News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-09-13
DEATH OF ,ADOLPHUS B.
COLLINS

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announce the death of one Of Hyde
Parks esteemed townsmen, Adolphus
B. Collins, which occurred last Thurs
day morning of cerebral hemorrhage,
following a few days of serious ill
ness. He had not been in good health
for several years, but was able to be
about until recently, when his decline
became very noticeable.
The funeral was held from his late
home at Breezy Hill Sunday after
noon, the Rev. w. T. Best of Norris
vile officiating, speaking impress
sively of the life and character of
the deceased and giving words of
comfort to the bereaved ones. A dele
cation of members of Vincinta
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, were
present and Past Chancellor w. H.
Duthie followed the clergyman with
the orders tribute to the deceased
brother.
The bearers were Fred Rand, a
brother in-law, and Arthur, Oscar
and Herman Campbell, cousins.
After the committal service, the
Knights of Pythias delegation gath
cred about the grave and there rem
dered their impressive burial service
under the direction of Brother
Duthie.
Adolphus B. Collins was born in
Morristown, Dec. II, 1866, being the
eldest son of the late Ambrose c.
and Lucretia (Herrick) Collins. He
is survived by one brother, Elbridge
B., of this town, and six sisters,
ho 20 II No o1 of
Hyde Park, Mrs. Lou Rand of La
coma, Delta, teacher in the Bel
lows Falls high school, and Leila and
Ida, trained nurses at Burlington.
He also is survived by numerous
relatives, among them the venerable
Rev. Rufus w. Collins, an uncle, of
Moscow, aged 80 years.
When lad the family moved to
this town and located on the farm at
Centerville. When young man he
went to Barre, where he became an
expert engineer, and for several years
was the machinist at one of the large
stone sheds there. Some Is years
ago, on account of poor health, he
left that position and returned to
Hyde Park, which had since been his
home. He took an active interest in
town affairs and for several years
served as lister, rendering valuable
service in that capacity. He also
served as justice of the peace, a posi-
ton he held at the time of his death.
He was frequently called to settle
estates, and in all these and like
positions his sound judgment and
careful consideration met with gen.
eral approval.
In his death the town loses valu-
able citizen, his neighbors a genial
companion, and his family a devoted
and loving brother. "After life's fit
full fever" rest comes to him who
made brave and prolonged fight yet
bore all with patience.
The large floral tribute bespeaks
the high esteem in which he was held
by his neighbors and friends.
Sincere sympathy goes out to the
bereaved family, with the hope that
they may find that comfort and con-
ISOLATION which comes from Him who
doeth all things well.
Among those from out of town who
came to attend the funeral were Rev.
and Mrs. r. w. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ward Collins and family, Mrs. Lucy
Davis and Albert Collins from
Stowe; Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Camp
bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell,
Lawrence Campbell, G. H. Pape, Miss
Alice Pape, Mrs. Nellie Casson, Mr..
and@M w. T. Campbell and son and
John Hyland of Barre, Mr.. Hyland
representing the National Associa-
ton of Stationery Engineers; Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kendall and Mr.. and
Mrs. Claud Kendall of WolcOtt; Mrs.
Sarah Kendall of Hardwick; Mr.. and
Mrs. B. A. Thomas of johnson; Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Thomas, Mr., and
Mrs Elmer Smalley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Skinner, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L.
Gates, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Herrick,
the Misses Myra and Bertha Herrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Calkins and DR..
George Bates Of Morrisville