Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-03-27
The Late Walter N. Parkhurst.

! The following article is copied from the
I Albuquerque Daily Citizen:-
"The news Of the death of Walter n.
/ Parkhurst, general manager for New Mex
I leo and Arizona Of the Equitable Life AS
surance society, received Yesterday morn
( ing by telegram from Tucson, brought
/ sorrow to a host of Albuquerque friends.
| In yesterdays mail the Journal Demo-
| Crat received a letter from Mr.. Parkhurst
announcing that he would be home today.
A short time after the letter was received a
despatch arrived saying that the gentle
man had died after a days illness. A de-
voted wife was with him in the last hours.
A little son is left fatherless. Sympathy
warm and sincere for those so sadly bereft
will be felt in Albuquerque.
Walter N. Parkhurst was born 81 years
ago at Barnard, VT. After receiving a
careful education he entered the home
Office of the Equitable in New York, with
view to thoroughly mastering the BUSH
ness. He was eminently successful, but
close application to work impaired his
health and he was sent to the southwest as
manager for the district OF which Albu-
querque is headquarters. Shortly before
leaving for the west he married,
his wife accompanying. him to the new
home in Albuquerque. Late in 1896 Mr..
and Mrs. Parkburst reached Albuquerque.
The gentleman's health improved and he
was able to devote his energy and great
ability to the duties of his responsible po-
sition. He took the most excellent care of
his health and his devoted wife was I'M
firing in her watChfulness. His friends
say 1t was largely due to her devotion and
sacrifice that he lived as long as he did.
During the past two years. notwith-
standing the advantages OF climate, FREE
quent change and medical skill, Mr..
Parkhurst failed slowly, almost impercept-
Ibly hnnf faFp pFth a l,a Ia
man went to I'll Paso, proceeding thence
to Tucson, Ariz. He seemed to hold his
own for a while in the mild southern
country and there was no thought OF any
immediate danger. While making prep
arations for his return to Albuquerque,
Mr.. Parkhurst became very i'll and in spite
OF all that loving care could do he passed
away yesterday morning. The body, ac-
companied by Mrs. Parkhurst and child,
will reach the city tomorrow morning 1t
will probably be taken East for BURIAL
later article printed March 10th says:
Yesterday afternoon at the residence,
3l3 West Lead avenue, were rendered the
last earthly rites OF honor and love to the
remains Of the late Walter n. Parkhurst.
The casket was covered With beautiful
floral tributes from the many friends OF
the afflicted family. Rev. T. q. Beattie OF
the Presbyterian church conducted the
services, and in his address, though short
and simple, spoke words OF praise Of the
exemplary life and noble qualities OF the
deceased and consolation TO the bereaved |
widow and son. The funeral was one of
the most largely attended ever held in the |
city. The members of the Masonic Blue |
lodge attended in a body. At the tomb |
the Masons took charge and performed |
the beautiful impressive burial ceremony |
by that order. The pail bearers, |
members OF the Blue lodge, were-Dr. G. |
w. Harrison, DIR. l.. II. Chamberlin, |
Messrs. Thomas sherwood, w. n. McGu- |
gin, w. ii. Barney, j. +. Tlngley."