Milford chronicle., 1895-05-24

from childhood she being member Of The
Hazard household, Mr. Hazard. ST., hav
ing been appointed her guardian His wife
and two daughters survive him Lizzie;th,
wife Of L. B Chandler, Esq of Milton, aud
Della, the wife Of George H. Han,a promi-
nent merchant OF Milford
AS husband, father, friend, citizen and
christian, Mr.. Hazard exhibited rare and
sterling qualities AS a business man he
was diligent and liberal, and was noted fol
his strict integrity Being physically TO
bust and active in mind, he entered into
everything he did with an enthusiasm and
vigor that insured success. He was indus
trious indeed, he was an indefatgahle
worker and few men have lived a more
vigorous and active life. To a preeminent
degree he obeyed the Injunction, what
soever thy hand fndeth to do, doit with
thy might " As a neighbor and citizen he
was peaceable, generous, kind hearted and
entirely free from ostentation Although
born in aftluence and possessed of more Of
this worlds goods than come to most men,
no one was more sOciable or easily ap-
preached In his manner and habits he
was the embodiment of simplicity, depend
ing entirely upon honesty and manly vir-
tue for popular esteem, and he seemed en-
tirely oblivious to artificial methods and
show. While he took deep interest in
public affairs he seldom entered actively
into political matters He was a staunch
Republican and with the exception of one
or two votes cast for the Prohibition party
has always voted the Republican ticket.
During the war of the rebellion he was an
ardent friend of the Union, and three of
his nephews went forth in its defense.
AS a christian he was a blessing to his
a faithful and consistent friend
of the church and an honor to the religion
he protested. His trust in God was i'm
plicit and his faith was beyond doubt or
controversy He enjoyed religious activity
work and his enthusiasm and
ardent zeal in the church has always been
an encouragement and inspiration to others
He united with the church at an early age
and almost his entire life was devoted to
It's welfare. He gave willingly and liber-
ally Of his means. He donated the lot
upon which the present M. E Church
stands, and his substantial and spontane
Gus support to the church and every other
good cause will be greatly missed He was
ever ready to stand up and acknowledge
MS Master, and his prayers in public were
vigorous and ardent, and remark able for
humility and exalted reverence. His home
vas always free to ministers and christian
workers and for a half century those visit /
ng Milton have found shelter and generous
under his roof
The Hazard family has been Intimately |
with Methodism ever since this
orm of belief was first introduced in the
ounty. John Hazard, grandfather of the
deceased, helped to organize the first Meth
dist Episcopal Society in Milton, and was
ne of the Board of Stewards of the origi-
al N. E Church. After many years of
ervice his son, the late Ex-Governor Haz-
ard, was elected in his place. and for more
IAN half a century was an honored mem
er of the Board When the latter was
smoved by death in 1904 his mantle fell
pom the shoulders of the deceased. Mr..
Iazzard has held the office for thirty-one
ears, and on account of his death for the
rst time since the church was organized, I.
the Board of Stewards without menu
er from the Hazard family,
His last hours were peaceful and his
sath triumphant He was conscious until I
Ear the end and testified to the saving
I'd comforting power of a SaYiour's love. :
e expressed desire to go, and among /
S last words were Peace, perfect Peacer'
REST. from thy labor rest, !
Soul of the just set free {
BEST be thy1nemory, and blest r
Thy bright example be :" :
The funeral services were held Wednes- Ii
" afternoon at the M. E Church, con- v
cted by the Rey w T. Valiant, assisted y
other ministers who have been former B
stors Of the deceased. The remains were v
erred in the NJ. E. Cemetery in this Ii
yn. ei
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