The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-02-10
More tributes to Hon. Henry vanderfOrd.


The Vestry of Ascension Parish desire to place
upon record their sense of loss at the sudden de
partgre OF their houored associate the late Henry
Formany years he was a Vestryman ofthis Church
touring large part ofthe time filling also the posi-
ton of Warden and in the performance of every
duty OF his Office he showed himself an unyarying
example of promptness diligence loyalty and en-
thnslasm. During the last days-and almost the
last moments-before his fatal stroke he was plan
Church
As citizen he was characterized by this same
quiet straightforward, single-hearted performance
OF his public and private obligations. His life was
fortunate n having yigor Of mind and body pre-,
being without suffering or slow decay
We will cherish his memory as an example and
incentive to duty and, believing that he still lives
in the Church and still loves those left behind, we
oer our loving prayers for his peaceful rest in the
Paradise of God.
From the Westminster Sentinel.
Mr.. Vanderford was an uncompromising Demo-
cra throughout his life. but did not hesitate to cri
CHE his own party whenever. in his Judgment it
departed from the straight path of Democratic prn
eiples He was vigorous writer and bold opponent
of the views of his political antagonists and was
not slow to resent any criticism which he consid-
cred unjust
From the Baltimorean.
Almost the entire press fraternity of Maryland has
united in expressions of regret at the demise of the
Hon. Henry Vanderford, of Westminster, and in
rendering their deep sympathy to his bereayed fam
lily. Mr.. Vanderford was esteemed most highly on
ing. In the SD year of his age he has departed.
leaving to his family that pricey legacy-an I'M
stained character.
From the Towson journal.
No gentleman in Maryland stood higher as u
thinking man than Mr.. Vanderford. He was the
perfect embodiment of the true old Marylander, a
man of Chesterieldian manners, of keen perception
and rigid integrity of character. His Democracy
was as solid as the everlasting hills, and he was
never swerved from the right by any of the blan-
dishments which usually surround men in public
life He scorned policy for the sake of expedency,
and never pretended that he would do an actwhich
did not command his ripest judgment, for the sake
of little paltry advantage There was absolutely
no Discrimination about him. and where he could
not approve he gave his answer with the most gra-
cous but firm no. In his personal nature he was
gentle, loving, steadfast and true. When aroused
into action he firm and decided, without nvec-
and eonvincingly Nearly his entire life was spent in
the business of journalism, which he admired and
prosecuted vigorously. He has left an impress
which VIII last whilst thought sways the human
mind longer and deeper than if chseled upon the
rocks of time by the hand of man.
From the Towson Union.
Mr. Vanderford was gentleman of the old school
and was known as man of the highest honor and
integrity.
From the Elicott City Times
The people of the State have learned with regret
Of the death Of the veteran journalist Henry van,
reason TO expect his much longer soiourn amid the
scenes of his earthly labors, but his was light
which, however late eXtnguished, is missed. He
leaves to his family priceless legacy in the exam
pie of a life well spent
From the Belair 1Egs.
In the death of Mr. Henry vanderford journalism
in MARYLAND has sustained great loss. Mr.. Van
derford throughout his long life an earnest ar
dent Democrat and possessed in a marked degree
the courage of his convictions As an editor and as
a man he was honest and fearless. Selfrespeeting
he respected the feelings and opinions of Others but
neither fatery nor threats could tempt him TO dc,
yiate from the line of public duty he understood
it. Ever mindful of the amenities and coureses OF
the editoral profession, kind hearted and charita
BILE he was yet unhinchingly brave and determined
in defending his principles and his honor: He was
an ornament to his profession and has left few TO
devotion to duty. So much for his public record.
In the relation of man 10 man. as friend he was
ever loyal and true, but in his own home ms loss
will be most deeply felt. To these natural gifts MI
Nanderford added the browning graces of Chris
tian and while we mourn his loss to us we take
comfort in the belief that to him death is gain.
From the Belair Democrat
Hon. Henry Vauderford served with distinction
in the Maryland Senate and in varied experience
always preserved the character of conscientious
Christian gentleman. The press of the State h0nOrs
the man who was an ornament to Journalism
From the Union Bridge News
The death of Hon. Henry yanderlord, Of West
Minister removes from the State one of its oldest
and most highly cultivated q, Journalists All who
afable gentleman, and fine conyersationalist pos
sessed Of vast amount of information of books,
men and affairs at hand for by his ready tongue
or his facile pen.
From the Annapolis Republican.
In the death of Henry Vanderford Carroll county
lost an honored citizen and Maryland journalism
one of its brightest editors.
From the Kent News.
Henry Vanderford was not only newspaper man
of rare merit, but he was polished Christian gen.
tleman. Meet him anywhere, everywhere, his sua-
witty of manner conspicuous, while his conser-
vatism and solid sense made him always a safe
leader. In the Senate of Maryland he served with
marked distinction, and in many other positions was
proved the sterling worth of the man. The life of
Henry Vanderford was beyond the length of the
ordinary. yet we record his departure with peculiar
regret He was one of Maryands noblest sons-in
every walk of life filing the best expectations of all
concerned; in journalism, the veteran chief outtop
ping the loftiest of the lofty galaxy of men that
doings.
May his rest be sweet.