The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-05-25
DORSET

Mrs. John Dalton recently returned
from two weeks visit in Troy
Mr.. Bromley of New York is the
guest at the home Of the Eagleson's.
DR.. l.. NJ. Kelly of Manchester call
ed on friends here Sunday in a social
way.
Rollin Smith of Manchester was in
town Sunday in attendance at the
double funeral.
Mrs A. X. Sykes and sister, Miss
Harriet Gilbert returned last week
from their extended visit in the west
A number of friends of DR.. Collins
motored here from Granville on Sun
day to attend the funeral of his par
ents.
Mrs. A. p. Sherman most pleasing
y entertained the Juvenile members
of her Sunday school class at her
home on Saturday.
A large hedgehog was shot last
week at the home of John Dalton,
where It had become so familiar as
to announce its presence at the front
door long before breakfast time.
Members of the Yoke Bearers are
reuested to call at the home of their
president, Mrs A. b. Roberts and in
spect samples of china and make
| known their choice for the new dish
es to be presented by the class to the
new church for use at social func-
tons. Mrs. Roberts will be at home
on Friday and Saturday Of this week
and hopes with the help of the class
to make a selection without delay.
Died at Dorset, May 20, 1910 Mrs.
Thomas M. Collins, aged 50 years;
May q, 1910 Thomas NJ. Collins aged
"a; thus is recorded the closing of a
long companionship on earth. which
is but the beginning of broader and
deeper affection on the borders Of the
unknown. After a long and busy
career of usefulness their lives drew
to an inevitable end and it seemed
specially fitting that the wife should
Iprecede by only a few hours the pass
ing into the shadows. Thomas Col
Inns was born February 5, 1926 at Ira,
VT. and many years ago settled in
Dorset, where one learned in a long
acquaintance to appreciate in some
degree the eXcellences OF his charac-
ter. He was earnest and conscienti-
Gus, true to the interests of the en-
tire community; firm and steadfast
friend; strong in his convictions, pos
tive and outspoken in his likes and
dislikes; fearless in expression and
action. For many years in the capac-
ity OF undertaken, Mr.. Collins was the
agent and servant of the people and
was diligent and faithful in the per-
Torrance Of every obligation. Many
recall the incident which endangered
his life a few years ago while driv-
ing fractions horse; he suffered
conclusion of the spine which result
ed in his long illness with paralysis
, that, with organic heart trouble, caus-
ed his death. In young manhood he
was united in marriage to Miss Sarah
Hanks, daughter of Silas b. and Abb
gail Whitehouse Hanks, highly res
lpected old time residents of this
place where Mrs. Collins was born in
January, 1928. She had suffered long
+ from cancer. Each possessed emin.
lent virtues and many friends and
! Ineighbors recall with grateful mem
I Tory the hours of unfailing kindness
I which the deceased spent at bed
= sides Of the sick where their willing
+ hearts and ready hands did much tC
$ relieve suffering or their family
a but one son, DR.. Jerome Collins, an
L eminent dentist OF Granville. n. Y.
i and one daughter who resides al
Glens Falls remain. The last express
e sions of respect were shown by q
Il large concourse OF friends who gath
3. cred at the funeral on Sunday after
l. noon. The service was conducted b!
n Rev. c. L. Carhart at the home OF Mr.
d and Mrs. ]. II. Sheldon who will
It characteristic kindness opened theil
n spacious house for the occasion, tn,
a parents of Mrs. Sheldon having beer
D. life long friends of Mr.. and Mrs Col
e Inns. The pail bearers were Messrs
l. ]. II. Sheldon, John Fisher, Mari
d Fisher. Experience Barrows. VIM
Holley and Rollin Sykes. A long pro
cession followed to the final resting
place where the bodies repose In ad
iacent graves, almost, as II wer
r clasping hands on
THAT shore
Where storms are hushed, and TEN
> pests never rage;
i Where angry skies and blaokenln
II seas no more
d With gusty strength their soarin
warfare wage;
BY them its peaceful margents shal
u be trod,
g Their home be heaven, and thei
friend be God"