Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-05-26


tional Bank can convert itself into a
pawn-broker's shop" But it is un-
doubtedly authorized to receive such
securities as United States bonds, and,
whether paid or not, is bound to exer-
else due diligence for safe keeping.
FUNERAL OF REV. BREADEN.
The funeral of Rev. w. p Broaden
took place on Saturday, May 10th,
1880, at 10 o'clock A long procession
of people followed his remains from the
house to the church where he so long
preached. The church was filled to its
utmost capacity by the people of his
charge and the community. Of the
members of the Presbytery there were
present: Revs. Kerr, Jamison, Shaw,
Ewing, Clark, McElree, Young, Gilfil-
Ian, Ferguson and Black. There were
also present Revs. Coulter and Mar
SHALL of the Presbyterian Church, and
Revs. Clyde and Graham of the M. E.
Church
After singing and reading the Scrip
lures by Rev. Clark, some opening re-
marks were made upon "The True Min
isterial Character and its Reward" I"
from | Peter 5, "a 1t was affirmed
that Father Broaden filled out in very
large measure the description there
given. After this, opportunity was
given for voluntary remarks by the
brethren present, which was at once
embraced
Rev. Jamison spoke of the large con-
gregation gathered to pay respect to
him. 1t proved the truth of that word:
'Them that honor me l will honor"
He was one who lived under an abid-
ing sense of the presence. He remem-
bered, "Thou, God seest me-" He was
noble man, a good citizen, good
preacher-to know him was to honor
him.
Rev. Clark was associated with him
% years. Father Broaden Moderated
the call for him, examined him, assist
ed with communions. He would hold
him in fond remembrance His modes
ty, humility, tenderness, were to be
admired. His preaching was solid,
substantial food; his prayers were
characterized by great solemnity. He
was an example in conscientious fideli-
ty to all his appointments.
Rev Kerr knew him for 26 years
There are three things that comfort us
to-day: l. The life he lived 2. The
death he died 3. His destiny. He
was the last ministerial brother who
talked with him and to him he gave
message for the Presbvtery. Scarcely
able to speak and urging himself to
the effort, he took Mr.. Kerr's hand and
said "Tell the brethren of the Pres
bytery, | die having no confidence in
flesh, placing my hope only in the
atonement of Christ and in that faith
/ expect to pass safely into eternity.
Tell them expect to meet them all in
Heaven"
Rev. McElree spoke of him as an
Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile
of the purity of his life and his tri-
umphant death. In whom was Illus
trated, Thou shalt come to thy grave
in full age, like as shock of cr-n
cometh in his season."
Rev. Clyde of the M. church, had
but brief acquaintance, but felt con-
strained to give testimony to the de-
ceased fathers worth.
Rev. Brown was touched with his
valedictory words to the presbytery,
and saw in his experience the power of
divine grace.
Rev. Ewing said he would be
missed not only in his family and in
the congregation, but in our families.
He was one who took an interest in
the children and they loved to receive
his kindly greeting.
Father Coulter of the Presbyterian
church, said with much apparent
feeling, "I have lost a friend.
! am almost afraid to say word
The words of appreciation spoken
are such as ought to be said.
learned to love him. People have heard
me say during the last ten days,
There was no man in the world that !
loved like Brother Broaden / loved
to talk with him, pray with and hear
him preach"
heV. Dlack Salu ne was Jne nTSb
minister he ever knew. To him he was
the ideal of a christian gentleman and
q minister of God
Father Coulter then led in prayer,
d psalm was sung and after the con-
grcgation took last look at their Ia
mcnted pastor, his body was laid in
the corner of the church-yard hard by |
the church, to await the Redeemer's |
appearing. The services were long
two hours or more in length, yet the |
congregation showed no signs of wear
mess Many eyes were wet with tears
as some touching "reminiscences were
spoken Of 1t was solemn, sad day, |
yet day of spiritual refreshment. We
do not often look upon our departed |
fathers like He has now gone up |
higher and well will it be for the |
church if his mantel falls upon others,
who will initiate him in his diligence,
willingness to labor, his modesty, gen.
tleness, guilelessness and faith In
God. PREsBYTER
CorrespOpdence.