The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-05-30
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Z VI OAAtNt lfAA bOD W ~ III illiIl y
spects an uncommon man; he had
those sterling characterlstlcs--
niegrltv, energy and faithful
ness. He never faltered in the
proper performance of his duty;
bis pGblc services were often
harassing aud difficult, but he al
ways maintained his high reputa
ii0n for right and justice without
undne regard 10 consequences
de died as he lived. without
'tain or stigma having smirched
nls good name. His home aud
family relations were happy and
most aiTecii0uate. To all those
who were in close bends Of friend
ship with Brother Barton, hi
death will be keenly felt. AS
uemb bers of the whole fraternity
Of FREEMASONS, we mourn hi
loss and unite IN the sad thought
that good, useful, and worthy
Christian man and Brother has
been too early taken from oui
midst,
Prof Barton S services as COun.
ty Superintendent of Public In.
struction cannot be too highly APP
preciated. His first, as we'll as
the two years of his second term,
was marked by a dlgni6ed and
faithful devotion to It's best inter
ests; no sacrifice on his part was
zoo great IN the strict and intell
gent performance of the duties
devolving upon the occupant of
that high and responsible posi-.
tion; he was candid, outspoken,
faithful, and loyal in every act:
he used not lengthy phrases nor
dowery rhetoric; his decisions
we're prompt, just and mindful of
The rights and privileges of those
affected. His administration of
the affairs of his Office ref 9cted
honor and credit upon himself as
a Christian gentleman, as well as
up IN the fraternal organizations
TO which he was affiliated.
1t is difficult for me to speak
under such trying circum stances,
when emotion causes the heart to
rise and the voice to tremble
Such is my condition as ] stand
by the casket of my dear dear
Friend aud Brother to day. We
have rejolced together in the sun
shine, and sympathized with each
other ln the shadow. Standing
in the presence of Almighty God,
to whom the spirit of our depart
ed Brother has returned, l feel
that we should reflect upon the
solemnity of Death; and as we
contemplate the immortality of
the soul. rise to a higher concep.
tion of the immeusity Of God $ in-
dnlte love in giving man Eternal
Life-for the soul never dies, but
lives on through the countless
ages we call Eternity. Life, how
short; eternity. how long"
How often, after the closing OF
our Lodge (whlle many had gone
to their hOmes), the few who lin
gered to converse, noticed the
ianitor turning out the lights;
then were we, too, reminded that
1t was time for US to take our de
parture. Looking down times
vista IN this Great fraternity,
see it narrowing into the year
1896, at which time | was brought
INTO true Masonic Light. Since
that time, l have seen Masonic
Lights turned out along life's
roadside Que by one, There were
great lights, and lesser lights, but
ali lights Frightening happy
homes.
Brother Barton was a dignifed
gentleman of sterling integrity;
"hls word was his bond" He
vas approachable and companion
able, but with that reserve which
increased rather than diminished
his gentlemaniy department. He
moved through life with appar-
emily little friction, com manding
the respect and confidence of all
who knew hlm. The sincerity
and honesty of his convictions,
mingled with a dignity of pres
ence and graciousness Of manner
com manded the respect and es
teem of those who were blessed
with his friendship. The home
life of our dear Brother Barton
was one Of ideal devotion to his
beloved wife, and two darling
boys-George and Charles, whose
comforts and interests were ever
upon his loving heart.
Thisdlspensatlon Of Providence
should teach US the need OF com
ing into close touch with our
Brethren in Freemasonry, and
draw the bands of fraternal love
more firmly during our earthly
Pilgrimage, rather than save our
flowers TO scatter on their graves.
"We should strive to practice out
of the Lodge those principles of
religion and morality we are
taught within it; then we win be