Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-11-21
WILMINGTON.
Death of Edward Titus.

Again we are called to mourn the loss
of a prominent citizen. Very few real
lied but that was Hon Edward Titus
was in usual health and when II was
known that he died Tuesday evening a
sense of surprise and sorrow was at once
manifest
MIR. Titus was the eldest of six children
born to Alonzo and Mary (Miller) Titus,
two of which number survive, Leander
and William, both living in Wilmington.
lie was born in Wilmington Oct. 18th
1853, and died on November 18th ly2,
thus being a few days beyond his G9th
birthday anniversary.
He received his education in the pub
lie schools and completed his course Of
study at the High school in this village.
lie taught a number of terms of school
with marked success.
Mr. Titus married Miss Carrie Bills
adopted daughter OF David and Harriet
CPalmeterD Bills, May LIST, 1859 OF this
union was born one child, Frank Edward,
who for a number of years was engaged
in business in Brooklyn, ~ Y, but who
lives i'm Wilmington at the present time.
About 1850 Mr.. Titus engaged in manu-
featuring. continuing in this occupation
for fully Is years. He was elected JUS
tice OF the peace in 1863 and held the Of
fee continually to the time of his death
During this long period, he tried many
cases and IL is matter of record that
.
by the higher court, when appealed He
has held nearly all Of the various town
Offices and he filled the positions with
credit to himself and to the satisfaction
of his constituency. He was elected
a member of the Wilmington savings bank
corporation over 80 years ago and since
| 1891 has been member Of the board Of
| trustees. He was vice president of the
bank at the time of his death and was a
member of the finance committee. Recog-
nizing his competency and ability in the
| consideration OF legal questions. he was
elected assistant Judge Of the Windham
county court. in 1892. which position he
| held until 1S9i.
! Mr. Titus was a Republican in his
! political views and believing in the prin-
| ciples represented thereby his cOnvic-
! lions TO duty. compelled him to earnestly
| and faithfully work for the advancement
| and interest Of that party.
| In religious belief he was an Univer-
salist and contributed literally to the
support OF the church Of his choice. He
was a leader. both in the theory and
practice of its teachings, and in what
| ever position he was placed we find in
| him characteristic honesty of purpose
| and devotion to duty.
We may not claim for him great genius
or brilliant achievements but he had ar
intelligent comprehension of the import
| ant duties of American citizenship.
| In his family he was all that man could
| be. He never stopped to any cunning
| or crooked artifice. no personal or pri-
| vate considerations were ever allowed tc
| interfere with the conscientious discharge
| of his duty: hypocrisy and deceit found
| no place in his surroundings; his strong
| sense. his excellent judgement his abso-
lutte integrity gained for him wide in
| huence and undivided esteem. His sud
den death causes sorrow in many hearts
| and his loss will be deeply felt
The funeral was largely attended at the
| Universalist church on Friday afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Riegel preaching an able and
appreciate discourse. Burial was In
| Riverview cemetery
Charles Newton of Colorado is in town
| this week.
Senator Spencer is expected home the
| last of the week.
Harry L. Adams of Bridgton, N j., is
| is living in Boston.
Mountain Mills has been closed for the
season. the pulp mill not running through
| the winter usual.
Those that went to New York on the
excursion have returned this week. They
| report most enjoyable time.
very pleasant party was given at the
| residence of John T. Cooper on Friday
evening of last week in honor of Miss
| Ethel Boyd.
The new hotel and assembly hall are
| nearing completion and plans are being
| laid for the formal opening of the build
| ings. The first evening will be devoted
| to appropriate exercises. short speeches
| letters from old residents music, etc. "a
be followed by fine entertainments for
! two or three evenings