St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-08-27
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letting a loaded fiat car into the factory
yard. The car which was heavily loaded
with gravel for use in the construction
of the new foundry building, was set off
from the Lake Road track onto the
foundry spur and at the request of the
men in charge, Mr.. Petty consented to
let it down into the yard, and this gener-
Gus act of helping another cost his life.
The car was equipped with I brake
and Mr.. Petty was hanging from the
front end supported by the brake, when
some part of the braking mechanism
presumably the chain, slipped and he fell
face downward across one rail, and the
wheel crushed into his body near the
hips pushing him along the track Tor a
distance of about 20 feet when his body
stopped the progress OF the car. The
wheel did not pass entirely over his body
but it was mangled so badly that moth
ing could be done and be died in about
half an hour, during which time he was
practically unconscious and probably
suffered no pain.
1t is seldom that the announcement of
a mans death causes such a universal
expression of sorrow in st. Johnsbury
as did that of Edward Petty. Wherever
he was known, and his acquaintance
was wide one, he was highly respected
and enjoyed the confidence Of all. At
the scale factory he was considered one
OF the most faithful and trustworthy
foremen in the works, possessing the
entire confidence of both the men under
and those over him.
Edward John Petty was horn in the
city of Quebec 80 years ago. When
young he went to Lime Ridge, Quebec,
and worked at the lime kins for some
time. Then he came to Lyndon and
worked for L. B. Harris. About ~
years ago he commenced work for the
Fairbanks Company, first on the farm,
then at the foundry, where his faithful
ness and ability soon won him the place
of yard foreman. He had been married
three times, his first wife, who came
from Canada with him, died at Lyndon,
and later he married Miss Ellen Mol
troup of East Haven, who died nearly II
years ago. He then married Miss Mar.
tina Cole of this town who survives him.
He also leaves two sons and one daugh-
ter, and four brothers, Richard of this
place, Charles F., of Parkersburg, West
Virginia, and William and Alfred Of Buff
falo, N. Y.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at st. Andrews church. Rev. DR..
Charles Pickells officiating. The church
was filled with shopmates and friends
and the $50 Odd Fellows and fellow
workmen who marched to the cemetery
spoke more eloquently than words car
of the warm place Mr.. Petty held in the
affections of those most closely asso
ciated with him. There were many
beautiful floral offerings including large
pillow with arch and cross design sur
mounted by the word 'shopmates," E
wreath from Caledonia Lodge, l. o. OF.
of which he was member, and {
large bouquet from Col. Frank, and Mrs
Clara D. Walker. At the grave the beau
tiiul burial ceremony OF the Odd Fellow.
was performed. The bearers were E. L
Stiles. Matthew Robinson, Elmer Loui,
and Irving Robinson. In this great loss
Mrs. Petty and Children will have thu
sincere sympathy OF ALL
Harvey.
Benjamin Carr Harvey died at hi
home in Springfield, Mass, August %
of an acute attack of Bright's diseas
from which trouble he had suffered neal
ly year. He was a well-known ma
in Springfield where he had many friends
He has held both city and state office.
having represented his city in the leei
lature for several years and was prom
nent in Masonic circles. Mr.. Harve
was born in st. Johnsbury 81 years az
and his early life was passed here.
a was educated in the village schools an
was employed for a number of years
k the Fairbanks scale shops, moving t
Springfield in 1873. For the past nil
Il years he has devoted his entire time t
work for the National Cash Register ca
l. of which he took the agency. He w;
IS married in 1881 to Miss Adah L. Larnt
OF Holyoke and besides his widow
>. leaves two brothers, William of Sprin
field and Ira of Northampton, and 81
ter, Mrs. Mary Buckminster of Winche
ter. Mr.. Harvey was a man who BIZ
many friends, who was pleasant ar
cheerful and he will be much missed.
y Miles.
Louise Hill, wife of George A. Mile
" died at the st. Johnsbury Hospital Fl
b. day of brain trouble, after an illness
is less than two weeks. She was t
daughter of the late Hiram Hill and w
10 born at the Hill homestead, now the re
81 dence of B, K. Graves, in Waterford, M;
Y. IS, 1847. When young girl her parer
came to this village so that practical
es her whole life has been spent in
Johnsbury. In 1874 she married N
al Miles, who survives her. She also leav
~ two sisters and brother, Miss Ida HI
as of Worcester, Mass, Mrs. John A. Moo
NJ and H. c. Hill, St. Johnsbury. The tuner
was held at the late residence on Easte
Avenue, Sunday morning, Rev. DR.. f
ward 7. Fairbanks officiating. The
al from out OF town called here by M
=. Miles death were Miss Hill of Worcest