The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-09-20
Death OF DIR. j. X. Lull. Jr.

We are panied to chronicle the death Of DR..
J. K. Lull, Jr.. who died OF heart disease last
Friday, morning, at the age OF Al years and
daysN 1t was supposed the day before there
was chance of his getting much better, and
possibly be temporarily relieved from his In
tirmities. But he commenced sinking Thurs
day evening and passed quietly away at twen-
~ minutes before the next morning. The
funeral services took place at the Episcopal
church on Saturday, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Rev.
+. B. Dooley preached the funeral sermon. A
large concOurse Of people assembled to pay
their last respects to the deceased. and to fol-
low the remains to the cemetery. We sub
join following truthful obituary. written by
Judge Hamilton, one Of DR.. Lulrs oldest and
most intimate friends:
Or. J. K. Lull Jr. was born in Morris. Otsego coun
ty, n. T., where he received common school e.lucs
ton At early age associated with his father
In the drug business Ia his native town. He also be-
came a student under his father, with view of
gaging In the practice of medicine. Thus at early
age, with diligence and perseverance ne laid the
foundation for bis eminence physician and sur
geen Ia after life. After few years of study aud
prsctce with his father, he became associated with
was successfully engaged for several years. While
there he succeeded In establishing the reputation
being Of the most active and energetic druggists
In the city. From this place be removed TO Erie.
Penna st which place ne married and engaged In the
drug business until the breaking OF the war OF the
rebellion. While in Erie he held of the re-
sponsible positions in the house that of night drug
gst and gave entire satisfaction tn those with whom
he was associated
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tence he promptly responded by Offering his services
In It's defence aud became . volunteer In the three
sug1eon in me Nsrv sna ppoIo ~ stan
the 8unbosts OF the Mississippi He WAS actively en-
ragged In the service Of the navy until near the
breadth escapes while duty in the crest struggle for
opening the passage Of the Mississippi have long since
became matters of record 10 the annals hs country
He received IN honorable dlscharKe and returned
bearing with him many compliments Of hs fellow Of
fcers and superors tor his many excellent ousltes as
gentleman sud soldier. In the early part of the
summer OF 1850 he came west with view Of engaging
in some active business Stepping at the then future
town OF saltna, Kansas, he, IN connection with q
younger brother opening general mercantile snd
produce business. well remember with what zeal
and enterprise they commenced their business giving
life and activity IN short time TO extensive trade
snd business; and soon became one OF the leading
firms OF trade on the great line from junction CITY and
Fort Riley on the east and number Of military posts
the plains to the Besides bis overland ale
be built up good many home enterprises; But most
and best Of all was his goodness heart In relieving
aud supplying the wants OF the early settiersuot only
With medicine and prescriptions but with provisiens
the necesssrtes Of lite etc The poor and unfortunate
~ss never turned awsy when 1t was In bis power to
snord relief. In any public benevolent enterprise
pc was ever ready TO ofer helping hand. Many
family OF the esrly days bss TO remember his
generous acts and charities which known only 10
the recipient and giver aud Him who beareth witness
above. After time reyerses came they cvrpe to
trade and business Q; all kinds, aud are no respectors
OF peraonsD TO which te became victim aud suffered
great losses. The fsiure Of others was much the
cause Of his financial Losses, yet be lived overcome
them TO some extent.
As business man. Or. Lull was active and enter
prising; IS gentleman, kind and courteous to all
whom be met IN business or socially; y neiGhbor
and friend. very highly esteemed and ever ready to
help in time OF need; q citizen. none stood any
higher in the county; rs ply scran aud surgeon
among the best in Central Kansas. His practice COM
menced his arrival In this county, winch he mani
talned with his other business until within years.
OF late he has given it his entire attention. much
be doubt fastened his end by the exposure and
hsrdships he endured responding to the wants and
calls of his fellow men In their Affections He never
hesitated refused q call when able 10 go. As a
christian his every day lie In doing others
would be done by. said to the world that he al
ways governed by the principles Of christianity
He however made public demonstration Ill about
= year and half ago, when he was confirmed as .
member of the Episcopal church