The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-06-24

Chas. NJ. Haywood, who died at
Owego, N. Y, Jan. 18th, was at one
time a resident of Bradford having
been III the marble business with Geo.
JenSins in 1S57-S-9 and 60 He was
generally esteemed while here and his
death will be sincerely regretted The
Owego Times of June 10th, has the
following:
OwegO has lost one of its most prominent
citiZenS-CharleS NJ. Haywood, of The firm
of Haywood & Baldwin, marble dealers Mr..
Haywood had been confined to his residence
for ten months with complication of dis
eases, and death ended his suffering on
Monday Afternoon last,
He was born in Ludlow, VT, August 10,
1888, and came to OwegO to reside in 1860.
Few men in OwegO were better known or
more generally liked. He was an enterpris-
ing, progressive citizen, always ready to aid
in the material prosperity of this village. In
politics he was Republican, and was always
active in the support of his principals. he
held many offices of honor and trust among
them Trustee and President of the village,
Supervisor OF the town and village OfOwegO,
chairman of the Board of Supervisors for
many years, and Chief of the Owego fire
department. The discharge of all his pub
lie duties was characterized by fidelity and
integrity. His fellow citizens delighted to
honor him.
He was probably connected with more Sc
cret societies than any other gentleman in
this part of the State. He has held many
important offices in the MaSOns, Odd Eel
lows and Knights of Honor. He has held
the Office of Grand Treasurer of the Knights
of Honor since the institution of that grand
body in 1915. His name was the synonym
of honesty, and consequently, when any
lodge needed capable and honest treasurer
Mr.. Haywood was selected, and he never
proved recreant to his trust. He was 32e
Mason, and was well known and respected
by the fraternity all over the country.
Mr.. Haywood was prominent and CON
sistent member of the First Methodist
church, and was loved and respected by all
church people. A good man is gone, and
his loss will be deeply felt throughout the
village. He is survived by a loving wife,
daughter Alma. son Harry c., and large
circle of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Firs
Methodist church yesterday afternoon at
three o'clock. The large edifict was crowd
ed with the many friends of the deceased
All the business places in town were closed
during the services. Among the societies
represented at the funeral were Friendship
and Ahwaga lodges, f. and A. NJ, New JeT-
salem chapter. Il. a. NJ, TiOga lodge, L. y.
o. F., OwegO lodge. h, OF ii. Diamond
lodge, X. and l.. of H., Owego branch. o.
| |. H., and the Owego fire department. The
following named gentlemen, officers of the
Grand Lodge OF the Knights OF Honor were
also present: Hon. c. p. Ingersoll, Grand
Dictator; John Mulligan, of New York,
Grand Reporter; w. Il. Bradt, of Brooklyn,
chairman of the finance committee; w. IL.
Hart, of Brooklyn, member of the finance
committee: DR.. l.. ID. Witherlll, Of Union,
Y. Y. State medical examiner; and Il. NJ.
LOsie, of Elmira, a past grand officer.
Among the other prominent gentlemen pre-
sent from out of town were Hon. Z. q.
Tracy of Waverly, and Prof l.. o. Wiswell,
of Nichols.
Rhe palbearers were selected from the
several organizations of which the deceased
was a member, Hon, IL. J. Mead and A. 5.
Parmelee representing the Masonic bodies
j. 5. Houk and Judson A, Goodrich the NJ.
Z. Church; w. j. Mawhinney and +. SpO-
rer the Odd Fellows; and 5. F. FaiTchild
and f. q. Newell. the Knights of Honor.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. T. X. Hawxhust, of MOntrOse, Pa,
formerly pastor of the NJ. E. Church, here,
assisted by the present pastor of the church,
Rev. J. +. Warner. Mr.. HawXhust and
Mr.. Warner, each paid high tribute to the
deceased.
The remains were inferred in the family
plot in Evergreen cemetery.