Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-24
Funeral Of the Late Rev. S. G. saroent

| Tho funeral services of the late Rev s
G. Sargent were held, Sunday morning,
at the First Baptist church, and the burial
services in the afternoon at o'clock, at
the residence.
The services were conducted with deep
feeling by Rev. J. M. Wyman. the pastor
of the church, to which the deceased had
shown so much devotion, and which was
so devoted to him.
DR.. A. Il. Dunn ard DR.. G. d. p Pep
per Of Watervillc. who had been intimate
friends OF DR.. Sargent, were present TO us
sist in the services.
short sermon, Walking wish God,
showing how perfectly DR.. Sargent's life
had exempliflcd this text.
DR. Dunn spoke of the deceased with
much feeling. He told of the help he had
received from Dr. Sargent how the latter
had welcomed him as father when he
first came to Maine, a relationship which
bad been continued through all the later
years
He mentioned the fact that in journey
ing through the State, he was constantly
inquired Of concerning Father Sargent by
friends who had known and loved him
during his more active life. His tribute
was tender and touching.
DR.. Pepper reminded those that words
were needless concerning such man as
Father Sargent His life had been an en-
phatic one, although gentle, tender and
kind. He was positive in his convictions
of duty, and, rs another said cared little
what men said Of :. G. Sargent, If he
was sure of Gods approval.
| AT the home the pastor gave the Scrip
ture reading, Dr. Dunn making the
prayer, and again DR.. Pepper spoke Of the
deceased as a rich man; rich in spiritual
things ever receiving and ever giving;
rich in wealth which not only went with
him, but remained precious legacy to
| his friends
Father Sargent dearly loved flowers,
| and young people, and the special tributes
brought by the young people and children
| were pretty tribute of this lave.
At the church. the family pew was
sitting occupied for so many years by the
deceased, contained cluster OF white
pinks, given by the little members of the
Junior Endeavor Society, and bearing the
words, I'VE Loved Him" There was
beautiful bunch of roses from the Sargent
Mission Band, bearing the inscription,
We Shall Still Be Joined in Heart and
Hope to Meet Again.
The blossoms from the Senior c. +. So
cicty bore the inscription Il Have Fought
a Good Fight. Have Finished Ny
Course Have Kept the Faith
Other flowers, rare and beautiful, were
given by the Current Events Club, of
which DIR. Sargent's daughter, Mrs Hunt,
is the we'll beloved president; by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Brainard; Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Wellman; Mrs. Allen and Mrs. A.
". Whitney Mr.. and Mrs. Charles MILL
ken; Mr.. S. j. Chadbourne and family,
Miss Alice Sargent, and Mr.. and Mrs
Melville Smith.
Among the relatives present were Prof
William 4. Sargent Of Hebron academy,
and Miss Eunice Sargent, nephew and
| niece respectively Of the deceased. Tie
death being SO unexpected, and the notice
so short, many were unable to attend.
The remains We're laid away In the
tomb in Forest Grove cemetery until the
coming of spring toward which DR.. Sar-
| gent had looked with such loving longing
| The noble spirit has gone to God who
gave it,
1--WE shall meet, but we shall miss him.
When we heed the call TO prayer;