Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-02-06
Frank s. Newton.

Frank Spencer Newton was born in
North Monmouth, Me-, Sept. %, 1896, and
died in Randolph Jan. 2S, 1902
He was one OF the seven children of Elias
NJ. and Eliza A. Newton, who moved from
Maine to Worcester. Mass, when Frank
was about II years OF age. There he learn
ed the machinist's trade, at which he
worked until the time OF his marriage q
years ago TO Miss Drusilla King Of Wor-
Cester.
At that time failing health made a
change Of occupation advisable and he
learned the jewelers. trade and moved to
STAFFORD two years later where he was
associated in jewelry business with his
father who is now in very feeble health at
the home Of his SON. Samuel, in Worcester,
Mass.
About ten years ago Mr.. Newton, with
his parents and family,moved to Randolph
and for the past eight years he had been
ieweler in the store OF f, II. Joslyn.
His death occurred Tuesday OF last week
after long suffering from fibroid phthisis.
He is survived by wife. one daughter,
Miss Maud, and two sons, Walter and
LennoX, also two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Gard
ner of Elkhart, Ind, and Mrs. G.. p. Gill Of
Worcester, Mass, and three brothers,
George NJ. of Aurora, ILL.,, Samuel Il. Of
Worcester and Elmer Z. of Franklin, n. H.
Among those who came from away to be
present at the funeral, which was largely
attended at his late home Thursday after
noon, were Mrs. Gill and Samuel II. New
ton of Worcester and Elmer Newton OF
Franklin, n. H., Mrs. Frank j. Chandler
of Lyndonville, sister of Mrs. Newton,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Nye OF Brooktield and
Mr. and Mrs. u. NJ. Durkee of East Ran
doph. j. p. Cleveland, of the Masonic
lodge Of which Mr.. Newton was member,
took charge OF the funeral, the Masons at
tending in a body and performing their
ritual service.
Rev. G.. Il. Laid paid deserved tribute
to the life of Mr.. Newton. one OF the most
noticeable facts about which was his brave
struggle with i'll health. For over 20 years
the struggle continued. Ii often required
great effort for him to 20 TO his work i'm
the morning and 20 remain at his desk
during the day. Many in his condition
would have given up entirely. And through
II all he was brave, resolute, patient, hope
full; no complaining word was heard from
his lips.
As a business man he was honest, indus
trious, and highly respected. As a mem
Der Of the Masonic order he was faithful.
entering into its higher principles and
teachings.
Naturally OF quiet, retiring disposition
he did not mingle largely in social life.
He preferred the quietness OF his own
home, and in the home he was at his best.
The bonds of love and sympathy which
bound husband and wife together, were of
the strongest. The home life was marked
by perfect sympathy, devoted love and
self denying service. Husband and wife.
parents and children stood very near to-
gether. Mr., Newton lived, toiled and suf-
fered bravely and patiently for those he
loved. He was a man OF few words and
made no profession Of his Christian faith
and purpose, and yet, in the truest sense
he was religious man, fearing God, hon
oring His word and obeying His command
ments. He dealt justly, he loved mercy.
and he walked humbly with his God.
This community has lost an upright cit
iZen, a true man, and the home a devoted
husband and father. The widow and chill
dren have the sympathy Of many friends.