Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-09-27
Luther l.. Kent.

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I In the death OF Mr.. Kent a wide circle
OF relatives and friends has been touched
with great sorrow.
he was man who drew people to him
I by his kindly feeling aud his upright
character. Those who knew him best
SAID be had not an enemy in the world
I but he had host Of friends and they
sorrow that they will see mis- genial pres
ence no more.
7 Two years ago last April be had a para.
I lytic shock and that was followed by an
other. Since then his mind and body
have been failing and death came as a
sweet release in his home at Randolph,
/ Sept. IS, 1900. He passed away as gently
as a child goes to sleep.
When measured by length OF years
his life seems to US incomplete, but when
measured by deeds and nobility OF char
acter, 1t then seems long. When the
great shadow fell on his pathway be had
reached the age OF so years, months and
10 days. He had just located in Randolph
where be had lived less than two years.
he came there from Rochester where he
lived sixteen years, forming many strong
and lasting acquaintances and friends.
His birthplace was Lineoln-a town
noted for its charming scenery. Here he
spent most OF his life. This early home
had a strong and enduring influence on
him. He witnessed great changes in the
place OF bis nativity. In the family In
which he was born only one sister is left,
Mrs. Green Page, who always gave him a
cordial welcome to ker home and who,
with her husband, could not do too much
for him and his family. When his BODY
was brought back to bis native town to
receive the last solemn and loving rites
that the living can pay the dead, 1t was
carried TO this sisters home where his
silent face received the baptism of a sis
ter's tears.
Thirty seven years ago be formed new
home which was always most happy one.
Tie married, April %, 1863, Miss Lydia d.
Palmer OF Lincoln. From childhood they
had known each other, and their &C
quaintance ripened into mutual love.
They were the parents OF five children.
Their only daughter was taken from their
home when three years old. In her death
a shadow suddenly fell on their hearts.
Four sons grew up to manhood sup.
port, comfort and Joy to their father and
mother.
All his children were present at his
funeral Herbert c. resides in Orange,
Mass, Seymour H., in Granville, Fred L.
and Luther q. in Randolph.
Mr.. Kent is pleasantly remem bered as a
member OF the Lincoln band, which was
considered one Of the best In Vermont.
He had a social and genial nature. 1t
is not strange that be desired to unite
with the Oldest irsternal organization in /
the world He was made a Mason in the |
lodge at Bristol and when he moved TO
Rochester he was Omitted to Rural lodge |
OF which he was a member at his death.
He believed that life was given US not
for social or personal pleasures alone, but
fo- higher purposes. He listened to and 4
obeyed the call OF duty. When our 4
country needed brave and patriotic men 4
10 defend It's government, ae was ready 4
TO make the sacrifice. he enlisted in COG, 4
i4th VT. Vols. In September, 1862, he 4
went TO the front and did valiant service.
On July 3. 1853, he was 10 the battle OF
where he received severe
wound in his arm The doctors advised
amputation but he protested and the re.
.ult proved that his objection was well
founded. His arm was saved ana did
good service as long as he lived. He was
/ member OF the Grand Army post at
Rochester. The Lincoln post came as
BODY TO his funeral and paid him
soldiers honor at his grave.
The serv ices were held in the Methodist
,hurch. conducted by Rev. ;. A. Parker OF
Bethel, who spoke OF bis life and ehsrae-
- and VI no said that his religion was the
yoldeu Rule reduced to daily practice.
MANY choice and beautiful flowers were
m and around his cssket, emblems OF
- s. A. PARKER.