Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
Goth BIRTHDAY TRIBUTES.
Mrs. Jane Esther N. Lawton Receives
Numerous Gifts, and Greetings Signed
by Her Children.
Editor of The Phoenix

| Editor of The Phoenix
If not too late in the day let m
call attention TO the passing. Wcdncs
day, Aug. 16, of the Goth milestone o
one of the bonniest and brainest wome
that this state, noted for the longevity
of its citizens, still affords an earthly
home.
feel sured that the many friend
of Mrs. Jane Esther Nettleton Lawtoi
would feel deprived of a privilege il
not permitted to see in print some ref
erence to the many tokens of esteem
that she received. But especially should
they be permitted to read the wonder
full tribute prepared by her son, DR..
+. Lawton, and signed by her three liv
ing children, copy of which follows
Birthday greetings to our worthy
and adorable mother on occasion of hei
nnetieth anniversary, August sixteenth
nineteen hundred and siXtecn:-
owe tender you our most sincere ant
heartfelt fluctuations on this glad ant
notable occasion, so rarely vouchsafed
"Fcw indeed are those endowed will
so rich parentagc, and we humbly, but
proudly, do honor to our sturdy anC
| highly esteemed progcnitor, who, her
self, was born and reared auspiciously
ever imparting JOY and gladness, pride
and satisfaction to her parents anC
friends, and excmplifying all that i,
| sweet, wholesome, attractive and up
lifting in life.
GA maiden, redolcnt with all virtues
GA wife, faithful, loving, devoted
true, patient, self-sacrifcing, .ioy-giving
inspiring, and, in the highest sense, 9
helpmate.
"A mother, tender, indulgent, sym
pathetic, affectionatc, long suffering
Overlooking with cnnobling precepts
and Astounding in good works. A moth
er, whose exemplary and beautiful life
timely admontions, wise counsels and
high ideals will remain fresh in oui
memories to the final sunset; a price
less lcgacy-a fitting bcnediction.
GA nonagcnarian, peerless, vital
noted for her manifold graccs, rich in
experience, a delight to all by reason
of her broad tolerance, ready sympathy
youthful spirits, lively sense of humor
and quick intuition; still possessing q
heart and intellect kecnly alive to all
beauties of nature, and to all that
transpires in the world at large. A
deeply religious nature, mistaken and
undimmed by the vicissitudes of almost
a century, whose life aim has been to
brighten, to cheer, to uplift, and to win
all into heavenly fellowship.
:" God thought to give the sweetest
thing in His almighty power to earth
and, deeply bordering what it should
be, in fondest joy and love of heart
outweighing every other, He moved the
gates of heaven apart, and gave to
earth mother.
owe bespcak for you still further
length of years in which to fulfill your
God-given mission, and to cheer those
who love you so devotedly.'
Gold-pieces of substantial denomina
tons and netting a goodly sum were
much in evidence.
! Pieces of needlework done by def
fingers and into which much love wa
woven, bo0kicts;," ami cards without nun
Der, together with flowers, beautiful il
richness of hue and of great variety o
| species, made her room veritable bow
err of beauty, and evidently brough
great delight and cheer to the heart o.
Grandma Lawton.'
Respectfully yours,