The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-08-29
DEE6EIELD.
Correspondence.

Again the tolling Lell reminds us that the
in calling our esteemed friend: Mr.. Charles
Dunlap. from the tolls and cares Of this life to
that Summer land of rest. Deceased was born
In Brattleborough, Vermont. August u, 1s' );
moved to Gennessee. New York, in 1916, resid-
ing there three years; came to Deerfeld, Per-
tage county, in 1919. where he resided till called
home. being one among the early pioneers of
this township. enduring all the hardships Is
only those can relate who experienced Its sor.
rows, its joys and its privations. April 80 1888.
Mr.. Dunlap was united in marriage to Miss
Hannah Arthurs. by Peter Hartzell. Esq. Five
sons and two daughters were the result of this
marriage. viz: Homer, Walter. Albert. Martin
Ellen. Mary and Philip. The wife of his first
love was taken from him January II. 1855 at
the age of Is years. leaving him with the care OF
five children. Homer. Walter. Albert. Mary and
Martin. three Of whom are still living, the other
four being called at an early age. Mrs. Dunlap
was kind parent. an aGectionate wife and
loving mother. She was many years . member
of the Church Of Christ. and lived = consisten&
Christion life. dying with hope Of everlasting
life through risen Savior. Deceased was again
united in marriage. Nov. 20. 1917. to Mrs. Eliza
beth Williams. by Peter Hart.ell, the same
Esquire that ohiciated at his fist marriage
There was no issue by this union. Mr.. Dunlap
was gentleman Of great moral worth, kind and
miAi in his character, which was above
proach. In his youth he h.d not received the
benefits of classical education, but was learned
the value of time, SO by diligence and industry.
he realized that his labor was not in valn for
he lived to sec the wilder ness blossom as the
rose, being repaid by q competency and an
abundance of this worlds goods. In politics he
was Democrat, and during the war was nrm
supporter of the Union cause. At an early age
Mr.. Dunlap e .pOused the cause of Christ. was
one of the first members. with Hannah his first
wife. that Joined the Church of Christ in Deer
field. in l Snow named the Disciple Church
He was an earnest worker in the Sabbath
schools. always aiding all enterprises for the
Advancement of the Gospel and cause of Christ.
On Wednesday. on his I'D birthday, he was
called home to join the ransomed and those he
| loved. in the land where the wick ed cease from
trouble ana the weary are at rest lie leaves q
wife. three sons and large circle of frienas to
mourn his loss. Funeral services at Disciple
Church, preaching by Pastor Hanselman; after
which the re mains were conveyed to the ceme
terry. Thus another landmark is gone, remind
! ing us Of the injunction, '' Be ye also ready"
On Thursday there was family reunion 1t
the residence OF Mr.. Tobias Mowen, to celebrate
| the eth birthday of Aunt Rachel H Hartzell. Af-
| ter congratulations and numerous presents be-
| ing made the relatives and friends repaired to
| the grove adjoining the house where q table was
prepared with all The good things to strengthen
and refresh the outer man. Rev. Mr.. Mayo, oe
Benton, made short address suited to the oc-
casion, There were about one hundred partook
| of the bountiful repast. After spending some
| time in social intercourse, they bade Aunt Ra-
| chel parting adieu. promising to meet nex'
| year. Aunt Rachel is the Oldest lady born in
Deer1ield. and is abte to be about, retaining all
her faculties. physically. mentally and morally,
| May her end be peace. OMEGA
! August 26th, 1878.