberlin, daughter@f ,
Abner and Mary Chamberlin, at Newbury,
Oct. 81, 1856; they have had three children,
Charles A. Everett c., and Jay BIZ
Ex-Gov. Geo. N. Dale of Island
Pond follows this sketch with just,
tender and loving tribute to the life
and character of the deceased, from
which we clip the following extracts:
''Although member of the bar his posi-
ton as clerk of the courts prevented him
entering into controversial matters in
court; but his advice was much sought and
highly esteemed. He was more dstin-
guished by his practical business traits and
broad common sense than by any display
or ornamental accomplishments. His posi-
ton as County Clerk, and more recently of
Judge of Probate, by virtue of which he
held courts around the county and among
the people, brought him into more intimate
relations with the people of this county
sustained.
Being called upon by his situation and
surroundings to be concerned in more of
the business, social and political concerns
of the county than any other man of his
day. our friend who has gone was more
than any other exposed TO criticism, but it
was of that kind that passed away with the
occasion, and | don't believe that a single
bitter memory will live after him.
plain, practical, hearty, unassuming
man, and man OF rugged and deep Sentl-
ments and Sympathies has gone.
His presence was felt by his friends and
the place filled by him will refill slowly.
His being was substantive. His speech
was graphic and forceful. His laugh was
hearty, and his life, until it began slowly
to go out, was full of Zest
Mr.. Benton was fortunate in almost every
one of the essentials in life; in having boys
who early and amblti0usly started into life,
each running quickly IN the right directions
through the schools: and more than in all
else he was fortunate in the union of his
life with one who was entirely devoted to
him; one whose true wOmanly courage rose
in corresponding proportion to his decline
and bravely met the eXigencies of his every
situation and condition.
We can only speak concerning our late
friend, but if | could speak to him | would |
not call him back, but bid him go on for as
we the surviving comrades of almost 40 years |
are hurrying along after him, we run more |
willingly because we are but following the |
dear old associates of swift and ardent lives |
into more genial cline. Hope tells us
this is so: and we listen to her anXlouSly /
and approvingly because it is her who has |
made life so grand and death so consistent |
1t is not good nor brave to war with DEATH |
1t is not reason TO arraign kind PrOVl- 1
dence before a grief that wars with nature,
but with subdued sadness let us rather say: |
peace; come away; the song.of woe
Is after ALI An earthly song:
Peace; come away; we do him wrong
To sing so wildly; let us CO." G, N. d.
Hurrah. for West Newbury and the
Union meeting house. A bell that is a
bell has been donated by Mr.. ID. b. |
Rogers of Buffalo, n. Y, and his sis
ter, Mrs. Webster of Plymouth, n. H.,
and an old-fashioned Fourth of July |
celebration is to take place at West
Newbury on July 4th, at which time
the bell will be dedicated, and old and
young are expected TO be present. |
Your correspondent, although his |
scheme for buying bell by subscrip-
ton begun last winter, is superseded
by this generous gift, does not regret
this present state of affairs and relolces
with the West Newbury people IN
their good fortune.
Mrs. S. X. Sawyer who has recently
the Henry j. Meserve place
near Harriman's pond will take pos
session Immediately. This will make
Mrs. Sawyer a pleasant home and we
congratulate Mr.. Meserve on his good
fortune in finding a cash customer so
readily.