Milford chronicle., 1912-08-02
DEATH OF ISAAC R. JESTER.

Isaac r. Jester, one of the most widely
known citizens of Kent County, died at
his son s home near Frederick, Delaware,
on Friday morning, July 26, 1912, of
heart failure. He had been in declining
health for some time and his demise was
not unexpected. His remains were in
TERED at Barratt's Chapel on Sunday
afternoon, July q, the exercises being in
charge of his pastor, Rev. G. B. Kitchen,
who was assisted by Rev. G. W. Bounds,
of Frederick.
Mr.. Jester was born August 4, 1886,
his parents being John Taylor Jester
and Mary Richards Jester. He was the
second child of a family Of eleven chill
dren, three of whom survive him, viz
Mrs. Siner Z. James, Dover, Del, Mrs.
I Rebecca Collins. Hadd0n Heights, N. j.,
and Mrs Margaret Bennett, Milford
Neck.
Mr.. Jester had very little educational
advantages, but by continued application
and earnest endeavOr acquired for HIM
self thorough knowledge of the elemen-
tary branches He was man Of great
literary tastes, and among his collection
are the works of all the writers of Eng
lish classics; from which he could make
many extensive quotations. He made
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known as a critic of modern history.
At the age of IS years Mr.. Jester be-
gan writing for the press, and these
contributions were continued up until
within few months of his death. Among
the latter subjects of these contributions
were the able and invaluable articles adj
vocating prohibition for Kent County;
when the liquor forces were routed a
few years ago.
Mr.. Jester was connected with the
Beacon" the first paper published in
Milford. Upon leaving there he pursued
the same profession in New York State |
later returning to Kent County and con-
Meeting himself with the News and
Advertiser" of Milford.
In his younger years he was very fond
of writing poetry and many Of his poems
We're published in the News and Ad- |
vertiser. Among the number is one |
dedicated to Frederica, written during |
the year 1859, as follows
Hail honored villagei where find
The hand of friendship freely given;
Where joy expands the liberal mind.
High as the extended arch OF heaven.
From straying over the woodland plain
OF rural districts, 10. came
A wild untutOred country man,
With thoughts and feelings much the same.
Here wealth swells in the golden flood;
High in the air air t1rreJs rise.
Here education stalks abroad,
Distributing his properties.
Here mechanism steady stroke
Bnids up the stately towering dome;
Within thy bounds contentment brooks
And broods Ger every quiet home.
Thy sons so generous social. free.
With open arms the stranger greet;
Extending links Of sympathy,
Making the sense of JOY more sweet II
Swelling the deep and silent stream
OF union, love, and friendship true,
Until its constant shining beam
Diifuses gems like morning dew.
Thy daughters fair whose warm hearts beat
Responsive TO proud natures claim,
Deserve tribute, no less great,
And /, viii ever speak their fame.
Hail lovely village where find
The hand of friendship warmly given;
Kind words enlarge the social mind
Wide the exalted arch Of heaven.
Mr.. Jester enlisted in Company |, 7th
Delaware Infantry, on july l3, 1863,
but was mustered out a few weeks later
without seeing field service.
He was prominent in political affairs.
being a pronounced Republican, but
Jften voted for a candidate Of the op-
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5tronger man: holding the country's
good above that of party. Would there
we're millions of the same principle)
At the time Of his death he was writ
ng biographical sketch of prominent 4
Aent cOuntans, and his friends and ac-
will learn with regret the l
of the book. 4
He was loyal member of the Metho-
list Episcopal Church, but had the true .
,atholic spirit toward other denomina- L
ions He was a member of the Milford y
leck Church and held many Offices 9
herein. He was great student Of the Z
Bible and his depth Of insight into the y
criptures was a thing of beauty. Per q
APPS in no sphere viii he be SO much Il
missed as in church circles, where he
-as always acknowledged the most cap y
bic leader among the brethren. L
He was married to Mrs Eliza Webb y
donovan on April 26, 1867. To them o
'ere born four children; three dying in I,
hildhood. the other, George Henry. / y
Iviying him. His companion received O.
the CALI on August 30, 1873. since I
'hich time he has resided with his son y
nd stepdaughter. Z
His great intellect was unimpared up L
} within a few days Of his death; no Y
ne being more conscious Of the fact .
ian himself Y
His departure creates "a vacancy in i
lc brotherhood Of man which it will be =
ost difficult to fill. but our loss is made Y
IS heavy because Of the knowledge we Z
lall he reunited in Our Fathers own =
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To his family and relatives we extend L
lr most heartfelt sympathies in their y
.reaVcment. Y
Yours truly. I
c. b. KITCHEN =
HARRISON. I.
II. b. ,liren has returned home after <.