The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-08-27
CABOT
Edwin Burnham's Death Followed
Many Months of Illness.

} Many Months of Illness.
} Edwin Burnham, for many years 9
resident of Cabot, died at his home Sun
day, August 10, aged 80 years, after
} many months of illness. Funeral sery.
ices were held at the house on Tuesday
afternoon, Rev. F. E. Curr;sT of Dan
vile officiating. The floral tributes
were many and very beautiful A pillar
from F. and A. NJ, star from 0. 4. 5.
and scarf of so pond lilies from near
family relatives, also many other de-
signs expressing sympathy of other rel
atives, neighbors and friends. His re-
mains were laid to rest in the family
lot in Cabot cemetery.
Edwin Burnham was born in East
Montpelier, May "a, 1874, and was the
second son of Thomas and Mandana
! wells Burnham. In August 1861, he
enlisted in Co. II, 4th regiment and
served through the entire war, with the
exception of few months when he was
sent home on account of typhoid fever.
After his recovery he reenllsted and was
promoted corporal of Co. in February,
1865. He was wounded at Cedar Creek,
Va, Oct. 10, 1864, by a piece of shell in
| his left shoulder, but remained with
his regiment. He received an honora BILE
discharge at Brattleboro, July 18th.
| 1865, which was at the close of the
war.
September 80, 1867, he was united in
marriage to Clara E. Putnam. One son
came to bless their home, Albro p, now
living in Barre. For some years he re-
sided in Calais, going later to Boston,
where his health became impaired, and
with his family he moved to Albany,
Ga, hoping to regain his health, but not
receiving satisfactory benefit he after
ward spent some time in California, re-
turning to Cabot. In July, 1863, he was
called to part with his companion, after
months of extreme suffering On July
90 1900, he was united in marriage
with Clarina Lawson. Two children
came to bless this home, Lester Free
man, who died March Is, 1907, aged five
years, and Laura Frances, who has been
spared as comfort to the bereft
mother.
During his illness Mr.. Burnham bore
his suffering with patience and cheer
fulness. He will be missed in his home
and in the community. He had held
important town offices, being selectman
three years, trustworthy citizen
and kind neighbor He was a
member of Morrill, post, No. 35, G. A. r..
in which he was past commander and
had held nearly all the other offices. He
also belonged to the Washington coun-
ty veterans association was a member
of Green Mountain lodge, chapter No.
rs, +. and A. NJ. and a charter member
sc n l. Il taa g., h
dren, three sisters, Charlotte OF Wood
bury, Mrs. S. J. Ramsden of Palmer,
Mass, Mrs. Joe Clark OF Stafford, Conn,
and one brother, Dudley, of this town.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral We're Mr.. and Mrs A. p. Burn
ham, Barre; c. A. Burnham Bristol; Mr.
and Mrs. Harrington. Hardwick; Mr..
and Mrs. y. Fl. Daniels, G. II. Dana, F. |
i. Batehelder, Woodbury.; Mr.. and Mrs |
Warner Lawston, North Calais; Mr.. and |
Mrs. Earl Bliss, Calais; Mr.. and Mrs. !
Freeman lawson and Mr.. and Mrs. Ned |
w 'bster, Woodbury..
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mclean and chill. I
dren of st. Johnsbury visited her father, |
$. B. Blodgett over Sunday.
Francis Knapp of Hardwick is stop
ping a few days with his daughter, Mrs.
T. NJ. Bliss.
party including W. p. Hickie of
Of Orange City, Florida; Dean Blodgett
and Miss Amy Goodspeed of Boston,
Miss Edith Granger Of Worcester,
Mass; Miss Ethel Warden of Castine,
Maine; Mrs. Ellen Warden and daugh-
ter, Ruth, of Bethel and Miss Alice
Blodgett of Barre, chaperoned by Mrs.
Jennie Hickie, have been camping at
Lake st. Joseph, and returned home Sat
Irday.
Mrs. NJ. J. Beaton is spending a few
weeks with relatives and friends in
Canada.
Mr. and Mrs. !. S. Tabor of North
1a!ais were guests at II. II. Fosters and
!. p. Walbridge's over Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Warden and daughter,
Ruth, OF Bethel are spending a few days
It her fathers, s. B. Blodgett.
Miss Bessie and Annie Beaton are
listing their sister, Mrs. Jack Ralston,
n plainfeld.
An old home week basket picnic will
,e held in the grove of George Hoyt
lext Friday Everybody cordially in
'ited. The direct way to this grove
rom the village is to go past the resi-
ence of George Hoyt up the hill road
eading to Mrs. Henry Hills, turning
o the right through a driveway labelled :
Picnic Grounds" Several committees
re appointed to prepare program, etc,
or the pleasures of the day. Come and /
ave a social visit with your friends.
Hiram Russell accompanied w. p.
sideout of Boston to Greensboro last
thursday. !
Morris Walbridge was a business Wis /
tor in Montpelier Wednesday n
l.. Myers of Post Mills was at his |
on's, Walter, over Sunday.
There will be promenade Aug. 20 in
own hall, under the auspices of Green I
orchestra. Refreshments OF
axe and ice cream will be served. +,
Miss Alice Harvey of Mortified, /.
lass, is visiting relatives and old ac-
uaintances.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Ranney, accom-
anied by Miss Flora Atkins and a
riend, took an auto ride Monday to
ARE.
Mrs. Rosetta Wilson died Sunday at