The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1884-05-21

Friday evening,
Miss Alberson, of Ashland is visiting
at her uncle's J. II. Bowlby's
Mr. John Finch, of Burlingame Kans,
is spending few days in town.
Mr.. Chas. Trip is taking vacation
from business, and spending the time
with his parents in town.
-Rev's- Warner and Gammell of the
Methodist and Congregational churches,
exchanged pulpits Sabbath morning.
The W. & L. Err. r. will ship coal
regularly from Huron, keeping reserve
supply there so that vessels may not be
delayed.
The Clarksfeld Stone Company has
pnt down the finest sawed stone ever
brought to Wellington, for walk for E..
Z. Hustled.
Mrs. L. B. Pratt has so recovered
from her recent illness as to be able to visit
the home of her parents, accompanied by
her sister Miss Lou Johnston.
w. L. Heminway has just returned
from an extensive tour through the for.
ests of West Virginia, Tor the South,) in
the interest of his lumber business.
Attention is called to notice in
another column, Of the Bronze Monument
which is erected in North Eaton, In
memory Of the soldiers Of that township.
IS. s. Houghton has made crayon
portrait of Prof. Mckee, the College
writing master at 0berlin, which the
News commends as well done and the
expression "true to nature"
The G. A. r., and the Ladies Auxiliary
Society, invite the citizens Of Wellington
10 assist in the observance Of Memorial
day in any way they may choose. BY
request of Gen. Committee.
Lee L. Warner, son of E. Y. Warner,
who graduated last June from Baldwin
University, was licensed to preach al
Mansfield and has been placed in charge
Of the church at Greenleat Kansas.
III. Thomas, as representative Of the
51st District of l. o. o. F., left for Cincin-
natti, on last Tuesday, to be gone three or
four days to attend the meeting Of the
Grand Lodge for the state Of Ohio, which
meets there this week.
The annual meeting Of the Lorain Co.
w. G. T. u, will be held at LaGrange in
in the NJ. e. Church Friday, May 23d.
Local Unions are requested to send del
egates. Mrs. Mary Woodbridge Prest of
the state W. G. r. U. will lecture in the
evening.
1t has been learned through some sur.
viyer that Mr.. Wood and family came on
deck after the collision with the steamer,
and the mate offered them suits and a
chance in the life.boat, urging them to
immediate action But Mr. Wood said
he would wait the Captains orders, and
that is the last known Of them.
Judge Barnard of Medina, went TO o
farmer who was plowing, for r. r. sub
scription, and getting only $50 where he
wanted 500, said he would be willing to
be dragged across the field, hitched 10 the
harrow, If could get the other fifty. Mr..
Bennett took him up, and the Judge made
an apron Of his lap-robe, bucklel hitch
strap under his arms, was tied to the
harrow, laid down and took the novel ride
none the worse for the same barring
little loose dirt. lie got the 800 sub
scription.
-Chas. b. Williams, formerly of Wei
lington, died of consumption at his home
in Calistoga, CAL, on the evening Of May
3D.. "He went 10 Roseville, Placer Co.,
some two months ago for a change Of
climate, and up 10 within u week of his
death he seemed to improve. AT that time
he was partially prostrated by hemorrhage
OF the lungs, only having sufficient strength
left TO enable him to make the journey
home three days subsequently, when he
was Immediately attacked by pneumonia,
and suffered intensely, until relieved by
death.n
Memorial services for the Wood
Family, lost at sea April 18th, in the
wreck of the steamer Estate of Florida"
were held at the Disciple Church Sabbath
morning. Here was where they regularly
worshiped, Mr.. Wood being one Of the
leading members, and the family were
greatly beloved and respected. The two
surviving daughters were present, and the
three orders to which Mr.. Wood belonged
10 o. F's, Masonic Lodge and Knights
of Honor attended In body, occupying
the centre of the church, which was
crowded:to its fullest capacity. The floral
tributes were very handsome. Mr.. Moore,
the pastor, conducted the solemn service
and the occasion was one Of peculiar sad
ness.