Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1898-03-07

which was exceptionally fine, was under
the direction of F. w. Cutting of this place
The church was beautifully and appro-
priately trimmed, aud the flowers, (many
choice pieces) contributed by friends, in
dicated. IL SOM small degree, the high
esteem in which Che deceased was held
Has pastor wv E. yDouglasa, had general
! chargesof the service Scripture was read
by Revs. J. FL. Wallace and F. w. Lewis
former pastors, and prayer was offered by
Rev. A. II. Webb, under whose pastoral
care Mr.. and Mrs. Blake were converted
and united with the church. Mr.. Doug
lass announced as a text, Acts, the eighth
chapter and second verse, "And devout
men carried Stephen to his burial and made
great Iamentation over him." He briefly
outlined the life and character of the first
Christian martyr, and indicated the brave
and loyal spirit of which he was possessed
Chosen from the ranks of the common
people, he filed place of honor and great
responsibility in the early church. These
words, said he, are peculiarly applicable to
us on this sad occasion. Our places OF
business are all closed and as one family
we are gathered here, to weep with those
who weep; our sorrow is genuine, for we
lay away today, great and noble Chris
tian man. His was an unselfish life; the
noble, generous man, one possessed of the
Christ mind and the Christ spirit; such a
man was our departed brother. Mr.. Doug
lass mentioned his various qualities as
Christian and laymen and felt that the
church, community, county and state had
met with great loss. The next speaker
was Rev. F. w. Lewis of Bellows Falls.
He said in part, 81 was Mr.. Blake's pastor
for five years and knew him Intimately
AS an editor and business man, he was
painstaking, honest and sincere. He was
cautious and broad minded, and purposed
topublish paper, which would commend
itself to the reading public, for its purity and
conservativeness; he did business on bust
ness principles and never resorted to any
thing low for personal ends; he was man
always to be trusted, faithful down to the
last moment OF his life. I have lost per-
sonal friend, but in my sorrow [ am not
without hope. HOur loss is his gain" Rev.
A. Ell. Webb of Bradford said: 81 will speak
for a few moments on his character as a
I have known him for quarter
of a century. We have tented together
during the vacation season; I was with him
when he and his good wife, with others,
became acquainted with Christ the Sa
viour; I have met him in various relations
during the passing years, and he was al
ways the same sincere, devoted man that
he was f.om the beginning he seldom gave
a joke, but could appreciate one as well as
most men. He was always interested in
the highest good of the church, town,
county and state; his equal as an all-round
man will be hard to find in the average
honor to be present and to mingle( my
voice and tears with those who mourn for
their sainted dead.' Col. Mansur spoke
On his character as comrade and soldier.
ITO me this is sad day. A true and noble
man has fallen; he went to the front in
jhe darkest days of the nations history,
ind took part in the most nota BILE battle of
lncient or modern times. At Gettysburgh,
he fate of the nation was trem bling in the
Lee, flushed with the victories of
he past, was making a second invasion of
he North; he was repulsed at Gettysburgh
md the Ccnfederacy received it's death
blow on this memorial BILE field. Comrade
Blake served his country well, was an eff
,ient officer, and was loved and respected
~ his men, Governor Grout spoke in
,art as follows: 81 first knew Col. Blake
Il the Glover Institute and next met him
It the front during the dark days of the
Rebellion. He made fine record and was
.reatly beloved by all under his command.
next knew him as q law student in my
'rother's office in this place; he was always
he same unassuming manly man. I was
With him in the halls of the legislature
he House or Senate; his Judgment was
xcellent; he was always firm and conserva-
i've; a life SO well lived as that of Col.
5lake's, ended here, must be continue in
he higher realm of development, where, in
grandeur and endless delight,
he souI-powers will continue to unfold
orever. The Governor paid an eloquent |
ribute to the memory of the departed, of
which this brief outline fails to do justice. |
1t the close of the solemn and impressive
ervice, the remains were viewed by large |
ompany of sympathizing friends and then |
enderly laid away in the family lot in the
illage cemetery, to await the resurrection
norm.
The family wish to extend their thanks
o all the friends and neighbors who so
indy assisted them in their trouble.
Com.
Barton Landing.
of &c hi
acation at home.
Mr.. Hardy, who has been living in Henry
'assett's house, has moved away.
The concert given last Wednesday night |
y the Adelphi Concert Company of Bos
on was a decided success.