Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-05-13
Or. x. n. SWEET.

Or. x. y. SWEET.
know OF but one sad blot In the history OF
Or. Swett-his death. | have known him
well for seven Years friend as a counselor,
physician.
over the fresh grave OF one with whom We
have been closely associated, any generous
heart finds it difficult to speak aught else but
praise. Thankful may we I've that with cur
dead friend. truth (. but praise, aud praise Is
but truth. IL Is beyond the intention or the
limits Of this paper to attempt any history OF
bis hfs, but rather to speak briefly Of those
qualities, characteristic of his daily wsk hop
ing that IN their consideration. some OF us who
are Younger, may be helped little on our
wsy.
Nor shall attempt an estimate Of his pro-
fessional skill. It is not my purpose. may say
however tina, he enjoyed the confidence Of hi.
profession. the only jury capable OF judging the
merits Of member, that he was elected the
first president Of the County Medical Society.
position he held at BIT. death. snd for myself
tina, be was frequently my counselor, "A measure
never had occasion TO regret.
never heard any man question DR.. SWEETS
integrity, snd am glad Of this opportunity to
recall it. With all the temptations that stand
about the calling in which he WIS engaged, |
have yet TO learn that he ever once faltcre,i.
Perhaps there f. no profession In which dis
honesty give lcs- promise OF discovery. or
better hope Of reward; profession In which
al opportunity for deceit i granted. In which
daily. almost hourly. a word, look. may en-
rich the pocket and perhaps add to the re-
putat!ou FOR skill. 10 say nothing Of the larger
sins constantly falling across thu path Above
ali these measures and larger temptations he
stood supreme. DIR. SWEET would ~ soon have
lost hi- good right arm to deceive patient for
gain. No one who has not stood BIZ his side
can know how much thi, means. nor how be
would -coru such practice. Ne one knew bet
tor than be- how slight deviation from strict
honor would increase hi income, how mild
charlaiani~m >toppin. short ~ crime NAV pas
tor roal merit. YET like bulw ark Of granite
HI honor rose against all thi., leaving him un-
SCARED and unharn,l. We al recognized the
same spirit when he dealt with our patients.
none % u HON hc respected ever suffered at
hi. hand- Rat hi~ hatred Of everything
mean caused him 20 speak with the utmost ut
tcruc.> here be lid not respect. often. per.
hsl-. too much 20. for hi. emotion, wers very
strong.
30 mol say b. hsd no faults. Tor who ha>
nott bail not .ay D. WAS frcc from pre-
.udicc, for who can be without But 10 say
That integrity and manlnes> wcrc the never
failing foundation Of hi, deeds sud words. that
hi whole life centred round noble living
pr. SWEETS Independence wa. prime ele-
ncnt in his life. No one ever dreamed that
hi idea q man or deed would hinge on the
opinion OF oihcr., or that hi. living would
change from it. steady firm course 10 gain pop
ulsr support. Men are somew hat rare who
10 not here and there shrink from duty 10
gather favor or place. TO men with tho am
bi'on TO struggle upward the temptation l. no,
always slight; our vanity. our lo,e Of admir-
alton or our greed. constantly presses tow ar!
such result. II j. welcome a. II Il rare 10
ind one no judges from true merit irre.I.eo-
tive Of place % many are searching for the
worlds opinion. 80 MANY care 20 much 10 he
though, able and good rather than 10 De able
And good. lie was too wis not 10 know il to
be possible for base metal 10 appear like real
coin. but too honest and independent ever to
seek such an appearance. or psnder 10 those
who did
How be- de>pi,ed toadyism, What withcr-
ing contempt he would show for man who
would renounce his honest opinion 10 gain
favor IN the public view Independence Is a.
WAYS noble. 1t i ten Times nobcr In one hose
livelihood depend, upon HI standing among
men.
His Will. that strong part Of any strong man
was the element above all oihcr> that brought
him hi. measure Of success. II wa. no ea.y
work, his boyhool and younger manhood
struggle, but hard toll through the discourage t.
ments Of poverty. until At ihirt,-fsc he was
rcaping substantial reward Al the ri.k o.
breaking the delicate secrecy Of that chamber
OF death, / venture the opinion that stronger
will or higher heroi.m has rot been -ceti
than wss manifested when thl, good man
was told that human help wa, Of no avail. no, =
trcmor. not ign, the same -ioadfa.t eye the
same strong quiet face had known %
well in hi dahl coming and going among men
lie was A. tender In his regard and love A. a,
Ua> strong in hi hatred OF what he deemed
wrong. | have smiled 81 him many times. A,
have Others Ia biz calling g; the extreme fear he
J-tall those upon whom The blow has fallen at
at. We chide'i him then FOR hl, fear. bat in =
way dreamed mol Of the drsolation ha- come.
f,w day $40 BE- among u, with hi hand
81 the plough hi ambition uu daunted with
brain aud mind sud heart at food tide to-day
BIZ name and manly rvcorl ART al that remain
10 u. Poor Dr. sweet. j." laid friend iay or
two since. We caunot tell over that grave
and over sill grave, &. stretched the black pail OF
the unknown. Yet >0mewhe beyond IT.
darkness We trust /. cline where Ali shadow
i changed 10 sunshine, ali might into day. all
sorrow into JOY eternal. And MAY be. beyond
that dreaded pan IL i. he no ,hal say recalling
u who are left to mourn hi los, Poor
friends"
20 earnest wish expressed on every hand
that he might live when death drew near | have
seldom seen. 20 much sorrow that he bad
died a. was shown few DAYS later was great
tribute 10 his life. Sad II is that this strong
man has gone, We who younger may learn
from his life that il We would be honored as bi.
life ia honOred. we must live a. he lived truth
fully, manfuly and well.
G.. A. PHILLIPS