Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-19

DEATH OF A PROMINENT WILMINGTON NATIVE
Mr.. Charles q. Lincoln, who died at his home in
New York gu Tuesday, was born IN Wilmington 10
1920. As a young miu he went toto the law ONCE of
Trenor W. Park In II -nuington, In 1850 he accom-.
panied Mr. PARK to California, aud for about two
years was editor Of paper at Marysye in that stat
and at one time was member Ut the Cao rnia House
vt Representatives.. Mr. Prkis law irm had the set
Element of mauy Of the important spanish aud grant
claims, aud Nc. Lincoln was their trusted and conf
dental AGENT aud at time had charge VI the cele.
hrated Miriposa estate Iu 1868 Nc. Park returned
TO his uome at Bennington, Nc. Liuolln accompany
tug him. MT, Lincoln was hen made cashier Of the
First National bank Of North Beuuiuqton which no.
stiou be held unit Mr.. Park went to New York city
aud became actively engaged IN railroad and steam.
boat enterprises. Nc. Lincoln also assumed charge
Of Mr.. Parba confidential business. Mr Liuooln did
not actively engage ia bushes until tue erection OF
the Erie railroad, when be became It's treasurer. He
had large circle ut irteuds was well known 10 the
Hnanciai circles Of New York and was promi,eat
member Of the Lotus club Nc. Lucnn was never
married, aud has rel ,tives n,arrr than nephew.
A meeting o. tue Wilmington agricultural society
Is called to be held at the town hall Tuesday evening
Dec 23d, at o'clock The question to b. discussed
is Are our agricultural fairs advantage to the
town. general attendance is expected. The la
dies are especially invited to be present..
The apple, seeds secured at the cider mill this fall
were shipped last week.
David Spencer has moved to the village.
DE-. Titus and wife are away for few dsys
The variety troup which advertised to show here
Monday, Tuesday aud wednesday failed to Keep their
engagement.
-"Christmss is coming" we should Judge iy the
Miss Hattie Wheeler Is teaching school at soutb
Newfane.
About 1875 attended the crystal wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. @. Boyd last Monday evening. An en-
j0yaOle time IL reported.
The marriage Of Frank II. Alvord and Nav A
Hicks took place at Mr. II Mann, Jr.s lat Tuesday
morning They Immediately started for Springfield
Mass.
Edward Bell Is at work in o. o. Wares store
The tinshop which has been closed for some time
will be opened next Monday.
Harvey Ware visited Mr.. and Mrs. Schuyler and
friends in town this week.
A party Of old ladies visited Mrs Eliza Cobb YES
terday (Thursday) 1t being her sOth birthday.
The ladies Of the Unversalist society are making
arrangements for grand time Christmas eve, the
Congregational society will also have exercises and
Christmas tree and the Methodist society hold socl
able.
Harry Batchelder is at home on short visit
A little furry Of snow this week, bnt pretty rough
sleighng.
DIR. A. J. Rice has returned from Montreal
Mr. Frank E. Titus has returned from Brooklyp
Miss Lincoln came with him
The ladies' Of the Unversalist society had a very
pleasant sociable last evening.
Albert NJ. johnson IL In Arlington.
The receipts OF the Congregational fair last week
were over $40.
"A cold snap put 10 an appearance yeste rday morn
Ing, with another grip this morning.