The Newtown bee., 1895-05-10
In. Fairfield County.
EASToN.
.'5 DEATH OF BENJAMIN T. BEERS.

| ." DEATH OF BENJAMIN T. BEERS.
 Again the hand of death claims one of
 our oldest and most respected citizens, Benjamin II. Beers. He was born Feb | ruary P, 1919, and died May 2, 1895. For
 several years past he has been a sufferer from bladder trouble. On April P Dr Bacon of New Haven was called in con- sultation with Dr Hill and on examina- ton 1t was found his trouble was stone in the bladder, which must be removed
 or causeiintense suffering. It was decid-
 ed that he should go to the New Haven hospital the following week for an oper- ation. Consequently on Thursday, May
 7, he went, accompanied by his wife and son : George B. Beers and George B. Gregory. A ragged edge stone three quarters of an inch in diameter, was re- moved, but owing to his age and weak
 ened condition he only lived few hours.
 MT Beers remarked on the day he left for the hospital, -'Just g years ago to-day
 left North Fairfield to make my home
 in Easton." He united then with the
 Methodist church and has since been an
 active Christian worker and one of the
 pillars in the church. He held the offices 'of steward and trustee till his death. He
 had also held, several prominent offices in
 the town and was everywhere known for
 his honesty and integrity. In his family
 he had never been known to speak a
 harsh or unkind word, thus endearing
 himself to his family, who, with their many friends, will long, miss him from
 the family circle. Yet, in their deep sor-
 row they can fully realize "He has fought
 a good fight, he has finished his course,
 he has kept the faith" One man rightly
 said, "H we. could have more of such
 men in the world, we would have more
 churches and laa Sails nd
 Truly his life was a living example wor-
 thy of imitation. A large concourse of
 friends gathered at the Methodist church
 at lo.30 a. Sunday, to pay their re-
 spectsl to. one they had learned to love
 and honor. Rev NIT Warriner preached an eloquent discourse. A handsome wreath of white roses, carnations and
 Easter lilies, with the words "Epworth
 League" was given by that order, of
 which he was, the oldest, member. There
 was laid on the coffin bouquet of yellow
 roses and bouquet of Easter lilies. The
 choir sang, by request of the family,
 Good night" and "We1l never say good bye in heaven" He was laid at rest by the side of his first wife in the Easton cemetery. 4 wife and four chil- dren, Mrs George B. Gregory, George B. Beers, Henry w. Beers and Jesse l.. Beers await their appointed time to meet
 him in the Realms Beyond. The bearers
 were A. H. French. Eber Gould, Edward
 Seeley and Nelson T. Hall. Briefly we give a fewof Rev Mir Warriner's remarks. His text was chosen, from lst Samuel 20 IS, And thou shalt be missed because thy seat will be empty.- This passage applies appropriately to our dear deceas-
 ed brother and friend. I would call st.
 tention' to the suggestion of the text that God has a calling for all men. He found
 his place and filled it we'll. When the
 Master called he was ready. The career of a man like Brother Beers is especially
 commendable. He could not vacate his
 place in town like Easton without be- l ing missed. This. church, to which he was devoted member, had been accus-
 toned to wait for him to take the lead. The church has entrusted him with it's most important offices. He served the committee in 1855 in the reconstruction of Lees chapel, so, nicely fitted now for our use. At the age of 15 he began his
 church life and it has been his privilege to be active to, the close of his life. |
 cannot refrain from saying what you all know to be true. a Some people think
 honesty and integrity are hard to find. I
 never heard him say an unkind word Of Pany one.g While suffering he was cheer l ful, always striving to make others hap py. I can point to more brilliant orbs l than the north star but there are none I l know, better where to find. He was | young in heart, his prayers, his benig- I nant smile, his fraternal hand shake we | shall greatly miss- Up yonder it will be | different. Ohi Brother Beers. on the tother side of the river you will not be missed Let us all be faithful and make our calling and election sure.