Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1849-12-22
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In Channohan, VIII county, Illinois, on the
21th Of September last, after a short Illness OF
Cholera, JoHN 5. MCVEY, ESQ, formerly Of
McVeytown, in this county, aged 80 years
On the llth instant, in Berwick township
Adams county, ADAM CARL; aged 73 years,
6 months and 10 days. The deceased was
born near the place on which he 50 OEg re-
sided, was widely known for his kindness ard
good will, and leaves behind a lcnT list of re-
iatives and friends who will not soon forget him.
On the 10th instant, in Lebanon, REBEcCA,
daughter Of John Sewers, aged q years, Il
months and 27 days.
Obituary Notice.
Departed this life in October last, al his
fathers in Brown township, Kishacoquillas Val
lev after a short illness, JoHE, son Of George
Elisa worthy young man, only son of fond
parents who were fattered by the fine promise
Of their cherished son, who had just arrived at
manhood. He was blameless youth--amable
and Observation-Disclosures and for his opportuni-
ties, not Ill informed-a beautiful penman--a
teacher Of a school-and besides the day school
Of " hich he had the care, he was teacher in
the Sabbath School established in the same place.
His morals were e1emplary-mInd sound and
disposition very bland-manncrs courteous and
obliging-respectfd to his pastor, parents and
acquaintanccs-ac conscientious youth-Constant
in attendance on Divine Worship, when able TO
abled from severe bodily exertion, yet, unwilling
to be idle, though in need Of crutches TO support
his steps. he undertook a school some miles dis
tant from home and by his assiduity, was ena-
bled to sustain it for several months, and thus
support himself and aid his parents
There were several very commenGable points
in his character and example worth remember
ing by other young men, and in common With all
who knew him well, share in the regret oc-
casioned by his death. This a wise and right
eous God viii oyerrule, however, and may He
graciously comfort the bereayed, who long will
bewail their son. though they mourn not without
the hope that it is his gain j.
Died nj San Francisco, California, on Monday.
October 18th, 1919, OF chrome Dysenery, Col. JAS.
A BANKS, son Of f.. Banks. Esq of this place. aged
26 wears, / month and days.
The funeral Of the deceased was attended by The
members of the Order OF Odd Fellows, of which he
was q member, aud The members OF The Bar, ing
IN San Francisco. The following resolutions were
adopted by Kishacnqnillas Lodge, No lSi, o. OF
o. f., on Friday evening last
Rcsofued; That this Lodge has heard viii deep re-
grei The death Of late beloved brother and fellow
member Col. JAMES A. BANKS.
Resolucd. That deeply mourn the death OF Bro
BANKS, whose uniform kindness had endeared him
TO all and feeiiuey symPathIze with aisparens ard
friends the grealoss they have sustained III thedeah
an afectonate and brother, and deFoied friend
RnsJired, Thai IN testimony OF respect tor Brolhcr
BANKS, The members Of Tins Lodge will wear the
The usual badge OF mourning Tor 80 days
Rcsoi,ed That the foregoing resolutions be trans
erbed and copy sent the parents of our deceased
brother and another To LeHislo~H Lodge, No ~. /
o Of F-and the newspapers OF this place be re"
quested TO publish them
The following resolutions were passed by Lewis
tovn Lodge. No 97--nt It's regular meeting, on Satur
day evening 18th INST ailer the announcement OF The
death ofCol JAMES \ BANKS, ia San Francisco,
CaiiOTHIa
Resoired That we syInpaihze with the Officers
and ncmhers of kishacoqullIes Lodge No %, III The
loss they have sustained by ine death OF Bro JAS
BA>Rs ono OF lis members, and with The Order III
the loss Of an esteemed Brother
Rosoired. That although ms enierprsng spirit, ied
hm 10 seek his home distant territory Just spring
ing into e member OF this great RrepnblIc yet
We have every reason hope that there were Bro.
lh"fs present ~ho watched al his dying bed, aHd az
comp1nied his body 30 It's final resting place. the
shores of The Pacific
RealUcd That condoIe with The parenis and
friends Of the deceased IA lls afnicInp dspcnsatlon
Of Divine Providence
Rcsolrcd, Thai We wlil wear The usual Ladge of
mourning for thlriydays
Resoucd That these resolutions be published aud
a copy sent to the parents OF The decreased and to
kisbacuqnilla Lodge No iSi
JOHN HAMILTON,
q " SrEWAKF, C""H~cc
JAMES PIERCE,