The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-07-19
OBITUARY.

McGHEE-Ripley Hoffman McGh-e was born
In jackson county, Ohio, September II, ISIS.
The most of his short life was spent In his ma
tive county, where his memory II held IN the
highest esteem. He was the youngest member
Of the family, and this taken In connection
with his promising character, made him the
object OF peculiar Interest and hope. He was
afforded good opportunities for education aud
self-impsovement, and IL h the testimony Of
those best able to decide, that they were not
neglected. He was observing and sludlous and
disposed to seek that which would result In
permanent benefit In the year 1874 his mother
and her family having removed TO Jackson 9.
H.. Ripley entered the public schools OF this
place a student. Here he proved industrious.
sincere and capable. Accuracy and hdelity
marked his course OF stady, which he com
plsted in May, 1915, In the first class which was
graduated at our High School. The sperm
tendant OF our schools gave him an endorsr-
ment which would have been a credit to any
student
His friends desired that he should prepare
himself for one OF the learned professions. but
the bent Of his mind had ever been toward
commercial life, which he decided 10 follow.
/ lie went to ouzhkespse, N. ", where he -
| ceived q diploma from a leading commercial
| cOllege. Soon after his return home in Februa-
/ ~, 1877. he secured situation In the business
house Of Matthew Adjy a Co, iron commission
merchants, OF Cincinnati, Ohio. Here ne CON-
mendrd himself to his employers and aSso-
ciateS, and from the nrst was In the line Of pro-
motion. Tie gave himself In business with n
pee lar devotion, not from merc nary motives
/ merely, bnt from convictions OF duty and a de-
lire to succ-ed in that which be had under
| taken. II l. to feared that his deviation "a
usiness was rather too intense, causing him "a
overtask his strpngth. Amer disease had at in
he allowed himssslf to 60 to business and attend
| TO all of it, requirements during the day, while
at night when excitem snt over he wts
PROSTATE with sickness. At length his depleted
system would b. driven no further and his de.
trrmIned will must surrender to dis ase. lie
was sosn surrounded by kind friends and good
physicI.ns. hut disease gradually gained ground
until sabbath evening, July .. lET, when ~
conquest was complete. lie brrathed his lasi
| in the presence OF his mother, sister, brothers
and friends whom he had won during his shor
stay In the city. Il was indeed bright ligh
which went out that Sabbath evening. HI
ch aTaeier was attractive. He sought good 50
ciety and was true to principle. An illustration
Of the latter appeared on his death bed. Hi
physician prescribed brandy a. a medicine
when his mother handed II TO him he rrfuSeS
to take Il saying. "Don't you remember mothe
that when / was ten years old promised yoJ
that would never drink n drop OF liquor.
never have and never will. Although deiiri
Gus from disease his mind reverted 10 the prom
lse made years before; showing how deep TN
resolution had taken bold and how honorabl,
II had been kept. He was religiously inclineS
and his moral character was good. He wss he
loved By many and the sadness OF his deatl
was whispered from mouth to mouth upon on
streets and In our homes.
Ripley's arthIy race Is run, and while VI
mourn that II closed so soon, we draw SOM
comfort from the assurance that he has lrft
pr-cinus memory. J.K.G.