The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-05
PROFESSOR HOsHOUR.
A Tribute to His Memory by Hon. Jacob
Il. Julian, a Lifelong Friend.


To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journaa;
ATTENDED, the funeral on last Sabbath at the
Central Christian Church of the late Rev.
Samuel K. H0shOur. q man of rare intellectual
endowments and genuine worth, who, during
his long residence in Indianapolis, has ranked
among her most honored and best beloved cit-
zens. The ceremonies were appropriate and
brief Scarcely anything could have been added
to their impressiveness. 1t was II tender part
ing tribute to a good man paid by his
late brethren and longtime associates in the
ministry who have known and loved him in life
Not word was said in his praise tnat did not
meet a hearty response in the breasts OF every
man and woman present.
Having known the deceased ever since he
came to the State, desire to add to what has
been said and written about him, my own per-
sonal recollections and impressions of him as ho
appeared to me as a student, n listener to his
sermons, and In the general walks OF life.
Professor HoshOur came to Genterville in III
fall of the year 1S35-when first knew him
unheralded, his name and fame quite
unknown. Opening small book
store, to which his wife gavo the required atten-
tion. he took charge of school in the country,
walking to and from 1t to town daily. In the
meantime having, before he settled in the place,
espoused the doctrines OF AleXand eP Campbell,
he began preaching them, attracting to his meet
ings large bodies of people OF the town and vi
entity, and building MP and organizing the Chris
tian, or, ms it was then called the "Camphellite"
Church. His doctrines were unpopular,
especially with other religious denom-
nations. the result heing that for q time
his standing and usefulness were impaired.
But his efficiency AS IL TEACHER, his scholarly at
tniumeuts and genial dis position, coupled with
the matchess purity of bis life, overcame all
lr..A l,a, a
by ;he more liberal sentiment of the people, by
the friends his splendid abilities drew to him. ho
became tho most popular teacher the old county
seminary, of which he had assumed control, ever
had before or since his time. Under his manage
ment there was Il large increase in the patronage
of the school. His fame as II scholar and
n teacher drew students near II
and from abroad. Not only were
students attracted TO the school through
him but good Ones such as under the inspiration
OF mis- teaching and example resolved TO make
men of themselves, and went ont into the world
to do it, and did it. IT may be safely said that
Prof. II oshOur has left behind him more students
VINO have attaihed distinction, occupying places
of usefulness anu honor in life, men possessed
Of more genuine worth, more r. real manhood,
During the year 1887 | WAS one of his schol-
ars and it affords me great pleasure to bear my
humble Testimony 10 his efficiency as u teacher,
his zeal in imparting knowledge to those under
his control, his patient, CONSCIENTIOUS discharge
of every dnty
Prof Hoshour never lost his interest in or af-
lection for his students, for whom he Away had
a kind word and wish. In return they have
fully recprocated his feelings, following HIM
with their sincere respect and love through life.
Few, if any OF them, will fail to shed an honest
tear over the announcement Of his death, wher-
ever IL may reach them.
Prof. HOshpur was a man OF uutirlng indus
try, mlways AT work as n teacher or as minister
or in literary labor. IT, was during ths year JhAt
he wrote the famous calf sonant Letters," which
appeared in the Wayne County Chronicle, pub
Iiahed in Centeryille by the venerable Samue q.
Meredith, now OF Indianapolis, During tho