The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-15

an organ prelude, "La Fontaine," by Mr.
Aver. were conducted by Rev. K. M. Cous-
ms. pastor of the church. An invocation Dy
Rev. NJ. C. Pendexter, OF Saccarappa, fOl.
lowed, after which Rev. o. III. Wallace read
a number of selections from the Bible. Prayer
was then offered by Rev. Z. Z. Brown, and
the chant sour Father in Heaven" was rem
dered by the choir. which was followed by
hymn by the congregation.
Rev. Mr.. Cousins then stated that 1t had
been decided that the services should consist
of addresses made by those who knew Mr..
Warren, words from those who spoke from
the heart. Mr.. Cousins said that he had
been called upon to make an address but ne
had decided not to do that. The speaker
said he had not been very well acquainted
with Mr.. Warren, but in conversation with
him one time Mr.. Warren said "A lew days
ago the labor committee of the United States
called me before them. IL | had had the
privilege of making out the questions that
was to answer / would have preferred none
better than those which the committee asked
me-" They asked Mr.. Warren what he did
with the saloon question, what he did with
his emyloyes when they got old, how he
paid them, etc, and when they had
done questioning United States
Senator of the committee, said: Mr.. War
rem / would like to ask you II what you have
done for your employees has not been
more from philanthr0pic than business
point of viewY Mr.. Warren replied that he
hoped he had an interest in the welfare OF
his employees and said, II should 90 the
same il were TO live my life over again.
AS the gentlemen departed one OF them
said, This has been red letter day ior our
committee"
Mr.. Charles Goodell was then introduced
and he said:
MIR. GooDELL's ADDRESS.
Mr.. Chairman and friends.
On this occasion when all our hearts are
sad 1t needs no studied phrase, no gift of ora
tory to express what we all so deeply feel.
You may read the depth Of our sorrow in
the faces of the audience gathered here by a
common impulse to honor the name Of him
who for nearly forty years has been our en-
ployer, benefactor and friend. Look about
you for evidence of his great financial abili-
ty. The vast mills with their thousand and
one mechanical appliances used in the fa-
brications of its product; the hundred tene-
ments for the use Of his employees; the
church, the hall, the library, his great chari-
ties in many directions place him In the front
rank Of those who loved his fellow men. He
regarded each of his employees as personal
friends not as so much bone and Drawn to be
minted into wealth for his personal aggran-
diZement.
At Mr.. Warren's last visit to the mills ac-
companied by his noble daughter, 1t was my
fortune to hear him express in hear tfelt
terms his love and gratitude to those who in
all these years had contributed so largely to
his happiness and prosperity, his daughter
at the same time expressing her gratitude for
the respect in which her father was held by
these in his employ. He has rounded out in
honor and usefulness the allotted time of
three score years and ten and has fallen, no
not fallen, but risen to that higher life where
great shall be his reward How appropriate
at the close of life like his seems the words
OF our ancestral poet:
There is no DEATH what seems so is transi ton;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb OF the life elySian,
Whose portal we call DEATH"
Mr.. II. P. Murch said that in all his char
acter Mr.. Warren was a prince. "He was
liberal, large hearted and philanthropic"
Mr.. III. Elwell said: "My connection as an
employee with Mr.. Warren has been for
nearly twenty-five years, and was person.
ally but not intimately acquainted with him.
Many of us have lost a friend indeed, and it
seems to me that this. meeting might be
made of great profit to those who have been
less liberal While we remember with sad
ness the loss of such friend let us rejoice
that we had an opportunity OF knowing and
serving him."
Mr.. D. A. Cobb said: "Mr. Warren was
man that will be remembered by his deeds.
Everything that he has placed here has been
placed here to stay the mtlls covering acres
Of land. the school houses and homes.
There was nothing but the beautiful river
here when Mr.. Warren came, but how we'll
has he utilized itY'
Mr.. A. w. Shaw said: felt that it would
not be right for me after having been in the
employ of Mr.. Warren some % years. to come
here without giving testimony to the good
things that have been said Of Mr.. Warren
and the good things that may be said Of him.
