Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-05-01

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In Darkesville, April 18th, inst,
Mr.. JOHN HAsTING, in the list
year of his age.
In Washington, d. c., on the 18th
inst, MISS MARGARET ELIzABERH
SILVER, aged about 80 years, FORM
erly of this county.
In Darkesville, April 18th, inst,
after protracted illness, MISS KATE
SENCINDIvER, eldest doughter of
the late John Sencindiver of that
place, in the AID year of her age.
In this city, at the residence Of
his son-in.law, Rev. f. M. Woods,
on Thursday morning, April 22nd,
1880, REV. DR.. DAVID Y. JUNKIN,
aged ~ years. ~Na
DIR. Junkin was born near Mercer,
Pa, graduated at Jefferson College
in 1881, and studied theolgy at
Princeton Theological Seminary. He
was reared in the Associate Reform
ed Church, but made confession of
faith in the church of CHARTERS I'M
der the ministry of the celebrated
DIR. John Mcmillan. At an early
day he became a popular and succ ess-
full minister of the gospel. He was
for a number of years pastor of the
church of Greenwich, New Jersey,
afterwards he served successfully
the church Of Hollidaysburg, a
church in Washington d. c., the
Fourth church Of Chicago, and the
church of New Castle, Pa, the last
of which he resigned only a short
time ago. Upon leaving his charge
in Washington he was appointed
chaplain in the navy, and saw con-
siderable service in this department
during the first part of the war of
the rebellion.
Mr.. Junkin was n fine scholar, an
able theologian, an instructive and
acceptable preacher and faithful
pastor. He was thorough Presby-
terrain, and while entertaining the
most kindly feelings towards other
denominations, he had no patience
with those who professed to be Pres
byterians but were not. The doc
trines, government and discipline of
the Presbyterian Church were to
him subjects of constant admiration,
as they were to his distinguished
brother, Rev. George Junkin, ID. d.,
who died a few years ago. His IA
miliarity with the English version of
the Bible was wonderful. We have
heard him repeat entire Psalms and
large portions of chapters in his
prayers. In the judicatories of the
Church he took prominent.part, for
which his knowledge of ecclesiastical
proceedings and his readiness and
power as debater admirably fitted
him.
AS writer DR.. Junkin was wide
ly known. He was the author of
several works already published, and
for several years has had at least one
in preparation. But his contribu-
tions to the religious press were
many, and on subjects widely differ
ent. His signature, "Neshannock,"
was known all over the Church.
And whether he discussed an alb
struse point in theology, something
connected with the polity of the
Church, or biographical notice, or
something concerning the early his
WY VI w CoIClH l. ClluSJlfdIlid. OF
described the meeting of a General
Assembly, Synod, or Presbytery,
or journey, he was sure to be read.
The columns of the Banner have
been enriched by many of these ar
ticles.
A striking featured of DIR. Junkin's
character was his kindness of heart.
His affections went out freely and
most lovingly to all the members of
his family and in turn he was the
delight of the hearts of all embraced
in that circle. He loved his friends
with no common ardor, and there
were none whom he did not esteem
it pleasure to assist to the utmost
extent of his ability. Wherever he
went he was most cordially well
coined.
AS Christian he was distrustful
of himself, watchful and humble, but
strong in faith and love. Those
who have heard him speak and pray