Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-06-15
Published by request
Death Of Ralph c. Pugh.
lFrom Ottawa seatlnel.l

Published by request,
Death Of Ralph c. Pugh.
From Ottawa seatinel.l
II is with deep regret that we are called upon 10
.hrouiclc the death OF Of Ottawa's most prums-
ug young men. Mr.. Ralph G. Pugh died at the resi-
ience OF his parents in this place on last Friday
morning. The deceased was young manof exem-
olsry character fne ability and unassuming manners
and was esteemed by all who had the pleasure Of his
acquaintance. He was born at Kenton, In this State
parents in the year 1862. He was graduate Of our
High school, from which he graduated In the year
1873 ut the age Of fourteen years. obtaining the eec
Ond honor in large class Of graduates After grad
natng ne attended the University at Wooster for two
years and then commenced the study of the law and
was admitted to the Bar by the Supreme Court OF
this State in the year 1880 and entered into the prac
tice with his father shortly after his admission. Al
though constantly IN bad health, his indomitable
courage prompted him to pursue his studies and to
attend 10 business, and he kept this up until few
weeks prior 10 his DEATH About three weeks ago he
took Trip to Wisconsin in the hope Of improving
his health but finding he could obtain no reliefhc
returned homo only few days prior to his death.
The kindly ways and affable manners Of the deceased
DEATH and deeply eympathize with his parents,
brothers and sisters. II Is especially sad when
so young and with SO bright future before him, is
called away to that 'boune from whence no traveller
returns yet 1t is satisfaction to know that his life
was such to give promise Of peaceful and happy
hereafter in the world to come.
The funeral OF the deceased was held at the Pres
byterian Church last Sunday and was attended by
yery large number of people, together with the
members of the bar and the members OF the Alumni
Association-the deceased being member Of both
oroanizations Rev " A. Echols deliyered the shr-
mon on the occasiop and the remains Of the
were Inferred In the Ottawa cemetery
Following are the Bar proceedings:
AT meeting of the members OF the Bar of Putnam
county held pursuant to cali AZ the Court House In
Ottawa, Ohio on Saturday, June Sd, 1889, Hon. d.
l. Brown President OF the Putnam County Bar $50
o{.ki IL, The rufr vaa okfrx
annoinfed Secrefarv Ry reoueat of the prestdent
Erother I. M Sheets stated the object Of the meet
inc was Ia take suitable action m reference TO the
death Of Brother Raph Pugh and 10 arrange for Inc
action of the Bar in Connection with the funeral cere
mosiesof our deceased Brother
Upon motion, committee Of three, consisting of
Knupp was appointed by the chair to report resolu-
tons. The COMMITTEES presented the following re-
port which was upon motion received and adopted:
| WHEREAS Almighty God In his wisdom has re-
moved from among us by death our Brother Ralph
Pngh. and - = '''-'f'.
WnEREGs, We the members Of the Bar Of Putnam
row at his loss, and our sympathy with the bereaved
family: therefore.
Pesoiced That In the desth Of our Brother the Bar
of putnam county has lost one yho although he was
taten away young While Inst mon the threshod os
his work in the profession had yet by his earnest
faithful abors, his thorough execution OF the work
entrusted to his care his purity Of character his u
swerying honesty and marked ability given promise
tited him Ia the highest rewards which this honor.
able profession can offer.
Pfsotred THAT We ioin in Offering To his bereayed
fasds or heartfelt synnatby for the loss Of the ar
one whom we as well as thew have loved.
Pes0fped That the members OF the Bar viii attend
the funeral of our deceased Brother in q body.
Rssoired That copy ofthese resolutions be spread
,pon the records of the Court COPY duly certified
nv the Cer he presented to Inc family Of our Broth
az and conv he furnished h the naners of te CONN
| ~ for nnblieation. : - ="
]. LIZ LONG,
J. NJ SHEETS, Com
| GEO. II. kNUPP, xAs
Pepding the motion, remarks were made by Msssis
| j. LII. Long, J. NJ. Sheets, A. z. Thomas, J. T.
Lentzy, d. O. Long, II. z. Mcclure, L. T. Holtz, H
Z. Knowles, Geo. II. Knupp, ". W.sutton and D. l.
Brown, indicating the high estimation In which our