St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1898-10-26
RECENT DEATHS.


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Springfield, Mass, Friday morning after
long illness. The news was not unex-
pected by his St. Johnsbury friends as
they realized that for some time he had |
made brave fight for life.
Addison J. Lincoln was born in Athol,
Mass, March 80, 1924. being one Of the
ten sons Of Amasa and Zilpha Reed Lin
coin. His boyhood was spent at the
home of an uncle in Hardwick, Mass,
but at an early age he began his mercan-
tile life as clerk In one OF the stores in
Springfield, Mass. Later he moved to
Templeton, Mass, where he was asso-
ciated in business with the late Col. Arte.
mas Lee Of that place. 1t was there
that he met and married his late wife,
Harriet E. Bond. In 1855 he went from
Templeton to Northampton, Mass,
where he was prominent for over 35
years in the dry goods trade in the well
known firm of Stoddard & Lincoln,
Lincoln & Southwick and Lincoln &
Bell. During his long residence in North
ampton he was always interested and
often active in all that pertained to the
welfare OF the town in both public and
private enterprises. In religious matters
he always felt keen interest and never
failed to lend helping hand to any call
made upon his time and strength by the
poor or needy. He was a prominent
and active member of the Edwards
church, serving for many years as one Of
its deacons. He was one of the trustees
OF the Northampton Institution for Saw
ings for long time, but never sought or
held public Office. He removed to
Springfield about eight years ago to fill
position in the Springfield Safe Deposit
and Trust Company where in the faith
ful and courteous discharge of his duty
he made many friends who will miss his
kindly face and courtly manners. Dur
ing his residence in Springfield he has
been identified with the South Congrega-
tional church, being actively interested
both in its work and social life. Ill
health has confined him to his room the
past few months much of the time caus-
ing him great suffering. His recent be-
reavement in the loss Of his wife undoubt-
edly hastened his end. they having been
married nearly so years.
Ola warm-hearted, genial disposition,
with his well.known sterling character,
he was beloved and respected by many
throughout the Connecticut valley.
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4 ter's honre in this town he rnsde many
friends heie who win regret to learn o
his departure.
One brother survives him, Amasa
Wales, now OF Arlington. Mass, but a
former resident of Springfield. Four
children also survive him, Frederick B. oi
Chicago, William A., vice president o.
the Springfield Safe Deposit and Trust
Company; Carolyn H.. also of Spring
field, and Helen L., wife of Arthur F
Stone of st. Johnsbury.
The funeral was held on Sunday after
noon conducted by Rev. DIR. P S. Mox.
ON, pastor of the South church. There
was large attendance, including many
OF the business men OF Springfield. The
body was laid to rest in Peabody GENE
terry.
Horton.
Mrs. William H. Horton died on Mon
day noon at her home on Summer street
from the effects of an operation under
taken to remove an attack Of embolism
Mrs. Elizabeth Tiulng, wife of the late
William H. Horton, was born in Hader
Bridge, Northumberland, England, Sept
6, 1921. She was married at Penn
Staffordshire. England, Sept. 6, 1912
and Mr.. and Mrs. Horton came to thi
I, country in 1S47. After year in Bostor
and short time in Bellows Falls they
came to St. Johnsbury to live. MIR. Hor
. ton opened the first store on Railroad
street. They celebrated their colder
wedding in 1892, lived together 5s
years and it is quite a coincidence tha
her age at the time of her death, Il
years, one month and two weeks, shoult
be within one week of her husbands ag
at the time of his death, which occurred
Feb. 10, 1896. She leaves three sons
James of Montreal, William T. ant
Charles H. Horton of st. Johnsbury
: She has made her home tor many year
) with her younger sons who have loving
, ly cared for their mother in all her suffer
ings. Twelve years ago she fell an,
broke her hip and few years later fe1
e and broke her arm. but she never com
, planned of her nisfortunes and bore he
, sufferings the last few weeks of her hi
with wonderful patience and cheerful
ness.
D She was one of the useful members c
s a community, especially when sicknes
entered home, and there are many i
> St. Johnsbury who recall her usefulnes
: in the sick room and her utter fearles.
!. ness Of any contagious disease. Posses.
3 ed of an unusual amount of commo
u sense and blessed with generous hear
and genial nature her death will b
mourned by large circle of friends. St
was member of the South church an
regular attendant at the services 9
long as health permitted. The funer'
g will be held at the house Thursday aftel
. toon at 2 o'clock.
Miss Grace K. Balch, daughter Of M
. and Mrs. F. A. Balch, died Sunday NOR
ing at her home on Main street, after g