Wichita Eagle, Sunday, May 22, 1902, Page 6
EDWIN P. BIDWELL'S DEATH.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Edwin P. Bidwell departed this life on the 18th day of May, 1892, at the residence of his mother in this city, of dropsy.
He succumbed to the grim monster while in a state of unconsciousness, his last moments apparently being painless.
Edwin P. Bidwell was the son of Joshua and Amanda Bidwell and was born at Patch Grove, Wis., on the 19th day of May 1868. In 1875 his parents removed to Wichita, where the deceased continued to reside until his death. He attended the public schools of this city until 1885, during which time he attained a good common school education. Upon his leaving school he entered into business, proving himself in all his business relations, a faithful, trustworthy and energetic business man. The father of deceased died seven years ago, since which unhappy event Edwin has been the main stay and support of the family.
As a son he was all that is filial, dutiful and faithful. He loved his mother with all the devotion of his ardent nature, and he cherished with the most profound pride the memory of his dead father, who had earned eternal laurels as one of the brave defenders of his country's flag.
In his social relations, however, we know him best. He was genial, gentle and affable, enjoying with the keenest delight association with his friends, of whom he had a wide circle.
His young friends, who loved him, can scarcely realize that no more will his gentle voice be heard in their midst, to comfort and to cheer.
That voice is stilled in death; those ever-helpful hands lie lifeless at his side, and that once generous and ardent heart will beat no more forever.
In after years, when our memory shall linger around the many events and characteristics that made up his brief life, it will dwell with the fondest satisfaction upon those pre-eminent traits of gentility and cheerfulness, of which he was so richly possessed.
Sunshine and good cheer closely followed in his footsteps and his presence was the immediate occasion of the banishment of all gloom and sorrow.
His life was a success, for it taught the lesson of hopefulness, cheerfulness, friendship and charity. The world is better for his having lived and the recollection of his splendid life will be as sweet incense on the tablet of memory.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock from his mother's residence, 252 Wabash avenue, the last sad rites will be performed and his many friends will gather around the newly made grave and bid him a last farewell.
But the lights on the hill top of immortality illuminate our vision and disclose to our rapturous gaze the perfect life beyond, where we, who linger behind, may, after a while, rejoin our departed friend and revel in the eternal sunlight of never ending love. J.E.H.
EDWIN P. BIDWELL'S DEATH.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Edwin P. Bidwell departed this life on the 18th day of May, 1892, at the residence of his mother in this city, of dropsy.
He succumbed to the grim monster while in a state of unconsciousness, his last moments apparently being painless.
Edwin P. Bidwell was the son of Joshua and Amanda Bidwell and was born at Patch Grove, Wis., on the 19th day of May 1868. In 1875 his parents removed to Wichita, where the deceased continued to reside until his death. He attended the public schools of this city until 1885, during which time he attained a good common school education. Upon his leaving school he entered into business, proving himself in all his business relations, a faithful, trustworthy and energetic business man. The father of deceased died seven years ago, since which unhappy event Edwin has been the main stay and support of the family.
As a son he was all that is filial, dutiful and faithful. He loved his mother with all the devotion of his ardent nature, and he cherished with the most profound pride the memory of his dead father, who had earned eternal laurels as one of the brave defenders of his country's flag.
In his social relations, however, we know him best. He was genial, gentle and affable, enjoying with the keenest delight association with his friends, of whom he had a wide circle.
His young friends, who loved him, can scarcely realize that no more will his gentle voice be heard in their midst, to comfort and to cheer.
That voice is stilled in death; those ever-helpful hands lie lifeless at his side, and that once generous and ardent heart will beat no more forever.
In after years, when our memory shall linger around the many events and characteristics that made up his brief life, it will dwell with the fondest satisfaction upon those pre-eminent traits of gentility and cheerfulness, of which he was so richly possessed.
Sunshine and good cheer closely followed in his footsteps and his presence was the immediate occasion of the banishment of all gloom and sorrow.
His life was a success, for it taught the lesson of hopefulness, cheerfulness, friendship and charity. The world is better for his having lived and the recollection of his splendid life will be as sweet incense on the tablet of memory.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock from his mother's residence, 252 Wabash avenue, the last sad rites will be performed and his many friends will gather around the newly made grave and bid him a last farewell.
But the lights on the hill top of immortality illuminate our vision and disclose to our rapturous gaze the perfect life beyond, where we, who linger behind, may, after a while, rejoin our departed friend and revel in the eternal sunlight of never ending love. J.E.H.
