The central record., 1913-04-04
Estriidge.

Mr.. A. B. EstIidge, postmaster, re-
tired merchant, farmer and influential
citizen of Paint Lick died at his home
in that city at 6:45 O'Clock on the even
ing of March 31st. Mr. Estridge had
been in exceedingly poor health for
some time, and for a week or more the
end had been mementarily expected.
Funeral services We're held at his
late home at 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing conducted by Rev. Hughson of
Lexington, after which almost the en-
tire populace of the upper end of the
county followed his remains to Lancas-
ter, where in accordance with the re-
quest of the deceased, the Masonic
order of Paint Lick, with the Lancas-
ter lodge of Masons as an escort, per-
formed the last sad rites to their de-
parted brother, after which the re-
mains were inferred IN the Lancaster
cemetery.
Abijah B. Estridge, was born in Clay
County, Kentucky, May. 2, 1870, he
was the son of Ely and Rebecca Es-
fridge, and in 1890 was united in mar
riage to Militia McWhorter, to this
union there was born eight children, all
of whom are living. Besides being
survived by his wife and children he
leaves to mourn his loss an aged father
and mother, one brother Felix Estridge
of Berea, XIV ard two sisters, Mrs.
Vina McWhorter and Mrs. NJ. X. Ross
of Paint Lick, KY.
Mr.. Estridge has been resident of
Paint Lick for the past 20 years, hav-
ing been engaged in the General Mer-
chandise business the entire time, ex-
cepting for the past three years, when
he retired from active business on ac-
count of failing health. As a merchant
he was both popular and successful,
having started in small way and by
his careful application to business,
courtesy and honesty to his patrons,
his patronage grew to be one of the
largest in the county. During this
time he erected the handsome store
building which he occupied up until the
time of his retirement.
For several years he has also been
Postmaster at Paint Lick which posi-
tion he retained until his death. As
such he was popular with the Govern
ment and the General Public, always
polite and accommodating.
For the past few years Mr.. Estridge
has been in failing health from a COM
plication of diseases. About six months
ago he sought the advice of is physi-
clans, who informed him that he was
suffering from a rare and incurable
disease, being aware of the gravity of
his condition, he requested that, after
his death, there be Post Mortem ex-
animation held, hoping thereby to en-
tighten Medical Science on conditions
similar to bis, that it might be of bene-
fit to the living. This is another proof
of the noble spirit of this good man.
He was Christian man, having un-
tied with the Baptist Church at the
early age of IA. He had faith until the
end, assuring his family and many
friends that all was we'll and that he
was ready to go.
AS husband and father he was de-
voted and indulgent. Always generous
and kind with each member of his
family. The passing of the father
from this home. is sad, but the sweet
memories of his love and devotion, will
linger with them and be cherished as
long as they may live.
Mr.. Estridge had long been promi-
nent in the affairs of the county, and
his acquaintance and popularity was not
confined to the Paint Lick locality. He
was a member of the local Chapter
Royal Arch Masons, owned farm in
the lower end of the county until re-
Gently and enjoyed the esteem and res
pect of the citizens of the entire coun-
ty, who will mingle their regrets with
those of his immediate home at his