Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-07-21
OBITUARY..
col. KLpEN BARKER.

| col. ELpEN BARKER.
| Colonel Eden Barker was born Aug.
IL, 1916, In Lowell, Maine, and died at
his residence in Jewell City, July 8, 1896,
after a severe and painful Illness during
which he frequently expressed desire
and Willingness to 90, with the full
assurance of eternal rest. He WAS united
in marriage to Caroline L. Little at Sails
bury, n. H., on the I'D day OF Septem-
Der, 1910, who still survives him. OF q
large family Of children four are living.
His early life was spent on his fathers
farm, which he assisted In clearing. He
united with the Congregational church
when Is years Of age, and has been q
member Of that church at Manhattan
during his residence in Kansas. lie at
tended school at Bridgton Academy and
for many wears taught school In that
locality. He was prominently connected
with the Maine state militia, attaining To
the rank OF colonel. During the war OF
the rebellion he was employed In the
secret service and as recruiting officer.
He came to Kansas In 1869, locating at
Manhattan. and was employed by the
NJ. h. aud L. Railway Co. In locating
and surveying the land belonging TO that
company. Early in the spring OF 1870 he
located In Jewell County, demonstrating
his farm adjoining this city, where he
took an sctive part in the organization
and development Of our county.
He gave enthusiastic support 10 the es-
Enlistment of schools and churches and
lsbored earnestly TO secure the location
of good citizens. He was patriotic and
ever demonstrated Il by his devotion to
good citizenship and loyal support OF
that which he believed would rebound 10
the good OF the country. In 1872 he was
elected state senator, and In 1876 he was
elected sergeant at arms Of the senate.
As senator he served his district well
and faithfully, and in all his public Of
fees Colonel Barker discharged every
duty honorsbly. His name and his work
will ever occupy prominent position In
the history of our county.-Jewell City
(ksn.) Republican.
MRS. MARY JANE ROYAL.
Mrs. Mary Jane Royal, widow Of the
late Scion ROYAL, died NJ the residence
OF her son, j. c. Royal, at I'll Avery
Avenue. Detroit, Mich, July 9th, aged
- years.
Mrs. Royal was born In Buckticld,
June II, lSli. She was the daughter OF
Jacob and Alice willis Allen. She
was married To Scion Royal, Dec. |,
1881. All her children are living
Florinda. wife OF George ). Cooper OF
lonia, Mich. Columbia, wife Of W. ii.
Cole, Paris; Mary, widow OF the late
Geo. W. Davis, Haverhill, Mass; A. w.
ROYAL of Paris; John Colby Royal, with
whom she was living at the time OF her
death.
Mrs. ROYAL had the rare qualities OF
heart and mind combined with cheerful
Christian patience and charity, which
gained her many friends wherever she
went. Her children rise up aud call her
blessed.
j. G. Royal arrived here July l2th,
with the remains. Funeral services
were held ut the grave in Hillside Gene
terry, below Paris Hin, at , o'clock the
same afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Roberts Off
ciating. After his remarks Paris Grange
performed the burial services OF the
order OF Patrons of liusbandry. Mrs.
ROYAL hiss for many years been an
esteemed member OF Paris Grange. A.
friend and neighbor Mrs. Royal was
respected by all who knew her.