Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-11-18
William M. Cush m a n.

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of Horace d. and Susan (Pnney) Cush-
man, was born in Middlebury, Nov. 4,
1917. Here he passed his boyhood and
school days. Grown to manhood he went
to Burlington and engaged successfully
in the ice and meat business. While
living in Burlington he became a men,
Der of the Artillery Company and of the
famous Ethan Allen engine company.
June l3, 1871, he married Jennie L..
Hadley of Burlington. They have one
child, Emma Elizabeth, now Mrs. w. H.
Brewster of this place.
In 1880, Mr.. Cushman removed to this
village. continuing in the business of a
butcher and dealer in meats. Failing
health compelled him to give up regular
business to some extent in his later years
but he continued to work almost to the
time of his last illness. He was often
employed in the care Of the sick, his
gentle and genial ways making him well
come in the sick room. He held many
offices of trust in the village, being for
some time chief of police.
April A. 1887. he was initiated in Union
Lodge, No. 2, F. and A. NJ, and in 1891
he was made Royal Arch Mason in
Potter Chapter, No. %. He received the
orders of Knighthood in Mount Calvary
Commandery, No. 1, K. T., in 1893, and
the degrees of Cryptic Masonry in Mid
dlebury Council, No. H. r. and S. NJ, in
1895. At the time of his death he was
member in good standing, holding office
in all these Masonic orders. He was also
a member of Green Mountain Lodge, No.
S74, knights of Honor.
Mr. Cushman died in Middlebury on
Thursday, Nov. 10, 1904, and his body
was buried in West Cemetery on Sunday
afternoon, Nov. 13. The funeral was
from the residence of his son-in-law,
viii q. Brewster, under the auspices of
Union Lodge, No. 2, r. NJ. Mills, W. NJ,
with Mount Calvary Commandery, Mol
DR.. +. H. Martin, E. c., acting as escort.
The full Masonic ritual was rendered in
very impressive manner by DR.. ID. G.
Noble, acting as Master by request. The
procession of Masonic brethren in line
numbered nearly one hundred. The
bearers, all members of Union Lodge,
No 2, were L. G. Drolette, A. j. Field,
c. S. Mathews, E. E. Rich, Isaac Sterns,
and j. H. Stewart. The attendance was
very large and the floral offerings of the
Masonic fraternity and friends very
beautiful The religious services at the
house were conducted by the Rev.
Thomas Simms of the Congregational
church, of which Mr.. and Mrs. Cushman
and their daughter are members. Kind
illness was the especial theme of Mr..
Simm's remarks concerning the deceased.
Prayer was offered by Rev a. w. Dick
ems, Prelate of the Commandery, who
also gave the benediction at the grave.
Mr.. Cushman's atfectionate regard for
his family and friends was marked dur
ing his last illness by his request that
tokens of remembrance be given them
after his death, and the last name spoken
by him was that of his little grand
daughter, Dorothy.
All who have known him intimately
will ever cherish his memory for that
kindness Of heart and constant desire to
do and say something pleasant, which
characterized his daily life. He has left
behind him an example worthy of emu
lation, life as full and rich in kind
words and deeds as in years.