The Press., 1915-06-09


 EDWARD DICKINSON CUSHMAN. The news of the death of Edward Dickinson Cushman, who passed away at his home on Main street Sunday, May 30, after a long illness, while not unexpected, as for some time it had been realized that the end was not far distant, brought feeling of regret and sadness that his life which, until failing health compelled his retirement, had been connected with so many activities and interests, could not have been prolonged for further service, usefulness and enjoyment to his family and townspeople. In ad- dition to the many kindly things said of MT. Cushman all of which are deserved, his attitude toward elderly people may we'll be alluded to. When
 he first entered into the political life of the town as town treasurer he was the youngest official in office, and during the years of his business rela
 tions with men of mature years and
 wide experience in town matters, his never failing courtesy and difference,
 his sound and reliable judgment, his
 honor and integrity and unassuming manner, won their friendship, con- fidence and esteem, which he retained to the end. MT. Cushman was born
 in Mnnson, Me. September 15, 1853,
 the eldest son of Solomon F. and Candace (Packard) Cushman, and came to Monson with his parents in 1856.
 He gained his education in the public schools and Monson academy. Con- cluding his education at the academy in 1871, he began his business career in the office of the late Horatio Lyon, assistant to his father, Solomon F. Cushman, who succeeded MT. Lyon as owner of the business in 1877. From that time until his retirement from active business in 1900 MT. Cushman was associated with his father and later with his brothers in the woolen business September 20, 1876, he married Florence A. Sedgwick of Bel chertown and they had three children The oldest daughter, Grace Sedgwick Cushman, died in 1897. MT. Cusl- man began his career as public servant when he was elected town treasurer ill 1879, position which he held for 9 consecutive years until obliged to relinquish it in 1898 on account of poor health. He was chairman of the Republican town committee for many years, and was always influential and active in promoting the best interests of the community. He was in the fall of 19U9 from the first Hampden district and served as member of the committees on street railways and labor. His loss will be particularly felt ill connection with local financial matters He had served as president of the Monson Savings Bank since 1903, succeeding the late Edward F. Morris, and was a director of the Monson National Bank since 1900 and a member of it's board of investment. He was a loyal supporter of the Congregational church and deeply interested in the affairs of Monson academy, giving to the latter institution in 1911, with his brother Rufus, the Cushman memorial athletic field in memory of Grace s. and Frank c. Cushman. He leaves, be- sides widow, two children, Edward F. Cushman of Monson and Mrs. Louis J. Brainerd of Palmer; one sister, Miss Hattie F. Cushman, and four brothers, Rufus F., s. Fred, Thaddeus L. and Robert H., all of Monson. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday, June 1st, at ?. 45, Rev. Dr. G. A. Andrews of the Con- gregational church officiating Dur ing the service Mrs. A. D. Norcross sang "Lead, Kindly Light" and Crossing the Bar. '' The bearers were Rufus F., $. Fred, Thaddeus L. and Robert H. Cushman. William Gordon of Springfield and Carlos M Gage of Monson. Burial was in Mo- cemetery. The banks, retail stores and mills of A. D. Ellis and Shaw 6 Rcketts were closed from to o'clock out of respect for the passing of one of Monson's foremost citizens
 The marriage of Walter F. Robert son and Miss Ida Heck took place at the Methodist church parsonage on Sat rday, May 29, Rev. W. G. Col grove performing the ceremony. MT. and Mrs. Robertson will make their home for the present with Mr. Robert sons mother, Mrs. Albert G. Pease, on Main street.
 Mrs. Mary B. Burt, S2 years of age, died at her home on Green street Monday, 31st ult., after a long illness. She was born in Monson, Me-, but lived in this town previous to her marriage to the late Roderick Burt of Springfield, making her home for a