The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1882-08-10
DEATHS.

ACTON-In Eaton, on the 3rd inst.
Girtie May, infant daughter OF James w.
and Martha Acton, aged 2 months and
% days. Services by Rev. w. H. Orr.
BARTCH-In Eaton, on the 4th inst,
Linnie III. Bartch, aged 2 years and 26
days.
KAYLER-Again the sad announce
ment must be made, that the CANCEL
of Death'' has been in our midst and
has added one more name to the death
roll in our community. A name laden
with the weight of years and fragrant
with many a virtuous deed.
TIE subject of this sketch-Benjamin
Kay lor-was born in Rockingham Co.,
Va, Oct. 22d, 1889. lie was one of
three brothers, which composed his
fathers family, and he is its last survi-
vor. He was one amongst the early
settlers of this county; his father hav-
ing located here about the year 1S15.-
Soon after his marriage with Elizabeth
Ozias, which occurred in 1903, he NOV
ed on to his farm five miles north of
Eaton where he spent his days. He
was the father of six c~hildren-one son
and five daughters, only foul of which
are yet living. The son and one daugh-
ter having died a few years ago. AT
an early age he united with the Ev.
Lutheran Church, and was a faithful
member of 1t for more than sixty years.
He was one of Zion's pioneer members,
and was often chosen to highest places
of trust in the administration of its con-
gregatiopal affairs. He was for many
years an Elder in said church, and
faithfully discharged the duties of his
office to the bes: of his ability.
But, all things earthly have'their be-
ginning and their end In all our
churchly work, whatever it may be the
good pleasure of the congregation to
engage to do, the familiar nam OF
"Uncle Benz will stand associated no
MORE. A feeling of sadness creeps over
the soul at the thought that his race is
run and his work done, and that his
familiar face will greet us no more on
our streets or in our assemblies. Suc!
however, is life. We have therefore
reached a point In its journey in which
we muss take our leave frem our old
and tried friend and brother. For sew,
eral years, or ever since the summer
of 1873, Father Kayler has been al af.
fiicted man, as is we'll known In thi;
community. at certain times his suf-
ferings were mostintense. ButthrOugh.
out his protracted illness he was cheer.
full and resigned to the Lords will
On the morning of the I'd inst. at about
10 O'Clock he quietly fell asleep, as we
BIZ lieve, in Christ and in peace. His
funeral vas very largely attended or
the 4th when his body was gently laid
aside in the family funeral lot in Zion,
cemetery, there TO await the morning
Of the resurrection. Peace be with
him! He was aged rs years, 8 months
and 10 days. He leaves his kind and
faithful wife, and four daughters ten.
derby attached to him, besides many
friends to mourn his death. Thus then
there Las passed from u midst anoth.
er aged and highly esteemed fellow cit
izen. As a husband, Father Kayler
faithfully comformed to the solemn
promises of his early love. He was q
good provider, and ga lover of hospital
ity'' as his we'll spread table has testi-
fled on many an occasion-as well to
the stranger as the friend at his door.
As a father he was loving and kind.
As a neighbor he was generous and
oblidging. His disposition being jo-
vial, made his home the resort OF many
friends. But, the end has come. The
veil of eternity forbids our accom- pany-
ing him farther now. With hearts re-
signed to the will of God, we shall
await our appointed change. May His
grace be our support.