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Editorial regarding Edward Wurm printed in the Stouffville Tribune
Editorial printed in the Stouffville Tribune
A Bailiff? Not By Today's Standards
On Monday, Jan. 4th, Mr. Edward Wurm passed away. He is gone, but the warmth of his personality will long be remembered by every man, woman and child in Markham Village who might have had the fortunate experience to have met this genial gentleman. During his life span of more than eighty years he held a number of positions, including a fireman, an engineer, a mail carrier, an expressman and a bailiff. By today's standards, the latter office does not fit into the picture that one's memory recalls. Mr. Wurm was a bailiff, yes, but in name only when one compares his actions with that of men in similar rank.
The late Mr. Wurm was a friend of the friendly and the friendless. He was kind, generous and considerate, three components that are difficult to find in the make-up of our modern "give or we take" men. Mr. Wurm was justly proud of his past railroad career and distinguished postal record. He never seemed to regard his position of bailiff in the same light. Bailiff work just wasn't his line. He could give but couldn't take. He would help but wouldn't hinder. He wanted to make friends; he hated making enemies. He loved to be like; he disliked being unliked.
The Village of Markham or any other comparable town can ill afford to lose a gentleman of Mr. Wurm's qualities. They are difficult to replace. "Ed" Wurm will never be replaced.
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