Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-10-20
WARREN MEMORIAL.

u.ncock County Bar Association
PAYS Tribute to Dead Member.
Memorial exercises for the late George
N Warren, OF CAstine, were held by the
Hancock County Bar association at the
court house in Ellsworth last Wednesday
afternoon. The following resolutions
were adop.ed;
Whereas, In the mysterious orderings Of
Gods providence, death has again entered our
association and taken away an honored menu
her Of this bsr; therefore be II
Resoired, That in the death Of George Mel
Gin warren, the Hancock County Bar associ-
alton sustains . great and irreparable loss;
that we highly appreciate the ability and
,rorth which were his, and that we shall ever
cherish the memory Of his happy disposition
and delightful companionship; and be II
further
Resolved, That In their sorrow and afhic-
ton, we tender to the widow and son Of our
deceased brother the coincidence and warm
sympathy Of the Hancock bar.
Hon. E. p. sponord, OF Deer Isle, who
presented the resolutions, said in part:
1t is with feelings Of sorrow and regret
that rise to announce to the Court that
death has again entered our association,
and taken away an honored member Of the
Hancock bar. Hon. George NJ. Warren
died at his home in Castine ON the oath day
OF July lat, in the sixtieth year Of his age.
would that could End fitting words in
which to express my sorrow at the passing
OF one who has ever been to me staunch,
true and considerate friend. You all re-
member him as lawyer; others will recall
his good humor and happy disposition, while
shall never forget the greatness Of his heart
and the warmth Of his friendship.
In 1879 Mr.. Warren was elected county at
,orney, and held that Office for 1--WE success
siye years. As . young lawyer, he performed
the exacting duties Of that Office with skill,
ability and fidelity. l have sometimes
thought it unfortunate and detrimental to
the success Of his career that he had not de-
voted himself TO the practice OF his profess
sion to the exclusion Of all else. He had
legal mind; he was clear and logical In his
analysis and sound in Judgment, and with
firm grasp upon the underlying principles Of
law, and the industry and capacity for work
of which he was capable. he might have taken
high rank at the bar.
But he was impatient Of the cold, diiigent
application of the student; he was restless
among the books and papers and quiet Of the
Office, and he ionged for that companionship
and good following, that excitement and ac-
tivity, which he found In political and busi-
ness career.
In 1884 and "a, he was member OF the gov
ernor's council; In 1883 he was a member Of
the House Of Representatives; he was col
lector Of customs for the district OF Castine
under three presidents, and Was = trustee of
the state normal school for many years.
In all these various positions OF public
trust he discharged his duties with ability
and with an eye single to the public good. In
the legislature Of 1859. Mr.. Warren took an in
telligent and influential part. Some Of the
laws enacted st that session bear the Impress
OF his guiding mind and OF his devotion to
the educational interests OF Maine. The sue
cessful contest which Mr.. Warren led for free
textbooks In our public schools, is o monu-
ment which shall endure beyond our years.
But although his public and political career
was honorable and OF value to the State, pre-
fer at this time rather to recall those amiable
and lovable qualities which made him pre-
eminentiy the delightful companion and sin
cere friend. Mr.. Warren was generous,
charitable and forgiving. He believed the
world to be better than it is. He stood ready
at all times to assist in the promotion OF
worthy endeayors, and to relieve suffering
and distress. Prof. Richardson, who had
been his naighbor and friend for quarter of
century, said TO me recently: 81 can never
forget that great and generous heart. No
needy applicant was ever turned away by him
empty handed"
Mr.. warren's home life was ideal. He was
happy in his home. He seemed to find his
greatest comfort and enjoyment by his own
Preside. Whether he be in the highway Of
success and prosperity. or in the path of dis
appointment and adversely, in his home he
was always the same cheerful, helpful COM
panion and friend. The wife Of his youth
had shared with him the burdens and trials
as we'll as the success and honors of O busy
life, and during her protracted illness, cover
Ing period OF several years, he lavished
upon her all the love and devotion of his
strong manhood. and made her happy even in
her distress.
He had high hopes, too, for his only son
The boy had been reared under the fathers
watchfui eye; he had been trained to follow
the path Of rectitude and honor: he had been
educated in our public schools and at Bow
doin college, and was just starting upon .
SNeiASss C1recI 70 which I6tQef looked
forward with confidence and pride. But alas
how fond anticipation and high Ambitions
may be blasted! The loving husband and in
duigent father Is swept away ~ with the sea,
and the widow and fAtheriess are left alone In
their sorrow.
1t may be said that upon occasions Of this
Character it 10 expected that we shall recall
only the virtues Of the dead.
Fulsome fattery would be as obnoxious
to Brother Warren, As evil spoken OF the
dead 10 hateful 70 all men. But my long and
Intimate association with him, our friend
snip Of more than q quarter Of Q century,
as well a. truth. candor and Justice, require
me to say that In the pathway Of life, Mr..
warren walked uprighsly and in the right
as God gave him light to see right, and upon
the record Of his life It il written In words
clear and plain that he loved his fellowmen.
Those who followed Mr.. Sponord, Sec
OndinQ the reaOluliona and having their