The Republican journal., 1870-02-17
DEATH OF DR.. SlMONTON.

DEATH OF DR.. SiMONTON.
The public of this vicinity, and especially the
readers of he journal, will learn with healr felt
regret, that Dr. Simonton is no more. He died at
his residence in Searsport, on Friday morning of
consumption. As man OF uncommon mental
powers; of thorough and varied culture; IN ener-
getic and public spirited citizen; learned. skill
tul and beloved physician the event of his passing
away deserves something more than the common
record.
DR.. Simonton was born in Camden. sept r.
1872. He received there the educational a,lyanta-
ges which the schools of the town afforded and nf
forwards fitted for college at the Readficld Semi
nary. He did not, however enter upon a collegiate
course but accepted advantageous offer to enter
the office of DR.. ]. III. Estabrook as medical still
dent After pursuing the usual course of three
years study, he took his degree at Bowdon Col
lege in 1855, at the head of his class Ten months
subsequently he began practice in Searsport where
he has ever since resided. lie twice represented
the town in the Legislature, and had opportunities
for political advancement, which he declined pre-
teTing his profession, and the quiet pleasures of
home
He was twice married His eldest daughter is
the wife Of Capt. Blanchard. now in Australia
His son Edward is a Captain in the United states
Army He has two other children v0nng ,laugi-
tcrs, at home.
Unlike many professional men, Or. Simonton
did not consider his education complete when he
had received his diploma. His daily life and eX-
pcriencc were still his educators And he was a.
nntiring in recording AS in observing. He made
daily note of all new and cllrou, facts, mcthodi-
callv arranged with an index for reference He
was especially fond of Investigation and expert
mcnt in geology and chemistry, and was success
ful lecturer in the latter science. No man hal Il
keencr relish for the beauties of nature or ohscry-
ed more closely its phenomena. He loved the So
cety OF his trees, shrubbery and flowers, and made
even the dumb creatures about him his trusting
panions and friends. He was constant in urging
upon the owners Of domestic animals the policy OF
kind and gentle treatment, both for humane and
economical reasons
The knowledge that the Doctor had acquired he
was ready to impart. Often as a lecturer, more
frequently by contributions to medical and scientific
journals on the weekly press, he scattered abroad
valuable suggestions drawn from his large expert
ence. For year past he has contributed two col
u'nnS weekly to this paper. of most interesting mat
Ter, which we are sure the readers have highly wall
ue't- Ia these papers the quality of heneyoltncc
have been largely displaycd-we mean that Wiser
beneyolenre which seeks not 50 mach relieve as
TO prevent want. His teachings constantly remind
ed us Of the economic maXms Of Frankn--those
precepts which, if observed, promote thrift ana
Danish poverty. With extravaganza and W;scfu
Irod9aliiy he had no fellowship, He was an en-
eouragcr OF enterprises that promised to be Of pub
tic benefit. And as 4 subscriber to the stock Of our
t'!!road, with his customary thoughtlness. he
gave rs a reason the greater comfort 10 travelling
women children and nvalids
In religious belief in all the finer emotions,
he was not forward or demonstratiye. He felt
more than he expressed OF Independent thought
in every thing, lie undoubtedly fixed the anchor Of
his faith where his spirit rode in Time as in cer-
nifty, secure. A life well spent need not fear the
portals Of death, or seek better support in the last
hour than the simple faith which looks through
Nature up to Natures God"
His love for the contemplation of the outer
world was with him to the lust. Flowers were
brought 10 his BEDSIDE. His couch was wheeled
where he could look ont on nis trees and the
grounds that his care ami Labor had bcautitied,
with the blue waters Of the bay beyond. | do
not desire life for the sake Of living" he said u rs
a. we stood by his bedside. " For the sake Of my
friends, and for the good might DO in tic world
| would like longer lease Of life But it cannot
be. ! know my condition. and l am dying" Tie
would say TO his attendants, at night Open the
Shutcrs--let me look ut the stars" And all thro'
the weary watches of the night, he would gaze
upon the majestic professions of the heavens that
have kept their sublime march since the birth of
time-type of the vast ocean Of eternity into which
he was drifting. What suggestions their glory and
beauty We're to hinl-what communion he held
with the great Father of al-what tokens of re-
cognition and hope he had from the loved and lost
is not for Us to say. And so, with decreasing
bodily strength, but unclouded mental powers.
with all iortude in his suffering, and pity only for
his weeping friends, the flame Of life decreased
day by day, until it tlickered and went out Peace
to his ashes.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, from the
Methodist Church, the services being conducted by
Rev DR.. Palfrey, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Day and
Rev. Mr.. Adams. A very large number was in at
tendance.