Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1902-02-15
REV. ]. r. SIMMONS.

| SplIllcU nlin Nnu Sool C'll|cH III
the death of Rev, +. Simmons,
the pastor of the Cniversalst
church, who passed away Friday
evening, Feb, 7, at his home here.
lie had been resident of this village
for over a dozen wears, and through
his interest in public affairs. by his
pastoral work, and through his
readiness to do all in his power for
the good of those among whom he
had made his home he had strong
friendships in all fields of work,
his loss thus being deeply felt in
every corner of the community.
Rev. MIR. Simmons was born in
1850 in Malone, n. y, but his ear.
lier years we've spent in Madrid, in
the same state. He graduated from
the St. Lawrence University. Can
ton, y. Y, in 1869, and from the
Canton Theological school in 1869.
He soon after began his ministerial
work in Bethel, Me-, remaining
there two years, The next four
years were spent in Springfield. VT,
going from there to Webster, Mass,
where he passed two years, and
after a passionate of four years in
Stafford, Conn, he came TO " ood.
stock, thirteen years ago, succeed
ing Rev. b NJ. Tillotson as pastor
of the Universalist church.
What his life and work has been
here in " oodstock is well known
and will be remembered for MANY
years to come. In his parish he was
untiring in labor for the betterment
of those in his charge, strong,
earnest, intellectual in the pulpit,
wise counselor, watchful guar
dian. And in the towns affairs he
took the same kind interest. Mr..
Simmons was well qualified by study
and experience practical in all
things.=-to advise and direct, and rs
member OF the SCHOOL
board and superintendent of school.
he was very faithful, competent and
Conscientious.
In 1898 Mr.. Sim mons represented
the town in the legislature and us
Il member of the committee on edu.
cation did especially good work.
MIR. Simmons was a constant sab
bath visitor to neighboring towns
and villages, giving much OF his
time and strength to work outside
his parish
Mr.. Simmons was president of
Vermont State Convention of Uni
versaist churches, being held in the
highest esteem in his denomination,
and by invitation of the Canton The
illogical school he had prepared Il
course Of lectures to be delivered at
that institution on the subject of
Pastoral Duties
Mr.. Simmons was married Ny.
!, 1875, at Lowell, Mass, to Miss
Ellen Louise Adams of Springfield,
Mass. who with one son. Clarence,
survives him.
The fune'a services of the Rev.
7. F. Simmons were held ut the
Universalist church Monday at 3
o'clock, the house being filled to the
utmost capacity. The order of SER
vice was as follows, Mr.. Pember
being at the organ:
Invocation, Rev. J. Edward
Wright of Montpelier; chant, BE
You'd the Smiling and the Weep
ing; scripture reading from the
23d Psalm and the e4th chapter of
John, by Rev. c. F. Partridge of
the Methodist church; address, Mr..
Summons in connection with his
denomination, Rev, |. p, Booth of
Morrisvilc; Mr.. Simmons as citi
zen, Rev. NJ. T. Morrill, OF the
Christian church; solo, "Lead,
Kindly Light" Mrs. A. B. rinnev;
Mr.. Simmons as minister Of
Christ, Rev. ]. Edward Wright of
Montpelier; poem, 80, Blessed
Life of Service" read by Rev. F.
c. Putnam of the Congregational
church; PRAYER, Rev. ID. a. Ball OF
Bellows Falls; hymn, "He Lead
eth Me-; benediction, Rev. G. +.
Petty of White River Junction.
Quechee River Lodge, |. O. O.
F., of which Mr.. Simmons was a
member, acted as escort from the
to the church, and Ke-
dron Rebekah Lodge was also as
sembled AS an organization. The
pail bearers we've Messrs. Horace G.
Lockwood. James 6. Porter. Frank
I. Vaughan. Albert b. Jaquith,
Benton II. Pinney and George II.
Mass. The interment was in Riv-
erside cemetery.
Among those here to attend the
services We're Arthur l.. Simmons
of Webster, Mass, brother of Mr.
Simmons, Geo. z. Adams OF We'll
lesley Hill, Mass. and Enos II.
Adams of Lowell, Mass.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION.
On Winston Churchll's depart
ire for Europe he left orders that
his favorite dog. Count" should
oe given to the late DR.. q. w. Hoff-
mans family. Count" is blue
,lColed St. Bernard, white with