DEATH OF A.G. OSGOOD --- Senior Member of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy Co. Life-Long Resident Arthur G. Osgood, life-long resident of Randolph and one of its most prominent businessmen, passed away at his home on School street Friday afternoon. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy, Mr. Osgood being stricken with an attack Thursday morning from which he did not rally. He had been in ill health for two years, suffering from high blood pressure. In August and again in November of this year Mr. Osgood was confined to the bed over several weeks and at other times he had been obliged to exercise the utmost caution not to over exert. His wife and daughter, Elsie, were with him at the time of his death. Miss Cora Osgood, who is employed in Boston, arrived too late to be with her father.
Arthur Gilman Osgood was born in East Randolph on the farm just opposite the Tunbridge road Feb. 5, 1857, the son of William Osgood and Dolly Higgins Smith. He claimed direct lineage to John Osgood who settled in Andover, Mass., coming from England in the year 1638. Educated in the village school and at Montpelier seminary, Mr. Osgood began his business career in his native town in 1885 when he went into partnership with W.E. Carter in the proprietorship of the village store previously owned by Mr. Carter alone. Two years later he bought out his partner and conducted the store alone until 1900, when it was sold to F.G. and Harry Sprague.
Mr. Osgood came to Randolph village in 1902, following two years as New England agent for the International Harvester company. He bought the Chadwick Brothers' plow factory and entered upon his life work, that of transforming a small plow shop to one of Randolph's largest manufactories and one recognized throughout New England for its superior product. In 1904 Mr. Osgood took into partnership with him C.C. Roundy and later, in 1908, W.R. Sargent entered the firm and it was incorporated under the name of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy company. Messrs. Roundy and Sargent have both since dropped from active membership and C.C. Morse and P.B. Daniels have entered. As treasurer and senior member of the corporation Mr. Osgood devoted his untiring effort to the stabilizing and enlarging of the firm. His keen foresight and sound judgment has been inseparably linked with the progress of this establishment, and his wide acquaintanceship has proven invaluable.
Mr. Osgood's other business connections included the office of treasurer of the Columbia Lumber Co. of Vancouver, B.C., which association brought him an extended acquaintanceship in his several trips to the Pacific coast and other far western points in its interest.
In 1883 the deceased married Annie H. Davenport, daughter of Dr. George Davenport of East Randolph. To the couple were born three daughters, Cora Davenport and Marion Elsie, who survive, and Ina A., who died at an early age. The mother passed away suddenly in February, 1912. Later Mr. Osgood was united in marriage to May Kibbee, also of East Randolph, who survives him. A half-brother, E.W. Smith of Wells River, also survives.
Looming large among the virtues of the life just closed was his love of family and home. His joy was in the happiness of his wife and daughters and his return has been the love and consideration of which he was so deserving.
In political life Mr. Osgood was a Republican. e was postmaster at East Randolph during the Harrison administration and was selectman for a period of 11 years. In 1896 he was elected representative from Randolph to the Vermont legislature by the largest majority ever polled in this town to that time. The office of village trustee and that of justice of the peace were also held by Mr. Osgood for several years.
As a deacon in Bethany church and for many years superintendent of the Sunday school he was always prominent in church work and injected into his everyday life the precepts of his religion. He was a member of Phoenix lodge, F. and A.M., holding the office of treasurer for a long period; also a member of the United Commercial Travellers and the New England Implement Dealers' association.
The funeral was held from Bethany church Monday afternoon, Rev. Fraser Metzger officiating. Burial was in South View cemetery beside his first wife. The bearers were C.C. Roundy, C.C. Morse, P.B. Daniels, A.A. Chadwick, H.M. Gaylord and Dr. L.A. Russlow. Those from away to be present at the funeral not already noted included Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich of South Royalton and Miss Fleda Martin of Brandon. [Herald and News, Randolph, Vermont, Thurs., December 29, 1921, p.1]
Arthur Gilman Osgood was born in East Randolph on the farm just opposite the Tunbridge road Feb. 5, 1857, the son of William Osgood and Dolly Higgins Smith. He claimed direct lineage to John Osgood who settled in Andover, Mass., coming from England in the year 1638. Educated in the village school and at Montpelier seminary, Mr. Osgood began his business career in his native town in 1885 when he went into partnership with W.E. Carter in the proprietorship of the village store previously owned by Mr. Carter alone. Two years later he bought out his partner and conducted the store alone until 1900, when it was sold to F.G. and Harry Sprague.
