Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-01-01
WATERBURY

Another of the older and most promi-
nent men of the community passed away
early Sunday evening at his home ON
Main street. James Francis Shpman, who
had been in poor health for number
of years with paralysis agitans Al
though born in Springfield and moving
here from Danvile his many years of
usefulness and his strong manly char
acter endeared him to all and made the
loss of his activity keenly felt. The de-
ceased was 70 years of age, the son of
Isaiah H. and Charlotte (Cook) Ship
man He was educated in the public
schools and early became Interested in
Vermont agriculture. He married Mary
Fogg of Canaan. y, H.. who survives
him and through his years of nvaldism
had been his constant companion and
helper. Three daughters also honor
their father. the Misses Emma Shipman
and Helena Shipman of Boston and Miss
Julia Shipman. a senior at Boston Tniver-
sity, who has been home for a number
of days. \ brother. Charles Shipman Of
Montpelier. and one sister, Mrs. Chris
tina Moore of Lisbon, n. H., also survive.
Senator William +. Dillingham; is n
brother-n-law of the deceased and the
Hon. Fred A. Rowland of Montpelier
nephew. All relatives and friends real
lied in him one of the noblest and kind
Hest of characters The deceased moved
to town when the Vermont State Hos
pital for the Insane was being built
He took charge of the large farms and
brought them to the high state Of pro-
ductivity. II also was through his work
that the registered Holstein herd. now
the pride of the State. was started He
was most faithful in his work in every
respect and it was a matter of deep re-
greet to all when, because Of poor health,
nc resigned his position. He represented
the town in the Legislature of 1904, serv-
ing on important committees. For years
his help was strong in the Methodist
Church choir. He was a member Of
Mentor Lodge. l. O. o. F.. having gone
through the chairs. serving with much tact
ms noble grand. He also was n member
of the Ahambra Encampment and of
Emerald Rebecca Lodge for "A number of
years. Funeral services were held
from his late home Wednesday forenoon
AT ten o'clock, with burial in Danvillc.
Fred Walker. who has been very III
following AN operation, rs much improved
and his condition seems hopeful for re-
covery.-The home of Mrs. Charles Ken
nedy at North Duxbury was the scene Of
n pretty wedding Christmas day when
her daughter. Edith Kennedy, was united
in marriage to Ernest Smith of Malletts
Bay. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. George II. Lock of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Waterbury
They are to reside at the brides home
Mr.. Smith Is employed by the w K
Elliott Co.-The family of George Har.
Vey was badly overcome by coal gas Tues.
day morning, but are recovering. Mr.
Harvey was able to get out and assist
some in the work that day.--Charles C
Abbott has returned from bushes.
trip to Boston.-C, III. Iiaines of Nashua
n. H., was a business visitor in town
the first of the week.-Mr. and Mrs Ray
mond Buzzell of Springfield spent Sunda,
in town.-Mrs. Eddy Conely of Scrabbl,
ITill is at the Fanny Allen hospital TO
treatment.-The family supper of tn,
Ladies' Union was largely attended IL
the social room of the Congregations
Church Tuesday evening. Preceding this
the annual meeting Of the society SHOWED
splendid work done the last year. Til,
following officers were reelected. Presi
dents, Mrs. Max Ayers and Mrs. w. II
Seabury; secretary, Mrs w. NJ. Chaffee
treasurer, Mrs, II. A, Stanley. Miss Hen
rietta KERN of Montpelier is the CUES