Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1880-01-23
FRANK WILSON'S TRAGIC
DEATH,
By Miss Amelia Thropp.

By Miss Amelia Thropp.
Frank Wilson was a young maj
~ his twentieth yeaf, residing in tn,
city of Washington. He was singu
larly gifUed, aud noted for mora
worth. His parents were wealthy
and he bad ever. had bis slightest
wish gratifed. Prosperity did mo-
spoil him. He early embraced
christianity, and his pure life and ex.
.emplary habits were the admiration
of all whozknew him. He was tC
his parents the tenderest of sons and
the idol of their hearts. Frank wal
a tall well formed, handsome young
man with blue eyes and sunny hair
added to light, sunny nature, one
of those human beings wishing al
so well, feeling so kindly to humani
ty in general, that all who know
them wish them God speed on life'e
journey. Such natures gather the
blossoms as they pass along, leav-
ing the thorns; to know them is to
love them; to wish them anything
is to wish them well, r.
On Decoration Day, in compsny
with two intimate friends, near his
own age, he concluded to go TO dec
crate the soldiers graves.
The morning sun shone forth with
unusual splendor, making Franks
heart beat light and gay as be look.
ed up at the light blue dome that
arched over him. SThe king of day
emerged from bed of crimson and
gold colored clouds and moved slow
ly up the heavens, making the dew
which shone upon the grass glitter
like jems in its rays.
1t was the season when the earth,
like a great flower, is afioat in space
Sleet and snow are lost in the dis.
itance of the year, storming away in
some northern region. The butter
flies begin to come forth, looking as
if all fairy-land had wiped theil
brushes upon them in sport, in the
freedom of their will, and Ignorance
of their minds. The birds, the poets
of creation sang aloud in their Re
deemer's praise.
. Mamma said: "Frank, we could
not have lovelier day, and 1 have
flowers enough, to- decorate the
graves of number of poor. fellows
who died for their country" 44
As he passed through the door
way out upon the broad avenue, hi
mothers eyes followed him, and he
heart was happy as she gazed on hel
beautiful, richly gifted son. 5000
bless you, my boy," she exclaimed
mentally, as his beloved form fade(
farther and farther from view, ''fo,
never have you given care to. you
parents" -S5Lf.I} ~. - -. -.
As she stood, Frank turned Will
one of what we call singular. coinci
dences, and stood for moment gaz
ing at his mother. He raised hi
hat and kissed his hand to her anC
then vanished. Z TN
"He is so beautiful, so good" ex
claimed she returning his salute
"Oh God ! l thank thee for th'
treasure thou hast given. ," sli'i
With two companions Frank, hur
ried along, the fresh spring air in
Vigorating him.. F7.sa ,aa
81 say, boys" said Frank, CIV,
~should never forget the fine fellow
that gave their lives for the granC
old Republic, that it should be {
union, then, now,and forever. I'll
grand country and the man wouIC
be a coward who would not fight TO
it"
eWell said, Frank" they exclaim
ed, we are ready for a aspeech."
s''Weil;' he replied, "my inclina
tions don'trun that way; it woult
not do for US all to be gifted, bat o
course" :" said he laughing, and tap
ping his forehead, Git is all here, bu
1.-The trouble is to getit OUT Oh, yor
see it is like a pump without a han
{ die; you admire the quotation?"
"You are fishing for a compli
ment, you know people all admi
that you are destined to be a grea
man if you ive.", ",----o, .,.---t-,
Hold on please, y SAID Frank
ssdon't make me vain in the start, o
] will amount to nothing. gI 9littl
encouragement does well enough
but too much is dangerous. But
you will have it so, here is the gfea
Frank Wilson that is to be,'' ex
claimed he in mock gravity raisiny
his hat, 'sif he don't stumble by ttI
way, the ground naturally beinl
slippery"
He stood for a moment looking a
lit were, farinto the distance. Hav
you-heHef seen boys looking so, pen
etrating, as it were, the misty fu
ture, carving out, as it were, i
Etbolght a5destinya
He was one destined to get th
prizes in life, energetic, ambitious
not satisfied like many to merel
have an existence. Onward BOYS
ever upward, follow the eagle
course, but keep true to the line Q
duty.
They took carriage and arrive
in due time, taking an active pal
were well pleased with the effeC
produced. s.
"Boys," said Frank, 81 wish En-
was here, that little girl of mine,yo
i know, she is such tender-hearte,
affectionate little soul, she TAX,
great interest in anything like this,
"When's that affair coming off
won't you hurry up and let US hay
dance at the wedding ?"
"In the fall, boys, if you will kee
| the secret.