The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1868-02-21
DIED.

| BURRITT.- Al Maumcc City, on the 9th inst.
Dr. HARVEY BrRRirr, aged IS years.
1 Dr. BrRRirr's carly advantages in the study cf
his profession were of gh order. lie eradu
ated at the New York College of Ply sicians aud
Surgeons, under the tuiticn OF those yi'rt oi tn
profession -wiLLoUGnBY, DSLANAfGg, McNArGn- I
roN RoNEYN, BEcK and others. His professional
attoinments correspouded with the advantages
he thus possessed, Of which his highly successful
practice in this county, as we'll as at Maumee
City, furnishes am lc demonstration.
The deceased came to the Maumec Valley in
1898, and settled at Gilead, Wood County, where
for nearly twenty years he followed tie practice Of
medicine with continued success, beloved aud hon
ored by all classes Of his fellow citizens. In
1853, he removed to Maumce City, where he was
engaged in his professional duties within but a
few da, $ of the time Of his dccease. In referring
to his professional career, an old acquaintance Of
thirty years standing obscrved
al can most truly say Of him that very few
more useful men ever lived in this Valley. |
never knew physician who practiccd the profess
sion with much assduy, or who with equal !
generosity attended on both rich and poor the
hearts of thousands in this Valley will beat with
emotion, and their eyes fill with tears at this an
uounce,nent of lis dcuiise."
1t was not alone in the raclce Of his profess
sion that DR.. BuRRirrs cxocllcncy of character
was manifest. In all the relations Of life, his ac-
tons reflected the genius and spirit OF noble
hearted nul liberal citizen, ever ready to do good.
The influence Of his genial spirit aud excellent
Judgment has often inspired tie business, social
and religious circles of his adopted city with the
spirit of emulation and Of hope. lie was especial"
ly interested in advancing the educational interest
of Maumee City, and although himself n member
of the Protestant Episcopal Church, he gave other
denominations liberal and unsectarian support,
He was active in every good enterprise tending to
advance the be ST interests Of the community, AMI
in the accomplishment of his plans his liberaity
and kindhet tcdnesS became almost fault.
His funeral service was performed on the 18th
inst, at his late residence, the Rev. j. SWAN, OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church, officiating.
large concou,se Of citizens were in attendance
The remains were followed to their last resting
place by procession of friends and acquaptances
conveyed by thrty-two teams.
He bath now passed the portals of the grave,
but the remembrance of his kindly acts survive.
We may cmphatically say Of him, " The memory
Of the just is blessed"
''Grecn be the turf above thee,
Frrnd of my better days,
ne knew thee but to love thee,
Nor named thee but to praise
CoLHER,-on the 9Th inst, Ot the rei 'ence
of her brother .iu-law, j. j. PARKS, Esq, Miss
, HARRIET COLLIER, aged % years.
The deceased was II native of Penus sylvana, but
for many years had resided with MIR, and Mrs
rAsKs, aud was beloved and esteemed by wi Q
knew her. Her death was very sudden she was
about going to donation party, when, without
any premunitory warning, she caased to live
4 Il Al, ,;- t,li,.
tion admonishes, g Be We also ready, for ye KIN W
not when the Son Of Man cometh." 1t isa Cohso.
lation to know that the deceased was ready for
, the summons. During period Of thirty years
I she had been faithful and consistent member OF
the NJ. E. Church. Her simple faith in the Re
dcemcr; her earnest devotion to his cause; and
her circumspect Christian protcssion are well
known to all who favored with her acquaint-
ance. She now rests from her labors. The
sorrows of life have passed, and by the merit O.
our Redeemer, she has suddedly entered that bet
ter world.
TEFFT.-At his residence, on Front-strcet
F in Pcrrysburg, of dropsy, EzHKIEL TEFFT, ngct
80 years.
The deceased was native of Rhode Island, bu
during the past twenty-five years has resided il
Wood County, and the most of that time in Ptrrys
, burg. He was naturally Of strong and robus
4 constiution but about two years since he tlol
0 cold, which assumed the chronic form Of dropSy
U Ever hopeful, lie cheeriully combatted Disease
4 that fell destroyer, and when Death camc, Ii,
D peacefully answered the summons whilst sitting
in his chair. Mr.. TEFFT haj been member q
@ the NJ. L. Church for many years his religious
t profession was not in outward display it partool
: of hopeful confidence and childlike simplicity
h He was ever ready to oblge, or to do any kline
II act for his neghbors or friends. The Law of kind
ness seemed to be the rule of his life. By his de
/ cease, the pang of sorrow will touch many hear
+ beside those of his family. But why should W.
4 mourn his departure? 1t is but Slightly in ad
f vance of our own. With him, mortality is swal
lowed up of life.
r His bereaved widow and children have the ten
= der sympathes of their numerous friends in this
a their great trouble.
Y BLINN On the 10Th inst, of liver complain
o NATHANIEL ID. BLINN ESQ., aged 81 years. h
funeral takes place this morning, at 10 O'clock.
The deceased is one of the oldest citizens of th
to Ht, and was known and respected by ALL Ii
our next issue we will publish an obituary notice
a Of him.