Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1885-03-05

removed TO Brewer. where he worked with
h'aeh success for three years, forming an in
uha'e friendship with scores Of people outside
OF bis own society In that village aud the adj
Joining city of Bangor.
Early In his pastorste ut Brewer he was AZ.
rfcted by the death Of his wife, most estima,
Die lady. who had rendered hin, grea, assist.
ance IN his ministerial abors: and some two
years later he msrried the devoted wife who
with her three small children survives him.
From Brewer he went to Hamp,ien where he
remained two wears, and from there removed
TO this city where he was completing his
second year when death closed his lahors.
turing his two years residence in Ellsworth
ne has won the esteem of all classes Of our cit
izens. aud was regarded by all as most " orthy
christian gentleman. whose death l be a
pubic calamity. The Methods, society here
has prospered under his pastorate and the re-
cent repairs and improvements made upon
their church edifce are almost entirely due to
his energy and skill
lie had also arranged for the next session Of
Tue Fast Maine Annual Conference TO be held
In thl- city early In MAY. and with his accus-
TONED energy and zeal wa, preparing To make
that an occasion Of great interest 10 our citizens.
He had alread, arranged with number Of
The leading clcrgymen Of hi, denomination
from various portions Of the country 10 be
present and either preach or lecture during the
Conference Session aud was Just about to he
gin the work OF securing entertainment anon.
our citizens for the large number Of ministerial
h.. a.,
smiitcn 10y the fatal disease. We have no
doubt but what MI our citizens with their well
known hospitality will gladly aid in completing
the plans dear to the heart Of their beloved
anu deceased townsman.
His death will be great To-, to this society
During the wears Of his ministry MIR. Towns
end had reached the foremost rank among hi.
brethren in the Conference and nj the time OF
his death wa. one Of H. most valued and in
huential inenhcr>; and lat May repr,.-enje,
them in the General Conference of the church.
which WAS held in Philadelphia.
~ a preacher be was clear. persuasive. con
Sincins. Evangelical and often eloquent. always
DRAWN. large congregations " he were iuterrs-
ted and instructed under hi, preaching A.
pastor he VIZ, kind, dcs oied, faithful and ua-
firing in hi efforts 10 perform al the work ~
christian minister. lie was general faNo-
rite among the members 81 HI Conference. his
excellent judgment aud conservative character
commanding thu esteem oi the older portion.
while H. kiui'l Interest - n manifested in The
Young men mad, him VERY popular vita them.
hut thc >iitr IN ~ hich Ii, >hon" 'hr most
beautifully va. hi> own home in the mji,i Of
hi- family circle. most devoted hu~hand. and
tender loving father Iii thru -msll chill
dren viii not remember hi tenderness ana
love. bat Ia hi heart they WEIR among the
mo>i preciou. gift Of Col. and 10 sacrifice
Was too great to make for their comfort AMI
hsppinc-.. H. grief stricken wife and father
lc-> children viii receive the sympathy Of the
entire community. The remains were convey
ell by hi two brothers To- the family cemetery
in Alexander for burial. Hi, family Will
probably remsin among their friend, ia HI
worth for At beast several week. They have
our kinde-j regards aud most tender sympathy.