The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1870-10-28
Death Of George r. Greene.

1t is with the most profound regret
that we are called upon to announce the
death Of George 4. Greene, editor and
proprietor OF the Vincenncs Western
Sun, who died at his residence, in VIM
cennes, on Monday, the nth inst, at S
o'clock, A. n. This is sad and unex.
pected news TO his many warm friends,
throughout the country.
We copy the following notice of the
deceased, from thel indianapolis Sentinel:
"Thc parents Of Mr.. Greene, were ma
tives OF ireland. They cmigrated to this
country just previous to his birth. We
think lie was born in Kentucy. When
quite young he was indented an.apprcn-
tice in the Louisvill Journal Office, where
he remained until he removed to this
State. Air. Prentice early formed an at
itachmeDt for the deceased which contin-
ued unm his death, and Mr.. Greene
Iever retained and manifested q warm
respect for his patron and friend. In
] $50 Mr.. Greene emigrated to Vincennes,
and purchased the Western Sun Office,
a paper that was started in 1904 by Elihu
Stout, who came from Lexington Ken
itucky. For fourteen years the deceased
published the Sun, and under his adj
ministration it was always conducted
with pirit and ability, and its ever neat
Typographical appearance exhibited his
mechanical taste and skill.
! Mr.. Greene was q most genial COM
panion. lie was impulsive in temper
ment, but gallant, generous and whole
Isouled gentleman. He was devoted and
true in his friendships, and devoid of
leven the appearance of discrimination
doubt as to his position, for he alike
Icpcn in his friendships and animosities.
lie was positive man, frank and manly
lin the expression Of his convictions upon
Jail questions of public policy. Mr..
: Greene had occupied public positions,
: and always creditably. He was candi-
date for City Auditor at the election
held in Louisville OH the "Bloody Mon
r|day,' in 1856, but was defeated. He was
Register Of the Land Office at Vincen-
nes from 1868 to 1861; Director Of the
-lSouthcrn Prison from 1862 to 1866, and
D |MayOf of Vincennes for two years, from
: 1867 to 1869. He discharged his public
duties faithfully and honestly, and not a
lstain was left upon his official record,
elFor several years he was member oi
tho Democratic State Central Commit.
eltee, the duties Of which he discharged
The deceased was born and
D raised in the Catholic Church, and we
: -lbelicve, died q cOmmunicant.
II Mr.. Greene was sick only few days
g Although unwell, he made the effort te
. lattend the election. After voting he re-
0 turned to his home, but his disease, bill
3 lious fever, assumed . more virulent form
'-Iand the conflict soon ended in his death
g He leaves o widow and q number ol
h to whom he was devotedly at
9 tached. His oldest son, Frank, is At th'
j Naval Academy, and promises to gradu
!, ate with honor. Dying in the prime
e|and vigor of manhood, his loss will b.
c felt not only by his family, and 1t is ,
: sad blow to them, but by the communit!
IS with which he was identified and fo
, whose welfare he had diligently labored
1--WE had known him long, and had learn
eled to appreciate him for his generou
2 '-lqualities, manly character, public sHiri
9 land. devotion to principle. Peace to hi
'rlashes."