The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-03-12
WEST NEWBURY.

MI wiley Qled very suddenly on the
train about 3 IL hours out from Allan
ia, Ga, Friday evening, Feb. Goth.
He and Mrs. Wiley had been spending
the winter i'll the South, forthe benefit
Of his health, which seemed greatly
improved, he remarked Friday morn
| ing that he had not felt so well for
years. They were on their way home.
intending to stay few days in Nor
folk, and take i'll the last days of the
late congress at Washington. Mr..
| Wiley had been troubled with asthma
and as he was about to retire remarked
that he did not feel we'll Mrs. Wiley
! advised him to go into the smoking car
where he could get more air. He did
so and was supported to a seat by the
conductor, when he Immediately eX-
pired. Mrs. Wiley, with her hus-
bands remains, was left at Elberton,
Ga, until the next day. Saturday.
when the sad journey was resumed via
Washington, arriving at Newbury,
Monday, March list The funeral ser
vices were at the home of George II.
Moore, brother-in- law of the deceased,
attended by Rev. j. l.. Merrill. Sing
ing by the quartette, abide with me, -
Lead kindly light" and "Gathering
home," were finely rendered. The
casket was draped with the American
flag, Mr.. Wiley being soldier in the
late war; also festOons of smilaX, roses,
pinks and lilies were gracefully ar
ranged on and about the casket. In.
terment at Newbury. Mrs. Wiley
speaks in the highest terms of the
many kindnesses she received from the
southern people. A stranger in
strange land, suddenly berest of hus-
bands care and tenderness, they did
all they could to alleviate her distress
and help her on her sOrrOwful journey.
A kind husband, of whom she has only
''happy memories" an affectionate
brother, loyal friend has been taken
away, and aching hearts left behind.
1t seems our sad duty to chronicle
only sickness and death. The follow
ing article was sent your correspond
ent from Ambey, Mimi, for publica-
ton. AS Mr.. J. d. Wilson was for
merly a resident of Bradford, his
many friends there and in Newbury,
will sympathize with him in his second
deep bereavement:
Mrs. Melia c. Wilson nee Davis was
born in Illinois Aug. 4, 1855 and died in
Heron Lake, Minnesota, Feb. 22d, 1897.
The greater part of her life was spent in
10 Davies county, ILL.,, as teacher ipthe
public schools of the state. Miss Davis
was educated at Jennings Seminary, Au-
rora, Ill. She entered upon her work of
teaching at sixteen years of age and con-
tinued a most successful and devoted
worker in her chosen field until two years
ago. She was for years one of the best
known and efficient teachers in the pub
lIpC alt 10 # 10 n
she was married to Mr.. John ID. Wilson,
one of the most honored and substantial
citizens of Heron Lake. They were mar
ried in Peoria, ILL.,, April H. by Rev. T.
w. McNety, and came to this town where
Mr.. Wilson has made his home for some
years past. Mrs Wilson has been lite
long christian and for years a most de-
tivity.. In the Methodist Episcopal
church of which she has been member
for years she will be greatly missed. But
her unselfish christian devotion to all
good causes, and to all persons in any
way needing her aid have made her host
of warm friends in all circles she entered.
AS a neighbOr and friend she was priced
and esteemed for the constant practice of
those same excellent qualities towards all
within her reach.
Into her home life Mrs. Wilson brought
not only the grace of mature culture but
rare tact and wOmanly instinct for fill
ing home with its richest and best gifts.
Her splendid social qualities were per-
haps never seen TO better advantage than
at her own tireside, notwithstanding the
many claims laid upon her from outside
and the ZeSt with which she al
ways responded to the demands of her
teaching, her christian work and of So
ciety, yet it was to her home and her hus-
band that she gave the strength of her
ntf aotinn md hon, hn1Uht Ionpy N I a
of each other and enjoy
ing the confidence and respect of wide
circle of friends and acquaintance both
here and in the east, many peaceful years
of bOnored and useful fe seemed to
stretch out before them But God has in !
his providence over his children ordered |
it otherwise and another useful life is |
ended on earth; another pleasing pros
pect is marred and Mr.. Wilson's home is |
broken for the second time in his life, by I
he death of a companion. Mrs. Wilson |
leaves behind her to mourn with her |
grief-stl icken husband, brother, DR.. c.
( Davis. practicing physician, of Pc
Nernon, H., and besides these, she has
eft ia every community she has lived, a
lost of ardent friends who will grieve as
f suffering personal loss in her depart
Ire. Her illness was short and severe
)ut without murmur or repining she met
Ter end IN great peace. The memory OF
his woman will never recall aught but
lelight to those who knew her.
Almost every one has touch or "A
rip of the grippe. Among those who
re i'll, Mr.. Joel Putnam, Mrs ClOugh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hutton, Mrs.
dudley Carlt ton and Arthur, Joseph
nd Mem Sawyer, Mr.. Wise and Mrs.
Page.
Uncle Ben Saunders is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. l.. Clark, who
ad the misfortune to lose a COW early
n the winter, tender their sincere
hanks to Henry Tewksbury and their
eighbors and friends who so kindly
toward the purchase of
mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wright and
aughter Freda, of Littleton, n. H.,
re visiting her sister, Mrs. j. B. c.
'yler.
Entertainment for the Library ben
fit in the vesUry of the Congregation
church, Wednesday evening, March
7. This is a town library, and be-
,ngs to West Newbury as much as to
ewbury village. Therefore we are
i interested in it.
Owing to the illness of one of the
the play Tony the Convict