The Republican journal., 1913-06-12
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Christian Register Of June 9th:
RE- JOHN A. SAVAGE.
The anne uncement of the death, on May 10,
at Fairfield, N. j., Of the beloved pastor
emeritus of the First Congregational Church
of Medfield, Mass, has brought sincere sorrow
not only to the members of that society, but
also to large circle of friends whom he had
deeply attached to himself both in his former
place of residence and neighboring towns and
in the more recent home in New Jersey.
AS one who had known him intimately ever
since. thirty -four years ago, he entered our
ministry, wish to pay well-deserved tribute
to his high character and most faithful and
useful career.
John Arthur Savage in his early life was
reared in the Methodist faith, ordained to it's
ministry, and for some ten years did success
full work in that denomination. 1t was gen.
uine spiritual ordeal that he experienced when
it became plain to him. through his acquaint-
ance with modern Biblical and scientific
knowledge that reverence for reason and the
authority of truth would not permit him to
continue with honor his ministry in the hered-
itary UNCONVENTIONAL bonds. Nevertheless,
hard as the ordeal was, he was obedient to the
heavenly vision and went forth bravely from
his ancestral home of faith, not knowing
whittier. except that he went where the God
of truth and DUTY called HIM.
At the Meadville Theological School he dis
tinguished himself by his thorough scholar
ship, sound thought. and warm devotional
spirit; and in his subsequent service in the
pulpits of Nantucket, Belfast. and Medfield
Tin which last parish he pastor for
twenty years., he exhibited the same ad-
mirable traits in such higher power and finer
quality as to make his pastorates most success
full. Whatever new knowledge could provide
for clearer understanding of life and Gods
universe or for the elevation of humanity, he
wanted to know about it and have part in it.
His preaching distinguished not only by
practical suggestions and good sense, but by
unusual spiritual earnestness and elevation
that warmed, uplifted, and instructed his Sun
day hearers He had genius for friendship
and took such deep personal. interest in his
Pensioners that he bound them to him as
with hooks of steel. He had the passion for
human helpfulness that marked him true
disciple of Jesus. This was no mere senti-
mental effusion or disguised satisfaction of ex-
plotting new theories, in startling pulpit
tory, nor an itching to denounce vehemently
the less advanced views, habits, or methods of
others. On the contrary it was living SYM
pathy with those about him who needed help.
1t was an operative and efficient faith that
made his own feet ready 20 run on errands of
mercy. 1t was living trust in God that made
| him courageous under severe trials, that bore
fruit daily in simplicity and serenity, and.
when his own last and long-lingering illness
came, sustained him with wonderful patience.
| This brave loyalty to duty seemed sometimes
to his friends even too disinterested and self
| effacing.
| Especially beautiful was the warm affection
that reigned in the family, binding together
husband and wife, parent and children.
John Arthur Savage, as his close friends
knew him throughout life OF modest and
sterling worth, showed himself ever true
man and Christian in the most unreserved
sense of those great words. He did more than
preach the gospel of character; he lived it.
JAMES T. BlxBY.
Wendell B. Havener, the oldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Havener of Rockport, died May
9th after lingering illness, aged 20 years
and 20 days. For several years he was in the
employ of tn Camden and Rockand Water
Co. Mr.. Havener was young man with a
great many friends, and was very cordial and
kind hearted. He was member of St. Paul's
Lodge. No. 80, F. & A. M having associated
himself with that Paternity as soon as he be-
came of age. Besides his parents he leaves
two brothers, Lester w and Thornton G., to
whom much sympathy is extended The fu-
neral was held at his late home May 31st, and
very appropriate and sympathetic remarks
were made by the pastor of the M. E. Church,
Rev: J. F. Thurston. A great many beautiful
pressed their love and respect. The
bearers were E. A. Morrill,, j. c. Davis, R. H.
Trim and A. C. Whittier.
Mrs. Bertha Annie Davis died June 7th at
her boarding place with Mrs. E. D Elms, Bay
View street. She born in Belfast, Feb.
II, 1865, the daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
PatriCk CaSay and lof barl
had been spent here. For about % years she
housekeeper for Mrs. E. H. Castle and
was dutiful and trustworthy. She was we'll
informed and constant student, loyal friend,
and ever ready to help any one in trouble. The
funeral took place at the Baptist vestry Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Walter F.
Sturtevant, pastor. officiating. The interment
in Grove Cemetery 7 W. C. 7. u, of
which Mrs. Davis was member, attended in
a body and sent floral offering. The Baptist
Church, the Womans International Bible Class
and the Young Ladies' Social Union also sent
floral offerings
William Moody Robbins, who died recently
at his home in Union. born in Searsmont
in September, 1880, the son of Willard and
Deborah Moody Robbins, and was one of 10
children. For many years he was connected
with the carriage manufacturing firm of Sim
mons, Wingate & Co., whose work was we'll
known over the New England States. A wife
and daughter survive.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza Littlefeld, wife of
Joseph B. Littlefeld, was held from her late
residence in Penobscot. Mrs. Littlefeld was
IS years of age, and leaves a husband. three
daughters, Mrs. Hattie Quinn, Mrs. Mary
Grindle of Penobscot, Miss Sarah Littlefield of
North Bluehill; four sons, George and John c.
of Penohscot. Linwood of Quincy. Mass, and
Dexter, who is in the United States navy,
CENTER MONTVILLE.
Mr.. Ernest c. Bowler of Bethel and his
mother, Mrs. Mary Bowler of Palermo, called
on Mrs. Emma Cushman last Friday. Mr..
Bowler's new auto makes good speed over the
roads. He recently made rapid run to Bos-
ton and back. :. Mr.. D. R. McGray was at Mr..
]. A. Bartletts last Sunday. He took Mrs.
Fanny Carter to her home in Freedom. -.
Quite number from this place attended the