Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Death Of Hon. z. p. nall.

One Of the greatest blows that has fallen upon
the people OF this vicinity for many years, came
In the announcement Sunday evening Of the sud
en- death Of Hon. Franklin p. Ball He was on
a business trip, and at the time at Strath.
way, Ont, when his death occurred from heart
trouble. The FIRST attack came on at A. NJ, and
he passed away at 1901 A. N. A nephew, James
A. Ball Of waterville, Quebec was with him
and the body was Immediately prepared for
transportation. The members OF the family
were at the Claremont Junction camp ground
and came back to Bellows Falls Monday morn
ing. The body arrived at noon. Because OF the
great heat the burial occurred at Springfield
w.t., the same afternoon.
Mr. Ball was man whose loss will be deeply
felt in all the various lines Of life social politi-
cal and religious. He was born at Athens (Vt),
ana Tor 40 years was resident of Springfield
he has resided here for upward of IL years. Mr.
Ball was GO years of age. wife, two daugh.
tiers, Mrs. II. d. Ryder and Mrs. Narramore, and
son survive him. He was Springfeds repre-
sentative IN the legislature two terms, and for
one term filled the same office for the town Of
Rockingham. He was state senator from Wind.
ham county In 1892, at which time he was at the
head OF various committees
His death will be greatly felt in the Methodist
denomination. He was Vermonts lay delegate
to the national triennial convention of Methodist
churches at Omaha three years ago. He was
a trustee Of the Vermont Conference semi
nary st Montpelier. He also widely known
through bis connection with the firm of Derby &
Ball OF this place. OF sterling worth, Of uuques-
toned character, of marked integrity. of great
religious fervor. his dc cease comes at a time when
the world can i'll afford to lose such noble man.
The funeral services occurred at the Methodist
Episcopal church of this place Wednesday morn.
ing The large gathering there was a noble'tes
mony to the high position Mr.. Ball occupied in
the hearts of the people here. Presiding Elder
Beeman OBLIGATED and was assisted by Rev. H. A.
Spencer OF Springfield. MIR. Spencer delivered
the sermon and said: II never offciated at a
funeral service where it seemed more like taking
one OF my family. Only week ago he was at
my house in company with his wife and at that
time he visited all his old friends Of Springfield,
so that now it seems it prophetic of the ap
preaching end" Mr. Spencer took as his text the
words Of the Psalmist, MARX the perfect man;
Is peace" He said in part: what is perfection:
NO man is perfect in all aspects II is only per-
lection Of moral qualities. A perfect man is not
man of all knowledge, free from criticism. 1t
ter, trust in the Lord in the midst Of loss and EN-
barrassment, ano perfect belief in ones convic-
tons. Were not these the characteristics Of this
MANI Did he not live life of Christian activity
az all timesy Did he not go on the even tenor Of
his way when days were dark; Did he econo-
mize in the house Of the Lord; Did he not come
as near the ideal man as 1t is possible for men to
come; Was he lot alike considerate of all he
came in contact with: The end Of such a man
is peace OF course 1t is peace, having so near
~ fulfilled that favoTite verse of his, Finally.
brethren, whatsoever things are these, whatsoev-
err things are honest, whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things
are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report:
II there be any virtue, and If there be any praise
think on these things"
Mr.. Beeman in few words said he had learned
to love the deceased for four qualities manliness.
purity, nobility and unsefshness "At this time
can think Of hut one verse and that is, What do
thou knowest not now; but thou shall know here
after"
In the hearts Of all who knew him Mr. Ball has
left an ever deep memorial which tine will never