The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1889-02-15
West Falrlee Genre.

Died, Feb. 9th, at his home in Bos.
ton Of bronchial consumption, Asa
SOuthworth, aged 73 years. Mr..
Southworth was born in West Fairlee
in the Blood Brook district in 1916,
and there lived until about thirty years
of age. since which time he had resid-
ed in Boston. About the year 1874,
Mr.. Southworth lost the use of one
lung, but being of strong constitution,
he in measure regained his health
and took active part in business, being
for many years member of the police
force, also constable. Being of genial
disposition he was highly esteemed by
his many friends. His remains were
brought here and inferred In The Blood
Brook cemetery. Funeral services
were held from the house of S. G..
Southworth on Saturday, the Rev. j.
w. Lees of Bradford conducting the
service. -Mrs. Lizzie G. Miller return
ed to Boston on Tuesday accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. E. j. May
Frank Chesley has moved on to the
farm owned by B. d. Morey. A Mr..
Morey of Oxford occupies the farm
vacated by Chesley.-A.S. Southworth
of Charlestown, Mass, attended the
funeral of his brother on Saturday, re-
turning to Boston on Tuesday.-The
friends of Minnie Heath gave her a
surprise party last Friday evening
Geo. Burr of Boston spent the Sabbath
with his sister, Mrs. A. H. Southworth.
Arthur Mum has the mumps.-Mrs.
Jennie Southworth and sister Lizzie of
Boston. attended the funeral of their
father in this place on Saturday last,
and were the guests of Mrs. f. ".
Churchill over the Sabbath.-Davis
and Lane cut ice at the head of the
Lake on Monday and about 500 cakes
were drawn away on Tuesday The
following is from the Weyauwega
(Wis.) Chronicle:
Died, Jan. 10Th, at his home in Baldwin's
Mills, Hon. Asa L. Baldwin, after an i'll
cess of one week.
Alr. Baldwin was born in West Fairlee,
mont, July 17ih, 1922 I'D camest0 Wis
IN III roJJ; srrtnns y Wan-
Ppcl, but soon after removeS % tle town
OtROyaltOn. In company with his BROTHER,
tlh late III. s. Baldwin, built mill and en-
gagged in the lumber business, which they
Continued until 1876, since which time, he
llKn Ills DTOuIlfT, udu tuIHCu Ills dutculioH w
and STOCK raising.
MI. Baldwin was called to fill various po-
sitions in the town in which he lived, TAX
inc lively interest in its affairs, almost
from its organization, and in 1877 represent
ed the first district OF Waupaca county in
the assembly.
Kind, courteous, companionable gener-
Gus to fault, with high moral principle
all his excellent qualities and
all his actions, he not only mer-
tied. but received the respect of all who
were intimately acquainted with him. He |
had been for several years in feeble health |
and on Christmas had an attack of a ner-
vous disorder, from which he partially re-
covered, but which returned with greater |
severity on the 9Th inst, and though all |
was done which could be, the disease had |
advanced beyond the reach of medical skill.
Mr.. Baldwin leaves Il wife, one son and |
.wo daughters to mourn his loss, and nu-
nerous friends mourn with them for one
Who will be greatly missed. Funeral ser
ices took place from the Maple Grove
,hurch, Saturday, at II clock. The SER
non was preached by Rev. C. II. Belts, as
sisted by M. l.. Eastman.