Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-08
SOME OF THE rR1-JTEs
Which Are Being Paid to His Worth and
Work-How He Stood in the Esteem Of
Other Men.

winch are oeluS 1nAu w AAAo "VAsH oAAss
Work-How He Stood in the Esteem Of
Other Men.
James f. Hooker says: Brattleboro loses by
the death of DR.. Conland splendid citizen,
man who endeared himself to all with whom ne
came in contact.
| Col C. A. Miles says: His life is better eu-
logy than my pen can frame or my tongue can
utter-"the benignant strength OF One trans
formed to joy of Many
| The state has lost a good citizen in the death
of DR. James Conland of Brattleboro. man
whose superior qualities of head and heart
| forced him at times to a degree of public atten-
tion which his modesty never courted.-St. Al
bans Messenger
DIR. Geo f. Gale says: / regret exceedingly
his death. had high regard for him both as
a physician and friend and he had always
shown great kindness to me and to my family:
He was good friend to every one deserving OF
his friendship
Azor Marshall says l always found him
| true man, honest and sympathetic, willing ana
| anxious to do all he could professionally and in
a friendly way to help the sorrowing through
the dark places in life. His family have the
| sympathy of the entire community in their be-
reayement.
pr.L. T. Page of wilmington says; Since the
death of DIR. Conland many OF his acquain-
tances and friends have expressed TO me their
regrets over the sad occurrence, and almost IN
yariaby they have told me some act OF MS Illus
trative of that large heartedness for which we
all loved him.
.Judpe f. l.. Waterman says His energy and
courage, from his youth upward were ms strong
characteristics. With none of the aids of wealth,
he secured his own education by strenuous en-
deavor and became one of the first in ms pro-
fession. In the true sense OF the term, he was
| self made man.
| DIR. C. s. Pratt says: DR.. Conand as a citizen
was brave in his convictions, constant In ms
duties and above reproach. AS PHYSICIAN ne
was skilful and resourceiui, honess anu kinu'
AS friend, he was staunch, unselfish and con-
siderate He was understood and loved by ms
friends, who will long mourn him.
George C. Averill says DIR. Conland's death
| takes from our midst man greatly loved and
respected not only for his public and profess
| sional services but for his personal qualities,
making a rare union of gentleness and strength.
which extend most sincere and heartfelt SYM
pathy to his family in their great loss.
Rev. E. T. Mathison says: DIR: Conland pos
sessed qualities sufficiently varied and great
to respectfully equip several men strong IN
his convictions he yet compelled the respect OF
even those who differed most widely from MS
views. His unvarying kindness to the sorrow-
| ing generosity to the needy. and sympathy for
| the suffering won for him the universal love OF
all who knew him.
! Postmaster D. p. Webster says: DR.. Conland
will be always missed by his professional bretn-
rem his patients and his many friends. He at
tanned high and deserved rank in hls profes,
sion his success being due to his own unaldeO
ing and retaining friends, exercising rare
courtesy and affability toward all those with
whom he came in contact. In his death with
many others feel a personal loss.
Representative Eli II. Porter of Wilmington
saws: The influence Of DIR. Conland's character
extended far beyond his home circle and his
merits have left their sweet impress upon the
hearts of those who were so fortunate as to be
classed among his intimate friends. He was
not only able, but sensible and true. Brattie-
boro has not only lost beloved citizen but the
state a wise, honored and loyal public servant
1 None knew him but to mourn his untime'
death. ~
As .the gentleman from Brattleboro" in
session Of 1902 Dr. Conland at once took
among the very prominent, and although
was a member of the minority, no man in the
! House exerted more influence or was more
highly respected than he. He was quiet and un-
assuming but the tremendous power that was
within the man instantly made itself felt and a
place of leadership was awarded him by unanl-
/ nous sconsent.-Montpelier Journal.
| C. f. Thompson says: knew DIR. james Con-
land from his young manhood until the time OF
his death. / early became much interested in
him and in his manly struggles to attain the de-
sire of his life. That he did fully and success
/ fully reach the goal for which he labored Is
surely attested by his life and medical practice
among us. In addition to his fine qualifications
as physician, he had in marked degree
very kind and sympathetic heart. He VIII be
greatly missed both as physician and citizen.
TCon.inned on Ith pagel