Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-27
WILMINGTON.
Death of Liberty wilder.

Liberty Wilder. whose death took place on
Monday, was born at South wardsboro December
81, 1913 He was tue youngest of family Of
seven children, all Of whom are now dead with
the exception Of Mrs. Abigail II. Cogrove, who
will reach the venerable age OF 80 II she lives
until next February. South WardsbOro, or
." wilder Hollow" was named after Joseph
Wilder, the fother Of Liberty Wilder. Mr.. Wilder
chose the occupation Of a blacksmith and worked
at his trade at South wardsboro, afterward at
Dover Centre, the blacksmith shop now standing
al that place being built especially for him. and
then removing to West Wardsboro, where he re
manned until he removed to Wilmington, Decem
Der 10, 1867. He married to Miss Artemtsia
Hunt, October i6 1873. OF this union one child
was born, Emogene Judith who was married TO
mother never lived than Mrs. Wilder, who died
AuRu-t H. le1j deeply mourned by all
Mr. Wilder has been prominent citizen Of the
town during his residence here, and his death NJ.
moves one who was most favoraby known, not
only In this town but throughout the county. In
politics he was Democrat Of the most prominent
typt. ana prided himself IN being from principle
a Nefltable odd liner For many years he was
prominent In Democratic councils. both in town
and county. He never a seeker for POLITICAL
once but an ardent supporter OF those that he
believed best fitted for the place While at times
It might be seen that he was intoerant Of O hers
Opinions, his actions were almost invariably con.
truiird by candid judgment He was a great
reader, ana was well informed upon matters OF
current interest Whatever his share OF human
faihngs, lac was "A man of strict integrity. of
rugged and unl ieldiug honor and honesty He
believed ~ sixteen ounces for pound, three feet
Tor a yard, and one hundred CENTS for dollar.
while not member he usually attended the Bar =
list church, and contributed liDerally for the.
| support OF services. He was a great lover OF
music and for many years conducted singing
schools ANA was choir leader. He was one Of the.
singers IN a campaign club that attended the
great political gathering on Strattun mountain in
$50 when Daniel Webster spoke TO one Of the
largest audiences ever gathered in Vermont.
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habits, and when he was a blacksmith his shop
was AZ neat and tidy an ordinary house. In all
matters Of business he was remarkably exact.
ne hin one rule which lie observed nearly all his
II e. never 10 IaY out money ON Monday. for h..
sad, II you do you will pay out all the week By
good business habits he accumulated handso ne.
property. He vas trustee Of the Wilmington
savings bank for . years, and a member Of the.
nnance committee for u years, and il is "A fact
Almost, II not quite, without precedent, that dur
ing those 81 years the Wilmington savings bank
has n' 1 met attn a single loss This remarkable.
record was due IN large measure 10 the sound
judgment and conservative management OF Mr.
| Wilder ana John Patch, another member Of thu.
| finance committee who has served even longer
than Mr.. Wilder Mr. Wilder possessed a remark.
ANY strong affection for his family and friends,
and his heart was full Of tenderness for those In
trouble and afction. While il is true he was a
man OF strong likes and dislikes, aud perhaps
| governed at times by prejudice he deait Justly
ana honoraby with all men, and he was pos sessed
| OF character above reproach He will be missed
| by a large circle Of friends and relatives
~, uneral services we're held al the residence Of
MI. kidder on Wednesday, Rev Mr. skinner
oHciatlng, and the Baptist choir rendering ap-
P"pIlhte music Two Of the selections were
! great favorites Of the deceased:
As for man his days are as the grass:
As a Hover of the field. so he hourisheth
For the wind paSseth over 1t and IL Is gone
And the place thereof shall know il no more"
And
/ MARX the perfect man and behold the upright,
For the end Of that man is peace.
Among the relatives prese mt were Mr.. and Miss
| Wilder Of SaXtOns River. Mr.. and Mrs Perry Of
| Mardsboro. aud Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Burdett OF
Rutland, who arrived just before the close Of the
| service Among the horal tributes was beauti-
| full wreath from the savings bank trustees, who
attended IN a body