Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-08-02
ANDREW S. ALLIs.


which occurred on Thursday, July 26th
the town OF Brook field loses one OF its bes
known citizens. On the preceding day
Mr.. Ailis was thrown from ethe machine
while moving in the field, and the SHOCK
brought on an attack Of heart trouble tc
which he had for some years been sub
ject, and from W hich he died. His family
is one of the Oldest OF the town, the farm
where he had always made his home hav
1 ing been bought by his grandfather over
one hundred years ago and ever since oc-
cupied by some representative of the
same family. Mr.. Allis was the sixth OF
the eleven children OF Elisha and Mary
Allis and was born Sept. 1st, 1921. In
1854, be was married to Laura Nj. Wal
bridge, also OF Brookfeld, who survives
him. His long tfe in the town and iden :
tification with all public interests rem
dered him widely known and hoDored
throughout this section of the State.
In town affairs, ne had at different times
held every office OF importance within
the gift OF its citizens. Twice, he was
elected to represent the town in the State
legislature. At the meetings OF the town.
he was often chosen moderator, and to
him its citizens most often turned for
counsel and leadership. Equally with
questions OF good government, be was
alive to questions pertaining to the indus
trial occupations OF bis vicinity, and in
D
voice was often heard in the interest OF
progress and improvement.
During the War of the Rebellion, he
was continued in the office of first select
man for the practical work of enlisting
troops from this part OF the State. Inthis
connection, in public gatherings and
practical work, his influence was greatly
felt. At the close OF the war, in recogni-
tion OF this patriotic and important SER
vice, tie town voted to present him a
special compensation. Among the gifts
which he highly valued were mementos
of appreciation from the soldier boys
whose loyal service his influence had in
spred.
Over thirty years ago, he was first elect
ed superintendent OF public schools and
up to comparatively recent time, has
ever since been actively engaged as an or
ganizer of public school methods and
keenly alive to all educational interests.
1t is, perhaps, in this direction that he
has left the deepest impress Of his ear
nest efforts for the improvement of those
about him.
When quite a young man, he united
with the first Cong'l church at Brookfield.
In 1867, he was elected its clerk and has
ever since held that office. Since 1874, he
has been deacon OF the church. having
acted as such for some time prior to that
date. In the work OF the Sunday school,
l.
With the exception Of brief intervals, he
has held the office of its superintendent
for twenty five years. Such has been his
work and prominence in the councils of
the church, that it will be most difficult
to fill his place. Notwithstanding his de-
sire in the past few years TO lay aside to
some extent his more active public duties,
the calls upon his time for the manage
ment OF public gatherings and the settle
ment OF financial matters have continued
to be many and frequent.
As man, Mr.. Allis was possessed OF a
positive individuality. Strong in his con-
victions OF right. he was conscientious
and en-. rgetic in their execution Most
generous in disposition, his life was one
OF self-sacrifice for others and their inter-
ests. In his death, the whole community,
IN which he had so many devoted friends,
feel personal afiiiction. Greatest will be
the loss to the members of the family,
where his character, his unselhsh spirit
and his kind and gentle disposition as a
husband and father have been most inti-
mately known.
two sisters, Mrs. Mary d. Smith and Mrs. |
Denison Brown, both OF Northfeld. Mr.. |
Allis leaves three children, Mrs. A. L. |
Hardy of st. Johnsbury, Mr.. w. S. Allis |
Of Norwich, Conn.,, and Mr.. E. H. Allis of
Brookfield.
The funeral was on Saturday at his |
late home, the service being conducted by |
Rev. C. HI. Morse, assisted by Rev. v. M. |
Hardy of West Randolph and DR.. w. S. |
Palmer OF Norwich, Conn. Brief remarks
were made appropriate to the complete
ness of the life and character which Mr.. |
Allis has lived. The large attendance OF |
friends and children was a most eloquent |
tribute of affection and thankful remem-
brance. Surely sueh life is worth living. |