The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-05-15


brook. Two years later he bought
the REMAINING interest in the bushes
OF Mr.. Holbrook which has since
that time been conducted as the Bige-
low Pharmac- and since his assocla-
ton with the Rexall Company has
made it the leadir Rexall Store of
New England.
In the year 1898, he married Miss
Mabel H. Hall, daughter Of the late
J. r. and Amy F. Hall, and the
happy couple established their home
in the Hall block with Mrs. Bigelow' S
| mother, where were born to them
their two children, Beatrice, now
Mrs. Delos Buck and Rudolf, who
is employed in the National Bank of
Newport.
In the year 1908, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bigclow built their beautiful cottape,
Birchmerc, on what was then Balls
Bluff. A little later Mr.. Bigelow
bought the entire Ball property and
also large section of the Knowlton
farm, large part of which still re-
mains in the family. During the sum
mcr seasons this cottage has been a
center of pleasure and recreation for
friends, both old and Dung, and
Uncle Charlie, as he was known to
the many children in the surrounding
cottages, was alwavs read as play
mate with the children. whether in
the water or on the land, and his
beautiful launch, Queen Nab, was the
means of furnishing many an en-
joyable picnic to the children of the
Bluffs.
In the wear 1910, he purchased the
home of the late Deacon Stewart on
the corner of Main and School
streets and there erected the beautl-
full home in which he died.
In 1899, he united with the First
Congregational church and has al
ways been one of its most devoted
supporters, entering heartily into all
its activities involving of his time and
means without stint whenever occa-
sion required He has served several
terms as member of the business
committee and was the chairman of
the committee at the time the pres
cnt pastor was called. One of his
very last acts while STRENGTH hermit
ted was to PLEDGE most liberallv to
the great Inter church drive and
deeply expressed his regret that he
could not get out and work with the
committee during the campaign.
In 1910 he was a ointed a direct
or OF the National Bank of Newport,
was made vice president in 1917 and
in 1918, though. against his protest,
he was made president Of the instltu-
ton, which responsible position he
retained until the time of his death,
During his connection with the bank
it has enjoyed unusual Success and IS
at the present day one of the most
substantial financial institutions IN
northeastern Vermont. His ann as
q bank official was always to aid the
business and financial interests Of
Newport first and his optimistic out
look for his - S success was not
All who were present at
our last annual city meeting Will re-
member his strong plea for favorable
conditions for hotel enlargement, this
bcino his last appearance at pubic
gathering.
Although member of Memphre-
magog Lodoe Chapter, and Malta
Commandery, he was not an ardent
worker in these organizations, saying
that if he had the time to spare he
preferred to spend it with his own
beloved family. While Mr.. Bigelow
was Il remarkably successful business
man, bank official of marked ability,
loyal citizen in all that pertalned
to the communitys welfare, a faith
full church worker, and liberal sup
porter, It was in the beautiful home
and private life that those privileged
to be his friends knew and loved him
best. AS was said so fttino''' by his
pastor during the service on Sunday,
he was always ready to weep with
those who Went and rejoice with
those who reioiced Kind to the moor,
loving the children, sympathizing
with the unfortunate, beloved by en-
ployes, honored by associates, .rener-
Gus to Il fault, he leaves place in
the heart of his beloved city that can
not be filled in many day.
The funeral service was conducted
in the spacious home at. $50 Sunday
afternoon Though brief, it was very