Milford chronicle., 1929-10-25


ways looked upon them, especially
his wife, with her poke bonnet, as
the consumation of devotion and
happiness. In later years after l be-
came a physician, he volunteered to
suggest a remedy for the cure of
rheumatism-of which he had been
subject-and for which he claimed
cure. 1t was to take bath every
morning in cold water. Suffice it to
say l did not recommend it to any
of my patients.
Mr.. Joseph Hunter, l next recall,
a tall and slender man-very polite
who also always gave me cordial
greeting. His wife was rather small
in statue-and wore a row of curls
about her head which always at
tracted my attention. She also, with
a pleasant smile, always greeted me.
They both were rather aristocratic
in their appearance, yet always con-
descending and kind.
A man who stood out prominently
in this community-a faithful atten-
der at this church, was Mr.. Joseph
Virden, known to some of you. One
of the most hospitable of citizens,
one of the best of farmers, manager,
fianicier, and he reared large fam
lily.
On one of my visits to Coolspring
when I was older grown, he invited
me home for dinner Aside from his
family there were ten invited guests.
He was one of those generous men,
dignified in his manner, commanding
in his appearance that type of
man you feel you have been benefit
ted by having coming in contact.
The first time saw Mr.. David Ro-
land Ennis was at this church-whe-
ther he was a member here 1 do not
know-at least he was a frequent
visitor. He wore a mustache, a gotee
and large brimmed hat, turned up
at one side. There were several con-
gregated about him, and he was re-
lating some of his experiences-as a
boy 1 edged in and listened to his
interesting narrative. When 1 be-
came older grown, Mr.. Ennis and I
became the best of friends and many
pleasant hours have I spent at his
home. There was no character who
stood out more prominently nor a
friend 1 more appreciated than Mr..
Ennis.
And in this connection may I re-
call his uncle, Mr.. David Ennis, a
member of this church., who was
conscientious, sincere, who was so
interested in the spread of his Mas
ter's kingdom-willed his fortune to
foreign missions. May he receive the
approbation-"In as much as you
have done it to one of these the least
of Mine you have done it unto Me-"
We all admire the person who has
the stamina to stand to his conVlc-
tions.
Time will not allow me. to recall
the personages of Old Coolspring-
the Martins, the Whites, and many
others with whom came in contact
when a boy. These must leave TO
my successor.
1 must not forget to recall per-
sonage loved by all. The first time
I saw him was here. 1 refer to Dr..
Joseph Marsh-no one ever devoted
his life to the interest of this COM
munity more than he. His presence,
his kind manner, his pleasant race
was an inspiration and hope TO
every home he entered when they
were in distress.
can not close without paying a
tribute to one of the Oldest members
of Coolspring, Mr.. Thos. ]. Perry
who lived to the ripe age of ninety
eight. He with his beautiful wife al
ways greeted me when a boy and IN
later years never failed to extend a
welcome hand. 1 had hoped, as ms
medical attendant, to see him reacn
the century mark, but the Lord ruled
it otherwise.
Today we have met to commemor-
ate the two hundred and first ami
versary of Coolspring Church. In
this yard lie sleeping your and, my
loved one. To us this is sacred
ground. When boy the first great
sorrow came into my life when on
the fourth day of July, 1877, my Sis
fer. Winnifred, died. We brought her
to Coolspring. Many years after l
brought my father, and a few years
later nv mother. They lie sleeping
in this ward. You likewise have
brought your loved ones. MY father
said to me, "bury me at Coolsprlng,
for there the sun shines brighter and
the birds sing sweeter." rms OF
course was sentimental with MIN:
We bring our loved one here, why
From an old English custom, handeu
down by our ancestors to place our
loved ones as near the Lord, tne
church. the gateway to Heaven.
would not cause heart throps-
or recall "reminiscences of SORROW
but Coolspring to many OF you anu
to me is the saddest and the dearest
place on earth.
Fifty years from now, some one
NAV stand in my place and recount
the "reminiscences of Coo4spring-but
few who are here today Will listen 10
him. We like those who have pro-
ceeded us, are passing away.
AS evening shadows gradually gro"
to us,
God grant that You our comfort De-
Dear friends have passed before
And give to us a passport to- an un-
known shore.
When we shall meet again familiar
faces long unseen
And clasp their hands and ever DC
with them and Thee
A Friend of Friends indeed.
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