Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-07-07

also served in the State Senate in
1856 and 1857. and was one Of the
Presidential electors of this state,
in 1860, when Abraham Lincoln
was chosen President. In 1870,
Mr.. Barber was elcted to Congress-,
and was reelected two years later
Since the expiration of this second
term he has not hold any official
position, and has devoted his time
to his private business, though he
has taken an active part in the
support of the Republican party,
and occasionally addressed political
meetings in his section Of the state,
Although esteemed by his con-
stituents, and a man of quick and
active intellect, Mr.. Barber was
never what is termed popular
man. He lacked what the politi-
clans call magnetism, and the arts
and characteristics which go to
make up what is termed "the whole
souled fellow" In tho Legislature
he was detested as rule by the
lobby, and called "the Watchdog of
the treasury He was never absent
from his seat, he knew the contents
of every bin rs soon as its title was
read and was always on the look
out for "steals.' Men Of this type
are rarely popular. The people
in general may approve OF their
peculiarities in the abstract, but the
men who are most active in manag-
ing caucuses and conventions are
apt to disapprove OF them, and to
characterize them as cold-blooded,
selfish and unpopular. = y : :
No man in Grant County was
more widely or favorably known
than J. Allen Barber. Since the
organization Of the county he has
held positions of trust in various
capacities, and always with honor to
his constituents and to his own
good name. His wei! balanced
mind and clear PERCEPTION Of mat
ters in general, made him a valuable
counselor, and people from far aud
near would seek him for advice.
He was indefatigable in his labors
for his clients, and his arguments
before the judge and jury were
characterized by sound propositions,
clear logic and correct law. BY
close application to his profession,
through economy and the rise Of
real estate, Mr.. Barber had acquired
good fortune, being called the
most wealthy man in Grant county.
His land possessions arc to be
found in every town, not only in
Grant but adjoining counties. He
was q cheerful giver to the needy.
and very few poor families arc there
in Lancaster but what can testify TO
his liberality. His name was al
ways prominently associoted with
all improvements Of public nature,
and large number OF enterprises
have been successful through his
generosity - the Congregational,
Methodist and Episcopal societies
Of Lancaster are living witnesses OF
this.
Business Of all kinds was suspend
ed in Lancaster as o tribute Of re-
spect to the deceased. Judge M. NJ.
Cothren who was holding court at
Darlington, adjourned court so as
to attend the funeral. The services
we're held at the house, Rev. s. w.
Eaton, assisted by his son Edward,
conducting the same. Floral tri-
butte. of great beauty and fragrance
were in profusiou. The pail bear
ers were selected from among old
friends and acquaintances Of the
deceased, as follows: Hon II. S.
Magoon Of Darlington, Hon. NJ. M.
Cothren Of Mineral Point, Hon. W.
Z. Carter, Hoa. A. w. Bell Of Platte
vile, Hon. John G. Clark of Ian
caster, Hon c. X. Dean Of Boscebel.
The funeral was largely attended by
the old settlers of the county and
many were the regrets at the un-
pl leasant duty they were called upon
to fulfll-following the remains OF
their longtime companion to the
tomb.
From personal acquaintance and
practical demonstration we can join
with many in giving testimony to
tba ,arfsnt ranti+u1a az life. sterling