Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-10-14

ested in agriculture and the development of
that branch in Vermonts industries His
purchase of farm and presenting the same
to Vermont Academy, Introduction OF fine
bred sheep and other stock, and the in
auguration OF new features in connection
with practical farm educational work at
tracted wide attention.
He married Abby Estey, daughter of
Jacob Estey on May 8, 1865, by whom he
is survived. He also leaves father and
one brother, residents OF Brattleboro, and
an adopted daughter
As governor of Vermont Gov Fuller
strove to excel. He made a thorough
study Of every branch OF state administra-
ton and examined minutely every measure
that came before him. He responded to
social calls the world over. He acquitted
himself nobly, but with disastrous results
The excessive mental and physical exertion
ruined his health and in March of this year
he went to St Augustine, Fla, to recuper-
ate. He received no benefit and returned
as far as Philadelphia, where he was
obliged to stop.
He was able to return home in June and
improved until the middle of July, since
which time his decline had been gradual
Gov. Fuller and the Legislature.
From respect to the memory of the
deceased, the legislature in session at
Montpelier adjourned from Monday until
to-day. A resolution introduced in the
House by Mr.. Childs of St. Adams reads /:
Resolved, by the General Assembly of the
Ista q of Vermont IN 10 daofb of o.
Levi X. Fuller the state of Vermont mourns
the loss of one of her most distinguished
sons, who had contributed generously of his
time and talents to her service, filled with
marked ability and steadfast fidelity the high
est positions within the gift of her people,
and by his exceptional attainments in COM
mercial, scientific and economic enterprises
reelected honor upon the commonwealth for
whose material and moral welfare he labored
with untiring zeal and conscientious devo-
ton.
Born in the humber walks of life, ex-Gov.
Fuller, through his own Integrity, natural
ability, worthy ambitions and unremitting
toll, rose to eminence in many occupations
with which he became associated, and illus
trated in his own successes the possibilities
of American manhood and citizenship. In
private life and public station his record is
without spot or blemish; all his energies
were devoted to causes that had for their pur-
upbuilding of humanity.
The state of Vermont unites in earnest
sympathy with those more near to him,
through ties of family and personal friend
ship, in mourning the loss of a good husband,
a generous, kindly, courteous man, an up
right, loyal cit zen, whose life was worthy of
his native and adopted states, whose heart
and mind were attuned TO the lnftiest concep-
tions of Christian duties and obligations, and
who "bore without abuse the grand old name
of gentleman"
Pursuant to provision of the resolution
the speaker appointed the following COM
mittee to attend the funeral: Mr.. Childs
of ST. Adams, Mr.. Bates OF ST. Johns
bury, Mr.. Powers of Morristown, Mr..
Thomson of Rutland city, Mr.. Dyer of
Salisbury, Mr.. Hadley of Rockingham,
Mr.. Morris of Hartford, Mr.. Prouty of
Newport and Mr.. Powell of Strafford
In the senate, Senator Merrifeld of
Windham county introduced the following !:
Resolved, That the senate has heard with
profound sorrow the announcement of the
death of Levi X. Fuller, but recently gov
ernor of the state of Vermont. and is deeply
sensible of the public loss occasioned by the
inter, upton of a life so generously devoted
to the interests OF the state, so pure in its
public and private relations and SO beneficial
to our people.
Resolved, That committee of five mem
bers on the part of the senate be appointed
by the president to attend the funeral.
Under Senator Merrifeld's resolution
the president made the following appoint
ments: Senators Merrifeld OF Windham,
Blair and Hubbard of Caledonia, Holton
of Orleans and Wood of Washington.
Under the JOINT resolution passed by the
| house these senators were delegated to
attend the funeral: Deal OF Franklin, Allen
of Chittenden, Peck of Orange, Chaffee o.
Rutland and Dean of Addison.
The Funeral.
| The funeral was sheld in the Baptis
church in Braitleboro yesterday and was &
notable event. Although it rained inces-
sanity, the church was filed to its capacity
A private car brought the legislative dele
cations, Gov. Grout and other prominen
men of the state.
At the service Rev Mr.. Smith of Yves
Rrattleboro and Rev. MIR. Collins read tn,
Scripture; prayers were offered by Rev
Thomas Gull and Rev. c. o. Day; Rev
Mr.. Temple. pastor of the church, mad
brief remarks and Rev. Mr.. Perry, for
mer pastor of the church, now of New
York, delivered the sermon. The knight
Templar, the Red Men and the Fulle
battery were present; the floral decora
tons were elaborate and bear.;fnI Fore