The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-02-17

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u was with sorrow that the friend,
.of J. r. billiard learned Of his death
which occurred "a. his home in Rutland
"Wednesday morning. Feb. 9, at 2:30
Mr. billiard was taken i'll with pneu-
monia Jan. IA, Diabetic complications
followed and although hopes were en-
+ tertamed Of his recovery up to within
d few days Of his death, he gradually
failed until he passed away.
1t Was Ina the late lS70's that Mr..
billiard and his brother purchased the
Augustus Armstrong farm and with
their young wives came to Dorset to
. reside They were a welcome addi-
ton to the social circles of Dorset, and
since that time the family of J. f..
/ billiard has been more or less identi-
/ fed with Che life of the town, for al
though not residents for the past
twelve years their frequent visits have
kept them in close communication
/ with Dorset affairs.
+ Mr. billiard was good citizen.
The expression, AN honest man is
The noblest work Of God" was singu-
! larry applicable to him. Simple and
unaffected in his bearing he was
strictly upright in his dealings, char
table in his judgments, fearless in his
convictions His word once given was
irrcyocabIe.
While he was of a retiring DISPOSE
ton he was happy in the possession
of many friends, who thoroughly en-
joyed and deeply appreciated his
friendship, 1t was his pleasure to dis
cuss the events of olden days and be-
cause he had a rare memory all who
knew him well considered i a privil- .
cge to converse with him
He was a lover Of little children. .
and they in turn delighted in his com
partnership. But his home first Of all
claimed his love and interest and he
was always faithful to its demands. A
cordial welcome awaited the visitor
and few wen, away but desired to see
him again. He will be missed by a
wide circle Of friends and his memory
will be held in high esteem
The following extracts from the
Rutland Evening News" and "Rut-
land Herald" tell more particularly Of
the events Of his life and Of his
burial;
John Franklin billiard was born in
Dandy Jan 81, 1852. His parents
were John II. and Mary Smith Hilliari
and he was the second Of their five
sons. He lived in Dandy until after
his marriage, Oct. H. 1877, 70 Miss
Hattie E. Read Of Dandy when the
couple went to Dorset to reside.
IN 1882 he moved to Manchester
bat returned to Dorset after u years
and remained there until January,
1904, when he purchased The fine, old
Daniel Verder place on Grove street
md took up his residence in Rutland.
Mr. billiards life was devoted
wholly to agricultural pursuits al
hough while living in Dorset and
Manchester he held various town
,tfices.
He is survived by his wife, one son
ohm R. billiard and two daughters,
he Misses Sarah f. and Jeanne NJ
billiard Of Rutland. His oldest
laughter. Miss Carrie billiard, died at
Dorset Ia years ago, He also leaves
wo brothers, Smith billiard Of
spokane, Wash, and Alphonso Hill
lard Of Daytona Florida.
The funeral services which were Of
simple character were held at the
csidencc on Grove street, Saturday
ftcrnoon at o'clock. They included :
he reading Of two hymns, 80 God,
be- Rock Of Ages" and abide WITH
ic' Rev Arthur II Bradford, pas
or Of the Congregational Church Of
eiatcd
There were many beautiful fora
Terinas, among them being pieces |
rom the progressivos, the Mary and
lartha Circle Of Kings Daughters,
he pupils Of the E.mwood School at
Vest Hartford, Conn, the teachers
81 jani.0r az the Elmwood School
nd Mrs. John VI. Ross Congycga
.oral Sunday School class There
.cre tributes from friends ia Spokane,
wash, Troy, n 81 Hartford Conn
lrwel. North pawna Dorset ana
and from many friends Il
.utand !,
Among those aho came % Rutland ?
rom out Of town 10 be present at tn
.reiccs were Alphonso billiard Of
,ay.ona. Fla; John b Hawkins Of
las. Orange n. vi, Mr.. and Mrs.
lerritt c. Phelps 81 Hartford Conn.
lrs. Fred F. Fish, Mrs. Irving II
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