Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-27

/ OSotU OF tNCWCtty.
James E. Newcity, for many years a
resident of Randolph, died last Thursday
in Bristol, Conn.,, from abdominal drop
ksy, with which he had been gradually
failing since his last visit to this place in
August.
Mr.. Newcity, who had reached the age
of II years, was born in West Enosburg
and spent the greater part of his life in
his native town. In 1889, he removed to
Randolph and conducted shoe shop in
this village until advancing years and en-
feebled health compelled him to retire
from business. In May, 1906, he went
to Winsted, Conn, to live with his son,
Harry w. Newcity, with whom he re-
mained over a year. Upon returning to
Connecticut in August from his trip to
Vermont, he sought the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. J. n. Buskey, in Bristol,
where his death occurred.
He was an honest, industrious man
who walked uprightly and had the re-
spect and liking of his fellowmen. Two
sons and two daughters survive him
w. III. Newcity of Montgomery, Harry
w. of Winsted, Conn, Mrs. j. n. Buskey
and Miss Elida Newcity of b istol, Conn.
The body was brought to Randolph
Saturday morning by Mr.. and Mrs. II
w. Newcity and Miss Elida, and the
funeral service was held that afternoon in
the Baptist church. Rev. w. S. Bradshaw
officiating. Phoenix lodge, Z. and AN,
furnished an escort of about thirty, and
the Masonic ritual for the deceased broth
er was given at the close of the church
service. The bearers were Dennis CASH
dy, NJ. F. Preston, Calvin Brewster and
w. A. Mcintosh, and the remains were
placed in the tomb to await interment in
Southview cemetery by the side of Mrs.
Newcity, who died soon after the family
came to Randolph.
After the funeral Miss Elida suffered a
nervous collapse, from which she had so
far recovered Sunday that her brother
and his wife returned to Connecticut,
leaving her in the care of Mrs. Susan Ga
brielle for few days.
In Memory OF Rev. Jonathan TiIson.
Born February IS, 1s1s-Died Febru-
ary 20, 190s-Ninety years and four days.
Not far from the beginning of the nine
teenth century there came to this beauti-
full valley OF Randolph from eastern Mas
sachusetts Josiah Tilson and Rhoda Barr,
his wife. They made their first home on
the farm now owned by Dana III. Morse,
ness that then covered nearly all this re-
gion. They subsequently, removed TO the
first farm in Braintree, on the Branch
road, continuing there during the re-
mainder Of their long lives, both living
beyond four scofe years. They reared a
family of eight children, four sons and
four daughters, all of whom, except the
third son, the especial subject of this
sketch, spent their lives in this vicinity.
Jarvis, George and Josiah TilsoD are we'll
and kindly remembered as excellent citi-
zens by many of their neighbors and
friends who still survive, while the mem
ory of Mrs. Henry Stedman (Eunice Til
son) and Mrs Jackson Lamson (Lucy
Tilson) will be cherished with admira-
tion and affection so long as any OF those
who knew them remain in this life. The
other two daughters died unmarried
many years ago.
Jonat han Tilson was man Of remark
able merit; studious, industrious and kind
to an unusual degree; favorite with all
who knew him, from his earliest boy
hood. His education began in the
schools here, and before leaving his pa
rental home for a wider field he had be-
come a successful teacher OF district
schools. His collegiate course was at the
Columbian university, Washington city,
from which he was graduated in 1s4s,
and where his boyhood friend, Rev. Jud-
son Huntington, was a faithful and re-
nowned instructor for many years.
Mr.. Tilson became an earnest and de-
voted Christian in his early life, and, aft
er leaving college, studied theology,
graduating from the Newton Theological
seminary in 1851. In the same year he
was called to the pastorate of the Baptist
church in bingham, Mass, where he re-
manned for a full quarter of century,
and where he was always looked upon as
the personification OF excellence in char
acter, a faithful teacher of the Scriptures
and an honored example of good citizen
ship.
While in Washington, he made the ac-
quaintance of and afterwards married
Miss Martha Anderson, whose father was
for many years librarian OF the U. S. Sem
ate in the time of Webster, Clay, Calhoun
and Benton. She died In September,
1898.
After period of acceptable service in
various fields of gospel labor he accepted
the pastorate OF the Baptist church in
Rowley, Mass, where he remained for six
years. Since the death of his wife, to
whom he was most devoted. he had made
his home in North Weymouth, Mass,
with Mr.. Frank Graves and his sister,
Cora. who grew up under his ministry in
Hingh ham and who were as faithful and
kind in their care of him in his declining
years as own children could have been
and his affection for them was no less
strong and sincere than theirs for him.
At their home his long, useful and happy
life came to its close suddenly Thursday
morning, Feb. goth, from heart failure.
His mortal part had fulfilled its mission
and he entered the better life willingly
and as fully prepared for it as any one
has ever been, we firmly believe. His ac-
tive, helpful kindly life affords an exam
pie most worthy OF emulation and, while
those most closely related to him, as kim
dred or friends, will sadly miss his kind
face and cheerful presence, the certainty
that he rests in peace is their comfort and
consolation. A. Il. q.
The Jumping or Place.
"Consumption had me in its grasp;
and had almost reached the jumping OF