The Press., 1901-02-07

WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON.
Vital statistics, 1900: Deaths, II; mar
riages, O; births, s.
o. d. Lockwood is prolonging his stay
10 Canada, He expects to return In the
spring. .
Advertised letters: l.. @. Swain, Mrs.
Wilfred Cote, Charles Baker, Mrs. ]. P.
Linsley, Mons. Joseph Godfrey.
A provoking typographical error in
last weeks "Album "Reminiscences made
Thomas Knowlton read Thomas John
son." 49, IT, t.~ ~ @'3'sz
B. e. Benton is now successfully run
ming the Mansfield creamery, gathering
the cream and making and marketing the
butter t4a@ @..- t~"-. Il
Some idea of the magnitude OF the
country may be had when 1t Is known
that the government output OF postage
stamps for the last month was 504. $40, 615.
The directors Of the Wilmington ceme-
terry association are hereby notified that
there will be meeting held in the hall
at South Wilmington, Wednesday evening,
Feb. 18th, at 7.30 p. m.
DR.. Davies, at the Congregational
church, Sunday, founded his discourse on
Luke 1927; topic, Lowing your neigh
Dor as yourself" Rev. Charles L. Shows
theme at the Baptist church was Con
Tossing Christ before the world" as the
blind man did In the Gospel.
The Baptist ladies will give an "old
| time" social Tuesday evening, 18th inst.
A prize will be given by vote to the one
who appears dressed most In conformity
with ye olden time. Supper as usual.
Everybody Is cordially invited, and 1t Is
hoped that all will appear in antique CO.'S
tune.
The concert announced to be given by
the teachers and students of the Conn.
agricultural college, Storrs, at the Con-
gregational church tomorrow evening,
has been postponed on account Of the ILL
ness OF those who were to take part. 1t
| 40 uOW uOpCO LHhL bHC SOACCLe Wall NO
given some time next month.
George A. Cosgrove's class Of young
men In the Baptist Sunday school gave
him birthday surprise party Tuesday
evening, presenting him with handsome
teachers Bible. They we're accompanied
by Pastor Snow, a member Of the class,
and the young ladies OF the school. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed, with
supper
Frederick Draper recently had the good
fortune to have some men go into his
cut down and make ready for the mill 8
lot OF timber. Bramble Il Mechanic
steam saw mill being near at hand, the
owner and trespassee had the logs drawn
thereto. Moreover, he was In need oil
just such timber for use on his premises
This, after due legal notice to the tres
passers, no attention being paid to it.
We spoke recently of Morris Hastings
who used to work at comb making for the
late John Heath at the Hollow. He mar
ried the eldest daughter of Mr.. Heath
Hannah. The following letter just re-
ceived from Mr.. Hastings may be of In
terest to the older readers Of The Press
far and near:
Greeley, Col. Jan. 30, 1901.
Mr.. Charles T. Preston:
Dear Sir Your letter and papers re-
ceived. Thanks Glad to renew old
time acquaintance. 1t seems you did not
know I was alive. am, and expect te
be for some time yet. James L. Morse
sends me once in awhile The Press, SO
have been somewhat posted about Will
lington. left Iowa thirty years ago, ane
cast my lot with the Greeley colony
NY health has been good here, and have
prospered and am living oD a comfortable
income; live in the house with Randolph
| nv son-in-law. We are In the center o.
our beautiful town and take life easy.
take the Springfield Republican, and have
for more than thirty years. l count Il
the best paper In the United States.
read everything in 1t from the pen of An
, ME A. Preston-hope she will appear ir
1t again My health Is fair for my age
nearly go Wife is rather feeble, but We
keep house yet. We celebrated our gold
en- wedding In '93, and may reach thu
| WAOGO JOuL A0tAOA oOtOAO A'
died. but never heard from him. | would
like to walk again over old Wilmington
Hill, but perhaps will not. When on
Denver mint gets in operation l will writ
: you more interesting letter.
Yours truly, M. HASTINGS.
Mrs. Roxanna Lewis Bidwell, who
with her family, have lived In various 10
calities in this town, Ashford and othe
towns for a number of years, died Satur
day evening at the Henry Felch house
q near the Ashford line, of acute pneumo
: MIA. The time of her funerals not know
at this writing Wehear that the circum
s stances of the family are such that tn
e local w. G. T. u, which the decease
lately joined, may take charge of the fl
neral. The two eldest sons, who ar
+ strong, healthy young men, will perhap
q forestall such measures. Much Is bein
said about the destitute and neglecte
:, condition of the deceased during her sick
ness, and much blame cast upon churches
), Sunday schools, the w. G. T. u, and IL
dividuals In the premises, but there Is al
other side to the story, 1t is said. w
have only space to record these facts
3 AS soon as the deceased's condition wa
5 known Pastor Snow, with two of tn
. younger members Of his church and SUI
!. day school, repaired to her home, carry
q ing fuel, etc., which had been contribute
by some Of the Hill people, and wei
present when she died. The young won
> en- remained over night, assisting kin
and helpful neighbors, who were ais
9 present Medical attendance had bee
l. provided, two physicians attending on tn
l. case. We fancy, however, that hereafte