BENJAMIN R. HUGHES. FAIR HAVEN, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
Benjamin R. Hughes expired suddenly Friday night, at 10 o'clock, at his home on River street. He had worked as usual during the day and was on the street at 8.30 about which time he went home. He retied about 10 o'clock and shortly after, Mrs. Owen R. Williams with whom he boarded heard him cry out and going to his room found him in the agonies of death. He had been a sufferer from kidney and heart troubles for years and these finally wore him out.He was born on Llandegai mountain, near Bethesda, in North Wales, in December, 1863. His father was Robert Hughes and his mother, Jane (Williams) Hughes. He came to this country in 1889, and for 14 years followed his trade, that of a tailor, in Poultney. Seven years ago he came to Fair Haven, entered the employ of Pollard and Carmody and was with them at his death. He was industrious and popular and his removal from the sphere of activity is deeply regretted.
He was a member of Eureka lodge, No 75, F and A.M., and of Owain Tudur lodge of True Ivorites.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert of Penybryn, Wales and Moses R. Hughes of Albany, New York.
His funeral was held Monday afternoon, at his late home, Rev. John R. Williams officiating. The bearers were Harry T. Hughes, R. Temple Jones, E. E. Maynard, Harry Lewis, John O. Jones and Frank E. Allen. Members of Eureka lodge were present in a body and had charge of the services at the grave in Cedar Grove cemetery.