The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-08-04
CABOT
X. P. Freeman, Who Died July %, Was
Much Esteemed in Town.

u. Freeman, much respected citize
of Cabot, which resulted from an ii
jury he received by being run over b
an automobile. He lived only .tw
hours after the injury
Kelsey F. Freeman was born i
Greensboro Nov. 2, lS45, the son Q
Otis and Hannah (Paine) Freeman
When very small boy, he came t
Cabot with his parents, where the
lived for time, after which the
moved to Walden for few years, re
turning later to Cabot, which had bee
his home ever since.
Mr.. Freeman enlisted on the l5tl
day of August, 1854, and was con
stantly with his command during hi
term of service, bore gallant part il
the battles of Cedar Creek, Petersbur,
and fall Of Petersburg, Va, and rem
dered faithful service at all times. H,
received an honorable discharge a
/ Burlington on the 10th day of June
| 1865.
| Mr.. Freeman was united in mar
riage to Luella Morse of Cabot Aug
| /, 1866, from which union three chill
dren were born, Jessie NJ, now Mrs
J. I. Drew of Franklin, Mass; Winni
fred NJ, widow of the late Alfred
Hickie of Hartford, Conn, and Floyd
NJ. of Franklin, Mass.
Mr.. Freeman was member of Nor
rill post, G. A. r., No. II, an honorary
member of Morrill, w. r. c., No. 30,
had been member of Green Noun
tain lodge, F. and A. NJ, for 80 wears,
had served them as tyler at different
times and held that office until his
death
His funeral was held at the Method
list Episcopal church Sunday, July "a,
Rev. g. f. Hill officiating. The church
sympathizing friends and neighbors.
The several orders with which he was
affiliated sat in bodies. There were so
Masons present, four Civil war vet
Grams and 80 w. r. C. members. The
Masonic burial service was used at the
cemetery.
Those from out of town to attend
the funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.
Drew and daughter, Marion, of Frank
lin, Mass; Mrs. Winifred Hickie and
grandson, Richard Provost, of Hart
ford, Conn. Floyd Freeman of Frank
lin, Mass; Elmer Batchelder wife and
SON and Mrs. Julia Lane of Hardwick;
Martin Freeman and wife, Floyd Han
son, wife and two children of Lisbon,
N. H.. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Freeman
of Montpelier, Arba Freeman of Barre
Merrill Freeman, John Brickett and
wife of West Danville, Harry Brickett
and wife of Boston, Clara Heath of
Danville, Mrs. Ella Freeman, her
daughter and husband, Mr.. Davis of
Barre
The casket was partially draped
with the L. S. flag and many floral
tributes attested to the high esteem in
which the deceased was held. Flowers
given we're: Pillow, with word, ia
Their" from the family; two dozen |
gladioli, Mrs. Hickie and daughters;
pillow, F. and A. NJ; one dozen carna-
tons, Morrill, post, G. A. r.; one dozen |
W. r, c.; one dozen carna-
lions, Mildred Emery; tied piece of |
sweet peas, 0. f. S.. pansies, Mrs. NJ
D. Warren; hydrangea and pond lilies,
Mrs. C. f. Mack; snapdragons, Mrs.
Gertrude Wells and daughters.
The passing of Mr.. Freeman removes
/ good citizen, a kind neighbor and one
friendly to all. His dry humor made
lin interesting to talk with and his
witty sayings will long be remembered
" all who knew him.
The sympathy of the entire commu-
lity goes out to the afflicted family
nd especially to the wife who wit.
Iessed the terrible accident which re-
ulted in the death of her companion
Sunday, Aug. Ia, there will be free
nion service in the chautauqua tent.
very body invited.
Old home week will be observed as
sual, commencing Aug. IA. A program
Till be announced later.
Mr.. Jsckman and family have re-
urned from their vacation. /,
Walter Malmquist of Barre spent
lst Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kinsley and daughter
Hardwick were guests of Mr.. and
FRS. c. p. Hatch the first of the week. d,
Mr.. and Mrs f. P. Walbridge and ]
aughter, Merna, were business visit
RS in Barre Saturday.
Miss Clarissa Ward OF Hardwick !
as a guest of her sister, Mrs Strong,
YER Sunday.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs
ohm Barnett Sunday, July IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Bolton and +,
IN of Hardwick were guests at II. H
oster's Monday. Z
Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of .
eacham returned home Tuesday, aft.
visiting his brother at Ora BOWS.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
lex Foster Saturday.
Next Saturday afternoon there will
a game of ball on Cabot park be.
veen the Cabots and Irasburgs. l
Rev. Fred Blodgett and two sons of
ew York are visiting his brother,
son, and other relatives Mrs. Blod '
IT and daughters are visiting her r.
rents in the northern part Of the n
ate.