The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-02-15
DEATH TODAY OF
A. c. SWEET Of
DIABETES
His Sudden Death a Great
Shock to Many Friends
ONLY SICK FOR 10 DAYS
Mr.. Sweet Was a Man of Fine Char.
acter-Had Been in Business
Here for Thirty Years

Arthur C.. Sweet, one of the promi-
nent business men of Bennington,
died at his home on North street at
10 o'clock this morning after a ten
days illness % diabetes. He had not
been in the best of health for some
mooths In October last he was con
fined to the house for some time but
recovered sufficiently to again take
personal charge Of his business. The
final attack of the dread disease was
short and but few people knew that
his condition was serious until yes
ter1ay afternoon.
The deceased vas native of Fer
lin, n. Y, where he was born August
4, 1919, a son If Ephriam and Flora
Sweet. At the age of II he enlisted
in The regular army and served three
years on the frontier under Gen.
Nelson Miles during the extended
campaign made to bring under sub
lection the Indians whose actions
could be given but little attention
while the government was occupied
with The Civil war. His service in
the army gave him a knowledge OF
military affairs that he used to ad-
yantag' later in life when he was a
member Of the ark Guards, the Ben.
niugtn militia company. There are
men still living in Bennington who
We're members Of the company when
he vas its orderly sergeant and in
speaking Of him today they recall
that he was an exceedingly efficient
officer
AT the close OF his military service
he went to California In 1870 and foi
about two years was engaged in the
Wholesale meat business in that
state. In 1873 he came 10 Benning
ton. vas employed in a market here
for a while but has been in business
for about 30 years. He had conduct.
ed a market for the past six years
NJ The corner Of Main and North
str, Is. Previous 70 locating rhore
his lace of business was at the store
at Present occupied by Burkes mar
ket on South street and his market
was for time IN a building standing
on the site OF he present quarters OF
the New England Telephone ex
change
lie was married about 8 years ago
to Fannie NJ. french The ceremony
took place in bennington where they
haze ever since resided. there are
four surviving children, Charles L..
who Is married and ives in v Don
socket r. t.; Harold NJ, who lives a
larger portion OF the year IN Boston
Clarence ~, who hds been a resident
of Memphis, rnn since last Oc,o
bor Mildred H. who lives at The
home on North street A son, Arthur
Lee ie, died eight years ago.
The funeral arrangements have not
yet heen made but the service viii
probably be held on Thursday.
The deceased was one-of the best
known and highly respected business
men of Bennington Quiet and unas-
Stunning in manner he possessed the
dignity characteristic of men OF I'M
usually large physique and broad
mind. He took an interest in the
welfare of the community and was al
ways ready to aid any worthy cause.
not extensively identified
with the public life of the village he
never shirked his responsibilities in
this respect as is evidenced by his
three years of painstaking service on
the board of school trustees. He be-
onged to that class of citizens which |
Is responsible more than any other
for the stability of business in small |
and his death will Gre
ate loss that will be distinctly felt |
IN every circle