Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1922-11-15
u. A. Harris Dies Suddenly.

This community was again shocked
when it was learned Saturday af-
ternoon that Mr.. U. A. Harris had
suddenly passed away, death having
occurred at his late home on West
Main Street shortly after noon.
Death came without any warming and
before a physician could arrived.
He was in the living room at the
time with his wife and daughter Ger
trude. Mrs. Harris was busy about
her noon day work and heard, him
as he fell to the floor. Her first
thought was that he had tripped on
the stove, but getting no response to
her questions she had daughter call
a physician, also neighbors Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Martin, but death came
quickly without struggle.
Mr.. Harris had not been in his
usual health during the past summer.
although of late he appeared some
what improved, and was in good spir-
it's that day.
Mr.. Harris was one of the ballot
clerks at Tuesdays election and was
up early to be on hand at six o'clock.
On Wednesday he left for Springfield,
Mass, where he was delegate to the
New England Milk Producers con-
vention from which he returned on
the early morning train Saturday a
few hours prior to his death.
There was no evidence of any
change in his health and following
breakfast he came down town on err
rands, went to the barber shop and
spent some time at the Court house
to listen to the evidence in the trial
in process, and at noon time enjoyed
hearty meal. His death is a great
shock to the family who have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Ulysses A. Harris the son of Will
lard and Mary Harris was born in
Newport town, April 2, 1864. When
one year of age his parents moved
to Plainfeld. VT, where he received
his early education and later grad
uate of Montpelier Seminary. On
July 16, 1887 he was united in mar
rage to Lucy Smith by Rev. G. F.
Arms pastor of the Methodist church.
Since their marriage their home has
been in Newport except for a short
period at Plainfeld.
Fourteen years ago they moved
from the old farm at Newport Center
and have since resided at their home
which they purchased on West Main
Street. Mr.. Harris has been justice
of peace for many years, also has
been engaged as administrator and
settling of estates. He was COM
mon figure as ballot clerk at fall
elections and an active member of
the New England Milk Producers as
ISOLATION where he held the Office of
secretary and treasurer of the local
and county organizations.
His interest in the work has taken
him on several trips to Boston and
Springfield in attendance to the con-
ventions. His last work with the To-
cal was to send out cards calling fol
a meeting yesterday.
He was also prominent in Masonic
circles being a member of Memphre-
magog Lodge No. IS F. and A. M.
Cleveland Chapter No. 20 R. A. M.
Malta Commandery No. 10 K. T. ano
Mount Sinai Temple Mystic Shrine
also Orleans Council No. 10, R. anc
S. M. and Newport Lodge of Perfec-
ton. He was a kind husband anc
| loving father and took much comfort
by his own fire side, where peace
and Joy reigned, Mr.. and Mrs. Harri:
were greatly attached to each othe1
and their home was always open tx
those about them. He was quiet il
manners, never desiring publicity h
had high ideals of right living, hon
est in business and was possessed
of sterling character.
He leaves to mourn his sudden
death the widow and two daughter
Mrs. S. j. Smith of North Troy ant
Gertrude, employed at the Flint stor'
The only other relatives living ar
cousins Leon Peabody of st. Johns
bury, Asa Harris of Orleans, Mrs
Hiram Drown, Mrs. Charles Goddart
and l.. G. Peabody of Newport Cen
; ter.
He was one of four children tw
brothers and one sister all of whom
have passed on. The funeral will b
in charge of the Masons, with Mason
; ic services at the grave. Service
) will be conducted at his late HON
this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. II
B. Rankin officiating with burial i
the family lot at Newport Center.
Those from out of town to atten
: the services are Carl Mudgett O
Townsend, Mass. Mrs. Anna Cusso
: of Swanton, VT, Mr.. and Mrs. H. I
Smith of Orleans and w. J. Jones O
: Johnson.