Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-04-23


! equitable mind, a strong searoher for tn
truth, with keen power of analysis, who's
constant aim was to see exact justice done,
man among men. approachable, kind
hearted, lovabe as a friend, enjoying the con
| fdence and esteem of ALI, and whose recort
may well stand as an example of the lofty at
tainment which may be reached in our pro
| fession; and
| Resolve, That our deep and sincere
sympathies be hereby rendered to the families
Of the deceased brothers and jurists, and
Resotoe, That these resolutions be pre-
| scented to the court for adoption and record
e. II. Wood OF Bar Harbor, who fol-
lowed Mr.. Hsmlin, in seconding the mo-
tion for the adoption of the resolutions,
paid eloquent tribute to all the departed
members of the bar.
G. B. Pineo spoke especially on MIR.
Abbott, Judge B. E. Clark on Mr.. Bunker,
t. IL. Smith on Mr.. Buck, W. C. Conary
on Judge Cunningham, and o. F. Fellows
and Congressman Peters on Judge King
Mr.. Peters said:
In accordance with the ancient custom
OF the bar, we have come together to ex-
press ana record our appreciation OF the
life and services of those OF our fellow
members whose spirits have passed over
during the few months since we last gath
cred, for these simple yet, to US, impressive
exercises.
Among the six members OF this bar
whose names have been struck from the
rolls by death since last we met, none
stood higher in our affection and respect
than Arno Warren King, who died on the
21st day OF last July while holding the
distinguished position OF justice OF this
court.
On accou mt OF the nature Of their work,
lawyers know and understand each other
better than do other professional men.
Ministers occupy their pulpits alone.
Doctors treat their patients privately and
apart. The business of lawyer invites
and receives the fierce, il friendly, criti-
cism OF legal and OF her experts, and neces-
states continual contact with other mem
oers OF his profession. The strength and
character OF each OF US are unconsciously
weighed and estimated by all OF US, and
the conclusion is usually the same. -
My estimate OF Judge King is based
on a close association in professional and
business matters for thirty-three years,
ana as look beck upon it 1 think OF the
splendid serenity, calm spirit and unfail-
ing good temper OF the man, for not one
harsh word OF jarring note married the
smooth course of our friendship during
that long and intimate relationship. But
while an exceptional opportunity for
reaching the spirit Of the man happened
to come TO me, such was his poise and
breadth that am certain every member
of this bar shares my feeling in some de-
gree, and the impression he made on me is
not different from that you all received.
am not voicing my sentiments alone, but
expressing as interpret it the impression
he made upon all.
The formative period Of Judge Kings
life was passed away from here, and
knew little OF 1t He was a mature man
of twenty eight when admitted to the
| bar. Shortly afterward he was taken
into partnership with his preceptor in The
study OF law, with the late Chief Justice
| Wis we'll, and for twenty-five years, either
in partnership or alone, he labored with
| industry and ability in the well-know n
office in the square OF this town. Always
/ modest and unassuming, for the first ten
/ years Of that period he was in a sense
overshadowed in the public eye by his
brilliant, associate and senior. They made
| each in bis nature and talents sup
plementing the other. From 1888 to
| 1898, when Mr.. Wiswell went on the
bench, few important suits came to trial
in this court without their active and
effective participation. In 1898 Mr.. King
came into his own, and for the first time as
a lawyer stood upon his own feet, which
were firmer than he realized. He steadily
grew in power and reputation till he unex-
pectedlv reached the third and last period
of his life, which was destined to be passed
in an all too brief service on the bench.
During the twenty five years that Mr..
King la bored in this town as practicing
lawyer he continued to develop and to use
qualities OF the greatest value both to his
clients and to the community.
He was patient and laborious to the last
degree. His study of problems was not
limited by any prospective fee. II he took
over knotty question to work OUT he
st yed with it day and night to the end.
Faced suddenly with new question
some men are instinctively right in then
immediate Judgments. Others arrive at
right conclusion but usually after care
full and painstaking mental journey
Judge Wiswell was an example OF the
former, Judge King OF the latter class
But VIII. his conclusions were reached
they were generally sound and baset
upon authority aud reason.
His steady industry was used not only
for his clients, but in the various business
enterprises with which he was connected
| ,,.ao m LONG for him tn spGn(