Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-06-02
DEATH OF c. r. r. JENNIE.
Took Place Wednesday Evening at
His Home on Oak Street.

| Clarence F. r. Jenne, 4S, for the past
25 years one Of BrattlebOro's active
business men, died Wednesday even
ing at about II o'clock at his home on
Oak street. He was taken Ill week
ago Tuesday with grip and on Mon
day symptoms of pneumonia devel-
oped. Although In a serious condi-
tion he seemed more comfortable
during the day Wednesday until a
heart complication appeared and
brought death suddenly and unex-
held tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
from the First Baptist church, Rev.
George b. Lawson officiating.
Clarence Fremont Rubens Jenne
was descendant from an old and
honored English family. his great
great great great grandfather John
Jenny. coming to this country in 1923
and settling in Plymouth. Mass,
where for several years he was dep
uty governor. Mr.. Jennes father,
Maj. Benjamin r. Jenne. was a ma
tive of Granville, VT, and served with
the Fifth Vermont regiment during
the greater part Of the Civil war. In
1864 being given command of the re-
cruiting camp In Brattleboro. In the
fall of that year he brought his fam
lily here Clarence F. r. Jenne was
the oldest son of Maj. Benjamin r.
and Precepta Austin Jenne and was
born in Lee, Mass. November 10,
1856, removing with his parents to
Brattieboro at the age of eight years.
He acquired his education in the
local schools graduating from the
Brattleboro high school in the class OF
1874. Immediately after his gradua-
ton he began work as clerk In his
fathers insurance Office and continued
in that capacity until 1878 when he
formed partnership with his father.
in-law, Sidney H. Sherman. who had
previously been associated with his
father In the insurance business. the
firm name being Sherman & JENNIE.
Upon the death of Mr.. Sherman In
1898 Mr.. Jenne bought the entire
business and since conducted 1t alone.
retaining the Office in Bank block.
Mr. Jenne was an active business
man and always took great interest
In public affairs. He was one of the
corporators of the Brattleboro Saw
ings bank. for five years a member
of the Vermont National guard and
actively connected with the Sons OF
Veterans, Loyal Legion and Sons OF
the American Revolution. He was
also a member of Columbian lodge. F.
& A. NJ, having been treasurer for
several years, Fort Dummer chapter.
r. A. NJ, Beauseant commandery,
Knights Templar and Mt. Sinai Tenn
ple Mystic Shrine. For many years
he had been a member of the First
Baptist church, Of which he was one
of the board of trustees. and held
the position of director Of the local Y.
NJ. c. A. almost since it's organization.
He was also a member OF the YER
mont Wheel club.
Mr.. Jenne married September 10.
1880 Miss Ida Nav Sherman, who
survives him with two children-Miss
Mary Pauline Jenne. senior In Mt.
Holyoke college, and Sherman Austin
Jenne, who attends the Brattleboro
high school, He also leaves two sis
ters, Mrs. o. w. Bartlett Of Meriden
and Mrs. w. O. Jones Of Nebraska.
Genuine qualities marked Mr.
Jenne's character. He was consistent
in his religious principles. taking ac-
tive part in the work OF the churcn
and its attendant organizations ana
living as near as possible to his ideal
OF true Christian manhood. In busi-
ness he was diligent. working unceas-
ingly In behalf of his patrons and the
companies which he represented. vet
always straightforward in his deal
ings. He possessed his full share OF
public spirit and willingly lent his aid
to all projects looking toward the bet
terment of the community. With an
apparent capacity for getting the full
est enjoyment out of life he seemed
to find pleasure helping others. and
was never too busy to be courteous
and obliging to all. Throughout the
county and state Mr.. Jenne had
large acquaintance to whom his death
will come with feeling of personal
loss.