Mr. Osgood came to Randolph village in 1902, following two years as New England agent for the International Harvester company. He bought the Chadwick Brothers' plow factory and entered upon his life work, that of transforming a small plow shop to one of Randolph's largest manufactories and one recognized throughout New England for its superior product. In 1904 Mr. Osgood took into partnership with him C.C. Roundy and later, in 1908, W.R. Sargent entered the firm and it was incorporated under the name of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy company. Messrs. Roundy and Sargent have both since dropped from active membership and C.C. Morse and P.B. Daniels have entered. As treasurer and senior member of the corporation Mr. Osgood devoted his untiring effort to the stabilizing and enlarging of the firm. His keen foresight and sound judgment has been inseparably linked with the progress of this establishment, and his wide acquaintanceship has proven invaluable.
Mr. Osgood's other business connections included the office of treasurer of the Columbia Lumber Co. of Vancouver, B.C., which association brought him an extended acquaintanceship in his several trips to the Pacific coast and other far western points in its interest.
In 1883 the deceased married Annie H. Davenport, daughter of Dr. George Davenport of East Randolph. To the couple were born three daughters, Cora Davenport and Marion Elsie, who survive, and Ina A., who died at an early age. The mother passed away suddenly in February, 1912. Later Mr. Osgood was united in marriage to May Kibbee, also of East Randolph, who survives him. A half-brother, E.W. Smith of Wells River, also survives.
Looming large among the virtues of the life just closed was his love of family and home. His joy was in the happiness of his wife and daughters and his return has been the love and consideration of which he was so deserving.
In political life Mr. Osgood was a Republican. e was postmaster at East Randolph during the Harrison administration and was selectman for a period of 11 years. In 1896 he was elected representative from Randolph to the Vermont legislature by the largest majority ever polled in this town to that time. The office of village trustee and that of justice of the peace were also held by Mr. Osgood for several years.
As a deacon in Bethany church and for many years superintendent of the Sunday school he was always prominent in church work and injected into his everyday life the precepts of his religion. He was a member of Phoenix lodge, F. and A.M., holding the office of treasurer for a long period; also a member of the United Commercial Travellers and the New England Implement Dealers' association.
The funeral was held from Bethany church Monday afternoon, Rev. Fraser Metzger officiating. Burial was in South View cemetery beside his first wife. The bearers were C.C. Roundy, C.C. Morse, P.B. Daniels, A.A. Chadwick, H.M. Gaylord and Dr. L.A. Russlow. Those from away to be present at the funeral not already noted included Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich of South Royalton and Miss Fleda Martin of Brandon. [Herald and News, Randolph, Vermont, Thurs., December 29, 1921, p.1]
DEATH OF A.G. OSGOOD --- Senior Member of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy Co. Life-Long Resident Arthur G. Osgood, life-long resident of Randolph and one of its most prominent businessmen, passed away at his home on School street Friday afternoon. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy, Mr. Osgood being stricken with an attack Thursday morning from which he did not rally. He had been in ill health for two years, suffering from high blood pressure. In August and again in November of this year Mr. Osgood was confined to the bed over several weeks and at other times he had been obliged to exercise the utmost caution not to over exert. His wife and daughter, Elsie, were with him at the time of his death. Miss Cora Osgood, who is employed in Boston, arrived too late to be with her father.
Arthur Gilman Osgood was born in East Randolph on the farm just opposite the Tunbridge road Feb. 5, 1857, the son of William Osgood and Dolly Higgins Smith. He claimed direct lineage to John Osgood who settled in Andover, Mass., coming from England in the year 1638. Educated in the village school and at Montpelier seminary, Mr. Osgood began his business career in his native town in 1885 when he went into partnership with W.E. Carter in the proprietorship of the village store previously owned by Mr. Carter alone. Two years later he bought out his partner and conducted the store alone until 1900, when it was sold to F.G. and Harry Sprague.
Mr. Osgood came to Randolph village in 1902, following two years as New England agent for the International Harvester company. He bought the Chadwick Brothers' plow factory and entered upon his life work, that of transforming a small plow shop to one of Randolph's largest manufactories and one recognized throughout New England for its superior product. In 1904 Mr. Osgood took into partnership with him C.C. Roundy and later, in 1908, W.R. Sargent entered the firm and it was incorporated under the name of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy company. Messrs. Roundy and Sargent have both since dropped from active membership and C.C. Morse and P.B. Daniels have entered. As treasurer and senior member of the corporation Mr. Osgood devoted his untiring effort to the stabilizing and enlarging of the firm. His keen foresight and sound judgment has been inseparably linked with the progress of this establishment, and his wide acquaintanceship has proven invaluable.
Mr. Osgood's other business connections included the office of treasurer of the Columbia Lumber Co. of Vancouver, B.C., which association brought him an extended acquaintanceship in his several trips to the Pacific coast and other far western points in its interest.
