The Press., 1896-12-10
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 county we doubt if any one was more high ly esteemed by his many friends an d fellow-townsmen for his sterling integrity, genuine worth and kindly nature, than Elisha Pearl of the town of Lisbon. Mr. Pearl has lived here over fifty years. He first came to Wisconsin from Windham county, Conn.,, in 1889, again in 1841, and located near Merton. Returning east he married Sarah Trowbridge of Ashford Conn.,, and in 1848 came west again to improve his farm, on which he has resid- ed until his death, which occurred Friday Nov. 20th, at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 13 days. MT. Pearl has not been actively engaged in farming for many years, but leased his lands, and lived quietly in his comfortable home. His health has gradually failed since the death of his wife on Feb. last. He was about daily, how ever, and drove to the village on Friday, the 9th, On his re- turn he complained of great fatigue. On the 9th he commenced to fail rapidly, lying in semi-comatose state the last ten days. His funeral was held in the Merton Baptist church on Monday at Il o'clock. Of four sons two survive-Edward s. of of Merrillan, this State, and Eugene, who resides in New York City; Philip H. died Aug. IA, 1887, and Frank Richmond, April 15. 1856. Philip left two children, a daughter, Eugenia, who resides with her grandfather, Wells Spencer, in Hazard vile, Conn.,, and son, Spencer, who has lived with his grandfather, MT. Pearl, since the death of their mother, Mary Spencer, who died March 16, 48a1.- W0~kes50 ( (Wisc09asi7a) Freeman. Nov. 96,
 MT. Pearl was born in 1919 in Phoenix vile. He attended Wesleyan Academy at Wtlbraham, and was we'll known, pre- vious to 1842, in Ashford, Hartford and West Brookfeld, Mass. He served two terms in Wisconsin legislature, and held the local offices of his town more or less. Every few years he visited, with his wife, his native locality, where he was very welcome visitor, and the visits wore enjoyed very much by his old friends. His mother was Abigail Richmond, wife of Judge Jared D. Richmond of Ashford, Mrs. Richmond died Feb. l3, 1894, at tn c age of 95 years and one month. Mrs. Pearl, who died Feb. 3 last was the daughter of Sally Trowbridge of Putnam, who died at the advanced age of ST years.
 
 MT. and Mrs. John Foster, of Stafford Springs, spent the Sabbath with MT. and Mrs. Chelsea Young.
 Mrs. George L. Agard, of Brimfield, Mass, is spending few days with he1 father, MT. Rindge, and other friends.
 Friends and relatives to the number oi fifty gave MT. and Mrs. w. G. Howard a genuine surprise visit last Thursday even- ing, the occasion being the thirtieth an- niversary of their marriage. The time was passed pleasantly in social manner, with vocal and instrumental music games etc. After refreshments were served MT. Geo. TOwne, master of Mashapaug Lake grange, in few we'll chosen words, asked MT. and Mrs. Howard to accept as tokens of respect from their friends fur robe and other presents: At late hour the company withdrew, wishing Mir. and Mrs. Howard many happy anniversaries.
 The following officers were chosen by Mashapauge Lake Grange. No. 1O1, Wednesday evening, Dec. 2d: Master, l.. M. Reed; overseer, H. F. Corbin; lec- turer, Mrs. c. Young; steward, w. q. Howard assistant, steward, w: s. Web. ster; chaplin, M. H. Kinney treasurer, 6. D. Colburn; secretary, Mra. l.. Reed gate keeper, W. Richards; Pomona, Mrs. A. 0. RarFows; Flora, Mrs. W. G. How ard Ceres, Mrs. Roscius Back Lady assistant steward, Zida H. Young.