The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-05-18
Died.


SLAUGHTER On Friday the 18Th inst. at the resi-
dence of bis father Mr. Solomon Slaughter. in Raven
Mr.. Andrew L. Slaughter, aged Is ,ear- and mouths
ANGEL.-On board the steamer Reliance at Lou sville
Ky. on the Sd inst, Mr.. Ephrahim Angel aged q
The deceased was the Oldest son of Mr.. Joseph Ange
since his early childhood By his upright lf and
and generous heart. he had created many friends HI
had enemies. In bis intercourse with bis associates
and companions, whether social or in the business
life be knew no motives and listened to no eonsidera
quick apprehension of right AMI wrong secured hin
g. the esteem of all that knew him.
In February. accompanied by his father, he sought
the southern portion of Tennessee with the hope thai
its mild climate might restore him from disease. unde
which be had been snffr ing for few weeks Aftel
remaining there about two months. and finding him
self still declining he started for Ohio that he might
die among his friends he spoke freely of his death
without trepd alton knowing r whom he trusted. Ht
was prevented from reaching his home and filling
asleep paternal roof with his friends around
whicf, he took passage was lying at Louisville. he
breathed his last. No mothers sisterss hand was
there to smooth his pillow yet the psngs o. dyn;
On the 5th inst his remains were brought to Wind
ham where they were buried. e-i- -r4.-grsr-.-- q.
BUNKER.-In Rootstown at the residence of Capt
Wiliiam Gardner, on the 10th inst, Miss Eliza C
Bunker ~ aged So years op,,1,py @
OF the deah OF Mrs MAeeIE w GERRITT which was
annotnced last week, the Lke Superior Journal pub
lsied at Msrq uette, says:7 9si - IH-.
1'hs stroke of death hiss fallen under all the conditions
been two years wife-she had been but u few weeks
mother; she the hope and the deli Eht of hus-
band; she had endeared herself during her brif
dence here, TO large circle of friends; with the
men OF meek and quiet spirit she adorned the church
OF Coo; in all the furss health and strength she
mad the promise of long life: and yet in the very
of her womanliood, she is gone
Mrs. Merritt was born in Green Co.. N Y. She was
married at Ravenna, Ohio, in August 1857 removed
to this place July of last She united herself wi b
the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1851 and has ever
since been an active and consistent menier Oft There
s abundant consolation for the friends who her
oss i'll the bright eXame of humility faithfulness
which she has left behind her, and in her hope
and trus in Jesus Christ
The following resOlutio,s adopted at the last
meeting of the sunday School of the Methodist Church.
in this place, of which Mrs. Merritt was teacher
WHEREAS. Through the dispe sation of Providence
are called upon, TO da as school, to mourn he loss,
lower of the meek and lowiy Jesus, Mrs. MAGGIE W.
MERRITT; therefore,
Reslced Thai in this bereavement becomes us, the
surviving hers of the school, bow
the divine will knowing that irreparsbe her
infinite gain, and Not our will but thine, God be
done' EI'- N. -7.''
ton OF grateful praise to Heavenly Father that
through the influence of the Holy Spirit our loved Tea
er was very early in life, led to give her heart God
and that she has been enabled for many years. walk
IN the straight ane narrow path that leads to life
las ihe.' q sta- -r.fti t+ii ~ ~ i.-
Resolved, That cherish her memory. initiate her
vir Ies like her ever se found faithful in the discharge
of our dues Teachers and Schosrs like her. be also
ready and willing though the ties of be ever SO
strong. to depar and lie with Jesus. s.ssE g1
ResoUed. That deeply sympatize with her afflicted
companion; an. also that united prayers shall go
to the Ia her of all Uercies he may have grace
to suipor. him in this his time of need. ~ la.7
Resolved That copy of this preamble and resolutions
husband presented him. and also be recorded upon
our Secrefarys books. 2 -.'-ss e. lha .-l5- ~