Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-06-09
Memorial Services of the James NJ. Parker
Post, No. los, G. A. r.


out in splendor. The memorial sermon
for the veterans of fremont, was given at
the Union church by the Rev. E. S. Ire
land, with 4 large congregation in attend
ance. The discourse from the text,
Flight the good fight of faith. lay hold on
eternal life" 2nd Timothy 6-l2, was thrill
ing in its force and fervor, burning with
the fires of patriotism and kindling with
enthusiasm for a continuation of the
struggle against sin and evil. Briefly the
chief causes which led to the great war
tragedy were analysed. then with deep
feeling the pastor drew vivid picture Of
the shifting scenes of the war Of the Re.
belion, with tender pathos painted the
separation between the brave volunteer
and his loved ones, the farewell parting
which alas! too often meant a reunion
only beyond the river Of death, but the
last words of those devoted heroes are
forever enshrined in the hearts of the
wives, mothers. daughters and sisters
who offered their treasures, a living sacri-
flee, upon their nations altar. grand
tribute OF loving praise was given our
msrtyred Lincoln whose desthless fame
shall endure throughout time. While
speaking of the Significance of Memorial
is yearly strengthening the bond between
North and South, Nj. ireland said he once
saw an Illustration Of that great and tender
charity which Christ taught. upon Me
mortal Day 10 a western city. where rebel
prisoners had been buried almost side by
side with loyal union soldiers. While tn.
tiny banners and floral wreaths were being
reyerently placed upon the mounds of the
northern heroes he wondered If the mis-
taken, but equally brave, southern soldier
was to be forgotten or ignored when out
from the ranks of the q A. r. stepped a
squad of crippled and wounded boys in
blue who scattered over the graves of the
boys in gray" shower of beautiful
blossoms. anoble act, showing that bitter
luminosity had. with them, been buried
indeed. The earnest aud stirring call for
volunteers to grid on the armor OF right
eousnes- aud fight maufuly the battles OF
the Lord. must have touched responsive
chords in every heart The soldiers I'm
swcrvlng obedience to the orders Of his
commanders. be they right or wrong, was
placed in sharp contrast tu the general
dirobedience of the commands Of the Ruler
Of the universe who never makes a mis-
take, whose laws are ALWAYS perfect Fine
anthems and appropriate HYMNS by the
choir added to the interest of the occasion
ca Memorial Day the vast curtain OF
fog came spreading itself over all. but
with half promise of an occasional lift
OF It's folds. At ) 80 A. NJ. the several
decorating details, accompanied by teach
ers and pupils. tagged and wrcsthed the
graves OF comrades gone before. In this
district Miss Mary Parker with nearly her
whole school of - hearing flags and
flowers marched in fine order under the
leadership # J b. Mason, who, pleased
with such promising material. cNer, ~ed 1t
IN military drill. Spite Of the unfavnrabe
aspect ~ the weather fremont people
rallied m force, for every available team
IN the Holmes -tahle-sbout twcuty-ive
horse--was engaged, and other livery
conveyances were 10 equal demand, our
little steamers also being well pstronlzei.
A. We rode over that always picturesque
i-mpuntain highway our little ban
nrr bearer. \ fred Mayu. proudly waving
the stars ard >tripe-.-we were much
struck with admiration over the excellent
work accomplished by the cn,erprising
NJ, Desert Road Commissioner. who
have cut down hjlls graded On and r'lti
in rock wall along Echo Lake and mean
to fni~h up with a substantial railins
cului'eti safe -mnDth mad !, n.,y
nruad highway brlnchin, of, T., th.. ,,,sr
rir- on the sound. il another .sut,.. ~
good road building.
Innn entering u A II Han a, ia I'd
NJ the aroma Of hot coffee, cave an anne
. tirfug v.}cnrp. and tNepk. 80 ~. hc,sa-
wtfely instincts az Mr.. Ami, HIM.
Nfs g. / Jnryev ana ,t,.. = IA
Relief Carr. sntx,,u.n, In,rh .,,,.,ad
unou The Grand ,rnv ,sjJ, anj III -,
ioy.d IN. ,mnrumn,, r.n..t .rh. ~,
which had been st..ajiy falling for ., h,,,,r
or norc ahat.d far -. sa.s,r ant ~ ,..l
umns w.r. formed hv Nar~haI " L
Mar. for tha mach =, t,r,,i-,,',,, ,-..,,1
terry. II va. thouuh. nv many ,h., 81.
W. Il G woul1 ,rrt excns.3 III, ill.,
showed their yalor ami readiness H. .rs
the discomfort, of the raup,jgn hv snIs.h.
ing cooly through the mud which II not
50 deep and adhesive As the yiryIni. mad
Of the old war DAYS. was vet very dis-
agreeable The column. conIposed of fe
anu drum corps. son. OF Veterans James
NJ Parker Post. Woman. Relief Corps and
school children, marched up Main street
detled 10 the right into Brnok.ide GENE
terry and surrounded the Parker monument
the base of which had been b-autitied by
blooming plants. Owing to the still
Threatening rain. the ritual service was
omitted with the single exception OF the
part assigned the Officer Of the Day. who
in decorating the shaft Of the Posts name
sake, concentrated all who wore the blue
ON land or sea. now numbered with the
Grand Army on eternitv- shore and the
W X. &. a. they laid their nnral Offering,
on the grave Of their beloved President.
Mrs Lucie 4. Some--already decked
by loving hands with beautiful roses and
carnations-had in tender memory not
only this loyal sister. but the great
army of devoted women who went to
the front in those perilpus DAYS, Drawing
the dangers and diseases Of battle field
and hospital 10 give relief and comfort
to the wounded and suffering soldiers
The line Of march was resumed TO the
church. which as usual was Insufficient i,
capacity to hold the immense thronp The
speaker of the day Hon p wisx..}i ~
Ellsworth. was u.hered in nv ptst Gam.
mander J. Is. Mason. and after the pn.t
service and select sipoino ~ ,ba Sonas.
willie choir. was introdncej nv Com.
mapi.r Il r Ath.rton srt oil ao;o,,,,
the nleasur. Of listening IN yarv AZ. "a
dress eminentlv nstrio,ic !, s.n,i,oa,,
clear and COMMUNICATIVE in cons,rnc,ion
scholarly crave and asrr.u, IL dat;.arn
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which can never he renajd was aar 80
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the disnuted ouestions ~ siayar,, 100
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