Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-06


the members OF the board. No college
ever had more loyal alumnus and
officer Every commencement but one
since his graduation he attended and
the degree Of doctor OF divinity con-
ferred upon him by the college in 1868
was indeed well merited.
Through his efforts a great amount
of money has been raised for his de-
nomination. portion of this was for
the building of church edifices, and for
the supply of the current needs Of the
convention, the interests of which he
had in charge and the remainder for
the three training schools connected
with Colby at Waterville. Hebron and
Houlton. That at Houlton. the Kicker
Classical Institute, bears his name by
legislative enactment in response to the
unanimous action of the Houlton board
of trustees and the University board
and in accordance with the expressed
wishes Of the schools friends and pat
rons. 1t moreover was an acknowledge
ment due his efforts and personal con
tributions of money, which 1t is under
stood amounted to $4,000. 1t was he
who raised the $4,000 for the erection
of suitable building at the school. the
donor being the widow of his life long
friend, Judge Wording
DR.. Kicker also gave to his alma
cations about $4,000 When it is con-
sidered that he gave this from the
fruits of life work not especially re-
the philanthropic nature Of
the man is better understood.
His many years were crowded with !
usefulness. His untiring efforts were
crowned with success. He lived to wit
ness the fruits of the accomplishment |
beyond what is accorded most and to |
realize that the beneficient influence. |
which he had done so much to make |
possible, is destined to live long after
nun loi III whatever ne uiutTlook tHe |
foundations were laid broad and deep.
Colby's training schools for which he
many formidable obstacles are, through
his efforts. on a sound financial basis.
OF his pastoral work we quote from
the biographical sketch written by DR..
Lapham for the history of Parsonsfield:
LAS preacher DR.. Kicker early took
high rank. and as concise and logical
writer he has no superiors among the
ministers of his denomination in the
State Me possess naturally logical
mind and his early editorial experience
its share in perfecting his
clear and concise style of composition.
His popularity as a pastor is abund
antly shown in his long pastoral
service and few settlements. He Z
heart which endear him to all
with whom he is brought in contact.
it be in the church or in the
secular affairs of life. He has been
more than the good preacher and the
good pastor; he has been a good citi-
zen, faithfully and conscientiously dis
charging all his duties as such. His
popularity has never been limited to
his own church or denomination. By
his ability. his genial good nature and
his charitable liberation of the opinions
Of those who have differed from him
How true are these words those who
knew him best. people of all denomina-
ions and especially those who We're his
fellow citizens appreciate. Here he was
not only the greatly beloved pastor Of
4 large church but the man whom all
hat knew him intimately loved and all
The Baptist denomination
oses one of the most efficient men ever
with it's management. the
community has lost one of its best and
most highly esteemed citizens and
thousands of friends mourn one whose
place will never again be filed.
He is survived by Mrs. Kicker and
their only child. Mrs. Phibrook, wife
IF Col George A. Philbrook of this city.
The funeral will be at the Baptist
church. Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock,
prior to which there will be short
service at the late residence.
A young man giving the name of