Source, Rutland Weekly Herald--Thur. Dec. 14, 1905. Page 1. KILLED BY FALLING LIMB. L. M. Cragin Was Chopping Tree on His Place Near Springfield, Had Been Prominent in Affairs of the Town. Springfield, Dec. 10--A falling limb caused the death of Lucius Cragin while he was chopping trees on his place, about two miles from here, yesterday morning. Mr. Cragin had held many town offices and was twice republican candidate for representative. He was prominent in church and social affairs in this town, and was a trustee and deacon of the Universalist society. He was a member of Black River commandery, No. 384, U.O.G.C.; Springfield lodge, No.42, I.O.O.F., and grange No. 114, P.H. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby