The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-12-28

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ally he a time when whole cOmmu-
nifty will be draped in mourning at
the loss of one of her citizens at the
loss of a useful man. l believe that
express the feeling and sentiment
of the majority of our people, when
say, that the community of Acct
dent Is now passing through such
time. Our deceased friend and
brother was useful man in our COM
munity. | believe. that in this.
again express the feeling and senti-
ment of all present. TO know our
deceased friend and brother, one had
to be intimately acquainted with
him. for he was reticent, reserved.
He was useful as a citizen. and AZ
such, many of US will miss him. l
think YOU will agree with ME, when
say, he was one of the leading citi-
zeEs of our community. He had
been hOnored by his felIOw.citizens
by being elected to the House of
Delegates. which office he filed with
credit to himself and honor to his
constituents. Twice had he been
hOnOred with office by appoint mpnt
from the general governInet. He
was highly esteemed and greatly re-
spected by the people of our cOmmu-
nifty. He was a noble citizen. Ii he
had any enemies. they were chiefly
political. He was man who was
ready and willing to do his fellow
citizens favor, and lend helping
hand. at any time, if such thi e lay
he be kindly remembered, who re-
ceived favors and help from his
hands. He was especially thought
fui about the welfare of others. More
than nne disabled soldier of our com
munity will thank our deceased
brother for the help he gave him in
obtaining pension. He was indeed
friend Of the soldier. He had in
deed the welfare of the community
at heart. and did everything for her
advancement, he could
But again: He was useful in our
community in his profession. For
IS years he rode over these hills and
mountains to minister to the wants
of the sick, to check disease that was
preying upon the body and to allie
viate suffering and pain. There is
scarcely home in all these surround
ings, that had not at one time or
other, during the IS years of practice
received his attention. He was al
ways pleasant and cheerful when he
entered the sick-room, and always
had kind word for his patient. His
presence alone was often help to his
patient. inspiring the sick with hope.
There are some in this audience to-
day, no doubt. who feel and believe,
that they owe the continuance of
their being to his medical skill. In
his chosen calling he had, no doubt,
those who had great faith in him as
physician. while there were others
who may, perhaps, have had no faith
at all. This seems to he the misfOr-
tune of almOst all professional men.
They have those who admire them
in their calling. and those who do
not. He always exhibited great
anxiety for the welfare of his patient
and never left anything undone. that
he could do to effect cure. But no
more will our deceased friend and
brother ride over these hills and
mountains in following his chosen
profession, for his professional work
is now done, and he will. indeed. be
missed for a time by the people of
our community. With limited OPP
pnrtunitips for an education, he had,
nevertheless, gathered q considerable
amount of knowledge. for he was a
close reader and observer.
But again: He was useful in our
community as a Christian. He was
man OF pleasant address with social
qualities of high order and with
kind word for everybody. He was
man of deep sympathies. l loved
him for this. AS Christian, his heart
was in every good work. both of the
community and the church, and his.
hands always willing to help. He
gave literally and cheerfulIv to the
work of the church and the cause Of
Christ. More than once did he say
to me: "Brother Spangler, if YOU
need money for any good work, don't
be afraid to ask I am always will.
ing to do my part" IF can help
you along in your work, don't he
back ward in asking me-" He will
be kindly remembered by the poor
for his hands were always ready to
minister to their wants. His was a
life of Charity and Christian useful.
ness. In his Christian life, he was
not perfect man. He had his faults,
his failings, like we all have. l have