Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-06-19
DIED,

| nrst year OF his age.
The subject of the above notice was born in Walton
Delaware County n. Y, Aug. Is, 1870
In 1910 his family moved into Bradford County Pa.
and settled in Columbia township where he grew up tc
mans estate. At ear y age he was called into public
and in various capacities served the public the greater
part of his life He appointed Post Master at Co
lumbia Roads by President Jackson. In 1881 he was
appointed Register and Recorder of Bradford County BY
Governor Wolf and moved his residence the County
seat holding said office FIVE years during which time he
was also appointed Justice of the peace for Towanda
| borough.
In le44 be was elected Transcribing clerk of the State
Senate,-whch Office he hid session, and cho
sen Chief clerk in ls45 and reelected in ls46.
In 1852 he was appointed Deputy Secretary Of the
Commonwealth under Governor Bgler, which Office be
he'd until 1855.
In most of his private enterprises he still promi-
nent man before the public.
In 1885 he purchased the NORTHERN BANNER, ,'pubsh
ed in Towanda and continued connected With it about two
years when he disposed of his Interest in the paper and
engaged in the mer ante business.
In 84O he started new paper called the " PORTER y
and aiterward the REPORTER" with which he was con-
ne led several years.
In 1859 he purchased the LuzERNE UNION" ard con
tnued the paper until failing health compelled him to
sign it to 9th II nds retire from active duties
He returned to Towanda March lS6O there to spend the
remains Of life, chiefly devoted 70 the ublic service
In al his various positions before the public Nh. GOOD
RICH proved himself worthy Of the confidence, and Sc
cured the esteem OF his fellow citizens We believe few
men have filled Offices of public trust long and retired
at last with deeper general respect and esteem
OF hi elbow ci liens. AS write he Gear, logical
and weighy. We do not recollect an instance of his
! descend ng 10 sarcasm. lryny ne did sometimes
pioy and with whitening effect but argument his
forte, and often have been reminded of the pom
der sentences OF pr johnson in perusng his weighy
reasoning Bat whatever veiu he chose to indulge. his
Lang iage was al ays chas e, and his thoughts pure.
In whatever relation he found, he the same
upright, generous. high minded gentleman. Love OF
money no part OF his character would he be
acting upon others in any respect subserve his
purposes. He lound pleasure rather in contributing to
| the happiness Of others.
The subject OF personal religion engaged his attention
at times many years before his decease. The writer
members with great pleasure the interest lie took in
adult Bible Class, and the knowledge of the subject
under examination he accustomed to manifest,
era years before he INDUCED hope OF his acceptance
| in the sight of God. \ lew years Leore his death he
his way cit to make public profession of religion
1t under the ministry Of the late Rev. Dr. JOHN Dor.
RANCE, of VII kes Barre.
As might be expected his religion not of form
rely of impulse. Ii the religion of the under
standing well of the heart Few listened to the
word with nicer discrimination than he relishe the
simple doctr ines of the with greater zest His dis
of such character in small measure obscur-
cd the manifestation of the spiritual life but it Oh
served t.st during his long and exceedingly trying su
erings, his faith did fail. His haJitua desire to
depart and be with Chrstand the expression Of this
desire became more frequent and he ap-
preached his end.
! He had been an ind1lgent father. and tender hus
band. 1t seemed meet that who had always shown
such ready consideration for others should have occasion
at last or return of kind attentions His protactcd
suffering afforded occasion for such attentions and cheer
uIIy they given by his family, who with him
but especially and most devotedly by her, who now in
! her widowhood, mourns his loss.
Mr.. GOODRICH twice married, and most happy
/ in bis matrimonial connections and have to
leeve that the Christian example of his companions
among the most effective Of the human used
in bringing him to the foot of the We here
reminded of the apostles interrogation " How knowest
thou O. wife, whether thou shalt save Thy husband 2"
A large concourse at the funeral testified the respect
HAT was felt for the dead and sympathy for the survv
ors To the Great Comforter We commend them for
! efectua consolation.
| In Wyausng. May 3. 1852, Mrs. CHARITY DONLEY.
! aged s. years. months and II days.
The subject OF this n"ce moved from Oswego county,
Y. Y. twentysix years since then widow with
six children FIVE Of which she brought with her and
tied in WyalISing this county where she has since
sided living of the time with 4 who has sup
ported her declining years. She for many years
proe sed Christian treading her path of life with
industry Temperance, frugay and Christian faith and
patience She lived heyond the allotted time OF man,
jying uniform good heIlth with little exception, up
short time previous to her death, when the out
wheels Of lie stood gently STILL and her freed spirit
cen4cd to It's maker, s. D.
In Monrocton township, May o. Of congestion of the
! the lungs, HENRY 5. SALISBURY. aged So years.