The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-17
RANDOLPH.
Charles Abbott, Respected Resident, Died
Early Sunday Morning.

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The death of Charles Abbott occurre,
at an early hour ON Sunday morning a
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Inc
Segar, where he had been living for tn,
last few years. Mr.. Abbott suffered
shock of apoplexy on Friday and after 1
few hours sank into comatose state
from which he never regained conscious
ness. For several years Mr.. Abbott ha'
been failing somewhat, but two years
ago he had an attack of bronchial pneu
monia. which left him with less vitality
and after which he never regaiDed his
full strength. Charles Abbott was born
in Braintree, October 10, 1882, one OF
nine children, born to Ebenezer and
Sally tFlntl Abbott. II was in this
vicinity that he passed his early days
and save for short time when he re-
sided in River Falls, Mimi, this was lis
home nearly his entire lifetime. He re-
turned here in 1860 and at once estab-
lished the business at what was known
as the Abbott mill, the business of
which was the manufacture of sash and
blinds and other building material.
Here he conducted business for many
years, and during that time he also de-
veloped good deal of ability as archi.
tect and contractor, and many residences
in this village and vicinity were built
under his supervision. Later, as he adj
vanced in years, the mill was sold to
the 4. +. Emerson company, who now
operate the same. Mr.. Abbott early in
life joined the Congregational church,
and at once took an active part in all
its departments, holding important Of
fees in the same with great fidelity. He
was superintendent of the Sunday school
of that church for 20 years. Mr.. Abbott
had been member of the Masonic fra
ternity for 81 years, and for a long
period of time, had been on the roll of
Phoenix lodge, No. 2S, 4 & A. NJ,
located at Randolph. He was also con-
nected with the knight Templars at
Montpelier. Mr.. Abbott was twice mar
ried, his first wife being Hannah j.
Nichols, and to them We're born three
children. one of whom died in infancy,
and Reginald, whose death occurred in
Alabama in 1889, and one daughter, Car
RE j., now Mrs. Griffin, residing in Val.
dosta, Ga. His second wife was Jennie
4. Sanborn, and to them were born six
children, one of whom died when quite
as follows: Mrs Inez Segar, with whom
he made his home; Ernest Abbott, bus
mess man with headquarters at San
Francisco; Leighton Abbott, residing at
Atlanta, Ga; Robert Abbott, living at
Denver, COL: and Miss Edith Abbott,
teacher of art in New York City
school. Miss Abbott arrived here on
Monday morning. The funeral was hold
from the late home on South Pleasant |
street this afternoon at $50, Rev. |
Fraser Metzger officiating and the !
Masonic fraternity attended in a body, |
and took charge of the service at the |
Mr.. Abbott was one of the
oldest residents here, he will be missed |
by large circle of friends.
Miss Eta Harwood left on Monday
for Ashville. N. c., where she went to
pass the winter with friend.
Mrs. Ellen Chandler, who came from
Saturday, for a few days
visit with her brother, M H. Miller, left
On Monday for her daughters home i'll
Amsden.
Mrs. S. n. Gould went to Suncook. n. II
g., Monday for an indefinite stay with
Ter son, Fred Bagley, after passing five
weeks with her niece, Mrs. Eugene FL
ison.
Mrs. Ellen Pope left for Hopedalc,
Mass. on Monday to pass the winter
With her daughter, Mrs. George Drsper.
Miss Margie Jerd was called to Rochcs-
er Monday to take case of nursing for
few days.
F. A. Phillips has gone to Washington,
D. G., for two months stay with his
on, Harry Phillips, and family.