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an interest in the place of his birth, and in farming, the 

 work of his early life. 



His interest in Agriculture induced him some years 

 since, to purchase, and occupy the farm in Bradford, 

 formerly known as the "Howe Farm," thinking that per- 

 haps he could be an Essex County farmer, and at the 

 same time, a business man in Boston. After a few years 

 experience, he concluded that both could not be prosecu- 

 ted profitably, consequently gave up his farming, and 

 confined himself to his business in Boston. 



The wish he has often expressed in late years, " that 

 he might die in the harness," was granted him, for while 

 at telephone transacting business with a customer, he fell 

 backward to the floor; after remaining three days, most of 

 the time in an unconscious state, he passed away. 



Horace P, Noyes died in Dorchester, Jan. 8, 1893, 

 aged 73 years. Mr. Noyes was born in Newbury, where 

 he owned a farm which he cultivated till within a few 

 years when he laid it down to grass, and spent his win- 

 ters in Dorchester, and his summers on his farm. He was 

 a quiet, retiring man, a good neighbor and citizen. 



Daniel Plumer died in Newbury, Dec. 2, 1 893, aged 

 70 years. He died on the farm where he was born, and 

 had always lived. He had been a member of the Society 

 for a good many years, and was well known in this part 

 of the County, being a market gardener for the last few 

 years. 



Benjamin E. Emery, who died Oct. 31, 1891, at the 

 advanced age of 93 years and six months, was perhaps as 

 intimately identified with the Agricultural interests of 

 this section and for as long a time as any man in the 

 county. I have known him well for 20 j^ears and can 

 bear testimony to his admirable judgment and skill in all 

 matters pertaining to the farm. No man knew an ox or 



