Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-07-02
JOSEPH C. PARKER.

In the death of lIol. j. G.. Parker, VINO
died at his residence in Quechee June 81,
the town Of Hartford has lost Que OF It's
most entcrprising and pubic-splrltod
citizens, and the village of Qucchce IT'S
greatest bcne factor.
Mr.. Parker was born in Plainticld, N.
H., Oct. 20, 1928. lie removed with his
parents to Barre at the age OF fourteen,
where he afterwards engaged i'll the man,
ufacturc of wooden goods. In 1851 he
removed to Quechec, where in company
with the late Denson Taft h. engaged In
the manufacture of flannel, purchaslh"
for that purpose the plant owned by WIN.
Jarvis, and by economy and forcthoush',
making a success Of what to others hat
been failure. BY thorough business
principles, strict attent ion to his business
and honest dealing with all he made ana
sustained reputation for the products or
his mill which created III cver'incrcaS-
ing demand for his goods, and won for
himse If the lasting regard and friendship
of all with whom he had dealing.
In public life Mr. Parker gained for
himself honor and distinction. Before
removing to Quechrc he represented the
town of Barre in the State Legislature,
and he represented the town OF Hartford
in the House in lS67-Gs and Windsor
coulty in the Scuatc in lS74-7G. He was
for many years Il member of the board or
directors of the state prison and The
house of correction, and was director
of the National Bank of White River
Junction at the time of his dcceasc. Mr.
Parker was interested in agricultural
pursuits and owned one Of the largest
and best equipped farms in this section,
which he devoted to the raising of fancy
trottng and gcntlemcn's driving horse,
He was for many years connected WIN
the State Agricultural society and acted
us its treasurer
As much as Mr. Parker will be missed
in public life, his place us private citl-
zen viii be harder to fill. His position
on public questions was clear and distinct !;
honest in his convictions, he was fe arless
in his declarations; out as Il friend ana
neighbor he was OF greater worth. 1T IS
safe to say that Mr. Parker had II greater
influence in the affairs of the village than
any other man in Qucchc., aud that he
WAS well deserving Of the confidence
which his fellow citizens reposcd in him.
Always ready by sympathy and help to
lift the burden from the shoulders OF
! those less fortunate then himself, he be-
came the true aud trusted friend and adj
wiser Of the entire community. lie had
in his employ many who had served him
move thrn thirty years and whose interest
became identical with his own, and
many to whom he was the protector OF
their homes and little ones. The rich
mans adviser and the poor mans friend.
lie was modest and unassuming, yet ever
ready to give valuable advice to all who
sought it. He was Il fos,ercr Of peace
and ever sought to promote brotheriy
feelings and friendly relations. lie was
Il promoter of everything designed for tho
public good. He was interested in schools
and churches and was chairman of the
Bull ding Committee, to whose good
taste and sound Judgment the beautiful
ediacc now occupied by the Congrega-
tionals lists is due. Mr.. Parker was a con-
slant attendant at the services of this
church and II liberal contributor towards
its support.
Mr. Parker will he remembered as OAc
possessed OF sound judgment and strong
manhood; townsman of broad views
and honest principles; a man of affairs
without stain and without rrproach I'll
New England character of the strongest
type
| The funeral services were held in the
Congregational church Thursday after.
noon following his deccase, which were
largely attended by friends from White
| River Junction, Hartford and Wood
stock. Among the many floral tributes
to his loving memory was an anchor, the
gift of his employees. and beautiful
wreath of roses brought by represent
atiye of Faulkner Page Co., Of Boston
with whom MIR. Parker had had CONNER
cial dealings for years.
Mr.. Parker is survived by Il widow and
one son, j. Waller, of the firm Of j. c.
Parker 4 Co., and daughter, Mrs. X. l.
Callahan. of louisville, Ky, who have
the sympathy Of the entire community.