The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1897-12-10
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Death of il Prominent Citizen.

Death of Prominent Citizen.
The death of Mr.. l. S. Wilson, Editor of
the Gazette. at an early hour on Wednes-
day morning robs our town of one of its
best citizens
During the past year while he struggled
so bravely against the insidious progress
of disease, anxious friends could but real
iZe that death had marked him as its
own" and while they hoped that medical
skill might extend his life of usefulness,
it was apparent to ali that his usual vigor
and energy could never return. And now
that the sad hour has come, their sympa-
thy goes out to the devoted wife and son,
and to the loving brother and his family.
Mr.. Wilson was the second son of the
late George W. Wilson and was born in
this town July 10Th, 1S49. An indulgent
father lavished upon his son every
thing that could make his days joyous and
fit him for a bright future. His boyhood
was spent here and those who can recOl-
lect him then, will recall the pleasing,
handsome boy, the pride and pet of his
fond step mother, who reared him with
tender care and loving interest. 1t was
usual for him to go with her to spend the
summer in New Hampshire, and his natu-
ri geniality of manner was nurtured by
travel and bv association with cultured
people, even while he was a mere youth.
His college days were spent happily at
st. Timothy's Hall and Afterwards at st.
Johns in Annapolis. A long and severe
illness during his Junior year at the latter
institution compelled him to leave before
graduation, and when he recovered he be-
came associated with his father in the pub
LEGATION of the Gazette, sometime in the
year 1872. He was very popular at school,
and the friendships he formed at St. Johns
College were warm and lasting.
AS young editor he entered uron his
duties with more than ordinary equipmen'.
Expecting to be his fathers associate he
had, during leisure hours, as boy learned
the practical part of the business. His
liberal education aud literary attainments
served him a good part in the sanctum,
and when he went out into the world his
genial manners and business tact won
friends and patronage. Under the united
efforts of father and son the Gazette soon
widely extended it's useful influence and
became recognized as one of the leading
country journals in the State. Weil-earned
prosperity thus rewarded his labors.
Everyone admired the untiring energy
and unremitting care which lie devoted to
the profession. he s., much loved and hon
ored
He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary
E. Richardson, daughter of the late Mr..
James S. Sheafe, of Elmira, n. Y, and
adopted daughter of the late Mr.. John A.
Richardson, of Durham New Hampshire.
He leaves but one child, Mr.. Charles |.
Wilson, who is just twcnty-one years of
cge.
Our deceased friend was useful and
public spirited citizen to an extent to
which few can lay claim. This was his
native heath, and he loved it. No distant
cline lured him with its enchantment. He
C st his lot here and won success. But
the exactions of his business did not en-
gross his whole attention. He was iden-
titled with every public enterprise and
literally patronized every thing that
contributed to the prosperity of this COM
munity At different times he served as
Vestryman of the Church, Trustee of the
Academy, Director of the Bank at Laurel,
Treasurer of the Town Hall Company,
Treasurer of the Hotel and Improvement
Company, Director of the Fair Associa-
ton, besides being useful member OF the
Board of School Commissioners for sever
al terms extending over period of fifteen
years Such an one must necessarily be
greatly missed in any community.
Mr.. Wilson was 4 member of the old
Press Association of this State and for a
while served as its Secretary. In the Or
ganization of the Maryland Democratic
Editors Association he took a prominent
part and was member of the Executive
Committee. He also represented the As
ISOLATION as a delegate in several conven-
tons of the National Editorial Association,
a I'd took some pleasant trips in this capa-
city. He was about to start last Spring to
attend an editorial convention and go with
his associates on trip to Mexico when he
was unfortunately seized with the illness
which, after so many months of suffering,
has NJ last terminated fatally.
L.. .,..cral will take place this morn
ing at II o'clock from Trinity Church,
and he will be buried with Masonic hon
ors by Centennial Lodge of which he was
4 jealous and beloved member.