Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1875-06-17
Died.
MAHLON N. HAINES.


The subject of this sketch was born in Lloyds
vile, Belmont county, Ohio, May 29th 1874,
and died in Philadelphia, Pa, May 14th, 1857.
At the early age of u years he was converted
and Joined the NJ. E. Church, of which he re-
manned a useful and consistant member until
the time of his death then he joined the ranks
of the General Assembly and Church of the
First Born, whose names are written on High.
When but lad his father died, leaving name
like continent poured forth" and thus there
devolved upon young Haines the cares and re-
sponsibilities of widowed mother and orphan
ed sister. Manfully did he discharge his du-
ties toward them, making home pleasant, and
filling as well as a son could fill, the place OF
him who had fallen. Choosing a. profession
that of the mercantile, with a will that knew
no conquering, and no capital but his honor and
good sense, he began business. Coming to
Washington almost an entire stranger, he soon
succeeded in establishing large trade, and by
the geniality of his disposition, endeared him.
self to large circle of friends, who with sad,
mourful hearts, followed him to his early and
Untimely grave. His death was unlocked for.
Going from home in the vigor of heath, we
expected,his return; hearing of the accident
that had occurred with him and that the inju-
ries received were not likely to prove danger,
Gus, when the telegram announcing his death,
was received, it was like the ltful and angry
cleaning of lightning from the unclouded sky.
To HIM the storm gathered unseen and unheard.
'Fair was the flower, and soft the venal sky
Elate with hope he deemed no danger nigh,
When lo a whirlwind's instantaneous gust,
Left all it's beauties whitening in the dust"
When apprised of the fact that death was in
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die" When he thought of his dear devoted wife
and little children, he remarked: ''1have much
to live for" Four hundred miles from home
surrounded by strangers, who did all that hui
man kindness could do to minister to his want:
and soothe his sufferings he calmly and trust
fully fell asleep in Jesus, and we wait in bliss
full anticipation that eventful morn, when he
who bade him sleep shall bid him rise again il
triumph all complete.
''Oh may we triumph so,
And when our warfare's past.
Dying, find our latest foe.
Under our feet at last"
As man, the subject of this memoir was en-.
gagingly amiable, ingenious and agreeable
equally removed from affectation and reserve
The circle in which he moved felt the presence
of friend, and the influence of Christian.
AS a ldlleT, ue was worthy VI Ills CHiluueH
and leaves to them his name untarnished anC
honored. AS friend he was warm, ardent
and confiding. as the writer of this imperfect
sketch can well testify. Asa man of business
he was energetic, enterprising and honorable
The esteem in which he was held was well at
tested by the one thousand people who attend
ed his funeral
As Christian, he was devout, uniform anC
consistent In his death, the Church loses ont
of its ablest and most efficient officers; tn,
Sunday school one of its best workers; tn,
community one of its most enterprising busi
ness men, and the poor, one of their bes
friends. ''Our loss is his eternal gain"
Servant of God, well done;
Thy glorious warfare s past,
The fight is fought, the race is won,
And thou art crowned at last.
REQ. G. j. Fei4.