Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-03-09
Death of John G. TalIman.

Death of J John c. Tallman.
As the CHRONICLE readers know, the pro-
tracted, extreme illness of Mr.. Tallman has
been regularly recorded for some time in lis
columns. He died at 4. N. on last Monday.
His case has been one of unusual interest.
About three months ago, he was taken III Of
something like typhoid fever, which ran the
usual sluggish course, but from which, till
one month ago, he was rapidly, apparently,
recoverinc At that time he was seized with
a violent pain in his side, which, from its Sc
verify and location called attention TO a tu-
NOR low down in his body, hitherto undiscov-
cred From this hour he kept his bed, never
changing his position, steadily sinking, until
he died. \ post mOrteHl revealed, what had
been predicted, an immense tumor, of cancer
ous character, extending from the upper back
part of the liver, the mesentery and the right
lilac region, thence athwart the body, al,
firmly adherent to.ald utterly destroying the
normal structures it touched, embracing all in
one mass of malignant ruin. The rest of the
organism was healthy. He was buried on the
Hill Cemetery, on Wednesday, at 10 o'clock,
followed by a large number of friends.
Never, we venture 10 say, has a death in
this community effected our people like this
one. \ void has been made that viii hardly
ever be filled, vacancy we will all realize
and most keenly deplore. In his death COM
munity has lost one of its most honored men,
bers; society one of its most genial compan-
ions; our business interests watchful guardi-
an and consummate expert; the poor man, a
noble benefactor, to whom his wise counsel
and timely aid, were always cheerfully and
patiently rendered, and by which many and
many heavy load of trouble was ightened,
and many foot-sOre and sorrow-stricken one
was cheered and helped along life's rugged
pathway During his long illness, how often
have We been admonished, 10y the ''poor and
needy" ''Save him if you can-if he dies we
lose our best friend.' 1.-The poor ye always
have with you," is holy writ. To befriend
and succor them is holy attribute-and this
John c. Tallman possessed and exercised in
large degree. During the war, his country
had no truer steadfast friend-and dying he
left that record untarnished. When in the
field ''the boys in blue, knowing their friend,
sent their money to Mr.. Tallman for safety,
and By none will his death be more lamented
than those to whose homes he brought relief,
in those dark days, as he personally sought
out and dispensed to the necessities of soldiers
families. Still, it remains for his family to
properly feel the poignancy of grief that
comes of the loss of a most affectiOnate Eus-
band, loving father, a devoted BROTHER who
watched over with tenderest regard the inter
ests and happiness of each and all of them.
His love for his household was delicate as
sisters We all will deplore the absence of
the man of generous impulses and exalted es
teen for his race, regardless of color or con-
dition, whose philanthropy was only equalled
by his desire for opportunities for its exercise.
To him, much as any man, is due whatever
of material prosperity Bridgeport enjoys.
Every enterprise looking to the amelioration
of its people and their pecuniary advancement
received new life and vigor from his sound
counsel and earnest hearty effort for its pro-
motion. The School, the Council, the Church,
his Country. with time to do kindly act for
any one, had each with him a response in his
benevolent heart.
John c. Tallman was born in Belmont
county, near Flushing, January 81, 1872
His father, Peter Tallman, came to Belmont
county in 1902, from Hampshire county, Va,
was widely and favorably known in this
county, being its first Auditor, which posi-
tion, together with Clerk of the Court, . he
held for upwards of quarter of a century
John c. Tallman attended Madison College, at
Uniontown, Pa, and began business life as a
deputy to his father as Clerk of the Court
His father dying in 1888, he was appointed to
succeed him as Clerk. which office he filled
with satisfaction to the people for twelve or
thirteen years. After leaving the Clerks of
fee, he practiced law for a short time, and
was appointed Cashier of the Belmont Branch
of the State Bank of Ohio, in 1877, which of
fee he retained in that Bank and its successor,
the First National Bank of Bridgeport, until
his doath, covering period of 90 years.
Fresh forever thy memory, green and light
the turf above thee, and sweet thy sleep old
friend! l..