Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-12-15
JoYNER-of yellow-feyer, on the 10th instant. q
his Eesidanca I'm this city Will lnYNEIs alcaL

JOYNER-of yellow-fever, on the 10th instant. at
his Residence in this city, WILLIAM JOINER, aged
fifty nine years.
| The greatest event of life is the approach of
death. Since the world began men have died. but
death loses none or Its absorbing Interest because
II Is universal; and to-day IL is and startling
as when its gray shad0% settled upon the pallid
but d ath we know is eternal. Into the gloomy void
all lives must sink the eyes that read the hand that
wressthese lords must sooner or laer grow cold In
the silence and darkness OF the grave.
1t lSw-ll, then, to regard with attention recent
death. and for those out to die TO speak of the
lately dead. Man can leave but one lesacy TO his
rae. The only impression ne makes upon humanity
is the effect produced by mis- character upon the sum
total OF the worlds virtues or It's vices
o. his birth no notice Is taken. 1t IS his death
moved. And to tell the Incidents of life that has
passed. to illuminate good mans character p the
light OF acquaintance Is at once glaGthcaton 10
friendship and duty 20 our fellows
1 he subject of these remarks was representative
of the class of who. I'm all ages, have not enlS
moved the world, but rendered social existence en-
dur Bile Ne class OF people seem ever so fully TO
camille badly and he their representative exhibited
all OF their best characteristics OF Thrift of energy
He was DO n in Livingstone county Kentucky, July
10, 1919; was brought to Hardeman county. Il II
State. wnen an infant: came TO Memphis in 1887,
and lived blameless and useful life he since, I'M
I'll us clio upon the tenth OF this December.
During this long residence of forty-one years
among the citizens Of one place, it is one of the
many devoted personal friends, ana not one enemy.
Engaged In trge business transactions all the while,
but in Argument he calm and reasonable, and
these always settled 10 bis credit and the sails
eutly courteous. honorable man of business but to
h5 iGtlmates one of the most agreeable companions
Perhaps no man in this county eyer Was executor
vi 60 IlaDF large estates Against Ills personal de
size. these duties were imposed upon him by the
confidence lie naturally inspired In his friends Ara
10 all these complex relations ne certainly The
care. He vas their best friend their most dislLter-
ested adviser, and their protector and guardian
Here we may stop. To have secured the respect
and esteem OF his competitors In business, 10 have
amused sn LARGE fortune By his energy and
prayers OF the widow ana the orphan. are Of them
selves monument 20 his EoeE,ory Nj; his sOal
one BE BEFRIgNDED
In memory OF WILLIAM SPECKERNAGLE. who de-
parted this life August %, 1873.
He was one of the fst who fell a victim to Yellow
fever II Is sad, indeed. TO know have part in
death with one v e love so dear. Many have missed
you, WILL, but n ne can know CT feel the loss OF
tiny smiling face or little 1eSts much as those al
home Many are the fiiends that regret your alb
sence; 6y your widow and three little children you
DRY Of one 50 GEAR. Your LIES troubles we're hard
seems death is just we havs to rect ncile ourselves
to inc VII or God Sweet be your rest You were
lust with mn. God will be just with you. With
this to console U.s. we will try TO meet you In the bet
ter world,
Inasmuch as Almighty God. In his Infinite wisdom
hath removed from this and our councils
RICH RID q. CLARKE vice pres dent; JAHEs ". An
DERSoN, member or this b ard of directors; and
JOHN Holt. treasurer of this association; and as
1t Is meet and proper on srch occasion for those
In Intimate relation to testify their estimate of the
deceased It is therefore, by the Clerks Building and
savings association, at this their earliest meeting
since Their demise,
ResoIred, That in tins death OF these gentlemen
this association has been deprived of the services
and co op sraton OF officers of sound judgment and
honorable character, the public and their own
domestic circle have sustained, a severe sad and
unttmely LOSS, and as friends and neightors they
possessed our condolences and es eem.
10 Sotted, That a copy hereof be certified to their
resre tive families as expressive of sincere
row and sympathy, and that the same be published
In the Memphis APPEAL and Avalanche.
P. B. JONES, Secretary. iie'iIeN''