Smyrna times., 1895-09-18
Death of Prof. Herman Rne

"AO oAOu OhSIe thursday ana brought
here for burial on Saturday, was other.
wise from his early manhood a Smvr.
naian and identified with it's interests.
This was shown by the more than usuai
interest manifested at the interment
Saturday afternoOn-a tribute of re-
spect that is seldom reached on n busv
week day-the people of the town and
vicinity mingling with those who came
with the procession from Townsend
ialrly well occupying the large audi
torlum, where the final services were
held before depOsiting the remains in
their last resting place, Glenwood Gem
etery.
The people of Townsend seemed
moved by the same desire to manifest
their deep respect. The large number
who could not come expressed a wish
10 mlngle IN some form in the final fri
Dute 10 the deceased, and the pastor,
Rev. A. Chandler, readily granted it
Dy holding a service which occupied
three'quarters of an hour. The church
was packed to its utmost capacity.
Besides the pastor, Presiding Elder
Smith, Rev. A. S. MOwbray, r. l. Wat
kins and T. E. Bell were present. the
Two nrSt making addresses
The remains reached this town short.
ly after three O'Clock. The organ and
improvised choir rendered appropriate
and solemn music, Rev. A. Stengle
making the opening prayer, Rev. T. H.
Haynes reading the scripture lesson.
Rev. A. Chandler, who was in charge
OF the service, then introduced Rev.
r. F. Carpenter, who he said. as n
former pastor, was perhaps better ac-
qualnted with the deceased than anv
other of the ministers present. Mr..
Carpenters address of twenty minutes
was fluent, at times Oratorical. and a
warm tribute to the virtues of the de.
ceased-a christian life without a flaw
or blemish.
The formal service at the grave in
GlenwOod cemetery was followed bv
that of the Knights of Golden EAGLES.
OF which lodge he was a member. the
castle having charge of the funeral.
each of the members in turn in passing
the grave dropping on the casket a
sprig of green. There was also borne To
the grave three beautiful floral designs
one gift of the public school of Town
send, another of the Sunday School of
the same town and the third a pillOw
with "At Rest" in immortelles. bv the
lodge of Golden Eagles.
Herman Roe came to Delaware from
Pennsylvania in his early manhood.
succeeding Isaac Pennewill as teacher
in District No. 8, in 1876, holding the
place until the consolidation of the
Districts in 1888. In a wear or more
after taking up his residence here he
married Miss Maggie Hill, one of the
teachers, who survives him, with their
only child, George, now we'll on in his
teens.
After the consolidation until he ac.
cepted the prinCipalship at Townsend.
four years ago, he ran private school
here, teaching the various English
branches and Latin. He was never
robust, but in fairly good health until
last winter and spring when he was
seized with throat consumption. the
final weeks until the end came. being
attended with considerable suffering
His walk among our people can be
summed up in brief sentence-tbere
was no discount on it-free from follies
malice or prejudice, he exemplified in
every way the virtues of his high call
ing.
The church found in him a man of
both gifts and piety, and early licensed
him local preacher, and was alwavs
acceptable when called on to fill the
local pulpit, which he often did. as we'll
as those of the vicinity. Twice during
his residence here he was called on to
I'LL out the unexpired term of past CRATES
at both EastOn and Townsend. several
months each, and did it with singular
satisfaction considering that the week
days were occupied with his school
duties. He was active in all reform
measures especially espousing that of
temperance, and was one of the dele |
gates sent by the Good Templars to |
represent them in the Worlds Conven-
tlon, held in England, five years ago.
His special work, however. was that
of an educator. This he felt was his |
chief calling though often advised to |
go into the itineracy and other pur.
suits He was one of the most active
workers in the Teachers Institutes
when first instituted by the State. He
was the unquestioned choice of New |
Castle county last spring for superin-
-endent, and his appointment was nm.
1oubtedly decided upon and only pre-
vented by the early death of Governor
Marvil.
His gift of language when called on
Tor an imprOmptu address, without
previous thought or preparation, was
remarkable, and it was at such times
hat he often appeared at his best. He
was, however, what is termed "manv
sided" in public work and usefulness.
ana we are but expressing general
regret at his being cut down in enter
ng what is usually looked upon as the
prime of life. He was in his 47th year.
The following has been handed us
]y one of our citizens:
- The following poem was written by the late
M ietlaI M noe MhIle IN the old country five years
gO. The quiet faith that il expresses was char |
eterstic OF his whole christian life and to those
vhO mourn his departure it bears a gracious
Message"
I'M GOING HOME.
In foreign lands;
on ScOtia'S hills and England's strands
Mid northern rocks and southern sands
sweet thought holds me as l roam,
I'm going home.
In cities old
with pride of wealth and CLEAN of gold
Beneath foreign banners fold
Anon the joyous thought will come
I'm going home.
In mystic scene,
With memories of King and Queen: ,
IN castle decked with darksOme green
Inc JOY CLEANS up meath crumbling dome {
I'm going home
And when straw !
~ Abbey aisle, cathedral way
Mnere sunlight sOftens into erey
Shlnes the fond thought amid the gloom
I'm going home. >
On oceans breast; c
nhen borne alOft on bilOws crest
0r IN the gentle calm at rest s
Ahe JOY Is there mid wave and foam c
I'm going home.
On lifes broad sea. h
In all the storm and mystery II
On, let me live that may be h
Lea onward by the joy TO come b
I'm going home. :
Oh let my STAY 3
ne Ills strong hand who knows the ,yav a.
ni mh0 parts the cloud and brings the day - y
his love still shining through the gloom y
10 bring me home
sunday Morning Church Services .
sunday was a bracing day in tenn. a
'rature, calling for heavier raiment il
II bright and sunny. From a con. n
netion circumstances. Rector Dame W
81 Feters having been called to Vir- Il