The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-12-13
A Good Man Gone.

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Peter D. Hasbrouck died December B,
1888, in the S6th year OF mis- age: lie was
horn in Ulster county, New York, Sep
tember 80, 179S. October "a, 1871, he ana
Miss Charlotte Powell were married.
They resided in New York, where he
was an active and prominent business
man, until 1874, when they moved to
Ohio and settled in Ravenna. which has
since been his home. To them were
born seven children, three SONS and four
daughters. One daughter died III lnfan-
CIV. Another died, at the age OF three
years, few months after her motners
death which occurred January 2, 1Si:.
The others, viz: Elliott, Abram and
Mrs. Elmira Miller, of Ravenna; Clark
of Cleveland; and Mrs. Annette Bloom
er, OF Ray, Indiana, survive TO sacrediy
cherish the memory OF their IaGhef. for
the past eighteen years Mr. haSDfouck
has resided with his son-ln-ihW' MI Hen
ry Miller. He was remarkably fresh ana
vigorous till less than three days OF his
departure. On Thanksgiving day there
was q family gathering and ne was nap,
py, surrounded by his children anu no
grand children. On Sunday morning ne
attended the Universalist chu1 CHI, where
he was a regular worshiper, with MS lace
beaming with intelligent taltn ahd
heavenly hope. About two o CLOCK tiitG
afternoon he was stricken with paralysis,
and fingered unconscious tlil one cIoch
w eUDSSudy "IiCLI AAO Pt'N1> -
higher. He has left good record. He
was respected and honored by all VINO
knew him. His honesty was proverDlal,
his integrity unquestioned. A klnd ana
affectionate father, true friend and
industrious, worthy citizen; though
value and power of a good life. Modest
and unassuming, his life was his profess
sion of faith. Amid disappointment,
trial and sorrow he trusted in GODS un-
falling love, and grew purer under the
discipline of experience.
On Thursday afternoon very large
congregation of relatives and friends
assembled at the family residence to pay
a, tribute of respect to his memory. The
services were conducted by Rev. Andrew
The Universalist choir furnished excel
lent and appropriate music. His sons
and grand sons acted as pail bearers, and
tenderly deposited the coffined body of
their beloved and honored father in the
vault in Maple Grove Cemetery.
PORTAGE COUNTY FARMERS IN
STITUTE.
Following is the program for the Portage
County Farmers Institute to be held at Reeds
Opera House, Friday and Saturday, December
18th and 18TH
FRIDAY, DEC. 14th.
10:15 A. M, Introduction.
1880 4; N. Address of Welcome by Rev. Andrew
Wilson.
Hoo A. NJ. Address by W. I. Chamberlain, "Tile
Drainage" Practical.
Recess for Dinner.
1:30 P. NJ. Address by Rev. A. c. Barrows,
what Kinds of Things in Natural Science
can Children Learn on the Farm
200 P M Question Drawer.
800 p NJ, Address by Prof. W. r. Lazenby,
Honey Bees" Followed by Discussion.
Evening Recess.
Music.
7'ooPM address by Rev: A. M. Hills. Some
500 P. NJ. Address by w. 1. Chamberlain, "a
Few Mistakes"
SATURDAY. DEC. 18th.
1000 A. NJ; Address by L. 3. Pierce, "Horticul-
tural Side Shows to Farming"
1870 4: NJ. Address by I. B. Terry, Improving
Our Farms
11O0 A. NJ. Address by Prof n S. Townshend,
How. to Keep Stock Healthy
Questions and Discussions.
Recess for Dinner.
1:15 P. NJ. Music.
I:30 p. NJ. Address by John Gould, Agricultur-
al Editor OF Cleveland Herald, ''Truck
Farmng.'
Discussion.
300 p. NJ. Address by W. l. Chamberlain,
Takes and the Ownership of Land.
Question Drawer will be opened at the COM
menccnlent of the Institute. Persons having
questions that they desire answered or dis
cnssed please hand the same to the Secretary
and they will receive attention.
This course of Lectures is held under tie
auspices of the Ohio State Board of Agricul-
ture. The beneficial results of these Agricul-
tura! meetings Is obvious 10 every Intelligent
farmer. All farmers and athcrs interested On
Guiding their wives and chiIdren) are invited
to attend.
Let there be grand attendance of all inter
esueu in agriculture. All free.
Y. : OL!N, President
r. Il. PEGS, oec'y.