Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-09-23

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No man who has occupied the position Mr. PECK
has before the people OF Ellsworth can die with.
out making vacancy which is hard to Ill. For
| years he has been before them as q business man
and citizen and they have looked to him for help
| and counsel. Mr. Peck was the second mayor OF
this city, being elected to that position in 1871 and
ls1s- He was collector and Treasurer from 1878
to 1888 inclusive, and filed several other places Of
public trust. He was a member OF Lysonia
Lodge, F. A. NJ. and Of the Ellsworth ROYAL
Arch Chapter of this city and buried with
masonic honors. At his funeral on Sunday last
the brief address by the Rev. DR. Tenney was 30
just and appropriate that we give an abstract of
1t as most fitting obituary notice Of the de-
ceased:
In view Of the other exercises we are now called
to engage in and of the memorial service to follow
at the grave, deem it Inappropriate TO make at
ms time any extended remarks upon the life and
Character Of our departed friend, and 1t is also
unnecessary. We have but to speak his name or
recall to mind his genial coun,enance as one met
n'n on the street, TO bring before all he was In
HE and all our loss that he Is gone.
have been acquainted with Mr. Peck for these
nifty years have known him as boy. a young
man ana man mature and hardly know one
who In all the relations Of man to man has lived a
responsibilities of whatsoever kind with prompt.
ness adjusted himself to the VARYING circu stances
and conditions OF his with great felicity and
showed himself in all his walk and con,iuc, man.
ly man. Those who have known him well rcmem-
per him as one who ALWAYS spoke what he meant
anu whose Character as = whole was transparent,
une9uivocsl. Though not ambitious, he from time
W time accepted those positions OF trust and dis
hnction 10 which his fellow citizens were pleased
to call him. and In the performance OF all such
duties he was always found faithful as well a.
efficient.
In the relations of business life he was charac
ieriEed by square dealing and reliability. He made
no attempt at disguise but acted his part always
simply, openly and directly
In the execution Of trusts and the concerns OF
property he always seemed understand JUS,
what was equitable and no one who reposcd con
adence inIhim had ever reason to regret 1t.
Mr.. Peck WAS a man whom IN the daily walk
and friendly intercourse of life II was pleasure
to meet and talk with. And so he lived well and
truly towards his brother man and humhIv In the
fear Of God for he recognized not only the dutie.
and relations Of man TO man. but those higher re.
lations which connect with their Maker, time
with eternity. About 30 years ago this subject
chiefly occupied his mind and heart. Aud all
through his NE am persuaded. though he never
formally connected himself with any church he
actuated by sense Of responsibility TO God and
the desirc TO please Him. He always. until
sickness interfered with his habit diligcni In At
tendance on divine worship. and a constant reader
OF Gods worl And when with his growing infrm
ity of health It became evident to him that hs
Of life was short and might be suddenly closed, he
adjusted himself in thought and feeling the great
crisis OF human destiny. and each light lay down
With the distinct consciousness tina, when he
should awake It might be in eternity. And he felt
ready 10 meet the summons.
And 80 he has passed away and we shall surely
mis- him Hut may hls mantle fall
who shall take 1t In his spirit and It worthiy.
And mas his life be an inspiration As well ~
example Young and old alike. leading them 10
live uprtghtly with their fellow men and in the
love aud fear Of God.
To these mourning relatives viii not asemptto
speak adequate words OF comfort. HI true and
blanlce.s life must ever h. 90 them a Of
pleasant memory and all their need Of comfort Cod
himself shall supply. For 10 every cup Of sorrow
tina; He holds to the lips of Hi- children He min
zlcs some drops Of sweetness giving them - know
thai :he closing - this earthly scene s. but n.
passing Into everlasting Joy among the redeemed
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