Mr.. Warren said good deal about helping
one another. The last time but one that he
was here met him coming from the mill,
and after shaking hands with him told him
l was glad to see him and that was not the
only one that was glad to see him. l haye
heard Mr.. Warren speak Of his men not as
wOrkmen, not as his help, but as his friends.
We hardly expect TO find one who can take
his place. Let us all strive TO have our name
written as near that of Mr.. Warren as 1t is
possible for us with our ability.
Messrs. III. X. Griggs, III. L. Clark and +.
NJ. Ray, spoke feelingly in behalf of the
town and community.
Mr.. Robert Debeck said.
II have been in Cumberland Mills for over
20 years. This is great while in mans
life, great changes take place during that
tine, generally all the experiences that one
can have in life time that 90 to make
permanent character can be found during
this period. The opinion we form of those
we have known during that time, it matters
not in what relation of life they may ap-
pear, becomes as firm and lasting as our own
character. We can truly say that 1t is a part
VI lbs MY III lnlpkcoolOuo VI MI. WdllCu
were the very best, and am happy to say
have never had any reason to change them.
Many of us will remember when this church
that bears his name was struggling to gain
place among other churches and how often
he appeared among us always ready to re-
move any difficulty that might appear. 1t
seemed to me then as though he had another
object in life besides mere business, and
that was to promote and develop as far as
possible the higher principles of manhood.
This opinion has continually strengthened
for the past 20 years.
Prominent among all recollections of the
past will appear the name Of him whom we
this day commemorate"
Touching remarks of similar character
were made by Frank Haskell, Chas. A. Moses,
II. III. Blanchard, William Taylor, William
p. Varnum, Charles Cloudman, Charles Hunt.
Fred Brown, Charles G. Graham, Nathan
Wight, Peter S. Graham, |. Leighton, c. M.
Bancroft, w. G. Gilman and James McLel-
Ian.
In broken English John Henrickson spoke
in behalf of the Danes, for whom Mr.. Warren
had done so much. He said that Mr.. Warren
had been as father to them, and after eulo-
giving him briefly he closed with the remark,
Il say this for the Danish people,"
The following resolutions were then pre-
sented and adopted by rising vote, after
which the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. q. III. Shlnn and the services closed:
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty God in
His inscrutable wisdom TO remove from this
earth, to the higher life above, our employer and
friend Samuel Dennis Warren and
whereas, we as employees of S. ID. Warren A.
Co., and residents of this community, are met to-
getner 10 express our sorrow at the loss OF MIN
who for nearly forty years has been our employer;
and 10 do honor to his memory, therefore
Resotred, that while we depore the removal n,, o.
him we have all learned to revere ana lovei
yet we recognize the hand OF a God who doeth all
things well and humbly submit 10 his Will -
Resolved, that In the death OF Mr.. warren, ms
employees in this place and elsewhere; ana thls
whole community have lost friend whose place
in their hearts can never be nlled.
ResOlted that we recall with admiration the in
fluence ard supremacy Of his talents in the com
mercial world that we record as worthy Of per-
petual remembrance the sterling integrity OF his
character, remembering that as philanthropist
the generosity Of his impulses are destined to re-
main with us and our pOsterity.
Resolved, That we express our deep sense Of
the Christian character and .many charitable
traits Of Mr.. Warren both In his dealings with his
employees and in all his relations throughout
long and well-spent life.
Resolued That we tender our heartfelt sym
pathy to the family of our departed friend, and
pray that the Great Father who has supported
him during his long life of honor and usefulness
may be their guide, comforter and friend In this
their great bereavement.
Resolved That the proceedings OF this meeting
be compiled and a sufficient number of copies
printed and circulated memorials OF our mourn
ed employer, and that copies be sent to the
bereayed family.
Respectfully submitted,
II. H. CRAIGE, Committee
q. X. GOODELL.i on
G. A. MOSES, Resolutions