The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-05

TOLLAND.
Death OF Mrs. Lucfus o. Fuller of Tolland.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Eliza Bliss
Fuller, widow of Hon. Lucius 8. Fuller,
wh1 died at $50 Monday morning, Sep
TENDER 25th, took place from, her late
home in Tolland Street last Thursday af-
ternoon ct 2 o'clock, Rev. A. FL. Post,
her pastor, officiating. There was large
attendance Of friends and neighbors anx-
ious to show their respect for one who
had lived all her life in this town, and
who was 80 much loved and honored by
everyone. In his remarks Rev. Mr.. Post
gave very interesting sketch Of Mrs.
Fuliers life, and paid a well-merited trib-
ute to her beautiful life of earnest activity
and unceasing cheerfulness. By request
Of the family, he read Mrs. Browning's
beautiful poem, HE giveth His beloved
Sleep" also selections from Mrs. Fuller's
poems, and In closing read the following
lines, written as parting tribute to his
mother by her eldest surviving son, May
or Fuller, Of Putnam:
"God bless thee, Mother and farewell.
In that bright spirit world thy loving soul hath
found resting place for aye.
| No earthly blight or sorrow wilt thou ever know.
In perfect rest, after life well spent,-a life
beyond the limit given to most, 1.-THE Low
| ing Father called thee home, and placed
thee In the Mansions of the blest.
In that fair house not made with hands, that
| house whereof in tender words thou loved
to speak,
No tears viii ever dim thine eyes,
No languor OF the flesh win give thee pain,
Nor worr1ment e'er vex thy soul.
But peace. eternal peace, Is stamped upon thy
T. brow;
And Ahrough the cons OF eternity the rest and
| Joy thou hast no fully earned, will be q
sweet abatement in the soul.
For us, the tears, the sorrow and the aching
For thee, light of God, and his abiding love for
| ever more"
The hymns, Crock of Ages" and
Asleep in Jesus" were sung by Mrs.
w. N. Simmons and Miss Helen H.
Bak er.
The body was enclosed in a heavy
black broadcloth covered casket, with
satin rope moulding and oxydized trim
mings. The casket was almost covered
with flowers-tokens of love from friends.
The bearers were Lucius H. Fuller of
| Putnam, Edward E. Fuller Of Tolland,
Maurice B. Fuller of New York, Lucius
P. Fuller of Willimantic, Lorenzo Litch-
field of Willimantic and G. B. Pomeroy
of Willimantic. The interment was In
the family lot at the North cemetery,
the casket being enclosed in a solid box
Of polished oak with nickel trimmings.
Mrs. Fuller died after an illness of less
than two days, during which no serious
results were apprehended, and death
due to heart failure came both as a sur.
prise and shock to her friends.
Mrs. Fuller's ancestors were among the
first settlers In New England, and several
generations were inhabitants of this
town, her great-great- grandfather Johr
Abbott, having been one Of its origina
settlers. She was born in Tolland. April
81, 1912, and thus had reached the age o.
I87 years, 4 months and ~ days. She was
the daughter of John and Sally Abbott
Bliss Of this place, who were well known
there throughout their lives. IN her early
life she was teacher In the schools o
Holland, Vernon, Andover and Bolton
lShe was married July 4, 1888, to Luciu'
Is. Fuller Of this town, who was widel!
kn0wn and respected throughout tn
county and state. Their golden wedding
was celebrated July 4, 1888. Mr.. Fulle
died November IA, 1890. or sever
tchildren who were born to them onl.
three. reached mature years. One son
John B. Fuller, who was -prominentl.
Identified with this town during his life
died In 1888. Mrs. Fuller is survived b.
two sons, Hon. Lucius Ii. Fuller, mayo
Fuller of Tolland; also three grandsons
Maurice B. Fuller of New Yerk, Luciu
P. Fuller of Willimantic and Raymon'
A. Fuller of Worcester.
She was the oldest member of the Con
gregational church, with which she unite'
In 1889. She was always modest and un
assuming in her manner, but woma
who made many friends and valued then
highly. She was very benevolent an
cordial to everyone, and always true t
her ideals. She had poetic talent, an
her verses were frequently in demand 70
festive occasions, and her mind was pei
fectly clear and we'll preserved to the enc
The influence of her lovely character viii
still remain, and the memory of her ur
selfish devoted life will be an inspiratio
! to all who knew her. FLORA.
Charles Underwood fell from load {
hay one day last week, fracturing tw
ribs, and being generally bruised, SO ths
he will be confined to the house for a fe
. days.
n Prof. Geo. I. Favor will have clas
9 for singing here this season. This wee
| the school will be held Friday evening ,
. the town hall. He will have a class fe
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