In 1883 the deceased married Annie H. Davenport, daughter of Dr. George Davenport of East Randolph. To the couple were born three daughters, Cora Davenport and Marion Elsie, who survive, and Ina A., who died at an early age. The mother passed away suddenly in February, 1912. Later Mr. Osgood was united in marriage to May Kibbee, also of East Randolph, who survives him. A half-brother, E.W. Smith of Wells River, also survives.
Looming large among the virtues of the life just closed was his love of family and home. His joy was in the happiness of his wife and daughters and his return has been the love and consideration of which he was so deserving.
In political life Mr. Osgood was a Republican. e was postmaster at East Randolph during the Harrison administration and was selectman for a period of 11 years. In 1896 he was elected representative from Randolph to the Vermont legislature by the largest majority ever polled in this town to that time. The office of village trustee and that of justice of the peace were also held by Mr. Osgood for several years.
As a deacon in Bethany church and for many years superintendent of the Sunday school he was always prominent in church work and injected into his everyday life the precepts of his religion. He was a member of Phoenix lodge, F. and A.M., holding the office of treasurer for a long period; also a member of the United Commercial Travellers and the New England Implement Dealers' association.
The funeral was held from Bethany church Monday afternoon, Rev. Fraser Metzger officiating. Burial was in South View cemetery beside his first wife. The bearers were C.C. Roundy, C.C. Morse, P.B. Daniels, A.A. Chadwick, H.M. Gaylord and Dr. L.A. Russlow. Those from away to be present at the funeral not already noted included Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich of South Royalton and Miss Fleda Martin of Brandon. [Herald and News, Randolph, Vermont, Thurs., December 29, 1921, p.1]
Arthur Gilman Osgood was born in East Randolph on the farm just opposite the Tunbridge road Feb. 5, 1857, the son of William Osgood and Dolly Higgins Smith. He claimed direct lineage to John Osgood who settled in Andover, Mass., coming from England in the year 1638. Educated in the village school and at Montpelier seminary, Mr. Osgood began his business career in his native town in 1885 when he went into partnership with W.E. Carter in the proprietorship of the village store previously owned by Mr. Carter alone. Two years later he bought out his partner and conducted the store alone until 1900, when it was sold to F.G. and Harry Sprague.
Mr. Osgood came to Randolph village in 1902, following two years as New England agent for the International Harvester company. He bought the Chadwick Brothers' plow factory and entered upon his life work, that of transforming a small plow shop to one of Randolph's largest manufactories and one recognized throughout New England for its superior product. In 1904 Mr. Osgood took into partnership with him C.C. Roundy and later, in 1908, W.R. Sargent entered the firm and it was incorporated under the name of Sargent, Osgood & Roundy company. Messrs. Roundy and Sargent have both since dropped from active membership and C.C. Morse and P.B. Daniels have entered. As treasurer and senior member of the corporation Mr. Osgood devoted his untiring effort to the stabilizing and enlarging of the firm. His keen foresight and sound judgment has been inseparably linked with the progress of this establishment, and his wide acquaintanceship has proven invaluable.
Mr. Osgood's other business connections included the office of treasurer of the Columbia Lumber Co. of Vancouver, B.C., which association brought him an extended acquaintanceship in his several trips to the Pacific coast and other far western points in its interest.
In 1883 the deceased married Annie H. Davenport, daughter of Dr. George Davenport of East Randolph. To the couple were born three daughters, Cora Davenport and Marion Elsie, who survive, and Ina A., who died at an early age. The mother passed away suddenly in February, 1912. Later Mr. Osgood was united in marriage to May Kibbee, also of East Randolph, who survives him. A half-brother, E.W. Smith of Wells River, also survives.
Looming large among the virtues of the life just closed was his love of family and home. His joy was in the happiness of his wife and daughters and his return has been the love and consideration of which he was so deserving.
In political life Mr. Osgood was a Republican. e was postmaster at East Randolph during the Harrison administration and was selectman for a period of 11 years. In 1896 he was elected representative from Randolph to the Vermont legislature by the largest majority ever polled in this town to that time. The office of village trustee and that of justice of the peace were also held by Mr. Osgood for several years.
As a deacon in Bethany church and for many years superintendent of the Sunday school he was always prominent in church work and injected into his everyday life the precepts of his religion. He was a member of Phoenix lodge, F. and A.M., holding the office of treasurer for a long period; also a member of the United Commercial Travellers and the New England Implement Dealers' association.
The funeral was held from Bethany church Monday afternoon, Rev. Fraser Metzger officiating. Burial was in South View cemetery beside his first wife. The bearers were C.C. Roundy, C.C. Morse, P.B. Daniels, A.A. Chadwick, H.M. Gaylord and Dr. L.A. Russlow. Those from away to be present at the funeral not already noted included Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich of South Royalton and Miss Fleda Martin of Brandon. [Herald and News, Randolph, Vermont, Thurs., December 29, 1921, p.1]
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