Wichita Eagle, Sunday, May 22, 1902, Page 6
EDWIN P. BIDWELL'S DEATH.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Edwin P. Bidwell departed this life on the 18th day of May, 1892, at the residence of his mother in this city, of dropsy.
He succumbed to the grim monster while in a state of unconsciousness, his last moments apparently being painless.
Edwin P. Bidwell was the son of Joshua and Amanda Bidwell and was born at Patch Grove, Wis., on the 19th day of May 1868. In 1875 his parents removed to Wichita, where the deceased continued to reside until his death. He attended the public schools of this city until 1885, during which time he attained a good common school education. Upon his leaving school he entered into business, proving himself in all his business relations, a faithful, trustworthy and energetic business man. The father of deceased died seven years ago, since which unhappy event Edwin has been the main stay and support of the family.
As a son he was all that is filial, dutiful and faithful. He loved his mother with all the devotion of his ardent nature, and he cherished with the most profound pride the memory of his dead father, who had earned eternal laurels as one of the brave defenders of his country's flag.
In his social relations, however, we know him best. He was genial, gentle and affable, enjoying with the keenest delight association with his friends, of whom he had a wide circle.
His young friends, who loved him, can scarcely realize that no more will his gentle voice be heard in their midst, to comfort and to cheer.
That voice is stilled in death; those ever-helpful hands lie lifeless at his side, and that once generous and ardent heart will beat no more forever.
In after years, when our memory shall linger around the many events and characteristics that made up his brief life, it will dwell with the fondest satisfaction upon those pre-eminent traits of gentility and cheerfulness, of which he was so richly possessed.
Sunshine and good cheer closely followed in his footsteps and his presence was the immediate occasion of the banishment of all gloom and sorrow.
His life was a success, for it taught the lesson of hopefulness, cheerfulness, friendship and charity. The world is better for his having lived and the recollection of his splendid life will be as sweet incense on the tablet of memory.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock from his mother's residence, 252 Wabash avenue, the last sad rites will be performed and his many friends will gather around the newly made grave and bid him a last farewell.
But the lights on the hill top of immortality illuminate our vision and disclose to our rapturous gaze the perfect life beyond, where we, who linger behind, may, after a while, rejoin our departed friend and revel in the eternal sunlight of never ending love. J.E.H.
EDWIN P. BIDWELL'S DEATH.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Edwin P. Bidwell departed this life on the 18th day of May, 1892, at the residence of his mother in this city, of dropsy.
He succumbed to the grim monster while in a state of unconsciousness, his last moments apparently being painless.
Edwin P. Bidwell was the son of Joshua and Amanda Bidwell and was born at Patch Grove, Wis., on the 19th day of May 1868. In 1875 his parents removed to Wichita, where the deceased continued to reside until his death. He attended the public schools of this city until 1885, during which time he attained a good common school education. Upon his leaving school he entered into business, proving himself in all his business relations, a faithful, trustworthy and energetic business man. The father of deceased died seven years ago, since which unhappy event Edwin has been the main stay and support of the family.
As a son he was all that is filial, dutiful and faithful. He loved his mother with all the devotion of his ardent nature, and he cherished with the most profound pride the memory of his dead father, who had earned eternal laurels as one of the brave defenders of his country's flag.
In his social relations, however, we know him best. He was genial, gentle and affable, enjoying with the keenest delight association with his friends, of whom he had a wide circle.
His young friends, who loved him, can scarcely realize that no more will his gentle voice be heard in their midst, to comfort and to cheer.
That voice is stilled in death; those ever-helpful hands lie lifeless at his side, and that once generous and ardent heart will beat no more forever.
In after years, when our memory shall linger around the many events and characteristics that made up his brief life, it will dwell with the fondest satisfaction upon those pre-eminent traits of gentility and cheerfulness, of which he was so richly possessed.
Sunshine and good cheer closely followed in his footsteps and his presence was the immediate occasion of the banishment of all gloom and sorrow.
His life was a success, for it taught the lesson of hopefulness, cheerfulness, friendship and charity. The world is better for his having lived and the recollection of his splendid life will be as sweet incense on the tablet of memory.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock from his mother's residence, 252 Wabash avenue, the last sad rites will be performed and his many friends will gather around the newly made grave and bid him a last farewell.
But the lights on the hill top of immortality illuminate our vision and disclose to our rapturous gaze the perfect life beyond, where we, who linger behind, may, after a while, rejoin our departed friend and revel in the eternal sunlight of never ending love. J.E.H.
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