Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-22

DiEp-ln Somerton this county. on the lst inst
JoHS Koosrz. aged fifty one years.
| Death Is the common lot of all men; bu
when one of our race, remarkable for 81
many virtues, whose usefulness and inHu
ence is commensurate with the circle o
his acquaintance--when one, to whom al
who know him, with common consent, ad
NIT and point out as the most useful man
in his community. is taken from our midst
it creates vacancy; il seems to para yze
and strike with terrsr, and cause men to
reflect on the uncertainty of Life, and the
certainty of Death.
Mr.. Koosrz came to Barnesvlle in this
county about 1926, poor young man. TIE
urbaniiy of his manners, the integrity of
character he manifested, the industry and
perseverance he used, soon attracted the
attention and friendship of others, and in a
short time he was engaged in prosperous
and useful employment. Shortly after his
marriage he removed TO Somerton, went
into business, which he pursued diligently
and proiiably. and lived respected until his
death. In 1910 he was elected member
of the Legislature; he repaired to Columbus,
earnestly bent on discharging his duty to
the best OF his ability. He was, however,
early in the session prostrated by disease,
and was unable for the greater part of the
session to render efficient service. His ca
reer has heen an honorable and useful one.
Loved by those who knew lin best; res
pected by all who bad intercourse with him.
Decision, prudence. discretion were promi
nent traits in his character, of quick per-
eeption and sound judgment. Owing TO
these qualities, his counsel in matters of
difference wes often sought BY his neigh
bors. and his advice Usually followed. The
commun ity around him has lost great and |
valued friend. But the keen loss-the poig- |
nant sorruw lies deeper still-his special
friends, his family, the church. These are
they that feel The great VOID, that feel that
one of their greatest supports has been taken
away. How pure and ennobling his friend
ship, how like green spot in existence, do
his friends look back on the hours spent in
bis company, how delighted were they when
they would learn that he would spend ST.
evening or day with them; these sre past.
In III e relation of husband and father. what
, model: he loved his home ard his family I
md sought their comfort, and in return was
almost idoliz-d by them. Dignihed. yet
Kind in his deportment. his children looked
10 TO him with venpration and respect. rem
lering willing obedience to his instructions. r
he taught them Virtue. RELIGION, NJ orality. J
or he was practical Christian; and pre-
erred their spiritual to their temporal well Il
are: he was nevertheless blessed with :
competence of this worlds goods. When |
hout 10 depart, the scene of Jacob of ole =
vas brought 70 oremenbrsnce-hr called his 4
amily around him. calmly and peacefully
le gave his blessing 10 each, and such ad-
-ice as he deemed proper-and then said,
L would like to remain longer with you, {
mt God has ordered it otherwise and bow
o His will" In the FULL possession of his r
mental facnlties, without mourning or re- +
nd quetness he breaihed his last. For :
more than .wentv-fve years past Mr..
KooNTz was an active, influential member
y the Methodist Episcopal Church. to which
Ie was ardently attached. For the greater !,
'art Of that time he was class leader and :
teward, and always punctual in the dis IL
harge of his duties One of his greatest a
eliGhts was to be in the house of God, to $
AXE part in worship, to sing, pray, and lis
en- to instruct ion,--to surround the sacra- =,
mental board, TO meet in the Love Feast
md take sweet counsel with his brethren.
Ever anxious that peace and prosperity
hnuld reign in Zion, hat pains he took :,
o conciliate, soften and wipe away difficult !.
C
les. and promote harmony. These are all +
asst The kind neighbor-,he affectionate d
nd beloved friend--the loving husband and d
ender faiher-the influential aai ardant Il
hurch member. is eone-kis face no more
o be seen among men He sleeps with the
enerat ions that are past. But, thank God.
we sorrow not, as those y no haye no hope 5"
life and Immortality appear in view, and
obedient and faithful ere long we will d
mbrase in another world, where parting n
nd sorrow are unknown, and "GoD will n
vipe away all tears from our faces" Thus o
ved and thus died this good man.
MARK the ptrt ct man, and b. hol the pright.
" the end oil that man is peace