Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-03-11
The Late John q. A.uond

JOhu Is. Atwood died suddenly OF
pneumonia at Sharon, Mass, Feb. 2s.
where he was spending the winter with
his sons. He had been suffering with a
cold for several weeks and the Saturday
morning previous to his death pneumonia
developed, with startling rapidity. He
did not take his bed until about O'Clock
in the afternoon, and he passed peace
fully away Sunday morning at O'Clock.
All possible was done to save him. One
OF the hest pneumonia specialists in New
England was employed in consultation
with the regular physician.
The body was brought here Monday
night, accompanied by his wife, two
sons, his nephew, Sidney Mills of Bos-
ton, and the nurse " ho was with him at
[ the last.
John Bacon Atwood was born in Chel-
I sea, Aug. 4, 1912, the son OF Daniel At
wood, who came to this town from New
Hampshire in 1887. When young man
be worked in the store OF Lement Bacon.
Aug. 8, 1862, be enlisted in Co. /, 10th
Regt., Vt. Vols, and served until the
close OF the war, being mustered out Of
service June %, 1865. Among the bat
ties in which he participated were Win
chester, Cedar Creek, Wilderness, spott-
sylvsnia and Cold Harbor. Wounded
twice, be took a soldiers pride in these
scars received in defense OF the old Gag.
On his return from the war he entered
az clerk the store OF Aaron Davis, known
rs the Old Union store, located on the
corner where the bank block is now. On
the death Of Mr.. Davis, he became part
ner in the business with T.. r. Hyde, I'M
der the firm name OF Il. X. Hyde & &C.
Mr. Hyde was appointed postmaster in
1885, and Mr.. Atwood became assistant,
and two years later be was appointed
postmaster, owing to the protracted i'll
ness OF Mr.. Hyde, serving until the
change OF administration in 1889.
Mr.. Atwood was always a Democrat
and faithfully stood by his party through
all its vicissitudes.
Upon the death Of Mr.. Hyde, Mr.. At
wood bought his share in the business
aud continued the same until the build
ing was burned in 1891.
} John b. Atwood was married Aug. 20,
1871, to Miss Jennie e. Mills Of New
bury, VT, who survives him. Two sons
! were born to them-John M. Atwood,
who Is travelling salesman for John X.
! Ainsley q Co., Boston, and Fred 4. At
J wood, also OF Boston, who Is advertising
manager for Deming q Rogers Co.
, Mr. Atwood was a charter member OF
Waterson post, No. as, q. A. r., OF
this town. In which he has always been
an active member, serving in the various
offices including two or three different
terms as commander. He always took a
deep interest on Memorial day to see that
ali the soldiers graves were decorated
and last Memorial day as he was making
the rounds OF Highland cemetery with one
Of the Sons OF Veterans, to place the
! markers on the graves he said, 81 want
I YOU 10 take note Of all these soldiers
8 graves here and not forget them, for
g may not be here next year TO go along
= He was always interested in whatever
might be gotten up for the interest OF th'
y town and took an active part in the du
e ties OF Old Home week celebration and
Is other town affairs.
i He was one OF the best Of men in hi
: family; a kind nelghbor, always ready L
% assist those who we're sick. He was IN
d terested in young people and wanted al
e to have a good time and enjoy them
selves.
His life was bound up in his boys
z When they we're children he was interest
ed In their games, as he was later in thei
4 school life, and when they grew to man
hood and went into business. This low
4 and good fellowship was appreciated ant
:, reciprocated by them and the past fe7
I. years they have arranged for their par
I ents to spend the winters near Boston
where they could be with them at home
and these winters spent together ar
y among the pleasant memories for the son
: to cherish.
D. The funeral was held from his lat
g home ON Maple avenue Tuesday afternoo
D, at 3 O'Clock, Rev. Geo. r. Lake OF IN
p Cong'l church officiating. The tuneri
d. was in charge OF Messrs. IL. N. Mattiso
e and II. o. Bixby. Eight comrades
" Waterson post, No. as, q. A. r., acted 9
honorary pail bearers and we're IS 10
OF lows:- Messrs NJ. o. Coburn, A. Barne
n A. l.. skinner, w. +. Adams, b. !
n smith, r. Bohonon, Q. o. Slack and {
n. p. Abbott. The bearers were Messrs.
ah s. Hatch, q. d. Barnes, e. A. Corwi
.st and II. O. Bixby. A profusion OF beaut
Ia, full flowers covered and surrounded u
in casket. The remains we're placed IN 4
he receiving tomb at Highland cemetery.
Mr.. Atwood left besides his wife an
Inn two sons, one brother, James Atw0o'
81 Of this town.
"a The Atwood family wish to express
"a their friends their gratitude and appreci
10 ton of their love as shown by their mar
he deeds of kindness and words OF sympatl
"a. In their time Of trouble.
he SOUTH TUNBRIDoE
M Mr.. and Mrs. Frank May were
IA Woodstock over Sunday.
AZ The Ladies', Aid will meet with Nj