Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-08-29
WILMINGTON COLUMN.

The Annual Fair Death Of mrs. Benztt
Boyd Reunion Of Ware Family RE
union Proceeding --sundny Services
summer Visitors Local Hnppenings,
etc., etc.
At the agricultural meeting on Tuesday
evening, the expression was practically
unanimous TO hold the fair this fall as usual.
The date is fixed for Sept "a, aud ar
rangements have been made for. pleasant
day. Nearly or quite 800 will be offered
in premiums, to be awarded in the discre
ton Of the several committees. No reason
exists to hinder an excellent exhibition and
it is hoped that every one will manifest in
terest and zeal.
Mrs. Boyd widow Of the late Benzil Boyd,
died on Tuesday, aged "A years and eight
months the cause being prostration, induc-
ed by a severe cold. In the death Of Mrs
Boyd the last of family of 10 passes away
and large circle Of friends aud relatives
mourn her loss. Mrs. Boyd was sister TO
William Ray, who died a number of years
ago For the past 10 years she has lived
in New York and Brooklyn, with this ex.
ception her life was passed in Wilmington
Mrs. Boyd was much interested in our re
cent reunion, and wrote letter in response
TO the invitation sent her, which for chirog-
raphy, composition and punctuation was
remarkable for a woman of her age. She
little realized that in coming 10 Wilmington
on that Joyous occasion, she was returning
TO her old home to die. She leaves six chill
dren to lament her death-Mrs. Ray, who
is now travelling in Europe, Mrs. Newell
and Miss Alice Of New York whose priv
lege it was to attend their mother in her
last hours, e G. Boyd, at whose house her
death occurred, Leslie ID. Boyd, Ida Grove,
Iowa, and Horace w. Boyd Of Lewistown,
Montana The funeral was held Thursday
at the Methodist church, Rev. J.. z Tucker
officiating.
The history Of the reunion proceedings
is being printed at the Times office 800
copies will be issued. The work is being
done in a first class manner, and every one
interested in the town will wish a copy.
To lessen expense few advertisements
will be received
The text of the pastors sermon at the
Methodist church last Sunday was Phil
ii, , Following Christ does not mean imi
tating the example, or oheyiug the com
mands Of the historical Christ, but obedience
to the dictation Of the indwelling Christ
This is not the voice Of conscience, for con
science, like the judgment, becomes pervert-
ed 1t is not the dictates Of reason. for il
leads contrary N human reason To follow
the indwellng Christ insures strength and
grace aud glory.
Republican caucus is warned for Sat
urday evening, at the town hall. TO nomi
nate a town representative aud justices Of
the peace 1t is hoped that there will be
full attendance.
The delegates chosen to represent the
Universalist society in state convention did
not attend.
Rev. Mr. Bush. who has filed the Con
rregational pulpit dnring the absence Of
Rev Mr. Hyde, closes his labors next Sun
day and will return to Yale college
There seems 10 be hut one expression in
regard to the town clock recently placed in
the belfry OF the Uuiversalist church, and
that is of the highest satisfaction.
Whom are you going TO vote for to repre-
sent us at Montpelier The contest will be
one having three sides, Judging from pres
ent Indications.
Mrs John s. Stanley has been very i'll
the past week, but we are pleased to state
that she is now gaining
Henry A Bughee has bought the house
On West Main street belonging to the estate
Of Mrs. Gorham.
Our village schools began on Monday
the upper department under Walter +
King Of Marlboro aud the lower depart
ment under Miss Nellie j. Rice OF Wards
boro. Both are excellec' teachers and we
anticipate successful schools.
Little Archie Winchester was run over
on Wednesday evening near Parnelee's
store, but fortunately escaped serious in
jury.
We are glad to learn that the school
house in district No. II is TO be extensively
repaired.
very pleasant occasion was the reunion
on Monday at Ray pond Of "a members
of the Ware family The day was passed
in pleasant social intercourse, with boating,
music aud other exercises, which go to
make up the pleasure of such gatherings:
an additional interest and pleasure was
realized from the fact that the old home
stead was near by, thus reviving memories
of childhood days.
c. II Parmelee is receiving the new
school books which are to be used in our
schools exclusively after Jan. /, Old
books received in part payment for the new
ones
Frank Doneson of New York, wife aud
child, mother and sister, were thrown from
a carriage on Tuesla aud Mrs. Donelsons
emo" was quite seriously injured.
The Grand Army boys will furnish re
freshments on the fair grounds Sept "a,
and will be literally patronized without
doubt
Work has begun on the Universalist
church, and extensive repairs will he made.
S T Davenport has given three ad-
dresses upon the political issues Of the day
this week
Prof. Hoyt Of Schenectady, y. Y. gave
an interesting exhibition of his trained dogs
last evening.
The annual reunion of the Childs family
was held on Thursday at Raponda. About
40 were present, and the occasion was most
ni)yabe
Owing to the oureceipt of inside pages
from New York, the Times has only four
pages this week instead Of eight