South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-02-18

Again We nave Oeen remtnded OF our
mortality by the comsnon DESTROYER.
Again hps one OF our eldest. most es.
seemed and useful citixsns been called
TO the final rest. One after another we
are '.passing away 10 that ..undiscovcr.
ed country from whose bourne no tray
eller returns" On Monday last a, about
Z. a. m. Mr.. Abraham A. Imskeep de.
parted this life in the list year or his
age. at his residence. a short distance
from this place. lie was good man in
every sense Of the term !; he was gooi
man viewed from the worldly stxndpoin
and he was a COOL man viewed from
that higher and nobier standpoint. the
Christian. No one knew him but TO
honor and love him for his high and no.
BILE traits OF character, and long will his
memory he fresh and green in the minds
or those left behind him. lie died with
an abiding fai'h in the power and viii.
lin2ness of God to save those who put
their trust in Him.. All must die. How
sweet and beautiful it Is for those left
behind to contemplate. in connection
with the memory of the departed, so
quiet and peaceful death! Not sha.
dow of doubt did he entertain OF the
final rest ana glory of one who puts his
or her whole trust in the saving power.
grace, and mercy Of Col. Ills sweet
the bad mans death is horror-but the just
Keeps something OF his glory in his dust
His was a true religion. He had in
the quiet and peace oil his own home,
thought much upon the subject, and be-
ing man OF extraordinary good sense
and Judgment, lie reasoned the matter
ont To his own satisfaction. and hence
tue sound and unialtering faith that was
lin him when the final summons came.
'T,ue religion
is always mild, p:opiiious, and humble
Plays not The 'yiani, plants no faith in Llood,
Nor Gears destruction On her ehtiio,- ~ hecls--
Bu, Stops TO polish. succ"r, .ld redress,
AID tuiids her grandeur in the publ, good -
Such was the religion of this good
and lamented man. lie lived and prac-
ticed in all hs various transactions
through long and busy life those grand
and noble truths taught by God himself.
viz: love God, and love your neigh
bor;" watch and pray do as you
would he done unto" No one ever
went TO him in distress without receiy-
ing succor. lie was always ready To
aid in the public good.
Although Sir. Inskeep was an old
man, he Was active and strong until u
bout three months since, when he was
struck down by the disease which caus.
Ell his death. Amid all his pain and
suffering he was patient, and felt and
acted, Thy will be done, not mne"-
lie was Of u quiet, retiring unobtrusiye
disposition. and yet his good Judgment
was frequently sought by his ncigibors
upon matters of business. lie was. in
deed, the poor mans friend, as many in
the county can truly testify. Truly
will this class miss him, for TO them lac
was always kind and liberal.
Mr.. lnskeep was born on Lost River.
IN this county, Gn'l came to Mooretield
when quite young man and engaged
IN the mercantils business. lie soon
gave that up. however. and accepted tie
position OF deputy sheriff. and after q
brief period Inc relinquisl!cd that also
lie then turned his attention TO agricul. |
ture, IN which business he was very sue
ccssful. having acquired large estate.
lie was one Of the wealthcst men i'm the
county. lie leaves widow and two
sons, both Of the sons being prominent
business men in this county. The body
OF the deceased WAS carried 10 its last
resting place on Tuesday. ana was fol- |
lowed to his grave in Moorc;ield Gene
terry by large coacourse of friends.
Mr.. lns<eep will he missed very much /
in our Community. lie was useful
man AMI n good citizen. The Young
men of the community shonld take his
life rs m example. ald try to initiate
and emulate il. If they will but DO so
they can hardly 90 estray. It is sal To
reflect that so many OF the old and val
uel citizens OF our county are passing
AWAY. But when the Lord calls they
must 90, and VIC hope oar young men
will study the Importance of their posi-
tions, and prepare themselves 10 fill the
places made vacant by the hand OF death
-Moorcfeld Eruun ncc, Feb. IL.
MORMON CoURTsHIP.-On Saturday
Mormou hy the name Of Fnlmcr who had
been chosen among the faithful TO 20 on
mission TO Arizona. called upon Brig
ham Young.
MARRIED." queried the Prophet.
Not any," said Fulmer. DER whose
brow forty old years had left their iln-
print.
Must marry Fro Fulmer. before you
so TO Arizona 10 build mp tho Kingdom
Don't know anybody who will have
me-" was the reply.
I'll find some ono. Do you know
Brother Brown in the Seventeenth ward?
Well, lie has several daughters Won 90
to Brother Rrowns and tell him want
you 10 marry one OH daughters
Fulmer lett and obeyed counsel 20 the
letter. Knocking ut the door. lie was
admitted by Brother Brown. who. upon
learning what was wanted. called in his
several daughters Co bc selected from.
Fulmer taking his choice. Brown told
the Girl TO get really in fifteen minutes.
iii do IS you say, dad." was her meek
reply, rs she walked out.
That's the way raise my daurh
tiers; It they disobey, tuere's war in
camp"