Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-05-07

ley in 1884, was elected to the Oregon
legislature from Marion county, and
was reelected two years later. Dur
ing his incumbency as legislator he
continued active In the ministry of
the conference.
At the general conference held at
Dublin, Indiana, in 1879, Elder Bark
ley was elected bishop and was as
signed to the Pacific district and serv-
ed for is years. On account of
physical ailments that well-nigh in
capacitated him for the rigOrs of
SUPERINTENDENT he declined, at the
gene al conference held in 1918. to al
low his name to be used in connection
with the bishopric. The conference
elected him general secretary Of the
Preachers Aid society of the church.
Bishop Barley was president of Philo-
math college for two years and its
financial agent for a number of years.
In 1879, he was united in marriage
with Miss Ida Beatrice Masters of
Pioneer. a young lady of most ex-
cellent character and high intellectual
attainments, and no mention of his
success can justly be made without
associating her as a factor in his
achievements.
After an illness of 16 weeks Bishop
Barkley came TO the end of his useful
/. earthly career, and on the evening of
March z, he triumphantly made the
transition from the tolls and battles
Of this world to the rewards and joys
of heaven. He leaves to mour his
death his wife, Mrs. Ida Barley of
Portland, Oregon, three sisters, Mrs.
John Dustin of Pioneer; Mrs. Geo.
Mercer and Mrs. H. S. Maurer of
Montpelier. and a multitude of friends
scattered from Maine to California
and from Canada to Mexico.
The assemblage that gathered to
witness the funeral rites truly vas
cosmopolitan. In the audience could
be seen colored people, Japanese and
Chinese. Many vocations and pro-
fessions were represented. There
were federal officials. state officials,
county officials, lawyers, physicians,
ministers and representatives of the
press. A special delegation of the
w. C. T. u. occupied a reserve section
of seats. The floral tributes were
many and beautiful. A multitude oil
tearstained faces bespoke the heart
felt sorrow occasioned by the passing
of one who wal beloved by all.
The services were held in the Unit.
ed Brethren church on Jessup street
in Portland, Oregon, at 1880 p. m
March 9. The pail bearers were, Rev
II. d. Tatman, Salem; Rev. K. Miller
Forest Grove; Rev. w. p. Tibbits
Plainview; Rev. L. F. Clark. Port
land; Rev. T. j. Cooking, Portland
Rev. A. r. Laudy, Philomath.
Scripture Tim. w: GIG; ii Cor
VI: 40.
Sermon-Text, "who Went Abou'
Doing Good" Acts KISS, by Profes
sor Lauren B. Baldwin, Phi. D..
Address by Ex-Governor T. t
Geer. -,
The news of Bishop Barkley's dealt
brought Mrs. Barley many telegram
and letters bearing messages of con
dolence and appreciation touching up
on his character and career. AmonI
these were letters from u. s. Senate.
Geo. f. Chamberlin OF Washington
d. c., Ex-Governor t. T: Geer OF Port
land, Oregon. Ex-United States Sena
tor Jonathan Bourne, Jr., OF oregon
Rev. b. Baldwin of Montpelier an
many others.
Senator Chamberlain in part said
at has been my privilege as well a
pleasure to know him intimately an
well for 25 or more years, during a.
Of which time he has proven himsel
an exemplary citizen and a true Chris
tan gentleman. He was never to
much occupied with his religious, OF
fetal or social duties but that h
could at all times lend an %attentiv
ear TO the call Of those in distress o
sorrow. In many respects he was IN
most remarkable man ! eve knew.
ITO the charm Of a handsome pres
ence was added n brillian tmind an
an eloquent tongue that found n
superior in the West. Whether ad
dressing himself TO subjects of re
ligion or TO the duties of citizenship
he won the confidence and hearts 0
his hearers in every field Of endeavol
As he served his church with fidelit
and zeal. so as a public servant h
served his state and county faithful
and fearlessly. To me his passin
mean more than feeble words {
mine en- express; for besides lovin
him ms a friend, | have in the day
gone by appealed to him for counc