The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-11
HON. j, E. GOOD DEAD,
AfrERwEEks OF AopELlss ILLNESS.
sts.eA Of an EnIasn. Career Cat sAor. in Ii,
Prime By az Iuserutabls Prsridsnes-rsuti.
nonials OF Esteem for the Departed
and Sympathy for the Bsrsarsd.

Hon. John Hanson Good died at his real
dence, on the corner Of Eofi and Fifteenth
streets, yesterday morning ate O'Clock, after
9 tedious illness which was regarded by his
doctors as hopeless almost from the first. A
few months ago Mr.. Good was seized with a
stubborn malady, from which, however, he
apparently recovered, and no evil conse-
quencss were apprehended. He was still IN.
der medical treatment when he concluded to
take q trip to Cincinnati and back on the ST.
Lawrence. On the trip he was taken yio-
lently III, and upon the return OF the boat
was taken 10 his home, never again TO leave
II In life. He had the benefit Of the best
medical skill In the city, but 1t wal unavail-
Ing, and he gradually became worse.
SKETCH CT HIS LIFE.
Mr.. Good was born In Triadelphia district,
this county, In 1s43, but his father, the late
Benoui Good, removed at an early age to the
city, and here he received tie rudimentS Of
an education which was completed IN Beth
any College In the Glass Of 1861. He then
took q course in the law school ut Louisville,
KY, and returning to the city was admitted
to the bar In 1866. A few years after he
was elected Prosecuting Attorney Of Ohio
County, which position be filled for several
successive terms with distinction and sue.
cess, In 1874 he was elected to the House Of
Delegates, and as q member OF that body
exerted Considerable influence toward the
removal OF the Capitol from Charleston TO
Wheeling. He also acted rs prosecutor in the
Burdette impeachment case, winning lei
laurels as q lawyer and orator.
Az the National Democratic Convention
held at Cincinnati in 1880, which resulted In
the nomination OF HaBcock and English, Mr..
Good led the West Virginia delegation, and
on behalf OF this State seconded the nomi.
nation Of Judge Thurman. OF Ohio, for the
Presidency, In q speech which was fayorably
s~pokengof everywhere.
BE was the Democratic nominee for Con-
gress in this district last year, and his genial
disposition, true heart and honorable ambi.
ton were N where better known or more
justly appreciated than among his political
opponents.
BAR MEETING YESTERDAY.
Hon. E. G.. Cracraft announced the death
Of Mr.. Good, In Part I OF the Circuit Court
yesterday morning, and &. II. Barr, Esq, In
Part II. Both courts adjourned at once,
without transacttng any business. In the
aft ernoon q bar meeting was held In the
chamber OF Part I, which was called TO order
by ex.Judge Melvin, Judge ]: J. Jacob was
chosen Chairman and ]. Il. Mckennon, Esq,
Secretary. Messts. b. N. Russell, e. G. Cra-
craft and W. !. Hubbard were appointed a
committee to draft resolutions expressive OF
the feelipgs OF the members OF the bar, and
subsequently, reported the following, which
were adopted:
John Hanson Good, OF the Ohio county
bar, has departed this life.
Resolved, Thst while recognizing in this
solemn and affecting event the hand OF q .con-
trolling Providence, In whose wisdom We
trust, we have heard the sad intelligence
with emotions OF deep and unfeigned sorrow.
Resolred, That in our departed brother we
have lost an eminent member OF our profes.
sion, q lawyer Of distinguished talents and re-
markable forensic powers, who had fairly
earned the high reputation which he enjoy
ed. He was always frank and oonsiderate In
bis professional intercourse, AND his upright
character, kind disposition and courteous
manner secured our friendship and com.
manded our esteem. .
Raolred, That the community in which he
spent his life has lost q citizsn whose 10.
telligence, ability aud worth, seen both In
public service and private life, had won for
him commanding position Of influence and
usefulness.
Resolred, That we tender to his widow and
family our sincere ~sympathies in this great
bereavement.
Resolrtd, That in further token OF our re.
gard for bis memory we will attend his
funeral in o body and wear the usual badge
Of mourning.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY NJ. RussEIL,
90 W. P. HUBBARD,
E. q. CRAcRAFr.
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