Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1856-12-25
Died,


! At the residence of John Sterrett, Esq, in
this place, on the 18th instant, JOHN T..
STERRETr, aged about a years.
For the Lewistowu Gazette.
On Saturday evening, Goth December, A.
PARKER JACOB. ESQ, aged about &c
years. The deceased was highly respected
and useful citizen. For several years past be
was engaged in the practice of law, il which
profession he was quite successful; and from
! his honorable course of conduct, gentlemapIv
bearing and general rectitude Of character
won for himself the esteem both of his friends
and foes. Mr.. Jacob stood high in the esti
nation Of all who knew him. His early de-
parture from life's busy scenes will be deeply
felt by the community. An interesting, de-
voted and afectionate wife, who watched
around his bedside, angel-like, by nigh. and
by day-a lovely little daughter-aged and
affectionate parents, are left, with a large cir
Gle Of friends, TO mourn this bereavement
One thing, which affords consolation to all, is
that his mind during his affection was deep
ly religiousiy impressed, so that on the morn
ing OF the day his spirit left his body, be was
enabled to express a full hope in his Saviour;
and thus fond friends nro led to hope that,
though Parker is dead, he still lives-though
called from labor upon earth, he is now en-
Joylng a season of refreshment in Heaven
Then cease, fond nature, cease thy tears
Religion points on high."
Take then the warning given, and be ready,
lest the master coming suddenly find you
sleeping 4 FRIEND.
Lewistown, December %, 1856.
At meeting Of the Lewistown Bar, held
on the 22d day Of December, at the Office Of
+. l.. Benedict Esq. on motion of Mr. Alex-
ander, j.. l.. Benedict, Esq, was appointed
President. and 4. Reed, Esq Secretary
On motion of Mr.. Banks, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whs,caS, 1t has pleased Divine Providence
to remove from our midst one of our most
actl'e and esteemed fellow members of the
Bar, \. ?. Jacob, Esq, therefore,
ReSo!ced, That in his death we have expe-
rlenced a loss which we deeply deplore. that
We keenly feel for the bereaved family of the
deceased in this their hour Uf affection, and
that we extend to them our sincere sympathy /
and coincidence.
Rssotred, That we will attend his funeral !
tomorrow at = o'clock, D. m
Res0ired, That the President present a COW
Of these proceedings to the family If the dc
ceased, and that the same be published in the /:
papers Of the county.
T.. l.. BENEDICT, President. !.
4. REED, Sec'y.
At 4 special meeting as tho l.>wistown .
Lodge No. 103 Of Ancient York Mason.. a !
committee consisting Of Or. Geo. Y Mitchell. .
Joseph Alexander, Moses Montgomery, James 4,
4. Cunningham. Esq.. and Dr.. Samuel Bel /.
ford was appointed to draft suitable preamble I
and resolutions, expressive Of their sorrow ,
!vr the less sustained ~ the jea,h Of their .
worthy Brother, \. I. Jacob, ESQ with IL .
structions 10 present a copy thereof 10 the .
family Of the deceased. and 70 cause the same .
to be published in the newspapers If the /
county-whereuPo the cr,n.nittee adopted !
the following:
Whereas, it has pleased an all wise Proyi- /
dence 10 remo7e from our midst hy death.
our cstimabie and worthy Brother, A 2. ia.
cob. Esq, therefore.
Rssolrsi That we deeply sympafl,is- with /
the family and relatives OF the deceased in /
this, the hour If their tial aud aAlic-.0n. for .
the loss Gf an aEec:i1nate husband, kind /
and ln6ulgent father, and ,iutlful son; and /
We tender 10 lheHl our united caadu.ence FOR .
their bereavement, trusting tina; their great (
io2s j but bis greater g1is
Rsso'rsd That = copy uf the f2ragajng be /.
presented 10 the family of the deceased, ana +
that the same be Published in the newspapers :
0i tie county.
On behalf Of the Committee. c. Y. Mitch .
Fl. Chairman.