The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-03
CABOT
Napoleon B. Rogers, Who Died April %,
Descended from Pioneer Settlers.

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Napoleon B. Rogers passed away quite
suddenly at his home Saturday, April %,
at the advanced age of 50 years. eight
months. He was born Aug. 0, 1888, in
East Cabot, in log house on the farm
where Silas Houghton now resides, and
was one of a family of four children of
George and Sally Goss Rogers, who were
among the pioneer settlers of Cabot.
He obtained his education in the com
mon schools of this town and had always
been proud TO show to the boys a silver
quarter which he won rs medal of hon
or in his spelling class when boy. On
June "a, 1858, he was united in marriage
with Miss Lydia Lyford, daughter of
Thomas and Hannah Lyford, remaining
on the old home farm until 1871 when
he moved with his family to this village.
Being possessed with hn ambitious dis
position he proved TO be an industrious
and successful farmer, choosing to wear
out rather than rust out The day be-
fore his death he performed a little labor
in his front yard. Since 1896 he had be-
come widely known as dealer in live.
stock.
But few if any, of our townspeople
can relate as many "reminiscences of the
past 70 years as Mr.. Rogers could, his
excellent memory remaining clear to the
last. Only few days before his death
he spent an hour with near neighbor |
who was one of his schoolmates. referring
to many incidents of those early days. |
| In 1899 he was bereft of his companion, |
| for whom he has since expressed his de- |
votion by growing flowers to place upon |
her grave. Three children came to bright |
| en- their home, two sons and daughter, |
Katie, who was spared to them only six |
months. The eldest son, Beauman g., re.
sides in this. village. the younger, Werner,
in West Hartford, Conn.
Nearly year ago Mr.. Rogers showed |
signs of failing health and had since
gra dually declined, followed by stroke
of paralysis, from which he failed to
rally. He leaves two sisters. Mrs. Jo-
sephine Rogers Hail. living in Barton,
who is past her four score years, and
Miss Sarah Rogers of this town, who has
been an invalid for many years. Both
were unable to attend the funeral Five
grandchildren also survive him, Earl Rog
ers of the firm of Rogers & Currier, Earl,
I'd. Mrs. William Allen, Pliny and Lillian
Rogers, who reside in Hartford, Conn.
WI AAbRNlH hd6 a tAldibtf ItfiuDtl vi |
Green Mountain lodge, No. 6S, F, and A.
NJ, having joined a lodge in Montpelier
two years previous.
Funeral services were held at his late
home Monday afternoon, Rev. M. w.
Hale, pastor of the Congregational
church, officiating Brother Masons at
tended in body. His remains were laid
to rest in the family lot in Cabot GENE
terry. A pillow from the lodge and Eas
ter lilies from the family were but mute
tokens OF affection.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Dow went to
Mortified, Mass, Tuesday to commence
their summers work,
Harry Pike and son, Rudolph of Wal
den were in town Sunday to see j. G.
Pike, who is slowly convalescing.
Arthur Rogers is in Ryegate, working !
on state road.
Next Friday, May 5, the postponed !,
business meeting OF the Congregational y
church viii be held in the vestry at 1880 n
r. m. Deaeons are to be elected and
other important business transacted. All :"
of church and society are re-
luested to be present.. Bring your lunch I
md spend social hour at noon. Coffee e
will be furnished.
A welcoming reception was given to =