The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-05-30

Passing Away.-Within the past week
three of the old citizens of Fremont have pass
ed ''to that bourne from whence no traveller
returns" and their homes are desoIate. On
Friday Of last week, after lingering illness
Mrs. Caiharine Garvin, wife of Henry Gar
vim, died, aged II years. She was born in
1902 near Chambersburg, Penna-, and in 1928
was united in marriage to Henry Garvin. AT
ter their marriage they continued 10 reside
near Chambersburg, until 1888, when they re-
moved to Greencastle, and thence in 1858
moved TO Tifiin, Ohio. In 1855 they moved
to Fremont, where they have resided ever
since. She was highly esteemed by all who
knew her.
On Wednesday, 2Sth, at half-past twelve
o'clock, drs Anna Dorr, wife of Phillip Dorr,
OF this city, breathed her last. She had been
in feeble health for several years, and few
months ago had an attack similar to that of
which she died, butTecovered, and was quite
comfortable, until about week ago, when
she was taken sick. Her illness was attended
with spasms, at intervals, until Sunday even
AiS5 NHS't ShS bSSNAhp ilOAO SOhi1OASAbAoy ahN
hopes were entertained on Monday and Tues
day that she would recover. Wednesday
morning she was not so well, and towards
noon had another spasm, from which she did
not rally, dying as above stated.
Mrs. Dorr was among the early settlers of
our city, having lived here for more than thir-
ty years. Born in Switzerland, she came with
her parents to this country at about ten years
of age. She resided several years in Sandus-
ky City, and in lS43, came to this place. She
leaves a husband and three SONS. She was
woman much beloved by all who knew her,
aud her memory will be fragrant with prec-
ious recollectons. An earnest, devoted
Christian. In her own household, the COM
munity, the church, "she did what she could"
for the Master. For $50 He giveth his below
cd sleep.
On Wednesday afternoon, about one O'Clock,
Judge James Justice died. Judge Justice was
halo and vigorous man, and en-
joyed unusually good health for man of his
age, until the past winter, when his health be-
came quite poor, and he was confined TO the
house most Of the time When the good |
weather set in he began to feel better, and
though weak appeared upon the street occa-
sionally. On Saturday last, he was on the |
street, but the warmth of the day, and the ex-
ercise was too much for him, and becoming |
overheated he took off his coat, and It is sup |
posed took cold. He was soon after taken |
with chill from the effects of which he did
did not recover. Monday morning he became |
unconscious and remained in that condition |
till he died. Judge Justice was born in Bed |
ford County, Penna, August 18th, 1894, and |
was consequently aged rs years, months, and |
10 days. In the war of 1872 he was volun.
teer under Gen. Harrison, and was with him |
at Upper Sandusky, when the battle of Fort |
Stevenson was fought. After the war he re-
sided near Chillicothe, where, in 1920 he mar
ried Miss Eliza Moore, sister of James and |
John Moore. In 1922 they emigrated from
Ross County to this city where they have re-
sided ever since. Under the old constitution |
he was one of the Associate Judges for this |
county, end filed various other public posi-
lions with fidelity and honor. Ha leayesa a |
4 widow, aged II years, and four children.
Two of whom are married-Mrs. DR.. Wilson, |
md Mrs. DR.. Failing. About two years ago,
no and his companion celebrated their golden
He enjoyed the respect of all who
Knew him.
Thus have passed away, in one week, three
1f our old citizens. Ono sleeps in Oak Wood /
Cemetery, the others will be inferred to-day,
Friday. Judge Justice at ten o'clock a. NJ,
md Mrs. Dorr at two P. NJ, at Oak Wood |
Cemetery.