Harry E. Corkins, a well-known resident of this place, died at his home Tuesday morning as the result of an injury received upon the head a short time previously. He was holding a fence stake in a position to be driving into the ground by Frank Watkins, who was assisting in the work. As the ax descended if flew from the helve and struck Mr. Corkins squarely on the head, cutting the scalp and crushing in the skull. He lingered through the day Monday, but at night he became unconscious and delirious. Dr. Brown was summoned from North Adams and the operation of removing the fractured bones was performed but Mr. Corkins did not rally and died at about 8 o'clock. Mr. Corkins was the oldest of seven children born to Elisha J. and Gracia Corkins of Jacksonville. He was born June 22, 1865, and was thus nearly 39 years of age. He was married on Feb. 27, 1894, to Miss Minnie E. Ripley, daughter of the late Charles Ripley, who survives her husband. For the past eight or nine years Mr. Corkins has been engaged in the grain business extensively and has been a prominent citizen of the place. He has been in favor of public improvements and was always counted on to assist in any good purpose and his untimely death brings sorrow to the entire community. He was a past master of Social lodge, F. & A.M., and also belonged to the chapter and commandery of Brattleboro. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at the Universalist church and it is expected that a large number of friends and relatives will be present; also a number of the Masonic fraternity from Brattleboro. Rev. Mr. Mathison will conduct the exercises, and the Knights Templar service will also be used.
Vermont Phoenix, May 27, 1904
Vermont Phoenix, May 27, 1904
Harry E. Corkins, a well-known resident of this place, died at his home Tuesday morning as the result of an injury received upon the head a short time previously. He was holding a fence stake in a position to be driving into the ground by Frank Watkins, who was assisting in the work. As the ax descended if flew from the helve and struck Mr. Corkins squarely on the head, cutting the scalp and crushing in the skull. He lingered through the day Monday, but at night he became unconscious and delirious. Dr. Brown was summoned from North Adams and the operation of removing the fractured bones was performed but Mr. Corkins did not rally and died at about 8 o'clock. Mr. Corkins was the oldest of seven children born to Elisha J. and Gracia Corkins of Jacksonville. He was born June 22, 1865, and was thus nearly 39 years of age. He was married on Feb. 27, 1894, to Miss Minnie E. Ripley, daughter of the late Charles Ripley, who survives her husband. For the past eight or nine years Mr. Corkins has been engaged in the grain business extensively and has been a prominent citizen of the place. He has been in favor of public improvements and was always counted on to assist in any good purpose and his untimely death brings sorrow to the entire community. He was a past master of Social lodge, F. & A.M., and also belonged to the chapter and commandery of Brattleboro. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at the Universalist church and it is expected that a large number of friends and relatives will be present; also a number of the Masonic fraternity from Brattleboro. Rev. Mr. Mathison will conduct the exercises, and the Knights Templar service will also be used.
Vermont Phoenix, May 27, 1904
Vermont Phoenix, May 27, 1904
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