Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1861-09-20

In Rutland, Aug. Oath, 1861, of Consumption,
Mrs. MAuALA NJ. JOHNSON wife of Mr. Charles
Johnson, in the twenty-seventh year of her q ge.
Mahala Mcfarland was born in Salem,
Dec. 27th., 1884. From the time of her mar
riage with Mr.. Johnson she resided in
Rutland. few years since, she becarpe obe-
dient to the faith Of the Gospel and united with
the Christian Church. Thus Godliness COM
bined with her natural amiable and brilliant
qualities enabled her, in eminent degree, to
perform the duties of wife, mother, church.
member and the various relations of life
Her last illness was Of a lingering and trying
nature, which she bore with that fortidude
which "Christ formed within" alone can in
spire. When it became evident that her days
were about summed up, a holy calmness settled
upon her placid countenance, while she ex-
pressed her entire resignation to the Divine
Will, but always with an anxious look at her
little family. Thus has passed away lovely
young Christian mother leaving, as more i'm
mediate mourners, three little children and q
most devoted and faithful husband, and break
ing up one of the happiest families in this
vicinity. W.P.
In Rutland, Meigs County, Ohio, Aug goth,
1861, of Typhoid Fever, Mr.. HENRY E. TIrus,
aged 81 years. 8 months, and 1s days.
In the sixth year of his age, his father, Mr..
Nicholas Titus died, leaving him, together
with two brothers older and one younger to
the care Of their mother, with whom the sub
ject of this notice resided the principal part of
the time until his death. The usual facilities
of education were assiduously improved and
much Of his time from sixteen to eighteen was
spent at the Academies at Pomeroy and Gal
lipolis, where he acquired good business
education, securing also at the same time the
respect and friendship of those with whom he
stood intimately connected. In the meantime
his step-father, Mr.. Samuel H. Brown, died,
leaving his bereaved mother widow second
home, he soon understood the general manage
ment Of business conducting the same with
skill and prudence Indeed, few of mature
years are better qualified 10 conduct busi-
ness with energy and perseverance than he.
During the past summer, he manifested 8
patriotism worthy of the highest commenda,
ton. When the present hostilities in oul
country commenced, his spirit was aroused
and in proper time he put forth efforts to raise
a company of Infantry for the war. Failing
in this attempt, he Immediately joined his
cousin, S. n. Titus, in raising company Of
Cavalry, and, on the 4th of August, started
with the Company to Columbus. Upon theil
arrival, finding that the Company was moi
complete, he Immediately returned for the pur
pose of securing the requisite number. liz
entered upon the work with his usual energy
but over-exertion brought on an illness which
terminated his life.
His funeral obscquies were attended to OF
the 30th of August, and an appropriate dis
course delivered by the Rev. E. S Weaver, to
large audience, from l Samuel 8: Is, "And ht
said, it is the Lord: let him do what sccmeti
him good"
To those personally acquainted with the dc
ceased, it is needless to make any furthe,
comments. But for the information Of others
it is proper to say that Mr.. Titus possessed
the elements, in high degree, that constitute
the man. In short, he was distinguished fo
integrity, morality, industry, enterprise, anG
active business habits. Indeed. his LOGS, moi
only to his friends, but to the community, will
long bo felt and deplored.
In this dispensation of Providence, mother
two brothers, and a sister are called to mourn
SELAH HIBBARD BARRETT.
Rutland, Sept. II, 1861.