The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-08-02

DEATH or JoHS EScm WusoS.--We
are panied to announce the death Of thi,
truly cstimable citizen this morning
After IN illness Of several months dura,
ton he passed peacefully away yesterday
morning at o'clock, This sadeven has
been looked for almost daily for some
weeks past, Mr., Wilson himself had
made all his preparations Tor the result
and at the time the summons came was
patiently awaiting his fate, He met death
rs he had all the events Of his life, with
calmness and fOrtilude. Take him all in
all, no better man has lived or died in
this community within our knowledge.
Mr.. Wilson was born in Wheeling on
the 81 Of November, 1885, but most of his
early years were spent at Bethany, in
Brooke county, where the writer Of this
sketch first knew him and learned to APP
preciate his sterling qualities. lie came
to Wheeling about the year 1851, as u
clerk in the house Of Wheat Il Chaplinc,
g. but just before the war went into business
for himself as a member Of the wholesale
firm Of Norton, Simpson " Wilson. lie
was quite successful as u mcrchant-so
much 70 that in 1872 he was able to sell
out, take trip to Europe and live upon
the means he had accumulated. Mr.. vii.
son was a man Of clear head, warm heart
and most excellent principles. lie was Il
quiet, unassuming professor Of religion,
being member Of the Disciples Church,
and was always noted for the sincerity Of
his attachment to the cause Of right, as he
was given to understand it. Without
being bigOt he was man Of inilCxible
sternness in matters Of conscience. No
appeal Of friendship or interest could
change his position under such circum-
stances. During the war he wa' mem.
Der Of the Managing Committee Of the
Sanitary Fair. During that Fair it was
determined to Introduce the sale OF
chances, in other words, lottery schemes.
Mr.. Wilson wa, irreconcilahly opposed
to this, and finding himself oulyotcd with.
drew from the management. We instance
this occurrence ~ an illustration Of his
tenacity to principle. In 1865, after the
close Of the war, a public meeting was held
at the Court House to take action
iu regard to the return Of those who
hal left us to join the rebellion.
The sentiment then Of our Union pcO.
pie wa4 very generally against allowing
these absrntce' to return, Mr.. Wilson,
however, stood forth at the meeting in
favor Of protecting them-bis language
being "thc flag Of the country projects
them" We cite this incident as nm in
stance Of his moral courage. ln all the
relations Of life he was never afraid to
do right. Aaadircctor in any institution
with which he was connected, he was
noted for his sound views, close disrrimi.
nation, outspokcn sentiments, and strong
will. His aim was always to deal with
every body and every question on their
merits.
The death Of Mr.. Wilson will be deeply
lamented by wide circle Of friends and
acquaintance, all Of whom entertained
for him the highest respect. His funeral
services will take place at 10 O'Clock to.
morrow fore noon, at which time some
remarks appropriate to The occasion will
be made by Prof. LoOS, Of Bethany. The
interment will he at Greenwood cemetery.