Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-05
James Otis Sweet.

MT. Editor: Having been one of those who aided in the last sorrowfuI rites over the remains of my beloved and lifelong friend, James Otis Sweet, and having known him intimately for 15 years while in his service in my young manhood, desire to bear this loving tribute to his long and manly career. I had opportunity to observe him under all kinds of circumstances and trials, and he never failed to have good control of himself. In the language of holy writ he was slow to anger and ordered his words with rare judgment
 In his business life he gave unto ev- cry one his just measure, and often more, and he did not seek his own but in a temperate way. His spirit was of the kind displayed by the ever ready to cross the way and do for those pressed down by the burdens of life. He found satisfaction in such labors, but he did not tell the multitude of his deeds.
 MT Sweet kept in touch with pro- gressive ideas in his many business activities. He was a pleasing ta1ker in public meetings and in private, and the tone of his well mod1uated voice was a delightful sound to the hearing of his host of friends. He was the wise counsellor and the fatherly guide and friend.
 His business acumen was manifested in many ways and especially in public matters. AS treasurer of the town of Griswold for forty years he left the town free from deot, though it had big debt when he took up the scepter of power. His public spirit never lag ged, and among other things he was one of the chief movers in the organ izaIion of the Jewett City Savings bank, and it proved an uplift for the people of the town, whom he held in the light of brothers.
 James Otis Sweet was honest be- cause he was honest and not because 1t was the best policy. He reasoned was forceful, courageous, without boosting, and loyal to every responsi- bility. His was the simple, winning life His home was the altar where he Worshipped surrounded by those for whom his life was one long period of loving service. and his efforts were re- warded by fruitful reciprocation. Here every stranger found ready chair and all guests were impressed that the owner had learned the luxury or doing good.
 In the young people he took pa ternai interest. sought to guide them from the many pitfalls, and he led a life to which no stain attaches and is worthy of emulation. MT. Sweet came from sturdy New England ancestry, and he reflected their virtues, and left an impress for good wherever he went.
 He prospered in the marts of trade, was widely known. and it may be said he was known only to be praised. The sweet memory of his confidence and friendship will finger lovingly with his small army of friends. The life of Mir. Sweet was not lived in vain, and these lines of Whittier can aptly be applied to his model career:
 Formed on the good old plan A true, 8 brave and downright honest He blew no trumpet in the market
 place,
 Nor in the church with hypocritic face Supplied with cant, the lack of Chris
 tian grace;
 Loatning pretense, he did with cheer
 full will
 What others talked of while their
 hands were still.
 GEORGE P. STEAD.
 Norwich, April 4th, 1913.
 Just as Represented MT. EdftoF1 We. the undersigned, acting aa & committee of New York gaaasblowEs formerly employed by the