CLASS OF 1894
Dr. Edwin Emery Jones was killed near North Stratford, N. H., on the night of December 28, when his automobile went over an embankment and plunged for a distance of fifty feet.
Dr. Jones was the son of John and Martha L. (Wales) Jones, and was born in Loudon, N. H., January 4, 1870. He fitted for college at Pembroke Academy, and in 1888 entered college with the class of 1892. He remained but one year, but returned to Hanover in the summer of 1891, entering the Medical School. In 1888 he was a member of the freshman football team. At that time medical students were eligible to intercollegiate athletics, and he played on the varsity teams of 1891, 1892, and 1893, being captain in the last year.
From 1894 to 1897 Dr. Jones practiced at Norwich, Vt., and in 1897-8 at Concord, N. H. ,In 1898 he removed to Colebrook, N. H., where he continued in practice for the rest of his life, soon becoming the leading physician of that section. His cordial manner, fine character, and acknowledged skill won him the trust and admiration of the community, and he was influential in all its affairs. His life was a fine exemplification of the spirit of service.
He was largely instrumental in the establishment of Colebrook Hospital, and was a trustee of Colebrook Academy. He was prominent in Masonry, an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Methodist church.
July 3, 1894, Dr. Jones was married to Maude E., daughter of Edwin P. and Diantha (Carver) Northrup of Suncook, N. H., who survives him, with sone son, Ralph Northrup Jones.
