The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1895-03-23

we'll reception given them On ~
previous night Was IN unmistska
BILE demonstration Of the universe
esteem in which they are held b.
this community and ~ evidence 9
the general feeling Of regret ct theil
departure. While, 80 far - We know
every inhabitant Of Ketchum cher
ishes only feelings Of the pures'
friendship for Mr.. Gillette and his
estimable wife, and many Of them
warm, personal attachments, yet j,
is not merely matter of persona
friendship that prompts this feeble
tribute at the instance Of their de
parture. It is = matter Of simple
justice to = brave and true man
and an attempt at some sort o.
recognition of that which is felt il
every honest heart and acknowl
edged in every candid mind which j,
cognizant Of the facts, the unselfist
achievements of q phiIanthropist.
Mr.. Gillette came to Ketchum in
early days in poor state Of health
His residence hero was not only
destined to restore physical health
to himself, but was also destined tc
result in a higher state Of moral and
intellectual health to many others
to set aglow the lamp Of life wher,
ever men were found benighted tc
show them the way to q better life
to teach them something of them.
selves and 10 encourage them in
pursuits of moral. intellectual and
social improvement. It is in the
light of tbeee things that the people
of Ketchum will hold dear the
memory Of the man who has de.
voted himself to these unseltish
labors among them.
Before and after bis arrival here
churches of various denominations
were established and each after its
manner accomplished good, but
somehow seemed to fall short Of it
ultimate purposes. It must be &C
knowledged that the spiritual for
nation they had to contend with
was not of the most suspicious ma
ture, and even the church work early
inaugurated by Mr.. Gillette did not
as such, enjoy much greater de-
gree of prosperity than that of his
orthodox brothers. There was q
large element albeit Of good, homes,
citizens which it was especially de.
sired to interest, but which was
especially devoted to affairs of
more worldly nature than are usual
Iy contemplated in the holy pur.
poses of the church. "Thus far and
no further" seemed to be the fated
experience of church work in gen.
eral, but it was left for Mr.. Gillette
to largely outgeneral that spirit Of
indifference, and finally to unite all
classes in a work which, if it did
not SAVIOR Of incense and ministerial
robes. partook of the nature ot
genuine spiritual reform.
A history club, a reading club,
his famous BARLEY Corn" club and
finally a branch of the Union for
Practical Progress" the only one
in Idaho, were all created by Mr..
aud Mrs. Gillette and conducted by
them for years up to the time OF
their departure with ever increasing
popularity. Each club seemed to
answer a distinct purpose and to
interest distinct element of soci-
ETY.. all attaining, however, practi-
cally the same ends; but the Bar
ley Corn" was a weekly witness to
the ability Of its founders to unite
men, women and children of all
classes in lessons Of general culture
which, while ostensibly for the chill
dren, supplied many useful hints
and much food for beneficial rehec-
ton to the older ones who consti-
tuted the audience"
Not the least Of his achievements
must be mentioned the establish
nent and successful maintenance
IF the Town Hail." which constr
tutes free meeting place provided
With every comfort and convenience
which could be devised without ex-
travagance, and which remains as
legacy of the untiring and unselfish
Iabors of its founder in this place.
Mr.. Gillette is az we'll known in
business circles as in the capacity
II = reformer and advocate of hu-
nan progress. AS manager of the
establishment Of Gillette
& Evans he has shown himself to
~ y man OF business method and
aas gained an enviable reputation
or uprightness, q conscientious
of the business duties
to him and for absolute
1onesty in every transaction. de
1as shown himself to be man of
he strictest integrity and We be-
ieve withal attentive to every de-
,ail Of his employers interests.
The people Of Ketchum have
aarnad that Mr. Gillette IL not 81