The Somerset reporter., 1893-09-21
Sylvantls b. Walton.

1t is not always that Il human life in
its passing over, leaves So many fragrant
memories AS the life Of him whose name
heads this article. The circle of life
that he touched is poorer, in that it
shall know his touch no more. He was
of Joshua and Mary Walton, of that
town. His education was obtained in
the common schools. and his own course
completed he turned his attention to
teaching, and taught more or less con
stantly for over thirty years. 1t could
truly be said of him that in the best
sense of the word he was successful
man. Whatever he undertook he put
his best self into. In remarkable
manner he won the respect and affection
of his pupils, and their loyalty to him
has been unwavering. TO many, even
in distant states, his death was almost
a personal sorrow.
On the 3lst of Oct. 1913. he
was united in marriage with Martha +.
Chapman, and almost 30 years they
walked together, in deep abiding happ-
ness. Five children were born to them,
the first child Il daughter, dying in in
fancy. Her death was the only break
in the family life Ia all the years. His
wife and four children; Mrs. G.. II. Al
len of La Junta, Colorado, l.. l.. Wal
ton Esq. of Skowhegan, Mrs. l.. NJ.
Cromwell of Haverhill. Mass. and Mrs.
J. II. Thompson of Pennington survive
him. In the revival of 1859, Mr.. Wal
ton was converted and joined the Free
viii Baptist church in Mercer. Nowhere
did the inherent strength of the man
manifest itself more than in his religious
life and work. Being elected Il deacon
in his native church, he threw the
whole force of his individuality into its
service. lie gave literally, almost
prodigally for its support, and many of
the best years of his life were given to
its up-building. AS a citizen he held
many positions of trust and responsible
ty, serving many years as selectman,
:. 5. committee, trea 'irer, etc. of his
native town, was elected to the Legsla-
ture in lS60-Gl, and during the war was
a deputy revenue marshall. In 1S72-3-i
he was county commissioner. As friend
and neghbor he was pre-eminent. Close
| ly connected for many years with the
legal fraternity, and possessing mutually
keen judgment, and power of discrmina-
tion, he amassed quite an extensive
knowledge of law, and In drafting i'll
struments, giving advice and settling
disputes, he has been of great service
to the community in which he lived. His
perfect integrity was so well known. his
kindly spirit so trusted that the years
will only serve to make his loss more
keenly felt In his family life, Sylvanus
| Walton was mt his best. As IL husband
he was most loving; rs father, helpful,
| indulgent, cOnsideratc, tender He had
l'that power of impressing his example
on the lives closest to him, and thus of
his line shall live.
| The disease by which his life vas ter
minated. Cancer run its course with
since he seemed so strong, his II wears
end was so near The first symptoms of
disease were not considered dangerous,
but at last the truth was broken to him.
With perfect calmncss he faced the in
evitable result. He put his house in
order" took the last look at the broad
fields he had loved 50 well, at the beau
| tiful landscape. made familiar by years
and then lay down and on Sept. llth
| breathed his last.
| Sleep Orwell hast thou earned thy rest,
In humble faith thou laidIst thy head upon
Deaths breast, and found II life.
Brave sprit-rest.
The funeral services were conducted
| by Rev. II. Il. Matthews of Skowhrgan.
The deceased had three brothers: |. e.
Walton of Norridgcwoek, Hon. :. j.
Walton of Skowhegan and ). u. Walton
| of Medfcld, Mass.