The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1869-04-14
(From the Ohio Patriot, April g.
Death of Thomas S. Woods.

L.. (From the Ohio Patriot, April p
-ra Death of Thomas S. Woods.
To day we are called, upon to Der.
| form one OF the saddest and most sol
| emn duties of life TO write the obit-
uary of brother we have loved and
reVered; to offer this our last tribute
| to his memory. To obtrude individ-
ual grief upon the public is at all
times delicate Office, and again. a
generous people will kindly overlook
| the weakness of a heart full of grief
heart stricken with anguish by the
| irreparable loss of a brother. who has
filled the threefoId offices of q father,
guardian brother. ...
Thomas S. Woods died at his resi-
dence on Market street, New Lisbon,
Ohio, of disease of the heart, at quar-
ter / asst ten O'Clock, Friday night,
March 26th, in the 10th year of age.
Never was community more star
tied than that of New Lisbon, when
It was announced upon the streets
that Mr.. Woods was dead. The re-
port flew as if upon telegraph wires
through the town and neighoorhood.
No one was able or. willing to believe
IT. Almost every person In the town
had seen him during the day Or eV-
ening upon the streets, looking heal
thy, robust, vigorous. But some
where In his system, to escape detec-
tiOn, lurked that germ of disease,
which was destined to put an untime-
ly end to q life that promised future
of most glorious brilliancy. Truly,
death loves a shining mark.
Mr.. Woods was born in Indiana
county, Pa. on the 18th of August,
1929, from which place he was reno
we'd, with his parents, to Salem, O.,
in the fall of 1885. After having a
good academical education at Can
field, New Lisbon and Salem, he
went to Jefferson College, at Cannons-
burg, Pa, and entered the Junior class
half advanced. Before he had com
pleted his eighteenth year he gradua
ted, having succeeded in carrying off
the second honor of his class Hav-
ing more than two years before he
could be admitted to the bar in this
State, he devoted his first year after
graduation to close study of pOlit-
ical economy and ancient history,
the effecJ of which can readily be
seen in his published articles. He
then read law with the Hon. Hiram
Griswold, of Canton, Ohio, and In
1850 was regularly admitted to prac-
tiee in the Supreme Court and other
Courts of this State. During most of
the intervening period he has practi-
ced his profession in Columbiana Co.,
and by his superior legal acumen,
force of character, integrity OF heart
and application to business, he had
succeeded in building up reputation
and business, second to none in this
part of the State. ls
Mr.. Woods had so favorabIy rec
commended himself to the Democracy
as party leader, that in 1856 he re-
ceived the nomination of that party
in this District for Congress. He has
ever since taken an active part in the
politics OF the country, and by his ell
oquence upon the stump, and his
power with the pen, ever ready with
learning, wit or satire, he has welded
an influence eXerted by few in the
State, and had become one of our
most influential politicians known
and recognized throughout the State.
He represented the Democracy of this
District in two of their National Con-
ventions. In 1858 he purchased from
VIM. H. Gill the Ohio Patriot, the
organ of the Democracy of Columbi-
ana, which he has ever since edited
with marked ability, to the terror of
his political enemies and the satisfac-
ton of his friends. Conducting his
paper on principles of right indepen-
dent in the expression of his thoughts;
thinking for himself alone; fearless
of his enemies and regarding only his
duty, he made it q success. A deep
thinker and at the same time a grace
full, easy writer, he soon ingratiated
himself into the affections of his rea-
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thing was wrong If his articles did
not reach him regularly. Through
habits of industry and a prudent
economy, he had amassed q fair for
tune and was preparing to live, when,
for some wise purpose, he was called
upon to die. What that purpose is,
we one day shall know, when He
who dOeth all things well, shall make
His purpose PLAIN. The illustration
was needed for something. In it, as
in everything, we recognize the hand
of God, and bow in humble submits
sion to His will. Mr.. Woods belieV-
ed firmly in the doctrines taught him
In infancy and youth by christian
parents, such as, that God works out
His decress by special Previdences !;
that troubles do not rise from the
ground, nor aff1iction from the dust.
IL QuOOC lis Ohn hOIOoB SuCu d1llIC-
tions as these mean something
Stricken are the strength Of manhood
and the boast Of courage The pride
of intellect bows down in grief under
the mighty spirit of the affections and
tears-as of fchildhood-grief irrepres-
sfbIy from eyes that had long since
foTgotton the deWs of the heart. The
aff1ictiOn was for purpose" Mr..
Woods was always q liberal supporter
of the church.
On the 10th day of March, sixteen
days before his death, he was married
to Mrs. Kate G. Potter, of New Lis
bon. He returned from his wedding
tour on the Goth ult., in the enjoy
ment of perfect health. His marriage
garments proved his burial robes
The house of Joy is changed to u
house of morning. The Exchanges"
of week ago which came to us with
notices of his marriage, fnl! Of mirth,
now come with notices of his death,
full of sorrow. Verify, are our
merriest songs timed by the foot fans
or death, the silver chords are more