The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-04-14
Funeral of Geo. A. Dickey, Esq.

The funeral of the late George a
Dickey, Esq, was held in the Metho
dist church Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock. The attendance completely
filled the church. The funeral SER
vices were in charge of Charity
Lodge, No. 43, F. and A. M, Cham
pion Lodge, No. II, 1. 0. 0. F acting
as escort. These two orders and Ma
omi Rebekah Lodge, No. 13, marched
to the church in a body, nearly filling
all the seats on each side of the center
aisle. The service was very impressive.
A mixed quartette, Messrs. Parker and
Clarke, Miss Clarke and Mrs. Prich.
ard, rendered in splendid harmony the
beautiful song, Crock of Ages"
Prayer was offered by Rev. H. t.
Barnard and the funreal sermon was
then delivered by Rev. A. H. Webb, of
which brief abstract follows:
During the past winter we have had
many reminders of the fact that our days
on earth are short and uncertain. Death
forces men to pause and have thoughts of
God and eternity. We ought to learn to
make the most of our days here as we
know not how soon they may end.
wish to say few words of comfort to the
family of the deceased and then few
words concerning his life, taking for my
text Nahum IL: "The Lord is good, a
stronghold in the day of trouble; and He
knoweth Him that trust in Him." The
name of this prophet signifies comfort
er." You might search in vain for rich
er nugget than that which is found in
this verse, it being truth that enables the
child of God to outride the widest storm.
God is good, yet men will not believe it
for they will look at those things they
cannot understand instead of at the
many benefits which He holds out to
them. We have our sorrows but pain is
the least part of our life. God is good
and does not wish that difficulties should
share large part of our time spent here.
Turn to the book of books and be unbe-
lieving no more. We find there that the
richest gift the world has ever seen was
Gods gift to it of His only son that man
might ever live. 1t is necessary that we
believe God is good; we must search
everywhere till we obtain this belief for
it is impossible to have noble character
or live noble life till we have God in
our heart. The Lord is a stronghold in
time of trouble, refuge always ready.
If | had time to tell the facts to prove
this should place before you IA string of
pearls that nothing could equal. History
is full of the wise dealings of God with
His people, of the blessings they have re-
received from Him in an hour of need.
He wipes away falling tears and turns
the eyes heavenward. The Lord know
eth them that trust in Him ard Inows
how to comfort them. place you In His
hands that, under His guidance, your
pathway may grow brighter and brighter.
Our deceased brother possessed many
talents. He was quick, bright and
thoughtful. His talents were appre-
ciated by his townsmen. As postmas.
ter he was obliging and genial as men,
ber of the school board of trustees he did
much to bring our village schools up to
their present high standard, and as our
representative at Montpelier last fall he
made splendid record. He was in other
ways honored by his townsmen. He did
many kind deeds for the poor not made
known and he was especially kind to his
mother. He had his faults and who has
not, but these we leave in the hands of a
God who is good and just. He had his
failings but how far he was responsible
for these we leave God to judge. Our
sympathies go out with the dead and we
wish them good. God will give to every
man all that He can. AS we take a last
look at the face that has been so familiar
on our streets let us fully realize our own
mortality and be dilligent in gaining hope
of life to come.
Another selection was rendered by
the quartette after which the many
people present took last look of the
one whom they had so well known.
Owing to the weather and bad travel
ing the beautiful and impressive Ma
sonic burial service was performed in
the church. Rev. II. T. Barnard. in
the absence of Worshipful Mas
ter G. E. Clark, conducting. There
were several beautiful floral offerings.
a pillow with the square and compass
design from the Masonic lodge, a pill
low from the Rebekah lodge, a magni,
ficent bouquet of Easter lilies and
roses from the Electric Light Co. and
a design marked father" from the
sons of the deceased, The bearers
were A. W, Peters III. E. Parker,
George W. Brown and E. ]. Bagley.
Raymond U. Smith, Esq, of Wells
River was in town Tuesday on legal
business.
The ladies' prayer meeting will be
held this afternoon with Mrs. II. B.
Steve ms.
A. S. Holt, hostler at the livery
stable for abour year past, has finish
ed work there and moved to Newbury.
His place is taken by F. E. Blake OF
West Corinth.
James Eastman has rented of Mrs.
Ruth Wallace a farm on the south
road. He has recently had charge of
the George Chamberlin place at South
Newbury.