The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-03-24
sad Affifetfon.

1t is with feelings of sorrow that
we chronicle the death of F. Sumner
Underwood, which occurred at the
residence of his parents on Babcock
Street, at half past six o'clock on
Thursday evening, the 17th inst, from
scarlet fever and diphtheria, after an
illness of but four days.
The announcement of his death cast
q shade Of gloom over the town, and
called forth expressions of sorrow
and regret from all classes of our clti-
zens, for Sumner was model young
man, and an universal favorite, who,
by his intelligence, sffable manners,
and uniform gentlemanly department,
won the hearts of all who knew him.
"None knew him but to love him,
None named him but to praise.''
Sumner was the youngest son of
Albert and Maria Underwood. He
was born in Brimfield on the 22d day
of September, 1857. In March, 1872,
he removed to Rsvenna with his pa
rents, and after attending the Union
School Cor three years, he took the
position of Teller in the Second Ma
tional Bank, which he held for six
years, and until his death. discharging
the arduous duties of the position
with fidelity, and TO the entire salts
faction of its officers and patrons.
The funeral took place from the
Disciple Church, on Sunday at two
O'Clock, under the direction of Elder
Van Horn, and was attended by a
large number of sympathising friends.
The parents and relatives of the
deceased have the heartfelt sympathy
Of tho entire community in this hour
of their great affliction.
From the proceedings of the meet
ing of the Directors of the. Second
National Bank, held March 22nd, the
following is transcribed:
The officers and directors of the Second Ma
tional Bank of Ravenna, O., feeling with eX-
treme regret and sorrow the death off. Sumner
Underwood. Teller of this Bank. deem it appro-
be placed upon the records of the Bank. The
relation which he sustained to this Bank and
all its officers, patrons and stock holders as well
as to the public were of u character such as en-
deared him to all, and more especially to those
who were intimately associated with him in
daily business. He was appreciated no less for
his pleasant temperament and many agreeable
qualities than for his intelligence, industry and
integrity.
To the family and friends Of the deceased the
Officers and Directors of the Bank personally,
extend their heartfelt 81 mpathy.
RESOLUTIONS OF THE SENIOR sHAKEsPERE CLUB
The Father. in his inscrutable providence. has
snatched from among us our dear friend. SUM
NER UNDERWOOD. Our grief is inconsolable
our hearts are sore and bleeding. We murmn mr.
and almost censure the judgment of a just
God that the awful, overpowering sentence was
not stayed; and still In our calmer moments we
must not fail to recognize that the hand loves
that smites. and that the ways of the Almighty
are past our finding out; and we therefore bow
our heads and yield submissively our hearts in
mournful obedience to the stroke. and Resolve.
that In our heart of hearts we lament his loss as
that of a genial friend. a wfnsome happy heart
cd companion, "a favorite and pleasant associate,
an honored fellow student and classmate, and
an exemplary young member OF society. And
we Resolve. that we will ever cherish his rec
objections emulate his virtues, and hold in sa-
cred and lasting love his dearest memory.
Resolved. That we hereby proffer his bereay-
ed and heart-stricken parents our tenderest
sympathies and coincidence in this the saddest
trial of their declining years; that these reso-
lutions be published in the city press and that
copy of the same be presented to the family
COMMITTEE SENIOR sHAKEsPERE CLUB.