Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-10-08

How fast they fall, those We have
known,
AS leaves from Autumn branches
SO quickly sore;
Yes. one by one they drop away.
AS withercd leaves hat fail and stray
And disappear"
Again the angel Of death has visited
this Village and summoned to his
eternal home another Of our most
highly respected citizens. The dread
messenger who leaves grief and
mourning in his path has called one
moro of our friends 10 enjoy. we hope
more blessed existence. We lament
his loss. but rejoice in the thought
that future happiness is his.
Isaiah Russell Clark departed this
life on the morning of October Isl
inst. and Oakland has lost a valuable
and highly esteemed citizen.
The deceased was born in Smithficld
, - years ego. Tn his hoyhood days he
! lived for a time in Illinois. Coming to
West Watcrvillc about - years ago
lie engaged in tho work Of manufacture
ing scythcs. which occupations and
kindred branches. he followed until i'll
health compelled his retirement, about
two years since.
lie married Miss Emma Gage and
the W"dlock proved a most happy one
and he most devoted husband and
father. Tho couple immediately NOV
Cd to East Wilton. where eventually he
became foreman Of the Hiram Holt q
cos. scythc shop in that village. and
developed into a master Of every
branch Of the Scythc and small edged
! tool business. Twenty Years ago he
returned to Oakland and for is years
was foreman Of one department of tho
Dunn Edge Tool COS. extensive cstab-
lishmcnt in tho manufacturing Of cut
| lery. Il may De said Of him that he
was cl an-mindcd Industrious, honest
in his dealings with mon. patriotic and
| in every way an exemplary and MODEL
citizen. lie was not allied to any
church, hut contributed to the support
Of all worthy objects.
In early life he joined the Masonic
fraternity. and Tho preCcptS embodied
in this order which h. loved most were
the rule and guide OF his conduct. and
he cudeaVored 10 square his actions 10y
the principles inCulcatod therein He
affiliated with McsSa1onskce Lodge in
1905. with Drummond Royal Arch
Chapter in 120G. and joined Mt. Lob
anon Council January l. 1906, and ac-
coptod office in all the bodies. He was
llnighted in Pilgrim Commanders,
knights Templar. of Pennington. and
was an active member Of that order.
lie possessed remarkable reasoning
powers and was usually on the right
side of public questions As a trustee
Of Cascade Savings Bank his wise and
conservative counsel was often needed.
relative to the Investment Of tho dc
poSitorS funds. and the Sound flnan-
, Cial condition of that bank is a monu-
mcut to his memory.
This sad event which has cast
gloom over the hearts Of his many
friends has ray If light--thc memory
Or his faithful friendship. For - years
the writer has enjoyed his unhrokon
friendship and confidence: and it has
grown brighter and brighter with each
passing year. In this hour Of grief VIC
cherish that friendship as tho
Memory ST JOYS that arc past pleas
ant and mournful 10 he soul"
H. lcavos a widow. Mrs. Emma Gage
Clark. daU2htcr. Miss Louise Clark,
a graduate OF Colby College and most
successful teacher: and 4 brother Os-
car Clark. now residing in the West.
No words Of ours can console them
in their deep affection, and none can
do adequate justice to his worth. Let
us hope that h has laid aside the
cares and pains incident to this life
and found rrpoSc in . better world
May the family whom he loved and
cherished regard death as the portal
through which the soul passes into
eternal rest
This UNIVERSAL belief Of mankind
promised IN revelations and by Nature
herself. j. a sure and safe refuge when
death sundcrs the tics Of home ana
takes our loved ones to the realm be-