EDWIN BROWN FLAGG

Well Known Citizen Passed Away Yesterday After Short Illness.

(April 29, 1913)

   The death of Edwin B. Flagg occurred yesterday at the home of Millard C. Loomis, where he has resided for many years.  The community was shocked to learn of Mr. Flagg's serious condition a few days ago, few appreciating that he had been feeling ill.  Typhoid fever was the cause of death, and the disease must have been greatly advanced before he gave up.

   Edwin Brown Flagg was born in Smithville February 13, 1863, and was the son of Henry and Sarah Mosher Flagg.  He was educated at Oxford Academy, and a few years later became a clerk in the store of Carl & McNeil.  In a short time he entered into partnership with Oscar J. Carhart and purchased the Tyner Butter and Cheese factory, which they conducted for some time.  After they disposed of the business to George Stiles, Mr. Flagg worked his farm for a short time, and in January, 1902, came to Oxford and succeeded the late George Rugg as rural delivery carrier on route No. 1.  In January, 1909, he became deputy postmaster under M. D. McNeil, and continued in the post office till February of this year.  As a carrier and official in the post office Mr. Flagg was efficient and courteous, and had the regard and respect of the public to a high degree.

   Mr. Flagg was a member and vestryman of St. Paul's church, a past master of Oxford lodge, No. 175, F. & A. M., a member of Oxford chapter, No. 254, R. A. M., and of Norwich Commandery, No. 46 Knights Templars.  He was a man of sterling integrity, conscientious and in the performance of duty, genial and social.

   He is survived by one sister, Mrs. M. D. McNeil; and his niece, Mrs. M. C. Loomis, with whom he made his home.

   The funeral will be held at the house Thursday afternoon at 2:30, and will be private.  The service at the grave will be in charge of Norwich Comandery, and Oxford Lodge No. 175, F. & A. M. will act as escort.

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